Join us on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 for another thought-provoking module in the Betty Stallings’ series, Training Busy Staff to Succeed with Volunteers. Networking from 9:30 - 10:00 am, Program from 10:00 am to noon. Location: Metropolitan Family Services, 222 East Willow Road, Wheaton, 60187. RSVP to dava1974@gmail.com
Since 1974 DAVA (DuPage Association of Volunteer Administration), has been providing networking and professional development for volunteer managers in and around DuPage County. DAVA kicked off its 36th year with the Annual Brunch and Election of Officers on January 27, 2010 at Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center. Over 50 members gathered around the roaring fire to learn more about Fullersburg Woods, elect this year’s Officers, sample favorite potluck dishes, network and learn about the 2010 schedule of programs.
DAVA members thanked the outgoing Board and Officers: Diane Ernst, President, Tia Milne, Secretary, Kathy Blair, Program Chairperson and Cassandra Peiler, Web Coordinator. DAVA members elected and welcomed the new Board members and Officers: Steve Gustis, President, Cassandra Peiler, Vice President, Julie Gilmartin, Secretary.
DAVA welcomes new members to join us in our 36th year of providing professional development and support for volunteer managers. For more information please contact DAVA at dava1974@gmail.com
Submitted by Diane Ernst, Program Committee Member
Join us as we kick off the New Year with our annual election, the sharing of DAVA programs for the coming year and sampling of our favorite potluck dishes. Bring a dish to share and come to meet and munch!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 from 10-noon
WHERE: Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center, 3609 Spring Road, Oakbrook, 60523
There will be a beautiful fireplace to warm body and soul!
RSVP to dava1974@gmail.com
Welcome to DAVA 2010
Don’t miss these unique opportunities for professional development!
Recession Buster Day of training with
MARTIN COWLING
Monday, June 15, 2009
Elmhurst College
Martin is regarded as an entertaining, practical and helpful speaker who is a leading consultant on volunteer management. Come learn about trends today, how to recession-proof your volunteer program and how to prepare your organization for the future of volunteering.
Space is limited to 100 attendees - register today
$35 per person for DAVA and AVA-MC members
$45 per person for non-members
Includes breakfast and lunch
Contact Kathy Blair at 630-407-6458 for details.
Flyer coming soon.
The next DAVA presentation will be Partnering with the Media, Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at Cantigny Visitors Center. Networking from 9:30 - 10:00 am, Program from 10:00 - noon. Panelists from local Media outlets will share their expertise and answer your questions about how you can partner with the media to share information about your organization with the community. Free to DAVA members who may bring 1 guest for this special presentation. RSVP required to dava1974@gmail.com by March 20. Look for a flier coming soon.
Recognizing Volunteers was the topic of the DAVA Meeting, February 25, 2009 in the beautiful Atrium at Danada House. Chris Linnell and Diane Ernst presented this training module from Betty Stallings’ Training Busy Staff to Succeed with Volunteers to 45 DAVA members. The workshop included the key concepts of recognition as well as small group work in which the members shared tips and brainstormed new recognition ideas. The February Power Booster, resource handout, focuses on Recognizing Volunteers in Tough Economic Times and will be posted soon. Watch for photos of the training coming soon.
Our last training of the year was held at COD and continued the previous training given by Sally Kenaston and Chris Linnell. DAVA members celebrated the year end with loads of good will and holiday treats.
Our November DAVA training was the Betty Stallings’ module - Interviewing Volunteers. Sally Kenaston and Diane Ernst presented the training at Cantigny. Our thanks to Jennifer Benton for hosting the training in the beautiful Medrill Room at Cantigny.
Participants enjoying the small group sessions.
Steve Wolfe at the entrance to the Cantigny Visitor Center.
Minerva McLaren and Tia Milne welcome Kathy Blair
DAVA members at the training
Delicious treats for the training
DAVA resources and Power Boosters for members
Sally and Chris collecting ideas from the members
Watch your email for distribution of these ideas and news about the upcoming trainings! Don’t forget to check out the October Power Booster and the all the other Power Boosters now online under the DAVA Resource section.
