January AL!VE Academy:
Restorative Practices as a Tool for Volunteer Program Management
Restorative practices is based on the premise that people are happier, more productive and increasingly willing to make positive changes in their lives when people do things with them, rather than to or for them. Restorative practices works proactively to create a safer social climate by strengthening relationships and building community, while holding people accountable for their choices. This workshop will explore the basic framework of restorative practices, how to incorporate the ideals into the decision making process and ways to integrate restorative practices trauma informed approaches to create a community of care.
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| About our Presenter:
Nikki Chamblee, Ph.D (AmeriCorp alumni) has been an educator for 20+ years. She is licensed in New York and Texas in the areas of English Language Arts, Special Education and English as a Second Language. She is also a licensed Master Social worker in both states. She has had the pleasure of serving as the Coordinator of Restorative Practices for two districts in Texas before becoming a full time Instructor for the International Institute for Restorative Practices. She also provides Restorative Practices training, consulting and mentoring to adults and high school students for local organizations through her company, Best Southwest Restorative Practices Organization.
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| February AL!VE Academy: “B.A.S.I.D.E.” in Volunteer Appreciation: Belonging | Accessibility | Safety | Inclusion | Diversity | Equity February 19, 2-3:30 PM Eastern Presented by Alana Knoppow Registration is open now! |
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President's Message - Cathy Thoma, CVA |
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Happy New Year! I am honored to be your Board President for 2024 and am excited for what the year holds for AL!VE! We had incredible growth and accomplishments last year, which you can review by watching the recording of the 2023 Annual Meeting. This year will be just as promising, with a board of nineteen highly skilled and experienced professionals, working for our membership and profession in a variety of ways.
Highlights of the upcoming year include the publication of our 2023 Annual Report, 2024-2028 Strategic Plan, and the results of the Career Pathways Survey. We will also be advocating for the inclusion of Volunteer Engagement Professionals in the DOL (Department of Labor) Occupational Handbook. In addition, we will be revisiting and reworking the AL!VE DEAI statement on our website to acknowledge that DEAI is a journey that we are currently on together. Thank you for being an AL!VE member, for your work in volunteer engagement and your continued support as we head into 2024. Cheers! Cathy |
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Winter 2024 AL!VE CVA Study Group Now Open - Register by January 20! The CVA study group is a member benefit from AL!VE open to all with a full AL!VE membership preparing for the Spring 2024 exam.
It will be led by facilitators who have earned their CVA certification.
On January 24, 2024 @ 12 PM EST we will review the study resources and an overview of chapters one and two of the textbook.
We will meet every Wednesday at 12pm EST for eight weeks from January 31, 2024. The study schedule is based on reading 1-2 chapters of the CVA textbook, discussing those chapters and reviewing sample scenarios during the calls. Interested in the study group, complete this registration link by January 20, 2024.
If you are not yet an AL!VE member, you are welcome to attend the first session, but you must join as an AL!VE member to attend further sessions. (Your $75 AL!VE membership will also give you a $50 discount to sit for the CCVA Exam!) |
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| Renewing Your CVA for 2024? If you're renewing for this year, you can find a listing of all the AL!VE Academies presented this year on our website, here.
A great way to keep track of your CVA Professional Development Units (PDU's) is to upload your documents to your portfolio manager. You can do so on the member's side of the website and selecting 'Portfolio Manager' |
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Become a 2024
AL!VE Academy Presenter! |
| AL!VE's Presenter Bootcamp:
Register for the 3rd Cohort in 2025! |
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AL!VE Academy provides high-quality varied educational opportunities designed to help leaders in volunteer engagement. These sessions build and strengthen leadership, management, and/or technical skills.
We are currently seeking proposals for presenters of monthly AL!VE Academy sessions for 2024. |
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The second cohort of AL!VE’s Presenter Bootcamp in February 2024 is sold out!
