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Standard F.A.CPR/AED Adult & Child + Infant CPR

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Standard F.A.CPR/AED Adult & Child + Infant CPR
Start Date: 10-Mar-10 8:00 AM
End Time: 10-Mar-10 5:00 PM
Location: Pasadena Branch Office, Pasadena, TX 77504
Event Details:

class will be held at

3216 Spencer Hwy., Pasadena, TX 77504

on March 10, 2010 from 8am to 5pm

A minimun of 5 participants are required for class to be held.

Participants arriving 15 minutes after class begins will not be admitted.

Pasadena Branch Office

3216-B Spencer Highway

Pasadena, TX US 77504

Fundamentals of Instructor Training

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Fundamentals of Instructor Training
Start Date: 10-Mar-10 6:00 PM
End Time: 10-Mar-10 10:00 PM
Location: Western Branch Office, Brookshire, TX 77423
Event Details:

**This course is a prerequisite for the Lay Responder Instructor Course and the Water Safety Instructor Course**

Western Branch Office

531 FM 359 South

Brookshire, TX 77423

New Volunteer Orientation

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

New Volunteer Orientation
Start Date: 10-Mar-10 6:00 PM
End Time: 10-Mar-10 8:00 PM
Location: Main Chapter Office, Houston, Tx 77098
Speaker: Julie Knobil

Event Details:

Held at:

American Red Cross

Greater Houston Area Chapter

2700 Southwest Freeway

Houston, TX 77098

Held on:

Wednesday, March 10. 2010

6pm-8pm

Main Chapter Office

2700 Southwest Freeway

Houston, Tx US 77098

Disaster Training

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:30:00 GMT

Disaster Training
Start Date: 11-Mar-10 8:30 AM
End Time: 14-Mar-10 5:30 PM
Location: Main Chapter Office, Houston, Tx 77098
Event Details:

Please contact the volunteer disaster training coordinator as distraining@ghac.org for more details on the various classes offered.

Disaster classes are free to the public.

Main Chapter Office

2700 Southwest Freeway

Houston, Tx US 77098

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:00:00 GMT

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
Start Date: 12-Mar-10 8:00 AM
End Time: 12-Mar-10 5:00 PM
Location: Main Chapter Office, Houston, Tx 77098
Event Details:

Class will be held at

2700 Southwest Freeway

Houston, TX 77098

Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

A MINIMUM OF 5 PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED FOR THE CLASS TO MAKE

PARTICIPANTS ARRIVING 15 MINUTES AFTER CLASS BEGINS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND

Main Chapter Office

2700 Southwest Freeway

Houston, Tx US 77098

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer / Healthcare Provider

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:00:00 GMT

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer / Healthcare Provider
Start Date: 12-Mar-10 8:00 AM
End Time: 12-Mar-10 6:00 PM
Location: FM 1960 Area Branch, Houston, TX 77014
Event Details:

Class Held:

March 12, 2010 from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Location:

FM 1960 Branch Office

14503 Bammel North Houston Ste. 210

Houston, Texas 77014

(281) 895-6427

Our office is located in the back corner of the Northchase Business Center across from Northland Christian School.

Please be on TIME! Students arriving more than 20 minutes late will not be allowed in the class and will forfeit class fee.

Please print both maps from our 1960 office page.

Please bring a lunch as a microwave and refrigerator are provided ** This will make the class move faster and end earlier.

A minimum of 4 participants must be registered in order for class to be held

FM 1960 Area Branch

14503 Bammel North Houston Rd., Suite 210

Houston, TX 77014

Standard First Aid w/ CPR/AED Adult, Child & CPR Infant

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Standard First Aid w/ CPR/AED Adult, Child & CPR Infant
Start Date: 13-Mar-10 8:00 AM
End Time: 13-Mar-10 6:00 PM
Location: FM 1960 Area Branch, Houston, TX 77014
Event Details:

Class Held:

March 13, 2010 from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Location:

FM 1960 Branch Office

14503 Bammel North Houston Ste. 210

Houston, Texas 77014

(281) 895-6427

Our office is located in the back corner of the Northchase Business Center across from Northland Christian School.

Please be on TIME! Students arriving more than 15 minutes late will not be allowed in the class and will forfeit class fee.

Please print both maps from our 1960 office page.

Please bring a lunch as a microwave and refrigerator are provided ** This will make the class move faster and end earlier.

A minimum of 4 participants must be registered in order for class to be held

FM 1960 Area Branch

14503 Bammel North Houston Rd., Suite 210

Houston, TX 77014

Lifeguard Training w/ AED r.06

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT

Lifeguard Training w/ AED r.06
Start Date: 13-Mar-10 9:00 AM
End Time: 13-Mar-10 5:30 PM
Event Details:

Please contact Sweetwater Pools for infomation and registration for this class. www.sweetwaterpoolsinc.com

CPR/AED-ADULT/CHILD + CPR-INFANT

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:30:00 GMT

CPR/AED-ADULT/CHILD + CPR-INFANT
Start Date: 13-Mar-10 9:30 AM
End Time: 13-Mar-10 4:30 PM
Location: McGuire Dent Recreation Center, Galveston, TX 77550
Event Details:

This class DOES NOT include First Aid.

