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Schedule of past year 2001 meetings, projects and social events
July - December 2001
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| July 2001 | ||
| July Meetings | ||
| TBA | ||
| July Socials | ||
| Wednesday July 18 5:00pm - 7:00pm |
Happy Hour
Bench Warmer Bob's 251 W. Burnsville Parkway Burnsville |
Are you a New Member? Old Member? Sports
Fiend? You CAN sit in front of the TV monitors and watch another bland and boring sports game OR you come
and join the rest of the SVTC members and find out what exciting and fun events we have in store for the
summer!
Join us for the July Social/Happy Hour at Bench Warmer Bob's in Burnsville. SVTC has booked the upstairs room from 5:00pm - 7:00pm. Cash Bar. See you there! |
| Friday July 20 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm |
Boat Cruise on Lake Minnetonka | Come enjoy a wonderful boat ride around Lake Minnetonka as you dine. The boat cruise is provided by Sunboat Cruises, Inc. We will be cruising Lake Minnetonka on the newly christened Isabella. We will be docking at the City Docks in Excelsior. Dinner will include BBQ chicken, hamburgers, homemade potato salad, chef’s baked beans, potato chips, rolls and cookies. Cost: $30.00 Please RSVP to Wanda at svtcwanda@yahoo.com and indicate that you are signing up for the Lake Minnetonka Boat Cruise. You will be instructed to send a check for $30 to: SVTC – Lake Mtka, PO Box 201357, Bloomington, MN 55420. We must receive your PAYMENT by July 7. There is a limited amount of space for this event. We will try to make this somewhat 50/50 men/women. Directions will be sent out closer to the date. Also, if Mike A. (cushion1@aol.com) is able to join us, we will be helping him celebrate his 40th birthday! |
| Saturday July 21 5:15pm - 9:00pm |
Twins Game Gate C Metrodome Minneapolis |
Join other SVTCers at the metrodome to watch Twins play Seattle. Purchase your $5 UPPER LEVEL GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET at the MN Twins Box Office at the Metrodome and then meet the SVTC group between 5:15 and 5:30 just outside of Gate C (Note: This is a different gate than the May game. In case of rain - go inside gate C, through the revolving doors) and look for the SVTC leader with a sign that reads "SVTC". We will sit in section 215 so if you arrive
later than 6:30 look for a large group in that section. Feel free to bring guests of any age. Afterwards we can go across the street to
Hubert's for appetizers and beverages (that is if you haven't already filled up on the ballpark junk food!) There are some special things going on that night including a Twins Autograph Party, Star Tribune Jacque Jones Poster (first 10,000 fans) and Target Photo Night. You can check out www.twinsbaseball.com for more info on these items. To RSVP, send a blank email to svmsp@aol.com with the subject line "Twins Game" and the # of RSVPs. Emails will not be opened. If you have questions, please email Nancy at svnancy@aol.com |
| Sunday July 22 9:00am - 4:00pm |
Aquatennial
Star Tribune Beach Bash/Tom Thumb Milk Carton Boat Race Thomas Beach, Lake Calhoun, Minneapolis |
SVTC
volunteers are building a boat to compete in the "creative
category" of the 2001 Milk Carton Boat Races.
Come celebrate and watch our boat sail (or sink)! More info later. (We're looking for volunteers for this boat building project. If interested, please visit our special SVTC boat page - click here!) |
| July Projects | ||
| Sunday July 1 8:00am - 12:00 Noon All Ages CANCELLED |
2001
Prader-Willi Syndrome World Conference
Youth, Adolescents & Adult Program Counselors Radisson Hotel 11 East Kellogg Blvd., Saint Paul |
20
volunteers are needed to escort adolescents and adults on a morning field
trip. The field trip location has yet to be finalized. Each counselor, or
volunteer, will be responsible for 5 participants. Each counselor will
have the assistance of a behavior assistant and a group leader. Volunteer
duties include keeping your 5 participants together at all times and
making sure everyone is having fun. If you have enjoyed volunteering for
the Special Olympics, you will enjoy volunteering for this organization
also.
Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a complex genetic disorder that typically causes low muscle tone, short stature, cognitive disabilities, and a chronic feeling of hunger that can lead to excessive eating and life-threatening obesity. The Youth, Adolescents and Adults Program (YAAP) will be attended by those who have PWS and their siblings. For many, it is a first opportunity to meet other people with PWS. 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 Beth at bethstan7@yahoo.com |
| Sunday July 1 Shift 1 Ages 35+ Shift 2 Ages 21-35 |
Art Festival Minnesota Crafts Council College of St. Catherine |
8 volunteers per shift needed to take tickets at the admission gate. Volunteers will receive free admission to the art festival and a t-shirt.
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 appropriate leader for your shift. Shift
1, Ages 35+: Robin Anne at Rcaul733@aol.com
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| Wednesday July 4 11:45am - 4:00pm First come first served |
Greenway Parade of Arts
Freedom Flags Workshop Meet at 2822 Lyndale Avenue South Minneapolis |
10 volunteers needed to assist people of all ages (and lots of families) with making flags of paper or fabric. Supplies will be provided by
Articulture. Setup will be done by Articulture, but any leftover supplies will be returned to the Intermedia office, four blocks from the workshop space.
The location of the workshop is in the Greenway at Lyndale Avenue. T-shirts will be provided for volunteers to wear during the festival. 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 swaisanen@qwest.net |
| Thursday July 5 5:00pm - 9:00pm All Ages |
ArtWorks Prep COMPAS Ecolab Plaza, Wabasha Street at 5th St. Paul |
Up to 20 volunteers are needed for preparation of the project site on the evening of Thursday July 5th, from 5-9 pm. Tasks will include setting up and constructing tables and stages, and will range from light to strenuous. Street parking is free downtown Saint Paul after 4:30 pm. Volunteers may want to bring work gloves COMPAS's mission is to strengthen people and communities in Minnesota by engaging them in creating art. ArtsWork is an arts-based youth employment project that takes place on Ecolab Plaza, downtown Saint Paul. Sixty youth ages fourteen to twenty-one have been hired as apprentices, and will work 25 hours a week with professional artists, learning both art skills and job skills. Both the City of Saint Paul and the Center for Employment Training are partners with COMPAS for this project. 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 swaisanen@qwest.net |
| Saturday July 7 6:30am - 10:30am All Ages |
Arthritis Foundation Norman Conquest Normandale Community College Bloomington |
We need 20 volunteers to assist mostly with registration and other race day activities
(finish line, etc). The Arthritis Foundation is the sole beneficiary of this race.
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 Michelle at michellecross@juno.com |
| Sunday July 8 8:00am - 2:00pm Ages 21-36 |
Tangueray's
Heartland AIDS Ride
Concordia College 275 Syndicate Street North (Corner of Hamline and Marshall) |
Heartland AIDS 500-mile bike ride to Chicago "Your journey of kindness begins with 1,700 bike riders in the Twin Cities as they head into the small towns of America’s heartland. It’s a ride, not a race-- a moving monument to compassion and courage, to the memory of lost loved ones and to the power of the human spirit." 20 volunteers needed to set up for the day's activities, then assist with check-in and registration for ride participants as they prepare for the start of their ride the next day. Volunteer t-shirts provided. Beverages and snacks available for all volunteers. 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 |
| Wednesday July 11 6:30 - 8:00pm Ages 30 - 45 First Come, First serve.
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St. Paul Park Cleanup Lilydale Park (I-35E and Hwy 13) St. Paul |
We need 15-20 volunteers to help clean up the park. St. Paul will provide the trash bags. We recommend that you wear gardening or work gloves and long pants. Directions to a specific meeting spot will be e-mailed to all participants. Optional outing afterwards at a local tavern. Sign up is first come first serve and not necessarily 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 |
| Friday July 13 5:00pm - 9:00pm Ages 21-36 |
American Cancer Society
Relay for Life Highland Senior High School 1015 Snelling St. Paul |
15 volunteers - 3-4 people to work registration table 10-12 people to fill luminarias with sand and candles and place along relay course.
Walk starts at 7 pm, Luminaria ceremony begins at 9:30 or 10 pm. Relay for Life is one event to help raise funds for the American Cancer Society. Participants raise 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 Karla at kdodge@fivestarfood.com |
| Saturday July 14 8:00am - 11:00am All Ages |
American
Cancer Society
Relay for Life Highland Senior High School |
10-15 volunteers needed to clean up the route following the relay. Pick up garbage, take down tables, tents, disassemble luminarias (bags containing sand & candles). Relay for Life is one event to help raise funds for the American Cancer Society. Participants raise pledges and form teams to walk throughout the night. The luminarias are a tribute to victims and survivors of Cancer. 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 kheuchert@yahoo.com |
| Saturday July 14 6:00pm - 8:30pm Ages 30-45 |
Shelter
Meal
Simpson Housing 2740 1st Avenue South Minneapolis |
We need 12 volunteers to cook and serve dinner (buffet style) for about 60 homeless shelter residents. We will also be cleaning up afterward. The project leader will ask you to bring part of the meal. This is a very easy and rewarding experience.
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 swaisanen@qwest.net |
| Saturday July 14 9:00am - 12:00pm Ages 30-39 |
Books for Africa Saint Paul Warehouse 253 East 4th Street Saint Paul |
We need 16 volunteers to help sort, catalog, and pack text 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 Heidi at hlorraine@hotmail.com |
| Sunday July 15 3:00pm - 7:00pm Ages 40+ |
Aquatennial Village Minneapolis Aquatennial Parade Stadium Minneapolis |
15-20 volunteers needed to assist with diverse volunteer
activities - distributing programs, working information tables, selling Aquatennial pins, and possibly working in the beer tent. Confirmed for the carnival village is music all day, hot air balloon rides, and a
Star Tribune Celebrity softball tournament. The Minneapolis Aquatennial can unite a community of diverse interests and backgrounds by providing a variety of events focused on serious play and family fun in one location. 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 Elaine at Grittnee@alpa.org |
| Thursday July 19 5:30pm - 8:15pm All Ages |
Science
Museum Field Trip People Serving People Meet at Minneapolis |
10 volunteers needed to assist with a field trip
to the Science Museum for some of the kids staying at the shelter. Each volunteer will be matched with 1 or 2 kids for the duration of the trip. There will be a small activity fee for the
volunteers.
Volunteers should report to the PSP building in Minneapolis. $7.00 admission charge for volunteers. 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 July 21 Shift #1 Ages 21-35 Shift #2 Ages 30+ |
Brain Injury Association of MN
Food for Thought: A Lakeview Regatta
16th Annual Garden Party |
Shift #1: We need 10 -15 people to help set up this auction (set up tables, chairs, etc.). Shift #2: We need 10 -15 people to run the auction check out. Dinner will be provided. The leader and another volunteer would need to arrive at 4:00pm to be trained in advance on the check out procedure so that they can train the others. Driving directions will be provided to volunteers. 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 appropriate leader for your shift. Shift
1, Ages 21-35: Stephanie at ssteinwedel@hclib.org |
| Sunday July 22 Shift 1 Ages 21-35 Shift 2 Ages 30-45 Shift 3 Ages 30+ |
Aquatennial Half-Marathon
Minneapolis |
We need 15 volunteers each shift to help with the first annual Aquatennial half -marathon. Shift #1 will work water stop no. 5 (Theodore Wirth Parkway North of I-394), Shift #2 will work water stop no. 6 (Theodore Wirth Parkway South of I-394) and Shift #3 will work the finish line (near Lake Calhoun). Exact meeting location will be provided to volunteers. The organizers have given the most scenic stops to SVTC - so come on out and enjoy a beautiful summer morning! 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 appropriate leader for your shift. Shift 1, Ages 21-35: Vikki at CallMeVik@aol.com Shift
2, Ages 30-45: Cindy at cmcald@mninter.net |
| Monday July 23 5:30pm-7:45pm All Ages |
Children's Home Society
St. Paul Saints Stadium 1771 Energy Park Drive St. Paul |
We will be assisting Children's Home Society with this annual event. 8 volunteers needed to help direct traffic in the parking lot before the St. Paul Saints baseball game, taking money and giving out tickets to park, help patrons find parking spots, and help with cleaning up the parking lot after the game. Volunteers will receive tickets to watch the game.
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 Dan at DSpra12365@aol.com |
| Tuesday July 24 7:00pm - 8:00pm Ages 21-35 |
St Paul Park Cleanup Crosby Park (Shepard Road and West 7th) St. Paul |
We need 10-12 volunteers to help clean up the park. We recommend that you wear gardening or work gloves. City of St. Paul will provide the trash bags. Directions to a specific meeting spot will be e-mailed to all participants. Optional outing at
Champps on West 7th afterwards.
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 Vikki at CallMeVik@aol.com |
| Tuesday July 24 6:00pm - 9:00pm All Ages |
Collating and packing Girl Scout materials Girl Scouts of Greater Mpls 5601 Brooklyn Blvd. Brooklyn Center |
12 volunteers needed to assist with collating and packing written materials for the 2001-2002 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 Kurt at kurt.henning@ameripride.org |
| Saturday July 28 9:30am - 11:00am Ages 21-40 |
Adopt-a-Highway
Hennepin County Road 61 Maple Grove |
Single Volunteers have adopted a section of County Road 61 in Maple Grove as a part of Hennepin County's "Adopt-a-Highway Program."
