Shelby County RSVP

Retire to Inspire

November 2012205-669-3837 or www.shelbycountyrsvp.com

Christmas RSVP Recognition Brunch (Volunteers Only Please)

We have scheduled the RSVP Christmas Recognition brunch and program on

NOVEMBER 29 at the PELHAM CIVIC CENTER on Amphitheater Road beginning at 9:00 AM. Please note this is a different location this year (not Rolling Hills). We are offering sit down brunch and special entertainment thus we can only accommodate 360 seniors. WE MUST HAVE RESERVATIONS by the NAME of the RSVP VOLUNTEERS ATTENDING NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 15. We apologize for the strict requirements. Entertainment will be the Alabama Symphonic Orchestra Chamber Music featuring Christmas selections and the Seasoned Performers, a senior acting troupe, furnished by the Harrison Regional Library. We will be presenting years of service pins, Presidential Volunteer Service Awards for 500 plus hours of service, PVSA Lifetime Awards for 4000 plus hours of volunteering, and the Spirit Award. In addition stations achieving 5000 plus and 10,000 plus trophies will be awarded.

It would help if you can email or fax any reservations. Station managers, would you please collect the names of those attending and either submit attendees by email, fax, or mail. Send to marvinc@positivematurity.org , fax # 669-2035, or mail to Shelby County RSVP, P.O. Box 1343, Columbiana, AL 35051. Sorry for this inconvenience but with the size restriction we want to include everyone wanting to attend. Award winners will be posted on our website. Many of the awards can be picked up at the registration table.

EVENTS2012 Alabama Caregiver Conference – Sunday, November 4, Birmingham Botanical Gardens. This event is scheduled to honor caregivers during National Caregivers Month. Providers are offering products and services to caregivers by showcasing their wares and offer consultation to attendants.

DON’T FORGET – NOVEMBER 6

Station VerificationWe are in the process of updating out volunteer station files. You will be contacted during this month. We will be forwarding information to you to share with your volunteers.

Emergency InformationWe will be contacting senior centers to develop a telephone call chain in case of emergencies such as a tornado, hurricane, etc. If anyone would be interested in the development of this program please call my office.

I have made contact with the Alabama’s First Response Radio (AFRR) for timely emergency information. They keep communities aware of damaging storms, how to prepare your families, where to go for shelters, what to do about your pets, volunteers opportunities and other emergency news/information. Tune into 97.3 FM on Saturday’s 5 am – 8 am for AFRR updates.

Volunteer OpportunitiesQuilts for Kids – Volunteers transform discontinued, unwanted and other fabrics into patchwork quilts that comfort children with life-threatening illnesses and children abuse. They meet in meeting room of the Harrison/Columbiana Library the second Saturday each month.

Election Day - We are still in need of RSVP volunteers to drive golf carts on November 6, Election Day at the Sports Blast on Highway 280. This shuttle will be in parking lot to transport voters to the polls.

Respite - The Shelby County RSVP in Columbiana is seeking faith-based organizations to volunteer(s) in conducting of respite care in Shelby County. This could include the development of a list of respite volunteers, development list of caregivers seeking respite help, matching the two groups, and attend respite meetings and events. Respite is designed to give caregivers an opportunity for relief.

Shelby County Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) - VOAD coordinates the activities of the many voluntary organizations responding to a disaster. The Shelby County VOAD serves the community through educating, convening training, and volunteering.RSVP is seeking help in planning a program to assist the VOAD organizations in developing a program to assist seniors whether it is cleaning up debris, checking on the elderly, distributing supplies, counseling, organizing donations, or preparing meals.

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Look each week for opportunities to volunteer in the Shelby County Reporter’s Lifestyle section under“Helping Hands”

VISIT - Shelby County RSVP’s website – www.shelbycountyrsvp.com

Thanks for all you do!People may not remember exactly what you did, or what you said, but they will always remember how

you made them feel.