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Reply to:Barbara SugarmanDirector, Office of Volunteer ServicesGeorgia Department of Human Resources618 Ponce de Leon Avenue NEAtlanta, Georgia 30308(0) 404-894-5080 (H) 404-325-8147

1. Proposal for a White House Office on Volunteerism.Throughout the campaign, Jimmy emphasized the importance ofgovernment to tap the talents and energies of the Americanpeople for the purpose of improving the quality of life. IfAmericans are to be a part of the solution instead of theproblem, there is a need in both the public and private sectorfor coordination, direction and support of their efforts.

2. Resumes: Eugene Goldman and Barbara Sugarman.a. Consideration for the staff positions in the White House

Office on Volunteerism.b. Consideration for membership (full or part time - palO or

non-paid) for the reorganization or transition team con-cerned with ACTION (the federal agency for volunteer services).

c. Consideration for positions with ACTION during term(s) ofPresident Jimmy Carter.

d. Consideration of Barbara Sugarman for Rosalynn's staff.(Postion similiar to description in attached proposal,item 2).

ACTION has been politically abused and misused, yet the need for the services ofthis agency continues at local and state levels. ACTION should not be destroyedbut redefined and redirected. Gene and I are very familiar with ACTION and knowpersons inside the agency willing to assist in any way possible. We have a work-ing knowledge of federal government and private sector volunteerism that is es-pecially beneficial from our stance outside the "system". It is important tohuman services that ACTION grants and programs be awarded on potential positiveimpact to meet human needs and not political affiliation.

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As to Rosalynn's position, my work experience and national affiliations make itpossible to have a contact in all fifty states in the field of mental health -mental retardation and related volunteer services, as well as other human services.I believe that I, with the assistance of her National Press Secretary, could pro-mote Rosalynn's identified concerns throughout the country to both volunteers andservice deliverers. ------Thank you for the consideration you will be glvlng to the proposed White HouseOffice on Volunteerism. I will be in Washington at the end of next week and wouldwelcome an opportunity to meet with you or any of your staff for the purpose ofdiscussing the proposal.

P.S. Enclosed is a copy of the position paper, "Jimmy Carter on Volunteers"written by Paul Weston and me. It was mailed to every individual member of theAssociation for Administration of Volunteer Services and published in numerousnational publications for volunteer services.

cc: Dick FlemingSharlene HirschEugene Goldman

BARBARA SUGARMAN, DirectorOffice of Vol unteer Services618 Ponce de Leon Avenue, N. E. (404) 894-5074Atlanta, Georgia 30308 (GIST) 222-5074

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Eugene Goldman2122 Massachusetts Avenue, NWWashington, D.C. 20008(0) 202-293-7715

Barbara A. Sugarman '2459 Clairmeade Way, NEAtlanta, Georgia 30329(0) 404-894-5080(H) 404-325-8147

Eugene Goldman2122 Massachusetts Avenue NWWashington~ D.C. 20008(0) 202-293-7715

Barbara Sugarman2459 Clairmeade WayAtlanta~ Georgia 30329(0) 404-894-5080(H) 404-325-8147

President-elect Jimmy Carter and members of the Carter family have continuallyrecognized the importance of volunteer services to the stability and well-beingof the country. During President-elect Carter's term as Governor of Georgia, theneed for greater cooperation and understanding among those involved in the delivery

lishment of one of the first state offices on volunteer services. Approximately 30other stat~s have followed the leadership provided in Georgia by creating similiarstate offices to help promote, mobilize and coordinate volunteer activity. Such

would be a key instrument in the Carter Administration to encourage the developmentand implementation of federal and non-federal voluntary activities which are direc~

1. Monitoring the activities of the federal volunteer agency, ACTION, for the pur-pose of assuring that its policies and programs conform to the provisions of theDomestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973. Local and national voluntary organizationsdesire an ACTION agency which does not formulate programs duplicating or competingwith the programs of private volunteer groups. Private sector volunteer effortsshould be complemented and not supplanted by federal volunteer activities. TheWhite House Office on Volunteerism would 1) facilitate -communications between the

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United Way of America, the American National Red Cross and the National Center forVoluntary Action, and ACTION officials; 3) review amendments to the Domestic Volun-teer Service Act as advocated by ACTION officials, members of Congress, the staffsof the House Subcommittee on Equal Opportunities and the Senate Special Subcommittee

President; .4) consult with the Office of Management & Budget with respect to theAdministration's proposed budget for the agency; 5) facilitate the creation of afederal advisory committee to ACTION composed of its clients. Although the Domes-tic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 established the National Voluntary Service Advisory

the appropriate congressional committees last March that if, at a later date, itbecame desirable to form a new advisory council, ACTION would have the authority todo so administratively, utilizing the provisions of the Federal Advisory CommitteeAct. To date, such a committee has not been established. The White House Officeon Volunteerism should favor the policy that since ACTION programs relate to commun-ity needs, there should be an established mechanism which permits representativesfrom anti-poverty groups and voluntary agencies to influence the direction of anagency which was created to serve them.2. The White House Office on Volunteerism may serve as the central office in theExecutive Branch from where the First Lady may continue to express her support forvolunteer services, particularly in the areas of mental health and the elderly.The Office would assist the First Lady in generating public interest in those areasin which the First Lady believes the support of volunteers is needed. The Officewould serve in an important role in spotlighting the importance of volunteer activ-ity as a way of helping others and as a viable family activity.


agencies must be sensitive to the fact that their policies may adversely affectcharitable organizations. The Office would be able to assist federal agencies on

