PROMOTION OF BLOOD DONATION PROGRAM

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• Document Creation Date: December 9, 2016
• Document Release Date: June 29, 2001
• Sequence Number: 4
• Publication Date: June 20, 1975
• Content Type: MF

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MEMORANDUM FOR: Director of Personnel
THROUGH Deputy Director of Personnel
for Special Programs
SUBJECT Promotion of Blood Donation
Program
1. Approval is requested to publicize the Blood
Donation Program on the Official Bulletin Boards
through a series of photographs illustrating the actual
steps that an employee goes through as a donor on Blood
Day in the tunnel. It is believed that such a display
will not only strengthen an already very active Blood
Donation Program and serve as a good human interest
item for employees about employees, but it will also be
a departure from some of the routine items that are
posted on the Boards.
2. If you approve this request, we will work with
Printing and Photography Division to obtain the pictures
and submit the final layout to you before posting.
Chief, Bene
APPROVED: Director o Personnel
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SUGGESTION EVALUATION REPORT
TO: Executive Secretary
SUGGESTION NO.
SUSPENSE DATE
Suggestion Awards Committee
INSTRUCTIONS: Please complete this form in detail to guide the Suggestion Awards Committee in making a final deter-
mination of the merits of this suggestion. Retain third copy.
1. ACTION RECOMMENDED ^ ADOPT ^ DECLINE ^ OTHER (Specify):
2. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION (If more space is needed, use plain paper)
3 ~__=?lv real time savings which would he realized by this suggestion would be the
li1Aination of travel time from Rosslvn to Headquarters and return. The waiting time
~,ned in th suggestion would not be eliminated since all Red Cross blood donation
require temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and medical history taking prior to
Inasmuch as the Avencv provides shuttle buses from Rosslvn to Headquarters
~~ to v every 1.5 minutes and the travel time one way is anrroximately 20 minutes.
does not result in loss of half a work day. Furthermore, the loss of time spent in
=r Vy" in'; to Headquarters to donate blood can only he exnerienced six times per year
IiCe this the maximum number of times a person is permitted to donate.
Z~I1f-oration site in Rossvn also nose-, significant security problems. These
'O f ovrrnrue in Keadcattarters throul?h snecial concessions on the part of the
3 _ ',a1;r:.er or the American Red Cross They have agreed to take blood without know-
nn( n.alrlr > of the donors and have worked out special arrangements for credits and
lfw zinns, On the other hand, Rosslyn is controlled by the Arlington Chapter
:.a i.~'n.ss and has no such agreements. Since a Rosslvn site would involve non-
{=lnrs #goverRment and non-government), it would not be possible to have these
e-sus T-a+,ich are necessary to overcome the security and cover obstacles involved.
= =y-e =s - o find that they are unable to donate blood during the working hours
iiiindividual citizens at established Red Cross sites; however, the Agencv
nr receive credit for such donations.
3. TANGIBLE FIRST-YEAR SAVINGS (Man-hours, material, equipment, etc.)
4. INTANGIBLE BENEFITS (See guide on reverse side of third copy)
5. WHAT OTHER OFFICES, DIVISIONS, ETC. MIGHT ALSO USE THIS IDEA?
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EMPLOYEE
BULLETIN
21 May 1974
1. The Agency has been an active participant in the Red
Cross Blood Bank for a number of years. A sizeable group of
regular donors has developed and they derive a great deal of
satisfaction from knowing that their personal contributions have
a life saving potential.
2. There is also a real and tangible benefit which every
Agency employee shares as a result of the generosity of this
dedicated group. Our participation in the program makes it
possible for Agency employees and members of their families to
become eligible to receive blood from the Red Cross Blood Bank.
Requests for blood should be directed to the Agency Blood Donor
Representative on extension- STATINTL
3. In order to ensure the continued availability of the
Red Cross Blood Bank, new donors are needed. You are encouraged
to join this worthwhile program if you are not already a regular
donor. The bloodmobile visits the Headquarters Building on the
first Tuesday of every month from 9:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. For an
appointment or for further information concerning this program
contact your keyperson in your co t or the Agency Blood
Donor Representative on extension "Walk-in" donors wh1T&INTL
not have appointments are always welcomed.
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We request that you finalize
and publish the attached Employee
Bulletin for distribution to all
employees on 24 May 1974.
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Attached is a draft Employee
Bulletin regarding the Blood Donor
Program. Annual bulletins on this
subject were previously issued in
1968, 1969, 1970 and 1971. A copy
of the last bulletin is attached.
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1. The Agency has been an active participant in the
Red Cross Blood Bank for a number of years. A sizeable group
of regular donors has developed and they derive a great deal
of satisfaction from knowing that their personal contributions
have a life saving potential.
2. There is also a real and tangible benefit which every
Agency employee shares as a result of the generosity of this
dedicated group. Our participation in the Blood Bank means
that all Agency employees and members of their families are
eligible to receive blood from the Bank. Requests are handled
by the Agency Blood Donor Representative
3. In order to ensure the continued availability of the
Red Cross Blood Bank, new donors are needed. You are encour-
aged to join, in this worthwhile program if you are not already
a regular donor. The bloodmobile visits the Agency the first
Tuesday_ of every month from 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Contact your
TATINTL
keyperson or the Agency Blood Donor Representative
for an appointment or for further information. Those who
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forget to make appointments are encouraged to "walk-in"
because donors are always welcome.
