Monday, November 19, 2018

East Tennessee Volunteer Spotlight, Dustin Newton - November 2018

This month, we welcome one of our newest volunteers, Dustin Newton, to the East Tennessee chapter.  Dustin was born in Knoxville, but took a curve to a North Georgia farm during his high school years.  He then preceded to graduate from Georgia Tech with a major in Computer Engineering and a minor in Math.  He attended Silicon Valley Technology in computer networking and later found himself in Oak Ridge selling real estate.

Dustin became a Red Cross volunteer in September 2017 and is currently the DAT Coordinator, works with RC View, and is on the administrative staff for FAST Team, as well as the Regional Information and Planning person for East Tennessee. 

Dustin has become an important peg in our cog of operations, and we are very pleased to have him around!  Below are a few questions we asked him, so that we could all get to know him a little better.

What is your favorite word?  Enthusiasm
What sound do you love? Birds Singing
What profession would you like to have, that you have not had?  A Doctor
Where would you like to live, other than East Tennessee?  Colorado, the mountains are wonderful!
What natural gift do you wish you had?  Art, the ability to create
Who is your favorite musician?  Dave Grisman, he plays Bluegrass with a mandolin
What historical figure would you most like to meet?  Leonardo di Vinci
What is your favorite color? Purple
What book is on your night table? “Success Through Positive Mental Attitudes” by Napoleon Hill

What do you love about volunteering with the Red Cross? Helping people in many ways, those who need it the most. 

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