Welcome, Region VII’ers!

I am excited to assume the role of Volunteer Coordinator as Lisa Jordan tackles her new position as Region VII Secretary/Treasurer! We're very excited for the coming year, and hope that you are, too – between the upcoming meeting in Hawaii and the member activities planned throughout the year, it's going to be busy! We won't be able to do it without you, though...please consider lending a hand! Volunteering is an excellent way to make new connections in the field, gain new knowledge and perspective, and of course, make new friends.

Many of you have expressed an interest in volunteering at the upcoming meeting in Hawaii and will be receiving email invitations to VolunteerSpot, our online scheduling tool. It is very easy to use and you will be able to choose the volunteer opportunities that fit with your schedule. The regional meeting is a great place to put names with faces and has opportunities to for those who want to help shape meeting outcomes as well as those who simply have a couple of hours to spare to lend a hand.

If you're unable to travel or would prefer to volunteer outside of the regional meeting, this year has several events and programs planned that will hopefully allow our regional members more opportunity to interact as well as provide additional opportunities to volunteer. The “Year-round Opportunities” link below contains information about these events and the volunteers needed to make them happen.

If you have questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact any one of us. We're looking forward to working with you!

Sandra Logue, Region VII Volunteer Coordinator
on behalf of
Region VII Executive Committee

 

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Sign-Up to Volunteer at the Regional Meeting-Waikoloa!! Click here for link to Volunteer Spot!

 

Regional Meeting Opportunities:

Vendor Relations

Annual time commitment: 20-25 hours

Duties:

• Work collaboratively with Region VI counterparts in obtaining sponsorship from vendors

• Provide on-site support to vendor sponsors

• Assist with packaging vendor materials for distribution to meeting attendees

 

Entertainment Coordinator

Help make the regional meeting be educational AND fun!

Annual time commitment: 15-20 hours

Duties:

• Arrange entertainment for Tuesday night banquet/dinner

• Arrange entertainment for other meeting events as requested

• Gather information about local area events, offerings and sights

• Coordinate local liaisons/hospitality volunteers

 

On-site opportunities:

Registration Desk

A great volunteer opportunity – meet and help your fellow members!

Annual time commitment: 2 hours

Duties:

• Greeting and checking in members from the registration list

• Giving members their badge

• Reminding members of activities

• Answering questions about session times and locations

Photographer

Annual time commitment: as convenient during the course of the meeting

Enrich your artistic side by taking pictures of attendees and speakers during:

• Social functions

• Business functions

 

Room Monitors/Evaluation Coordinators

Annual time commitment: less than an hour per session

Assist speakers and be an attendee at the same time:

• Hand out evaluation sheets to attendees

• Coordinate and confirm with the speakers any assistance required.

• Assist in counting number of attendees

• Collect evaluations at the end of the session

• Make sure room is comfortable and there is adequate seating

 

Local Liaison/Hospitality:

Are you an expert of the local area? This is a volunteer opportunity to assist your fellowmembers. Local Liaisons are asked to attend new member and welcome events and make themselves available in the hospitality suite to answer questions.

Annual time commitment: 5-7 hours

Assist with information regarding:

• Local transportation

• Special interest regarding local attractions

• Shopping, restaurant tips, etc.

 

If interested in any of these opportunities, please contact  Sandra Logue at 303-724-6193 or email Sandra.Logue@ucdenver.edu or Lisa Jordan at 208-426-1425 or via e-mail at lisajordan1@boisestate.edu

 

Year-round Opportunities:

New Member Guide:"Buddy" Program

Been around the block a couple of times? This is the perfect opportunity to welcome a new member to Region VII and fill them in on all the great things you've learned through NCURA. We will match you up with a new member in your vicinity and ask that you reach out to that member during their first year of membership.

Annual time commitment: 12-15 hours

Duties include:

• initial contact with new member, including introduction

• monthly check ins

• discuss conferences available and check in prior to conferences

• resource assistance

• report back to volunteer coordinators at year midpoint and year end on progress

 

Hot Topic conference call/webcast moderator

Something's going on in the world of research administration and we should talk about it! Help facilitate the discussion by volunteering to moderate the virtual meeting.

Annual time commitment: 5-7 hours

• Collaborate with other identified moderators to create meeting agenda

• Identify regional/national experts in the subject area

• Attend the virtual meeting

 

If interested in any of these opportunities, please contact Sandra Logue at 303-724-6193 or email Sandra.Logue@ucdenver.edu or Lisa Jordan at 208-426-1425 or via e-mail at lisajordan1@boisestate.edu

 

REGION VII VOLUNTEER COORDINATORS

Selection:  The Region VII volunteer coordinator positions are filled by appointment.  Two volunteer coordinators should be in place for each election year.  Each incoming chair elect selects a volunteer coordinator who will serve as lead coordinator during the chair elect's time as chair. The current chair's appointed volunteer coordinator will take the lead in conducting the year's volunteer activities, and will train the incoming volunteer coordinator so that they may continue with and improve upon established regional volunteer activities.

Duties include: 

• Compose the annual volunteer report for submission to the national office, including the compilation of volunteer data;
• work with regional meeting program committee to identify meeting activities to be supported by volunteers;
• work with Region VI volunteer coordinator(s) to identify volunteers for the regional meeting, assign volunteer roles, follow up with volunteers to ensure coverage, and thank volunteers for supporting the meeting;
• engage Region VII members in non-regional meeting volunteer opportunities (e.g., mentor programs, periodic regional conference calls or web conferences for topical discussions, regional publications, etc.);
• create, circulate for approval and post the annual call for engagement by the Region VII executive committee for posting on the region's web page; and,
• train and collaborate with incoming volunteer coordinator.

Approximate Time Commitment:  60-100 hours annually.  Travel to regional meeting encouraged but not required.  If interested, please contact the current volunteer coordinator or regional chair.