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The original documents are located in Box 36, folder "Red Cross Month" of the William J. Baroody Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Copyright Notice The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Gerald R. Ford donated to the United States of America his copyrights in all of his unpublished writings in National Archives collections. Works prepared by U.S. Government employees as part of their official duties are in the public domain. The copyrights to materials written by other individuals or organizations are presumed to remain with them. If you think any of the information displayed in the PDF is subject to a valid copyright claim, please contact the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Digitized from Box 36 of the William J. Baroody Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library THE UNITED PREST 30HL STATES. OF SEAL Red Cross Month, 1975 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Since the first settlement on these shores, we Americans have worked together voluntarily to conquer problems and to care for one another in time of adversity. This neighbor-helping-neighbor approach is still with us today and is exemplified by an organization that has become known as the Good Neighbor-the American National Red Cross. We can all be grateful that the Red Cross is here in time of need. When disasters occur, this Good Neighbor responds with quick and openhanded assistance to help the injured and homeless. When the need is blood, the Red Cross provides this precious fluid from volunteer donors to more than half of this nation's medical facilities. This Good Neighbor, through its first aid and water safety training programs, arms us with the knowl- edge and skill to save our own and the lives of others. Veterans and members of the military services, often separated far from their loved ones, also turn to the Red Cross for help in time of personal crisis. The American Red Cross, governed both nationally and in our com- munities by boards made up of volunteers, is dependent upon each one of us for its existence. It is financed primarily by voluntary contributions and its services are made available largely through the work of volunteers. Traditionally, March is Red Cross Month. During that month, more than half of the 3,100 Red Cross chapters will be asking Americans to be Good Neighbors by making contributions. In communities where the Red Cross is in partnership with United Way, these chapters will be asking us to lend our time and skills as volunteers in one of their many service programs. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, and Honorary Chairman of the American National Red Cross, do hereby designate March, 1975, as Red Cross Month. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty- fourth day of February, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy- five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-ninth. Gerald R. Ford THE UNITED THE OF Red Cross Month, 1975 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Since the first settlement on these shores, we Americans have worked together voluntarily to conquer problems and to care for one another in time of adversity. This neighbor-helping-neighbor approach is still with us today and is exemplified by an organization that has become known as the Good Neighbor-the American National Red Cross. We can all be grateful that the Red Cross is here in time of need. When disasters occur, this Good Neighbor responds with quick and openhanded assistance to help the injured and homeless. When the need is blood, the Red Cross provides this precious fluid from volunteer donors to more than half of this nation's medical facilities. This Good Neighbor, through its first aid and water safety training programs, arms us with the knowl- edge and skill to save our own and the lives of others. Veterans and members of the military services, often separated far from their loved ones, also turn to the Red Cross for help in time of personal crisis. The American Red Cross, governed both nationally and in our com- munities by boards made up of volunteers, is dependent upon each one of us for its existence. It is financed primarily by voluntary contributions and its services are made available largely through the work of volunteers. Traditionally, March is Red Cross Month. During that month, more than half of the 3,100 Red Cross chapters will be asking Americans to be Good Neighbors by making contributions. In communities where the Red Cross is in partnership with United Way, these chapters will be asking us to lend our time and skills as volunteers in one of their many service programs. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, and Honorary Chairman of the American National Red Cross, do hereby designate March, 1975, as Red Cross Month. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty- fourth day of February, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy- five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-ninth. Gerald R. Ford THE UNITED THE OF Red Cross Month, 1976 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation For nearly half of our Nation's two hundred years, the American Red Cross has re- flected the concerns of the American people by dedicating itself to the ease and pre- vention of human suffering. In war and in peace, this Good Neighbor has ministered to the anguish of those who are tragically affected by circumstances beyond their con- trol. It has undertaken to prevent distress and has striven to preserve health and safety. The Red Cross always has been a dependable source of assistance to the Federal Gov- ernment and other organizations and agencies seeking ways to serve our people. In this, our Bicentennial Year, we salute the American Red Cross for its history of compassionate concern and its continuing pioneer spirit that brings vigor to the un- ending quest for better ways in which to meet human needs. In 1976, the American Red Cross is at the forefront of voluntary citizen action. The services of over one million volunteers have made possible the changes, innova- tions and adaptations necessary to improve its effectiveness. While many traditional facets of its assistance continue to fulfill a basic requirement, the Red Cross has broad- ened its efforts beyond direct service to ease suffering. Today, it actively seeks to help eradicate causes of recurrent, but preventable, health, safety and disaster problems. March is traditionally Red Cross Month. In that time period, more than 1,600 Red Cross chapters will campaign for funds. Other chapters, in partnership with United Way, will be seeking volunteers for their various programs and services. I know that all Americans will show the Red Cross that they too are Good Neighbors. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, and Honorary Chairman of the American National Red Cross, do hereby designate March, 1976, as Red Cross Month. I urge all Americans to give their gener- ous support to the work of their local Red Cross chapters. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fifth day of February in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the Inde- pendence of the United States of America the two hundredth. Gerall R. Ford STATE OF THE UNITED PRES 3HL OF STATES Red Cross Month, 1976 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation For nearly half of our Nation's two hundred years, the American Red Cross has re- flected the concerns of the American people by dedicating itself to the ease and pre- vention of human suffering. In war and in peace, this Good Neighbor has ministered to the anguish of those who are tragically affected by circumstances beyond their con- trol. It has undertaken to prevent distress and has striven to preserve health and safety. The Red Cross always has been a dependable source of assistance to the Federal Gov- ernment and other organizations and agencies seeking ways to serve our people. In this, our Bicentennial Year, we salute the American Red Cross for its history of compassionate concern and its continuing pioneer spirit that brings vigor to the un- ending quest for better ways in which to meet human needs. In 1976, the American Red Cross is at the forefront of voluntary citizen action. The services of over one million volunteers have made possible the changes, innova- tions and adaptations necessary to improve its effectiveness. While many traditional facets of its assistance continue to fulfill a basic requirement, the Red Cross has broad- ened its efforts beyond direct service to ease suffering. Today, it actively seeks to help eradicate causes of recurrent, but preventable, health, safety and disaster problems. March is traditionally Red Cross Month. In that time period, more than 1,600 Red Cross chapters will campaign for funds. Other chapters, in partnership with United Way, will be seeking volunteers for their various programs and services. I know that all Americans will show the Red Cross that they too are Good Neighbors. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, and Honorary Chairman of the American National Red Cross, do hereby designate March, 1976, as Red Cross Month. I urge all Americans to give their gener- ous support to the work of their local Red Cross chapters. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fifth day of February in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the Inde- pendence of the United States of America the two hundredth. Gerall R. Ford THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON Feb 25 FORD is LIBRARY spoke w/ Bob Rollins of George Elsey's office & he will get bach will list. # 857-3454 TO: Miss McAulffe JOAN FOREMAN - SPECIAL PROJECTS ASSISTANT OFFICE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS THE AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS WASHINGTON, D.C. 20006 TEL. (202) 857-3771 NOMINEES TO RECEIVE PERSONALLY SIGNED PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATIONS OF MARCH AS RED CROSS MONTH 1975 Dr. Frank Stanton 2123 (21st Floor) 10 East 56th Street New York, New York 10022 Mr. George M. Elsey President American Red Cross 17th and E Streets, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20006 Mr. William J. Sande Manager Eastern Area Headquarters American Red Cross 615 North St. Asaph Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Mr. Paul M. Moore GERALD Manager Southeastern Area Headquarters American Red Cross 1955 Monroe Drive, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30324 Mr. James R. Hickey Manager Midwestern Area Headquarters American Red Cross 10195 Corporate Square St. Louis, Missouri 63132 Mr. Sheldon C. Williamson Manager Western Area Headquarters American Red Cross P.O. Box 3673 San Francisco, California 94119 Mr. E. Roland Harriman Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. 59 Wall Street New York, New York 10005 Mr. William Aramony National Executive United Way of America 801 North Fairfax Street P.O. Box 125 Alexandria, Virginia 22314 - 2 - Mr. Daniel D. Kelly Chapter Chairman Douglas-Sarpy County Chapter American Red Cross 432 South 39th Street Omaha, Nebraska 68131 Mr. Allan Upton Chapter Chairman Central Illinois Chapter American Red Cross 1224 N. Berkeley Avenue Peoria, Illinois 61603 Honorable Stephen L. Maxwell Chapter Chairman St. Paul Area Chapter American Red Cross 413 Auditorium Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 Mr. Dan F. Smith Chapter Chairman Southeastern Michigan Chapter American Red Cross 100 Mack Avenue Detroit, Michigan 48201 Dr. Joseph E. Kuklenski Chapter Chairman Greene County Chapter American Red Cross 1730 East Portland Springfield, Missouri 65804 Mrs. Carl H. Edmonds Chapter Chairman Tulsa Area Chapter American Red Cross 3345 South Harvard Avenue Tulsa, Oklahoma 74145 Mr. John Rheem Chapter Chairman Mid-Way Kansas Chapter American Red Cross 321 North Topeka Wichita, Kansas 67202 Right Reverend Monsignor James E. O'Connell Chapter Chairman Pulaski County Chapter, American Red Cross 401 South Monroe Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72205 - 3 - Mr. Joel Goldberg Chapter Chairman Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter American Red Cross 1925 Monroe Drive, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30324 Mr. Michael Pizitz Chapter Chairman Birmingham Area Chapter American Red Cross 2316 Fourth Avenue Birmingham, Alabama 35201 Mr. E.J. O'Brien, III Chapter Chairman Louisville Area Chapter American Red Cross 510 East Chestnut Street Louisville, Kentucky 40202 Mr. R. H. Allen Chapter Chairman Mobile County Chapter American Red Cross Corner Broad & Dauphin Streets Mobile, Alabama 36601 Mr. James M. Ward Chapter Chairman Nashville-Davidson County Chapter American Red Cross 321 