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Red Cross News
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March-10-2010
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Red Cross Passes the $100 Million Mark in Aid for Haiti Earthquake Relief and Recovery
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The American Red Cross today announced it is allocating an additional $24.4 million for Haiti earthquake relief and recovery, increasing its total commitment to date to $106.4 million.
The Red Cross made its funding announcemen
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March-9-2010
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Tarpaulins, tents, ropes and toolkits continue to pour into Haiti
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Less than two months after the earthquake that devastated southern Haiti and left an estimated 1.3 million homeless, the Red Cross and other humanitarian agencies have distributed emergency shelter materials to more than 650,000 people &ndash
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March-5-2010
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Red Cross Pledge to Chilean Earthquake Increases to $500,000
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To respond to increasing needs following the Chile earthquake, the American Red Cross has doubled its pledge to $500,000 for relief operations and is providing 5,000 water-carrying cans from its warehouse in Panama to be distributed to those
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March-3-2010
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Red Cross Increases Chilean Earthquake Pledge to $250,000
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The American Red Cross is responding to the strong 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile, increasing the initial pledge to $250,000 from its International Response Fund for relief operations.
In addition, following a request for as
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March-1-2010
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March is American Red Cross Month
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President Barack Obama has proclaimed March as Red Cross Month across the United States, a tradition upheld by every U.S. President dating back to Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1943.
“The American Red Cross is there when peopl
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February-28-2010
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Red Cross Responds to Chile Earthquake with Initial $50,000 Pledge
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The American Red Cross is responding to the strong 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile, making an initial $50,000 pledge from its International Response Fund for relief operations.
Our hearts go out to the people of Chile as they
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Area Aquatics Courses
Make a splash with the American Red Cross!
Water Safety Instructor Courses
This course will train Instructor Candidates to teach in the Learn to Swim Program and Water Safety Programs.
Prerequisites:
- Must be 16 years old by end of course and have completed Fundamentals of Instructor Training
- Please bring legal ID to first class
Note: Must attend all class dates listed to receive certification.
WSI Class w/Fundamentals of Instructor Training
ISD #2165 Hinckley High School - Hinckley, MN
Class #2816965
April 02 – 5:00pm–9:00pm
April 03 – 9:30am–7:00pm
April 11, 18, 25 – 9:00am–7:00pm
Cost: $190
To register please call the Central Minnesota Red Cross at 320 251-7641.
WSI Class w/Fundamentals of Instructor Training
St. Francis Health & Recreation Center - Little Falls, MN
April 09 – 6:30pm–9:30pm
April 10 – 12:30pm–9:30pm
April 16 – 6:30pm–9:30pm
April 17 – 1:30pm–7:30pm
April 23 – 6:30pm–9:30pm
April 24 – 1:00pm–9:00pm
April 25 – 4:00pm–7:00pm
Cost: $190
To register please call the St. Francis Health & Recreation Center at 320 632-0627.
Note: Registration begins Monday, March 01 at 6:00am.
WSI Class w/Fundamentals of Instructor Training
St. Cloud Area YMCA - St. Cloud, MN
April 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 – 4:00pm–8:00pm
Cost: $225
For more information or to register please visit www.scymca.org or call 320 253-2664.
WSI Class w/Fundamentals of Instructor Training
Elk River Community Education - ISD #728 Elk River
April 23 – 4:00pm–8:00pm
April 24 – 9:00am–4:00pm
April 25 – 9:00am–4:00pm
April 30 – 4:00pm–8:00pm
May 01 – 9:00am–4:00pm
May 02 – 9:00am–4:00pm
For information or to registration please call Elk River Community Ed office at 763 241-3400.
WSI Class w/Fundamentals of Instructor Training
Morris Regional Fitness Center - Morris, MN
Class #2921680
April 23 – 6:00pm–10:00pm
April 30 – 6:00pm–10:00pm
April 24 – 8:00am–6:00pm
April 25 – 8:00am–6:00pm
May 01 – 7:00am–3:00pm
May 02 – 8:00am–6:00pm
To register please call the Central Minnesota Red Cross at 320 251-7641.
Note: registration deadline April 12.
