COMING EVENTS FOR 2008

 

 

JANUARY

 

January 16, 2008

VIPS Winter Training

Session I

7:00 pm -9:30 pm

Volunteer Center

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January 23, 2008

VIPS Winter Training

Session II

7:00 pm -9:30 pm

Volunteer Center

 

January 28, 2008

Mentoring Moms Winter Training

Session I

7:00 pm -9:30 pm

Volunteer Center

Learn about Mentoring Moms

 

January 30, 2008

VIPS Winter Training

Session III

7:00 pm -9:30 pm

Volunteer Center

 

 

FEBRUARY

 

February 4, 2008

Mentoring Moms Training

Session 2

7:00 pm -9:30 pm

Volunteer Center

 

February 6, 2008

VIPS Winter Training

Session IV

7:00 pm -9:30 pm

Volunteer Center

 

February 7, 2008

Northern New Jersey Business Volunteer Council’s (BVC)

Eighth Anniversary Party

Hilton Woodcliff Lake

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

$25.00 per person

RSVP: ttomasi@bergenvolunteers.org  (201) 489-9454 Ext. 114

 

February 11, 2008

Mentoring Moms WinterTraining

Session 3

7:00 pm -9:30 pm

Volunteer Center

 

February 13, 2008

BVC Meeting hosted by BMW of North America, Montvale

Topic: “Everything you always wanted to know about volunteer recognition but were afraid to ask”

Pre-registration required—call (201) 489-9454 ext. 114

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February 13, 2008

VIPS WinterTraining

Session V

7:00 pm -9:30 pm

Volunteer Center

 

February 20, 2008

VIPS WinterTraining

Session VI

7:00 pm -9:30 pm

Volunteer Center

 

February 25, 2008

Mentoring Moms Winter Training

Session 4

7:00 pm -9:30 pm

Volunteer Center

 

February 27, 2008

VIPS WinterTraining

Make up session

7:00 pm -9:30 pm

Volunteer Center

 

 

MARCH

 

March 3, 2008

Mentoring Moms Winter Training

Session 5

7:00 pm -9:30 pm

Volunteer Center

 

March 5, 2008

Non-Profit Training Series

“Strategic Planning for Non-Profits”

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Volunteer Center

Fee: $45

Pre-registration required—call (201) 489-9454 Ext. 114

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March 10, 2008

Mentoring Moms Winter Training

Session 6

7:00 pm -9:30 pm

Volunteer Center

 

March 12, 2008

Non-Profit Training Series

Volunteer Managers’ Roundtable

“Generational Differences in Volunteers”

9:00 am – 11:30 am

Volunteer Center

Free seminar open to all Volunteer Managers in Non-profits, companies, religious and governmental organizations

Pre-registration required—call (201) 489-9454 Ext. 114

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March 19, 2008

Non-Profit Training Series

“An Overview of Microsoft Office”

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

(Off-site location)

Fee: $35

Pre-registration required—call (201) 489-9454 Ext. 114

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March 19, 2008

BVC Meeting hosted by BD, Franklin Lakes

Topic: “Partnerships that work—see how these companies and their non-profit partners have forged a partnership that works!”

Pre-registration required—call (201) 489-9454 ext. 114

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March 24, 2008

Non-Profit Training Series

“Designing Great Newsletters” Part I

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Volunteer Center

Fee: $50 for 2 sessions

Pre-registration required—call (201) 489-9454 Ext. 114

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March 31, 2008

Non-Profit Training Series

“Designing Great Newsletters” Part II

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Volunteer Center

Pre-registration required—call (201) 489-9454 Ext. 114

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APRIL

 

April 2, 2008

Non-Profit Training Series

“Lobbying and Advocacy for Non-Profit Organizations"

9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Volunteer Center

Fee: $35

Pre-registration required—call (201) 489-9454 Ext. 114

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April 7, 2008

Neighbor Academy

“Community Organizing”

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Volunteer Center

Fee: Free

Pre-registration required—call (201) 489-9454 Ext. 114

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April 9, 2008

“Celebrate Volunteers” Recognition Event

Reception and Program beginning 6:30 pm

Bergen County Academies Auditorium, Hackensack

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April 14, 2008

Mentoring Moms Spring Training

Session 1

7:00 pm -9:30 pm

Volunteer Center

Learn about Mentoring Moms

 

April 16, 2008

Non-Profit Training Series

“Reduce Stress—Take Control of Your Worklife”

Exclusive for Volunteer Managers

9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Volunteer Center

Fee: $35

Pre-registration required—call (201) 489-9454 Ext. 114

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April 16, 2008

VIPS Spring Training

Session I

7:00 pm -9:30 pm

Volunteer Center

Click here to learn about Volunteers in Protective Services

 

April 18, 2008

Innovations in Corporate Volunteerism: Realizing the Human Capital Potential

A half-day conference presented by the Northern New Jersey Business Volunteer Council

8:00 am – 12:30 pm

Hilton Woodcliff Lake

Pre-registration required—call (201) 489-9454 Ext. 114

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April 18, 2008

Salute to Employee Volunteers Luncheon

Immediately following the BVC conference

12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Hilton Woodcliff Lake

Pre-registration required—call (201) 489-9454 Ext. 114

 

