I just wanted to send a shout out to Mary Jo Blackwood, who for the past two weeks facilitated a fabulous Volunteer Management training.  The first of many to come, Mary Jo is the best, pulling from personal experiences as she shares her knowledge to strengthen our programs through effective recruitment, utilization and retention of volunteers.  She is truly an asset to our team and it was my pleasure to have been in the training.

Nancy Bates is the executive officer of emergency services for the St. Louis Area Chapter.

Mary Jo Blackwood (pictured) is a 35-year Red Cross volunteer, and a member of the St. Louis Area Chapter board of directors.