Pictures from the March Preparedness Fair

Here are a few of the pictures from the Preparedness Fair that was held in March.



Butler County Chapter of the Cincinnati Area American Red Cross




Fairfield Fire Department




Butler County Emergency Management Agency




Table Display from Heater Meals










Garden Display












Home Canning and Preserving





Pandemic Information provided by Butler County Health Department
Re-hydration Formula for flu





Clothes Washing Kit





Sanitation Kits





72 hour kits





Blender Wheat Pancake Demonstration and Whole Wheat Roll samples





Amateur (Ham) Radio





Dry Pack Canning




Food Storage





Alternate Cooking Methods

American Red Cross Babysitting Camp

Know a teen interested in babysitting this summer? Sign them up for Babysitters Camp so they can be the most popular babysitter on the block!

http://www.cincinnatiredcross.org/class_view.asp?nroClass=2390&SN=8448&OP=8449&IDCapitulo=K2FA49812E


Cincinnati Region - Take a Class - Course Catalogue





www.cincinnatiredcross.org

Volunteer with the Red Cross - Butler County Transportation Program

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE



Butler County Transportation Program


The Butler County office needs volunteer drivers to assist with our transportation program. The transportation program provides free transportation to medical appointments to individuals living in the cities of Middletown, Monroe, Trenton and the townships of Madison and Lemon. Clients are people who lack reliable access to alternative sources of transportation. The program is designed to help individuals live independently for as long as possible. Volunteers transport clients in a Chrysler Pacifica on Mondays through Fridays, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.



WHERE: 1227 Central Ave.

Middletown, OH 45044



CALL US: (513) 340-7006



VOLUNTEER TODAY!!

www.cincinnatiredcross.org

American Red Cross Needs Puppet Presenters!

Sesame Street Program Presenters

Teach Little Kids About Fire Safety!


The Sesame Street Fire Safety program brings fire safety information to little ones aged 3 – 6. A 45-minute program filled with puppet plays, songs and practices, the program entertains preschoolers while teaching them the following safety messages:

1. TELL A GROWN-UP IF YOU FIND MATCHES OR LIGHTERS.
2. SMOKE ALARMS WARN US OF A FIRE.
3. IF YOU’RE IN A BUILDING WHERE THERE’S A FIRE, GET OUT AND STAY OUT!
4. IF YOUR CLOTHES CATCH FIRE, STOP, DROP AND ROLL .
5. FIREFIGHTERS SAVE PEOPLE FROM A FIRE AND PUT THE FIRE OUT.

Feedback regarding this program, and 30 years of experience, tell us that this is the best, most age-appropriate program available for this age group. It is highly interactive and it moves…as do the children.

The program is available * FREE! * for presentation at kindergartens, preschools and childcare centers.

To become a Sesame Street Program Presenter, you must:
· Be outgoing and able to manage a child audience
· Have daytime availability (during the school year and/or during the summer)

· Complete Red Cross Disaster presenters’ training

· Be able to provide your own transportation to sites within our service area (You may designate the areas in which you prefer to travel and present.)


For more information, contact Diana Wood at:

513.792.4036

woodd@cincinnatiredcross.org

March is CPR month!

The year 2010 marks the 100th Anniversary of American Red Cross first aid training! Register today to learn the knowledge, skills and confidence to respond to sudden illnesses and injuries, and breathing and cardiac emergencies. Please feel free to forward this information on to friends, family and coworkers.

Trained. Empowered. Prepared.


March is CPR Month! During the month of March all Adult CPR/AED classes are $35, a savings of $10. Please see additional March dates under Adult CPR/AED Month - March Special Event in the course catalog.

Easy-to-learn techniques to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in an adult (someone 12 and older). Certificate validity is 1 year.



Click here to Register

Adult CPR/AED Month - March Special Event

Cost: $35.00 | Length: 5 hours |

During the month of March, learn Adult CPR/AED (how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in someone age 12 and older) for only $35. That is a savings of $10!

