VOLUNTEER NEEDS FOR IBM
UPTOWN CLASSIC
The IBM Uptown Classic is set to hit streets on October
18, and we need your help! So many of you
stepped forward last year to make the Red Cross presence felt. We hope
we can count on you again this year to come out and show the Red! To
become one of our corps of 250 volunteers for this event including
pre-race needs, please contact acooney@centex.redcross.org.
Roles range from water stops, parking lot attendant, packet pick up
stuffer, and more! Go online to see the full
list of available slots.
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ANTONE'S PRESENTS: RED and WHITE and BLUES Bash
WHITE DENIM at Antone's Nightclub
Wednesday,
September 23, 2009
Doors
8pm/Show 9pm
Advance
tickets available at www.antones.net
$10
advance tickets
Don't miss this huge event with WHITE DENIM, just home
from their European tour, on Wednesday September 23, 2009. White
Denim's red hot sound has not only taken Austin by storm but their
music has translated across the oceans!
Antone's and the Red Cross are proud to partner together with White
Denim to raise awareness of all that the Red Cross does in Central
Texas and beyond. Clifford Antone was a huge supporter of the Red Cross
and Antone's wants to continue his passion for this amazing charity
organization.
White Denim has toured extensively, playing shows including SXSW and
CMJ Music Marathon, and also received the award of "Best New
Band" at the 2008 Austin Music Awards. In order to reach European
listeners, the band signed to UK record label Full Time Hobby (home to
The Hold Steady and Viva Voce) for an overseas release. The first
release on Full Time Hobby was the single "Let's Talk About
It" with "Darksided Computer Mouth". On June 23,
2008, the band released its debut album, the Workout Holiday LP, which
consists of re-recorded songs from the band's first two self-released
EPs along with some new tracks. The band has since released two more
singles in Europe off of Workout Holiday: "All You Really Have To
Do" with "DCWYW" and "Shake Shake
Shake" with "All Truckers Roll".
Back in the US, White Denim released their debut US full-length LP,
entitled Exposion in late 2008. White Denim, along with Transmission
Entertainment, have created a new digital record company that allows
fans to buy music directly from the band. Buyers have the option of
purchasing a digital copy (MP3 or FLAC format) of the album, as well as
12" and 7" copies. If fans want more, they can pay for a
subscription into the White Denim fan club, which not only buys them
digital and hard copies of the album, but also a collection of
unreleased digital live tracks and unreleased materials.
White Denim's third full-length album, entitled Fits, was released via
Full Time Hobby on June 22, 2009. The record was initially release in
Europe only, but after signing their first US record deal with Downtown
Records on July 10, the band plans to release Fits in the Fall of 2009.
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We're sending a huge thanks to the folks that have stepped forward to lend their
support to the American Red Cross of Central Texas
this September. In addition to Antone's Nightclub (listed above),
Austin Chiropractic Health Center (it's their 2nd year in a row!) and Schlotzsky's
(hosting fundraisers through November!) are hosting some unique
fundraisers to support our work in Central Texas. Please come out and
participate!
STAND UP and
GIVE!
Who: Austin Chiropractic Health Center
What: We
will provide FREE 1st day services in exchange for a $30 donation
to the American Red Cross of Central Texas (includes Exam,
Consultation, X-Ray, and Written Report of Findings)
When:
Sept 1st - Sept 30th
Where:
1200 W. Howard Lane Ste E Austin ~ 78753; (512) 252-3030; www.docharry.com
SCHLOTZSKY'S
Visit the participating Schlotzsky's locations on the
dates below and they'll donate to the American Red Cross of Central
Texas! When you're there, be sure to thank them for their support.
9/9 - Sunset, 5601 Brodie Ln., Ste. 1700, Sunset Valley
9/16 - McNeil, 6301 W. Parmer Lane, Suite 608, Austin
9/23 - Balcones, 5105 Balcones Woods Dr., Austin
9/30 - Guadalupe, 1915 Guadalupe St., Austin
10/7 - La Frontera, 2700-B Parker Dr., Round Rock
10/14 - Parmer, 500 Canyon Ridge Dr. Bldg. G, Austin
10/21 - Maconda, 13201 F.M. 620, Austin
10/28 - Lamar, 218 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin
11/4 - Cedar Park, 110 East Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park
11/11 -
Northcross, 2545 W. Anderson Ln., Austin
THANK YOU, APPLIED MATERIALS!
The American Red Cross of Central Texas has been awarded a
$10,000 grant from Applied Materials. The funding will assist ARCCT when providing
vital support to victims of disasters or emergencies in our 9
county service area. That support can consist of shelter, clothing,
shoes, food, medicine and mental health counseling. The American
Red Cross of Central Texas is grateful for Applied Materials
support and very appreciative their wonderful partnership. Thank
you Applied Materials for helping us help the people of Central Texas!
