From karen.burruss at gmail.com Wed Oct 1 10:43:20 2008 From: karen.burruss at gmail.com (Karen Burruss) Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2008 10:43:20 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Hanover Safe Place Pumpkin Run In-Reply-To: <4f97082a0809301318u74af6634l6d02b8ad2657e08a@mail.gmail.com> References: <4f97082a0809301318u74af6634l6d02b8ad2657e08a@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <4f97082a0810010743g5bd21258w6a103cc5086069ee@mail.gmail.com> 10th ANNUAL 5K RACE and 1 MILE FUN WALK On Saturday October 4th Hanover Safe Place will be hosting our 10th Annual Pumpkin Run. The event will be held at Ashland Berry Farm (12607 Old Ridge Road, Beaverdam VA 23015). Race begins at 9:00 a.m. with registration opening at 7:45 a.m. If you'd like to pre-register online please visit our website at www.hanoversafeplace.com and click "events." You can also register by calling (804) 752-2728. Proceeds benefit Hanover Safe Place, providing services to victims of sexual and domestic violence in Hanover and the Greater Richmond area. Karen Burruss, MSW Programs Director Hanover Safe Place 629A N. Washington Highway Ashland, VA 23005 Hotline: (804) 752-2702 Office: (804) 752-2728 Fax: (804) 752-2738 www.hanoversafeplace.com From schapman at peacecorps.gov Wed Oct 1 14:56:23 2008 From: schapman at peacecorps.gov (Chapman, Stephen) Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2008 14:56:23 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Peace Corps Information Session in Richmond - Oct. 8 Message-ID: <7D6BB2402987F14E86C922FF1994C511ADDDF2@DC-EXVS01.peacecorps.gov> Are you ready to retire, graduating from college, or just wanting to give back? Come to a Peace Corps information meeting and meet a recruiter about serving overseas. No matter where you are in life, Peace Corps may have a place for you. Peace Corps offers opportunities in health, education, business, environment, agriculture and community development, while providing excellent language, culture and program training. Come see our recruitment video, learn about the application process and benefits, and hear stories from returned Peace Corps volunteers about their experience. Wednesday, October 8 Richmond Red Cross Building 420 East Cary Street Richmond, VA 23219 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Stephen Chapman Public Affairs Specialist Peace Corps - Mid-Atlantic Regional Office 1525 Wilson Blvd., Suite 100 Arlington, VA 22209 Phone: (202) 692-1050 Fax: (202) 692-1065 RPCV Poland '97-'99 Apply Now Find Local Events Volunteers Age 50+ Online Journals From volunteer at handsongreaterrichmond.org Wed Oct 1 16:47:42 2008 From: volunteer at handsongreaterrichmond.org (Hands On Greater Richmond) Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2008 16:47:42 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Hands On Greater Richmond VISTA position Message-ID: <49EE0DED-E094-4F64-A973-E08CDD10D9ED@handsongreaterrichmond.org> Hands On Greater Richmond- Program Coordinator VISTA AmeriCorps member Job Description: This VISTA AmeriCorps position will develop new programming for civic engagement initiatives including the creation of service events, ongoing volunteer opportunities and civic education programs. Qualifications/Requirements: ? Develop theme-based volunteerism series (e.g., Environmental, Health, Housing); ? Recruit, train and oversee Team Leaders for all Hands On GR programs; ? Update/edit existing Team Leader training materials; ? Work in conjunction with local organizations to develop and implement a Days of Service program (Make a Difference Day, MLK Day and National Volunteer Week); ? Provide speaking engagements about volunteerism to local corporate, community, governmental and faith-based organizations; ? Lead Monthly Projects and Corporate Volunteer Day projects; and ? Other duties as assigned by the Hands On GR Director. Salary Information: Modest Stipend -$10,380 a year Benefits: A $4,725 Segal AmeriCorps Education Award or $1,200 post-service stipend Application Process: Send Cover letter and resume to volunteer at handsongr.org subject line: VISTA application by Oct 15th 2008 ** Please forward on to anyone you think may be interested** ~Vanessa Vanessa Diamond Director, Hands On Greater Richmond Be the Change. VOLUNTEER 7501 Boulders View Drive Suite 110 Richmond, VA 23225 volunteer at handsongreaterrichmond.org (p) 804.330.7400 (f) 804.330.5992 From bregrut at valuesinstitute.org Wed Oct 1 17:39:10 2008 From: bregrut at valuesinstitute.org (Brian Regrut) Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:39:10 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Training Oct. 9 & 14 for Volunteers to Deliver Values Curriculum to Youth Message-ID: <015f01c9240e$2417ee60$1f12fea9@BRIANDESK> Become a VIVA and change the world for the better! Volunteer training dates: Richmond: Oct. 9th 6:00-9:00 p.m.; Oct 14th 9:00 a.m.- noon; Oct 14th 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Hopewell/Petersburg: Oct. 9th 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Oct 14th 6:00 to 9:00p.m. If you want to make a positive difference in the lives of youngsters, then you should become a VIVA--Values Institute Volunteers in Action. As a VIVA you deliver the Values in Alignment curriculum to small groups of children at youth organization facilities in your community. Following a 3-hour training session you will work with the director of the youth facility to determine a schedule that works best for you and the young people you will be teaching. That usually means conducting the 10 one-hour sessions over a period of 5 weeks. Current opportunities are at Boys & Girls Clubs in Richmond, Chesterfield, Hopewell and Petersburg. Additional opportunities will be available in Harrisonburg, Roanoke and SW Virginia. VIVA Requirements: 1. You embrace and live out values like Integrity, Responsibility, Respect, Achievement, and Compassion 2. You possess a passion for teaching positive values to young people 3. You have experience teaching and/or mentoring middle school-aged youth (raising your own children counts) 4. You must attend a half-day or one-day training session (depending upon level of prior experience) 5. You must be willing to learn the curriculum and guide the 10 one-hour sessions at a youth group located near you. Learn more about the curriculum on our website, www.ValuesInstitute.org. If this sounds like something you would like to do, contact us to learn about opportunities and training classes: bregrut at valuesinstitute.org or 804-744-8300. Our goal is to help organizations like Boys & Girls Clubs deliver consistent messages and develop continuity in character education. The staff of the clubs where you will be working understand the Values in Alignment Process and will fully support your volunteer efforts. In addition, as a VIVA, a Values Institute staff member will help ensure that your teaching experience is a good one for both you and the youth. We will provide phone and on-site support and will reimburse you for transportation and supplies you purchase to enhance the teaching experience. If you're ready to make a positive difference in the lives of youngsters in your community, then contact Brian Regrut at the Values Institute of America today. Send an e-mail to bregrut at valuesinstitute.org or call Brian at 804-744-8300. Brian N. Regrut, Vice President Values in Alignment Project Manager The Values Institute of America 6802 Paragon Place, Suite 300 Richmond, VA 23230-1655 804-744-8300 Office 804-201-9322 Fax 804-338-1776 Cell bregrut at valuesinstitute.org Equipping youth organizations to teach positive values to young people. www.valuesinstitute.org From kevin.sciuk at dynexcapital.com Thu Oct 2 14:20:04 2008 From: kevin.sciuk at dynexcapital.com (Sciuk, Kevin (DX)) Date: Thu, 2 Oct 2008 14:20:04 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Walk for Brain Tumor Research Message-ID: <1601831C9C4F6D4DB76A1D9656C0CAED03D8E3A6@corpxc1.dynexcapital.com> On Sunday October 5th, 2008, Brain Tumor Resource And Information Network,( B.R.A.I.N.) is having their 4th annual Celebration of Hope Fundraising Walk, 11:00am, at the Innsbrook Picnic Area near Dominion, in Glen Allen, Virginia. Register to walk or donate online at www.active.com/donate/brain08 or download registration form at www.brainsite.org/events/coh_2008_reg.pdf . 100% of the proceeds will be donated to brain tumor research, awareness, and improving the quality of life of survivors. See this week's Goochland Gazette for a feature article on BRAIN and the Celebration of Hope. http://www.goochlandgazette.com/index.php/news/article/brain_tumor_survi vors_walk_for_a_cure/ In person registration will be from 9:45 - 10:45 AM with the walk starting at 11:00 AM. The weather should be great so why not bring the family out for a Sunday walk and support a great local cause. The Susan Greenbaum Duo will perform immediately following the walk. Susan, a powerful singer/songwriter, who, in addition to performing with Jewel, her credits also include an opening with Kenny Loggins, Patty Griffin, Dar Williams, Janis Ian, Loyde Cole, and Catie Curtis. Her music is lively, diverse and powerful. www.susangreenbaum.com To date BRAIN has raised more than $100,000 in research and quality of life funds, donating money both locally and nationally. They have provided more than 650 information packages to brain tumor survivors in Richmond and the surrounding area. Brain tumor Resource And Information Network is a non- profit all volunteer 501(c) (3) charity. Additional information about the organization can be found at www.brainsite.org or by calling (804) 749-3649. Share Hope, Kevin & Marguerite Sciuk Brain Tumor Resource And Information Network (BRAIN) 2355 Wheatlands Drive Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103 (804) 749-3649 No matter where you are you're missing something But the grass is green on both sides of the fence Learning to love the moment you are in Is the only way time makes any sense dmb From ssain at richmond.edu Thu Oct 2 15:46:07 2008 From: ssain at richmond.edu (Robinson Sain, Sue) Date: Thu, 2 Oct 2008 15:46:07 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] More seating added for Tuesday, Oct. 7 Jepson Leadership Forum Message-ID: Due to an enormous demand for tickets, Edward L. Ayers' Jepson Leadership Forum 2008 -2009 presentation What Lincoln Was Up Against: The Context of Leadership will now be simulcast into Camp Concert Hall in the Modlin Center for the Arts on Tuesday, October 7 at 7 p.m. on campus at the University of Richmond. Free tickets are available for this satellite location but must be reserved through the Modlin Center Box Office by calling 298-8980. Tickets are limited. Ayers will speak about Lincoln's conflicts, mistakes, miscalculations, and competing values. Abraham Lincoln's leadership can only be understood by grasping the challenges he faced. Those challenges included not only the Confederacy and its army but also a starkly divided Northern electorate and public opinion. Lincoln had to win a war at home as well as one against a more obvious enemy. More: http://oncampus.richmond.edu/news/sept08/Ayers.html Sue Robinson Director, Community Programs & Alumni Relations Jepson School of Leadership Studies Jepson Hall, Room 237 University of Richmond, VA 23173 804-287-6627 (phone) 804-287-6062 (fax) From kelly at girlsforachange.org Thu Oct 2 14:58:51 2008 From: kelly at girlsforachange.org (Kelly Weiley) Date: Thu, 2 Oct 2008 13:58:51 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Girls for A Change comes to Richmond! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Girls For A Change is launching in Richmond! GFC empowers girls in low income neighborhoods to identify, design and implement girl-led solutions to problems they face in their own communities. We?ve trained nearly 7,000 girls in California and Arizona who?ve impacted 20,000 community members with their projects. Now, we?re super excited to begin working with girls in Virginia! Next week, in partnership with Communities In Schools and Richmond Public Schools, 800 Richmond girls will participate in GFC's Change Your World Workshops. In January we?ll launch 10 Girl Action Teams through which 150 girls will begin transforming their communities and their own lives. Want to learn more? Join us on October 7th, 6-7pm, for an intimate gathering to hear first hand how Girls For A Change has impacted the lives of young women and how these powerful girls are transforming your world. Hosted by Southeastern Institute of Research at their new offices in the Fan, 2601 Floyd Ave. This is not a fundraising event. For event details or to respond, please contact Eleanor Rouse, 805-551-0330, Eleanor at girlsforachange.org Ready to empower Richmond girls? Become part of our mission by volunteering next week for our eight school-based Change Your World Workshops. Check out the information under the volunteer link (http://www.connectrichmond.org/Tools/Volunteer/tabid/145/Default.aspx) on www.connectrichmond.org or e-mail Kelly at girlsforachange.org or 804-551-0330. See our results! Check us out at www.girlsforachange.org Eleanor Rouse National Development Director 804/551-0330 eleanor at girlsforachange.org From shekinah777 at netzero.net Thu Oct 2 21:10:55 2008 From: shekinah777 at netzero.net (shekinah777 at netzero.net) Date: Fri, 3 Oct 2008 01:10:55 GMT Subject: [ConnectRichmond] S.T.O.R.M. Teen Center (for at Risk youth) Fundraiser-Pastor T. Gasque -230-4690 Message-ID: <20081002.181055.3833.0@webmail24.vgs.untd.com> Name of Event S.T.O.R.M. Teen Center (for at risk youth)-Fundraiser EventDescription: Shekinah Temple Outreach Ministries has established the Yesterday, Today and Forever Thrift Store and Bargain Outlet and The Heaven Sent Child Dev. Center to help fund and support it's non-profit Outreach/Teen Center for at Risk Youth. We will hold, A Big Blowout Sales Event!... every Saturday from 9:am-6:pm) until further notice. We are located at 2102 Ruffin Rd. Richmond Va. 23234 (between Jeff Davis and Commerce Rd.) We are offering deep discounts and great deals on houshold furnishings and much, much more for this event. We also offer excellent Child Care services for $69.00 per wk. (special event rate) which all proceeds go directly to support and benefit of our Teen Center. We are a Social Service Certified Provider. Call 230-4690 or stop by for more info. Warehouse furniture liquidation sale now going on to support these efforts. We are also open Mon-Sat 9am-6:Pm Everything must go!..... to make room for New Teen Center and Gymnasium.Sponsor: Shekinah Temple Outreach MinistriesBeneficiary: S.T.O.R.M. Teen Center for at risk youthDate: 10/4/2009 Venue: Shekinah Temple Outreach Center-2102 Ruffin Rd.Location: 2102 Ruffin Rd Richmond Va. 23234 (Southside: between Jeff Davis and Commerce Rd.Event Time: Operating Daily Mon-Sat (7am-6pm)Phone: (804) 230-4690 Email: shekinah777 at netzero.com :Pastor T. Gasque 230-4690 Website: Directions/Parking: Ruffin Rd is located between Commerce Rd and Jeff Davis Hwy-From 95 take Bells Rd exit go north on Commerce Rd, turn left at Ruffin Rd. (Atlantic Corrugated box co. on Corner) we are first commercial building on left, parking inside of fence. From Jeff Davis turn at Ruffin Rd (accross form Golden Skillet) cross tracks 2nd commercial building on right) Open to Public?: Yes RSVP Required: No RSVP Deadline: Price: Issue Areas Arts & Culture Educational Fundraiser Health & Recreation Neighborhood Religious Special Events Training Local Sites to Advertise With:connectRichmond connectSouthside ____________________________________________________________ Click here to find Medical Transcription Training programs. http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2231/fc/Ioyw6ijmaKNxhbFIDzyJJf9pNe7FEPIacASx6fTjXjGfWatAfiY26d/ From john_dougherty at rosmy.org Thu Oct 2 17:14:21 2008 From: john_dougherty at rosmy.org (John Dougherty) Date: Thu, 2 Oct 2008 17:14:21 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] ROSMY Events and Activities Message-ID: <014601c924d3$d70358f0$1a01a8c0@ROSMY.local> ROSMY is Virginia's single source for support, education, advocacy and opportunities for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth. Youth ages 14 - 20 are invited to join ROSMY in any or all of the upcoming activities: Every Tuesday: New Youth Orientation Night Topic Support Group Night 6:30PM - 8:30PM Every Wednesday Guys Group Ladies Lounge - girl talk Intersections - Transgender Group 6:30PM - 8:30PM Thursday's in October: Celebrate GLBT History Month Come listen and learn from GLBTQ leaders in Greater Richmond who have shaped our arts, culture, business, social and spiritual community here in Richmond. These open forum discussions for youth will be held October 9, 16 and 13 6:30PM - 8:30PM Friday's in October: Check out our website each week at www.rosmy.org for the latest activity information or shoot us an email at rosmy at rosmy.org and let us know what you would like to do. If you are a gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or questioning youth ages 14 - 20 who is in need of support, call us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week TOLL FREE at 888-644-4390. Our team of trained volunteers will talk with you and provide you the information and resources you need. For more information about ROSMY please contact: John Dougherty John_dougherty at rosmy.org (804) 644-4800 We hope to meet you at ROSMY soon! From giles at richmondneighborhoods.org Thu Oct 2 16:36:59 2008 From: giles at richmondneighborhoods.org (Giles Harnsberger) Date: Thu, 2 Oct 2008 16:36:59 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] A.C.O.R.N. Event: Renovation of Historic Elmira Shelton House Message-ID: A.C.O.R.N. Event: Renovator's Open House A.C.O.R.N. and the Restoration Builders of Virginia are celebrating the restoration of the supposed home of Elmira Shelton, sweetheart to Edgar Allen Poe. According to local lore, Miss Shelton was living at this residence on E. Grace Street "when she bade Poe farewell in September 1849," Mary Wingfield Scott wrote in her book Old Richmond Neighborhoods. RBVa and A.C.O.R.N. invite you to come experience the history and the contemporary rehabilitation of this charming Greek Revival home on Friday, October 17, 2008, from 5:30 til 7pm. Contractor David Cooley and lead carpenter Joshua Cooley will be on site to discuss the historic renovation over light snacks and beverages. Date: 10/17/2008 The Elmira Shelton House 2407 E. Grace Street Event Time: 5:30-7 pm For information, Phone: Giles Harnsberger, Properties & Programs (804) 644-5040 Or Email: giles at richmondneighborhoods.org Website: richmondneighborhoods.org Directions/Parking: parking on street Open to Public?: Yes RSVP Recommended RSVP Deadline: 10/16/2008 5$ donation greatly appreciated Alliance to Conserve Old Richmond Neighborhoods 104 Shockoe Slip, Lower Level Richmond, VA 23219 (804)644-5040 From prowe at vcu.edu Fri Oct 3 13:45:05 2008 From: prowe at vcu.edu (Peyton Rowe) Date: Fri, 3 Oct 2008 13:45:05 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] 2nd Annual VCU CreateAthon onCampus Message-ID: <0B80FAF7-12E2-4150-BA88-CC4DDCA18ABD@vcu.edu> ARE YOU A NONPROFIT IN NEED? IS YOUR MARKETING BUDGET NEXT TO NOTHING? Apply to the 2nd annual VCU CreateAthon onCampus and you may be selected to receive free marketing materials. VCU student teams mentored by local professionals will create a wide variety of projects at no cost to the nonprofit organizations. For a second year, VCU?s CreateAthon onCampus is looking for area nonprofits who are in need of marketing and/or promotional materials including but not limited to: logo, letterhead, business cards, brochures, posters, press kits, newsletters, ads. There may be other needs you have that aren?t listed here. You never know until you ask if we can do it. The worst we can say is no, maybe next year?. WHAT IS CreateAthon onCampus? CreateAthon onCampus is program designed to give students a chance to learn and give back at the same time. Along with a class devoted to studying nonprofit communication needs, CreateAthon onCampus culminates in a 24-hour, work-around-the-clock creative blitz during Spring Break in March of 2009. During this event, VCU Mass Communication students and other student volunteers will produce marketing and creative services for selected Richmond area non- profits. Each student team will be partnered with local advertising, design or marketing professionals who will mentor the students? work, ensuring high-quality and effective materials. TO APPLY OR GET MORE INFORMATION Visit www.createathononcampus.org or email Peyton Rowe, prowe at vcu.edu peyton rowe associate prof | media graphics + design director | CreateAthon onCampus www.createathononcampus.org School of Mass Communications Virginia Commonwealth University PO Box 842034 Richmond, VA 23284-2034 804.828.2660 p 804.828.9175 f From RaShel.Charles at vdh.virginia.gov Fri Oct 3 13:45:55 2008 From: RaShel.Charles at vdh.virginia.gov (RaShel Charles) Date: Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:45:55 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Health Promotion for People with Disabilities Week Registration Message-ID: <000301c9257f$e3177750$336e100a@central.vdh.state.va.us> Health Promotion for People with Disabilities Week October 5-11, 2008 You Can Embrace Wellness One hour. One day. One week. HPPD Week Weimar's Finding and Using Disability Data - Monday October 6, 2008 Advocating for Your Health - Tuesday October 7, 2008 Disability and Cultural Diversity - Wednesday October 8, 2008 Miracles in Motion - Thursday October 9, 2008 Disability Awareness - Friday October 10, 2008 Registration Required: http://www.vahealth.org/cdpc/disability/EmbraceWellness.htm RaShel Charles, MPH Program Assessment & Outcome Specialist Virginia Department of Health Division of Chronic Disease Prevention and Control Phone: 804-864-7728 Fax:804-864-7880 Email:rashel.charles at vdh.virginia.gov "Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail" - Ralph Waldo Emerson From dowdafamily at juno.com Sat Oct 4 01:15:36 2008 From: dowdafamily at juno.com (Jen Dowda) Date: Sat, 4 Oct 2008 01:15:36 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Benefit Concert for Orphans and Orphan Care Training Nov. 14-15th Message-ID: <8D427B08-2532-4025-9A63-A8EF3833BABF@juno.com> OLIVEtree Alliance will be hosting a benefit concert, featuring AARON IVEY, on November 14th, 2008 at Commonwealth Chapel in Richmond, VA. The concert benefits the orphan relief ministry, Shoes For Orphan Souls. All you need to do is bring a new pair of children/teen sized shoes! Doors open at 7pm. Then on Saturday, November 15th, we will be hosting a FREE Orphan Care Seminar at West End Presbyterian Church in Richmond, VA, with special guests, Steve and Michelle Gardner of Kingdom Kids Adoption Ministries. If you have considered starting an orphan care ministry in your church or if you are interested in relief work among orphans, foster care, or adoption as a personal calling, this seminar is for you! . You can register for the seminar on the right or can email us at olivetreealliance at gmail.com . For more information visit olivetreealliance.blogspot.com or call Clint at 814-7433. ____________________________________________________________ Find the right teaching school to meet your educational needs. Click to learn more. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/Ioyw6i3njBiqtSD7ZUm0AyIEzTLKim62S4zYkVQ2K2euyKyhIKb0RL/ From lavetta at comcast.net Sat Oct 4 13:26:35 2008 From: lavetta at comcast.net (Lavetta McCune) Date: Sat, 04 Oct 2008 17:26:35 +0000 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] One Voice Chorus Job Opening Message-ID: <100420081726.24323.48E7A74A000D4A2F00005F0322165499760E9B9B0A900E04@comcast.net> One Voice Chorus seeks a part-time Development and Finance Coordinator (DFC) to provide support for fundraising activities and to assist the bookkeeper in processing revenue transactions. The year-round staff position will require an average of 10-15 hours per week beginning as soon as possible. The amount of activity per week willl vary according to the schedule of chorus performances and fundraising initiatives. The position will be compensated by a monthly contract fee of $750. The DFC will report to the Managing Director and coordinate with other staff, board, chorus members and volunteers as appropriate. Primary DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES: * attend meetings and provide support to the Board Development Committee and the Chorus Fundraising Committee; serve as liaison between the two committees * generate and maintain worksheets to track the status of all fundraising activities * maintain up-to-date information in database of One Voice constituents, including donors, ticket patrons, performance hosts, media contacts, mission-related non-profits, community leaders, major gift prospects, etc. * assist the Managing Direct with direct mail appeals and with assembling and submitting grant proposals * Primary staff coordination: Managing Director, Chorus Administrator, Outreach Coordinator Primary FINANCE ACTIVITIES: * receive and record payments submitted at rehearsals and other events * prepare deposits and deliver to designated staff * Primary staff coordination: Managing Director, Chorus Administrator, Bookkeeper The successful candidate will have: * an understanding of and commitment to the mission of One Voice Chorus * ability to identify, organize and implement detailed components of initiatives and events * ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of people * experience and temperament compatible with detailed record-keeping and information gathering * excellent written and oral communications skills * work or volunteer experience in business and/or non-profits * ready access to and facility with email and commonly used software, preferably MicroSoft Office (Word, Excel and Access database) * attendance at regular Monday night chorus rehearsals and occasional evening events For more information about One Voice, visit www.onevoicechorus.org. Interested candidates are invited to email a letter and resume by October 13th to Managing Director Lavetta McCune (lavetta at onevoicechorus.org.) -- Lavetta McCune, Managing Director One Voice Chorus 804-364-2368 (office); 804-357-2153 (cel) P.O. Box 13852 Richmond, VA 23225 From rbooker at lmronline.org Sat Oct 4 17:36:02 2008 From: rbooker at lmronline.org (Rai Booker) Date: Sat, 4 Oct 2008 17:36:02 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Leadership Metro Richmond's 2008 Fall Conference - Thursday, Oct 16 @ 7:30 am - Richmond Marriott - Scholarships Available Message-ID: Leadership Metro Richmond invites the nonprofit community to join us at the 2008 LMR Fall Leadership Conference: What a Difference a Generation Makes! Featuring generational expert & author Lynne Lancaster on Thursday, October 16th from 7:30 am to 11:30 am at the Richmond Marriott. Celebrating 10 years, the LMR Fall Leadership Conference will give leaders the skills necessary to take advantage of the generational differences that we are facing in the workplace. The What a Difference a Generation Makes Fall Leadership Conference will help organizations thrive in the contemporary market and allow them to embrace this shift by understanding that by bridging the generational gaps at work can provide huge payoffs when it comes to recruiting, retaining, motivating and leading teams. As the nonprofit community feels the squeeze of the country's economic condition along with the challenges of combating the looming leadership vacuum within the social sector, LMR is pleased to announce that community groups and nonprofit leaders are eligible for special discounts and scholarships to this year's conference. Please visit the LMR website for registration and pricing information @ www.lmronline.org or via email to: Rai Booker @ rbooker at lmronline.org. You are also invited to call us @ 804.343.1500. About LMR Leadership Metro Richmond is a 27-year-old community service program that taps the energy and skills of about 60 diverse leaders each year, harnessing their shared passion for improving the quality of life in the Richmond region. Leadership Metro Richmond - Making connections. Making a difference. Rai Booker Director of Community Engagement Leadership Metro Richmond 804/343.1500 108 E. Grace Street, Ste. 2 Richmond, VA 23219 www.lmronline.org "let's make a dent in the universe..." steve jobs From Judith.Marston at vdh.virginia.gov Mon Oct 6 12:58:40 2008 From: Judith.Marston at vdh.virginia.gov (Judith Marston) Date: Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:58:40 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Posting a question to other viewers of the ENews mailing Message-ID: <014501c927d4$c8acaf00$a429a10a@central.vdh.state.va.us> The Richmond City Health District (RCHD) is interested in knowing if any non-profit organizations within the Richmond City metro area have programs or projects going on this December 24 where additional assistance would be helpful. A group of RCHD employees have 4 community service hours to offer an agency in the City for the morning of Dec. 24, 2008. Please send project or program needs for that day, to Judy Marston (Richmond City Health District HR) at Judith.Marston at vdh.virginia.gov so that our employees can start planning now to help a local agency! Thank you for your consideration! Judy Z. Marston Richmond City Health District 900 East Marshall Street, Room 304 Richmond, Virginia 23219 Phone: 804-646-3778 Fax: 804-646-3111 WORKING TOGETHER FOR A HEALTHIER RICHMOND From Kari.Hyman at heart.org Mon Oct 6 10:27:24 2008 From: Kari.Hyman at heart.org (Kari Hyman) Date: Mon, 6 Oct 2008 09:27:24 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Fatherhood Panel seeking Partners Message-ID: <94F5EC5B64E96E4A8EEADF87F8832B1EC6A6E7@TXDA1SMAPA2.heart.org> Families First is a Junior League of Richmond Committee that partners with the Southside Childhood Development Center on monthly educational family programming. The Families First Committee is seeking to organize a panel on fatherhood for the community and is at the beggning stages of coordinating such a panel for February. We would like to invite other non-profits interested in partnering with us on this panel or learning more to e-mail Kari Teagno Hyman at kteagno at alumni.virginia.edu. We have scheduled a preliminary meeting to discuss next steps-if you would like to attend, please e-mail Kari for details. Thank you, Kari Teagno Hyman From psg at psgrichmond.org Mon Oct 6 15:26:37 2008 From: psg at psgrichmond.org (PSG) Date: Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:26:37 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Envision Richmond Seminar Oct 7 on the Downtown Master Plan and Our Role for a More Vibrant River City Message-ID: <008901c927e9$7441c3a0$0200a8c0@LATITUDE600A> Friends of Richmond, Do you want to learn more about the City of Richmond Downtown Master Plan and why a coalition of organizations and 1,300 individuals have signed a petition supporting it? Do you want to play a role in the future of the City of Richmond? Join us on October 7th for an Envision Richmond Seminar on the Downtown Master Plan and Our Role for a More Vibrant River City. You'll gain a deeper understanding of the Downtown Master Plan, and the tools and skills to most effectively advocate for it. The plan goes to vote before City Council on October 13th at 6:00 p.m., and we want to show our leaders that this vision for our city is important to us. The October 7th Seminar is the perfect opportunity to sharpen your knowledge before the big vote, and meet other active citizens. How do you Envision Richmond? Tuesday, October 7th, 5:30 - 7:15. Private Dining Room, Capital Ale House, 623 E Main Street, Richmond. Free and open to the public. 5:30-6:00, networking 6:00-6:50, presentation and Q&A on the Downtown Master Plan, John Taylor, Senior Planner, Dept. of Community Development 6:50-7:15, Leveraging Constituency Power & Letter to your Legislator Workshop, Richard Taylor, Government Relations Manager, Virginia Housing Development Authority Event sponsored by Partnership for Smarter Growth and Back Porch Initiatives. Contact 804-225-1902 or psg at psgrichmond.org or visit www.psgrichmond.org for more information. Envision Richmond is a grassroots campaign supported by Partnership for Smarter Growth, Back Porch Initiatives, Scenic Virginia, ACORN, Coalition for Smarter Growth, Richmond Association of REALTORS, and hundreds of citizens. Join the Envision Richmond Citizen Group today by emailing psg at psgrichmond.org. Sheila J. Sheppard, Coordinator Partnership for Smarter Growth 530 East Main Street, Suite 410 Richmond, Virginia 23219 P: 804-225-1902 F: 804-225-1904 PSG at PSGrichmond.org www.PSGrichmond.org From mgc085 at central.dss.state.va.us Mon Oct 6 12:53:50 2008 From: mgc085 at central.dss.state.va.us (M. Chenault) Date: Mon, 6 Oct 2008 12:53:50 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Stretch Your Dollar Community Meeting - Open to All @ Hanover DSS Conference Room on 10/08 from 5:30 - 8:30 Message-ID: <005f01c927d4$1be6f280$9b2012ac@dss.state.va.us> Stretch Your Dollar Community Meeting: Wednesday 10/08/08 5:30 - 8:30 PM @ Hanover DSS, 12304 Washington Hwy, Ashland, VA 23005. Everyone is welcome to attend, bring the kids and have dinner with us. In response to the recent overwhelming need presented by our customers and the changing economic climate, Hanover DSS is offering this wonderful opportunity to the community. This educational and fun community meeting will be hosted by Hanover DSS and Virginia Community Corps, with guest representatives including Mechanicsville Goodwill Employment Center and Clear Point Financial Solutions. We will be discussing how the recent changes in the economy are affecting our wallets! The meeting also offers wonderful tips and ideas for stretching your dollar (money management and credit score care) and job seeking advice and resources. This is your forum - come and ask questions, tell your story, share your needs and please share your tips for saving money! Ask the experts for advice! We hope that you can join us for the meeting - Wednesday, September 24, 2008 from 5:30 - 8:30 PM at Hanover Department of Social Services in the Community Meeting Room (in the back of the building). If you cannot attend this session, the next one will be on Wednesday, October 29th from 5:30 - 8:30 PM - same location. We are trying to have the community meetings twice monthly. As the presentation is interactive with the audience, the content will change from meeting to meeting. Please feel free to bring coupons and recipes for sharing. Note: Our partnerships are growing, we now will be offering a light dinner during the meeting and the children can attend a group facilitated by Hanover Safe Place while the adults participate in the meeting. Please come out and join us! Also, please share this information with all those who would benefit from participating in this forum. Monica Chenault, MS DSS Program Coordinator Outreach & Customer Service Hanover Department of Social Services 12304 Washington Hwy Ashland, VA 23005 804-365-4109 (desk) 804-365-4110 (fax) mgc085 at central.dss.state.va.us (e-mail) Helping Others Promoting Empowerment From KRussell at tcfrichmond.org Tue Oct 7 10:40:58 2008 From: KRussell at tcfrichmond.org (Kim Russell) Date: Tue, 7 Oct 2008 10:40:58 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] The Next Hotbed of Innovation -- Nonprofits! (blog post by Bobby Thalhimer) Message-ID: <12EA96E92DB48040B0A7CF604761E225A7E479@tcfpdc.tcf.local> Many of you may be interested in reading the latest blog post by Bobby Thalhimer. You may view his blog, including all previous posts, at any time by visiting www.tcfrichmond.org . The blog can be found at the upper right corner of the homepage. _____________________________ Nonprofits are not often viewed as hotbeds of innovation. However, the seeds of creativity are alive and well. Two months ago, I talked about Hands On Greater Richmond (www.handsongreaterrichmond.org ) as an innovative concept to match volunteers with volunteer opportunities. Here are several more examples where the innovation is in the financial arena - nonprofits that generate revenues, achieve economies of scale or invest innovatively - all in a quest to accomplish their mission. Consider Bill Strickland, founder of the Manchester Craftsman's Guild and the Bidwell Training Center in a poor neighborhood in Pittsburgh. Funded significantly through revenue raising ventures such as an annual Christmas CD performed by the great jazz musicians of our time, Bill has developed an incredible arts, education and workforce training facility. In his new book, Make the Impossible Possible, you can learn more about his incredible story (http://www.bill-strickland.org/about-Bill). Also, check out Mimi Silbert, founder of the Delancey Street Foundation (http://www.delanceystreetfoundation.org/president.php), which helps felons get re-integrated into society by employing them productively. I heard Mimi speak in Denver some years ago, accompanied by two of her felons. She began by taking in some of these people and doing odd jobs, eventually realizing how good they were at moving heavy furniture. A variety of business ventures ensued, all successful, culminating in building out a wharf in San Francisco and developing several other programs around the country, employing thousands of felons each year. In the Richmond community, Boaz and Ruth (http://www.boazandruth.com/) is engaging ex-prisoners in furniture restoration. Positive Vibe Caf? (http://www.positivevibecafe.com/) is training the physically disabled for the food service industry. And, Feed More, Inc. (http://www.feedmore.org/) is the merged successor to the successful Central Virginia Foodbank and the equally successful Meals on Wheels. Two feeding organizations building a shared kitchen facility...what a concept! The Community Foundation Serving Richmond and Central Virginia (www.tcfrichmond.org ) has been innovative with its investments. While our investment track record ranked among the best of foundations our size, we aspired to achieve rates of return similar to those of the big universities - Harvard, Yale, Stanford, University of Virginia or University of Richmond - which generally have exceeded our returns by 4% or more in all time periods. An extensive study of possibilities led us into a partnership with the University of Richmond, where we now co-invest with their endowment. Thus, we get the full diversification of their approximately 100 managers investing in many more asset classes than we previously could access. And, we get the same return they do, less a fee. Other nonprofits are now signing up to join this partnership, and smaller ones participate through agency endowment funds at The Community Foundation. The long-term benefit to our community should be tremendous...if, as they say, past performance proves indicative of the future. Robert L. Thalhimer Senior Vice President, Advancement ----------------------------------------------------- The Community Foundation Serving Richmond & Central Virginia 7501 Boulders View Drive, Suite 110 Richmond, VA 23225 Ph: (804) 330-7400, ext. 118 Fax: (804) 330-5992 E-mail: rthalhimer at tcfrichmond.org Website: www.tcfrichmond.org IMPACT POINT: Mary Lou Lukhard spent much of her lifetime using her nursing skills to benefit others. In 2004, her family established a scholarship fund in her memory to assist graduating high school seniors or adults in Central Virginia who are pursuing a nursing career. For more information about our 50+ scholarship programs, please visit www.tcfrichmond.org/Scholarships. From etafel at ivyventures.com Tue Oct 7 22:04:21 2008 From: etafel at ivyventures.com (Emily Tafel) Date: Tue, 7 Oct 2008 22:04:21 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] St. Mary's Hospital - Think Pink: Early Detection is the Best Protection Message-ID: <7399B6C2A7DE704C80B9CD5E1BFE5ACD69846D@sbs1.Ivy.local> Think Pink All Year Round: Early Detection is the Best Protection This is your free one-night guide to the questions you, your mom, your sister and your best friend have about breast health. Get the facts on early detection, screening, diagnosis and the role of genetics. Hear from a panel of experts and a cancer survivor. This is a must-attend seminar for every woman to celebrate the power of pink as we discuss breast health. Thursday, October 16, 2008 * 6 - 8 PM St. Mary's Hospital Auditorium, 5801 Bremo Road, Richmond Guest Speakers Pamela Kiser, MD Women's Imaging Specialist, Commonwealth Radiology, PC Monica Forth, MD Tuckahoe Family Medical Center, Bon Secours Medical Group Sirisha Neralla, MD Glen Allen Internal Medicine, Bon Secours Medical Group Joann Bodurtha, MD, MPH Professor of Human and Molecular Genetics, VCU Bev Beadles Breast Cancer Survivor, Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Come register for "posh pink" giveaways and enjoy refreshments fit for a queen! Registration is required. Call 359-WELL or visit www.bonsecoursforwomen.com to register. Emily M. Tafel | Regional Manager IVY VENTURES, LLC 7231 Forest Avenue, Suite 306 | Richmond, VA 23226 | www.ivyventures.com 804.201.1677 (M) | 804.864.1880 x32 (O) | ETafel at ivyventures.com -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Nonprofit: James River Association Government: The City of Charlottesville Private Sector: Eco Supply Center Individual: Annette Osso, President of Virginia Sustainable Building Network In conjunction with the Awards Luncheon, the JRGBC hosts a large number of displays to showcase products, services and companies that participate in green building. JRGBC Annual Green Building Leadership Awards Luncheon Noon - 2pm, Henrico 231 Keynote Speaker: Dr. Edward Ayers, President, University of Richmond Tickets: $50 (seating is limited to 150, so Sign Up Today with a credit card online!) Building a Greener Tomorrow Trade Show & Exhibition 10 a.m.-12:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m---4:00 p.m. Open to the Public and Free of Charge! Contact Megan Miller, Executive Director, at (804) 288-2950 for more information or at megan at jrgbc.org. View information about SPONSORSHIP OR EXHIBITING here. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS TO DATE: Gold: Silver: Certified: Commonwealth Architects Draper Aden Associates Folkes Electrical Froehling & Roberts Hourigan Construction Virginia Ready-Mixed Concrete Association Watershed Architects W.M. Jordan Co., Inc. Friends of the Chapter: ACF Environmental Creative Building Products, Inc. Green Visions Consulting Learn More... Subscribe to the JRGBC monthly newsletter and event reminders. Click unsubscribe and 'send' the email. Copyright C 2007 JRGBC / 2415 Westwood Avenue / Richmond, Virginia 23230 / 804 288-2950 / Fax 804 288-3551 / mail at jrgbc.org. For more information or to join, go to www.jrgbc.org. From AWalters at hanover.k12.va.us Wed Oct 8 14:47:41 2008 From: AWalters at hanover.k12.va.us (Aimee Walters) Date: Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:47:41 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Ideas, Contacts Needed for Financial Literacy Promotion Project Message-ID: Lee-Davis High School marketing students are beginning work on a DECA Financial Literacy Promotion Project. Our DECA chapter would like to work with a domestic violence organization/shelter serving women and children, and help to establish and promote a financial education program to educate local families. We need assistance with ideas and contacts, particularly in the finance industry, for curriculum support or volunteer opportunities. Students are also interested in locating an agency that may be in need of financial literacy training for their clients, and have an interest in this program. Please e-mail project suggestions or offers to assist to DECA Officer, Jackie Thornley, at: Jthornley91 at aol.com. Thanks for any help you may be able to provide! This is a first-year DECA Chapter Project that is being offered for students to compete. Aim?e P. Walters Marketing Education Coordinator Lee-Davis High School 7052 Mechanicsville Turnpike Mechanicsville, VA 23111 Phone: (804) 723-3400 E-mail: AWalters at hcps.us "Celebrating 50 Years of Tradition & Pride!" Visit us online to learn more about our 50th Anniversary Celebration. From Dexter.Glass at SunTrust.com Wed Oct 8 12:30:12 2008 From: Dexter.Glass at SunTrust.com (Glass.Dexter) Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2008 12:30:12 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] FREE SELF-EMPOWERMENT EVENT Message-ID: 2008 Lessons from Leaders UFSC-RICHMOND PRESENTS THE 5TH ANNUAL RECEPTION & PANEL DISCUSSION: "3600 Leadership" RICHMOND, VA - The Richmond Chapter of Urban Financial Services Coalition (UFSC) hosts its 5th Annual "Lessons from Leaders" Forum. This event brings together senior executives from various organizations to share lessons they learned that will assist non-profit and business leaders in achieving similar levels of success. It is an opportunity to learn from prominent business leaders and gain exposure to a variety of minority professionals. The event will be held at the Richmond Omni on Tuesday, October 14, 2008, and is FREE to the public. The reception begins at 5:30 p.m., with the forum starting at 6:00pm. The discussion topic is: "3600 Leadership." When everything around you is changing, how should you adapt your leadership style to affect change or manage the end result? How do you make sure that you will survive when your position is on the verge of rightsizing in order for the company to meet budget adjustments. Better yet, how do you lead, not from the top down or bottom up, but from a vantage point that encompasses a 360-degree point of view? These questions and more will be addressed at the 5th annual Lessons from Leaders forum. Forum Participants are: Gary Mance, Senior Vice President, Wachovia Elizabeth Nelson, President, First Market Bank Glenn Proctor, Executive Editor, Richmond Times Dispatch Linda Powell Pruitt, Ph.D., President, Leadership Metro Richmond The Emcee for the evening is Ronita Gaines, Vice President, Wachovia. The moderator for the forum is Patrick Burnett, Associate Vice President, Nationwide Insurance. Please RSVP to Lisa Rowe Higginbottom by phone at (804)398-7073, or email lisa.rowe.higginbottom at wachovia.com Dexter C. Glass, Jr Investment Associate, SunTrust Bank Licensed Insurance Agent, SunTrust Investment Services, Inc. Mail Code: CS-RIC-6030 4030 Glenside Drive Richmond, Virginia 23228 Tel: 804.515.7823 Cell: 540.748.0280 Fax: 804.515.7825 dexter.glass at suntrust.com Seeing beyond money SM SunTrust Investment Services, Inc. 