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Schedule of past year 2000 meetings, projects and social events
January - June 2000
Click here to see past 1999 meetings, projects and social events
| JANUARY 2000 | ||
| January Meeting | ||
| January
19 7:00pm CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER |
New
Members Meeting Hennepin County Library - Minnetonka Ridgedale Road
and Plymouth Road |
Are you a NEW MEMBER? If so,
meet with us on January 19th at 7 P.M. at the Minnetonka Library (just south of
Ridgedale). The purpose of the meeting is to introduce you to other
members and to answer any questions you might have about SVTC. Go west on 394 to Plymouth Road. Take a left at the top of the ramp, and go past Ridgedale! Look for the LIBRARY. It will be on Ridgedale Drive and Plymouth Road. (Left turn off of Plymouth Road). Our meeting room is on 1st floor. Follow the signs. |
| January Socials | ||
| Friday January 7 7:00pm Ages 40+ |
Card and Game
Night
Greg Ray's 98th and Grand Avenue South |
Join the "40-plus" crowd for our second Monthly
Card and Game Night. EVERYONE is welcome and encouraged to attend. We would like to get to know you. Come
and meet new friends and play a few games. You will find this to be very relaxed and casual, and LOTS of fun. Please note
that NO card playing skills are needed Bring your own beverage and a SMALL snack to share. You can
also bring your favorite game. We will spend some time discussing possible future social/dining events,
so bring your ideas too. For directions and to RSVP contact Bernie at bzembal@aol.com The 40+ group is also planning a Sunday brunch and activity for another weekend later in January. Upcoming events are: cross-country skiing at a local site, dance lessons, jazz night, wine/beer tasting, blues night, Las Vegas weekend(?), Apple River (ok, not until next summer) and combination volunteer/camping weekend next August. Details to be announced on the website soon. If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for the 40+ group, please contact Cindy at: cindyarlt@yahoo.com To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. |
| Friday January 7 7:00pm *Postponed to January 21 - See below All ages |
Cross
Country Skiing
French Regional Park |
Want to do a little cross country skiing? Come join us on Friday,
January 7, at 7:00 p.m. at French Regional park in Plymouth. Fresh snow and mild
weather are forecasted for that day. The park has 9.5 Kilometers of lighted inter-connected
trails that over look Medicine Lake. Ski rentals are available for $7.50 -
12.50. A map to the park can be located at http://www.maps.yahoo.com.
Warming facilities are available. For more info and to RSVP contact Jim at:
Jim.jarvis@westgroup.com To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. |
| Thursday January 13 6:30 pm All ages |
Movie
Night
Mall of America |
Please join us for movie night
at the Mall of America. Meet at the MOA theaters on the left side to decide on a movie
and then afterwards, for those who don't want to head home yet, head over to one
of the eating/drinking establishments for refreshments.
To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. If you have any questions, please e-mail Wanda at wandald@yahoo.com |
| Sunday January 16 5:00pm All ages
|
Tony and Tina's Wedding | SVTC has been invited to a wedding! Tony
and Tina of Tony and Tina’s Wedding has extended an invitation to us to join them in
celebrating their marriage on Sunday, January 16 at 5:00 p.m. Tickets are $39.
We have 48 tickets, so if you would like to attend, please e-mail wanda at: wandald@yahoo.com indicating that you would like to RSVP and are mailing a check. Send a check made payable to Wanda Davis to the following address: SVTC, Attn: Wedding Invitation, P.O. Box 201357, Bloomington, MN 55420. We are going to try and keep this some what equal for men and women, so come on guys and sign up quickly! To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. |
| Friday January 21 7:00pm *New date All ages |
Cross
Country Skiing
French Regional Park |
Want to do a little cross country skiing? Come join us
at French Regional park in Plymouth. Fresh snow and mild
weather are forecasted for that day. The park has 9.5 Kilometers of lighted inter-connected
trails that over look Medicine Lake. Ski rentals are available for $7.50 -
12.50. A map to the park can be located at http://www.maps.yahoo.com.
Warming facilities are available. For more info and to RSVP contact Jim at:
Jim.jarvis@westgroup.com |
| Sunday January 23 11:00am Ages 40+ |
Brunch
buffet
Chez Daniel |
Join the over forty group for our January dining
event. $16.95 brunch buffet includes beverages and champagne! Optional activity at the Mall of
America after brunch (movie or mini-golf). Come join the fun and meet new friends. Everyone
welcome! RSVP requested.
To participate in any SVTC volunteer
project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you
MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the
SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. |
| January Projects | ||
| Saturday January 1 4:00pm - 7:30 pm All ages |
Salvation Army Harbor Lights Multi Service Center for the Homeless 1010 Currie Avenue |
For those of you in
town for the Millennium... start the New Year off right by helping the Salvation Army serve
meals to the homeless and less fortunate individuals in our community.
