
Schedule of past year 2002 meetings, projects and social events
January - June 2002
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Tuesday January 8 7:00pm - 8:00pm |
New Members Meeting Southdale Library Ethel Berry Room on the 2nd Floor 7001 York Avenue South Edina 952-847-5900 |
Are you a NEW MEMBER? If so, meet with us 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 Note: If inclement weather forces us to cancel this meeting, an announcement will be made on WCCO radio (830AM) and WCCO TV (Channel 4) that "SVTC" activities are canceled (this announcement would only apply to new members meetings and not other SVTC events). |
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Thursday January 17 5:00pm - 7:00 pm
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Conga Latin Bistro 501 E. Hennepin Avenue (612) 331-3360 |
Come and join us for the first social event of 2002!
New and old members of SVTC - want to try something exotic and new? Missed seeing some of your SVTC friends at the New Year's Eve party? Have you ever wanted to try plantains, boniato
and yucca (ok, maybe not the yucca) or even empanadas? Come on down to the
Conga Latin Bistro for some good conversation, Latin music and wild food!
Maybe we can get someone to do the Tango! If you're interested in being a greeter, e-mail Nancy at njt61@hotmail.com. |
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Saturday January 19 9:00am - 12:30pm Doors open at 8:30am Friends are welcome |
Workshop:
Relationships 101 - Building
Healthy Relationships St. Edward's Church 9401 Nesbitt Avenue South Bloomington |
Back
in October, Karl Mulle, M.Div., M.A.C.P, spoke to us about "Why Women
are so Strange and Men so Weird". We received a lot of positive
feedback and asked Karl if he would speak to us again. This time the topic is Relationships 101 - Building Healthy Relationships. Karl will discuss communicating effectively, understanding relationship styles, working effectively with others, emotional intelligence, etc. There will be a lot more time for questions too. It will be like "Stump the Therapist". You can either ask them during the discussion or fill out a card anonymously in the back of the room and drop it into the question box. Although there will be a handout, we recommend bringing a pen with to take notes. Should be interesting again! Karl is a great speaker and we are sure that if you attend you will learn a thing or two and definitely laugh! You will also see some new faces since we anticipate 150+ people to attend. We ask that everyone bring food or personal hygiene items to donate to a local food shelf as the price of admission. SVTC is donating the food/hygiene products to VEAP which is an organization that runs a food shelf for low-income families in the South Metro area. SVTC will be picking up the cost of the workshop. We need about 15 - 20 volunteers to bring refreshments (bars, cookies, brownies, muffins, donuts, cartons of juice, bottles of cold pop, etc). We ask that you arrive at 8:30am so people have time to get some refreshments before Karl begins. If you can help out with this, please contact Cindy at cmcald@mninter.net Directions: From 494, go South on Normandale Blvd. At 94th Street take a right. Go down about 2 - 3 blocks and you will see the church (won't see a sign but you cannot miss the church). Take a left into the parking lot. Go in the center doors, go up the stairs, place donations to the left of stairs, and the social hall will be to the right of the stairs. We will start promptly at 9am so set your alarm clocks! Also, there may be road work on 494 (closure or detour near Penn Ave) so plan accordingly. If you need directions from other locations, please go to www.mapquest.com. If you have any questions that are not answered above, contact Nancy by Tuesday Jan 15th (away from email after that) at svnancy@aol.com Please send your RSVPs to Wendy at laxie@minn.net by Tuesday, January 15. |
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Sunday January 20 11:00am |
X-Country
Skiing French Regional Park 12605 County Road 9 Plymouth |
The
snow is finally here for some skiing! For SVTC members, if you are
interested in coming out for some X country skiing, please meet us this
SUNDAY! We will meet at French Regional Park in the ski rental buidling at 11:00am on Sunday, 01/20/02. Get there early, we will wait for 1/2 hour at the most before skiing. You will have to obtain a day parking permit at the gate. You also will want to purchase a MN Season Ski pass for $10 or the day pass at any licensing area, such as Burger Brothers or Hoigaards, etc. French Regional will fine you if they catch you without a pass. They do check on a regular basis. Information on area, rental, directions and phone number is located at this address: http://www.hennepinparks.org/shared/mailing.cfm Located on County Road 9 in Plymouth. From I-494, take County Road 9 (Rockford Road) east 1 mile to the park entrance. From Highway 169, take County Road 9 west 2 miles to the park entrance. Phone: (763) 559-8891 (Visitor Center). Please RSVP Allen at afernan007@hotmail.com so we have an idea of how many to expect! NOTE: There are a limited number of skis available, so you may want to rent them or arrive early to get your own set! |
