The American Red Cross of Lee County Mission Statement

The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. The mission of the American Red Cross of Lee County is to strengthen Lee County residents, families and neighborhoods through innovative, volunteer-driven programs that help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.

The American Red Cross of Lee County celebrated our 90th Annual Meeting.

The American Red Cross of Lee County celebrated our 90th Annual Meeting on July 13, 2007 at the Palmetto Pines Country Club in Cape Coral. The keynote speaker was Chris Pendleton, CEO of Edison & Ford Winter Estates, who shared information regarding the Edisons and their charitable work in our community and with the American Red Cross of Lee County, early in our 90 year history in Lee County.

The membership approved of the below slate of new board members (who came on the board throughout the year) and new officers. The American Red Cross of Lee County is proud to have such an amazing group of Board members who volunteer their time and energies to continue and improve our mission to this community.

NEW MEMBER SLATE

Jason Duke Morgan Stanley 07/07
Anne D. Gainey Northern Trust 07/07
Denny Grimes Denny Grimes & Company 08/06
Dr. Judith Hartner Lee County Health Department 07/07
Cindy Starnes Oswald Trippe & Company 05/07
Randolph Toscan, Jr. Lee Memorial Health System 08/06
Dr. Robert Zarranz Retired Physician 01/07

Officers
Chapter Chairman Randy Toscano, Jr.
Vice-Chairman Cole Peacock (Nominating Committee Co-Chair)
Treasurer Rob Gislason (Finance Chair)
Secretary Theresa Himschoot-Mitchell (Nominating Comittee Co-Chair)

Donors to our organization, listed as our Clara Barton Society members, were also thanked and will be further appreciated at upcoming events.

Certificates of appreciation were also presented to long term volunteers, Joe Pescatrice and John Steakley, for their service on our board, as their term has finished. In addition, Partnership presentations were made to United Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades County, and the Lee County Sherriff’s office.

Disaster Response award was presented to Lee County Department of Public Safety – Emergency Management.

Good neighbor awards were given to long term supporters: The Extra Closet and Safe-T Storage.

geriVolunteer of the Year, Ferol Page, was thanked again (volunteer recognition was done in May 2007) for her service to our chapter and community.

Last, but not least, Employee of the Year was awarded to Geri McArdle – Director of Service Delivery.