To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Khalouk at Mnplym@aol.com |
| Several
January dates - beginning January 4. (Please see description in
right hand column)
5:00pm - 7:00pm All ages Tuesday Thursday Tuesday Thursday Saturday Monday Saturday Monday |
Timberwolves Fraser Community Services Target Center
|
Let
the games begin! We are continuing our regular assistance at ALL home
Timberwolves games for a project that will help benefit Fraser Community
Services. Fraser assists adults and kids with special needs.
We need 10 volunteers each game to assist with interactive games such as the
bungee run and the Inflatable Big Slam. These are games that are set up prior
to each Timberwolves game for fans to participate in. Half of all proceeds
collected will go to Fraser. We will receive passes that will allow volunteers into the upper-level seating free. Volunteers would need to pay for parking (parking for volunteering is tax deductible if you itemize your tax returns). Volunteers would need to eat dinner in advance or else after our assignment is complete at 7:00pm. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by by e-mailing the specific leader for each game (see below): Tuesday, January 4 vs. San Antonio Thursday, January 6 vs. Portland Monday, January 17 vs. Indiana Saturday, January 29 (3pm Game) vs. Utah - Please
note: This is an AFTERNOON game. Volunteer shift will be 1:00pm -
3:00pm. |
| January
9 3:30pm - 5:00pm Ages 35+ |
Bingo Ebenezer Ridges Care Center |
Assist Ebenezer Ridges Care Center with BINGO. Need
approximately six people to assist in gathering residents from their rooms, calling
numbers, assisting Afterwards, feel free to stay and visit with the residents. Optional dinner afterward. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing: Bernie at bzembal@uswest.com |
| Saturday January 15 Shift 1 Shift 2 |
Goodwill/Easter Seals
Roseville's new store County Rd. B and Snelling Avenue |
Volunteer group of 16 needed per shift to help put
together book shelves, hang shelving units, process merchandise, stock the shelves, organize
departments, hang indoor signs, and accept donations on-site. Snacks provided.
To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing: Shift 1 - Ages 34+ ***Note: Overlap of groups. They would like the first shift to "train" Shift 2 in before they leave. |
| Saturday January 22 9:00am - 1:00pm All ages |
Books for Africa
Saint Paul Warehouse |
We need 6 volunteers to help sort, catalog, and
pack text or library books by category and education level at their Saint Paul warehouse.
A quick training session will be given when we arrive. Some lifting will be required. Optional
lunch afterward. "Books for Africa from People in America that are just like us" has collected, sorted, shipped, and distributed over 4 million donated books to children in Africa. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Sherilyn at: Omegamae@aol.com |
| Sunday January 23 8:15am - 2:30pm
|
Special Olympics Ski Competition Afton Alps |
We need at least 14 volunteers
to assist with ski competition (Downhill and Cross Country) at Afton Alps. Lunch is
provided. Duties will include running the competitions by the timing of heats, coordinating the order of the heats, identifying and escorting (if necessary) the athletes to the heats, and the recording and reporting of heat times. Duties will also include assistance in the handling of the opening ceremonies and awards presentation. It is IMPORTANT that all volunteers wear appropriate clothing. Depending on the number of volunteers. you could be outside awhile. Sign up is first come, first serve - since we just found out about this one we will not be attempting to get 50% men/50% women. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Nancy at: Svnancy@aol.com |
| Wednesday January 26 4:00pm - 8:00pm All Ages |
Neighborhood Involvement Program
Good Grades |
8 volunteers
needed for meal preparation. Neighborhood Involvement Program as part of the Good
Grades/Games After School Program (kids start showing up in shifts starting at 2:15pm for
snacks/activities). The agency serves meals to all the kids and tutors in the
program every Wednesday - they supply the food for the 60-70 people. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Stephanie at: Stephanie.M.Waisanen@nspco.com |
| Saturday January 29 11:30am - 1:30pm Ages 40+ |
People Serving People (PSP)
400 South 10th Street |
We need 6 volunteers to help serve a meal to residents of PSP.
PSP, Minnesota's largest emergency shelter, has been providing homeless
families and single adults with a safe and secure environment for over fifteen years.
To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Dave at: dsegel@pclink.com |
| Saturday January 29 Shift 1 Shift 2 |
Goodwill/Easter Seals
Roseville's new store County Rd. B and Snelling Avenue |
Volunteer group of 16 needed per shift to help put
together book shelves, hang shelving units, process merchandise, stock the shelves, organize
departments, hang indoor signs, and accept donations on-site. Snacks provided. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing: Shift 1 - Ages 31+ contact Karen at neraknamreh@yahoo.com Shift 2 - Ages 21-30 contact Kari at: krosand@hotmail.com ***Note: Overlap of groups. They would like the first shift to "train" Shift 2 in before they leave. |
| FEBRUARY 2000 | ||
| February Meeting | ||
| Thursday February 3 7:00pm New members |
New
Members Meeting Hennepin County Library - Minnetonka Ridgedale Road
and Plymouth Road |
Are you a NEW MEMBER? If so,
meet with us on January 19th at 7 P.M. at the Minnetonka Library (just south of
Ridgedale). The purpose of the meeting is to introduce you to other
members and to answer any questions you might have about SVTC.