Click here to Register

Emergency Preparedness Fair, March 2010

Here is the flier for the Preparedness Fair that will be held in Fairfield, OH on March 20, 2010. Please feel free to pass along the information!

Become a Red Cross Disaster Volunteer

Disaster Volunteer Orientation





Purpose: To sign-up and begin training to become a Red Cross Disaster Volunteer



Date: Saturday, January 30, 2010



Time: 9AM – Noon



Location: Red Cross Northeast Office

10840 Kenwood Rd

Cincinnati, Ohio 45242



Agenda: Overview of Disaster Volunteer Positions: Local & National

Application

Background Check

Personal Interview

Health Review

Review Disaster Training Requirements

Mass Care Training

Opportunity to talk 1:1 with experienced Volunteers and Staff



What to bring:

Your Driver’s License

Know your Social Security Number

List of any medications you are currently taking

Date of last tetanus shot



To Register: Do one of the following:

1) Sign up tonight

2) Email: dshr@cincinnatiredcross.org

3) Call: (513) 579-3017 and leave message with your name






Red Cross Northeast Office

10840 Kenwood Rd

Cincinnati, Ohio 45242

Pictures from the October Preparedness Fair

Here are a few of the pictures from the Preparedness Fair that was held in October.

Our next Preparedness Fair will be held March 20, 2010 at the Hamilton/Fairfield/Miami River Building. Look for more details to come!



Canning, Home Production, Garden, and Sprouting Table


Innovative Power Systems from Mason, OH - generator information and sales


West Chester Police Department - Child Fingerprinting


Amateur Radio Emergency Service of Butler County, N8DHW and N8TVU


Sanitation Kit, Clothes Washing Kit, Flu/Pandemic Information provided by Butler County Health Department


72 Hour Kit and Heater Meals


Butler County Chapter of the American Red Cross


Community Blood Center display on Blood Donation


Alternate Cooking Methods and Water Purification


Wheat information and samples


Food Storage with samples from Ready Reserve Foods and Emergency Essentials


Community Blood Center Bloodmobile

Help the Red Cross and your local parks

Last year a Born Learning Trail was installed in Smith Park, Middletown, Ohio. A Born Learning Trail consists of 10 signs along a paved path located inside a city or country park. As you walk along the path, the signs provide tips for early learning. Some signs encourage children to talk about letters and shapes they see painted on the walk, while other signs point out how adults can talk with children about nature and things in their surroundings.



In 2009, the United Way of Greater Cincinnati – Middletown Area would like to install Born Learning Trails in city parks in Monroe and Trenton.

How Can You Help?

We need 2 or 3 people to:
@Chalk stencils on pavement near appropriate signs
@Remove stencil, connect the dots with chalk, and paint the shape inside the chalk lines
@We will provide you all of the tools needed (stencils, chalk, paint and paintbrushes).
@Last year, at Smith Park, it took two people 3 hours to complete.

If you are interested in helping build the Born Learning Trail, please contact me. We are hoping to be able to start the 3rd week of July.

Thank you!


Christine A. Birhanzl
Director, Butler County
American Red Cross, Cincinnati Area Chapter
1227 Central Avenue
Middletown, Ohio 45044
Tel: (513) 340-7004
Fax: (513) 423-1265
email: birhanzlc@cincinnatiredcross.org
www.cincinnatiredcross.org

American Red Cross offers Babysitter's Training Camp

Babysitter's Training Camp!

Not sure what to do this summer?



Gain the Skills and Confidence You Need to Be the Best Babysitter on the Block! The camp is fun and fast-paced with hands-on activities, exciting video, role-plays and lively discussions.



You’ll learn to be the best babysitter on the block. Plus, you’ll gain the confidence to make smart decisions and stay safe in any babysitting situation.



You’ll learn how to—

· Supervise children and infants.

· Perform basic child-care skills such as diapering and feeding.

· Choose safe, age-appropriate games and toys.

· Handle bedtime and discipline issues.

· Identify safety hazards and prevent injuries.

· Care for common injuries and emergencies such as choking, burns, cuts and bee stings.