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EMPLOYEE BULLETIN
1. The President has proclaimed January 1972 as National Blood
Donor Month. In his proclamation the President stated:
"Among the noblest acts ,of personal generosity is
the gift of one's blood for the benefit of another.
It is a contribution of health and life for which
there is no substitute."
2. The employees of this Agency are indeed entitled to be
proud of their past participation in our blood donor program. Each
year many have given generously of their time and self in order to
ensure that this most necessary gift is available when needed.
Their reward, of course, is in knowing that their generosity helps,
their family, fellow workers, and many others whom they will never
know.
.3. The continued success of the Agency's program requires the
continued participation of those employees who have given so reg-
ularly in the past. Of equal importance is the need for employees
who have not contributed to this most worthwhile cause to do so
during National Blood Donor Month'' and the months ahead.
4. Employees who wish to participate in the blood donor
program are requested to give their name and telephone number to
the keyman for their area. The name of the keyman may be obtained
from the employee's personnel or administrative officer.
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UNITED STATES CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20415
November 5, 1971
It is the President's earnest hope, as stated in the attached memorandum,
that Federal employees throughout the Washington metropolitan area
will be encouraged to participate fully with their fellow Americans
in the Red Cross voluntary blood donor program.
With your strong support, and the assistance of your Blood Program
Coordinator, we can assure that Federal employees have the maximum
opportunity to share in meeting the Red Cross blood program goals
in our community. Department and agency Coordinators have done
an outstanding job in the past in encouraging blood donations and
I am confident they will continue to provide the commitment and
effort necessary to make the program a success.
As the new Chairman of the Government Red Cross Blood Program for
the Washington Metropolitan Area, I would like to ask for your early
assistance in two respects.
First, in order to work directly with department and agency Blood
Program Coordinators, we need a current list of their names and
mailing addresses. I ou apprec ate your av ng this information
regar ing your Coordinator sent to me as soon as possible.
Second, I would like the opportunity to meet with all department
and agency Coordinators on November 22, 1971 at 10:30 a.m. in Room 1304
of the Civil Service Commission Building. This will give us the
opportunity to brief new Coordinators as well as bring others up
to date on the current status of the program. I would appreciate
your asking your Coordinator to attend. Red Cross officials and
medical personnel will participate and there will be an opportunity
for Coordinators to ask questions and to exchange ideas on means
of increasing on a purely voluntary basis blood donations from employees.
We deeply appreciate your personal involvement and leadership in
this vital program. Federal employees have a tradition of concern
and generosity toward this community which we are confident, with
your support, will continue and be extep,dcd.
Irving Kator
Chairman, Government Red Cross
Program
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1. The President has proclaimed January 1972 as National
Blood Donor Month. In his proclamation the President stated:
"Among the noblest acts of personal generosity is the gift of one's
blood for the benefit of another. It is a contribution of health and
life for which there is no substitute. "
2. The employees of this Agency are indeed entitled to be
proud of their past participation in our blood program. Each year
many have given generously of their time and self in order to insure
that this most necessary gift is available when needed. Their reward,
of course, is in knowing that their generosity helps their family,
fellow-workers, and many others whom they will never know.
3. The continued success of the Agency's program requires
the continued participation of those employees who have given so
regularly in the past. Of equal importance, however, is the need
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for employees who have not contributed to this most worthwhile cause
to do so during National Blood Donor Month and the months ahead.
Your assistance is needed. Contact your keyman through your
Personnel Officer and sign up now.
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September 28, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES
In proclaiming January 1971 as "National Blood Donor Month", the
President stated: "Among the noblest acts of personal generosity
is the gift of one's blood for the benefit of another. It is a contri-
bution of health and life for which there is no substitute. "
It is the President's wish that Federal employees be encouraged to
join fully with their fellow Americans in participating in blood donor
programs.
Over the last several years, through the cooperative leadership of
the U. S. Civil Service Commission and the District of Columbia
Chapter of the American Red Cross, a special effort has been made
to increase blood donations by Federal employees in the National
Capital Area. During this period, significant progress has been
made in establishing the blood donor program as a regular and
important part of the voluntary community service effort of every
Federal agency and its employees.
The President has asked me to pass on to you his earnest hope that
the Government Red Cross Program in the Washington area will con-
tinue to receive high interest and attention. To this end, he has
appointed Mr. Irving Kator, Assistant Executive Director of the
Civil Service Commission, as the new Chairman of the Government
Red Cross Program for the Metropolitan Washington Area. Mr.
Kator will be in contact with the Government Red Cross Blood Pro-
gram Coordinator in your agency to secure his or her full coopera-
tion in this important effort.
Your personal backing of the work of the Red Cross Blood Program
Coordinator in your agency is requested. Please assure yourself
that your agency is properly organized to do its fair share in meeting
the Blood Program goals.
Spe
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DD/Fers/SP
Ben:
During blood month last year we did not
put out an employee bulletin but used posters
on the various boards. Suggest we do the same
this year and have arranged with Fairfax to
send us up-to-date posters when they are avail-
able.
Chief, BSD 5E61
7 O CT 1971
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7 October 1971
The Agency did nothing special regarding National Blood
Donor Month last year. We are in touch with The Fairfax
Chapter of American Red Cross and as yet they have received
no information, posters or other advance information. The
Chapter will send any materials they receive just as soon
as it is available.
The Agency continues to go over its quota of blood
donations each month and in fact for the past several months
the Bloodmobile, operating at maximum capacity, processes
as many as possible.
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