Please wear comfortable clothing as you will be performing skills on the floor.

McGuire Dent Recreation Center

2222 28th Street

Galveston, TX US 77550

Water Safety Instructor r.09

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT

Water Safety Instructor r.09
Start Date: 14-Mar-10 8:00 AM
End Time: 14-Mar-10 5:30 PM
Event Details:

Please contact Greater Houston Pool Management for infomation and registration for this class. www.greaterhoustonpool.com

Red Cross and Partners Pass Halfway Mark in Race to Provide Emergency Shelter to Haiti’s Quake-Affected Population

Melissa Rangel — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Tarpaulins, tents, ropes and toolkits continue to pour into Haiti.

Monday, March 08, 2010 — Less than two months after the earthquake that devastated southern Haiti and left an estimated 1.3 million homeless, the Red Cross and other humanitarian agencies have distributed emergency shelter materials to more than 650,000 people – the halfway mark.

Red Cross workers help Camzuehgean Peter with blankets, tarps, kitchen kits and hygiene kits distributed by the American Red Cross at Camp Simon, Le Betemont.

Talia Frenkel/American Red Cross

The Red Cross and its partners are on track to reach all 1.3 million people without shelter on or before the original target date of May 1. The Red Cross global network took over last month as coordinator for shelter under the inter-agency humanitarian “cluster” system.

Tens of thousands of tarpaulins, tents, ropes, timber uprights and toolkits continue to pour into Haiti, helping to put some shelter over people’s heads ahead of the rainy season, which peaks in May.

“Although we have a long way to go, we’ve reached a significant milestone,” said David Meltzer, senior vice president of International Services for the American Red Cross. “Later this week, I will accompany Gail McGovern, our president and CEO, to the region for another visit. We look forward to seeing how much progress we’ve made in such a short time as well as ways to speed relief efforts.”.

The arrival of aid in Haiti was hampered in the immediate aftermath of the quake by massive damage to the country’s infrastructure which saw the seaport closed, the airport clogged and roads blocked.

Much of the aid had to be flown into the neighboring Dominican Republic, and then trucked to the Haitian capital.

Agencies working with the Red Cross in the cluster system have reached more than 80,000 people a week on average since the quake on January 12.

Humanitarian organizations working in Haiti hope to reach about two thirds of those who lost their homes by April 1, which is considered by many to be the on-average start of the rainy season.

“Our goal is to provide all of those who lost their homes with emergency shelter as soon as possible. We will not let up until the job is done,” said Meltzer.

9-Mar-10 8:00 AM

American Red Cross Increases Chilean Earthquake Pledge to $250,000

Melissa Rangel — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, March 02, 2010 — The American Red Cross is responding to the strong 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile, increasing the initial pledge to $250,000 from its International Response Fund for relief operations.

The Chilean Red Cross distributes water to survivors following Saturday's 8.8 magnitude earthquake.

Courtesy of the Chilean Red Cross.

In addition, following a request for assistance for Chile, the American Red Cross is now accepting donations specifically for response and recovery in Chile. This includes Chile-designated donations through www.redcross.org, through calls to 1-800-REDCROSS, and by texting “Chile” to 90999. People can also call 1-800-257-7575 to make a donation in Spanish.

The International Federation of the Red Cross on Tuesday made preliminary emergency appeal of $6.4 million to all Red Cross and Red Crescent societies in order to assist the Chilean Red Cross. The American Red Cross is accepting donations in response to this appeal. Our hearts go out to the people of Chile as they cope with the immediate aftermath of this earthquake and the continuing aftershocks,” says David Meltzer, senior vice president of international services with the American Red Cross. “Thanks to the generosity of the American people who previously donated to our International Relief Fund, we’ve been able to release an initial pledge to help the Chilean people in their hour of need and we stand ready to provide additional assistance.”

A regional member of the Red Cross global network is now in Chile assessing the situation and a small team of other Red Cross emergency workers are also on the ground supporting the Chilean Red Cross.

The global Red Cross network plans to assist 15,000 families with shelter, emergency medical care, water and sanitation services. They will also provide the Chilean Red Cross with communications support. The Chilean Red Cross has mobilized 150 volunteers in Santiago while local Red Cross branches work throughout Chile.

Chilean Red Cross disaster teams are working in close coordination with the Chilean government, providing limited search and rescue services, administering first aid and distributing pre-positioned supplies. The Chilean Red Cross is a member of the government’s emergency response group, which is leading the emergency operations and has a great deal of experience and systems in place to manage response to major disasters.

Meanwhile, the American Red Cross and other Red Cross societies are continuing to support the relief operations in Haiti, where 1.9 million people have been helped since the January 12th earthquake in that country.

“As the largest humanitarian network in the world, the Red Cross has both the experience and the capacity to respond to multiple disasters at the same time,” Meltzer said. “We are supporting the Chilean Red Cross in their response to the earthquake while relief operations continue in Haiti.”

You can help the victims of countless crises, like the earthquakes in Chile and Haiti, around the world each year by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross International Response Fund, which will provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need. The American Red Cross honors donor intent. If you wish to designate your donation to a specific disaster please do so at the time of your donation by either contacting 1-800-HELP NOW or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish), or mailing your donation with the designation to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, D.C. 20013 or to your local American Red Cross chapter. Internet users can make a secure online contribution by visiting www.redcross.org .

