I have had a conversation with my Canadian Blood Services (CBS) liaison lady after the clinic on February 1. Those of you who gave your
volunteer time that evening know that, except for handing out snacks, we had very little to do. The lady in charge that evening basically
took away those first two stations that we have covered for 25 years. I was really concerned. I had asked for your time and you were not
needed.... but we were not informed of these changes ahead of time.
In chatting with my liaison, I have learned that this is coming from their head office, that we are not required to do those first two
stations in the future. All they expect of us now is manning (person-ing) the snack table.
After our strategic planning evening where we expressed the value of the Club members being in the public view, this is not good.
So at this point, unless you direct me otherwise, I will only ask one or two people to come for each shift to do the snacks. I know
that we offer “the best” snacks as I am told that by donors and CBS staff all the time.
But... A disappointing change, for sure.
Upcoming Dates for Blood Donor Clinics (all held at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church)
Friday, April 5, 2019 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Friday, June 28, 2019 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Friday, August 30, 2019 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Friday, November 1, 2019 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Friday, December 20, 2019 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Friday, February 14, 2020 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.
