From cdeitrick at richmondbar.org Tue Sep 2 10:09:17 2008 From: cdeitrick at richmondbar.org (Carol Deitrick) Date: Tue, 2 Sep 2008 10:09:17 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Pro Bono Clearinghouse Reception Message-ID: <4E0923C7C915CE4CA45BC477773C552A11E950@rbarsbs01.RichmondBar.local> The Greater Richmond Bar Foundation and Hirschler Fleischer, P.C. are very pleased to host a Pro Bono Clearinghouse Reception for executive directors, board members or other staff from local nonprofits at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 23, 2008. Don't miss this opportunity talk to lawyers offering free legal services to your organizations. The Pro Bono Clearinghouse, a service of the Greater Richmond Bar Foundation, offers free legal services to nonprofit organizations in the Richmond area. Our volunteer attorneys can assist with contracts, leases, employment issues, mergers, and many other legal transactions. We have handled approximately 400 legal transactions for organizations such as yours and would be happy to discuss your legal needs with you. The reception will be held at Hirschler Fleischer, 2100 East Cary Street. Please reserve your space no later than September 17, 2008 by contacting Carol Deitrick at 780-2600 or cdeitrick at richmondbar.org. Carol K. Deitrick Executive Director Greater Richmond Bar Foundation (804)780-2600 From giles at richmondneighborhoods.org Tue Sep 2 10:48:29 2008 From: giles at richmondneighborhoods.org (Giles Harnsberger) Date: Tue, 2 Sep 2008 10:48:29 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Learn from the Experts Workshop Message-ID: A.C.O.R.N. is pleased to offer a hands-on / on-site workshop on how to repair decorative plaster detailing in historic homes. Master craftsman Bill MacArthur will conduct this exclusive workshop on location at 719 Spottswood Road in Byrd Park, a sigularly beautiful historic property. Participants will learn all the steps involved in decorative plaster repair and will have a chance to do some of the repairs under Mr. MacArthur's supervision. This is one-of-a-kind chance to see plaster molding recreated using the same century-old techniques that were used by craftsman who?s work can only be found in historic homes. Date: Saturday, September 20, 2008 Time: 9:00am - 12:00 pm Where: 719 Spottswood Road, Byrd Park Richmond, VA 23220 Directions/Parking: At the corner of Spottswood and Trafford Road facing Byrd Park; parking available on street Cost: $10 for A.C.O.R.N. Members, $15 for the general public Take advantage of this opportunity to see a beautiful historic home under renovation, learn plaster mold creation from a true craftsman, and try it out yourself! RSVP soon, as space is limited. Please contact: David Herring dherring at richmondneighborhoods.org or Giles Harnsberger giles at richmondneighborhoods.org Alliance to Conserve Old Richmond Neighborhoods (A.C.O.R.N.) Phone: 804-644-5040 email: info at richmondneighborhoods.org Alliance to Conserve Old Richmond Neighborhoods 104 Shockoe Slip, Lower Level Richmond, VA 23219 (804)644-5040 From kkaplan at connectnetwork.org Tue Sep 2 13:56:43 2008 From: kkaplan at connectnetwork.org (Kristen Kaplan) Date: Tue, 2 Sep 2008 13:56:43 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Directors and Officers Insurance recommendations needed Message-ID: <00e901c90d25$43dfc7e0$cb9f57a0$@org> We need to purchase Directors and Officers Insurance and are seeking recommendations on vendors. If you would like to recommend a company you have your policy with, please EMAIL us the contact information. Thanks so much for your time, Kristen Kaplan Associate Director, ConnectNetwork Serving ConnectRappahannock, ConnectRichmond & ConnectSouthside 809 Cathedral Place VCU PO Box 843062 Richmond, Virginia 23284-3062 www.connectnetwork.org "Connecting people to ideas, information and each other" From kpowers2 at richmond.edu Tue Sep 2 12:58:24 2008 From: kpowers2 at richmond.edu (kpowers2) Date: Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:58:24 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Register Now for IOP Fall Classes - Special Prices for Board Development Classes Message-ID: Strong Boards and effective planning help nonprofits weather the current economic environment. The Institute on Philanthropy at the University of Richmond has classes to help. Learn how to weather the economy's ups and downs with improved... 1) ...STRATEGIC PLANNING ? 9/ 25 2) ...Effective Boards - learn how to choose the RIGHT BOARD, RIGHT NOW ? 10/ 2 3) ...Grant Writing capabilities through better Case Statements - Learn to MAKE THE CASE ? 9/18 4) ...Analyze your effectiveness through OUTCOME MEASURES ? 11/13 5) ...Hold more successful SPECIAL EVENTS ? 9/30 6) ...take advantage of opportunities by expanding with DIVERSITY IN FUNDRAISING & PHILANTHROPY - 9/23 7) ...learn how to work more effectively with the donors/staff & board you have - PERSONALITY TYPES & FUNDRAISING ? 9/26 Registration is available online at http://scs.richmond.edu/philanthropy Check out the special pricing for board development classes... The first person from an organization pays full price, each additional person is 50% off. Scholarships are available - check out the application online. Call me if you have any questions. -- Kathy Powers Program Coordinator Institute on Philanthropy School of Continuing Studies University of Richmond, VA 23173 Helping You Help Others http://scs.richmond.edu/philanthropy From lisa.mcgehee64 at verizon.net Tue Sep 2 15:33:12 2008 From: lisa.mcgehee64 at verizon.net (Lisa McGehee) Date: Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:33:12 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Ten Best Ways to Ruin Your Adolescent parenting workshop Message-ID: <000001c90d32$c167a1d0$4436e570$@mcgehee64@verizon.net> Are you raising tweens and/or teens? If so, this workshop is one you do not want to miss. Join Dr. Israel Galindo as he presents the "Ten Best Ways to Ruin Your Adolescent" parenting workshop on Sunday, September 21 from 6-8:00 p.m. at Good Shepherd UMC, 9155 Hungary Road, Richmond. For more information about Dr. Galindo, visit www.galindoconsultants.com. Cost: $10 per person (includes presentation materials and refreshments). A free children's program will be offered for infants through 5th grade. Registration is required and the deadline is September 18. Go to www.goodshepherdumc.us or call (804)270-7613. For more information, contact 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 www.goodshepherdumc.us "Where lives are transformed through grace." From lisa at architecto.net Tue Sep 2 10:36:24 2008 From: lisa at architecto.net (lisa taranto) Date: Tue, 2 Sep 2008 10:36:24 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Community Garden Forming in the Fan Message-ID: <977d629af2c66584a3166869db62e43a@architecto.net> Hi all! Tricycle Gardens, in partnership with Ellwood Thompsons & Richmond?s Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities is heading up the planning and development of a new community garden, located at next to the Humphry Calder Community Center, a the corner of Thompson St & Patterson Ave. The first planning meeting will be held September 11, 7pm, in the community center. Please call Lisa Taranto at 231-7767, or email lisa at tricyclegardens.org, or check out our website : www.tricyclegardens.org for more info From MBache at aol.com Tue Sep 2 14:06:13 2008 From: MBache at aol.com (MBache at aol.com) Date: Tue, 2 Sep 2008 14:06:13 EDT Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Office Space Available Message-ID: READ ALOUD VIRGINIA has 3 offices available in our Suite in the west end. Each room has a window. Utilities are included. If you are interested please contact: Joanie Bache READ ALOUD VIRGINIA Ex. Program Dir. 627-2847 **************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047) From merhardt at RichmondSPCA.Org Tue Sep 2 10:25:18 2008 From: merhardt at RichmondSPCA.Org (Maya Erhardt) Date: Tue, 2 Sep 2008 10:25:18 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Treadmill Available Message-ID: <1C9FDE4AEDE691438B630BDC2B9B496001523516@sbs.RichmondSPCA.Org> The Richmond SPCA has an older model treadmill available for free pick-up. It works but is somewhat noisier than newer models and not in the best shape cosmetically. Model is Vitamaster 8709BP. Pictures available upon request. Pick up would be at the Robins-Starr Humane Center at 2519 Hermitage Road in Richmond. Please respond to this e-mail if interested. Thanks! Maya Erhardt Manager of Community Development Richmond SPCA 2519 Hermitage Road Richmond, VA 23220 merhardt at richmondspca.org www.richmondspca.org From rodgersmurlj at vcu.edu Tue Sep 2 14:57:33 2008 From: rodgersmurlj at vcu.edu (Leshera J Rodgers-Murphy/FS/VCU) Date: Tue, 2 Sep 2008 14:57:33 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Nonprofit Networking-Download your registration form online Message-ID: Attention all Nonprofits, Faith based organizations, Public Agencies and Community Leaders, You can now download your registration form for The Greater Richmond Nonprofit Networking Social online at www.bridgeamerica.org. VCU School of World Studies, the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce, the Richmond City Coalition, and The Bridge CDC invites you to the Greater Richmond Nonprofit Networking Social Thursday, September 25th from 5p.m. to 8p.m. at Texas de Brazil, 1420 North Parahm Road, Richmond, VA 23229 (Regency Square Shopping Center). Come out and enjoy great food, inspiring conversation and help lay the foundation for new and innovative collaborations. Again, to register visit www.bridgeamerica.org or email us at bridge.collaboration at gmail.com Contact: Meron Berhani The Bridge CDC bridge.collaboration at gmail.com www.bridgeamerica.org (804) 651-4888 From CindyH at thecameronfoundation.org Wed Sep 3 09:20:56 2008 From: CindyH at thecameronfoundation.org (Cindy Humphrey) Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2008 09:20:56 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] The Cameron Foundation Seeking Part-Time Administrative Associate Message-ID: Dear Connect Members, The Cameron Foundation is seeking a part-time Administrative Associate. Job Title: Administrative Associate Position: Part Time Job Description: Will work under the direction of the Executive Assistant/ Grant Manager and assist as needed; responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 1. General Administrative Support - assisting in typing correspondence, duplicating or collating documents, filing, answering phones, processing various grant documents such as LOIs and Proposals, data entry, and maintaining staff calendar 2. Assisting in special projects as assigned to include mass mailings, preparation of grant books, award ceremonies, and information sessions Qualifications/Requirements: Qualifications: 1. Must be a high school graduate with at least 3 years experience in an office environment 2. Must possess excellent communication and multi-tasking skills 3. Requires proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel, and Word 4. Knowledge of MicroEdge GIFTS is a plus 5. Able to assist in multiple tasks with shifting priorities 6. Able to work with minimal supervision and manage time effectively 7. Able to be flexible in a work environment with frequent interruptions 8. MUST reside in the service area of the cities of Petersburg, Colonial Heights, Hopewell, or the counties of Dinwiddie, Prince George, Sussex, or the portion of the county of Chesterfield lying south of Route 10 Salary Information: commensurate with experience Benefits: limited benefits included and will be discussed during interview process Application Process: Interested persons should e-mail a cover letter including salary requirement and resume to: cindyh at thecameronfoundation.org OR Mail to: The Cameron Foundation Attn: Cindy Humphrey 24 West Old Street Petersburg, VA 23803 No telehone calls or walk-ins will be accepted. From esteslilliea at gmail.com Tue Sep 2 16:27:17 2008 From: esteslilliea at gmail.com (Lillie A. Estes) Date: Tue, 2 Sep 2008 16:27:17 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Richmond Midnight Basketball To Host "1st Annual B-Ball Fundraiser" Saturday-9.20.08 In Partnership With The Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA Message-ID: Hello Everyone, Please come out to support the Richmond Midnight Basketball League's **1st Annual B-Ball Fundraiser*** on Saturday September 20, 2008. This will be an Urban/Suburban Basketball Tournament with sports clinics conducted by professional athletes such as Edwin Moses, John Starks, "Dean the Dream" Meminger, Nate "Tiny" Archibald, Sam Jones, Johnny Newman, Robert "Bobby" Dandrige and Grant Long to name a few. Participant registration accepted on-line and at the RMBL's office [208 E. Clay, Suite C, 23219] from 10:00 am - 4:00pm- Monday through Thursday and will close on September 18, 2008 at 11:59 pm or when the capacity of two hundred (200) participants have been reached. The participant entry fee is thirty dollars ($30.00) each. The event will be held at the St. Christopher's Bolling Field House located at 711 Saint Christopher's Road Richmond, VA 23226. For more information about the fundraiser, please visit [ http://www.richmondmbl.org/details.html ]. Also, please note that evening includes a reception and silent auction. We will gather for this event at the Science Museum of Virginia located at 2500 W. Broad Street, 23220. It will be an amazing evening of great food by Sharper Palate with music by Midnight Movers. Tickets are $100 per person. Please join us in the fight to reclaim our young people and make a difference in our communities. If you have any questions about the Urban/Suburban Basketball Event or would like to inquire about registering, email Janet Campbell or call her at 804-782-0700. -- Our Challenge Is To Change Our Reality!!! ~Communication Equity~ In The Middle Of Difficulty Lies Opportunity. (Albert Einstein) Without The Human Community, One Single Human Being Cannot Survive. (The Dalai Lama) From jbestasher at yahoo.com Tue Sep 2 17:52:32 2008 From: jbestasher at yahoo.com (j best) Date: Tue, 2 Sep 2008 14:52:32 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Deadline for Registration of Medication Aides Message-ID: <529909.41642.qm@web53401.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Medication Aides working in assisted living facilitie mus be registered with the Board of Nursing by December 31, 2008. ? Experienced Medication Aides who are currently eligible for the 8 hour refresher course must take refresher prior to January 1, 2009. After December 31, 2008 all applicants will be required to take 68 hour curriculum beginning January 1, 2009. For more information you can reach the Medication Aide Registry at 1-804-367-4438. ? Asher Comprehensive Training Center offers the?8 hour refresher course for qualified Medication Aides. Call Mrs. Elfreida Taylor for details (804) 233-9494. Asher is located at 305 Plazaview Road, Richmond, VA 23225.Or email Janice Best at jbestasher at yahoo.com. Visit our website for program information: www.ashercomptrain.org.?????? From thirdeyevision22 at yahoo.com Wed Sep 3 09:31:39 2008 From: thirdeyevision22 at yahoo.com (Deedra Ryals) Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2008 06:31:39 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [ConnectRichmond] 7 Years of Service at Nubian Village Academy Message-ID: <976150.73889.qm@web30904.