12 volunteers needed to clean-up County Road 61 from County Road 10 to County Road 130 in Maple Grove. Orange safety vests 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 Lynn at Lish7@aol.com |
| Saturday July 28 7:00am - 11:00am Ages 36+ |
Great River Roll Mpls. Parks and Recreation Board Minnehaha Park South Minneapolis |
25 Volunteers needed to help with registration, bag check, and work at a
water stop on July 28th. Free T-shirts to all who volunteer. The Great River Roll is an Inline Skating event.
Leader will need to be available on July 27th to pick up the T-shirts between 2 and 7pm. 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 LouAnn at LouAnn.Hilst@co.hennepin.mn.us |
| AUGUST 2001 Back To Top | ||
| August Meetings | ||
| TBA | ||
| August Socials | ||
| Saturday August 11 7:00pm Open to all members, their friends and families |
Laser
Tag Mini-Golf Grand Slam Sports & Entertainment Center 3984 Sibley Memorial Highway Eagan (651) 452-6569 |
Join
fellow SVTC'ers for fun evening at Grand Slam.
We have reservations for 75+ people. Bring the kids... bring your friends! Cost: $8.50 per person. Includes: Laser Tag, Mini-Golf, Crazy Cars (Go-Carts), (1) Batting Cage token, and (4) Video Game Tokens. If you plan to attend, please RSVP by e-mailing Nancy at njt61@hotmail.com. |
| Thursday August 23 6:00pm |
Comedy
Night
Acme Comedy Company 708 North 1st Street Minneapolis |
Need some laughter in your life? Want to
distress after a hard day at the office? Come join us for some socializing and comedy at Acme Comedy Company. The evening fun starts at 6:00 PM in the atrium bar area of the club. For those of you who are so inclined, you'll see the headliner for the night, Jackie Kasian (a Minnesota gal!). Seating for that show will start at 7:30 and the show begins promptly at 8:00. Acme has kindly offered to let SVTC members in for FREE! No $10.00 fee will be charged. If you've already bought tickets, ACME will reimburse your costs. Please contact Nancy at njt61@hotmail.com if you have any questions. |
| Saturday August 25 11:00am - 5:00pm |
Cannon River Tubing and Picnic
Welch Mill Canoeing & Tubing 14818 264 S.T. Path Welch, MN 1-651-388-9857 |
Come
enjoy a lazy ride down the Cannon River. Bring picnicking goods and games
for an informal BBQ afterwards. The charcoal will be supplied. Cost: $6.00/person/tube the day of the event. For those interested in carpooling, we will plan to meet at a spot in Eagan and carpool from there (directions will be sent out closer to the date). If you are not interested in carpooling from Eagan, plan to be in Welch around 12:30. If you are interested in tubing ONLY, please e-mail Stephanie at ssteinwedel@hclib.org and indicate "RSVP for Welch Tubing" in the subject line. Also indicate how many people will be coming. **BONUS for CAMPERS** For those of you who are campers, read on! Turn this into a weekend outdoor extravaganza by joining us for camping at the Hidden Valley Campground in Welch ( ://www.exploreminnesota.com/index.asp?section=DISPLAY&ReturnPage=&id=1165) on Saturday night. ...and bring your bike if you want to try the Cannon Valley Trail on Sunday. There will be some extra room for people w/o tents. If you are interested in tubing AND camping Saturday night, e-mail Stephanie at ssteinwedel@hclib.org and indicate "Welch Camping" in the subject line of your email and let me know whether you have a tent. |
| Thursday August 30 5:00pm - 10:00pm Festivities start at 5:00pm! |
Single
Night with the MN Twins! Metrodome Minneapolis |
Join singles from all around the Twin Cities for a special Singles Night with the Twins! The night will kick off with appetizers and socializing outside Gate D at the Metrodome, including great door prizes and a cash bar. The Twins are anticipating 500 - 1000 SINGLES to attend this event.
The game begins at 7:05pm, but
the festivities begin at 5:00pm. Here are the highlights: |
| August Projects | ||
| Thursday August 2 5:30pm - 8:15pm All Ages |
Skating
Field Trip People Serving People Meet at Minneapolis |
10 volunteers needed to assist with a field trip
to Rhythmland Skating Rink for some of the kids staying at the shelter. Each volunteer will be matched with 1 or 2 kids for the duration of the trip.
Volunteers should report to the PSP building in Minneapolis. Volunteers will be provided with free skate rentals, but they should eat before or bring money for concessions. 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.Stamos@toro.com |
| Friday-Sunday August 3-5 Ages 40+ |
MS Sun 75 Inline Skate Weekend | Join us for this terrific annual event. This is an opportunity for 20 people to volunteer and have a wonderful weekend doing it. Multiple Sclerosis Society does a great job in organizing all their events, so expect the best! Volunteer to work with other SVTC members at various rest stops on Saturday and Sunday. We will be arranging Friday night camping in Hinckley at a local campground (usual camping fees will apply). MS Society has invited us to camp out Saturday night in Moose Lake with the participants. In the past, Saturday evening entertainment has included live music, hot tubs and massages. Volunteers will receive free meals all Saturday and Sunday. Several volunteers are also needed to supervise our rest stops. Supervisors will be asked to attend a short training session at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 16th. 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 August 4 7:30am - 1:00pm All Ages |
Shakopee Derby Days and Parade
Shakopee |
Need 15-20 Volunteers to help set up, register and check in entrants, help manage traffic for Parade. There will be refreshments provided in the morning.
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 |
| Saturday August 4
Shift 1 Ages 40+ Shift 2 Ages 21-30 |
Articulture
Uptown Art Fair Calhoun Square Minneapolis |
8 volunteers needed each shift to assist Articulture with free art activities at Calhoun Square during the Uptown Art Fair. Help visitors to select materials and assist with projects. Activities will include hat
making/decorating, simple book making and stamping, and necklace pendants.
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 appropriate leader for your shift. Shift
1: Debbie at Winningoptions@aol.com
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| Saturday August 4 9:00am - 12:30pm All Ages |
ARC of Hennepin County Value Village 63rd and Brooklyn Blvd. Brooklyn Center |
Calling all previous ARC volunteers! 30 volunteers are needed to assist with sorting donations. Arc would like to thank us for our regular help at the store by hosting a barbecue for all the volunteers at 11:30am.
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 Lynn at Lish7@aol.com |
| August 5 9:00am - 1:00pm All Ages |
Childrens Home Society Polo Classic West End Farm Maple Plain |
Join us for this fun annual Children's Home Society event. Duties include last minute set-up of tables/linens for tents, signage. 12 volunteers needed to collect or sell tickets, give programs, direct cars at the gate, and selling raffle tickets.
Please check out the web site at www.poloclassic.com for additional details about the event, map, and driving directions. 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 Jennifer at MAC9791@aol.com |
| Sunday August 5 7:15am -11:15am |
Arthritis Foundation Hennepin-Lake Classic Lake Calhoun Minneapolis |
We need 20 volunteers to assist with various race day activities. The Arthritis Foundation benefits indirectly from this event. Providing volunteers to help with the race gives the Arthritis Foundation an opportunity to have a presence there to educate people about the disease. It also provides a venue to promote their Joints in Motion program.
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 Raymond at raymond@ray-net.com |
| Sunday August 5 12:00pm - 5:00pm All Ages |
Habitat for Humanity
Brush with Kindness 4731 Girard Ave North Minneapolis |
10
volunteers needed to do prep work, scraping, caulking, priming and repairs
to get ready for paint day on August 11. Most supplies will be provided,
but volunteers with ladders, or capable of transporting large ladders, are
encouraged to volunteer. Brush with Kindness is a program of Twin Cities Habitat that benefits homeowners in targeted neighborhoods of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Last year's team made repairs and painted a 2.5 story house in East St. Paul. 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 Beth at bethstan7@yahoo.com |
| Tuesday August 7 6:30pm - 8:30pm Ages 30 - 45 |
Weeding City of St. Paul Parks and Recreation Dunning Recreation Center 1221 Marshall Ave (near I-94 and Lexington) Saint Paul |
We need 15 volunteers to help do some weeding around the tennis courts at the Recreation Center. Please bring gardening/work gloves. This event will be first come first serve.
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 Karla at kdodge@fivestarfood.com |
| Wednesday August 8 6:30pm - 8:30pm All Ages First Come First Serve |
Fraser Community Services
Mailing Richfield |
We need 12 volunteers to help with a 4000 piece mailing (labeling and stamping) for Fraser Community Services. Fraser assists kids and adults with special needs. An optional outing a Chammps in Richfield will 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 Nancy at Svnancy@aol.com |
| Friday August 10 7:00pm - 11:30pm Ages 30+ |
Twin Cities Public Television Pledge Drive 172 East Fourth Street Saint Paul |
TPT Studios needs 12 volunteers to answer phones and record pledges. Refreshments and free parking are provided. You are likely to show up on camera during those pledge phone shots. Colorful, but tasteful clothing works best. White shirts are not recommended. Studio can be very warm when the lights are on, cools off rapidly when tv lights go off. There will be plenty of snacks for volunteers. 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 Melinda at Melinda.smith@merrillcorp.com |
| Saturday August 11 9:00am - 4:00pm All Ages |
Habitat for Humanity Brush with Kindness Address to be determined |
15-20 volunteers needed to paint the house and trim, and finish up any prep work from the previous week. Volunteers with ladders or capable of transporting large ladders are encouraged to volunteer. Brush with Kindness is a program of Twin Cities Habitat that benefits homeowners in targeted neighborhoods of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Last year's team made repairs and painted a 2.5 story house in East St. Paul. 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 swaisanen@qwest.net |
| Saturday August 11 6:30am - 10:30am All Ages |
Salvation Army ChildSpree Mervyn's Burnsville Center Burnsville |
20 volunteers needed to assist disadvantaged kids shop for school clothes by being a shopping assistant. Kids will receive $100.00 for new clothes, and we will escort them through the store and help them select school clothes. Volunteers will be rewarded for their early morning work with free t-shirts.
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 Michelle michellecross@juno.com. |
| Saturday August 11 6:30am - 10:30am Ages 40+ |
Salvation Army ChildSpree Mervyn's Roseville Center Roseville |
20 volunteers needed to assist disadvantaged kids shop for school clothes by being a shopping assistant. Kids will receive $100.00 for new clothes, and we will escort them through the store and help them select school clothes. Volunteers will be rewarded for their early morning work with free t-shirts.
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 bzembal@mediaone.net |
| Saturday August 11 Shift 1 Shift 2 |
Ronald McDonald House 3M Classic Golf Tournament Tournament Players Club Blaine |
10 volunteers needed per shift to assist with concessions on the 17th Hole. Ronald McDonald House is being paid to provide
volunteers for this golf tournament. Volunteers are welcome to stay and watch golf after their volunteer shifts. Volunteers are asked to wear tan shorts or pants, a navy or white
shirt and comfortable shoes.
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 appropriate leader for your shift. Shift 1, Ages 40+: Elaine at Grittnee@alpa.org Shift 2, Ages 21-39: Brian at brianschuchard@yahoo.com |
| Saturday August 11 10:00am - 2:00pm Ages 21-35 |
Minnesota Irish Fair Beer Tent Assistants Harriet Island St. Paul |
The fair has moved, and now has free admission, so instead of working the admission gates as in years past, we've been asked to help with the beer tent. 12 volunteers needed to assist the Fair in this way.
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 Melinda at Melinda.smith@merrillcorp.com |
| Sunday August 12 10:00am - 2:00pm All Ages |
Minnesota Irish Fair Beer Tent Assistants Harriet Island St. Paul |
The fair has moved, and now has free admission, so instead of working the admission gates as in years past, we've been asked to help with the beer tent. 12 volunteers needed to assist the Fair in this way.
