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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!
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