Celebrating the Season of Gratitude The Thanksgiving season is the perfect time to honor the incredible work of volunteer engagement professionals. From IVMDay to Impact Awards to Annual Meetings, we come together to reflect on a year of meaningful service. |
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Darlene Laird, CVA
Board President |
| Dear Members,
As we enter into November - a season of gratitude - it's the perfect time to celebrate the impact and dedication that define our volunteer engagement community. First, we celebrate YOU tomorrow during IVMDay. This month's newsletter is full of opportunities to be a part of this international day of recognition. We also extend our congratulations to this year's Impact Award winners, announced at last week's annual Hybrid Conference! These outstanding individuals have inspired innovation, inclusion, and service across our field. Thank you for your contributions, and congrats on your successes!
I also want to remind you to mark your calendars for our upcoming Annual Meeting, scheduled for December 4 at 1:30pm. It's a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the year's accomplishments and share ideas and goals for the future of AL!VE. I hope you'll make some time to join us - looking forward to seeing you there! Darlene |
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FEATURED NEWS
AL!VE'S 2025 ANNUAL MEETING: AN OPPORTUNITY TO REFLECT, CONNECT, AND LOOK TO THE FUTURE
Join us for the 2025 Annual Meeting, a time to come together to reflect, connect, and look ahead. We’ll celebrate our accomplishments from the past year, vote on the 2026 Board of Director's slate and bylaws revisions, and share an exciting preview of what’s to come in 2026. This annual gathering is your opportunity to engage with fellow members, stay informed about AL!VE’s direction, and be part of shaping our collective future. |
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RECOGNIZING YOU!
International Volunteer Managers Day Brunch Celebration With Melissa Rhodes Carter, Senior Manager of Community Resilience for the Walmart Foundation's Caring and Connected Communities Portfolio Tuesday, November 5 12:30-1:30 PM Eastern |
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ACADEMY WEBINAR This is a Profession! The Importance of Creating a Strategy and Advocating for our Professional Selves With Advocacy Committee Programs Chair, Alicia Morris
Tuesday, November 11 12:30 PM Eastern |
| ACADEMY WEBINAR Break Through Status Quo Problem-Solving and Learn New Skills to Test Solutions Before you Build With Heather Hiscox Tuesday, December 2 1 PM Eastern |
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- November 11 & December 2 - CVA Credential Info Sessions
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November 12 - AL!VE New Member Information Session
- December 4 - AL!VE Networking Social - All Are Welcome!
- December 4 - AL!VE Annual Meeting
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COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE
All Times in Eastern Time Zone |
November 4, 3pm - Food Banks
November 5, 12pm - Transportation November 13, 12pm - Health Care
November 14, 11:30am - Education & Reading Programs
November 18, 2pm - Rural Programs
November 19, 1pm - Park & Rec
November 19, 3pm - AmeriCorps Seniors
November 19, 4pm - Museums & Cultural Institutions November 20, 1:40pm - National Networks December 1, 2:30pm - Career Transition December 2, 3pm - Food Banks |
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New to AL!VE or need a refresher? Find out what's happening or get a quick fix of networking with your peers! New members will get a brief overview of our mission, benefits, activities and committees. We also give away great door prizes too!
Upcoming New Member Info Session
November 12
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Check out what's new in our Member Area. Keep up to date on all things AL!VE through the News and Events section, jump into a conversation on the Message Board, flip through the Member Directory, and more! |
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Lindsey Bailey Terri Beckett Jennifer Broocks Tessa Harrison Polly Andrews Rachel Alschuler Leshell Michaluk-Bergan Jennifer Vancura Lisa Chellman Sharon Cantrall Robin Hunt Angela Williamson Rebekah Carmichael Mayleen Watson Jannifer Guss Tarin Potter Andi Jones April Dethloff Sophia Prieto Guzman Sarah Robles |
| Leigh Hersey Millicent Boykin Elaine Posner Jovany Otero Tori Carlson-Foscz Jill Deskins Barbara Guenther Crystal Lorah, CVA Andi Kiehle Judith Kingsbury Tara Dempster Beth Zender Cantrece Harmon Samantha Machalik Gallagher Kristina Day Jared Peer Hailey Reiss Savannah Heath Heather Crandall, CVA, CIT Merk Heffner Jennifer Bobel Dana Shapiro Julie Bollmann Steven Whitley Joey White, CVA, CNP Cindy Perreira Karla Bachl Hollis Sweet Cristina Anderson Amy Walk Elaine Mew |
| Leigh Hersey Tori Carlson-Foscz Jared Peer Grace Marie Belizario Rachel Alschuler
*Monthly donors as of October 22, 2025* |
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