Events
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Throughout the year, VIPS organizes numerous volunteer training events. Training is not required for all programs but is necessary for Project RISE and FHS Mentor Program, Project Inquire, and Read Naturally.
Project RISE training for 2009-10
Thursday, September 17 at Lawrence School
Tuesday, October 20* JOINT TRAINING W/ FHS MENTORS, Morse Pond
Tuesday, November 17 at North Falmouth Elementary
Tuesday, January 12* JOINT TRAINING W/ FHS MENTORS, Highfield Hall
Wednesday, February 10 at Teaticket Elementary
Tuesday, March 9* W/ FHS MENTORS, Morse Pond Auditorium, 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 14 at Mullen-Hall Elementary
Wednesday, May 19 at East Falmouth Elementary
Meetings begin at 10:00 a.m. Training for new mentors will precede each meeting and begin at 9:30 a.m. For more information, contact VIPS.
Falmouth High School (FHS) Mentor Program training dates 2009-10
Wednesday, September 16 at Falmouth High School Library
Tuesday, October 20* JOINT TRAINING WITH RISE MENTORS, Morse Pond
Tuesday, Dec. 1--pizza meeting at FHS Library, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 12 * JOINT TRAINING WITH RISE MENTORS, Highfield Hall
Tuesday, Feb. 9--pizza meeting at FHS Library, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 9--Morse Pond Auditorium, 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 13 at Lawrence School
Tuesday, May 18--pizza/graduation mtg., FHS Library, 11:30 a.m. - 1p.m.
Unless noted, all trainings begin at 10:00 a.m. Training for new mentors will precede each meeting and begin at 9:30 a.m. For more information, contact VIPS.
Project Inquire Training Dates
Trainings will be held on an as-needed basis.
For more information, contact VIPS.
Read Naturally Training Dates
Trainings are held on an as-needed basis at each school.
Locations and times vary. Contact VIPS for more information.
Throughout the school year, the VIPS staff and board of advisors work to come up with new ways of thanking our many dedicated volunteers. The annual VIPS Recognition Dinner is one way; Volunteer Appreciation Week is another. We are always open to new ideas and suggestions. If you volunteer for an organization that thanked you in a fun or creative way, let us know about it! (vips@falmouth.k12.ma.us) No matter how we say it or show it, we want our VIPS volunteers to know that we appreciate everything they do for Falmouth Public Schools and our community!
VIPS Volunteer Recognition Dinner
May 4, 2010
Held annually since 1983, this dinner is a celebration of Falmouth Public School volunteers. All registered VIPS volunteers are welcome, but space is limited. At the dinner, volunteers are thanked by the VIPS staff and board of advisors and the school committee. Each year, local businesses and organizations sponsor the dinner to offset the cost of the 
meal. Awards are given to Outstanding Volunteer of the Year for each school, as well as special certificates of recognition to individuals or businesses whose contributions have benefited the VIPS community, and FHS recipients of the student volunteerism award for outstanding contributions to community service.
Celebrate Volunteers! Day/National Volunteer Appreciation Week
Spring, 2010 (Falmouth Public Schools celebration)
April 18-24, 2010 (National celebration)
In Falmouth, volunteers are recognized, celebrated, and appreciated at each school; dates, times, and events vary. These celebrations are often orchestrated by staff members and administration at the school, with assistance from the VIPS program and building coordinators.
Nationally, Volunteer Week is sponsored by the Points of Light Foundation and Volunteer Center National Network. National Volunteer Week began in 1974 when President Richard Nixon signed an executive order establishing the week as an annual celebration of volunteering; every president since has signed a proclamation promoting National Volunteer Week.
National Volunteer Week is celebrated annually during the third full week of April, unless Easter or Passover occurs, then the Week is moved to the fourth week of April.
For national statistics about volunteers, including who is volunteering, average hours spent volunteering, and in what type of activity volunteers participate, check out the 2006 Statistics In Volunteering document, compiled by the the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics and included on the Points of Light Foundation's website.
Each year, the VIPS board of advisors sponsor events to help raise funds to support VIPS programming, training, administrative costs, and volunteer recognition events:
Crane Classic/VIPS Golf Tournament
May 27, 2010
Ballymeade Country Club
1:00 pm Shotgun Start
Tee off for a great cause! The 25th annual VIPS Crane Classic Golf Tournament will provide a full day of great golf, delicious food, raffles, auction items, and prizes. Interested in playing? We have many great ways of getting involved this year. Are you interested in becoming a sponsor ? Putting your company's logo on golf balls/towels/jackets/ hats? Contact us today!
Feasts of Falmouth and Beyond
September 25, 2010
Falmouth Harbor Bandshell
Scranton Avenue, Falmouth
Restaurant Owners/Chefs/Caterers: Interested in joining us for another great year? Download this year's participation form and mail it to us at VIPS, c/o Lawrence School, 113 Lakeview Ave., Falmouth, MA 02540.
Come hungry, leave happy! That's the idea behind the VIPS food faire, Feasts of Falmouth and Beyond. This family-friendly event is held at Marine Park, Scranton Avenue, along Falmouth's Inner Harbor. some of the region's best restaurants and chefs will be on hand, serving up appetizer-size portions of their culinary specialties. Each $20 ticket is good for 10 generous "tastes." This popular event has it all: great food, indoor and outdoor seating, a tent full of delicious food, and music provided by Sister Spin Entertainment.
Thanks to our 2009 Feasts of Falmouth sponsors:
TD Bank
Roche Bros.
Stop & Shop Supermarkets
Island Queen Corp.
Chapman, Cole & Gleason
Allied Cesspool
Hamilton Tree & Landscape
CIGNA Falmouth Road Race
...and to our event supporters:
Taylor Rental
Sysco Foods
Cape Cod Restaurants
Windfall Market
Jack In the Beanstalk
Sister Spin Entertainment
Balloon Creations
Kenyon's Market
Interested in sponsoring this event? Contact VIPS today!
Have an idea for a fundraiser? Let us know!