If you would like to reserve your spot for Cohort #3 in 2025, Sign Up Here. Registration is limited to 24 AL!VE members for each cohort. When you enroll in the waitlist we will automatically add you to Cohort #3 and confirm that the timing still works for you next year. 2024 Dates and Topics, each at 12noon Pacific for one hour: February 6: Where Do I Start? February 9: Presenter Boot Camp Community of Practice (COP) February 13: Knowing and Engaging Your Audience February 16: Presenter Boot Camp COP February 20: Draft to Presentation February 23: Presenter Boot Camp COP February 27: Prepare to Go Off-Script March 1: Presenter Boot Camp COP
March 5: Speaker Logistics and Brand Identity March 8: Presenter Boot Camp COP March 12: Attendee Presentations March 15: Attendee Presentations
March 19: Attendee Presentations March 22: Attendee Presentations |
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| Upcoming Events & Opportunities |
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Communities of Practice FacilitatorsNeeded! We are looking for new facilitators for the following COPs: - Faith Based
- Animal Welfare
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Parks & Recreation
Interested in getting involved further? Contact Sarah for more information! |
| Upcoming
Communities of Practice: January 16, 2pm - Rural Programs January 18, 12pm - Parks & Rec January 18, 2pm - Museums & Cultural Institutions January 22, 2:30pm - National Networks January 24, 12pm - Book Club February 6, 3pm - Food Banks February 7, 3pm - Advisory Boards & Committees February 14, 3pm - Americorps Seniors
*All times EST* |
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Other Upcoming Events: January 17 - AL!VE Academy January 19 - AL!VE Member Webinar February 7 & 21 - CVA Credential Information Session February 22 - AL!VE Academy February 26 - AL!VE Member Webinar SAVE THE DATE: 10th Annual Hybrid Conference:
October 22 & 23, 2024 |
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January & February Book Club:
Everything is Figuroutable, by Marie Forleo
January 24 & February 21
From the host of the award-winning MarieTV and The Marie Forleo Podcast, an indispensable handbook for becoming the creative force of your own life.While most self-help books offer quick fixes, Everything is Figureoutable will retrain your brain to think more creatively and positively in the face of setbacks. In the words of Cheryl Strayed, it's "a must-read for anyone who wants to face their fears, fulfill their dreams, and find a better way forward."
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AL!VE Annual Meeting Showcases Goals Met, 2024 Goals, and Honoring Katie Campbell Thank you to our Board, Volunteers and Staff AL!VE held their Annual Meeting on December 6. All committees and projects currently in the works by AL!VE were reported on accomplishments for 2023 and goals for 2024. You can view the slide deck here.
You can watch the meeting recording here. Our annual report will be published in the first quarter of 2024.
Our meeting agenda items included: - Introducing our 2024 Board of Directors
- Committee Reports - Accomplishments and 2024 Goals
- Recognition of Katie Campbell, CVA
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| We are so pleased to announce Katie Campbell, CVA with AL!VE's new Lifetime Achievement Award. For nearly 40 years, Katie has been a champion of volunteer engagement and our profession. She has taught countless colleagues via her writing, teaching, leadership, encouragement and support. To list all of her many accomplishments in the field are far too numerous to mention; but to name a few: - Adjunct Professor
- Author
- Executive Director, AVA
- Director, Virginia office of Volunteerism
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Trainer and Consultant
- Mentor and Advisor
- Executive Director, Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration.
AL!VE is pleased to honor Katie in this small way to honor the true legacy she has brought to our profession. Our gracious and heartelf thanks! |
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Volunteer With Us!
Looking to get involved further with AL!VE? Join us as a volunteer! Volunteering is a great networking opportunity and a chance to gain new skills and areas of expertise. There are a number of areas of support needed: Marketing committee - Assist with tech issues and website development. Programs Committee- AL!VE Academy lead. Advocacy Committee - Resource pages updating. Advocacy Committee - Partnerships and Collaboration. Programs Committee - Presenter Bootcamp tech support. |
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AL!VE Graphic Tees Now Available! |
Now you can have that perfect shirt to wear to work, events, or whenever you need to advocate for your position and the profession! We've partnered with a small business who will take your t-shirt order in your size & style, then ship directly to you!
AL!VE will receive a portion of the t-shirt revenue. There are two designs available at this time; with more interest, more designs & colors will be created! You can find more information at our website, Membership>Donate/Shop |
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Welcome to Our Newest Members! |
Linda Rivera
Ian Whalen-Stone Laurel Barrett Carly Larkin Jessica Rothhaar Susan White
Karla Hagemeister Jennie Jordan Nick Bednar Makenzie Skinner Goldie Bosard Lori Pupp
Samantha Person Emily Braley Sarah Saheim Jodie Huju |
| New to AL!VE or just want to check in?
Find out what's happening or get a quick fix of networking with your peers! New members will get a brief overview of our mission, benefits, activities and committees. We also are giving away some cool door prizes too!
Upcoming Member Webinars:
January 19, 1-1:30pm February 26, 3-3:30pm |
| Thank you to Our Renewing Members! |
Lori A. Morris Melissa Dude Gina Edwards Jennifer Curtis Sarah Philippe Astrid Maldonado-De Jesus Michele Wiesner Philip Rivera David Horwitz Suchi Rao AllisonStone Emilie Bromet-Bauer Elizabeth Garrabrant Tara Dempster Allison Zuel Judith Kingsbury Betsy McFarland Jennifer Hubbard Elise Warren Kristine Roselle Shannon Arimura Jenny Garver |
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We're Updating Our Website! |
Not finding what you’re looking for on the website? No worries! We’ve made a few changes to make things more accessible.
You can now find Al!VE Academies, Better Impact & Hybrid Conference, Mentor Program, Impact Awards, and Presenter’s Bootcamp under the “Get Involved” drop down. All resources such as professional standards, advocacy, ethics, trends, DEAI, and general management under the “Resources” drop down. |
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