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Attention:
No July Monthly Gathering!
Because of the Independence Day holiday, there will not be the usual first-Monday presentation on 7/7/08.
No Meeting!
Have a great holiday!!
Upcoming EVENt
The Vegan Lifestyle --- It's For Real!
Dr. John Gobble,
DrPh, MPH, RD, LD, CHES
Monday, 6/2/08, 7p, McNail-Riley House, 601 W. 13th (at Jefferson), Eugene FREE - Map
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I'm a big health food freak and a vegetarian devotee. - Chelsea Clinton
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About EVEN > Volunteers
VOLUNTEERS
EVEN has a wonderful crew of dedicated and talented volunteers all of whom do whatever needs to be done and they do it with a smile and a great generosity of spirit. Some are in the spotlight, some in the trenches, and some are behind the scenes. But wherever they are, they all help to make EVEN work. Meet some of them here.
Linda - Our "Hostess with the Mostest" is likely to be the first warm and welcoming person who greets you at any gathering and she has played a consistently reliable and key role in various other EVENts as well. A long-term volunteer and quite the dynamo, Linda handles EVEN’s free door prizes, the ever-burgeoning email list, memberships, donations, various record-keeping, and a host of other administrative and secretarial details in the most cordial and efficient manner. Her winning hospitality and eye for detail is well known. (EVEN was happy to have Linda as a presenter in March ’07's Festival of Speakers.)
Nick - A long-term EVEN volunteer, Mr. Nick's muscle helps EVEN set up and close down at gatherings with great ease. Along with his sunny smile and all-around helpfulness, he is probably best known for his superior vegan cooking talents. EVEN's guests have been the lucky beneficiaries of these delectables from Nick'Snacks, which he has so generously bought, prepared and donated to EVEN! Nick willingly shares his recipes and many cooking tips with anyone who asks. (Nick was one of EVEN’s guest speakers in March ’07's Festival of Speakers.)
JoAnne - We were very fortunate when JoAnne volunteered early on as EVEN’s official librarian! She handles all record-keeping details for EVEN's free lending library, which is now chockfull of great veg books, magazines and videos. She is especially talented at helping you zero in on the best book for your particular interest and needs, so feel free to seek her guidance. JoAnne herself is quite the vegan baker, too, and along with Nick, is the proud parent of three healthy vegan boys who can clearly communicate the benefits of a cruelty-free diet.
Nadine - EVEN's own "Optimystic Vegan", Nadine brings her positive energy and good cheer to everything she does. The Queen of Multi-tasking, she focuses on whatever needs doing to make things run smoothly---whether it's coordinating dineouts and the summer vegan picnic, running errands all over town, helping set up tables and literature, laundering tablecloths, or even taking home the trash!---she will make it all happen. (Eugene TV station KVAL highlighted her cooking skills---and her vegan lasagna!---when they featured her in a special TV spot November ’06 in conjunction with EVEN’s Peaceful Thanksgiving Potluck.)
EVEN Volunteers Linda, Nadine, Paula, JoAnne, Kyrhya, and Nick pulled off another successful celebration!
Randy - A long-term EVEN member devoted to the vegan movement and a dedicated EVEN volunteer, Randy ensures the distribution boxes around town stay well-stocked---rain or shine---with an ample supply of Vegetarian Starter Kits. An exhausting job, at best. So if you see him working tirelessly around town, please shake his hand. He is a well-known animal rights activist, a respected teacher and a very special EVEN friend.
Ray - Ray is a long-term EVEN member and is deeply dedicated to veganism. Supportive of EVEN's endeavors from the very start, Ray willingly volunteered an enormous amount of his personal time, talent and creativity to design EVEN's website. It was a huge task that he tackled dependably and adeptly to help us have a greater web presence and to assist in EVEN's outreach efforts. EVEN is very grateful for his indispensable work on this project.
Mele - Joining our volunteer staff in '06, Mele has the initiative to take charge of whatever tasks are at hand---lending help to all---whatever the occasion. She will make phone calls, collate and fold literature, and help set up at gatherings. She possesses flexibility and adaptabilty---essential qualities to being the first-rate volunteer she is. And she does it all with a positive attitude!
Hilliard - An EVEN member and committed volunteer, Hilliard brings with him a PhD and extensive experience in various fields. A proficient writer, he quickly made welcome contributions to the website and to the group. He and his wife, Kate, have been generous donors and diligent workers, and they are very much appreciated and knowledgeable assistants when EVEN tables. We are so glad to have him on board.
Kate - 'Kind Kate' is an EVEN member, an ardent supporter, and works hard at whatever tasks are at hand. She is very dependable and goes to great lengths to offer help whenever she's asked, especially when we're in a pinch! She and her husband, Hilliard, have graciously offered hospitality in their home to out of town speakers and continue to steadfastly support EVEN's efforts on a regular basis.
Dave - EVEN’s newest volunteer is a hard-worker with a kind heart and a strong sense of dedication. Dave will help set up and put away tables at EVEN gatherings. He is a strong team player and a quick learner, and cheerfully chips in for any other work that needs doing. Dave brings a high level of helpfulness and cooperation to his efforts at EVEN and we are all glad to have him with us.
Kelly - In July ’07 EVEN welcomed Kelly as a temporary, part-time Office Assistant. She is a bright and caring long-term veg with solid clerical skills who also knows her way around cyberspace. Kelly has a colorful background in Theater Costume Design and is developing her own cottage business for seamstressing in Eugene. So stay tuned. Meanwhile she is committed to helping EVEN with all aspects of office and computer work. All the stars point to the fact that she will make a significant contribution and, actually, she already has! Welcome, Kelly!
Eric - We know of no other vegan musician so talented and so devoted to both veganism and his music. He has graced EVEN and EVEN's Special Events on many occasions the past couple of years and is always willing to go the extra mile. He is an EVEN member and his music and his kindness cast a brilliant light for everyone to enjoy. We are so fortunate to know him and are grateful for his ongoing support of EVEN.
The following additional volunteers have been extremely helpful to EVEN during high-volume special events and, as needed, during hectic times. We'd be fortunate if we could ever snag them longer term.
Karla
Kyrhya