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Greetings All!? ? Join Us as we Celebrate 7?Years of Service to the Richmond?Metropolitan Area on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 from 6p-8p ? ? Location: 2022 Sledd Street, Richmond Va 23220 (located behind the Main Post Office) ? We are excited to announce that we have expanded our Pre-school Program at Nubian Village Academy. We are now enrolling additional?3 and 4 year olds! There are only?7 spaces available for 4 year olds and 8 spaces for 3 year olds. Full time?and?Part time rates available. We?do accept?the?Social Service?Childcare Voucher. ?Enroll now before we run out of space. ? Call (804) 329-3900! ? (open enrollment all year for K-5th grade) ? www.nubianvillageacademy.com Deedra Ryals, MEd./ Aseeya Ra-El 804-329-3900 (work) 804-329-9590 (fax) www.nubianvillageacademy.com ? Without the human community one single human being cannot survive. ?????? - The Dalai Lama From L.Dearden at lp-networks.com Wed Sep 3 11:37:01 2008 From: L.Dearden at lp-networks.com (Lisa M. Dearden) Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2008 11:37:01 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Whole Foods Selects CRC as Opening 5% Recipient Message-ID: <627040334751FB4F865C6AD34665B55605089B@atlas.ODIN.lp-networks.com> Please help us spread the word about this very exciting opportunity for our organization! Lisa Dearden Executive Director Center for Rural Culture www.centerforruralculture.org 804-314-9141 Center? for? Rural Culture Sustaining Rural Culture The Center for Rural Culture (founder and host of the Goochland Farmers Market) has been selected as Whole Foods Market's Opening 5% Day Recipient. Whole Foods Market?, which officially opens on Wednesday, September 3rd, will donate 5% of their gross receipts from Saturday, September 6th to the Center for Rural Culture, a 501(c)(3) organization. Shoppers are encouraged to tell their friends, family, neighbors and co-workers to shop on Saturday, September 6th to support the Center for Rural Culture. Saturday September 6th, 2008 8:00am-10:00pm 11173 West Broad Street in Short Pump, across from Best Buy? Mark your calendars and pass the word! www.wholefoodsmarket.com From nealm at dailyplanetva.org Wed Sep 3 10:56:49 2008 From: nealm at dailyplanetva.org (Maureen Neal) Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2008 10:56:49 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] InLight RICHMOND will not be dampened Message-ID: <003e01c90dd5$4b0c4420$e124cc60$@org> InLight RICHMOND will take place even if it rains! Should Hanna visit the area this Friday evening, she will not rain on the 1708 Gallery parade-because the celebration of contemporary visual and performance art WILL happen and will be a happening. Don't miss the spectacle of 1708 Gallery's first annual light-themed, juried outdoor contemporary art exhibition and event on First Friday, September 5, 2008 from dusk to midnight in the First Fridays area of downtown Richmond, VA. The entire community is invited to engage in the artistic process by attending in their own illuminated attire. For more information visit www.1708inlight.org Maureen Maureen Neal, CFRE Director of Development and External Affairs The Daily Planet 517 W. Grace Street Richmond, VA 23220 804-783-2505 x 242 804-783-2514 Fax www.dailyplanetva.org From suzanne.cormier at bizworkscenter.org Wed Sep 3 11:24:24 2008 From: suzanne.cormier at bizworkscenter.org (Suzanne Cormier) Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2008 11:24:24 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] BizWorks Seminar Message-ID: <00a501c90dd9$25e99860$71bcc920$@cormier@bizworkscenter.org> QuickBooks Basics: Wed., September 17th - 4:30-6:00 p.m. This course covers the basics of financial management as well as an overview of the basics of QuickBooks for small business owners - non-profit and for-profit. There will be extra time for specific questions and examples. Discussion and definition of financial management, setting up a correct chart of accounts, basic reporting for the IRS and business reports needed to make management decisions in your business. Presenter: Kelly Garrett from Wildes, Stevens & Company. Please visit our website at www.bizworkscenter.org to register. Suzanne Miller-Cormier BizWorks Enterprise Center 804.275.5190 suzanne.cormier at bizworkscenter.org From Thomas.Driscoll at VBPD.virginia.gov Wed Sep 3 12:25:35 2008 From: Thomas.Driscoll at VBPD.virginia.gov (Driscoll, Thomas S.) Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2008 12:25:35 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Additional public feedback opportunities regarding disability services Message-ID: <450BED901B146D489B4B106796566DF408AD22E2@dsa-kog-mail1.DSA.state.va.us> The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities would like to thank the Connect Network for letting subscribers know about our current online public feedback opportunity (www.vbpdfeedback.com). We have also been asked to let Connecters know about the following additional important opportunities for citizens to provide input on Virginia's disability services system.? Replies and requests for additional information should be addressed directly to the appropriate contacts listed?below.? Thank you! ? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The VIRGINIA OFFICE FOR PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY is seeking public guidance to help determine what type of cases to VOPA will handle.? Please take a few moments to review VOPA's current Goals and Focus Areas and share your feedback on its advocacy efforts by taking a brief survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=B2pMhb3FkhnvMNagSCmaCA_3d_3d .? The survey can also be accessed from VOPA's homepage at www.vopa.virginia.gov . For more information, contact: ??????????? Julie Kegley, Staff Attorney ??????????? Virginia Office for Protection & Advocacy ??????????? 1910 Byrd Avenue, Suite 5 ??????????? Richmond, VA? 23230 ??????????? Telephone:? 804-225-2042 (Voice/TTY) ??????????? 1-800-552-3962 (Voice/TTY, Toll-Free in Virginia) ??????????? Fax:? 804-662-7057 ??????????? julie.kegley at vopa.virginia.gov ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATIVE SERVICES (DRS) is required to conduct a triennial assessment of the needs of Virginians with disabilities.? The results of the needs assessment are utilized for planning purposes and to establish appropriate goals and priorities for the Vocational Rehabilitation program.? DRS requests a few minutes of your time to complete the following survey as it pertains to students in transition. To complete the survey if you are the PARENT of a student who has or is receiving transition services, please go to:? http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=0RsF06LwxqrNraoKQVy_2bog_3d_3d . If you are a STUDENT who has or is receiving transition services, please go to:? http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=EVoXe8Z8c5lyQqBNkgvGqA_3d_3d . For further information, please contact: ??????????? Barbara J. Burkett, Ph.D., M.S.P.H., ??????????? Division of Policy and Planning, ??????????? Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services ??????????? 8004 Franklin Farms Drive ??????????? Richmond, VA 23229 ??????????? Voice: 804-726-1911 ??????????? Toll Free Voice/TTY: 800.552.5019 ??????????? Fax: 804.662.9532 ??????????? barbara.burkett at drs.virginia.gov ??????????? www.drs.virginia.gov ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The STATE MENTAL HEALTH, MENTAL RETARDATION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES BOARD is requesting public comments on the Proposed Amended Regulations for Respite and Emergency Care Admissions to State Training Centers.? Regulations and a background statement may be viewed on the DMHMRSAS website at http://www.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov/OMR-CurrenTIssues.htm and on the Virginia Regulatory Townhall site at http://www.townhall.state.va.us/L/comments.cfm?stageid=4328 . Please provide your written comments on the proposed regulations by October 3, 2008 to: ??????????? Dawn Traver ??????????? DMHMRSAS ??????????? P.O. Box 1797 ??????????? Richmond, VA 23218-1797 ??????????? Telephone 757-253-4316 FAX 804-253-5440 ??????????? dawn.traver at co.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov If you have any questions or would like to request a copy of the regulations, please contact Dawn Traver at the above address or Wendy Brown via email wendy.brown at co.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ For more information on the Virginia Board for People with Disabilities, please visit our website at www.vaboard.org or contact: 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 byarney at vccs.edu Wed Sep 3 16:33:59 2008 From: byarney at vccs.edu (Beatrice Yarney) Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2008 16:33:59 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Invitation - SHARE Network Meeting and Awards Ceremony Message-ID: The Governor's Office for Workforce Development and the Virginia Community College System invite you to come and learn about the SHARE Network, and network with those organizations already involved at the SHARE Network Meeting and Awards Ceremony. Event: SHARE Network Meeting and Awards Ceremony Location: John Tyler Community College Nicholas Center Building, N111B 13101 Jefferson Davis Highway Chester, VA 23285 Date: Friday, Oct 3, 2008 Time: 10am - 12pm RSVP: SHARENetworkRSVP at vccs.edu or 804-371-5080 by Sept 19 The SHARE Network exists to strengthen connections between faith-based and community organizations and the workforce investment system-by establishing SHARE Network Access Points and utilizing the Virginia 2-1-1 human service agency database directory. SHARE stands for Sharing How Access to Resources Empowers, and essentially, SHARE Network Access points are workforce centers satellites located in faith- and community-based organizations. Staff members from the participating organizations provide job search assistance, referrals, resume help and other services to help job seekers find employment. Questions? Contact: Beatrice Esi Yarney, Virginia Community College System Office for Workforce Development Services, 804-371-5080, byarney at vccs.edu From Sarah.Melvin at StewardSchool.org Wed Sep 3 16:35:40 2008 From: Sarah.Melvin at StewardSchool.org (Melvin, Sarah) Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2008 16:35:40 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Encore! Performing Arts at The Steward School Message-ID: <60586A69150F0744BE9E1E2028D1F7E006C7EA21ED@mail> Encore! a special performing arts event will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. on the campus of The Steward School in the Paul R. Cramer Center for the Arts. The Encore! event will also mark the season-opening performance for the Richmond Ballet, the Richmond Symphony, and the Virginia Opera. All three organizations will perform that evening-under one roof, on one night-for only the second time in history. The Richmond Ballet, now in its 25th professional season, will feature Djangology, one of the most popular and frequently requested works in the Richmond Ballet's repertoire. Djangology heats up the stage with jazzy fun in a work created for the Richmond Ballet by contemporary choreographer, Val Caniparoli. The Richmond Symphony, conducted by Erin Freeman and Peter Mark, with the Virginia Opera will perform an array of works ranging from Fanfare for the Common Man to Nessun Dorma from Turandot. To purchase tickets, please call the Encore! hotline at 804-740-3394 ext. 446. For more information about Encore! please contact Ann Blair Higgins at (804) 565-2326. Sarah Melvin Director of Development The Steward School Richmond, VA 23238 804-740-3394 From dstallings at nvnv.org Wed Sep 3 15:55:44 2008 From: dstallings at nvnv.org (Donna Stallings) Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2008 15:55:44 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] FREE Financial Freedom Classes!!! Message-ID: <20080903195735.5816ACF4F87@smtp1.homesteadmail.com> NVNV provides FREE Financial Freedom Classes!!! Gain valuable money management information through the New Visions, New Ventures' Financial Freedom Series! This FREE 6-week series will encourage you to explore your personal and business dreams and goals as they directly relate to your finances. Classes run from 09/08/08 - 10/20/08 and are held from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. These sessions will also be held at the Downtown YMCA at 2 W. Franklin St. For additional information or to register for the class, please call Donna Stallings at 804-643-1081. Donna M. Stallings Director of Asset Development New Visions, New Ventures 801 E. Main Street, Suite 1102 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 643-1081 (804) 643-1085 (fax) dstallings at nvnv.org From Patricia at retailmerchants.com Wed Sep 3 17:19:00 2008 From: Patricia at retailmerchants.com (Patricia Vitsky) Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2008 17:19:00 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] New Green study results to be discussed this Friday Message-ID: <8EAE70284BBC07458D1F152A458CE1FB016D1FFD@rmaserver.RetailMerchantsAssociation.local> First Friday Forum topic - Marketing Green to the Consumer is applicable to a variety of nonprofits and businesses. Everyone is invited to attend to hear the information first-hand, ask questions, and meet the presenters. Attendees will leave with a more concrete understanding of what Green means to the public today, and how it might develop in the future. Friday, September 5, 2008 7:45-9:15 a.m., Holiday Inn, Central 3207 N. Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23230 "Bring Home the Green" New Study Will Be Released That Introduces New Rules for Retailers on Marketing Green Across Generations With John Martin and Matt Thornhill, Southeastern Institute of Research / Boomer Project The emerging green economy is forcing rapid and unprecedented change on business. Some retailers have committed to sustainability as an important business strategy while others are hoping it's a passing fad. Mr. Martin and Mr. Thornhill will share insights from their brand new national research study "Green Matters: New Rules for Marketing Green Across Generations * The Green Landscape: Major consumer forces that are changing the landscape of going green. * Shades of Green: The different consumer segments that make up the US economy. * Grades of Green: Consumers' expectations for being green across different categories - healthcare, financial, consumer products, local and national retail, travel, etc. * Premium Green: How much of a premium consumers will pay for green products and services. * Marketing Green: New rules for retailers to leverage these insights to achieve breakthrough results with their organizations and customers. Cost: Members, $20; Non-members, $25 Registration: Online registration at www.retailmerchants.com Or call (804) 662-5500, toll free (866) 750-2532 A special thank you for being so much help to me!!!!! Patricia A. 