ARC Sigonella June 2014 Newsletter

The

Sigonella Standard

June 2014

NAS Sigonella

Health and Safety Course Schedule May 31 Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Baby 0900-1630 Fee: $25 June 7 Adult, Child, and Infant CPR/First Aid/AED 0900-1600 Fee: $55 June 21 Pet First Aid 1000-1400 Fee: $35

“Welcome to Summer” Community Open House When: Thursday, June 5th, 1400 till 1600 Where: Community Courtyard between Bldg 318 and 319 Why: Join us for an open house event where members of the community can learn about the services offered by the different organizations and offices on NAS 1 Who: American Red Cross, Navy College Office, University of Maryland University College, Central Texas College, Embry-Riddle, Fleet & Family Support Center, and Sigonella Library ***FREE refreshments will be provided courtesy of the American Red Cross***

Congratulations to our May Volunteer of the Month!

Peter Obeng has positioned himself as an integral member of the Red Cross Disaster Action Team (DAT) sense joining just a few months ago. Along with his training for DAT, Peter has hours assisting at events. He continuously goes above and beyond expectations and always does so with enthusiasm and a smile on his face.

Congratulations Peter!

To stay up to date on everything Red Cross be sure to “like” our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ARCSigonella

Now Recruiting: Chairman of Volunteers Would you like to become an American Red Cross Volunteer Leader?

The Chairman of Volunteers (COV) is a volunteer management position that directly supervises the other volunteers and works under the direction of the Station Chairman. This person will engage with the local community to establish volunteer opportunities and to place volunteers.

Additional responsibilities include supporting the Red Cross mission, providing monthly reports, conducting volunteer needs assessments, coordinating recognition activities, and ensuring volunteer records are maintained. To learn more or to apply for this position please contact us via email at amanda.herring@redcross.org. or stop by our office on NAS 1.

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities and Events

Pet First Aid Class

“Welcome to Summer�

Community Open House June 7 (1400-1600) ***Come out and mingle with volunteers, staff, and volunteer leaders.

Rotator Welcome Counter June 4 and June 18 (1200-1600, time can vary based on delays and includes time to prepare supplies) ***Hand out water, snacks, and supplies to Rotator passengers making Sigonella their new home

RELO Fair June 6 and June 20 (1230-1530, includes set -up and clean-up time) ***Help welcome new Sigonellans during INDOC and share information about Red Cross Services and how they can get involved

The Red Cross will be offering the very first Pet First Aid Class on Saturday, June 21st, from 1000 till 1400. The purpose of this class is to teach participants how to be prepared for emergencies that involve a cat or dog and how to protect themselves and the animal from further harm, injury or suffering during emergencies by teaching prompt, effective first aid actions and care. Spots are limited so contact our office today to reserve yours! ***The fee for the class is $35 (this includes a cat OR dog first aid book and DVD). The fee must be paid no later than June 13th.

Third Annual Bike Rodeo

On Saturday, May 3rd, the Red Cross hosted the Third Annual Bike Rodeo in Marinai.

This event is held annually to teach children bicycle safety and proper technique as well as promote a healthy, active lifestyle.

Sigonella youth maneuvered through obstacle courses, learned to utilize hand signaling, and received instruction on simple bike maintenance.

Meet the Sigonella Volunteer Leadership Team!

Liz Zendner

Special Events/Fundraising Chair How long have you been volunteering with the Red Cross?

I started volunteering a year ago.

What’s your motivation for volunteering?

I wanted to fill in the gap in my employment, sharpen my event planning skills, and give back to the community.

What’s your favorite volunteering story?

My first event as a Chair was the Armed Forces Bowl Tailgate Party. We were not sure how many volunteers or attendees to expect but we ended up having a great turnout and were able to serve a lot of the single sailors from the barracks.