Heartland District - W.D. Boyce Council

Recharter Time!

With the year wrapping up it is easy to let things slip through the cracks. Please do not forget about rechartering your unit!                                                   

Follow this link: https://scoutnet.scouting.org/ucrs/UI/home/default.aspx to complete the rechartering process.

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12 Hours of Giving

The W.D. Boyce Council of the Boy Scouts of America will be partnering with the American Red Cross Blood Services Region to support the American Red Cross 12 Hours of Giving Holiday Blood Drive.  The drive will be held on Monday, December 21, 2009 at the Par A Dice Hotel in East Peoria from 7:00 a.m. -  7:00 p.m.  This drive is held annually right before the holidays to help ensure a stable blood supply during the last week of December when blood collections are typically low.

We will be sponsoring this event by helping to recruit and register at least 10 blood donors.  In turn, our group will be featured during one of the 12 hours.  Our featured hour is 4:00 p.m. -  5:00 p.m. 

Please help support this event by making an appointment to donate blood today. You can donate during our sponsored hour or anytime throughout the day.  You can sign up by using the link below or you can call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543) to make your appointment.  Once you make your appointment, please inform Barb Murphy at 309-673-6136 ext. 128 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it so we can keep track and ensure that we meet our commitment of recruiting at least 10 donors.

To register on line:

  1. Click on the link below.
  2. Choose your time.
  3. Click on the # of appointments available next to your desired time
  4. Follow the instructions
  5. Make a note in the "special instructions for your donation" section that says "Donating for the Boy Scouts."

http://www.membersforlife.org/midamerica/mobilesch/bdc_schedule.php?page=zip&pdistance=5&zip=61611&did=213584®ion=2

Thank you so much for your support of this event and for your continued support of the WD Boyce Council of the Boy Scouts of America.  We really appreciate your willingness to help us bring in some additional donors and look forward to a great drive!

Please contact Barb Murphy if you have any questions. 

Facts About Blood Donation

  • Approximately every two seconds someone in America will need a blood transfusion
  • Blood is a perishable product with a shelf life of only 42 days and platelets just five days, so it must be replenished constantly ? there simply is no substitute.
  • A recent study suggests that the eligible donor pool is shrinking, with only about 38 percent of the U.S. population eligible to donate, and only about 8 percent of those eligible actually donating blood.
  • The need for blood is constant.  Every day is an emergency for someone.  Thankfully there are individuals like you making sure that blood is available every day for people who need it.

Eligibility Information

All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver?s license, or two other forms of identification are required at check-in.  Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors younger than 19 years also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

About the American Red Cross

Governed by volunteers and supported by giving individuals and communities, the American Red Cross is the single largest supplier of blood products to hospitals throughout the United States. While local hospital needs are always met first, the Red Cross also helps ensure no patient goes without blood no matter where or when they need it. In addition to providing nearly half of the nation’s blood supply, the Red Cross provides relief to victims of disaster, trains millions in lifesaving skills, serves as a communication link between U.S. military members and their families, and assists victims of international disasters or conflicts.