Happy Holidays to each of you!
As I reflect on my first four months with Red Cross, I’m grateful for the “baptism by fire” as many of you have said. The opportunity to see our Mission lived out so well in the large scale hurricane response, but also to watch each of you quietly live out our Mission serving our communities at home has been remarkable. I just returned from a training in Washington, DC, at our headquarters. On a dedication plaque in the lobby, the inscription reads “Dedicated to the concept of Mercy in Memory of the Heroic Women of the Civil War.” Mercy. What a powerful word that continues to embody this work we carry out together.
Thank you for your continued commitment to serve. I hope we say that enough; your most precious asset is your time and you freely share that in service with us. You love this work and I encourage you to share this opportunity with your friends and neighbors. We need to grow our team and you are the best equipped to share your story and encourage others to serve alongside us. I challenge you to recruit two new volunteers as we begin 2018!
Know that you are valued and you are welcome in this place. Wishing you the best Holiday Season spent with those you love.
With gratitude,
Kathy Ferrell
Executive Director, Heart of Tennessee Chapter
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