by Beth Cougler Blom | Nov 9, 2013 | Uncategorized
A few weeks ago I was in Campbell River facilitating a workshop I was calling “Volunteer Recognition Unveiled”. I had tried to create a workshop title that would tip people off that volunteer recognition is so much more than sometimes they think it is.... by Beth Cougler Blom | Oct 16, 2013 | Uncategorized
One of the reasons I went to the Volunteer BC conference in Richmond earlier this month was because Martha Parker was speaking. There were other reasons for wanting to attend the conference, of course, but I had heard good things from more than one person about Martha... by Beth Cougler Blom | Sep 28, 2013 | Uncategorized
The following is a guest post written by Shauna Janz, a friend and connection here in Victoria, BC. Shauna is not only a lovely person, but has wise, wise words for us today about connecting with our community by connecting with ourselves. — A few weeks ago Beth... by Beth Cougler Blom | Sep 13, 2013 | Uncategorized
Years ago when my husband and I were preparing to marry – in a church – we sat down with the minister for a chat. We had never met him but he was the current minister in the church in Ontario where my parents married, and where my grandparents had spent a... by Beth Cougler Blom | Sep 6, 2013 | Uncategorized
Have you heard of “thought” or “consulting” volunteering? Watch this 1 minute clip of me talking about the concept and then respond in the comments to one or more of the questions below. Let’s start a conversation! Tell me, as a manager... by Beth Cougler Blom | Sep 3, 2013 | Uncategorized
I’ve been reading a little bit of Seth Godin’s blog lately and admiring both his thoughts and the brevity in which he expresses them. Often his posts are just two or three paragraphs long, yet they still pack a thoughtful punch. These posts, along with my... by Beth Cougler Blom | Aug 11, 2013 | Uncategorized
In the last couple of weeks I’ve been spending time developing an e-portfolio, which essentially showcases my resume online with expanded and interactive content. It’s been a really valuable exercise to go through for a number of reasons. One reason has... by Beth Cougler Blom | Jul 18, 2013 | Uncategorized
When I was growing up, one of our family’s jokes was about how “we don’t count in our family.” It was usually a phrase that cropped up after someone ate the last of the cookies, squares, or freezer peaches that we had put away for the winter...