NEGAARC Newsletter August 2013 Volume 3, Issue 8

In This Issue:
Fundraising Event Business Council

9th Annual Don Gordon Memorial Golf Tournament August 26, 2013 Polo Golf and Country Club

Team Red Cross App Disaster Team Meetings Blood Drive Calendar

The Northeast Georgia Chapters Annual Don Gordon Memorial Golf Tournament is quickly approaching. The golf tournament is the Chapters only fund raising event each year, and we need your help to make this event a success! As many of you know, and some may not, the American Red Cross does not receive any funding from the government. We are wholly dependent on the generosity of our donors. Each chapter is responsible for raising the funds through financial donations to support the mission of the Red Cross, whether it is responding to disasters, collecting lifesaving blood, teaching skills that can save a life, or assisting our military members and their families. How can you help make our golf tournament a success? There are many ways to get involved. Do you know any golfers that would be interested in playing a round of golf to support the Red Cross and our chapter? Do you know any businesses that would be willing to support the tournament through sponsorships, or a donation of a gift to use as a prize or for the silent auction? Your skills would be most greatly appreciated in helping to fill all the player spots and sponsorship opportunities
Tournament Information Format Four Person Teams Ft. Lauderdale Scramble Registration Begins at 8:00am Shotgun Start at 9:00am Fees $125.00 Individual $500.00 Team Mulligans 2 for $20.00 Entry Fee Includes Awards Luncheon Gift Bag/Door Prizes Greens/Cart Fees Range Balls Competition & Prizes Gross & Net 1st Place Closest to Pin Long Drive

Sponsorship Opportunities
Platinum Sponsor $1750 Includes: 2 Teams (8 golfers); 2 Hole sponsorship signs; Special Recognition and Publicity Gold Sponsor $1000 Includes: 1 Team (4 golfers) Hole Sponsorship sign; Special Recognition and Publicity Corporate Sponsor $600 1 Team (4 golfers); Hole Sponsorship sign Hole Sponsor $100

Help Make our Tournament A Successful Round up a foursome; spend a summer day playing golf! Tell your family and friends! Do you know a business that would sponsor a hole? (deadline is August 19th) Do you know a business that would make a gift donation? Cant play golf? Be a Tournament Volunteer.

For More Information Please Contact The Chapter office at

770-532-8453 Northeast Georgia Chapter

Serving : Dawson, Fannin, Forsyth, Gilmer, Habersham, Hall, Lumpkin, Pickens, Rabun, Towns, Union and White Counties. 675 White Sulphur Rd., Ste. 230 Gainesville, GA 30501 - Phone # 770-532-8453, FAX # 770-287-1236 www.redcross.org/nega - Facebook.com/NEGARedcross - Twitter.com/NEGAARC

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Thank You Spotlight.

On July 18th ,radio station WDUN and the Gwinnett Braves held a Bid for Bachelors Fundraising Event prior to their evening game. Money raised was donated to a charity chosen by each bachelor. Six bachelors choose seven charities. The Northeast Georgia Chapter of the American Red Cross would like to thank bachelor Robbie Hill for choosing the American Red Cross as his charity. We would also like to thank WDUN, the Gwinnett Braves and their fantastic fans for sponsoring and supporting this fun event. The Northeast Georgia Chapter, would like to express our continuous and sincerest thanks to all of the donors and volunteers who support us throughout the year! Robbie Hill Thank you!

Introducing. The Red Cross Business Council

The Northeast Georgia Chapter is pleased to introduce The Red Cross Business Council as a new opportunity for businesses to network with each other while engaging with their local Red Cross through education and broader awareness of the Red Cross mission. Businesses can become a member in Forsyth or Hall counties by supporting the Red Cross with a tax-deductible contribution at one of five membership levels. Additionally, businesses will have various opportunities to learn more about the Red Cross through our Four Pillars of Partnership while promoting their businesses at one of our quarterly meetings. For additional information on Business Council membership requirements and company benefits, please contact Daniel Holden, Development Officer at 404 -692-2304 or via email at daniel.holden@redcross.org.

Red Cross of Honduras

During an annual mission trip to Choluteca Honduras, Northeast Georgia Chapter Executive Director, Joni Smith, had an opportunity to visit the local Red Cross. They were friendly and welcoming, and it was exciting to visit a Red Cross office in a different country. Next year when I return, I hope to spend more time with them, with an interpreter, so we can share Red Cross stories stated Ms. Smith.

Summer Safety Tips:

Never leave children or pets in the car. Stay hydrated, avoid alcohol or caffeine. Avoid extreme temperature changes. Wear loosing fitting, lightweight, light colored clothing. Avoid strenuous exercise during the hottest part of the day. Check on family, friends and neighbors who do not have air conditioning, and outdoor pets. Protect eyes with sunglasses that absorb 100% of UV sunlight. Wear sunscreen with SPF of at least 15. Know the signs of heat stroke: hot, red skin; changes in consciousness; rapid weak pulse; rapid shallow breathing. If you suspect a person is suffering from heat stroke call 911, move the person to a cooler location, cool the body by applying cool, wet cloth or towel to the skin, or misting with water and fanning. Watch for signs of breathing problems, and make sure the airway is clear. Keep the person lying down.

