Volunteer Center of Central Vermont and the Northeast Kingdom

.....an invitation to serve

DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE

            This issue is being written during one of my favorite times of year, Spring. The changes that occur are both frequent and spectacular. The color is breathtaking, and the weather unpredictable.
    RSVP has not escaped those changes. Chris Conti, our Washington County Coordinator and Senior Companion support person, has left her position to operate her own business. Chris is the new proprietor of Simply Delicious, a novelty and candy store in downtown Barre. It has been a dream of hers, and the opportunity presented itself.
    She stated, "I will miss the best job I ever had, and miss all of the wonderful people I got to meet." We certainly will miss Chris. She had a tremendous impact in the two-plus years she was here. Her super personality, quick wit, and willingness to pitch in are all traits that will be difficult to replace, but the good thing is that she will not be far away. I know she will welcome you with open arms at, again, Simply Delicious.
    Now,  that is the sad, or bad, news. The good news is that we have hired Joy Huckins-Noss as Chris' replacement. Joy is no stranger to RSVP. She was a Coordinator in the program in the late 70's, and left to enjoy a career as a mom, artist and councilor. She brings a tremendous skill set and familiarity to RSVP. Welcome, Joy.
    Our town funding efforts ended in May, with Barre City and Barre Town joining the ranks of those who cast a positive vote for RSVP. Thank you to all who supported the organization.
    April was full of fun recognition events. Many of the RSVP volunteers who received awards are mentioned in this issue. We are proud of all of you, and thank those individuals who take the time and extra effort to make sure that someone gets that special recognition
    I want to share what was, for me, a particularly touching moment. A daughter of one of our emeritus volunteers (who recently passed away) called me to thank the organization for the dignified way we chose to continue to involve her dad as an emeritus volunteer. She thought it particularly professional, and I/we appreciated hearing that the effort paid off.
    Thanks again for all your service to others and to your community.

J. Guy Isabelle
Director

 RSVP and the Volunteer Center of Central Vermont and the Northeast Kingdom is an invitation to serve.  Sponsored by the Central Vermont Council on Aging it is a national program designed to provide opportunities for persons of any age who continue to remain actively involved in the life of their community.  A member agency of Lamoille County and the Green Mountain United Way the  aim is to develop specific volunteer opportunities that utilize the particular skills and interests of each individual volunteer, at the same time keeping an eye to what needs to get done in the community. Offices in Barre, Lyndonville, Morrisville and Newport .