Tejas M. Patel

• Disaster Services Volunteer
- Disaster Action Team (DAT) Member
- Operations Management
- Logistics
- Mass Care
- Instructor – Various Disaster Services courses
• Preparedness and Health and Safety Services Instructor
- Adult, Child, and Infant CPR
- First Aid
- CPR for the Professional Rescuer
- Babysitter’s Training
- Wilderness and Remote First Aid

- Pack 614 Den Leader (Jun 2020-Present)
- Pack 614 Camping Chairman (Jan 2020-Present)
- Venturing Crew 2188 Charter Organization Representative (Feb 2019-Present)
- Venturing Crew 114 Advisor (Jan 2015-Feb 2017)
- Venturing Crew 114 Committee Chairman ( Feb 2017 – Aug 2020)
- Venturing Crew 114 Committee Member (Aug 2020- Present)
- Ship 125 Committee Member (Jan 2017- Present)
- USA Archery Level 1 Instructor (Apr 2018 - Present)
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- Pack 614 Den Leader (Jun 2020-Present)
- Pack 614 Camping Chairman (Jan 2020-Present)
- Venturing Crew 2188 Charter Organization Representative (Feb 2019-Present)
- Venturing Crew 114 Advisor (Jan 2015-Feb 2017)
- Venturing Crew 114 Committee Chairman ( Feb 2017 – Aug 2020)
- Venturing Crew 114 Committee Member (Aug 2020- Present)
- Ship 125 Committee Member (Jan 2017- Present)
- USA Archery Level 1 Instructor (Apr 2018 - Present)
- Life Member - National Catholic Committee on Scouting (2016-Present)
- Unit Commissioner - Pack 115 and Troop 1532 (Jun 2018-Present)
- Council Membership Committee -Venturing Membership Vice Chair (Aug 2018 - Present)
- Council Venturing Committee - Vice Chair (Aug 2018 - Present)

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Assistant Public Information Officer
Train-the-Trainer

Point of Distribution (POD) Supervisor
Beyond the Call of Service completion (2014)

Arlington Volunteers in Emergency Service (VEST)-Arlington County(VA)-Office of Emergency Management
- Member of first VEST Committee. Responsible for developing initial training plan to be followed by all VEST Volunteers.

- Area 26 Governor, Division B, District 36 (July 2012-July 2013)
- Vice President Education - Clara Barton Toastmasters Club, Area 25 (July 2012 - July 2013)

- Member - Networking Express Toastmasters Club (VA) - (2015-Present)
- 1st Place Club Contest - Table Topics (Sep 2015)
- 1st Place Area Contest - Table Topics (Oct 2015)
- 1st Place Division Contest - Table Topics (Oct 2015)
- 3rd Place District Contest - Table Topics (Nov 2015)
- Triple Crown Award 2014 (Earned ACG, CC, and CL in one term)
- President and Vice President of Education- Clara Barton Toastmasters (DC) Club (2013-2014)
- President - Advance &… Show more

- Member - Networking Express Toastmasters Club (VA) - (2015-Present)
- 1st Place Club Contest - Table Topics (Sep 2015)
- 1st Place Area Contest - Table Topics (Oct 2015)
- 1st Place Division Contest - Table Topics (Oct 2015)
- 3rd Place District Contest - Table Topics (Nov 2015)
- Triple Crown Award 2014 (Earned ACG, CC, and CL in one term)
- President and Vice President of Education- Clara Barton Toastmasters (DC) Club (2013-2014)
- President - Advance & Conquer Advanced Toastmasters (DC) Club (2013-2014)
- Club Coach - Advance & Conquer Advanced Club - 2012
- Clara Barton Toastmasters Club - Club Speech Contest - 1st Place Evaluation Contest - Apr 2012
- Toastmasters Area 25 Area Speech Contest - 2nd Place Evaluation Contest - Apr 2012
- Area 26 Governor, Division B, District 36 - (2012-2013)
- Vice President Education - Clara Barton Toastmasters Club (DC), Area 25 - (2012 - 2013)
- Member - BearingPoint Toastmasters Club (VA) - (2005-2006)
- Member - Chopawamsic Toastmasters Club (VA) - (2003-2005)
- Member - Morning Calm Club (South Korea), - (2002-2003)
- Vice President of Education - Jacksonville Toastmasters (NC) - (1999-2002)
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- Train-the-Trainer in Public Health issues that are affecting Fairfax County, VA to include:
- Influenza Prevention
- Hand Washing
- Public Health Preparedness
- Training on the Fairfax County Community Health and Preparedness Toolkit
- Training on how to conduct an educational community session
- Organize and deliver one-hour educational sessions to community civic groups

