There is a Need... Donate Blood

An important message from our National President...

I just returned from giving blood. There is a need out there.

With the events of this past weekend along the eastern coast of the
United States there is a desperate need for blood.. Alpha Phi Omega
has always stood proud when it came to our Blood Drives and the
response for this need. I want to encourage every Brother this note
reaches (that means you can forward it to chapters, Alumni
Associations and staff that I missed by this distribution) to make an
appointment today with your local Red Cross Donation Centers and give
a pint of life-saving blood.

Even those in our Central and Western states should make this
appointment. Blood shipments are straining the banks of every center
across the United States.

If the Blood route is not your thing, think about other services that
you can extend to those who were left homeless by the recent
hurricanes. Food, clothing, even donations of money. Food banks are
being stretched, bedding at relief centers and clothes are all needs
at this time. And with other weather forming it may be a long season
for our Brothers and families on the East Coast.

What a way to kick off a new school year….a Service Project with impact.

Our Brothers across the United States rallied with 9-11 and I am sure
that we will do the same at this time. And I am not one that wants to
capitalize on another's misfortune, but I would love to see reports
flowing into the National Office on how you, or your chapter, your
Brothers, responded to the need for Service to others during this
time.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

In Leadership, Friendship and Service;

Bobby Hainline
National President