Dateline: 03-17-2007

USS Nokomis 5th Annual CONvergence Blood Drive

Since Robert Heinlein organized his first drive at MidAmericon in 1976, blood drives have been a staple at many big cons. In keeping with this grand tradition, the USS Nokomis (a Twin Cities Star Trek Fan Club - www.ussnokomis.org) is once again proud to host a CONvergence blood drive on Saturday, July 7th.

Remember these handy pointers:

• You can save THREE lives with your donation
• It only takes about an hour
• Almost everyone can donate blood, even if they stayed up late partying on Friday night

The best way to sign up is to pre-schedule your appointment. Email Mary at pucelmm@usa.redcross.org to choose your time. You may also stop by the lobby after noon on Saturday to check for open appointments. Several Nokomis members will be wandering the halls to look for donors, too, so they will find you if you don't find them!

Please remember: You have the ability to be a hero and save lives by doing something very simple. Go boldly to the bus and roll up your sleeve.