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RAF LakenheathBuilding 872 Ground FloorDSN 226-1855 COMM 01638 52 [email protected]
A BIG FAREWELL
It’s now time for us to
say FAREWELL to anoth-
er one of our key staff
members... Desiree Kl-
emm! Desiree has been
the Station’s Field Office
Coordinator for the past
2 1/2 years. Without
question, she has been
the backbone of the Sta-
tion’s successes and the
“go to” person for just
about any program is-
sue. The Station Leadership Team will certainly attest
to her worth and the entire volunteer cadre will like-
wise acknowlege the unquestionable assistance that
Desiree has provided each and every day. To say that
“we will miss her” would be a gross understatement.
We wish her, and her husband Christian, every success
in the future and safe travels. Personally, I assure you
that we are a better Station because of her.
Les Della MaestraStation Manager
RAF MildenhallBuilding 447DSN 238-3742 COMM 01638 54 [email protected]
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The American Red Cross at RAF Lakenheath and RAF
Mildenhall would like to wish a healthy and prosper-
ous New Year to our beloved Red Cross volunteers.
As we sit back and reflect on some of your outstand-
ing accomplishments in the past year, we can’t help
but get excited for what’s to come. We look forward
to sharing new faces, ideas and partnerships in 2015.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your
hard work and dedication.
Cheers to a New Year and the opportunities to build
upon your continued success!
Regan JeffersonAssistant Station ManagerRAF Mildenhall
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CARDS FOR HEROES
Once again our station, with help
from the RAF Lakenheath ROTC and
Red Cross Club, were involved in sort-
ing and delivering Christmas cards
that were sent to us by the general
public. Like last year, the card sorting
was a productive and fun time to get
together with fellow volunteers do-
ing what we love best: To give time!
WINTER ROAD TIPS
Think carefully about whether you
should travel now or wait until con-
ditions improve.
Before setting off:
v Check weather, news and travel
reports – the closer to the time you
leave, the better.
v Take your kit of essential emer-
gency items.
v Tell someone where you’re going.
v Think about other ways to get to
and from your destination.
v Charge your mobile phone.
WELCOME
I would like you all to help me welcome
both Traci Green, the new Mildenhall
Station Advisor and Sofya Galich, our
new Chair of Volunteers to our team.
WE NEED YOU
Join the American Red Cross
Fundraising committee today!!
The committee will be work-
ing together to execute fundrais-
ing ideas throughout the year.
No experience in fundraising is nec-
essary. All you need is a good at-
titude, fun spirit, and an eagerness
to help out the Air Force community.
Most communication for the commit-
tee will be through email although
a once a month or more frequent
face-to-face meeting may likely oc-
cure if a fundraiser is in the making!
Please contact April Kersey if inter-
ested: [email protected]
CHARLES HERTENSTEIN
Hello, I am an active duty enlisted
member assigned to the 48th Con-
tracting Squadron. I have been in-
volved in the Red Cross off and on
the last few years. Recently, I helped
coordinate youth volunteering over
the summer. Now as the Recogni-
tion Chair, I am tasked with oversee-
ing the station’s awards recognition
programs. I joined the Air Force in
2009 and my first base was in Oki-
nawa, Japan. I will have served in
the United Kingdom for four years,
up until I am reassigned this Sum-
mer. I have volunteered quite a bit
over the last few years and I deeply
believe volunteering makes you a
better person and the world a better
place. The American Red Cross is
such a great organization serving the
local community and I’m proud to
be part of it. Interests and hobbies:
reading, traveling, and collecting.
JANUARY EVENTS
6 Local Volunteer Orientation at RAF Lakenheath
17 First Aid/CPR/AED ($45 for CPR/AED, $55 for entire class)
31 Babysitter’s Training Course ($45)
OPEN POSITIONS AT OUR STATION
v Youth Chairv Fundraising Committee members
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
T h i s
m o n t h ’ s
award was
presented
to Jonathan
A c e v e d o .
for his reli-
ability as a
vo l un t ee r
and his sac-
rifice of providing 5 hours of commu-
nity service in one month. Jonathan
received an award certificate, an
appreciate gift and a FREE health/
safety class!
PROJECT REPORT
On Dec 12, Maikel Moreira and Mi-
kaela Becker conducted a Red Cross
Club recruitment drive at the RAFL
High School. Thanks to the 20 stu-
dents that expressed interest in
learning how to become Red Cross
Ready!
On Dec 14, the Club’s Vaccinate-a-
Village Fundraiser collected mone-
tary donations and sold baked goods
at the Commissary to aid the cam-
paign. Approximately 77 Commis-
sary shoppers donated $267.38
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RED CROSS CLUB NEWS
I AM A RED CROSSER
Samantha Ruiz
is the Treasurer
of the RCC. Her
favorite volun-
teer experience
was teaching
the kids at the
teen center fire
prevention tips.
She enjoyed
this activity because she loves kids
and was very glad that those kids
now know what to do when there is
a fire.
RCC UPCOMING EVENTS
. January 6, General Club Meeting
. January 13, Club Officers Meeting
. January 20, Emergency First Aid
Awareness Campaign
. January 21, Humanitarian Heroes
meeting
. January 21, Face Painting Ser-
vice Project for the AFRC Deployed
Families Dinner
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Jonathan Acevedo
(that’s over half an African Village) to
vaccinate kids against Measles and
Rubella!
NEWEST OFFICER
M i k a e l a
B e c k e r
was vot-
ed into
office as
the Club’s
n e w e s t
c o - P R /
Commu-
n i ca t i on
O f f i c e r.
She’s been an RCC member for 3
months. She campaigned as being
a good candidate for the position be-
cause she organizes well and believes
she can enhance the Club’s current
promotion of events with her ideas
like through making overhead an-
nouncements at school.
STATION ADVISORY COUNCIL
Station Chair: Monique Fontenot Chair of Volunteers: Sofya GalichHealth & Safety Chair: Michael AmbrosePublicity Chair: Savitri WilderCaseworker Chair: Cliff HardHospital & Dental Chair: Angela GrantEvents & Fundraising Chair: April KerseyRecognition Chair: Charles HertensteinDisaster Relief Chair: Vanessa Redman
ADVISORSDiana StuartSheri MarlerTraci GreenCol. Maria Guevera, 48 Medical Group
RED CROSS CLUB ADVISORNicole Metzler
NEW VOLUNTEERS
Sofya Galich
Kim Prieto
Melissa Steinman
Leonor Ros
Monica Trott
Kelly Studeman
Kathryn Davis
Sacha Heflin
Annie Bassham
Nikki Traylor
Katie McKay
Brandee Sherrer
Hayley Thompson
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Zoe Decicco
Amanda McGrath
Thomas Miller
Michael Ambrose
Aaron Dimitras
Clifford Hand
Lesley Colosimo
Liliana Boisvert
Jamie McVay
Ely Mathis
Jim Majors
Carol Meeker
Miranda Whaley
Sacha Heflin
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