Today officially marks the end of the Hurricane Season for 2009! It has been a relatively quite season this year with only a few surprises (Claudette and Ida). We just wanted to give a huge SHOUT OUT to all of our wonderful volunteers who have assisted us this year in our disaster responses.
Even though hurricane [...]
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Welcome to the Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up, in which we consolidate the international Red Cross and Red Crescent news into one list of bite-sized links for you. It’s a non-comprehensive sampling of the larger and/or more intriguing aspects of our global work…
[The place names link to maps so that you can get a quick idea of [...]
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“It seemed like a small thing, but when she put that blanket around my shoulders, while I sat there, I felt that somehow we would be okay.”
Beginning Nov.23, 2009 through Dec. 31, 2009, the Capital Area Chapter will be soliciting the help of the local community, organizations and individuals within the community, schools,churches, businesses [...]
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Yesterday, we invited the media for a sneak preview of our almost completed new Chapter building. We are counting down the days until move in and are very excited to soon be opening our doors to the public at the new Chapter House!!
Below are some exerts from the Tallahassee Democrat or click here to see [...]
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This week kicks off Florida State University’s International Education Week starting today, Monday 16th through the 20th. The International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. In partnership with FSU, our Chapter will be holding the American Red Cross Humanity in the Midst of War: An International [...]
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In addition to promoting our International Humanitarian Law course we will be offering this week, we also thought its a perfect segway to introduce the “World Wide Wrap Up” segment we will be adding to our blog. We hope that these brief articles will help you learn more about the American Red Cross and its [...]
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Here at the Chapter, we want to give a huge round of applause for all of our volunteers who gave their time to man the booth at the North Florida Fair this year. It was a huge success!!
We gave out over a 1000 packets this year containing preparedness materials and hurricane survival guides. The Holiday Mail [...]
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This week kicks off Florida State University’s International Education Week starting today, Monday 16th through the 20th. The International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of FSU’s efforts to [...]
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Today is a very special day, a day we pay homage to the men and women who have dedicated their lives to keep our country safe. This means ALL servicemen and women.
From the Thirteen Colonies, to our 51 United States men and women who believed in the words of Thomas Jefferson, “We hold these truths to [...]
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Kate Manuel-Tucker
1946 – 2009
“Ms. Kate” was a volunteer in our Chapter Associates Office. Her calm manner and contagious, beautiful smile will be missed by all of us. Our love and prayers go out to Ms. Kate’s family.
Cards and condolences may be sent to the Chapter to be forwarded to the family.
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