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For those who volunteer there are numourous reasons why you volunteer your time, knowledge, services, and expertise. And programs such as Cabrini Connections truly appreciated each and every volunteer who contributes to the overall success of the program. Thank You!

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The Right Players Make up the PERFECT Huddle

In nearly every football organization from little leagues all the way to the NFL, each and every team has players that play certain positions. You have a quarterback, linebackers, safeties, tight-ends etc... and when the coach puts those 11 players out on the field, each and every positioned player are expected to complete their roles and responsibilities for the overall success of the team.

The image that has been added to this article has 'conference' in the middle with various businesses, organizations, and/or components that contribute to the overall success of a conferences such as the Tutor/Mentor Networking and Leadership Conference (http://www.tutormentorconference.org/). In relation to the football concepts we will say that a conference is the play and all of those components that surround the conference are the players that can lead to a positive gain on the play or a tackle for loss.

Just like in any football organization, the players don't learn a play on the first day of practice and perfect that play that day. The players go through repetitions week in and week out so that when the play is called in the game all of the players know the importance of their role to the success of the overall play.

The next game, the Tutor/Mentor Networking and Leadership Conference, is scheduled for May 28th and May 29th which gives each and every player (from Mentoring, Youth Development, Extended Learning Opportunities, School based programs etc...) in the huddle enough time to to huddle up and to know, practice, understand, and master their role to the overall success of the TEAM in this game.

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Arthur Stephens Jr. Memorial

Cabrini Connections, Tutor/Mentor Connection lost a friend and leader when Arthur Stephens, Jr. passed away on Jan. 25, 2009 at the age of 86. Arthur was one of seven volunteers who helped create this organization in November of 1992. He served on the Board of Directors and on the Advisory Council from 1993 until leaving this life to serve on a higher level.

View photos and read quotes from the memorial service held last Saturday. If any of those who knew Arthur would like to add their own testimonials please post them as comments here, or in a section I've set up on our Facebook page.

Arthur was a friend, a leader, and an encourager. Without his help we might never have been able to start this organization. Many have benefited because of the role he played.

Thank you Arthur. We'll miss you.