.For example, during the Nixon and Ford Administrations, charitable organizationstried to educate the Federal Energy Administration on the sedousness of rapidlyrising fuel prices on voluntary agencies (the Wall Street Journal has reported thata number of small churches, boys' clubs and other groups have terminated operationsdue to increased fuel prices). Although some charitable organizations were repre-

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sented on the FEA's Consumer Affairs/Special Impact Advisory Committee, little actionwas taken with respect to giving full consideration to the energy needs of the vol-

costs of fuel by increasing the price for manufacturing and retailing a commodity,many charitable organizations such as the Red Cross and Salvation Army do not charge

costs required for the delivery of their services. Rather, they must depend upondonations to offset higher utility rates. And during the recession period, the rate

Over 16 months ago it was proposed that the FEA develop a study design forthe purpose of exploring ways in which the FEA could develop fuel policy whichwould consider the peculiar characteristics of the nonprofit sector, i.e., consid-eration of interest free loans for construction of energy conservation equipment,discount utility rates, tax rebates. Such a proposal was drafted by the FEA Officeof Consumer Affairs. However, while the study design was proposed and received the


support of charities, the mere $11,000 required for the study never came through -nothing was ever done and charitable organizations are still suffering. It has beenwell documented that despite concerted efforts to conserve fuel, the fuel costs ofcharities have risen dramatically. A White House Office on Volunteerism would havesought to correct this neglect by recommending to the President that it be hispolicy that the FEA actively consider the peculiar characteristics of the nonprofit

the effectiveness of the former Vietnamese refugee settlement program and the currentSwine Flu immunization program.5. The Office would facilitate discussions among members of voluntary organizations,members of Congress and officials of the executive branch on proposed legislation

.Proposed StaffDirector - An individual with some legal background who understands the legislative

tively and efficiently carried out and will be the primary link between ACTION andthe White House and between major national voluntary organizations and the WhiteHouse.

Assistant Director - An individual with experience in development and implementationof volunteer-services on a grass roots level; experience and working knowledge of


promote increased volunteer activity and implementing a program designed to informthe public of the Carter Administration's committment to a strong and efficientdelivery of volunteer services. This position will also serve as technical advisorto federal government agencies in the promotion and development of volunteer services.

Budget should not exceed $170,000 with major support functions provided by existingACTION resources.

Throughout the campaign, President-elect Carter emphasized the importance of govern-ment to tap the talents and energies of the American people for the purpose of im-proving the quality of life. Alexis de Tocqueville, in the early 19th century,observed that the most unique characteristic of America was the creation of localassociations to deal with local problems as fast as they locally arose. By contrast,in 1976, New York City - government in crisis - failed to turn to the existing 6,000

individuals to keep functions and facilities, beyond the capabilities of the budget,operating. Our society is increasingly fragmented and we must take the time torediscover the strength of the spirit of our nation, the People of the United States.We must emphasize services Qy the people rather than continuing to emphasize servicesfor. Volunteers and volunteer organizations can be a catalyst to solidify the strengthof the American people. The Carter Administration could significantly assist in thiseffort with a federal policy which is supportive of the role of volunteer services.

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DirectorOffice of Volunteer ServicesGeorgia Department of Human Resources618 Ponce de Leon Avenue, N. E.Atlanta, Georgia 30308

Office (404) 894-5080Home (404) 325-8147

Barbara Sugarman, CAVS2459 Clairmeade Way, N. E.Atlanta, Georgia 30329(404) 894-5080(404) 325-8147

DirectorOffice of Volunteer ServicesGeorgia Department of Human Resources618 Ponce de Leon Avenue, N. E.Atlanta, Georgia 30308

DirectorOffice of Volunteer Services and Public RelationsGeorgia Regional Hospital at Atlanta3073 Panthersville RoadP. O. Box 32407Decatur, Georgia 30032

SupervisorMotor Vehicle UnitGeorgia Department of Revenue270 Washington StreetAtlanta, Georgia 30303

Personnel AssistantGeorgia Department of Revenue270 Washington StreetAtlanta, Georgia 30303

StewardessEastern Air LinesNew York, New York


DirectorOffice of Volunteer ServicesGeorgia Department of Human Resources

The Director, Office of Volunteer Services, works directly under the Commissionerof the Department of Human Resources--the largest state agency which provides acomprehensive delivery of human services. The Director supervises a staff often professional and five clerical employees.The major function of this office is to coordinate and maintain continuity ofeffective utilization of volunteer services throughout the Department; to pro-vide technical assistance to human service agencies in coordination, training,placement and management of volunteer services; and to obtain increasedcitizen input in the delivery of services in relation to the Department'sgoal of improved services throughout the State of Georgia.In 1974 the Director, working closely with the Georgia State ACllON Uffice(the federal agency for volunteer services), designed and was awarded anational demonstration grant for the placement of VISTA volunteers to serveas administrators of volunteer services in the ten service districts of theDepartment throughout Georgia. The Director has been designated as directliaison to the Georgia State ACTION Office for the development of volunteerservices for all ACTION programs in the Department of Human Resources.As a result of the efforts of the Office of Volunteer Services, for the firsttime there are VISTA workers in all Divisions within the Department in 14different projects. Recognizing the success and importance of volunteerplacement in DHR-OVS, the Governor's Office of Volunteer Services has awardedfifty of sixty VISTA slots allotted to state government by ACTION for fiscalyear 1978 to the Department through the Office of Volunteer Services.The Office of Volunteer Services, DHR, is responsible for administering abudget of over $200,000 in state funds plus the additional $200,000 federalfunds provided through VISTA volunteer placement. Within the last two anda half years, the Director and OVS staff have conducted more than 85 trainingsessions; and over 3,000 employees have been trained in the administration,coordination, training, and management of volunteer services throughout theState. Over 20,000 volunteers are now successfully serving the Departmentthrough the Divisions of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, PhysicalHealth, Vocational Rehabilitation, Youth Services, Social Services, andother human service programs.


