PA Heartland Chapter Board Meets.
The regular meeting of the American Red Cross PA Heartland Chapter board met on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at the Reynoldsville Presbyterian Church. The board discussed upcoming spring and summer events, the annual membership meeting and other issues facing the chapter.
Chapter Announces Annual Membership Meeting
The American Red Cross PA Heartland Chapter’s annual membership meeting will be held on Friday, May 4, 6 pm at the Penfield United Methodist Church. This meeting is open to all volunteers, financial and blood donors from the PA Heartland Service area. Election of board members, election of representative to the annual meeting of the corporation and status reports will take place. A meal will be provided and door prizes will be awarded. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP to the Chapter office at 371-2750.
Red Cross Spring Charity Auction is Three Weeks Away!
Saturday, April 21, 2012, St, Charles Café in Clearfield.
Highlights will include a Silent, Chinese and Live auction along with the popular Balloon Pop. The preview of items will be from 5:00-7:00, and light hors d’oeuvres will be served. The live auction will begin at 7:00. Ticket are $12.00 and available at the office 109 North Brady Street Suite 2 DuBois or the night of the Auction.
Here is a updated list of Sponsors and auction items: BOLD TYPE: NEW SPONSORS OR ITEMS.
Sponsors:
Silver Sponsor:
Appalachian Wood Products Inc
Wal-Mart Distribution Center No. 6027
CNB Bank
Cleveland Brothers Equipment Company Inc.
Rainbow Dinner Theatre
Del Grosso’s Amusement Park
Clearfield Bank and Trust
Barbara Woolridge
Walter Hopkins and Company L.L.P.
Winter Barn Antiques
Citizens Committee for Camille George
Destini’s Day Care
Rowles Family Furniture
Bronze Sponsor:
Progressive Publishing Company Inc.
Sight and Sound of Lancaster
Fuel and Save Inc.
Cindy McMurray
Woodland Campground
CAST
James Ferguson
Susie’s Fashions
Auction Items:
Roberto Clemente Print
Various CAT gift Items
Two Adult Complimentary Tickets to Jonah Lancaster County, PA
Two seats for dinner and show – Rainbow Dinner Theatre
Four All day fun passes – Del Grosso’s Amusement Park
Gift certificate for a one hour massage – Cindy McMurray
Gift certificate-two free fours hour care blocks – Destini’s Day Care
Two lamps – Rowles Family Furniture
T-shirt, hat, gift certificate one night free camping – Woodland Campground
Two tickets to opening night of the May, September and November productions – CAST
Bench – James Ferguson
Purse – Susie’s Fashions
Four 6 inch sub gift certificates – Subway-Wal Mart, Clearfield
Four 6 inch sub gift certificates – Subway-440 Front Street
Gift certificate-1 medium pizza- Fox’s Pizza, Clearfield
Gift certificate-1 free meal – Aunt Lu’s Café-
$10.00 gift certificate – Country Butcher
Two ice cream cake gift certificates – Dairy Queen, Clearfield
Michael Waltrip die cast – NAPA, Clearfield
Coleman sleeping bag – Bob’s Army and Navy
$15.00 gift certificate – Sids Subs
Partylite Candles-Exprescents-Friendship – Gray Engine Service
Gardening Tools – Gates Hardware
Turquoise Necklace and Earrings – Clearfield Pharmacy
Sweatshirt, golf shirt and t-shirt – Hubler Brothers, Inc
Plant – Ridgeview Elder Care Rehabilitation Center-
Gift Certificate-1 large pizza – Scotto’s Pizza
Two tickets – State College Spikes
Additional Items will be added as they are received.
Contact the Chapter office at 371-2750 for information on Sponsorship or for tickets to the event.
First Bash of Summer Carnival is Returning
The popular First Bash of Summer Carnival is returning to the DuBois City Memorial Park, Wednesday, May 30 through Saturday, June 2, 2012. Once again providing a chance to enjoy carnival rides, food, games and live entertainment and raise funds for the American Red Cross. Watch for more information as event plans are finalized. Sunny 106 once again is the media sponsor for this event.
First Bash of Summer Carnival Sponsors: BOLD TYPE: NEW SPONSORS.
Community Sponsors:
S & T Bank
Kohlhepp’s True Value
Veolia
Hallstrom Construction, Inc.
Media Sponsor:
Sunny 106.5 FM/WCED 1420 AM
Golf Tournament Planned
The PA Heartland Chapter is working with the Bavarian Hills Golf Course and area volunteers to make the annual Red Cross Golf Tournament one of the great events of the summer. Mark your calendars for Thursday, June 21. Watch for more information to come.
Follow us on Twitter @ARC_PAHeartland and Facebook at “American Red Cross PA Heartland” Facebook Page.
Disaster Services:
Volunteers from across the four counties continue to provide disaster services to those in need.
The American Red Cross provides financial support for food, clothing, shelter and other emergency needs to victims of disasters. The American Red Cross partners with other organizations to avoid duplication of services.
Monthly disaster team meetings allow for volunteers to gather to discuss recent disaster responses, learn new disaster operation techniques or practice on current ones, find out about other Red Cross volunteer opportunities and network with other volunteers. If you are interested in becoming a Red Cross disaster volunteer, you are invited to attend a Disaster team meeting in your area or contact the chapter office for more information. All meetings start at 6:00 PM.
