ANNUAL REPORT 2015

BRINGING COMMUNITIES HOPE

Mission Statement

The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the

power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.

Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Network

Humanity Impartiality Neutrality Independence Voluntary Service Unity Universality

© 2015 The American National Red CrossThe American Red Cross name and emblem are registered trademarks of the American Red Cross.

Dear Friends,

A simple but heartbreaking statistic has driven our work this year: Tragically seven people a day in this country die as a result of a home fire. In Eastern Missouri, the region mourned as we lost three young children in the first of a string of fires that ultimately took ten lives in ten days. That senseless loss of life brought home what that statistic really means. It’s why the American Red Cross of Eastern Missouri has joined a national campaign to reduce fire deaths and injuries by 25 percent in five years. As you likely know, fires are our largest disasters. In this country -- in this community -- we suffer more fire injuries and fatalities than all other disasters combined. Our Home Fire Campaign is a two-step, labor intensive program, that targets at-risk, fire prone neighborhoods. Partnering with local fire departments, we install smoke alarms and educated families on fire safety. There is no doubt this effort will save lives and prevent injuries, which is the fulfillment of our mission. Last year, we installed more than 1,593 smoke alarms, replaced 228 batteries and helped 709 families make fire safety plans. Next year, we look forward to reporting how many lives this campaign saved.

While working to prevent home fire injuries, we continued to respond to them. Last year, we assisted 1,345 families after fires or other disaster. We also collected 161,960 units of lifesaving blood and assisted 1,417 military families with emergency services. Those services included connecting families with emergency financial or counseling support and emergency communications between military members in the field and family at home. We also helped 85 refugee families connect with loved ones abroad.

Building resilient communities, Red Cross volunteers also prepared the region for emergencies. Some 45,195 local residents took a lifesaving course in first aid, CPR, caregiving or water safety. Another 2,064 received disaster preparedness information, and our neighbors downloaded 10,202 emergency apps, so they have information in hand during a crisis. We know these efforts will save lives.

So, as we look back on this year’s milestones, let us close by thanking you for all you have given the Red Cross. For the tens of thousands we touched, we are honored to tell you how grateful we are. Thank you, once again, for supporting this noble mission.

Best always,

A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN AND CEO

Cindy EricksonRegional Chief Executive Officer

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Frank DellaquilaChair, Board of Directors

FY2015 PREPAREDNESS HIGHLIGHTS

The American Red Cross of Eastern Missouri provides vital services 365 days a year — from

responding to home fires in local neighborhoods to teaching first aid and CPR to collecting vital

blood and blood products. We’re able to provide these services thanks to an amazing corps of

2,482 volunteers and the generosity of donors like you.

Bringing the Red Cross Mission to Life

Installed 1,593 free smoke alarms for the Home Fire Campaign

Created more than 709 home fire preparedness plans for families

Taught 5,335 school children fire safety and coping skills

We’re ready to respond to disaster seven days a week, 365 days a year in our community, providing shelter, food, clothing and emotional support at no cost to those in need. Eastern Missouri is part of a nationwide network of Red Cross regions that work together to mount large-scale relief efforts.

Home fires are the most common disaster for the Red Cross. On average, we respond to a home fire three to four times a day. Although these fires don’t typically make the headlines, they are devastating for those who have suddenly lost their homes, possessions and sense of security.

We also teach families, organizations and corporations how to be prepared for emergencies through free educational presentations. Last year, 2,064 people attended community disaster education and preparedness programs presented by the Red Cross.

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YOU MAKE IT POSSIBLE

Though perhaps best known for disaster relief, the American Red Cross is at work every day to

make residents in our communities and neighborhoods — including military members, veterans

and their families — safer, healthier and better prepared for emergencies.

The Red Cross is committed to teaching people the skills they need to prepare for and respond to emergencies. We provide lifesaving training that people need to protect themselves and their families, including first aid, CPR and water safety. We offer these trainings in multiple ways: online, traditional classroom settings and full-service courses where we bring the training to your workplace or organization. During the 2015 fiscal year, 47,263 individuals in Eastern Missouri learned critical skills through Red Cross courses. Some 36,605 people enrolled in first aid/CPR/AED, 8,130 people enrolled in water safety/aquatics and 2,528 people enrolled in other health and safety courses.

Supporting Military Families

Providing Blood in Season of Change

This year, the Red Cross of Eastern Missouri hosted a baby shower for military women and veterans. Military mothers received much needed supplies and a car seat.

From connecting deployed service members to their families during emergencies to supporting veterans in hospitals, the Red Cross maintains an unwavering commitment to the U.S. military community. During fiscal year 2015, Eastern Missouri briefed 7,831 families through the “Get to Know Us Before You Need Us” program and provided 5,311 services to military members, veterans and families, including emergency communications.

The American Red Cross remains the nation’s largest supplier of blood products, helping trauma victims, cancer patients, people with chronic conditions and others in need. During 2015, Eastern Missouri collected 161,960 units of blood from blood drives.

Training People to Save Lives

SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES

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THANK YOU

Members of the American Red Cross’s Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP) invest in our disaster relief services in advance of major disasters. This pre-investment helps us to create a reliable funding base, ensuring the Red Cross can respond immediately to any disaster – regardless of cost.

As ADGP members, Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation and Anheuser-Busch Foundation stand among an elite group of companies and foundations from almost every industry. To show our appreciation of their commitment, we offer the highest level of recognition and unmatched access to our information and leadership – before, during and after disasters.

$1,000,000+Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation

$750,000Anheuser-Busch Foundation

The American Red Cross of Eastern Missouri is grateful for the generosity of its dedicated

supporters, who breathe life into our humanitarian mission every day. On behalf of those we

serve, thank you!

CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION SUPPORTERS

The following organizations provided generous financial support from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015.

*Edward Jones*EmersonCharity Clothing Pickup

AscensionAmerican Direct Marketing Argosy Casino Alton*Caleb C. and Julia W. Dula Educational

and Charitable Foundation

Dana Brown Charitable Trust Daughters of Charity Foundation of St. Louis Drury Hotels

*Mary Ranken Jordan and Ettie A. JordanCharitable Foundation

Monsanto FundProcter & Gamble*Simmons Charitable Foundation*State FarmVeterans Home Care LLC

$5,000-$9,999

Alberici*The Alton FoundationThe Bank of Missouri*Bodine AluminumBP Amoco Foundation*Bunge North America

CHAN Healthcare, LLCCK PowerHome State Health Plans*CenturyLink

*Gertrude and William A. Bernoudy FoundationHerbert A. and Adrian W. Woods Foundation*Herman T. and Phenie R. Pott Foundation

*The Miller Family Foundation

*Peabody Energy Company*Pershing Charitable TrustPricewaterhouseCoopers LLP*Rabo AgriFinanceRegions Bank*Scottrade, Inc.*Seyer IndustriesSSM Health CareTabor Plastics CompanyU.S. BankWilliam and Mary Baker Trust

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ANNUAL DISASTER GIVING PROGRAM – $500,000+

$100,000+

$25,000-$49,999

AAA*A. J. Schwartze Community Foundation*Ameren Missouri*Bank of AmericaBJC HealthCare Jefferson Memorial Community Foundation*Storage Mart*Germ-X*Wells Fargo Advisors

$10,000-$24,999

Missouri Foundation for Health Nidec Motor Corporation

These companies and foundations stand with us 365 days a year as we provide relief to friends and neighbors in times of greatest need. With an annual, upfront investment in our regional programs, Ready 365 members allow us to maintain and expand our capacity to provide assistance to those in our community when help can’t wait.

*Ready 365 Giving Program

Ekon Benefits

Isle CasinoKPMG LLPLarry Hillis Chrysler DodgeMasterCard Technologies

ElsevierEmployees Community Fund of Boeing St. LouisErnst & Young

Express ScriptsFire and Iron Station 77 Gannett Foundation

INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTERS

PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL$100,000 OR MOREMr. Jack C. Taylor

HUMANITARIAN CIRCLE$10,000-$24,999

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Blackwood Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Clark Mr. and Mrs. Frank DellaquilaMs. Cindy EricksonMs. Mary FergusonMr. and Mrs. Walter GalvinMrs. Sharon GeurkinkMr. and Mrs. David R. HopkinsMs. Susan Shepherd IttnerMr. and Mrs. Gerald JehlingMr. and Mrs. Keith KowalczykMr. and Mrs. Howard LaidermanMr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. LesterMr. and Mrs. Ron LevyMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey McDonnellMr. and Mrs. John OdeyMr. and Mrs. Joseph PerelesMs. Nancy RappDr. Jacob Schaefer IIIMs. Mary Jane SchaeferMrs. Amanda "Suzy" Schoonmaker Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. M. Shepherd Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Shepherd II Ms. Sandy SollMs. Gladys StannardMs. Cathy ThompsonMrs. Jane TschudyMr. and Mrs. Peter Werner

Mrs. Mary Jo Blackwood Mrs. Chris ClarkMs. Cindy EricksonMs. Mary FergusonMs. Margarita FloresMrs. Nancy Galvin*+Mrs. Sharon GeurkinkMs. Susan Shepherd Ittner* Mrs. Judy JehlingMrs. Cheryl Kowalczyk Mrs. Bonnie Laiderman Mrs. Susan LevyMrs. Jill Myers*Mrs. Sharon OdeyMrs. Nicole Ringenberg Ms. Mary Jane Schaefer* Mrs. Amanda "Suzy" Schoonmaker*+Mrs. Susanne Shepherd* Mrs. Lisa ShepherdMs. Sandy SollMs. Gladys StannardMs. Cathy Thompson Mrs. Jane Tschudy

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ST. LOUIS TIFFANY CIRCLE

*BMH Tiffany Circle+Lifetime Tiffany Circle

CLARA BARTON SOCIETY$2,500 OR MORE

Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Bolinger Mr. Richard BradyMr. and Mrs. George Burris Mr. James CobbleMr. and Mrs. Paul Collins Mr. and Mrs. William Cotner Mr. Pierre CourdurouxMr. David DoddMs. Patricia EmmerichMr. Shawn GibbsMr. David J. GundMr. Jean HaberichterMr. Hollis HaworthMs. Molly HenleyMr. and Mrs. Brian HenryMs. Sandra HerrmannMs. Rosemary HoehnMr. and Mrs. William Huffman Mr. and Mrs. Steven Hyten Mr. and Mrs. Don JohnsonMr. and Mrs. William Knowles Mr. and Mrs. Donald LeaMr. and Mrs. Melvyn Lefkowitz Mr. and Mrs. Chris LissnerMs. Gail LueckeMr. and Mrs. John McGillMr. and Mrs. Jim McGrathMrs. Norma L. MillerMr. and Mrs. Michael MoisioMr. Larry V. NelsonMr. John O'ConnellMr. David J. OliveMr. John PaciMr. Pravin PatelMr. Arthur PerkinsMr. and Mrs. Bernard Purcell Mr. and Mrs. Festus Shaughnessy Mrs. Patricia ShineMr. Robert ToppingMr. Matthew TotterdaleMr. S. Y. TrimbleMr. Steve TrulaskeMr. and Mrs. Mark TurkenMr. and Mrs. Raymond Van De Riet, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Fred WhitefordMr. and Mrs. Jim J. Wood

The Red Cross is a federal instrumentality, chartered by the U.S. government. Our 1905 federal charter mandates that we

• Provide domestic and international disaster relief• Support military families and provide emergency communications

between members in the field and their families at home• Fulfill the provisions of the Geneva Conventions and

protect the victims of conflict

In spite of that charter and status as a federal instrumentality, the American Red Cross is not a federal agency. Therefore, we do not receive government funding to carry out our mission. Our services are provided at no cost and as a gift to those in crisis. While required by the federal government to address critical needs, the Red Cross relies on you to provide disaster relief and support our members of the Armed Forces.

$5,826,796

$3,419,246

$2,099,289

$2,847,400

$942,895

$990,681

$61,297

Total Expenditures $16,187,604

$9,462,437

$4,113,229

$1,704,207

$434,618

$473,113

Total Expenditures $16,187,604

Expenditures

Per June 30, 2015 Audited Financial Statements:

Investment in Humanitarian Services

Contributions and RevenuePer June 30, 2015 Audited Financial Statements: Broad Community Support

Products and Services

Contracts

Other

Corporate, Foundations and Individuals

United Way/Federated

58% 25%

11%

3% 3%

National Disaster Relief

Domestic Disaster Services

Health and Safety Service

Fundraising

Service to Armed Forces

Management and General

Other

36%

21%

13%

18%

6%

6%

<1%

NATIONWIDE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE AMERICAN RED CROSS

Contributions for Domestic & International Relief,

General Operations, and Endowment

United Way and Combined Federated Campaign

Donated Materials and Services

TOTAL

$503,000,000

Across the CountryThe American Red Cross works in communities across the country to prepare for and respond to disasters; teach lifesaving skills; serve military members, veterans and their families; and provide about 40 percent of the nation’s blood supply. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent network, the American Red Cross also works to prevent and relieve suffering in countries around the world.

$76,900,000

$23,700,000

$603,600,000

SOURCES OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT -- EASTERN MISSOURI

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VisionThe American Red Cross, through its strong network of volunteers, donors and partners, is always there in times of need. We aspire to turn compassion into action so that…

… all people affected by disaster across the country and around the world receive care, shelter and hope;

…our communities are ready and prepared for disasters;

…everyone in our country has access to safe, lifesaving blood and blood products;

… all members of our armed services and their families findsupport and comfort whenever needed; and

… in an emergency, there are always trained individuals nearby, ready to use their Red Cross skills to save lives.

Compassionate: We are dedicated to improving the lives of those we serve and to treating each other with care and respect.

Collaborative: We work together as One Red Cross family, in partnership with other organizations, and always embrace diversity and inclusiveness.

Creative: We seek new ideas, are open to change and always look for better ways to serve those in need.

Credible: We act with integrity, are transparent guardians of the p ublic trust and honor our promises.

Committed: We hold ourselves accountable for defining and meeting clear objectives, delivering on our mission and carefully stewarding our donor funds.

ValuesWe reaffirm our commitment to the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, and add to these principles, five values that are essential to our continued success in meeting our mission.

BOARD CHAIR Frank Dellaquila Emerson

VICE CHAIR Jim McGrath AAA of Missouri

BOARD SECRETARYAdella JonesHome State Health Plan/Centene

Cindy EricksonChief Executive Officer

Board Officers

VolunteerGet trained in lifesaving skills Make a financial donation Give blood

To get started, visit us at: redcross.org/emo

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Board Members

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

LEADERSHIP AND LOCATIONS

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Honorary Member Chief Dennis JenkersonCity of St. Louis Fire Department

Emeritus MembersJoe PerelesDrury Hotels Company, LLC

Mark A. Turken Retired Executive

Shelby Shire Edward Jones

Sherry Ward BJC HealthCare

Mark B. Weinheimer Weinheimer Law Firm, PC

Jim Woodcock FleishmanHillard

Theresa BeldnerEnterprise Holdings Foundation

Mary Jo Blackwood Healthsite Associates

Jon DaltonArmstrong Teasdale LLP

Emer OBroin Gunter Monsanto Company

Margarita Flores Anheuser-Busch

Susan Ittner CA Technologies

Kurt HeldCHAN Healthcare

Maureen Larkins Ascension

Susan Nestor LevyRetired: Executive VP, Ascension President and CEO, Ascension Global Mission

Michael McMillanUrban League of Metropolitan STL

Gordon MyersU.S. Bank

Joe NadreauWells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Dale Peluso Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Charles Puls Regions Bank

Nicole Ringenberg Monsanto Company

Jim SchulteSand Spring Shooting Academy

Officers

Janet OriattiChief Operating Officer

Jeff CramerChief Development Officer

Chris HarmonRegional Disaster Officer

Mary RosenRegional Volunteer Officer

Chapter Offices

Greater St. Louis Regional Headquarters10195 Corporate Square St. Louis, MO 63132 314-516-2800 redcross.org/emo

Central and Northern Missouri 431 East McCarty Street Jefferson City, MO 65101 573-635-1132 redcross.org/cnmo

Southeast Missouri 2430 Myra DriveCape Girardeau, MO 63703 573-335-9471redcross.org/mo/cape-girardeau

Scott CaswellRegional CEO-American Red CrossBlood Services

Dick Clark Monsanto Company

Vivian LuceCejka Search

Tom ReitzThe Laclede Group

Iris Terolli-Hall Washington University

Barbara TurkingtonSt. Louis County Library

Health & Safety

36,605 Enrolled in First Aid & CPA

Help in Hand

10,202 Mobile App Downloads

8,130 Enrolled in Aquatic Courses

Blood ServicesProvides

50% of the Region’s Blood Supply,

161,960 Units

Community Support 2,482 Volunteers

92% Volunteer Workforce

921 Regional Partners

International Service 85 Local Cases,

including Reconnecting Families

Support Military Members & Their Families

5,311 Emergency Communication,

Financial or Crisis Counseling

1,417 Military and Veterans Served

Disaster Preparedness, Response, Recovery

1,345 Families Assisted

1,305 Local Disaster Resonses,

Usually Home Fires

705 Local Ready Rating™ Members

Eastern Missouri Region:

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