Director of Volunteer Services and Public RelationsGeorgia Regional Hospital at AtlantaGeorgia Department of Human Resources

As Director of Volunteer Services and Public Relations for Georgia RegionalHospital at Atlanta, recruited and trained over 3,000 volunteers to work inthe multi-purpose mental health and mental retardation programs serving onefourth of Georgia's population. The Director worked immediately under thesupervision of the superintendent of the Hospital and directed a professionalstaff of two people.This was the first multi-purpose mental health facility within Georgia stategovernment with a volunteer services position. There are now eleven of theseregional hospital positions in the State.REASON FOR LEAVING: Promotion to Director of Office of Volunteer Services,Georgi a DelJar-tmetltof Human Resources.

SupervisorMotor Vehicle UnitGeorgia Department of Revenue

As Supervisor of the Motor Vehicle Unit for the Georgia Department of Revenue,was directly responsible for the coordination, training, and supervision of52 employees. The major responsibility of this office was the sale of motorvehicle licen~e tags received for 159 counties throughout the State of Georgia.Other responsibilities included administering, documenting, and verifyingtotal sales of license tags for all trucks and cars within the State. Theoperating budget for the Unit was $300,000 with the direct responsibilityof coordinating and logging total receipts for motor vehicle tags within theState.REASON FOR LEAVING: Promotion to Director of Volunteer Services and PublicRelations, Georgia Regional Hospital at Atlanta.


Personnel AssistantGeorgia Department of Revenue

As Personnel Assistant, worked directly onder the supervision of the Directorof Personnel, Georgia Department of Revenue. Job responsibilities includedthe screening, classification, and placement of all applicants for employmentwithin the Department. The Department was composed of over 900 employeepositions.The Department Personnel Office worked very closely with the State MeritSystem of Personnel Administration in order to assure that proper classifi-cation of job experience, work experience, and placement was executed withinthe guidelines and regulations of the System.REASON FOR LEAVING: Pro~otion to Supervisor, Motor Vehicle Unit, GeorgiaDepartment of Revenue.


Qualified as a Certified Administrator ofVolunteer Services

Appointed a member of National Educationaland Training Volunteer Consultant Network

In August, 1976, edition was named one of25 "City Shapers" (those who are helpingto shape Atlanta).

One of two professional administrators ofvolunteer services selected for Commission;Chairperson of Commission1s Public Hearings.

Governor Jimmy Carter and Barbara Sugarmanreceived honorary membership in the GeorgiaJaycees and Jaycettes respectively.

Selected as one of the ten outstanding youngpeople of Atlanta in recognition of singularcontribution to profession and community.

Georgia Special Olympics for the Mentally RetardedFirst woman to be elected Chairperson of theExecutive Committee.

Barbara Sugarman, CAYS2459 Clairmeade Way, N. E.Atlanta, Georgia 30329(404) 894-5080(404) 325-8147

From over 400 candidates, selected as one offifty persons (eight women) for a year's in-depthtraining in leadership which included a detailedstudy of Atlanta and its power structure.

Awarded Sports Scroll in recognition of outstandingachievement in the world of sports.

Selected to appear in the 1971 editjon in recogni-tion of c~tstanding ability, uccomplishments andservice to the community, country and profession.


Association for Administration of Volunteer Services (AAVS)(formerly American Association of Volunteer ServicesCoordinators):

National Board of DirectorsChairperson, Special Committee of Regional ChairpersonsSoutheastern Regional ChairpersonNational Program Chairperson --

Annual Meeting and Conference,Miami, Florida

Regional Program Chairperson --Annual Meeting and Conference,

New Orleans, LouisianaAnnual Meeting and Conference,

Stone Mountain, GeorgiaGeneral Chairperson --

Regional Meeting and Conference,Atlanta, Georgia

Numerous national committees.

TreasurerBoard of DirectorsAssistant Program Chairperson

Sixth National Forum

Charter MemberBylaws Chairperson

1972 - Present1975 - Present1974 - Present

19751973

1976 - Present1975 - Present


National Hemophilia Foundation, Georgia Chapter .Vice President

Georgia Special OlympicsChairman, Executive Committee

(First woman to hold this position.)Chairman, Public RelationsChairman, Manpower Recruitment

International Special Olympics; Los Angeles, CaliforniaFormal Escort to Georgia First LadyGeorgia Director of Public Relations

Atlanta Association for Retarded ChildrenMembership Chairperson to Professional

and BusinessLeadership Atlanta

Group ChairpersonSpecial Projects Committee

Outstanding Young People of AtlantaTreasurer

Atlanta Police Athletic LeagueBoard of Directors

Georgia Legislative Interim Study Committeeon Children with Special Needs

~·1emberAtlanta Women's Chamber of Commerce

Various CommitteesGreater Atlanta Women's Bowling Association

Executive BoardPublicity Chairperson

Georgia Women's Bowling Writers AssociationVice PresidentCharter Member

1973 - 19741972 - 19731972 - 1973

1974·- 19751976 - 1977

1969 - 19731960 - 1975


Women's International Bowling Congress ChampionshipTournament and Convention

Publicity ChairpersonThis event brought over 25,000 women toAtlanta and revenue to the city in excessof 3 million dollars. Bidding and pro-motion period 1966-1971.

