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Presque Isle - September 15, 2010
NORTHERN VOAD MEETINGWednesday, September 15, 20104:00-6:00 PM United Way Offices480 Main StreetPresque Isle, MaineTelephone: 764-5197
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Posted Sep 2, 2010 5:47 AM by Maine VOAD Admin
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posted May 10, 2011 9:25 AM by Maine VOAD Admin
April 28-29 at the Augusta Civic Center was a great success! VOAD had an inside booth promoting our members. Ready Freddy even showed up for a visit on Friday during lunch. Our members go a chance to show of some of their capabilities as well in a display we called "circle the wagons". Two muck out trailers, a shower trailer, Red Cross IRV, Salvation Army canteen, mobile food "pantry", and volunteer processing trailer were all on display in the parking lot. We are excited to see how we can promote our members next year as we partner to prepare for the unexpected.
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posted Sep 2, 2010 5:47 AM by Maine VOAD Admin
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It's become a tradition this time of year for Maine VOAD partners to get together and glean broccoli at Smiths Farms in Presque Isle. Broccoli is donated to Good Shepherd Food-Bank and other VOAD partners and distributed to food pantries and soup kitchens across the state.
Please consider lending a hand Wednesday, September 15 (Rain Date: Thursday, Sept. 16) The more volunteers we have, the more broccoli is gleaned for people in need. Learn more about hunger in Maine at www.gsfb.org.
Itinerary:
6am - Partners from the south can meet at Dysarts Trucking in Hermon to Caravan north.
9am - Arrive at Presque Isle area at 9am (Andy from Smiths Farm will advise us of the field location two days before)
12pm - Approximate time for lunch. Food and drinks provided. 1-3pm - Approximate end time. Hopefully approx 12 -16 skids will be picked and be at the packing plant around 2-3pm for GSFB to pickup and distribute statewide through their warehouses in Auburn, Brewer and Portland. If you are interested in picking or need more information please contact Bob Van Deventer at 487-1199 or email bobvnert@uninets.net |
posted Mar 2, 2010 5:11 AM by Maine VOAD Admin
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Hosted by: Maine Association of Emergency Managers (MALEM); State Emergency Response Commission(SERC); and Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA).
The Maine VOAD and Maine Commission for Community Service (MCCS) will be making a presentation on Friday April 30 from 2:40-4:00pm called “What We Do and Volunteers Don’t Bite”. The Maine VOAD will have 45 minutes of which we would like some of our members to join in with our PowerPoint presentation and explain what their group does. We will have the opportunity to present 8 groups (5min) each. We will also have a booth in the Exhibition Hall. We would like to display your brochure. Please send them to:
Maine VOAD
Attn: Bob Van
1058 Albion Rd
Unity, Me 04988
Any questions about our presentation or display please give us a call.
Bob Van Deventer 487-1199 or Brent Trueworthy 944-2628 |
posted Jan 22, 2010 6:02 AM by Maine VOAD Admin
By now you have all heard about the tragedy that is unfolding in
Haiti in the wake of the 7.0-magnitude
earthquake.
While Maine VOAD is focused on local emergency response and disaster recovery, we
should all recognize and applaud the efforts of our fellow non-profit,
non-governmental, and faith-based organizations that are responding at this
very moment. Many of these organizations are members of our national affiliate, National Voluntary
Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD). NVOAD is
working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and InterAction, an
organization that supports the coordination of international nonprofits,
humanitarian relief organizations, and the Center for International Disaster
Information.