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Name: not available Type: image/png Size: 22197 bytes Desc: image003.png Url : http://mail.connectnetwork.org/pipermail/connectrichmond_connectnetwork.org/attachments/20080903/3e2dd584/attachment-0003.png From scolello at chatteringchildren.org Thu Sep 4 11:31:01 2008 From: scolello at chatteringchildren.org (Sandra Colello) Date: Thu, 4 Sep 2008 11:31:01 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] 3rd Annual Chattering Children Golf Tournament Message-ID: Chattering Children is holding its annual fundraising golf tournament on Friday September 12th at Birkdale Golf Club in Chesterfield. The proceeds of this event will go towards the Daved J. Sandoval Scholarship Fund in honor of one of our children who passed away in June. Daved attended every golf tournament and will be sorely missed at this event by all who knew and loved him. We would like to invite the community to come join us and enjoy a fun afternoon of golfing! The auction to be held afterwards will be hosted by Trader Joes and they will be driving around handing out water to all the thirsty golfers! Auction items include: AirTran Airways Roundtrip tickets, Walt Disney World passes, Marriot hotel stays, gift certificates to local restaurants, Bagels for a Year from Panera Bread etc. etc. The cost of registration is $400 per foursome, to include lunch and dinner. Dinner alone is $20 (reservations required). Please contact me for a flyer and additional information. I look forward to seeing you there! Dr. Sandra Colello Development Manager Chattering Children & SPEAK UP 1307 Lakeside Avenue Richmond, VA 23228 Tel: (804) 290 0475 Fax: (804) 290 0476 From scolello at chatteringchildren.org Thu Sep 4 12:05:14 2008 From: scolello at chatteringchildren.org (Sandra Colello) Date: Thu, 4 Sep 2008 12:05:14 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Recommendation for a cleaning service? Message-ID: <001F5B1C-1BC6-4F9F-A941-A88257F2D3E2@chatteringchildren.org> Can anyone recommend a cleaning service for a small school? Thank you! Dr. Sandra Colello Development Manager Chattering Children & SPEAK UP 1307 Lakeside Avenue Richmond, VA 23228 Tel: (804) 290 0475 Fax: (804) 290 0476 From Jan.Hathcock at lva.virginia.gov Thu Sep 4 16:51:49 2008 From: Jan.Hathcock at lva.virginia.gov (Hathcock, Jan (LVA)) Date: Thu, 4 Sep 2008 16:51:49 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] FW: Free Book Talk at the Library of Virginia on Sept. 5 Message-ID: <2EE077F2D8CAD54B9D67CA7D81E110E907AD417A@HMS-EX2.cov.virginia.gov> 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: Hathcock, Jan (LVA) Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2008 11:25 AM To: 'connectrichmond-bounces at connectnetwork.org' Subject: Free Book Talk at the Library of Virginia on Sept. 5 Please join us at noon on Friday, September 5, at Library of Virginia for a free talk and book signing by Martin Clark on The Legal Limit. In this new book Clark, a circuit court judge for Patrick and Henry counties and the city of Martinsville, tells the gripping, complex story of a murder cover-up involving two brothers in Patrick County. Intricately plotted and shot through with authenticity, The Legal Limit is a roller coaster of moral relevance. What should govern our actions when family loyalty challenges personal integrity, when the letter of the law defies its spirit, and when fate plays dice with our best endeavors? The Library of Virginia is located at 800 East Richmond in downtown Richmond. There is limited, free parking for this talk in the Library's underground deck, which is accessible from either Eighth or Ninth streets. 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 AWalters at hanover.k12.va.us Fri Sep 5 15:05:11 2008 From: AWalters at hanover.k12.va.us (Aimee Walters) Date: Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:05:11 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Lee-Davis High School 50th Anniversary Celebration Message-ID: Calling all alumni and friends of Lee-Davis High School! Help us celebrate 50 years of Tradition & Pride, with celebrations and alumni gatherings throughout 2008 and 2009. Our 50th Anniversary kicks-off on Friday, September 19th at the Tomato Bowl with Lee-Davis vs. Patrick Henry football. Enjoy a Kick-Off Pre-Game Party Fundraiser, Alumni Tent, Pre-Game Marching Band Performance & Recognition of Former Principals, current and former faculty and staff, Ceremonial Coin Toss with former football coaches, National Anthem, and Half-Time Presentation/Ceremony, and Marching Band Show! Please e-mail comments, questions, and alumni contact information to: ldhs50years at hcps.us Visit us online to learn more about our 50th Anniversary Celebration! 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!" From Heather.McDonough at vdba.virginia.gov Fri Sep 5 15:50:21 2008 From: Heather.McDonough at vdba.virginia.gov (McDonough, Heather) Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2008 15:50:21 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Grace Covenant Community School Yard Sale this Saturday 8 AM to Noon Message-ID: <777DAD795F612046ADF93B679BC5CE0205543D18@HMS-EX2.cov.virginia.gov> A Yard Sale to benefit both First Mennonite Church and Grace Covenant Community School (an independent ministry operating in a covenant relationship with the church to provide quality, affordable, faith-based child-care to all children without regard to race, religion, or economic status) will take place at the church, 601 E. Parham Rd., this Saturday (September 6) from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. In addition to typical yard sale items, the sale will feature an assortment of NEW and gently used child-care materials (books, games, furniture, etc.), NEW and used teacher's supplies, and NEW Bible study books and commentaries being offered by Grace Covenant Community School as part of its drive to raise funds for a van. Registration information and materials for the Preschool and After-school Programs offered by the school will also be available. For additional information about Grace Covenant Community School, contact Linda C. Willis, Director, at 804.262.9023 or prscltchr at juno.com From miraclescanhappen at mindspring.com Fri Sep 5 15:41:35 2008 From: miraclescanhappen at mindspring.com (miraclescanhappen) Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2008 15:41:35 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Northfield's Designer Inspiration House Preview Message-ID: Dear Regional Email Group, You are invited to preview the Northfield's Designer Inspiration House. On November 8th and 9th, we welcome you to an evening of fine food, music and fellowship during which the Foundation will unveil its vision for the 19th century Southern plantation. Inspired by the plantation's breathtaking pastoral views, five Virginia interior design firms will proudly present the English Country manor aesthetic they have designed for the home's interior. Northfield Foundation is a non-profit organization designed to provide a safe haven for young women experiencing eating disorders or unplanned pregnancies. We offer medical treatment, counseling and education through supportive residential care and community-based services empowering each young woman to break free and embrace her future through God's unconditional love and mercy. The Foundation hopes to open its doors to girls in crisis by the spring of 2009. Please join the Northfield Foundation in its mission to provide a Christ-centered, home-like setting that would be accessible to young women and families across the country. Please help to secure a home where support, shelter, education, treatment and faith will become a reality for girls living with an eating disorder or an unplanned pregnancy. Northfield Foundation will directly benefit from all proceeds. Please feel free to contact: Gwen Seiler, Executive Director gseiler at northfieldfoundation.org or (804) 399-4634 www.northfieldfoundation.org From hunjor at comcast.net Sat Sep 6 13:08:47 2008 From: hunjor at comcast.net (p jordan) Date: Sat, 6 Sep 2008 13:08:47 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Toastmasters Humorous & Evaluation Contest Message-ID: Join Toastmasters from across the Richmond and Tri City area at our area Humorous and Evaluation Contest. Toastmasters is the leading non profit communications and leadership development organization in the world. We are in over 92 countries around the world and have over 125 groups in the state of Virginia. 48 of those groups are located in the Richmond and Tri-City area. Come have some fun as you watch contestants deliver entertaining presentations and presentations designed to give constructive feedback to speakers. This will be a fun time for all. Toastmasters is family oriented so feel free to bring the children! You may visit our website @ www.toastmasters.org or contact us for more information at 888-867-2959 or marketingext at district66.org Contest will be held at the following locations, dates and times: Sept 13, 2008 10:30AM Richmond Main Library, 101 E. Franklin St. Richmond, VA Sept 18, 2008 6:30pm Southern States, 6603 W.Broad St Richmond, VA Sept 19, 2008 6:00pm Twin Hickory Library-5100 Twin Hickory Glen Allen, VA Sept 20, 2008 2:00pm Fairfield Library- 1001N Laburnum AVe Richmond, VA Sept 23, 2008 6:00PM DOC- 6900 Atmore DR. Richmond, VA Sept 27, 2008 10:00AM Dumbarton Library-6300 Staples Mill Rd. Richmond, VA Sept 27, 2008 10:00AM Appomattox regional Library- 209 E Cawson Hopewell, VA Sept 27, 2008 1:00pm LaPrade Library- 9000 Hull Street Rd Richmond, VA Sept 29, 2008 6:30pm Richmond Main Library, 101 E.Franklin St, Richmond, VA Pat Jordan Past International Director Toastmasters International marketingext at district66.org "My net worth is measured by the number of lives I've touched" From john_dougherty at rosmy.org Sun Sep 7 13:04:12 2008 From: john_dougherty at rosmy.org (John Dougherty) Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2008 13:04:12 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] ROSMY Events and Opportunities for September Message-ID: <058201c9110b$c0742780$1a01a8c0@ROSMY.local> ROSMY invites gay, lesbian, bisexual transgender and questioning youth, ages 14 - 20 to join us in the following events and activities for the remainder of September 2008. All ROSMY programming is held at our office at 2311 Westwood Avenue from 6:30PM - 8:30PM unless otherwise noted. ROSMY Youth Orientation Groups Monday, September 8, - Topic: Coming Out Monday, September 15 - Topic: Safer Sex Monday, September 22 - Topic: We're in this together, finding friends and support systems as a GLBTQ youth Monday, September 29 - Topic: Who's Dating Who? - helping youth to make healthy relationship decisions ROSMY Support Groups (for youth who have completed orientation) Tuesday, September 9 - Understanding and coping with your family's perception of GLBTQ Tuesday, September 16, - Defining the family in your life Tuesday, September 23 - Building a sense of community as a GLBTQ youth Tuesday, September 30 - Identifying and creating a safe school environment as a GLBTQ youth Ladies Lounge - Wednesday, September 10 Transgender Support Group - Wednesday, September 17 "Guy Talk" - Wednesday, September 24 Game Night at ROSMY - Friday, September 12 A Night on the Town with ROSMY - Friday September 19 - (Meeting at Carytown Starbucks at 6:30PM) ROSMY at GAY PRIDE VIRGINIA - Saturday, September 27 - ( Gay Community Center of Richmond 2:00PM - 6:00PM) ROSMY is currently accepting applications for the launch of our 2008 - 2009 Youth Engaged in Leadership Program For more information and an application please contact John Dougherty at john_dougherty at rosmy.org or call (804) 644 - 4800. For more information about ROSMY and the services we provide please contact the office at rosmy at rosmy.org or call (804) 644 - 4800. We hope to see you soon! John Dougherty John_dougherty at rosmy.org (804) 644 - 4800 From allison at embracerichmond.org Mon Sep 8 14:02:03 2008 From: allison at embracerichmond.org (Allison Mullins) Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2008 14:02:03 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Looking for Artists Message-ID: <03cc01c911dd$0107c1e0$6a01a8c0@Mary> Embrace Richmond and CARITAS Are looking for local artists to re-design chairs for the first annual "Chair Affair". The event will take place Sat. Nov. 8 at Plant Zero. Each chair will be auctioned off live or silently to help benefit Embrace and CARITAS. How to Enter? Contact Andrea Richardson @ 343-5008 ext. 604 andrea at embracerichmond.org Where To Find a Chair? Schedule a time with Andrea to come to the warehouse and select your chair or use a chair you may already have. Your finished work will be showcased in local art galleries and stores. We will include a short bio on our website for the event along with before and after pictures of your chair. All entries will be due by October 8. From Secondchance233 at aol.com Mon Sep 8 12:15:11 2008 From: Secondchance233 at aol.com (Secondchance233 at aol.com) Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2008 12:15:11 EDT Subject: [ConnectRichmond] bed space opening for single men Message-ID: Dear Agency: Second Chances Supportive Services a residential housing program currently have bed space available for single men. Second Chances Supportive Services is a housing program that provides the security and stability that will enable our residents to become empowered to make smart decisions that will enhance the quality of their lives in a friendly, supportive and drug free environment. We are a 501c (3) nonprofit organization that has been in operation since 2002. Second Chance is located in the North Side of Richmond. These are two newly built homes accommodating up to fourteen residents. Individuals who are eligible must: * Be willing to share a room with another individual. * Able to work or have another source of income, such as SSI, SSDI or other financial source. * Must be willing to submit to random drug testing. * Must be ambulatory and no severe mental health issues. * Must be willing to abide by program agreement. Fees are as follows: $425.00 per month for program fees. (meals included). $50.00 security deposit. (Refundable, providing there are no damages to property or removal of any property belonging to Second Chances Supportive Services.) Amenities include cable in each room and a laundry room with washer and dryer. Referral process: All referrals are to be submitted to: Alice Jarman or Terri Harrison P.O. Box 28333 Richmond, Virginia 232228 (804)308-1714 (804) 651-0666 (804) 658-4588- fax E-mail _secondchance233 at aol.com_ (mailto:secondchance233 at aol.com) We look forward to working with your agency. Sincerely, Terri F. Harrison Executive Director **************Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014) From amanda.abate at chipofrichmond.org Mon Sep 8 14:03:31 2008 From: amanda.abate at chipofrichmond.org (Amanda A. Murphy) Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2008 14:03:31 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Oktoberfest! to benefit CHIP of Greater Richmond! Message-ID: <009801c911dd$3660d4d0$8901a8c0@workgroup> Join us for an evening of bratwursts, beer and casual fun with music by local band "Oak Lane!" Bid on outstanding auction items or try your luck at the horse races! Your attendance will help support Children's Health Involving Parents (CHIP of Greater Richmond), a home visiting organization that helps hundreds of families in need become successful each year. Saturday, September 27, 2008, 6:00-10:00 p.m. at the home of Diane and Fred Conley, 10920 Lansdowne Court, Midlothian, Virginia Tickets are $40 per person or $75 per couple, to purchase please call CHIP at (804) 233-2850 x118! or visit www.chipofrichmond.org All proceeds from the Reed's Landing Oktoberfest! go directly to CHIP to support their work with families in the Richmond community. Amanda Abate Murphy Director of Development CHIP of Greater Richmond 2922 W. Marshall Street Richmond, Virginia 23230 (804) 233-2850 office (804) 874-6192 cell (804) 233-2443 fax amanda.abate at chipofrichmond.org www.chipofrichmond.org United Way Code 3906!!! From