At DCAVS, we learn from each other and have fun working together creating programs, conferences, our newsletter, and providing networking support. We share our knowledge and ideas, joys and frustrations, and are willing to listen, share, teach, and celebrate each other. The DCAVS Board of Directors is eager to have you join in the fun of this organization! Please read the information below about how to get involved or contact Board President Judy Kingsbury at 608-608-262-5604 or jakingsb@wisc.edu, for more information. You have a lot to gain by joining the group—and we would love to learn from you.

DCAVS Board of Directors

Serving as a member of the DCAVS Board is a great way to help sustain your professional development organization while gaining valuable leadership skills and experience! The DCAVS Board meets six times a year (February, April, June, August, October and December), months alternating with Lunch-and-Learn programs. Board meetings typically last two hours and are scheduled daytime hours during the work week. The Board consists of elected officers: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and immediate Past President; Chairs of Standing Committees-Program, Membership and Newsletter; and two members-at-large including the United Way Liaison. Only members in good standing with the organization (dues paid) are eligible to serve in any elective or appointed positions.

View the Board Meeting Schedule.

DCAVS Membership Committee

The Membership Committee is responsible for maintaining and updating the DCAVS membership database; coordinating and distributing the annual DCAVS membership directory; coordinating registrations; welcoming new DCAVS Members and non-member guests for DCAVS bimonthly Lunch-and-Learn programs; and creating new ideas to recruit new members and generating new ideas to help make current members feel connected to DCAVS. The committee is made up of a chairperson and 2-4 committee members. The committee meets two to three times a year and new members are welcome to serve. Contact Membership Co-Chair Diane Jones at 608-238-7368 or dianej@westmadisonseniorcoalition.org or Membership Co-Chair Christine Thompson at 608-628-3189 or cjtjchristine@gmail.com.

DCAVS Program Committee

The Program Committee develops, implements, and evaluates the bimonthly Lunch and Learn programs presented for DCAVS members.

Program committee members:

• Attend one meeting, about 2 hours long, every other month
• Plan (either independently or with another person) one program per year
• Spend 10-25 hours over the course of several months to plan that program

The rewards for this commitment of time and energy include:

• Meeting others interested in the profession
• Helping shape DCAVS
• Gaining experience in program planning

Co- Chairs:

Carrie Krecak at:  ckrecak@madisonchildrensmuseum.org

Rick Orton at: rorton@cityofmadison.com

DCAVS Outreach Committee

The Outreach Committee promotes the purposes and activities of the organization to the general public and revises and maintains the website.

The Outreach Committee Chair position is open. 

DCAVS Newsletter Committee 

The newsletter committee produces The Network, a bimonthly newsletter, as the primary communication tool of DCAVS members. The Network supports the mission of DCAVS through member support, connections and recognition, as a contact between members and the board of directors, promoting recruitment and participation in DCAVS, and relating information pertinent to the field of volunteer administration, on the local, national and international levels. The committee has three positions: Editor, Lay-out Coordinator, and Writer/Researcher. The Editor welcomes relevant submissions from all members. Sample copies are available upon request. For more information, contact Sara Minkoff, Editor, sminkoff@wisc.edu or 608.263.7760.