2009 Professional Development

2009 features a variety of programs that converge on allowing Volunteer Administrators to learn from experts among us and those partnering with us.

VAN Annual Meeting Jan 15 Ross Auditorium, Franklin University	Mentoring: Part 2 July 16 Lincoln Theater
Recruitment and Retention- Roundtable Discussion February 19 COSI	Engaging Refugee and Immigrant Communities - Karina Harty-Morrison, CRIS August 20 Columbus Metro Library - Main Branch
Volunteer Screening: Court Appointed Special Advocates - Julie Geers, CASA March 19 Franklin Park Conservatory	Biennial Conference September 21 Crown Plaza Hotel
Ethics and Volunteer Management- Steven Fields, Huntington April 16 Dublin Recreation Center	Recruiting, Engaging and Maintaining Relationships with Boomers Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) October 15 Heinzerling Foundation
Evaluation and Accountability- Lynnette Cook, United Way of Central Ohio May 21 Girl Scout Office, Watermark Drive	Social Networks November 19 Grange Insurance
Advocacy 101- Luke Russell and Kelley Neal, AARP June 18 The Limited	Speed Networking December 10 Worthington Christian Village

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS FOR 2010.

Click here to open the CFP form.

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.

Click here to complete the Survey for 2010 Meeting Topics