HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 04 14 Informational C Winter Springs Employee Blood Drive Information
COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM C
CONSENT
INFORMATIONAL X
PUBLIC HEARING
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Meeting Authorization
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 the Central Florida Blood Bank, Badcock Plaza, 268 East
SR 434.
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 22 years maintained a blood
reserve account with the Central Florida Blood Bank. Last year when the blood drive was
scheduled, 77 participants attempted to donate blood, and 63 pints of blood was collected.
. 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 collecting 65 pints of blood.
"April 14, 2003
Informational Agenda Item "e"
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FUNDING:
No additional funding is required for this activity.
RECOMMENDATION:
DONATE BLOOD DURING THE WEEK
OF APRIL 21 THRU APRIL 25,2003.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE:
Employees will be able to drop by at their convenience during this week. The blood bank hours
are Mon., Wed., Fri., 9:00am until 5:00pm, and Tues., Thu., 11 :OOam until 7:00pm.
ATTACHMENTS:
A - "City of Winter Springs Blood Drive Flyer"
COMMISSION ACTION:
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Blood Drive
City of Winter Springs
April 21 through April 25, 2003
Winter Springs Blood Bank
Badcock Plaza
268 East SR 434
(407) 327-3336
Hours: Mon., Wed., Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tue, Thu. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
EVERYONE WELCOME
Contact Tim Lallathin at 407-327-2332 for more information.
C Central Florida Blood Bank,' Inc.