maggitinsley at visarts.org Mon Sep 8 12:52:27 2008 From: maggitinsley at visarts.org (Maggi Tinsley) Date: Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:52:27 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Sept. 20 fundraiser features female impersonator Message-ID: Entertainer Chris Peterson returns to Richmond Sept. 20 to perform for Visual Arts Center supporters and anyone looking for a lively evening of music and theater. Participants will attend one of several pre-show dinners, then settle in for Peterson?s intimate and irreverent performance at the Weinstein Jewish Community Center at 8 p.m. The $125 per person ticket price includes dinner, cocktails, performance, coffee & dessert, and all proceeds support the Visual Arts Center?s educational programs. Peterson, who is based in Key West, Fla., portrays nearly 20 female stars, most of them in song, full make-up, wigs and gorgeous gowns stitched by Peterson himself. He switches from one to another in full view of his audience. Contact Ken Rayher at the Visual Arts Center, 804-353-0094, ext. 252, for more information and to purchase tickets to this one-of-a-kind fundraising event. See images of Peterson in character at visarts.org. Located at 1812 W. Main St. in Richmond?s Fan District, the Visual Arts Center of Richmond engages the community in the creative process through the visual arts. For more information, call 804-353-0094 or visit visarts.org online. -- Maggi Tinsley Marketing Coordinator Visual Arts Center of Richmond 1812 West Main Street Richmond, VA 23220 804-353-0094, x214 804-353-8018 fax Visarts.org From pfleishe at earthlink.net Mon Sep 8 20:58:20 2008 From: pfleishe at earthlink.net (Paul Fleisher) Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2008 20:58:20 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Peace Project to Hold Teen Night September 17 Message-ID: <3C05719A-AADA-4F11-B115-D55F784C071C@earthlink.net> Peace Project to Hold Teen Night September 17 On Wednesday, September 17, the Richmond Youth Peace Project (RYPP) will sponsor RYPP Teen Night from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Berryman Center, 400 W. 32nd St. The evening will feature drumming, cooperation games, snacks, and an open mic. The Richmond Youth Peace Project is a joint initiative of the Richmond Peace Education Center and Drums No Guns. Metro- Richmond-area youth ages 13-20 are invited to attend, meet other RYPP youth, and learn about RYPP programs. Young people who plan to attend are asked to let organizers know in advance by emailing rypp at rpec.org. For more information email rypp at rpec.org, or contact the Richmond Peace Education Center at 232-1002. Paul Fleisher, assistant to the director Richmond Peace Education Center 400 W. 32nd St. Richmond VA 23225 804-232-1002 804-795-5326 (h) 804-836-3178 (cell) www.rpec.org From Thomas.Driscoll at VBPD.virginia.gov Mon Sep 8 18:15:15 2008 From: Thomas.Driscoll at VBPD.virginia.gov (Driscoll, Thomas S.) Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2008 18:15:15 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Disability Services Assessment in Audio Format; Autism Study Public Input Opportunities; Updated Olmstead Plan Message-ID: <450BED901B146D489B4B106796566DF408B87B15@dsa-kog-mail1.DSA.state.va.us> An AUDIO version of the VIRGINIA BOARD FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES' 2008 BIENNIAL ASSESSMENT OF THE DISABILITY SERVICES SYSTEM IN VIRGINIA, produced by TecAccess LLC (www.tecaccess.net), is now available on the VIRGINIA VOICE Radio Reading Service's website, www.VirginiaVoice.org, where it can be listened to on-line (www.virginiavoice.org/Biennial.html) or downloaded (www.virginiavoice.org/Biennial_dll.html) for listening on a computer, mp3 player, or other compatible audio device.? Links to the audio, as well as the original text version of the Biennial Assessment, can also be accessed from the Virginia Board's website at www.vaboard.org/biennial.htm.? The Biennial Assessment covers publicly provided or funded services for early intervention, education, community and institutional supports, health care, housing, transportation, employment, emergency planning, and advocacy.? Each chapter includes a needs assessment, information on services that are available and how they are accessed, who is eligible for them, how they are funded, how they are evaluated and monitored for quality, and sources of additional information, as well as a summary and topical listings of critical areas of concern identified by the Board and recommendations on how they should be addressed.? In addition to print and audio versions, other accessible-format versions are available on request to 1-800-846-4464 (Toll-free, Voice & TTY) or INFO at VBPD.virginia.gov. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Virginia Board has also been asked to share the following important messages from two of its Virginia government partners: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PUBLIC INPUT SESSIONS ON THE DELIVERY OF AUTISM SERVICES The Virginia General Assembly has directed the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to assess the current availability and delivery of autism services in Virginia and recommend ways to improve the delivery of these services.? JLARC staff will be conducting regional public sessions to receive input from individuals with autism, parents, caregivers, advocates, and other stakeholders concerning the delivery of autism services in Virginia.? A schedule of the public input sessions can be found on the JLARC website at http://jlarc.state.va.us/Autism_Input.htm, along with suggested topics for discussion and session procedures.? Individuals unable to attend one of the public input sessions can also submit written comments to:? Attention:? Ellen Miller Autism Study Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission Suite 1100, General Assembly Building, Capitol Square Richmond, Virginia 23219 Fax:? 804-371-0101 JLARCAutismStudy at leg.state.va.us Questions about these public input sessions or the JLARC autism study in general should be directed to Ellen Miller at 804-371-4577 or Hal Greer at 804-371-4572.? Speakers who require accommodations to participate in a public input session should contact Ellen Miller at least seven working days prior to the session date.? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "OLMSTEAD" STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATES AND PROGRESS REPORTS The 2008 updated Cross-Governmental Strategic Plan To Assure Continued Community Integration Of Virginians With Disabilities has been submitted to the Governor. To review or download a copy, visit Virginia's "One Community: The Olmstead Initiative" website at www.olmsteadva.com. The updated plan was developed jointly by the Community Integration Implementation Team and the Community Integration Advisory Commission, which received public comment on the plan. For more information or to obtain a copy of the plan in alternative formats, contact: Julie A. Stanley, Director, Community Integration for People with Disabilities 1111 East Broad Street, Suite 4048 Richmond, VA 23219 Phone: 804-371-0828 Fax: 804-371-6984 julie.stanley at governor.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 abate at ecmc.org Tue Sep 9 15:25:21 2008 From: abate at ecmc.org (Bate, Amanda) Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2008 14:25:21 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Free College Financial Aid Info Workshop Message-ID: <4F4ED2D03DD09C408A1432EA4D5B38D601D97382@exchange3.ecmc.lan> TheCollegePlace-Richmond: Financial Aid Event Workshop Understanding and Applying for Financial Aid - Figuring out how to search for financial assistance for college can be a complicated and stressful process. This workshop will help students and parents navigate the world of financial aid. This topic will cover areas such as understanding financial aid terms, the difference between scholarships/grants/loans and work-study, FAFSA and more. Thursday, September 25th, 2008 from 6:30p -7:30p. Target audience: 11/12th grade student, parents. All workshops are free and located in the seminar room of the Mary & Frances Youth Center (120 S.Linden St, Richmond, VA, 23284). In order to participate, you must RSVP by Mon., Sept. 22nd. For more information, email richmondinfo at ecmcfoundation.org or call 827.1758 for more information. Space is limited. TheCollegePlace is sponsored by ECMC Foundation . ECMC Foundation and its affiliated companies operate under the parent company, ECMC Group. ECMC Group fulfills its mission, Helping Educate America, by providing a wide range of services to students, parents, schools, lenders, and the U.S. Department of Education. -- Amanda N. Bate, Director Mary & Frances Youth Center TheCollegePlace-Richmond 120 S. Linden St. Box 843062 Richmond, VA 23284 804.827.1755 http://www.ecmcfoundation.org/ From slayne33 at gmail.com Tue Sep 9 11:27:59 2008 From: slayne33 at gmail.com (Sara Layne) Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2008 11:27:59 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Executive Director Salary Message-ID: <5854f6190809090827r34f5e62dx7a7c170ce057739d@mail.gmail.com> I was wondering what the average salary for an Executive Director seems to be in the area. Our group is considering hiring one (the Founder is acting as Executive Director for now). Any input would be appreciated. Thank you! Sara Board Member Hayes Hitzeman Foundation 804.708.0033 www.hayesfoundation.org From aloxterm at richmond.edu Tue Sep 9 22:51:42 2008 From: aloxterm at richmond.edu (Loxterman, Alan) Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2008 22:51:42 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Interfaith Council of Greater Richmond dinner meeting September 18, 2008 Message-ID: <4619CB1B8D625544BF3764E6B346DA1F0A07CFAA@helena.richmond.edu> Please place in Connect Richmond: All are invited to attend the first dinner meeting of 2008-2009 of the Interfaith Council of Greater Richmond (www.icgr.org.) Thursday, September 18 Time: 6:00 p.m. Dinner catered by Farouk's House of India 7:00 p.m. Program: Habitat for Hyumanity presentation by Ashley M. Daoust, Faith and Projects Coordinator, Richmond Habitat for Humanity. Advance reservations required for dinner; cost is $12.50 Call Virginia McEachern (272-5409) by Tuesday, September 16. The prorgram at 7:00 p.m. is free. Location: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 5600 MOnument Avenue, Richmond VA (Intersesction of Monument Ave and Peachtree Blvd.) Thank you. Ann Loxterman 285-1283 Media rep for Interfaith Council of Greater Richmond (www.icgr.org.) From MBache at aol.com Tue Sep 9 23:34:50 2008 From: MBache at aol.com (MBache at aol.com) Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2008 23:34:50 EDT Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Office Spaces available by Oct. 12 Message-ID: Three Office Rooms for rent: Excellent West End Location, each has a window view and meeting area available. Located near Parham and Patterson. Rooms may be rented as a group or individually. All utilities included. Contact: joaniebache at readaloudva.org or call Joanie at 804-627-2847. Available October 12. **************Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014) From cmurray at Maymont.org Wed Sep 10 13:53:48 2008 From: cmurray at Maymont.org (Carla Murray) Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:53:48 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Grand Opening of Maymont's Bald Eagle Habitat Message-ID: Maymont will celebrate the completion of the Robert M. Freeman Bald Eagle Habitat & Raptor Valley, featuring bald eagles and other birds of prey, during a public grand opening this Saturday, September 13 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will begin with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m., featuring special guests including the Boy Scouts Honor Guard who will lead the Pledge of Allegiance. The festivities will continue with raptor programs presented by Maymont's environmental educators, native plant tours, storytelling, hands-on displays, activities and more throughout the day. The exhibit is the first new animal habitat at Maymont since the Robins Nature & Visitor Center was completed in November 1999. It features an open-air habitat for bald eagles and six smaller aviaries for red-tailed hawk, Cooper's hawk, barred owl, great horned owl, black vulture and red-shouldered hawk. The Bald Eagle Habitat & Raptor Valley are located closest to Maymont's Children's Farm entrance at Spottswood Road and Shirley Lane. Free parking is available at this entrance as well as at Dogwood Dell, the Nature & Visitor Center and the Hampton Street entrance. Admission to the grand opening is free, but donations are welcome. For more information, visit www.maymont.org or call 804-358-7166, ext. 310. Carla Murray, Assistant Director of PR & Marketing Maymont Foundation, 1700 Hampton St., Richmond VA 23220 Phone: 804-358-7166, ext. 315 / Fax: 804-359-7165 cmurray at maymont.org / www.maymont.org From gregg_johnson at rosmy.org Wed Sep 10 11:16:53 2008 From: gregg_johnson at rosmy.org (Gregg Johnson) Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:16:53 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Gay for Day 5K Message-ID: <20080910151657.1DD42326D448@smtp46.dc2.safesecureweb.com> Richmond's first annual Gay for a Day 5K is scheduled to be run in conjunction with Gay Pride Virginia on September 27th. ROSMY, Equality Virginia and Gay Pride Virginia are beneficiaries of the event. The race will begin at the Gay Community Center of Richmond/Diversity Thrift at 8:30 AM. Runners, joggers and walkers are all encouraged to participate. For the non-runners - 5K equals 3.1 miles. Registration is $25 and includes a t-shirt if you register before September 14th. You can register online for the race here: http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1628941 &assetId=6f7ef872-01d3-406b-9f2a-ad36cdbea042 Hope to see you out at the 5K and Gay Pride Virginia! Gregg Johnson Gregg Johnson From L.Casselle at richmondgov.com Wed Sep 10 11:39:12 2008 From: L.Casselle at richmondgov.com (Casselle, LaShaun - DPR) Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:39:12 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Artistas Latinos Exhibit at Pine Camp Message-ID: Also, 10% of sales of artwork benefits our Youth Scholarship Fund in art department at Pine Camp. Contact: Shaunn Casselle 804-646-6722 "Artistas Latinos" exhibit of Hispanic-American art at Pine Camp Arts and Community Center The Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities will present "Artistas Latinos," a Hispanic- American art exhibit, in the Spotlight Gallery at Pine Camp Arts and Community Center, September 19 through October 24. The exhibit will showcase the work of several area artists, together with members of Hispanic Women in the Arts, in a variety of mediums, including painting, photography and sculpture. The exhibit is in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month which is celebrated each year from September 15 through October 15. Artists of different generations and styles, representing over six Latin American countries will join together in the month-long art exhibit to showcase their wide-ranging perspectives. "Artistas Latinos" will open with a reception on Friday, September 19, from 7 to 9 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Performance by Spanish Guitar performer, Carlos Pozzi. Pine Camp Arts and Community Center is located at 4901 Old Brook Road. For more information, call 646-3674. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Shaunn Casselle Art Outreach Coordinator Pine Camp Arts and Community Center City of Richmond 804 646-6722 or 804 646-3674 www.RichmondGov.com/parks It Starts In Parks From MBache at aol.com Wed Sep 10 12:02:26 2008 From: MBache at aol.com (MBache at aol.com) Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:02:26 EDT Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Calendar Event - Annual Santa Breakfast for Needy Families Message-ID: Read Aloud Virginia's Annual Santa Charity Breakfast with Puppet Show, Free Parent Workshop, and Free Books for Home Libraries What: 4th Annual Santa Charity Breakfast and Parent Workshop Benefiting: Low Income, Homeless, and Needy Families in Richmond Area When: Saturday, December 20, 2008 9:00 am - 11:00 am Where: The Comfort Inn 3200 W. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23220 Registration: _joaniebache at readaloudva.org_ (mailto:joaniebache at readaloudva.org) or 804-627-2847 Over 200 folks will attend Includes: Pictures with Santa & Mrs. Claus, Pancake Breakfast, Holiday Crafts, Professional Puppet Show, Free Read Aloud Virginia Parent Workshop and Books given to all participants for Home Libraries Fun with children and families who really appreciate it! To Volunteer and/or inquire about Sponsorship Opportunities for our guests: Please contact: _joaniebache at readaloudva.org_ (mailto:joaniebache at readaloudva.org) or call 804-627-2847 Thank you! Joanie Bache Executive Program Director Read Aloud Virginia 8545 Patterson Ave. Suite 201 Richmond, VA 23229 _www.readaloudva.org_ (http://www.readaloudva.org) 804-627-2847 What is Read Aloud Virginia? Read Aloud Virginia is a family literacy non-profit organization fighting illiteracy throughout the Richmond area and Virginia. Illiteracy is caused by (1) lack of books and reading material in the home (2) lack of pleasurable experiences listening to stories and books that provide children with the sounds of the English language prior to entering school (3) lack of experiences and knowledge that provides the background and vocabulary and necessary to understand American language when it is spoken and read aloud. Mission Statement Read Aloud Virginia develops a love for reading, strengthens families, and prepares children with language and literacy skills necessary to become successful adults. **************Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014) From mmitchell at youraaa.org Wed Sep 10 14:21:08 2008 From: mmitchell at youraaa.org (Marilyn Branch-Mitchell) Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:21:08 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Healthy Aging Month Message-ID: <9AB1DA835ADDD447B6137689E301A64C952BB7@exch.youraaa.org> September is Healthy Aging Month: Time to Highlight Services That Help Older Adults Lead Healthy and Independent Lives This national annual observance calls attention to the positive aspects of aging and offers ways to cope with changes in physical, mental and emotional health that sometimes accompany growing older. This observance also provide communities an opportunity to promote awareness of healthy lifestyles. This is also an opportunity to recognize the contributions of older adults to families and their communities. Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging offers several programs that promote health and wellness whereby helping older adults lead healthy and independent lives. These include our 18 Friendship Caf?s located throughout the metro Richmond area and, Senior Center, A Community Partnership at 2710 Monument Avenue in Richmond's historic Fan District. At the Caf?s, seniors receive nutritious noontime meals, socialization, exercises, health education and screenings. At the Senior Center, sponsored by Senior Connections and other community partners, members enjoy educational seminars on topics of interest to seniors, participate in exercise and crafts classes and also receive a nutritious noontime meal. Senior Connections' Empty Plate Campaign is a fundraising initiative to secure funds in order to continue our efforts on improving the quality of life for seniors and support to caregivers. The Agency will host its Fifth Annual Empty Plate Luncheon on Tuesday, October 14 at the Science Museum of Virginia's Thalhimer Pavilion. Senior Connections is seeking sponsors for the luncheon. Contributions may be sent to Senior Connections, 24 E. Cary St., Richmond, VA 23219. For additional information on the Friendship Caf?s, Senior Center and other Agency services that support healthy living, please call 804-343-3000 or visit our web site at www.seniorconnections-va.org. You can also find a Empty Plate Luncheon sponsorship form on the web site. Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging is a private, nonprofit organization governed by a Board of Directors. The Agency receives funding from the Older Americans Act through the Virginia Department for the Aging. Established in 1973 as part of a nationwide network of over 650 area agencies on aging, Senior Connections provides information, advocacy, and home and community services to seniors and family caregivers residing in the Counties of Charles City, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent, Powhatan, and the City of Richmond. 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: 5948 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://mail.connectnetwork.org/pipermail/connectrichmond_connectnetwork.org/attachments/20080910/dfd5d11f/attachment.bin From aabac at aabac.org Thu Sep 11 08:46:28 2008 From: aabac at aabac.org (aabac) Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:46:28 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Invitation to Join Connect Richmond Asia Message-ID: AN INVITATION TO JOIN CONNECT-RICHMOND ASIA Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce invites members of all lists of Connect Richmond to send us an email to join Connect Richmond Asia! We are beefing up our resources to better serve you! WHAT IS CONNECT-RICHMOND ASIA? Connect Richmond ASIA is an Asian information clearinghouse created by the Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Connect Richmond. It serves as an internet forum to facilitate topics of interests to the mainstream in gaining a better understanding of Virginia Asians. The goal is to enhance a general understanding of Asian American's social and economic potentials among "List Members". We aim to be a premier information platform helping the community outreach identifies solutions to today's issues faced by Asian Americans. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU ARE INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT TOPICS SUCH AS: * Integration into U.S. life * Stereotypes issues * Cultures: East and West * Health resources; Crisis prevention; Diseases control and prevention * Educational resources/Life-long learning issues * Voting rights and education * Legislative issues * Disaster management * Immigration resources * Financial fitness resources * Housing - or lack of * Employment and career issues * Security issues * Mature workers' issues * Community development * Volunteerism INFORMATION ON EVENTS OF INTERESTS Tap into information about events for professionals and businesses where you can network with a dynamic, unique, and multi culturally diverse Asian communities and businesses (and their allies) not just from Central Virginia but statewide, mostly from Northern a Virginia and the Hampton Roads areas. * Arts, cultural, workforce development, community, business, social events * LEP (Limited English Proficiency)/ Bilingual education events * Asian language diversity training * Community development activities * Volunteerism activities MEMBERSHIP: IT'S SIMPLE AND FREE To join us just email our List Administrator and we will send you our easy posting guidelines. CLICK IN THIS LINK TO SUBSCRIBE OR UNSUBSCRIBE http://mail.connectnetwork.org/mailman/ listinfo/connectrichmondasia_connectnet work.org CLICK IN THIS LINK TO SEND A MESSAGE TO THE LIST Connectrichmondasia at connectnetwork.org JOIN OUR ASIAN NETWORK. CONTACT OUR LIST ADMINISTRATOR: Email: aabac at aabac.org Luong Luong - List Coordinator Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce World Headquarter: 14214 Washington Hwy, Ashland, Virginia 23005; Tel: 804-798-3975; Email: aabac at aabac.org; Chapters: Richmond, Charlottesville, Chesterfield County, Henrico County, Prince William County, Fairfax County, Radford, & Virginia Beach; Lynchburg-Roanoke-Blacksburg. Visit us: www.aabac.org - www.ibava.org - www.procureconasia2007.com From Charles.Schmidt at Richmondgov.com Thu Sep 11 09:41:31 2008 From: Charles.Schmidt at Richmondgov.com (Schmidt, Charles H. - RPL) Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2008 09:41:31 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Free educational resources at Thinkfinity.org Message-ID: Pack Your Virtual Backpack and go Back to School with Verizon Thinkfinity.org! The Verizon Foundation invites its partners to explore our Back to School resources on thinkfinity.org. (www.thinkfinity.org/backtoschool) Non profit leaders, educators and families can benefit from thousands of lessons, activities and educational games on Thinkfinity.org. Just in time for Back to School, we've stocked our virtual shelves with fun and educational supplies that work in the classroom, afterschool and at home. * Sharpen memory skills with an online matching game that mimics the classic you grew up with. * Make a new friend by using an interactive bio cube that helps build a biography. * Teach online safety with a variety of lessons and activities that empower everyone to responsibly navigate the Internet. * Supplement any classroom assignment or get homework help by searching any topic and accessing the wealth of resources available. Here's what you can do to make the most of these free resources: * Go to www.thinkfinity.org/backtoschool to access timely educational resources developed exclusively for Thinkfinity.org users. * Forward this email to colleagues, constituents, friends and family so they can benefit from the engaging, kid-approved materials that support classroom curriculum and community programs. * Check back at www.thinkfinity.org/backtoschool every week to get the latest interactive lessons, activities and games that are sure to boost learning and achievement this school year. That's Thinkfinity.org, a free educational Web site brought to you by the Verizon Foundation and leading education and literacy organizations. Thank you for taking the Verizon Foundation Back to School. ==================================================================== If you have any questions about the Back to School program or the Verizon Foundation please visit our website at www.verizon.com/foundation or email us at Verizon.Foundation at Verizon.com. Posted by: Charlie Schmidt Development Director Richmond Public Library 101 E. Franklin Street Richmond, VA 23219 804.646.5511 Charles.Schmidt at RichmondGov.com www.RichmondPublicLibrary.org Our Mission: Inform, Enrich, Empower From kkaplan at connectnetwork.org Thu Sep 11 09:49:22 2008 From: kkaplan at connectnetwork.org (Kristen Kaplan) Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2008 09:49:22 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Presidential Candidates Discuss Service Tonight Message-ID: <005901c91415$32bc4dc0$9834e940$@org> A forum on service will be broadcast tonight on cable news networks.? It is great to see that service and volunteerism is being recognized as an important issue in this year?s election. Details are below: The ServiceNation Summit kicks off tomorrow evening in New York with a Presidential Candidates' Forum on Service.?CNN, FOX News, and MSNBC will carry the Forum live tomorrow night, Thursday, September 11th at 8:00PM Eastern Time.? PBS New York is also carrying the forum live and making it available to the entire PBS system.? See the?full list of Summit events and speakers here: ?http://archive.handsonnetwork.org/static/ServiceNationSummitSchedule&Speake rList.pdf ? You can also view and sign the Declaration of Service on the ServiceNation website at www.servicenation.org. Kristen Kaplan ConnectNetwork Serving connectRappahannock, connectRichmond & connectSouthside 809 Cathedral Place VCU PO Box 843062 Richmond, Virginia 23284-3062 www.connectnetwork.org kkaplan at connectnetwork.org "Connecting people to ideas, information and each other" From bregrut at valuesinstitute.org Wed Sep 10 23:28:11 2008 From: bregrut at valuesinstitute.org (Brian Regrut) Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 23:28:11 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Searching for Executive Director Message-ID: <01bb01c913be$6b5e0e90$1f12fea9@BRIANDESK> Values Institute of America The Values Institute of America, an emerging nonprofit based in Richmond, seeks an entrepreneurial ED to continue the growth of the organization and build long-term financial sustainability. VIA partners with youth serving organizations in using values to build character and self-esteem in young people. Candidates must have at least 5 years of management experience, including P&L responsibility, strategic planning, and staff development. Demonstrated ability to raise funds is essential; sales and marketing experience a plus. Send letter of interest and resume with salary history to sdavis at service1stusa.com. No telephone or mail inquiries. Brian N. Regrut, Vice President The Values Institute of America Equipping youth organizations to teach positive values to young people. www.valuesinstitute.org From andrew at justice4all.org Wed Sep 10 17:33:07 2008 From: andrew at justice4all.org (Andrew Schoeneman) Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:33:07 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] COMMUNITY FORUM ON PUBLIC HOUSING REDEVELOPMENT Message-ID: Dear Connect Richmond members, Please consider participating in a Community Forum on Public Housing Redevelopment on Monday, September 15, at 6PM. The forum will take place at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 216 W. Leigh St., in Jackson Ward. Sponsored by Re-PHRAME, a coalition of public housing residents, community groups, and other stakeholders, this event will include a panel discussion, Q&A, and opportunities for mayoral and city council candidates to share ideas on the future of public housing. Voter registration will also be available. Why is your participation and input so important? While public housing is intended for the most vulnerable families in our community, the future status of this housing affects everyone regardless of income, age, or disability. The next community slated for redevelopment is Gilpin Court in Jackson Ward, home to 783 families and at least 2,000 Richmond residents. How this process unfolds (and how many replacement public housing units are created) will have enormous consequences for these residents, not to mention our community as a whole. The potential impact includes the following: * Businesses will benefit or suffer depending on whether working families continue to have access to stable, affordable housing, transportation, and job training. * Children and schools will thrive or struggle depending on whether families have to keep moving in search of housing they can afford. * Our homeless population will grow or shrink, thus increasing or decreasing the stress on an already taxed network of services, depending on whether we replace all public housing units that are torn down. * Our health care costs will rise or fall depending on whether we provide stable housing and preventative care, or continue to force low-income residents into unstable living arrangements and greater reliance on emergency rooms for basic care. In 1999, Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) redeveloped the Blackwell public housing community. This process, by almost all accounts (including RRHA's), was plagued by poor planning, poor execution, and lack of community input. In the end, only 75 of the 440 units were replaced with similarly priced units. We as a community can do better. Please contact (804) 643-1086 x104 or email andrew at justice4all.org for more information. Thanks, Andrew Schoeneman Community Organizer Legal Aid Justice Center www.justice4all.org 123 East Broad St. RIchmond, VA 23219 (804) 643-1086 41 Bollingbrook St. Petersburg, VA 23803 (804) 862-2205 ** This e-mail communication may contain confidential and/or privileged information intended only for the addressee. If you have received this e-mail in error or if you are not the intended recipient, please advise by return e-mail or by calling 1-800-578-8111 and then delete this e-mail and your reply immediately without reading or forwarding to others.