Southern
ever see,” explains Lu Esposito, the
Hospitality
Triangle Area Chapter’s associate
director of emergency services.
“They are often touched by only
one facet of what we do, and they
may not even know about that one
until they are faced with the need
for it.” Some of the other services
that might benefi t military per-
sonnel and their families include
A Fun and Friendly
training in fi rst aid, babysitting, and
CPR; community disaster educa-
Resort Style Community tion; local, regional, national, and
Bermuda Village is a resort style community where gracious living takes its
international disaster relief; and
cue from Southern hospitality. We offer a place where the benefits of modern
health and safety services within
life are everywhere — and the burdens slip away. Refined amenities and casual the community.
elegance blend to bring you unsurpassed quality living. You’ll also own your
Paid Red Cross staff positions
luxury condominium or villa, your home
across the nation have remained
becomes an asset and an investment for
you and your family.
fairly consistent at around 35,000
in the past eight years. The number
Call (800) 843-5433 today to learn more of volunteers has dropped markedly
about the wealth of opportunities
from an eight-year high of 1,216,198
that are yours at Bermuda Village.
A Gracious Retirement Community
in FY 2002, but the volunteer-to-
142 Bermuda Village Drive | Bermuda Run, NC 27006 | (800) 843-5433 |
www.BermudaVillage.net
paid staff ratio still is more than 14
to one, and their accomplishments
are phenomenal: In FY 2008 alone,
nearly 1 million people received
preparedness assistance as part of
the Service to Armed Forces De-
partment’s work. “People think
about [the Red Cross] as a national
organization,” Triangle Area Chap-
L
ter Executive Director Barry Porter
AND HERE. LIVE HERE.
says. “It’s also grassroots. People
on the local staff do their tasks and
LOVE IT HERE.
get things ready to happen; then the
volunteers come in and make the
things happen.”
ATLANTIC BEACH FLORIDA’S RETIREMENT LIVING TREASURE
The Joint Family Support Assis-
tance Program, implemented in ac-
Discover true retirement freedom living in a welcoming community
cordance with the FY 2007 National
just minutes from the beach, nature preserves, golfing, Naval Station
Defense Authorization Act, continues
Mayport and the cultural attractions of Jacksonville. Enjoy a
to involve more local and regional
temperate four-season climate, country-club dining, attentive chapters. Red Cross commitment to
household services and resort-quality amenities for staying fit and this program includes outreach to re-
active—all while you secure your future.
tirees and veterans who might not live
near installations; briefi ngs to initial
To learn more and arrange a free overnight visit, call
entry personnel, deploying units, and
(888) 448-1568
families; and presenting the Psycho-
logical First Aid course. The partner-
ONE FLEET LANDING BOULEVARD • ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA 32233
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ship between the Red Cross and DoD
MOAA-88145
remains stable, yet dynamic. MO
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