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PAGE 2AROUND AUSTRALIAMessage from thePresident and CEOThe year began with floods,fires and cyclones acrossthe nation. During thischallenging time, AustralianRed Cross members,volunteers and staff showedthe world what the power ofhumanity can achieve.Every day, since the summer ofdisasters, your commitment to helpingvulnerable people has not wavered.Along with many Australians, many ofyou gave generously to our appeals toprovide relief to affected communities.These major appeals have now closed:• Japan and Pacific Disaster Appeal 2011• Victorian Floods Appeal 2011• New Zealand Earthquake Appeal 2011.For donating to various appeals,holding fundraising events, orvolunteering for any one of ourservices - thank you.We’d like to take this opportunity tohighlight the value of our Red Crossmembers, an integral part of the futureof Red Cross. If you volunteer for RedCross, and would like to become moreinvolved, consider becoming a RedCross member. As a member, you jointhe world’s largest humanitarianmovement and can help shape ourfuture. Contact your state or territoryoffice (details on page 12) or go towww.redcross.org.au to find out how.In other news, we have launched aninnovative new campaign to reignitethe push to ban the use of nuclearweapons. The campaign drawsattention to the horrific humanitarianand environmental effects of nuclearweapons, and calls on the internationalcommunity to do more to ensurenuclear weapons no longer pose athreat to our future.You can help. Head towww.targetnuclearweapons.org.auand vote ‘yes’ to ban the use ofnuclear weapons. Enter your nameand email address to receive furtherinformation about the campaign andthe forthcoming ‘social explosion’.With this campaign, we are using thepower of social media to talk to peopleabout critical humanitarian issues.While you’re online, join the Red Crossnetwork on Facebook and Twitter fornews, stories and videos.We’re facing another criticalhumanitarian issue: the devastatingdrought and famine in East Africa. TheUnited Nations reports more than12 million people are in need ofhumanitarian assistance in the region.Red Cross is running the East AfricaDrought Appeal 2011 to providedrought-affected communities inKenya, Somalia and Ethiopia withemergency relief including food, waterand health assistance. You can helptoo by donating to the appeal.Visit www.redcross.org.au or call1800 811 700 to donate today.The commitment and dedication ofAustralian Red Cross aid workers iswell known and greatly respected, notonly by those within the Movement,but by the thousands of people theyhelp. Australian Red Cross nurse andaid worker Noela Davies has beenawarded the prestigious FlorenceNightingale Medal in recognition of heroutstanding work in many areas ofconflict around the world. Wecongratulate Noela on receiving thisaward – she is an inspiration to us all.Once again, thank you to all membersand volunteers for your tireless effortsthis year. As we approach the end of2011, we look back on a year that allof us can be proud of.Keep up the wonderful work.Greg VickeryPresidentAustralian Red CrossRobert TicknerChief Executive OfficerAustralian Red CrossCover photo: Australian Red Cross
SA NEWSPAGE 3A note fromour ChairAs we plan for our upcoming SouthAustralian Annual General Meeting on18 October 2011, and my elected termon the South Australian Advisory Boardexpires, I have decided to retire. I reflecton my involvement with Australian RedCross for nearly 20 years, including nineyears as a member of the SouthAustralian Advisory Board and threeyears as Chairman, with great pride. Ihave been involved with a dynamic andenduring organisation. During this time,I have seen the significant growth in therange and coverage of our services,with the expansion of offices andservices throughout the state, includingour regional and remote locations.I am most grateful for the friendshipsI’ve formed with our members, staff,volunteers and fellow Advisory Boardmembers over the years. It is a time ofmy life that I will always look back onwith a sense of enjoyment,achievement and satisfaction.I look forward to seeing you at theAGM and state conference and I amsure that you will be inspired by ourguest speakers, who will showcaseour services in South Australia.Warm regards and thanks.Paul ShinkfieldJoint Messagefrom the Chairand ExecutiveDirectorThe new Members’ Action Kit will bedistributed to all branches over thenext few weeks. This practical “how tobe involved” guide will greatly assistour members to undertake theirimportant work within their localcommunities. Also, the new memberbrochure has been distributed to allRed Cross branches and outlets, andwe hope to have a member drive toincrease our supporters into the future.We sincerely thank all staff, membersand volunteers for your support andthe work that you do every day to helppeople who need it most.Kind regards,Paul ShinkfieldChair, AdvisoryBoard SAKerry SymonsExecutive DirectorSAHow can I supportRed Cross?Red Cross relies oncommitted volunteers anddonors. You can supportRed Cross by:• giving monthly, leaving abequest in your will ormaking a one-off donation.Visit www.redcross.org.auor call 1800 811 700 to findout how.• giving blood. Visitwww.donateblood.com.auor call 13 14 95 to make anappointment.Support us as amember of Red CrossAs a Red Cross member, youare part of one of the oldestand largest humanitarianorganisations in the world.Members help us grow thePower of Humanity byshowing what can be donewhen people care enough tocome together to help others.Renew your membershipor join us now:www.redcross.org.au.Launch of Members’ Action KitRed Cross is delighted to announce thearrival of the Members’ Action Kit, whichhas been developed in conjunction withmembers to provide improved resourcesto support the work of members inbranches/units/clubs.The Kit brings together informationabout Red Cross, its proud historyand vision, and some suggestionsabout ways the organisation and itsmembers can work towardsbuilding a strong future together. Thecontent was developed inconsultation with members, staff andvolunteers, and draws on theirexperience and knowledge.The Kits have been funded by thenational office and production costswere offset with the generousassistance of designers andprinters. Hard copies of the Kit arebeing distributed to branches/units/clubs around the country.For ideas about how you can bestuse the Members’ Action Kit, pleasecontact the Membership Coordinatorin your State/Territory for support.Newsletter for members and volunteers
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