Meal-delivery charity thanks its volunteers April 26, 2012 Herald Tribune Click here to follow media coverage* by Ken Haggerty, correspondent for the Herald Tribune, of Venice Area Mobile Meals Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast, a traditional annual event held during Volunteer Appreciation Month, to recognize, share and applaud the contribution of all volunteers that help achieve the mission of the organization. "In celebration, supporters and volunteers gathered to share memories and a sense of purpose at an informal breakfast April 14 in the Hibiscus Dining Room at Village on the Isle," reports Haggerty. * Scroll down the Herald Tribune web page to second article to view Meal-delivery charity thanks its volunteers.
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New Fundraising Project Launched
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Help pay for
Meals on Wheels in the greater Venice FL area
May 3, 2012
Venice Area Mobile Meals, Inc. has always relied upon financial support from the community in which it serves. To this end, Venice Area Mobile Meals, Inc. has recently launched a new goal based initiative via Gulf Coast Gives, a fundraising website that helps local nonprofits.
A time sensitive project has been posted on Gulf Coast Gives, and your help is needed to raise $546 by June 1, 2012, to sponsor 6 months of meals for a client who cannot afford them.
80% of meal recipients can afford their meals, and pay their bills monthly. Community support helps to fill the gap. Click on the graphic to the right to go to the fundraising project page to donate.
Donations can be made in any amount, they can be made in honor or in memory of someone special, and you can even buy "Give Cards" to send to friends and family as gifts. Consider supporting Venice Area Mobile Meals, Inc. in it's first Gulf Coast Gives fundraising project!
Gulf Coast Gives is a program of Gulf Coast Community Foundation, and donations are 100% tax-deductible. 100% of the donated proceeds go directly to Venice Area Mobile Meals, Inc. to pay for meals.
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Venice Area Mobile Meals, Inc. Faces Summertime Shortage of Volunteers Online Press Release April 22, 2012 See our Press Room for this article by Transportation Officer Peter Norrman, that explains the need for volunteers to deliver Meals on Wheels, and provide necessary office administrative support.
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Meals Delivered by Caring People by Ken Haggarty, Correspondent for the Herald Tribune Published in the Herald Tribune, April 18, 2012
 Peter Norrman, Transportation Officer
In a featured article under Community Central of the Herald Tribune, meal recipient Anna Dowling "welcomed Peter Norrman like an old friend... and stressed the importance of her lunchtime delivery". All volunteer drivers understand the importance of what may be the only outside contact their clients may have on a given day.
Peter Norrman, Transportation Officer is featured in a photograph delivering meals to a resident in Bay Indies. In the print version, there is an additional photograph of Office Managers Lynn Hippensteel and Lee Ciptak checking details of daily meal deliveries.
Please click the underlined link to read the full article on Herald Tribune website.
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2012 Annual Volunteer Appreciation Event April 14, 2012
Over 140 volunteers gathered at Village on the Isle, Hibiscus Dining Room, for an Annual Appreciation Event, organized by Sara Peterson Public Relations Officer and Irene Childs, Board Director. A delicious breakfast was provided under the direction of VOTI Food Service Manager Mike Donelan, and volunteers enjoyed the entertainment by the Fun Chorus of St. David's Church of Englewood. President Don Dwiel provided a welcoming remarks to all volunteers, and introduced 2012 Board Members, and special guests Ken Haggerty of the Herald Tribune, and Tom Kelly, CEO of Village on the Isle. Irene and Jim Childs welcomed all volunteers at the registration table. All volunteers' attending had their names put in for a raffle draw of donated prizes: a gift basket, potted floral plants, 3 gift cards for Publix, 1 gift card for Staples, 1 gift card for Olive Garden, and numerous bottles of wine and champagne. Winners of the raffle prizes included Millie Brown, Alice Dudley, Niki Steitz, Penny Martin, Hazel Endicott, Herb Rich, Christopher Drumm, Gus Watters, Tony Levering, Carolyn Holmes, John Sullivan, Steve Steitz, Judy Bennett, and Mary Ellen Ryan. Several new volunteers were introduced, and several long-time volunteers provided their feedback and memorable experiences and sentiments, sharing the importance, meaning and value of being a volunteer with Venice Area Mobile Meals, Inc.