If you're looking for
opportunities to help the victims of the earthquake, we recommend visiting the following sites to see how you can help: NVOAD MEMA InterAction The
Center for International Disaster Information |
posted Dec 10, 2009 6:36 AM by Maine VOAD Admin
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 Second Annual Maine Partners in Emergency Preparedness Conference- Thursday and Friday, April 29 and 30, 2010
- Augusta Civic Center
- Augusta, Maine
The Conference is a partnership among the State Emergency Response Commission, The Maine Emergency Management Agency and the Maine Association of Local Emergency Managers. It combines the offerings of the annual Hazardous Materials Conference, with a wide range of workshops and information sessions to benefit First Responders, Government Officials, Emergency Managers, Business Leaders, School Administrators, Health and Human Service Providers, and Voluntary Agencies. Last year's inaugural conference attracted well over 300 attendees and over 30 exhibitors from many partner organizations and businesses. Sessions last year included: - Case studies of the Paris, Maine fire response and the Stockton Springs school hostage incident
- Severe storms and flooding awareness, with the National Weather Service
- Business continuity
- School emergency planning
- Crisis and risk communications
- Grant opportunities for communities
- Hazardous materials response skill-building workshops
- The Annual HazMat Team Challenge
This year's agenda will build on successes and suggestions from last year's conference. Don't miss this two-day learning experience with statewide and national preparedness partners. Watch for more details on the agenda and speakers. |
posted Dec 1, 2009 7:21 AM by Maine VOAD Admin
FEMA Region 1 and New England Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster
A community forum for understanding the intersecting missions and broad scope collaboration of disaster recovery in community initiatives. 116 Main Street, Yarmouth, Maine
December 7, 2009
1:00pm-3:00pm Faith based organizations play a critical role in disaster response and recovery. Did you know that State and local emergency management plans include assistance from you? - Churches manage evacuation shelters
- Offer spiritual care
- Manage food and clothing distribution
- Manage spontaneous volunteers and donations of goods
- Support health agencies with pandemic activities
Join Faith based leaders from Northern New England for an informational session with President Obama’s appointed director of Faith Based and Community Initiatves, David Myers. Meet faith based leaders from New England who can relate experiences of disaster recovery here in our region. Discuss best practices for disaster preparedness, specifically for Faith Based and community organizations. Representatives from FEMA Region 1, Red Cross and others will be available to discuss how we can work together to communicate, coordinate, cooperate, and collaborate, before and during disaster.
Contact Mike Pedersen at mikepede@drt-mucc.org if you plan on attending. Leave name, faith organization represented, number attending, address, phone and email address.
First Parish Congregational Church, United Church of Christ 116 Main Street Yarmouth, Maine 04096 |
posted Nov 16, 2009 7:46 AM by Maine VOAD Admin
We've created a new album of photos covering the happenings at Maine VOAD. Right now you can see images from the Fort Kent flooding, Gleaning operations, and disaster preparedness with Ready Freddy. Be sure to check back as more photos are posted. We'll update people here as well. |
posted Sep 15, 2009 4:27 PM by Maine VOAD Admin
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Maine VOAD is very excited to announce that we have obtained 501(c)3 tax-exempt status from the IRS. The IRS grants this coveted status upon organizations that meet specific legal requirements and operate under strict conditions with the goal of providing a public benefit.
This tax status makes Maine VOAD exempt from paying federal taxes and allows any donations to be a tax deduction for the donor. This status will also open doors for grant opportunities from foundations and the government.
This is a wonderful milestone in the development of Maine VOAD. |
posted Sep 3, 2009 4:37 AM by Maine VOAD Admin
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updated Sep 3, 2009 7:17 AM
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"Our entire emergency management team has a role to play when it comes to preparing for and responding to the next disaster," said Administrator Fugate. "One of the most important parts of that team is the public. The more prepared the public is now, by getting an emergency response kit, making an emergency action plan, and getting a skill, like CPR, the stronger our emergency response team will be."
-The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate
September is National Preparedness Month. Consider registering on VolunteerMaine.org as a volunteer responder to disasters. Take a first aid class with Red Cross in your area. Check out other resources at Ready.gov.
Hurricane season is ramping up. Winter is approaching. There's always a chance of a fire. Help mitigate the damage and distress by preparing during September, National Preparedness Month.
#Update: Coincidentally, September also happens to be Hunger Action Month. Learn more about it at our partner, Good Shepherd Food-Bank's website. |
posted Sep 2, 2009 5:51 AM by Maine VOAD Admin
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updated Sep 2, 2009 10:15 AM
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August 27, 2009 colleagues, friends and peers gathered together to celebrate the career of Darla Chafin who is retiring from her long service with Maine Emergency Management. Darla has been an instrumental ally in the organization of Maine VOAD and members of the coalition presented her with a certificate of appreciation.
We join the other attendees of Darla's retirement party, as well as the hundreds - if not thousands - of people she's touched in expressing our deepest gratitude for her work and commitment in the state of Maine especially with respect to her efforts in emergency management.
We wish the best for her and a well deserved retirement. |
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