Robert E. Humes Named 2009 Recipient of
Bob Clancy Culture of Caring Award

Princeton, NJ – Red Cross volunteer Robert E. Humes will be honored with the 2009 Bob Clancy Culture of Caring Award during the American Red Cross of Central New Jersey’s Gala being held on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at The Bedens Brook Club in Skillman.

Date:	February 27, 2009
Contact:	Diane Concannon, 609.951.2116; (cell) 609.206.4043 concannond@njredcross.org

PRINCETON, NJ, February 27, 2009 – The American Red Cross of Central New Jersey will present its annual Bob Clancy Culture of Caring Award to long-time volunteer Robert E. Humes in recognition of his leadership, strategic thinking, and unwavering commitment and support of the Red Cross mission.

A Red Cross volunteer for more than 25 years, Robert Humes has been a key crafter of the framework that helped build, and keeps, the Central New Jersey Red Cross chapter strong. A man who takes the term “active board member” to a completely new level, Mr. Humes continuously strives to find the best, most cost- effective ways to provide Red Cross services to neighbors during difficult straits. A dedicated board member who has served two terms as chair; Mr. Humes is also a loyal blood donor, a financial supporter, and has assisted with Red Cross relief efforts during large local disasters like severe flooding along the Delaware River.

“Bob Humes has always been an extremely important member of the Red Cross leadership,” said American Red Cross of Central New Jersey CEO Kevin Sullivan. “Personally, Bob has been a great mentor and friend and his guidance over the years has been invaluable.”

Red Cross Gala Honorary Chair James Harton and Gala Chair Karen Fagard announced the 2009 Gala Committee’s unanimous decision to select Robert Humes as this year’s Bob Clancy Culture of Caring Award recipient. The award will be presented to Mr. Humes during the 13th Annual Red Cross Gala on Saturday, March 7th at The Bedens Brook Club in Skillman. For tickets and additional details, visit www.njredcross.org or call 609-951-2114.

Princeton, NJ – Members of the American Red Cross of Central New Jersey’s Gala Committee; (pictured L-R) Honorary Chair James Harton, Chair Karen Fagard, and CEO Kevin Sullivan, name Robert E. Humes as recipient of the 2009 Bob Clancy Culture of Caring Award.

The Culture of Caring award is in memory of a true friend and former American Red Cross of Central New Jersey board member Bob Clancy. A strong Red Cross promoter beset with volunteer spirit, Mr. Clancy was convinced that being involved with the mission of the Red Cross could help create a culture of caring in the community. Past recipients include William Augustine, the Long Family of Princeton, Merrill Lynch, and William J. Noonan.

2009 Gala Committee
Honorary Chair James Harton, Chair Karen Fagard, Mary Ball, Elizabeth Baughan, Marci Baumann, Kathleen Biggins, Christine Calandra, Mary Chamberlin, Kelly Connolly, Teresa Danko, Alexander Fagard, Bettie Greber, Nell Haughton, Jennifer Hayden, Helena Kardassis, Sigrid Keough, Patty Lamb, Kate Lindseth, Merrill Long, Cheryl Mooney, Nadia Naaman, Debbie Nosko, Sharon Orr, Marie Roome, Melissa Scott, Anita Trullinger, Kathy Vik, Cheri Vogel, and Andrea Warriner.

About the American Red Cross of Central New Jersey (www.njredcross.org)
The Central New Jersey Chapter serves the people of Mercer, Middlesex, Hunterdon and parts of Somerset counties, helping our community prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Last year, 2,201 volunteers and 25 full- or part-time employees assisted 271 families (954 individuals with shelter, food and/or clothing), after 117 disasters (mostly house fires) displaced them from their homes; trained 51,296 residents with First Aid, CPR or other lifesaving skills; delivered 45,267 nutritious meals to homebound and elderly; and provided care and support to 209 military families. Central New Jersey residents donated 13,466 pints of blood through the American Red Princeton Blood Donor Center or American Red Cross blood drives throughout our service area. The Red Cross is not a government agency; it relies on donations of time, money, and blood to do its work. For more information on the programs and services of the Red Cross, and to learn how you can get involved, visit www.njredcross.org or call 609-951-8550.

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