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Organization: Rochester Area Volunteer Administration

Sector: Collective

Organization Mission: The Rochester Area Volunteer Administrators (RAVA) is a network of leaders of volunteers in the Rochester area that meet to network, receive professional development, and strengthen volunteerism in our region of Minnesota. RAVA meets the third Thursday of every month from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the United Way Building.

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Vision

MAVA is the premiere statewide organization uniting, educating and advancing Minnesota communities through excellence in leadership of volunteers and best practices in organizational volunteerism.

Core Values

●  Volunteerism: Volunteers make our communities better.
●  Education: Trained volunteer leaders are essential to maximizing organizational success.
●  Connection: Sharing and networking builds our profession.
●  Inclusion: Diverse backgrounds and viewpoints make us stronger.
●  Collaboration: Partnerships allow us to work together for greater impact.
●  Research: Understanding trends helps us craft a better future.

Impact on the Field

MAVA actively experiments with innovative practices in volunteerism. We are committed to disseminating knowledge to the broader field.

 

Impact for Partnerships

MAVA and our partners receive and share resources, knowledge, and visibility to meet our respective missions. We foster a connection to each other that holds us accountable for the vitality of our community.

 

 

Related News and Status

 

Status Reports / News 
 Related PlanScape Status on: Business Process, Civic Engagement, Networking

Key reports on: Rochester Area Volunteer Administration

Rochester Area Volunteer Administration (February 18, 2026)

2026: April 15 Volunteer Fair

2023: RAVA October 19 2023 Meeting Notes; RAVA Meeting Notes: 6/15/2023 featuring inclusive language and use of pronouns; 2. 2021 survey announcement 

2021: Survey

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Rochester Area Volunteer Administration Training Info (June 22, 2024)

Volunteer Recruitment Effectiveness: What can advertising teach us? 

Volunteer Process Assessment 

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Rochester Area Volunteer Meeting Calendar (January 14, 2019)

2019 Meeting Calendar and List of agencies participated in April 12, 2018 Community Volunteer Fair.

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October 19, 2026: Co-design Information
Oct 19, 2026 Community Co-Design Leadership Training

October 2, 2023 City Council Study Session; September Co-design Meeting (Co-Design Preparation Guide, Pilot Co-Design Dashboard) 

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September 17, 2026: Momentum 30
Four pillars to drive Momentum 30

Case for Investment

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September 16, 2026: Braver Angels News

  • 2026 - Oct events: Sep 2026 Newsletter; Aug 2026 Newsletter, Mar 6 Volunteer Opportunities, Feb Citizens Commission on Immigration Outreach
  • 2025, 24 - Mar 2025 Newsletters: End birthright citizenship? Apr 2024 Braver Angels Newsletter: 2024 National Convention; National Debate: Should we be colorblind?

 

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August 21, 2026: OpenBeam events log

Sep 2026: Metrics LINKS

Aug 2026: Tech related info

Aug 2026 Notable Beam Events Log: Topics Include: Q2 Real Estate Stats; Workforce Housing & Regional Workforce Trends; Building Trust in an Age of Skepticism; Land Use Revenue Analysis; Tax Increment Financial Studies

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August 11, 2026: City Council and Mayor-Better Public Hearing Meeting

Aug 10, 2026 Study Session: Video, Presentation, Reports

Feb 9, 2026 Study Session: Report, Video, Presentation; Summarizing interviews, survey responses, scorecard and public forum 

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July 23, 2026: Community Health Improvement Plan Priorities and Updates

2027 - 2029 Health Planning Improvement Priorities

2026 CHNA Newsletters: Jul 2026, Jan 2026, 

2025 Newsletters: Admin Message, Oct 2025 Newsletter 

Ref: PB Report

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July 09, 2026: America's City for Health (ACH)
Jul 2026 PB Op Ed on America's City for Health and Wellness 

May 2026: DMC University Trademark Handling -The DMCC holds several DMC-related trademarks, including “Destination Medical Center,” “Discovery Square,” and “America’s City for Health.” 

