About SCAVA

Vision

All volunteer management professionals will be equipped and empowered to inspire a culture of volunteerism.

Mission

To educate, inspire and support leaders in volunteer resource management to promote and elevate the profession.

Purpose

SCAVA is a non-profit organization that provides opportunities and professional development to individuals with an interest in the field of volunteerism.
Membership is extended to individuals in the public and private sectors that wish to learn more about volunteerism, develop new skills, or shape the future of volunteerism in South Carolina.  SCAVA offers conferences and workshops focusing on information and issues pertinent to volunteers and volunteer administration.

Structure

SCAVA provides new leadership opportunities for its members through participation on the Board of Directors and various committees.  The Board, elected by the membership, governs the affairs of the organization.  Affiliate membership is available through community and regional groups.

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2012 Board of Directors

 
President
Dana Toth
Odyssey Healthcare
N. Charleston, SC
843-554-4048
 
Past President
Sandra Pruitt
Family Friends, Oconee DSS
Seneca, SC
Phone: 864-882-3130
 
Vice President for Education
Carol Biagini
Conway Medical Center
Conway, SC
Phone: 843-234-5486
 
Vice President for Membership
Teresa Bishop
Camp Happy Days
Charleston, SC
Phone: 843-571-4336

 
President Elect
Karen Stalvey
Palmetto Health Baptist -- Personal Touch
Columbia, SC
803-296-5574


 


Secretary
Mary Dell Hayes
Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands
Columbia, SC
Phone: 803-790-8208
 
Treasurer
Katy Watkins
Richland School District One
Columbia, SC
Phone: 803-231-7511

At-Large Members:

Nomination Committee Chair
Amy Pecht
Greenville County Library
Greenville, SC
Phone: 864.242.5000 ext.2286
 

Patti Raines
Camp Opportunity, Inc.
Greenville, SC
Phone: 864-416-7986

 
South Carolina Commission for
Corporate and National Service representative
Sally Burnett
Trident United Way, 2-1-1 Hotline
Charleston, SC
Phone: 843-566-7185
 
Rebecca Ellefson
United Way's Hands On Greenville
Greenville, SC
Phone: 864-242-4224
Alta Mae Marvin
Builders of Tomorrow / Clemson Extension
Walterboro, SC
843-549-2595 ext. 126

 
Public Affairs Committee Chair
Sonia Donnelly
Trident United Way's 2-1-1 Hotline
Charleston, SC
Phone: 843-566-7186
Membership Commitee co-chair
Karen Newton
Anderson County Library
Anderson, SC
Phone: 864-260-4500 x 108
Finance Committee Chair
 Michael Simpson
Water Missions International
Charleston, SC
Phone: 843-769-7395
 Regina Brown
Palmetto Health
Columbia, SC
Phone:  803-296-2961
Education Committee co-chair
Charlene Marx
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare
Greer, SC
Phone: 864-530-6279

Ex-Officio Members:

                 Tim Ervolina
United Way Association of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
803.929.1000 ext. 103
Timothy@uwasc.org

Lynne Ford
Director of Volunteer SC
United Way Association of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
Phone: 843-325-0955