JanVOM-400xThis month, PPAI recognizes all of the volunteers who retired from their leadership positions during The PPAI Expo 2017 as January’s PPB Volunteers of the Month.

The Association began recognizing PPB Volunteers of the Month in March 2014. The individuals honored have dedicated their time to the progress and fulfilling the charge of a committee, advisory group, work group or task force on which they serve.

During their term on a PPAI committee or advisory group, volunteers always arrive a day early and participate in a full day of activities as well as participate in conference calls and email communications throughout the year. These volunteers not only invest their time and resources on behalf of PPAI and the promotional products industry, they also help ensure PPAI’s success going forward.

PPAI has an ongoing commitment to volunteers and is grateful for their contributions. The Association’s volunteers make a difference through local, regional and national contributions. They have contributed alongside PPAI staff to ensure that our projects and events are a success. Without them, many of the programs we have today would still be in their infancy. Year after year, volunteers prove to be the heart of PPAI.

These volunteers have been invaluable to the Association in building a new volunteer model which, while still a work in progress, already boasts productive work groups and task forces as examples of ‘the new normal’. While serving on committees, volunteers work on new initiatives and continue to deliver great participation and stakeholder involvement.

Volunteers have helped expand the PPAI community and change the way the Association supports the industry, and they share a commitment to PPAI’s success with culture and confidence.

As outlined in the PPAI Governance Policies & Procedures, committee and advisory group rosters require new volunteer assignments on an annual basis. The process for 2018 assignments will begin this spring. Unassigned volunteers will be asked to review their existing volunteer personal profile and update as appropriate. While a volunteer's continued involvement is important to PPAI, the Association is acutely aware that business demands do change and with that, availability may as well. Each current committee member will be asked about his/her interest and availability to continue to serve. If you are interested in serving in a leadership capacity on a PPAI committee or advisory group, be sure to confirm your desired level of involvement by updating your personal profile on Volunteer Central today.

PPAI is looking for the next PPB Volunteer of the Month. The Association is looking for someone who:

  • Is a current member of a committee, task force or advisory group

  • Demonstrates an exemplary level of volunteer contribution

  • Is a positive example to others

  • Contributes in a constructive and positive way to volunteer activities

  • Collaborates well with others

  • Demonstrates knowledge of the topics and work

  • Presents a positive influence during interaction with a group

Nominations may be submitted by current members of a committee, advisory group, work group or task force, as well as by PPAI board members or PPAI current staff. The nominations will be forwarded to PPB magazine. Those selected for inclusion as PPB Volunteer of the Month will be announced and featured in PPAI publications as well as the quarterly Volunteer Newsletter.

Nominations open the first of each month and close on the 15th. To nominate a current volunteer, complete the nomination form here.