** From gward at tcfrichmond.org Thu Sep 11 12:53:30 2008 From: gward at tcfrichmond.org (Gita Ward) Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:53:30 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Job Opening at The Community Foundation, Inc. Message-ID: <12EA96E92DB48040B0A7CF604761E225058421@tcfpdc.tcf.local> Please list this job opening. Accounting Associate The Community Foundation, a publicly supported grant-making foundation, seeks a full-time, entry-level Accounting Associate. Responsible for the accounts payable function, various account reconciliations, and gift and grant processing. Assist with financial reporting, annual audit and general ledger entries. Position requires attention to detail, accuracy, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. An associates degree (Accounting or Finance) required or work towards a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. A minimum of 1-2 years work experience preferred. Starting salary range of $30,000-32,500. The Foundation offers a comprehensive salary and benefits package, including 403(b) plan. EOE. Visit www.tcfrichmond.org for additional position description. For consideration, resume and salary requirements must be received by Monday, September 29, 2008. Forward to The Community Foundation, 7501 Boulders View Drive, Suite 110, Richmond, VA 23225. No phone calls, please. Gita Ward Human Resources Administrator ----------------------------------------------------- The Community Foundation Serving Richmond & Central Virginia 7501 Boulders View Drive, Suite 110 Richmond, VA 23225 Ph: (804) 330-7400, Ext. 110 Fax: (804) 330-5992 E-mail: gward at tcfrichmond.org Website: www.tcfrichmond.org IMPACT POINT: Did you know that one out of every four children in the City of Richmond is living in poverty? To learn more about the status of our community's children and opportunities for positive change, please view a copy of the Greater Richmond Area Youth Needs and Assets Assessment at www.tcfrichmond.org/needsassessment . From lkleeman at connectnetwork.org Thu Sep 11 16:48:33 2008 From: lkleeman at connectnetwork.org (Liana Kleeman) Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:48:33 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Presidential Candidates Discuss Service Tonight Message-ID: <00e701c9144f$c2bc9300$3b8bac80@uc.adp.vcu.edu> A forum on service will be broadcast tonight on cable news networks. It is great to see that service and volunteerism is being recognized as an important issue in this year's election. Details are below: The ServiceNation Summit kicks off tomorrow evening in New York with a Presidential Candidates' Forum on Service. CNN, FOX News, and MSNBC will carry the Forum live tomorrow night, Thursday, September 11th at 8:00PM Eastern Time. PBS New York is also carrying the forum live and making it available to the entire PBS system. See the full list of Summit events and speakers here: http://archive.handsonnetwork.org/static/ServiceNationSummitSchedule&Speake rList.pdf You can also view and sign the Declaration of Service on the ServiceNation website at www.servicenation.org. Kristen Kaplan ConnectNetwork Serving connectRappahannock, connectRichmond & connectSouthside 809 Cathedral Place VCU PO Box 843062 Richmond, Virginia 23284-3062 www.connectnetwork.org kkaplan at connectnetwork.org "Connecting people to ideas, information and each other" -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: winmail.dat Type: application/ms-tnef Size: 29610 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://mail.connectnetwork.org/pipermail/connectrichmond_connectnetwork.org/attachments/20080911/6e64c99a/attachment-0001.bin From jturner at wbch.org Thu Sep 11 17:02:22 2008 From: jturner at wbch.org (Jessica Turner) Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:02:22 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Hans S. Falck Lectureship press r Message-ID: <7D69A54478BEBA4C9937C3D43074D79B44F278@fs1.wbch.org> WBCH and co-sponsors Richmond Peace Education Center and VCU School of Social Work Present the Hans S. Falck Lectureship Series on Social Responsibility Panel Discussion: Civil Rights and Race Relations in Virginia Public Education: A Case Study in Social Change. The discussion will confront the issues 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. Thursday October 23, 2008 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. St. Andrews School Auditorium 236 South Laurel Street Richmond, VA 23220 Contact for more information WBCH for more information: 804-643-2717 or http://www.wbch.org -- Patty Parks Grace Arents Library & Education Center William Byrd Community House 224 S. Cherry Street Richmond, Virginia 23220 804-643-2717 librarian at wbch.org laptoplibrarian at gmail.com From jelani at u-turn.org Fri Sep 12 15:15:42 2008 From: jelani at u-turn.org (Jelani Dandles) Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:15:42 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] U-TURN's Fall Explosion Message-ID: <002601c9150b$f381bf80$da853e80$@org> Greetings! You're invited to U-TURN's Fall Explosion on Saturday, September 20th, 2008. The event will take place from 9am-2pm. The purpose of U-TURN's Fall Explosion is to provide a family fun event for the Metro- Richmond area. Our intention is also to build and establish relationships with community organizations and churches throughout the district. This will be a FREE family fun event with food, fun games, and fellowship. All ages are welcome. If you have any interest in attending the Fall Explosion, please feel free to contact me with any questions. I hope to see you at U-TURN's Fall Explosion on September 20th. Jelani Dandles Outreach Coordinator U-TURN Sports Performance Academy 2101 Maywill Street Richmond, VA, 23230 Phone: 804.358.2775 x.29 Fax: 804.358.5848 FE-9-20-08 (2) www.u-turn.org From Kim.Jeremiah at richmondarc.org Fri Sep 12 09:57:06 2008 From: Kim.Jeremiah at richmondarc.org (Kim Jeremiah) Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 09:57:06 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Fundraising Software advice needed Message-ID: <6938BC7387C0A44CAFE54361FFE1CDA0C3D75B@arcdc1.ricarc.local> The Greater Richmond ARC is seeking robust fundraising software for a growing donor base that currently has close to 7,000 contacts. We need a proven software package that offers flexibility for data management, contact management gifts management, communication with our donors, robust analysis and reporting capabilities, as well as potential for special events, grants and volunteer management. We are planning to look at: Raiser's Edge Donor Perfect Sage Does anyone use Telosa Exceed Premier? Would you recommend that we consider any other software? If you have had experience with any of these three packages, can you email me a let me know what you liked, what you could not accomplish with the software? How were upgrades and technical support? Would you recommend the product? Thanks so much for your help. I will be happy to summarize and share responses with anyone who would like. Kimberly Jeremiah VP of Development The Greater Richmond ARC 1901 Westwood Ave. Richmond, VA 23226 kim.jeremiah at RichmondARC.org www.richmondARC.org 804-358-1874 The Greater Richmond ARC creates life-fulfililng opportunities for individuals with mental retardation and developmental disabilities, in partnership with their families. From dana at vcnva.org Fri Sep 12 09:50:20 2008 From: dana at vcnva.org (Dana Roberts) Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 09:50:20 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] VCN Awards & Auction Gala Sept. 26.... Message-ID: The 2008 Virginia Conservation Network Awards and Auction Gala September 26, 2008 Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, Virginia Support the Virginia Conservation Network, celebrate conservation heroes, and enjoy an evening of fun, food and wine. Live and Silent Auctions featuring vacation packages from the Alleghany Mountains to the Eastern Shore to the jungles of Puerto Rico. Followed by the Virginia Environmental Assembly September 27 at the VCU Student Commons. Featured topics include nonprofit advocacy, candidates on sustainability and smart growth in Richmond. For details visit http://www.vcnva.org/vea/2008auction.html or call Dana Roberts, VCN Outreach and Capacity Building Coordintor at 804-644-0283. Sent by: Dana Roberts, Outreach & Capacity-Building Coordinator, Virginia Conservation Network, 422 East Franklin Street, Suite 303, Richmond, VA 23219, 804-644-0283 (O) 804-644-0286 (F), dana at vcnva.org. From John.P.Trevillian at irs.gov Fri Sep 12 14:37:28 2008 From: John.P.Trevillian at irs.gov (Trevillian John P) Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:37:28 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] CLAIMING THE CHILD AND DEPENDENT CARE CREDIT Message-ID: <4D2D15203BDA2C4E8F7356EE47B3A9D4015A3DAC@CHM0010CP3MB01.ds.irsnet.gov> If you paid someone to care for a child or a dependent so you could work or look for work, you may be able to reduce your tax by claiming the Child and Dependent Care Credit on your federal income tax return. You may also be able to claim the credit if you pay someone to care for your dependent who is under age 13 or for a spouse or a dependent of any age who is physically or mentally incapable of self-care. The credit is a percentage of the amount of work-related child and dependent care expenses you paid to a care provider. The credit can be up to 35 percent of your qualifying expenses, depending upon your income. For 2008, you may use up to $3,000 of the expenses paid in a year for one qualifying individual, or $6,000 for two or more qualifying individuals. These dollar limits must be reduced by the amount of any dependent care benefits provided by your employer that you exclude from your income. To claim the credit for child and dependent care expenses, you must meet the following conditions: * Income You must have earned income from wages, salaries, tips or other taxable employee compensation, or net earnings from self-employment * Payee The payments for care cannot be paid to someone you can claim as your dependent on your return or to your child who is under age 19 * Filing Status Your filing status must be single, head of household, qualifying widow(er) with a dependent child or married filing jointly * Care The care must have been provided for one or more qualifying persons * Home The qualifying person must live with you for more than half of 2008 There are some limitations on the amount of credit you can claim. If you received dependent care benefits from your employer, other rules apply. For more information please visit www.irs.gov . John Page Trevillian Senior Tax Specialist ID No. 54-04630 Internal Revenue Service 400 N. 8th Street Rm 564 Richmond, Virginia 23219 Office: (804)-916-8729 Fax: (804)-916-8734 email: john.p.trevillian at irs.gov From psg at psgrichmond.org Fri Sep 12 09:37:42 2008 From: psg at psgrichmond.org (PSG) Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 09:37:42 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Come to a Hands-On Discussion about Henrico's Comprehensive Plan 9/15, Henrico Theatre, 7 p.m. Message-ID: <000001c914dc$c0758e20$0200a8c0@LATITUDE600A> Can you envision what the Varina district of Henrico County will look like in 5 years...10 years...20 years? Let's show Henrico County that a strong majority actually do care about how and where we grow in Henrico and want to be a part of this crucial process. This Monday, September 15, at 7:00 p.m. join Supervisor Jim Donati, Henrico County staff, a special guest presenter - and hopefully hundreds of your neighbors - for a hands-on working group discussion on the future of your neighborhood and the impact of the 2026 Comprehensive Plan. We'll be waiting to welcome you at Henrico Theatre, 305 East Nine Mile Road, Highland Springs. Please come - and bring a friend! This Varina District Town Hall Meeting is sponsored by Supervisor Donati. Together we can shape the future of Henrico. Envision Henrico works to preserve and protect Henrico's land, environment, history, and quality of life, by monitoring and influencing how and where we grow, and by advocating for strong public participation in local land use and transportation decisions. Vist www.valcvef.org/partnership/Envision_Henrico for more information. Partnership for Smarter Growth supports Envision Henrico as part of our mission to equip citizens to be effective advocates for balanced, responsible growth in their own communities and in the region as a whole. Visit www.psgrichmond.org for more information. 