Braves "400"Creator of "Pink Hat" Supporters

Si gma Theta Pi SOl~orityNational Installation Officer

Created three national chapters.

Sigma Delta Tau SororityPresident,Alumni Association


National Center for Voluntary Action, Inc.,National Educational and Training VolunteerConsultant since 1974; Washington, D. C.Workshops on Staff Resistance to Volunteers;Louisville, KentuckySixth National Forum on Volunteers inCriminal Justice; Atlanta, GeorgiaSecond Statewide Conference on Volunteerismin South Carolina; Myrtle Beach, South CarolinaNational Congress on Volunteerism andCitizenship - 1976; Washington, D. C.Southeastern Region ACTION/VISTA Workshop;St. Simons Island, GeorgiaDevelopment and Management of Volunteer Services;Chattanooga, Tennessee

Association for Administration of VolunteerServices Workshop and Annual Meeting, South-eastern Region; Atlanta, GeorgiaAnnual Spring Conference of the North CarolinaAssociation of Volunteer Coordinators; Reidsville,North CarolinaSecond Annual Conference on Volunteers inCriminal Justice; Auburn, Alabama

National Center for VoluntaryAction, Inc.

Governor1s Office of VolunteerServices--Kentucky

Governor's Office of VolunteerServices--South Carolina

ACTION Region IV TrainingOffice

University of Tennessee andDirectors of VolunteerServices in Agencies

Governor1s Office of CitizenParticipation--North Carolina


VOLUNTEER SERVICESCOMMITTEES AND ADVISORY COUNCILS

Georgia State University Effective VolunteerUtilization Workshops; Atlanta, Georgia .Seventh Annual Forum on Volunteers in CriminalJustice; Dallas, TexasAssociation for Administration of VolunteerServices, North Carolina Association of VolunteerCoordinators and Association of Volunteer Bureaus,Annual Regional Conference; Asheville, North Carolina

Shtll Nat-ional Forum orlVolunteers in CriminalJustice; Atlanta, Georgia

Assistant Pr"oyrctmChairperson

Association for Administration of VolunteerServices Regional Conference; Atlanta, GeorgiaACTION/VISTA Georgia Orientation Training;Atlanta, Georgia

Management of Volunteer Organizations,University of'Georgia; Athens, Georgia

Other volunteer servi ces committees and advi sory council informati on wi 11 befurnished upon request.

Barbara Sugarman, CAYS2459 Clairmeade Way, N. E.Atlanta, Georgia 30329(404) 894-5080(404) 325-8147

Second Statewide Conference on Volunteerism in South Carolina;Myrtle Beach, South CarolinaSixth National Forum on Volunteers in Criminal Justice;Atlanta, Georgia16th Annual Conference, Association for Administration ofVolunteer Services and 3rd Annual Conference of Associationof Voluntary Action Scholars; Boston, Massachusetts

Association for Administration of Volunteer ServicesWorkshop and Annual Meeting, Southeastern Region;Atlanta, Georgia

Annual Spring Conference of the North Carolina Associationof Volunteer Coordinators; Reidsville, North CarolinaSecond Annual Conference on Volunteers in Criminal Justice;Auburn, AlabamaNational Center for Voluntary Action Consultant Clinic;~10bi1e, Alabama

First Annual Conference of North Carolina Association ofVolunteer Coordinators; Reidsville, North CarolinaWhite House Conference on Domestic and Economic Affairs;Atlanta, Georgia


PROFESSIONAL TRAINING RECEIVED (Continued)

15th Annual Meeting of the American Association of VolunteerServices; Clarksville, IndianaAssociation of Voluntary Action Scholars Conference;Clarksville, IndianaAssociation for Administration of Volunteer Services Trainingfor National Directors; St. Louis, Missouri

Alabama Conference on Volunteers in the Crimi~al JusticeSystem; Auburn, Alabama14th Annual Conference of the American Association ofVolunteer Coordinators; New Orleans, Louisiana

Association for Administration of Volunteer Services,Region IV Annual Conference; Louisville, KentuckyNational Governor's Conference on Volunteer ActionPrograms; Seattle, WashingtonManagement in Volunteer Organizations, University of Georgia;Athens, Georgia

.14th Annual Conference of National Association of Mental HealthInformation Officers; Louisville, KentuckyAmerican Association of Volunteer Services Annual Conference;Miami, Florida


PROFESSIONAL TRAINING RECEIVED (Continued)

National Conference, Education Development for VoluntaryAction, University of Michigan; Ann Arbor, r'1ichigan25th Institute on Hospital and Community Psychiatry;Miami, Florida

Georgia Hospital Public Relations Society EducationalInstitute; Atlanta, GeorgiaAmerican Association of Volunteer Services AnnualConference; St. Louis, MissouriAmericctn Psychological Association Conference;Honolulu, Hawaii24th Institute on Hospital and Community Psychiatry;St. Louis, MissouriGeorgia Public Health Association Annual Meeting:Savannah, GeorgiaAmerican Association for Volunteer Services CoordinatorsRegional Conference; Miami, FloridaUse of Volunteers in Community Facilities; Greensboro,North Carolina

Institute for Administrators of Volunteer Programs,University of Georgia and HEW; Athens, Georgia

Further information regarding professional training received will be furnishedupon request.


WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING CONDUCTEDMAJOR PRESENTATIONS

In 85 training sessions, more than 3,000 employees of human service deliveryagencies have been trained in the administration, coordination, training, andmanagement of volunteer services.

Information on numerous other major presentations, job-related, can befurnished upon request.


