A Rockin’ Holiday Tribute to the Associates Volunteers

12/06/2021

A Rockin’ Holiday Tribute to the Associates Volunteers

by Joann Stevens, Guest Blogger

Country singer Brenda Lee was just 12 years old when songwriter Johnny Marks asked her to record “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.”

Have fun learning about Marks and hearing Brenda Lee sing the song that is inspiring this tribute to Smithsonian Associate Volunteers who in 2021 supported 1,110 programs with 8,141 hours of their time and talent.

Rockin Round the National Mall

Rockin' around the National Mall
At December holidays
Volunteers work for you to see
Zooms that bring much joy your way

Futures on the National Mall
Spark good learning that’s so dear

Save the earth, cultures, time and place

Before they disappear

You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear
Staff and friends, upbeat and jolly
Deck Associates’ halls with holly!

Rockin’ Around the National Mall
Have a happy holiday
Everyone's learning virtually
In the new! Old! fashioned way!

Jenna Jones, CVA
Volunteer Coordinator, Associates Program
202-633-8596

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Congratulations to long-time Smithsonian Associates volunteer Bill Ulman, who was honored by Dulles International Airport as the recipient of the Grace Hadley Dodge Award for 593 hours of service to the airport in 2021! Since 2002 he's volunteered with Travelers Aid, helping countless travelers and volunteer colleagues alike.

If you receive a special accolade or are celebrating a life event, please feel free email Jenna about it, so she can share the news with fellow volunteers.

NEXT ZOOM CALLS:

Remote Volunteer Zoom Call
Wed. April 6
4:00 - 5:00 pm EST

For All Volunteers
Wed. April 27
a farewell from Jenna Jones
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST

NEXT REMOTE VOLUNTEER TRAINING
Our Remote Volunteer Corps is 80 people strong. The next training for studio arts volunteers will be in March 2022. Live-streamed and in-person lectures are well staffed by volunteers at this time. We anticipate the next lecture training to be late summer or early fall, depending on the volume of programs and the low volunteer attrition rates.

SI ID BADGE RENEWALS: At this time all Associates' volunteer badge renewals will be submitted to OPS when volunteers complete the in-person training to return to the Ripley Center. This may not be until late summer or early fall. You do not need a renewed badge until then. You may use your expired badge to enter non SI museums, but recommend that you not use your expired badge to enter SI museums, because the security officers will confiscate it.

Associates Advisory

12/06/2021