Join us for an Informational Presentation on

Thursday, March 6, 2008
9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.

$15 per person,
Registration Deadline: Thursday, February 28, 2008

American Red Cross, Summit County Chapter
FirstEnergy Room East
501 West Market St., Akron

DESCRIPTION:  An interactive panel and audience discussion for new and veteran volunteer coordinators detailing Ohio Senate Bill 187* and methods to perform volunteer background checks. What does it mean to me and my organization? Learn what others are doing and explore a variety of options. Come prepared to share your experiences and best practices!

* On March 22, 2001, Amended Ohio Senate Bill 187 became law. The legislation’s purpose is to help ensure that youth-serving organizations that place volunteers in positions requiring "unsupervised access to children on a regular basis" use appropriate screening methods. This legislation affects volunteers for any "religious, charitable, scientific, educational, athletic, or service institution or organization or local government entity that provides care, treatment, education, training, instruction, supervision or recreation to children."

Ericka Abram
Volunteer Specialist, Hattie Larlham Supported Living

Lt. Charles Brown
Community Relations/COPS Commander, Akron Police Department

Anne Conlon
Owner/President, Info Search Solutions

Sue Guttman, LSW
Records Technician, Akron Public Schools

Bill Hall
Director of Programs, Ohio Community Service Council, Columbus

Shelley Kendrick
Director, Human Resources, Akron Area YMCA

Harry Ostapowicz
Manager of Security, Akron Children’s Hospital