2007-2008

Amigos Informational Session, Sep 25 2007 (Marin Catholic High School cafeteria, from Sep 25, 2007 07:00 PM to Sep 25, 2007 08:00 PM)

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

Amigos Informational Session...Oct 2, 2007 (Marin Catholic High School cafeteria, from Oct 02, 2007 07:00 PM to Oct 02, 2007 08:00 PM)

Small group presentations and Q&A to address specific areas- training, heath and safety, program expectations, fundraising requirements, training obligations, etc. Interviews scheduled for 10/9.

Interview night and Spanish evaluation, Oct 9 2007 (Marin Catholic High School, from Oct 09, 2007 06:30 PM to Oct 09, 2007 08:30 PM)

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

Final volunteer selection notification by phone (from Oct 14, 2007 12:00 PM to Oct 14, 2007 12:00 PM)

 

Parent/Volunteer Meeting (Canoles Hall, First Presbyterian Church, 1510 5th Ave, San Rafael, from Oct 22, 2007 07:00 PM to Oct 22, 2007 08:30 PM)

Board member introductions, vol/parent introductions, fundraising panel discussion, family handbook and fundraising binders handed out.

Volunteer fundraising phone-a-thon (attend 1 night only) (Frank, Howard, Allen - 700 5th Ave, San Rafael, from Oct 23, 2007 07:00 PM to Oct 23, 2007 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) (Frank, Howard, Allen - 700 5th Ave, San Rafael, from Oct 24, 2007 07:00 PM to Oct 24, 2007 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) (Frank, Howard, Allen - 700 5th Ave, San Rafael, from Oct 25, 2007 07:00 PM to Oct 25, 2007 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, 2007 12:00 AM to Nov 01, 2007 12:00 AM)

First family payment of $400 due to Treasurer Kate Sargent

Final grapefruit orders due (from Nov 10, 2007 05:00 PM to Nov 10, 2007 05:00 PM)

Final numbers due to your Sales Captain

Volunteer Kickoff Retreat (Slide Ranch, from Nov 10, 2007 02:00 PM to Nov 11, 2007 12:00 PM)

Overnight retreat to kickoff the training year.

Grapefruit unloading - volunteers and parents (Marin Catholic HS, 675 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Kentfield, from Nov 17, 2007 07:00 AM to Nov 17, 2007 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 26, 2007 08:00 PM to Nov 26, 2007 08:00 PM)

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

Poinsettia unloading and pick-up (Marin Catholic HS, 675 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Kentfield, from Dec 01, 2007 08:00 AM to Dec 01, 2007 08:00 AM)

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

Recruitment Meeting and Pizza (Round Table Pizza, Strawberry, from Aug 27, 2007 07:00 PM to Aug 27, 2007 08:00 PM)

We need your help to recruit 2008 volunteers. Please come to the Round Table Pizza in Strawberry Plaza (50 Belvedere Dr, Mill Valley) at 7pm Monday, August 27. Please call with questions or ideas.

Volunteer Meeting (Marin Youth Center, 1115 3rd St, San Rafael, from Dec 03, 2007 06:30 PM to Dec 03, 2007 08:30 PM)

Bring: Completed Application Final Scholarship Application

Family payment #2 due (from Dec 01, 2007 12:00 AM to Dec 01, 2007 12:00 AM)

Second family payment of $400 due to Treasurer Kate Sargent

Family payment #3 due (from Jan 01, 2008 12:00 AM to Jan 01, 2008 12:00 AM)

Third family payment of $400 due to Treasurer Kate Sargent

Family payment #4 due (from Feb 01, 2008 12:00 AM to Feb 01, 2008 12:00 AM)

Fourth family payment of $400 due to Treasurer Kate Sargent

Family payment #5 due (from Mar 01, 2008 12:00 AM to Mar 01, 2008 12:00 AM)

