NAVPLG is an affiliate of the National Association of Counties (NACo) NAVPLG’s affiliate representative to NACo is Greg Castano with Arlington County (VA)

Learn more about NACo at www.naco.org 

It is beginning to feel more like spring again but, I guess that depends on where you live and work around the country. A lot is happening in our Cities and Counties, as we gear up for another busy season.

National Volunteer Week, begins Sunday, April 12th until Saturday, April 18th. This is the perfect opportunity to thank our thousands of dedicated volunteers for their time, talents and contributions.

Registration has opened for the National Conferrence on Volunteering and Service in Houston Oct. 19-21, 2015. Be sure to register for the NAVPLG Session on Monday, Oct. 19 from 8:30am to 10am. The session filled quickly last year and many attendees were waitlisted. In addition to a wonderful opportunity to learn from our peers, this is also our annual meeting and awards presentation. Save Tuesday evening for our traditional NAVPLG Network Mixer. More information on the Mixer will be available soon.

The City of Santa Clarita, CA has planned the following to celebrate its volunteers:
 
Launch Make a Difference Monday in April to highlight volunteers who have made a difference in the community or in one of our programs.  Each Monday, a volunteer will be spotlighted on our website, SantaClaritaVolunteers.com.

Design Volunteer Spotlight posters displayed at various City of Santa Clarita sites, including City Hall, Community Centers, Activities Center and the Aquatic Center during April.

Plan and organize annual Volunteer Recognition Pool Party for September. Invite volunteers and their families to show the City’s appreciation for their volunteerism.

Arlington County, VA

Each year, Arlington County, VA recognizes National Volunteer Week with a signed proclamation from the Arlington County Board. This year's proclamation encourages all to celebrate the invaluable work that volunteers perform every day and to continue strengthening Arlington through volunteer service.

Last year, for the 40th Anniversary of National Volunteer Week and to commemorate National County Governemt month, Arlington produced a  Do You Volunteer  video that highlighted the impact that Arlington County volunteers have on County services. Attendees at the County's annual recognition event viewed the new video, were treated to a performance by the award winning Tradiciones Bolivianas dance troupe and were personally thanked for their service to the community by the Arlington County Board Chair, Mary Hughes Hynes.

Volunteers In the Municipal Sector - NAVPLG in the Municipal Magazine (March Edition)

Local governments benefit in a number of ways when they make volunteering a part of their culture. Citizens provide a varity of important services that range from administrative support to emergency response to community beautification. When citizens take ownership in their communities, it creates a better image for the city, people understand their local government better, and a greater sense of advocacy is created that leads to further citizen involvement.  Read the full article in the March edition of Municipal Magazine.  

Are you getting ready for your CVA certification this year? If so, please join our study group comprised of NAVPLG members. Contact Kathy Halstead (Membership Chair) at 636.379.5507 or khalstead@ofallon.mo.us

Volunteer Kettering needs your help in narrawing down their search to choose between Volunteer Impact or Volgistics to help keep track their volunteer hours. Please provide any positive or negitive feedback to bonnie.pittl@ketteringoh.org. Thank you for your comments.

Volunteer Kettering program offers citizens an opportunity to become involved in their City by assisting City staff in a variety of jobs and organizing activities that expand City programs, enhance City services, build an understanding of City government and encourage community pride. www.ketteringoh.org/departments/volunteer/

Submission Deadline August 1, 2015. Award Categories:
 

1. Outstanding Volunteer Administrator (membership required)
2. Innovative Program Award (membership required)
3. New Volunteer Administrator (membership required)
4. Award of Merit (membership not required)

NAVPLG honors exceptional volunteer programs and managers every year at its annual meeting. Recognition by your national organization, NAVPLG, is a true honor. Awards will be presented at the NAVPLG session and annual meeting at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service in Houston, Texas on October 19, 2015. Submit a program or manager for an award today!

NAVPLG is looking for exceptional candidates to serve on the board. Read the Board Positon Descriptions and complete the Board Nomination Form to be considered. Qualifications and contact information below.
 

1. Minimum of 2 years prior board experience
2. At least 5 years community leadership experience
3. At least 5 years of supervisory or management experience
4. Willing to serve at least 2 years
5. Want candidates who are committed to service, advocating for the volunteer management profession and willing to grow organization to next level