Strategy meeting prior to the drive. (L-R) Michael Gonzalez, Carter Rep, Chip Snyder, Allen Noon, Jon English, Allen Sunrise, George Elking, District Blood Chair. |
This was the scene outside the Home Depot at 9:00 AM, on the morning of September 29th. The Blood Mobiles were lined up and the staff and Rotarians were ready. |
A better view of the "Donate Feel Great" vehicle. |
Home Depot Store Maanager, Adam Swenson and Allen Sunrise President, Scott Sutherland display the Battle Of The Badges Trophy which goes to the winner. |
The first donor, Officer Tim Logan, casts the first ballot. Jon English, (Allen Sunrise), Michael Gonzalez, Carter Rep, Charles Beard, Chip Snyder, & Barton Black (Allen Noon) offer advise. |
Charles Beard (Allen Noon), Jon English and Scott Sutherland (Allen Sunrise) showing the Battle of the Badges T Shirt and the gift bag, given to all donors. |
Some of the gifts in cluded a free desert from Ralph & Kacoos; a Carter pad and pen; & not shown; a discount card from the Premium Mall, a Carter Tote Bag and a Battle of the Badges T shirt. |
Community Relations Officer Jeff McGee & Citizens On Patrol coordinator, Roger Smith, "Hi-Five" for good luck at the start of the contest. |
They are joined by Rotarian Barton Black (Allen Noon) and all three give the Blood Drive a resounding "thumbs up". |
Christina Ray, the second donor,is shown casting her secret ballot. |
Phlebotomist Sandra Hunt welcomes Christina as she enters the Bloodmobile. |
Rose Gichutti is kept busy entering and printing out all the records. |
Rose is busy entering while Tiffany Eulenberg fills out her paperwork prior to donating. |
Carla Love, in her office at the rear of the Bloodmobile, fills out a questionaire for all of the prospective donors. |
The Bloodmobiles filled quickly and remained active all day. Tiffany Eulenberg, Joseph Morgan and Susan Hiull are being preped for a donation. |
Phlebotomist Ashley Christenson is shown preparing Susan Hull for her donation. |
The crowd at The Home Depot was very responsive and the "back door" entrance kept opening and closing all day. |
David Harvey is very relaxed as he donates. Ashley checks during the proceedure to ensure that everything goes smoothly. |
James Whitley, Allen Fire Rescue, tells Troy Brakefield, Community Editor for the Allen American, that the Fire Fighters will win because "we don't give tickets". |
Meanwhile rotarian Chip Snyder (Allen Noon) prevents Office Jeff McGee from making off with the Battle of the Badges Trophy. |