Judge Keegan Federal1658 Weymouth CourtTucker, Georgia 30084(404) 934-1741

Mrs. Cot Campbell2552 Habersham .Road, N. W.Atlanta, Georgia 30305(404) 261-3408

Frank Wi11iamsRegional Director--ACTIONAfrica Region/International OperationsDOC CG~necticut Avenue, N. W.Washington, D. C. 20525(202) 254-3180

Dr. Ivan H. Scheier, PresidentNational Information Center on Volunteerism14th and Walnut StreetsSuite 602P. O. Box 4179Boulder, Colorado 80306(303) 447-0492

EUGENE I. GOLDMAN

2122 Massachusetts Avenue, NW.Washington, D.C. 20008

(202) 293-7715

EDUCATION:

Legal The Columbus School of Law, Catholic University of AmericaWashington, D.C. 20064

J.D. expected June 1977; presently fourth year evening student.

Honors and Activities:Ranked in top 15% of the class.Recipient of American Jurisprudence Book Award in Torts and Property

for highest grade in course.Law Review· member since April 1975. Chosen on the basis of a legal

writing competition.

Author, Casenote, District Attorney Is Under an Implied Statutory DutyTo Inform Grand Jury of Exculpatory Evidence - Johnson v. SuperiorCourt, 15 Cel. 3d 248,539 P.2d 742, 135 Cal.Rptr. 32 (1975),25CATH: U.L. REV. 648·65 (1976).

The American University, School of Government and Public AdministrationWashington, D.C. 20016

B.A. with honors in Political Science, May 1973Cumulative average: 3.48 on a 4.00 scale

Honors and Activities:Recipient of Kinsman·Hurst Award presented "to the senior who has made the

greatest contribution to the University in a four-year period." May 1973.Dean's List - four semesters.Elected Student Body President (April 1972 - May 1973). Duties included

overall administration of student government's budget of $240,000;serving on the University Senate and its Executive Committee; and selectionand oversight of counsel retained in connection with student governmentmatters.

Executive Director of the Kennedy Political Union, the kcture arm of theUniversity, sponsoring speakers, seminars and fellowship programs, 1970·72.

Freeport High School, Freeport, New York 11520

Graduated June 1969

Honors and Activities:Managing editor and sports editor of school newspaper. Varsity and juniorvarsity lacrosse.

Summer Associate· Hogan & Hartson, Washington, D.C.

Duties included conducting research and preparing memoranda on various legalissues such as mandamus jurisdiction, petition procedure for certiorari, andbankruptcy.

May 1973-Present(on leave,summer 1976)

Special Assistant for Legislative and Regulatory AffairsThe National Center for Voluntary Action, Washington, D.C.

Have been responsible for matters concerning legal, tax and other problems of volunteersand voluntary associations. Duties have included: monitoring legislation affecting volunteersand voluntary agencies; legislative drafting; preparation and presentation of testimonysubmitted to legislative bodies; commenting on proposed rulemaking of the FederalEnergy Administration and the Action Agency; influencing state policies on civil servicecredit for volunteer experience and workmen's compensation and liability protection forvolunteers; writing of column "Legislation/Regulations" for NCVA publications whichregularly reach up to thirty thousand subscribers.

December 1971 - Field Assistant - Washington, D.C. Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law

February 1972 Duties consisted of securing interviews with methadone patients for the Narcotic AddictLegal Services Program administered by the Lawyers' Committee.

One of two students from Mr. Lowenstein's District selected for employment. Dutiesconsisted of writing news releases, organizing congressional forums and answering consti-tuent mail.

January 1974 -Present

May 1973-Present

Member - COilsumer Affairs / Special Impact Advisory Committee, Federal EnergyAdministration

Have advised FEA on impact of rising fuel prices on nonprofit institutions and volunteersserving the aged, handicapped and indigent. Drafted a standby contingency rationing planfor essential health and welfare volunteers. FEA adopted part of the plan which would pro-vide these volunteers with additional gasoline coupons in the event of rationing.

Committee provides non-lawyer input into the functioning of the unified Bar; drafted thecommittee's by-laws. (Upon admission to the Bar, my membership on the committee willterminate).

Terry Michael Banks, Esq.Hogan & Hartson815 Connecticut Avenue, NW.Washington, D.C. 20006

Professor Raymond E. GallagherActing DeanColumbus School of Law, Catholic University

of AmericaWashington, D.C. 20064

Dr. Robert E. HillExecutive Vice-ChairmanNational Center for Voluntary Action1785 Massachusetts Avenue, NW.Washington, D.C. 20036

Roderic V.O. Boggs, Esq.Executive DirectorD.C. Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights

Under LawWoodward BuildingWashington, D.C. 20005

CITIZEN B\RTICIPATIONIN GOVERNMENT DECISION-MAKING

Features2 As I See It

By Kerry Kenn AllenR. P. McMurphy, the unforgettable char-acter in One Flew Over the Cuckoo'sNest. gives us a vivid example of thetrue spirit of volunteering.

17 The Democrats and Republicanson VolunteerismBy Jimmy Carter and Elly PetersonThe Democratic presidential contenderand the deputy chairman of the Presi-dent Ford Committee present theirviews on the voluntary sector of society.

18 Report from NCVC, '76By Stephen H. McCurleyThe National Congress on Volunteerismand Citizenship, 1976 has released theresults of its survey on volunteer issues.