WSI Class w/Fundamentals of Instructor Training
Sauk Centre High School - Sauk Centre, MN
May 07, 14 – 5:00pm–8:00pm
May 08, 15 – 8:00am–4:00pm
May 09, 16 – 12:00pm–4:00pm
For more information or to register please email splashschool@clearwire.net or call 218 330-3529.
Note: Registration deadline is 1-week prior class start date.
Lifeguard Instructor Course
This course will train instructor candidates to teach the Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED for the Professioanl Rescuer, AED Essentials, Oxygen Administration for the Professional Rescuer, Preventing Disease Transmission, Community Water Safety and Basic Water Rescue.
Prerequisites:
- Be at least 17 years of age on or before the last scheduled day of class
- Possess a Fundamentals of Instructor Training certificate issued within the last year. Or possess a Health and Safety Instructor Authorization Certificate
- Successfully complete the precourse session; this includes passing the precourse written exam with a score of 80% or better and demonstrating competency in the precourse skills and scenarios evaluation.
Note: Must attend all class dates listed to receive certification.
Lifeguard Instructor
St John's University - Collegeville, MN
Class #2900075
May 14 – 5:00pm-10:00pm
May 15 – 9:00am-7:00pm
May 16 – 9:00am-7:00pm
Cost: $190
To register please call the Central Minnesota Red Cross at 320 251-7641.
Lifeguard Instructor
St. Cloud Area YMCA - St. Cloud, MN
August 09, 10, 11, 12, 13 – Times TBD
Cost: $225
For more information or to register please visit www.scymca.org or call 320 253-2664.
Note: All Classes held at the YMCA.
Lifeguard Review Course
Lifeguarding Review (refresher) Course includes review of skills for Lifeguarding, CPR-PR, AED, and First Aid. This format optimizes the participant’s ability to successfully complete the knowledge and skills evaluations. Preparing for the final written exam is the responsibility of the participant and some review will be covered in the course.
Prerequisites:
- Current Red Cross Certification in both Lifeguard Training/First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
- Please bring your certification cards to class
Lifeguard Review
St. Cloud Area YMCA - St. Cloud, MN
April 26 – 4:00pm-8:00pm
Cost: $75
For more information or to register please visit www.scymca.org or call 320 253-2664.
Note: All Classes held at the YMCA.
Lifeguard Training Course
This course will provide candidates with the skills and knowledge to become an American Red Cross certified Lifeguard. Lifeguards will be trained to prevent and respond to emergencies.
Prerequisites:
- Be at least 15 years of age on or before the last scheduled day of class
- Swim 300 yards continuously
- Timed-Skills Test: Starting in the water, swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10 pound object, return to surface, swim back to starting point with the 10 pound object and exit water using ladder or steps within 1 minute 40 seconds
Lifeguard Training
Monticello Community Education - Monticello Middle School
Class #2858424
March 27, 28 & April 10, 24 – 9:00am–5:00pm
Cost: $190
This class is FULL - please call the Central Minnesota Red Cross at 320 251-7641 to be placed on the waiting list.
Lifeguard Training
St. Cloud Area YMCA - St. Cloud, MN
April 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 12, 11, 13 – 4:00pm-8:00pm
Cost: $150
For more information or to register please visit www.scymca.org or call 320 253-2664.
Note: All Classes held at the YMCA.
Lifeguard Training
Elk River Community Education - ISD #728 Elk River
April 09 – 4:00pm–8:00pm
April 10 – 9:00am–3:00pm
April 11 – 9:00am–3:00pm
April 16 – 4:00pm–8:00pm
April 17 – 9:00am–3:00pm
April 18 – 9:00am–3:00pm
For information or to registration please call Elk River Community Ed office at 763 241-3400.
Lifeguard Training
Morris Regional Fitness Center - Morris, MN
Class #TBD
April 09 – 6:00pm–9:00pm
April 10 – 8:00am–6:00pm
April 11 – 8:00am–6:00pm
April 16 – 6:00pm–9:00pm
April 17 – 8:00am–6:00pm
April 18 – 8:00am–6:00pm
Cost: $190
To register please call the Central Minnesota Red Cross at 320 251-7641.
Note: Registration deadline March 29.
