Summary
To: Town of Belleair Commission
From: Cathy DeKarz, Interim Director of Community Engagement
Date: 9/7/2021
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Subject:
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Presentation from the Regional Red Cross
Summary:
The American Red Cross operates under a mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. The organization’s services include disaster planning, response, and recovery, and the group partners closely with local governments, schools, and private and nonprofit organizations to accomplish its mission.
Representatives from the regional office are in attendance at tonight’s Commission meeting to make a brief presentation on Red Cross services and programs available to citizens.
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Previous Commission Action: N/A
Background/Problem Discussion: Three representatives from the Central Florida & US Virgin Islands Region of the Red Cross are in attendance and will be presenting the attached slides at tonight’s meeting:
• Eric Corliss, Regional CEO
• Dr. Ken Guidera, Board of Directors Member & Community Volunteer Leader (Pinellas County resident)
• Ela Landegger, Board of Directors - Vice Chair & Regional Preparedness Lead (Pinellas County resident)
Expenditure Challenges N/A
Financial Implications: N/A
Recommendation: N/A - no motion required.
Proposed Motion N/A - no motion required.