Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 7 October 1995 — Page 15

People & Trends

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7,1995 ■ PAGE B7

Woodard a superstar among volunteers

When disaster strikes, and we know it does, Candace Woodard is always ready to respond. This was partially how the American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis described Woodard, who was among those receiving an Outstanding Volunteer Award at the annual summer dinner at the Indianapolis Zoo. During her two-year tenure as a volunteer, Woodard completed more than 70 hours of training and served on seven national operations. Along with her impressive record, Woodard also volunteers at the chapter on the switchboard, conducts customer satisfaction surveys, and serves as coordinator of the new ARC Volunteer Minority Recruitment Committee. The ARC Emergency Services Department nominated Woodard for the award. She also recently received certificates from the United Way and Indiana Black Expo during their annual Volunteer Recognition program. The program emphasized volunteerism in the minority community. The American Red Cross and the HELP-Line submitted her name for the UW/IBE awards. Woodard has certainly epitomized the volunteer spirit since she began her service to the ARC on July 28,1993. She has travelled throughout the United States, serving on numerous help missions, including those assisting victims of tropical storm Alberto, a Los Angeles earthquake, Missouri and Illinois floods, and Greater Houston floods. Evaluations of her performances have been outstanding. Woodard chose the ARC Emergency Services as the unit with which she wanted to affiliate. When she hears of a large national disaster, she calls the ES office to alert personnel there of her availability. As she has experience in two functions, family service and staffing, she is in great demand to serve on these operations. She is

one of a number of area volunteers who are members of the Disaster Services Human Resource System. “Each disaster reinforces my commitment to give back to the community and further convince me of the need to recruit minority volunteers for Red Cross,” Woodard said. “1 see few minority volunteers yet they are benefitinp from the services. After graduating from Martin University, I hope to work for the National Red Cross Disaster Reserves. Woodard volunteers at least 12 to 24 hours weekly for the ARC. She is helping the Red Cross seek volunteers of all ages, even children, and especially AfricanAmericans. She works with the Volunteer Department to organize a committee to develop a strategy to seek minority ARC volunteers. As new minority recruiter, Woodard will be looking for volunteers in Boone, Morgan, Hancock, Hendricks and Marion counties. “The American Red Cross has for many years realized the importance of attracting more minority volunteers,” said Sandi Lyle, chairwoman for the Indianapolis area chapter volunteers. “We have 2,500 volunteers in the Indianapolis area with approximately 250 of these being minorities. Of this 250, 185 are African Americans. “Candace will be recruiting within all minority communities.” Woodard also volunteers for the HELPLine, United Methodist Prisons’ Ministry, Metro Advocacy Ministry, U.S. Postal Advisory Council for the Brightwood area and the Indianapolis Literacy League. While committed to community service, Woodard also carries a full-time load of classes at Martin University. Anyone interested in volunteering for the Red Cross may either call Woodard at 6841441 or Lyle at 684-4343.

American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis Chairman William F. McConnell Jr. presents Candace Woodard, a two-year chapter volunteer, a plaque for being an Outstanding Volunteer. The presentation was made during the recent annual awards dinner at the Indianapolis Zoo that honored people providing services for the ARC. Woodard was nominated by the Emergency Services Department.

Teachers’pet

Crispus Attacks Middle School Principal Annie Mayes presents an Attacks T-shirt to Alberta Murphy (right), sponsor of the teachers’ welcome reception. A reception for the staff of Crispus Attacks Middle School was held Sept. 21 in the Attacks auditorium. Community representatives and Crispus Attacks Alumni Association representatives joined in the festivities.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority college bound

The Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. is sponsoring its annual tour of several Black college campuses. The trip is planned for March 30 through April 4, during spring break. This year’s trip will travel to Spelman College, Atlanta;

Morehouse College, Atlanta; Clark Atlanta University; Morris Brown College, Atlanta; Alabama A&M University, Huntsville, Ala.; Kentucky State University, Frankfort, Ky.; Central State University, Wilberforce, Ohio, and Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio. The application and transcript

must be received by midnight Oct. 25. It can be obtained from high school counselors. Look for Delta’s Black College Tour table at the Black College Fair on Thursday, Oct. 5 at Crispus Attucks Middle School. For more information on the tour, call Kim Oldham 283-3684.

Johnson, Abernathy to wed Mechelle Denise Johnson, a Cathedral High School graduate and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Johnson of Indianapolis, will wed Shawn Maurice Abernathy in November. The bride is a 1989 graduate of Hampton University who received a master of public health degree from the University oLMichi-gan-Ann Arbor in 1991. The groom received a bachelor’s degree in chemistry in 1987 and a master’s degree in chemistry in 1990 from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. Abernathy is a doctoral candidate in chemistry at the University of Michigan.

Indy girl wins Nick cruise

NEW YORK — Ten-year-old TaWanna Ray of Indianapolis is sailing into the sunset with Nickelodeon, thanks to Comcast Cable. Ray won the Nickelodeon Treasure Island Sweepstakes, which she entered at Oriental Gifts. Ray and up to three family members had been given an opportunity to sail to the Bahamas on Thursday, Sept. 14 aboard Premiere Cruise Lines’ Big Red Boat fora four-day, three-night Nickel-odeon-themed cn|ise. In July, kids could enter the sweepstakes by filling out an entry form at sponsors’ establishments. Ray was the lucky. Grand Prize

winner, picked from more than 1,700 entries. As Grand Prize winner, Ray and up to three of her family members were to receive $500 spending money and a flight to Florida to board the Big Red Boat from Cape Canaveral. A VIP welcome party awaited them on board. The cruise was to include Nassau and Port Lucaya. “Because Nickelodeon values kids as much as we do, we’re pleased to partner with the network to give TaWanna this special Nickelodeon vacation,” says Rise Helgemo, general sales manager of The Indianapolis Interconnect.

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