By Molly Merkle

Red Cross

The Wadsworth Red Cross, which has been operating as a certified service delivery unit under the leadership of the Summit County Chapter since 2005, aligned with the Medina County Chapter on July 1.

In an effort to strengthen service delivery, maintain community presence and demonstrate effective use of donor dollars, the leadership of the Summit County Chapter, the Wadsworth CSDU and the Medina County Chapter have agreed that this alignment makes the most sense for the Medina County community.

This alignment will not only guarantee that Red Cross services are delivered consistently throughout the county, but will give Wadsworth citizens and volunteers new opportunities to participate in Medina County activities.

It also will allow the Red Cross to speak with one, united voice when working with local service provider partners, like the county’s Emergency Management Agency and Local Emergency Planning Committee, the Medina County Health Department, the 2-1-1 Information Referral System, the United Way of Medina County and the county’s police and fire associations.

“We want to make it clear to ALL our volunteers, clients, authorized providers, students and customers that our intent is to grow programs and services in the Wadsworth area,” said Beth Kilchenman, executive director of the Medina County Chapter.

Cherie Sonnenberg, who has led the Wadsworth unit, has joined the Medina County Chapter staff as special projects manager.

Rawiga Country Club Pro-Am

Rawiga Country Club will hold its 29th consecutive golf charity pro-am July 25 to benefit the American Red Cross of Medina and Summit counties. The pro-am features one professional from the Northern Ohio area and four amateurs in each fivesome. The entry fee for Rawiga Country Club members is $95 and $125 for non-members. The entry fee includes golf with cart, lunch at the grill, complimentary beverages throughout the day, a prime rib roast dinner, a commemorative tee gift, prizes and more. The shotgun start begins at 1 p.m. at the club, 10353 Rawiga Road, Seville. For more information, call Brian Sullivan, Rawiga Country Club general manager, at 330-336-8809.

VIP Roast

The American Red Cross of Medina County is holding its fourth annual VIP Roast at 7 p.m. Aug. 29 at Williams on the Lake, 787 W. Lafayette Road. Mark Dorman of Dorman-Farrell, LLC is to be the guest of honor at this Scottish golf theme event. The evening will feature guest roasters, a Double Bogey buffet meal, a 19th Hole cash bar and casual golf attire. If you wish to be on the dais as a roaster or would like to purchase tickets, contact Beth Kilchenman at the American Red Cross of Medina County at 330-723-4565 or toll free at 877-441-4565. Tickets are $35 each.

Merkle may be reached at 330-723-4565.