Bring your own refreshments, we'll provide the room and chairs! |
| February Socials | ||
| Saturday February 5 8:00pm Ages 40+ |
Moonlight
Bowling
New Hope Bowl |
$12.00 for 3
games of bowling (PRIZES!!!). $1.00 for shoes. We should meet at 8:00 p.m.
and register before 8:30pm. We expect to bowl by 9:30pm.
To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. Once you've signed up, you may participate in this event by e-mailing Mary Kay at MaryKayeBecker@aol.com |
| Saturday February 12 6:30pm All ages |
Valentine
Dinner Bavarian Hunter Gasthaus Stillwater |
It's Valentine's month. Please join your fellow single SVTC'ers at
the Gasthaus. If you need directions, please check out yahoo maps or call the Gasthaus. Social hour will begin at
6:30, with a buffet dinner beginning at 7:00. The details are still being
finalized, but the cost will be no more than $20 (the price is dependent upon
whether we can get a DJ - more details to follow).
To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Wanda at: svtcwanda@yahoo.com (put "Valentine Dinner" in the subject line. E-mails will not be opened.). We have a limit of 100 people and it is on a first come, first serve basis. If you have any questions, please e-mail Wanda at wandald@yahoo.com |
| Sunday February 20 12:00 noon - 4:00pm All ages |
Mady's Bowling Center
3919 Central Avenue NE (39th and Central) |
It's family bowling time! Come one, come all! Bring
yourself and bring your kids. We're going bowling.
Come join SVTC at Mady's. The cost will be $7 and it will include 2 games of bowling, shoes, pizza and pop (kids under 3 are free). To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Wanda at: svtcwanda@yahoo.com (put "Bowling" in the subject line. E-mails will not be opened.). We have a limit of 64 people so please sign up by February 11. If you have any questions, please e-mail Wanda at wandald@yahoo.com |
| Sunday February 20 11:00am Ages 40+ |
Sunday
Brunch
Famous Dave's BBQ & Blues Calhoun Square |
Join the over 40 crowd for
brunch and entertainment at Famous Dave's. See http://twincities.sidewalk.citysearch.com/
for more info about the restaurant. Brunch buffet is $11.95, beverage extra.
To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. Once you've signed up, you may participate in this event by e-mailing your RSVP to lenn at: gms730@aol.com |
| Saturday February 26 1:00pm All ages |
Summit
Brewery Tour
Junction of I-35E and W 7th St/MN Hwy 5 |
We have
50 spots reserved for a tour of the
Summit Brewery on Saturday, February 26! It starts at 1:00 pm. This is a free event and you will be given
tokens to sample beer at the end of the tour (root beer is also available).
Spots will fill up fast. We are also going to try and To participate in any SVTC volunteer
project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you
MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the
SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. |
| February Projects | ||
| Tuesday February 1 6:00pm - 9:00pm Ages 21-30 |
St. Paul Winter Carnival
Snow Slide
Como Park |
Volunteer group of 20 needed to help run the
St.Paul Winter Carnival Snow Slide at Como Park in St. Paul. The group will work
outside at the event helping individuals get their equipment, taking tickets and assisting them on and
off the ride.
This event will be so much FUN - you may want to take a run or two down the slide yourself! To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Tiffany at: Tiffany_K_Thomas@Bluecrossmn.com |
| Several
February dates -
beginning February 4. (Please see description in
right hand column) 5:00pm - 7:00pm All ages
Friday
Tuesday
Friday
Sunday
Tuesday
Thursday
Sunday
Tuesday |
Timberwolves Fraser Community Services Target Center
|
Let
the games begin! We are continuing our regular assistance at ALL home
Timberwolves games for a project that will help benefit Fraser Community
Services. Fraser assists adults and kids with special needs.
We need 10 volunteers each game to assist with interactive games such as the
bungee run and the Inflatable Big Slam. These are games that are set up prior
to each Timberwolves game for fans to participate in. Half of all proceeds
collected will go to Fraser. We will receive passes that will allow volunteers into the upper-level seating free. Volunteers would need to pay for parking (parking for volunteering is tax deductible if you itemize your tax returns). Volunteers would need to eat dinner in advance or else after our assignment is complete at 7:00pm. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by by e-mailing the specific leader for each game (see below):
Friday, February 4, vs. Houston
Sunday, February, 20 vs. New Jersey
Tuesday, February 22, vs. Golden State
Thursday, February 24, vs. L.A. Clippers
Sunday, February 27, vs. San Antonio
Tuesday, February 29, vs. Charlotte |
| Saturday February 5 9:00am - 1:00pm All Ages First come - first served (not |
Goodwill/Easter
Seals Roseville New Store (County Rd B/Snelling Ave) |
Volunteer group of 16 needed to continue setting up a new store in
Roseville. Volunteers will help with stocking shelves, display,
merchandising, organizing book department, assembling products, etc.
