Volunteers are needed by many organizations. Mr. Larry Baillon, Station Manager, American Red Cross, spoke at the Fairbanks Military Retiree Council meeting requesting members for Disaster Volunteer Service Teams. Assignments average three weeks, ten hour days.
Training is provided free of cost.
Karen Washburn, Co-Chairperson of the Military Affairs Committee, Chamber of Commerce, Fairbanks, spoke of the impact the military has on the local community and the need for their support through volunteerism. Volunteers are also needed for the Speakers Bureau. Major Benson announced Eielson AFB is opening a Retiree Affairs Office to provide assistance to retirees. Volunteers are needed to help staff the office. Gordon Severson reported to the Fort Richardson Retiree Council the status of the Elmendorf-65 Program.