HAVE A SAFE AND FUN BREAK!

As the semester is wrapping up, I wish all of you to have a safe and fun winter break!

Regular EMRO activities will resume next semester. Stay tuned for future announcements!

FAST training session - December 14th, 2007 (5-9PM)

Hello!

The American Red Cross First Aid Support Team (FAST) will be holding an Operations Training session at the date, time, and place below. All members interested in volunteering with FAST are encouraged to attend. There will be additional trainings available on-campus and at the Chapter near the end of January.

Friday, December 14, 2007

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Great Lakes Room at Palmer Commons on UM's Campus

Members MUST attend the entire session. Those who are late will be turned away.

BEFORE attending this training, you must do the following:

1. REQUIRED: RSVP to kris.thompson@wc-redcross.org on or before Wednesday 12/12.

2. REQUIRED: Complete an online American Red Cross orientation at http://www.redcross.org/general/0,1082,0_153_,00.html#orientation.

3. REQUIRED: Complete a secure online background check at http://www.mybackgroundcheck.com. Click on the Red Cross Symbol in the lower right of the screen and follow the directions from there, including choosing the "Washtenaw County Chapter" in Ann Arbor, MI.You will need your social security number to complete this. Make sure you see a confirmation page at the end.

4. OPTIONAL: Sign-up/complete "CPR for the Professional Rescuer" and "First Aid" at the American Red Cross. If you are already a licensed health care provider, please contact us -- your license may be good in lieu of certifications. After working four events, the costs you pay for classes will be reimbursed.

Thanks for your interest. If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact us.

EMRO Last Volunteer Event of the Semester - Ronald McDonald House, Dec 14th

The last EMRO volunteer event is at Ronald McDonald House Friday
December 14th at 6:00pm. We will be cooking dinner and desert for
the families staying at the home. These are the families of children
who have to stay at the hospital for a long period of time. Helping
to prepare a meal for them will be greatly appreciated!

Remember that to be a member of EMRO, you have to get your volunteer
events in!!!

If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please e-mail
me back at sklarl@umich.edu.

Thank you!
Lindsay