Note -NO cleaning this day (we had to clean before and they promised we
wouldn't be doing that :-)). Snacks provided. Sign up is first come - first served for this project (not necessarily 50/50 men and women). To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Karen at neraknamreh@yahoo.com |
| Saturday February 5 9:00am - noon Ages 40+ |
Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota (HSDM)
2537 - 25th Avenue South, Minneapolis |
We need 12 volunteers to help HSDM with the mailing of its
newsletter. HSDM will provide donuts, bagels, juice, coffee, etc. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Khalouk at: Mnplym@aol.com |
| Saturday February 5 6:00pm - 9:00pm Ages 30 - 39 |
St. Paul Winter Carnival
Snow Slide
Como Park |
Volunteer group of 16 needed to help run the St.
Paul Winter Carnival Snowslide at Como Park in St. Paul. The group will work outside at the event
helping individuals get their equipment, taking tickets and assisting them on and off the ride. This event will be so much FUN - you may want to take
a run or two down the slide yourself! |
| Sunday February 6 4:30pm - 9:00pm All ages |
Taste of the Timberwolves
Target Center |
We need 10 volunteers to help with registration, to help clear
tables, handle coat check, etc. This event will raise funds for the Timberwolves
Foundation which is dedicated to helping kids in the community. Fraser Community Services, which helps kids and
adults with special needs, will be one organization that benefits from this event. The Timberwolves have sold corporate tables to individuals and businesses throughout the Twin Cities to raise money for the Timberwolves Foundation. Attendees will have dinner at their table (which is on the floor of the Target Center). Timberwolves players will also attend this event to greet guests, sign autographs and facilitate games (shooting baskets, dribbling contests, etc). To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Nancy at svnancy@aol.com |
| Saturday February 12 10:00am - 12:00 noon Ages 30 - 39 |
Valentine's Day Arts/Crafts Project
Perspective's Inc. |
Volunteer group of 6 needed to help children in
transitional housing make Valentine's Day presents for their parents.
To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Tina at: tina.chappen@prodigy.net |
| Saturday February 12 7:00pm |
Great American History Theatre
30 E. 10th St. |
We need 8 volunteers to help usher prior to
the show and then all volunteers will receive can sit together and enjoy the show.
Volunteers must dress in black and white. Your volunteer assignment begins at
7:00pm and
the show begins at 8:00pm.
The Production is Rez Road. Jim Northrup is a storyteller who with humor and a biting wit takes on the "cultural clash" that makes up American and Native American Landscape. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Jim at: haugeeng@pressenter.com |
| Sunday February 13 1:15pm - 4:15pm Open to all ages |
Minnesota Public
Radio Pledge Drive Maud Moon Weyerhaeuser Studio 45 East Seventh Street (Downtown St. Paul) |
Volunteer your
time to support public radio by answering phones and recording pledges for
the MPR Membership Drive. We need 10 - 20 volunteers. You'll
need to arrive at 1:15 for a short orientation. Free parking in the
Dayton's ramp, a half block away. Lots of great food is donated by
local restaurants for volunteers to snack on and there's usually plenty of
time for socializing! Sign up ASAP so we can fill our commitment,
otherwise they will need to find other volunteers for that shift.
Directions and other information will be provided when you sign up.
To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Ann at annmary@aol.com |
| Saturday February 19 7:00pm |
Great American History Theatre
30 E. 10th St.
|
We need 8 volunteers to help usher prior to
the show and then all volunteers can sit together and enjoy the show. Volunteers must
dress in black and white. Your volunteer assignment begins at 7:00pm and the show begins at
8:00pm. The Production is Rex Road. Jim Northrup is a storyteller who with humor and a biting wit takes on the "cultural clash" that makes up American and Native American Landscape. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Dave at dsegel@pclink.com |
| Saturday February 19 9:30am - 1:00pm Ages 32+ |
Cornerstone
Bloomington |
Six volunteers
needed to help clean and organize large toy room at one of Cornerstone's
safe houses. Cornerstone is an organization that helps women break free
from domestic violence.
