Tuesday, December 7th 2010

The United Way of Cumberland County along with Goodyear Tire and Rubber stopped by for a visit.  

A dozen or so folks from our community were trained to be "Red Cross Ready".

Volunteers along with our ERV represented the Highlands Chapter at the Dunn Christmas Parade.

Our doors opened for the "GIFT of LIFE" and shared life saving Blood to up to 90 people.

The SAF Outreach Team visited with the NC Veterans Home and presented a Wii to assist with rehabilitation of residents.

We did 7 fire cases in the last week, assisted 18 clients and committed $2,157 in aid. 

   This week... things look just as exciting!  Grab your calendars!!!!

 We are beginning to decorate the Chapter for the Holidays today.

 Holiday ornaments should be arriving this week.  The cost is only $10.  How many will you need? One for you and one for a friend?

Volunteer Orientation was this morning from 10-11:30.  We are on the GROW, AGAIN!

 Thanks to all those who stopped by and became new faces of the Highlands Chapter of The Red Cross!

• The new program SABA goes LIVE this week. (for right now this is Health and Safety impacting)

• We are excited to be participating in not one but TWO Christmas parades on Saturday the 11th.  (Clinton and Lillington)  Thanks to the elves that are making this happen!

• Painting party on Saturday the 11th. HELP!!!!  The GOAL is to have the Front Lobby, Hallway and Classroom painted.  ELVES needed!!!! 
  Opportunities are available for the Afternoon shift (1-5pm) at the Front Desk/Reception. Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

• Help is still needed December 21 & 22 to Deliver Christmas Cards with the "Holiday for Heroes" National Campaign.  E-mail Joyce at milanesej@highlandsarc.org.

• Our Holiday Potluck - Thursday December 16 from 6-8pm.  Have you sent in your RSVP? Please share a covered dish and wear your favorite Holiday apparel.

• DAT training continues this week -  We’ve got 2 training classes this week,  Disaster Services-An Overview on Wednesday evening from 6-10 PM and Client Casework Thursday evening from 6-10 PM.   On Tuesday, we will have an ERV total cleanup, preventative maintenance and inspection starting at 2PM and can use 3-4 folks to help out.  

• Tuesday evening, starting at 6PM, we will have a DAT meeting.  We will go over some changes to the DAT team structure and have a refresher on filling out 901’s correctly, especially the narrative section.   This is for DAT members as well as folks who have recently taken training for DAT.   Pizza and drinks will be served, PLEASE RSVP to Ron to let us know how many will be attending so we can make sure to have enough pizza.  Email to:  thompsonr@highlandsarc.org

• The last item is our Memorial Blood Drive on December 23 from 1:30-6pm.  This is being held for the second year in a row honoring Drew Wojtanik, DAT Team Leader. If you need a reason to donate, consider this one.

This is who WE are and what WE do!  None of this would be possible if it weren't for YOU!

Thank you!  Have a Wonderful and Safe Week!