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 Pati at sunfish50@hotmail.com |
| Thursday August 16 4:30pm - 7:00pm Volunteers can show up anytime between 4:30pm and 5:00pm First Come First Serve |
Feline Rescue Garage Sale Audubon Park (29th and Buchanan) Just North of the U of M NE Minneapolis |
Calling all Cat Lovers and Garage Sale Goers!!! We need 6 - 8 people to help set-up for this annual garage sale: setting up tables, carrying boxes, sorting and making items and arranging the merchandise. Volunteers can buy items in advance of sale. Please note: If volunteers want to work longer, Feline Rescue workers will be working until 9pm on setup. 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 |
| Thursday August 16 5:00pm - 8:00pm All Ages |
Children's Home Society of MN
MN Waiting Children Picnic Falcon Heights Community Park 2050 Roselawn Avenue (Corner of Roselawn and Cleveland Avenue) Falcon Heights |
15-20 volunteers needed to help with registration, set-up and clean-up, and children's activities. This is a picnic with the MN Waiting Children Program, which places special needs children into adoptive families. 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 Greg.Kern@allina.com |
| Friday August 17 5:00pm - 9:00 pm Ages 21-36 |
American Cancer Society Relay for Life Edina Office of American Cancer Society 3316 W. 66th Street (near 66th & France Avenue) Edina |
Need
15 volunteers. 3-4 people to work registration table. 10-12 people to fill luminarias with sand and candles and place along relay course. Walk starts at 7 pm, Luminaria ceremony begins at 9:30 or 10 pm. Relay for Life is one event to help raise funds for the American Cancer Society. Participants raise pledges and form teams to walk throughout the night. The luminarias are a tribute to victims and survivors of Cancer. 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 Brian at brianschuchard@yahoo.com |
| Friday August 17 9:00pm - 11:00pm Ages 35+ |
Twin Cities Public Television Pledge Drive 172 East Fourth Street Saint Paul |
TPT Studios needs 10 volunteers to answer phones and record pledges. Refreshments and free parking are provided. You are likely to show up on camera during those pledge phone shots. Colorful, but tasteful clothing works best. White shirts are not recommended. Studio can be very warm when the lights are on, cools off rapidly when tv lights go off. There will be plenty of snacks for volunteers. 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 Lisa at LISA.SARTWELL@co.hennepin.mn.us |
| Saturday August 18 8:00am - 11:00am All Ages Event Cancelled |
American Cancer Society Relay for Life Edina Office of American Cancer Society 3316 W. 66th Street (near 66th & France Avenue) Edina |
10-15 volunteers to clean up the route following the relay. Pick up garbage, take down tables, tents, disassemble
luminarias (bags containing sand & candles). Event Cancelled |
| Saturday August 18 9:00am - Noon All Ages First Come First Served |
Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly
Rummage Sale Set-Up 3200 Hamline Avenue Arden Hills |
Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly needs 6-8 volunteers to help mark clothing and household items for charity rummage sale. Snacks and beverages provided. Feel free to bring items to donate to the sale.
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 John at sjola@attglobal.net |
| Saturday August 18 6:00pm - 8:30pm Ages 40+ |
Shelter Meal Simpson Housing 2740 1st Avenue South Minneapolis |
We need 12 volunteers to cook and serve dinner (buffet style) for about 60 homeless shelter residents. We will also be cleaning up afterward. The project leader will bring the food and each volunteer will donate $10.00 toward the cost of the food. This is a very easy and rewarding experience.
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@mediaone.net |
| Saturday August 18 11:30pm - 3:00pm All Ages |
Twin Cities Autism Society
Golf Benefit 526 Inwood Avenue North, Oakdale |
We need 10 volunteers (one with photography skills and camera). We will need 1 photographer to take pictures of each foursome team before they start out on the golf course. After all the pictures are taken, this volunteer will take the film to Proex for 1-hour processing and bring the pictures back to the golf course and give to the golfers. We will also need couple of host/hostesses to chat with the contestants at the first hole (they are holding some type of contest at the first hole). Finally we need some volunteers to help register golfers and provide them some written 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 Rhonda at rburt@survivalink.com |
| Sunday August 19 Shift 1: Ages 45+ Shift 2: Ages 35-45 |
MS River Road Run
Motorcycle Tour Battle Creek Park 2300 Upper Afton Road Maplewood |
Multiple Sclerosis Society needs 10-12 volunteers to help at the finish line of their annual 500-mile motorcycle event. Duties will include setting up finish line banners, cooking brats and hamburgers for 200 riders, cheering at the finish line, handing out finisher pins and clean up. Lunch of hamburgers and brats available for the volunteers. Here's your chance to help with a great cause and meet lots of interesting people wearing leather. :-) 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 appropriate leader for your shift. Shift 1, Ages 45+: Cindy at cindyarlt@yahoo.com Shift 2, Ages 35-45: Cindy at Mousehugs@aol.com |
| Wednesday August 22 6:30pm - 8:30pm All Ages |
Alzheimers Association
4550 West 77th Street #200 Edina (1/2 mile east of Hwy 100) |
Eight volunteers are needed to help update info on signs for the upcoming Memory Walk. NO artistic ability needed. Snacks and beverages 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 Cindy at cindyarlt@yahoo.com |
| Thursday August 23 5:00pm - 8:00pm All Ages |
Gathering of Champions
Minnesota Academic Excellence Foundation Minnesota State Fair Blue Ribbon Picnic Area St. Paul |
15 volunteers needed to assist with the gathering, jobs may include greeters, ushers, stage hands, merchandise orders, information booth. Volunteers will be given admission to the fair, the leader will coordinate a location at the fair to meet before going in.
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 Brian at brianschuchard@yahoo.com |
| Saturday August 25 10:30am - 3:00pm Ages
30+
|
Courage Gala
Courage Center Medtronic Corporate Headquarters Fridley |
25 volunteers needed to stuff bags, set up the silent auction and set up tables and chairs for this annual Courage Center fundraiser.
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 swaisanen@qwest.net |
| Saturday August 25 9:00am - 12:00 noon All Ages Event Cancelled |
Park Nicollet Clinics
Volunteer Services 3800 Park Nicollet Blvd. St. Louis Park |
10
-15 volunteers needed to label 12,000 informational pieces for Park
Nicollet/Methodist Hospital.
Volunteers can park in the ramp. Volunteer Services is in the 3800 Building. Event Cancelled |
| Sunday August 26 1:30pm - 3:30pm All Ages |
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
State Fair Parade State Fair Grounds 1265 Snelling Avenue North Saint Paul |
8 volunteers needed to ride on the DNR float in the daily parade at the state fair. Dress to promote camping and the outdoors. Two volunteers will wear their Smokey and Woodsy costumes. Free admission ticket to the fair provided. The DNR works with people to manage the state's diverse natural resources for a sustainable quality of life. Exact meeting location will be provided to volunteers. 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 LouAnn at: LouAnn.Hilst@co.hennepin.mn.us |
| SEPTEMBER 2001 | ||
| September Meetings | ||
| TBA | ||
| September Socials | ||
| Friday September 7 5:00pm - 7:00pm All Ages |
Happy Hour! The Local 84 S 10th Street (10th and Nicollet) Minneapolis |
This is a first for SVTC - A Friday night happy hour! Had a long week at work? Come and join other SVTC members for fun and socializing. Feel free to bring a friend or co-worker. We often have 100+ people at the non-summer happy hours so it should be a good time. The Local has reserved a spot for us to gather. Use the Entrance on Nicollet, go to the left of the hostess stand and all the way to the back, take a right into another bar area and that is where we will be (look for signs). If you cannot find us just ask at the hostess stand. They also have pool tables. There is a parking lot just beyond The Local on the left hand side of 10th Street (one way street) for $4. We will have greeters at this event to welcome you. If you can greet, please contact Nancy at njt61@hotmail.com. If you plan to attend, RSVP Nancy at svmsp@aol.com |
| Thursday September 27 6:00pm |
Questionable Medical
Devices and Phrenology Readings
201 Main St. SE Minneapolis |
Tired of the same old tacky touristy traps? Looking for the arcane, weird and wacky? Intrigued by the chance to find out what "phrenology" is? Come join the group for an outing to visit the "Museum of Questionable Medical Devices" in historic St. Anthony Main. After the tour, we will wander around St. Anthony Main and find a restaurant to stop at for refreshments. A $3.00 donation to the museum has been suggested! (Extra tour guide, brochures and PHRENOLOGY readings! Hey - can we guess which SVTC member has 35 personalities in the group?) Please RSVP to Nancy at njt61@hotmail.com |
| September Projects | ||
| Saturday September 8 6:00pm - 11:00pm Ages 30+ |
50th Anniversary Gala Theatre in the Round 245 Cedar Avenue South Minneapolis |
10 volunteers needed to assist with food and the silent auction at this Gala for the theater. Tours of the theater will be provided during the evening, and volunteers are encouraged to participate in the gala when they aren't working. Volunteers should dress comfortably, no jeans, black and white clothing is suggested.
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 |
| Saturday September 8 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Ages 30+ |
Thrift Store Sortathon ARC Value Village 6330 Brooklyn Blvd. Brooklyn Center |
12 volunteers needed to assist the store with sorting, hanging and displaying new donations.
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 Melinda at Melinda.smith@merrillcorp.com |
| Sunday September 9 Shift 1 Ages 30-40 Shift 2 Ages 30-40 |
National Park Service
St. Paul Classic Bike Tour Davern Road and Shepard Road Saint Paul |
See almost six thousand smiling faces as you help supply food and drinks to bicyclists stopping for a break during this leisurely family bike tour. The rest stop will be located near an overlook of Historic Fort Snelling and the Mississippi River. Enjoy entertainment, view educational displays, and try the food. 6-8 volunteers are needed each shift to help restock tables with fruit, race rolls and water. Each volunteer will receive a Saint Paul Classic t-shirt. Volunteers may work both shifts if they desire. 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 appropriate leader. Shift
1: Brian at brianschuchard@yahoo.com |
| Friday September 14 7:30pm - 10:00pm All Ages Event Cancelled Due to Tragedy in New York |
Celebration of Teamwork Celebrity Dinner
Trent Tucker Non-Profit Organization 1001 Marquette Avenue Minneapolis |
10
(note: changed from 25) volunteers needed to be spotters and cashiers for the live auction. There is a volunteer dinner that starts at 5pm, and volunteers will have the opportunity to watch the evening program before the live auction begins at 9:00pm. Last year Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing, Quincy Lewis, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Kirby Puckett, and Flip Saunders are just a few of the celebrities that
attended. Dress code is business to semi-formal, and parking will not be provided. The Trent Tucker Non Profit Organization is a partner with today's corporations and community neighborhoods to perpetuate the understanding of prioritized issues confronting today's youth through maintaining an outward focus and involvement with the neighborhoods of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Proceeds will benefit local charities and Children's Hospitals and Clinics is one of those charities. 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 LouAnn at LouAnn.Hilst@co.hennepin.mn.us |
| Saturday September 15 10:00am - 1:30pm All Ages First Come First Served |
Construction Equipment Petting Zoo
Hennepin County Libraries Minnetonka |
We need 30 volunteers to help the Library with this event. The program will be in the parking lot at the Ridgedale Library (the big library behind the Ridgedale Mall). Volunteers will help kids into the equipment, direct traffic and people, and watch over the dangerous parts that they don't want kids to fall into--like the back of the dump truck!
There will be 4 employees from Public Works at the program, available for answering questions about the equipment. 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 Michelle at michellecross@juno.com |
| Saturday September 15 Shift 1: Ages 21-35 Shift 2: All Ages |
Design Industry Foundation
Fighting Aids Dog Day Afternoon Set Up Loring Park Minneapolis |
We need 15 volunteers per shift to help set up for Dog Day Afternoon. The event is a fundraiser that will support various AIDS organizations and the Animal Humane Society. Set up will include unloading trucks, setting up tents/tables and hanging up signs. Heavy lifting may be involved for some of the volunteer positions.
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 appropriate leader for your shift. Shift 1: Jessica at Mplsbeaner@aol.com Shift 2: Nancy at njt61@hotmail.com |
|
Saturday Ages 30-39 |
Merrick Community Services
Run for Youth 5/10K Phalen Lake Pavilion St. Paul |
20 volunteers needed to assist with race duties including start/finish line and bag drop or food in the pavilion.
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 Beryl at svtcBeryl@yahoo.com |
|
Saturday September 15 2:00pm-4:00pm All Ages |
Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota
2537 25th Avenue South Minneapolis |
Six volunteers needed to help copy checks and count money at their Minneapolis office. 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 C at cmcald@mninter.net |
| Sunday September 16 Shift 1 Ages 45+ Shift 2 Ages 30-45 |
Animal Humane Society
Rummage Sale Set-Up 310 West 84th Street Bloomington |
10 volunteers needed each shift for sorting, tagging, and set up for their semi-annual rummage sale to raise funds for the
Humane Society. The sale is held Sept. 19-23. Breakfast/lunch/snacks will be provided. Shift 1: Cindy at cindyarlt@yahoo.com Shift 2: Jeanne at jkbadger@mninter.net |
| Wednesday September 19 6:00pm - 8:30pm All Ages First Come First Served |
Alzheimers
Association
4550 West 77th Street #200 Edina |
14
volunteers are needed to help update info on signs for the upcoming Memory
Walk. NO artistic ability needed. Snacks and beverages 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 Susan at sfriedline@mnmoney.com |
| Thursday September 20 4:30pm - 10:00pm All Ages |
Cirque De Artistes Perspectives, Inc., 3381 Gorham Avenue St Louis Park |
20 volunteers needed to assist with all aspects of this unique fundraiser
which includes a great auction of celebrity doodle art. Volunteers will be
passing appetizers, buffet and bar runners, silent auction, kitchen prep and
cleanup. Volunteers need to wear all black, and while some volunteers are
requested to arrive by 4:30pm, all volunteers should arrive by 5:15pm.
