2008 - 2009 Minutes

Meeting, April 22nd, 2009

First things first, bake sale tomorrow night from 10-2 in front of Sharkey's.
You can drop off baked goods around 10 and if you want you can stop by and help out for a little while. Either way it's a good way to get some extra hours and help us raise money for Relay.
Next Relay for life is this Friday, for all that are participating, Heather will be getting our shirts and where we will be located tomorrow. You can e-mail her (hllewis@vt.edu) for that information so you can find us Friday. We will be under a big blue tailgate tent as a landmark.
Blood drive is next week Tuesday/Wednesday. We need people to sign up for Tuesday morning from 9-10 to help set-up. If you sign up at that time you willget 2 hours instead of only one. Collin will be sending out sign-ups later this week.

Office elections were tonight and congratulations to:

President: Collin Cramer
Vice President: Cathy Leffler
Blood Service Chair: Liz Moonan
Secretary: Laura Remesic
Treasurer: Heather Lewis
Membership Chair: Lindsay Cain
Co-SGA Reps: Ngoc Pham and Erin Meschter
Social Chair: Kelsey Andleton
Service Chair: Tristan Earls

We still have vacancies for Blood Drive Food Chair and Webmaster. If anyone is interested please email David. Other than that see you all next meeting.

Alyson White
Biology '09
Secretary Red Cross Club

Meeting, April 14th, 2009

Club,

A few things as the year winds down:

* We will not formally meet tomorrow, April 15, but I will be there with a form that you MUST sign if you are signed up for Big Event.
* I will be accepting officer nominations from everyone beginning today and ending next Tuesday, April 21. If you are interested in running for office, e-mail me your name and what position you'd like to run for. YOU MUST ATTEND THE MEETING APRIL 22 in order to run and/or be elected. Below are the descriptions of each position.

PRESIDENT: Rensponsibilities: administrate club meetings, make sure club is running smoothly, and help make club an overall success. Contact officers for any questions regarding club, publicity, or with any general concerns.

VICE PRESIDENT: Responsibilities: assist the President in decision making, handle and direct events and activities that are extended by outside organizations, and serve as President if the President is unable to do so. Contact officer for any questions or concerns.

BLOOD SERVICES: Responsibilities: distribute advertising for the blood drives, set up volunteer shifts for the blood sits and drives, and organize other service projects. Contact officer for information on how to volunteer at our drives, contacts for starting your own drive, or beltline training.

SERVICE CHAIR: Responsibilities: coordinate service events (other than blood drives) such as Relay for Life, Habitat for Humanity, and the Humane Solciety. Contact officer for questions or opportunities for service activities outside of blood drives.

SECRETARY: Responsibilities: attend every meeting and take the minutes for the meeting. Then send out an email to the membership listserv with the minutes from the weekly meeting. Contact officer if you have questions about recent happenings or planned events.

TREASURER: Responsibilities: maintain financial records for the club, collect dues, pay bills, research and organize fundraisers, collect donations (food or money for blood drives), and prepare yearly budget. Contact officer regarding any questions or concerns regarding club dues, donations, fundraising, or general questions.

MEMBERSHIP CHAIR: Responsibilities: ensure a friendly atmosphere for all current club members and organize membership drives. To provide information for potential club members. Contact officer if you have any question regarding the club. She is the primary contact for potential new members.

SOCIAL CHAIR: Responsibilities: plan gatherings and functions to encourage interaction among club members. The objective of these activities is to promote friendship and fun. The more we like each other, the better we'll work together as a team!! Contact officer if you have any ideas for socials.

SGA REPRESENTATIVE: Resposibilities: represent the club at SGA meetings and report back about SGA news and initiatives like Hokies United. Contact officer if you have questions concerning SGA events.

BLOOD DRIVE FOOD CHAIR: Responsibilities: contacts local restaurants and grocery stores for food donations to support our on-campus blood drives. The officer also works with the treasurer to purchase food if financial resources are available. Contact officer if you have any questions or suggestions regarding food at the blood drives.

WEBMASTER: Responsibilities: design and maintain website, manage listserves, provide means for visitors to learn about the club and members to be informed what's going on. Contact officer if you have any feedback on the website and listserv.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

David Donock
President - VT Red Cross Club
Flotilla Staff Officer - U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
703-217-0679

Meeting, April 9th, 2009

Well another Wednesday, another meeting. Big Event is coming up in two weeks, if you are signed up to work it you need to sign the waivers. You can either contact David or come to the next meeting. For big event, make sure you are on the Drill Field at the X (where the two paths cross) at 9:15.

Blood sits will be the 21-23. The first two days are in front of D2 and the last is in front of Owens. The Blood drive is only two days again the 28 and 29 in Torg. The sign ups for the sits will be sent out soon.

The relay Bake Sale will be the 23 in front of Sharkey's and if you want to work it you can email Heather (hllews@vt.edu). Also it is not too late to join the team so feel free to sign up!

Finally, if you have nominations for the office positions next year (yes you can nominate yourself) email them to David (dcdonock@vt.edu). Elections will be held on the 22. The meeting on the 22 is mandatory, especially if you are running for a position.

Other than that we will see you at the next meeting.

Alyson White
Biology '09
Secretary Red Cross Club

Meeting, April 1st, 2009

Dear Club,

Tonight's meeting was attended by seven people, excluding myself. For those that weren't there, should be most of you, here's what we discussed:

* Bake Sale: taking place tomorrow, April 2, outside Sharkey's from 10pm-2am. Please volunteer to earn hours if you can. Also, donating food to sell will earn you an hour. Proceeds benefit Relay for Life
* Relay for Life: if you would like to help set up or take down Relay, send an e-mail to volunteer@vt.edu informing them you would like to help. Hours worked there will count towards the necessary number for this semester
* Big Event: the last day to sign up to volunteer at the Big Event is this Friday. Send me an e-mail with your name and t-shirt size so I can register you

PLEASE COME TO NEXT WEEK'S MEETING. We need to discuss who is going to bring what to Relay in terms of overnight entertainment, food, beverages, things of that nature. We will also discuss officer positions and nominations next meeting and likely hold elections within the next few weeks.