Fifth family payment of $400 due to Treasurer Kate Sargent

Family payment #6 due (from Apr 01, 2008 12:00 AM to Apr 01, 2008 12:00 AM)

Sixth and final family payment of $200 due to Treasurer Kate Sargent

Parent/Volunteer Meeting (1st Presbyterian Church, 1510 5th Ave, San Rafael, from Dec 10, 2007 07:00 PM to Dec 10, 2007 07:00 PM)

 

Volunteer Meeting (Marin Youth Center, 1115 3rd St, San Rafael, from Jan 07, 2008 06:30 PM to Jan 07, 2008 08:30 PM)

 

Draft of fundraising letter due (from Jan 08, 2008 09:00 PM to Jan 08, 2008 09:00 PM)

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

Volunteer Retreat: Service Learning (Fairfax Children's Center (Deer Park), from Jan 20, 2008 01:00 PM to Jan 20, 2008 06:00 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.

Volunteer Meeting (Marin Youth Center, 1115 3rd St, San Rafael, from Feb 04, 2008 06:30 PM to Feb 04, 2008 08:30 PM)

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

Volunteer Retreat: Health and Safety (Fairfax Children's Center, from Feb 10, 2008 01:00 PM to Feb 10, 2008 06:00 PM)

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

Parent/Volunteer Potluck Dinner (Canoles Hall, First Prebyterian Church, 1510 5th Ave, San Rafael, from Feb 25, 2008 07:00 PM to Feb 25, 2008 08:30 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:

Volunteer Meeting (Marin Youth Center, 1115 3rd St, San Rafael, from Mar 10, 2008 06:30 PM to Mar 10, 2008 08:30 PM)

 

Parents only meeting (Canoles Hall, First Presbyterian Church, 1510 5th Ave, San Rafael , from Mar 03, 2008 07:00 PM to Mar 03, 2008 08:30 PM)

Medical speaker and review of in-country safety

Volunteer Retreat - Community Development (Fairfax Children's Center, from Mar 16, 2008 10:00 AM to Mar 16, 2008 05:00 PM)

 

Volunteer Meeting (Marin Youth Center, 1115 3rd St, San Rafael, from Apr 14, 2008 06:30 PM to Apr 14, 2008 08:30 PM)

 

Volunteer Retreat: Latin American Culture (TBD, from Apr 26, 2008 11:00 AM to Apr 26, 2008 04:00 PM)

 

Parent/Volunteer Meeting (Canoles Hall, First Presbyterian Church, from Apr 28, 2008 07:00 PM to Apr 28, 2008 08:30 PM)

What to bring and what to leave home, rules, gift giving Packing Demonstration, Sleeping Cots and Sweatshirts distributed Bring $100 check for cot deposit

Volunteer Meeting (Marin Youth Center, 1115 3rd St, San Rafael, from May 05, 2008 06:30 PM to May 05, 2008 08:30 PM)

 

Volunteer Meeting: Despedida! (Marin Youth Center, 1115 3rd St, San Rafael, from May 19, 2008 06:30 PM to May 19, 2008 08:30 PM)

 

Parent/Volunteer Ticket Party at 2PM (TBD, from Jun 01, 2008 04:00 PM to Jun 01, 2008 06:00 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.

Fundraising letters due to be mailed (from Feb 14, 2008 09:00 PM to Feb 14, 2008 09:00 PM)

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

Welcome Home Party (Julia Aaronson's Home, from Aug 17, 2008 02:00 PM to Aug 17, 2008 04:30 PM)

Welcome home party and potluck, volunteer de-briefing, parent de-briefing, volunteer sharing of in-country experiences, project completion certificates awarded. Bring cots and family handbook binder, empty except for tabs.

Parent letter-sharing party (Jim & Sara Oser, from Jul 21, 2008 07:00 PM to Jul 21, 2008 08:30 PM)

Sharing of letters and emails from vols, discussion of vol re-entry issues.