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the Volunteer Administrators Network

VAN is a member led association serving Volunteer Development Professionals in the Greater Puget Sound area. Join VAN today and connect with resources and peers throughout the region!

VAN Annual Conference

This year the VAN Annual Conference brought together 120 volunteer management professionals to learn from each other and network!

Held Friday, February 27, 2009

8 am - 4 PM

At the

Swedish Hospital, Conference Center

Click Here for Workshop handouts and power points!

The VAN Annual Conference was excited to present Sheila Delaney Duke, as keynote speaker.  Her presentation, "Coaching Volunteers to Optimal Performance" truly inspirational!  Sheila guided conference participants in learning how to work with volunteers by coaching for impact and influence, in a fun, engaging and energetic style. 

Sheila founded Delaney Duke Performance Consulting LLC in 2003 and is an Executive Coach, Facilitator, Trainer and Speaker.  

Thank You to all who participated this year!  We hope to see you again next year! 

The VAN Conference Committee:

Marcia Long

Jan Burrell

Nikki Russell

Kathleen Maki

Kristen Walker

Erin Stockdill

Carol Thomson