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Tuesday January 1 9:00am - 12:30pm All Ages |
New Year's Brunch Ronald McDonald House 608 Ontario Street SE Minneapolis |
6-8 volunteers needed to bring and prepare New Year's brunch for 40-60 people staying at the house over the holiday. 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 |
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Saturday January 5 8:00am - 12:00pm Ages 35+ |
Painting the VFW Dinning Hall Charles R. Knaeble VFW Post 494 5222 56th Avenue North Crystal |
10 volunteers needed to paint the dining hall and hallway at the
Crystal-Robbinsdale VFW. The Crystal VFW is a non-profit organization for veterans of foreign wars. They raise money though charitable gambling to give to requesting worthy To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a 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 |
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Saturday January 5 11:00am - 4:00pm All Ages |
ArtiCulture Moving Day Minnehaha United Church of Christ 4001 - 38th Avenue South Minneapolis |
This newer non-profit group seeks to offer quality visual arts opportunities, such as classes, workshops, exhibitions, and events for persons of all ages and artistic abilities. Some of you may have volunteered with this group during the Uptown Art Fair earlier this year. They need 12 volunteers to help move from their church basement location to a new spot several blocks away. Volunteers will be packing office and art supplies in boxes, loading boxes and supply cabinets into trucks, and unloading and unpacking at the new site. Pizza 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 Jim at haugeeng@pressenter.com |
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Saturday January 5 9:00am - 4:00pm Ages 30+ |
Building/Remodeling Habitat for Humanity Address To Be Determined Minneapolis |
12 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 Barbara bmuller@fredlaw.com |
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Saturday January 5 Shift 1 All Ages Shift 2 Ages 30+ |
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: Barbara at Barbara.Weinrich@mortgage.wellsFargo.com Shift 2: Tamie at THainlin@microgistix.com |
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Saturday January 12 9:00am - 12:00pm All Ages |
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 Beth bethstan7@yahoo.com |
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January 12 9:00am - 12:00pm Ages 35+ |
Thrift Store Sorting Value Village ARC Hennepin Carver 6330 Brooklyn Blvd. Brooklyn Center |
12 volunteers needed to help sort, hang and tag donations for this thrift store that supports the programs of ARC Hennepin Carver. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a 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 kurthenning@earthlink.net |
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Saturday January 12 9:00am - 4:00pm Ages 21-40 |
Building/Remodeling Habitat for Humanity Address To Be Determined Minneapolis |
12 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 Jessica at mplsbeaner@aol.com |
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Sunday January 13 6:00pm - 8:30pm All Ages |
Homeless Shelter Meal Simpson Housing Services 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 |
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Wednesday January 16 6:00pm - 8:30pm All Ages |
American
Cancer Society Office Furniture Unloading American Cancer Society Near 35W & Hwy 13 Burnsville |
8
- 10 volunteers needed to unload trailers of office furniture. There will
be some heavy lifting and walking as furniture will be moved into the
retail store. All work will be indoors. 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 Karen at kheuchert@yahoo.com |
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Saturday January 19 Shift 1 Ages 35+ Shift 2 Ages 21-35 |
Walk to Cure Diabetes Mall of America (East side) |
20 volunteers are needed each shift to assist with this fundraiser for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Shift 1 will help with food and t-shift distribution Shift 2 will handle registration Volunteers will be finished in time to go to the Karl Mulle talk at 9 a.m. in west Bloomington. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a 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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Saturday January 19 7:00pm - 10:00pm Ages 40+
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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.