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VOLUNTEER AWARDS
Record Turnout at Volunteer Recognition Event at the Dell
Diamond
We had a GREAT crowd there - about 171 people - to
recognize and applaud our terrific volunteers. It sounds like everyone
really enjoyed the food and the camaraderie! We conducted our Annual
Meeting, handed out pins for years of service (including a 30-year pin
to staff member Denise Blok and a 65-year pin to volunteer Betty
Hendrix!). We also had a chance to say thank you to several of our
volunteers and staff for their incredible service during the past
fiscal year.
Volunteer Awards
Volunteer of the Year: Bill Dorman
Clara Barton Honor Award: Elaine Thompson
Virginia Horton True Blue Volunteer: Homer Johnson
Walter Shuler Disaster Services Award: Carol Leandra
Education & Training Award: Julia Lennous
Social Services Volunteer of the Year: Wray Hooper
Firecracker Award: Jay Clements
Mental Health Professional of the Year: Pat Grajkowski
Tex Kassen Health and Safety Award: Craig Henderson
Youth Leadership Award: Day Son
Martha Townsley Leadership Award: Kevin McCoy
Employee
Excellence Award-Support: Amber Cooney
Employee
Excellence Award-Management: Elaine Acker
Employee Excellence Award-Professional or Technical: Ericca Long
Employee Excellence Award-Health and Safety Services: Sara Kennedy
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SPOTLIGHT ON CLASSES
View full course listings and
register
Standard First Aid with CPR-Adult
Sunday 9/6:
1:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Standard
First Aid with CPR-Adult, Child and Infant
Saturday
9/5: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Georgetown
Babysitter Training
Saturday
9/12: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Georgetown
Saturday 9/19: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Austin
Fulfilling Our Mission: Translating Your Compassion Into
Community Action
9/16: 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM Austin
Fundamentals
of Instructor Training
Wednesday 9/9: 12:00PM - 4:30 PM
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LISTEN TO THE NATIONAL RED CROSS PODCAST
The American Red Cross (national) audio podcast
"Cross the Globe" connects donors and the public to the
amazing work we do at home and abroad. Episode #7 explores the
importance of legal protections in war by visiting a popular ICRC photo
exhibit called "Our World at War," while previous episodes
address diverse subjects including blood donation, life-saving through
CPR and youth leaders in Solferino, Italy. Visit the Red Cross Blog to learn how
to access the episodes and subscribe to the series. For more
information, and to share your story, contact Mat Morgan
at (202) 303-4342.
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COMMUNITY
EVENTS
Diez y Seis Festival
September 15, 2009, 6- 10pm
Mexican
American Culture Center (MACC), 600 River, on the banks of Lady Bird
Lake
We're delighted to be a part of this festival celebrating Mexican
Independence Day in 1810. There will be food, drinks, music, and lots
of terrfic vendors.
Red Cross Road Show
Third Friday of Every Month
11:45am-12:45pm
Next
Event: September 18
We'll have a short presentation and share the latest about
what your local Red Cross is doing in your community. We'll have water
and snacks on hand, or feel free to bring a brown bag lunch.
P.S. We won't ask you for money, but we'll definitely let you know
about ways you can get involved!
SEATING IS LIMITED, PLEASE RSVP BY SEPTEMBER 11 and include all your
guests' names with your RSVP. Questions? Contact Diane Ventresca at dventresca@centex.redcross.org
or (512) 929-1277.
Rogue Equipment in-store event
Saturday, September 19, 8am-11am
500 San
Marcos
Visit
Rogue
Details to come soon!
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2009 IBM
UPTOWN CLASSIC
The race
hits streets in less than 50 days on October 18! Come out to get your
run on and support the American Red Cross of Central Texas at the same
time. This year is better than ever with a terrific goodie bag featuring
items from the Butler Community School, Austin Adventure Boot Camp,
Tacodeli and MUCH MORE! (plus special prizes for the first 100
people to register) and a Kids' Race! Read the full event listing.
When:
Sunday, October 18, 2009, 8am
Location:
IBM and The Domain
$30 registration fee before October 14
REGISTER NOW!
IBM Blue
Streak Kids Fun-Run (1K)
Saturday,
October 17, 2009, 6pm
Terra
Nova Park, 11501 Burnet Road
$12 registration fee
Register for the Kids' Race!
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The following honors and memorials have been made:
In Honor Of Elizabeth "Betty" Hendrix
In Honor Of Carla Cay Krull
In Memory Of Betty Taylor
In Honor Of Robert W. Foster
In Memory Of Edwin R. Tower
In Memory Of Duane Medlock
In Memory Of Mildred Alice Tower
In Memory Of Frances Crain Cook
In Memory Of June Gay
In Memory Of Tony D. Glass
In Memory of James F. Tait
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