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By Colonial Crossroads Chapter of the American Red Cross
6/27/2009
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 The Colonial Crossroads Chapter of the American Red Cross held its annual meeting on Tuesday, June 23rd at the Long Hill Township Senior Center. The purpose of the meeting was to celebrate the critical work that the chapter has accomplished during the past year, elect new board members and honor chapter volunteers (many of whom were present).
"Our annual meeting is a highlight of our year because it provides us with the opportunity to recognize -- in a more formal way -- the critical support we enjoy from a volunteer force of nearly 500 individuals," says Christy Hodde, chapter executive director.
More than 50 people attended the gathering to hear about the work the chapter has done during one of its busiest years. Since mid-December the Chapter’s Disaster Action Team (DAT) has assisted more than 93 individuals in crises – most often during house fires.
Several chapter volunteers received pins recognizing 5, 10, 15, 20 and even 40 years of service to the chapter. New Providence resident and former Board Treasurer Bob Lloyd was recognized with a 20-year pin for his service to the chapter which includes data entry and health and safety instruction. Summit resident Larry Everling was also presented with a Red Cross pin marking 5 years of service to the chapter as a board member and committee member on the financial development team.
Long Hill Township Mayor George Vitureira stopped by with his daughter to present Hodde with a donation of $200.00 – money he had received in exchange for mayoral duties performing a wedding. Vitureira praised the work of the Colonial Crossroads Chapter and said that Long Hill Township and the Chapter shared a mutual respect and a commitment to working together for the benefit of the community.
Presentations were made by the Chairman of the Board Mike Wattick who acknowledged his admiration for the chapter’s work and his appreciation for all the volunteers. Allan Penner, board secretary, made a motion to approve a slate of new board members.
Treasurer Rick Barrett reviewed the chapter’s finances and encouraged all those who supported the chapter’s work to make financial contributions when possible. Due to the economic downturn of the past year, the chapter is struggling to raise needed funds to keep vital programs and services operating. Hodde requested that all friends of the chapter consider joining the Colonial Crossroads Chapter Legacy Society by including the chapter as a beneficiary in their wills. "I have just become a legacy member and it is such a simple and powerful way to help this organization continue its good work for generations to come," she said.
To find out more about the Colonial Crossroads Chapter and how you can donate your expertise, time, money or blood; or to help your family, business, or community prepare for emergencies, please visit www.ccnjredcross.org or call 908-273-2076.
Photo above: New Providence resident Bob Lloyd and Chairman of the Board Mike Wattick. Lloyd received a pin recognizing his 20 years of volunteer work for the chapter.
Photo courtesy of Colonial Crossroads Chapter of the American Red Cross
From left: Christy Hodde and Mike Wattick thank Larry Everling who has served on the board for 5 years.
Photo courtesy of Colonial Crossroads Chapter of the American Red Cross
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