22nd Avenue, North Nashville, Tennessee 37203 Dr. Loy H. Witherspoon Chapter Chairman Greater Carolinas Chapter American Red Cross 2425 Park Road Charlotte, North Carolina 28203 Mr. Robert E. Glenn Chapter Chairman Roanoke Valley Chapter American Red Cross 352 Church Avenue, S.W. Roanoke, Virginia 24016 Mr. Milton H. Miller Chapter Chairman Baltimore Regional Chapter American Red Cross 2701 North Charles Street Baltimore, Maryland 21218 - 4 - Mr. C. Edward Berryman Chapter Chairman Greater Buffalo Regional Chapter American Red Cross 786 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, New York 14209 Mr. Howard C. Franz Chapter Chairman Columbus Area Chapter American Red Cross 995 East Broad Street Columbus, Ohio 43205 Mr. John L. Way, II Chapter Chairman Greater Hartford Chapter American Red Cross 209 Farmington Avenue Farmington, Connecticut 06032 Mr. Walter Lowe Chapter Chairman Cambria-Somerset Chapter American Red Cross 307 Vine Street Johnstown, Pennsylvania 15901 Mr. R. Forbes Perkins Chapter Chairman Greater Boston Chapter American Red Cross 99 Brookline Avenue Boston, Massachusetts 02215 Mr. William G. Fraser Chapter Chairman Albany Area Chapter American Red Cross Hackett Blvd. & Clara Barton Drive Albany, New York 12208 Dr. Charles Bishop Chapter Chairman Wyoming Valley Chapter American Red Cross 156 South Franklin Street Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18701 Mr. John A. Gelbach Chapter Chairman Greater Cleveland Chapter American Red Cross 1227 Prospect Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44115 - 5 - Mr. Louis C. Washburn Chapter Chairman Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter American Red Cross 23rd & Chestnut Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 Mr. Bruce Bates Chapter Chairman Rochester-Monroe County Chapter American Red Cross 50 Prince Street Rochester, New York 14607 Mr. Peter Cataldo Chapter Chairman Syracuse & Onondaga County Chapter American Red Cross 636 Warren Street Syracuse, New York 13202 Mr. Bailey L. Condrey Chapter Chairman Tidewater Chapter American Red Cross P. 0. Box 1836 Norfolk, Virginia 23510 Mr. John F. Pleasants Chapter Chairman Huntington-Cabell County Chapter American Red Cross 724 Tenth Avenue Huntington, West Virginia 25701 Mrs. Samuel N. Bogorad Chapter Chairman Chittenden County Chapter American Red Cross P. 0. Box 508 Burlington, Vermont 05401 Mr. Lawrence Dooge, Jr. Chapter Chairman Kent County Chapter American Red Cross P. 0. Box 1744 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49501 Mr. John Larson Chapter Chairman Dane County Chapter American Red Cross 1202 Ann Street Madison, Wisconsin 53701 - 6 - Mr. Roland Chavey Chapter Chairman Genesee-Lapeer Chapter American Red Cross 202 East Boulevard Drive Flint, Michigan 48501 Mr. Carl W. Vandagrift Chapter Chairman Allen-Wells Chapter American Red Cross 1212 East California Road Fort Wayne, Indiana 46825 Mr. Robert D. Page Chapter Chairman Mid-Michigan Chapter American Red Cross 1800 East Grand River Avenue Lansing, Michigan 48911 Mr. Raymond G. Rinehart Chapter Chairman Mid-America Chapter American Red Cross 43 East Ohio Street Chicago, Illinois 60611 Mr. Alexander M. Cornwell, Jr. Chapter Chairman St. Louis Bi-State Chapter American Red Cross 4050 Lindell Boulevard St. Louis, Missouri 63108 Mr. Lee Merritt Folger Chapter Chairman District of Columbia Chapter American Red Cross 2025 E Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20006 Mrs. Dodie Carlson Chapter Chairman Santa Clara Valley Chapter American Red Cross 333 McKendrie Street San Jose, California 95110 Mr. W. Gifford Myers Chapter Chairman Los Angeles Chapter American Red Cross 1200 South Vermont Avenue Los Angeles, California 90006 - 7 - Mr. Donald H. Finley Chapter Chairman Oregon Trail Chapter American Red Cross 4200 S.W. Corbett Avenue Portland, Oregon 97207 Mrs. B. H. Levy Chapter Chairman Savannah Chapter American Red Cross 422 Habersham Street Savannah, Georgia 31401 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 24, 1975 Office of the White House Press Secretary THE WHITE HOUSE FORD RED CROSS MONTH, 1975 GERALD LIBRARY BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Since the first settlement on these shores, we Americans have worked together voluntarily to conquer