April's drive will be our last for the year. It is likely going to be only a two-day drive: the 28th and 29th.

David Donock
President - VT Red Cross Club
Flotilla Staff Officer - U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
703-217-0679

Meeting, March 19th, 2009

Hey Red Cross Clubbers. This week we had our blood sits, which means next week is our blood drive. Our drive is going to be shorter than normal this week. It is only going to be Tuesday and Wednesday. Colin will be emailing out the sign ups soon, so you can let him know when you are available. Also don't forget you can bring in baked goods and/or donate to get an extra hour. Every donation made at this drive, the Red Cross is donating $1 to relay for life, and if we meet goal Tracy is going to donate an additional $50.

Relay for life is coming up. If you are interested in joining please do! Just a side note, next Wednesday is the last day to register and get a free shirt, so make sure you join soon. Also Relay for Life will be held of the drill field this year so they have to set up a track and take it down. If you are interested in helping out you can email volunteer@vt.edu and they can assign you a job. They need help starting early the day of (Friday April 24) and take down on Saturday (April 25).

Big Event is coming up, if you are interested email David and he will add you too the team.

Our new service chair Tristan has also been very busy. She has found us several service opportunities if you need hours or just want to help out. She is working with the Smithfield museum, Humane Society, and Habitat for Humanity, among others. If you are interested in anything or want more details please email her at Tearls@vt.edu.

Other than that we will see you all at the drive next week. Dont forget 11-5 Torg Museum.

Alyson White
Awhite09@vt.edu
Secretary Red Cross Club

Meeting, February 11th, 2009

Hey Red Cross Clubbers, first off Blood sits are this Friday (the 13th) and Monday (the 16th). They will be in front of D2, and Colin will send out the sign ups tomorrow. Also the blood drive is NEXT Tues, Wed, and Thurs (the 17-19). Again those sign-ups will go out tomorrow.

Also, we need a webmaster. The old webmaster will sit down with you and teach you how to update the website, and control the listserve before turning it over to you. If you are interested you can email David or come to the next meeting and let us know.

We need some more people for relay, so if you are interested email Heather (hllewis@vt.edu) and she can tell you how to sign up online. If anyone has any fundraising ideas for that also, please let us know.

Other than that, you can buy sweatshirts at the next meeting for $25. And we will see you at the next meeting. Don't forget to sign up for sits and drives.

Alyson White
Biology '09
Secretary Red Cross Club

Meeting, February 7th, 2009

Hey guys. Hope everyone's semester is going well. Last drive was a big success. We collected a total of 284 units of blood, and we actually broke the goal of 100 units, buy 11 on thursday. (this is a big deal, its only like the second time we have managed to do this, so Great Job guys).

Also, I know it feels like we just had a blood drive, but we already have another one coming up. Blood sits are next friday (Feb. 13) and Monday (Feb 16) in front of D2. You can sign up for them at the next meeting, so make sure you stop by. Also this drive is going to be a little different from our other drives. It will actually be the week of the sits instead of the week after. Our drive will be the 17-19 in Torg. You can sign up for the drive at next meeting as well.

Also, the t-shirts and sweatshirts are in. You can pick up your shirts (for those of you who need them) and you can buy sweatshirts for $25.

This Monday, Relay for Life kick off is free and its in Squires Ballroom. There will be give-aways and music and the doors open at 530. If you have time, you should stop by. Also if you want to join our Relay team, you can talk to Heather the team captain. (h1lewis@vt.edu)

Thats all for now, so we will see all of you guys at the next meeting. Dont forget, 800 Derring 1090.

Alyson White
Biology '09
Secretary Red Cross Club

Meeting, January 23rd, 2009

Hey Red Cross Clubbers, hope everyone had a good first week of classes. First thing first, there is a blood drive next week. It is Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in Torg Museum again. Colin will send out the sign ups this weekend sometime. Attached are the basics for the belt line training. It is a good refresher for everyone, and if you haven't been trained it's a list of the basics. We will be giving away and I-pod a day for all those that donate as well. So spread the word. Also Relay for life is coming up and if anyone would like to join you can sign up at the next meeting. Other than that have a good weekend and see you guys next Wednesday in 1090 Derring, at 8 pm.

Alyson White
Awhite09@vt.edu
Secretary Red Cross Club

Meeting, December 3rd, 2008

So first thing, BANQUET next Tuesday December 9. It will be at 6:30 at the Foxridge Club house. (At the 4-way stop take a left, and then take your first left). There will be a 10 hour requirement for free food. If you can drive people to the banquet, or if you need a ride, send me an email with your phone number and I can get you in contact with someone that can give you a ride/needs a ride. We will be having Pizza and Chinese food. Here is a link to the survey on what food you want:

https://survey.vt.edu/survey/entry.jsp?id=1228351132593

Also, if you need more hours to reach the 9 hours to be a member, or 10 for free dinner at banquet there is a blood drive in Torg tomorrow from 11-5. You can go and help or donate. There will be a sign in sheet, and those hours will be tallied in before banquet.

Next, Christmas store in Christiansburg will be December 9-13th (next Tuesday-Saturday). There are lots of things to do, and they can use all the help they can get. Kelsey will be sending out an email with available hours, so email her about when you want to work. Those hours will go toward your hours for next semester.

Relay for life is coming up. We have two teams set up, so if you are interested in joining a team you need to sign up online. There is a $10 fee, but you also get a free t-shirt. To sign up for our teams go to vt.relay.org and click on the sign up button. Then go to sign up for a team. Our team names are Second Baseman and Second Baseman 2. Make sure you check both teams, so we can have roughly even numbers. (We will be near each other all night also so don't worry if you are on one team and your friend is on another) If you have any questions or are having trouble signing up e-mail Heather (hllewis@vt.edu) or Kelsey (kalanza@vt.edu). And remember don't let breast cancer steal second base.