To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Kristi at kristi@basecamp1.com |
| Tuesday February 22 Start Time: 4:30pm to 5:30pm End Time: 7:30pm All Ages |
MN AIDS Walk Preparation
MN AIDS Project |
Ten volunteers needed to help MN AIDS Project
prepare for their annual walk in May. Volunteers will be stuffing bags with promotional materials that
will be distributed around the Twin Cities on Saturday. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Diane at Diane.Stamos@toro.com |
| Thursday February 24 6:00pm -7:30pm All Ages |
Family Math and Science Carnival
YWCA of Saint Paul |
See Family Math and Science Carnival, Monday, February 28, below - click here. |
| Saturday February 26 9:00am - Noon Ages 21 - 40 |
Hearing and
Service Dogs of Minnesota (HSDM)
2537 - 25th Ave So, Minneapolis |
We need 15 volunteers to help HSDM with the mailing of its newsletter.
HSDM will provide donuts, bagels, juice, coffee, etc.
HSDM is dedicated to helping Minnesotans who are hearing impaired or
disabled become more independent and self-confident by pairing them with
specially trained dogs. The program carefully selects homeless dogs, often
from local animal shelters, and trains them during a training period that
last 16 weeks to 6 months. |
| Saturday February 26 6:30am - 10:30am |
American Heart
Walk American Heart Association River Centre |
10 to 12 volunteers needed to help at food and beverage tables, to handout day-of-event programs, to "man" the water stations, and/or to pass out snacks and gifts in the "Family Health & Fitness" area. All volunteers will receive a t-shirt. This is the largest fundraising event of the AHA that includes, food, entertainment, cholesterol screenings, blood pressure checks and other information. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Anne at Jenannval@aol.com |
| February
26 6:30am - 11:30am (shifts possible) All Ages |
American Heart Walk
Mall of America |
The American Heart Association is looking for 20
volunteers to help with various activities at the American Heart Walk on February 26 at the Mall
of America. This is the largest fundraising event of the AHA that includes, food, entertainment, cholesterol screenings, blood pressure checks and other information Volunteers will assist with registration, handing out food and beverages, take down and other activities. Volunteers will receive a gift from the AHA and can participate in the fun and education as we fight our Nation's #1 killer - Cardiovascular Disease. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Dave at dsegel@pclink.com |
| Saturday February 26 Shift 1 Shift 2 Orientation meeting - see next column to the right |
Diva Las Vegas Design Industry Foundation Fighting Aids (DIFFA) International Market Square All volunteers are strongly encouraged to attend the Volunteer
Introduction and Orientation on Wednesday, February 23rd, at the
International Market Square. It is tentatively scheduled to begin at
6:15pm. |
We need 10 - 15
volunteers per shift to help set up for this event. We may be
setting up tables/chairs, setting up props, decorating, or whatever they
want us to do! Please make sure that if you sign up for this event
that your health doesn't preclude you from assisting. You will probably be
on your feet and moving the entire time.
The actual event on Saturday night will include a fashion show, casino, silent and live auction, Chapel of Love (mock of course), Wheel of Fortune, and a dance (I think you might have to pay to get into the dance). It starts at 7 or 8pm - you can find out exact start time when you volunteer earlier in the day. Please note: If you are interested in volunteering ON YOUR
OWN during the Saturday evening event, please let Nancy at svnancy@aol.com
know and she will mail info out to you. SVTC will not be formally
organizing a group to volunteer Saturday evening.
To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you
MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST
read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the
SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. Once you've signed up, you may
volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing the
project leader below. |
| Monday February 28 5:45pm - 8:00pm All Ages |
Family Math and Science Carnival
YWCA of Saint Paul |
Ten to twelve volunteers needed to staff carnival
games and special science projects. Carnival games include the bean bag toss, while the science projects include learning about silly-putty and
magnification.
All volunteers must attend a mandatory orientation on Thursday, February 24, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. |
| Tuesday February 29 6:30pm - 8:30pm (6:30pm - 7:00pm Complimentary Dinner. 7:00pm - 8:30pm Telephoning) All Ages |
Thank You Calls
American Heart Association 4701 West 77th Street, Edina 612-853-3300 |
6 to 8 volunteers
needed to help thank their past supporters. Volunteers will NOT be
soliciting for further donations, but will be calling simply to
thank those donors who have given a gift in the past year.
To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Rhonda at rburt@survivalink.com |
| MARCH 2000 | ||
| March Meeting | ||
| TBA | ||
| March Socials | ||
| Thursday March 2 5:30pm - 7:30pm All Ages |
Social Hour Great Waters Brewing Company 426 Saint Peter Street Downtown Saint Paul 651-224-2739 (If needed) |
Come out and enjoy food, drink, and conversation with fellow SVTC members.
Drink and appetizer prices will be available at reduced prices.
