I spent most of my Saturday at a Non Profit event in the county where I work. This event was organized so that people could talk and find out information on the different orgainizations working and serving everyone in the county.

The orgainzations that were represented were:

Red Cross

Alzhimers Association

Sucide Prevention

Chamber of Commerce

Economic and Community Developement

Career Center

Boy and Girl Scouts

Cancer Society

National Guard

Emergency Management System

Rescue Squad

The Arc

Humane Society

Garden Club

Quilting Club

Arts Council

Historical Society

Agriculture Dept.

It was held in two locations in the county, for folks living in the East and furter in town. The turn out was mild, since this being the first one of it's kind. But the people who did turn out left with a lot of really good information.

I saw a lot of familiar faces, and made a few contacts. All in all it was a good day, and I enjoyed meeting everyone. (yeah I know I complained about having to go...but I enjoyed it)

Do you know the volunteer orgainzations in your community? There are a lot of hard working folks out there working hard to make our communties better...check some out...you'll learn alot.

Comments:

comment by donnamarie on May 7, 2008 10:21 AM ()

I have a lot of respect for volunteer folks, they work really hard for their communities.

reply by elfie33 on May 9, 2008 4:14 AM ()

Nice post. I kinda thought you might enjoy it. And, um, who ate the candy bars?

comment by walkwithgrace on May 5, 2008 9:33 PM ()

I only had one...honest..*ROFL* the guy from the Boy Scouts, I think he had like 20..LOL they went over well, because there was no food people..

reply by elfie33 on May 6, 2008 4:22 AM ()

I would have done the humane society...me like critters.

comment by blogdreamz on May 5, 2008 5:08 PM ()

Yeah me too

reply by elfie33 on May 6, 2008 4:24 AM ()

Volunteers make the world go 'round! I haven't looked into any in our new town.....but spent almost 8 years as a "volunteer EMT" in the small town I grew up in. It was such a rewarding thing! I'll find something when the time is right! Hats off to ya!!!

comment by dakmom on May 5, 2008 3:14 PM ()

reply by elfie33 on May 6, 2008 4:24 AM ()

people who volunteer are so selfless. Kudos!!!

comment by kristilyn3 on May 4, 2008 4:32 PM ()

Don't give me credit Kristy, I fussed about going...but it was a good day. The folks that do it every day deserve all the credit..

reply by elfie33 on May 5, 2008 4:29 AM ()

I definitely will get involved in volunteering in some form or another -- I've been thinking about getting involved with the Literacy council here in Milwaukee County. When I was younger I worked (volunteered) at my local Humane Society but stopped after I found out they were killing perfectly healthy animals.

comment by mattguru18 on May 4, 2008 3:19 PM ()

Our shelter is a no kill shelter and we literally get our animals from out west and down south where they have a shelter that kills the animals. Our shelter finds homes for some 500+ animals a year! Right now we are 8th runner up in this zootoo contest that if we win we will have a total shelter make-over or win $5,000-$10,000!

reply by blogdreamz on May 5, 2008 5:12 PM ()

It is sad Matt that healthy animals have to be killed, but the Humane Society is trying to stop that. That's why they try so hard to get animals spayed and neutered.

reply by elfie33 on May 5, 2008 4:28 AM ()

Excellent!

comment by teacherwoman on May 3, 2008 7:58 PM ()

reply by elfie33 on May 5, 2008 4:27 AM ()

Marvelous group of services! Thank you for your work!!

comment by sunlight on May 3, 2008 7:20 PM ()

So true and so sad...

reply by sunlight on May 5, 2008 10:19 PM ()

It was a good day..lots of folks who work year around in our communities and no one even knows about it.

reply by elfie33 on May 5, 2008 4:26 AM ()

great idea elfie! I will have to check into volunteering somewhere. maybe the SPCA. glad you had a good time!

comment by elkhound on May 3, 2008 4:03 PM ()

The Human society was there too...they had a lot of information and is always looking for volunteers.

reply by elfie33 on May 5, 2008 4:26 AM ()

That is so wonderful of you to do this.
We need more people that care and help out.
Good for you gir.

comment by fredo on May 3, 2008 2:56 PM ()

Thanks Fredo, but there are a lot more folks doing a lot more than me. They are working hard everyday

reply by elfie33 on May 5, 2008 4:25 AM ()

I've always been involved with community service--everyone should be! And not only job connected or because they have to--a lot of rewards involved!

comment by greatmartin on May 3, 2008 2:52 PM ()

Your right, as usual...I need to stop fussing about it. I had a good time...meet some really nice folks. It was a good day.

reply by elfie33 on May 5, 2008 4:24 AM ()

comment by redimpala on May 3, 2008 2:38 PM ()

There are a lot of folks out these in communities, keeping them running and no body really knows about them.

reply by elfie33 on May 5, 2008 4:23 AM ()