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CALENDAR
January NATIONAL #MENTORING MONTH
January 8 I Am A Mentor Day #MentorIRL
January 9 IMP Peer Share:Capitol Ideas, 2 pm
January 20 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
January 23 Mentoring Month Proclamation Signing, 3:30 pm. Capitol
January 27 Volunteer Iowa Day at the Capitol Webinar, 11:30 am
January 29-31 National Mentoring Summit
January 30 #ThankYourMentor Day
February 5 Family Engagement training, Manchester, 10 am
February 11 Iowa Mentoring Partnership/Volunteer Iowa Day at the Capitol
February 14 SAFE (Effective Screening) training, Burlington, 9 am
March 5 Elements of Effective Practice training, Des Moines, 9 am
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National Mentoring Month Governor's Proclamation Signing
Join us on January 23rd at the Capitol as the governor signs the proclamation recognizing January as Mentoring Month. Program staff, mentors, and mentees are welcome to attend this special ceremony in the governor's office. Please register with Nicole at nicole.quade@ioweaeda.com to attend.
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NOMINATE AN OUTSTANDING MENTOR FOR EXCELLENCE IN MENTORING AWARD
The Excellence in Mentoring Award honors individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to expanding quality mentoring relationships for young people in Iowa through service as a mentor to a young person.
Mentoring programs currently certified by the Iowa Mentoring Partnership may nominate an Iowa mentor who has been mentoring for at least two years. Qualified nominees possess a compelling mentoring story that illustrates how positive experiences alter the life of a young person for the better. The 2020 awards ceremony will be held at the Capitol on April 21st.
To nominate an outstanding mentor download the documents found here: Excellence in Mentoring Awards Nomination Form. Please read the instructions carefully to submit a strong nomination for an outstanding mentor by January 21, 2020.
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REGISTER FOR the 2020 PEER SHARE WEBINARS
Registrations from 2019 have expired so please register for 2020 webinars here. The new series will begin on January 9th at 2:00pm with Capitol Ideas, discussing upcoming opportunities to promote your programs, honor your mentors, and celebrate national mentoring month at statewide events.
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Feb. 5, Family Engagement, Manchester, 10 am
Feb. 14 SAFE Screening Practices , Burlington, 9 am
March 5, Elements of Effective Practice, Des Moines, 9 am
Click on the links for more information and to register or email chad.driscoll@iowaeda.com for more info.
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REGISTER NOW FOR DAY AT THE CAPITOL
We need your voice at the Capitol on February 11th to educate legislators about the importance of youth mentoring programs in Iowa. This day is designed to communicate the collective value of service and the public policy priorities of Volunteer Iowa to legislators and policy makers. Any supporter of your program who can speak to the value of Volunteer Iowa to your program or organization can attend, including leadership, board members, program staff, and mentors and mentees. EACH PARTICIPANT SHOULD REGISTER INDIVIDUALLY.
TRAINING WEBINAR: The January 27th webinar at 11:30 am will prepare attendees with information about the day and Volunteer Iowa's current policy priorities. Register for the webinar
Questions: icvs@iowaeda.com or 800-308-5987
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MAXIMIZE NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH
 This National Mentoring Month, imagine a world where young people feel empowered, encouraged, and understood. Mentors can make that world a reality. MENTOR's new video kicks off National Mentoring Month with an uplifting look at the power of relationships to help young people find and follow their passion, strive in school, and thrive wherever they are. Check it out here.
Additional resources for engagement:
MENTOR'S Toolkits
IMP Peer Share NMM webinar |
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NEW IMP ADDRESS
The Iowa Mentoring Partnership, along with all Volunteer Iowa staff, has relocated to 1963 Bell Avenue, Suite 200, Des Moines, IA 50315. Our email addresses and phone numbers remain the same.
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