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 Michelle at michellecross@juno.com |
| Saturday September 22 11:00am - 5:00pm Ages 40+ |
Renaissance Festival | 15 volunteers (or more) needed to work out at the Renaissance Festival these two days. We will be paid for our efforts around the First of November, and the money will be designated
SPECIFICALLY for the Simpson House, feeding the homeless. This means, for the next
year (approx) when there is a Simpson House meal that we cook, we cook, not pay. Now, at the Renaissance, we will be split up, and
be used wherever there is a need, and no guarantees about the weather, or booth where we will work, or if we can
work as a group (just ain't gonna happen). But, the Renaissance Festival gets good workers, we use the money for a Great Purpose, and if we want to come early, or stay late, we get in 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 Bernie at bzembal@mediaone.net |
| Saturday September 22 8:00am - 11:00am Ages 21-45 |
Twin Cities Marathon Brochure Stuffing A.H. Bennett Company 900 Glenwood Avenue Minneapolis |
We need 10-12 volunteers to stuff bags with brochures that the runners will receive prior to the marathon. Lunch 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 volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Cindy at cmcald@mninter.net |
| Saturday September 22 12:00pm - 3:30pm Ages 21-30 |
Recycling Day City of Plymouth 14900 - 23rd Avenue North Plymouth |
8 volunteers needed to assist with unloading items brought in by residents
for Plymouth's Special Recycling Collection Day. A pizza lunch will be
available to volunteers at the start of their shift.
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 Jennifer at Jennifer.D.Presnell@WellsFargo.com |
| Saturday September 22 9:00am - 4:00pm All Ages |
Habitat for Humanity
Address TBA Minneapolis |
12-14 volunteers needed to assist with construction or remodeling projects on a Habitat house. Dress for the weather outside, and bring whatever tools you want - the leader will give more direction on the day's activities as the event approaches.
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 s_waisanen@msn.com |
| Saturday September 22 Shift 1 Ages 21-40 Shift 2 All Ages |
Memory Walk
Alzheimers Association Como Park St. Paul |
Shift 1 - 16 volunteers needed to assist with set-up, crowd control and rest stop duties. Shift 2 - 12 volunteers to help with take-down of tents and booths, load truck, and unload truck at the office. Some volunteers will be free to go at approximately 1:30pm. 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 volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing the appropriate leader of your shift. Shift 1: Karen at kheuchert@yahoo.com Shift 2: Cindy at cindyarlt@yahoo.com will take volunteer sign-ups until a leader can be found. |
| Sunday September 23 11:00am - 5:00pm Ages 40+
|
Renaissance Festival | 15 volunteers (or more) needed to work out at the Renaissance Festival these two
days. We will be paid for our efforts around the First of November, and the money will be designated
SPECIFICALLY for the Simpson House, feeding the homeless. This means, for the next
year (approx) when there is a Simpson House meal that we cook, we cook, not pay. Now, at the Renaissance, we will be split up, and
be used wherever there is a need, and no guarantees about the weather, or booth where we will work, or if we can
work as a group (just ain't gonna happen). But, the Renaissance Festival gets good workers, we use the money for a Great Purpose, and if we want to come early, or stay late, we get in 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 Nancy at nkm@umn.edu |
| Tuesday September 25 4:30pm - 8:00pm All Ages |
Family Fun Night Merriam Park Community Services Near 280 and I-94 St. Paul |
8-10 volunteers needed to assist with the evening's crafts and festivities. Event starts at 5pm, setup begins when you arrive, between 4pm and 4:30pm.
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 volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Melinda at melinda.smith@merrillcorp.com |
| Saturday September 29 Shift 1 All Ages Shift 2 Ages 40+ |
Made in the Shade
Lake Calhoun 4301 Hwy 7 St. Louis Park |
Shift
1: 10 volunteers needed to load the truck for this walking event at
the ARC office in St. Louis Park, and then follow the truck to Lake Calhoun,
south beach, where setup for the walk will take place. There will be some
heavy lifting.
Shift 2: 10 volunteers needed at Lake Calhoun to assist with distribution of lunch to event participants. There may also be some cleanup of the morning 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. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing the appropriate leader for your shift. Shift 1: Jim at Jim55427@yahoo.com Shift 2: LouAnn at LouAnn.Hilst@co.hennepin.mn.us |
| Saturday September 29 7:00pm - 10:00pm All Ages |
Great American History Theatre
30 E. 10th Street St. Paul |
We need 8 - 12 volunteers to help usher prior to the show and assist at intermission and a few minutes after 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 FIERCE CLOCKWORK OF DESTINY by John Olive September 1876, The First National bank of Northfield has been robbed and lawmen suspect that Frank and Jesse James have conspired with the Younger boys. This play takes theater-goers on a fantastical tour of the events surrounding the Northfield Bank Robbery of 1876 - as seen through the eyes of Augustus C. Appler, a dime novelist. 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 |
| Saturday September 29 Shift 1 Ages 40+ Shift 2 Ages 50+ |
Fall Festival
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Drive (9 miles west of 494 on Highway 5) Chanhassen |
Ten volunteers are needed each shift to help with event activities including children's crafts, information booth, family activities and games, and quilt auction. You're invited to stay for the day, walk the gardens and explore after or before your shift - Fall Festival is high color season so bring your cameras! Check out the Arboretum web site at http://www.arboretum.umn.edu. 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 appropriate leader for your shift. Shift
1: Linda at lindasbarnes@hotmail.com
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| Saturday September 29 8:00am - 12:00pm Ages 21-35 |
Fall Raking
Volunteers of America of Minnesota 5905 Golden Valley Road, Suite 110 Golden Valley |
15 volunteers with work gloves and rakes needed to rake several homes for elderly people - we will break into several groups to do the raking and then meet up at a restaurant for lunch.
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 Kerri at kcarlso@inverhills.mnscu.edu |
| Saturday September 29 8:30am - 12:00pm First Come First Served |
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Flyer Distribution 1645 Energy Park Drive St. Paul |
20 volunteers needed to assist with distribution of flyers to area businesses and community centers to promote breast cancer and cervical cancer screening and awareness. This is an effort to target low income women, and women over 40. Volunteers will break into groups and drive to different locations to distribute flyers, and meet back in St. Paul for lunch.
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 kheuchert@yahoo.com |
| Sunday September 30 6:00pm - 8:30pm Ages 40+ |
Shelter Meal Simpson Housing 2740 1st Avenue South Minneapolis |
We need 12 volunteers to cook and serve dinner (buffet style) for about 60 homeless shelter residents. We will also be cleaning up afterward. The project leader will bring the food and each volunteer will donate $10.00 toward the cost of the food. This is a very easy and rewarding experience.
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@mediaone.net |
| Sunday September 30 Shift 1 Event Cancelled Due to the Sept. 11 Tragedy Shift 2 Event Cancelled Due to the Sept. 11 Tragedy |
American Swedish Institute
(ASI)
2600 Park Avenue Minneapolis |
The American Swedish Institute will be celebrating Upplandsfestivalen, a festival of the region centering around Uppsala, Sweden (Minneapolis' sister city). 10-15 volunteers are needed each shift to staff the children's area on the third floor of the Turnblad Mansion, ASI's home. We will help kids with craft activities, a scavenger hunt, fishing for herring, and creative roleplay/storytelling. Leaders may attend volunteer training for the event from 9-10am on Saturday, September 22, at the ASI. 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 appropriate leader for your shift. |
| OCTOBER 2001 | ||
| October Meetings | ||
| Monday October 1 7:00pm - 8:00pm |
New Members Meeting Southdale Library Ethyl Berry Room on the 2nd Floor 7001 York Avenue South Edina 952-847-5900 |
Are you a NEW MEMBER? If so, meet with us on October 1st at 7 PM at the Southdale library near Southdale. The purpose of the meeting is to introduce you to some of the SVTC leaders/committee members and to answer any questions you might have about SVTC. We will conduct a short presentation and leave time for questions and answers.
(The Ethel Berry room is on the second floor, just before you walk into the actual library.) For driving directions, visit www.mapquest.com No need to RSVP, just show up. If you have questions, please contact Lori at loriscotts@mediaone.net EXISTING MEMBERS than can help greet new members, please let Lori Scott know loriscotts@mediaone.net See you all there! |
| October Socials | ||
| Friday October 5 5:00pm - 7:15pm |
Old Mexico
Lexington and Larpenteur Roseville |
Ricky Martin and Charo sightings? Naw, just another Happy Hour for SVTC members!
Come and join us for some fun and entertainment.
If you are interested in being a greeter, please contact njt61@hotmail.com. |
| Wednesday October 17 7:00pm - 9:00pm All Ages Friends are welcomed |
Why are Woman so Strange and Men so Weird? St. Edward's Church 9401 Nesbitt Avenue South Bloomington |
Is this the perfect topic or what??? Someone once said, “Life is relationships”, and it’s true. People who have achieved success
in life are those who have developed effective relationship skills.
Communication is the skill that makes relationships work, yet sometimes communicating with the opposite sex can be a frustrating
experience. We may not always realize it, but men and women speak a different language. They also make decisions differently, and think about problems from different directions. The differences between men and women go far beyond the obvious. Because we may not understand these differences, we can experience
communication misfires and get mired in conflict. “Why are Women so Strange and Men so Weird” presents these key differences, along with strategies for men and women to enhance their relationships. We thank St. Ed's for picking up the tab and also providing us with space. SVTC will provide the refreshments so if you can bring a goodie or something to drink, please email Nancy at svnancy@aol.com. We ask that everyone bring a food item to donate to a local food shelf as the price of admission, preferably a boxed dessert item (bars, brownies, etc) to support VEAP's Thanksgiving Dinner "Build a Bag" Program. Please RSVP to Wendy at laxie@minn.net |
| October 29 – November
3 All Ages |
2nd Annual Single Volunteers Cruise |
Join your fellow SV'ers from the Twin Cities and across the country for the second annual cruise!! Sail out of Miami for a five-day cruise to Grand Cayman and
Calica/Cancun, Mexico on the Carnival’s
"Imagination" FunShip. The schedule is to leave Miami on Monday October 29 at 4:00; Tuesday will be a fun day at sea, Wednesday will be spent from 7 am – 4 pm in Grand Cayman. That evening, there will be a private Halloween party. Thursday will be spent from 11:30 – midnight in Calica/Cancun Mexico. Friday is another fun day at sea and Saturday is back to reality – docking in Miami at 8:00 a.m. The cost for an inside cabin (no window) or for an ocean view cabin (has a window) has changed since the trip was originally planned. Please contact Debbie at 800-393-5000 or e-mail her at debscruise@aol.com to inquire about current prices. If you are traveling alone, Discount Travel (www.singlescruise.com) will match you with a roommate of the same sex/age group. If you are interested in attending the cruise, please call Debbie at Discount Travel at 800-393-5000 or e-mail her at debscruise@aol.com. If you decide to go on the cruise, please e-mail Wanda at svtcwanda@yahoo.com to let her know that you are going. Wanda is organizing the trip this year for all of Single Volunteers. |
| October Projects | ||
| Tuesday October 2 5:30pm - 7:30pm Ages 30+ |
Northside Child Development Center
1000 Plymouth Avenue North Minneapolis |
8 volunteers needed to assist with decorating this day care center in North Minneapolis.
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@mediaone.net. She will take sign-ups until a leader is found. |
| Saturday October 6 8:30am - Noon All Ages |
Twin Cities Marathon 5k Race State Capitol St. Paul |
We need 20 volunteers to help with the 5k race that will take place on Saturday as part of the Twin Cities Marathon weekend. Duties will include directing runners to the start line, staffing the food and water tables, distributing hats/medals and crowd control. 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 |
| Saturday October 6 9:30am - 11:00am All Ages |
Adopt-a-Highway
Hennepin County Road 61 Maple Grove |
Single Volunteers have adopted a section of County Road 61 in Maple Grove as a part of Hennepin County's "Adopt-a-Highway Program."
12 volunteers needed to clean-up County Road 61 from County Road 10 to County Road 130 in Maple Grove. Orange safety vests 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 Jim at Jim55427@yahoo.com |
| Saturday October 6 9:00am - 11:00am All Ages First Come First Served |
City of St Paul Park Cleanup Lilydale Park (I-35E and Hwy 13) St. Paul |
We need 20 volunteers to team up with The Friends of Lilydale Park Group to clean up the park one more time before the snow falls. St. Paul will provide the trash bags. We recommend that you wear gardening or work gloves and long pants. Directions to a specific meeting spot will be e-mailed to all participants. Sign up is first come first served and not necessarily 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 Brian at brianschuchard@yahoo.com |
| Saturday October 6 9:00am - 4:00pm Shift 1: Shift 2: |
Landscaping Habitat for Humanity Addresses TBA |
10 volunteers per location needed to assist with last minute Fall landscaping projects on a couple of Habitat work sites.
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 appropriate leader for your shift. Shift 1: Amy
at Krajeck@aol.com
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| Sunday October 7 6:00am - 8:30am Ages 21-40 |
Twin Cities Marathon HHH Metrodome Minneapolis |
We need 20 volunteers to help with set up and crowd control for the start of the Twin Cities Marathon. Free parking available in Metrodome lot.
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 Susan at STHRONDRUD@mn.rr.com |
| Sunday October 7 Shift 1 Shift 2 |
Twin Cities Marathon Party Tent State Capitol St. Paul |
We need 20 volunteers for each shift to staff the party tent at the finish line of the Twin Cities Marathon. Duties will include replenishing food for the runners at the buffet style lunch and clearing tables. The party tent is heated!