problems and to care for one another in time of adversity. This neighbor- helping-neighbor approach is still with us today and is exemplified by an organization that has become known as the Good Neighbor -- the American National Red Cross. We can all be grateful that the Red Cross is here in time of need. When disasters occur, this Good Neighbor responds with quick and openhanded assistance to help the injured and homeless. When the need is blood, the Red Cross provides this precious fluid from volunteer donors to more than half of this nation's medical facilities. This Good Neighbor, through its first aid and water safety training programs, arms us with the knowledge and skill to save our own and the lives of others. Veterans and members of the military services, often separated far from their loved ones, also turn to the Red Cross for help in time of personal crisis. The American Red Cross, governed both nationally and in our communities by boards made up of volunteers, is dependent upon each one of us for its existence. It is financed primarily by voluntary contributions and its services are made available largely through the work of volunteers. Traditionally, March is Red Cross Month. During that month, more than half of the 3,100 Red Cross chapters will be asking Americans to be Good Neighbors by making con- tributions. In communities where the Red Cross is in partnership with United Way, these chapters will be asking us to lend our time and skills as volunteers in one of their many service programs. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, and Honorary Chairman of the American National Red Cross, do hereby designate March, 1975, as Red Cross Month. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fourth day of February in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-ninth. GERALD R. FORD # MEMORANDUM THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 21, 1975 FORD is LIBRARY GERALD MEMORANDUM FOR: MARGUERITE McAULIFFE The President has signed a Proclamation entitled: "Red Cross Month, 1975" (month of March) Roders D.Linder D.Linder Robert D. Linder 2. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 18, 1975 MEMORANDUM FOR: ROLAND ELLIOTT FROM: MARGUERITE MCAULIFFE n SUBJECT: Red Cross Month Proclamation Please arrange to have the attached letter robo-typed to the individuals on the enclosed list for the Red Cross Month Proclamation. Thanks very much. FORDS & GERALD LIBRARY THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 17, 1975 Dear President Ford recently signed a Proclamation designating the month of March as Red Cross Month, 1975. In his Proclamation the President states, "Since the first settlement on these shores, we Americans have worked together volun- tarily to conquer problems and to care for one another in time of adversity. This neighbor-helping-neighbor approach is still with us today and is exemplified by an organization that has become known as the Good Neighbor -- the American National Red Cross. 11 The President asked that I send you the enclosed duplicate of his Red Cross Month Proclamation as a small remembrance of this occasion. It comes to you with his very best wishes. Sincerely, Bill Baronly William J. Baroody, Jr. Assistant to the President Enclosure NOMINEES TO RECEIVE PERSONALLY SIGNED PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATIONS OF MARCH AS RED CROSS MONTH 1975 Dr. Frank Stanton 2123 (21st Floor) 10 East 56th Street New York, New York 10022 Mr. George M. Elsey President American Red Cross 17th and E Streets, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20006 Mr. William J. Sande Manager Eastern Area Headquarters American Red Cross 615 North St. Asaph Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Mr. Paul M. Moore Manager Southeastern Area Headquarters American Red Cross 1955 Monroe Drive, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30324 Mr. James R. Hickey Manager Midwestern Area Headquarters American Red Cross 10195 Corporate Square St. Louis, Missouri 63132 Mr. Sheldon C. Williamson Manager Western Area Headquarters American Red Cross P.O. Box 3673 San Francisco, California 94119 Mr. E. Roland Harriman Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. 