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Volunteers are the only human beings on the face of the earth who reflect this nation's compassion, unselfish caring, patience, and just plain love for one another.--Erma Bombeck.

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Members List:

Webmaster
President:
Angela Hayes
Vice President:
Kathy Romito
Treasurer:
Tanya Kahl
Recording Secretary:
Lisa Russell
Awards Chair:
Jessica Goff
Social Chair:
Jan Pluck
Membership Chair:
Mary Kase
Nominating Chair:
Kathy Head
Communications Chair:
Alison Doehring
Community Outreach:
Melody Laster
Scholarship Chair:
Melinda Sedelmeyer
Members:
Sandra Alexander
Courtney Deal
Ginnie Deighton
Roseanne Deucher
Jessica Goff
Jamie Hale
Cynthia Humphrey
Joan Ibbett
Evangelist Kim
Emily Lengyel
Terri Lepto
Aimee Linderholm
Kathy Long
Andrea Metzler
Candy Mirman
Elizabeth Ramsburg
Melissa Schlimm
Angela Tetrick
Amanda Zantow

Member Links

	AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER
	AKRON CANTON REGIONAL FOODBANK
	AMERICAN RED CROSS
	BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS
	BVU: CENTER FOR NONPROFIT EXCEL
	CATHOLIC CHARITIES COMMUNITY SERVICES/SUMMIT COUNT
	COLEMAN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
	CROSSROADS HOSPICE
	CROWN POINT ECOLOGY CENTER
	GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF AKRON
	GRIEF CARE PLACE
	HARBOR LIGHT HOSPICE
	HAVEN OF REST MINISTRIES
	HOSPICE OF WEST RESERVE
	INTERFAITH CAREGIVERS
	INFO LINE
	ROCKYNOL RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
	STEWART'S CARING PLACE
	SUMMA HEALTH SYSTEM PALLIATIVE CARE AND HOSPICE
	UNITED DISABILITY SERVICES
	UNITED WAY OF SUMMIT COUNTY VOLUNTEER CENTER

DOVIA Greater Akron

Welcome to DOVIA Greater Akron Online

What's New

DOVIA Next Meeting Join us for our Annual Meeting Please mark your calendar and RSVP for our Annual Meeting on Monday, May 13th at The University of Akron.

When: Monday, May 13th, 2013 12pm-1pm

Where: University of Akron, Student Union, Ballroom A

This event is free for DOVIA (Directors of Volunteers in Agencies) Greater Akron members. The cost for non-members is $ 15.00 per person. Organizations may choose to sponsor the event for $ 150.00. All sponsorships receive a table of eight seats at the event.

Please send all RSVPs and luncheon payments to Angela Tetrick at tetricka@summahealth.org or DOVIA Greater Akron, PO Box 793, Akron, Ohio 44309. All RSVPs must be received by Monday, April 29th.

A PARKING PASS AND DIRECTIONS WILL BE SENT WITH YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL. A copy of the invitation can be downloaded here Annual Meeting Invitation Annual Meeting Reply Form
DOVIA Updates As most of you may know, DOVIA has undergone some changes in format and will be offering members some significant benefits which include:
Four regular business meetings with advance notice of the networking topics plus an annual meeting in the spring.

Two educational workshops each year focusing on topics in volunteer management.

Individual memberships with the option to send a fellow employee as your representative to regular meetings.

Two additional awards for peer-to-peer recognition: Volunteer Administrator of the Year Award and Creative Program Award.

An upgraded web site.

A simpler fee structure which enables organizations a one-time-only annual payment.

Sharing of current volunteer management ideas, policies, and recognition ideas.

