Red
Cross Partners
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Joint partnership allows Red Cross
to update communications
The American Red Cross, Coastal South Carolina Chapter, is the recipient of funding totaling just under $15,000 to provide the local organization the ability to install an
 upgraded communications system, announced Angela Nicholas, chief executive officer.
Pictured from left are: Ricky Huggins, HTC Business Communications; Jonathan Kresken, president, Waccamaw Community Foundation; Angela Nicholas, Red Cross CEO; Buddy Styers, Myrtle Beach Air Force Base Redevelopment Authority.
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Donor Advised fund of the Waccamaw Community Foundation will provide $10,000 for the project with the remainder of the almost $15,000 cost coming from The Myrtle Beach Air Force Base Redevelopment Authority, Nicholas said.
Jonathan Kresken, President of the WCF stated, “The Waccamaw Community Foundation along with the Knight Foundation understands that the Coastal SC Chapter of the Red Cross is in need of a reliable communications system that they can use on a daily basis and more importantly during disasters to ensure that the families they serve can get the immediate attention they need. We are proud to partner with the MBAFB Redevelopment Authority in making a grant that can secure the needed communication system that will grow with the organization. “
Speaking on behalf of the Redevelopment Authority, Executive Director Buddy Styers said: “The Authority recognized some time ago that the success of the Red Cross serving the citizens of Horry and Georgetown Counties was in the best interest of our communities. “We were glad to support the conveyance of the property they now own thru the public benefit conveyance process and continue to be interested in supporting the Red Cross in any way we can. Our contribution of funds to secure this grant is but one small way to do that.”
HTC provided an analysis of the chapter’s communication needs and provided a packaged upgrade that would not only be affordable but would help the Chapter save up to $200 a month on telephone service. The new voice over internet protocol system will serve both the Myrtle Beach and the Georgetown offices of the local Red Cross.
“HTC is extremely thankful for the opportunity to assist the Coastal South Carolina Chapter of the American Red Cross upgrade their communications capabilities,” said Tom Vitt, HTC marketing director. “As a member-owned not for profit cooperative, HTC is keenly aware of the economic pressures faced by service organizations such as the ARC. The population growth in the coastal Carolina region continues to stretch the financial and human resources of the local chapter. HTC appreciates the opportunity to provide the local chapter with a communication system that will enhance the productivity of the local staff and provide flexibility for growth at an affordable rate.”
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 MBAFB Redevelopment
Authority
Buddy Styers (c) with Angela Nicholas
and Charlie Thrash
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 HGTC
Chef Eric Wagner, HGTC, with Angela Nicholas
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 Little
River Rotary Club
Little River Rotary Club President Doug Allen presented a $500 check to Angela Nicholas, chief executive officer of the local American Red Cross, on Dec. 19 to assist with the Christmas dinner and local disaster relief.
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 Mortgage
Lenders Association
Red Cross staff members collected toys Dec. 11 from the Mortgage Lenders Association, which donates toys each year for distribution to local families with children who have lost their homes to fire during the calendar year.
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Piggly Wiggly Partners with American Red Cross
 Piggly Wiggly has partnered with the Coastal South Carolina Chapter of the American Red Cross to fund a renovation of the Community Education Room at Chapter headquarters in Myrtle Beach. The work is expected to be completed by the fall.
Piggly Wiggly staff (pictured, from left) includes Jeff Landis, Lynn Willard, Tim Smith, Lendy Whitfield, Timmy Parrott, Nanci Conley (Red Cross), Mike Mankin, David Mauney, Jay Martin and Rocco Salinari (Red Cross).
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 The
Myrtle Beach Herald
Director of Health & Safety Rocco Salinari (left), gives some CPR pointers to Myrtle Beach Herald owner Greg Everett.
Everett made a donation to the chapter that allowed for the purchase of new child and infant manikins to be used for teaching important lifesaving skills to the public.
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Horry-Georgetown Fire Chief’s Association
 Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue Lt. Dan Walker (left) and Midway Fire Rescue Chief Doug Eggiman (right) accept a plaque from Angela Nicholas, Executive Director of the Coastal SC Chapter of the Red Cross, on behalf of the
Horry- Georgetown Fire Chief’s Association.
The group organized an annual golf tournament to raise funds for fire victims assisted through the local chapter of the Red Cross.
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