WKTV reported that effective July 28, 2011, the American Red Cross of the Mohawk Valley and Rome Area Chapters are consolidating into a single new chapter, which will retain the Mohawk Valley Chapter name.
The consolidated Chapter, which is part of the American Red Cross-Central New York Region, will continue to serve the communities of Oneida and Herkimer counties.
Rome Area Chapter Executive Victor Fariello will lead the new chapter. Fariello, who has been chapter executive in Rome for the past 3 years, has a long career in the nonprofit sector across the entire Mohawk Valley region. The new chapter will be headquartered at the current Mohawk Valley Chapter office at 1415 Genesee Street, Utica and will continue to maintain its presence and services in Rome, Utica and Herkimer.
The boards of the Rome and Mohawk Valley Chapters met recently and agreed upon the name of the Chapter. They continue to work on the process of consolidating into one chapter.
“A few years ago, the Utica and Mohawk Valley Chapters merged very successfully, resulting in greater efficiencies and more resources to provide programs and services to the community,” said Mohawk Valley Board Chair Stephanie Davis. “This consolidation results from the same rationale and we look forward to the potential of the new, merged Chapter.”
Sandra Latimer, Rome Chapter Board Chair, said “We’ve always had a strong, collaborative relationship with our neighboring chapter. I’m excited and optimistic
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about the opportunities this merger will present for our new chapter and the communities we serve.”
Programs and services will be unaffected by this change. The Red Cross will continue to respond to disasters, provide health and safety training, collect blood and provide services to military members and their families.
According to Fariello the consolidation is part of a nationwide effort by the Red Cross to reduce costs while maintaining vital services. Fariello adds that the organizational advances implemented so far have increased financial stability, created a stronger brand, invigorated fundraising systems and enhanced services and training programs for the public.
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