BVP: January & February 2019

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Go Green with BVP

What's Inside: BVP 2018 Recognition, Welcome New BVP Staff, and more!

Visit www.Burbankca.gov/BVP to upload your volunteer hours online! Contact BVP office for your username and password.

January hours Due: February 10 February hours Due: March 10

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2018 BVP ANNUAL RECOGNITION

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2018 BVP ANNUAL RECOGNITION

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2018 BVP Annual Recognition On Thursday, November 15th, 2018 the City of Burbank and the Burbank Volunteer Program Advisory Board celebrated the dedication and continuous commitment of the BVP Volunteers. With the Royal Ballroom at Pickwick Gardens decorated in Classic Hollywood and the red carpet rolled out to really give volunteers the VIP treatment, guests were greeted by staff and board members to welcome them to the event. In the 2017-2018 fiscal year, BVP had 878 volunteers in the program that contribute 109, 272 hours of service to the Burbank Community.

City Manager, Ron Davis and Council Members, Bob Frutos, and Tim Murphy joined Recreation Supervisor, Victoria Cusumano and BVP Coordinator, Elisa AccardiHarrison on stage to receive a check for $3,178,722.40 that displayed the monetary value of the charitable service to the City. the burbank volunteer

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2018Â BVP ANNUAL RECOGNITIONÂ

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2018 BVP Annual Recognition Many of the volunteers who hit milestone years of service were also in attendance.

Additionally, many station supervisor attended to support the volunteers in their agency or city department. City Clerk, Zizette Mullins, Library Services Director, Elizabeth Goldman, Police Sergeant Derek Green & Library Assistant, Laura Brownell were among them.

It was a beautiful evening to honor our volunteers who do so much for our great City.

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2018Â PRESIDENTIAL AWARDEES

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Presidential Awardees President George H.W. Bush often said that, "Any definition of a successful life includes service to others," and he lived out those words to the fullest.

President Bush's passion for citizen service and volunteering was present from his first day in office. Bush launched the Points of Light movement and signed the 1990 National Service Act setting the stage for the creation of the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS).

The President's Volunteer Service Award is an initiative of CNCS and is administered by Points of Light. Through a shared mission of inspiring more to answer the call to service, the President's Volunteer Service Award celebrates the impact we can all make in bettering our communities and our world.

It is because of President Bush's vision and passion for service that the President's Lifetime Achievement Award is possible.

The President’s Lifetime Achievement Award is the premier volunteer awards program, encouraging citizens to live a life of service through presidential gratitude and national recognition. BVP board member, Pete McGrath, recognized those volunteers who completed 4000 hours or more in their lifetime and received this prestigious award.

Pictured left to right: Pete McGrath, Judith Pierce, Guy Petrone, Connie Wier, and Victoria Cusumano.

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Pictured left to right: Victoria Cusumano.

Donna Mahoney and Elisa Accardi-Harrison

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FRANCES DIBONA SPOTLIGHT AWARD

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2018 Frances DiBona Spotlight Award The Spotlight Award was created last year by the program's staff to honor a volunteer, volunteer group, or volunteer station who has demonstrated exemplary support for those they serve, who contributes and inspires others, and whose actions reflect their dedication and commitment to the Burbank Community. Frances Di Bona embodied the core of this award. She started volunteering with the Burbank Volunteer Program in July of 2011. Her warm smile and kind disposition was always welcoming to those walking into the Joslyn Adult Center. She was also very passionate about her work with the Mary Stoica Cafe. Frances enjoyed being of service to others and being able to create a space for conversation, laughter, reminiscing and enjoying the company of others. Frances also served as a BVP Advisory Board member. On April 13th, of this year, Frances passed away surrounded by her family. Frances’ daughter, Renee Corso was in attendance to present the award to this year’s recipients, Les and Elaine Rosenberg who has been volunteering at the Burbank Historical Society for over 30 years. Les started before he and Elaine were married and worked with one of the Burbank Historical Society founders, Mary-Jane Strickland.

Les has served in many different capacities over the years, including President of the board and Chairman of Program. Les and Elaine would plan and prepare presentations and exhibitions for fellow Burbank-ians and those interested to learn the history of the community, including Lockheed and the Pacific Rail. As a lifelong Burbank resident, there is no doubt that Les loves this City.

Elaine became a member when she married Les. Elaine is a current board member who represents the Burbank Historical Society at the coordinating council meetings and has been recruiting and training docents for 10 years.

Elaine assists with coordinating and leading the Burbank Elementary 3rd grade school tours.

Thank you Les and Elaine for your selflessness, dedication and continuous contribution to the Burbank Community.

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 WHAT'S HAPPENING!

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Welcome to the BVP Team Lacey!

We are happy to announce that Lacey Cabrera has been promoted to the BVP Recreation Leader.

Lacey started working at Joslyn in April 2017 as a Work Trainee. During her time as a Work Trainee she provided support to the front office with the daily duties of the center. In her new role she will be assisting with interviewing and placing perspective volunteers, overseeing the Mary Stoica Cafe, assisting with special event requests and representing BVP at various events.

Congratulations Lacey!

Attention all Middle/High School Volunteers!

As the second semester of the year approaches, many of you may be in need of having a letter that reflects the hours that you have served with the Burbank Volunteer Program or a form filled out for your school. You will need to give the staff 5 business days to prepare this for your. Please drop off or email any forms to the BVP offices at 1301 W. Olive Ave or email BVP@burbankca.gov.

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RAK WEEK - FEBRUARY 2019

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Random ActS of Kindness Week February 11th - February 17th

Kindness starts with one single act: one smile, one wave hello, one door held open. Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Week was started in 1995. In 2019, RAK Week will begin on February 11th and end on Random Act of Kindness Day on February 17th. Throughout the seven-day celebration, it is an opportunity for each person to demonstrate that kindness is contagious.

You can choose to initiate a kind act or pay one forward. RAK Week falls in line with Valentine’s Day – what better way to share random acts of kindness with those you know and love and those you don’t.

Here are some Kindness ideas: Take the neighbors trash cans out Paying for a random stranger's coffee Leaving your mailman a thank you note Picking up trash you see on the ground Making conversation with someone new

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