Car Wash... At the Car Wash...

Our first attempt at a car wash was rained out in June... But, the day was sunny, no clouds, and rather hot on August 8 for our 2nd attempt! Lots of suds, lots of water, and a bullhorn meant that there was a decent number of cars to wash.



The chapter raised several hundred dollars. We'd like to thank Chick-Fil-A in Sterling for the use of their parking lot for our car wash... And to remind everybody that you should "honk if you love chick'n!"

August Disaster Action Team Meeting

Cookies, coffee, vegetarian Chinese food. Scones, doughnuts, croissants... and Komodo Dragon Blend Beans. What do ALL of those things (as strange as it sounds!) have in common?

Read on to find out...

Our DAT monthly DAT meeting had Dr. Joe Sciuto, Senior Director of Emergency Preparedness for the National Capital Region speaking to the Loudoun volunteers. Those in attendance learned about the "One Red Cross" initiative, which is designed to encourage community and regional chapters to work together, along with giving the volunteers more of a leadership role. Joe shared volunteer opportunities with both the Regional Disaster Services Committee (RDSC---not to be confused with the RDCC) and the Regional Disaster Communications Center (the RDCC... confusing isn't it??). He also answered questions from volunteers about preparedness for H1N1, and how the new One Red Cross opens up opportunities for those in the National Capital Region to work with volunteers from chapters in Boston, New York City, Philadelphia and Baltimore.


Oh, and if you're still waiting to know what all of those things had in common...
Starbucks graciously donated the coffee, scones, doughnuts and croissants. The youth volunteers in the picture with Joe purchased cookies for the meeting at a local grocery store after going out for dinner at a Chinese restaurant that serves vegetarian food! Thanks to Starbucks for the wonderful pastries!

National Night Out

We were invited to participate with the Courts of St. Francis in Purcellville, VA during the annual National Night Out. The chapter handed out literature, enjoyed the lovely barbecue, and helped support positive methods for crime reduction in neighborhoods. Another awesome way to help people be prepared in the event of a disaster, and helping people to understand what the Red Cross' role is during emergencies. Thank-you for inviting us!