20 Who Shall Govern?By James I. LuckHow is the Declaration's "consent ofthe governed" applied today? While therelationship between citizen and gov-ernment can be described as "fragile,"there is evidence of promising newavenues to increasing citizen participa-tion in government-

24 A Soapbox for Citizens at HabitatBy Judith HaberekThe recent United Nations-sponsoredconference on communities broughttogether a variety of concerned indi-viduals and groups from 56 countries.In a "recycled" setting produced bylocal volunteers, participants voicedopinions and exchanged ideas and in-formation.

27 A Report on the 1976 LIVEConferenceVAL presents highlights of the thirdinternational conference for volunteers- Learn Through International VolunteerEffort-sponsored by the InternationalAssociation for Volunteer Education.

34 It's Not Enough to Want to HelpBy Hal SchmitzTransactional analysis for volunteers?Joint Action in Community Service, anational volunteer network servingyoung Job Corps graduates, uses T.A.as a practical-and successful-ap-proach to training volunteers.

Departments6 Letters7 Legislation/Regulations9 Voluntary Action News

13 The $pecial Event15 Communications Workshop36 NICOV Takes a Look at ...42 Books44 Tool Box48 Calendar

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KERRY KENN ALLENExecutive Director

KATE JACKSONPublications Director

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About the CoverEarly 1830's scene depicts thepeople-the source of power-gathering to vote in the old StateHouse (Independence Hall) inPhiladelphia, the site of the signingof the Declaration of Independenceand the Constitutional Convention.The carnival-like atmosphere wastypical of early nineteenth centuryelection scenes. Art by Harry ShawNewman, The Old Print Shop, Inc.,New York City.

Copyright © 1976 by the National Center for Voluntr;y Ac-tion. All rights reserved. Contents may not be reproduced inany manner, either whole or in part, without permission fromthe editor. Voluntary Action Leadership is published quarterlyby the National Center for Voluntary Action in cooperationwith the National Information Center on Volunteerism, andis assisted with funds from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation.Distributed free nationally. Bulk postage paid at Washing-ton, D. C. New subscriptions and changes of address: WriteCIRCULATION, Voluntary Action Leadership, 1785 Massa-chusetts Avenue. NW., WaShington, D. C. 20036. For changeof address, send both old and new addresses. including zipcode. Allow at least six weeks for change to take effect. All

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It is estimated that 50 million Americans are serving in avolunteer capacity today, and that volunteer service has thepotential of touching every citizen. I feel that as a Presi-dential candidate I have a special responsibility to expressmy support of the millions of Americans who are involvedin this vital tradition, and of the many organizations dedi-cated to volunteerism.

My family and I have long recognized the value of vol-unteers. In 1972, during my term as Governor of Georgia,I instituted a Commission on Volunteerism, and conse-quently established one of the very first state offices forvolunteer services. My wife has for many years been in-volved with mental health efforts as a volunteer, and mymother has served as a volunteer with the Peace Corps.

I feel that we must fully pursue a voluntary society,whereby citizens can work in partnership with public andprivate efforts to accommodate human and environmentalneeds. Volunteers can substantially enhance and expandefforts in education, health, justice, the environment, pro-grams for our youth and our elderly, and numerous otherprograms.

We have too often trusted government alone to solve allof our problems. I believe it is time to trust the people ofthe United States, and in that trust to ask more of them thanever before. I feel that volunteering is a right, and a respon-sibility, of every American-regardless of age or conditionof life. As President, I wourd advocate federal leadership,balanced with private input, by encouraging state-levelmechanisms for volunteer services development. Thiswould insure direct communication between public andprivate volunteerism efforts throughout the nation and theWhite House. My administration will monitor federal volun-teer services activities, and will encourage unity andalliance among national voluntary organizations. I willencourage greater 900peration and understanding amonggovernment, business, unions and volunteer services.

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By Elly Peterson, Deputy ChairmanPresident Ford Committee

President Ford, in accepting the Republican nomina-tion for election November 2, said, "As I try in my imagina-tion to look into the homes where families are watching ... 1

see Americans who love their country for what it has beenand what it must become .... I like what I see. I have no fearfor the future of this great country."

The President realizes that there is no way at all for gov-ernment to do everything needed to make that future abright one for all Americans. There simply is not enoughmoney to pay for all that must be done to meet our human,social and environmental needs.

Fortunately, millions of Americans throughout thenation are volunteering their services to help preserve ourheritage and to work toward a better quality of life for all ofus. Studies show that 37 million Americans over the age of13-or one in four-are doing volunteer work. More thantwo million citizens are serving as volunteers in Federalprograms, such as the National Park Service, the farm andcommunity programs of the Department of Agriculture, andVeteransAdministration hospitals.

Many major functions of the Federal Government wereinvented by, experimented with, and generally popularizedby the voluntary sector before being institutionalized bythe government. For example, the Labor and CommerceDepartments grew out of the concerns and activities of theunion movement and the voluntary, nonprofit business,trade and professional association movements.

To meet the challenges facing America today, we mustdo more to mobilize the big national resource that lies inthe volunteer services of our citizens, especially women,young people and older Americans.

Too often, young people have difficulty moving fromschool into the world of work. We must give them more op-portunities to accept social responsibility through commu-nity service work. Perhaps we should consider some formof national support for community work/study opportunities.(Continued on next page)

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I have a special concern for the Amer-ican family-the basic building blockof our society. I would encourage vol-unteering as a viable family activitybecause it offers young Americans aunique opportunity to participate incommunity affairs; it offers parents anopportunity to contribute to the well-being of the community while servingas models of civic responsibi lity fortheir children; and it offers elderlyAmericans a great opportunity to con-tinue to lead productive and meaning-ful lives, while sharing the wisdom oftheir years with others.IPE:fERSON (Continued from p. 17)

. Too many older Americans are pushedaside by our market system. They are re-tired when they are still active and ca-pable of doing productive work. Retiredcitizens can find real meaning to lifethrough community service.