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[ST:XCL] From jhurst at apva.org Wed Oct 8 15:54:07 2008 From: jhurst at apva.org (Jennifer Hurst) Date: Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:54:07 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Toast to History Message-ID: APVA Preservation Virginia Cordially invites you to indulge in A Toast to History! The Founding Fathers were children of the enlightenment, and drinkers of Madeira. October 15th, 2008 Join us for a reception and historical tour of John Marshall's 1790 home, culminating in a Madeira tasting and toast at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person You can order your tickets Online at www.apva.org/toast Or By Mail: Make checks payable to: APVA Preservation Virginia and send to: APVA Preservation Virginia Attn: Madeira Night 204 West Franklin Street Richmond, VA 23220 John Marshall House 818 East Marshall Street Richmond, VA 23219 Wednesday, October 15, 2008 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. On-site parking available on 9th and Marshall Streets Contact Jennifer Hurst at jhurst at apva.org or (804) 648-1889 ex. 315 with any questions Jennifer Hurst Statewide Education Coordinator APVA Preservation Virginia 204 West Franklin Street Richmond, VA 23220 Tel: (804) 648-1889 ex. 315 Fax: (804) 775-0802 jhurst at apva.org Visit www.apva.org to learn more about APVA Preservation Virginia! From sharonusery at hho-virginia.com Wed Oct 8 12:30:23 2008 From: sharonusery at hho-virginia.com (Sharon Usery) Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2008 12:30:23 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Fundraiser information and resource Message-ID: I know of a dual purpose fundraising program that may be of interest to some of you. Please give me a call so we can talk about how it could benefit two organizations at once, and to determine your fundraising goals, and levels of achievement ability. Sincerely, Sharon R. Usery Helping Hands Organization Direct #: (804) 878-9656 Web: www.hho-virginia.com From scolello at chatteringchildren.org Wed Oct 8 17:24:21 2008 From: scolello at chatteringchildren.org (Sandra Colello) Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2008 17:24:21 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Parent Support Group for Families of Children with Hearing Loss Message-ID: <02A0C30E-FEFC-425E-A8B5-B4BB818AF9A2@chatteringchildren.org> New Parent Support Group to be held at Chattering Children's new Richmond location Chattering Children will be host to a new parent-initiated support group for parents who have chosen a spoken language environment for their child(Auditory-Verbal, Auditory-Oral or Total Communication). Any parent in the greater Richmond area is welcome to attend. The group will provide a supportive environment for families to share feelings and information in an informal setting. We will also invite speakers to briefly present information on such areas as audiology, tests and assessments, medical technology, disability law and strategies to promote spoken language development.. It will be held on the third Monday of each month from 7-8:30pm. Childcare will be provided. The first group meeting will be on Monday, November 17th from 7-8.30pm at the address below. Please RSVP if you plan to attend. This is a free support group. Sandra Colello, Ph.D Development Manager Chattering Children & SPEAK UP 1307 Lakeside Avenue Richmond, VA 23228 Tel: (804) 290 0475 Fax: (804) 290 0476 From lpearce at commonwealthparenting.org Thu Oct 9 11:38:41 2008 From: lpearce at commonwealthparenting.org (Liz Pearce) Date: Thu, 09 Oct 2008 08:38:41 -0700 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Free Event for Middle School and High School Boys, Parents and Coaches Message-ID: <20081009083841.c9480c51eff34ca3643ca6d7777b32f0.e28296b0bb.wbe@email.secureserver.net> Please join us for this free event! We have seating for 300, and have 150 reserved seats confirmed already. Bring your team, your youth group, your club - open to middle school and high school aged boys and those who care for them. Call (804) 545-1272 for more information. Don't miss out, seats will fill quickly! 2008 Distinguished Speaker Series Presents Joe Ehrmann: The Most Important Coach in America Date: November 9, 2008 Time: 4:00 - 6:00 PM Location: U-Turn Sports Performance Academy, 2101 Maywill Street Join Commonwealth Parenting and U-Turn Sports Performance Academy to discover why Mr. Ehrmann IS the most important coach in America. Joe Ehrmann, inspirational and dynamic speaker, works to promote growth, teamwork, effectiveness, and individual responsibility. Joe brings unique experience as an NFL player, child advocate, community leader, pastor, professional speaker and high school coach. The content of Mr. Ehrmann's presentation to the Richmond community will encourage boys of all ages to be better men: ? Recognize the "three lies of false masculinity" ? Allow yourself to be loved. ? Accept responsibility, lead courageously, and enact justice on behalf of others. ? Learn the importance of serving others. ? Develop a cause beyond yourself. A Q & A session will be led by Mr. Ehrmann, followed by a book-signing. The book, "Season of Life: A Football Star, a Boy, a Journey to Manhood", written by Jeffrey Marx, will be available for sale at the regular retail price of $18 per book. Target audience includes Coaches, Youth (Ages 12 - 18), Teachers, Parents, Counselors, Youth Ministers, Health Counselors, School Counselors and anyone who works with boys in middle school and high school. See Joe Ehrmann on YouTube! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQRRGIaZjNs Special thanks to U-Turn Sports Performance Academy for hosting this important program! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. FREE Admission. Light refreshments will be served. Pre-registration is required. Please call Commonwealth Parenting at 545-1272 for ticket information or register online at www.commonwealthparenting.org Liz Pearce, Executive Director Commonwealth Parenting "Knowledge That Nurtures" 4121 Cox Road, Suite 110 Glen Allen, VA 23060 Office: (804) 545-1272 Direct Line: (804) 545-1944 LPearce at commonwealthparenting.org www.commonwealthparenting.org Our mission is to strengthen the Richmond community and local families through education, support and skill development. Our agency assists thousands of families each year by offering practical, clear and useful skill building tools to address the challenges of raising children. Commonwealth Parenting is affiliated with Bon Secours Richmond Health System. From scolello at chatteringchildren.org Thu Oct 9 13:39:03 2008 From: scolello at chatteringchildren.org (Sandra Colello) Date: Thu, 9 Oct 2008 13:39:03 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Small stand-alone building ready to rent Message-ID: <7AECED05-411E-4DB5-A1D8-EB25276648F8@chatteringchildren.org> Two story, stand alone brick building for rent (2,139 sq. ft). This is located off of West Broad Street in the West End. Convenient for Short Pump and all major roadways. Property has 5 large rooms downstairs, plus a large kitchen and bathroom. Upstairs has 2 large rooms and a large open area, plus a bathroom. There is a large fenced in area to the side. Maybe good for a business or non-profit that is looking to downsize. Please contact Sandra Colello at 804 290 0475 to view this exclusive property. Rent is only $2,507 a month. Sandra Colello, Ph.D Development Manager Chattering Children & SPEAK UP 1307 Lakeside Avenue Richmond, VA 23228 Tel: (804) 290 0475 Fax: (804) 290 0476 From Tanya.Gonzalez at richmondgov.com Thu Oct 9 13:53:03 2008 From: Tanya.Gonzalez at richmondgov.com (Gonzalez, Tanya M. - Human Services) Date: Thu, 9 Oct 2008 13:53:03 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] City News Release: City's "Imagine Festival" Celebrates Community Diversity Message-ID: <305CA43C2DA2074B89FB676A1EB541690219E8AD@Exchange22.richva.ci.richmond.va.us> Por favor vea m?s abajo para espa?ol. City of Richmond, Virginia L. Douglas Wilder FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mayor October 8, 2008 Contact: Michael Wallace Phone: (804) 646-2772 Cell: (804) 836-4746 City's "Imagine Festival" Celebrates Community Diversity The City of Richmond will host the 4th annual "Imagine Festival" at Broad Rock Park on Saturday, October 25, from noon to 5:00 p.m. Admission to this community and family event is free. The Imagine Festival is an exciting event offering free food, dance performances, arts, crafts, vendors, and fun activities for the entire family. A unique component of the festival is a longstanding showcase athletic event between the Richmond Police Department and area community organizations, with baseball being the game of choice this year. The festival will also include live musical entertainment sponsored by Davidson Media Group. "The Imagine Festival provides an excellent opportunity for families to enjoy themselves and interact with community partners such as the City's police, fire and emergency services personnel to gain a broader appreciation of the benefits and services they provide toward building a stronger community for all," said Mayor L. Douglas Wilder. The Imagine Festival began in 2005 as a community outreach event sponsored by Richmond's Gang Reduction and Intervention Program. Since then, the City has sponsored the festival, which has grown larger with each year. For more information about the Imagine Festival, please call the City's Hispanic Liaison Office at 646-0145. # # # Ciudad de Richmond, Virginia L. Douglas Wilder PARA SU IMMEDIATA DIFUSI?N Alcalde 9 de octubre, 2008 Contacto: Michael Wallace Tel?fono: (804) 646-2772 Celular: (804) 836-4746 El "Festival Imagine" de la Ciudad Celebra la Diversidad en la Comunidad La Ciudad de Richmond es la anfitriona del cuarto Festival Anual "Imagine" que tendr? lugar en Parque Broad Rock el s?bado 25 de octubre, desde el mediod?a hasta las 5:00 p.m. La entrada a este evento comunitario y familiar es gratis. El Festival Imagine es un evento emocionante que ofrece comida gratis, presentaciones de danza, artes, artesan?a, vendedores y actividades divertidas para toda la familia. Un componente ?nico del festival es el evento atl?tico, por largo tiempo mostrado, entre el Departamento de Polic?a de Richmond y las organizaciones comunitarias del ?rea, siendo el b?isbol el juego seleccionado para este a?o. El festival tambi?n incluir? entretenimiento musical en vivo, auspiciado por Davidson Media Group. "El Festival Imagine provee una excelente oportunidad para que las familias disfruten e interact?en con socios comunitarios tales como la polic?a de la Ciudad, el personal del servicio de emergencia de los bomberos, y as? ganar una mayor apreciaci?n de los beneficios y servicios que ellos ofrecen para construir una comunidad m?s segura para todos," dijo el Alcalde L. Douglas Wilder. El Festival Imagine comenz? en el 2005 como un evento de alcance comunitario auspiciado por el Programa de Intervenci?n y Reducci?n de Pandillas en Richmond. Desde entonces, la Ciudad ha auspiciado el Festival el cual ha ido creciendo cada a?o. Para m?s informaci?n acerca del Festival Imagine, por favor llame a la Oficina de Enlace Hispano de la Ciudad al 646-0145. # # # From lbartenstein at crossoverministry.org Thu Oct 9 11:55:14 2008 From: lbartenstein at crossoverministry.org (Larry Bartenstein) Date: Thu, 9 Oct 2008 10:55:14 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Cross Over Ministry Celebrates 25 years of Compassionate Health Care Message-ID: <07BBA111D2674B339053AA6E127A56A6@crossover.local> For Immediate Release Date: October 9, 2008 Contact: Nisha Singh (804) 262-3585 ext. 107 Cross Over Ministry Celebrates 25 years of Compassionate Health Care The Cross-Over Ministry, Inc. celebrates its Silver Anniversary (25th) on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at the Sheraton Richmond West Ballroom. The evening starts with a cocktail reception at 6:00 PM followed by dinner, jazz, and presentation at 7:00 PM. The celebration will highlight the life of the ministry, and recognize the commitment of volunteers and community partners. The evening will also honor the lives of beloved volunteer physicians Dr. William Martin and Dr. Richard Lower. Featured is special guest Karen Remley, MD, State Health Commissioner. Sponsors include Dominion as well as Richmond's three major hospital systems- HCA Richmond Health Systems, Bon Secours Richmond Health System, and VCU Health System. Please join us in celebrating 25 years of compassionate, free healthcare! Tickets are $100; Table Sponsorships (10 tickets) are $2,500. To reserve your space by October 15th, please contact Nisha Singh at 804.262.3585 ext. 107, nsingh at crossoverministry.org. Established by volunteers in 1983, Cross-Over Ministry, Inc. operates a network of three free clinics in Metropolitan Richmond, serving approximately 3,000 uninsured residents annually. CrossOver offers a full continuum of healthcare services that includes: primary care, dental and vision care, obstetrics and pediatrics, health education, mental health care, HIV diagnosis and treatment, specialty care, and critical medications. From marlene at art180.org Thu Oct 9 16:37:39 2008 From: marlene at art180.org (Marlene Paul) Date: Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:37:39 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] We're turning 10...come celebrate! Message-ID: Hello Richmond nonprofit community, We're celebrating our 10th birthday this Friday (10-10...get it?), and we'd like to invite you to our party. It's from 7-10pm at the VCU Brandcenter--the stunning rehab of the old Central Belting Company and The Jefferson Hotel's former carriage house. That's at 103 S. Jefferson St. between Cary and Canal, with parking in the new deck across the street (accessible from Jefferson). Besides toasting 10 years of giving young people a voice through art, we'll be showcasing our Change for a Ten project. This awareness campaign, fundraiser, and taste-of-our-mission experience asked people to design a $10 bill about change they'd like to see in the community. Our goal was 1,000 submissions, and after much footwork we exceeded 2,600! Everybody from pre-schoolers to college students, professional artists to the Governor. With some CEOs, legislators, mayoral candidates and nonprofit directors thrown in the mix. You can see all the dollars on display Friday night, and even take some home with a donation to ART 180. We'll have scrumptious food, Virginia wines, apple cider, and eclectic entertainment all night long. Oh--and cupcakes! Did I mention that admission is FREE? There's a nice (though art-less) article on page D4 of today's RTD, which you can also find here along with a video: http://www.inrich.com/cva/ric/entertainment/arts.apx.-content-articles-RTD-2 008-10-09-0038.html Marlene -- Marlene Paul Co-founder + Executive Director ART 180 @ Plant Zero 0 E. 4th St., Studio 56 Richmond, VA 23224 804/233-4180 http://www.art180.org Young people turning lives and communities around through art. Celebrating ?10 years and change? in 2008! From AArthur at vacommunityhealth.org Fri Oct 10 12:18:19 2008 From: AArthur at vacommunityhealth.org (Andrea Arthur) Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:18:19 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Free Training Opportunity for Nonprofits Message-ID: <200810101219987.SM01692@D4BK0V51> Central Virginia Health Services and the Virginia Community Healthcare Association are co-sponsoring a FREE, 90-minute workshop: "Build Engaged Support for Your Mission". The workshop will take place, Monday, November 3, 2008 from 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm at the Crossroads Art Center in Richmond, VA. Our workshop presenter is Hildy Gottlieb, president of Help 4 Nonprofits/Community Driven Institute. This event is open to the entire non-profit community (not just for healthcare related nonprofits) and registration will fill quickly! Although there is no cost, pre-registration is required to reserve your seat. For more information and to register, please visit the link below. Registration by phone is not available. Registration info: http://richmond110308.eventbrite.com/ Andrea C. Arthur Coordinator of Resource Development Virginia Community Healthcare Association 6802 Paragon Place, Suite 625 Richmond, VA 23230 (804) 378-8801, ext. 20 F: (804) 379-6593 www.vacommunityhealth.org From kpowers2 at richmond.edu Fri Oct 10 09:10:20 2008 From: kpowers2 at richmond.edu (Kathy Powers) Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:10:20 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Your Nonprofit Needs You! Professional Development to Help Fundraise Message-ID: There is almost nothing you will do tomorrow that is more important than taking the time to reinvigorate your nonprofit?s fundraising capacity! Period! You need to take the time to learn how to channel your energies productively and stop spinning your wheels. The Institute on Philanthropy classes at the University of Richmond will give you useful, information that you need now to raise more money for your organization. The instructors are energetic and knowledgeable. They will help you strategize, prioritize your work and use real world examples to make it real. You will be surprised at how much more productive you will be after you take a class. Check out the schedule and sign up for a class today! Get a Donor to help pay for the class! * Direct Mail ? moved to 11/14 * Capital Campaigns ? Starts 10/14 (Alex Smith - Instructor) * Networking & Collaboration ? Starts 10/24 (Liz Pearce ? Instructor) * Fundraising for Small Nonprofits ? Starts 10/21 (with Patricia Morris & Ruth Modlin Ellett) * Persuasive Development Writing ? Starts 10/29 * Legal Responsibility for Boards ? 11/6 (with Deborah Barefield Williamson) Register online at http://scs.richmond.edu/philanthropy ? make sure you have chosen the Institute on Philanthropy as your ACTIVITY CATEGORY! Scholarships are still available, Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. -- Kathy Powers Program Coordinator Institute on Philanthropy School of Continuing Studies University of Richmond, VA 23173 804-287-1290 ? phone 804-484-1474 - fax Helping You Help Others http://scs.richmond.edu/philanthropy From angelav at safeharborshelter.com Sun Oct 12 16:10:47 2008 From: angelav at safeharborshelter.com (Angela Verdery) Date: Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:10:47 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Enroll in Safe Harbor's Domestic Violence 101 Seminar Tuesday October 21 6 p.m. Message-ID: <13A9F4A379EC2C49B31EB1793C137CB602976038@mse15be2.mse15.exchange.ms> 1 in 4 women will be a victim of domestic violence. Safe Harbor is offering a free seminar Tuesday, October 21 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. to answer: What is domestic violence? Why does it happen? What can I do about it? The event will be held at Safe Harbor's administrative office located at 2006 Bremo Road, Ste 201, Richmond, VA 23226. Due to limited seating, please RSVP by Friday, October 17. To enroll, contact Angela Verdery at 804.249.9470 x16 or angelav at safeharborshelter.com Safe Harbor saves lives by providing education, advocacy, counseling and shelter to break the cycle of domestic violence. Angela Merritt Verdery, MSW Deputy Director Safe Harbor (804) 249-9470 X 16 (804) 249-9472 (fax) www.safeharborshelter.com 24 Hour Assistance/Hotline (804) 287-7877 From Cwood57 at aol.com Sat Oct 11 09:05:07 2008 From: Cwood57 at aol.com (Cwood57 at aol.com) Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2008 09:05:07 EDT Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Piano available for donation to a church or non-profit Message-ID: I am moving and would like to give my grandmother's upright Kimball piano to a church or non-profit organization. It can be picked up at my home in the West End. Carol Wood 214-668-8409 (cell) **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000002) From faceofhope at aol.com Fri Oct 10 15:42:56 2008 From: faceofhope at aol.com (faceofhope at aol.com) Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:42:56 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Board Member Message-ID: <8CAF9278713DB6C-1158-17A3@webmail-mf11.sysops.aol.com> Description/Duties:? Who we are: The Face of HOPE specializes in providing in-home fitness and nutritional education services to boys and girls ages 6 -18 who are struggling with oweight issues in the Greater Richmond Metro and Tri-Cities areas. Today?s children need our guidance on how to utilize their time to establish and achieve their health-related and goals fitness. By following a positive and culturally sensitive fitness and educational program, our children will begin to feel and see the difference during the first 3 months of participation. What we seek: The Face of HOPE seeks to build our Board membership for a fast growing nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization in the greater Richmond Metropolitan and Tri-Cities areas. We are seeking professional individuals who possess a variety of skills and experience and can assist in the philanthropic support network among other potential donors within the community. HOPE is seeking those interested individuals who are passionate about our mission and vision and are willing to share their knowledge and /or experience to lend to the continued development of the organization. We seek Board of Directors who can assist with and support the following: ? Vision and Planning ? Marketing Development ? Funding Leadership ? Building Professional Affiliations ? Health, Nutrition and Physical Fitness ? Promoting Public Awareness ? Experience and knowledge nonprofit sector Our mission: ?HOPE? ? to provide each child with the basic health, fitness and nutrition education to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The Faces of HOPE Healthy Options Personal Empowerment "FIGHTING and PREVENTING CHILDHOOD OBESITY" Jeannette Cordor CEO/Founder Cell: 804 218-5575 Fax: 804 562-4074 jeannette at thefacesofhope.org From jerbag at aol.com Mon Oct 13 11:38:24 2008 From: jerbag at aol.com (jerbag at aol.com) Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:38:24 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Board membership Message-ID: <8CAFB60DD3E77BD-A64-D77@WEBMAIL-DF07.sysops.aol.com> Description/Duties:? Who we are: MOTIV8S is a social learning program wth a 501c3 non profit status. We offer trainings to promote healthy self esteem and