HELP WANTED UPDATE!

MARCH UPDATE:  The listing below has been modified to reflect the fact that two positions have been filled — but many more have not.  In particular, some that are an important part of the information and entertainment ambience at RVM are not only unfilled, but are not attracting much attention in the form of inquiries or expressions of possible interest.  HillTopics, the tutorials, and the movies on Channel 900 are important features in the best of times, but even more critical to community well-being when our other activities are limited.  Those other activities will continue to be somewhat limited, vaccinations and declining caseload notwithstanding.

The critical positions carry with them a significant commitment in terms of time and effort, and some require specific skills or knowledge.  The other side of that coin is the  satisfaction of making a genuine contribution to community wellbeing and of providing needed leadership.  If the load looks too great, recruit your partner or a friend to share it with — and don’t feel stuck with doing it as it has always been done.  The point is the product; the process should be negotiable.  Step up and help out. 

Dear Readers — Much of what we value about life at RVM depends on resident volunteers.  With our “old normal” shut down for nearly a year — and with prospects of still more months of restrictions — our system of volunteer activities  needs service, and perhaps an overhaul.  Some of the vacancies are basic to the communication, information, and entertainment activities that have become even more important to us during COVID.  If our “new normal” is to be more than a pale shadow of the “old normal,” we urgently need new volunteers to take on the jobs we all depend on.

HELP– WE NEED:

HillTopics Editors  — two needed; one immediately, one before the end of the year.  Opportunity to train with present editor.  Contact Ken Kase (X6464) or Dennis Murphy (x6076)

For a PDF copy of the editor’s job description from the Residents Council Organization Manual,  click here

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HillTopics Publishers — Present publishers are seeking collaborators/apprentices to learn the trade, eventually take over.  Contact Frank/Sandy Roberts (x6561) or Dennis Murphy (x6076)

For PDF job description, click here,

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Evening movie selection and showing  — needed ASAP.  Training provided:  Contact Purk Purkeson (x6513) or Dennis Murphy (x6076)

For PDF job description, click here

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Technology Group members or adjunct advisors — new positions, available immediately:  Butch Finley (x6161),  Ron Constable (x6198), or Dennis Murphy (x6076)

Seeking both contributors with information technology expertise and non-technical reviewers.  See Technology Group page on MyRVM, home page, Groups and Activities tab.  For additional info, click here

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Birthday Luncheon Committee — needed ASAP for training.

The RVM Birthday Luncheon Committee is Looking for New Volunteers.

Each month we have an attractive special luncheon honoring those residents having birthdays that month.  Newcomers have an opportunity to meet fellow residents;  long-term residents  have a chance to socialize with old friends and meet new ones.

Our committee sends out invitations each month and co-ordinates with Catering for the party. We enjoy working together and strive to make the Luncheons a festive and fun occasion.

Please call Jamie Harris,  ext. 6555 with any questions.

A good description of the Birthday Luncheon is written up in MyRVM – Resident Information- Groups and Activities- Birthday Luncheon, or for a pdf, click here

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Auditorium Display Case –needed by end of covid restrictions:  Bob Buddemeier (x6820), Jamie Harris (x6555)

Identifies, solicits and arranges displays of residents’ collections, crafts, etc.

For a pdf position description, click here

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Tutorial Committee— There is an opening for  a Committee Chair, needed by April, 2021 to keep the tutorials running:  Bob Saunders (x6129) or Bob Buddemeier (x6820)

The Chair coordinates the Committee members in reviewing and selecting the Tutorial series on Channel 900.

For a pdf describing the duties of the Chair, click here

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Resident Preparedness Group:  Contact:  Bob Buddemeier (x6820) or Bob Walden (503-488-9879)

New positions, available immediately.  Details of activities and schedule negotiable.

1.  Information and Data manager (electronic filing, spreadsheet manipulation and record keeping)
2.  Public information and education (assist with program development and information dissemination)

For general information on RPG, click here

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The Complement:  Contact:  Bob Buddemeier (x6820) or Connie Kent (x6301)

New positions, available immediately.  Details of activities and schedule negotiable.

The Complement is an independent, resident-produced online newsletter serving the RVM community with a wide range of information and resident creations — check us out and come join.  Journalism can be fun!  We will welcome colleagues with blog or website posting/design experience or interest, or who are interested in reporting, writing, editing, or information management.

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