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Last Updated...Friday October 17, 2008 05:40:59 AM -0400
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+
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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+ |
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