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Summer 2008, Volume 18

Table of Contents

1. Our New $2.9 Million Facility Opens in Santa Maria
   On June 27, the American Red Cross, Santa Barbara County Chapter celebrated the Grand Opening of our new 11,750 sq. ft. Preparedness and Response Center in Santa Maria and the completeion of our $2.8 million fundraising campaign.
2. Message from the Board Chair
   It's a new fiscal year for our Chapter, with a brand new 11,750 sq. ft. Preparedness and Response Center in North County. But, before we head off into our bright future, I would like to highlight some of our Chapter's important achievements of the past year.
3. The Red Cross is "All Around Town!"
   The Red Cross was selected to participate in the "Spotlight on Excellent Program" featured on "All Around Town."
4. Message from the CEO
   The American Red Cross is not a government agency and dpends solely on the generous donations of the American people.
5. New Board Members
   Meet Bruce Porter, Neal Rabin, Joe Salcedo, and Howard Rosenberg.
6. Local Bank Commits to Disaster Preparedness in Santa Maria
   Rabobank recently made a $10,000 grant to our Chapter.
7. Outstanding Volunteers and Staff Recognized at Annual Banquet
   Our Chapter's 2008 Annual Volunteer Recognition Banquet was a delightful time for all.
8. Update: Goleta Partnership for Preparedness
   In February the Partnership achieved a major fundraising goal: the purchase of two Emergency Preparedness American Red Cross Shelter Trailers.
9. Gala in the (Seaside) Gardens
   On Saturday, May 3rd, we held our first annual "Gala in the Gardens."
10. Red Cross "Threads of History" in Santa Barbara County
    our Chapter held an amazing event on March 17th: Red Cross Threads of History: A Santa Barbara County Chapter Retrospective.
11. Red Cross Training Saves Lives
    A Santa Barbara City College student and hostess at the Fishhouse revives a customer using her Red Cross CPR skills.
12. Our Chapter Responds in Orcutt and Goleta!
    in January we opened a flood shelter in Goleta and an emergency shelter in Orcutt.
    
13. Calling All Teen Leaders!
    If you enjoy making new friends and having fun then attend Club Red: Leadership Retreat 2008 for high schoolers.
    
14. Making Your Will: Easy as ABC!
    By some estimates, as many as 85% of us do not have a will.