social skills that enable clients to obtain legitimate employment and become productive, self supporting members of the community. What we seek: MOTIV8S seeks to build our Board membership for a fast growing nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization in the greater Richmond Metropolitan and Tri-Cities areas. We are seeking professional individuals who possess a variety of skills and experience and can assist in the philanthropic support network among other potential donors within the community.? MOTIV8S is seeking those interested individuals who are passionate about our mission and vision and are willing to share their knowledge and /or experience to lend to the continued development of the organization. We seek Board of Directors who can assist with and support the following: ? Vision and Planning ? Marketing Development ? Funding Leadership ? Building Professional Affiliations ? Promoting Public Awareness ? Experience and knowledge nonprofit sector Our mission: To Educate, Motivate and Empower people to live productive lives through a variety of structured educational/motivational group training sessions designed to maximize human potential and minimize negative thinking anf behavior. MOTIV8S "Promoting Positive Lifestyles" EDUCATION, MOTIVATION AND PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT M. Jerry Bagby CEO/Founder Office: 804-291-1641 Cell: 804-683-7898=0 AFax: 804 562 3586 From beth.hopkins at alz.org Mon Oct 13 15:01:22 2008 From: beth.hopkins at alz.org (Beth Hopkins) Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:01:22 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Alzheimer's Association Estes Express Caregiver Conference Message-ID: There is still time to register for this educational conference directed toward family caregivers and professionals who care for persons with Alzheimer's and other dementia-related diseases. There are 2 tracks for the conference, one for family caregivers and the other for professional caregivers. The conference will be on Monday, Nov. 3 at the Holiday Inn Express - Koger Center from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Prices: $30 Family Caregivers, $35 Students, $60 Professional Caregivers. To register or for more information visit our website at http://www.alz.org/grva/in_my_community_education.asp call (804) 967-2580, or email fran.foster at alz.org. Registration deadline: 10/27/2008 Beth Hopkins Events Coordinator Alzheimer's Association Greater Richmond Chapter 804-967-2547 beth.hopkins at alz.org www.alz.org/grva ? ? From lkleeman at connectnetwork.org Mon Oct 13 16:49:12 2008 From: lkleeman at connectnetwork.org (Liana Kleeman) Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:49:12 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] HYPE Event Message-ID: <008501c92d75$27714cd0$3b8bac80@uc.adp.vcu.edu> This message has been sent out on behalf of Corey Humphrey of the Greater Richmond Chamber. HYPE is hosting a panel discussion called "The Multi-Generational Workforce: A HYPE Forum" this Thursday, October 16 from 6-8 p.m. at the UofR Jepson Alumni Center. We have a fantastic program planned. Matt Thornhill from Southeastern Institute of Research will be facilitating a discussion of the 4 different generations that comprise the workforce: the events that define their lives, their motivations to work hard, how they interact with others. We have a great panel as well, consisting of one representative of each of the 4 generations in the workplace: Jim Ukrop, Chairman, First Market Bank Lyn McDermid, Senior VP Information Technology, CIO, Dominion Moses Foster, President and CEO, West Cary Group Dayne Kaufmann, SEO and IT Specialist, Netsource Direct You can find out more and register for the event at www.HYPErichmond.com or call Corey Humphrey @ 783-9304. Corey Humphrey Program Manager, Small Business Greater Richmond Chamber 600 East Main St., Suite 700 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 783-9304 From aloxterm at richmond.edu Mon Oct 13 16:12:19 2008 From: aloxterm at richmond.edu (Loxterman, Alan) Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:12:19 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] "Recognizing All Humanitiy as One" Message-ID: <4619CB1B8D625544BF3764E6B346DA1F0A07CFBE@helena.richmond.edu> Jon the Interfaith Council of Greater Richmond (www.icgr.org) for a program on "Recognizing All Humanity as One" October 16 Thursday Time: 11:00 a.m. Place: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 5600 Monument Avenue Richmond VA A portion of the film "Divided We Fall" will be shown followed by a discussion of the questions: "Who counts as an American? When have you been involved in stopping bias and hate?' The award-winning film follows the journey of a 20 year-old student, Valerie Kaur, as she documents hate violence against Sikhs and Muslims in the immediate aftermath of Sept. 11, 2001. A free luncheon will follow the program. For more information, contact Sharon Clayton, 598-5952 Email: sharonclyaton at icgr.org. This event is open to the public. Ann Loxterman Interfaith Council of Greater Richmond (www.icgr.org.) 285-1283 From vafre at catapult-inc.com Tue Oct 14 13:52:53 2008 From: vafre at catapult-inc.com (vafre) Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:52:53 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Invitation to VAFRE's 11/4 Meeting Message-ID: <009201c92e25$aee5c050$3701a8c0@catapultinc.com> Please plan to join VAFRE November 4th meeting, Leadership in Uncertain Times: Cutting Edge Skills for Effectiveness Today Drawing on a just completed study for the NYU Research Center for Leadership in Action about grantees' experiences with fundraising, and on her own experience as a foundation executive, our speaker will begin a conversation about how we learn and grow through our work and how we stay sharp and in a learning mode via what we do. Discuss some of the biggest challenges people face in their work, and effective ways of handling them. Speaker: Linda Powell Pruitt, Ph.D., President and CEO, Leadership Metro Richmond. Location: Jefferson Lakeside Country Club. Menu Regular: Sliced Turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, and green beans almandine. Vegetarian: Garden Burger and mashed potatoes. Dessert: Apple Pie. Cost to attend:$18 for members and $25 for guests. Fees support program costs and administration. To register, visit the VAFRE web site at www.vafre.org Questions? Contact VAFRE Administrator Mary Kidd at (804) 288-2950 or by e-mail to vafre at catapult-inc.com. From batterseainc at gmail.com Tue Oct 14 12:06:53 2008 From: batterseainc at gmail.com (Battersea, Inc.) Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:06:53 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Battersea to be Featured on Virginia Currents Message-ID: *BATTERSEA TO BE FEATURED ON PUBLIC TV'S VIRGINIA CURRENTS OCT. 16, 18 AND 19* Battersea, the 1768 Petersburg estate of Col. John Banister, will be featured on public television WCVE Channel 23's Virginia Currents at 8 p.m. Thursday, October 16; 5:30 p.m. Saturday, October 18, and Sunday, October 19 at 12:30 p.m. The first comprehensive archeological dig at Battersea was undertaken this summer to uncover history of the Palladian style villa located near the Appomattox River west of the city. The Battersea story also will be aired on public television's Channel 15 in Norfolk at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, October 19. Read more at the VA Currents homepage: http://www.ideastations.org/vacurrents/index.html Contact- Tempy Barbru, *Executive Director* (804)732-9882 From vneilson at thegivingheart.org Tue Oct 14 18:33:13 2008 From: vneilson at thegivingheart.org (Vicki Neilson) Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:33:13 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Free Transportation For Thanksgiving Message-ID: <8E6780A8F18E4D3BBD780FFD4236C60C@Vicki> Through a generous offer, free transportation opportunities are being created for those who might wish to attend The Giving Heart's Community Thanksgiving Feast on Thursday, November 27th at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Space is limited and we encourage early response to help ensure that your clients can benefit from this wonderful gift in allowing them to join our community for food and fellowship. Those interested should email vneilson at thegivingheart.org or call our office at 749-4726. Interested in having a flyer to post or hand out for this event? Let us know and we'll be happy to send out a sample for printing. Vicki Neilson Founding and Executive Director The Giving Heart www.thegivingheart.org 804-749-4726 From lkleeman at connectnetwork.org Wed Oct 15 12:10:33 2008 From: lkleeman at connectnetwork.org (Liana Kleeman) Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:10:33 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Take the ConnectRichmond Survey, Enter to Win a $50 Target gift card Message-ID: <007501c92ee0$8f017840$3b8bac80@uc.adp.vcu.edu> Dear ConnectRichmond community, This Monday, October 20 is the last day to take our 2008 User Survey. We request your feedback on how well we are serving you and how we can improve. Our survey requires only 10 minutes of your time and all responses are anonymous. At the end of the survey, you may enter a drawing for a $50 Target gift card. We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your continued support. To take the survey, visit http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=YcTn2fciybhohmkoahbzSg_3d_3d Liana Kleeman Program Coordinator, ConnectRichmond 809 S. Cathedral Place P.O. Box 843062 Richmond, VA 23284-3062 www.connectnetwork.org (804) 827-2168 (phone); (804) 827-2166 (fax) "Connecting people to ideas, information and each other." -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: winmail.dat Type: application/ms-tnef Size: 31690 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://mail.connectnetwork.org/pipermail/connectrichmond_connectnetwork.org/attachments/20081015/b8e010d2/attachment-0001.bin From admin at afpcentralva.org Wed Oct 15 09:12:07 2008 From: admin at afpcentralva.org (Diane Gillert) Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:12:07 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Central Virginia Chapter AFP - October Events Message-ID: <007901c92ec7$a0c31980$2b01a8c0@D1NBL5B1> Come join us this October for two exciting presentations, on Thursday October 23rd our topic is "Positioning Your Organization for Major Gift Success" Our speaker will be Peter L. Wyeth, Vice President of University Advancement, and Virginia Commonwealth University. At our September meeting Keith Curtis of The Curtis Group talked about prospect involvement as being a critical element and a competitive advantage for our major gift fundraising efforts. In October we look at transformative gift success, where Peter Wyeth will discuss with us the critical roles of "big ideas", institutional relevance, leadership positioning, and focused shared governance structures as a way to build true, lasting and meaningful involvement and outcome ownership among our top investors. Peter L. Wyeth is the vice president of university advancement at Virginia Commonwealth University and is responsible for development and alumni relations for all VCU campuses. He works closely with the directors of the VCU School of Engineering Foundation, the VCU School of Business Foundation, the VCU Foundation, and Medical College of Virginia Foundation. Prior to joining VCU in the early 1990's Peter has held senior development positions with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Hampden-Sydney College, and the University of Virginia. Willow Oaks Country Club - 6228 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond, VA 23225 Registration 8:00 am Meeting 8:30 am - 9:30 am COSTS: Members $10 Guests $15 Payments can be made via cash, check and credit card at the door. Please R.S.V.P. to afpcentralva at mindspring.com by Tuesday October 21, 2008 You can also join us on October 29th for an audio conference to be held at the Central Virginia Food Bank. Our topic for the audio conference is Boom Generation Women Create New Horizons for Fundraisers presented by Margaret May Damen, CFP, CLU, CHFC CDFA. Registration: 12:30 pm Audio Conference 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Costs: Members Free Guests $15 Box Lunch $11 - choices of ham, turkey, roast beef or vegetarian. Includes drink, chips and dessert. Please R.S.V.P. to afpcentralva at mindspring.com by Monday October 27, 2008. Diane Gillert Central Virginia Chapter AFP Post Office Box 70610 Richmond, VA 23255 Phone: (804) 756-1793 Fax: (804) 756-1794 email: afpcentralva at mindspring.com From drvoorhies at msn.com Wed Oct 15 16:43:59 2008 From: drvoorhies at msn.com (Nedra Voorhies) Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:43:59 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Book Signing Message-ID: Emmanuel Episcopal Church at 1214 Wilmer Avenue will sponsor a book signing on October 26 of Dr. Donald Denton's newest book, "Naming the Pain, Guiding the Care". The event is from 11a-1p at the Bryan Education Building. Nedra Voorhies, D.Min., LPC Education DirectorEmmanuel Episcopal Church1214 Wilmer AvenueRichmond, Virginia 232270ffice (804)266-2431Fax (804)262-7165 From MShibley at saintgertrude.org Wed Oct 15 17:13:59 2008 From: MShibley at saintgertrude.org (Margaret Shibley) Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:13:59 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Saint Gertrude High School's 28th Annual Harvest House Tour Message-ID: Saint Gertrude High School's 28th Annual Harvest House Tour, "History on the Hill" is Sunday, October 26 from 1-5 PM in historic Church Hill. Known as Richmond's Oldest Neighborhood, Church Hill residents will open their doors to show a stunning combination of Richmond's oldest architecture, magnificent furnishings, and twenty-first century amenities. Nine homes and sites spanning over 100 years of Richmond history will be on tour. Tickets are $20 in advance and can be purchased at Leo Burke Furniture, Church Hill Herbs & Florist, the Judy Newcomb Gallery and Saint Gertrude High School. Tickets can also be purchased online https://www.saintgertrude.org/podium/Default.aspx?rc=1. Tickets will be available the day of the tour for $25. For more information, please contact Saint Gertrude High School 804.358.9114 or visit www.saintgertrude.org. Margaret Shibley '77 Director of Alumnae & PR Saint Gertrude High School 3215 Stuart Ave Richmond VA 23221 804.358.9885 x351 mshibley at saintgertrude.org saintgertrude.org From kseal at mowdelivers.com Wed Oct 15 17:05:43 2008 From: kseal at mowdelivers.com (Kathleen Seal) Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:05:43 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Help STRIKE out Hunger in Central Virginia at the 12th Annual Hunger Strike bowlathon Message-ID: Join Meals on Wheels for the 12th Annual Hunger Strike bowlathon as we strive to STRIKE out Hunger in Central Virginia! When/Where Saturday, November 8, 2008 at AMF Hanover Lanes in Mechanicsville, 9 - 11 AM or 12 - 2 PM and Saturday, November 15, 2008 at AMF Sunset Lanes on West Broad Street, 9 - 11 AM and AMF Walnut Hill Lanes in Petersburg, 2 - 4 PM How Organize a group of four or five people and set your goal at raising $100 per person ($50 for students) and enjoy 2 games of bowling, event t-shirt, shoe rental, raffles and door prizes. Visit our website at www.mowdelivers.com and register to bowl. Set up your personal fundraising page and then send out an email to friends and family asking for their support. Keep track of your fundraising for a chance to win one of the 5 Top Prizes for the five individuals who raise the most money! The Grand Prize is a 3 day, 2 night trip for two to The Homestead in Hot Springs, VA including breakfast and dinner! About Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels is a 41 year old non-profit that provides home-delivered meals to over 750 homebound neighbors who are unable to shop or prepare their own meals. We serve clients in the cities of Richmond, Colonial Heights, Petersburg and Hopewell and the counties of Henrico, Chesterfield, Hanover, Goochland, New Kent, Powhatan and Charles City. Since more than 80% are unable to fully pay for service, we are grateful for the support from the community! If you are unable to join us, please visit our website, www.mowdelivers.com , to make a donation and note in Honor of Hunger Strike. For more information, please call Margret O'Keefe at 549-5667 or Kathleen Seal at 549-5671 or email mokeefe at mowdelivers.com or kseal at mowdelivers.com . We hope you can SPARE the time to join us! From wgwlm_elite at hotmail.com Wed Oct 15 16:50:47 2008 From: wgwlm_elite at hotmail.com (WGWLM ELITE) Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:50:47 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] ELITE Dinner Sale Message-ID: The ELITE program will host a dinnner sale on Friday October 17, 2008 TheELITE program is for youth between the ages of 15 to 19. The program offers these adolescents a positive alternative to hanging on the streets which ultimately leads to gang violence, drug use, high school drop outs, teenage pregnancy, and a host of other tradegic events. ELITE meets every Thursday at the Blackwell Community Center in the south side of Richmond , VA. To raise funding for the program ELITE is hosting its annual dinner sale. The dinners will be delivered with no delivery charge. The proceeds of the dinner go to providing transporation to the weekly workshops, cultural events, college tours, meals, and community service outings. Entrees are listed below: Entrees All dinners are $10 Fried Chicken Baked Spaghetti Entrees may be purchased a la carte for $7 each Side Dishes (a la carte $2.00 each) Mashed Potatoes Macaroni and Cheese String Beans Cabbage Drinks (included in meal, but individual price is $1) Pepsi products Desserts (included in meal or individual price is $2.50) Pound Cake Apple Pie Please provide us with your support. Remember all meals are delivered. There are no delivery charges. All orders must be received by 3:00 p.m. Thursday Oct. 17, 2008. Please e-mail us at wgwlm_elite at hotmail.com or fax us at 804-523-8072. Thank you, Tamara Taylor Director of Operations Women of God Walking In The Light Ministry 804-519-7676 Cell 804-523-8071 Office wgwlm_elite at hotmail.com Women of God Walking in the Light Ministry Administrative Offices P O Box 9051 Richmond, VA 23225 Phone# (804) 523-8071 Fax# (804) 523-8071 www.wgwlm.ws _________________________________________________________________ Get more out of the Web. Learn 10 hidden secrets of Windows Live. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_domore_092008 From batterseainc at gmail.com Thu Oct 16 15:05:25 2008 From: batterseainc at gmail.com (Battersea, Inc.) Date: Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:05:25 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Virginia's Archaeology Month at Historic Battersea Message-ID: *Battersea, Inc. cordially invites you to help us celebrate **Virginia**'s * *Archaeology Month* *Thursday, October 23rd, 2008* *9:30 A.M.* *On the grounds of Historic Battersea* Come learn about more than 2,000 artifacts uncovered at Battersea! Built in 1768 and home to Petersburg's first mayor, Col. John Banister, Battersea has completed its Phase I Archaeological Survey of the entire site of 37 acres on the West end of Petersburg. This is one of the most important steps in deciding the future of this remarkable landmark property. The day's activities will include remarks from Kathleen Kilpatrick, Director of Richmond's Department of Historic Resources, and a presentation by Josh Duncan, project archaeologist with Cultural Resources, Inc., who will be sharing about fifty of the artifacts for viewing. Location: Battersea Grounds 1289 Upper Appomattox St. Petersburg, VA 23803 **Free to Public* Refreshments will be served** Contact Tempy Barbru, *Executive Director* (804)732-9882 or BatterseaInc at gmail.com ** *www.BatterseaInc.com * From DWillard at moc.org Thu Oct 16 09:41:21 2008 From: DWillard at moc.org (Diane Willard) Date: Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:41:21 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Civil War Cinema Message-ID: <02D2744AD2AB4645BE301A91328D3A2C11A08E@MOCMAIN.moc.org.local> Enjoy an afternoon of Civil War Cinema, an event benefiting the Museum of the Confederacy and the Byrd Theatre Foundation, will take place on Sunday, November 2, 2008 and will feature the great American classic film, Gone with the Wind. The program will begin at 1:00 p.m. with a champagne and chocolate reception followed by a 2:00 p.m. lecture on the Civil War in cinema by entertaining author and renowned professor Brian Wills. The film will begin at 3:00 p.m. Diane H. Willard Director of Membership and Annual Giving The Museum of the Confederacy 1201 East Clay Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-649-1861 - ext 42 From Jan.Hathcock at lva.virginia.gov Thu Oct 16 11:44:40 2008 From: Jan.Hathcock at lva.virginia.gov (Hathcock, Jan (LVA)) Date: Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:44:40 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Virginia Women of Mystery Message-ID: The Library of Virginia Foundation invites you to the second annual Literary Luncheon, Virginia Women of Mystery, on Saturday, October 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Jefferson Hotel, 101 W. Franklin Street, in Richmond. The Literary Luncheon is a companion event to the Literary Awards Celebration. Proceeds support the programs of the Library of Virginia. Virginia authors Katherine Neville, Rita Mae Brown, and Ellen Crosby will discuss the craft of writing mysteries. The luncheon in the elegant ballroom of the Jefferson Hotel will be moderated by May-Lily Lee, host of Virginia Currents on the Community Idea Stations. The Virginia Shop will have the newest books by the authors available for purchase and a book signing will follow the event. Katherine Neville's books The Eight: A Calculated Risk and The Magic Circle are best sellers in more than 30 languages. Rita Mae Brown is the author of two best-selling mystery series-the Sister Jane foxhunting mysteries and the Sneaky Pie Brown mysteries-as well as the critically acclaimed Rubyfruit Jungle. Ellen Crosby's mysteries, The Chardonnay Charade, The Merlot Murders, and The Bordeaux Betrayal, are set in the Virginia wine country. Tickets are $50 per person. Seating is limited, so please call 692-3900 to reserve your seat. Jan Hathcock Library of Virginia 800 East Broad St. Richmond, VA 23219-8000 804-692-3592 NOTE: New E-mail Address Jan.Hathcock at lva.virginia.gov From lkleeman at connectnetwork.org Thu Oct 16 15:52:05 2008 From: lkleeman at connectnetwork.org (Liana Kleeman) Date: Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:52:05 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] African American Studies Community Course Lecture Message-ID: <008e01c92fc8$ac201c40$3b8bac80@uc.adp.vcu.edu> This message is released on behalf of Kevin Allison. Greetings, The Department of African American Studies, the Richmond City Council's Slave Trail Commission, The Family Resource Center, the Elegba Folklore Society, and the College of Humanities and Sciences invites you to our first African American Studies Community Course lecture, given by Dr. Gregg Carr of Howard University. It takes place at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22 and is located at the East District Family Resource Center (2405 Jefferson Avenue). We also hope you will join us for other lectures in this series. 