June 26, 2009

Cape Fear Chapter of the American Red Cross Holds Annual Business Meeting
On Thursday June 25th at the City Club at de Rosset in downtown Wilmington the Cape Fear Chapter of the American Red Cross held its annual business meeting. The purpose of this meeting was to elect new members and a slate of officers to the Board of Directors for the Cape Fear Chapter of the American Red Cross with terms beginning on July 1, 2009. At the meeting they reviewed the Fiscal Year 2008 annual report and updates on the current year activities and accomplishments. The Cape Fear Chapter would like to welcome Victoria Costner, Carol Gray, Peggy O'Leary, and Maggi Apel to the roster. We would also like to congratulate the new Board of Directors for the Fiscal Year 2010: Phil Sharpe, Board Chair; Larry Matheny, Vice Chair 1; Candace Moore, Vice Chair 2 and Deborah Meyer, Secretary.

June 11, 2009

100 Volunteers in 100 Days

The Cape Fear Chapter of the American Red Cross has launched a new program to the 2009 hurricane season. 100 Volunteers in 100 Days. The Chapter is tasked with the ambitious goal of recruiting 100 new volunteers in less than four months. Hurricane season began June 1st. The Red Cross wants to do everything in its power to make sure the community will be taken care of in the event of inclement weather. People and/or groups wishing to become a Red Cross disaster volunteers can click on the "volunteer" tab to obtain volunteer applications.

June 8, 2009

28th Annual Gala and Auction

On Saturday the Cape Fear Chapter of the American Red Cross held its 28th Annual Gala and Auction at the Hilton Wilmington Riverside. An estimated 230 guest attended the Gala including Frances Weller (WECT) and Si Cantwell (Star News). The Holiday Band played beach music while the guest engaged in an informal shag contest. A slient and live auction was the highlight of the evening. Many exciting and unique items were auctioned off. These items ranged from an opportunity to fly a real fighter jet to a Stedman Pro Guitar signed by James Taylor. The evening was a success and we are already looking forward to next years Gala.

June 1, 2009

Hurricane Season Begins

Hurricane season begins today, June 1st and is here to stay throught the end of November. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the 2009 season will be near normal with four to seven hurricanes likely. Predictions call for nine to 14 named storms and 1 to 3 major hurricanes with winds of 111 mph or higher. The American Red Cross is urging those who live in the areas prone to big storms to prepare now.