Welcome to the Granite Chapter of the American Red Cross

Serving 100 New Hampshire communities in the
Concord Area, Lakes Region & North Country

March is Red Cross Month

It's official... By official proclamation of the President of the United States and New Hampshire's Governor John Lynch, March is American Red Cross Month - a time to celebrate the successes and honor the dedicated services of the volunteers and staff of the Red Cross. As honorary chair of the Red Cross in 1943, President Roosevelt was the first president to declare March as Red Cross Month, and each president since has carried on the tradition. Read more...

New Regional Executive Director for the Chapter!

The Granite Chapter of the American Red Cross has a new Regional Executive Director. Timothy F. Murray was appointed by the Chapter's board of directors to lead the organization.

Robert P. Gerseny, chair of the board, said that Murray "comes to the Chapter with a wealth of experience in leadership, program direction, and fundraising. We are fortunate to have him join the Red Cross team." Read more...

Tips for 'What to Do After a Winter Storm'

• Continue listening to local radio or television stations or a NOAA Weather Radio for updated information and instructions. Access may be limited to some parts of the community, or roads may be blocked.
• Help a neighbor who may require special assistance--infants, elderly people, and people with disabilities. Elderly people and people with disabilities may require additional assistance. People who care for them or who have large families may need additional assistance in emergency situations.
• Avoid driving and other travel until conditions have improved. Roads may be blocked by snow or emergency vehicles.
• Avoid overexertion. Heart attacks from shoveling heavy snow are a leading cause of deaths during winter.
• Follow forecasts and be prepared when venturing outside. Major winter storms are often followed by even colder conditions.

Ready for the Golf Course?

If you think the snow banks are getting out of control, then it's time to get ready for a day on the golf course.

The Granite Chapter of the American Red Cross is already planning for the 8th Annual "Save a Life" Golf Tournament. Mark May 22, 2008 on your calendar, and plan to come to the Lake Sunapee Country Club for another of our famously fun and worthy tournaments.

The first step for the chapter is to line up sponsors. Please take a look at the sponsorship information on the link below. Consider a sponsorship from yourself, a group of friends, or your business. You will not only be supporting a wonderful day on a beautiful course, you will also help the Red Cross to continue to provide the many services to keep our families and communities safe.

Stay tuned to this website for more information about the tournament. We hope to see you on the greens!

Learn how you can become a sponsor! (PDF, 20 KB)

Congress Salutes Red Cross Services to the Armed Forces

In January, U.S. Representative Michael Burgess (R-TX) introduced a resolution saluting the American Red Cross' Services to Armed Forces and posting his statement on the Congressional Record that honors the emergency communications services provided to military members and their families.

The Congressman and his staff have called upon Red Cross SAF to communicate with their loved ones and personally attested to the Red Cross' ability to relay timely and accurate information to service members each and every day. To view a copy of the resolution in its entirety, download: http://www.redcross.org/images/arnettj/H-RES-937-SAF.pdf.

The Continuous Commitment: African Americans in the American Red Cross

African American involvement in the American Red Cross goes far back into Red Cross history. After the Civil War, Clara Barton, the founder of the American Red Cross, sat around a dinner table with famed abolitionist Frederick Douglass and talked about establishing a Red Cross Association in the United States. Mr. Douglass supported Miss Barton's efforts and continued to support the work of the Red Cross after it was founded in 1881. Read more...

Partnering for Relief, the American Red Cross Response to the Southern California Wildfires

This is the American Red Cross report on their response to the Southern California wildfires. It highlights the response to the disaster and appreciation for the donors and partners that made the response possible. The report is available at http://www.redcross.org/sponsors/partneringforrelief.html.

Attention Nascar Fans! Car No. 16 is a Red Cross Ford

3M Donates NASCAR Paint scheme to Red Cross
From RacingOne Report - Daytona Beach, Florida - 3M, in partnership with Roush Fenway Racing, announced today that it will donate the No. 16 Ford's full paint scheme to the American Red Cross for two races during the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup season. 3M will also donate space on the rear quarter panel of the car where the Red Cross logo will appear in eight other races during the year. Read more...

NEEDED! Daytime Red Cross Instructors!

Would you like to become an instructor in Red Cross CPR, First Aid, or use of AEDs? If yes, then we want you!

The Granite Chapter needs daytime Instructors to teach Red Cross safety courses throughout the Concord Area, Lakes Region and North Country. Applicants must have current Red Cross certification to teach CPR, First Aid and/or CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Excellent communication skills and experience in instructional settings are a plus. Work will be on an as-needed schedule with flexible hours. Day availability essential, some night and weekends are also available.

Submit us your resume and teaching history:
American Red Cross
Business Development
2 Maitland Street
Concord, NH 03301
Fax: (603) 228-7171

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