Meeting Global Blood Needs With Rotary’s Help BCA Regional Meeting Chicago July 13, 2017
Two Great Things That Go Great Together +
Agenda Introduction / Objectives John Armitage How Does Rotary Work? Charles Kurtzman Global Network for Blood Donation BJ Smith Break Global Blood Fund as Partner John Armitage Abbott, Ronaldo and Possibilities Argie Antonakos / Tom Schallert Maximizing the Rotary Idea Database Charles Kurtzman Safe Blood Africa Tom Schallert Wrap Up John Armitage
Objectives Educating Ourselves on Opportunities & Challenges 2. Identifying Good Rotary Projects in Transfusion Space - Now (as catalytic outcome of this meeting) - Long term (pipeline, vetting, prioritizing, etc) 3. Building Rotary Club Engagement via Blood Bankers - Enlist Rotarians (blood centers, hospitals, suppliers, etc.) - Educate/fundraise locally (and district, etc.) 4. Establishing Leadership/Admin Mechanisms to Sustain Efforts