Lastly, blood sits will be the week we get back from break. There will be a minimum of 12 hours needed for membership next semester. (3 for each drive) There will be a sign up sheet for sits sent out over break.

Other than that, see you at Banquet, and if you can't make it have a good break and Happy Holidays.

Please contact the webmaster who will be announced next semester, if you'd like to be removed from this listserv. State whether you'd like to be on the redcross alumni listserv instead (the alumni listserv will be used to let you know about major social events the club would like you to join us for).

Alyson White
Biology 09
Secretary Red Cross Club

Meeting, November 22nd, 2008

Sorry this is so late. There will be a drive in December. The Red Cross Club is not hosting it, but if you need hours you are welcome to go and volunteer. It will be December 3 and 4 in Torg from 11-5.

Our Next meeting will be December 3, 8 pm in Derring 1090. Make sure you attend. We will be discussing the end of the year banquet. Also sweatshirts, we are still looking for prices, but if you are interested in purchasing one let David know at the next meeting.

A list of hours will be sent out over break so you will know how many you have. Remember you need a minimum of 9 in order to be an active member. There will be a different number to get free food at the banquet. We will figure out how many hours you will need for that and let you know at the next meeting.

Other than that have a good break. Eat lots of food, drive safe, and GO HOKIES!!

Please contact Stephen Dolenc at sdolenc@vt.edu if you'd like to be removed from this listserv. State whether you'd like to be on the redcross alumni listserv instead (the alumni listserv will be used to let you know about major social events the club would like you to join us for).

Alyson White
Biology 09
Secretary Red Cross Club

Meeting, October 29th, 2008

So the meeting tonight was short and sweet. First off we have a bake sale this Friday (yes on Halloween) outside of Sharkey's. If you would like to volunteer email David, he has the sign up sheet. If you don't want to volunteer to work the bake sale you can bring baked goods. (You will get an hour) Bring them around 9 and separated and wrapped up (either with saran wrap or a plastic bag, or something) in what you feel is a dollars worth.

Next, blood sits are next week already. They are Monday, outside West End, and Tuesday, Wednesday, outside D2, from 10-4. You can sign up. Collin will be sending out the sign up sheets soon.

We have some service opportunities coming up for those of you who still need hours. On November 7-9 the YMCA will be having a craft fair at University Mall. There is lots of stuff to do all day, so email Kelsey if it is something you are interested in. We also have Relay for life teams started. We could use some more people so if you are interested e-mail Kelsey (kalanza@vt.edu) and she will get you the information so you can register.

In two weeks we will not be having our usual meeting. The week of the blood drive (November 12) we are planning on going bowling. We are going in Squires, so even those of you who are on campus, or without a car you can still come. If you would be interested email Erin at egm1120@vt.edu so she can get an estimate so we know how many lanes to reserve.

Also we have a sweatshirt design ready which you can see at the next meeting. You can also go ahead and pre-order one in your size. Other than that have a Happy Halloween and we will see you next week at 8pm in Derring 1090.

Please contact Stephen Dolenc at sdolenc@vt.edu if you'd like to be removed from this listserv. State whether you'd like to be on the redcross alumni listserv instead (the alumni listserv will be used to let you know about major social events the club would like you to join us for).

Alyson White
Biology 09
Secretary Red Cross Club

Meeting, October 22nd, 2008

Tonight we discussed:

Bake sale outside Sharkey's next Friday from 9PM-2AM. Please sign up to work as well as bring baked goods. The money raised will go towards Relay For LIFE.

November's blood sits and drive are around the corner. Please sign up

Service Opportunities were discussed. More info to follow regarding the food store. If anyone is available to coach 4-6 year olds this Saturday in soccer, let me know asap. Hours will go towards the club hours.

There will NOT be camping this weekend due to anticipated rainy weather. (I made this announcement, but it was when I remembered to mention it, which was after everyone left; my bad)

David Donock
President - VT Red Cross Club
Flotilla Staff Officer - U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
703-217-0679

Meeting, October 9th, 2008

Sorry this is a little late. Blood sits are next week! They are October 13-15 (yes that is MONDAY, Tuesday, and Wednesday) Monday and Tuesday are outside Owens and Wednesday is under D2. If you have not signed up, email Colin (he already sent out the time sheets)

Blood Drive is October 21-23 (which is Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). All three days will be in Cassell. You can sign up for that at the next meeting.

We are going to the Humane Society next weekend (the 19th). If you are interested you can sign up mext meeting, or email Kelsey. Also, there is a book drive at the YMCA thrift store. Set up is the 14-16 and the actual drive is 17-19. They need volunteers for all days, and if your volunteer hours will go toward the club. If you want more information you can email Kelsey. (kalanza@vt.edu)

We will be going camping on the 24th. If you are interested email Erin so she has a correct estimate of how many tents to get, and how much room we need.

Dues are $35/year and $20/ semester for new members and $30/year or $15/semester for returning members. If you do not pay your dues by next week you will be removed from the listserve so make sure you get them in.

Other than that the next meeting will be next wednesday at 8 in Derring 1090.
See you there.

Please contact Stephen Dolenc at sdolenc@vt.edu if you'd like to be removed from this listserv. State whether you'd like to be on the redcross alumni listserv instead (the alumni listserv will be used to let you know about major social events the club would like you to join us for).

Alyson White
Biology 09
Secretary Red Cross Club

Meeting, October 2nd, 2008

Ok so last nights meeting was pretty short, but productive. First off, last weeks drive we met 84 % of goal. That's awesome; we have never gotten that many people. The goal was 200 and we ended up collecting 168 units of blood, so good job and thanks for all those who helped out.

Next, I know it seems early, but we are starting our Relay for Life teams. Right now we have two teams and if you are interested you can sign up for a team at the next meeting. We can only have 15 people a team, but if there are more than 30 people interested we can start a third team. We are going to be doing a bake sale down town to kick off fundraising sometime this month (date: TBA).

