Action opportunities presented at April 7 Volunteers for Change-Fresno meeting

Approximately 35 members traveled through rain and thunder to attend the regular Volunteers For Change-Fresno meeting, held April 7 at the Fig Garden Library in northwest Fresno.

After participating in a quick "getting to know you" exercise, the group reviewed the six upcoming budget-related propositions voters will decide during a special election scheduled Tuesday, May 19.

Our end-of-meeting announcements included information about several political and volunteer opportunities, all of which invite V4CF members to participate. Click any of the following links to download more information:

• April 17: The Fresno State College Democrats are sponsoring an evening titled "A New Era and New Beginnings," where they will present their 2009-10 plan for Fresno State and the city.
  

• April 25: Hands On Central California is among the sponsors of the Generation Green Earth Day event, a local environmental restoration project. Participants will be involved in replanting native species and removal of non-native plants, debris removal and habitat enhancement.The kickoff event is scheduled 9 a.m. Saturday, April 25, at the San Joaquin River Parkway River Center, 11605 Old Friant Road in Fresno.
  

Our group discussed several Calls to Action, many of which are scheduled around Earth Day, and also heard a presentation from Cathy Caples, Executive Director of Hands On Central California, who spoke to V4CF about possible collaboration on volunteer projects. Watch the Action Blog for more information on these opportunities, coming soon.