3-Mar-10 3:00 PM

March is American Red Cross Month

Melissa Rangel — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:00:00 GMT

Monday, March 01, 2010—President Barack Obama has proclaimed March as Red Cross Month across the United States, a tradition upheld by every U.S. President dating back to Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1943.

“The American Red Cross is there when people need us most. During March, we thank those whose support enables us to continue our work,” said Gail McGovern, president and CEO of the American Red Cross. “Their generosity helps us continue to serve those who need us every day – whether they are down the street, across the country, or around the world.”

The American Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian network – 97 million volunteers helping in 186 countries. In this country, the Red Cross helps change lives seven days a week, 24 hours a day.

200 times a day, American Red Cross volunteers help a family who has lost everything in a house fire or other disaster.
475 times a day, the American Red Cross connects deployed service members with their families.
21,000 times a day, a patient receives blood through the American Red Cross blood program.
43,000 times a day, someone receives life-saving American Red Cross health, safety and preparedness training.

Through its network of 34,000 employees and more than 600,000 volunteers in more than 2,000 locations across the United States and more than 30 countries around the world, the Red Cross touches the lives of millions of people every year

The help of the American Red Cross extends around the world to those in need. In just a little over a month since the earthquake devastated Haiti, the Red Cross has helped more than one million people in the region. Relief efforts include providing clean water and sanitation, food and relief supplies, and health care. It will take many years for the people of Haiti to recover and the American Red Cross will work in close coordination with other organizations to support longer-term assistance projects.

During the month of March, Red Cross chapters across the country have numerous activities planned to celebrate this annual observance. Red Cross Month is a great time for people to get involved with the Red Cross – to give blood, take training in CPR and first aid, volunteer, or give a financial gift to help when the next disaster strikes. Contact your local Greater Houston Red Cross chapter to find out how you can help by calling
713-526-8300.

1-Mar-10 11:00 AM

American Red Cross Responds to Chile Earthquake with Initial $50,000 Pledge

Melissa Rangel — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Sunday, February 28, 2010 - The American Red Cross is responding to the strong 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile, making an initial $50,000 pledge from its International Response Fund for relief operations.

The Chilean Red Cross distributes water to survivors following Saturday's 8.8 magnitude earthquake.

Courtesy of the Chilean Red Cross.

“Our hearts go out to the people of Chile as they cope with the immediate aftermath of this earthquake and the continuing aftershocks,” says David Meltzer, senior vice president of international services with the American Red Cross. “Thanks to the generosity of the American people who previously donated to our International Relief Fund, we’ve been able to release an initial pledge to help the Chilean people in their hour of need and we stand ready to provide additional assistance.”

In addition, the American Red Cross will continue to monitor the potential impacts of Saturday’s tsunami and is prepared to help the people of Hawaii and the U.S. territories in the Pacific, if there is a need. As of Saturday night, all tsunami warnings resulting from the devastating earthquake in Chile have been cancelled.

A regional member of the Red Cross global network is now in Chile assessing the situation and a small team of other Red Cross emergency workers, including one member from the American Red Cross, are enroute to Santiago.

In international disasters, the American Red Cross provides assistance at the request of the officials in that country, and the Chilean Red Cross has not requested any international assistance at this point. Because the level of help that the American Red Cross would provide is not known at this point, the American Red Cross has not activated a mobile giving $10 text donation program.

Meanwhile, the American Red Cross and other Red Cross societies are continuing to support the relief operations in Haiti, where 1.3 million people have been helped since the January 12th earthquake in that country.

About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a government agency — and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org or join our blog at http://blog.redcross.org.

1-Mar-10 8:00 AM

Greater Houston Area Red Cross Recommends Winter Weather Preparedness & Caution For Residents

Melissa Rangel — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:00:00 GMT

February 22, 2010 - (Houston, Texas) - With the predicted snow, rain and expected freezing temperatures for the next couple of days, the American Red Cross recommends taking a few steps to help keep you and your family stay safe.

Stock up on non-perishable foods in case the power goes out. Make sure you have enough medications for family members, diapers, baby formula, pet food, extra batteries for flashlights, and hygiene items like toilet paper and tissues. During power outages, ATMs don’t work, so you may want to have some extra cash on hand.

Tips for Staying Safe at Home

Be careful with candles – do not use candles for lighting if the power goes out. Use flashlights only.
Don’t use a generator, grill, camp stove or other gasoline, propane, natural gas or charcoal-burning devices inside your home, basement or garage. When placing them outdoors, locate unit away from doors, windows and vents that could allow carbon monoxide to come indoors.
Wrap your pipes
Never use a stove or oven to heat your home.
If you plan on using a fireplace to stay warm, keep a glass or metal fire screen around the fireplace and never leave a lit fire unattended. If using a space heater, follow the manufacturer’s instructions on how to safely use the heater. Place it on a level, hard, nonflammable surface. Turn the space heater off when you leave the room or go to sleep. Keep children and pets away from your space heater and do not use it to dry wet clothing.
Don’t overload electrical outlets.
Bring your animals inside if possible. If they have to stay outside, provide shelter, warm blankets, food and water.

