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ACR-GA has several standing committees with volunteer opportunities.
Volunteers gain from their experience in many ways. Why volunteer?
- Increase your knowledge and learn new skills through networking with experienced peers
- Be a part of charting the course of the Chapter by contributing your ideas and participating in meaningful activities
- Get an insider's knowledge of ACR-GA and help grow the value of your membership
- Experience giving back while enhancing your professional development
Conflict Resolution Day/Week Committee
Chair: Barb Riley
The CR Day/Week Committee is busy planning events to increase public awareness about conflict resolution and its many benefits. Conflict Resolution Day is an international celebration held annually on the third Thursday in October. The date for Conflict Resolution Day 2007 is October 18.
Governor Sonny Perdue has proclaimed October 14-20, 2007, Conflict Resolution Week in Georgia This year the committee is planning to target middle and high schools. A conflict resolution poster contest, a "Peace Cafe"; where students will have an opportunity to view a film and discuss its impact with experienced mediators, and a celebration for Georgia's conflict resolvers at the Capitol are among the planned activities. Join in and promote conflict resolution in your community!
Contact Barb Riley at BarbRiley@comcast.net or call 770-66ACRGA (22742)
Membership Committee
Chair: A.J. Carubbi
One of the longest standing and most active committees of ACR-GA, the programs committee offers great opportunities to play a role in growing the Chapter and building professional relationships. Volunteers are needed to help the committee's goal of increasing membership by 20% by December 2007. Membership Committee volunteers help develop strategies to increase membership by identifying member needs and interests, developing recruitment campaigns and identifying incentives that increase membership value. The Membership Committee is responsible for processing membership applications and handles registration at all ACR-GA events. This committee is perfect for those who would like to help out at meeting, but are unable to make a huge time commitment.
Contact A.J. Carubbi at mediateajc@aol.com or call 770-66ACRGA (22742)
Programs Committee
Co-Chairs: Brenda Wall and Sue Heerin
ACR-GA is proud of the variety of stimulating, informative and interesting meeting as presentations it offers. The Programs Committee is behind the scenes making these events a success. Volunteers assist the Chair with identifying speakers and meeting topics that appeal to the needs of our members. Lend your creativity by helping with planning for the highlight of the committee's year- our Annual Membership Meeting in December. If you are a good at event planning or enjoy meeting notable CR practitioners, this committee is for you!
Contact Brenda Wall at neutralground@bellsouth.net , Sue Heerin at jheerin@aol.com or call 770-66ACRGA (22742)
Speakers Bureau
Chair: Jeff Mesquita
From workplace disputes in corporations, to neighborhood disagreements over barking dogs; conflict is a part of daily life. The Association for Conflict Resolution-GA Chapter’s “Speakers Bureau” seeks to help Georgians manage conflict by providing conflict resolution presentations, free of charge, to business, civic and community organizations in Metro Atlanta. The Speakers Bureau is comprised of experienced conflict resolution professionals who are available to speak about conflict resolution techniques, alternatives to litigation, conflict prevention in the workplace and other topics tailored to organizational needs. We currently are seeking additional volunteers to help the Chapter increase public education of conflict resolution. Want more information about requirements for joining the Speakers Bureau?
Contact Jeff Mesquita at jsmesquita@bellsouth.net or call 770-66ACRGA (22742)
Youth Committee Chair: Angela Dash Winfrey
The goal of ACR-GA's Youth Committee is to promote and expand CR education in Georgia's schools and youth programs. Are you interested in developing partnerships with school districts and helping young people manage conflict constructively? Join the Youth Committee today!
Contact Angela Winfrey at dashwinfrey@yahoo.com or call 770-66ACRGA (22742)
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