Lifeguard Training
St. Cloud Community Education - South Jr. High School
April 10, 11, 24, 25 – 8:00am–7:00pm
Cost: $155
Registration please call St. Cloud Community Education 320 529-6500.
Lifeguard Training
Ogilvie Community Education - ISD #333 Ogilvie High School
Class #2923264
April 17, & May 01, 02, 09 – 9:00am-6:00pm
Cost: $190
To register please call the Central Minnesota Red Cross at 320 251-7641.
Note: Registration deadline April 05.
Lifeguard Training
Sauk Centre High School
April 23 – 5:00pm–8:00pm
April 24 & May 01 – 8:00am–4:00pm
April 25 & May 02 – 12:00pm–4:00pm
For more information or to register please email splashschool@clearwire.net or call 218 330-3529.
Note: Registration deadline is 1-week prior class start date.
Lifeguard Training
Becker Community Education - ISD #726 Becker
Class #2881220
May 04, 05, 06, 11, 12, 13 – 5:00pm-9:00pm
Cost: $190
To register please call the Central Minnesota Red Cross at 320 251-7641.
Waterfront Lifeguarding Courses
The purpose of this class is to teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies both in a pool and at a water front environment. This class will also include the regular lifeguard certification as well as waterfront lifeguarding.
Prerequisites:
- Must be 15 years old by end of course and have completed Fundamentals of Instructor Training
- Pass the precourse swim test; Swim 550 yards continuously; Swim 20 yds, surface dive 7-10ft pick up 10lb brick, return to surface and swim back to start point with brick and exit pool within 1min 40 sec.; Swim 5yds, submerge and retrieve 3 dive rings placed 5yds apart in 4-7ft of water. Resurface and swim 5 yds to the side
Note: Must attend all class dates listed to receive certification.
Waterfront Lifeguarding
St. Francis Health & Recreation Center - Little Falls, MN
April 30 – 6:00pm–8:00pm
May 01 – 3:00pm–8:00pm
May 02 – 12:00pm–6:00pm
May 08 – 3:00pm–8:00pm
May 09 – 12:00pm–6:00pm
May 15 – 3:00pm–8:00pm
May 22 – 3:00pm–8:00pm
May 09 – 12:00pm–6:00pm
Cost: $150
To register please call the St. Francis Health & Recreation Center at 320 632-0627.
Note: Registration begins Monday, March 01 at 6:00am.
CPR/AED for Lifeguards
This class is perfect for lifeguards, dentists, nurses and first responders. It includes CPR, rescue breathing and obstructed airway skills, two rescuer CPR, use of a resuscitation mask, a bag-valve-mask and an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). This course is equivalent to the American Heart Health Care Provider course. CPR/AED for Lifeguards valid for 1 year and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider valid for 2 years.
Note: Must attend all class dates listed to receive certification.
CPR/AED for Lifeguards
Morris Regional Fitness Center – Morris, MN
May 15 – 8:00am-4:00pm
Cost: $70
To register please call the Central Minnesota Red Cross at 320 251-7641.
For dates and times of courses, see the Calendar. Please read the general information about our courses and learn how to register.
Important Information – Pre-registration and prepayment is required for all classes. Space is limited. Businesses registering their employees are required to make payment or billing arrangements BEFORE the class starts. Payment can be made by cash, check or credit card. Accepting: Visa, Master Card, American Express.
Refunds and Cancellations – A refund of the course fee minus a $20.00 administration fee will ONLY be given if registrant cancels within 72 hours prior to the first class day. If a registrant does not pass the pre-test, a refund will be given minus the $20.00 administration fee and return of any books.
Please make checks out to American Red Cross Central MN Chapter. Mail to: American Red Cross Central MN Chapter, 1301 W St Germain St, St Cloud MN 56301.
Red Cross Aquatics Courses fill up quickly; so remember to register early!
Call Bonnie at the Central MN Chapter of the American Red Cross at
320 251-7641 for additional information.
Thanks to the AmericInn of St. Cloud for their generous support of Red Cross Aquatics.
AmericInn of St. Cloud | 4385 Clearwater Road | St. Cloud, MN 56301 | 320-253-6337
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