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National Volunteer Week kicks off Sunday
Celebrate change-makers in communities across the country all week Every year, 62 million Americans volunteer their time and talents to causes important to them, impacting communities across the country. Their efforts are palpable and necessary. National Volunteer Week gives us a great opportunity to pause and celebrate the impact of volunteers and the power change-makers…
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Cultivating Community in the Time of COVID-19
In what feels like a lifetime ago, I was a disaster relief volunteer. I was always astonished with how grief stricken and tumultuous conditions could unite people in supporting one another with, oftentimes, simple acts of kindness. As we are all experiencing this pandemic differently, I have found great comfort in how people are uniting…
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Amplify your efforts on National Make a Difference Day
My first Make a Difference Day still gives me goosebumps. It was October 2006. We had decided to do a special volunteer event just for the national day of service. We did not expect much as we had decided to take a regularly scheduled volunteer event, coin it a Make a Difference Day event, change the date…
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Juntos: Connecting With Your Hispanic and Latino Community Members
"I'm not sure where to begin but I know this is important." With the Trout Unlimited regional rendezvous season wrapping up with the Northeast Regional next week, I find it helpful to pause and reflect on common questions and conundrums that surface during sessions and side conversations to better support chapter and council leaders across…
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National Volunteer Week: Kicking off year-long gratitude
I love saying thank you. It is an odd thing to say but I do—I love sharing a genuine thank you. I truly enjoy sharing sincere appreciation. Not only do I usually see a smile appear but I, too, get inspired to continue my efforts. It is important to recognize the power of appreciation. Each…
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TU Regional Rendezvous Aftershocks: Now What?
When organizing a day on the water, you spend time before your departure planning to maximize your time and enjoyment. You get out on the water and enjoy the trip, reveling in the moments. Upon your return home, you rinse, dry and organize gear while reflecting on your experience. Just like a fishing outing is…
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Regional Rendezvous Season: Are You Ready?
Attending a Trout Unlimited regional rendezvous is quite the experience. Not only is it an opportunity to connect with like-minded coldwater conservationists, it is an opportunity to learn about the latest science, celebrate conservation successes and to shape a new perspective of your chapter or council's efforts through networking. Plus, it is always #TUmuchfun! While…
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