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Gaston Red Cross Recognizes Volunteers

GASTONIA, July 20, 2004 -- The Gaston County Chapter of the American Red Cross held their annual meeting and volunteer recognition on July 14, 2004 at noon at the City Club of Gastonia.

Outgoing Chapter Chairman Chris Giles emphasized the importance of volunteers and how much their work is appreciated. The Chapter now has approximately 179 active volunteers, as well as a "reserve force" of trained disaster volunteers, blood sponsors and company volunteers. These volunteers have donated close to 3000 hours over the past year. Fifty-six local families received $42,681 in direct assistance following house fires and more than 11,000 Gaston residents participated in CPR, First Aid, Automated External Defibrillation (AED) training, Lifeguarding, Water Safety, Babysitting and Preventing Disease Control. Through volunteer support, 6996 units of lifesaving blood were collected in Gaston County.

Following the program, local volunteers were honored for outstanding service to the chapter; new board members and officers were elected.

Service Volunteers of the Year
Blood Services: Rebecca Harakas Becky Suggs
Community Support: William Lucas
Health & Safety Services: Craig Blaine
Emergency Services: Don Allen Joyce Blackmon Annie Bynum Roger Helton Dan Hughes
Youth Services: Bonnie Robinson
Chair of the Board Award: Laura Barkley-Thomas

Blood Services Awards
Big Drop Award: Pepsi Cola
Largest Bloodmobile of the Year: American & Efird, Inc.
Employers of a Single Company Giving the Most Blood: American & Efird, Inc.
Church Collecting the Most Blood: Bethlehem Baptist Church
First Time Sponsor with the Most Productive Blood Drive: Highland School of Technology
High School Collecting the Most Blood: Ashbrook High School
High School Collecting Best Percentage of Goal: Southpoint High School

Special Recognition for Service to Chapter
16th Annual Choice USA/American Red Cross Golf Tournament:
(Gold Sponsor) Choice USA Beverage (Sundrop)
(Silver Sponsor) Plasti-form
(Associate Sponsors) BB&T, Steel Specialty, Inc., Dana Corporation/Wix Division, SouthTrust Bank, Diversco, Sara Lee, First United Insurance, United Oil of the Carolinas

Night with St. Nick
Wal-Mart, The Matthews Family, David Belk Cannon Foundation, Choice USA/ Sundrop, CiCi's Pizza, Target, Harris Teeter

Disaster Canteen Services
Choice USA Beverage, Inc.

Board Members who have completed their terms:
Rick Craig, Karen Harris, Jeff Serzan

Elections
Newly Elected Board Members:
Jackie Gonzales, Ruth Rice, Melissa Williams

Board Members Elected for a Second Term:
Joe Clemmer, Bob Coleman, Emily Craig, Tom Hauer, Richard Jones, Scott Roberts, Lisa Sido

Board Members Elected to Fulfill Uncompleted Terms:
Will MacDonald, Pratt Butler

Officers Elected:
Chairman, Richard Jones
Vice Chair, Artie Newcombe
Treasurer, Trey Albright
Secretary, Emily Craig

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