As Christmas nears, the notion of caroling popped into my head. This used to be done with regularity in ages past. It’s seen in old movies, TV shows, and implied on an occasional sitcom. It is something I have done many times leading into Christmas around my parent’s old neighborhood, in nursing homes, and whileContinue reading “Here We Come a Caroling”
Category Archives: volunteers
Equestrian Events
Where I live, we occasionally run into a unique event that takes over the roads, most large parking lots, and this one property in particular. My guess is that the economic impact on the town is pretty good considering everyone dines out, buys feed, restocks the groceries in their trailers, and probably takes a fewContinue reading “Equestrian Events”
Run For The Hills
…or around the track, or down the scenic path, or along the planned city route. Since the oppressive heat and humidity here in Illinois has finally given way to the cool of fall, I am seeing people outside again resuming their running routines. Lately I seem to be bumping into people who are training forContinue reading “Run For The Hills”
Are Funerals Events?
It may feel awkward to talk about a funeral in the context of an event but I think they qualify. Funeral home staff do an amazing job of pulling together events of varying sizes with very little notice every day. Depending on your faith, once a loved one passes, the activities to plan could includeContinue reading “Are Funerals Events?”
It’s Here!
After a couple of years and a bit of editing, my book “Cultivating a Healthy Volunteer Team“ is published! Over the years I have encountered many in the non-profit, association, and faith-based communities who struggle to develop and maintain healthy volunteer teams. I don’t claim to know it all but I have worked with thousandsContinue reading “It’s Here!”