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Disaster Action Team Responses
On Sunday, June 22, 2008 a family had a fire in their apartment in Portland. When Red Cross disaster volunteers arrived, they assisted the 2 adultswith:–3 nights stay in a […]
Me to new CEO: “You know I’m gonna blog you.”
I’m here in Washington, D.C. at a good time. Not only because I can help with the disaster response, but also because today is Gail McGovern’s first day at work. […]
Cross Blog Gets Props From Nationally- Known Journalist
If there was ever any doubt that Robin and I are committed to this blog, the fact that we’re posting throughout the weekend should prove it. We both eat, sleep, […]
Bad Timing, Good Blogging: John Solomon visits the Disaster Operation Center.
Actually, it was great timing. Just bad for me because I wasn’t here for it… John Solomon – writer for the Washington Post, contributor for NPR’s On The Media, author […]
Red Cross in Northeastern Oregon
As Regional Executive for Oregon, I recently completed an eight-day visit with Red Crossers and community leaders in Northeastern Oregon – including Baker, Union, Wallowa, Umatilla and Morrow counties. From […]
Can CPR Get You a Date?
Evidently for these Portlanders, it might. See here, here and here. If you want to learn how (and maybe score some hot dates yourself), check out the upcoming classes!
Love Your Pet, Don’t LOVE Your Pet
One of my very favorite movie quotes — do you know what it’s from? You might recall a few weeks back when I mentioned our very cool new partnership with […]
It’s Official…
At 4:59 p.m. today, I will not be at work. That’s because it will be the official first day of summer! and you just can’t celebrate that indoors. Given that […]
Making Connections on World Refugee Day
Did you know that tomorrow is World Refugee Day? Angelina Jolie did. Here at the Oregon Trail Chapter, we make it a point to connect refugees with their families via […]
First Day On The Job
So after catching about four hours of sleep on the plane, I arrived at National Headquarters this morning and started right in working (well, training and then working). I’ve been […]