Next, the Humane Society was a big hit. So we will be doing another weekend. The tentative date is Oct. 19th. If you don't know what the humane society is, it is an animal shelter, and we volunteer to go and walk the dogs and play with the cats. It helps the animals and it is pretty good stress relief too. We will have hour-long shifts again, and we are trying to arrange it so more than 4 people an hour can go. The sign up will be at the next meeting.

TODAY, there is a blood drive in Torg (the same place we had it in last week) from 12-6. If you have a free moment today try to drop by and give blood, or if you cant, talk one of your friends into doing it. (You do get an hour for donating)

It is a tradition for the Red Cross club to go camping. We are going October 24- 25 (Friday night to Saturday morning). If you are interested there will be a sign up sheet. We usually bring some kind of food like hot dogs or burgers, and drinks and yes we will have smores.

For the October drive blood sits will be the 13th-15th. That is a MONDAY, Tuesday, and Wednesday. The first two days are outside Owens, and the last day is in front of D2. Sign ups for sits will be at the next meeting. The drive will be the 21st-23rd. All three days are in cassell.

Other than that if you have any ideas for fundraisers bring them to a meeting. Also we will be doing sweatshirts so if you have any suggestions bring those too. The next meeting will be Wednesday October 8 in Derring 1090. Hope to see you all there.

Please contact Stephen Dolenc at sdolenc@vt.edu if you'd like to be removed from this listserv. State whether you'd like to be on the redcross alumni listserv instead (the alumni listserv will be used to let you know about major social events the club would like you to join us for).

Alyson White
Biology 09
Secretary Red Cross Club

Meeting, September 18th, 2008

First off, ALL of the appointments for next week's drive are full! However, we will still have blood sits tomorrow. They will be outside of West End until 1:30. We will be setting appointments for the Donor Center at Kent Square (above Ben and Jerry's and next to the Tan Co.) Also we will be setting appointments for Delta Sigma Phi's see-saw-a-thon. They will have a blood mobile outside of War Memorial next Thursday.

Blood Drive next Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Tuesday and Wednesday are in Torg 1100 and Thursday is in Cassell. If you want an extra hour you can bake or buy something for the drive (cookies, brownies, etc.). At the drive wear your Red Cross Club T-shirt or if you don't have one yet wear a Tech shirt. (We will bring the t-shirts on Oct 1 when dues are due so everyone that needs one will get it then) Also you have to wear close-toed shoes. (If you wear flip-flops you will have to put on paper booties) If you still need training you can get it at the drive.

Dues are due by October 1 (Blake Bredehoft's Birthday). It is $20 per semester or $35 for the year for new members. If you are returning it will be $5 dollars less ($15, or $30) because you won't be getting a new shirt.

September 28, 2008 we will be going to the Humane Society. At the Human society we walk the dogs and play with the cats. Kelsey has the sign up sheet so if you are interested in going you can email her (kalanza@vt.edu). You will get a service hour if you go.

Also there will not be a meeting next week. So we will see you in two weeks. Also we are going to get sweatshirts again this year, so bring ideas for a new design.

Please contact Stephen Dolenc at sdolenc@vt.edu if you'd like to be removed from this listserv. State whether you'd like to be on the redcross alumni listserv instead (the alumni listserv will be used to let you know about major social events the club would like you to join us for).

Alyson White
Biology 09
Secretary Red Cross Club
Awhite09@vt.edu

Meeting, September 11th, 2008

The Red Cross club mainly helps the Red Cross organize and run the blood drives one campus, however, we also several other service activities in the community. Some big ones are humane society, Relay for life, and the Big Event, among others. We are always looking for new ideas as well so feel free to bring some to the meeting.

Dues for the club are $35 a year, or $20 per semester. Your Red Cross Club T-shirt that you will wear at blood drives is included in your dues. Returning members however, will only be $30 a year or $15 a semester because you will not be getting a new shirt this year. They will be due by Oct. 1st, but feel free to bring them to an earlier meeting.

This year we are instituting a minimum hour requirement. You have to have at least 3 hours per blood drive (1 at the sits and 2 at the drive) to stay a member. This semester that means you need at least 9 hours of service. At the end of the semester we do have a banquet in which the top 20%-30% of members with the most hours will get their dinner paid for just as a little motivation to do more than the minimum.

Our first blood drive is in 2 weeks. It will be the 23, 24, and 25 of September. The 23 and 24 will be in Torg 1100 and the 25 will be in the West (McCommas) side of Cassell. This means our blood sits, which are when we sit on campus and try to recruit people to sign up for appointments to donate blood, are the week before. They will be the 16, 17, and 18. The 16th will be in front of D2, the 17th will be at the X in the drill field, and the 18th will be outside of West end.

If you missed the meeting there will be another one next week at 8pm in Derring 1090, so please come out. Hope to see you there.

Please contact Stephen Dolenc at sdolenc@vt.edu if you'd like to be removed from this listserv. State whether you'd like to be on the redcross alumni listserv instead (the alumni listserv will be used to let you know about major social events the club would like you to join us for).

Alyson White
Biology '09
Secretary Red Cross Club

Meeting, September 4th, 2008

Sorry this is a bit late.

Dues for the club will be $20/semester or $35 for the year for new members. If you are a returning member it is $15/semester or $30 for the year because you won't be getting a new shirt. Also this year we will have a minimum hour requirement to stay a member. You will need 9 hours(three each drive) this semester to stay in the club.

Also we may be getting a new adviser. Tracy, our contact at the red cross, might become either the adviser or co-adviser along with Steve Schnyder, a Graduate student here at Tech.

This Friday (tomorrow) is Gobblerfest. It is a free student festival being held in front of Squires. From 2-3 we, along with many clubs of Virginia Tech, will be having a booth. So if you aren't signed up to help out, feel free to stop by and say hi.

The September blood drives will be from the 23-25. The 23 and 24 will be held in the Torg Museum (its on the first floor) and the 25 drive with be held in Cassel. The blood sits will be the previous week on the 16-18. Don't worry we will have the sign-up for both the sits and the drives at the next meeting.