IN COYA'S HOUSE by Jenna Zark To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a 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 |
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Saturday January 19 9:00am - 4:00pm Ages 30+ |
Building/Remodeling Habitat for Humanity Address To Be Determined Minneapolis |
12 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 susan_grzeskowiak@atk.com |
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Tuesday January 22 6:30pm – 8:30pm All Ages |
Feed My Starving Children
6750 West Broadway (Near Highway 81 and 694) Brooklyn Park |
Feed My Starving Children was founded in the Twin Cities in 1986 to help feed starving children around the world.
20 volunteers needed to measure, seal, and pack dry food packages to be sent to existing meal programs overseas. Work involves standing. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a 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 |
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Saturday January 26 9:00am - 4:00pm All Ages |
Building/Remodeling
Habitat for Humanity Address To Be Determined Minneapolis |
12 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 Stephanie at s_waisanen@msn.com |
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Saturday January 26 8:15am - 1:00pm Ages 21-35 |
Theatre Magic Day Park Square Theatre 20 W 7th Place St. Paul |
16 volunteers needed to help set up for Theatre Magic Day and run some of the events, like greeters, registration, coat check, concessions, makeup
assistant, costume try on, ushering, and Build a Moment workshop. Volunteers should wear casual slacks or khakis, no jeans, and comfortable shoes. Volunteers will receive box lunches and tickets to the day's performance of 'Side Man' as well as an invite to the post play-cocktail reception at Great Water Brew Pub next door. Park Square exists to enrich the community by producing and presenting exceptional live theatre that touches the heart, engages the mind and To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Vikki at CallMeVik@aol.com |
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Saturday January 26 9:45am - 12:45pm Ages 35+ |
Giant Snow Slide
Como Park St. Paul |
The Giant Snow Slide is 110 foot snow slide built by the Army at Como Park. They need 25 volunteers to outside handing out helmets to people, taking tickets, handing out sleds, helping push kids off the top, etc. There will be hot coffee and cider in the volunteer trailer. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a 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 at NODAKSKIER@aol.com |
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Saturday January 26 Shift 1 All Ages Shift 2 All Ages Shift 3 All Ages |
MN First Lego League
State Tournament Benilde-St. Margaret's School 2501 S. Hwy 100 St. Louis Park |
FIRST LEGO LEAGUE is an internationally organized robotics competition for teams of students (grades 4-9) led by an adult coach. Each team designs, constructs and programs a LEGO MINDSTORMS robot to perform a task posed by FIRST LEGO League as a nation-wide challenge. This is the final robot performance, technical and presentation competition. The students have already built their robots and learned about the Arctic, as the challenge is "Arctic Impact". The teams will now present and compete at this meet. In Minnesota, First Lego League is sponsored by INSciTE, a foundation that supports programs in the math and sciences for kids. It stands for Innovations in Science and Technology. This meet will involve the students, their coaches, parents and any other supporters. There will be about 70 teams competing in 2 divisions. It will be a fun and busy day. Watch the INSciTE website for information about current and coming events: www.hightechkids.org Beverages will be provided. Note: If you can't work a full shift (must leave early or come late), please volunteer. We can accommodate your schedule. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a 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: Brian at brianschuchard@yahoo.com |
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Sunday January 27 9:00am - 12:00pm Ages 21 - 45 Cancelled due to lack of snow |
Special Olympics Minnesota Area 12 2002 Skiing competition, Cross-Country Afton Alps Ski Area 6600 Peller Avenue South Near Hastings |
18 volunteers are needed to help with the cross-country skiing events. Activities include starters, timers, race officials, awards and companion skiers for the athletes. Bring your skis if you have them, as free lift tickets and access to the cross-country trails are available after the competition. However, skiing skills are not required. Remember to dress warm - you'll be outside for most of the time! To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a 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 Richard at afton@opconx.com |
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Sunday January 27 4:00pm - 6:00pm All Ages |
Cooks for Kids Minneapolis Crisis Nursery Golden Valley |
6 volunteers needed to prepare, serve and cleanup a meal for up to 20 children 0-6 staying at the nursery, and their caregivers. All volunteers will be asked to bring part of the meal. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a 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 |