Tips for Protecting Yourself While Outdoors and Traveling

Walk carefully on snowy, icy sidewalks and stairs.
Dress in several layers of lightweight clothing, which will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat.
Mittens provide more warmth to your hands than gloves. Wear a hat, preferably one that covers your ears.
Wear waterproof, insulated boots to keep your feet warm and dry and to maintain your footing in ice and snow.
Avoid driving when conditions include sleet, freezing rain or drizzle, snow or dense fog.
If travel is necessary, keep a disaster supplies kit in your vehicle with extra food and blankets.
Winterize your vehicle and keep the gas tank full.
Seek medical attention immediately if you have symptoms of hypothermia including confusion, dizziness, exhaustion and severe shivering.

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a government agency — and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission.

22-Feb-10 2:00 PM

Course: CPR Made Simple

Gidget Swift — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Purpose

CPR Made Simple is a one-hour non-certification course designed for individuals who want to learn Adult CPR but do not need or desire certification. The course introduces individuals to Adult CPR/AEDand focuses on hands-on practice of Adult CPRAED skills.

Prerequisites

None

Learning Objectives

Demonstrate or describe the emergency action steps.
Demonstrate or describe how to check an unconscious adult.
Demonstrate or describe how to give CPR to an adult.
Demonstrate or describe how to care for an unconscious choknig adult.
Demonstrate or describe how to use an AED.

Length

Approximately 1 hour in length.

Instructor

A currently authorized American Red Cross Lay Responder First Aid and CPR/AED, Emergency Response, Lifeguarding or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer

Certification Requirement

None (CPR Made Simple is a non-certification course)

Certification Issued and Validity Period

None. Participant may receive a "has attended" certificate.

Participant Products/Materials

Emergency Action Steps wallet card (656705) and/or First Aid and Preparedness booklet (658232)

CPR Made Simple ( NO CERTIFICATION)

This one hour non-certified Adult CPR/AED course is an overview of the critical skills needed to help save a life. There is minimal lecture and instead focuses on hands-on practice for those people who do not need to be certified.

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19-Feb-10 8:00 AM

Haiti: One Month Report

Melissa Ranel — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:00:00 GMT

A Historic Relief Effort

On January 12, 2010, a series of earthquakes ranging from magnitude 6.5 - 7.3 struck the island nation of Haiti, killing an estimated 200,000 people, and forcing 3 million Haitians to cope with the loss of loved ones, homes, schools and livelihoods. The earthquakes and their aftershocks, which repeatedly hit just outside the country’s capital city Port-au- Prince, reduced most buildings to rubble and left an estimated 1.2 million people instantly homeless. It is a monumental catastrophe, inflicting massive damage and suffering in Haiti—already the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. Once the first quake ended, the American Red Cross began working around the clock to provide emergency relief and assistance to survivors.

One month later,... (read the entire report [Pdf format])

12-Feb-10 3:00 PM

How the Red Cross is Helping: International Disaster Response - Earthquake in Haiti

Melissa Rangel — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:00:00 GMT

American Red Cross Funds Spent/Committed for Haiti Earthquake Response [PDF]

In an operation that has involved more emergency response teams than any other single-country disaster in global Red Cross history, the American Red Cross has so far spent or committed nearly $78 million to meet the most urgent needs of earthquake survivors in Haiti.

The American Red Cross is currently focusing on three areas through its emergency responders and partners:

Sending food to those in need, including 3 million pre-packaged meals and funding for World Food Program efforts that will enable them to feed up to 1 million people for a month.
Providing clean drinking water, including 3.5 million liters distributed to date in 68 settlements. Each day, the Red Cross is distributing enough water for 100,000 people.
Distributing shelter items, such as blankets, tarps, sleeping mats and tents, to families who have been left homeless.

The Red Cross is also meeting the health needs of Haitian survivors and providing support to Haitian families in Haiti and the US. This includes providing relief supplies, shipment of blood products, family linking services and providing Red Cross volunteers to the USNS Comfort, which have been in Haiti for one week.

4-Feb-10 9:00 AM

Why I Help - Bishop Shelton Bady, Greater Houston Area Chapter, Houston, TX

Melissa Rangel — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Bishop Shelton Bady, American Red Cross, Greater Houston Area Chapter, Houston, TX

Wednesday, February 03, 2010 — Bishop Shelton Bady is an active member of the American Red Cross Diversity Advisory Council. He also leads his congregation at the Houston Harvest Time Church (HTC) in participating in Red Cross disaster relief efforts.

Bishop Shelton Bady, a constant source of inspiration to others, leads the Harvest Time Church congregation in helping with relief effort projects in conjunction with the American Red Cross Greater Houston Area Chapter.

If you ask him why he and the people in his congregation wholeheartedly align themselves with Red Cross disaster relief efforts, Bady will respond that "the purpose of our existence is to help one another." His weekly teachings emphasize that there is no greater deed that one personally can do than sacrifice oneself for a friend. And, according to him, a friend is anyone in need of help.

Bady's preachings of brotherly love are more than just pretty words, he is a man of action and his "love thy neighbor" philosophical viewpoint continually inspires others in his congregation to commit selfless acts as well.