We are also looking into more service projects, and fund raisers for the club. If you have any ideas feel free to bring them to the meeting. Other than that see you at the meeting next Wednesday at 8.

Alyson White
Awhite09@vt.edu
Biology '09
Secretary Red Cross Club

Meeting, August 26th, 2008

Welcome Back Members,

The Virginia Tech Red Cross Club will meet Wednesday September 3rd for our first of many meetings this school year. Come one, come all, bring all your friends. Officers, we will meet tomorrow, August 27 at 8pm in Derring to get the ball rolling for this semester. If anyone has any questions, either call or e-mail me.

See you all soon.

David Donock
President - VT Red Cross Club
Flotilla Staff Officer - U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
703-217-0679

Meeting, August 23rd, 2008

Hey everyone heres the rundown on elections:
President David Donock
Loser President Kyle Berkey
Blood Chair Collin Cramer
Service Chair Kelsey Lanza
Treasurer Heather Lewis
Food Chair Cathy Leffler
Secretary Aly White
Social Chair Erin Meschter
Membership Chair Lindsay Cain
SGA Rap Ngoc Pham
Web Designer Stephen Dolenc
There might be a trip to the Cascades TBA later on that in another email

The Banquet is going to be at the Foxridge Clubhouse at 7 on Reading Day eve Wednesday the 30th bring games so we can have things to do. If you need a ride send out an email and we will find you a ride. We still have yet to determine the required hours for free food we will send an email.

Hope everyone has a good weekend b-day party at my house this Friday if your interested 103 Collegiate Ct Apt 11. If not have a great summer good luck on finals.

Spring 08 Minutes by Kyle Berkley

8th Meeting, April 14th, 2008

Hey guys here is what happened this week at the meeting:

There is a drive next week Tues-Thurs.

Relay For Life
Bake Sale Thurs. 9P.M. - 2 A.M. at Sharkeys
Bring items at 8:45 or drop the items off at either
Beccas at Collegiate Suites 1300I after 330-7 (703) 577-9153
Meghans The Village 1632 apt 158 all day (571) 277-3567

Meet at 5:00 for the Relay on Friday. Don't forget to bring chairs and to dress warmly because it will get cold.

Bake sale at the relay all day

Potential Hiking at the Cascades next Sunday.

There will be a nonclub related blood drive at the University Mall May 4 from 9:30-3:30 and May 5th from 10-3:30. Contact Shannon if you are interested.

7th Meeting April 9th, 2008

Hey everyone a lot to talk about for starters Blood Sits are coming up again THIS Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9-3 please sign up and help us out. The Blood Drive will be April 22-24. We are trying to get together a cheeseburger in paradise theme with you guessed it cheeseburgers instead of pizza.

We have talked about hiking the Sunday after Relay for Life, no definite plans yet though.

We have begun Officer nominations which will be voted upon at the meeting on April 23, make sure to go to that one because we need 2/3 of the group to vote on Officers. The nominations are as follows so far you can still be nominated though.
President- Kyle Berkey, Colin Cramer, David Donock
Vice President - Kyle Berkey, Colin Cramer
Secretary - Aly White
Treasurer - Heather Lewis
Blood Services Chair -
Social Chair -
Webmaster - Stephen Dolenc
SGA Rep -
Service Chair -
Member Chair -
Food Chair -
Try to think of a position you would like to run for.

There is a book drive if you are interested find a box and print out the attachment I have put in this email.

The banquet is looking to be set on April 30th Reading Day Eve

And the meeting for this week is set for Monday not Wednesday and it will be at 7:00.

Hope everyone has a great weekend see you Monday

6th Meeting, April 2nd, 2008

Hey guys hope everyone enjoyed the food party at the Donor Center a few things to go over. The Big Event is this Saturday try and make it to the Drillfield War Memorial Chapel by 9:15 and remember to have closed toed shoes.

After that make sure and visit the International Street Festival on Union Blvd by Squires

Try and find a place you think you can put a box for a book drive coming up April 9th and will go from the 11th-25th.

Relay for Life is coming up on the 18 still no info on Sharkey money. There are t-shirts for sale at the book store to benefit the Relay. If you have any fund raiser ideas make sure to email the officers or bring them up at the next meeting.

We will try to either go hiking or camping next weekend, more info on that next meeting.

The end of the year banquet is going to be held either on or near reading day there will probably be a survey to see when the best day is for everyone.

Try and decide whether or not you are going to run for an office for next year because elections will be coming up soon.

Hope everyone has a great weekend see you at the Big Event Saturday if not see you at the next meeting.

5th Meeting, March 19th, 2008

Hey everyone a good amount of things are happening in our club as far as quickly approaching events we have the BLOOD DRIVE this week Tuesday through Thursday. The BIG EVENT is April 5th followed by RELAY FOR LIFE on April 18th. You can also go to the HUMANE SOCIETY any time you want to help out at the animal shelter.

We discussed the lack of participation that is happening with the increasing size of our group and are requesting your opinions to make our organization more successful in the future whether we need:
More Socials
More Incentive
Different way of doing hours to better fit your schedules
Or anything else you can think of to increase participation

On upcoming events we will be helping with a book drive coming up and we will have more information about it next week at out meeting. If you are interested start thinking of places you can put a donation box. Such as Dorms, Stores, Schools (make sure you have permission be fore you put them in these places though).

For our blood drive next week we had a blood drive baked goods sign up again if you didn't sign up still make things if you want and then write it down or tell an officer.

Also make sure you are advertising our drives in classes and dorms in future drives try and reach clubs and organizations to get a larger audience to listen to you.

Next weeks meeting will be at the Donor Center above Ben and Jerry's and Subway in Kent Square Downtown. We will also be having regular meetings weekly from now on.