References: Reimagine what can be done to fulfill the vision of ACH -- info LINKS

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July 02, 2026: Co-design Information

Jun 20, 2026 Co-Design as Civic Infrastructure Video Recording and Presentation

Co-Design as Structural Accountability White Paper

 

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June 22, 2026: Rochester International Relations Committee

2026 News: Spring, Winter Newsletters; Apr 2026 Siheung, Korean Newsletter;  Sister City Visits Germany Visit

2025 News: Sister City Trips: Japan; Rochester Sister City Application (Roles and Responsibilities)

General Info: Sister Cities Relationship Logs; IRC Meeting Logs

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February 03, 2026: Rochester as a Compassionate City
Feb 2, 2026 City Council Meeting

Council Initiated Action - Reaffirming Rochester as a Compassionate City

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December 17, 2025: 2026 County Property Tax
Press Release: Olmsted County’s 2026 budget was approved by the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners on December 16, 2025.

Olmsted County Truth in Taxation Info

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December 06, 2025: City of Rochester, MN Mayor's Medal of Honor Recipients

Mayor Norton Honors 2025 Mayor's Medal of Honor Recipients

Mayor Norton Honors 2024 Mayor's Medal of Honor Recipients

Mayor Norton Honors 2023 Mayor's Medal of Honor Recipients; Mayor Norton Honors 2022 Mayor's Medal of Honor Recipients

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September 28, 2025: September 2025 Charter Commission
  • City Governance Work Item
  • Application for replacement member
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September 23, 2025: City of Rochester 2026-2027 Budget Planning

  • Sep 22, 2025 City Council 
  • Sep 15, 2025 Study Session, Sep 3, 2025 Study Session;  Aug 25, 2025 Study Session; Press Release; 
  • June 23, 2025 Study Session: 2026 Capital Improvement Plan & Outside Agency Funding Budget Update
  • May 27, 2025 City Council Study Session ; Apr 28, 2025 City Council Study Session Material 
  • Press Release: The City of Rochester is beginning its 2026-2027 budget process and invites residents to learn more about the factors shaping the City’s financial outlook.
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Lvl 1: Business Process ; Civic Engagement ; Networking

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Projects & News
Anchor Projects

Anchor projects provide the backdrop of our community's major initiatives and have overarching impacts to the community:

Aging: Age-Friendly Olmsted County (AFOC) Plan

Civic Engagement: Rochester International Relations Committee

Diversity and Inclusion: Mobilizing Olmsted Voices for Equity (M.O.V.E)

Diversity and Inclusion: City of Rochester: 2020 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan

Economic Development: Destination Medical Center (DMC)

Economic Development: Momentum 30

Education: University of Minnesota, Rochester Master Plan

Education: Rochester Public Schools Strategic Plan

Education: Developing and Executing on Cradle to Career Plan

Governance/Public Policy: City of Rochester - Better Public Meetings

Governance/Public Policy: Planning To Succeed: Rochester 2040 Comprehensive Plan (P2S)

Health Determinants: Community Health Assessment Process

Housing: City of Rochester Home Ownership Creation Program

Housing: Coalition for Rochester Area Housing

Medical Services: Mayo Clinic Bold. Forward. Unbound.

Mobility: LINK - Bus Rapid Transit

Recreation & Open Space: Rochester Sports and Recreation Complex

Recreation & Open Space: Future Development of Graham Park

Sustainability: Sustainability and Resiliency Action Plan

Vision/Identity: America's City for Health

Vision/Identity: Rochester Vision 2050

Workforce Development: Equity in the Built Environment (Bloomberg)

Latest Pin Reports

Noteworthy community status reports:

September 20, 2026 : Annual Action Plan - Community Development Block Grant Allocations

September 17, 2026 : Momentum 30

September 16, 2026 : Braver Angels News

September 10, 2026 : Reimagining 6th Ave West - Project Update

September 08, 2026 : CHATEAU THEATRE OPERATING ANALYSIS UPDATE

September 06, 2026 : Director of Equity & Organizational Development Introduction

August 24, 2026 : 6th Street Bridge RAISE grant

August 24, 2026 : Rochester Public Transit

August 21, 2026 : OpenBeam events log

August 20, 2026 : Broadway 309-317 Appeal of Certificate for Appropriateness

August 18, 2026 : Transportation: ROCOG Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)

August 14, 2026 : SBDC Rochester, Spring 2025

August 14, 2026 : Homelessness Dashboard, Street Medicine, The TABLE and Any Path Home Info

August 13, 2026 : Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Barriers Study

August 09, 2026 : 2026 City of Rochester: 2020 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Updates

July 23, 2026 : Community Health Improvement Plan Priorities and Updates

July 21, 2026 : Housing as an Element of America's City for Health

July 20, 2026 : America's City for Heath and Older Adults Needs

July 17, 2026 : Lifestyle Wellness

July 10, 2026 : RPS Long Term Technology Plan



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