Local Red Cross Chapter Gets National Recognition
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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The local chapter was one of 90 Red Cross chapters to be rated "highly performing" during the 2007 fiscal year. There are 756 active chapters in the American Red Cross throughout the United States.[[In-content Ad]]At the 2008 American Red Cross National Convention in March, Executive Director Larry Peppel and Board Chairman Kevin Weaver represented the local chapter at the National Awards Recognition program.
All Red Cross chapters are evaluated on 46 standards that measure activities and achievements levels in six different categories, including: governance, financial strength and stability, service delivery, human resources, business practices and organizational unity/corporate citizenship.
"The achievements of our Red Cross chapter reflect the combined efforts, dedication and support of our chapter staff, our outstanding volunteers, our generous donors and a very supportive community, including individuals, corporations and organizations and local foundations," Peppel said.
He said he appreciates members of the board, Weaver, and former Board Chair Jill DeBatty.
The Kosciusko County Community Foundation provided a grant to cover the travel expenses for the national convention.
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The local chapter was one of 90 Red Cross chapters to be rated "highly performing" during the 2007 fiscal year. There are 756 active chapters in the American Red Cross throughout the United States.[[In-content Ad]]At the 2008 American Red Cross National Convention in March, Executive Director Larry Peppel and Board Chairman Kevin Weaver represented the local chapter at the National Awards Recognition program.
All Red Cross chapters are evaluated on 46 standards that measure activities and achievements levels in six different categories, including: governance, financial strength and stability, service delivery, human resources, business practices and organizational unity/corporate citizenship.
"The achievements of our Red Cross chapter reflect the combined efforts, dedication and support of our chapter staff, our outstanding volunteers, our generous donors and a very supportive community, including individuals, corporations and organizations and local foundations," Peppel said.
He said he appreciates members of the board, Weaver, and former Board Chair Jill DeBatty.
The Kosciusko County Community Foundation provided a grant to cover the travel expenses for the national convention.
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