10/29/08 People and Culture of West Africa (Vivian Dzokoto, VCU) 11/5/08 History and Culture of the Zulu (Dingani Mthethwa, VCU) 11/12/08 Slavery and Resistance in Richmond (Norrece Jones, VCU) 11/19/08 The African Presence in South America (Arthur Burton, Richmond) 11/26/08 Gabriel's Rebellion (Ana Edwards, Richmond) 12/3/08 Psychology of the Black Experience (Shawn Utsey, VCU) 12/10/08 History of Civil Rights Movement in Richmond (Eric King, VCU) 12/17/08 How Media Images of African Americans Affect the Behavior of Youth (Aashir Nasim, VCU) TBA The Africentric Paradigm - Molefe Kete Asante, Ph.D., Temple University For more information, please contact Kevin Allison, PhD. At 828-1203 or kallison at vcu.edu From CAM03 at co.henrico.va.us Fri Oct 17 07:40:28 2008 From: CAM03 at co.henrico.va.us (Campbell, Cathy) Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2008 07:40:28 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Skills-Based Volunteering Message-ID: Greater Richmond Association for Volunteer Administration Breakfast and a Workshop Thursday, November 6, 2008 8:30 am - 10:30 am Topic: Skills-Based Volunteering Skills based volunteering can be described as volunteer work that is performed for the benefit of a non-profit organization or cause that uses technical or professional skills. Please join us for a program presented by Genworth Financial, winner of the 2008 Excellence in Workplace Volunteer Programs presented by the Points of Light Institute, as they share details on its skills-based volunteer program. The company has incorporated the program into its talent management process, so not only do the skills-based projects benefit the community but they also benefit employees. Presenters: Amy Robinson, Community Relations Manager & Theresa Moore, Director, Operations Training and Talent Fee: GRAVA Members - No charge; Non-members - $5.00 (pay at the door) Location: Genworth Financial Campus, The Forum Room, Building 4, 6620 West Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230 RSVP: Ron Stilwell, rstilwell at caritasshelter.org or 358-0964 x.305 Visit us on the web for directions and more information about GRAVA - www.GreaterRichmondAVA.com From bkinsey at vcu.edu Fri Oct 17 10:49:48 2008 From: bkinsey at vcu.edu (Billy W Kinsey/FS/VCU) Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:49:48 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] U.S. Financial Markets -- What's going on? Learn the facts at an Oct. 23 luncheon with two experts Message-ID: = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = U.S. FINANCIAL MARKETS: * Where are we? * How did we get here? * Where do we go from here? = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = The recent financial troubles in the U.S. have caused a lot of concern for Americans -- and rightly so. Please join the members of the Richmond Association for Business Economics (RABE) for a luncheon on Thursday, October 23, as we hear about the situation from two industry experts. TOPIC: "U.S. Financial Markets: Where are we, how did we get here, and where do we go from here?" PRESENTERS: * Joe Face, Virginia Commissioner of Financial Institutions State Corporation Commission - Virginia * Bruce Whitehurst, President & CEO Virginia Bankers Association MEETING: Richmond Association for Business Economics (RABE) DATE: Thursday, October 23, 2008 TIME: 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm LOCATION: Bank of America building in downtown Richmond 1111 E. Main Street (12th and Main Streets) 18th floor COST: $25, includes lunch. (Full time students only $10) ** Reservations are REQUIRED ** ** Please register by 2:00 pm on Monday, October 20 ** DETAILS: Online registration at www.RABEva.org or call Rick at (804) 241-9999. Please see our website (www.RABEva.org) for parking information. ============= The Richmond Association for Business Economics (RABE) provides educational and networking opportunities in the Greater Richmond Region for individuals interested in economics and its application to public policy. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit and non-partisan professional association. ============= Proceeds from this event will be used to fund future educational programs offered by RABE. ***************************************************** Sent by: Billy Kinsey Richmond Association for Business Economics (RABE) e-mail: rabe at RABEva.org web: www.RABEva.org ***************************************************** From Domenick.Casuccio at cancer.org Fri Oct 17 12:36:48 2008 From: Domenick.Casuccio at cancer.org (Domenick.Casuccio at cancer.org) Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:36:48 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Join the American Cancer Society in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Message-ID: Join the fight against breast cancer by participating in the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer? 5K walk on October 19 opening at Kanawha and Dominion Plazas and then walking along a scenic view of the James River. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. and the walk begins at 1:30 p.m. This inspiring event unites the entire community to honor and celebrate breast cancer survivors, educates women about the importance of reducing their cancer risk, and raises money to fund lifesaving research and support programs to further our progress against this disease. To register or for more information, visit www.stridesrichmond.org, call 804-527-3766, or email makingstrides_richmond at cancer.org. Hope starts with you. Domenick Casuccio Virginia Field Communications & Marketing Director American Cancer Society, South Atlantic Division, Inc. Domenick.Casuccio at cancer.org 4240 Park Place Court Glen Allen, VA 23060 804-527-3735 Richmond Office 757-493-7959 Virginia Beach Office 804-366-9637 Mobile 804-527-0219 Fax From levans2 at richmond.edu Fri Oct 17 09:58:51 2008 From: levans2 at richmond.edu (Evans, Linda) Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:58:51 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Richmond Mayoral Debate Message-ID: <4619CB1B8D625544BF3764E6B346DA1F13BC3566@helena.richmond.edu> The University of Richmond is hosting a debate among the five candidates for mayor of Richmond. The debate will take place Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. in Tyler Haynes Commons (lower level) on Richmond Way on the campus. Follow signs to parking. The debate is free and open to the public and no tickets are required. If you have questions, please call Linda at (804) 289-8056. Linda Evans Assistant Director of Media and Public Relations 804-289-8056 University of Richmond, VA 23173 levans2 at richmond.edu From pvcoffice at aol.com Fri Oct 17 13:57:16 2008 From: pvcoffice at aol.com (Kirby) Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:57:16 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] =?utf-8?q?Susan_Greenbaum/Sheryl_Warner_this_we?= =?utf-8?q?ekend_benefit_Positive_Vibe=E2=80=99s_Training_Program?= Message-ID: <8CAFE98ECDA8AAB-954-F0F@WEBMAIL-MY03.sysops.aol.com> Support Positive Vibe Caf?'s Training Program for people with disabilities?by enjoying live music this weekend: ? Friday? 10.17.08:????Susan Greenbaum??? 7pm ? 9pm Saturday 10.18.08: Sheryl Warner & the Southside Homewreckers? 7pm ? 9pm ? Max?s Positive Vibe Cafe Stratford Hills Shopping Center 2825 Hathaway Road RVA 23225-1725 ? For more info call 804.560.9622 ? *CAF? WILL BE CLOSED 10.20.08 ? 10.29.08 FOR RENOVATIONS Happy Autumn! -Kirby Michelle R. Kirby Office Manager Positive Vibe Cafe/Get Lost MD (Muscular Dystrophy) Foundation Stratford Hills Shopping Center 2825 Hathaway Road Richmond, VA 23225-1725 office) 804.560.3159 cafe) 804.560.9622 fax) 804.560.9623 email) pvcoffice at aol.com www.positivevibecafe.com www.myspace.com/positivevibecafe Believe you can and you're halfway there. -Theodore Roosevelt From rpec.1 at juno.com Fri Oct 17 16:44:30 2008 From: rpec.1 at juno.com (rpec.1 at juno.com) Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2008 20:44:30 GMT Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Civil Rights and Race Relations in Virginia Public Education--Oct. 23 Message-ID: <20081017.164430.241.0@webmail06.dca.untd.com> William Byrd Community House is pleased to announce the next lecture in its Hans S. Falck Lectureship on Social Responsibility entitled: Civil Rights and Race Relations in Virginia Public Education: A Case Study in Social Change on Thursday, October 23, 2008. The Richmond Peace Education Center and VCU School of Social Work have joined with the William Byrd Community House as co-sponsors. (The VCU School of Social Work has approved the event for .2 CEUs.) The lecture will confront the issue of integration and segregation in Virginia Schools in the 1950’s and 60’s by bringing together a panel of people who experienced firsthand the closing of Prince Edward County Public Schools during this tumultuous time. Panelists: Dr. Woody Holton - panel discussion moderator and author of Unruly Americans and the Origins of the Constitution (New York: Hill and Wang, 2007). Brian Grogan - producer of “They Closed our Schools,” a documentary film on the history of the public school crisis in Prince Edward County. Dorothy Holcomb - fourth grade student in Prince Edward County Public Schools when the schools closed in 1959. Dr. Teresa Clark - an elementary student, when Prince Edward County public schools were closed in 1959. The panel will: • Share their stories about how they responded to the events of the time. • Consider how these events changed their lives. • Offer insights about the changes that we are anticipating now. When: Thursday, October 23, 2008 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Where: St. Andrew’s School Auditorium 236 S Laurel St., Richmond, VA 23220 For additional information and directions call: 804-643-2717 or visit the WBCH website at: http://wbch.org. 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REGISTER*** Inaugural Virginia Latino Pilot Project (VALPP) to meet December 5 RICHMOND - Virginians from across the Commonwealth (non-profit- and faith-based organizations, representatives from state, county and city governments, public health experts, journalists, law enforcement officers, business owners, social service providers, faculty and school administrators) will join with consular officials from Washington, DC, on Friday, December 5, 2008, at Ramsey United Methodist Church to learn more about --- and help solve --- some of the many difficult problems facing the region's fastest-growing community. The all-day event --- 'Latinos in VA: Understanding and Working Together with Our New Neighbors' --- has two main goals: Increase the non-Latino community's general understanding of immigration issues and the challenges faced in the United States by recent immigrants from Latin America; and, create a new model of community outreach that can be used to help other immigrant groups from different parts of the world. Armed with recent academic studies of Virginia's surging Latino population, along with information from focus group discussions with local immigrant families and an historic door-to-door survey of Latino homes conducted by student Red Cross volunteers, all conference participants will be invited to contribute their ideas in the crafting of blueprints for a variety of projects across the state that will help unify existing resources in different localities and better coordinate local education efforts and outreach programs in the months and years ahead. "The Virginia Latino Pilot Project forum will be an opportunity for all Virginians to learn from and with members of the Latino community, students, faith-based institutions and other organizations," said the conference's chief organizer, Peter Von der Lippe, manager of International Services for the American Red Cross in Richmond . "It will be an opportunity to learn about the underlying causes of migration and collectively explore possible solutions. And, perhaps most importantly, it will showcase the value of involving students and learning from them," he added. In addition to the American Red Cross and the Richmond-based Colaborando Juntos (CJ) coalition of non-profit organizations, other groups that have agreed to co host the event so far include the Virginia Latino Higher Education Project (VALHEN), the Creciendo Juntos (CJ) group from Charlottesville, the Virginia Public Health Association (VAPHA), Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce (VACC) and the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (VAHCC). Every month an advisory committee including representatives from these groups, as well more than 30 other critical partners, meets to finalize plans for the December 5 community forum at Ramsey United Methodist Church . Registration deadline: November 14, 2008 Cost: $10 Registration link: http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=p_-mMRRuncSnPUC0Ln5qqeA For more information, please contact (804) 646-0145 or (804) 649-6254. REGISTER!. . . December 5, 2008 . . . REGISTER! Cecily Rodriguez Director Office of Cultural & Linguistic Competence Virginia Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services 1220 Bank Street, Rm. 308 Richmond, VA 23219 804.786.5872 Cecily.Rodriguez at co.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov From ttaylor-minor at homewardva.org Mon Oct 20 09:06:34 2008 From: ttaylor-minor at homewardva.org (Tiffany Taylor-Minor) Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2008 09:06:34 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Thirsty for more after weekend of volunteering? Message-ID: <4C0A8B5A29C1BB4182953361911056783D7D43@server1.Homeward.local> Reports estimate several hundred volunteers participating in Hands On Greater Richmond Day this past weekend. With the help of dedicated volunteers and service professionals, our community is able to see lasting benefits. In exactly one month from today, another huge opportunity to lend your time and talents to some of our areas most vulnerable citizens will be available. Join more than 500 area community and business volunteers for the 2nd Annual Greater Richmond Project Homeless Connect on November 20, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Richmond Convention Center. This extraordinary one day, one stop event connects individuals experiencing homelessness with on-site medical, dental and vision care, employment services, housing assessments, social service benefits, ID cards, haircuts, and a host of additional resources. Sign up today at www.homewardva.org to volunteer! Questions? Visit http://www.homewardva.org/PHC_FAQ.asp or call Homeward at 804-343-2045. -- Tiffany Taylor-Minor, Director of Community & Corporate Relations Homeward 408 W. Franklin Street PO Box 5347 Richmond, Virginia 23220 ph: 804.343.2045 cell: 804.551.0788 fax: 804.343.2049 ttaylor-minor at homewardva.org www.homewardva.org November 20 - Project Homeless Connect of Greater Richmond From janet at grantwritingusa.com Mon Oct 20 16:14:31 2008 From: janet at grantwritingusa.com (Janet Darling) Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:14:31 -0700 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Grant Writing Workshop in Richmond, VA | December 4-5, 2008 Message-ID: Grant Writing Workshop in Richmond, VA | December 4-5, 2008 Henrico County Sheriff's Training Academy and Grant Writing USA will present a two-day grant writing workshop in Richmond, December 4-5, 2008. Beginning and experienced grant writers from city, county and state agencies as well as nonprofits, K-12, colleges and universities are encouraged to attend. We are excited to offer Richmond area non-profit organizations a special tuition rate of $375 which includes all materials: workbook and accompanying 220MB resource CD that's packed full of tools and more than 200 sample grant proposals. Seating is limited, online reservations are necessary. Please use code " Connect" to receive this $50 discount at registration. Tuition payment is not required at the time of enrollment For more information please contact: Cathy Rittenhouse Grant Writing USA 800.814.8191 cathy at grantwritingusa.com or visit: http://grantwritingusa.com/events/write/riva1208.html Additional Virginia classes include: Herndon, VA December 1-2, 2008 Norfolk, VA December 18-19, 2008 http://grantwritingusa.com/events.html From gail.doyle at dss.virginia.gov Tue Oct 21 09:42:36 2008 From: gail.doyle at dss.virginia.gov (Doyle, Gail (VDSS)) Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:42:36 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Is Your Organization Right for AmeriCorps? Message-ID: <0383F4CE4168B04685A5BC46E87983C2FC7965@COVMSGCES-EMB05.cov.virginia.gov> The Virginia Office on Volunteerism and Community Service and the Corporation for National and Community Service Virginia State Office are sponsoring a series of orientation sessions for organizations interested in acquiring AmeriCorps members and administering an AmeriCorps State or VISTA program. In-depth informational sessions will be held at several locations throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.? Please visit?www.vaservice.org to review the dates and locations, to register for a session, and take our self-assessment to determine if your organization has the capacity for successfully competing for an AmeriCorps grant. Upcoming sessions include: Charlottesville, October 23, 2008 Region Ten Administrative Offices 502 Old Lynchburg Rd Charlottesville, VA 22903 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Falls Church, November 6, 2008 Literacy Council of Northern Virginia James Lee Community Center, Rm. 111 2855 Annandale Road Falls Church, VA 22042 Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Newport News, November 20, 2008 Gross Downing Cultural Arts Center 2410 Wickham Avenue Newport News, VA 23607 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Danville, December 4, 2008 The Dan River Center for Volunteerism 1225 West Main Street Danville, VA 24541 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Richmond, December 5, 2008 United Way of Greater Richmond 2001 Maywill Street Richmond, VA 23230 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Visit http://www.vaservice.org/go/national/americorps_rfp/ for registration details, as well as other information session locations throughout the Commonwealth. For more information, contact Susan Patton, Virginia Office on Volunteerism and Community Service, e-mail: info at vaservice.org. Gail Doyle Public Relations and Marketing Specialist Virginia Office on Volunteerism and Community Service 7 North 8th Street, 5th Floor Richmond, Virginia 23219 gail.doyle at dss.virginia.gov From ttaylor-minor at homewardva.org Tue Oct 21 10:52:23 2008 From: ttaylor-minor at homewardva.org (Tiffany Taylor-Minor) Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:52:23 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Call for Newsletter Items Message-ID: <4C0A8B5A29C1BB4182953361911056783D7DCC@server1.Homeward.local> Dear Community Partner, Have a new development, special announcement or relevant article for the housing and homelessness community? Please send your news items to Tiffany Taylor-Minor at the Homeward UPDATE via email to ttaylor-minor at homewardva.org. The deadline for our next issue is October 25th. We welcome pictures, logos, charts and graphics for the publication. Best, -- Tiffany Taylor-Minor ph: 804.343.2045 www.homewardva.org November 20 - Project Homeless Connect of Greater Richmond From rpec.1 at juno.com Tue Oct 21 12:59:09 2008 From: rpec.1 at juno.com (rpec.1 at juno.com) Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:59:09 GMT Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Peace Center Auction and Dinner Sat. Nov. 8 Message-ID: <20081021.125909.22509.0@webmail18.dca.untd.com> The Richmond Peace Education Center will hold its annual fundraising auction and dinner on Saturday, November 8, beginning at 6 p.m. The gala event will be held atop the Troutman Sanders Building, 1000 Haxall Point, on Brown?s Island. Reservations are available by calling the Peace Center at 232-1002 or emailing tickets at rpec.org. The cost is $25 in advance, $30 at the door. This year?s auction will again feature great food and many exciting items to bid on. New items offered this year include a guided fishing trip, tours from Segway of Richmond, furniture from La Difference, and a vacation stay in Vieques, Puerto Rico. A list of auction items is available at the Peace Center?s web site, www.rpec.org. Also at the event, Dr. Betsy Brinson will be honored as the 2008 Peacemaker of the Year. This annual award recognizes a Richmond-area citizen who has contributed significantly in the struggle for peace and justice. Brinson is a historian, educator and dedicated RPEC volunteer. In 2007 she played a key role in organizing the Eyes Wide Open exhibit?a display of combat boots and shoes remembering Virginians and Iraqis killed during the past five years of war. She was also chair of RPEC?s effort to offer civilian options to young people being recruited for military service. She is on the board of Quaker House at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, which provides support to American troops internationally who are seeking to disengage from the military. For more information, contact the Richmond Peace Education Center, 232-1002, rpec at rpec.org Paul Fleisher, assistant to the director Richmond Peace Education Center 400 W. 32nd St. Richmond VA 23225 804-232-1002 804-836-3178 (cell) www.rpec.org _____________________________________________________________ Shop now for huge discounts on quality surveillance cameras. Click here! