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Nov 20
November Board Member of the Month: Mr. Ethelbert Miller
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Today's guest post is written by KaCey Venning who serves as the manager, Cause Programs of Points of Light. She is excited about encouraging people to become more active in their communities.

Points of Light and BoardSource are proud to announce the first Board Member of the Month for November 2012, Mr. Ethelbert Miller.

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Nov 19
2012 Election: Implications for the Service Sector
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Today’s guest post is written by Julie Murphy, vice president of government affairs and public policy at Points of Light.

On Wednesday, Nov. 7, the nation awoke to a familiar political scene: the re-election of the incumbent President and Congress still split between a Democratic Senate and a Republican House of Representatives. Here are some trends and opportunities for the service and volunteerism sector:

Cooperation, Compromise, Common Purpose

“What makes America exceptional are the bonds that hold together the most diverse nation on earth, the belief that our destiny is shared, that this country only works when we except certain obligations to one another… That's what makes America great.”  President Barack Obama on election night

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Nov 16
Hilton Champions Community with Global Week of Service
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Today's post is written by Jennifer Nash, Points of Light’s senior manager for HandsOn Network affiliate-corporate engagement. Over the past week, Hilton Worldwide’s Global Week of Service has united Team Members and volunteers to extend the “light and warmth of hospitality” to the world. I was proud to join Hilton’s efforts and see our HandsOn Network affiliates working side by side with Team Members across the country; dedicating their time, talent and resources to make this a successful program.
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Nov 16
Friday Volunteer News Round Up
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Happy Friday! This is an exciting weekend with Thanksgiving coming up and Family Volunteer Day tomorrow. Are you planning on volunteering with your family ? Haven't thought about it? There's still time to find resources and project ideas at generationOn. Share with us what you did in comments! Family Volunteer Day is a great lead into National Family Week, find more information here.
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