American Red Cross joins chamber

Sallisaw Chamber of Commerce president Zack Schaefer (left center) presents a membership plaque to Loida Haffener Salmond, American Red Cross executive director for the South Central-Southeast Oklahoma region and Central-Southwest Oklahoma region, while South Central-Southeast Oklahoma volunteer Tim Foote (right center) cuts a ceremonial ribbon as the American Red Cross becomes a member of the chamber. Business and community leaders joined chamber members for the ribbon cutting, welcoming the Red Cross to eastern Oklahoma. The Red Cross will host a blood drive 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 14 at the Wheeler Event Center. To sign up for preferred time slots, call 800-Red-Cross. Also, those wishing to volunteer to serve as an important resource during disasters, especially with the annual tornado season on the horizon, should call 800-Red-Cross or Tim Foote.