In March of 1943 Red Cross, having completed a very successful membership drive the year before, decided to make the “Roll Call” an annual event. 

The Red Cross works tirelessly to be there with help and hope when people need it most, and we are grateful for the public support that enables us to continue our work, here at home and abroad.

Red Cross Month is a great time for people to get involved with the Red Cross by:

• Donating blood; Last year 3,897 units collected assisted 11,691 patients

• Signing up for a CPR, first aid or another Red Cross course; Last year we trained 3,463 people in 439 classes

• Giving a financial gift that can really save the day when the next disaster strikes; Last year 188 disaster clients were assisted with emergency food, shelter, clothes and more

• Getting involved as a volunteer; 198 people are registered volunteers with the Franklin Co. Chapter.

We’re proud of our history and appreciative of the volunteers, employees and supporters who have given time, blood or contributions to enable the Red Cross to perform its life-saving mission.  I encourage you to renew your membership with Red Cross as we continue to serve those in the community that need our help.

We are excited about the 4^th Annual Heroes Community Fundraising Campaign coming up April 15 – May 7. 2010 Campaign Chairman Jake Fisher, Chief Operating Officer with the Frankfort Regional Medical Center has already been working hard to form his campaign team.   This is the Chapter’s biggest fundraiser of the year and funds raised go to support all the local services provided by Chapter volunteers….and frankly, helps us keep the doors open.  In fiscal year 2009 Chapter paid and volunteer staff - Provided food, shelter & other assistance to 210 disaster clients; Trained 5.042 people in disaster preparedness; Served 152 military personnel and families with emergency communications; Collected enough blood to serve 11,691 patients; Trained 3,463 individuals in lifesaving skills;  An estimated 65,800 people benefited from a service provided by Chapter volunteer programs.

 A Hero is a person/group who gives/raises $1,000.  But there is a place for those that can’t give that much.  Other levels of giving are: Red Cross Champion = $500 - $999;  Red Cross Conqueror = $250 - $499;  Red Cross Crusader = $100 - $249

 Won’t you join us for this year’s campaign by attending the Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours kickoff event here at the Chapter on Thursday, April 15, 5:00 – 7:00pm.  We’ll have refreshments and tours of the building.  We need the community to support this important Chapter event.   Call 502-223-8380 for more information.

Thank you to EVERYONE who helped out with the Bean Soup this year.  It was a record-breaking year for this event.  The volunteer turn-out was stupendous and all the donated goodies were a hit!  Many thanks to Carole Wilson whose cakes were a sell-out. Also thanks to Debbie Bell with the Franklin County Health Dept. for her dietetic dessert.  Many of you wanted the recipe and she was delighted to share it.

Angel-Food Trifle

1 angel food cake, prepared (I used a store bought cake)

3 cups low-fat milk

2, 1.5 oz packages instant fat-free, sugar-free vanilla pudding mix

2 cups sliced fresh strawberries

1 cup fresh blueberries

1 container of seedless All-Fruit raspberry preserves, heat for 30 sec in microwave (pours easier)

1 container of fat-free cool whip

½ tsp vanilla extract

Pour the milk into a medium bowl.  Add the pudding mix.  Using a whisk, beat for 2 minutes.  Cut the cake into ½ inch cubes. To assemble, put half the cake cubes in a 2 ½ quart glass bowl.  Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of raspberry preserves.  Top with half of the fruit, followed by half of the pudding.  Repeat.

In another bowl, stir together the whipped topping and vanilla.  Gently spread over the last layer of pudding.  Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.  Will keep up to 24 hours in fridge.

Nutritional Analysis: 1 serving (2/3 cup) – 122 calories, .5 gm fat, 380 mg sodium, 26 gm carbohydrate

Reference: Diabetes and Heart Healthy Cookbook.  American Diabetes Association and American Heart Association. 

Bloodmobile Statistics

January

                                                            Goal                 Units

First City Complex                              40                     43*

Transportation Cabinet                      40                     46*

American Legion                                 15                     10

Dept. of Libraries & Arch.                    15                     16*

Frankfort Reg. Med. Cntr.                   15                     16*

Commonwealth Ofc. Of Tech.          15                     18*

Dept. of Fish & Wildlife                   15                     11

Chapter House                          116                   181*

Total for January                    271                  341

We collected 125.8% of goal.

Bloodmobile Statistics

February

                                                            Goal                 Units

Admin Ofc. Of Courts                 25                     23

Franklin Co. Health Dept.            16                     11

Corrections, Health Svc.             15                     14

Ky. State Univ.                                25                     29*

Cab. For Health & Fam. Svc.      15                       9

Capital Complex East                 15                     12

Capital Plaza Tower                        25                     26*

Wal-Mart                                         15                     14

State Auditors                                 16                       9

Chapter House                                116                   127*

Total for February                  283                  274

We collected 96.8% of goal.

*Site made or exceeded goal.

Monday, March 8, 6 – 9pm, Fulfilling Our Mission: Translating Your Compassion into Community Service

Monday, March 22, 6 – 9pm, Logistics: An Overview

Monday, March 29, 6 – 9pm, Logistics: Simulation

Tuesday, April 6, 6 – 9pm, Mass Care: An Overview

Monday, April 19, 5:30 – 9:30pm, Disaster Assessment (Part 2 – Part 1 is required and is self-study online)

You must pre-register for all training.  Call 502-223-1795 or 800-578-4904 for prerequisite and information on any classes.

You can follow us on Twitter at ARCFranklinCo

                                      Military                 Disaster

                                                                            Mar. 1-7                        B/J Burger                B/J Burger

                                                                            Mar. 8-14                      C Bogart                   C Oerther

                                                                            Mar. 15-21                     J Jones                 J/S Higgins

                                                                            Mar. 22-28                     C Hardwick             M Travis

                                                                            Mar. 29-Apr. 4               T Haynes                 J Jones

                                                                            Apr. 5-11                       C Oerther              P Rutledge

                                                                            Apr. 12-18                     B/J Burger              B/J Burger

                                                                            Apr. 19-25                     P Rutledge              C Oerther

                                                                            Apr. 26-May 2                C Hardwick              M Barnes

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Haiti Relief

Thanks to our incredibly generous community, the Chapter has been able to send  $37,395 to the Haiti Response efforts.  100% of the money collected here was sent on to the Haiti International Disaster Response fund.  We humbly thank everyone for their kind hearts.  Your donations will make a difference in that country for years to come.

As part of the Heroes Campaign, the Chapter is hosting a Bunko Nite at the Red Cross.  $20 will reserve your seat on Tuesday, May 4, 5:30-7:30pm.  Bring a friend, come out and enjoy refreshments, fun, fellowship and support a great cause.  Pre-registration & prepayment are required due to limited seating.  Hope to see you here!

Become a paid or volunteer CPR/First Aid instructor. 

Attend training Monday – Thursday, Apr. 26 - 29, 8:30am – 4:00pm each day. 

The cost is $200/person. 

Students must be pre-registered and prepaid to attend. 

Call the office at 502-223-1795 for more information.