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 appropriate leader for your shift. Shift 1: Nancy at njt61@hotmail.com
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| Sunday October 7 11:30am - 4:30pm All Ages |
Octoberfest
Party Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly Prom Center I-94 and Innwood/Radio Drive Oakdale |
16 volunteers needed to assist with this party for elders that are a part of
Little Brothers programs. Volunteers will be greeting and talking with guests, as well as setting up the dining room, serving dinner, and cleaning
up.
Little Brothers serves elderly residents of the Minneapolis St. Paul area by recruiting drivers and friends to increase elders social contact with the 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 Stephanie at ssteinwedel@hclib.org |
| Saturday October 13 9:00am - 12:00pm All Ages |
Habitat Restoration Planting Friends of the Mississippi River 12805 St. Croix Trail Hastings |
15 volunteers needed to assist with restoration planting projects. FMR will
be working in partnership with Carpenter Nature Center and Great River
Greening to restore five acres of woodland and savanna at Carpenter.
Volunteers are needed to help plant trees and shrubs and spread wood chip throughout the restored area. The project site is adjacent to a 100 acre prairie that Carpenter has already restored. Join us at this beautiful location and help to replenish its native habitat. Volunteer carpooling may be arranged. 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 John at sjola@attglobal.net |
| Saturday October 13 9:00am - Noon All Ages |
Sheriffs Youth Program 2925 Buckley Way Inver Grove Heights 651-552-5743 |
12 volunteers needed for envelope stuffing and mailing event. The Sheriffs Youth Programs of Minnesota provides Residential Treatment Programs, Shelter Services, Group Home Care, Day Treatment Services, Professional Foster Care, Short-term Intervention/Consequence Programs, Summer Camping Experiences and Transition & Aftercare Services for children ages 8-17 and their families 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@mortgage.wellsfargo.com |
| Saturday October 13 11:30am - 2:30pm Ages 21-40 |
North Star Humane Society Dog Wash Pine Cone Nursery 9900 Foley Blvd NW |
We
need 12 Volunteers to wash dogs in a heated greenhouse in wading pools.
Wear rain gear and/or bring dry clothes for after the event.
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 October 13 Shift 1: Shift 2: Ages 30-39 Shift 3: Ages 40+ |
American Cancer Society Annual Garage Sale Northtown Mall University Avenue NE & Hwy 10 (located in former Montgomery Ward's store) Blaine |
30 volunteers needed each shift to assist with this huge fundraising event. Duties will include security at doors, holding area, and bagging at check-out. Last year ACS raised $440,000 during this event and had 11,000 people attend on first day.
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 appropriate leader for your shift. Shift 1: David
at davvvo@yahoo.com
Shift 2: Tracy
at HorseRescuer3@cs.com
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| Sunday October 14 Shift 1 Ages 21-35 Shift 2 Ages 30+ |
American Cancer Society
Annual Garage Sale Northtown Mall University Avenue NE & Hwy 10 Blaine |
30 volunteers needed each shift to assist with this huge fundraising event. Duties will include security at doors, holding area, and bagging at check-out. Last year ACS raised $440,000 during this event and had 11,000 people attend on first day.
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 appropriate leader for your shift. Shift 1: Pati at sunfish50@hotmail.com Shift2: Tamie at THainlin@microgistix.com |
| Monday October 15 5:15pm - 7:00pm All Ages |
Kids First Simpson Housing Services Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church 511 Groveland Avenue Minneapolis |
8 volunteers needed to assist with the meal program for this mentoring/arts
program offered to children in the transitional housing program run by Simpson. There are no kitchen facilities at the church, so we will bring
easy to serve foods for about 30.
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 s_waisanen@msn.com |
| Tuesday October 16 6:00pm - 7:30pm Ages 35+ First Come First Served |
Alzheimers Association
4550 West 77th Street #200 (1/2 mile east of Hwy 100) Edina |
Six volunteers are needed to help at the Alzheimers office with a large mailing project which includes envelope stuffing, 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 Cindy at cmcald@mninter.net |
| Saturday October 20 10:00am-2:00pm All Ages |
Camp Courage
8046 83rd St. NW Maple Lake 320-963-3121 |
Camp Courage is a summer camp for people with physical disabilities and kids with sensory impairments. We also run an Environmental Education program during the school year. 10 volunteers needed to help take the dock out and do some raking. 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 |
| Saturday October 20 Shift 1 All Ages First come, first served Shift 2 All Ages First come, first served |
Minneapolis Marriott City Center AHA Heart Gala 2001 Setup |
Volunteers will assist with setup for the event. Volunteer duties include unloading auction items and assisting "designers" with setting up the auction area, assembling centerpieces, folding napkins, placing guest gifts and event programs on tables, hanging decorations, setting out registration materials, etc.
Shift 1: 15 volunteers needed. Shift 2: 15 volunteers needed. 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 appropriate leader for your shift. Shift 1: Mac at media601@yahoo.com Shift 2: Dan at imdan@lakedalelink.net |
| Saturday October 20 1:00pm - 5:00pm All Ages |
Walleye
Championships
Treasure Island Resort and Casino 5734 Sturgeon Lake Road Red Wing |
10
volunteers are needed to assist Wildlife Forever and the Frontenac
Sportsmen's Club. This is the Midwest's premier walleye championship,
featuring the top angling teams, and benefiting aquatic conservation
projects throughout the Midwest. Duties will include setting up and helping with the weigh-ins of the fish. Requirement – Must not have a fear of large fish! Volunteers should park in the upper lot at the casino and take the shuttle to the Championship Tent at the marina. Snacks and beverages 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 Brian at brianschuchard@yahoo.com |
| Saturday October 20 5:00pm - 10:00pm Ages 21-35 |
Campfire USA Monsters & Munchkins Camp Tanadoona 3300 Tanadoona Drive Excelsior |
10-20 volunteers to help with Monsters & Munchkins is a special event designed especially for elementary - school aged children. The goal is to provide fun and entertainment in a non-violent setting. A variety of jobs are available and costumes are provided. Lurking in the meadow, haunting in the "cemetery," operating equipment behind the scenes or escorting visitors to the story-teller's cottage are just a few of the jobs available. Volunteers are encouraged to wear dark, weather appropriate clothing and join the other volunteers for a cast dinner at 9:30.
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 Amy at Krajeck@aol.com |
| Sunday October 21 1:00pm - 5:00pm All Ages Event Cancelled |
Walleye
Championships
Treasure Island Resort and Casino 5734 Sturgeon Lake Road Red Wing |
10
volunteers are needed to assist Wildlife Forever and the Frontenac
Sportsmen's Club. This is the Midwest's premier walleye championship,
featuring the top angling teams, and benefiting aquatic conservation
projects throughout the Midwest.
Sunday duties will involve take-down and clean-up of the tournament site. (The tournament ends on Saturday, October 20). Volunteers should park in the upper lot at the casino and take the shuttle to the Championship Tent at the marina. Snacks and beverages 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 Rosalie at rosalie.craig@attws.com |
| Monday October 22 Shift 1 Ages 35+ Shift 2 All Ages |
Star Chefs March of Dimes Hyatt Regency Hotel Nicollet Ballroom Minneapolis |
The March of Dimes helps promote a philosophy of healthy babies. This is done through several programs from counseling on healthy life styles, to education on nutrition. They are also involved in providing assistance for babies born with various forms of birth defects.
The 10 volunteers needed for shift 1 will be working in pairs to sell raffle tickets to guests. The 10 volunteers needed for shift 2 will help collect payments for Silent Auction purchases and gather the merchandise for them. 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. Cindy will take sign-ups until leaders can be found. Shift 1: Lindy at EdwardsL@osseo.k12.mn.us Shift 2: Mike at cushion1@aol.com |
| Monday October 22 5:00pm - 8:00pm All Ages |
Coats 4 Kids Salvation Army 2445 Prior Avenue Roseville |
15 volunteers needed to help sort cleaned coats by size and hang them on racks. Some lifting is involved, and you will be on your feet most of the time.
This is a partnership of the Salvation Army, Pilgrim Cleaners, WCCO-TV and Radio, and Sun Publications. Each year, this program assists thousands of children, ages infant - 18 years who reside in the metro area with a warm coat for the winter season. 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 s_waisanen@msn.com |
| Wednesday October 24 8:00pm - 10:00pm All Ages |
Twin Cities Public Television
(TPT)
Telephone Pledges 172 E. 4th Street St. Paul |
Dig out your poodle skirt! Slick your hair back into a ducktail! Polish up those penny
loafers! Get ready to rock and roll!
10 volunteers needed to answer phones and take pledges for two hours during TPT's Membership Drive. TPT will be
televising "Rock, Rhythm and Doo Wop" (pre-recorded) during this shift. The program should get the at-home audience up
and dancing... and lighting up the phones! You'll be rockin' around the studio, too! Sha-boom, sha-boom! 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 ssteinwedel@hclib.org |
| Thursday October 25 5:00pm - 8:00pm All Ages |
"What's Up" Spooktacular Party Set-up
Minneapolis City Hall 350 So. 5th Street Minneapolis |
The "What's Up" youth program provides opportunities for neighborhood youth to expand their skills and horizons through programs such as computer literacy, mentoring relationships, out-reach programs.
10 volunteers are needed to decorate the City Hall Rotunda with balloons, streamers, spider webs, and put up fortune tellers booth, and Halloween Party signage. Parking will be FREE at the Haaf Memorial Parking Ramp at 424 South 4th Street. Meet at 5 p.m. at City Hall Rotunda, Father of Waters statue. 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 October 25 5:30pm - 9:00pm First Come/First Served |
Girl Scouts of America
Amazing Jeffo Bunker Hills Regional Park Oak Room Andover |
5 to 10 volunteers needed to help set up and take down the set for the "Amazing
Jeffo." This is a council wide Girl Scout event which takes the girls through an exploration of what it is to be blind. Jeffrey Smith is a magician and a disability awareness instructor who happens to be blind. He is the "Amazing
Jeffo" who will provide us with magic tricks that will teach us that people with disabilities are PEOPLE first. He uses magic to emphasize abilities, rather than disabilities. The event includes magic as well as an adaptive aids demonstration. We are expecting as many as 125 girls and 25 adults for this event. Set up will begin at 5:30 and take down will occur from 8:30-9:00 pm. Volunteers are welcomed to watch the event along with the Girl Scouts 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 Amy at Krajeck@aol.com |
| Friday October 26 5:00pm - 10:00pm All Ages |
Oak Ridge Boys Benefit Concert For Ronald McDonald House International Market Square 275 Market Street Minneapolis |
10 volunteers needed to assist with greeting guests, monitoring the silent auction, coat check. The Ronald McDonald House of the Twin Cities, one of more than 200 such houses operating in the world, serves many of the hundreds of children with cancer and other life threatening illnesses who come to the Twin Cities each year for treatment. It is just one and a half blocks from Fairview University of Minnesota Hospital and a short ride from other children's hospitals in the Twin Cities.
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 Tamie at THainlin@microgistix.com |
| Friday October 26 4:00pm - 8:00pm All Ages |
"What's Up" Spooktacular Halloween Party
Minneapolis City Hall 350 So. 5th Street Minneapolis |
The "What's Up" youth program provides opportunities for neighborhood youth to expand their skills and horizons through programs such as computer literacy, mentoring relationships, out-reach programs.
15 volunteers are needed to help with registration, assorted booths, and crowd flow. They are also looking for a few volunteers to help "haunt" the City Hall tour stops in costumes they provide. The event also has a need for face painters! Parking will be FREE at the Haaf Memorial Parking Ramp at 424 South 4th Street. Meet at 4 p.m. at City Hall Rotunda, Father of Waters statue. If not wearing a costume, please wear black and/or orange. Dinner is not provided, except all the little candy bars you can eat! 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 LouAnn at LouAnn.Hilst@co.hennepin.mn.us |
| Saturday October 27 8:30am - 11:30am All Ages |
Rake up Volunteers of America 5905 Golden Valley Road, Suite 110 Golden Valley |
15 volunteers with work gloves and rakes needed to rake several homes for elderly people - we will break into several groups to do the raking and then meet up at a restaurant for lunch. 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 Dan at danielteddybear@yahoo.com |
| Saturday October 27 Shift 1: Ages 21 - 35 Shift 2: Ages 35+ |
Kinship of Greater Minneapolis Fall Harvest Party Christ Presbyterian Church 6901 Normandale Road (Highway 100 and 70th) Edina |
Shift 1: 15 volunteers needed to help set up Harvest Party games. Shift 2: 20 volunteers to run 7 - 8 game stations such as carve pumpkins, bob for apples, face painting and other games. Kinship of Greater Minneapolis is a faith-based mentoring program for children, ages 5-15, who are in need of additional adult support. They use individuals, couples and families as mentors who commit to meeting with the child once a week for a year. Kinship encourages low-cost to no-cost activities for their matches and each month provides on event for their matches to attend. 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 appropriate leader for your shift. Shift 1: Jennifer at Jennifer.D.Presnell@WellsFargo.COM Shift 2: Susan at sfriedline@mnmoney.com |
| Saturday October 27 4:30pm - 8:45pm All Ages |
Minnesota Public Radio
(MPR) Telephone Pledges 45 East Seventh Street St. Paul |
Help Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) continue to broadcast some of your favorite programs: A Prairie Home Companion... St. Paul Sunday... All Things Considered... 10 - 15 volunteers needed to answer phones and take pledges during MPR's Fall Membership Drive. Training will be provided during shift. Free parking is available; maps and instructions provided. You betcha' -- there will be REFRESHMENTS served! 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 Linda at lindasbarnes@hotmail.com |
| Saturday October 27 Shift 1 Halloween for Little People Ages 21-40 Shift 2 Saturday Spook-tacular Ages 30+ |
Harriet
Alexander Nature Center
Halloween for Little People and
Saturday Spook-tacular 520 N Dale Street Roseville |
The
Harriet Alexander Nature Center will be having two special Halloween
events, "Halloween for Little People," for children ages 2-6 and
their parents, and "Spook-tacular Saturday," for children ages 7
and up, and their parents. 20 people are needed for each event to assist
with carnival games and work as costumed characters and trail guides.
