CEO Spotlight* 
Scott Woods
President & CEO of
South Carolina Federal Credit Union 
South Carolina Federal Credit Union is proud to support the communities in which we serve, giving primary consideration to non-profit organizations and events that simplify lives and help people get "one step ahead" in critical areas of life. President and CEO Scott Woods' model of servant leadership puts the needs of others first and empowers employees to do the same, enhancing the culture and developing their leadership skills within the credit union and our greater communities.
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*Each month the CEO Spotlight highlights a corporate leader and company that are committed to year round civic engagement. Learn more about how to celebrate your senior staff and your team.
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 Trident CVC celebrates 3rd Anniversary on May 28 Mark your calendars for the 3rd Anniversary celebration of Trident United Way's Corporate Volunteer Council. Join us Tuesday, May 28 at the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce as featured speaker Bryan Derreberry, President and CEO of the Charleston Metro Chamber, discusses corporate civic engagement and employee volunteerism as keys to a healthy business community.
Trident United Way's Corporate Volunteer Council (CVC) is committed to strengthening employee volunteerism as a resource to make a difference in our community.
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2013 SC Governor's  Awards Nominations
The South Carolina Association for Volunteer Administration (SCAVA) and the Governor's Office are pleased to announce the 2013 Annual Governor's Volunteer Awards.
Eight awards are presented in the following categories:
- Community Leader Volunteer
- Direct Service Volunteer
- Volunteer Group
- Youth Individual Volunteer
- Volunteer Family
- Workplace Agency / Association
- Legacy Volunteer
- Robin Burns Volunteer Administrator
Awards will be presented May 16, 2013, by Governor Nikki Haley at the SC State House in Columbia, followed by the awards luncheon at the Lace House.
For more information and to nominate your volunteer,
download the nomination form, visit the SCAVA website or contact SCAVA Awards Chair
Victoria Smith  .
Nominations must be received electronically no later than midnight, Wednesday,
April 10, 2013.
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 TYSD is the local celebration of Global Youth Service Day, a day when millions of young people all over the world pitch in to give back and support their communities. TYSD projects occur throughout the month of April. If you see any young folks in yellow t-shirts making a difference in our community, be sure to applaud their good work!  On April 27, several businesses are celebrating these young volunteers by offering discounts or giveaways to those youth wearing their t-shirts. For more information, contact Sally at 211volunteer@tuw.org or visit TYSD2013.org! ____________________________________________
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Save the Date
Friday, September 13
Planning for the 2013 Day of Caring is underway, and the excitement is starting to build. You, too, can start now planning for your team projects. What? Yes!
This year, we're are encouraging volunteer team leaders from companies and service organizations to be proactive in thinking about the types of projects you want to do and the agencies or schools you want to work with. Reach out now to those agencies and schools to design and plan the project together! That way, everyone starts out on the same page and is working together from the "get-go."
Stay tuned to Good Work! and the TUW.org website for more tips and project planning ideas. We're just getting started!
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Ask Yvonne... 
Q: April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month. What are effective ways to celebrate our employee volunteers?
A: Three cheers to you for wanting to recognize the good work of your coworkers who are making a difference in the community! Here are just a few ideas from the CVC network and members of the Lowcountry Affiliate of the SC Association for Volunteer Administration (LASCAVA) network.
- Personal notes. I would venture to say that everyone welcomes sincere words of appreciation. Handwritten messages of congratulations from supervisors and corporate leadership and/or "Thank you" from the staff and clients or students at the agencies or schools where the employee volunteers would say it best.
- Company-wide acknowledgement. Stories, profiles and/or testimonials from or about volunteers and their projects in e-newsletters, intranet boards, social media, websites...any means of communication that can get the word out throughout the workplace -- you might even include suppliers and customers. Do keep in mind that some people are private about their volunteer activities, so it may be a general "Way to Go" message with a few specifics rather than identifying people by name.
- Celebration activities like Dress Down days, pizza / cupcake / taco parties can honor volunteers as well as bring employees together.
- Reporting. Highlighting benchmarks and the actual work that has been accomplished by your employee volunteers.
- Tokens. Certificates, "Proud member of the ABC Company volunteer team" pins, company-branded items or t-shirts. These will be worn or displayed with honor.
Remember that any celebration of volunteerism - individuals, teams or projects - is a morale and team builder as well as a celebration of the culture of community engagement in your workplace. It's a win/win/win!
Questions about workplace volunteerism? Ask Yvonne!
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Bold Community Change
Education
88% of students graduate high school
Financial Stability
30% more local residents are financially stable
Health
25% more residents adopt a healthy lifestyle
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HALOS
Kinship Care Volunteers
April 3, 17 and May 1 This is an opportunity to support caregivers who are making it possible for children to stay out of the system. Details
Charleston County Guardian ad Litem
Child Advocates
April 1
Want to provide a stable presence in a child's life? Remain on their case until the child finds a safe, permanent home.
Summerville YMCA
Flowertown Festival
April 5, 6 and 7
Help out at YMCA tables out at the Annual Flowertown Festival.
Semper Fi Fund
Bridge Run Volunteers
April 6
Opportunities include helping at the water stations, recycling, helping with buses at Towne Center and Marion Square Support.
Push Up & Up Challenge
Counters Needed
April 13
Volunteers are needed to count push ups during the competition, and you get a "clicker"!
Blissful Dreams
Car Washers
April 13
Opportunities include "carwashers,", providing needed supplies, and help spreading the word about this event.
Home Works of America
Spring Home Repair Blitz
April 13
Repair homes of homeowners in need, assist youth in their development, and empower communities to meet the needs of their members.
Dee Norton Lowcountry Children's Center
Movie in the Park
April 19
Family-friendly event with local food trucks, live performances, face painting, carnival games and representatives from community partners needs your help.
Charleston County Recycle Center
Earth Day Festival
April 20
Opportunity to be a part of a community event celebrating our Earth and exposure to successful event waste diversion practices.
TryCharleston
Triathlon 2013
April 20
Opportunities include helping at with water stations, directional volunteers and painting numbers on the athletes.
Details
Money Rocks Summit
April 20
Family Services
Volunteers are needed to help this event run smoothly. Opportunities include registration helper, food helper, teacher and event assistant, class guide and clean up crew.
Junior Achievement
Volunteers are needed to conduct fun, hands-on financial literacy workshops for students at this event. You will be trained on the material you will be presenting about financial literacy. They just need your time and commitment for this special event.
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2-1-1 Volunteer Connection Tools
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We have several tools to help you make a difference in the community year round:
If you have a volunteer story to share or need special help finding volunteer opportunities, contact Sally Burnett, Community Volunteer Coordinator at 2-1-1 Volunteer Connection!
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