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Monday January 28 4:00pm – 6:00pm
All Ages |
MS Society 200 12th Avenue South Minneapolis |
National
MS Society – MN Chapter provides programs and support for people living
with MS. They need 6-8 volunteers to stuff event bags at their Minneapolis office for an upcoming fundraiser. Snacks provided. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Cindy at cindyarlt@yahoo.com |
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Wednesday January 30 6:00pm - 9:00pm All Ages |
Giant Snow Slide Como Park St. Paul |
The Giant Snow Slide is 110 foot snow slide built by the Army at Como Park. They need 20 volunteers to outside handing out helmets to people, taking tickets, handing out sleds, helping push kids off the top, etc. There will be hot coffee and cider in the volunteer trailer. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a 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 |
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Thursday January 31 6:00pm - 9:00pm All Ages |
Giant Snow Slide Como Park St. Paul |
The Giant Snow Slide is 110 foot snow slide built by the Army at Como Park. They need 20 volunteers to outside handing out helmets to people, taking tickets, handing out sleds, helping push kids off the top, etc. There will be hot coffee and cider in the volunteer trailer. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a 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 Jenny at bergerj194@aol.com |
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Wednesday February 6 7:00pm - 8:00pm |
New Members Meeting
Southdale Library Ethel Berry Room on the 2nd Floor 7001 York Avenue South Edina 952-847-5900 |
Are you a NEW MEMBER? If so, meet with us
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 Note: If inclement weather forces us to cancel this meeting, an announcement will be made on WCCO radio (830AM) and WCCO TV (Channel 4) that "SVTC" activities are canceled (this announcement would only apply to new members meetings and not other SVTC events). |
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Friday February 1 6:45pm - 12:30am
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Winter Mixer and Dance Knights of Columbus Hall 1114 West 79th Street Bloomington |
The upcoming Winter Mixer and Dance, February 1, 2002 will be an incredibly fun
event. It will include:
The cost of the event will be $10. Pay at the door, but we will still need RSVP's to help us plan. Includes music and light appetizers. Cash bar available. The Dance lessons and Dance are open to all. The Mixer (an activity that helps members to mix and mingle) will be limited to a total of 200 people and will begin promptly at 7:15 pm. Latecomers may have to wait for availability of an open group and as time allows, please be on time. We will attempt to get a ratio of 50/50 (W/M). The deadline for sign up for the Mixer is January 19, 2002 - first come first serve. We will notify Mixer participants via e-mail. All others will be put on a waiting list. When you register please indicate if you are registering for both the Mixer and the Dance or only one of the two by using the appropriate e-mail address below. If you are signing up for the Mixer or Mixer and Dance, please e-mail your full name, gender, preferred e-mail address, and your age group (30 and under, 31 - 39, or 40 and over ) to: If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Margaret at depuydtmm@hotmail.com.
If you're interested in helping with
registration and cashiering, please contact Jane at
jane.vandenplas@hartfiel.com
Slots still open for: |
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Friday February 8 7:00pm - 10:00pm For Singles Only! |
SVTC
Anti-Valentine's Day Dinner Party Lido's Italian Restaurant 2801 Snelling Avenue North Roseville 651-636-9721 |
Friends, do you despise being alone during the 2nd week of February? Tired of being a fifth wheel at those dinner parties with your married friends? Sending yourself flowers at the office getting way too expensive? Then come join us for a night of fun and food! Mark your calendars for February 8! Seating will be limited! We will be taking RSVP's until February 5. We must receive your payment by February 5. Menu - Lasagna Carnevale, Penne Alfredo with Chicken, Garden Salad, Italian Bread & Butter, Beverage, Spumoni Ice Cream and Cash Bar. Price - $20.00 Please send your cheque to: SVTC, P.O. 201357, Bloomington, MN 55420 Please RSVP to Stephanie at ssteinwedel@hclib.org. Please state your name and whether or not you are male or female. Please note: NO REFUNDS if you do not attend the dinner. |
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Thursday February 28 5:00pm - 7:30pm All Ages |
Social Hour Ol' Mexico 1754 Lexington Avenue Roseville 651-487-2847 (if needed) |
Come out and join us for food, drink and lively conversation. We will meet
in the back bar area (as you enter go to the left around the bar and then
into the back room). We anticipate having many new members attend based on
our KARE-11 appearance....so if you are new, don't worry you won't be the
only new member! We will have greeters to introduce you to other members.