Don't know anyone yet?? Don't worry you won't be the only new member! We
will have some signs that read "SVTC" so that you can find the
group easier and we will introduce you to other members. |
| Friday March 3 7:00 pm Ages 40+ |
Card/Game Night
Hopkins Location |
Another FUN-filled evening. We had 35 people (!) at
the last card/game night in January. This is a great opportunity to meet a lot of new people and have a
GREAT time. No special card skills needed (we're not talkin' Bridge, we're talkin' UNO). Bring a favorite board/card game if you wish, your own cold beverage, and a SMALL snack to share. Coffee will be provided. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. Once you've signed up, you may participate in this event by e-mailing your RSVP (and ask for location and directions) to Mary Kaye at marykayebecker@aol.com |
| Saturday March 18 6:30pm Ages 40+ |
Dinner
Beirut Restaurant 651-457-4886 |
Come join the 40+ group for an evening of Lebanese
Food and belly dancing(!)
To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. Once you've signed up, you may participate in this event by e-mailing your RSVP to Bernie at b.zembal@worldnet.att.net |
| March Projects | ||
| Saturday March 4th Shift 1: 6:00pm to 9:30pm Ages 37+
Shift 2: |
Big Brothers Big
Sisters of Greater Minneapolis (BBBS) The Minneapolis Marriot City Center |
Ten volunteers
are needed for each shift at the Odyssey Ball 2000. Volunteer
responsibilities will be either assisting with Carnival Games, or set-up
and staffing of Silent Auction Tables. Volunteers are welcome to participate in the Silent Auction and Carnival Games. Food will be available for volunteers in a dining area separate from the main event dining area. Attire: Black Tie Optional (volunteers need not wear suits, but should dress appropriately) BBBS mentors children to help them realize their full potential. Children with needs are matched with adult volunteers to form sustained, positive relationships. BBBS Minneapolis is the nation's fastest growing large BBBS agency, and has become a national model of volunteer delivered, prevention-focused, responsible youth programming. To participate in any SVTC
volunteer project or event, you
MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST
read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete
the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. Once you've
signed up, you may participate in this event by e-mailing the leaders
below. |
| Saturday March 4 7:00am - 10:00am Ages 30-39 |
Juvenile
Arthritis Foundation "March Forth For Joint Fitness Mall of America Macy's Court Bloomington |
"March Forth
For Joint Fitness" is a walk that is held annually to raise funds for
the Arthritis Foundation Minnesota Chapter and to help kick off Juvenile
Arthritis Awareness Week. We need 6 volunteers to help with the food and
beverage station. Volunteers should look for Todd, the SVTC project
leader, at Macy's Court right outside of the mall entrance to Macy's (look
for the SVTC sign). To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. Once you've signed up, you may participate in this event by e-mailing Todd at Todd.Greenwaldt@stpaul.com |
| Saturday March 4 1:00pm - 4:00pm All Ages |
ARC Value Village
6528 Penn Avenue South (612) 544-0006 |
20 people are
needed for sorting and tagging of donations. This is a fun event and
allows for good socializing.
Pop machine is available, and snacks will be provided. A 20% discount is given to volunteers on that day's purchases, along with a coupon for a future visit discount. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or vent, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing MaryKaye at MaryKayeBecker@aol.com |
| Sunday March 5 9:00am - 4:00pm All ages |
HSDM Wall
Building Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota 2537 25th Avenue South |
We need 10
volunteers to help HSDM by installing a new wall in place of a garage
door. Some carpentry experience - or a willingness to learn - would be
helpful. Bring a hammer, if you have one. HSDM is dedicated to helping Minnesotans who are hearing impaired or disabled become more independent and self-confident by pairing them with specially trained dogs. The program carefully selects homeless dogs, often from local animal shelters, and trains them during a training period that lasts 16 weeks to 6 months. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or vent, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Jim at haugeeng@pressenter.com |
| Several
March dates
-
beginning March 5. (Please see description in
right hand column)
5:00pm - 7:00pm All ages Sunday Tuesday
Sunday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Thursday |
Timberwolves Fraser Community Services Target Center
|
Let
the games begin! We are continuing our regular assistance at ALL home
Timberwolves games for a project that will help benefit Fraser Community
Services. Fraser assists adults and kids with special needs.
We need 10 volunteers each game to assist with interactive games such as the
bungee run and the Inflatable Big Slam. These are games that are set up prior
to each Timberwolves game for fans to participate in. Half of all proceeds
collected will go to Fraser. We will receive passes that will allow volunteers into the upper-level seating free. Volunteers would need to pay for parking (parking for volunteering is tax deductible if you itemize your tax returns). Volunteers would need to eat dinner in advance or else after our assignment is complete at 7:00pm. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by by e-mailing the specific leader for each game (see below).
