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*First Capital District Chapter Responds to the
September 14, 2008, Wind Storm*
September 15, 2008:
The American Red Cross First Capital District Chapter
is responding to the needs of the residents of Ross County who have no power
after yesterdays (September 14, 2008) wind storm. Our volunteers opened a
Comfort Station at our chapter, 115 W. Main St., today (September 15, 2008)
from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. providing a meal for people without power. We
are also assessing other needs. Call the chapter for information at
740-772-2014.
September 16, 2008:
The First Capital Chapter of the American Red Cross
will be providing a meal this evening for people without electricity in the
county. From 4 to 8 p.m. this evening residents can come to 115 W. Main St.
for a free meal. The Red Cross is also assessing other needs from residents
without power. For more information call 772-2014.
Annual Dinner Meeting and
Volunteer Recognition
The 2008 Annual Dinner Meeting and Volunteer Recognition was
held on June 26, 2008, at the First Church of the Nazarene on Madison Avenue
in Chillicothe. Highlights of the evening included recognition of Board
Members, Election of Board Members and Officers, Recognition of Committee
Chairs and Recognition of Volunteers. Mary McCord also presented a look back
at the events of 2008- a busy year in the life of the First Capital Chapter.
In the past year we lost three valuable members of our
chapter: Ruby Flynn, Donald Dixon and Deane Hawkins. Ruby Flynn was a
dedicated volunteer who chaired the Blood Services Program for nearly 30
years. She served on the Board of Directors for many years and truly
believed in the mission of the Red Cross. Donald Dixon served on the Board
of Directors, most recently as Treasurer. He was a member of the Disaster
Response Team and was always ready to respond when he was called on. Deane
Hawkins volunteered for the American Red Cross for many years. He worked in
the office every Monday and Thursday morning. Deane also served on the
Disaster Action Team and was assigned to over ten national disasters. He was
ready to respond whenever he was needed. We are deeply saddened by the
passing of these three individuals. We will never be able to replace them
and we will never forget them.
We wish to thank our outgoing members of the Board of
Directors. Our gratitude for their dedication to the mission of the American
Red Cross is beyond measure.
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The American Red Cross First Capital District
Chapter has found it necessary to appeal to the public for donations. We
have had a difficult year. We have met the disaster caused needs of 43
families since July 1, 2007 including, 12 families since March 1st alone.
While most of these disasters were house fires, we also provided for
families whose homes were damage and belongings were destroyed by floods and
wind damage.
American
Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations
of time and money from the American people. Please help us to make sure that
we can continue to provide food, clothing and shelter to our neighbors who
are in need by making a donation today. Send your donation to the American
Red Cross, 115 W Main St., Chillicothe, OH 45601. Call the chapter at
740-772-2014 for more information.
Attention!
We are recruiting for instructors. Calling EMTs,
Nurses, Health Field Professionals, and other interested persons to become
volunteer instructors for your community. Give your time. Support the
community by teaching lifesaving skills to others. You might help save a
life some day! Call the chapter house at 740-772-2014, stop by the chapter
house or
send us an e-mail to find out how to volunteer.
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