Our financially troubled cities, whilebeing careful not to replace paid work-ers with volunteers, can benefit by find-ing ways to give more and more citi-zens opportunity to attack their neigh-borhood problems through urban vol-unteer service programs.

The Federal Government is encourag-ing volunteerism. Thirty-four Federal de-partments and agencies have expressstatutory authority to use volunteers. Oneexample is the Department of Housingand Urban Development which involvesvolunteers in community developmentwork. Another is ACTION, a federalagency with a primary responsibility forvolunteerism. Besides programs that area part of ACTION (Peace Corps, VISTA),ACTION encourages volunteerism in theprivate sector. For example, it providesshort-term, start-up organizational sup-port for recruiting and placing volun-teers.

In 1977, there will be approximately23,500 full-time and 203,000 part-timevolunteers participating in ACTION'sdomestic programs, most of them proj-ects designed to meet the needs of thedisadvantaged. These projects will em-phasize local· design and operation, at-tempt to increase the number of volun-teers participating in community activi-ties,·and give special priority to encour-ag ing older citizens to volunteer. Federaloutlays for ACTION's domestic programsare estimated to be $93 million in 1977:

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Polling Citizens on Volunteer IssuesBy Stephen H. McCurleyNCVC Director of Research

Over the past year the National Con-gress on Volunteerism and Citizenship,1976 has been acting to organize andpromote citizen participation efforts incommunities across America. At Localand District Forums, citizens have beenasked to identify local concerns or prob-lems, and to suggest solutions that they,as citizen volunteers, can implement.These ideas and suggestions will berefined at a National Congress, andrecommendations will be distributed forapplication at the national, state, andlocal level.

The issues discussed at the NationalCongress, and the resulting recommen-dations, will be reported in a later issueof VAL. An interim report on Local Forumresults is now available upon requestfrom NCVC, '76.

This report is concerned with the re-sponses of Local Forum participants toa questionnaire on volunteer issues.Content of the questionnaire and the re-sponses of participants are provided inthe accompanying graph. Over 2,000responses were received from individ-ual volunteers, members of voluntaryorganizations, and members of citizenparticipation groups outside the tradi-tional voluntary sector.

GOVERNMENT FUNDINGGeneral support was indicated for in-

creased government funding of volun-tary action, with 65% of respondents.supporting fund ing for volunteer bureausand VACs, 53% supporting funding ofvoluntary organizations for programdevelopment, and 67% supporting in-creased funding of federal programs Inwritten comments to question #1, somerespondents indicated a preference forfunding from state and local governmentsources.

TAX ISSUESRespondents indicated support for a

tax deduction or tax credit for volunteertime (69%) and of a deduction for childcare services (65%). Sixty-four per centof respondents ind icated support forreimbursement of out-of-pocket ex-penses of volunteers.

School and employment credit forvolunteer experience received supportfrom 76% of respondents. The highestlevel of support for any proposed actionwas received by the inquiry into the re-quirement of minimum insurance andliability protection for volunteers; 79%of those responding favored such pro-tection.

Sixty per cent of respondents indi-cated that volunteers should continue towork during a strike, but some com-mented that the matter should be left toindividual discretion. The question re-garding assumption of the duties ofstriking paid workers received the onlyoverall negative response, with 67% ofthose responding rejecting such action.Many respondents, however, indicatedthat this should be left to individual pref-erence. Others felt that volunteers shou Idassume duties of striking workers onlyin emergency situations, such as pro-viding food or medical services tohospital patients.

The National Congress on Volun-teerism and Citizenship, 1976 will takeplace in Washington, D. C. on Novem-ber 19-23, 1976. Registration materialsare now available. Contact NCVC, 76,1785 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Wash-ington, DC 20036, (202) 797-7800.

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Massachusetts Volunteer TacklesChild Lead Poisoning Problem

IEach year two hundred Americanchildren ages 6 and under die of leadpoisoning-a man-made, preventabledisease. The primary cause of leadpoisoning, according to Elaine Kohn,director of volunteer services for theMassachusetts Department of PublicWelfare, is exposure to lead-basedpaint, not gasoline fumes as manypeople believe. "A child who ingestsa thumbnail-sized chip of lead paintevery day for three weeks will be per-manently damaged or may even die,"says Jeanne Marie DeGiacomo, a vol-unteer who has worked almost single-handedly to educate Massachusettscitizens on the dangers to which350,000 of their children are beingexposed.

"Jeanne DeGiacomo has epitomizedthe new trend in vo1·mtarism towardsmeaningful work which meets theneeds of the public interest," Kohnsays. "The whole thing started ,vith

- me watching Channel 2, The Report-ers, on the dangers of lead and seizingon the idea of developing a lead pre-vention program. I suggested it toJeanne who wanted something 'in-teresting and challenging,''' Kohnrecalls.

DeGiacomo started off by doing anin-depth study of the dangers of lead-based paint, consulting local expertsin the field. She asked for their as-sistance in setting up educational pro-grams for social work staff in the Cityof Boston Welfare Service offices andsurrounding areas of the state. Shecontacted the Citizens Conunittee toEnd Lead Paint Poisoning and hasserved as a liaison between them andgovernment agencies, hospitals andkey medical personnel, coordinatingtheir efforts to de-lead existing hous-ing units and to screen, test and treatlead poisoning victims.