· Communicate effectively with parents.

· Find and interview for babysitting jobs.

· Become certified in First Aid and Child and Infant CPR.

· Make a First Aid kit to take on the job.

· Learn disaster preparedness and more.



Cool Take-Home Training Materials Help You Get the Job Done Right

At your Babysitter’s Training camp, you’ll receive excellent materials to help you be prepared and professional, including:

· Babysitter’s Training Handbook—full-color handbook filled with great information and resources to use in class and on the job.

· Babysitter’s Training Emergency Reference Guide—this easy-to-carry, compact booklet provides step-by-step instructions to handle common emergencies.

Babysitter’s Training CD-ROM—provides tools to run your babysitting business, including a babysitting organizer; a printable activity booklet with games, crafts, songs and recipes; a resume template; and more



JOIN the Babysitter’s Training Camp Today!



3 Summer Sessions Offered:

June 22, 23, 24 9:00am-4:00pm

July 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 5:30pm-9:00pm

August 3, 4, 5 9:00am-4:00pm



Cost: $150

Please bring a brown bag lunch. Drinks and snacks will be provided.

For more information, contact your local American Red Cross chapter at (513) 792-4000 or visit www.cincinnatiredcross.org.

American Red Cross is hiring for AmeriCorps positions

News Release



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nikki Williams 513.579.3910

June 8, 2009 After Hours: 513.579.3000



Red Cross accepting applications for AmeriCorps positions

Service Begins September 2009





CINCINNATI, OH, June 8, 2009 – The Cincinnati Area Chapter of the American is accepting applications for up to 31 full-time and part-time positions for the next AmeriCorps service year beginning in Sept. 2009.



Applicants must be at least 18-years-old; a US citizen or legal resident; have a high school diploma; a valid driver’s license and be available to complete a 10 to 12 month assignment. Compensation includes a stipend up to $11,400 for full-time service and $6,035 for part-time assignments and an Education Award of $4,725 for full-time service and $2,362.50 for a part-time assignment to pay for college, graduate school, or to pay back qualified student loans. Additional benefits may include health care coverage through an AmeriCorps provider and child care assistance. Additionally, the Corporation for National and Community Service will pay any interest accrued on qualified student loans during term of service.


At the American Red Cross, AmeriCorps members develop and teach community disaster education; first aid and CPR; help prepare for and respond to local disasters; and work with our shelter program.


Applications for the 2009 AmeriCorps service year must be received no later than July 15, 2009. Position descriptions and application instructions are located at www.cincinnatiredcross.org.

AmeriCorps is a program of the Corporation for National and Community Service, an independent federal agency whose mission is to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering.

Each year, AmeriCorps offers 75,000 opportunities for adults of all ages and backgrounds to serve through a network of partnerships with local and national nonprofit groups. As an AmeriCorps member, you’ll gain new skills and experiences—and you’ll also find the tremendous satisfaction that comes from helping others.

The Cincinnati Area Chapter of the American Red Cross serves 25 counties in southern Ohio, northern Kentucky and Indiana. Red Cross volunteers responded to over 700 incidents last year and provided CPR, first aid and water safety training to over 200,000 people. The Chapter continues to grow and remain strong within the community.

For more information please visit our website, www.cincinnatiredcross.org or call 513-579-3910.

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The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. The Cincinnati Area Chapter serves a 25-county area in Southwestern Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana.

American Red Cross and the United Way of Greater Cincinnati - partners in fundraising.

Leadership Development Center - summer opportunity for teens

I am passing along this great opportunity for our youth.

Friends:

Each year more than 100 outstanding teens’ ages 13-18, entering 8th-12th grades gather together for 4 days and 3 nights at our annual Leadership Development Center (LDC).

The American Red Cross and US Bank are proud to play active roles in getting youth prepared to face the challenges ahead. LDC is designed to arm each participant with the essential tools to become a leader within their community and more largely, society. Best of all LDC is facilitated by an outstanding team of well-trained and highly qualified teens! These teens come from a diverse array of schools in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky

Students attending LDC have the opportunity to participate in workshops and sessions on various topics concerning leadership such as how to present yourself, volunteerism, managing money, public speaking, and breaking down media stereotypes. There are also games, guest speakers, and activities all structured to help youth recognize their leadership potential.

