2008 Professional Development

2008 features a variety of programs that converge on allowing Volunteer Administrators to learn from experts among us and those partnering with us.

Speaking to us this year are a professor of Bioethics, the chairman of a leading local MBA program, a population expert from United Way, resources from the corporate and neighboring universities, and experts from Columbus volunteering institutions.

Annual Meeting Jan 24	Mentoring and How it Can Shape Your Career July 16
Population Trends in Columbus and the Impact on Volunteerism February 21	Recruiting Gen Y Volunteers from Area Colleges August 21
The Seasoned Sailor Navigates New Waters: Taking a Fresh Look at Old Programs March 20	The Leadership Role in Change Management with Dr. Shah Hasan, Chairman of Otterbein's MBA Program September 18 Note change in time
National Volunteer Week Author Presentation, Featuring Dr. Stephen Post: When Good Things Happen to Good People April 17 Note change in time	Dual Perspectives: Social Networking October 16
Best Practices: Big Brothers/Big Sisters May 15	Working with Our Community's Corporate Partners November 20
Best Practices: Riverside Methodist Hospital June 19	Discipline and Dismissal: What to Include in Your Policies and Procedures December 11 Note change in date

VAN's monthly workshops are normally held the 3rd Thursday each month. The usual schedule follows (see the listings for any variations):

Networking 8:30 to 9:00 a.m.
Business Meeting 9:00 to 9:15 a.m.
Presentation 9:15 to 11:00 a.m.

Guests are invited to attend one Professional Development workshop as a guest of VAN. Attendance at subsequent workshops costs $20 per monthly meeting.