"From the original citizens' com-mittee (volunteers) who disbandedthen re-formed, to program directorsworking in local, state and federalprograms, there has been on-going,continuous communication and coop-eration. That is a real feat!" says Kahn.

DeGiacomo lobbied for the ~assage

of the Massachusetts Childhood LeadPoisoning Prevention Law, using theexpertise she gained from workingwith the League of Women Voters toapproach government officials in anon-threatening manner. She orga-nized a letter-writing campaign tolegislators, wrote editorials to localradio and television stations andnewspapers in a successful campaignto get the law enacted.

"My greatest contribution," De-Giacomo says, "has been in the area ofeducation." She developed an infor-mational flyer, "Poison in the Walls,"which included information on thedangers of lead, tenants' legal rights,and where to obtain free blood testing.The brochure was printed in Spanishas well as English.

DeGiacomo solicited volunteersfrom an advertising agency, graphicartists, and a print shop to design andproduce a poster- "Sweet Death!"-for use in high-visibility areas such asbanks, grocery stores, and other storewindows. It warns parents that "Leadchips taste like candy ... but leadpaint is poison," and urges parents tohave their children tested annually.

As chairperson of the Governor'sAdvisory Committee for the Lead Poi-soning Prevention Program, DeGia-como has organized conferences andseminars to disseminate informationto tenant and citizen groups, law en-forcement officials, boards of healthand landlords about current programsto enforce the state lead law.

"We are still halfway up the hill inour efforts to de-lead," noted DeGia-como, "but some advances have beenmade." Research is underway to de-velop a paint to cover lead paint thatwill force a child to vomi t if he ingestspaint chips.

For the future, DeGiacomo is tryingto obtain low-interest loans to en-courage landlords to de-lead. "WithJeanne's help, the Department of Pub-

'lie Welfare will expand what hadstarted several years ago through ourefforts to train and work with staffon the lead program region by region,statewide," Kahn says.

Rosalynn Carter (r.), wife of Democraticpresidential contender Jimmy Carter,is awarded for her outstanding volunteerwork in mental health by the Associationfor Administration of Volunteer ServicesRegion IV at its spring meeting. Present-ing the plaque' is Barbara Sugarman,AAVS Region IV chairperson.

Mayors EndorseVolunteer Credit

Last June, at its 44th annual meet-ing in Milwaukee, Wise., the U. S.Conference of Mayors passed a resolu-tion stating that volunteer experiencebe considered a qualifier for CivilService employment in municipalgovernment.

In the resolution the mayors recog-nized ". . . the significant role thatvolunteerism plays in communities."The mayors view their endorsementof the resolution " ... as a means offurther achieving the goals of Affirma-tive Action Programs," particularlywith regard to the training and hiringof women and minorities.

The resolution is in large part thework of an ad hoc committee con-vened by Margery K. Stich, volunteerdirector of New Orleans' Volunteersin Government of Responsibility.When John Gunther, executive direc-tor of the U. S. Conference of Mayors,expressed interest in having a pro-posalsubmitted, Stich contacted "per-sons who have had long careers ofvolunteer service in New Orleans andare now on the payroll of 1 Tew Or-leans Government in career slots."Stich called the resolution, " ... a

. major step forward in the volunteerworld.'?

It is estimated that 50 million Americans are serving in a volunteercapacity today, and that volunteer services has the potential of touchingevery citizen. I feel that as a Presidential candidate I have a specialresponsibility to express my support of the millions of Americans who areinvolved in this vital tradition, and of the many, many organizations dedicatedto volunteerism.

My family and I have long recognized the value of volunteers. In 1972,during my term as Governor of Georgia, I instituted a Commission on Volunteerism,and consequelltly established one of the very first state offices for volunteerservices. My wife has for many years been involved with mental health effortsas a volunteer, and my mother has served as a volunteer with the Peace Corps.

I feel that we must fully pursue a voluntary society, whereby citizenscan work in partnership with public and private efforts to accomodate humanand environmental needs. I truly believe that our nation can benefit tremen-dously from the contributions each of us can make in all areas of life.Volunteers can substantially enhance and expand efforts in education, health,justice, the environment, programs for our youth and our elderly, and numerousother programs.

We have trusted government alone, all too often, to solve all of ourproblems for us. I believe it is time to trust the people of the United States,and in that trust to ask more of them than ever before. I feel that volunteeringis a right, and a responsibility, of every American - regardless of age orcondition of life. As President, I would advocate federal leadership, balancedwith private input, in assuring the maximum opportunity for Americans to volunteer,and the maximum development of volunteer services in our society.

If I am elected President of the United States, my administration wiilencourage state-level mechanisms for volunteer services development and thusinsure direct communication between both public and private volunteerism effortsthroughout the nation and the White House. My administration will monitor

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federal volunteer services activities~ and will encourage unity and allianceamong national voluntary organizations. I will encourage greater cooperationand understanding among government~ business and unions and volunteer services.

I have a special concern for the American family - the basic buildingblock of our society. I would encourage volunteering as a viable familyactivity because it offers young Americans a unique opportunity to participatein community affairs; it offers parents an opportunity to contribute to thewell-being of the community while at the same time serving as models of civicresponsibility for their children; and it offers our elderly .~ericans a greatopportunity to continue to lead productive and meaningful lives~ while sharingthe wisdom of their years with others.

Volunteering is a pillar of our nation's internal strength, a source ofits pride, and a boundless reservoir of the knowledge, initiative and creativityof its people - from which we must draw heavily in the challenging times ahead.If I am elected President of the United States, I will calIon all Americans topersonally help me in the strengthening of the fibers, healing of the wounds,and pursuit of the dream of this great land - through volunteer service.

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