Hope everyone had a great weekend see you next meeting at the Donor Center

4th Meeting, February 20th, 2008

Hey everyone,

Sweatshirts came in and they are $15 for your first one and $24.36 for any after that or for anyone outside the club. We will be having our drive next week from the 26-28 so make sure to sign up for a open slot. You can still sign up for Relay for Life at vtrelay.org, any ideas for fund raisers feel free to email any officer with it. We are organizing a social we will try to go bowling but if unable we will still do something tba. This week try and announce the blood drive in your classes and try to get the word out. For the drive anyone who signed up for baked goods don't forget to bring them and if you want to make something feel free to do so. Have a great weekend.

3rd Meeting, February 6th, 2007

Hey everyone not too much to talk about this week.

New sweatshirt design sign ups

No club meeting next week just relay meeting at 8pm

We had sign ups for blood sits

We should have sweatshirts by blood drive

Social pot luck / bowling last week in February we might schedule it for another time. Camping in March if warm.

We were unable to get Moes for our relay fund raiser so we will try to get another place (tba).

Hope everyone has a good weekend

2nd Meeting, January 30th, 2008

Hey guys only a few things are of immediate concern this week, the rest is to give you an idea of what will be going on in the following weeks in the club.

Relay for Life is scheduled for April 18th. You can sign up through the email previously sent out, or on vt.relay.org. There will be a relay kick off February 19 in the GLC at 7 pm. Contact Meghan at mkellehe@vt.edu.

We will begin to have relay meetings after regular meetings to plan things like fund raisers.

Also during the meeting we decided to work MOES Feb. 28 from 5-8. (UPDATE: The Moes thing fell through).

DUES needed next meeting they are $20 for the semester.

Next Blood Drive is scheduled for Feb. 26th - 28th. Sits will be Feb. 19th- 21st

We decided on the new sweatshirt design it will be black with red writing

Community Service Opportunities:
Book Drive in the Christiansburg Mall Feb. 7th - 10th from 7am - 9pm. Setup at the middle school Feb. 6 at 6:30

Habitat for Humanity ask Meghan for opportunities to go out.

The Humane society is open to you whenever you want to go just tell us when you go so we can record it.

CPR training is still in talk, let Pryia know if you are interested. It is about a 2 hour skill session with an online course. It costs about $25 might be a little lower.

On Feb. 12 Becca will be at the SGA meeting with parking services so if you have any questions comments or complaints contact Becca at rstefant@vt.edu

Any corrections please email me. I hope everyone has a good rest of the weekend, enjoy the Super Bowl!

1st Meeting, January 16th, 2008

Hey guys in the meeting this week we mainly had changes made to the club and a few event announcements for the future. We voted to amend the constitution, mainly spelling errors and upgrading in the sections of club positions and the impeachment and election processes. We are also changing the blood sit times to 30 minute shifts and sent around a member's phone log. The blood drives have been given themes, this one will be a winter theme and the next one will be a Valentines Day theme.

As far as new event information goes we will look further into CPR training for club members. We will be having a membership drive January 30th. Relay for life will be 4/18-19 and we signed up for teams and will begin organizing the teams. If interested email an executive member or ask about it at the next meeting.

There will be a social mixer on January 23 during regular meeting time.

A new service project the New River Valley used book donation will be in February from the 7th-10th also the humane society will be an open thing to help at, simply go and tell an executive member that you went and the hour will be recorded.

We will begin discussing a dinner event where the proceeds go to help rid places of minefields. This will be made clearer at future meetings.

The blood drive next week is in need of food donations, if you can help out or have an idea about how we can get food feel free to share.

IMPORTANT: for next meeting come up with ideas for sweatshirts and tee shirt designs because we will be redesigning them.

Any ideas, comments, or corrections please email me so I can fix them have a good weekend.

Fall 07 Minutes by Kyle Berkey

12th Meeting, November 28th, 2007

Hey guys not too much to discuss only a few things this week since it was our last meeting of the semester. Our banquet will be Friday at 6p.m. in the Foxridge Clubhouse. We have decided that if you have achieved a minimum of 8 hours we will pay for your dinner but do not feel uninvited if you have less hours you can still attend for a charge of food. Don't forget to wear your ugliest holiday sweater. There will be a survey sent out via email to help us sort out some things like food so please bare with us and fill them out.

There is one last event to participate in and this is the Christmas store in Christiansburg. You will help run a store that sells used things at a minimum price to underprivileged families i nthe area. This will be open to help Thursday the 6th of December from 12:30-5 and the 7th a Friday from 5- 8:30 contact Meghan for information if you are interested

Finally there is one last blood drive (not run by us) and they will need some serious donors to if you are able to give or know someone who can make sure to encourage them to donate on December 3rd a Monday

Hope you guys have a great and safe holiday and I look forward to seeing you all at the banquet or next semester if you are unable to attend.

11th Meeting, November 14th, 2007

Not too much to discuss. Our relay for life teams are beginning to form and captains are being picked soon. The date for the Relay is April 18th. A Christmas Store is being run by students for the less fortunate. It will be held from December 4th through the 8th and volunteers are needed. The Red Cross needs helpers to move boxes. If you are interested contact Meghan for information. On December 3rd there will be a blood drive that is NOT OURS you are not required to volunteer but can if you wish. Contact one of the Presidents for more information. And our Banquet is coming soon: Nov 30th from 6pm-1am in Briarwood Clubhouse in Foxridge (aka the Foxridge Clubhouse). The theme is Ugly Holiday Sweaters and Pajamas. Hope to see you all there have a great Thanksgiving and enjoy the rest of your break see you at the next meeting.

10th Meeting, November 7th, 2007

Not too much to talk about this week a drive is next week in the Old Dominion Ballroom Tues-Thurs. Tues and Wed there will be a need for people to help set up because there will be a different crew on each day. Try and sign up for 2 hours.

An end of semester banquet is beginning to be scheduled possibly either on 11/30 or 12/1. This date depends on availability. If you have any ideas on where it can be held please contact an executive member.

Home for the Holidays the program where you will bring in an item of food is due on Nov 14 NEXT MEETING don't forget!

Volunteering for the Habitat run thrift store will be organized next meeting if not sent out in an email earlier.