April 23, 2008

VIPS Spring Training

Session II

7:00 pm -9:30 pm

Volunteer Center

 

April 28, 2008

Mentoring Moms Spring Training

Session 2

7:00 pm -9:30 pm

Volunteer Center

 

April 30, 2008

VIPS Spring Training

Session III

7:00 pm -9:30 pm

Volunteer Center

 

 

MAY

 

May 3, 2008

Derby Day Garden Party

3:30 pm to 6:30 pm

On the grounds of a beautiful private home in northern Bergen County

Call (201) 489-9454 ext. 125 for reservations

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May 5, 2008

Mentoring Moms SpringTraining

Session 3

7:00 pm -9:30 pm

Volunteer Center

 

May 7, 2008

Non-Profit Training Series

“Volunteer Management for Non-Managers”

9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Volunteer Center

Fee: $75 Includes lunch

Pre-registration required—call (201) 489-9454, Ext. 114

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May 7, 2008

VIPS Spring Training

Session IV

7:00 pm -9:30 pm

Volunteer Center

 

May 12, 2008

"The Nuts and Bolts of Service Learning" Conference

8:00 am to 11:30 am

Bergen Community College

Fee: $50

For middle school and high school personnel, community-based organizations Registration required. Call (201) 489-9454 Ext. 118 or e-mail demery@bergenvolunteers.org for brochure and registration info.

 

May 12, 2008

Mentoring Moms Spring Training

Session 4

7:00 pm -9:30 pm

Volunteer Center

 

May 14, 2008

Non-Profit Training Series

Executive Directors’ Roundtable

“Tipping Point: Creating the ‘Positive Epidemic’”

9:00 am – 11:30 am

Volunteer Center

Fee: $35

Pre-registration required—call (201) 489-9454, Ext. 114

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May 14, 2008

VIPS Spring Training

Session V

7:00 pm -9:30 pm

Volunteer Center

 

May 19, 2008

Mentoring Moms Spring Training

Session 5

7:00 pm -9:30 pm

Volunteer Center

 

May 21, 2008

BVC Meeting hosted by IKEA, Paramus

You’ll leave this meeting with great tips and practical suggestions on recruiting the right volunteers for the right jobs.

Pre-registration required—call (201) 489-9454 ext. 114

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May 21, 2008

VIPS Spring Training

Session VI

7:00 pm -9:30 pm

Volunteer Center

 

May 28, 2008

VIPS Spring Training

Make up session

7:00 pm -9:30 pm

Volunteer Center

 

 

JUNE

 

June 2, 2008

Neighbor Academy

“Non-Profit Incorporation”

7:00pm – 9:00pm

Volunteer Center

Fee: Free

Pre-registration required—call (201) 489-9454, Ext. 114

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June 2, 2008

Mentoring Moms Spring Training

Session 6

7:00pm – 9:30pm

Volunteer Center

 

June 4, 2008

Non-Profit Training Series

“Create and Maintain a Web Presence”

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

(Off-site location)

Fee: $35

Pre-registration required—call (201) 489-9454, Ext. 114

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June 9, 2008

Non-Profit Training Series

“Build Your Public Speaking Confidence”

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Volunteer Center

Fee: $35

Pre-registration required—call (201) 489-9454, Ext. 114

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June 17, 2008

Non-Profit Training Series

“The Power of PR for Non-Profits”

9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Bergen Community College

Special Discounted Fee for Non-Profits : $20

Pre-registration required—call (201) 489-9454, Ext. 114

Course sponsored by (201) Magazine, The Record and North Jersey Media Group

 

June 18, 2008

BVC Annual Meeting hosted by IKEA, Paramus

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JULY

 

July 14, 2008

11th Annual Bergen Golf Classic

10:30 am registration; 12:30 pm shotgun start

Ridgewood Country Club

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SEPTEMBER

 

September 17, 2008

VIPS Fall Training

Session I

7:00 pm -9:30 pm

Volunteer Center

Click here to learn about Volunteers in Protective Services

 

September 24, 2008

VIPS Fall Training

Session II

7:00 pm -9:30 pm

Volunteer Center

 

 

OCTOBER

 

October 10, 2008

VIPS Fall Training

Session III

7:00 pm -9:30 pm

Volunteer Center

 

October 8, 2008

VIPS Fall Training

Session IV

7:00 pm -9:30 pm

 

October 15, 2008

VIPS Fall Training

Session V

7:00 pm -9:30 pm

Volunteer Center

 

October 22, 2008

VIPS Fall Training

Session VI

7:00 pm -9:30 pm

Volunteer Center

 

October 29, 2008

VIPS Fall Training

Make up session

7:00 pm -9:30 pm

Volunteer Center

 

 

NOVEMBER

 

November 1, 2008

“All Wrapped Up” Holiday Giving Program Kicks off

Call: (201) 489-9454 to register to become an individual, family, religious or corporate donor.

Imagine a child with no presents to open, or a lonely person not being remembered during the holiday season. Needy individuals and families are matched with generous donors, who provide them with gifts requested on a “wish list”. Items such as new toys, clothing and gift cards are distributed through non profit agencies to families, the elderly, homeless and disabled in Bergen County. Hundreds of donors are needed to meet the overwhelming need

Click here for more information