Update: I've been in touch with the Red Cross regarding a group drive. I get the impression that the program isn't very sophisticated, but they've offered to track our donations by our group name. For any donation you make from here on, please mention that you're part of Central Minnesota Friends Free of Theism. They're expecting us. It should be fun to see how we do, and it's an additional motivator to get in and do some good.

At our recent meeting we discussed participating in a blood drive as a group. We have a few options for dates and locations. We could go directly to the Red Cross office on Friday, January 8, sometime around 4:30. We could also go to Atonement Lutheran church in north St. Cloud on January 5 between 1 and 7. That would certainly make an impact!

Tom has discovered that we can start a group at the Red Cross and donate individually. Our cumulative progress will be tracked and posted on our site. Watch here for further updates.

Those of you unable to donate are welcome to come and offer your support. You could also contact the Red Cross to inquire about volunteering at blood drives.

I plan on creating a paper badge we can choose to wear to show our affiliation. Look for some ideas on the forum in a few weeks. If you want to try your hand at the design, feel free to send it to me or post it in the forum.

I'll also post this message in our discussion forums. Look for the event planning sub-section, available only to registered members. Please register from our home page, then join the discussion!

Thanks for your participation. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Festivus!