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2111/fc/Ioyw6iiexxrJw0fTd98dDJAP6sPCR5VYEqnEG6MihFeHZ0lN4O8OER/?count=1234567890 From rgeorge at aiava.org Tue Oct 21 10:22:07 2008 From: rgeorge at aiava.org (Rhea George) Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:22:07 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] To Err is Human... To Eero is Divine Message-ID: <64D9BB74C135D34FBC63ED52EF7F751101003F7C@aia-svr.aia.local> Please join us at the Virginia Center for Architecture to celebrate the opening of our newest exhibition! The Furniture of Eero Saarinen: Designs for Everyday Living Opening Reception Thursday, Oct. 23 5:30-8 p.m. Free Be among the first to explore The Furniture of Eero Saarinen: Designs for Everyday Living. Light refreshments will be served. Eero Saarinen, famous for designing the St. Louis Gateway Arch and Virginia's Dulles Airport, cemented his place in American popular culture with his conceptions for home and office furniture which became icons of style during the 1940s and '50s. Find out more about his life and learn about some of his most celebrated pieces of furniture - including the Tulip Chair and the Womb Chair. RSVP to aliguori at aiava.org. This event is free. Chairs Family Day Saturday, Oct. 25 1-3 p.m. Free Come on your own or bring the whole family for the Chairs Family Day. Play Musical Chairs and the Chair Stacking Game. Design your own chair and take it home. Pick up a Gallery Activity Book and sketch your favorite chairs while you explore the exhibition. Chairs Family Day is free. Is This in Your House? Wednesday, Nov. 5 6-7 p.m. $7 Hear Celeste Fetta, Manager of Gallery Education at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, examine iconic examples of furniture design in the 20th century. Find out the "How?" and "Why?" behind some familiar and exotic shapes. Learn about the designers and manufacturers that brought these ideas to your home, and then enjoy a private viewing of The Furniture of Eero Saarinen: Designs for Everyday Living. Space is limited. Register by calling (804) 644-3041, ext. 100. Interior Design Snapshot Saturday, Nov. 8 1-5 p.m. Free High-school students are invited to discover the basics of interior design. Find out how to become an interior designer, see presentations by interior designers and take a guided tour of the special exhibition. This program is free and registration is required. Call (804) 644-3041, ext. 107 to register. Virginia Society AIA Rhea George, Director of Marketing & Communication Virginia Center for Architecture 2501 Monument Avenue Richmond, Virginia 23220-2618 804-644-3041 main 804-237-1768 direct 804-643-4607 fax rgeorge at aiava.org www.aiava.org From Tanya.Gonzalez at richmondgov.com Tue Oct 21 16:18:50 2008 From: Tanya.Gonzalez at richmondgov.com (Gonzalez, Tanya M. - Human Services) Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:18:50 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] City News Release: City's "Imagine Festival" Celebrates Community Diversity Message-ID: <305CA43C2DA2074B89FB676A1EB541690219F1A7@Exchange22.richva.ci.richmond.va.us> City of Richmond, Virginia L. Douglas Wilder FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mayor October 21, 2008 Contact: Michael Wallace Phone: (804) 646-2772 Cell: (804) 836-4746 City's "Imagine Festival" Celebrates Community Diversity The City of Richmond will host the 4th annual "Imagine Festival" at Broad Rock Park on Saturday, October 25, from noon to 5 p.m. Admission to this community and family event is free. The Imagine Festival is an exciting event offering free food, dance performances, arts, crafts, vendors, and fun activities for the entire family. A unique component of the festival is a longstanding showcase athletic event between the Richmond Police Department and area community organizations, with baseball being the game of choice this year. The festival will also include live musical entertainment sponsored by Davidson Media Group. Event community partners include the Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce, Radio Poder 1380 AM WBTK, Richmond Outreach Center, Nuevas Ra?ces, Horizontes, and Centro de Richmond. "The Imagine Festival provides an excellent opportunity for families to enjoy themselves and interact with community partners such as the City's police, fire and emergency services personnel to gain a broader appreciation of the benefits and services they provide toward building a stronger community for all," said Mayor L. Douglas Wilder. The Imagine Festival began in 2005 as a community outreach event sponsored by Richmond's Gang Reduction and Intervention Program. Since then, the City has sponsored the festival, which has grown larger with each year. For more information about the Imagine Festival, please call the City's Hispanic Liaison Office at 646-0145. # # # Ciudad de Richmond, Virginia L. Douglas Wilder PARA SU IMMEDIATA DIFUSI?N Alcalde 21 de octubre, 2008 Contacto: Michael Wallace Tel?fono: (804) 646-2772 Celular: (804) 836-4746 El "Festival Imagine" de la Ciudad Celebra la Diversidad en la Comunidad La Ciudad de Richmond es la anfitriona del cuarto Festival Anual "Imagine" que tendr? lugar en Parque Broad Rock el s?bado 25 de octubre, desde el mediod?a hasta las 5:00 p.m. La entrada a este evento comunitario y familiar es gratis. El Festival Imagine es un evento emocionante que ofrece comida gratis, presentaciones de danza, artes, artesan?a, vendedores y actividades divertidas para toda la familia. Un componente ?nico del festival es el evento atl?tico, por largo tiempo mostrado, entre el Departamento de Polic?a de Richmond y las organizaciones comunitarias del ?rea, siendo el b?isbol el juego seleccionado para este a?o. El festival tambi?n incluir? entretenimiento musical en vivo, auspiciado por Davidson Media Group. Socios comunitarios del evento tambi?n incluyen la C?mara Asi?tica de Virginia, Radio Poder 1380 AM WBTK, Richmond Outreach Center, Nuevas Ra?ces, Horizontes, y Centro de Richmond "El Festival Imagine provee una excelente oportunidad para que las familias disfruten e interact?en con socios comunitarios tales como la polic?a de la Ciudad, el personal del servicio de emergencia de los bomberos, y as? ganar una mayor apreciaci?n de los beneficios y servicios que ellos ofrecen para construir una comunidad m?s segura para todos," dijo el Alcalde L. Douglas Wilder. El Festival Imagine comenz? en el 2005 como un evento de alcance comunitario auspiciado por el Programa de Intervenci?n y Reducci?n de Pandillas en Richmond. Desde entonces, la Ciudad ha auspiciado el Festival el cual ha ido creciendo cada a?o. Para m?s informaci?n acerca del Festival Imagine, por favor llame a la Oficina de Enlace Hispano de la Ciudad al 646-0145. # # # From kkelley at historicrichmond.com Wed Oct 22 06:10:25 2008 From: kkelley at historicrichmond.com (Katie Kelley) Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2008 06:10:25 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] William Strickland Events Hosted by Historic Richmond Foundation Message-ID: <20081022101027.3F2F5EE405@rcmdxob1.cavtel.net> BUS TOUR TO BARBOURSVILLE & KESWICK Historic Richmond Foundation (HRF) is hosting a bus tour to the Ruins at Barboursville and Grace Episcopal Church in Keswick. Designed by Thomas Jefferson for James Barbour, a planter, governor of Virginia, US senator, secretary of war and ambassador to the Court at St. James in London, Barboursville was built between 1812 and 1822. Having burned in 1884, the ruins are preserved today as a part of the award-winning Barboursville Vineyards. Grace Episcopal Church, built in 1847, was the only commission of Gothic Revival architect William Strickland in the State of Virginia. It is a wonderful example of the national Gothic Revival movement so fashionable during 1840s America. The event serves as a precursor to HRF's November 13th lecture on William Strickland at the Virginia State Capitol. Saturday, November 1st, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Price includes: Boxed lunch from Ukrop's, wine tasting at the award-winning Barboursville Octagon Barrel Room, complimentary wine glass, tour of the Barboursville Ruins and tour of Grace Episcopal Church. Price: $50 Attendees will park in the Ukrop's parking lot next to the Downtown Expressway on Berrington Ct. between Grove and Floyd Avenues. Please RSVP by Oct. 29th Phone: 804.643.7407 Email: ewhite at historicrichmond.com www.historicrichmond.com WILLIAM STRICKLAND LECTURE AT THE VIRGINIA STATE CAPITOL Historic Richmond Foundation (HRF) is hosting Robert Russell, Director of the Historic Preservation & Community Planning Department at the College of Charleston, to speak on the architect William Strickland. William Strickland was a founder of the Gothic Revival movement in America. He was born in 1788 in Navesink, New Jersey and studied under Benjamin Henry Latrobe alongside Monumental Church architect Robert Mills. His sole building in Virginia, Grace Episcopal Church (1847), is located in Keswick and is a wonderful example of the national Gothic Revival movement so fashionable during 1840s America. Important works by Strickland include the Tennessee State Capitol, Merchants' Exchange in Philadelphia, Randolph Hall at the College of Charleston and U.S. Branch Mint buildings in Dahlonega, GA, Charlotte, NC, New Orleans, LA and Philadelphia, PA. Thursday, November 13th, 6:00 - 8:45 pm Price includes: Cocktails, heavy hors d'oeuvres, lecture, tour of the newly restored Virginia State Capitol and parking at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Price: $50 Please RSVP by Nov. 7th Phone: 804.643.7407 Email: ewhite at historicrichmond.com Katelyn Ann Kelley Preservation & Marketing Manager Historic Richmond Foundation 4 East Main St., Suite 1C Richmond, Virginia 23219 804.643.7407 phone 804.788.4244 fax From Vincent.Brooks at lva.virginia.gov Wed Oct 22 08:19:54 2008 From: Vincent.Brooks at lva.virginia.gov (Brooks, Vincent (LVA)) Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2008 08:19:54 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Free Event- Author Jack El-Hai @ The Library of Virginia Message-ID: As part of the 2008 celebration of Archives Month, The Library of Virginia is pleased to welcome Jack El-Hai. The author will discuss his groundbreaking new biography of neurologist and psychiatrist Walter Freeman, featured in the PBS documentary The Lobotomist. El-Hai, whose work is based in part on archival research in Freeman's personal papers at the George Washington University, takes readers into one of the darkest chapters of American medicine-the desperate attempt to treat the hundreds of thousands of psychiatric patients in need of help during the middle decades of the twentieth century, before the introduction of effective psychiatric medication in the 1950s. A book signing will follow this event. The Lobotomist: A Maverick Medical Genius and His Tragic Quest to Rid the World of Mental Illness When: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 Time: Noon-1:00 PM Place: Library of Virginia, 800 E. Broad St., Richmond, Lobby Conference Rooms FREE EVENT This year's Archives Month theme, "Preserving the Past, Shaping the Future: The Archival Footprint on Society," explores how archives and archivists shape our understanding of ourselves by collecting and preserving records of changing social attitudes, from the American Revolution to the age of the Internet. Researchers often use evidence found in archives to question contemporary perceptions about the past. On many occasions, researchers have made use of archival records to document injustice and help bring about change. Archivists can serve as catalysts by publicizing collections with particular social, contemporary, or historical significance. Years after the fact, archival records can be used by journalists, historians, and activists to help bring publicity or even legal resolution to social issues long forgotten or ignored. Researchers delving into archival records must be prepared to allow their perceptions about the past to evolve. For more information on Archives Month events and activities, please visit http://www.lva.virginia.gov/whatwedo/archweek/2008/index.htm Vincent T. Brooks Senior Local Records Archivist The Library of Virginia 800 E. Broad St. Richmond, VA 23219 804/225-4452 (voice) 804/692-2277 (fax) http://www.lva.virginia.gov [note new address] vincent.brooks at lva.virginia.gov [note new email] From Thomas.Driscoll at VBPD.virginia.gov Wed Oct 22 13:56:13 2008 From: Thomas.Driscoll at VBPD.virginia.gov (Driscoll, Thomas S.) Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:56:13 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Graduation & Special Education Regulations Public Comment Opportunities Message-ID: <450BED901B146D489B4B106796566DF4091F072E@dsa-kog-mail1.DSA.state.va.us> The VIRGINIA BOARD FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES has been asked to share the following information on two important public comment opportunities. Replies and requests for additional information should be addressed directly to the contacts listed below.? ================================================== The following information has been provided by the JustChildren, www.justice4all.org/our_programs/justchildren/graduation. ? IMPROVING GRADUATION RATES The Board of Education seeks public comment on the proposed revisions to the Regulations Establishing Standards for Accrediting Public Schools in Virginia (8 VAC 20-131). These changes have the potential to impact the state's graduation rate -- the number of students who complete high school with a diploma.? They are also an opportunity to raise expectations and promote long-term success for students with disabilities.? For more information, including a link to the proposed revisions and the locations of public hearings to be held on October 30, 2008, go to? www.doe.virginia.gov/VDOE/commentforms/soa_comments.html. Written comment may also be ??????????? ?--- e-mailed to SOACOMMENTS at doe.virginia.gov ??????????? ?--- faxed to 804/225-2524 ??????????? ?--- or mailed to: ??????????????????????? Office of Policy ??????????????????????? Virginia Department of Education ??????????????????????? P. O. Box 2120 ??????????????????????? Richmond, Virginia 23218-2120 Comments may also be submitted via the Virginia Town Hall Forum at www.townhall.state.va.us/L/comments.cfm?stageid=4541. Public comments may be submitted until November 5, 2008. Additional information may also be obtained by contacting Margaret N. Roberts, Executive Assistant to the Board of Education, at the address and fax number above or at (804) 225-2924 or Margaret.Roberts at doe.virginia.gov. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The following information has been provided by the Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center, www.peatc.org.? NEXT STEPS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION REGULATIONS REVISIONS The Virginia Board of Education approved the draft final Special Education Regulations on September 25, 2008.? The draft regulations contained a number of revisions from the initial proposed regulations. Currently, the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is preparing the documents for Executive Branch Review.? Once they are ready, the documents will need to be reviewed by the Department of Planning and Budget, Secretary of Education, and Governor's Office.? During any of the above steps, any of the agencies can require additional changes, or a 30-day public comment period may be required. If an additional 30-day public comment period is not required, then VDOE will have the regulations published in the Virginia Register, which then initiates the 30-day adoption period. Individuals who believe that the changes to the proposed regulations warrant an additional 30-date public comment period may submit their comments to the VDOE by:? ??????????? ?--- E-mail to ReviseSpedREgs at doe.virginia.gov ??????????? ?--- FAX to (804) 786-8520 ??????????? ?--- Mail to: ??????????????????????? Special Education Regulations Revision Process ??????????????????????? Office of Dispute Resolution and Administrative Services ??????????????????????? Virginia Department of Education ??????????????????????? P.O. Box 2120 ??????????????????????? Richmond, Virginia 23218-1098. For additional information on the regulations and their adoption process, visit www.doe.virginia.gov/VDOE/dueproc/regulationsCWD.html or contact: ??????????? Melissa C. P. Smith, Coordinator of Administrative Services, at Melissa.Smith at doe.virginia.gov or (804) 371-0524 ??????????? Suzanne Creasey, Administrative Services Specialist, at Suzanne.Creasey at doe.virginia.gov or (804) 225-2923 {Additional information and resources may also be found on the Virginia Board's website at www.vaboard.org/vapolicy.htm.} ================================================== Tom Driscoll Strategic Planning & Marketing Manager VIRGINIA BOARD FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES 202 N. 9th Street, 9th Floor Richmond, Virginia? 23219 804-786-9380 (voice & TTY) 804-840-6482 (mobile) 800-846-4464 (toll-free, voice & TTY) 804-786-1118 (fax) thomas.driscoll at vbpd.virginia.gov www.vaboard.org From AArthur at vacommunityhealth.org Tue Oct 21 11:09:14 2008 From: AArthur at vacommunityhealth.org (Andrea Arthur) Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:09:14 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Building Engaged Support for Your Mission-A Free 90 minute workshop Message-ID: Building Engaged Support for Your Mission-A Free 90 minute workshop November 3, 2008 1:30p.m. Crossroads Art Centers 2016 Staples Mill Road Richmond, VA 23221 What could you accomplish if the whole community was engaged in your mission in every way? What difference could you make? How sustainable would that make your work? And what would it take to make that happen? Hildy Gottlieb, president of Help 4 Non-Profits and author of the best selling book, "FriendRaising: Community Engagement Strategies for Board Who Hate Fundraising and but Love Making Friends" will present a free 90-minute workshop on how to build engaged support for your mission. Participants will: * Learn how any organization, no matter how small, can simultaneously build community, achieve your mission, and accomplish your resource development goals! * Discover how to build new programs and expand existing programs in tough economic times! * Learn to engage your board by engaging the community-with activities board members LOVE! * Discover how to build collaboration with no turf issues! * Learn what wealthy individuals know about building sustainability for the long haul! * And more! The workshop is FREE however you must register in advance in order to attend. To register please go to http://richmond110308.eventbrite.com or visit www.help4nonprofits.com and click on the link for Free Workshop Registration. (Please, no e-mail or phone registrations). This free workshop is sponsored by the Central Virginia Health Services and the Virginia Community Healthcare Association Andrea C. Arthur Coordinator of Resource Development Virginia Community Healthcare Association 6802 Paragon Place, Suite 625 Richmond, VA 23230 (804) 378-8801, ext. 20 F: (804) 379-6593 www.vacommunityhealth.org From jhockett at friendsassn.org Fri Oct 24 14:21:28 2008 From: jhockett at friendsassn.org (Jessica Hockett) Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:21:28 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Furniture Donation Message-ID: <004d01c93605$556ca650$ce02a8c0@friendsassn.org.local> Friends Association for Children has a desk to donate. Please contact Jessica at 644-2357 or jhockett at friendsassn.org and request a photo. The desk is grey with drawers on either side. From lisa.mcgehee64 at verizon.net Fri Oct 24 13:30:35 2008 From: lisa.mcgehee64 at verizon.net (Lisa McGehee) Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:30:35 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] 2nd Annual Pumpkin Palooza Sunday Oct 26 from 2-5pm Message-ID: <75e71be20810241030t787e1b82h7c9f3a6a4c7c8e49@mail.gmail.com> Good Shepherd United Methodist Church invites you to the 2nd Annual Pumpkin Palooza on Sunday, October 26 from 2-5:00 p.m. Costume contest at 3:15 p.m., Jonathan "The Juggler" from 2:45-4:45 p.m., music by The Taters, Brunswick stew, bouncy houses, games and prizes. No charge. Pumpkin Patch open from noon to 8:00 p.m. daily through October 31. Good Shepherd is located at 9155 Hungary Road, Richmond, VA between Staples Mill and Springfield. For more information, visit www.goodshepherdumc.us. -- Lisa McGehee Minister of Adult Discipleship and Communications Good Shepherd United Methodist Church 9155 Hungary Road, Richmond, VA 23294 804.270.7613 or 804.400.6171 Where lives are transformed through grace www.goodshepherdumc.us From VanBlerkS at usa.redcross.org Fri Oct 24 12:32:17 2008 From: VanBlerkS at usa.redcross.org (VanBlerkS at usa.redcross.org) Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:32:17 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] International Red Cross--Restoring Family Links and Tracing. Message-ID: Are you trying to contact or find someone overseas that has been affected by Disaster or war? International Red Cross--Restoring Family Links and Tracing. The International Red Cross provides the following services; INTERNATIONAL MESSAGING The International Red Cross provides the service of transferring messages between family members in the United States and the rest of the world that are unable to communicate via the usual methods due to disaster or political situations. INTERNATIONAL TRACING The International Red Cross provides the service of finding individuals overseas that has gone missing or has been displaced due to disaster or war situation. We also provide tracing for people overseas to find family in the Richmond area. I would love to assist if possible. Please feel free to contact me. Sara van Blerk Sara van Blerk International Red Cross International Services, Restoring Family Links and Tracing 804-780-2293 vanblerks at usa.redcross.org From DWillard at moc.org Fri Oct 24 16:07:30 2008 From: DWillard at moc.org (Diane Willard) Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:07:30 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Civil War Cinema Message-ID: <02D2744AD2AB4645BE301A91328D3A2C11A6C3@MOCMAIN.moc.org.local> Enjoy an afternoon of Civil War Cinema, an event benefiting the Museum of the Confederacy and the Byrd Theatre Foundation, will take place on Sunday, November 2, 2008 and will feature the great American classic film, Gone with the Wind. The program will begin at 1:00 p.m. with a champagne and chocolate reception followed by a 2:00 p.m. lecture on the Civil War in cinema by entertaining author and renowned professor Brian Wills. The film will begin at 3:00 p.m. To purchase tickets please visit our website - www.moc.org or call 804-649-1861 Ext 43 or 42. Tickets are also available at Plan 9 in Carytown. Diane H. Willard Director of Membership and Annual Giving The Museum of the Confederacy 1201 East Clay Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-649-1861 - ext 42 Help Preserve A Piece of History - Make a donation today at www.moc.org and select Membership & Donations From kphillips at tecaccess.net Sat Oct 25 13:13:24 2008 From: kphillips at tecaccess.net (Kim Phillips) Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2008 13:13:24 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Genworth Financial Career Fair Message-ID: TecAccess, a leader in the area of disability employment services is partnering with Genworth Financial to host a career fair for talented individuals with disabilities. Genworth Financial is a Fortune 500 financial security company, employing approximately 7,000 people and serving the needs of over 15 million customers in more than 25 countries. The job fair is being held at Genworth's world headquarters in Richmond, Virginia, on December 15th, from 