We recently extended the deadline for Leadership Development Center (LDC) to May 22.

I have not figured out how to post the application using blogger. If you are interested in this application, email me at wcfoodstorage at gmail dot com. I will be happy to send it to you.

A great summer opportunity for our youth!

Friends-

Please help us in our search to identify youth to participate in an exciting and unique new Summer Youth Volunteer Opportunity.

If you live with or know a student with a dramatic bent*, please ask him or her to consider earning some community service hours with our Creative Drama team this summer. We are looking for 6 – 12 youth to help create and perform three skits (based on three of Aesop’s Fables) that communicate Red Cross messages, encouraging our child audiences to Make a Kit, Make a Plan and Get Trained.

See details below and feel free to forward. There really IS a place for everyone in service to the American Red Cross!
*****

Summer 2009 Youth Volunteer Opportunity!
With the American Red Cross, Cincinnati Area Chapter

-- That’s Edutainment!
Huh? What? What’s Edutainment?? --
-- Dramatic pieces that entertain as they educate!
You mean the audiences have fun while they learn? --
-- Absotively!
Fantabulous! --
+++ +++ +++ +++ +++

Are you a creative type who would like to put your dramatic talent to work for the American Red Cross? Join our Creative Drama Team!

If you have….
• a creative mind
• an adventuresome spirit
• willingness to contribute to a team project
• some acting experience
• an interest in script development
• an understanding of “what works” with child audiences
• the ability to park your ego at the door
• summer daytime availability on Mondays and Tuesdays
• a need to earn community service hours (or not!)

….then THIS is the place for you!

Using three of Aesop’s Fables as a starting point, we will write, rehearse and perform educational skits for a child audience. Our goal will be to delight our audiences as we teach them about some important Red Cross safety messages - and to have some fun ourselves as we perform!


The Lesson
Make a Disaster Plan
Make a Disaster Kit
Learn First Aid

The Story
“The Tortoise and the Hare”
“The Grasshopper and the Ant”
“Androcles and the Lion”

If you can get excited about this creative new endeavor and want to learn more about being a part of it - don’t just sit there --- get on the phone!

Call Diana Wood at 513.792.4036 OR jump on your e-mail and send Diana a message: woodd@cincinnatiredcross.org . She can’t wait to talk with you!

March is CPR Month at the American Red Cross

All Adult CPR/AED classes during the month of March are $15. On Saturdays, 2 can learn Adult CPR/AED for $15! Click here for Saturday dates and registration information.

Finding new ways to get more involved with the community

I've been busy lately adding a few new responsibilities. I was asked to join the Advisory Committee for the Butler County Chapter of the American Red Cross. What an awesome opportunity!

It's a great chance to further network within the community and to help get the preparedness word out.

If you have not had the chance to learn more about what the American Red Cross does and how you can help, I urge you to attend a Red Cross Connections.



Here are a list of the upcoming Red Cross Connections:

Wed. 2/11 @ 12 pm, Red Cross – Northeast Office
10870 Kenwood Road Blue Ash, OH 45242

Wed. 3/18 @ 5 pm, Red Cross – Butler County
1227 Central Avenue Middletown, OH 45044

Wed. 4/1 @ 12 pm, Red Cross - Downtown
720 Sycamore Street Cincinnati, OH 45202

Wed. 4/15 @ 12 pm, Red Cross – Northeast Office
10870 Kenwood Road Blue Ash, OH 45242

Wed. 5/6 @ 12 pm, Red Cross - Downtown
720 Sycamore Street Cincinnati, OH 45202

Wed. 5/13 @ 5 pm, Red Cross – Butler County
1227 Central Avenue Middletown, OH 45044

If you are interested in learning more, feel free to contact me or check out the Red Cross online at http://www.cincinnatiredcross.org