Open Arms of MN would like to congratulate its newly-elected board officers, Tim Meyer (President), Mike Venker (Vice President), Dana Swindler (Treasurer), Margaret Ann Hennen (Secretary) and Lisa Vanderheyden (Member at Large).
We would also like to extend a warm welcome to our new board members, Teresa Matsui Sanders, Tom Newton, Steve Pricco and Lisa M. Schmid.
Our sincere thanks go out to Hod Dahl and Brad Betlach for their years of dedication to the board as they complete their terms of service.
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Volunteer Appreciation Week 2025
Volunteer Appreciation Month is Here—Let’s Celebrate! At Open Arms of Minnesota, we believe volunteers deserve celebration every single day—but in April, we go all out. That’s right—it’s officially Global Volunteer Month! From themed dress-up days to raffles, we’ve got a week full of joy and gratitude