Mary Kumbier, Regional Events Coordinator American Red Cross, joined us to share stories of how Red Cross programs and services touch 1 in 3 lives of local residents. The following are links with more detailed information about each line of service that is provided –including the Arm to Arm video and a link to access our free mobile apps for your seniors, families and friends smart phones.  Red Cross Stories http://www.redcross.org/stories/
Be sure to check out the story of the high school student from Monroe, MI who saved a life!
Arm to Arm http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFNnQmV-kS4
Watch a fabulous video that showcases the life-saving journey following a blood donation from one donor to three recipients!
Donate Blood Make an appointment http://www.redcross.org/blood or 1-800-RED-CROSS
There is no substitute for blood. Sign up or ask someone to sign up in your place! 
First Aid/CPR Courses Call 1-800-RED-CROSS
Give a gift that could save a life! Make sure at least one member of your family is certified!
Volunteer http://www.redcross.org/mi/ann-arbor/volunteer
Attend a one hour orientation that shares how you can become a Red Cross volunteer! Remember, 93% of our services are delivered by volunteers, so YOU can make a difference.  Interested in the FAST TEAM and/or DAT TEAM? Sign up for a New Volunteers Orientation!

Mission Tours

Please help us showcase the how the American Red Cross touches 1 in 3 lives of local residents by encouraging a family member, friend or group that you are connected with and feel might appreciate learning more about Red Cross to join us on a Mission Tour this year! The 2014 schedule is attached. 

Plan & Prepare http://www.redcross.org/prepare 

Click on Prepare your Home and Family for free instructions to “Be Red Cross Ready”

Prepare Your Workplace  for a free “Ready Rating” assessment of your workplace

FREE Red Cross Mobile Emergency Apps  http://www.redcross.org/prepare/mobile-apps

Puts expert advice for emergencies including First Aid, Hurricane, Earthquake, Wildfires, Shelters Locations in your hands!

Hands-Only CPR http://dailypicksandflicks.com/2012/01/05/vinnie-jones-in-stayin-alive-cpr-video/ Humorous British version!

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Club Meeting March 16, 2010
 

The speaker at our second meeting in March was Ted Duve, the postmaster at the Chelsea Post Office.  He gave us an update on how the move from the old building to the new progressed as well as the current status of the post office and general postal issues.  He stated that the move was beneficial for the postal employees as well as those who needed easier access to parking while using the Post Office.  There is some talk about discontinuing Saturday deliveries, but there will be no increase in postal rates this year.  In answering numerous questions from the Lions members, he explained that business bulk mail is the largest income source for the post office and also that the USPS handles some deliveries for UPS.
 

Club Meeting March 2, 2010
 

The first meeting in March was an extended business meeting where various club members explained about all the upcoming events, from the Bowling Tournament to the District Convention and White Cane Week.
 

Club Meeting February 16, 2010
 

At our bi-monthly dinner meeting of February 16, 2010 we had a number of guests and speakers.  Two members from the Dexter Encore Theater, Cara Manor and Paul Kock, gave a presentation during dinner about the theater and how we could use their facilities for a fund raiser.  After dinner, Nate Dawson gave a talk about his job as part owner of the grain elevator just east of Chelsea and how he works with area farmers getting their crops to market. 

Also in attendance were our Zone Chairman, Rich Westbury, who provided an update on Zone and District activities as well as Lion Richard Ulrich, from Dexter, who accompanied the dinner speakers and also provided updates on various Lions activities in the area.

 

Another guest was JC Soloman who is considering joining the club.

 

The two winners of the 50-50 were Steve Leeman and Chuck Armstrong. 

 

 

Club Meeting February 2, 2010

At our February 2, 2010, meeting, Lion Bill Harmer, who is the director of the Chelsea District Libary, introduced our gust speakers for the evening.  They were Celeste Choate, Associate Director of the Ann Arbor District Library, and Terry Soave, from the Library Outreach & Neighborhood Services.  They talked about the Washtenaw Country Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled @ ADL which is now a part of the Ann Arbor District Library.  Included in the their presentation were discussions of the various services available as well as sample listening devices that are available free to county residents who join the Library.  They suggested that there are possibly 5000 county residents who may be able to participate in this service.

 

Other guests included six members of the Michigan Center Lions Club who were at an Inter-Club, who provided an update to their club activities.  Lion Merlyn Street was the winner of the 50-50 drawing.

 

Club Meeting January 19, 2010

 

At our January 19, 2010, meeting, the guest speaker was Chelsea's newly elected Mayor Jason Lindauer. Mayor Lindauer spoke on the current status of the city and its finances as well as discussed possible future directions the city is considering including a new marketing campaign and how the current economic climate is affecting the city. He answered numerous questions from the Lions members about the recent closings of several businesses as well as the new police station and other local issues.

 

Besides Mayor Lindauer, Brian Bloomensaat attended as a guest.  Lion Paul Weber was the winner of the 50-50 drawing.