Orange/Sullivan Area Office Director Elizabeth Popovich (second from right), presents a certificate of appreciation to the Monticello Raceway, represented by Lori Rothman, for fund-raising support in 2007. Offering congratulations (L to R) are Red Cross supporters Paul Ciliberto, Bold Gold Media/Thunder 102, and Lou Monteleone.

ARC/GNY Blood Service volunteer Helen Babicz shares a happy moment with Buddy Blood Drop at the Monticello Raceway Blood Drive that was held on January 16, 2008.

2007 Community Service Awards presented to Citizens of Distinction and Leadership Award Winners. Pictured L-R: Rosemary Mackey-ARC Chief External Affairs Officer, Virginia Wilson-Recipient of the 2007 Community Service Award, Jack Aranson and Claudia Cummings-Recipients of the Citizens of Distinction Quality of Life Award, second row: Joseph Bonura-2007 Leadership Award Winner, and Robert Gould-ARC Board Member.

Recognition Award presented to staff members of Elant in appreciation for the success of the Glen Arden Casino Night Fundraiser. More than $500 was raised to support Red Cross services to the residents of Orange County. Pictured L-R: Elizabeth Popovich, ARC Director, Maureen Couglin, Mindy Quinn and Anne Striphas.

2007 Home Fire Safety in Orange County Proclamation presented by Orange County Executive, Ed Diana, pictured center, surrounded by American Red Cross Orange/Sullivan Area Office workers Elizabeth Popovich-Director, Robert Gould, Board Member, Gary VanderSchaaf-Disaster Action Team Captain, Roger Burch-Asst. Director-Orange Disaster Response, Damaris Rundle, Asst. Director-Sullivan Disaster Response, and John Cascone, Community Development Associate.

2007 Sullivan County Gala Awards Reception held at Eldred Preserve, Celebrating the 90th Anniversary of the National Red Cross Charter in Sullivan County. Recognized for their significant contributions and pictured L-R: Gary and Mary May Schmidt-Owners of Schmidt Wholesale, Inc. recipients of the 2007 Leadership Award, Joanne Rencher-ARC Chief People Officer, Dick Martinkovic-ARC Board Member-Head of Emergency Management, Donna Valone and Phil Valone, President of Rolling V Bus Corp., recipients of the 2007 Spirit of Sullivan Award.

Volunteer Recruitment Drive held in October 2007 at the Recreation Center in Monticello, NY. More than 30 members of the community attended the training. Pictured L-R: Bob Mahran-Volunteer, Jerry Bogursky-Monticello Rotary Club Member, Damaris Rundle-Red Cross Asst. Dir. Disaster Response, and Dr. Richard Stein-President of the Monticello Rotary Club.

American Red Cross NY-Penn Blood Region Phlebotomist Monica Mathews collects blood from ARC/GNY-Orange volunteer Adrienne Cordani at a blood drive sponsored by Chester Ambulance Corps in Chester, NY, on December 14, 2007. Adrienne, as well as ARC/GNY-Orange volunteer, Cathy Rieschl, helped to staff the drive.

ARC/GNY-Orange sponsored its first blood drive on Monday, December 3, 2007. ARC/GNY-Orange volunteers Lizette Rivera, Cathy Rieschl, and Marcia Faber checked in blood donors and made sure they were feeling well after their blood donation, and distributed ARC/GNY information to drive participants.