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The Posey County chapter of the American Red Cross held its annual meeting last week at First United Methodist Church in Mount Vernon.
The Red Cross celebrated a 125 years of service to its communities this year.
The meeting opened with a welcome from Red Cross Chair Kay Kilgore. She was followed by the invocation by Rev. Russ Abel.
Interim Executive Director Jan King offered introductions and presented the annual activity summary.
She gave information about health and safety services, Armed Forces Emergency Services, the H.O.M. team, blood services, Keep Infant Seated Safely, Kids in Safety Seats, Safe Kids Posey County Coalition, Buckle Up/Be Seated, the Permanent Fitting Station, and Disaster Services.
The Posey County Chapter contributed over $35,000 to Hurricane Katrina Relief through the efforts of local churches, schools, businesses, community organizations and individuals.
The Red Cross also held its annual election of directors.
Carrie Allison, Dr. John Emhuff and Linda Kuhlenschmidt were nominated for a two-year term ending Aug. 31, 2008.
Randy Alsop, Don Cline, Jackson Higgins, Vivian Kirk, Christopher Stemple and Karen Wilson were nominated for three-year terms, ending Aug. 31, 2009.
Returning Board of Directors were Rev. Abel, Martha Alldredge, Deann Brown, Phyllis Johnson, Kay Kilgore, Vivian Kirk, Mary Nation, Mary Beth Reese and Teresa Spivey.
Jack Higgins was elected to hold the office of First Vice Chair, while Martha Alldredge will serve as secretary.
The board also honored the memory of Connie Gibbs by reading a poem and presenting her husband with a plaque that had the poem and her photo on it.
The Red Cross recognized Nick Bebout, Martha Maddox and Michelle Seifert for their service.
Don and Hope Horning for five years of service to the American Red Cross.
Brenda Sollman was unable to attend, but received a pin for 10 years of service.
Kilgore recognized King for her six years of work and expressed her appreciation for King’s assumption of the role of Interim Executive Director.
Kilgore added that the Search Committee will be advertising for applicants in the hiring of a permanent executive director.
Just before closing the meeting, Ken Meyer presented the Anton F. Boehm “Tony” Award for Volunteer of the Year to Louise Hall.
The 85-year-old woman as volunteered over 270 hours at local blood drives.
“I can’t believe I got this award. I worked to get people to donate their blood, but I had to have two units of blood recently, and I was more grateful to the Red Cross for their work in getting people’s blood. I should have been giving, not getting. But I’m really honored,” said Hall.