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Week 1: Register your club!
Posted on November 4, 2009 by redcrossyouth
New information has been posted on RedCross.org about how to start your elementary/middle school, high school, and college campus clubs. Click here to learn more.
Also, the link is now live on RedCross.org to register your existing club.
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Jerry DeFrancisco Speaks About Youth Involvement
Posted on November 3, 2009 by redcrossyouth
Exemplifying the spirit of National Youth Involvement Month, our very own President of Humanitarian Services, Jerry DeFrancisco graciously spoke about the necessity of cultivating the youth involvement in the American Red Cross.
- “National Youth Involvement Month…is a call to action. It’s a time to lead by example and demonstrate the commitment which Gail McGovern and I have already made, that youth are a priority…”
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NYIM Challenge Week 1: Get Connected!
Posted on November 2, 2009 by redcrossyouth
Week 1 is all about getting connected! The tasks are simple and easy – you can do them all right now with just a few clicks of your mouse and taps on your keyboard. Although the tasks are easy, don’t let that fool you, completing the following will make you and your club more efficient, informed and ready to celebrate throughout the rest of NYIM!
Challenge #1: Sign up 4 people for the American Red Cross Youth Wire
By signing up for the YouthWire, youth will receive important information about Red Cross youth issues like special contests, opportunities to get money for their club or group and will be the first to hear about national and international Red Cross activities to attend!
Challenge #2: Register your school club by visiting the youth section of redcross.org (coming soon)
Challenge #3: Learn what Red Cross youth are doing internationally
Challenge #4: Find out information from other great non-profits the can help your Red Cross school club/youth group (Do Something, Youth Service America)
Remember that while you complete these challenges to take some creative pictures and submit them to the NYIM 2009 Photo Contest!
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Welcome to National Youth Involvement Month!
Posted on November 2, 2009 by redcrossyouth
Happy National Youth Involvement Month! Get ready for a month of service projects, fundraising, creativity and celebrating what youth do for the Red Cross all year long! Make sure to participate each week in the challenges. Here is the first of many fun videos to come in honor of NYIM.
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Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Focuses on CPR
Posted on October 30, 2009 by redcrossyouth
Sunday, Extreme Makeover: Home Editionwill air a new episode featuring Red Cross CPR preparedness training. Country music celebrityClint Black will be joining the Extreme Makeover team in building a new home for the Mattingly family, who are known for their willingness to help others in their community.
The Mattingly family share an inspirational story of how Melissa Mattingly was able to aid her husband at the scene of a car accident. As a trained EMT (Emergency Medical Technician), she was able to call upon her Red Cross training to give him care at the scene of the accident. Clint is expected to demonstrate the importance of CPR and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) training during the episode. According to Clint,
“I feel it is essential to be trained in first aid and CPR, including how to use an AED. I was pleased to volunteer for the ‘Extreme Makeover Home Edition’ episode and proud to support an organization that teaches these lifesaving skills.”
Staff of the Big Rivers Chapter of the Red Cross in Owensboro, Ky., with Clint Black
CPR training is offered by Red Cross chapters – you can look up a course near youthrough our website. There are many options available, and anyone can take them! There is even a blended learning option that allows you to take an online course initially, and then go through a skill check in person with a Red Cross instructor.
Original Post: on October 30th, 2009 by Gloria Huang (redcrosschat.org)
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Facebook Causes!
Posted on October 29, 2009 by redcrossyouth
Today, starting at 3PM, we are encouraging as many people as possible to donate some amount to the American Red Cross Facebook Cause to help us win a $1,000 donation from the America’s Giving Challenge program. To do this, we need your help! Please spread the word to friends, families, acquaintances and help us get close to 600 donations within 24 hours. Donations anytime between 3PM eastern time today and 3PM tomorrow count towards this.
All that matters is the number of donations, not the amount!
Please note that in order to donate, you must join Facebook.
Feel free to promote this through personal outlets such as your personal Facebook page, Twitter account, and email. This is a great chance to rally our online supporters to achieve something together. Let me know if you have any questions!
Here is the link to the page where you donate (the button is green and towards the center of the page): http://apps.facebook.com/causes/397/27782429?m=611088da
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Happy National Chocolate Day!
Posted on October 28, 2009 by Pat West
According to the internet (Discovery Channel), it is National Chocolate Day! Now I know most of you out there are preparing yourself for Halloween by laying off the chocolate, but why? In fact, Jamie Lee Curtis is always prepared with chocolate on hand in case an emergency arises, literally. Find out what the heck I am talking about: Do More Than Cross Your Fingers
Pat
In my cube, thinking about chocolate
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Halloween Safety Tips
Posted on October 27, 2009 by redcrossyouth
In preparation for the big weekend the Oregon Red Cross Chapters have put together some great information about being safe while roaming the streets for sugar. Enjoy!
Velvet-plumed pirate hat? Check.
Vampire fangs? Check.
Fake blood and face paint? Check.
There’s nothing like a frightful costume to put your children in the Halloween mood. But before you finish reviewing your check list and send your little horror buffs in search of candy, make sure they’re equipped with more than just their swords and magic wands.
Full of energy and excited to be dressed in costumes, kids are often distracted by the other ghosts and vampires prowling around and tend to overlook the real dangers lurking in the night. Speeding cars, toxic candy and unsafe neighborhoods are just some of the safety concerns that can put a real scare into children and their parents. In fact, children are twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than any other day of the year, according to Safe Kids Worldwide, a global organization committed to prevent accidental childhood injury.
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My life is average
Posted on October 23, 2009 by Pat West
Happy Friday all
Today I have been trying to think of something inspiring to blog about to send you on your way towards the weekend. I came up with nothing. Luckily I found an awesome post that comes from mylifeisaverage.com. While it doesn’t directly have to do with the Red Cross is has everything to do with being a youth.
Today, my mom got a call from my little brothers elementary school. His kindergarten teacher went around the circle and asked him what they wanted to be when they grew up. He answered “Happy.” The teacher then responded “No…you don’t understand the question.” My litle brother fired back with “Well, you don’t understand life.” I now have no doubt we are related. MLIA
While reading this post I just felt a lot of young people would identify with it as I did. People always ask me “what are you going to do” or “what are you going to be” and never had a good response. Now I do, “I will be happy” 
I know one thing that makes me happy; volunteering. Hmm……
Have a great weekend!
Pat West
The nation’s capital
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National Youth Involvement Month is coming!
Posted on October 22, 2009 by redcrossyouth
With about a week and a half to go before officially kicking off National Youth Involvement Month, we thought you would appreciate this little teaser. Start planning your activities today!
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