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Despite (and perhaps because of) these difficulties, the nonprofit field plays an ever-increasing role in supporting the development of healthy communities, and having skilled, passionate volunteer administrators is imperative. In particular, the U.S. government is placing increased importance on volunteering, and is pushing for a surge of volunteers in 2010. Therefore, our final meeting of 2009 will focus on building renewed hope and passion for the coming year, and discussing ways in which we can support one another in accomplishing our goals. We are positioned to make 2010 one of the most amazing years in the field of volunteer management!

Guest facilitator and local author Mike Goss, author of Breaking Through Walls (a story of overcoming life’s obstacles), will give you the tools to plan and execute a new year full of successes. He’ll show you how to work harder, with greater focus, and a renewed sense of the reasons why you chose volunteer management as your career. Mike understands the challenges of meeting increased demands with dwindling resources.
Breaking Through Walls, LLC is Mike’s latest venture, where he delivers keynote speeches, leadership training, and coaching.

Give yourself the boost you deserve, and be an active participant in the NOVAA Monthly Meeting on November 19th!

Meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral (located in Portland at 147 NW 19th Avenue, unless otherwise indicated). A large parking lot is available across the street from the cathedral, and a small amount of parking is available just south of the cathedral. The meeting will take place in Kempton Hall, which is the first door on the left after entering through the main gate on 19th Avenue. Members will arrive and sign in between noon and 12:15.
Lunch is not provided, but we encourage you to bring your own meal.
Remember, non-members are allowed to attend two NOVAA meetings free of charge before committing to membership.

Please visit www.novaa.org for more information, or contact me at kbray@pdx.edu. 503-319-8379.

Thanks much,

Kyle Bray
Program Chair, NOVAA