On Wednesday and Thursday, March 10-11, 2010, Volunteer Centers of Michigan will be holding it's Annual Retreat in Mt. Pleasant, MI at the Comfort Inn & Suites. Plan to attend this time of networking and professional development. You will hear from special guests, including Shirley Burgess, Volunteer Engagement Director at the United Way of Central Iowa and Marc Melton, Fund Development Director at Michigan Nonprofit Association. View the draft retreat agenda.

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February 9-10 - Michigan Campus Compact Institute: Service-Learning and Civic Engagement

February 15 - Presidents Day, VCM Office Closed

March 10-11 - VCM Annual Retreat, Mt. Pleasant, MI, Comfort Inn & Suites

March 24-27 - National Service-Learning Conference, San Jose, CA

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Census 2010
The numbers published by the U.S. Census have a significant impact on states and communities. Finalized data will affect the dispersion of federal funds, political representation, public infrastructure and private investment. For every 100 people not counted, a community risks losing at estimated $1.2 million over the next decade for federally funded programs alone. Nonprofits Count! is a campaign to mobilize nonprofits to get involved in making sure that every person iis counted. Learn More

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QUICK LINKS: Corporation for National and Community ServiceEnergize, Inc.HandsOn NetworkMichigan Campus CompactMichigan Community Service Commission National Network of State Associations Points of Light Institute United We Serve- Serve.gov VCM Web-based ReportingVolunteerResource.orgYouth Service America

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