For example, when Hurricane Ike devastated parts of Texas, and left the Houston area without electricity, members in Bady's congregation gathered food from their own refrigerators, cooked it and distributed it to the less fortunate victims of the storm. HTC members walked for miles knocking on doors and letting folks know that hot cooked meals were available to ease the sudden hardships brought by the storm. Though the food supplies were initially kickstarted by local donations, soon more food supplies arrived from Texas state agencies, and yet more supplies poured into the Houston storm-stricken area from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Bady and his group have spearheaded many disaster relief projects with the American Red Cross similar to the one described above since 2001.

Bady says it is all worth it when he hears a disaster victim say, "I don't know what I would have done without your help." Or sometimes there are no words exchanged with the victim of a storm-ravaged area—the person quietly takes what is offered, and then bursts into tears.

For the Haiti relief effort, Bady’s congregation sent a check to the Diversity Advisory Council to aid relief efforts there; and the church joined an entity formed by a group of pastors and sent even more money to the Red Cross relief fund.

Bady intends to keep doing good works of charity. He attributes the ability to help others to a partnership with the American Red Cross Greater Houston Area Chapter, as well as the HTC elders and all members of his congregation. Together they make it possible to keep performing these large-scale charitable endeavors.

4-Feb-10 8:00 AM

Fraudulent solicitation for American Red Cross Haiti relief

Melissa Rangel — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

February 1, 2010 - 6:00 pm - It has come to our attention that there is a fraudulent solicitation for American Red Cross Haiti relief spreading across the internet. It appears to originate from the Greater Houston Area Red Cross Chapter. The public can identify that it is fraudulent by the following items contained in the email:

It says the email is from the American National Red Cross Society
It says cash donations can be made to Western Union
It says the Red Cross is accepting donations of goods
It contains two bogus web addresses: houstonredcross@hawaiiintel.net and houstonredcross@redcross.org

The above items are all false. There are many legitimate organizations supporting the relief work in Haiti. Those wishing to make a financial donation to the American Red Cross for Haiti relief may do so in one of these ways:

Visit www.redcross.org
Call 1-800-RedCross
Text “Haiti” to 90999

We are so grateful for the generosity and outpouring of support from the public for survivors of the Haiti earthquake. It’s disappointing that people will try to take advantage of this tragedy for their own financial benefit. If there is ever any question as to the legitimacy of a solicitation on behalf of the Red Cross, please feel free to call our Development Department at 713-313-1637.

1-Feb-10 6:00 PM

City of Houston Learn to Swim 2009

noemail@houstonredcross.org — Wed, 06 May 2009 19:00:00 GMT

The 2009 Houston Parks and Recreation Learn-to-Swim program is being offered through a partnership with the Greater Houston Area Chapter of the American Red Cross. It is a program designed to introduce beginning swimmers to water safety, teach basic water skills and improve stroke development. There is even a separate class for adults.

Classes are scheduled Tuesday-Friday, each session being 8 meetings.
A parent or guardian MUST be present at the pool during each class meeting.
No Refunds or make-up classes will be given due to inclement weather conditions or absences.
No Refunds will be given once a session has started.
Class fee is $25.00 per student.

Complete schedule/registration

Red Cross Defends Use of Emblem & Mission

noemail@houstonredcross.org — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 18:00:00 GMT

American Red Cross Defends Use of Emblem and Mission Monday, August 13, 2007 Johnson & Johnson's complaint against humanitarian organization distorts history and law National Headquarters 2025 E Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20006 Contact: Carrie Martin Phone: (202) 303-4459 WASHINGTON, Friday, August 10, 2007 — In response to the August 8 lawsuit filed against it by Johnson & Johnson (J&J), the American Red Cross today released a detailed rebuttal, providing the legal and historical framework for its use of the red cross emblem. The mission of the Red Cross is to prevent, prepare for and respond to disasters and emergencies, and people look to the Red Cross emblem and see a worldwide symbol of humanitarianism, said Mark W. Everson, President and CEO of the American Red Cross. The Red Cross will vigorously defend and protect our emblem and mission. The Red Cross has been selling first aid kits commercially in the United States since 1903. Until now, J&J has never challenged...

Program Coordinator II (Baytown, TX )

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Title: Program Coordinator II (Baytown, TX )
Description:

Primary staff person responsible for the Transportation and Military Programs and shared responsibility with the Disaster and Health & Safety Programs within the North Bay Area Branch Office jurisdiction. Primary location will be the Baytown office, with shared days in Liberty and Chambers Counties, or other parts of the service area as needed.

Apply On Line

Required Experience:

proficient in Microsoft Office. QuickBooks or Peachtree a plus.

This Job Requires the Follow Skills:

Excellent people skills required.

