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MEETING DATES FOR 2010

 

       
All meetings will be at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 9:30 am-12:00 noon


                      4100 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis
                      612-312-3400 (call this number only for directions)
                       
 

                               Topics for: 
           Directors of Church Volunteer Ministries 
                         2010 Meetings

 

January 14, 2010 - 9:30-Noon
Topic: Connecting the Dots, Part 2: Who Are They: Volunteers or Ministers?

Understanding the difference can help strengthen your program

Presenter: Barb Orzechowski

 

 

April 8, 2010 - 9:30-Noon  Topic: Social Media Outreach

        So, you've started a Facebook page, or maybe you don't even know where to begin!  Either way, social media is here to stay, and it is becoming more and more important for volunteer programs.  Learn more about how online tools can help you better recruit and retain volunteers. 

Presenter: Helen Young VISTA/MAVA 

 

 

July 8, 2010 - 9:30-Noon
Topic: Annual Potluck, Roundtable & Auction: Engaging the Shifting Population

        Demographics are changing.  How have you reached out to the unemployed, boomers, retirees, people of other cultures?  What works for you may work for others.  Bring your ideas and a dish to share.  

Guided discussion Leader:  Laurel Jacobson, DCVM Board Member

 

 

October 14-15, 2010 - 3:00pm Thursday to 3:00 pm Friday 

 Topic: Building a Shared Ministry Culture  - Saint John's Abbey Guesthouse, Collegeville

**To see brochure and retreat registration - click here **

          Do you "sorta do" shared ministry or does it permeate the ministries of your congregation or organization.  We will explore four key elements during this overnight retreat. 

  • the foundation of Shared Ministry,

  • building the culture

  • sustaining the culture 

  • and celebrating

Get the tools you need on this get-away to beautiful St. John's University

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