11:00am - 7:00pm. The event will provide participants with an overview of the company, a question and answer session, as well as the opportunity to meet with managers from various departments. All interested participants must register in advance with TecAccess and provide a current resume. The job fair will be broken into four, two hour sessions-(11am-1pm), (1pm-3pm), (3pm-5pm), and (5pm-7pm). When registering, applicants must specify which session they would like to attend. If you have an interest in applying for a full-time position in the financial industry in the Richmond area, please contact Kim Phillips at kphillips at tecaccess.net or (804) 749-8646 to register or for more information. The registration deadline is November 15, 2008, and will be limited to the first 200 applicants. Thank you, Kim Phillips TecAccess 2410 Granite Ridge Road Rockville, VA 23146 (804)749-8646 (office) (804)683-6395 (cell) kphillips at tecaccess.net www.TecAccess.net From TLoughran at timesdispatch.com Fri Oct 24 16:01:30 2008 From: TLoughran at timesdispatch.com (TLoughran at timesdispatch.com) Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:01:30 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Absentee/Early Voting locations in Chesterfield, Henrico & Richmond Message-ID: Everyone - This year --- because of expected historic turnout and the usual shortage of enough voting machines --- if you really want your vote to count, it would be very smart to make time to cast an early, "in-person absentee vote" - before Saturday, November 1. Any VA registered voter can qualify for- and cast an "in-person absentee ballot" immediately by telling the local registrar face-to-face that you plan to travel or work outside the county of city where you live on Tuesday, November 4. The following link to the VA State Board of Elections website has terrific information -- and an absentee ballot application you can print if you need to file by mail by Tuesday, October 28 at 5:00 p.m. --- http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/cms/Absentee_Documents/VA_Absentee_ballot_ap plication.pdf ************************************************** Please consult the following list of local voter registrars, their office locations, and their hours for in-person absentee voting through Saturday, November 1: City of Richmond - (804) 646-5950 (Voting information) City Hall - Room 105 900 East Broad Street HOURS: 8:00 - 5:00 p.m. / Monday-Friday; 9-5:00 p.m. on Saturdays through November 1. Chesterfield County - (804) 748-1471 (voting information) 9848 Lori Rd./ Court Square HOURS: 9:00-5:00 p.m. / Monday-Saturday, through November 1. ******************************* Henrico County - (804) 501-4347 (voting information) Western Gov't Center Admin Building Annex /Room 105 4301 E. Parham Rd. Henrico, VA 23228 HOURS: 8:30-4:00 p.m /Monday-Friday; 9-5:00 p.m. on Saturdays through November 1. Eastern Gov't Center /Room 100 3820 Nine mile Rd. Henrico, VA 23223 Hours: 8:30-4:00 p.m. / Monday-Friday; 9-5:00 p.m. on Saturdays through November 1. -- Tim Loughran/CENTRO de Richmond newspaper 804-649-6254 - office From Jan.Hathcock at lva.virginia.gov Mon Oct 27 10:25:49 2008 From: Jan.Hathcock at lva.virginia.gov (Hathcock, Jan (LVA)) Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:25:49 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Invitation to Mayoral Forum at Library of Virginia Message-ID: The League of Women Voters and Style Weekly in partnership with the Library of Virginia will present a free public forum with the four remaining candidates for mayor of Richmond on Tuesday, October 28 at the Library of Virginia. The topics to be covered in this forum include growth, safety, environmentalism, workforce issues, housing, health care, and regionalism. Style Weekly editor Jason Roop will moderate the series, during which a panel of three diverse media representatives from across Richmond will pose questions to the candidates. The forum begins with a reception at 5:30 PM, to be followed by the program from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. The Library of Virginia is located at 800 East Broad Street. There is free parking for this event in the Library's underground deck, which is accessible from either Eighth or Ninth streets. You are invited to attend the forum and learn more about the four individuals running for mayor of Richmond. Jan Hathcock Library of Virginia 800 East Broad St. Richmond, VA 23219-8000 804-692-3592 NOTE: New E-mail Address Jan.Hathcock at lva.virginia.gov From John.P.Trevillian at irs.gov Mon Oct 27 08:30:34 2008 From: John.P.Trevillian at irs.gov (Trevillian John P) Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:30:34 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] IRS Seeks to Return $266 Million in Undeliverable Refunds And Economic Stimulus Payments to Taxpayers Message-ID: <4D2D15203BDA2C4E8F7356EE47B3A9D4015A3E75@CHM0010CP3MB01.ds.irsnet.gov> The Internal Revenue Service is looking for taxpayers who are missing more than 279,000 economic stimulus checks totaling about $163 million and more than 104,000 regular refund checks totaling about $103 million that were returned by the U.S. Postal Service due to mailing address errors. All a taxpayer has to do is update his or her address once. The IRS will then send out all checks due. It is crucial that taxpayers who may be due a stimulus check update their addresses with the IRS by Nov. 28, 2008. By law, economic stimulus checks must be sent out by Dec. 31 of this year. The undeliverable economic stimulus checks average $583. Taxpayers can update their addresses with the "Where's My Refund? " tool on IRS.gov. It enables taxpayers to check the status of their refunds. A taxpayer must submit his or her social security number, filing status and amount of refund shown on their 2007 return. The tool will provide the status of their refund and in some cases provide instructions on how to resolve delivery problems. Taxpayers checking on a refund over the phone will be given instructions on how to update their addresses. Taxpayers can access a telephone version of "Where's My Refund?" by calling 1-800-829-1954. John Page Trevillian Senior Tax Specialist ID No. 54-04630 Internal Revenue Service 400 N. 8th Street Rm 564 Richmond, Virginia 23219 Office: (804)-916-8729 Fax: (804)-916-8734 email: john.p.trevillian at irs.gov From John.P.Trevillian at irs.gov Mon Oct 27 09:03:05 2008 From: John.P.Trevillian at irs.gov (Trevillian John P) Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2008 09:03:05 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007 Message-ID: <4D2D15203BDA2C4E8F7356EE47B3A9D4015A3E76@CHM0010CP3MB01.ds.irsnet.gov> The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007 was enacted on December 20, 2007. The Act allows taxpayers to exclude from income certain canceled debt on their principal residences. The new law includes important provisions for struggling homeowners whose home has been foreclosed or terms of mortgage modified. These provisions apply to qualified debt forgiven in 2007, 2008 or 2009. Borrowers whose debt is reduced or eliminated receive a Form 1099-C, Cancellation of Debt, from their lender. Form 1099-C, box 2 will show the amount of debt forgiven or canceled. In order for debt to qualify for this Cancellation of Debt exclusion, the debt must have been used to buy, build or substantially improve the taxpayer's principal residence and must have been secured by that residence. Debt used to refinance a principal residence is also eligible for the exclusion, but only up to the amount of the old mortgage principal, just before the refinancing, would have qualified. The amount of debt forgiven must be reported on Form 982, Reduction of Tax Attributes Due to Discharge of Indebtedness, which is filed with the tax return. Visit the IRS Web site - WWW. IRS.gov -- for the most up to date information, and remember to always use IRS e-file; it's fast,easy, and more accurate than paper. John Page Trevillian Senior Tax Specialist ID No. 54-04630 Internal Revenue Service 400 N. 8th Street Rm 564 Richmond, Virginia 23219 Office: (804)-916-8729 Fax: (804)-916-8734 email: john.p.trevillian at irs.gov From lkleeman at connectnetwork.org Mon Oct 27 16:50:20 2008 From: lkleeman at connectnetwork.org (Liana Kleeman) Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:50:20 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Change of Grant Deadline for the Jackson Foundation Message-ID: <00b901c93875$a18be9c0$3b8bac80@uc.adp.vcu.edu> This message was released on behalf of the Jackson Foundation. Dear ConnectRichmond community: The Jackson Foundation is changing its grant cycles. There will no longer be a January cycle. Competitive grant requests are due in June on the second Wednesday of the month (June 10, 2009). The Foundation also will be developing a capacity building grant program with separate guidelines and application. These proposals also will be due in June. More details will follow after January 1st. Please contact Jill McCormick at jmccormick at jacksonf.org for more information. Liana Kleeman Program Coordinator, ConnectRichmond 809 S. Cathedral Place P.O. Box 843062 Richmond, VA 23284-3062 www.connectnetwork.org (804) 827-2168 (phone); (804) 827-2166 (fax) "Connecting people to ideas, information and each other." -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: winmail.dat Type: application/ms-tnef Size: 32450 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://mail.connectnetwork.org/pipermail/connectrichmond_connectnetwork.org/attachments/20081027/70d308bc/attachment-0001.bin From lkleeman at connectnetwork.org Mon Oct 27 16:55:40 2008 From: lkleeman at connectnetwork.org (Liana Kleeman) Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:55:40 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Flu and Pneumonia Prevention Seminar Message-ID: <00bd01c93876$604d60f0$3b8bac80@uc.adp.vcu.edu> This message was released on behalf of Retreat Hospital. Dear ConnectRichmond community: Retreat Hospital is offering a free seminar to educate the community about flu and pneumonia vaccines. Join Dr. Richard Peebles and Dr. Torino Jennings of Retreat Internal Medicine on Thursday, November 6 to learn more about the vaccines and whether they are right for you. Free blood pressure screenings will also be available. Location: hospital boardroom. To reserve your space call MedLine at 800-242-5662. Alternate contact: Angela L. Flagg, Director of Marketing, 254-5390 or Angela.Flagg at HCAHealthcare.com. Liana Kleeman Program Coordinator, ConnectRichmond 809 S. Cathedral Place P.O. Box 843062 Richmond, VA 23284-3062 www.connectnetwork.org (804) 827-2168 (phone); (804) 827-2166 (fax) "Connecting people to ideas, information and each other." From mgc085 at central.dss.state.va.us Mon Oct 27 17:12:24 2008 From: mgc085 at central.dss.state.va.us (M. Chenault) Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:12:24 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Mark your calendars for the next Stretch Your Dollar Community Meeting: Wednesday 10/30/08 Message-ID: <013001c93878$b5670b70$9b2012ac@dss.state.va.us> Stretch Your Dollar Community Meeting: Wednesday 10/30/08 5:30 - 8:30 PM @ Hanover DSS, 12304 Washington Hwy, Ashland, VA 23005. Everyone is welcome to attend. Bring the kids and have dinner with us. In response to the recent overwhelming need presented by our customers and the changing economic climate, Hanover DSS is offering this wonderful opportunity to the community. This educational and fun community meeting will be hosted by Hanover DSS and Virginia Community Corps, with guest representatives including Mechanicsville Goodwill Employment Center and Clear Point Financial Solutions. We will be discussing how the recent changes in the economy are affecting our wallets! The meeting also offers wonderful tips and ideas for stretching your dollar (money management and credit score care) and job seeking advice and resources. This is your forum - come and ask questions, tell your story, share your needs and please share your tips for saving money! Ask the experts for advice! We hope that you can join us for the meeting - Wednesday, October 30, 2008 from 5:30 - 8:30 PM at Hanover Department of Social Services in the Community Meeting Room (in the back of the building). If you cannot attend this session, the next one will be on Wednesday, November 19th from 5:30 - 8:30 PM - same location. We are trying to have the community meetings twice monthly. As the presentation is interactive with the audience, the content will change from meeting to meeting. Please feel free to bring coupons and recipes (especially for use of left-overs) for sharing. Note: Our partnerships are growing, we now will be offering a light dinner during the meeting and the children can attend a group facilitated by Hanover Safe Place while the adults participate in the meeting. Please come out and join us! Also, please share this information with all those who would benefit from participating in this forum. Monica Chenault, MS DSS Program Coordinator Outreach & Customer Service Hanover Department of Social Services 12304 Washington Hwy Ashland, VA 23005 804-365-4109 (desk) 804-365-4110 (fax) mgc085 at central.dss.state.va.us (e-mail) Helping Others Promoting Empowerment From mhernandez at ctlp.org Mon Oct 27 14:38:07 2008 From: mhernandez at ctlp.org (Mirna Hernandez) Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:38:07 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] CTLP's Nonprofit Services Message-ID: <882CC5E74A8DE04C9EC147BB96409EB514D52C@ctlp2k3.ctlp.local> The Community Tax Law Project (CTLP), through its Tax Resource Center for Nonprofit Organizations, provides pro bono legal assistance to potential and existing nonprofit organizations in Greater Richmond and Central Virginia whose primary mission is to assist low income populations. CTLP services include, in addition to brief advice during the start-up phase -- assistance with drafting articles of incorporation and bylaws -- applying to the IRS for tax-exempt status, and maintaining tax-exempt status -- education and training, including workshops and informational materials -- and, as resources allow, assistance with more complex tax issues CTLP also has available for purchase a limited number of the manuals: -- Starting and Operating a Nonprofit in Virginia Written primarily for newly-forming organizations and individuals considering forming a 501(c)(3) organization. Factors to consider in deciding whether to pursue nonprofit tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, including pros and cons, writing a mission statement, choice of business model, overview of federal application process, state and federal legal requirements and restrictions, and more. -- Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls of Nonprofit Board Service Written primarily for attorneys and other professionals serving on nonprofit boards. State and federal legal standards of conduct, limits on liability, and ethical considerations for professionals serving as nonprofit organization directors and officers, including a set of hypotheticals with answers. For more information, please contact Mirna Hernandez at mhernandez at ctlp.org or call (804) 358-5855. Mirna Hernandez Program Assistant The Community Tax Law Project 3600 West Broad Street, Suite 678 Richmond, VA 23230 (804)358-5855 ext. 0 (804)353-6968 - FAX Email: mhernandez at ctlp.org From giles at richmondneighborhoods.org Tue Oct 28 09:50:19 2008 From: giles at richmondneighborhoods.org (Giles Harnsberger) Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2008 09:50:19 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] A.C.O.R.N. Free Renovation Lending Workshop Message-ID: Name of Event: Free Renovation Lending Workshop Contact: David Herring, A.C.O.R.N. Director Phone: (804) 644-5040 Email: dherring at richmondneighborhoods.org Description: The Alliance to Conserve Old Richmond Neighborhoods is sponsoring a Free Renovation Lending Workshop that will give you all of the financial tools you need for the renovation of a Old house in a Richmond Neighborhood. You will Learn About 2 Important Subjects: - Renovation Lending Programs - How to Qualify for a Mortgage Take advantage of this opportunity to learn the ins and outs of home mortgage financing (including: loan programs, credit, cash required, cash sources, etc ). Then learn the benefits of renovation lending and how to buy a home in disrepair and fix it up using these unique loan programs. Additional topics covered include: - Tax Benefits - Energy Efficiency - Market Equity and much more Sponsor: A.C.O.R.N. Date: 11/12/2008 Venue: The Library at Good Shepherd Episcopal School Location: 4207 Forest Hill Avenue Richmond VA 23225 Event Time: 6pm to 8:30pm Website: www.richmondneighborhoods.org Directions/Parking: Directions: At the corner of Forest Hill Avenue and West 42nd Street in Westover Hills. Parking: located behind school & church. Follow the workshop sign to the Library Open to Public?: Yes RSVP Required: No Price: Free Alliance to Conserve Old Richmond Neighborhoods 104 Shockoe Slip, Lower Level Richmond, VA 23219 (804)644-5040 From jhockett at friendsassn.org Tue Oct 28 09:04:18 2008 From: jhockett at friendsassn.org (Jessica Hockett) Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2008 09:04:18 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Benefit Concert for Friends Association for Children Message-ID: <007201c938fd$b2810110$ce02a8c0@friendsassn.org.local> Tickets are still available for the Michael K Ross Benefit Concert & CD Release-- Saturday, Nov. 1, 5 p.m. at Fifth Street Baptist Church, 2800 Third Avenue. All proceeds benefit the Music & Performing Arts program at FRIENDS Association for Children. Ross will play selections from his CD entitled, HYMNOLOGY: Hymns from a Piano Perspective. Also appearing: Larry Bland & the Volunteer Choir; The Bells of FRIENDS, a youth hand bell ensemble; The Hands of FRIENDS, a youth sign language choir. Tickets are: $20/ Adult (includes admission & CD); $10 for children, 12 years-under To purchase tickets, call Jessica Hockett @ FRIENDS 644-2357 Invest in the musical future of a child while you enjoy a local artist perform and give back to his community. 1004 St. John Street ? Richmond, VA 23220 804-644-2357 (Phone) ? 804-644-0509 (Fax) www.friendsassn.org -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Place: North Court Reception Room on the campus of the University of Richmond Date: November 6 Time: 6:30 p.m. Each program in the series consists of three parts: 1.A panel presentation by a Religious Leader together with men, women and youth of that faith, sharing the basic tents of their faith and what it means to be a member of that faith. 2. A round table discussion will follow where the audisesnce may ask questions of panelist in an informal "cafe-style_setting. 3. An Invitation to visit a worship service will be extended with an explanation of what to expect. For the Baptist faith the panel will consist of Dr. Michael Clingenpeel, pastor at River Road Church, Baptist, Dr. Fred Anderson, Director of the Virginia Baptist Historical Society, Ms. Pauline S. Gardner, an employee of the University of Richmond who is a member of an African-American Baptist Church, Rev. Kathi Traficonti, Minister of Education at Second Baptist Church, and Ms. Brittany Riddle, a student at Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond. Each will discuss saspects of the Baptist Faith from his/her perspective. The program is open to the public and all are welcome. An invitation will be made to attend the 11:00 a.m. service on November 9 at River Road Church Baptist, 8000 River Road. For more information, call Sharon Clayton, 598-5952. Email: sharonclayton at icgr.org. From John.P.Trevillian at irs.gov Wed Oct 29 15:12:55 2008 From: John.P.Trevillian at irs.gov (Trevillian John P) Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:12:55 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] 2009 Inflation Adjustments Message-ID: <4D2D15203BDA2C4E8F7356EE47B3A9D4015A3EC8@CHM0010CP3MB01.ds.irsnet.gov> For 2009, personal exemptions and standard deductions will rise and tax brackets will widen because of inflation adjustments announced today by the Internal Revenue Service. By law, the dollar amounts for a variety of tax provisions must be revised each year to keep pace with inflation. As a result, more than three dozen tax benefits, affecting virtually every taxpayer, are being adjusted for 2009. Key changes affecting 2009 returns, filed by most taxpayers in early 2010, include the following: * The value of each personal and dependency exemption, available to most taxpayers, is $3,650, up $150 from 2008. * The new standard deduction is $11,400 for married couples filing a joint return (up $500), $5,700 for singles and married individuals filing separately (up $250) and $8,350 for heads of household (up $350). Nearly two out of three taxpayers take the standard deduction, rather than itemizing deductions, such as mortgage interest, charitable contributions and state and local taxes. * Tax-bracket thresholds increase for each filing status. For a married couple filing a joint return, for example, the taxable-income threshold separating the 15-percent bracket from the 25-percent bracket is $67,900, up from $65,100 in 2008. * The maximum earned income tax credit for low and moderate income workers and working families with two or more children is $5,028, up from $4,824. The income limit for the credit for joint return filers with two or more children is $43,415, up from $41,646. * The annual gift exclusion rises to $13,000, up from $12,000 in 2008. Visit the IRS Web site - www.irs.gov -- for the most up to date information, and remember to always use IRS e-file; it's fast,easy, and more accurate than paper. John Page Trevillian Senior Tax Specialist ID No. 54-04630 Internal Revenue Service 400 N. 8th Street Rm 564 Richmond, Virginia 23219 Office: (804)-916-8729 Fax: (804)-916-8734 email: john.p.trevillian at irs.gov From mmitchell at youraaa.org Wed Oct 29 14:13:00 2008 From: mmitchell at youraaa.org (Marilyn Branch-Mitchell) Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:13:00 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Health & Resources Fair Message-ID: <9AB1DA835ADDD447B6137689E301A64C953187@exch.youraaa.org> The Community Health & Resources Fair "Living Longer...Living Better" Tuesday, November 18, 2008 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Arthur Ashe Center 3001 North Boulevard Complimentary Admission & Ample Free Parking Church & Community Vans are Welcome Exhibitors will offer: Health Screenings, Flu Shots, GrandDriver Demonstration, Volunteer Opportunities, Educational Material and Information about Services and Benefits. There will also be Refreshments and Live Entertainment! Who should attend? Persons 50+ & Adults with Disabilities and Caregivers Co-sponsored by: Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging SecureHorizons by UnitedHealthcare Bon Secours Richmond Health System AARP-Virginia City of Richmond, Senior & Special Needs Advocate For more information contact: Fred Geiger at 804.672.4497 or fgeiger at youraaa.org Marilyn Branch-Mitchell Human Resources Manager Senior Connections The Capital Area Agency on Aging 24 East Cary Street Richmond, VA 23219-3976 804.343.3033 804.649.2258 FAX mmitchell at youraaa.org Confidentiality Note: This e-mail message and any attachments may contain legally privileged an/or confidential information. Any unauthorized disclosure, use or dissemination of this message or its contents, either in whole or in part, is prohibited. If you have received this communication in error and or not the intended recipient of this e-mail, please notify the sender and delete the message and/or attachment. --Thank you. