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COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM
303
CONSENT
INFORMATIONAL X
PUBLIC HEARING
REGULAR
April 11, 2005
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Meeting
REQUEST: The Fire Department requests that the City Commission review The City of
Winter Springs Employee Blood Drive information to be held at the Winter
Springs branch of Florida's Blood Centers, 268 East SR 434.
PURPOSE: The purpose ofthis 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 ofthe City of Winter Springs have for 24 years maintained a blood
reserve account with Florida's Blood Centers. Last year when the blood drive was
scheduled, 35 participants attempted to donate blood.
. Employees are encouraged to donate blood and are given the opportunity to donate during
their workday.
. 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 50 participants.
April 11, 2005
Informational Agenda Item 303
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FUNDING:
No additional funding is required for this activity.
RECOMMENDATION:
DONATE BLOOD DURING THE WEEK
OF APRIL 18 THRU APRIL 22,2005.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE:
Employees will be able to drop by at their convenience during this week. The blood bank hours
are Monday and Wednesday 9:00am until 5:00pm, Tuesday and Thursday 1 1:00am until 7:00pm,
and Friday 7:00 am until 3:00 pm.
ATTACHMENTS:
A - "City of Winter Springs Blood Drive Flyer"
COMMISSION ACTION:
Hosted by:
City of Winter Springs
Come and visit us at the Winter Springs
branch from April 18th through April 22th.
BRANCH LOCATION: 268 East State Road 434
TELEPHONE NUMBER: 407-327-3336
HOURS: M, W 9am to 5pm, TU, TH llam to 7pm, F 7am to 3pm
Ask about "CLUB RED" enrollment to receive
DARDEN RESTAURANT GIFT CERTIFICATESI
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GeLDOD CENTERS