 St. Louis Hosting the 2008 Red Cross National Youth Institute
Local Red Cross Youth Volunteers Played Key Role in Planning, Organizing and Executing Event
WHO:
Close to 300 youth, young adult volunteers and youth coordinators from all parts of the country are in St. Louis this weekend to attend the 2008 American Red Cross National Youth Institute, May 30 – June 1.
Red Cross YouthCorps volunteer Ariana Mooradian, age 18, of St. Louis, who currently serves as president of the Youth Advisory Board for the St. Louis Area Chapter, will be introducing the following St. Louis Area Chapter officials during the General Opening Session, starting at 4:30 p.m. today:
- Vivian Luce, Chair of the Board of Directors, American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter
- Joseph C. White, Chief Executive Officer, American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter
Ariana is a newly appointed member of the American Red Cross National Youth Council. She will be starting her three-year term on July 1, 2008.
WHAT:
The 2008 American Red Cross National Youth Institute is a two and a half day conference giving participants a chance to gain critical leadership and service delivery skills. It offers an unparalleled experience for Red Cross YouthCorps volunteers and youth advisors to meet, learn and lead in ways never done before by allowing them to engage in project planning sessions. In addition, the National Youth Institute promotes networking opportunities with peers, senior leadership and professionals throughout the Red Cross and other leadership development organizations.
WHEN:
May 30 – June 1, 2008 – General Opening Session Today, starting at 4:30 p.m.
WHERE:
Doubletree Hotel and Conference Center-St. Louis
16625 Swingley Ridge Road, Chesterfield, Missouri - 63017
WHY:
Youth involvement with the Red Cross is more important than ever. Young people are the future of the Red Cross humanitarian movement. They are capable of providing vital health and human services today. The Red Cross stands ready to help them do just that with meaningful opportunities for training, community service and peer-to-peer education. Here’s a link to learn more about Youth Services provided by the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter:
About the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter:
Founded in 1917, the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter celebrates 91 years of dedicated service, providing emergency relief and preparedness training more than 446,600 times each year. The Red Cross is a charity, not a government agency, and depends on the efforts of thousands of volunteers and donors to provide a wide range of community support services, including disaster relief, first aid and CPR training, water safety, services to military personnel and support for blood services. The Chapter, a United Way agency, provides programs and services to St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County and Jefferson County in Missouri, as well as Monroe, St. Clair (including Scott Air Force Base) and part of Madison County in Illinois. All disaster relief services are provided free of charge thanks to the generosity of the American people. To learn more about Red Cross programs, volunteer opportunities, and how you can help, contact the St. Louis Area Chapter at 314.516.2800 or www.redcrossstl.org. |