Archive for March, 2010

Looking for New Volunteers or New Members?

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

During National Volunteer Week (April 18 - 24th), Port City Java will be inviting local non-profits to send representatives to “set up” in their cafes and hand out information about their organization, try to recruit new volunteers, discuss upcoming events, etc.

This is the first year they are doing this so…they kind of don’t know what to expect but thought you or one of your volunteers may want to come out and meet some folks.

Port City Java is headquarter in Wilmington, North Carolina, however they have many locations outside of Wilmington and North Carolina.

For more information, please contact:

Megan Winters
Marketing Manager

Port City Java® Corporate Hdqtrs.
2101 Market Street
Wilmington, NC 28403
ph: 910.796.6646 x323

fax: 910.796.6611

megan.winters@portcityjava.com
visit www.portcityjava.com


Honor Flight Guardian

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

A few weeks ago, I sent out an email about the Honor Flight of Southeastern North Carolina. The non-profit program is operated entirely by volunteers, the Wilmington, NC headquarters is affiliated with the national Honor Flight Network and serves veterans of southeastern North Carolina and surrounding areas.
On April 13th North Carolina’s Inaugural flight will leave Wilmington (ILM) with a group of World War II veterans who will make their way to Washington, DC to visit the World War II Memorial.
Last week, I learned that my application to be a Guardian (volunteer) was accepted. Guardians play a significant role on every trip, ensuring that every veteran has a safe and memorable experience. My duties will include assisting veterans at the airport, onto and off of the plane, navigating steps at the memorials, making sure they stay safe and have everything they need in order to enjoy their trip.

Guardians are responsible for paying their own way for the trip, which at this time is $250 per guardian - a small price to pay to spend an unforgettable day with members of our Greatest Generation!

Yesterday I learned that I am a member of the White Team and I have been assigned three veterans. I’ll make calls to these three men before the week is out, so that I can introduce myself to them before our adventure.

If you are interested in participating, check out Honor Flight.


Auxiliary Members……… C-O-M-E……A-L-I-V-E

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

How many of these members do you see in your unit?

C— I’m Cathy, I’m a member for life.

O— I’m Olivia, I help conquer the strife.

M— I’m Mary, I’m leading the way.

E— I’m Evelyn, I help to gather the stray.

A— I’m Alice, I write and call.

L— I’m Linda, I’m trying to renew them all.

I— I’m Irma, busy day and night.

V— I’m Vivian, signing up all those in sight.

E— I’m Edith, I never forget, our four great principals, and our Disabled Vets.

This is the way we’ll make the difference. Together.


The ABC’s of DAV Auxiliary Membership

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

A— Attend your meetings regularly.

B— Be informed first hand information is important.

C— Check out the facts before repeating things told to you.

D— Do support for the programs and projects of the organization.

E— Express yourself freely and earnestly at meetings, not after.

F— Familiarize yourself with the Constitution and By-Laws of the DAV Auxiliary.

G— Give the proper respect to the officers you elected to serve you.

H— Help new members, be friendly and make them feel welcomed.

I— Interest the involvement follows caring and sharing.

J— Junior members are future leaders— train them now.

K— Knock on doors, sign up eligible members in the DAV Auxiliary.

L— Leave jealously and bickering to someone else.

M— Make someone happy everyday by doing a good deed.

N— Nothing can be accomplished without effort.

O— Obey the laws and rules of the organization.

P— Prepare yourself; attend meetings, workshops and schools of instruction.

Q— Quickly praise your members for doing a good job.

R— Report your hours and work honestly to the respective chairman.

S—Share a smile, show how much are care.

T— Treasure your membership in our great organization.  Consider a life membership.

U— Understand the officers are human and are subject to error.

V— Volunteer, make hospitalized veterans and yourself happy.

W— Wear your cap, pins, badges and smocks proudly.

Y— You, the members are the only resource of the DAV Auxiliary.

Z— Zealously participate in the programs of the DAV Auxiliary.

DAV Mid Winter Conference

Sunday, January 10th, 2010
February 27, 2010toMarch 3, 2010

Washington, DC

National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic

Sunday, January 10th, 2010
March 27, 2010toApril 2, 2010

Snowmass Village, Colorado

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