Special Olympics Bowling in Christiansburg is tomorrow and on Thursdays throughout the year. Cost is $4 and it is from 7-9 contact Meghan for info.

Hope everyone has a great week see you next week at the meeting or at the drive.

9th Meeting, October 24th, 2007

The minutes for 10-24-07 are as follows:
Blood Sits will be November 6th,7th,and 8th
Blood Drive will be November 13th, 14th, and 15th
(There will be a business group advertising this drive which will make things easier as far as slots being filled.)

We have decided that most of the engage people should mainly try and participate through the main Red Cross and help out at drives that we aren't participating in.

As for projects coming up we have speculation about holding a sign up for National Bone Marrow donation, nothing set yet. We also have the opportunity to help out with the Special Olympics at bowling from 7-9 on Thursdays located in Christiansburg. The cost to you will be $4 if you're interested. To help out contact an executive member of the Red Cross Club. We also have the Home For The Holidays event which would require you to donate food and provide the food by the November 14th meeting. If you are a girl with a prom dress you are not using or are willing to donate please find them and bring them in before springtime for girls to wear to prom.

Habitat for Humanity is still T.B.A. as is C.P.R. training. Mark your calendars for our first food Social November 7th it will be a Thanksgiving Pot Luck located in Derring 1090 unless someone has an idea for a different location. Remember to have pre-cooked items as there will be no heating devices.

Hope everyone has a great weekend and remember there is NO MEETING next week so enjoy the week off. Have a Happy Halloween!

1st VT Engage Meeting, October 24th 2007

At the first meeting we had to discuss how people who have signed up through VT Engage could help the Red Cross Club. We discussed the opportunity to help out the Red Cross by going to Kent Square and donating your time to the main branch of the Red Cross in our area. As for the 10 hours of donation we feel it is possible to do if you donate your time to the Red Cross as well not necessarily through our club directly.

If you are interested two things you can participate in is helping the Red Cross move out of their office building next to the Movie Gallery that is going out of business or you can help with the Special Olympics on Thursdays from 7-9 the cost to you ill be $4 to bowl. If you are interested in helping with either reply to one of the executive committee members found on the website or reply to this email.

Don't forget that you are not logging your engage hours with our club you will do it online at engage.vt.edu. More info will be sent through emails on the listserve.

8th Meeting, October 17th, 2007

Sorry this one is a little late I've had a busy week. Not too much was discussed at the executive meeting just a few things in detail. The people who have signed up for their volunteer hours for VT Engage were brought up about whether they can donate for hours as well as help and whether they could also volunteer at the donor center.

We also discussed the fact that our group is rather large this year and maybe we should expand the amount of things we do in the group as to spread out the workload and not to have things overcrowded. We also discussed hours and if the requirements should be changed for certain things.

We will try and raise an interest in getting a group together to get certified in CPR training, sign ups will be at the next meeting.

Some opportunities for volunteering in things other than blood drives are coming up like, Special Olympics, Food Donation, Prom Dress Donation, Share Program, Chip, Book sale, and Drivers for the Elderly. If you have any questions or are interested in doing these things ask an executive member to help you. Sign ups for some of these things will be at the next meeting.

The blood sits were being considered as to either they can be organized a little better and an idea was thrown around about getting a picture of everyone in the club so names can be put to faces. Hope everyone has a good rest of the weekend and see you all Wednesday

7th Meeting, October 10th, 2007

Hey guys only a few things this week. VT Engage will happen on Tuesday October 16 from 3:30-7 on the Drillfield. Sign ups were taken two people per half hour, if you sign up you MUST come or tell us in enough time to replace you. Today and tomorrow VT Red Cross Chapter will need assistance moving things in their location by the Movie Gallery, contact Becca for information. We need people to help David with E-Donor this weekend if you can help contact David. The Drive sign-ups were taken for Tuesday, Wednesday, And Thursday 11-5 in Old Dominion Ballroom in Squires. Don't forget to split gas with your drivers and enjoy yourselves this weekend.

Updated Inofrormation by Priya:

Hey guys,

After investigating the camping site some more, we found that the location we picked is actually farther away than we thought (about an hour and a half). I looked up some stuff last night after the meeting and decided that a different location might be better. It is called Wind Rock and is closer to Blacksburg, so those of you who are not planning to spend the night might have an easier time getting there and leaving when you need to. Everything else stays the same, i.e. only the location is changing. We will leave at the same time, bring the same things that you signed up for and we will take care of the rest. This place is a little more rugged (no bathrooms) so come prepared. We can buy some rolls of tp and we'll work on getting a grill too. If anyone has one we canborrow, that would be great! Let me know. The directions follow. Let me know if you have any questions. See everyone tomorrow and DRESS WARMLY!!

Wind Rock

Head out of Blacksburg on US-460 West toward West Virginia. After approximately 10 miles, you will see a sign for Mountain Lake on Mountain Lake Road on your right. Follow the signs to Mountain Lake. You will drive through the resort andpast the actual lake and onto a dirt road. After approximately two miles on this dirt road, you will see a parking area with a sign that is War Spur. If you continue for another mile to two miles, you will reach another parking area with another sign that is for Wind Rock.

Wind Rock is a quarter mile hike that can be done in 10 minutes that goes up toa much more significant overlook into the Jefferson National Forest. It is, as the name implies, extremely windy on the overlook, so bring a coat regardless of the season. There is a very large camping area by Wind Rock, and it is extremely fun to camp there, especially when there is a full moon.

6th Meeting, October 3rd, 2007

Hey guys not too much to discuss this week, we talked about Blood Sits being Oct. 9th-11th (1 Hour required) and Blood Drive (potentially) Oct 16th-18th (2 Hours required).

VT Engage will begin Oct. 16th which, a campus wide service event is hoping to get each person to participate in 10 hours of community service. This is expected to go until the 16th of April. On the 16th there will be a booth to advertise the Red Cross Club as a vehicle for people to get these hours. This booth will be on the Drillfield from 4-7. Sign ups will be next week. The website to get more info is engage.vt.edu.