Sunday, March 5, vs. Seattle (Please
note time difference: Volunteer shift will be from 5:30pm - 7:30pm). |
| Friday March 10 8:30pm - 12 midnight Ages 25-45 |
KS95 for Kids
Radiothon Answering Pledge Phones Mall of America Rotunda (east entrance of Mall) |
We need 10
volunteers to help answer phones for the KS95 Pledge Drive. This is
a fundraiser for Chilrdren's Cancer Research Fund and Gillette Children's
Specialty Healthcare.
Volunteers should meet in the Rotunda area at 8:15pm near the phonebank.
The project leader will have a sign that reads "SVTC". |
| Friday March 10 6:00pm - 9:30pm Ages 21 - 34 |
Goodwill/Easter
Seals
Roseville |
12 volunteers
needed for the Grand Opening of the new Roseville Goodwill/Easter Seals
store. Positions include stocking merchandise (prep area, hanging
material, distributing the merchandise, etc.), greeting customers;
customer service; donor appreciation assistance; bagging purchases;
children's activities. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by by e-mailing Stephanie at Stephanie.M.Waisanen@nspco.com |
| Saturday March 11 1:00pm - 4:00pm All Ages |
ARC Value
Village
2751 Winnetka Avenue North |
20 people are
needed for sorting and tagging of donations. This is a fun event and
allows for good socializing.
Pop machine is available, and snacks will be provided. A 20% discount
is given to volunteers on that day's purchases, along with a coupon for a
future visit discount. |
| Saturday March 11 7:00pm |
Great American History Theatre
30 E. 10th Street |
We need 8 volunteers to help usher prior to the
show. Volunteers will receive free tickets. So, you can sit together and enjoy the show. Volunteers must
dress in black and white. Your volunteer assignment begins at 7:00pm and the show begins at
8:00pm. The production is A Piece of the Rope. In 1860, Ann Bilansky was on trial for the murder of her husband. This play is a stirring tale of passion, poison, gender and the law. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Cecilia at: cecilia.grafsgaard@mail.va.gov |
| Saturday March 11 9:00am - 1:00pm Ages 35+ |
Goodwill/Easter
Seals
Roseville |
12 volunteers
needed for the Grand Opening of the new Roseville Goodwill/Easter Seals
store. Positions include stocking merchandise (prep area, hanging
material, distributing the merchandise, etc.), greeting customers;
customer service; donor appreciation assistance; bagging purchases;
children's activities. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by by e-mailing Karen at neraknamreh@yahoo.com |
| Sunday March 12 12:00 noon - 4:00pm New Members Only |
Goodwill/Easter
Seals
Roseville |
12 volunteers
needed for the Grand Opening of the new Roseville Goodwill/Easter Seals
store. Positions include stocking merchandise (prep area, hanging
material, distributing the merchandise, etc.), greeting customers;
customer service; donor appreciation assistance; bagging purchases;
children's activities. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by by e-mailing Brad at bmajerle@email.msn.com |
| Tuesday March 14 7:00pm - 10:30pm All Ages |
Twin Cities
Public Television (KTCA 2 & KTCI 17) Pledge Drive
172 East Fourth Street |
KTCA needs our
help with a mini-pledge drive. Snacks, beverages, and a light meal will be
served. We need 20 volunteers for this event. Please arrive on time since there will be a short training session on handling the phones and recording pledges when you arrive. The first pledge break will be approximately 20 minutes after the shift start time. Parking will be validated - information on this will be provided by the project leader. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by by e-mailing Jim at ruhl@usgs.gov |
| Tuesday March 14 Start 4:30pm - 5:30pm End 7:30pm All Ages |
MN AIDS Walk
Preparation
MN AIDS Project |
Ten volunteers
needed to help MN AIDS Project prepare for their annual walk in May.
Volunteers will be stuffing envelopes. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by by e-mailing Gerhart at gerhart@uswest.net |
| Saturday March 18 6:30pm - 11:00pm All Ages |
Twin Cities
Public Television (KTCA 2 & KTCI 17) Pledge Drive 172 East Fourth Street St. Paul 651-222-1717 (if needed) |
KTCA needs our
help with a mini-pledge drive. Snacks, beverages, and a light meal will be
served. We need 35 volunteers for this event. Please arrive on time since there will be a short training session on handling the phones and recording pledges when you arrive. The first pledge break will be approximately 20 minutes after the shift start time. Parking will be validated - information on this will be provided by the project leader. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by by e-mailing Pat at pat_kegley@mnd.uscourts.gov |
| Sunday March 19 Noon to 3:30pm Ages 35+ |
Bowl-A-Thon
West Hennepin Community Services Park Tavern |
Volunteer group of 10 needed to assist (event
set-up, prize giveaway, etc.) in Bowl-A-Thon to benefit individuals with developmental
disabilities. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Cindy at cindyarlt@yahoo.com |
| Wednesday March 22 4:30pm - 8:00pm (Volunteers can arrive as late as 5:00pm. Dinner is served at 6:00pm) |
Meal
Preparation Assistance
Neighborhood Involvement Program 2519 Lyndale Ave. North |
Volunteer
group of 6 needed to help prepare a meal and clean-up
after the Good Grades/Games After School Program
(kids start showing up in shifts starting at 2:15
p.m. for snacks/activities). This agency serves meals
to all the kids and tutors in the program every Wednesday
(60-70 people).
