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April 4, 2008
April 4, 2008
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In Your Community
We learn early on the importance of helping others. Some donate money, others give their time. Main join organizations that work for the causes they believe in. Organizations like AARP. We champion the issues of all people over 50. Take advantage of your membership to give back. You'll get much more in return. Look for the group forum posing entitled In Your Community to learn more!Recent News
Check out our latest upcoming events in our calendar section.Take a moment to read the inspiring story of one of AARP-NH's All-Star Volunteers in the Group Journals Sections!
Click the link on the Calendar for more information on an event. Also, be sure to check out our listings for available volunteer positions in the group journals section at the bottom of the page.
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Directions for Using Calendar You can use the calendar above to keep up to date with the latest volunteer happenings in New Hampshire. Simply click the text located within any of the dates to bring up a window with information on what is going on that day!
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In January, the New Hampshire Divided We Fail staff and volunteers were in hot pursuit of candidates, politicos and earned media during our first-in-the nation presidential primary. It was a great way to bring together new volunteers and staff, and everyone hit the road running.
Volunteer, Don Bowdoin (of Nashua) shared his story …. And his story became a focal point for volunteer recruitment efforts with a recruitment flyer mailing and a Member Update article which reached all 240,000 AARP members in New Hampshire.
His testimonial below inspired over 25 people to contact our office to find out how they could get involved with Divided We Fail. We are truly grateful to Don not only for his tireless work during the primary season and beyond, but for sharing his story that reached so many people. He continues to be a force to be reckoned with as he helps with Divided We Fail forums – and encourages others to join in – attends 50th Anniversary events and even spends two days a week in the office, lending his expertise to a variety of issues. He is a CHAMP!
Don’s Story
Being a recent retiree, I needed something to keep me busy. By chance I attended an AARP Chapter meeting in Nashua in October where I met Bill Redding. He explained the Divided We Fail program and he suggested I visit the Manchester, NH state office. I found just what I was looking for.
It is a vibrant place full of activity and opportunities to learn different skills. The most interesting day so far has been Primary Day where through the efforts and kindness of Ally McNair, I met several well known people including Dennis Kucinich and George Steponopoulas. Elm Street was just bursting with media activity. It gave me an opportunity to observe the political process first hand and how it is presented to the American public. I found the environment addictive.
I have learned different skills necessary to the efficient operation of a lobbying organization such as AARP. The current staff are well suited to their positions with their various backgrounds and a wealth of knowledge. They are also very patient in showing a newcomer like myself the ropes. I made an excellent decision by deciding to take a chance on a new challenge.
Photo: Don Bowdoin, Ally McNair and George Stephanopolous.