Professional support through an active network of volunteer administrators from a wide variety of non-profit agencies

Download 2011-2012 DOVIA Membership Form

Download DOVIA Service Spotlight Form

MEMBER BENEFITS

Increase your circle of contacts with other professional administrators

Enhance your skills and knowledge through meetings, workshops, training programs and seminars

Gather pertinent information regarding current issues, policies and legislation affecting volunteerism

Explore and share ideas and solutions for resolving problems and concerns involving volunteers and volunteer administration

Access to member scholarships for further education at state conferences and regional in-depth training

Mentoring opportunities

WE WORK

To advance the profession of volunteer administration

To encourage education and training in the professional field

To identify and disseminate information on volunteer administration certification

To act as advocates for volunteers and volunteerism on local, state and national legislative levels

To explore ideas and solutions for common concerns in volunteer programs

To promote public recognition of volunteers and volunteerism

WHO WE ARE & WHO WE SERVE:

The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank is more than just a distribution center. We are many things to many people. We are a community resource, a lifeline, an educator and advocate, an emergency food provider and a source of hope to those in need.

The mission of the Akron Civic Theatre is to provide a venue to present high quality entertainment for diverse audiences.The theater was built in 1929 by Marcus Loew and designed by famed theater architect, John Eberson.

ACCESS is dedicated to addressing the plight of homeless women and children in our community. The agency encourages the development of self-esteem and the attainment of self-sufficiency through its commitment of providing a holistic, safe and supportive environment, and through its programs of housing, advocacy and empowerment.

Our mission: To eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

In addition to domestic disaster relief, the American Red Cross offers compassionate services in five other areas: community services that help the needy; support and comfort for military members and their families; the collection, processing and distribution of lifesaving blood and blood products; educational programs that promote health and safety; and international relief and development programs.

The Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian Ad Litem Program of Summit County Juvenile Court's mission is to provide every child with a trained community volunteer to advocate for what is in the child's "best interest" who enter the court system as a result of allegations of abuse, neglect or dependency.

Coleman Professional Services is a nationally recognized not-for-profit provider of behavioral health and rehabilitation programs that helps improve the lives of individuals, businesses and the community in Northeast Ohio. We accomplish this mission through: product continuous improvement, customer responsiveness, service efficiency and service effectiveness.

a nonprofit, membership based organization working in partnership with the National Park Service to provide innovative education and foster community awareness, support and enjoyment of Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

Demonstrating the practical applications of ecology and connecting spirituality, social justice and environmental protection.

Catholic Charities Community Services of Summit County continues the mission of Jesus by providing vision and leadership for those who respond to the health and human needs and the social concerns of the people of the Diocese of Cleveland. We extend the reign of God in this time and place as we work with others to build a just and compassionate society that respects the dignity of every person.

To help our neighbors maintain their independence through trained volunteers from the Interfaith community with the support of service organizations.

Goodwill's mission is to assist individuals to strengthen the skills needed to be successful in the workforce and to reinforce the self-sufficiency tools needed to be successful in life.

The mission of Harbor Light Hospice is to facilitate access to dignified end-of-life care and quality services that allow our patients and families the hospice option to live life richly, deeply and meaninfully for as long as it lasts.

Because we believe life is sacred, Hattie Larlham enhances of the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families through our commitment to comfort,joy and achievement

The Haven of Rest, a faith based rescue mission, serves as a light to the homeless community in and around the Akron Ohio area. Offering food, shelter, safety, drug rehabilitation and most of all hope to those most in need.

Our mission is to provide older adults with caring and quality services toward the enhancement of physical, mental and spiritual well-being consistent with the Christian Gospel.

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Our mission is to provide older adults with caring and quality services toward the enhancement of physical, mental and spiritual well-being consistent with the Christian Gospel.

The mission of Stewart's Caring Place is to provide a caring environment of healing and support for individuals and families touched by cancer that honors choices, complements medical treatment, recognizes body, mind and spirit, and provides a network of services in one setting free of charge.

The mission of Summa Health System is to provide the highest quality,compassionate care to our patients and to contribute to a healthier community.

Founded in 1924, the mission of The Summit County Historical Society is to preserve and interpret the history of Summit County and Akron, and to educate regional communities about the people and events that have shaped our rich history

The mission of United Disability Services is to enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities and their caregivers by providing the highest quality, client-focused programs and services.

United Way of Summit County is a nonprofit fundraising and community service organization supporting 120 programs. Our mission is to improve lives by mobilizing community assets for health and human services.

Volunteers from Keep Akron Beautiful and ACCESS partner to improve area landscape