Meet our Rookie of the Year

By Daniel Steffy, Intern

Meet Steve Moon, our 2014 Red Cross Lubbock Rookie of the Year Award winner! 

Steve Moon

The votes are in and through all of Steve's hard work and dedication in his first year with the Red Cross he has more than earned this award. Take a minute to read about Steve's reasons for joining and why he chose to be so committed to his new job with the Red Cross! 

Q: What first sparked your interest in joining an organization like the Red Cross? 

A: "I was first approached by members of the board".

Steve Moon was recruited by the board as the new Service to the Armed Forces Responder, given his experiences and the fact that Steve has a son in the service, it seemed a good fit. Now on the reciving end of an annual award, Steve has shown those board members made the right decsion. 

Q: What's it like for a newbie at the Red Cross?

A: "It's been something of an exciting challenge, there's lots to be done and lot's of opportunity here in Lubbock". 

As the Service to the Armed Forces Responder in Lubbock, Steve's job description includes working  directly with military families and individuals. Check out more details about the Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces program here: http://www.redcross.org/SAFVideoArray

Q: Up to this point, what have you enjoyed most about working for the Red Cross? 

A: "My responsibilities in following up with family members of military personnel, I have a son in the service so following up with military families to make sure their getting everything they need is very rewarding". 

Through his first year, Steve has done excellent work as Lubbock's Service to the Armed Forces Responder. Steve will be receiving his award Thursday, June 26th, at our Red Cross Annual Meeting and Volunteer Awards Ceremony.