Sigonella Red Cross March 2015 Newsletter

VolunteerNews A Publication of the Sigonella American Red Cross of Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily

In This Issue

March 2015

Red Cross Month March is Red Cross Month. Every nine minutes, the American Red Cross

Red Cross Month

brings help and hope to people in need. Thanks to the support of everyday heroes like you, the Red Cross is able to respond to disasters big and small,

February Volunteer of the Month

Dental Assistant Program Applications

support military families, help ensure that blood is available when needed, and teach lifesaving skills like CPR and First Aid. Be a hero! And remember not all heroes wear capes.

Susan Hitchcock is our February Volunteer of the Month Volunteer Recognition Awards

Upcoming Events Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer Hours

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Please help us to welcome Susan Hitchcock to the Sigonella Red Cross team! Susan is our Hospital

Chairman and is doing a fantastic job helping our volunteers there. Susan has an extensive background in nursing and is very knowledgeable in her field. We are really excited to have her as part of our team and know she will be a great asset. Congratulations to you, Susan, on being our volunteer of the month!

Volunteer Recognition Awards Banquet Coming in April we will be hosting our volunteer recognition awards banquet. Our theme for this event will be “Everyday Heroes...not all heroes wears capes”. The Red Cross staff are very excited about this event! The invitations will be going out via email in the coming weeks. Please make sure

Sigonella American Red Cross NAS1, Bldg 318, Rm 1201 624.4900

that Sigonella@redcross.org is on your trusted list of email senders, so that you don’t miss out on this fun event.

Volunteer Opportunities

Upcoming Events March

Chairman of Volunteers Do you have a passion for volunteering? We are currently seeking a Chairman of Volunteers (COV). The COV is a volunteer management position that directly organizes our volunteers and works under the direction and supervision of the Station Chairman.

This person will engage with the local community to establish volunteer opportunities

Dental Assistant Program Interviews

and to place volunteers. Additional responsibilities include working with the Station

Dental Assistant Program Selections

are maintained.

Management Team in supporting the Red Cross mission, conducting volunteer needs assessments, coordinating annual recognition activities, and ensuring volunteer records

Publicity Chair April Volunteer Recognition Awards Banquet Pet Appreciation Day

Are you a publicity or marketing guru? We are currently seeking a Publicity Coordinator. Our office has an immediate need for a talented volunteer to help get the word out to the community about our programs, classes, and events. Responsibilities include: Facebook page updates, articles in the Signature, volunteer newsletters, flyers, AFN radio spots, and photographing events/classes.

To learn more or apply for these positions, please contact us at May Relay for Life Bike Safety Rodeo

Sigonella@redcross.org.

Volunteer Hours The Red Cross needs your volunteer hours! Not only does this provide documentation of your time, but it also provides statistical data for National

Headquarters. The information is used to decide funding and station locations.

Please help by logging onto your Volunteer Connection account and

Facebook The Sigonella ARC is on Facebook!

Search for the Sigonella American Red Cross and “like” our page. Information on classes, volunteer opportunities, events, and much more will be posted.

submitting your hours each month.

Leadership Volunteers Kathryn Lasky—Station Chair Susan Hitchcock—Hospital Chair Ryan Deckard—H&S Services Chair Katie Connolly—Disaster Services Chair Jessica Lewis—Special Event Services Chair Justine Pennel—Recognition Chair

Office Staff Samantha Wudel—Station Manager Jessica Clause—Field Office Assistant