Education Required: College degredd preferred
Planned Duration of Employment: Full Time
Position reports to: Managing Director

Contact info:

Sharon Meeks (Add to Contacts)
Fax (713) 313-1777

American Red Cross, Greater Houston Area Chapter

2700 Southwest Freeway

Houston, TX 77098
U.S.A

Assistant Director-Authorized Providers

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Title: Assistant Director-Authorized Providers Description: Under the supervision of the Service Director, Customer Services, this individual is responsible for developing, managing and supporting Authorized Providers and their Third Party Instructors throughout the Greater Houston Area Chapter. Responsible for the supervision of Authorized Provider Agreements. Develop and execute marketing initiatives to attract more Authorized Providers within the Greater Houston Area. Manage Authorized Provider accounts to ensure quality training, timely payment, and superior customer support. Responsible for the supervision of assigned staff. Apply On Line Required Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Public Health, Health Education, or related field, or a minimum of 3 – 5 years experience in similar position, preferred. Minimum 1 year supervisory experience, perferred. This Job Requires the Follow Skills: Excellent Organizatonal skills. Excellent oral and...

Deputy Director - Full Service Programs for Health & Safety Services

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Title: Deputy Director - Full Service Programs for Health & Safety Services Description: Under the direction of the Health and Safety Director, promote and sell Full-Service Health and Safety training courses throughout the Greater Houston Area Chapter. Supervise and manage pro-actively with Full-Service Sales & Marketing team to support them in the achievement of their individual sales goals. Supervise Health and Safety Full-Service Instructors including scheduling, modeling content delivery, and monitoring quality assurance. Schedule face-to-face sales calls and initiate contact with prospective clients. Actively market and sell AED units and other H&S products throughout the GHAC. Responsible for the development and performance of all sales activities in assigned market. Staffs and directs a sales team and provides leadership towards the achievement of maximum profitability and growth in line with company vision and values. Establishes plans and strategies to expand the...

Deputy Director - Office of Volunteer Services (OVS)

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Title: Deputy Director - Office of Volunteer Services (OVS) Description: The Ready When the Time Comes Deputy Director is responsible for all activites in the Chapter's RWTC Program including its recruiting, development and retention efforts. The responsiblities of the RWTC Program Deputy Director include, but are not limited to, working with the American Red Cross GHAC to recruit RWTC Volunteers from our Corporate partners, coordinating and /or conducting Corporate Partner training, maintaining Partner special events. Apply On Line Required Experience: Previous volunteer management experience is strongly preferred. Strong customer service, marketing, interpersonal, and planning skills. Proficiency in public speaking and presentation to the public. This Job Requires the Follow Skills: Ability to relate well with and respond to the needs of corporate partners, donors and volunteers. Ability to build constructive and effective relationships with Lines of Services Directors...

Assistant Director - Transportation Services

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Title: Assistant Director - Transportation Services Description: Responsibile for day - to -day operations of Transportation Servcies. Supervises volunteer and paid Transportation Services staff. Supervises and coordinates effective utilization of Transportation Servcies resources, including vehicles and drivers. Responsible for invoiving contracting organizations, billing system, and contract compilance. Supports the Managing Director in external communication with local community organizations and marketing of Transportation Services. Apply On Line Required Experience: Minimum one - three years supervisory experience. This Job Requires the Follow Skills: Excellent organizational and communication skills. Education Required: College degree in Transportation, Business, Social Services, or other related field. Four years transit management or related experience may be substituted for college degree. Planned Duration of Employment: Full Time Position reports to: Managing Director...

Service Director - Galveston

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Title: Service Director - Galveston Description: Provides the overall direction and leadership for the planning, coordination, evaluation of American Red Cross services throughout the Branch Office jurisdiction. Ensures that the delivery of the highest quality of client/customer services is provided. Provides technical guidance and leadership to Branch Office volunteers and staff. Organizes the community around American Red Cross efforts through community outreach and fundraising. Assist the Executive Management Team in carrying out the mission of the American Red Cross. This position reports directly to the Managing Director. Apply On Line Required Experience: Five years of administrative or supervisory experience, preferably with the American Red Cross. This Job Requires the Follow Skills: Excellent organizational and leadership skills including effective staff and budget management. Ability to provide motivation, guidance and direction to volunteer and paid staff to...

Learn - To - Swim Lifeguard

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Title: Learn - To - Swim Lifeguard
Description:

Work as a Lifeguard during Learn-To-Swim sessions offered at local aquatic facilities. Work closely with the facility’s Water Safety Instructor to insure maximum safety for all LTS participants. Supervised by the Assistant Director, Learn To Swim Programs.

Apply on-line

Required Experience: Ability to recognize and react properly to water emergencies, excellent rescue skills, demonstrated ability to perform in-line stabilization plus backboarding.
This Job Requires the Follow Skills:

Personable, good communication skills, ability to enforce rules fairly and consistently, prompt and courteous

Education Required: Current Lifeguard & CPR for the Professional Rescuer and FA
Planned Duration of Employment: Part Time
Position reports to: Asststant Director

Contact info:

Sharon Meeks (Add to Contacts)
(713) 313-1650
Fax (713) 313-1777

American Red Cross, Greater Houston Area Chapter

2700 Southwest Freeway

Houston, TX 77098
USA

Learn -To-Swim Instr. (WSI)

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Title: Learn -To-Swim Instr. (WSI)
Description:

Responsible for supervising, teaching and promoting ARC aquatic courses at designated facilities in GHAC. Teaching experience with youth preferred. Knowledge of all Learn -To- Swim levels. Competitive swimming experiences a plus.

Apply on-line

Required Experience:

Teaching experience with youth preferred.

