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Greetings!
GRAVA is a professional membership organization that promotes and supports excellence in the management and leadership of volunteers in the Greater Richmond area through professional development, networking, and advocacy. |
2015 GRAVA Program Schedule
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We're taking December off but will be back beginning early January with our morning workshops and roundtables. Stay tuned for more information and be sure to save the following dates: February 5th
| 8:30am - 10:30am
| Breakfast Roundtable
| March 5th
| 8:30am - 10:30am
| Breakfast Workshop
| April 2nd
| 8:30am - 10:30am
| Breakfast Roundtable
| May 7th
| 8:30am - 10:30am
| Breakfast Workshop
| June 4th
| 8:30am - 10:30am
| Breakfast Roundtable
| July 9th
| 8:30am - 3:30pm
| Annual Conference
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Join the GRAVA Board
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 Interested in taking the next step in your involvement with GRAVA? Join the GRAVA board to show your appreciation for the programming provided and to make an impact on the organization. Open positions include:
Hear from Sarah Steadman, current Programs Chair:
"Since joining in 2013, I have enjoyed my time on the board. There is certainly a large learning curve, but everyone on the board is very supportive of each other and willing to provide guidance. It has been very rewarding to identify speakers and topics that will enhance the collective wisdom and skill of our group. It has also allowed me the opportunity to meet many new individuals both within our field and the consultant world."
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| RSVP for GRAVA's February Roundtable |
Goal achievement starts with taking the time to answer a few questions that put you on the right path to success. At the February Roundtable we will be expanding on goal setting and peer mentoring activities through the GROW Model used in January. Come prepared to answer some key questions for yourself to make positive change happen in 2015! RSVP now!
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| Member Spotlight: Patti Dean |
"I love my roles as volunteer administrator because every day I am privileged to meet the strongest, most amazing people you can imagine. Most of our volunteers are donor family members who are willing to go into the public and share their painful stories of loss, and transplant recipients who each share the story of their fight to live. I find inspiration in every person I meet."
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| January Workshop Recap |
t GRAVA's January Workshop, we focused on peer mentoring and coaching as a way to expand your support network, grow you job satisfaction and gain valuable professional growth for ourselves as well as the volunteers we serve. Click below to learn more and access materials from the event.
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Message From the President
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It's hard to believe, but as of January 2015, I will have been a member of GRAVA for eight years. And it's even harder to believe, for me at least, that I have served on the board of GRAVA for almost six of those eight years!
In the summer of 2009, Ron Stilwell, who was serving as the board secretary at the time, asked if I would consider taking over his role. At the time, I had been a member for about a year and a half and I had also been in the profession for about that long. I still had the glazed look of a "newbie" and I remember that his request struck fear into my heart. Who, me?!? On the board?!? Are you serious?!? I don't know enough! I'm not an expert! I will probably mess up! And anyway, I already feel so busy....how will I have time for this?
Read more about Alison's experience on the Board
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Scholarship Report
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This is the year. The year I finally get my Certificate in Volunteer Administration! I have spent several years considering this certification; it is a big commitment and certainly deserved the time.
One of the big things that had always held me back was the price tag. This year, I applied for a GRAVA Scholarship and took advantage of the early bird pricing and was able to afford to sign up.
I have thus far gotten as far as the Philosophy Statement. It has been extremely challenging to put my motivation into works.
That said, I feel it has really helped me focus my thoughts and goals for the year. I am looking forward to dedicating myself to improving my practice and doing so alongside the GRAVA community that is so inspiring and supportive. --Athena Huss
Apply now, supplies are limited!
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Volunteer Engagement Message Board
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GRAVA members now have a way to communicate and seek real-time answers to important questions and needs related to volunteer administration outside of our normally scheduled GRAVA events.
GRAVA has partnered with HandsOn Greater Richmond to bring you the Volunteer Engagement Message Board, powered by ConnectVA.
Learn more and get started!
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See you in February!
Rebecca Butler, PR Chair
GRAVA (Greater Richmond Association for Volunteer Administration) |
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Membership Update
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GRAVA is almost 70 members strong, with 69 current members! Welcome to Diane Reale, Volunteer Coordinator with Goochland Free Clinic and Family Services and Jenny Rockwell, After-School Program Director with the Neighborhood Resource Center. Our two newest members.
Continue to spread the word about GRAVA and all that membership offers to your colleagues and co-workers.
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Professional Development Opportunities
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Do you want to continue on your professional development journey?
GRAVA Scholarships are going fast! Be sure to take advantage of GRAVA's scholarships to pay for these upcoming opportunities! Contact aparker@maymont.org.
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P.O. Box
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Membership applications, dues, scholarship applications, and all mailed correspondence should be sent to:
P.O. Box 684, Midlothian VA 23113. If you would like to confirm that your recently mailed membership application and check have been received, please send an e-mail to our membership chair, Melissa Gilmore!
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GRAVA is Social
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Collectively, GRAVA members have a lot of valuable knowledge and experience to share. And now we have our very own Facebook page & Twitter feed to capture all this collective wisdom! But it's up to YOU to contribute to the interactivity of these accounts. These social media tools are for posting photos and events, sharing tips, and exchanging information & comments.
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Tip of the Month
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Identifying Who Is and Is Not a Volunteer
The fundamental flaw in the age-old debate is that we seek clear, definitive answers, when there are far too many nuances for that. Read more!
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GRAVA Board
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Secretary & Hospitality:
Treasurer:
Public Relations: Professional Development: Membership: Conference: President:
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