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Happy Holidays!
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November 30, 2006
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A special e-newsletter for our
volunteers
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Greetings and salutations!
Happy holidays to you and yours!� Despite the
recent bout of warm weather, I've been enjoying the chilly evenings and
the occasional glow of a fire in my fireplace.
Here at The
Health Adventure, classes are still going strong as we approach the
holiday breaks.� Our guests are thoroughly enjoying the new "Flip it,
Fold it, Figure it Out!" exhibit, which features interactive stations
on various math concepts.� Play with quilt squares, fold origami, measure
volumes, and more!� You can even� analyze the relationship between your
shoe size and your height.� This exhibit closes on December 31, so be sure
to come by and see it soon!
Next on our schedule is the arrival
of "Little Builders," scheduled to open on January 19, 2007.�
"Little Builders" features some of the favorite components of
the "Busytown" exhibit we hosted several years ago.
We are also starting to look even further ahead to the summer season.�
Potential summer volunteers have already begun calling, so I anticipate
another great group of interns and camp volunteers.
All of us
at The Health Adventure wish you a safe and happy holiday season, whatever
your plans and holidays may be, and we look forward to seeing you all in
the new year.
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Folding Frenzy!
Have you seen our holiday tree this year?� As
usual, it features an impressive array of folds--everything from purple
dragons to Clifford the Big Red Dog and more.� For the first time this
year, we're also accepting donations of canned goods, which we will donate
to MANNA FoodBank.� Guests who arrive with a canned good on Saturday,
December 9 will receive half-price admission.� Donations will be taken to
MANNA the week of December 11.� Come see what you can find on this year's
tree!
We'll also be hosting TWO origami workshops on December 9
at 12:30 and 1:30.� These hour-long programs will teach participants
various origami folds.� Come join our�volunteer folders for�this folding
frenzy!� Space is limited to 30 people per class, so pre-registration is
highly recommended.� (254-6373 x329)�
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Welcome New Volunteers!
The Health Adventure is happy to welcome several
new volunteers this quarter.� We hope you'll see them around the museum
soon!
We now have a regular group of students coming on
Saturdays from Asheville School.� These students help
with various activities on the floor, assisting with birthday parties,
activities, and more.� Welcome, Asheville School!
Carol Anders and Sally Hearn
will begin volunteering in February, possibly as station leaders
for our wonderful Dental Month programs (this year features the return of
"Flossed in Space!").� They both offer experience in teaching
and as program leaders, and we look forward to seeing them interact with
our guests!� Welcome, Carol and Sally!
Charles
Young will also be joining us soon helping with the new Afternoon
Explorers program.� This program will allow after-school groups to come to
the museum late in the afternoon for either a guided experience or a
special program.� Charles will be coming soon to observe one of these
programs and begin training.� Welcome, Charles!
Tiana
Pimentel joins us as a youth volunteer.� Tiana swooped in during
the after-Thanksgiving rush and helped keep our floor staff sane.� Tiana
will be helping on the museum floor, interacting with our guests and
leading activities.� Welcome, Tiana!
Elaine
Shelton is a service-learner from AB-Tech.� She'll be spending
her time working with our guests on the museum floor.� Welcome, Elaine!
Leah Barr also joins us from AB-Tech.� In the
midst of a job, school, and her two year-old, Leah will be here
interacting with groups and leading activities on the floor.� Welcome,
Leah!
Parris Marks joins us from UNCA as a
service-learner in the health promotions department.� She's helped with
our physics phestival and numerous activities on the museum floor.�
Welcome, Parris!
We welcome all of our new volunteers and hope
their experiences here are grand!
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Volunteer Opportunities
Opportunities about here at The Health Adventure!�
Our primary needs are for volunteers available Tuesday-Friday from
10:00-2:00 to work with general admission guests and school groups as they
explore our facility.� Volunteers are welcome at any time and in any area
of our organization.� Whatever your interests, we have a position for
you!
Dental Month Assistants
Dates:
Throughout February 2007
Times: TBD
It's time
once again for Dental Month!� The Health Adventure will open its doors
throughout the month to hundreds of local school groups, transporting them
into the space-themed world of "Flossed in Space."� Featuring its
own alien and plaque-destroying rays, students will learn the importance of
dental health.� We are looking for a few very dedicated, very reliable
volunteers to assist on a regular basis during the month of February.�
Volunteers must be able to attend training sessions and commit to a set
schedule for the month.
Technology
Assistant
Dates: Any!
Times: Any!
Volunteers Needed:
Any!
Are computers or software your
"thing"?� Do you know exactly what to do with old computer parts
and have a brain that can organize technology CDs in your sleep?� Then we
want to talk!� We need tech-savvy volunteers who are available to help our
IT coordinator maintain our hardware and software.� If you laugh at the
words "dot matrix", this job just might be for you!
Little Builders Activity Leaders
Dates: May
26-September 28
Times: Museum open hours (Tu-Sat, 10-5, Sun 1-5)
Do you like building?� Then this exhibit's for you!
�We're�looking for a few good volunteers who are interested in leading
"Little Builders" activities with our guests.� These activities
will be interactive components that supplement the exhibit and offer an
additional experience for guests.
From August 16 on, we'll also
be doing an intensive push with area schools to encourage them to bring
groups to the museum to see the exhibit before it leaves (groups usually
do not schedule visits with us that early in the school year...).� We will
need also volunteers in the exhibit to interact with groups during their
visits.
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Annual Volunteer Luncheon
I thoroughly enjoyed seeing many of you at this
year's annual volunteer luncheon!� It's always so nice to see all of you
gathered in one room--committee members, youth volunteers, clowns,
fundraisers, board members, administrative volunteers, founding mothers,
advisors, and more.� I'm amazed every day by your never-ending dedication
to and passion for our mission.� Your work in support of our organization
is truly an inspiration.
Thank you for all that you do for us
each and every day!
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Jessica Lane
Director of
Volunteers
JessicaL@thehealthadventure.org
(828)254-6373 x322
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