Type the above street address into
www.mapquest.com for exact driving directions. We are looking for extra people to greet new members and introduce them to others. If you can help out for 1/2 hour shift or so, email Nancy at njt61@hotmail.com. |
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Saturday February 2 Shift 1 Ages 40+ Shift 2 Ages 30-40 |
Kids Day St. Paul Winter Carnival Landmark Center 75W 5th Street St. Paul |
The volunteers will be helping with the games (9 hole golf, balloon typhoon,
inflatable darts, basketball shoot, bungee challenge, fish pond, moon walk and flip the frog. There will be stage entertainment, a Teddy Bear Band/ kids music, food and games. They need twenty people each shift to help run the various booths. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a 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: Pixie at panpixco@email.msn.com |
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Saturday February 2 6:00pm - 8:30pm
All Ages |
Homeless Shelter Meal Simpson Housing Services 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 |
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Saturday February 2 Shift 1: All Ages Shift 2: All Ages |
Big Brothers, Big Sisters Odyssey Awards Gala Minneapolis Marriott Southwest 5801 Opus Parkway Minnetonka |
Big Brothers, Big Sisters provides mentoring services to at-risk youth in the greater Minneapolis metro area. Shift 1: 6 volunteers for setup - no dress code Shift 2: 14 volunteers to monitor silent auction tables. Gala is black-tie optional, so volunteers are requested to wear evening attire. Men need not wear tuxes, but should wear suits. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a 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 |
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Monday February 4 5:00pm - 8:00pm All Ages |
February Thanksgiving Salvation Army 2445 Prior Avenue Roseville |
10 volunteers needed to call holiday bell ringers and volunteers and say thank you. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a 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 s_waisanen@msn.com |
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Wednesday February 6 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Ages 30-40 |
Autism Society of MN
(ASoM) Assembling Lapel Ribbons Bloomington Location |
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 |
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Thursday February 7 6:30pm - 8:30pm All Ages |
Fraser Community Services Stuffing Goodie Bags 2400 West 64th Street (near HWY 62 and Penn Ave) Richfield |
10-12 volunteers needed to fill goodie bags for Fraser's Roll and Stroll fundraiser with giveaway items (coupons, promotional brochures, water bottle, small toys, etc). Fraser assists kids and adults with special needs. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a 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 |
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Saturday February 9 9:00am - 12:00pm Ages 40+ |
Thrift Store Sorting ARC Value Village 2751 Winnetka Ave N New Hope |
12 volunteers needed to help sort, hang and tag donations for this thrift store that supports the programs of ARC Hennepin Carver. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a 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 nikoronis@yahoo.com |
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Saturday February 9 8:00am - Noon All Ages |
Climb
For
A Cure Cystic Fibrosis Foundation IDS Center Minneapolis |
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease affecting approximately 30,000 children and young adults in the United States today. 500 people are expected to accept the challenge of climbing fifty floors (1,280 steps) of the tower to The Survivors' Party located on the top floor. Need 30 volunteers to assist with this event, cheering and helping out in the stairwell, passing out gifts at the survivor's party hosted by KDWB, registration, etc. Five of the 30 volunteers are needed to arrive an hour early (at 7 am) for setup, and five are needed to assist with tear down at the end, until 12:30. Indicate to the leader if you can come at 7 am or stay until 12:30. Parking at the IDS center is accessible off Marquette, and parking vouchers 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 John at sjola@attglobal.net |
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Saturday February 9 9:00am - 12:00pm Ages 21-40 |
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 Cindy at cmcald@mninter.net |
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Saturday February 9 2:00pm - 4:00pm All Ages |
Bingo Party Assistance Ebenezer Ridges Care Center 13820 Community Drive Burnsville |
8 volunteers needed to assist 15 - 20 residents of the Care Center to bingo game and help them with playing. Ebenezer is a non-profit senior care organization that has had a long-standing 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 Greg at gray7770@yahoo.com |
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Tuesday February 12 6:30pm – 8:30pm All Ages First Come, First Served (Not necessarily 50/50) |
Feed My Starving Children 6750 West Broadway (Near Highway 81 and 694) Brooklyn Park |
Feed My Starving Children was founded in the Twin Cities in 1986 to help feed starving children around the world. 25 volunteers needed to measure, seal, and pack dry food packages to be sent to existing meal programs overseas. Work involves standing. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a 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 nikoronis@yahoo.com |
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Thursday February 14 6:00pm - 10:00pm All Ages |
Great American History Theatre Special Benefit Show 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 6:00pm and the show begins at 7:30pm.
