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Video conference book launch

Keith Seel, Volunteer Administration: Professional Practice

Books don’t talk back… but editors do! Join Dr. Keith Seel – editor of the new must-have resource Volunteer Administration: Professional Practice for an interactive discussion about the book and the practice of volunteer administration.

Volunteer Administration: Professional Practice is the first Canadian-edited text detailing the entire body of knowledge required by certified professionals in the field of volunteer administration. This book will be a highly valued resource for professionals in the sector – consultants, trainers, educators, and leaders who want to improve volunteer programs in the nonprofit/voluntary sector.

Get your questions answered by the man who wrote the book on volunteer administration on September 28 from 2:00 p.m to 3:00 p.m. at 194 Grenfell Crescent. Register online here.

Making Your Work as a Board Member Easier

The Community Learning Network, along with their partners - iCCAN, Board Development & Community Development division of Culture and Community Spirit - will again offer evening sessions, via video conference, in September on "Making your work as a board member easier." Topics covered will include Strategic Planning, Effective Meetings , Policies, Procedures & By-laws and being an effective board member.

Sessions run every Tuesday in September, starting on the 7th, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Space is limited for registration.

Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards

Know someone who is always stepping up, giving back and lending a hand? If so, consider nominating them for a Stars of Alberta Volunteer Award.

The Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards recognize extraordinary Albertans whose volunteer efforts have contributed to the well-being of their community and fellow community members. Any Albertan whose volunteer efforts have played a significant role during their lifetime is eligible. Six awards are presented annually; two in each category of youth, adult and senior. The 2010 awards will be presented in a special ceremony in Edmonton on Friday, December 3 - just prior to International Volunteer Day on Decemeber 5.

Deadline for nominations is Friday, September 24, 2010.

For more information visit Culture and Community Spirit website