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American Red Cross Launches App to Recruit Volunteers

The American Red Cross has launched the Team Red Cross App, which allows people to sign up to help, get an overview on basic tasks and receive notifications about Red Cross disaster volunteer opportunities in their community. When people see an emergency happening in their community, they often want to help but may not know how, said Joni Smith, Executive Director of Northeast Georgia Chapter. The Team Red Cross App provides an easy and quick way for people to sign up to help the Red Cross and support their community. Once users download the app and create an account, they can learn about different jobs, such as working in a warehouse, handing out supplies, or assisting with feeding. When the Red Cross has a need for volunteers, the Team Red Cross App will notify users based on their location. Potential volunteers can instantly accept or decline the volunteer opportunity. The Red Cross is encouraging the public to download the app before a disaster strikes in Northeast Georgia so volunteers can help immediately. The app is free and designed for iPhone and Android smart phones and tablets.

August Disaster Action Team Meetings

Monday, August 5, 2013 at 5:00 PM: Towns County Disaster Action Team Meeting in the former 911 center, on Jack Dayton Circle in Hiawassee, Ga. At 6:30 pm the Mountain Amateur Radio Club (MARC) meets in the same building. Monday, August 12, 2013 at 10:00AM: Fannin County Disaster Action Team Meeting in the Red Cross meeting room, in Blue Ridge, Ga. Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at 7:00PM: Lumpkin County Disaster Action Team Meeting in the Catholic Church, Dahlonega. Monday, August 19, 2013 at 7:00PM: Hall County Disaster Action Team Meeting in the DOC at the rear of Lanier Park Hospital, Gainesville, GA. Signs will be posted.

Anyone interested in learning more about your local disaster action team is welcome to attend.

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August 2013 Blood Drives

All appointments can be scheduled by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or on-line at www.redcrossblood.org.
County
Forsyth Forsyth Habersham

DATE
Monday August 5 Monday August 5 Wednesday August 14 Wednesday August 14 Friday August 16 Friday August 16 Monday August 19 Tuesday August 20 Tuesday August 20 Wednesday August 21 Wednesday August 21 Thursday August 22

TIME
11:30 am 7:30 pm

LOCATION
Northside Hospital Forsyth Everett and Teresa Bennett Education Center 1200 Northside Forsyth Drive, Cumming, GA 30041

2:00 pm - 7:00 Cumming First United Methodist Church Rooms 15 & 16 pm 770 Canton Highway, Cumming, GA 30040 10:30 am 3:30 pm Habersham EMC 6257 State Hwy 115 West, Clarkesville, GA 30523

Gilmer

1:00 pm - 6:00 Oak Bowery Lodge #81 F&AM Masons Community Room pm 102 Shrine Club Drive, Ellijay, GA 30536 10:00 am 3:00 pm 11:30 am 5:30 pm 1:00 pm 7:00 pm Cumming Service & Family Life Center Conference Rooms A & B 133 Samaritan Drive, Cumming, GA 30040 Amicalola EMC Community Room Gift Card Drawings Hourly Camp Road, Jasper, GA 30143 Church of the Good Shepherd Gym 3740 Holtzclaw Road, Cumming, GA 30041

Forsyth Pickens Forsyth Rabun Hall Hall

2:00 pm - 7:00 Clayton United Methodist Church Clayton, GA 30525 pm Call Vaughn for appointment (706) 490-3065; Please inquire about the building location 3:00 pm - 7:00 Oakwood Family YMCA 4101 Railroad St., Oakwood, GA 30566 pm 3:00 pm 7:00 pm 3:00 pm 7:00 pm 1:00 pm -6:00 pm Gainesville First United Methodist Church 2780 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30506 IHOP Dawsonville Call Tara for an appointment (706) 265-2256 4117 Dawson Forest Road East, Dawsonville, GA 30534 Lakewood Baptist Church 2235 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30501 Air Line Baptist Church 3368 White Sulphur Road, Gainesville, GA 30501

Hall

Hall Dawson Forsyth

Friday 10:00 am August 23 2:00 pm Sunday August 25 Monday August 26 Tuesday August 27 Tuesday August 27 Tuesday August 27 Friday August 30

8:00 am - 1:00 Saint Brendan Catholic Church; Spiritual Life CenterFirst brown house immediately upon pm entry from the left most drive into the church parking lot. 4633 Shiloh Road, Cumming, GA 30040 3:00 pm - 8:00 First Baptist Church of Gainesville 751 Green Street NW, Gainesville, GA 30501 pm 1:00 pm 6:00 pm 12:30 pm 5:30 pm 1:00 pm 6:00 pm 10:00 am 3:00 pm First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 25 Church Street, Cleveland, GA 30528 Piedmont College 165 Central Avenue, Demorest, GA 30535 Primrose School at Johns Creek 7396 McGinnis Ferry Road, Suwanee, GA 30024 Kroger Hwy 141 at Sharon Forks,1595 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming, GA 30041

Hall White Habersham Forsyth Forsyth