2006-2007

Amigos Informational Session, Sep 26 2006 (Marin Catholic High School cafeteria, from Sep 26, 2006 07:00 PM to Sep 26, 2006 08:00 PM)

Amigos video presentation, general information about the program, veteran volunteer testimonials

Amigos Informational Session...Oct 3, 2006 (Marin Catholic High School cafeteria, from Oct 03, 2006 07:00 PM to Oct 03, 2006 08:30 PM)

Small group presentations to address specific areas- training, heath and safety, program expectations, fundraising requirements. Interviews scheduled for 10/10.

Interview night and Spanish evaluation, Oct 10 2006 (Marin Catholic High School, from Oct 10, 2006 07:00 PM to Oct 10, 2006 09:00 PM)

Individual applicant and parent interviews by appointment, Spanish evaluation. Applications due at this session.

Volunteer fundraising phone-a-thon (attend 1 night only) (Pacific Union Realty, 60 Belvedere, Mill Valley (near Roundtable Pizza behind Strawberry Center), from Oct 24, 2006 07:00 PM to Oct 24, 2006 07:00 PM)

Fundraising phone-a-thon, training on selling and calling to Amigos database names to sell grapefruits, poinsettias and pecans

Volunteer fundraising phone-a-thon (attend 1 night only) (Pacific Union Realty, 60 Belvedere, Mill Valley (near Roundtable Pizza behind Strawberry Center), from Oct 25, 2006 07:00 PM to Oct 25, 2006 07:00 PM)

Fundraising phone-a-thon, training on selling and calling to Amigos database names to sell grapefruits and poinsettias.

Volunteer fundraising phone-a-thon (attend 1 night only) (Pacific Union Realty, 60 Belvedere, Mill Valley (near Roundtable Pizza behind Strawberry Center), from Oct 26, 2006 07:00 PM to Oct 26, 2006 07:00 PM)

Fundraising phone-a-thon, training on selling and calling to Amigos database names to sell grapefruits and poinsettias.

Family payment #1 due (from Nov 01, 2006 12:00 AM to Nov 02, 2006 12:00 AM)

First family payment of $400 due to Treasurer Mark Birnbaum

Training Staff Retreat (Lyndsay's house, San Anselmo, from Oct 14, 2006 05:00 PM to Oct 14, 2006 08:00 PM)

First training team meeting! Dinner provided.

Family payment #2 due (from Dec 01, 2007 09:00 AM to Dec 01, 2007 09:00 AM)

Second family payment of $400 due to Kate Sargent

Family payment #3 due (from Jan 01, 2007 09:00 AM to Jan 01, 2007 09:00 AM)

Third family payment of $400 due to Treasurer Mark Birnbaum

Family payment #4 due (from Feb 01, 2007 09:00 AM to Feb 01, 2007 09:00 AM)

Fourth family payment of $400 due to Treasurer Mark Birnbaum

Family payment #5 due (from Mar 01, 2007 09:00 AM to Mar 01, 2007 09:00 AM)

Fifth and final family payment of $400 due to Treasurer Mark Birnbaum

Training Staff Meeting (TBA, from Oct 23, 2006 06:30 PM to Oct 23, 2006 08:00 PM)

Followed by activity with the Vols at the Church

Training Staff Meeting (Marin Youth Center, 1115 3rd St, San Rafael, from Nov 27, 2006 06:30 PM to Nov 27, 2006 08:30 PM)

 

Training Staff Meeting (Marin Youth Center, 1115 3rd St, San Rafael, from Nov 06, 2006 06:30 PM to Nov 06, 2006 08:30 PM)

Bring your dinner to eat while we meet. Dessert will be provided.

Volunteer Meeting (Marin Youth Center, 1115 3rd St, San Rafael, from Feb 05, 2007 06:30 PM to Feb 05, 2007 08:30 PM)

Please bring a copy of your fundraising letter to this meeting.

