American Red Cross Northern Minnesota Region - Annual Report FY12 July 2011-June 2012 | Page 3

A Message from our Chapter Board Chairs, Regional Chief Executive
Of?cer and Chapter Executive Directors
As we look back on the past year, we want to take a moment to share our gratitude for all those whose
commitment to the work of the Red Cross makes our mission possible. Our Regional Red Cross Team
had a tremendously successful year. Our success was possible by the generosity and hard work
of people like you who donate your blood, money and time in support of the work of the Red Cross.
Together, we have provided relief, hope and help to thousands. We have helped families and
communities become stronger, safer and more resilient. Our work has helped to alleviate suffering in
our region, our nation and our world.
When we see people stepping up to give blood or when we see our volunteers, donors and partners
responding to events like the Northland ?oods or the home ?res we respond to every day we know that
each of us is a part of something great – something greater than the sum of our individual parts.
The American Red Cross is America and humanity at its noblest and most compassionate. Whether
you work quietly behind the scenes or out on the front lines you are making a difference and we are
proud to serve our region side by side with all of you. We are extremely grateful for the help you give
and the work you do.
Northern Minnesota Region Executives
Phil Hansen, CEO, Northern Minnesota Region
Linda Blackmore, Central & West Central
Jan George, St. Croix Valley
Judy Hanne Gonzalez, Northland & North Star
Northern Minnesota Region Chapter Board Chairs
Randy Anderson
Mark Capaldini
Chad Fett
James Hanko
Debra Keiser
David Manion

Phil Hansen, our region’s CEO,
welcomes Girl Scouts Lydia, Kyla and
Aisha, and the new "Fun Binz" that
have helped children affected by
disasters in our region.