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 Angela.Lawman at vaccrrn.org Thu Sep 11 12:07:10 2008 From: Angela.Lawman at vaccrrn.org (Angela Lawman) Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:07:10 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Request to post and distribute Message-ID: <672C4BF428834466AA96F7C8B8B7CCFB@desktop1> Plan a Field Trip to the Fair! Virginia Child Care Resource & Referral Network and the State Fair of Virginia are pleased to present Everybody Comes from a Different Place, a Wolf Trap performance by Slim Harrison, at Virginia Child Care Day at the Fair on October 1, 2008. This interactive workshop explores children's folk music through multicultural stories, dances and songs perfect for engaging preschool-age children. Wolf Trap Education Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts connects children's learning to the performing arts, offering workshops for early childhood educators and care providers using arts-infused experiences and strategies that target emergent literacy and language development skills. Child care providers, early childhood educators, parents and children will delight in this shared experience of music, arts, learning and laughter. Admission is $5 per child (rides are additional); ages 2 and under are FREE. Adult chaperones receive 1 complimentary pass for every 8 children. Additional adults may purchase an $11 Walk-Around Ticket at Education Gate Ticket Window. Register now for this October 1 event at www.statefairva.org . Additional educational tours are also available. Check out the Fair's website for more info. Thanks to Minnieland for signing on as our first corporate sponsor. We are still in need of additional sponsors, so don't miss the opportunity to have your business recognized as part of this exciting day at the Fair, and contact Virginia Child Care today! Visit Virginia Child Care Resource & Referral Network Learn more about Wolf Trap Link to Minnieland Angela Lawman Quality Assurance Manager Virginia Child Care Resource & Referral Network 308 Turner Road Suite A Richmond, VA 23225 P (804) 285-0846 F (804) 285-0847 angela.lawman at vaccrrn.org www.vaccrrn.org -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: application/octet-stream Size: 399324 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://mail.connectnetwork.org/pipermail/connectrichmond_connectnetwork.org/attachments/20080911/34e9bd6f/attachment-0001.obj From rodriguezccia at yahoo.com Sat Sep 13 21:20:30 2008 From: rodriguezccia at yahoo.com (Cecily Rodriguez) Date: Sat, 13 Sep 2008 18:20:30 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Northside Richmond Community Forum at Ginter Park UMC Message-ID: <618922.48531.qm@web56405.mail.re3.yahoo.com> ? Neighborhood Meeting ? Wednesday, October 1st 7 PM-9PM 1010 W. Laburnum Ave (At the corner of Chamberlayne and Laburnum) ? ? ? Ginter Park UMC owns the Smithdeal House on the corner of Chamberlayne and Laburnum. Over the years this house has been used for a variety of mission and education work. ? As our community changes, so do the needs of the people we serve.? GPUMC seeks insight from civic, religious and neighborhood leaders on how best to utilize this property in service to our diverse community.? We need YOUR help to identify these needs and define priorities that YOU think are important in our neighborhood.? Please join us with your ideas and help create a stronger community for us all! For more information join us or call 262.8651 ? ? ? ? Cecily Rodriguez GPUMC Mission Committee 804-337-6339 From afpcentralva at mindspring.com Mon Sep 15 10:00:21 2008 From: afpcentralva at mindspring.com (Diane Gillert) Date: Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:00:21 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] AFP Central Virginia Chapter - Meeting Message-ID: <001201c9173b$64ee54e0$2b01a8c0@D1NBL5B1> Please join us for on September 25th for our monthly meeting at the Willow Oaks Country Club. Our topic will be: "How to Make a Major Gift Ask" Speaker: Keith Curtis, President The Curtis Group Non-profit organizations have a greater need than ever to fundraise and many realize a strong major gifts program is crucial to their success. This workshop will show development professionals how they can begin a program that moves donors and volunteers to the "Big Ask." A popular speaker at the Virginia Fund Raising Institute each year, Keith Curtis brings over 20 years of direct experience in all aspects of fundraising and non-profit management. Keith's proven expertise includes strategic planning, feasibility studies, board and volunteer training, capital campaign management, corporate sponsorships, annual giving, endowment programs, and major gifts. A dynamic and motivational speaker, Keith conducts volunteer and staff leadership training and workshops on a variety of topics. Based in Virginia Beach, Keith has worked on or provided counsel to successful campaigns totaling more than $200 million. 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 September 23, 2008 You can also join us on September 18th for an audio conference to be held at the Children's Museum of Richmond. Our topic for the audio conference is Keep Your Donors Part 2: The Secrets of Successful Communications presented by Tom Ahern, ABC. 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 Tuesday September 16, 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 psg at psgrichmond.org Mon Sep 15 14:25:53 2008 From: psg at psgrichmond.org (PSG) Date: Mon, 15 Sep 2008 14:25:53 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Do the River City Saunter! Eat and drink locally and support Partnership for Smarter Growth on 9/21 Message-ID: <002201c91760$7d560b20$0200a8c0@LATITUDE600A> You are warmly invited to join us for Partnership for Smarter Growth's River City Saunter, on Sunday, September 21st, 2008. The educational and fundraising event features a Smart Growth Bus Tour of the City from 2-4 p.m., followed by a Smart Growth Celebration at Legend Brewing Company from 4-6 p.m. Now is the time to join PSG - and have a good time doing it - in our mission to address the interconnected issues of land use, transportation, housing, conservation, local farming, and economic development integral to our quality of life. Tickets are only $25.00 each and are available for purchase by visiting www.psgrichmond.org or by calling 804-225-1902. . The bus tour, beginning and ending at Legend, 321 West 7th Street, will immerse participants in the City's development history, successes and failures - and open eyes to the River City's potential - with the expert guidance of Rachel Flynn, Director of Community Development, City of Richmond; Brooke Hardin, Principle Planner, City of Richmond; and Daniel Moore, Principle Planner, Department of Conservation and Recreation. . The celebration at Legend will feature: o Educational exhibits from supporting non-profits and businesses o Locally grown heavy hors d'oeuvres created by Chef Adam Hawkins o Locally brewed Legend beer o Live music featuring the eclectic roots rock of Richmond's own MOOSSA. o The unveiling of our winter raffle drive - a magnificent scooter donated by Scoot Richmond. Buy a $5.00 ticket you may ride away with a Fiddle II 50 moped! o A silent auction showcasing bike equipment, transit-passes, hiking gear, adventure excursions, and other exciting transportation alternative items as well as local food products from the following generous donors: Riverside Outfitters, Ellwood Thompson's, Blue Ridge Mountain Sports, Agee's Bicycles, Rowlett's Bicycles, Mongrel Gift Shop, Bev's Ice Cream, Rostov's Coffee and Tea, Segway of Richmond, Mark's Produce, GRTC, pleine-aire artist Clelia Sheppard, locally grown and made fig preserves byJane Koontz, locally grown and made maple bowl by Earl Koontz, and a locally grown and made maple and walnut end table by Ennion Williams, and more. PSG, a project of the Virginia League of Conservation Voters - Education Fund (VALCV-EF), is the regional hub for smarter growth education and implementation. We are a dynamic coalition bringing together people from nine area jurisdictions, illustrating the choices we can make in planning where and how we should grow. PSG is proud to announce our generous sponsors: Citizens Concerned with Goochland Growth, Legend Brewing Company, Scoot Richmond, Virginia Farm Bureau's Save Our Food Campaign, First Market Bank / Ukrop's, Richmond Association of REALTORS, Coalition for Smarter Growth, Falls of the James Group - Sierra Club, RA MORE, Proforma Graphic Information Services and Greg Rollins, Riverside Outfitters, Ellwood Thompsons, Scenic Virginia, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Rachel Flynn, Jane Koontz, Michele Satterlund and Macaulay & Burtch, P.C., Richard Taylor, Lisa Guthrie, Pam McCune, Powhatan Tomorrow, and more committed individuals, organizations, and businesses. Visit www.psgrichmond.org and contact Sheila at 804-225-1902, psg at psgrichmond.org for sponsorship opportunities to demonstrate your commitment to a connected, cohesive, and healthy region. The grassroots movement for smarter growth starts with you. Please join us on September 21st as we park and ride...and walk...and learn...and eat locally...and think regionally...and rediscover Richmond! We would be delighted to have your support. Sincerely, Sheila Sheppard Coordinator Partnership for Smarter Growth psg at psgrichmond.org P.S. Buy your ticket today at www.psgrichmond.org or by calling 804-225-1902! Tickets are limited and you don't want to miss this unique event! Visit www.psgrichmond.org for more information. 530 East Main Street, Suite 410 Richmond, Virginia 23219 P: 804-225-1902 F: 804-225-1904 www.PSGrichmond.org From Jan.Hathcock at lva.virginia.gov Mon Sep 15 16:18:03 2008 From: Jan.Hathcock at lva.virginia.gov (Hathcock, Jan (LVA)) Date: Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:18:03 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] One Voice Concert on Sept. 25 at the Library of Virginia Message-ID: Please join us on September 25 at 7:00 p.m. at the Library of Virginia for Why Don't You Rock My Soul: A Celebration of Virginia Music, a concert by an ensemble from One Voice, an interracial community chorus in Richmond that performs choral music and promotes racial reconciliation. A 6:00 PM reception precedes this concert. The Library of Virginia is located at 800 East Broad Street in downtown Richmond. There is free parking for this event in the Library's underground deck, which is accessible from either Eighth or Ninth streets. This concert features music from the Library of Virginia's extensive collection of original sheet music. Most of the more than 4,500 pieces in the collection are 19th century popular works representing the work of Old Dominion composers or the skilled craft of Virginia artists. Among the works being performed are: "Listen to the Lambs," "Ave Maria," by Nathaniel Dett (music director at Hampton, composer) "Rock My Soul" Golden Gate Quartet/modern composer "Garden Hymn" Annabel Morris Buchanan "Daniel, Daniel, Servant of the Lord," by Undine Smith Moore (professor at Virginia State University, composer) Tickets are $10. Reservations are required, please call 692-3900. 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 lmccarthy-jones at ideastations.org Mon Sep 15 16:22:05 2008 From: lmccarthy-jones at ideastations.org (Lynne McCarthy-Jones) Date: Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:22:05 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Fwd: WCVE Public Radio partners with Rockitz for disaster relief Message-ID: ----- Original Message ----- [Image:9152008_34056_0.png] WCVE Public Radio and Rockitz team to raise funds for disaster relief Musical festival scheduled for November 8, 2008 September 2008, Richmond VA?HarvFest ?08 is a musical event that blends an eclectic mix of music from folk to jazz, progressive rock to country, to help raise money for the United Way to fund disaster assistance. WCVE Public Radio has partnered with Rockitz to present HarvFest ?08, which will be held November 8, 2008 in the studios of the Community Idea Stations. The purchase price of $50 for a single ticket and $90 for a pair includes the night?s entertainment, hors d'oeuvres and two beverages. General admission tickets are available online at wcvefm.org/harvfest; no one under 21 will be admitted. Because of the intimacy of the performance site, tickets are limited to no more than 250. The concert will be recorded and edited for a future broadcast on WCVE Public Radio?s ?The Electric Croude.? All artists have generously donated their time for this event. Tickets are available at ideastations.org/harvfest. Date: November 8, 2008 Location: Community Idea Stations, 23 Sesame Street, Richmond, Virginia Time: Doors open at 5:30 pm; music begins at 7 pm Tickets: ideastations.org/harvfest Artists scheduled to appear (subject to change without notice): Lee Harris & Country Sunshine (w/Jenny Jusell) Gerry Laverty The Taters Mason Bros Pam McCarthy The Electric Croude Band Chris Lucas Runaway String Band Bill Hudson Brooke Saunders 59H20 May Lily Lee Chris Jamison Mills Family Band /Samson Trinh Richard White Nancy Cunningham Net proceeds will go to United Way to fund disaster assistance. United Way provides essential information and resources for disaster assistance through its funding of relief organizations like the Red Cross as well as 2-1-1, United Way?s own information and referral. HarvFest ?08 is a production of WCVE Public Radio in association with Rockitz. For over 20 years, WCVE Public Radio (88.9 WCVE/89.1 WCNV/90.1 WMVE), a Community Idea Station, is a member supported, locally owned and programmed public radio station serving the Capital Region, the Northern Neck and Mecklenburg County, providing an eclectic mix of NPR, network and local productions, classical and jazz music, punctuated with national and local news. Rockitz provides live entertainment resources to special events, festivals, nightclubs and other venues in central Virginia. Rockitz roster includes production staff, booking agents, 150+ music artists, clowns, puppeteers, photographers and videographers as well as sound & light systems, staging and personnel. Founded in 1984, Rockitz has always supported community services as well as local and regional artists. So far this year, Rockitz has arranged more than 350 performances in central Virginia. www.rockitz.net For more information: Lynne McCarthy-Jones lmccarthy-jones at ideastations.org 804/560-8214 -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 9152008_34056_0.png Type: image/png Size: 62380 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://mail.connectnetwork.org/pipermail/connectrichmond_connectnetwork.org/attachments/20080915/0e84a444/attachment-0001.png From lpearce at commonwealthparenting.org Mon Sep 15 23:21:27 2008 From: lpearce at commonwealthparenting.org (Liz Pearce) Date: Mon, 15 Sep 2008 20:21:27 -0700 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Commonwealth Parenting Fundraising Event Message-ID: <20080915202126.c9480c51eff34ca3643ca6d7777b32f0.1c6e5d0ad3.wbe@email.secureserver.net> Looking for a fun, casual event on Friday night, September 26th?? Then call your friends and reserve your ticket now for Jazz in the Kitchen, benefitting the scholarship fund of Commonwealth Parenting. We'll have great food, live jazz, and a sizzling silent auction, all set in the beautiful KDW Home kitchen showroom at the corner of Glenside and Staples Mill. You know how all great parties end up in the kitchen, right?? Here's all the info: What: Jazz in the Kitchen When: Friday, September 26th Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Where: KDW Home, 7157 Staples Mill Road Tickets: $75.00 per person Reservations: Call 545-1272 or order tickets online at www.commonwealthparenting.org I hope to see you there! Cheers! 