Volunteer Meeting (Marin Youth Center, 1115 3rd St, San Rafael, from Mar 05, 2007 06:30 PM to Mar 05, 2007 08:30 PM)

 

Volunteer Meeting (Marin Youth Center, 1115 3rd St, San Rafael, from Jan 22, 2007 06:30 PM to Jan 22, 2007 08:30 PM)

 

Volunteer Meeting (Marin Youth Center, 1115 3rd St, San Rafael, from Mar 19, 2007 06:30 PM to Mar 19, 2007 08:30 PM)

 

Volunteer Meeting (Marin Youth Center, 1115 3rd St, San Rafael, from Apr 16, 2007 06:30 PM to Apr 16, 2007 08:30 PM)

 

Volunteer Meeting (Marin Youth Center, 1115 3rd St, San Rafael, from May 14, 2007 06:30 PM to May 14, 2007 08:30 PM)

 

Volunteer Meeting: Despedida! (Marin Youth Center, 1115 3rd St, San Rafael, from May 21, 2007 06:30 PM to May 21, 2007 09:00 PM)

 

Volunteer Retreat: Latin American Culture (The Women's Building of San Francisco (Mission district), from Apr 21, 2007 11:00 AM to Apr 21, 2007 06:00 PM)

 

Volunteer Kickoff Retreat (Slide Ranch, from Nov 12, 2006 10:00 AM to Nov 12, 2006 05:00 PM)

A daylong retreat to kickoff the training year.

RETURNING VOLS

Please see attached information on returning Vols and contact information.

RTURNING VOLS AND CONTACT INFORMATION

Information on returning Vols and contact with Marin Amigos is set forth on attached document.

RETURNING VOLS AND CONTACT INFORMATION

See the attached material for information on returning Vols and the best means on contacting Marin Amigos.

Returning Vols and Contact

Returning Vols.

RETURNING VOLS

Please see atttachment as to returning Vols and contact information.

RETURNING VOLS AND CONTACT INFORMATION

Information on Costa Rica returning Vols and contact information. See attached document.

RETURNING VOLS AND CONTACT INFORMATION

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED.

RETURNING VOLS AND CONTACT INFORMATION

Please see the attached document for informatoin on returning Vosl and contact information for the Marin Amigos chapter.

Parent/Volunteer Meeting (Canoles hall, First Presbyterian church, 1510 5th Ave, San Rafael, from Oct 23, 2006 07:00 PM to Oct 23, 2006 09:00 PM)

Board member introductions, Vol/Parent introductions, fundraising panel discussion, Family Handbook, Fundraising Binders.

Final grapefruit orders due (from Nov 11, 2006 05:00 PM to Nov 11, 2006 05:00 PM)

Final numbers due to your Sales Captain

Grapefruit unloading - volunteers and parents (Redwood HS - in front of gym, from Nov 18, 2006 07:00 AM to Nov 18, 2006 07:00 AM)

Unloading and pick-up of grapefruits. Bring work gloves, dress in layers - this is a work out.

Volunteers - final poinsettia orders due (from Nov 27, 2006 08:00 PM to Nov 27, 2006 08:00 PM)

Final orders for poinsettia, and additional grapefruit orders, are due to your Sales Captain

Family payment #4 due (from Feb 01, 2007 09:00 AM to Feb 01, 2007 09:00 AM)

Fourth family payment of $400 due to Treasurer Mark Birnbaum

Poinsettia unloading and pick-up (Redwood HS, in front of gym, from Dec 02, 2006 08:00 AM to Dec 02, 2006 08:00 AM)

Bring work gloves, dress in layers - this is easier than grapefruits.

Volunteer Meeting (Marin Youth Center, 1115 3rd St, San Rafael, from Dec 04, 2006 06:30 PM to Dec 04, 2006 08:30 PM)

 

Parent/Volunteer Meeting (1st Presbyterian Church, 1510 5th Ave, San Rafael, from Dec 11, 2006 07:00 PM to Dec 11, 2006 07:00 PM)

Bring completed application, final scholarship application.

Volunteer Meeting (Marin Youth Center, 1115 3rd St, San Rafael, from Jan 08, 2007 06:30 PM to Jan 08, 2007 08:30 PM)

 

Volunteer Retreat: Service Learning (Pickleweed Park Community Center, 50 Canal St., San Rafael, from Jan 21, 2007 01:30 PM to Jan 21, 2007 06:30 PM)

Bring your calendars! You will sign up for service learning hours with a partner so you need your schedule. Also, bring your Volunteer Handbook, pen/pencil and notebook/paper.

