ADVISORY COUNCIL

The RSVP Advisory Council is a group of individuals representing the interests of our volunteers, volunteer stations, and the community at large. Advisory Council members advise, assist, and advocate for effective project operations of Carroll County RSVP. They support constructive changes within the program, generate new ideas, and serve as ambassadors to the wider Carroll County community. 
​Advisory Council Handbook
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Primarily, Advisory Council members are committed to the following two goals:​

1. Promote RSVP to potential members in order to help the program meet its volunteer recruitment targets
2. Assist with planning and executing of a successful recognition event each year to celebrate the contributions of RSVP volunteers
   Members may include, but are not limited to:

• ​Current (or former) RSVP volunteers
• Staff of current (or former) RSVP volunteer stations
• Representatives of other community organizations
• Providers of services related to the community needs addressed by the RSVP project ​

​MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS

• ​Willingness to commit to full term of service and attend meetings and required events
• Interest in and enthusiasm for promoting the capabilities of older adults
• Knowledge of human and social needs of the community, or a willingness to learn
• Competence in the field of community service and volunteerism, or a willingness to learn
• Ability to advise the project on its administrative and program responsibilities including project assessment, fundraising, publicity, and data reporting requirements

​​PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• ​Background in marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field
• Experience in nonprofit management, volunteer management, or project management
• Network of contacts in Carroll County, especially with members of the press, other nonprofit organizations, and other community agencies

​How to Join the RSVP Advisory Council
All individuals interested in Advisory Council membership are invited to sit in on a regular Advisory Council meeting to learn more about the group and its roles and responsibilities. To apply for membership, please download and complete the Advisory Council Membership Application.

Return completed form to:
Mary Carey Seavey, RSVP Director
Carroll County RSVP
PO Box 1182
North Conway, NH 03860
(Phone) 603-356-9331
Email: mary.ccrsvp@gmail.com

Advisory Council at Annual Volunteer Appreciation Day

2022 - 2023 RSVP Advisory Council Board
John Colbath (President)
Marshall Allan (Vice President)
Patricia Fleck (Secretary)
June Vendrillo (Treasurer)
Dr. Michael Glick 
Carol Manley
Terry McCarthy
Joan (Pony) Rice
Curtis Reynolds
​Norman Tregenza
​Mary Walden
June Waltz
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