Serving Henderson, Union and Webster Counties

in Western Kentucky
Text Box: 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. 2008 Report to the Community Cardinal Chapter The Red Cross In Our Communities Disaster Relief and Community Disaster Education When a disaster threatens or strikes, the American Red Cross is there serving our 75,926 residents in Henderson, Union and Webster Counties. Fiscal Year 2008 for the Cardinal Chapter was busy due to the number and severity of the events. With 31 disaster-trained Disaster Action Team members we responded to 39 local disasters, which included residential fires and flooding. We helped the affected families with emergency food, clothing, shelter and supplies. Because being prepared can make our families and communities safer and sometimes minimize injury and destruction, we made disaster preparedness presentations to over 1000 people in Henderson, Union and Webster Counties. Due to the partnerships we have with other agencies and organizations we are able to refer clients when they need additional help above and beyond what the Red Cross can help with. We made 195 referrals to those partner agencies. Health and Safety Services From first aid, CPR and AED training to swimming, lifeguarding and babysitting, American Red Cross programs help people lead safer and healthier lives. In FY 2008, our Red Cross instructors taught lifesaving skills to 4,199 individuals in 224 classes offered by the chapter. Armed Forces Emergency Services The American Red Cross provides communication between servicemen and women in the Armed Forces and their families. We have a worldwide network that reaches service members wherever they are to communicate a family birth, death or illness. We provided emergency connections for 47 military families. Additionally we briefed 15 military families about the services we provide for them when their family member is serving anywhere in the world in the United States Armed Forces. Blood Services Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. Thanks to generous blood donors, the Red Cross collects and distributes nearly half the nation’s blood supply. Over the last year, 41 volunteers helped run 117 blood drives, collecting 2,626 units of blood. A Note About Volunteers We depend on volunteers of all ages and backgrounds to carry on our work. Volunteers constitute 97 percent of our total workforce, serving as members of the board, instructors teaching lifesaving skills, disaster action team members, office administrators, event organizers and more. This year, 402 volunteers made the work of the Cardinal Chapter possible. Statement of Financial Position For the Year Ending June 30, 2008 Statement of Activities

Officers and Board of Directors

Bruce Begley, Chairman

Mark Hughes, Vice Chairman

David Williams, Secretary

Steve Hargis, Treasurer

Nikki Bowling, Herb McKee, Joey Davenport,

Scott Reitz, Pat Donahue, Stan Riggs, Wayne Fiester,

Ellie Sights, Glenn Floyd, Billie Wilson,

John Hobby, Carol Wood-Smith, Belinda Wright

 

Susan Sauls, Executive Director

 

 

Thank you United Way for the financial support that helps us provide Red Cross services in our communities.

CONTRIBUTIONS,

REVENUES AND GAINS

United Way $ 77,112

Contributions $ 56,769

Products & Services $ 47,499

Special Events $ 2,044

Other $ 2,875

TOTAL $ 186,299

EXPENSES BY PSC

Program Services

Armed Forces Emergency Services $ 2,382

Disaster Services $ 48,143

Biomedical Services $ 4,045

Health Services $ 57,608

Community Services $ 617

International Services $ 497

Total Program Services $ 113,292

Membership and Fund Raising $ 15,465

Management and General $ 41,107

Total Supporting Services $ 56,572

National Sector $ 28,109

TOTAL $ 197,973

ENDING NET ASSETS $ 125,097