Red Cross names Marsha Evans as president
The American Red Cross appointed Marsha Johnson Evans a retired Navy admiral as president effective Aug 5. The appointment comes after a controversy over fund distribution following the September 11 attacks. Evans led the Girl Scouts since 1998 after a 29 year Navy career ending as rear admiral.
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Navy veteran and Red Cross leader outlines trust efforts
Born August 12 1947 this officer resident in California links a 29 year Navy career ending 1997 with senior posts including Naval Recruiting Command Naval Postgraduate School Monterey and staff at the Naval Academy Annapolis The Red Cross plans to redirect Liberty Fund money to terror victims and families after November changes McLaughlin cites lessons learned and Harold Decker apologizes for a communications failure Healy defended board actions on federation dues and Israeli branch membership debates
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Blood banks warn of shortages this summer
Washington AP reports urgent appeals for blood donations as summer slump tightens supplies across half of donor regions and a third of independent banks. officials cite post 9 11 apathy and stricter mad cow precautions. Red Cross and America’s Blood Centers jointly urge campaigns to educate the public on ongoing need and perishable blood.
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