THE MISSION OF THE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

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THE MISSION OF THE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

• To develop and implement a state-by-state plan
  that will assist ESGR Committees to meet the
  strategic mission of ESGR.

Barbara Cooper
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• THIS PROGRAM WILL
• Maximize effectiveness accomplishing ESGR
  mission
• Review current member list for accuracy
• Grow employer-focused Committees
• Increase member training
• Recruit/Retain motivated, dedicated members
• NOVEMBER 14TH-National ESGR Day

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National Staff Volunteer Training

• Review current procedures in dealing with
  volunteer committees.
• Recommend changes in procedures to make them
  volunteer friendly.
• Continual national staff volunteer training.
• Evaluate effectiveness of volunteer training.

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Review Current Members

• Send a personal Thank you letter to each
  Committee member from Chairman Weh, The State
  Chairman, and Executive Director Hollingsworth
• Enclose a self-return volunteer mailer
• Work with committees on active, reserve and
  inactive members
• Accurate database of each committee volunteer

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Grow ESGR Committees

• New Committee Position-Volunteer Coordinator-is
  the Chair and Executive Directors go to resource
  for volunteer recruitment and retention.
• Where are new ESGR Volunteers to come from?
• Summer Internship Program
• Provide volunteer training including a video and
  computer based training

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• It is the role of every ESGR member to Recruit
  and Retain highly motivated and dedicated
  volunteers.

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Annual ESGR Recognition DayNovember 14th

• President Bush Signs proclamation supporting
  
  Guard and Reserve
• Governors signing ceremony with State Chairs
• Special State observances with national, state
  and local business, government and military
  leaders
• National Public Relations Campaign

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