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In This Issue:

COGP Tier 1 ArrowMessage from Kate Forbes, National Chair of Volunteers

COGP Tier 1 ArrowSkills Learned as a Youth Volunteer Builds the Foundation for Life - Neal Denton's testimonial

COGP Tier 1 ArrowYouth as Today’s Leaders

COGP Tier 1 ArrowPassion + Character = The Spirit of Red Cross Volunteers

COGP Tier 1 ArrowProfessional Growth Opportunities for Youth and Young Adult Volunteers within Red Cross

COGP Tier 1 ArrowSelf-Sustaining Youth

COGP Tier 1 ArrowInvolve Youth in Contest to Design 90th Anniversary Junior Red Cross Pin!

COGP Tier 1 ArrowBlog and Share Your Story!

COGP Tier 1 ArrowBe Red Cross Ready As You Head Back To School

COGP Tier 1 ArrowYouth and Young Adult Red Cross Leaders & Volunteers: We Want Your Elected Officials to Hear From You.

COGP Tier 1 ArrowStaff Spotlight: Kristin Tewksbury
COGP Tier 1 ArrowSubmit an Application: You can be the next Staff Spotlight of the Month!

COGP Tier 1 ArrowNovember is National Youth Involvement Month


Contact Information:
Darren Foster, Manager (202) 303-8442
FosterDa@usa.redcross.org
Amelia Marian, Business Planning Analyst
MarianA@usa.redcross.org
Involve Youth in Contest to Design 90th Anniversary Junior Red Cross Pin!

If you have always believed that creative juices flow through your youth group, involve them in creating an entry for the 90th Anniversary Junior Red Cross Pin contest. Artwork designs from Red Cross volunteers ages 12 to 24 should be submitted to the Office of the National Chair of Volunteers by November 30. The winning design will receive a scholarship to the 2008 American Red Cross National Convention.

American Red Cross Pin Samples