To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Stephanie at Stephanie.M.Waisanen@nspco.com |
| Saturday March 25 8:00am - 3:00pm 2 age groups (see below) |
MN Special
Olympics Swim Meet
Arlington Senior High School |
We need 24
volunteers (2 teams of 12) to help with this swim meet. We may be
timing events, assisting athletes, etc.
All volunteers will be served lunch. However, all volunteers may bring along their own food, pop, or water if they wish. MN Special Olympics encourages volunteers to dress in light layers of clothing so that they will have the option of stripping down in the event that they become too uncomfortable. It can get rather warm and humid in the pool area. Although it isn't required, if any of the volunteers wish to wear a swim suit underneath a T-shirt and shorts or light sweat pants that would be fine. Some, although only a very few, athletes require some assistance entering and exiting the pool for some of the heats. Anyone wishing to help in that regard would do well to have a suit available. Everyone should wear tennis shoes. Although we have 2 age groups, the groups will be working within close proximity to each other.
To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you
MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST
read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the
SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. Once you've signed up, you may
volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing the leader for
your age group: 38+ age group contact Barbara at Barbara.Weinrich@norwest.com |
| Saturday March 25 9:00am - 12:30pm Ages 21 - 33 |
Books for Africa
Saint Paul Warehouse |
We need 12
volunteers to help sort, catalog, and pack text or library books by
category and education level at their newly expanded Saint Paul warehouse.
A quick training session will be given when we arrive. Some lifting
will be required. Optional lunch afterward. "Books for Africa from People in America that are just like
us" has collected, sorted, shipped, and distributed over 4 million
donated books to children in Africa. |
| Sunday March 26 5:30pm - 9:30pm Ages 34+ |
Academy Awards
Benefit
State Theatre |
20 volunteers
needed to help get this fun-filled evening off to a great start. We
will be setting up, ushering and passing out program books. Four
great organizations benefit: MN Aids Project, etc. Dress up as much as you
like. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Lindy at edwardsl@osseo.k12.mn.us |
| APRIL 2000 | ||
| April Meeting | ||
| Wednesday April 5 7:00pm New Members |
New
Members Meeting Hennepin County Library - Minnetonka Ridgedale Road
and Plymouth Road |
Are you a NEW
MEMBER? Are you interested in becoming MORE involved in SVTC?
If so, join us on April 5 from 7:00 - 7:45 p.m. at the Minnetonka
Library (just south of Ridgedale). The purpose of the first part of
the meeting is to introduce you to other members and to answer any
questions you might have about SVTC. At 7:45 p.m., we will have
people talking about various committees within SVTC (i.e., New Member
committee, leading an event, developing an event, etc.). |
| April Socials | ||
| Saturday April 15 7:00pm - midnight All Ages |
Spring
Dance - Volunteer Recognition Event Edinburgh USA Golf Course Ballroom 8700 Edinbrook Crossing Brooklyn Park 612-315-8500 |
Shake
off those winter blues by joining other SVTC members for a night of
socializing and dancing.
Social hour will be from 7:00pm - 8:00pm. A short program to recognize our volunteers will be held from 8:00pm - 8:20pm and then the DJ or band will begin. Light snacks (very light) will be served and a cash bar is available. Cost will be $15 if you RSVP by April 5th or else it will be $20 that evening at the door (make check payable to "SVTC" or cash - exact change appreciated). Feel free to invite a friend! Edinburgh will have white linen table cloths and votive candles so it
will be a little dressy. Put on your Sunday best (not jeans) and come on
out. There will be a rack for coats and a sign in the lobby that
directs you to the ballroom. If you need a name tag for this event, please contact Cindy at
cindyarlt@yahoo.com
and she will bring a name tag for you to the event. Simply send a
blank e-mail to Cindy with a subject line that reads "Dance name tag
- 'fill in your name' " |
| April Projects | ||
| Saturday April 1 7:00pm |
Great American History Theatre
30 E. 10th Street |
We need 8 volunteers to help usher prior to the
show. Volunteers will receive free tickets. So, you can sit together and enjoy the show. Volunteers must
dress in black and white. Your volunteer assignment begins at 7:00pm and the show begins at
8:00pm.
The production is A Piece of the Rope. In 1860, Ann Bilansky was on trail for the murder of her husband. This play is a stirring tale of passion, poison, gender and the law. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign Up form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Barbara at barbara.weinrich@norwest.com |
| Saturday April 1 9am - 4pm All Ages |
Habitat for | |