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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 03 23 Informational Item A COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM A REGULAR CONSENT INFORMATIONAL X Meeting MGR ;VV /DEPT ()!/ Authorization 23 March 1998 REQUEST: The Fire Department requests that the City Commission review The City of Winter Springs Employee Blood Drive information to be held at City Hall. PURPOSE: The purpose of this item is to assure that the City Commission is informed of all the pertinent details regarding this activity, CONSIDERATIONS: . The donation of blood helps to assure an adequate and safe supply of blood and blood products to the community. . The employees of the City of Winter Springs have for 17 years maintained a blood reserve account with the Central Florida Blood Bank:, Last year when the bloodmobile scheduled a visit to the City, 91 participants registered for the blood drive, and 57 pints of blood was collected. · Employees are encouraged to donate blood and are given the opportunity to donate during their work day, . Other interested individuals may also donate blood during this scheduled time, and no one will be turned away. This does include elected officials, friends, and neighbors. . The goal for this drive has been set at collecting 65 pints of blood , March 23, 1998 Informational Agenda Item A Page 2 FUNDING: No additional funding is required for this activity. RECOMMENDATION: GIVE BLOOD ON APRIL 17,1998 IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: The Bloodmobile will be located in front of City Hall from 7:00 AM till 3:00 PM on Friday, April 17, 1998. ATTACHMENTS: A - "City of Winter Springs Blood Drive Flyer" COMMISSION ACTION: . City of Winter Springs Blood Drive iii The Bloodmobile will be located in front of City Hall during the listed date and time. Friday, April 17 , 1998 7 am - 3 pm Please schedule your donation time through your Department Supervisor. You are encouraged to take time out of your day to donate blood for a worthy cause, The donation of blood only takes a few minutes and is satisfying to know that YOU may save a life. A goal of 65 donors has been set by the City Management Team, please join with them to make this goal a reality, If further information is needed Please don't hesitate to contact your Department Head or Fire Chief Tim Lallathin at 327-2332. THANK YOUr PLEASE GIVE SO MORE CAN LIVE!