This Job Requires the Follow Skills: Current ARC Water Safety Instructor, Current First Aid, CPR and Lifeguard Training certififcate perferred.
Education Required: High School Diploma, G.E.D., some college preferred
Planned Duration of Employment: Part Time
Position reports to: Asststant Director

Contact info:

Sharon Meeks (Add to Contacts)
(713) 313-1650
Fax (713) 313-1777

American Red Cross, Greater Houston Area Chapter

2700 Southwest Freeway

Houston, TX 77098
USA

Traning Specialist (Part - Time)

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 17:00:00 GMT

Title: Traning Specialist (Part - Time)
Description:

Teaches Red Cross FIRST AID and CPR classes.

Apply On-Line

Required Experience:

A variety of teaching experience including work with adults as well as children preferred. Strong ARC teaching background preferred. Valid Driver’s License and reliable personal vehicle required. Neat appearance and flexibility a must. Spanish/English Bilingual capabilities including written as well as verbal skills preferred.

This Job Requires the Follow Skills: ARC SFA/CPR Instructor authorization required. Instructor trainer authorization preferred.
Education Required: High School Diploma, G.E.D., some college or technical school preferred.
Planned Duration of Employment: Part Time
Position reports to: HEALTH & SAFETY

Contact info:

Sharon Meeks (Add to Contacts)
(713) 313-1650
Fax (713) 313-1777

Red Cross Houston

2700 Southwest Freeway

Houston, TX 77092
USA

Spotlight Links

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:31:14 GMT

Preparedness on the Square Event Western Local Office Offers CPR Made Simple Brown Bag Safety Seminars in Brenham Area Online Disaster Newsroom Tour du Rouge 2010 Annual Report 2009 Best Photos of the Decade: American Red Cross Red Cross Safe & Well Website Pandemic Flu Information & Presentation Ready When the Times Comes Brochure Preparing Your Pets for Emergencies History of the American Red Cross Cruz Roja Americana Join in social media(blogs) on Red Cross Activities

Staff Directory

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:05:41 GMT

Greater Houston Area Chapter 2700 Southwest Freeway Houston, Texas 77098 Hours: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday-Friday STAFF BY DEPARTMENT General Management Chief Executive Officer Steve Vetrano Executive Assistant Lucrecia Smith Chief Field Officer Tonya Pressley-Toliver Chief Financial Officer Connie Tuthill Chief Development Officer Susy Smith Emergency Services Senior Director Timothy Kidwell Disaster Services Managing Director Sarita Fulgencio Deputy Director Kim Davitt Assistant Director Beverly Lowery Assistant Director Kimberly Patel Caseworker Cynthia Rogers Caseworker David Roetto Program Coordinator II Laura Alday Military, International, & Social Services (MISS) Managing Director W. Mae Williams Deputy Director Pamela Tramel Assistant Director Angela Mikeska Caseworker Joe Santos Caseworker Sarah Howell Caseworker Sara Cook Caseworker James Villanueva Admin. Asst. II...

Katy Area

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:21:32 GMT

....Year Round Learn to Swim classes held at Peckham Park in Katy!... Community Programs such as Emergency Food Pantry, Adopt-a-Family for Christmas, Share the Warmth Coat Drive... Serving these communities: Austin County Waller County Katy Area West Harris Counties and those in zips 77493, 77494, 77449, 77450 View Branch Events Calendar View our Photo Album CPR Made Simple: Join us for March's Red Cross month as the Western Local office offers one-hour non-certification course at La Centerra at Cinco Ranch, Saturday, March 13, 2010. Click here for more details. Services provided out of this branch office include: Disaster Relief assistance to families impact by home or apartment fire. Community Disaster Education Disaster Preparedness Presentations Emergency Communications to members of Armed Forces and their families. First Aid/CPR/AED Courses Baby Sitting Courses Year Round Learn to Swim classes held at Peckham Park in Katy Lifeguard Training Offered...

American Red Cross 2009

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:51:38 GMT

Corporate Partners

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:49:47 GMT

Our Top 10 Corporate Partners For Fiscal Year 2008

Sponsorable Events

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:48:26 GMT

If you have any questions or are interested in a particular event, please contact Dory Cayten, Fund Development at 713-313-1668. Events 2010 January 23, 2010 - The ninth annual SuperBall IX party continues to be a must-attend event for the Movers and Shakers of Fort Bend County. Last year more than 650 people dressed ‘football casual’, enjoyed the live band, ate great tailgating food, played sports games and bid on the live and silent auction items. Proceeds benefit the Southwestern Red Cross Branch, which serves Fort Bend County. Click here for detailed information. February 20, 2010 - Mass CPR/AED Training - The Greater Houston Area Red Cross, The Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, Texas Arrhythmia Institute and The Houston Texans are joining together to teach Houstonians how to Save a Life on Saturday (English session) and Sunday (Spanish session), February 20 & 21, 2010. Online registration will begin Monday, January 11, 2010 at...

