AMERICAN RED CROSS LAUNCHES NEW LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

The American Red Cross is excited to announce that a new Learning Management System (LMS) is being implemented for the entire organization that will be able to better track participant learning and courses offered by Red Cross chapters, instructors and authorized providers.  Online learning and blended learning courses will also be offered through this system.  Full implementation by your local Central Texas chapter is scheduled for December 2010.

Benefits to this new system include:

• Real time access to student and instructor training records online
• Instructors will receive automatic notifications regarding updates and re-certifications
• A self service option for authorized providers to enter course information, make payments and print certificates
• Instructors will have the ability to access their instructor certifications by saving or printing a transcript

We are truly excited to be offering this new system and hope that it will make it even easier for the public to learn skills that could one day save a life!

SILENT AUTION AT THE DOMAIN TO BENEFIT THE AMERICAN RED CROSS OF CENTRAL TEXAS

Are you a die hard sports fanatic?  Do you love collecting memorabilia?  Then this Thursday may be your lucky day!

The American Red Cross of Central Texas is hosting a silent auction in the private dining room of the Westin Austin at the Domain Hotel on Thursday, October 28th from 5pm - 6:30pm.  We will be auctioning off all types of authentic autographed sports paraphernalia and memorabilia.

There is sure to be something for everyone so please come support your local American Red Cross of Central Texas and join us at this event!

TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY HONORS FIREFIGHTERS

The last week in September, members of the Texas State American Red Cross Club, led by president Victoria Arevalo, honored our community’s bravest by bringing homemade gift baskets to local firefighters. Visiting several fire stations, the members of the Texas State spent the afternoon learning about safety and preparedness while sharing the candies and treats they brought to the firefighters. This is an annual event the Texas State Red Cross club holds to recognize the outstanding efforts of firefighters in Hays County during September’s National Preparedness Month.

Strong relationships with fire departments are essential to the mission of the American Red Cross, as we work with emergency responders to meet the immediate needs of individuals affected by disasters like housefires as often as every other day.

CRUZ ROJA AYUDA A FAMILIAS DE INCENDIO

La Cruz Roja Americana de Centro Texas ayudó a dos familias que fueron afectadas por un incendio que completamente destruyo dos casas en el norte de Austin. La Cruz Roja necesita sus donativos. Si quiere dar por favor valla a esta dirección: www.redcross.org

Para ver lo que hizo la Cruz Roja para las familias nadamas vea el noticiero a bajo del 5 de Octubre. 

http://weareaustin.com/telemundovideo.