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American Red Cross of Central Texas
CROSSRoads E-Newsletter
May 15, 2009
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Dear
Friends,
Are you looking forward to summer? We are!
Of course, our temperature already indicates that summer is here,
but we might not feel it until all schools are let out and our
summer activities are in full swing.
Speaking of "swing," we've got a killer
deal on a range ball card from Golfsmith. Check out the huge discount
at the bottom of this newsletter.
It's almost
time for CPR/AED Awareness week, so don't get left behind. Get
certified today with one of our classes spotlighted below. Of course,
we've got many other kinds of courses, so go online for the full
list.
Read on to learn more about some volunteer activities, some
new leadership and saying goodbye to an old friend moving on to a new
chapter in her life.
And many of us may be facing new chapters and thinking about
planning for our families' futures. We've got some info to help you
plan.
As always,
there are plenty of ways to get involved!
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CPR/AED AWARENESS WEEK IS JUNE 1-7!
View full course listings and
register
Standard
First Aid with CPR/AED-Adult
5/21: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Standard
First Aid with CPR-Adult
5/18 &
5/20: 6:00 - 9:30 PM Monday & 6:00 - 8:00 PM Wednesday
5/26 & 5/28: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Tuesday & 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Thursday
AND MORE!
Standard
First Aid with CPR-Adult, Child and Infant
5/18 & 5/20: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Monday & 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wednesday
5/26 &
5/28: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Tuesday & 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Thursday
Basic
Water Rescue
5/17: 12:30
PM - 5:00 PM
5/31: 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Babysitter's Training
5/30: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Lay Responder First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor
6/16, 6/18,
& 6/20: 6:00 - 10:30 PM Tue. & Thu., 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sat.
May 18,
8:30am- 4:00pm; May 19, 20, 21 9:00am-4:00pm; May 22 9:00am-1:00pm
Fulfilling
Our Mission: Translating Your Compassion Into Community Action
5/19: 6pm-
9:30pm
6/17: 6pm- 9:30pm
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WELCOME
NEW LEADERS OF UT RED CROSS CLUB!
The UT Red
Cross Club recently announced their new incoming leadership for
2009-2010.
Vice
President of Membership-Alex Chung
Vice
President of Services-Loura Proske
Disaster
Services Co-Chair-Gabriela Saenz
Disaster
Services Co-Chair-Andy Aus
Health and
Safety Chair-Minnie Tao
International
Services Chair-Avni Chopra
To join or
learn more, go to UT Red Cross Club at www.UTRedCross.com.
GOODBYE AND GOOD LUCK!
Last week,
we said goodbye and good luck to our longtime employee
Lynsday Jolley, as she heads off to Paraguay for a Peace Corps
assignment. Pictured with Lyndsay is unofficial ARCCT office
mascot, Precious. Lynsday, you will be missed! Precious, you can
come back anytime!
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
THE FIRST AMERICAN WORM BURN 2009
GOLF
TOURNAMENT
May 30, 2009, 1:30-5pm, with BBQ to follow
Shadow Glen Golf Course, Manor, Texas
Produced by First American, to benefit the American Red Cross of
Central Texas
To sponsor or play in the tournament, or for more information, contact
Danny Sebastian at 1-800-447-1772 x3428 or dsebastian@firstam.com.
Visit First American online at www.floodcert.com.
bettysport NOTORIOUS 03D SALE
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, May 15-17
Domain and Downtown locations
Say thanks to bettysport, an American Red Cross of Central Texas and
IBM Uptown Classic sponsor, by coming out to their big sale! The entire
store will be at least 20% off with discounts ranging up to 90% off!
It's a great way to stock up on basics and get great savings on awesome
seasonal colors and styles.
Rogue Running Fall Marathon Fling Thing
Saturday, May 16 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
American Red Cross of Central Texas will be there!
To Kick Off Fall Marathon Training
Rogue
Equipment, 500 San Marcos Street Suite 104
ACTIVE Life Summit Festival
May 30, 2009 from 11am to 3pm
AISD Toney Burger Center
American Red Cross of Central Texas will be there!
The ACTIVE Life Summit Festival is a FREE, fun-filled,
community-wide celebration of healthy and ACTIVE Lifestyles! Bring your
whole family to enjoy activities ranging from a rock climbing wall and
inflatable obstacle course to free health assessments, snack samples
and environmental challenge games.
AGE SAFE
Austin
Groups for the Elderly DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT DRIVE
June 3-5,
8-10; 9am-6pm
June 6; 9-2pm
AGE wants to collect at least 101 pieces of equipment
(wheelchairs, shower chairs, transfer benches and walker with seats and
brakes) or donations for equipment purchase to meet the waiting list
need of over 70 seniors who need equipment not covered by Medicaid or
Medicare. Each person who donates will receive "Words of
Wisdom," a sweet treat and a receipt for their taxes. "Words
of Wisdom" are written pieces of advice authored by our Austin
senior clients who have years of experience to share. Equipment can
be dropped off at the Historic AGE Building: 3710 Cedar St, # 155,
Austin, TX 78705.
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3M VOLUNTEER MATCH
The 3M Foundation has donated funds to the American Red Cross of Central
Texas in recognition of a 3M employee's commitment to the communication
and for their outstanding service.
The 3M volunteer, who wishes to remain anonymous, has donated more than
25 hours of volunteer time to the American Red Cross of Central Texas.
"3m employees and retirees donate many thousands of hours to their
communities each year," said Alex Cirillo, vice-president, 3M
Community Affairs. "We are please to recognize and support their
commitment to helping others."
As part of the 3M volunteer Match, the 3M Foundation will donate $200
to eligible nonprofit organizations for which a 3M employee and/or
retiree volunteers 25 hours or more per calendar year. Beginning in
2009, the match increases to $250. For more information on this
program, please contact 3M Community Affairs at 651-733-0144.
3M Community Giving consists of product donations and cash grants by 3M
and the 3M Foundation and bolstered by employee and retiree
volunteerism. Since 2000, Volunteer Matches totaling over $2.6 million
have gone to over 2,400 schools or nonprofit organizations in 50 states
plus the District of Columbia.
Discuss with your employer whether they offer a similar match.
Questions? Contact Sinclair Fleetwoord at sfleetwood@centex.redcross.org
or (512) 929-1251.
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PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE
As you make the essential step to plan for the security of your loved
ones and direct the future of your funds by beginning estate planning
and creating or updating your will, you might also consider naming a
charity or charities like the American Red Cross of Central Texas, so
that your resources can continue to help others, while providing you an
estate tax deduction.
The American Red Cross of Central Texas is always pleased to learn of
such gifts. To advise of such a gift and/or to discuss this or other
planned gift opportunities, please contact:
John Benage, CFRE
Planned Giving Officer
benagej@usa.redcross.org
(866) 352-3926
3642 E. Houston St.
San Antonio, Texas 78219-3830
Please note that nothing contained herein is nor should it be construed
as legal, financial or tax advice. For legal, financial and tax
advice, please contact your personal attorney or other financial
advisor.
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Nominate Your
Local Red Cross Hero or All-Star
Major League Baseball (MLB) and PEOPLE magazine are
running a national campaign, All-Stars Among Us, that
will recognize individuals who have served their communities in
extraordinary ways. A total of 30 everyday "All-Stars", one
representing each Major League Club, will attend and be honored at the
2009 MLB All-Star Game and one will be featured in PEOPLE the week of the
MLB All-Star Game. You can log on now through May 22 to learn
more and nominate a Red Cross volunteer or supporter.
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