Planning Multi-CenterPlanning Multi-CenterBlood DrivesBlood Drives

Marty RickerMarty Ricker

Recruiter SupervisorRecruiter Supervisor

ASBPASBP

ObjectivesObjectives

• Outline and discuss primary planning Outline and discuss primary planning considerations for multi-center drives considerations for multi-center drives

• Explain some techniques to publicize Explain some techniques to publicize these drives these drives

• Discuss the use of the cadre and Discuss the use of the cadre and student chain of command to ensure student chain of command to ensure a successful drive a successful drive

Planning ConsiderationsPlanning Considerations

• Personnel – 1 staff per 2 donors per Personnel – 1 staff per 2 donors per hourhour

• TravelTravel

• TransportationTransportation

• LodgingLodging

• Training timeTraining time

• Cost/benefit analysisCost/benefit analysis

Logistical ConsiderationsLogistical Considerations

• EquipmentEquipment

• SuppliesSupplies

• Blood shipmentBlood shipment

• Blood distribution planBlood distribution plan

Publicizing The EventPublicizing The Event

• AudienceAudience– MilitaryMilitary– StudentsStudents– CiviliansCivilians

• Available venuesAvailable venues– Newspapers, bulletins, POD/POWNewspapers, bulletins, POD/POW– Radio, TVRadio, TV– DRMSDRMS

Publicize the EventPublicize the Event

• Local advocatesLocal advocates– VFWVFW– American LegionAmerican Legion

• Organizational leadershipOrganizational leadership

• Student leadershipStudent leadership

• Flyers, posters, signs & bannersFlyers, posters, signs & banners

Cadre & StudentCadre & StudentChain of CommandChain of Command

• Educate Educate – Program informationProgram information– Common deferralsCommon deferrals– Appeal to their sense of dutyAppeal to their sense of duty

• CompetitionCompetition

• Awards & incentivesAwards & incentives