Registration for the 2008 Association of Volunteer Resources Management (AVRM) conference is now open. The conference will be held in Binghamton, New York on October 1-3, 2008.  Please visit www.avrm.org for more information. The Early Bird Discount deadline is September 17, 2008.
 
The AVRM conference program reflects the interests and professional development goals of volunteer resources managers. The theme of this year’s conference “Power in Partnerships”, which features 30 presenters, reflects the broadest spectrum of practitioners and interests such as all volunteer organizations, corporate social responsibility, student volunteers, credentialing and disaster response, to name few.

Martin J Cowling,one of Australia’s leading consultants on not for profit and volunteer management, will deliver the keynote address. He has worked with commercial and not for profit organizations for over twenty years. Currently CEO of People First -Total Solutions, Martin works regularly with individuals and organizations in the US, UK and Australia on areas connected with not for profit management, organizational culture staff motivation, effective volunteer management, constructive personal development and financial disadvantage.

Martin’s presentations are informative, thought provoking and beneficial.
The conference will also feature special networking times and special pre- and post conference trainings. 
See you in Binghamton!
 
Celeste
Celeste Sauls Marks, CVA
President
AVRM

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