The Associate Newsletter: September 2010
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The Associate
September 2010
About The Associate
The Associate is the MBA's monthly newsletter where we report on what's happened, share, what's coming up and focus on our great members. If you have news you would like to share or would like to be featured in a Spotlight or submit an article or column, click here for more information.
Taking a Break
Labor Day is September 6. This is the 128th observance of this National Holiday which was created to give workers a day off originally in celebration.
Thicker Than Water
The MBA is helping you become a life saver at our Annual Blood Drive on Friday, September 17. Every blood donor may help up to three lives and every TWO seconds someone in America gets a blood transfusion.
Give a Pint
Adults have about 10 pints of blood. Each time you donate, you give one of those pints. These donations are the only way the life-saving blood supply can be maintained. Blood cannot be manufactured, nor can it be stored forever. In many cases, the shelf like is only five days. Not only that, but certain blood types can
only receive blood from donors of the same blood type. Type O is typically the most
in demand. Type O blood can be used for any blood type and those with Type O can
only receive from others with the same.
Get Ready
The first thing to do if you want to help save lives is to make your appointment. You can contact Kim Witte, our Blood Drive Coordinator, at 850-0989. Make
sure you keep hydrated the day of your donation. It helps the blood flow more
quickly. Wear sleeves that will easily allow access above your elbow. You
may also consider eating iron-rich foods like spinach and tuna to increase your
hemoglobin. Finally, remember to bring your ID and a list of any medications you
are taking.We are excited for another opportunity to make a difference in
our community.
Cashing in on Groupon
by Steve Van Buren
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