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Operation: PARENT Newsletter
February 15, 2011

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Teens & Drugs:

What Parents Need

to Know

 

Wednesday, Feb. 16th

10:00 - 12:00

or

6:30 - 8:30 PM

 

Register today and hear from Detective Spegal of Jeffersontown Police what kids are experiencing at their schools, with their friends and in their lives! When you leave you'll be better prepared to see the signs, know the challenges they face and be more confident in how to help them!

 

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Don't forget to register early for these upcoming Coffee Series events:

 

 
Greetings!   

Volunteers are an intregal part of any non-profit organization...we are certainly no exception!  Our success is directly attributed to the wonderful volunteers that serve as facilitators, board members and committee members on a daily basis.  Because we are growing so rapidly, we could sure use a few more volunteers.  If you are currently volunteering...THANK YOU.  You are the reason we are growing.  If you've never volunteered, this e-newsletter is for you!  My hope is you will see a need that matches your passion and you will join our team of parents who are working hard to change the culture for our kids.  Operation: PARENT can provide the project, the office space and all the support you need...just tell us which volunteer position you have an interest in and we'll get you up and running.  If you believe in our mission, enjoy working with positive people and want to make a lasting difference, come volunteer at Operation: PARENT.  We really need you...and so do our teens!  

Jean  

 
 

 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

 

FACILITATOR - Facilitate the Parenting 101 class to a group of 5-12 parents.  Facilitators must first attend a Parenting 101 Class.  The next step is to participate in a 2.5 hour training.

laura@operationparent.org

 

HANDBOOK COMMITTEE MEMBER - Select "issues" of interest and help Operation: PARENT make sure the information in the handbook reflects the latest trends, misconceptions, and warning signs.  Consider "real life" scenarios that can be added plus recommended resources.  The deadline for submitting handbook revisions is June 1, 2011.

devan@operationparent.org

 

SPECIAL VIDEO VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - Operation: PARENT will be producing its very first parenting video this year.  We are absolutely passionate about including "clips" of real parents with real life stories related to parenting teens and pre-teens.  There is simply no better way to let parents know they're not alone - that there are other parents just like them who have struggled with an issue.  Our goal is to give parents hope.  If Operation: PARENT has had the privilege of helping your family, will you pass your experience on to another parent?  

marybeth@operationparent.org or jean@operationparent.org

  

CLIENT SERVICES (SALES) SUPPORT - Help OP reach more parents with our handbook and classes.  Enter prospect lists, make follow-up calls or provide customer service to existing customers.  Previous sales experience helpful.

paula@operationparent.org

 

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR - Be the "face" of Operation: PARENT for new and long standing volunteers.  Provide initial interviews, facility tours and encouragement throughout the year.  Help plan one special Volunteer recognition event during the year. Flexible days/hours.

jean@operationparent.org  

 

RESOURCE ROOM COORDINATOR - Organize current resources, recommend new resources, maintain resource room, and help OP communicate available resources to parents. Flexible days/hours.

jean@operationparent.org

 

BOOK CLUB LEADER - Pick one of our Parenting books and lead a small group. Flexible days/hours.  Call Kim at 245-7154 or

kim@operationparent.org

 

FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE MEMBER - Our fundraising events are already in the works for 2011.  Come work with Jill Howard and her team to help organize our golf outing, our formal gala, or one of our family dinners.  Each event is designed to raise awareness, togetherness and of course...money for Operation: PARENT!   jill@operationparent.org or call Jill at 558-9478

 

 

 

 
Thank you to our wonderful volunteers.  Welcome new volunteers!
 
Jean Schumm & Staff
Operation: PARENT
(502) 245-7154