Costumes are provided (unless you want to wear your own). Light
refreshments will be provided to volunteers.
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 appropriate leader for your shift. Shift 1: Richard at Boo@opconx.com Shift 2: Karla at kkdodge@hotmail.com |
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Saturday October 27 5:00pm - 10:00pm Ages 35+ |
Campfire USA Monsters & Munchkins Camp Tanadoona 3300 Tanadoona Drive Excelsior |
10-20 volunteers to help with Monsters & Munchkins is a special event designed especially for elementary - school aged children. The goal is to provide fun and entertainment in a non-violent setting. A variety of jobs are available and costumes are provided. Lurking in the meadow, haunting in the "cemetery," operating equipment behind the scenes or escorting visitors to the story-teller's cottage are just a few of the jobs available. Volunteers are encouraged to wear dark, weather appropriate clothing and join the other volunteers for a cast dinner at 9:30.
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 Janell at Janell@arboretum.umn.edu |
| Saturday October 27 9:00am - 12:00pm Shift 1: Shift 2: |
Fall Raking Cornerstone Bloomington |
10 volunteers needed per shift, each shift will work at a different address - volunteers will be raking up the yards of these residences.
Please bring work gloves and a rake. Cornerstone is a program assisting families affected by 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 the appropriate leader for your shift. Shift 1: John at jeac@mediaone.net Shift 2: Michelle at michellecross@juno.com |
| Saturday October 27 Shift 1: All Ages Shift 2: All Ages |
Late Night Catechism Nativity of Mary Catholic Church 9900 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington |
8 volunteers needed on shift 1 to help with dining room set up and other preparations. 12 volunteers needed for the event itself, selling
merchandise, serving and cleaning up the meal, ushering for the performance, and cleanup. Volunteers should wear black slacks and a white shirt. Volunteers may be able to see the performance, but it could be standing room only. This is the annual fall fundraiser for this church parish. 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 appropriate leader for your shift. Shift 1: Stephanie at s_waisanen@msn.com Shift 2: Stephanie at s_waisanen@msn.com |
| Sunday October 28 3:30pm - 5:00pm All Ages |
Ebenezer Ridges Care Center Bingo Party 13820 Community Drive Burnsville |
8 volunteers needed to play bingo with 15 residents of the facility. Ebenezer provides care to those who are in rehabilitation after a hospitalization and long term care, so the players are likely to be alert and ready to play! Since 1917, Ebenezer has had a tradition of providing compassionate, community-centered care for older adults and others in need. 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@mediaone.net |
| Sunday October 28 7:30 am - 12:00pm Ages 21-30 |
YWCA of St. Paul YWCA 5K and Grand Tour St. Paul |
20 volunteers needed to assist with race duties for this late season race.
The YWCA of St. Paul is a community based non profit agency serving the community through a Health & Fitness Center, Transitional Housing Program and Youth Development Programs. 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 Jennifer at Jennifer.D.Presnell@WellsFargo.COM |
| Sunday October 28 7:00pm - 10:00pm All Ages First Come First Served |
St. Paul Jaycees
Tunnel of Terror 2751 Shepard Road St. Paul |
We need 10 volunteers from to help with the Tunnel of Terror. This is the biggest fund-raising event for the St. Paul Jaycee's and the most fun!!!! There are a wide variety of jobs to perform including costumed
positions, scare attendants, parking, and costume check-out. So you can be part of the fun without having to dress up. Actual positions are decided the night you are working so come with an open mind.
To find out about the Tunnel of Terror, go to www.tunnelofterror.com. Pop and snacks will be provided in the tunnel for the volunteers. Volunteer check in is at the Tunnel entrance. 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 Michelle at michellecross@juno.com |
| Tuesday October 30 7:00pm - 10:00pm All Ages First Come First Served |
St. Paul Jaycees
Tunnel of Terror 2751 Shepard Road St. Paul |
We need 10 volunteers from to help with the Tunnel of Terror. This is the biggest fund-raising event for the St. Paul Jaycee's and the most fun!!!! There are a wide variety of jobs to perform including costumed
positions, scare attendants, parking, and costume check-out. So you can be part of the fun without having to dress up. Actual positions are decided the night you are working so come with an open mind.
To find out about the Tunnel of Terror, go to www.tunnelofterror.com. Pop and snacks will be provided in the tunnel for the volunteers. Volunteer check in is at the Tunnel entrance. 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 Amy at Krajeck@aol.com |
| NOVEMBER 2001 | ||
| November Meetings | ||
| Tuesday November 6 7:00pm - 8:00pm |
New Members Meeting Southdale Library Ethyl Berry Room on the 2nd Floor 7001 York Avenue South Edina 952-847-5900 |
Are you a NEW MEMBER? If so, meet with us on November 6th at 7 PM at the Southdale library near Southdale. The purpose of the meeting is to introduce you to some of the SVTC leaders/committee members and to answer any questions you might have about SVTC. We will conduct a short presentation and leave time for questions and answers. (The Ethel Berry room is on the second floor, just before you walk into the actual library.) For driving directions, visit www.mapquest.com No need to RSVP, just show up. If you have questions, please contact Lori at loriscotts@mediaone.net EXISTING MEMBERS than can help greet new members, please let Lori Scott know loriscotts@mediaone.net |
| November Socials | ||
| Friday November 9 7:00pm - 12:30am
Click
Here By far, the biggest social event of the year! Open to members and their friends |
2nd Annual
SVTC Talent Show, Dating Game and Dance
Includes appetizers and dancing KC Hall Bloomington 1114 West 79th Street Bloomington 952-888-1492 |
Join fellow SVTC friends and meet new ones at the second annual SVTC Talent and Variety Show. We anticipate that over 250 people will attend. Some of our more talented members will perform for you and then a dance will follow. The agenda for the evening will be as follows: 7:00pm - 7:45pm: Social hour (cash bar) Click Here for more info (Beware, page contains sound) Admission is $15.00 in advance (advance admission checks must be received by October 31). $20.00 at the door. Make checks payable to SVTC and mail to: SVTC, P.O. Box 201357, Bloomington, MN 55420 Admission includes an evening of entertainment, appetizers, music, dancing and opportunities to win prizes. Plus, much more! Some of our raffle prizes will include 2 tickets to the Chanhassen dinner theater ($92 value), $50 gift certificate to Cafe Odyssey, 2 tickets to the Plymouth Playhouse, membership to the Walker, gift certificate to Woullet Bakery, computer software games and 4 admissions to the Minneapolis Planetarium... and more. Raffle tickets will be $1 each or 7 for $5. All funds raised will go toward SVTC operating expenses (no salaries are paid to any members of SVTC). RSVP: Please RSVP Cindy at svrsvp@yahoo.com with your full name. Note: You will not receive an e-mail response. Then, follow up by sending in a check within a day of your RSVP. If you have comments about the event, contact Jim at Jim55427@yahoo.com |
| Saturday November 17 7:00pm until your host kicks you out |
Potluck
Dinner Parties
Various members homes |
Fellow SVTC members have graciously
agreed to host potluck dinners in their homes.
Get to know some SVTC members in a smaller group setting.
Dinners are limited to members who volunteered in September and October of this year. Each person attending will bring something to share. Contact a specific host to signup. Please be patient with the hosts - they will reply to RSVP's as quickly as they can. Age groups were set by willing potluck hosts. Ages 21-29: St. Louis Park, Jessica at jkner4@prodigy.net Ages 21-32: New Brighton, Mark at futurepastormark@yahoo.com Ages 25-40: Hopkins, Stephanie at ssteinwedel@hclib.org Ages 30-35: Brooklyn Park, Shawn at whiskeyjoe2@yahoo.com Ages 30-40: Shoreview, Vikki at callmevik@aol.com Ages 30-40: Ridgedale, Mark at markymark@mn.rr.com Ages 30-44: Minneapolis, Stephanie at s_waisanen@msn.com Ages 35-45: Apple Valley, Diane at diane.stamos@toro.com Ages 35-49: Oakdale, Lisa at lisa.sartwell@co.hennepin.mn.us Ages 40+: Minneapolis, Becky at simonshuman@juno.com Ages 40+: Brooklyn Park, Patty at pf_patty@hotmail.com Ages 45+: Maple Grove, Nancy/Cindy at nkm@umn.edu |
| Sunday November 18 6:30pm - 9:30pm SVTC members & non-members can purchase tickets |
Magical Evening of Giving
Fundraiser for SVTC 6601 France Avenue Edina |
SVTC has found a unique way to help you get a jump start on your holiday shopping and also help SVTC raise funds. The Magical Evening of Giving is a special "after hours" shopping gala. There will be wonderful opportunities to receive special offers and discounts from over 90 retailers, listen to holiday entertainment, and register to win fabulous door prizes. The event is designed to support local non-profit organizations like SVTC. Admission to this private event is $5.00. For every ticket SVTC sells, we keep 100% of the $5.00 ticket price. Our goal is to sell 200 tickets. The general public will be unable to enter Southdale without a ticket. To purchase your ticket, attend any SVTC new members meeting in October or November, the Oct 17th speaker or the talent show on Nov 9th. Otherwise, send a check payable to SVTC along with a SASE (self addressed stamped envelope) to SVTC, PO Box 201357, Bloomington, MN 55420. To help SVTC keep membership fees at zero and allow us to raise funds to cover operating costs (no salaries are paid), please ask your family, friends, co-workers and other SVTC supporters to also purchase tickets. If you have any questions, please email Nancy at svnancy@aol.com. |
| Thursday November 22 6:30pm |
Thanksgiving Movies at the Mall | Feeling a little stuffed because you ate too much? Join your fellow SVTC'ers at the Mall of America on Thanksgiving night to watch a movie. Meet at 6:30 (look for the "SVTC" sign) at the Mall of America theaters on the left side (as you are facing the ticket booths) to decide on a movie and then afterwards, head over to a Restaurant/Bar for a drink or possibly more "turkey" munchies! Please RSVP to Nancy at SVNancy@aol.com so we have an idea of how may people to expect - just put in the subject line of your e-mail "rsvp-movie night". Messages won't be opened. |
| November Projects | ||
| Thursday November 1 6:30pm - 9:00pm Ages 40+ Waiting List Started |
Chocolate Sampler City of Plymouth Plymouth Creek Activity Center Plymouth |
8 volunteers needed to assist with the silent auction and food vendor displays. Money from this fundraiser will be used for the Millenium Gardens under construction at the Plymouth Creek Activity Center.
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 John sjola@attglobal.net |
| Saturday November 3 9:00am - Noon Ages 40+ |
Sheriffs Youth Program
2925 Buckley Way Inver Grove Heights |
8 volunteers needed for envelope stuffing and mailing event. The Sheriffs Youth Programs of Minnesota provides Residential Treatment Programs, Shelter Services, Group Home Care, Day Treatment Services, Professional Foster Care, Short-term Intervention/Consequence Programs, Summer Camping Experiences and Transition & Aftercare Services for children ages 8-17 and their families. 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 Michelle at michellecross@juno.com |
| Monday November 5 5:30pm - 7:00pm All Ages First come first served |
Kids First Simpson Housing Services Hennepin Avenue United Methodist 511 Groveland Avenue Minneapolis |
6 volunteers needed to bring and serve dinner for about 30 students and parents in this program for kids living in Simpson's transitional housing program.
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 s_waisanen@msn.com |
| Saturday November 10 9:00am - 1:00pm Ages 21-35 |
Festival of Trees St. Paul Radisson Grand River Ballroom St. Paul |
8 volunteers needed to assist with silent auction set up for this HealthEast Foundation fundraiser. The HealthEast Foundation supports health care programs of HealthEast. 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 David at davvvo@yahoo.com |
| Saturday November 10 9:00am - Noon Ages 35+ |
Sheriffs Youth Program
2925 Buckley Way Inver Grove Heights
|
12 volunteers needed for envelope stuffing and mailing event. The Sheriffs Youth Programs of Minnesota provides Residential Treatment Programs, Shelter Services, Group Home Care, Day Treatment Services, Professional Foster Care, Short-term Intervention/Consequence Programs, Summer Camping Experiences and Transition & Aftercare Services for children ages 8-17 and their families. 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 Tamie at THainlin@microgistix.com |
| Saturday November 10 9:00am - 12:00pm Ages 35+ |
Thrift Store
Sort-a-thon ARC Value Village 2751 Winnetka Ave North New Hope |
12 volunteers needed to assist the store with sorting, hanging and displaying new donations.