LOVE LETTERS by A.R. Gurney To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a 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 Mark at MarkD@RTWI.com |
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Saturday February 16 9:00am - 4:00pm Ages 30-45 |
Habitat for Humanity Location to be determined - Minneapolis |
12-14 volunteers needed to assist with house building projects. Work may be outdoors, the leader will provide additional information closer to 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 Stephanie at S_waisanen@msn.com |
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Saturday February 16 Shift 1 Ages 35+ Shift 2: Ages 21-35 Shift 3: All Ages |
Fraser Community Services
Roll & Stroll Fundraising Walk Bloomington |
Fraser needs our help with this fundraising walk. Fraser assists kids and adults that have special needs. SVTC has been a big supporter of Fraser in the past and are happy to help them again. Volunteers are encouraged to wear white shirts and khaki pants so that walk participants can identify you easily and it will give the event a "professional" look. If anyone has experience working with kids with autism or other special needs, please let the leader know. There is going to be a separate floor that has a more calm atmosphere for kids with special needs that will have staffed food tables, etc. There will be a brief orientation at 6:45am so please arrive by 6:30am so we are ready to go. Enter at the west entrance, first level of the Mall. We will have one main leader of this event that will handle signups and pick out co-leaders since there will be 50 volunteers or so. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a 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. Be SURE to indicate WHICH SHIFT you are volunteering for. Shifts and duties: Shift 1: Shift 2: Shift 3: |
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Tuesday February 19 5:00pm - 8:00pm All Ages |
Food packaging Second Harvest Heartland 8405 10th Ave North Golden Valley |
15-20 volunteers needed to repackage and label food. Not all of the food that comes into the Second Harvest Heartland warehouses is ready to be distributed to our agencies. Donated food includes canned vegetables without labels, 400 pound bins of cereal, rice, pasta, or miscellaneous bins of frozen meals. This product is brought into the repack room where volunteers label and prepackage the product for distribution. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a 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 |
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Friday February 22 9:00pm - 12:00 midnight
All Ages |
American Heart Association Heart Walk Setup Mall of America rotunda (1st floor, east side of mall) |
8 volunteers to help set up tables, etc. for the
Heart Walk. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a 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 |
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Saturday February 23 4:45pm - 8:15pm All Ages |
Take Phone Pledges Minnesota Public Radio Membership Drive 45 East Seventh Street St. Paul |
10 volunteers needed to answer phones and take pledges for during MPR's Membership Drive. MPR will be
broadcasting "A Prairie Home Companion" during this shift. Training will be provided during the shift. Free 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 Eric at Eric.Stumne@courts.state.mn.us |
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Saturday February 23 Shift 1 Ages 24-40 Shift 2 Ages 21-40 |
DIFFA'S Surrender Diva We're Not in Oz Anymore International Market Square 275 Market Street Minneapolis |
This high-energy event of the Minneapolis/St.