Community Ambassador
Race Day Volunteer for 5K race
- 2019 - Fairfax 5K

CERT Train the Trainer and Member

Race Day Volunteer

Carpenter's Shelter Run for 5K/10K Race

Turkish Festival Volunteer
2010, 2012, 2013, 2019

Volunteer overseas.

Now in it's 7th year, Slice of Life has become a tradition in the Washington region. During this holiday season, pie teams and sellers, hundreds of volunteers and the community, will all come together to ensure that our neighbors facing life-challenging illnesses enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving meal.
Annual Pie Seller: 2009, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2019, 2020
Dining Out for Life Host: 2016

Polar Plunge Volunteer and Participant

Member: Alexandria - Lincolnia Lions Club (Lincolnia, VA) - May 2018 - Present
- District 24L
- IT Committee Chairman - Jul 2020-Present
- North American Membership Initiative (NAMI) Committee Member (Member Satisfaction Sub-Committee) - Jul 2020-Present
- Social Media Committee Chairman
- Disaster Response and Environment Committee Chairman
- District 24L
- Club Secretary - Jul 2020-Present
- Club Service Chair - Jul 2019-Jul… Show more

Member: Alexandria - Lincolnia Lions Club (Lincolnia, VA) - May 2018 - Present
- District 24L
- IT Committee Chairman - Jul 2020-Present
- North American Membership Initiative (NAMI) Committee Member (Member Satisfaction Sub-Committee) - Jul 2020-Present
- Social Media Committee Chairman
- Disaster Response and Environment Committee Chairman
- District 24L
- Club Secretary - Jul 2020-Present
- Club Service Chair - Jul 2019-Jul 2020
Member: Dumfries Lions Club (Dumfries, VA) - 2005-2006
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Game Operations
Banner Runner

State Games Volunteer - Announcer for Softball games

2014 Fight For Air Climb
14 June 2014
Hilton Alexandria Mark Center
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Health Fair Volunteer

- Leading grassroots movement to teach community about the importance of global vaccines.
- Trained in media, advocacy, and event planning.
- Organize events to raise funds for UN programs on the ground.

Hospitality - Management and supervision of the VIP reception area.

Virginia Department of Social Services
2014 Patriots Rise State Managed Shelter Exercise

Assist with inventory and moving furniture and household goods.

2021 Virginia Volunteerism & Service Conference
Virginia Department of Social Services - Office on Volunteerism and Community Service
Provided presentation to over 100 volunteer managers on Leadership techniques for new leaders. Provided presentation entitled: "You've just been put in a position of leading...what next?"

2019 Virginia Volunteerism & Service Conference
Virginia Department of Social Services - Office on Volunteerism and Community Service
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2021 Virginia Volunteerism & Service Conference
Virginia Department of Social Services - Office on Volunteerism and Community Service
Provided presentation to over 100 volunteer managers on Leadership techniques for new leaders. Provided presentation entitled: "You've just been put in a position of leading...what next?"

2019 Virginia Volunteerism & Service Conference
Virginia Department of Social Services - Office on Volunteerism and Community Service
Provided presentation to over 100 volunteer managers on Leadership techniques for new leaders. Provided presentation entitled: "You've just been put in a position of leading...what next?"