59 Wall Street New York, New York 10005 Mr. William Aramony National Executive United Way of America 801 North Fairfax Street P.O. Box 125 Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Mr. Daniel D. Kelly Chapter Chairman Douglas-Sarpy County Chapter American Red Cross 432 South 39th Street Omaha, Nebraska 68131 Mr. Allan Upton Chapter Chairman Central Illinois Chapter American Red Cross 1224 N. Berkeley Avenue Peoria, Illinois 61603 Honorable Stephen L. Maxwell Chapter Chairman St. Paul Area Chapter American Red Cross 413 Auditorium Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 Mr. Dan F. Smith Chapter Chairman Southeastern Michigan Chapter American Red Cross 100 Mack Avenue Detroit, Michigan 48201 Dr. Joseph E. Kuklenski Chapter Chairman Greene County Chapter American Red Cross 1730 East Portland Springfield, Missouri 65804 Mrs. Carl H. Edmonds Chapter Chairman Tulsa Area Chapter American Red Cross 3345 South Harvard Avenue Tulsa, Oklahoma 74145 Mr. John Rheem Chapter Chairman Mid-Way Kansas Chapter American Red Cross 321 North Topeka Wichita, Kansas 67202 Right Reverend Monsignor James E. O'Connell Chapter Chairman Pulaski County Chapter, American Red Cross 401 South Monroe Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72205 Mr. Joel Goldberg Chapter Chairman Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter American Red Cross 1925 Monroe Drive, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30324 Mr. Michael Pizitz Chapter Chairman Birmingham Area Chapter American Red Cross 2316 Fourth Avenue Birmingham, Alabama 35201 Mr. E.J. O'Brien, III Chapter Chairman Louisville Area Chapter American Red Cross 510 East Chestnut Street Louisville, Kentucky 40202 Mr. R. H. Allen Chapter Chairman Mobile County Chapter American Red Cross Corner Broad & Dauphin Streets Mobile, Alabama 36601 Mr. James M. Ward Chapter Chairman Nashville-Davidson County Chapter American Red Cross 321 22nd Avenue, North Nashville, Tennessee 37203 Dr. Loy H. Witherspoon Chapter Chairman Greater Carolinas Chapter American Red Cross 2425 Park Road Charlotte, North Carolina 28203 Mr. Robert E. Glenn Chapter Chairman Roanoke Valley Chapter American Red Cross 352 Church Avenue, S.W. Roanoke, Virginia 24016 Mr. Milton H. Miller Chapter Chairman Baltimore Regional Chapter American Red Cross 2701 North Charles Street Baltimore, Maryland 21218 4 Mr. C. Edward Berryman Chapter Chairman Greater Buffalo Regional Chapter American Red Cross 786 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, New York 14209 Mr. Howard C. Franz Chapter Chairman Columbus Area Chapter American Red Cross 995 East Broad Street Columbus, Ohio 43205 Mr. John L. Way, II Chapter Chairman Greater Hartford Chapter American Red Cross 209 Farmington Avenue Farmington, Connecticut 06032 Mr. Walter Lowe Chapter Chairman Cambria-Somerset Chapter American Red Cross 307 Vine Street Johnstown, Pennsylvania 15901 Mr. R. Forbes Perkins Chapter Chairman Greater Boston Chapter American Red Cross 99 Brookline Avenue Boston, Massachusetts 02215 Mr. William G. Fraser Chapter Chairman Albany Area Chapter American Red Cross Hackett Blvd. & Clara Barton Drive Albany, New York 12208 Dr. Charles Bishop Chapter Chairman Wyoming Valley Chapter American Red Cross 156 South Franklin Street Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18701 Mr. John A. Gelbach Chapter Chairman Greater Cleveland Chapter American Red Cross 1227 Prospect Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44115 - 5 - Mr. Louis C. Washburn Chapter Chairman Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter American Red Cross 23rd & Chestnut Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 Mr. Bruce Bates Chapter Chairman Rochester-Monroe County Chapter American Red Cross 50 Prince Street Rochester, New York 14607 Mr. Peter Cataldo Chapter Chairman Syracuse & Onondaga County Chapter American Red Cross 636 Warren Street Syracuse, New York 13202 Mr. Bailey L. Condrey Chapter Chairman Tidewater Chapter American Red Cross P. O. Box 1836 Norfolk, Virginia 23510 Mr. John F. Pleasants Chapter Chairman Huntington-Cabel1 County Chapter American Red Cross 724 Tenth Avenue Huntington, West Virginia 25701 Mrs. Samuel N. Bogorad Chapter Chairman Chittenden County Chapter American Red Cross P. 0. Box 508 Burlington, Vermont 05401 Mr. Lawrence Dooge, Jr. Chapter