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Congratulations to Erica Gelhaus on her awesome performance and representation of Mercer County at the Miss America Pageant!
Mercer County Blood Drives
Friday, February 12th 12-5p at Coldwater Briarwood Villages
Wednesday, February 17th at Celina Manor 12:30p-4:30p
Monday, Feb. 22nd at Ft Recovery Nazarene Family Center in 12noon-Thursday, Feb. 25th at Rockford’s New Horizon Community Church 12noon-6p
Health & Safety Classes
Tuesday, Feb 9th Adult CPR 6p-9:30p
Thursday, Feb 11th First Aid 6p-9:30p
Saturday, Feb 20th Adult, Child & Infant CPR 9a-3p
Summer will be here before you know it!
Register for a Red Cross Lifeguard class today!
With summer comes
~~Red Cross Kart Racing~~
Contact the office via email or phone to find out how you can become involved with this exciting, family-fun fundraiser for the Mercer County Red Cross.
We welcome new teams and sponsors!
The Kart Racing Fundraiser will be on Feb 26 & 27th at Miracle Lanes, Ft Recovery.
Monies raised at this event are used to purchase needed equipment for the kart races that in turn raise money for the Red Cross Mercer County Chapter.
Call Alan at 419-678-8363 or Shaun at 419-763-4063
to reserve your spot to join in on the bowling fun!
Raffle tickets are also available for purchase to possibly win great prizes!!
Visit www.arckartracing.com for information on racing or the bowling event.
Haiti Response
Thank you to Chief Stores for supporting the Red Cross and our mission by accepting donations at their locations for the Red Cross Haiti Relief!
Local donations have reached $13,400!
The Red Cross and our volunteers thank you for your support
in addition to the many people who are suffering in Haiti who will be able to receive emergency disaster relief due to your financial support!
LOCAL DISASTERS
Recently the Mercer County Chapter has had
a significant increase in the amount of single family fires.
Here are some tips to keep you and your family safe!
4 Out Of 5 Americans Are Unaware That Home
Fires Are The Most Common Disaster Threat.
Preparedness is your best defense against deadly fires.
Use these checklists to make your home safe and prepare your family.
To prevent fires before they start:
o Never leave burning candles unattended
o Keep fuel (paper, clothing, bedding) at least three feet away from heat sources
To stay safe from fires:
o Create a home fire escape plan
o Practice your plan at least twice a year
o Install smoke alarms and escape ladders
o Replace smoke alarm batteries at least once a year
o Purchase and learn how to use fire extinguishers safely
Disaster Service Classes are now being scheduled at the Mercer County Chapter.
Contact the office for information and to sign up for the classes.
All disaster volunteers begin their training by taking the Introduction to Disaster Services
online course at www.redcross.org
Volunteers are Awesome! Trained Volunteers are Priceless!!
Be prepared for local, national or international disasters by preparing today by becoming a
Red Cross Volunteer! Red Cross volunteers choose when and where they want to respond.
To be eligible to respond to disasters, (local, national or abroad)
the Red Cross requires our volunteers to be educated and prepared for the experience.
To find out more please contact the office.
Newsletters, Blood Drives, Health & Safety Classes and other valuable information is on the
American Red Cross Mercer County Chapter website. www.mercercountyredcross.org
The American Red Cross is a non-profit organization & is not a government agency. Our chapter relies on the generosity of the citizens in Mercer County to fulfill the Red Cross mission to prevent, prepare, & respond to disasters.
~~Volunteer Appreciation Dinner ~~
March 11th at 6pm at the Celina Eagles
Miss Ohio, Erica Gelhaus will be the guest speaker!
Please call the office to if you wish to attend.
Nominations are now being accepted for several volunteer awards.
Please see our website or contact the office for information.
Address~909 E Wayne St. Suite 124, Celina, Ohio 45822 Phone~419-586-2201 Email~ redcross@bright.net
Website~ mercercountyredcross.org or www.redcross.org 2/10
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