Tuesday, April 3 American Legion St. Marys
Tuesday, April 10 Brookville Presbyterian Church Brookville
Thursday, April 12 Glad Tidings Church Clearfield
(Date tentative – Call office for more information)
Tuesday, April 24 Chapter office DuBois
Schedule is subject to change.
Red Cross Partnerships
The PA Heartland Chapter partners with other service organizations to provide disaster services. These partnerships help us avoid duplication of services thus reducing expenses, share areas of strength to support disaster victims, and assist communities in building resiliency. If you are part of an organization that is involved in disaster assistance in any way and are interested in partnering with the American Red Cross, Please contact Patti Micale, Emergency Services Director at 814-371-2750 x 106 for more information.
Blood Services
Clearfield County Bloodmobile Schedule
4/6 440 Front St. Clearfield Fixed Site Noon – 6 pm
4/9 Curwensville United Methodist Church Noon – 6 pm
4/20 440 Front St. Clearfield Fixed Site Noon – 6 pm
4/23 DuBois Lakeside United Methodist Church 1 pm – 7 pm
Sponsored by DuBois Area Jaycees
4/25 Karthaus Community Alliance Church 1 pm – 7 pm
4/26 Grampian Church of God 12:30 pm – 6 pm
5/2 Bigler YMCA Noon – 6 pm
5/4 440 Front St. Clearfield Fixed Site Noon – 6 pm
5/7 DRMC-West CRC Building Noon – 6 pm
5/14 Clearfield Presbyterian Church Noon – 6 pm
5/15 Treasure Lake Church 1 pm – 7 pm
5/16 DuBois First United Presbyterian Church 1 pm – 7 pm
5/18 440 Front St. Clearfield Fixed Site Noon – 6 pm
5/28 DuBois Mall 10 am – 2 pm
Jefferson County Bloodmobile Schedule
4/17 Punxsutawney SSCD Noon – 6 pm
Sponsored by Punxsutawney Lions Club
4/18 Brockway Volunteer Hose Company Noon – 6 pm
4/19 Brookville EUM Church Noon – 6 pm
Sponsored by Brenda Shumaker Funeral Home
5/11 Big Run Volunteer Fire Company 12:30 pm – 6 pm
5/22 Brockway Presbyterian Church Noon – 6 pm
5/23 Brookville Borough Complex Noon – 6 pm
5/25 Sykesville ABVM Catholic Church Noon – 6 pm
5/25 Punxsutawney First Church of God Noon – 6 pm
5/29 Reynoldsville St. Mary’s Church 1 pm – 7 pm
Elk and Cameron Counties Bloodmobile Schedule
4/11 St. Marys Moose Club 10 am – 4 pm
4/12 Emporium VFW 11:30 am – 5:30 pm
4/13 Johnsonburg Senior Center 10 am – 3 pm
5/8 Kersey Senior Center 2 pm – 6:30 pm
5/9 St. Marys Moose Club 10 am – 4 pm
5/10 Weedville American Legion 1 pm – 6 pm
5/11 Ridgway Central Hose Company 11:30 am – 4:30 pm
Schedule is subject to change.
Call 1-800-733-2767 to schedule appointments or visit the E-donor site at www.redcrossblood.org. Call 1-866-236-3276 to ask questions about donating blood.
Health & Safety Class Schedule:
Evening classes run 6:00 pm till 9:30pm and daytime classes run 9:00 am till 3:30 pm unless otherwise noted.
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Tuesday, Apr 10 (Evening) Chapter Classroom
Thursday, Apr 12
Adult CPR/AED Tuesday, Apr 10 (Evening) Chapter Classroom
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Saturday, Apr 21 (Day) Chapter Classroom
Adult CPR/AED Saturday, Apr 21 9 am – 12:30 Chapter Classroom
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Saturday, May 12 (Day) Chapter Classroom
Adult CPR/AED Saturday, May 12 9 am – 12:30 Chapter Classroom
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Tuesday, May 15 (Evening) Chapter Classroom
Thursday, May 17
Adult CPR/AED Tuesday, May 15 (Evening) Chapter Classroom
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Saturday, Jun 2 (Day) Chapter Classroom
Adult CPR/AED Saturday, Jun 2 9 am – 12:30 Chapter Classroom
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Tuesday, Jun 19 (Evening) Chapter Classroom
Thursday, Jun 21
Adult CPR/AED Tuesday, Jun 19 (Evening) Chapter Classroom
Schedule is subject to change.
Visit www.redcross.org to see a complete schedule of classes, pricing and to register for classes or call 1-800-REDCROSS. Pre-registration for community classes is required. Minimum registration requirements for classes will be followed. Options for on-line “Blended” classes are available.
The PA Heartland Chapter is part of the Western PA Region of the American Red Cross. With regional leadership provided out of the Pittsburgh office, the Greater Erie County, the Corry, Warren County, Allegheny Region, ARC of McKean and Potter and the ARC of the PA Heartland work together with the Butler-Mercer County, Westmoreland-Chestnut Ridge, Indiana, Keystone, and Southwestern Penn Chapters to ensure that Red Cross services are available in the most efficient and caring way possible.
The ARC of the PA Heartland Chapter is a United Way and United Fund Participating Agency and RSVP Station.
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation’s blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a government agency — and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org or join our blog at http://blog.redcross.org.
Support the American Red Cross! Checks may be sent to PA Heartland Chapter, 109 N Brady Street, Suite 2, DuBois, PA 15801.
Contact the Chapter office at info@arcpaheartland.org or by calling 371-2750 or 1-800-REDCROSS (733-2767) opt 6.
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