2014 Virginia Volunteerism & Service Conference
Virginia Department of Social Services - Office on Volunteerism and Community Service
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2011 Girls Futsal White Team - 2021-Present
2010 Girls Futsal White Team - 2021-Present
Recreation Coach - 2015-Present
PreK Coach - 2017

- Wright to Read provides volunteer-based, one-on-one sustained tutoring and mentoring relationships to children in need, and collaborates with families, schools, and community partners to create a comprehensive support network that guides each child to success.

.US National 12K Volunteer (2014)

Cycle Instructor for portion of two hour fundraiser held at Gold's Gym.

- Manage the key aspects of Team Rubicon program operations at the state level.
- Assesses existing programs, engages partners and coordinates the implementation and management of ongoing programs and organizing program activities.
- Develop partnerships between Team Rubicon and state and local organizations.
- Engage current partners to assist in coordination, implementation and management of ongoing programs and organizing program activities.

Director and Member of the Marketing and Jubilee Committees
Board of Directors - Secretary - Jun 2016 - Present

Secretary (2016-2017)

SU Delegate to Council Annual Meeting (2020)
SU Cookie Manager (2019-Present)
Troop Organizer
Troop Leader
- Brownie (2019-Present)
USA Archery Level 1 Instructor (2018-Present)
SU Outdoor Resource Volunteer (2018-Present)

- Washington, DC Chapter Captain (2022-Present)
- Washington, DC Chapter Community Engagement Lead (2020-2022)
- Washington, DC Chapter - Community and Veterans Engagement Team Member (2017)
- Eagle Leader Fellow - (2017)
- Washington, DC Chapter - Member (2014 - Present)

- Assist travelers that come to Washington Reagan National Airport with general inquiries, etc.

Deployments:
Jan 2021: National Capital Area Command - Jan 6 Inauguration - Canteen Operations to support USANG troops and Capitol Police protecting the US Capitol (Washington, DC)
Jun 2017: National Capital Area Command - US Congressional Baseball Practice shooting (Alexandria, VA)

Introduction to The Salvation Army Disaster Services - May 2017
Serve Safe Food Handlers Training - Jul 2017
Disaster Food Service and Canteen Operations - Aug 2017
Safe from Harm Training… Show more

Deployments:
Jan 2021: National Capital Area Command - Jan 6 Inauguration - Canteen Operations to support USANG troops and Capitol Police protecting the US Capitol (Washington, DC)
Jun 2017: National Capital Area Command - US Congressional Baseball Practice shooting (Alexandria, VA)

Introduction to The Salvation Army Disaster Services - May 2017
Serve Safe Food Handlers Training - Jul 2017
Disaster Food Service and Canteen Operations - Aug 2017
Safe from Harm Training - Aug 2017
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The Rotary EClub of Global Peacebuilders (Sep 2020 - Present)
- Member
Rotary Club of West Alexandria (VA) - May 2018 - Sep 2020
- Membership Chairman (Jul 2018-Jul 2019)
- District 7610 Young Generations Chair (Jul 2018-Jul 2020)
- Rotary Youth Exchange - Inbound Coordinator (Jul 2019-Present)
- Paul Harris Fellow / Paul Harris Society Member - May 2018
Rotary Club of Reston - Oct 2015 - Jan 2018
- International Fellowship of Scouting Rotarians - Life Member - Dec… Show more

The Rotary EClub of Global Peacebuilders (Sep 2020 - Present)
- Member
Rotary Club of West Alexandria (VA) - May 2018 - Sep 2020
- Membership Chairman (Jul 2018-Jul 2019)
- District 7610 Young Generations Chair (Jul 2018-Jul 2020)
- Rotary Youth Exchange - Inbound Coordinator (Jul 2019-Present)
- Paul Harris Fellow / Paul Harris Society Member - May 2018
Rotary Club of Reston - Oct 2015 - Jan 2018
- International Fellowship of Scouting Rotarians - Life Member - Dec 2016
- Secretary - Jun 2016 - May 2018
- Youth involvement Volunteer - Aldrin ES - "Band of Brothers" Speaker - Jun 2016
- District 7610 Disaster Relief Committee Member
- Public Relations Chairman - Jan 2016 - May 2018
- Newsletter Editor - Oct 2015 - May 2018

Rotary Club of Vienna - Jan 2015 - Oct 2015
- Newsletter Editor - Mar 2015 - Oct 2015

Cadre Member - Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution, Disease Prevention and Treatment, Water and Sanitation, Basic Education and Literacy, and Economic and Community Development sectors. Show less

USA Archery Level 1 Instructor

- Head Coach for Under 5 T-Ball Team
- Organize and run practices and games with Assistant Coaches

- Serve as a Guardian for veterans visiting the Washington, DC area to view various memorials, monuments, etc.

- Greet veterans at local airports.
- Serve as a Guardian during a visit to the Washington, DC area to view memorials, monuments, etc.

- 2018: Optional Events Judge - Princess/Jr. Pre-Teen/Pre-Teen/Jr. Teen/Teen
- 2021: Top Model Judge - Princess/Jr. Pre-Teen/Pre-Teen/Teen

Provide operations and logistics to support for the 2018 Peach Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.

Pro Bowl Experience (PBX) Brand Ambassador
Fan Mobile Pass (FMP) Brand Ambassadors\
Recognized for superior customer service five times by Disney Institute and NFL Staff.

- Assist Hope for the Warriors Staff with tasks as needed.

Head Coach of U6 T-Ball Team (CS JetHawks)

- Virginia State Smart Driver Program Data Manager - Jul 2020-Present
- Smart Driver Instructor - Dec 2017 - Present
- Provide Smart Driver presentations to those that require training for driver licenses.

- Represent the values of the community and Wells Fargo.
- Answer questions from patrons regarding the tournament.
- Volunteer as: Marshall, ShotLink Operator, Concessions, and USO/Patriots Tent.
- Fill other roles as necessary.
- 2021 - Quail Hollow Club, 3700 Gleneagles Rd., Charlotte, NC 28210, USA
- 2019 - Quail Hollow Club, 3700 Gleneagles Rd., Charlotte, NC 28210, USA

- Spread awareness about Stop The Bleed

- Represent the values of the community and the PGA.
- Answer questions from patrons regarding the tournament.
- Volunteer as: Marshall, Concessions, Operations and Logistics.
- Fill other roles as necessary.
- 2021 - Kiawah Island Golf Resort (Ocean Course)
- 2019 - Bethpage State Park (Black Course) - 99 Quaker Meeting House Rd. Farmingdale, NY 11735

- Patron Ambassador (Patron Information Center)
- Hospitality Member
- Sales - The Memorial's Bears for Nationwide Children's program helps raise funds for the Memorial Tournament Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) through an alliance between the Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation and Nationwide Children's Hospital.

- Serve as an Operations Volunteer for DC Scores Soccer Jamboree where 24 teams with over 800 kids from across DC played.

- Represent the values of the community and Wyndham Resorts.
- Answer questions from patrons regarding the tournament.
- Marshal on various holes during the tournament.
- Fill other roles as necessary.
- 2019 - Sedgefield Country Club, 3201 Forsyth Dr., Greensboro, NC 27407

- Represent the values of the community and Northern Trust.
- Answer questions from patrons regarding the tournament.
- Will Call Ambassador
- ShotLink Volunteer (7th Hole)
- Fill other roles as necessary.
- 2019 - Liberty National Golf Club, 100 Caven Point Road, Jersey City, NJ 07305

- Boo! Run For Life 10K Run & Tidal Basin Walk - Served as Warm-up Organizer assisting over 100 people in warming up prior to the 10K Race. (2019-Present)
Dean R. O'Neill Renal Cell Cancer Research Fund funds a dedicated renal cell (kidney) cancer research fellowship program at the National Institutes of Health

- Served as a 5K Volunteer.

- Serve as a Volunteer during Kids "Karnival".

- Serve as a Guest Experience member assisting fans in Miami, FL prior to Super Bowl LIV.

- Member of Post 177 Fairfax, VA.
- Member-At-Large - (June 2020-Present)
- Community Engagement Lead
- INOVA Blood Drive - Sep 2020 | Dec 2020

- Work closely with NoVA VOAD Members and Partners to coordinate, communicate, cooperate, and educate about what volunteer organizations can do during disasters.

- Maryland State Games - Summer 1997
- Virtual Cheer Volunteer - May 2020

- 2020 - Packet Pick-up Volunteer

- Assist the community in becoming more energy efficient.
- Community Engagement Team Member.

- Engage the community and create awareness regarding "Stop the Bleed"

- Assist with GWU Bicentennial activities/events.
- Complete other tasks as assigned.

- Board Member: Special Olympics Virginia Area 26
- Volunteer Manager
- Market/promote volunteers opportunities within Special Olympics Virginia Area 26.
- Recruit, onboard, orient, and assign volunteers to Special Olympics Virginia Area 26 events, activities, etc.
- Connect with local organizations and individuals who would like to volunteer with Special Olympics Area 26.
- Work

- Serve as a Guest Experience Associate assisting fans to their seats, maintaining good order at entrance portals, and providing an outstanding fan experience.

- Recruit Volunteers to serve as General Volunteers and as Coaches.
- Onboard Volunteers and ensure that proper documentation has been completed.
- Serve in Northern Virginia Special Olympics Area 26 Executive Committee.
- Complete additional tasks as required.

- 2021 - Bay Bridge Run - Logistics and Registration Volunteer.

- Volunteer: 2021 Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, 5K & Mile Run

2022 College Football Playoff National Championship Host Committee - Indianapolis, IN
- Volunteer Headquarters Check-In Volunteer

- Provide instruction to youth that are involved with the Fairfax County Adapted Aquatics and Virginia Area 26 Special Olympics Swimming Programs.

- Manage U16/U18 Boys Soccer and U18 Girls Soccer teams.
- Provide logistical support to teams.
- Troubleshoot any issues that come up during the World.

President's Cup 2022 - Quail Hollow, NC
Hospitality Ambassador - Corporate Suites

- FlyBy 5K Volunteer

- Attended 3 day conference in Nashville, TN learning aspects of:
- Traits of Inclusive Leaders
- Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for The Mission Continues leaders
- Social and Positional Power
- Leading courageous conversations
- Action Planning

- Served as Registration Representative assisting with logistical assistance for attendees prior to and during the conference.

- Provided support to "The Mission Continues" National Staff in the conduct of LFA Cohort 2 workshop held 30 Mar - 2 Apr.
- Co-led discussion on "Grounding" to over 60 Veterans attending the workshop.

- Provide excellent customer service by answering questions from guests attending the 3M Open.
- Troubleshoot fan inquiries and determine the best resolution.
- Coordinate, communicate, and collaborate with Supervisors and other leaders to solve issues.

Coach: U14 Boys Soccer team - 2023 JCC Macabbi Games - Ft. Lauderdale, FL

- Bag-Check Volunteer - Set up of tables, guide runners to proper locations to turn in bags.

- "Character Does Matter" (CDM) Mentor -CDMs are presentations provided to youth based on 24 character traits.
- Organizer for:
- Manion Workout of the Day (WOD) - April 2023
- Joggin for Frogmen 5K - Jul 2023
- Heroes 9/11 Run - Sep 2023

- Completed 7 month Spartan Leadership Program (SLP) focusing on how veterans can provide service to their community.
- Character Does Matter (CDM) Mentor for youth.
- Actively plan and take part in TMF local Chapter events.

- Provided operational and logistical support to the 2024 Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, OH.
- Served as a liaison between vendors and the Arnold Sports Festival Staff to facilitate setting up of vendor displays.

- Served as a Registration Volunteer assisting with registration of athletes.

Recruit, onboard, and manage volunteers for the 2024 US Grinder Gravel Championships in Bluemont, VA.

- Served as a General Volunteer assisting with the signing of the Waiver/Release form..