To Recognize a Volunteer
To recommend an NCURA member(s) to be recognoized on the Volunteer(s) of the Month website, send an email, along with a digital picture of the volunteer(s), anytime to volunteer@ncura.edu. In your email, tell us about the individual(s), their NCURA volunteer activity, or activities, how their contribution(s) has benefited your region, colleagues, the national organization, etc., and/or how their extraordinary efforts have set the example for others to follow.
We look forward to hearing from you soon! Let’s give NCURA’s volunteers a round of applause!
Why Members Should Volunteer
Denise Rouleau (on left)
Research Administration Specialist
New England School of Acupuncture
On behalf of the Region I advisory committee and the Region I Volunteer and Membership Committee, I'd like to nominate Denise Rouleau from New England School of Acupuncture to be featured on the National Volunteer of the Month Page. Recently, Denise was recognized at the Region I meeting as Outstanding Volunteer. She has not only volunteered many times regionally but also nationally. She has held many positions in a leadership capacity such as Chair of many committees including the Spring Program committee, the Volunteer and Membership Committee, the Mentor/Mentee Program, Neighborhood Committee and the Website Committee. In addition she has volunteered numerous times for less visible positions such as registration table volunteer, packet organizer, dinner group organizer, discussion group leader, moderator and many others. I can’t think of anyone more deserving for this recognition since she has volunteered close to 15 years in research administration without being officially recognized for her outstanding efforts.
What sets Denise apart as an example is her endless enthusiasm and her pleasant demeanor. She is always willing to investigate a solution and come up with exciting ideas to benefit the region. She is someone who makes things happen.
Sincerely,
Kris A. Monahan
Director of Pre-Award Services
Wellesley Centers for Women
Wellesley College
David Ngo
Member-at-Large, Region IV
Effort Administrator And ECRT Manager
Research & Sponsored Programs
University of Wisconsin - Madison
“Yes, yes, and yes” This is the answer I’ve gotten every time I’ve asked David Ngo for help, whether the region needed a speaker for the regional meeting or help with the Hospitality Suite during the Annual Meeting, David’s answer has always been “Yes.” Then after David says, “Yes” (in the pleasant way he says it), he gets right to work. In the short time I’ve been in Region IV, David is someone I know I can rely on and who I know will meet my questions and requests with a smile on his face and a willingness to help. David currently serves Region IV as Member-at-Large and is Chair of the Awards Committee. He is also currently participating in NCURA’s Leadership Development Institute and is well on his way to giving back to the organization. Thanks David!
Sincerely Submitted,
Tricia Callahan
Membership Committee Chair, Region IV
William Ploog
Associate Director
Office of Sponsored Projects
Dartmouth College
Bill Ploog is the Evaluation Coordinator on the Professional Development Committee. Bill is an amazing person -- he rises to all challenges and occasions and has brought incredible wisdom and advice to our deliberations. His finely honed evaluation and assessment skills have given us the ability to craft recommendations and engage in discussions that would not otherwise be possible. As PDC Chair I feel very fortunate to have Bill on the team. His generosity of spirit and time are greatly appreciated.
Denise Wallen (PDC Chair)
Director, Faculty Research Support Services
The University of New Mexico
