21: Understanding Volunteering, Session 1 of the Volunteer Managers Training Series. For more information, contact Kathy Martinson, kathym@uwdc.org or 608.246.4356.

28: DCAVS Board Retreat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. United Way Building. For more information, contact Judy Kingsbury, President, jakingsb@uwarb.wisc.edu

February

1: Deadline for inclusion in March/April newsletter

9: DCAVS Board Meeting. UW-Madison Arboretum Visitor Center, 9-11 a.m. For more information, contact Judy Kingsbury, President, at jakingsb@uwarb.wisc.edu

11: Plan for Success, Session 2 of the Volunteer Managers Training Series. For more information, contact Kathy Martinson, kathym@uwdc.org or 608.246.4356.

18: Now That You Have Their Attention: Converting Volunteer Interest to Action. Breakfast with Champions: Networking and Collaborative Learning for Experienced Volunteer Managers. 8-9:30 a.m., United Way of Dane County, fee: $10. For more information, contact Christina Martin, cmartin@uwdc.org or 608.246.4383, extension 6321.

21: United Way Community Volunteer Awards nominations due. For more information contact Kayla Bechtel kbechtel@uwdc.org or 608.246.4384.

22: Recruiting and Placing Volunteers, Session 3 of the Volunteer Managers Training Series. For more information, contact Kathy Martinson, kathym@uwdc.org or 608.246.4356.

March

10: Orienting and Training Volunteers, Session 4 of the Volunteer Managers Training Series. For more information, contact Kathy Martinson, kathym@uwdc.org or 608.246.4356.

16: Lunch and Learn Program. Topic: Reducing Stress. Registration required. See January 19.

30: Supervising Volunteers, Session 5 of the Volunteer Managers Training Series. For more information, contact Kathy Martinson, kathym@uwdc.org or 608.246.4356.

April

6: Deadline for inclusion in May/June newsletter

10-16: National Volunteer Week. Celebrate your volunteers!!

13: DCAVS Board Meeting. See February.

14: United Way Community Volunteer Awards Luncheon. For more information contact Kayla Bechtel, kbechtel@uwdc.org or 608.246.4384. This event will take place at The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

15-17: Global Youth Service Day: For more information, contact Victoria Budynsky, vbudynsky@uwdc.org or 608.246.5487.

27: Ask an Expert Board Training: Understanding Key Legal Issues for Nonprofits, 5:30-7 p.m., Anderson United Way Center. For more information, contact Kathy Martinson, kathym@uwdc.org or 608.246.4356.

28: Continuous Program Improvement, Session 6 of the Volunteer Managers Training Series. For more information, contact Kathy Martinson, kathym@uwdc.org or 608.246.4356.

29-May 1: Global Youth Service Day. Log-in to www.Volunteeryourtime.org and register your project under the "events" tab. Contact Victoria, vbudynsky@uwdc.org or 608.246.5487 with questions.

May

5-6: Now Boarding…Volunteer Managers Take Flight!, Wisconsin Volunteer Coordinators Association 42^nd Annual Conference, Crowne Plaza Milwaukee Airport, Milwaukee. Featuring keynote speakers Martin Cowling and Steve McCurley. For more information go to: http://www.wvcasite.org/

18: Lunch and Learn Program. Topic: Training Volunteers. Registration required. See January 19.

26: Sharing Volunteer Program Improvement Plans, Session 7 of the Volunteer Managers Training Series. For more information, contact Kathy Martinson, kathym@uwdc.org or 608.246.4356.

June

3: Deadline for inclusion in July/August newsletter

6-8: National Conference on Volunteering and Service, co-convened by Points of Light Institute and the Corporation for National and Community Service, New Orleans. For details, go to: http://www.volunteeringandservice.org/

8: DCAVS Board Meeting. See February.

9: Breakfast with Champions: Networking and Collaborative Learning for Experienced Volunteer Managers. 8-9:30 a.m., United Way of Dane County. Registration required; fee: $10. To register, contact Christina Martin, cmartin@uwdc.org or 608.246.4383, extension 6321.

July

20: Lunch and Learn Program. Topic: Social Networks and Your Agency. Registration required. See January 19.

August

5: Deadline for inclusion in September/October newsletter

24: DCAVS Board Meeting. See February.

September

14: Leading the Way to Successful Volunteer Involvement, DCAVS/United Way Volunteer Center Annual Conference, 7:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m., UW-Madison Arboretum Visitor Center. Pre-registration required. Contact Kathy Martinson, kathym@uwdc.org or 608.246.4356.

October

5: Deadline for inclusion in November/December newsletter

26: DCAVS Board Meeting. See February.

November

10: International Volunteer Manager Appreciation Day! Pat yourself on the back and congratulate your colleagues!! Local celebration details: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Madison Children’s Museum. Contact Kathleen Van Den Wymelenberg, Kathleen@restoredane.org.

16: Lunch and Learn Program, Annual Meeting and Board of Director Elections. Topic: Having Difficult Conversations with Volunteers. Registration required. See January 19.

December

2: Deadline for inclusion in January/February 2012 newsletter

6: Breakfast With Champions: Social Media and Volunteer Management—Using Social Networking Effectively. 8-9:30 a.m., United Way of Dane County. Registration required; fee: $10. To register, call Tina, tinaitson@uwdc.org or 608.246.4383 extension 6321.

14: DCAVS Board Meeting. See February.

NOTE: The DCAVS/United Way Volunteer Center will once again offer the six-part Volunteer Management Training Series on Engaging Volunteers More Effectively. January -May 2012. For more information, call Tina, tinaitson@uwdc.org or 608.246.4383 extension 6321.

Local Training Opportunities:

For information about local workshops and other learning opportunities, contact Kathy Martinson, kathym@uwdc.org or 608.246.4356.

For information regarding UW-Madison courses related to volunteer management, go to: http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/

Relevant Webinars:

Check out: AL!VE at http://mms.volunteeralive.org/members/evr/regmenu.php?orgcode=ALIV

Create the Future: http://www.createthefuture.com/webinars.htm