Brenham Area (The Northwestern Branch Office)

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:18:12 GMT

....Home to the Blue Bell Creameries ...We now offer on-line training for CPR! Serving these communities: Washington County Grimes County Join us for our montly Brown Bag Safety Seminars and learn how to prevent injuries and stay safe on and off the job. Seminars start soon ! Click here to learn more. Washington County Chamber of Commerce Photo View Branch Events Calendar View our Photo Album Services provided out of this branch office include Disaster Relief assistance to families impact by home or apartment fire. Community Disaster Education Disaster Preparedness Presentations Curriculum / Materials for Schools & TeachersDisaster Relief Services-Assistance to families affected by natural disasters such as fires, floods, tornados, and hurricanes. Emergency Communications to members of Armed Forces and their families. First Aid/CPR/AED Courses Fundamentals of Instructor Training First Aid and CPR for the Lay Responder INSTRUCTOR classes Help for Scouts...

Pasadena

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:48:27 GMT

.......We now offer on-line training for CPR! Serving these communities: Pasadena Deer Park LaPorte Shore Acres Morgan's Point South Houston and South Belt zips 77034 & 77089 Pictured left to right: Heroes Captain, Sherry Bufkin, Prosperity Bank, Heroes Captain Molly Manesse, Rosewood Funeral Home & Heroes Chairman, Herman Williams, Qualified Properties. March 2, 2010 - Heros for the Central Bay Red Cross office raised $2,200.00 in an hour today. Money raised supports the Heroes for the American Red Cross campaign. This is a grassroot effort to recruit individuals or companies in our communties to each raise or donate a minimum of $1,000 toward the campaign. Funds raised will continue to support the programs and services which Red Cross provides. View Branch Events Calendar View our Photo Album Services provided out of this branch office include: Disaster Relief assistance to families impact by home or apartment fire. Community Disaster Education Disaster...

Board of Directors

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:09:05 GMT

Officers: Chairman Justice George C. Hanks, Jr Vice Chairman Joe Hafner Vice Chairman Margaret Guerreiro Secretary Tom Grace Treasurer Steve Brown Chair of Volunteers Alice Aanstoos Elected Members: Alice Aanstoos Timothy Aimone Alma Allen Peter K. E. Boerner Richard Bradley, M.D. Steve Brown Stephen M. Cassiani Zola W. Cater Bruce L. Connery E. Marc Cuenod, Jr. Kirk Drummond Justin Gannon Olivia Garza Thomas Grace Frank Gruen Justice Eva M. Guzman Joe Hafner Larry Hawkins Justice George Hanks, Jr. ,Chairman Mike Kahn Dave Keith Mike King Chairman, Fund Development Committee Daniel D. Louie Susan McEldoon Terrance L. McGill Chairman, Health & Safety Committee Ben Mendez Carlette Moore Robert J. Moses Bobbie Nau Will Otjen Tina Peterman Dr. Mary Ann Reynolds Nick Ro Ken Robertson Michele J. Sabino, Ed.D. August E. Shouse Local Counsel Thomas K. Sneed Vu Thanh Thuy Tom White Chairman, Transportation Committee Jeff Wray Chairman, Human Resources Committee ...

Disaster Services Classes

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:34:34 GMT

Disaster training is offered every other month through 4-day mini-institutes at the Greater Houston Area Red Cross Chapter Headquarters at 2700 Southwest Freeway, Houston. Disaster classes are also offered at various other times, both at Chapter Headquarters and at the Houston area branch offices. In addition, some disaster classes may be taken as online self-study courses. The online course Introduction to Disaster Services and the instructor-led course Fulfilling Our Mission should be your first Red Cross disaster classes. You may click on the link to take Introduction to Disaster Services, but for other disaster courses you must register through the Red Cross Learning Management System -- explained later on this page. The Pasadena Office is going to offer 2 classes in February: Disaster Assessment Basics on 2-16 from 6 to 9 and Fulfilling Our Mission 2-11 from 6 to 9. Click here to see the 2010 Schedule for Disaster Training at Chapter Headquarters. Note: Emergency...

IT Survey

noemail@houstonredcross.org — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

Please take a minute to complete this survey on our IT area. All responses are anonamous.

Release Date: 28-Feb-10 2:00 PM
Expiration Date: 15-Mar-10 2:00 PM

Annual Holiday Party

noemail@houstonredcross.org — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

The ESCape Committee would like YOUR input as we plan our 2010 Employee Holiday Party.

Please be as specific in your answers as is possible. The more information you can give us, the better!

Thank you in advance for participating in the survey.

Release Date: 13-Jan-10 12:00 PM
Expiration Date: 13-Apr-10 12:00 PM
Please be as specific in your answers as is possible

In-House Page Makers

noemail@houstonredcross.org — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

This is a monthly survey for those responsible for page content for:

a specific service area
a specific branch

Your entries will be reviewed by the chapter's WAC'ed committee and responded to.

Release Date: 13-Feb-08 9:00 AM
Expiration Date: 13-Dec-08 9:00 AM
Please take a few minutes and fill in this survey when requested to. All the responces will be reviewed by the WAC'ed committee. If you want a specific responce, put your name in the text box so we will know who to contact.

HCMS User Feedback from 11.8.07 Meeting

noemail@houstonredcross.org — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 21:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

We had two items from our meeting which we should provide some feedback to Matt on.

The checklist being 'editable' by anyone as is the current status
The question of an audit trail (this is to determin interest)

Instructor: