Annual Fund Raiser
In 2010, Alexander Rescue Squad continued to provide volunteer rescue services to Alexander County and our surrounding neighbors across North Carolina. During these tough economic times no one is immune from cutbacks or the reduction of services. Alexander Rescue Squad is no exception to this but has been very fortunate to continue to provide the same expert level of services to our citizens. Providing these services has not come without careful planning and strategic financing. In 2008 we successfully placed a full time employee in our organization to better serve you on a daily basis and in 2010 expanded that service to include weekends. While we remain a full service volunteer organization, this step was necessary to maintain the level of service you have come to expect. Alexander Rescue Squad constantly reevaluates our preparedness for all types of emergencies and disasters and strives to maintain a very professional and high level of rescue service as well as medical first responders and back-up service to Alexander County’s EMS system.
We operate one station in Taylorsville and maintain a fleet of equipment that supports our objectives and provides a safe and reliable atmosphere for our members to work in and around. We currently operate a total of 8 apparatus; which includes in addition to our normal crash and ambulance apparatus; 3 boats, a water rescue trailer, 3 ATV’s, an ATV Transport/Mobile Command Post Trailer that doubles as a mobile command post and rehab unit. The trailer is available to our county emergency service workers at structure fires or other types of emergencies when requested
Our 40 plus volunteers train thousands of hours each year to be able to handle any kind of rescue situation they may encounter. In 1999 Alexander Rescue Squad became the first certified Heavy Rescue Squad in the State of North Carolina, an accomplishment our members are very proud of. This alone speaks for the dedication of our members to you, our community
In previous years, Alexander Rescue Squad has hosted an annual portrait fund raising drive by mail and we have again chosen in 2011 to conduct our fundraiser the same way. As in the past, you will receive a free family portrait with each donation. 100% of your donation will go to the rescue squad. We are a totally volunteer, non-profit, tax exempt corporation. By making a tax-deductible (if eligible) contribution today, we will be able to continue our efforts to provide the quality service that you have been accustomed to for the past 50 years.
We are asking for each family to help us in our lifesaving efforts. A tax-deductible contribution of $35.00 will help to generate necessary funds to allow us to continue to grow and improve our services to you. We feel that sending our request by mail gives you time to talk it over with other family members and budget your contribution. Any contribution you may wish to send will certainly be appreciated. Remember, even if you can't afford to help us we will still be there for you.
Thank you,
Alexander Rescue Squad
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DETACH OFF AND RETURN THIS SLIP WITH YOUR CONTRIBUTION.
$35.00 ____ $50.00 ____ $100.00 ____ OTHER $____________
NAME:______________________________________________________ All Donations are Tax Deductible.(if eligible)
100% of the proceeds go to the Rescue Squad.
ADDRESS:______________________________________________________________ Please make checks payable to:
ALEXANDER RESCUE SQUAD
CITY:______________________________
STATE:________
ZIP:_______________
PHONE:__________________
AT NO CHARGE TO YOU OR THE RESCUE SQUAD, FOR A LIMITED TIME, WE HAVE ARRANGED A FREE FAMILY PORTRAIT FOR EACH CONTRIBUTOR TO OUR SQUAD.
P.O. Box 938, Taylorsville, NC 28681 828-632-9410
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