Paul social season returns for its 11th year. This year’s funds will go to
support the work of Camp Heartland for kids infected and affected by
HIV/AIDS, Park House an adult day health center, Clare Housing and Grace
House – adult foster care homes serving individuals living with HIV/AIDS,
and Open Arms of MN – delivering meals to those infected or affected by
HIV/AIDS. 20 volunteers are needed each shift to help with set-up duties which may include table/chair setup, table setting, draping, floral arrangement, etc. Lunch provided for both shifts. All volunteers will be able to attend the event free that evening after 8:00. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a 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: Bea at
binhma77@hotmail.com ************** (They are also offering Individual Volunteer Opportunities: Individual volunteers to help during the evening event. Please contact divampls@hotmail.com to volunteer on your own. In your note, include your full name, evening phone number and your first two assignment preferences. Possible positions are Guest Check-in & Ticket Sales, Volunteer Check-in, Media Check-in, Volunteer Room Hosts, Coat Check, Floor Monitors (will work with off-duty police officers). Those receiving event volunteer assignments will be asked to attend a one-hour volunteer orientation, Wednesday, February 20 at 6pm in the lower level conference room B at the International Market Square.) |
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Sunday February 24 Noon-5:00pm All Ages |
Surrender DIVA We're Not in Oz Anymore International Market Square 275 Market Street Minneapolis |
This high-energy event of the
Minneapolis/St. Paul social season returns for its 11th year. This year’s
funds will go to support the work of Camp Heartland for kids infected and
affected by HIV/AIDS, Park House an adult day health center, Clare Housing
and Grace House – adult foster care homes serving individuals living with
HIV/AIDS, and Open Arms of MN – delivering meals to those infected or
affected by HIV/AIDS. 15 volunteers are needed to help with take-down and clean-up from noon until the job is completed - you may be finished well before 5:00pm. Sunday volunteers will be also be able to attend the Saturday evening event free after 8:00. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a 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 |
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Sunday February 24 1:15pm - 5:00pm All Ages |
Take Phone Pledges Minnesota Public Radio Membership Drive 45 East Seventh Street St. Paul |
10 volunteers needed to answer phones and take pledges for during MPR's Membership Drive. MPR will be
broadcasting Classical Music during this shift. Training will be provided during the shift. Free 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 Melinda at Melinda.smith@merrillcorp.com |
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Sunday February 24 3:30pm - 5:30pm All Ages |
Bingo Party Assistance Ebenezer Ridges Care Center 13820 Community Drive Burnsville |
8 volunteers needed to assist 15 - 20 residents of the Care Center to bingo game and help them with playing. Ebenezer is a non-profit senior care organization that has had a long-standing 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 Stephanie at ssteinwedel@hclib.org |
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Sunday February 24 4:00pm - 6:00pm All
Ages |
Cooks for Kids Minneapolis Crisis Nursery Golden Valley |
6 volunteers needed to prepare, serve and cleanup a meal for up to 20 children 0-6 staying at the nursery, and their caregivers. All volunteers will be asked to bring part of the meal. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a 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 |
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Sunday February 24 5:00pm - 10:00pm All Ages |
Variety Children's Association Carousel Gala Mall of America Bloomington |
20 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. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a 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 |
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Sunday February 24 7:30am - 2:00pm All Ages |
Skyway
Golf Classic Benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Crystal Court of the IDS Center 80 South 8th Street Minneapolis |
We need 25 volunteers to assist at the golf holes in the skyway system helping with scoring as the golfers come through. We will also help with minimal tear down. It will probably consist of taking up the garden hoses and the greens that we use for each hole. There will be free parking in the IDS ramp. Breakfast will be provided in the morning (Crystal Court, IDS Center) as well as lunch in the afternoon at the final hole (Minneapolis Lifetime Athletic Club). The Skyway Golf Classic benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The CF Foundation has long been committed to funding cutting-edge research to cure this disease. Please see their website for additional information www.cff.org. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a 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 Gale at Gale1208@aol.com |
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Tuesday February 26 4:30pm - 7:00pm (Volunteers can arrive later if they can't make it by 4:30)
All Ages |
MN AIDS Project Bulk mail project 1400 Park Avenue Minneapolis |
10 volunteers needed to help with a bulk
mailing. We will start at 4:30, and go until 7:00 (but people are welcome to
drop by when they can get there, and leave when they need to). Parking is
available in the lot next to the building. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a 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 LouAnn.Hilst@co.hennepin.mn.us |
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