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Corporations, community groups and individuals joined together to restore the Gulf, organize school libraries, serve in soup kitchens and more. Published: 10/26/10  Marketing TV Tip“If you hope for television coverage of an event, be sure to factor in the time of the stations’ daily assignment meetings. They are usually held around 9 a.m. so plan to schedule your event for 11 a.m. or later for a better chance of getting coverage. Call individual TV stations to find out specifically what time they hold assignment meetings.” From the Florida Public Relations Association: Tidbit 1 - Submitted by Ginny Cooper, APR, CPRC Published: 10/19/10 2011 AL!VE Board of Directors Election The Board Development Committee submits the following actions for your voting consideration. 1. The election of two new AL!VE Board Members 2. Re-election of three current Board Members for a second term 3. Election of AL!VE Board of Directors officers Voting is officially open beginning today, October 7, until Friday, October 15 at 7:00 pm Pacific Time. The link to the 2011 AL!VE Board of Directors Election on Survey Monkey is below. Results will be announced Thursday, October 28th during our Annual Meeting Webinar. 1. Election of new Directors for the AL!VE Board Kathryn Hampton, CVA AL!VE Regional Representation: Upper West Region With 18 years of volunteer management experience, Kathryn began with the Idaho State Parks and Recreation as the first and only so far, Volunteer Services Coordinator eleven years ago. She has a unique perspective of what it takes to work in state government settings where she partners with 30 different field locations, requiring a blend of people finesse and program flexibility. Kathryn understands the needs and challenges faced by volunteer managers in a large geographical area with few urban centers. She believes that an organization makes a real difference when it advocates for its members in a national forum, leads the group by example, and encourages its members to continually strive to improve their skills and have a greater influence in the profession of volunteer management. Kathryn has or is currently serving with: Education Program Coordinator, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department; Volunteer Services Coordinator, Idaho Parks and Recreation; National Association for State Park Volunteer Coordinators; Southwest Idaho Directors of Volunteer Services Leadership Team; and is a Certified Volunteer Administrator. Karen McDonald AL!VE Regional Representation: Atlantic Region Karen has served the Volunteer Management profession for 12 years with the last seven at Anne Arundel County Department of Detention Facilities (Jennifer Road Detention Center). Karen believes her strengths in communication, collaboration, problem-solving, program development/implementation and excellence in customer service will enhance the work of AL!VE and her commitment to following-up on assigned tasks will serve as an asset to the existing board. The development of a national association will promote and develop volunteer management in local, regional, national, and international arenas for networking and collaboration among the professionals to serve as a catalyst in each community. Karen has or is serving with: Coordinators of Volunteers of Anne Arundel County; Maryland Council of Directors of Volunteer Services; Volunteer Center for Anne Arundel County; AL!VE initial Board; and, National Association of Volunteer Programs in Local Government. 2. Re-election of current Directors to a second term These current Directors of the AL!VE Board are eligible to be re-elected to a second term. • Kim Gube • Gretchen Jordan, CVA • Paula McNulty 3. Election of the 2011 AL!VE Officers • Rob Bonesteel, CVA President-Elect • Christine Sorrels Secretary • Joanna Johnson, CVA Treasurer Published: 10/07/10  Service Jam: Making the World Better Through Service Oct 10-12Join us October 10th – 12th, 2010, for an important dialogue on "Service as a Solution."The Service Jam is an online event that will engage non-profit organizations, corporations, academic institutions, and government agencies in a discussion on how social innovation can help solve our world’s largest problems. By bringing together prominent leaders, professionals, and passionate individuals, the Jam aims to generate breakthrough ideas that will redefine service and social innovation. Through IBM’s Jam technology, participants can collaborate virtually and have the flexibility to log into the Jam from anywhere in the world at anytime most convenient to them during the three day event. Published: 10/01/10 |