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 John at sjola@attglobal.net |
| Saturday November 10 9:00am - 12:00pm Ages 21-35 |
Books for Africa
Saint Paul Warehouse 253 East 4th Street Saint Paul |
We need 16 volunteers to help sort, catalog, and pack text 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 Stephanie at ssteinwedel@hclib.org |
| Saturday November 10 7:00pm - 10:00pm Ages 30+ |
Great American History Theatre
30 E. 10th Street St. Paul |
We need 8 - 12 volunteers to help usher prior to the show and assist at intermission and a few minutes after 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 CHRISTMAS SCHOONER book by John Reeger, lyrics by Julie Shannon. This critically acclaimed musical tells the dramatic true story of a Lake Michigan shipping captain who risked his like to share the Christmas Spirit. A musical holiday treasure for the entire family. 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@mortgage.wellsFargo.COM |
| Sunday November 11 5:00pm - 10:00pm All Ages EVENT POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY |
Variety Children's Association Carousel Gala Mall of America Bloomington |
10-15 volunteers needed to assist with auctions, coat check, and auction check out. Box dinners will be provided.
This is our second year working with on this fundraiser with Variety Children's Association. Last year's volunteers had a blast. |
| Friday November 16 Shift 1 All Ages Shift 2 All Ages |
Metro
Economic Development Association
St. Paul Radisson Riverfront Hotel |
Black tie, dinner, dancing, auction event (annual); about 750 attendees; corporate and small business community, public sector and community reps; much diversity represented; big name band; lots of
fun!
Shift 1: 5:30pm to 9:00pm - Need 6-8 volunteers for registration of guests. Shift 2: 9:00pm to 11:30pm - Silent auction. Need 6-8 volunteers to assist guests with questions about items, close out bids and auction payment. Need volunteers to help guests with credit card, check processing (cash), etc., for their purchases of auction items. 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 appropriate leader for your shift. We encourage you to sign up for BOTH shifts. Shift
1: Diane at Diane.Stamos@toro.com
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| Friday November 16 5:00pm - 7:00pm All Ages |
Operation Joy
2445 Prior Avenue Roseville |
10 volunteers needed to answer phone banks and do data entry to register Ramsey County families for holiday toy and food distribution programs. Operation Joy is a collection of Ramsey County social service agencies who collaborate on this phone bank registration system which allows agencies to clear names for Toys for Tots for holiday programs to ensure non duplication of services. The phone bank is located at the Salvation Army Distribution Center in Roseville. 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 s_waisanen@msn.com |
| Saturday November 17 9:00am - Noon All Ages First Come First Served |
Sheriff's Youth Program
Christmas Card Mailing 2925 Buckley Way Inver Grove Heights 651-552-5743 |
8-10 volunteers needed for helping with their Christmas card mailing.
The Sheriff's Youth Programs of Minnesota provides Residential Treatment Programs, Shelter Services, Group Home Care, Day Treatment Services, Professional Foster Care, Short-term Intervention/Consequence Programs, Summer Camping Experiences and Transition & Aftercare Services for children ages 8-17 and their families. 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 Raymond at svtc@ray-net.com |
| Saturday November 17 10:00am - 3:00pm All Ages |
The Children's Theatre
Company's Curtain Call Ball
2400 3rd Avenue South Minneapolis |
16 volunteers are needed to assist with decorations and setting up the silent auction for the Twin Cities' premier holiday gala, The Children's Theatre Company's Curtain Call Ball. The Curtain Call Ball brings together hundreds of corporate and individual guests to celebrate and support the Theatre. The Ball is held at the Theatre and includes dinner, silent and live auctions, a drawing, entertainment, and dancing. Proceeds from the Ball are used to underwrite, education programs that serve more than 85,000 children annually with special school matinees, school partnerships, intensive theater training, and ticket subsidy programs targeting low-income families. Food and beverages will be available to the volunteers. Also, as a thank you to our volunteers, we will be having a special VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION NIGHT on January 24, 2002, including two tickets to the CTC production of THE BEGGARS' STRIKE. 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 Susan at sfriedline@mnmoney.com |
| Saturday November 17 9:00am - 4:00pm All Ages |
Habitat for Humanity
Address to be announced |
12 volunteers needed to assist with construction tasks on a new or remodeled house. Volunteers should be flexible and dress for the weather outside.
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 s_waisanen@msn.com |
| Saturday November 17 9:00am - 1:00pm Ages 21-40 |
Holiday Decorating Neighbor to Neighbor 1021 Marion Street St. Paul |
12 volunteers needed to string 1500 feet of garland and put up other holiday
decorations for this program office in St. Paul. This is where families
using the food shelf and holiday programs of Neighbor to Neighbor register
for programs and make pickups.
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 Jennifer at Jennifer.D.Presnell@WellsFargo.com |
| Thursday November 22 12:30pm - 3:30pm All Ages |
Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly
Thanksgiving Meal 285 North Dale St. Paul |
8 volunteers needed to act as greeters for guests arriving on Metro Mobility. You will also escort the elders to dinner, and visit and eat with them.
Little Brothers is a non-profit providing services to seniors in Minneapolis and St. Paul. 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 Greg at gray@iwon.com |
| Saturday November 24 6:00pm - 8:30pm Ages 40+ |
Shelter Meal Simpson Housing 2740 1st Avenue South Minneapolis |
We
need 12 volunteers to cook and serve dinner (buffet style) for about 60
homeless shelter residents. We will also be cleaning up afterward. The
project leader will bring the food. The food will be covered by money
raised while working at the Renaissance Festival this fall. This is a very
easy and rewarding experience.
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@mediaone.net |
| Monday November 26 6:00pm - 8:30pm All Ages |
Shelter Meal Simpson Housing 2740 1st Avenue South Minneapolis |
We need 12 volunteers to cook and serve dinner (buffet style) for about 60 homeless shelter residents. We will also be cleaning up afterward. The project leader will ask you to bring part of the meal. This is a very easy and rewarding experience. 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 s_waisanen@msn.com |
| Tuesday November 27 5:30pm - 7:30pm All Ages |
Northside
Child Development Center
1000 Plymouth Avenue North Minneapolis |
6-8
volunteers needed to assist with tearing down fall decorations and putting
up winter and Christmas decorations in the common play areas at this day
care center for low income families in North Minneapolis.
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 Melinda at Melinda.smith@merrillcorp.com. Melinda will be taking signups until a leader is found. |
| Saturday December 1 9:00am - 12:00pm All Ages |
Thrift store sorting ARC Value Village 6330 Brooklyn Blvd. Brooklyn Center |
10-15 volunteers needed to assist with sorting donations and restocking the store. The Brooklyn Center location is their newest store, and there is never a shortage of work to do!
ARC Minnesota provides advocacy and support for people with developmental disabilities and their families. 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 Lynn at Lish7@aol.com |
| Saturday December 1 1:00pm - 4:00pm All Ages First Come, First Served (Not necessarily 50/50) |
Redeemer Residence Nursing Home
Holiday Decorating 625 W. 31st Street (1 block south of Lake St. & Lyndale) Minneapolis |
8-10 volunteers needed to decorate for the holidays (supplies 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 LouAnn at LouAnn.Hilst@co.hennepin.mn.us |
| Saturday December 1 Shift 1 Ages 21-30 First Come, First Served (Not necessarily 50/50) Shift 2 Ages 30-40 First Come, First Served (Not necessarily 50/50) Shift 3 Ages 40+ First Come, First Served (Not necessarily 50/50) |
Wrap for the Cure
Southdale Shopping Center |
Six volunteers per shift needed to wrap gifts for holiday shoppers at Southdale. Duties include wrapping, bowmaking, logistics, and customer service. Proceeds from gift wrapping benefit breast cancer research.
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 appropriate leader for your shift. Shift 1: Allison at allisonkehle@yahoo.com Shift 2: Michelle at michellecross@juno.com Shift 3: Sue at Giese.Sue@dorseylaw.com |
| Saturday December 1 9:00am - 4:00pm Group 1 Group 2 |
Habitat for Humanity 2 Minneapolis locations! Addresses to be announced |
10-12 volunteers per group needed to assist with building projects on Habitat houses. Bring tools if you have them. The leaders will provide the address and directions before the project date.
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 appropriate leader for your shift. Shift 1: Mary Ann at maw.2@worldnet.att.net Shift 2: Stephanie at s_waisanen@msn.com |
| Monday December 3 5:00pm - 7:00pm All Ages |
Operation Joy
2445 Prior Avenue Roseville |
10 volunteers needed to answer phone banks and do data entry to register Ramsey County families for holiday toy and food distribution programs. Operation Joy is a collection of Ramsey County social service agencies who collaborate on this phone bank registration system which allows agencies to clear names for Toys for Tots for holiday programs to ensure non duplication of services. The phone bank is located at the Salvation Army Distribution Center in Roseville. 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 Robin at Rcaul733@aol.com |
| DECEMBER 2001 | ||
| December Meetings | ||
| Tuesday December 4 7:00pm - 8:00pm |
New Members Meeting Southdale Library Ethyl Berry Room on the 2nd Floor 7001 York Avenue South Edina 952-847-5900 |
Are you a NEW MEMBER? If so, meet with us on December 4th at 7 PM at the Southdale library near Southdale. The purpose of the meeting is to introduce you to some of the SVTC leaders/committee members and to answer any questions you might have about SVTC. We will conduct a short presentation and leave time for questions and answers. (The Ethel Berry room is on the second floor, just before you walk into the actual library.) For driving directions, visit www.mapquest.com No need to RSVP, just show up. If you have questions, please contact Lori at loriscotts@mediaone.net. EXISTING MEMBERS than can help greet new members, please let Lori Scott know loriscotts@mediaone.net See you all there! |
| Tuesday December 4 8:00pm - 8:45pm |
SVTC
Leader Orientation Southdale Library Ethyl Berry Room on the 2nd Floor 7001 York Avenue South Edina 952-847-5900 |
If you are currently an event leader and have never attended a leader orientation meeting before, this meeting is for you.
Meet members of the volunteer committee, ask questions and clarify responsibilities. We strongly encourage anyone that is currently leading events that didn't attend our first orientation to be there. We will offer this orientation again in February. |
| December Socials | ||
| Friday December 7 8pm - ?? |
Ice Skating at The Depot
Fifth Ave. S. and Washington Avenue Minneapolis 612-339-2253 |
Join fellow SVTC friends at The Depot and you, too, will be singing "Please...don't let this feeling end..." Afterwards we'll invade the neighboring Dunn Bros. for more hot beverages and flirting. No prior (skating or flirting) experience necessary.
Cost: $5, including a cup of hot coffee or chocolate. Bring your own skates or rent them for $6. Bring quarters if you'd like to rent a locker. Parking: It's $3 to park in the underground ramp or park for free on the street. RSVP to Stephanie ssteinwedel@hclib.org by Monday, December 3 |
| Wednesday December 12 5:00pm - 7:00pm |
Dakota
Social
Dakota Bar and Grill 1021 E. Bandana Blvd. (just off Energy Park Drive |
Get into the holiday spirit a little bit early! Come in out of the cold and the snow (YES, it IS coming!) and warm yourself. Join other SVTC members for some good conversation and catch up on the latest happenings in SVTC.
The fabulous Dakota Bar and Grill has offered the use of their wonderful establishment for our happy hour gathering.
They will have a reserved area set up for us. The Happy Hour prices on drinks will go from 4:40 - 6:30. |
| December Projects | ||
| Wednesday December 5 5:00pm - 7:30pm All Ages |
Sorting/packing donations Second Harvest Foodbank 8405 10th Avenue North Golden Valley |
10-16 volunteers needed to assist with sorting and repackaging food donations. 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 Michelle at michellecross@juno.com |
| Saturday December 8 2:00pm - 6:00pm Ages 21-35 First Come, First Served (Not necessarily 50/50) |
Wrap for the Cure
Southdale Shopping Center |
8 volunteers per shift needed to wrap gifts for holiday shoppers at Southdale. Duties include wrapping, bowmaking, logistics, and customer service. Proceeds from gift wrapping benefit breast cancer research.
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 Melinda at Melinda.smith@merrillcorp.com |
| Saturday December 8 12:00pm - 4:00pm All Ages |
Catholic
Charities
Donation sorting 2201 First Avenue. South Minneapolis |
10-15 volunteers needed to help
receive gifts from donors. Some will assist in going out to cars in the
parking lot with carts to unload gifts. Others will label them and check
them in from our lists. Another task will be to arrange them numerically
in preparation for distribution the next day. There is a combination of
some lifting and loading, and organizing and paperwork.
