Communications Workgroup

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Communications NLC Workgroup

The functions of the Communications Workgroup are to:

  1. Clarify and communicate the role and function of the National Leadership Council to all parts of TU;
  2. Facilitate communications within the NLC and its workgroups; and
  3. Encourage and foster communications to and from the NLC to chapters, councils, members, trustees and staff.

Committee Members
Chair: Kelly E. Buchta, New Jersey

Garry Crago, Massachusetts/Rhode Island

Ron Ouelette, New Hampshire

Frances Oates, Tennessee

Lee Orr, West Virgina

Linn Beck, Wisconsin

Phil Dopson

John Doss

Mary Tealdi

Joe Miller

Don Haynes

Carl Haensel

TU Staff Contact: Nick Halle

EVENTS & TRAININGS

TU Volunteer Leaders trainings are a powerful way to connect with resources, learn from fellow volunteers and grow your impact locally. Join us for the following events:

In-Person Trainings:

2021 Annual Meeting
Due to increasing COVID-19 concerns and projections, the 2021 Annual Meeting is cancelled.

2021 Regional Rendezvous
Due to increasing COVID-19 concerns and projections, the 2021 Regional Rendezvous are postponed.

Online Trainings:

View past training recordings or join an upcoming live, online webinar, held at 8 p.m. EST unless otherwise noted.

February 23 — Virtual Advocacy: Using Online Petitions to Grow Impact (8PM)

March 4 — Filing the NEW Annual Activity Report & IRS Reporting Requirements (8PM)

March 15 — Embrace A Stream Grant Training (8PM)

March 29 — Effective Digital Communications During COVID (8PM)

April 8 — TU Event Registration Tools to Better Manage and Promote Your Activities (8PM)

CONTACT VOLUNTEER OPERATIONS

Your Volunteer Operations Staff is here to help! 

Nick Halle
Volunteer Operations Coordinator
(703) 284-9425
Contact Nick for:

  • Volunteer Leader Login Issues
  • Insurance Requests / Questions
  • Fundraising Program & Support
  • Membership Recruitment Tools
  • L.L. Bean Rod Donations


Lisa Beranek
Leadership Development Manager
(907) 205-0974
Contact Lisa for:

  • Leadership Recruitment & Development
  • Embrace A Stream Grants Program
  • Strategic Planning Support
  • Diversity Event Planning