Chairman Kent County Chapter American Red Cross P. 0. Box 1744 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49501 Mr. John Larson Chapter Chairman Dane County Chapter American Red Cross 1202 Ann Street Madison, Wisconsin 53701 Mr. Roland Chavey Chapter Chairman Genesee-Lapeer Chapter American Red Cross 202 East Boulevard Drive Flint, Michigan 48501 Mr. Carl W. Vandagrift Chapter Chairman Allen-Wells Chapter American Red Cross 1212 East California Road Fort Wayne, Indiana 46825 Mr. Robert D. Page Chapter Chairman Mid-Michigan Chapter American Red Cross 1800 East Grand River Avenue Lansing, Michigan 48911 Mr. Raymond G. Rinehart Chapter Chairman Mid-America Chapter American Red Cross 43 East Ohio Street Chicago, Illinois 60611 Mr. Alexander M. Cornwell, Jr. Chapter Chairman St. Louis Bi-State Chapter American Red Cross 4050 Lindell Boulevard St. Louis, Missouri 63108 Mr. Lee Merritt Folger Chapter Chairman District of Columbia Chapter American Red Cross 2025 E Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20006 Mrs. Dodie Carlson Chapter Chairman Santa Clara Valley Chapter American Red Cross 333 McKendrie Street San Jose, California 95110 Mr. W. Gifford Myers Chapter Chairman Los Angeles Chapter American Red Cross 1200 South Vermont Avenue Los Angeles, California 90006 Mr. Donald H. Finley Chapter Chairman Oregon Trail Chapter American Red Cross 4200 S.W. Corbett Avenue Portland, Oregon 97207 Mrs. B. H. Levy Chapter Chairman Savannah Chapter American Red Cross 422 Habersham Street Savannah, Georgia 31401 Mrs. Melvin R. Laird 5703 Kirkwood Drive Washington, D.C. Miss Mary Louise Dowling 7512 Fairwood Lane Falls Church, Va. THE WHITE HOUSE is LIBRARY 078839 WASHINGTON DATE: TO: F. DEBACA PAM POWELL JEFF EVES STAN SCOTT VIRGINIA KNAUER WAYNE VALIS PAT LINDH JOHN VICKERMAN TED MARRS DON WEBSTER FROM: WILLIAM J. BAROODY, JR. FOR YOUR INFORMATION FOR APPROPRIATE ACTION FOR YOUR COMMENTS/ RECOMMENTATIONS OTHER: Margaent - Clo pat Barbara Land an this hit @ March 17, 1975 FORD is 07V930 LIBRARY Dear President Ford recently signed a Proclamation designating the month of March as Red Cross Month, 1975. In his Proclamation the President states, "Since the first settlement on these shores, we Americans have worked together volun- tarily to conquer problems and to care for one another in time of adversity. This neighbor-helping-neighbor appreach is still with us today and is exemplified by an organization that has become known as the Good Neighbor -- the American National Red Cross." The President asked that I send you the enclosed duplicate of his Red Cross Month Proclamation as a small remembrance of this occasion. It comes to you with his very best wishes. Sincerely, William J. Baroody, Jr. Assistant to the President Enclosure FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 24, 1975 Office of the White House Press Secretary FORD LIBRART THE WHITE HOUSE MEMORANDUM FOR: HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES I have just issued a Proclamation which designates March as Red Cross Month. It will be a period when each of us should consider the volunteer spirit that prevails in this Nation as typified by the good works of the American Red Cross. The Red Cross was on the scene last April in 13 of our States after catastrophic tornadoes leveled communities and left thousands homeless. Its volunteers and staff provided fast and open-handed relief to the victims. Similarly, the Red Cross was responsible for providing assistance in thousands of other disaster situations during the year. When blood is required by the ill and injured, the Red Cross through volunteer donors provides the blood required to save lives to over half of the country's medical facilities. Millions of us have acquired the skills that save lives in first aid and water safety courses taught by Red Cross volunteers, And this Nation's veterans and members of our military forces turn to Red Cross volunteers. and staff in time of personal and family crisis for help. In issuing the Proclamation, I suggest that the Federal Government and its employees, including members of our Armed Forces, consider volunteering for service with the Red Cross to help provide the support so necessary to preserve this vital voluntary effort. GERALD R. FORD # # #