The American Red Cross Public Affairs Department By Kate Creveling.

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The American Red Cross Public Affairs Department By Kate Creveling

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The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers, 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.

Transcript of The American Red Cross Public Affairs Department By Kate Creveling.

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The American Red CrossPublic Affairs Department

By Kate Creveling

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The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers, 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.

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NCF American Red Cross

The North Central Florida Chapter of the American Red Cross oversees 8 counties. The office is located at: 1724 NE 2nd Street

Gainesville , Florida 32609.Visit our Web site

Title ContactExecutive Director Eileen MeehanEmergency Services Director Kay LenardHealth and Safety Director Jackie LavinderBook-keeper Julie KutnerPublic Affiars Director Kate CrevelingMilitary Services Director Bud Fernandez

Employee Organizational Chart

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Public Affairs Duties

Compile 8 county media listGive presentations about the American Red Cross to the communityOrganize Hurricane Preparedness Fairs

Write numerous press releases for the Red CrossRecruit volunteersWrite public service announcements for the local mediaCreate large displays about the Red Cross.

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Daily Routine

Attend meetingsWork on my computerBrainstorm with colleaguesMake phone calls and e-mailsResearch information on the internetLots of writing!Volunteer in times of Disaster- Hurricane Katrina

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Hurricane Katrina ReliefThe Red Cross Was There

The NCF Chapter sent volunteers to New Orleans