The Scotland County Chapter of the American Red Cross held their first Motorcycle Run on May 5, 2007.  Registration began at the Scotland Crossing Shopping Center and headed down 401 South into South Carolina and back into North Carolina.  The riders stopped in Hamlet, NC to tour the Hamlet train Museum.  The ride ended at Place Park where all participants enjoyed food, raffles and door prizes.  The event raised over $300 which is used to provide emergency food, clothing and shelter for local disaster victims.  Please call the local chapter 910-276-0600 for the next scheduled event.

11th Annual Celebrity Dinner, 2007

Months of planning went into the preparations for the Celebrity Dinner hosted by the Scotland County Chapter of the American Red Cross.  The event was held at the William H. Belk Center on the St Andrews Campus.  The Celebrity Dinner is the local Red Cross’ largest fundraiser of the year.  It’s a night when volunteers serve as “Celebrity Waiters” and decorate the guest tables in a theme of their choice.  The Waiters dress in character costumes to fit their themes.  They serve meals to the guests and try to raise “tip” money throughout the evening.  After dinner and award presentations, this year’s event featured entertainment including a silent auction, live Deejay, and raffles.  The event also included Celebrity Game Show Night.  Volunteers acted as game show hosts while the guest played “Wheel of Fortune”, “Who wants to be a Millionaire”, “Hunting 2 Buckmasters”, “Putting Game”, “20 Questions’, “Deal or no Deal”, and “Family Feud”  Guest were given “Fun Money” to begin playing the games of their choice. “Fun Money Winnings” were used to bid on items donated by local businesses in the live auction.  The event raised over $13,000.  Please mark your calendar for the 12^the Annual Celebrity Dinner to be held March 8, 2008.  Call the local chapter, 910-276-0600 for more information.