After the Global Volunteers symposium last year, I was asked to help put together a similar event again when the country managers are all in Minnesota. Last night was the night. We began to worry when the weather turned to rain and snow, making driving a bit more challenging than usual. But we ended up with a full room.
During our planning we came to the idea of doing name tags with symbols indicating where people may have volunteered. That made me think we needed someone to staff a registration table, so I recruited my granddaughter.
She did a great job. I am very proud of her.
We ended up with a packed room, full of great conversation. As the program moderator, I found it quite a task to shut down all the talking so the program could start. Awards were presented to volunteers who have done ten or more programs. Awards and recognition was also given to volunteer team leaders who have led many teams. Two of them have led at least 60 teams, and one said he was now at an even 50!
The country managers from Romania, the Cook Islands, and Peru gave presentations about their programs. These presentations really bring alive the programs in a way one can't get from the description on the web site.
Two local bake shops were gracious to donate some treats. What a wonderful night.
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