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Volunteer Administrator Appreciation Luncheon Wednesday, October 21, 2009, 11:30am, at Polen Farm, 5099 Bigger Rd., Kettering. Motivational speaker Diane Kinsella will discuss "Taking Care of You." Because this is a compimentary catered luncheon, RSVPs are mandatory by Monday, Oct. 12. Please contact Holly Elkins at 937-512-5201 or by email to make a reservation. |
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2009 Officers
MVAVA Members' Organizations
President:
Marty O'Dell
Vice-President:
Melissa Wareing
Secretary:
Holly Elkins
Treasurer:
Jane Bell-Russo
Membership:
Kristy Creel
Delegate:
Charlene Kearns
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The Miami Valley Association of Volunteer Administrators was established in 1994. Our mission is to promote the professional management of volunteer programs in the community and enhance the knowledge, skills, and professional image of managers of volunteer programs.
- To encourage and assist members to improve their skills and develop their knowledge.
- To provide a medium for the exchange of information and ideas.
- To promote and provide educational opportunities for volunteer managers.
- To cultivate and expand public awareness of the value of a professional volunteer manager.
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MVAVA membership entitles you to participate in:
- Networking
- Professional Development
- Mentoring
- Monthly Meetings
- Site Visits
- Training
- Fun
Who Should Join?
Membership is open to any volunteer manager who wishes to increase their skills, promote the profession, and network with other volunteer managers.
How Do I Join?
Come to a meeting or contact the Secretary or Membership Chair for an application. Dues are $10.00 per calendar year, payable in January.
News from Members' Organizations
Medal of Honor recipient Col. (Ret.) Leo K. Thorsness will make a special appearance at 7:30pm, Wednesday, October 14, 2009, at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. During his presentation, titled “Getting Through Tough Times,” Thorsness will discuss how combat and prison expand the importance of making the most of what we have, techniques of coping with disadvantages, of finding out we are stronger than we think, and of realizing most of us come out the back end of adversity better, stronger and smarter than when we went in. For more information, click here.
Wright State University's Center for Urban and Public Affairs presents the American Humanics Fall 2009 Workshop, "Managing Non-Profits Through & Beyond Tough Times," Friday, October 16, 2009, beginning at 8:30am for breakfast and networking. For details, email whuahsa@gmail.com.
Celebrate Halloween by learning fun aerospace principles through Halloween-themed activities during Family Day, 10am-3pm, Saturday, October 17, 2009, at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Visitors are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes and those that participate in activities will receive goody bags full of stickers, candy and aviation trading cards as they leave the museum (while supplies last).
Resident Home Association, in conjunction with Belmont Party Supply, present Miami Valley Beer Festival: Big Beers & Barley Wines, Saturday, October 24, 2009, 2-6pm, inside the Roundhouse at Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 1043 S. Main St., Dayton. Tickets, $35 in advance and $40 at the door, include glass, 20 samples of craft beer, door prizes, live entertainment, and more. Proceeds support adults with developmental disabilities served by RHA. For further information and for ticket sale locations visit the website or call Pam Skelly at 937-278-0791 or Mike Schwartz at 937-252-4724.
Daybreak presents their "Champions for Youth" breakfast (8am-9am) and lunch (12noon-1pm), Thursday, November 5, 2009, at Mandalay Banquet Center. These events are FREE - all attendees will be asked to make a donation to Daybreak during the presentation, but it is not required. For more information, or to make a reservation, please call Lisa Fry at 937-395-4600, ext. 112.
Financial Education classes for audiences of all ages, covering such topics as saving money and reading a credit bureau report, are offered on an on-going basis by GE Money. For more information on these FREE offerings, contact Nancy Slezak