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: application/ms-tnef Size: 4812 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://mail.connectnetwork.org/pipermail/connectrichmond_connectnetwork.org/attachments/20081029/cdbbcd40/attachment.bin From eterry at va.easterseals.com Wed Oct 29 16:08:13 2008 From: eterry at va.easterseals.com (Evelyn Terry) Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:08:13 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Easter Seals Days at Kings Dominion Message-ID: October is Disabilities Awareness Month! To support disability services provided by Easter Seals Virginia, Kings Dominion will donate $2 per regular ticket and $1 per junior/senior ticket when purchased online until Nov. 1 for Halloween Haunt. Place your credit card order for discount tickets ($31 regular ticket; $27 junior/senior tickets) by going to www.KingsDominion.com (or www.va.easterseals.com and click on the Kings Dominion logo). Once you are on the Kings Dominion Web site, click on tickets and then corporate partner. For Easter Seals Virginia to benefit, you must use the company ID: ESV. Print your eTicket off the Web and take with you to the Park. There is no service charge. Happy Halloween! Evelyn Terry, MS, CFRE Director of Development Services Easter Seals Virginia 8003 Franklin Farms Drive, Suite 100 Richmond, VA 23229 (804) 287-1007, ext. 106 (804) 833-6676 (cell) (804) 287-1008 (fax) eterry at va.easterseals.com www.va.easterseals.com Creating Solutions, Changing Lives From Julie.Atkinson at cccofva.org Wed Oct 29 16:56:15 2008 From: Julie.Atkinson at cccofva.org (Atkinson, Julie) Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:56:15 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Holiday Festival of Music Tickets Available Now! Message-ID: <94A955445FA82C4F982BAA3E5BCD82464EB206@cccex01.cccrichmond.cccofvirginia.org> Purchase your tickets for the 17th Annual Holiday Festival of Music today! Commonwealth Catholic Charities presents the 17th Annual Holiday Festival of Music Sponsored by Bon Secours Virginia Health System Featuring The Richmond Symphony & The Cathedral Choir Conducted by Dr. Patrick Carlin Performance interpreted in American Sign Language by Alison Carreras Monday, December 1, 2008, 7:00 p.m. Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Tickets are $35.00. Mail payment to Commonwealth Catholic Charities, Attn: Holiday Festival of Music, P.O. Box 6565, Richmond, VA 23230. Call Julie Atkinson at 804-545-5935 for more information. Proceeds support the work of Commonwealth Catholic Charities. Julie O. Atkinson Marketing & Public Relations Specialist Commonwealth Catholic Charities 1512 Willow Lawn Drive P.O. Box 6565 Richmond, VA 23230-6565 Phone: (804) 545-5935 Fax: (804) 285-9130 www.cccofva.org Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. From Thomas.Driscoll at VBPD.virginia.gov Wed Oct 29 17:55:29 2008 From: Thomas.Driscoll at VBPD.virginia.gov (Driscoll, Thomas S.) Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:55:29 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Voc Rehab Wait List Expansion & Sign-Language Interpreters Regulation Public Comment Op Message-ID: <450BED901B146D489B4B106796566DF4092E4FAD@dsa-kog-mail1.DSA.state.va.us> The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities has been asked to share the following important information with its fellow Connect Network subscribers. For more information, please respond to the appropriate contacts indicated. Thank you! ======================================= EXPANSION OF WAITING LIST FOR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES Due to recent state budget cuts, after November 15, 2008, all new applicants for services by the Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services, even those with the most significant disabilities, will be placed on a waiting list for services. Those being served as of November 15 will continue to be served. As required by the federal Rehabilitation Act, those placed on the wait list will be referred to the Virginia Workforce Centers and other community resources for assistance to help them obtain employment. DRS managers hope that enhanced scrutiny of case services expenditures and numerous internal cost containment strategies will enable them to address the waiting list sooner rather than later. Therefore, it is imperative that schools, Community Service Boards, Centers for Independent Living, and other sources continue to refer individuals to the VR program so that their eligibility can be determined and they can be placed in the queue to receive services when new resources do become available. For more information, contact: Department of Rehabilitative Services Street Location: 8004 Franklin Farms Drive Richmond, VA 23229 Voice: 804.662.7000 Fax: 804.662.9532 Toll Free Voice/TTY: 800.552.5019 drs at drs.virginia.gov www.vadrs.org Contact information for local DRS Field Offices can be found at www.vadrs.org/officelist.asp. ------------------------------------------------- PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY ON REGULATION OF INTERPRETERS FOR THE DEAF & HARD OF HEARING In response to a request from the Advisory board of the Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, the Virginia Board for Professional and Occupational Regulation is currently seeking public comment on whether Virginia should regulate interpreters, who transmit spoken English into American Sign Language, and transliterators, who transmit spoken English into one of several English-oriented varieties of manual communications. Public comments may be submitted through December 12, 2008 by e-mail to bpor at dpor.virginia.gov or by mail to: Mark N. Courtney, Deputy Director for Licensing and Regulation Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400 Richmond, VA 23233 For more information, visit www.dpor.virginia.gov/dporweb/MEDIA_ADVISORY%20-%20Sign_Language_Study.p df, or contact: Mary Broz-Vaughan, Director of Communications, Legislation & Consumer Education (804) 367-9142 TDD: (804) 367-9753 Mary.Broz-Vaughan at dpor.virginia.gov www.dpor.virginia.gov ======================================= Tom Driscoll Strategic Planning & Marketing Manager VIRGINIA BOARD FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES 202 N. 9th Street, 9th Floor Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-9380 (voice & TTY) 804-840-6482 (mobile) 800-846-4464 (toll-free, voice & TTY) 804-786-1118 (fax) thomas.driscoll at vbpd.virginia.gov www.vaboard.org From lkleeman at connectnetwork.org Thu Oct 30 09:00:52 2008 From: lkleeman at connectnetwork.org (Liana Kleeman) Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2008 09:00:52 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Connect and STYLE "Items Needed" Update Message-ID: <000301c93a8f$8b7a6b40$3b8bac80@uc.adp.vcu.edu> Dear ConnectRichmond members: In the past, we have called upon you periodically to update your Organization Profile on the Connect Web site so that local items needed could be highlighted in STYLE Weekly, and more recently, in STYLE's new Richmond Giving magazine. STYLE has decided to continue to run the "Most Wanted" section but will now begin charging for classified-style mentions of items needed. Connect is no longer affiliated with STYLE's list and will not benefit from the fees that are collected for the listings. If you are interested in purchasing space to advertise your items needed with STYLE, we encourage you to contact them directly. Connect will, however, continue to provide an items needed list on our Web site as we've done in the past for free. While we have enjoyed our past relationship with STYLE, we look forward to announcing a new and exciting partnership in the near future that will continue to promote the needs of our nonprofit community for free. If you have any questions or concerns, we welcome your calls or emails: 827-2168 or richmondinfo at connectnetwork.org Liana Kleeman Program Coordinator, ConnectRichmond 809 S. Cathedral Place P.O. Box 843062 Richmond, VA 23284-3062 www.connectnetwork.org (804) 827-2168 (phone); (804) 827-2166 (fax) "Connecting people to ideas, information and each other." From JFisher at vacommunityhealth.org Thu Oct 30 11:00:01 2008 From: JFisher at vacommunityhealth.org (Janice Fisher) Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:00:01 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Advocacy Assistant Position Open Message-ID: POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Advocacy Assistant State-wide non-profit healthcare association seeks a part-time Advocacy Assistant to provide support to the association and its members in the area of grass roots advocacy, policy, and data analysis on state and federal levels. Responsibilities include working closely with the Director of Public Affairs in developing and implementing grass roots strategy; handling special events related to advocacy and policy efforts; providing administrative support for grass roots efforts; review and analysis of public policy and data supporting Association positions; writing and editing of background papers on issues. Qualifications: Bachelor degree or equivalent; prefer two years experience in advocacy, public relations, or related fields; strong data analysis, writing & editing skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office products and Adobe PageMaker. Experience working with community organizations, special events coordination and training skills preferred. Excellent organizational and time management skills as well as written and oral communication skills are essential. Send resume by November 14th, 2008 to: Virginia Community Healthcare Association Director of Public Affairs 6802 Paragon Place, Suite 625 Richmond, VA 23230 rshinn at vacommunityhealth.org NOTICE: This message and any included attachments are intended for use only by the individual to whom it is specifically addressed above and should not be read by, or delivered to, any other person. Such material may contain privileged or confidential information. If you have received this communication in error, please reply same. We thank you in advance for your cooperation and assistance. From kpowers2 at richmond.edu Thu Oct 30 10:14:14 2008 From: kpowers2 at richmond.edu (Kathy Powers) Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:14:14 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Fundraising Education Opportunities Continue for Institute on Philanthropy In-Reply-To: Message-ID: You still have time to take advantage of some fundraising education opportunities before the year ends! * Direct Mail & Constituent Communication ? NEW DATE! moved to 11/14 - (Laura Doherty) 9am - 4pm * 11/6 - Legal Responsibility for Boards (with Deborah Barefield Williamson) 6-8pm * 11/7 - Successfully Navigating Support from Corporations ? Amy Nisenson & Heidi Crapol! NEW Expanded time 8:30am ? 12:30pm * 11/12 & 11/19 ? Integrated Marketing Communication I: Promotion (Pat Thompson) * 11/13 & 11/20 ? Outcome Measures (Mary Ellen Stumpf) 9am ? noon ? Great for grant writers & programs staff * 12/2 ? Getting the Board You Deserve (Janie Walker) 6-8pm Some dates have changed for our classes ? if you were not able to attend this fall, maybe the winter will work better for you: * Fundraising for Small Nonprofits ? Moved to 2/10 & 17 (with Patricia Morris & Ruth Modlin Ellett) * Special Events for Nonprofits ? Moved to 2/23 & 3/2 (John Melleky & Liz Pearce) Register online at http://scs.richmond.edu/philanthropy ? make sure you have chosen the Institute on Philanthropy as your ACTIVITY CATEGORY! Hurry, scholarships are almost gone for the semester! Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. -- Kathy Powers Program Coordinator Institute on Philanthropy School of Continuing Studies University of Richmond, VA 23173 804-287-1290 ? phone 804-484-1474 - fax Helping You Help Others http://scs.richmond.edu/philanthropy From tlovelace at tcfrichmond.org Thu Oct 30 13:39:39 2008 From: tlovelace at tcfrichmond.org (Teri Lovelace) Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:39:39 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Is our health care broken? Hear Dr. Garson speak on our health care system Message-ID: <12EA96E92DB48040B0A7CF604761E225B08AB3@tcfpdc.tcf.local> You are invited to the UVa Club of Richmond's Evening Speaker Series Featuring U.Va. Provost Garson Thursday, November 6 Reception at 6:30 pm at the Westwood Club 6200 West Club Lane Richmond, VA 23226 Dr. Arthur Garson is the Provost of the University of Virginia, Pediatric Cardiologist, and former Dean of the UVa School of Medicine. Cost is $10 for UVa Club of Richmond members, $20 for non-members. Go to www.richmondhoos.org to register or contact Dave Bowman at dmbowman at gmail.com for more information Provost Garson will discuss America's health care, focusing on the ways in which it is tarnished as well as the ways in which it shines. He will shed light on information dissemination including a close look at sound bites that on the surface seem reasonable, but are flawed. The discussion will explore common myths and provide hard facts to piece together the real picture. Teri S. Lovelace Vice President, Advancement -------------------------------------------------- The Community Foundation Serving Richmond & Central Virginia 7501 Boulders View Drive, Suite 110 Richmond, VA 23225 Ph: (804) 330-7400 ext. 119 Fax: (804) 330-5992 E-mail: tlovelace at tcfrichmond.org Website: www.tcfrichmond.org IMPACT POINT: Did you know that one out of every four children in the City of Richmond is living in poverty? To learn more about the status of our community's children and opportunities for positive change, please view a copy of the Greater Richmond Area Youth Needs and Assets Assessment at www.tcfrichmond.org/needsassessment. From batterseainc at gmail.com Thu Oct 30 10:06:05 2008 From: batterseainc at gmail.com (Battersea, Inc.) Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:06:05 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Restoring Battersea: Understanding and Using Lime Workshop Message-ID: Restoring Battersea: Understanding and Using Lime Workshop Take part in the restoration of Battersea while learning how to use lime to restore historic buildings. Members of Battersea's Conservation Team, including nationally recognized experts, will provide a free educational workshop for homeowners, architects, restoration specialists, craftsmen and the general public at Battersea, *Saturday, November 1, 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.* Demonstrations will include making and applying limewash to Battersea's exterior and removing Portland cement parging from below the water table. Discussion will include the chemistry of lime; using lime for mortar, plaster and finishes; mixing and matching historic lime mortars; and damage caused to older buildings by use of Portland cement pointing and renders. Members of Battersea's Conservation Team have been involved with conservation projects at dozens of National Historic Register properties throughout the U.S., including Gunston Hall, Wickham-Valentine House, Menokin, and Stratford Hall in Virginia. *Directions: Take the Washington St. exit off I-95 towards Old Towne Petersburg. Continue west on Washington St. Turn right onto Battersea Lane just before the Pepsi plant.* ** *Historic Battersea* *1289 Upper Appomattox St.* *Petersburg, VA 23803* Contact: Tempy Barbru, executive director (804) 732-9882 www.batterseainc.com From melissa_canaday at shcrichmond.org Thu Oct 30 17:57:19 2008 From: melissa_canaday at shcrichmond.org (Melissa Canaday) Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:57:19 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Sacred Heart Center needs your input!! Message-ID: <0D4CE74E0882004FB75BC561CB077B20066CDE@server1.shc.local> Dear Connect Richmonders: Sacred Heart Center is presenting four town hall meetings "What Our Community Needs," an open community forum for understanding needs and gaps in service. Two meetings will be held in English and two will be conducted in Spanish as follows: English: Saturday, November 1st 3:15 pm-4:45pm Spanish: Sunday, November 2nd 2:15 pm-3:45pm English: Monday, November 3rd 6:30 pm-8:00pm Spanish: Wednesday, November 5th 6:30pm-8:00pm We ask all of our neighbors to join us in The Sacred Heart Gymnasium for an opportunity to express your thoughts on community needs and how the center can help fill gaps in services. A moderator will be present and all who sign up will have time to give and voice their concerns for the community. Join together in this exciting time as Sacred Heart Center, with your input, develops an Action Plan for the future. Sacred Heart Center is located at 1400 Perry Street in South Richmond and, predominately, serves the Bainbridge/Blackwell area of Richmond. For more information on this event, you can also call Melissa Canaday at the Sacred Heart Center (804) 230-4399 Thank you for your help in spreading the word to those in need and those who can help! XXX Sacred Heart Center is the heartbeat of hope for families in Richmond. We are committed to equipping children and families with the skills to succeed in life Our Vision: Transforming Lives CONTACT: Melissa Canaday Sacred Heart Center Interim Executive Director (804)230-4399 ext. 319 melissa_canaday at shcrichmond.org http://www.shcrichmond.org From VanBlerkS at usa.redcross.org Fri Oct 31 08:31:32 2008 From: VanBlerkS at usa.redcross.org (VanBlerkS at usa.redcross.org) Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:31:32 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] [connectrichmond] AFRICA IMMIGRANT NETWORKING MEETING - Wednesday, November 5, 2008-6PM Message-ID: AFRICAN IMMIGRANT NETWORKING MEETING PLEASE PASS THE MESSAGE ON TO ANY THAT MIGHT FIND THIS USEFUL The American Red Cross, Greater Richmond Chapter would like to invite the African immigrant community, associations and interested partners to join us for a meeting at the chapter on November 5, 2008 420 East Cary St. Richmond, VA (804) 780-2293 6PM The Red Cross hopes this meeting will facilitate the opportunity for African Immigrants, African Association members and potential partners to connect with and learn about each other. For additional information please contact: Sara van Blerk Coordinator, Restoring Family Links & Tracing International Services American Red Cross, Greater Richmond Chapter 804-780-2293 vanblerks at usa.redcross.org From BoswellM at yourunitedway.org Fri Oct 31 11:42:59 2008 From: BoswellM at yourunitedway.org (Meade Boswell) Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:42:59 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Call for Proposals, Older adults Wellness RFP Message-ID: <400F7BC67F05F241B03A739B5F4A0464CCDBF5@uwsms1.yourunitedway.org> FUNDING OPPORTUNITY Call for Concept Proposals Wellness Services to Benefit Older Adults in Planning District 15 United Way of Greater Richmond and Petersburg announces a call for Concept Proposals to benefit older adults. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to develop and provide wellness services in Planning District 15. Wellness services include fitness, health education, cognitive stimulation, recreation and leisure activities, social/emotional involvement, volunteerism, and civic engagement. The goal of the project is to enable older adults to improve or maintain their functions, extending the quality and fullness of their lives as long as possible through pursuit of physical, social and emotional wellness activities. The process will include two phases: the Concept Proposal, and the formal application and review process, based upon the following timetable. Concept Proposal Deadline - December 1, 2008 by 5:00 p.m. Invitation to Submit Formal Application - December 15, 2008 Required Pre-Application Conference - December 19, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - Noon Application Deadline - February 2, 2009, by 5:00 p.m. Funding Availability - July 1, 2009 Eligibility: Not-for-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) tax exemption certification which engage in charitable activities in Planning District 15 are eligible to apply. To read the entire request for proposals, click on the following link: http://www.yourunitedway.org/Health.php Meade H. Boswell, Director Older Adults Initiatives United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg PO Box 11807 Richmond, VA 23230 tel: 804-225-7906 boswellm at yourunitedway.org www.yourunitedway.org From tony.derosa at richmond.edu Fri Oct 31 14:50:23 2008 From: tony.derosa at richmond.edu (Tony DeRosa) Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:50:23 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Opportunity for Nonprofit Community Message-ID: <54073.141.166.156.110.1225479023.squirrel@141.166.156.110> Dear members of the Richmond nonprofit community, You are invited to participate in a discussion to develop a nonprofit agenda for the new mayoral administration. The question we will address is: What should be the top priorities of the new mayoral administration in Richmond, from the standpoint of the nonprofit sector? This discussion will take place in two venues: - an online electronic forum during the month of November; and - a four hour, in-person meeting on Friday December 5 A draft version of the nonprofit agenda will be available on Connect Richmond for public comment for 30 days. A written report will be presented to the new mayor and city council in January and made available to the public thereafter. Please let me know of your interest no later than Nov. 5, with your name and organizational affiliation. Depending on your response, attendance may be limited to one representative per organization. The fundamental aim of the project, my thesis study in Leadership Studies, is to examine how organized political deliberation and conversation about community affairs, both online and in person, can facilitate community action that benefits both the nonprofit community and the region. Further details to participants will be provided. In the meantime, let me know if you have questions (tony.derosa at richmond.edu). I look forward to your participation in this important project. Sincerely, Tony DeRosa Jepson School of Leadership Studies University of Richmond ?09 Partners: Connect Richmond Leadership Metro Richmond Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology Jepson School of Leadership Studies