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Featured Volunteers:
 MTS Systems Corporation
MTS systems
In September, Eden Prairie-based MTS Systems Corporation spent a combined 39 hours removing buckthorn, an invasive species, from our School Forest. 
 
Thank you to the dedicated volunteers at MTS for lending a hand at St. David's Center for the past three years. We look forward to your next visit.   
You're Invited!
Our 2010 Gala, with Honorary Co-Chairs John and Candace Randle, will be held on Saturday, March 6 at the Hotel Sofitel in Bloomington.  
 
If you're interested in sponsoring, purchasing tickets or donating to our silent auction, please contact Layne Trout at 952-548-8627.
 
More event information coming soon.
 
the volunteer connection
A newsletter for dedicated St. David's Center volunteers
Greetings!

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with St. David's Center. This quarterly newsletter will keep you up-to-date on volunteer opportunities and highlight some of the volunteers committed to helping St. David's Center build stronger families and communities.
Upcoming Opportunities 
 
Give Back to Those Who Give
Picture this: You're a young child, living at home with your mom and/or dad and there's a knock on the door. You have one hour to gather your things because you are going to live with another family. You meet and live with your new family, and become familiar with your new surroundings. After your parent(s) get the help they need, it's time to for you to go back home and assimilate to your previous life. This is just one example of what happens to a child in our Foster Care program.
 
We are looking for a volunteer group(s) to host a holiday party for our Foster Care families on Monday, December 21 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Park Tavern Bowling Alley in St. Louis Park.
 
Hosting can include:
  • A monetary donation to cover the costs of the event
  • Gift donations to create gift bags for each child
  • Raffle prize donations for the adults
  • Interacting with children and families at the event
Make the Gala Happen
We need volunteers to help during our 22nd Annual Gala on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at the Hotel Sofitel.
 
Volunteers will help with a variety of tasks including:
  • live auction spotters
  • silent auction
  • coat check
  • registration
  • raffle tickets sales
This opportunity is perfect for a small group or individuals. A variety of shifts will be available. Cocktail or business attire is required.
 
If you're interested in volunteering for either event, please contact Layne Trout at 952-548-8627.
A Holiday Worth Remembering 
 
St. David's Center is looking for individuals to lend a hand this holiday season by donating items on our wish list to children and families in need. Programs have an ongoing need for items such as:
  • Toiletries
  • Baby Care Items
  • Children's books, toys and games
  • School supplies
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Disposable cameras
  • Gift cards
A specific list of items can be found online. Pick a program or category and help make a family's holiday special.
 
For more information about our holiday drive, please contact Layne Trout at 952-548-8627.
We understand the importance of volunteers and the impact you have on each and every child. With your help, we're better able to serve more than 2,500 children and families in the West metro each year.
 
Thank you for your continued support.
 
Layne Trout
Special Events and Volunteer Coordinator
St. David's Center for Child & Family Development
 
Visit St. David's Center for Child & Family Development online at www.stdavidscenter.org.