The Hometown Treasure February 2011 | Page 32

February 2011 Phone: [phone] • Fax [phone] • The Hometown Treasure Page 32 LaGrange County American Red Cross The American Red Cross was established in 1881 and has provided unwavering support to our nation, and the world, during times of incredible need. The American Red Cross is not a government agency, and therefore is not funded by the government. It functions as a notf o r- p r o f i t , p r i v a t e organization with public responsibility for funding and support of all programs. Your Seated (left to right): Cynthia Flores, Rhonda Grim and Jean McKinley. Standing: Jim Mertz, Jo Schrader, Photo Submitted support means that Sue Keenan, Cindy Hoover, Jesslyn & John Senecal. Not Pictured: Jama Keaffaber. local disaster victims receive food, shelter and emergency assistance and like to contact Jo prior to the office opening, she can that local children and adults learn valuable life-saving be reached by email at [email protected] or by skills. That is why financial and volunteer support of calling 847-502-5989. Volunteers are the core to the success of the this chapter is so important. All funding donated to the LaGrange County Chapter will be used to meet American Red Cross. LaGrange County currently has around 50 volunteers, primarily assisting with the needs of those within the County. LaGrange County has maintained an active blood services. Volunteers are individuals who reach American Red Cross Disaster Action Team and out beyond the confines of paid employment and outstanding Blood Services Program, while operating normal responsibilities to contribute time and service under the direction of the Elkhart County Chapter to a nonprofit cause in the belief that their activity is for the past several years. In late September 2010, an beneficial to others as well as satisfying to themselves. American Red Cross Advisory Council, comprised of Members of the Advisory Council have volunteered LaGrange County residents was established to review their time to redesign and implement programs for current programs and design and implement additional LaGrange County residents that may be in need or programs tailored specifically for LaGrange County benefit from services offered by the American Red residents. It is the goal of the Elkhart County Chapter Cross. They are looking for more volunteers from and the LaGrange County Advisory Council to have LaGrange County and will be holding a Volunteer Call a self-sustaining American Red Cross Organization in Out on March 15th. Please save the date and plan to attend! LaGrange County. LaGrange County American Red Cross Advisory Council members are Cynthia Flores, Rhonda Grim, Jean McKinley, Jim Mertz, Sue Keenan, Cindy Hoover, Jesslyn and John Senecal and Jama Keaffaber. This Council meets monthly and is evaluating current programs and designing plans specific to LaGrange County. Jo Schrader, from Howe, was hired in January as the American Red Cross LaGrange Service Manager. She will oversee the operation of the LaGrange office, while working closely with the Advisory Council So how would you clean snow off a solar panel on a slippery to support implementation of new and additional roof?! I’m not sure how successful this contraption made up of LaGrange County programs. The LaGrange County a long 2x4 with a squeegee (or scraper) tied to it was! office is targeted to open early March, but if you would