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 |
| Saturday December 8 6:30pm - 11:00pm All Ages |
Twin Cities Public Television
(TPT)
Take Phone Pledges 172 E. 4th Street St. Paul |
Here's your chance to appear on Public Television during their December pledge drive! 15 volunteers needed to answer phones and take pledges during TPT's Membership Drive. TPT will be televising Allesandro Safina and "Rock, Rhythm and Doo Wop" during this shift. Training will be provided during the shift, along with LOTS of FREE FOOD! Convenient, no-cost parking is available; maps and instructions 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 volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Greg at gray@iwon.com |
| Sunday December 9 1:30pm - 6:00pm All Ages |
Catholic
Charities
Gift Distribution 2201 First Avenue South Minneapolis |
10-15
volunteers needed to distribute the gifts to clients of Catholic Charities
social service programs. Volunteers will be organizing and processing
paperwork, loading gifts onto rolling carts and helping to load the gifts
into cars out in the parking lot.
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 Karen.J.Lashbrook@WellsFargo.com |
| Sunday December 9 10:00am - 3:00pm Ages 35-45 First Come, First Served (Not necessarily 50/50) |
Wrap for the Cure
Southdale Shopping Center |
8 volunteers per shift needed to wrap gifts for holiday shoppers at Southdale. Duties include wrapping, bowmaking, logistics, and customer service. Proceeds from gift wrapping benefit breast cancer research.
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 Deedlit9999@aol.com |
| Sunday December 9 6:00pm - 9:00pm Ages 30-39 |
Salvation Army
Stuff the Bus Unloading 1530 Maryland St. Paul |
12 volunteers needed to unload buses that will be at Toys-R-Us locations all weekend picking up new, donated toys. The St. Paul Armory is one of the holiday distribution sites.
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 Michelle at michellecross@juno.com |
| Tuesday December 11 5:30pm - 7:30pm All Ages |
Information packet assembly Myasthenia Gravis Foundation 5841 Cedar Lake Road #203 St. Louis Park |
8 volunteers needed to assemble information packets for individuals requesting information on Myasthenia Gravis.
The MGFA's mission is to facilitate the timely diagnosis and optimal care of individuals affected by Myasthenia Gravis and closely related disorders and to improve their lives through programs of patient services, public information, medical research, professional education, advocacy and patient care. 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 ssteinwedel@hclib.org |
| Wednesday December 12 5:00pm - 9:00pm All Ages |
Theater
Set Building Great American History Theater 30 E. 10th Street St. Paul |
Skip Happy Hour! 8 volunteers needed to try out a new event for SVTC, help build sets for the the History Theater's next production. No previous
experience necessary.
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 Dan at imdan@lakedalelink.net |
| Friday December 14 6:00pm - 9:00pm All Ages |
Kinship of Greater Minneapolis Adopt-A-Family Giftwrap-athon 3210 Oliver Avenue North Minneapolis |
10 volunteers needed. Do to security concerns, Kinship will be wrapping all of the donations for their Adopt-A-Family holiday program. This program provides gifts of all types for families in need. Volunteers will be wrapping all day, but with donations for over 200 families, there will be more than enough wrapping on Friday evening. All wrapping supplies will be provided. Parking is available on-site and snacks and beverages 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 volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Giese.Sue@dorseylaw.com |
| Saturday December 15 1:00pm - 3:00pm All Ages First Come, First Served (Not necessarily 50/50) |
Holiday Cookie Baking Theresa Living Center 917 E. Jessamine St. Paul |
6 volunteers needed to bake cookies for, and possibly with residents of this family shelter for women and young children. Volunteers should bring prepared cookie dough with them.
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 Cathy at cathe57@msn.com |
| Saturday December 15 9:00am - 4:00pm Ages 30+ |
Building/Remodeling Habitat for Humanity Address TBA Minneapolis |
10-14 flexible volunteers needed to assist with
house building projects - we may not get notice of all available projects to be done in advance - tools will be available at the site, but you can bring your own if you want.
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 Susan at sgrz@quixnet.net |
| Saturday December 15 Shift 1 All Ages Shift 2 All Ages |
Neighbor to Neighbor
Holiday Toy and Food Distribution 1021 Marion Street St Paul |
21 volunteers per shift needed to assist with toy distribution, toy sorting, and food distribution. Volunteers will be on their feet quite a bit. Foreign language skills, especially Hmong, would be a bonus, but not required. Each year, Neighbor to Neighbor assists more than 1200 families and 5000 children by providing them with toys and food for the holiday season. 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 appropriate leader for your shift. Shift
1: Stephanie at S_waisanen@msn.com |
| Sunday December 16 Noon – 5:00pm All Ages |
Children’s Safety Network Holiday Party
North St. Paul High School 2520 12th Ave East North St. Paul |
12 volunteers are needed as observers at their annual Holiday Party. People who have worked this event in the past say that it is a very rewarding experience. Training will be provided from 12:30–1:30, followed by the party. Food and beverages available at the party.
Children's Safety Center assists with providing holiday visitation for non-custodial parents and their children in a safe, secured, and supervised environment. 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 Eric at Eric.Stumne@courts.state.mn.us |
| Sunday December 16 Shift 1 Ages 45+ Shift 2 All Ages First Come, First Served (Not necessarily 50/50) |
Wrap for the Cure
Southdale Shopping Center |
8 volunteers per shift needed to wrap gifts for holiday shoppers at Southdale. Duties include wrapping, bowmaking, logistics, and customer service. Proceeds from gift wrapping benefit breast cancer research.
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 appropriate leader for your shift. Shift
1: Cindy at cindyarlt@yahoo.com
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| Sunday December 16 1:30pm - 3:30pm All Ages Waiting List Started |
Teatro Del Pueblo
E. M. Pearson Theater Concordia College 312 N. Hamline Avenue St. Paul |
Teatro del Pueblo¹s mission as a non-profit theater company is to promote cultural pride in the Latino community, to develop and support Latino talent, to educate the community at large about Latino culture and to promote cultural diversity in the arts. This holiday season, Teatro del Pueblo will present "A Pueblo Christmas" - a new holiday hit with Latin flavor. They need six volunteers to be ushers at the show. Ushers need to arrive 30 minutes before show time stay for the 90-minute show. 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@mortgage.wellsFargo.COM |
| Tuesday December 18 3:30pm - 7:00pm All Ages |
Toy Shop Salvation Army National Guard Armory 1025 Broadway Street NE Minneapolis |
20 volunteers needed to work the afternoon/evening of the first day of the Holiday Toy Shop operated by the Salvation Army. This is generally the busiest day of the toy shop, and volunteers may be assisting with check-in, escorting shoppers, sorting toys, restocking toys, or bagging toys for parents. It's an early shift, but it will be a blast!
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 S_waisanen@msn.com |
| Wednesday December 19 6:00pm - 10:00pm All Ages First Come, First Served (Not necessarily 50/50) |
Wrap for the Cure
Southdale Shopping Center |
8 volunteers per shift needed to wrap gifts for holiday shoppers at Southdale. Duties include wrapping, bowmaking, logistics, and customer service. Proceeds from gift wrapping benefit breast cancer research.
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 kheuchert@yahoo.com |
| Thursday December 20 6:30pm - 8:30pm Ages 30-40 First Come, First Served (Not necessarily 50/50) |
Autism Society of MN (ASoM)
Assembling Lapel Ribbons |
We need 8 - 10 volunteers to help assemble 500 autism ribbons. The ribbons will be handed out at the ASoM's Second Annual Steps of Hope Benefit in April. The purpose of the ribbons is to help raise awareness of autism.
Autism impacts the normal development of the brain makes it difficult to communicate with others and relate to the outside world. According to recent studies, as many as 1 in every 500 children born today will be on the autistic spectrum disorder. Minnesota experienced a 30% increase in cases in the last year. If you have a hot glue gun, please bring it to the event. Feel free to bring a snack to share. Beverages will be provided. Exact address will be provided to volunteers. 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 |
| Friday December 21 7:30 - 9:30pm Ages 40+ Event Cancelled |
Teatro Del Pueblo
E. M. Pearson Theater Concordia College 312 N. Hamline Avenue St. Paul |
Teatro del Pueblo¹s mission as a non-profit theater company is to promote cultural pride in the Latino community, to develop and support Latino talent, to educate the community at large about Latino culture and to promote cultural diversity in the arts. This holiday season, Teatro del Pueblo will present "A Pueblo Christmas" - a new holiday hit with Latin flavor.
They need six volunteers to be ushers at the show. Ushers need to arrive 30 minutes before show time stay for the 90-minute show. 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 LouAnn at LouAnn.Hilst@co.hennepin.mn.us |
| Saturday December 22 Shift 1 Ages 35+ Shift 2 Ages 21-35 |
Theater
Set building Great American History Theater 30 E. 10th Street St. Paul |
8 volunteers needed on each shift to assist with set building for the theater's next production.
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 appropriate leader for your shift. Shift
1: Diane at diane.stamos@toro.com |
| Saturday December 22 7:30pm - 9:30pm Ages 30-40 |
Teatro Del Pueblo
E. M. Pearson Theater Concordia College 312 N. Hamline Avenue St. Paul |
Teatro del Pueblo¹s mission as a non-profit theater company is to promote cultural pride in the Latino community, to develop and support Latino talent, to educate the community at large about Latino culture and to promote cultural diversity in the arts. This holiday season, Teatro del Pueblo will present "A Pueblo Christmas" - a new holiday hit with Latin flavor. They need six volunteers to be ushers at the show. Ushers need to arrive 30 minutes before show time stay for the 90-minute show. 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 ssteinwedel@hclib.org |
| Saturday December 22 2:00pm - 4:00pm All Ages
|
Cookie Baking Ronald McDonald House 608 Ontario Street SE Minneapolis |
8 volunteers needed to bring cookie dough and make cookies with the kids for a couple of hours.
The Ronald McDonald House of the Twin Cities, one of more than 200 such houses operating in the world, serves many of the hundreds of children with cancer and other life threatening illnesses who come to the Twin Cities each year for treatment. It is just one and a half blocks from Fairview University of Minnesota Hospital and a short ride from other children's hospitals in the Twin Cities. 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 S_waisanen@msn.com |
| Saturday December 22 6:00pm - 10:00pm All Ages First Come First Served |
Wrap for the Cure
Southdale Shopping Center |
6-8 volunteers needed to wrap gifts for holiday shoppers at Southdale. Duties include wrapping, bowmaking, logistics, and customer service.
Proceeds from gift wrapping benefit breast cancer research.
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 Elaine at Grittnee@alpa.org |
| Sunday December 23 5:00pm - 9:00pm All Ages First Come First Served |
Wrap for the Cure
Southdale Shopping Center |
6 volunteers per shift needed to wrap gifts for holiday shoppers at
Southdale. Duties include wrapping, bowmaking, logistics, and customer service. Proceeds from gift wrapping benefit breast cancer research.
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 Warren NODAKSKIER@aol.com |
| Sunday December 23 1:30pm - 3:30pm Ages 30+ |
Teatro Del Pueblo
E. M. Pearson Theater Concordia College 312 N. Hamline Avenue St. Paul |
Teatro del Pueblo¹s mission as a non-profit theater company is to promote cultural pride in the Latino community, to develop and support Latino talent, to educate the community at large about Latino culture and to promote cultural diversity in the arts. This holiday season, Teatro del Pueblo will present "A Pueblo Christmas" - a new holiday hit with Latin flavor.
They need six volunteers to be ushers at the show. Ushers need to arrive 30 minutes before show time stay for the 90-minute show. 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 wandald@yahoo.com |
| Tuesday December 25 6:00pm - 8:30pm Ages 40+ Full For Women |
Shelter Meal Simpson Housing 2740 1st Avenue South Minneapolis |
We
need 12 volunteers to cook and serve dinner (buffet style) for about 60
homeless shelter residents. We will also be cleaning up afterward. The
project leader will bring the food. The food will be covered by money
raised while working at the Renaissance Festival this fall. This is a very
easy and rewarding experience.
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@mediaone.net |
| Tuesday December 25 11:30am - 4:00pm All Ages |
Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly
Christmas Dinner 4000 28th Avenue South Minneapolis |
8 volunteers needed to help set up, serve and clear this Christmas meal for seniors served by Little Brothers programs.
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 bmuller@fredlaw.com |
| Saturday December 29 9:00am - 12:00pm Ages 30+ Event Cancelled |
Books for Africa
Saint Paul Warehouse 253 East 4th Street Saint Paul |
We need 16 volunteers to help sort, catalog, and pack text 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 Michelle at michellecross@juno.com |
| Sunday December 30 6:00pm - 8:30pm All Ages |
Shelter Meal Simpson Housing Services 2740 1st Avenue South Minneapolis |
12 volunteers needed to assist with preparing and serving a meal to the guests at this homeless shelter. Volunteers will be asked to bring part of the meal. This is a very easy and rewarding experience.
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@mediaone.net |
| Monday December 31 5:30pm - 8:30pm All Ages |
New Years Eve on the River Minneapolis Park Board Riverplace Minneapolis |
20 volunteers needed to assist with craft projects, food distribution, and other miscellaneous tasks
related to the New Years Family celebration in Minneapolis. Volunteers can hang out afterwards and enjoy the event, maybe ice skate, watch the fireworks...or make plans ahead of time for an area restaurant.
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 Elaine at Grittnee@alpa.org |
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