Volunteer News A Publication of the Sigonella American Red Cross of Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily
In This Issue
May 2015
Pet Appreciation Day The American Red Cross’s 2nd Annual Pet Appreciation Day on Saturday, April 25 started off
Pet Day
with a ’woof.’ The Red Cross gave a brief May Volunteer Of the Month
explanation on Pet First Aid, and set up a dog CPR mannequin for participants to test their skills. They also provided information on what to have in a Pet
Volunteer Recognition Awards Banquet
Disaster Kit.
available to answer questions on the services they provide to pets.
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The Veterinary Clinic staff were
The Sigonella Animal Welfare Society also had a booth
available for pet owners looking to foster lovable animals. MA2 Paige Nielsen and K-9 Enyzi provided a demonstration on how
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military working dogs are trained and protect the Sigonella Community. She was assisted by Kennel Master MA1 Zach Clause and MA2 Robert Blanton who answered questions from the audience on military working dogs. Many local community members brought their four-legged friends to compete in the Small
Pet/Large
Pet
Competitions.
Fortunately, the discerning judges, on hand Sigonella American Red Cross NAS1, Bldg 318, Rm 1201 624.4900
from the Girl Scouts and audience, were able to pick out the best .
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Cutest Small Pet: A tie between two SAWS puppies; Michael Swan and CoCo (left) with Michael Ballard and Nala (right) Most Talented Small Pet: Lara Brennecke and Ike (group photo 2nd from the left) Cutest Large Pet: Beth Sweely and Cammie (group photo 3rd from left) Most Talented Big Pet: Noriko Biendolillo with Apollo Congratulations to all of the winners, and thanks again to everyone’s help in making it such a success.
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Volunteer Recognition Kala Kirk is our May Volunteer of the Month
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Kala has been a Red Cross volunteer in Sigonella since December and the Publicity Chairman since
Pet Day
March 2015. In the short time since taking on this responsibility she has jumped in feet first, writing and
May Volunteer Of the Month
distributing the Red Cross Volunteer Newsletter, creating and disseminating event flyers, writing a short story about the Pet Appreciation Day for The
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Signature, and proactively seeking out information to better promote Red Cross in the community.
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Red Cross “Everyday Heroes” Since 1943, March has been proclaimed as Red Cross Month across the United States, a tradition begun by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. This year during Red Cross Month, the American Red Cross is recognizing the country’s Everyday Heroes – heroes who reach out to help people in need. The Sigonella Sigonella American Red Cross NAS1, Bldg 318, Rm 1201 624.4900
American Red Cross would like to take this opportunity to recognize Sigonella’s Everyday Heroes who in some way help the community ——by giving of themselves.
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Red Cross Volunteer of the Year
Everyday Hero Service to the Military
Courtney Catton
Joseph Bruno
Red Cross Health & Safety
Everyday Hero Service to the Military
Volunteer
Andres Hurtado
Sarah Buck
Everyday Hero Service to Military
Everyday Hero Organization
Families
Sigonella Community & Spouses
Sarah Buck
Club
Everyday Hero Service to Military
Everyday Hero Service to the
Families
Host Nation
Kathryn Lasky
Daniel Lawing
Everyday Hero Service to Military Families Marie Puerto
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Upcoming Events May Wellness Fair Relay for Life Bike Safety Rodeo
Volunteer Opportunities Bike Safety Rodeo On May 9 from 1300—1600 at the Marinai Soccer Field Parking Lot, the annual bike rodeo event is happening! It is a fun event designed to teach children bicycle safety and proper technique as well as promote a healthy, active lifestyle. We are looking for Volunteers to help set up, tear down, direct traffic, and teach signaling. If you are a bicycle enthusiast and/or would like to volunteer for the event, contact the Red Cross office on NAS 1.
CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor Course June 6 & 7 from 0900-1730 there will be a CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor Course taught to train students on how to teach life saving skills to others. This course covers common first aid emergencies, and cardiac/breathing emergencies. It is free for Red Cross Volunteers and $250 for non-Volunteers; please register by 2 June. All course material
June CPR Instructor Class
is included in the cost.
Reminders Update Annual Training Hospital volunteers are required to maintain current certifications in various
Leadership Volunteers Station Chair Kathryn Lasky Hospital Chair Susan Hitchcock H&S Services Co-Chair Ryan Deckard H&S Services Co-Chair Scott Guidry Disaster Services CoChair Katie Connolly Disaster Services CoChair Stuart Hitchcock Publicity Coordinator Chair Kala Kirk Recognition Chair Justine Pennel Office Staff Station Manager Samantha Wudel Field Office Assistant Jessica Clause
areas. If you have received a reminder about annual training, please follow-up ASAP. If your certification lapse you will not be permitted to volunteer in the hospital until they are updated.
Volunteer Hours Don’t forget to log your volunteer hours in Volunteer Connection: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org
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