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 2008-09
Wednesday, September 10 at Morse Pond School
Tuesday, October 21* JOINT TRAINING W/ FHS MENTORS, Falmouth Public Library
Wednesday, November 12 at Mullen-Hall Elementary
Tuesday, January 13* JOINT TRAINING W/ FHS MENTORS, Location TBA
Wednesday, February 11 at East Falmouth Elementary
Tuesday, March 17* JOINT TRAINING W/ FHS MENTORS, Falmouth Public Library
Wednesday, April 15 at Teaticket Elementary
Wednesday, May 13 at North 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 2008-09
September 9 at Lawrence
October 21* JOINT TRAINING WITH RISE MENTORS, Falmouth Public Library
November 18--pizza meeting at FHS Library, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
January 13 * JOINT TRAINING WITH RISE MENTORS, Location TBA
February 10--pizza meeting at FHS Library, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
March 17* JOINT TRAINING WITH RISE MENTORS, Falmouth Public Library
April 14 at Lawrence
May 7--pizza/graduation meeting at FHS Library, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.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
Dates for the 2008-09 school year will be announced in September.
Trainings will be held at the Falmouth Public Schools administration building, from 2:30-3:30 p.m.
For more information, contact VIPS.
Read Naturally Training Dates
Dates for the 2008-09 school year will be announced in September.
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 5, 2009
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
April 19-25, 2009
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. Next year, National Volunteer Week will be celebrated April 18 - April 24, 2010.
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 29, 2009
Falmouth Country Club
Tee off for a great cause! For the past 23 years, the VIPS Crane Classic Golf Tournament has provided a full day of great golf, delicious food, raffles, auction items, and prizes. Interested in playing? Donating a raffle or auction item? Sponsoring a tee? Putting your company's logo on golf balls/towels/jackets/hats? Contact us today!
Feasts of Falmouth and Beyond
September 27, 2008
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. In 2007, 25 Falmouth restaurants and caterers served up appetizer-size portions of their culinary specialties to 1,500 attendees. Each $20 ticket is good for 10 "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. Mark your calendar now for September 27, 2008!
Thanks to our 2007 Feasts of Falmouth sponsors:
Citizens Bank
Island Queen Corp.
Hamilton Tree
Landscape Allied Cesspool
...and to our event supporters:
Roche Bros.
Taylor Rental
Sysco Foods
Cape Cod Restaurants
R.F. Morse Nursery
Sister Spin Entertainment
Balloon Creations
John's Liquors
Enterprise Newspapers
Interested in sponsoring this event? Contact VIPS today!
Have an idea for a fundraiser? Let us know!