American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley Announces 3 New Board Members

News Release: October 6, 2011
Contact: Janice Osborne, Regional Communication Officer
American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley
(610) 865-4400, ext. 262; pager (610) 830-9771



The American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley recently elected the following individuals to its board of directors for a three-year term: "Our board members are the voice and face of this organization to our local community," stated Regional Executive John R. Hughes. "Tom, Ron and Peter are well respected in their field and are proven community leaders who are involved in and understand the greater Lehigh Valley. Moreover, they are committed to the Red Cross mission and are willing to strongly and passionately advocate for the organization."


The American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley serves residents of Carbon, Lehigh and Northampton counties. Last year the Red Cross helped more than 92,300 people through preparedness and training classes, military support, senior lifesaving programs and services, emergency relief, information and referral and other education and outreach programs. The Red Cross is a charitable organization - not a government agency - and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information about the American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley or volunteer opportunities, call (610) 865-4400 or visit www.redcrosslv.org.