Feruary 2009 E-Newsletter

Mark your Calendar

NOVAA February Membership Meeting Creative Positions for Volunteers...AND Volunteer Recognition Ideas

When: Thursday, Feb 19th
Time: Noon - 1:30
Where: Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Kempton Hall

Advanced Volunteer Managers Networking Group

When: Wednesday, March 4th
Time: 9:00am – 10:30am
Where: Portland State University, Smith Memorial Union, Room 258
 

Volunteer Management 201 Workshop

When: Friday, May 1, 2009
Time: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Ecotrust Conference Center, 721 NW 9th Avenue, Portland
Cost: $150.00 (NAO and NOVAA members receive a 10% discount)
 

 

 


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IDEAS WANTED… Keynote Speaker

The 2009 NOVAA Annual Conference theme is  "In Our Backyard." The theme is in reference to engaging local resources – trainers l programs as presenters for the conference.
 


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Articles for NOVAA e-newsletter

We would love to have you submit articles for the March e-newsletter.

Please share information, recognition and program ideas!  E-mail article by March 7th to the Communications Director.

Two NOVAA members chosen to serve on AL!VE national board of directors

Erin Barnhart and Gretchen Jordan have been chosen to be a part of a fifteen member founding Board of Directors for AL!VE (Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement).


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A recruitment message from the Conference Committee (CC)

The CC is looking for a volunteer to serve as a liaison between the CC and the Professional Development Committee (PDC) as the CC creates the 2009 NOVAA Annual Conference to be held November 4/5. The Conference theme is In Our Backyard. The theme is in reference to engaging the local resources – trainers and programs.

 


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NOVAA Professional Development Scholarships Available

Are you interested in attending a workshop or training on a volunteer management topic? Don’t let money keep you from participating! Please apply for a scholarship from NOVAA. To further our mission and to enhance and support the profession of volunteer administration, NOVAA offers scholarships to enable members to attend pre-selected programs and events that will aid their professional development.


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Join the Communication Committee

The Communications Committee needs volunteers.  We are looking for volunteers to help administor NOVAA's facebook group, the newsletter, brochures and other outreach materials. 


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NOVAA 1/2 price membership

NOVAA memberships are now just $20.00 from now until the end of our membership year (June 09). Is there a colleague, co-worker or key volunteer you would like to add to your NOVAA membership? Now is the time!

You can register as a NOVAA member either online or by filling out the membership form and sending it in.

To download the form, go to www.novaa.org and click on 'membership'.

Interested in a Leadership Position? Join the NOVAA Board

NOVAA's Board of Directors will soon be recruiting Board Members for 2009 - 2010. If you are interested in applying for a Board position or for more information please contact:

Annette Shaff-Palmer, President and Carol Cruzan, President Elect

 

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