Destination ImagiNation of Virginia

DI Documentary!

Hello DIVA!

My name is Abbey Hoekzema and I am a Destination Imagination Alumnus! Since August of 2009, I have been working on a documentary about DI teams in Virginia, The Discovery of Duct Tape. The film focuses on three DIVA teams across the state as they prepare for competition. The film also examines how each team must solve different challenges, team dynamics, and adapting to new situations. The teams represent the Elementary, Middle, and Secondary Level teams.

For more information check out the film’s blog at:
http://discoveryofducttape.wordpress.com

We will be posting videos and pictures as the year continues so check back often!

Good Luck!

Abbey Hoekzema

DI and Disney Partner to Promote Volunteerism

January 10, 2010-Cherry Hill, New Jersey-Destination ImagiNation (DI) is pleased to announce its participation in Disney’s Give a Day Get a Disney Day program that rewards volunteerism with a free day at any Disney park. DI joins hundreds of organizations, corporations and non-profit organizations encouraging everyone to make a difference in their communities.
 
“DI would not exist without the dedication and energy of our more than 35,000 volunteers, so it was an easy decision to register with Disney and participate in this great program,” said Chuck Cadle, CEO of Destination ImagiNation, Inc. “Being able to recognize all of our volunteers with such a generous gift sends a positive message about giving back.” 

Beginning January 1, 2010, interested parties can visit www.DisneyParks.com to register as a volunteer with DI. DI has many volunteer roles across all states that include helping during Tournament season and managing a DI team. Students can also participate by selecting DI’s Service Learning Challenge that focuses on affecting change in a community through music. DI will continuously update all volunteer opportunities at www.DisneyParks.com. 

Volunteer opportunities for DI will continue throughout 2010. Volunteers are needed during the busy Tournament months between January and April, and adult Team Managers are needed for DI teams at the start of the 2010-11 season starting September 2010. To learn more about DI and volunteering, visit www.IDODI.org.

“The Give a Day Get a Disney Day program is the perfect way to become involved in Destination ImagiNation, and it will be a great recruitment campaign for attracting new volunteers,” said Dick Pinney, Executive Director, California Creativity Association. “We have seen DI grow through the dedication of our volunteers and hope participation in Disney’s program will help increase interest in our extraordinary after-school activity.”

Happy Holidays!!

Welcome to another wonderful year of DI in Virginia!!! I want to welcome those new to the DIVA family and our returning teams! Please check your regional websites for your regional tournament and training information. Look on the left side of this website and click on Regions for the regional website information.

You will also need to register your teams for your regional tournament. This is a separate fee from the main registration at DI, Inc. Each region has a fee for the tournament and each team needs to register separately. Forms and regional information are on the regional website.

Make sure you know your team pak number. This number was sent to you with your materials.

Join our Facebook group! Find us on Facebook – Destination ImagiNation Virginia.

Please feel free to email me with any questions you have. If I cannot answer your question, I will be sure to find someone who can.
Thanks and have a great DIVA year!!!

Laurie

Photo Albums Being Uploaded

We are beginning to add photos to our website in the Photo Albums Section. To view the album just click the one you want on the sidebar to the right. Check back often to see photos from DI events around Virginia.

New Updates!

Thank you very much to those of you who are already writing in and requesting information!  There are quite a few updates on the website, including the Regions page, Contact page, Scholarship page, Calendar page, and the Resources page.  We hope you find this information useful to you.  If you need additional information, please leave us a comment here!

New DI Virginia Website is UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Check back often to get updated information and resources for anything DI in Virginia!