Draft of fundraising letter due (from Jan 09, 2007 09:00 PM to Jan 09, 2007 09:00 PM)

Volunteers – e-mail draft of your personal fundraising letter due to your Letter Writing Captain

Volunteer Retreat: Health and Safety (Pickleweed Community Center, from Feb 11, 2007 01:30 PM to Feb 11, 2007 06:00 PM)

Learn tips for staying safe and healthy this summer in Latin America.

Fundraising letters due to be mailed (from Feb 15, 2007 09:00 PM to Feb 15, 2007 09:00 PM)

Volunteers – 60 completed fundraising letters due to your Letter Writing Captain so that they may be mailed out

Parent/Volunteer Potluck Dinner (Canoles Hall, First Prebyterian Church, 1510 5th Ave, San Rafael, from Feb 26, 2007 07:00 PM to Feb 26, 2007 09:00 PM)

Assignment Night with Amigos Vets. Vols - you must have handed in your 60 letters to your letter-writing captain in order to receive your assignment. Please bring your completed Fundraising Binder and turn it in to Andy Odisio. Families - please bring one 2-liter bottle of soda water or juice, plus the following dish, ready to serve and with utensils: A-F Dessert for 12 G-R Main dish for 12 S-Z Salad for 12

Parents only meeting (Canoles Hall, First Presbyterian Church, 1510 5th Ave, San Rafael , from Mar 12, 2007 07:00 PM to Mar 12, 2007 08:30 PM)

Medical speaker and review of in-country safety

Volunteer Retreat - Community Development (Pickleweed Community Center, from Mar 17, 2007 10:00 AM to Mar 17, 2007 05:00 PM)

Hey vols! This is a reminder that our next retreat is Saturday, March 17th, 10 AM - 5 PM at the Pickleweed Park Community Center in San Rafael. Please bring your Program Guides (the ones with the red cover that were handed out on Monday) and mucha anima! It will be a long day, but very fun and informative. Lunch will be provided, but bring drinks and snacks if you know that you tend to get hungry or low on energy. See you all there! Attendance, as with all trainings, is mandatory. If I haven't already heard from you, I expect to see you there! Questions/concerns, call me at (510) 501-4673 or email back to lyndsayhughes@gmail.com

Parent/Volunteer Meeting (Canoles Hall, First Presbyterian Church, from Apr 30, 2007 07:00 PM to Apr 30, 2007 08:30 PM)

What to bring and what to leave home, rules, gift giving Packing Demonstration, Sleeping Cots and Sweatshirts distributed Bring $75 check for cot deposit

Parent/Volunteer Ticket Party at 2PM (The Flasters' home, 4 Heather Way, Mill Valley, from Jun 03, 2007 02:00 PM to Jun 03, 2007 04:00 PM)

Handout tickets, travel information, travel T-shirts, Summer Board On-call Schedule, “One last thing” Send-Off Ceremony. Bring copy of Notarized Parent Permission to Travel Form (keep original with passport). Bring Summer Emergency Contact Form.

Project update available on web (from Jun 27, 2007 09:00 AM to Jun 27, 2007 09:00 AM)

First Weekly In-country Project Update available on www.amigosmarin.org

Parent only meeting - optional (The Spilsbury's home, 35 Bradcliff Court, San Rafael, from Jul 23, 2007 07:00 PM to Jul 23, 2007 08:30 PM)

Letter/e-mail sharing party, discussion of Vol re-entry issues, at Liz Spilsbury's house

Parent/Volunteer welcome home party (The Flasters' home, 4 Heather Way, Mill Valley, from Aug 19, 2007 02:00 PM to Aug 19, 2007 04:30 PM)

Welcome Home Party, Volunteer de-briefing, Parent de-briefing, Volunteer Sharing of in-country experiences, Project Completion Certificates awarded. Bring Cots and Family Handbook Binder - empty except tabs