Camping will be Oct. 12th, we had sign ups for interest and will organize this more next week.

The Red Cross needs volunteers to help move from one location to another on Thursday and Friday of next week. If interested please contact Becca.

We also talked about if people are signing up for events they need to commit to this event or please contact someone with your cancellation so we can accommodate. Thank You. Hope everyone enjoys the long weekend and hope to see all at next week's meeting.

5th Meeting, September 26th, 2007

At the executive meeting we discussed food supply at the drives and the basic organization of the drive. We decided a fundraiser wasn't necessary right now. We also discussed the interest in Greek and other organizations such as: Delta Sigma Phi, Chi Delta Alpha, Black Organizations Council, and the Baseball team.

Don't forget to participate in homecoming events this weekend starting with a pep rally at Cassell at 6 p.m. and log on to vthomecoming.org.

*DUES are past. Anyone who owes will be dropped from the listserv.

Camping 10/12 We will discuss location and who has tents at the next meeting.

Pot Luck will be discussed next week.

Habitat for Humanity plans are still being negotiated.

Humane Society will be Sunday 9/29.

Short-sleeve t-shirts are included with dues. Long Sleeves are $8 and sweatshirts are $15.

Blood Sits 10/9-11 They will be on the Drillfield and sign ups will be next week. 1 hour will be required from now on.

Blood Drive 10/16-18 Will be in Old Dominion Ballroom again and 2 hours will be required. Sign ups will be in 2 weeks. *If you are not yet trained contact an executive member.

4th Meeting, September 12th, 2007

We went to the Red Cross Center this week and met our Red Cross Representative Tracy Bishop. We have ordered the t-shirts and sweatshirts and are looking at the 20th for them to be ready. If you have not submitted dues DO SO SOON. We discussed habitat for humanity again one will be set up soon. We passed out a calender which had dates for future events in our organization. Our SGA reps are handing out Voter Registration and Absentee ballots for those interested. The Humane Society sign ups will be held next meeting. Don't Forget Our fundraiser is tomorrow try and be at the Derring parking lot at or a little before 9am. Have a good weekend and GO HOKIES!

3rd Meeting, September 5th, 2007

Dates to write down are:
Dues are needed by September 12 (make checks out to VT Red Cross Club
Doughnut Fundraiser September 15, 9-11am
Camping October 12

Some things to remember at the blood drives are for the Donor Aids to stay out of Canteen and simply ask Canteen to get food items and hand them to you. Also wear closed toe shoes at the drives. For those who still need to be trained for the drives contact Priya and work something out so you are ready for the next drive.

Hours will be taken by the executive members just make sure to initial next to your name at events and remember you get an hour for donating blood or platelets. A calendar will try to be made by next meeting which is at the Donor Center NOT Derring. For those who don't know where the Donor Center is it is Downtown in Kent Square by Tech Bookstore and above Ben and Jerry's. T-Shirts are in a shortage and are being ordered, they will be handed out after they are finished and dues are paid for the club.

A club picture will be taken at a later date TBA. Services are being put together and will be announced at later meetings. See everyone at the next meeting in Kent Square. Have a great weekend.

2nd Meeting, August 29th, 2007

Hey guys here are the minutes to Wed Aug. 29 meeting. We started off introducing the officers. We explained that blood drives are usually held about 30 days apart from each other and blood sits are generally held the week before. The blood sits are held on the drill field or around McBryde the sits prevent walk ins from being so overwhelming the day of the drives. Members are expected to be present for 2 hours per event.

We then discussed other events that will be held such as s Relay for Life, Habitat for Humanity, Humane Solciety, and the big event. We also discussed possibly visiting a nursing home as one of our events. The hours at these events will reward you at the end of the year at a banquet that will be held for the club.

Dues will be collected for the semester it is $20 or for the year it is $35. Sweatshirts are being sold for $15. Dues are required by September 12. Checks are preferred made out to VT Red Cross Club.

For club business Blood Sits this week were today (Friday) and on Monday the drive will be held from the 4th to the 6th. On Tuesday there will be less of a need for members at the drive due to another club helping. If you need training for the blood drive see Pryia Tuesday from 11-2 at the drive.

We discussed having a platelet drive later in the year. A phone number sheet will be passed out for the club and one already was arranged for the officers.

The doughnut fundraiser was mentioned again and one will be scheduled for before the Ohio game on September 15 in the morning.

After the meeting the officers discussed possibly getting together a group to learn CPR through our club. We discussed possibly camping Friday Oct. 12 and Humane Society October 9. Getting a Debit card for the Blood Drive account was also discussed.

Any comment or corrections feel free to contact me or send out an email. Hope everyone has a ticket for the game and has a good weekend. GO HOKIES!

1st Meeting, August 22nd, 2007

At the first meeting of the year we held elections. Congratulations and good luck to the newly elected officers.

After the elections we went into the services the blood drive members are involved with throughout the year including s Relay for Life, Habitat for Humanity, the Humane Solciety, visiting nursing homes, and volunteering for the special olympics. We had a talk on trying to receive funding for food this year though no definite answers are in order yet. We went over that hours are important for members and will benefit if they are interested in the end of the year banquet.

On to other business the Organization Showcase is this Friday and will be held from 4-8P.M. in the Squires Commonwealth Ballroom.

Dues are being collected by September 12th. A whole year costs $35 and one semester will be $20. Sweatshirts will also be on sale for $15.

The blood sits are coming up Friday(8/31) and Monday(9/4) and the Blood Drive goes from Tuesday to Wednesday(9/4-9/6). Remember that training is necessary to all those new at the drives. See Priya for training.

A doughnut fundraiser was suggested for before football games where we would be going around tailgate areas selling doughnuts.

For the next meeting officers don't forget to dress with blood drive shirts or dress nicely because pictures will be taken. Also remember in 2 weeks we will try and hold the meeting at the Blood Drive center downtown. Hope everyone has had a good first week.

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