Event photos (below) by Peter Norrman
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Venice Area Mobile Meals in the News Venice Gondolier, April 11, 2012
Meals on Wheels is mentioned in the lead article of the Venice Gondolier on the front page of Our Town section, April 11, 2012, Christians say, ‘God Belongs in My City’, as one of 25-30 area non-profits, that the organizers “want to put together people with needs with those with the means. Our experience is that people want to help, but they don’t know where to go to give help.” On Saturday, April 14, following the Appreciation Breakfast, an organized walk will take place from the Venice Gazebo to the Venice Community Center, where Venice Area Mobile Meals will have a Public Relations table organized by Sara Peterson with material for the public from 2 to 5 p.m., and will encourage those participating in the walk to get more information about volunteer opportunities with us. All volunteers are welcome (including yourself) to participate in the walk, and/or assist at our PR table afterward. As an additional “news item” to accompany the article GCCF Offers New Website, in Our Town section of Venice Gondolier, dated April 11, 2012, we have a posted position for Data Entry on the site, “You’d Be Perfect For This”. Refer to http://www.youdbeperfectforthis.org/opportunities/87. If you know of other opportunities that need to be posted, please contact Janice Bartner.
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 Photo credit Venice Gondolier March 7 2012
Venice Area Mobile Meals Volunteer Driver Charlotte Ressa in the News Since 2007, Charlotte Ressa has been an active Venice Area Mobile Meals, Inc. volunteer driver for "Route 1", and is also a former route director. With her abundant energy, dedication and passion for volunteerism, Charlotte is also an active volunteer for Center of Hope Social Services, whose motto is where shattered dreams and broken lives are restored, by providing help for the homeless and needy citizens of the Venice area. Charlotte recently chaired a Preview of Spring Fashion Show at Venice Yacht Club on February 25, 2012 to raise funds for the Center of Hope programs. Charlotte's photo was featured in the Venice Gondolier on March 7, 2012, with an article entitled Fashion for Food. Charlotte is also an active member of the Calusa Lakes Niners, a women's 9-hole golf league in Nokomis. Charlotte placed 1st in Flight 1 in its Presidents Cup Tournament in February. We all recognize and congratulate Charlotte on her accomplishments and for being an inspiration to many!
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Venice Area Mobile Meals, Inc. on display at local Community Association Meeting
February 27, 2012
Route Director Bill Pickering and Public Relations Officer Sara Peterson promote Venice Area Mobile Meals Inc. meal services and volunteer opportunities at the Laurel-Nokomis School auditorium, site of the Venetian Golf and River Club Community Association meeting on February 27, 2012. Sara Peterson said "Over 250 folks showed up for the Venetian Golf and River meeting the other night! They kept adding more and more chairs. A fair amount of interest shown in our display with many saying they are only here less than 4 mo. and hesitate to get involved. But a couple of people seemed really interested- quite thoughtful- and took the handouts." Venice Area Mobile Meals, Inc. volunteers are available to share its story with all interested civic organizations and community associations. To request a presentation, please e-mail public.relations@veniceareamobilemeals.com.
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Public Relations Officer in the News
Herald Tribune, Jan 24, 2012
If there's a New Year's resolution the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast wants people in Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte counties to adopt and stick with throughout the coming months, it is a commitment to changing a young person's life. Read this article at: Herald Tribune online.
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Venice Area Mobile Meals in the News
Venice Gondolier, Jan 7, 2012
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Board of Directors Meetings
Future quarterly meeting dates for 2012 are July 25 and October 24, starting at 1 p.m.
Trinity Hall Meeting Room
Village on the Isle
920 Tamiami Trail South
Venice, FL 34285
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