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 Tue Sep 16 10:18:35 2008 From: scolello at chatteringchildren.org (Sandra Colello) Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:18:35 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Free cubicles Message-ID: We have several cubicles available to anyone that can pick up. These are in very good condition and are dismantled. Please contact with preferred pick up time. Dr. Sandra Colello Development Manager Chattering Children & SPEAK UP 1307 Lakeside Avenue Richmond, VA 23228 Tel: (804) 290 0475 Fax: (804) 290 0476 From curatedculture at comcast.net Tue Sep 16 10:44:01 2008 From: curatedculture at comcast.net (curatedculture at comcast.net) Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:44:01 +0000 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] ART*INI Fundraiser for First Fridays Art Walk Message-ID: <091620081444.14758.48CFC631000A98CA000039A622155751140A9D9A9B049A0C0B0A9B0E9D9A0C@comcast.net> What is ARTINI 2008? Curated Culture's 5th Anniversary Fundraiser - an exciting two-part effort celebrating 5 years of presenting Richmond's most popular arts and cultural program - First Fridays Art Walk. Part 1: Enjoy ARTini cocktails at 11 of some of Richmond's best restaurants now through September 27, 2008. $1 of every "ARTini" sale benefits Curated Culture and our First Fridays Art Walk program. Part 2: Attend the ART*INI Happy Hour Gala on Sunday, September 28, 2008, 5:00-8:00 pm at The Renaissance Conference Center. Featuring live music by Richmond's hottest jazz group, The Upper East Side Big Band featuring bandleader Samson Trinh. Performing standards of Duke Ellington to arrangements of the Beatles, the Upper East Side 13-piece orchestra will have everyone on their feet! And thanks to special guests, the Richmond Area Swingdance Society/The Usual Lindy Hop Suspects, you'll learn a few moves of your own from these hot swing dancers. Music also provided by DJ Paul B. Richmond's best "Happy Hour" wouldn't be complete without tastings of all 11 "ARTinis", created by the bartenders behind the creative cocktails! A creative silent auction (bid on unique opportunities with area artists, wine tastings, dance lessons, tickets, martini inspired gifts, and much more!), delicious gourmet dinner buffet, and awards presentations to the restaurants with the top ARTinis rounds out this not-to-be missed event! Tickets: $65 per person ~ Adults 21 & older only ~ and can be purchased by calling 804.344.1508 or email curatedculture at comcast.net. All proceeds will help keep First Fridays on the calendar and arts and culture alive in Richmond! http://www.artini2008.com ART*INI 2008 is made possible in part by the generous support of: Renaissance Conference Center, Cirrus Vodka, Style Weekly, Graphic Lunch Box Join this amazing group of First Fridays supporters and become an ART*INI Sponsor Today! Benefits include complimentary tickets to reserved tables and extensive promotion. Request materials by emailing: curatedculture at comcast.net Can't Wait to Sample an ARTini? Check out our www.artini2008.com website for complete details on ART*INI 2008 including a list of the participating restaurants and their ARTini recipes. Join Curated Culture & our Culture Vultures group for ARTini tastings throughout September! You can enjoy an ARTini on your own, but wouldn't it be more fun to go with your First Fridays friends?! Visit our Meetup group for calendar and to RSVP: http://art.meetup.com/405/ --- Christina Newton, Director Curated Culture 314 Brook Road Richmond, VA 23220 804.344.1508 www.firstfridaysrichmond.com Creating a Community of Culture From hopeinthecities at us.iofc.org Tue Sep 16 13:51:34 2008 From: hopeinthecities at us.iofc.org (Hope in the Cities) Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:51:34 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Hope in the Cities Community Forum Message-ID: Hope in the Cities Community Forum: Building Trust for Regional Cooperation "Regionalism is not just about projects, but about relationships" says Dr. Jim Crupi. Our region's health depends on our ability to cooperate across lines of class, race and jurisdiction. Join a diverse group of business, non-profit and community leaders for lunch and conversation on shaping and advancing a collective vision for our region's future. Dr. David Campt, will facilitate this interactive forum integrating dialogue and technology, to enable participants to hear and understand differing opinions and identify shared priorities. Event Date/Time: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 Noon-2:00PM Venue: St. Paul's Episcopal Church Location: 819 East Grace Street Richmond, VA 23219 Phone: (804) 358-1764 Email: matthew.freeman at us.iofc.org Website: www.hopeinthecities.org This event has limited seating for 50 people. RSVP by September 22, 2008 Matthew Freeman Hope in the Cities 2201 W. Broad Street, Suite 200 Richmond, VA 23220 804-358-1764 From KRussell at tcfrichmond.org Tue Sep 16 23:41:02 2008 From: KRussell at tcfrichmond.org (Kim Russell) Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2008 23:41:02 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Funding opportunity - Youth Philanthropy Project - Oct. 13 deadline Message-ID: <12EA96E92DB48040B0A7CF604761E2251836B0@tcfpdc.tcf.local> The Community Foundation is pleased to announce a funding opportunity through the Youth Philanthropy Project. This small grants initiative helps to promote youth volunteerism and service by making funds available for youth-led community service projects. Any youth-run organization in Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico or Richmond is eligible if it is in need of funding for service projects that benefit the community. Applicants may include, but are not limited to church youth groups, school clubs or nonprofit organizations that involve youth in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the proposed program. Only one proposal may be submitted for each organization. To download an application or grant guidelines, please visit www.youthgiveback.org. All grant applications must be submitted to The Community Foundation/Youth Philanthropy Project by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 13th. If you have any questions, please contact Susan Hallett (shallett at tcfrichmond.org) or Kim Russell (krussell at tcfrichmond.org) at The Community Foundation - 330-7400. Kimberly Russell Communications Officer ----------------------------------------------- The Community Foundation 7501 Boulders View Drive, Suite 110 Richmond, VA 23225 Phone: (804) 330-7400 Fax: (804) 330-5992 Website: www.tcfrichmond.org From Carolyn at hanoveradultcenter.com Wed Sep 17 10:38:24 2008 From: Carolyn at hanoveradultcenter.com (Carolyn Greene) Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:38:24 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Oct. caregivers Forum Message-ID: Dear Friends, We hope you will be able to attend the October Educational Forum. In an effort to provide educational opportunities and offer support for caregivers, the Hanover Adult Center presents monthly CAREGIVER EDUCATIONAL FORUMS. The forums will be held on the third Tuesday of each month from 5:30pm-7:00pm. Speakers from a variety of agencies will present information on topics of interest to caregivers. These forums are FREE and open to the public. Respite care will be provided if needed. Please call (746-0743) to reserve your space at least 48 hours prior to the Forum date. Thanks, Carolyn Greene Hanover Adult Center From johnvavs at cavtel.net Wed Sep 17 14:37:00 2008 From: johnvavs at cavtel.net (JOHN NELSON VAVS PRODUCTIONS) Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:37:00 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Items for donation Message-ID: VAVS is moving. We have way to much stuff, so these items are available for donation: -- John C. Nelson 804-935-3933 www.vavs.com VAVS Video--itmes for donation: call 804-935-3933 1 Sony 20 inch monitor 1 NEC 20 inch monitor 5 VHS Decks 2 pull down window shades 9' various carts, shelves, filing cabinets 2 office desks-- 1 Telex 1x3 audio cassette high speed duplicator (mono) 1 Telex 1 x 1 stereo cassette high speed duplicator Various audio cassette decks 1 Media 100i edit system (Scuzzi-Mac OS9) on Macintosh 9500 Power PC Panasonic 513 VHS/monitor combination Dell PC-with windows 98/monitor/keyboard/mouse- 5 Disc CD player 1 SVHS Edit system complete with cables, controller and color corrector. From jon at backporchei.org Wed Sep 17 14:14:30 2008 From: jon at backporchei.org (jon davidow) Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:14:30 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Sustainability Email Group Launched Message-ID: <3e402e810809171114y23019c61p6e9c827420a0b013@mail.gmail.com> The Richmond Sustainability Email Group will provide an online forum for sharing ideas, events, programs, and possibilities with those invested and involved in Richmond's sustainably minded community. ConnectRichmond offers this email group as a service to the community -- to publicize and network all the valuable projects and programs going on in this vibrant city and region. Group Description: "The sustainability group serves organizations and activities throughout the region working towards community driven change. Focusing on environmental sustainability, this group seeks to promote and network the activities of individuals and organizations in developing and sustaining local responses to global needs." Consider joining this email group to take part in this network. Subscription services can be found through http://www.connectrichmond.org or directly at http://mail.connectnetwork.org/mailman/listinfo/sustainability_connectnetwork.org . Jon Davidow Moderator, ConnectNetwork's Sustainability Email Group -- Jonathan Davidow The Back Porch Initiatives www.backporchenergy.org 804.306.0977 From Quillin_Drew at Equalityvirginia.org Wed Sep 17 11:51:46 2008 From: Quillin_Drew at Equalityvirginia.org (Quillin Drew) Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:51:46 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Check Out the EVEF Anti-Violence Project State of Violence Report Message-ID: Hi everyone, The EVEF Anti-Violence Project has been collecting data and preparing the State of Violence Report for almost two years. The final product is a comprehensive look at what almost 1000 lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer people had to say about violence in their lives and in the community. This document is complete with recommendations for moving forward with an enhanced community and system wide response to violence in LGBTQ relationships and violence against LGBTQ people. If you are interested in learning more about the report or would like to download a copy of the report or the executive summary please visit www.equalityvirginia.org/avp. Additionally, if you work with LGBTQ people, which is highly probable, you might be interested in our resource guide which can be downloaded from the same webpage. The resources include community, health, faith-based, and legal options for LGBTQ people in need of services and support and are categorized regionally. If you would prefer a hard copy of the resource guide, the full report, and/or the executive summary, please contact me at 804.643.4816 or via email at avp at equalityvirginia.org. Please forward widely as this information will be useful in creating lasting change in how LGBTQ survivors of violence are supported in our Commonwealth. Thank you, Quillin Quillin Drew Anti-Violence Project Manager Equality Virginia Education Fund 403 N. Robinson St. Richmond, VA 23220 www.equalityvirginia.org/avp 804.643.4816 Support the Anti-Violence Project by contributing to EVEF today! Click here for details . From sreynolds at vscpa.com Wed Sep 17 15:13:52 2008 From: sreynolds at vscpa.com (Shawnte Reynolds) Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:13:52 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Virginia Jump$tart Offers Free Seminar on Investing: September 30, 2008 Message-ID: <9B8266867A52464E8E4CB1A8BD6B109E01F6D66C@vscpa-ms.vscpa.local> The?next meeting of the Virginia Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy is?slated for?September 30, 2008. If you are a member of Virginia Jump$tart or you'd like to learn how you can get?involved, please RSVP today! In addition to our quarterly member update, Virginia Jump$tart will provide a one-hour, lively panel discussion?titled "Investing:?How to Make Smart Decisions." Robert M. Freeman, Jr., CFP, with?Keiter, Stephens, Hurst, Gary & Shreaves will cover the ins/outs of investing.?Liz Thomas, technical expert?from the U.S. Social Security Administration, will cover the truth about social security, where we are and where we'll be in the future.?John P. McFarland, CFP, a faculty coordinator and program director of the Certified Financial Planning (CFP)?Certificate Program at Virginia Commonwealth University will share the latest on behavioral finance, including how and why people make investing decisions and tips for making smart choices. Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 Time: 1 to 3 p.m. Topic: Highlights include one-hour panel discussion titled "Investing: How to Make Smart Decisions" and a Virginia Jump$tart update Speakers: Robert M. Freeman, Jr., CFP, with?Keiter, Stephens, Hurst, Gary & Shreaves,?Liz Thomas with the U.S. Social Security Administration, John P. McFarland, CFP, with Virginia Commonwealth University and Tina Lambert, CAE, Virginia Jump$tart Chair of the Board Location: Offices of Virginia Society of CPAs (4309 Cox Road, Glen Allen, Va.) Audience: Members of Virginia Jump$tart Coalition or those interested in learning about the organization Register: Sign up online at www.vajumpstart.org or call (804) 270-5344 no later than Friday, September 26, 2008. To date, the Virginia Jump$tart Coalition has more than?100 individual and organization members (http://www.vajumpstart.org/members.cfm) and we truly appreciate your participation and support. Recently named the "2008 State Coalition of the Year" by the national Jump$tart orginization, we hope you'll be able to attend the meeting to learn more about Virginia Jump$tart's goals to collaborate efforts and resources to improve financial literacy in the Commonwealth. ? If you have not yet renewed your membership or would like to join, download a membership application and mail along with payment to P.O. Box 4620, Glen Allen, VA 23058. For more information about Virginia Jump$tart, please visit our website at www.vajumpstart.org. For more information, please contact Tina Lambert at tlambert at vscpa.com or (804) 270-5344. From kkaplan at connectnetwork.org Wed Sep 17 15:52:10 2008 From: kkaplan at connectnetwork.org (Kristen Kaplan) Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:52:10 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] ConnectRichmond invites your campaign-related messages Message-ID: <000e01c918fe$dfd7ee40$9f87cac0$@org> Dear ConnectRichmond community, This fall brings with it a number of important campaigns?mayoral, US senate, presidential, and more.? Based on user requests, between now and November 4th, we hope that you will use the email group and calendar (www.connectrichmond.org/calendar) to share information about and encourage attendance among all Richmonders to upcoming debates; get-out-the-vote efforts; marches; candidate rallies and other opportunities for people to learn and engage.? ?We will do our best to release messages that represent all parties-but it is up to YOU to send us those messages.? In order to respect the diverse views of all our members, we will not release messages that include derogatory or inflammatory language, endorsements, or calls to vote for parties/candidates/legislation.? ConnectRichmond reserves the right to decline any messages we feel are inappropriate.? Thank you for your support as we explore expanding this email group's scope. We will evaluate whether to continue to allow these types of communications after the election. Let the games begin! Kristen Kaplan Associate Director, ConnectNetwork Serving ConnectRappahannock, ConnectRichmond & ConnectSouthside 809 Cathedral Place VCU PO Box 843062 Richmond, Virginia ?23284-3062 www.connectnetwork.org "Connecting people to ideas, information and each other" From admin at centerforruralculture.org Wed Sep 17 15:50:03 2008 From: admin at centerforruralculture.org (Lisa Dearden) Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:50:03 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Autumn Harvest Tasting & Seed Swap Message-ID: <008001c918fe$941bf5f0$bc53e1d0$@org> We have limited space available at this event, so register online today to reserve your spot! Lisa Dearden Executive Director Center for Rural Culture P.O. Box 639 Goochland, VA 23063 www.CenterForRuralCulture.org 804-314-9141 The Center for Rural Culture and Whole Foods MarketR Present: AN AUTUMN HARVEST TASTING & SEED SWAP Taste the Bounty of Our Local Harvest and Buy/Sell/Trade Seeds for Next Year! Sample delicious, local, seasonal foods Meet and talk with local farmers Learn about the nutritional advantages of fresh, local food Discover the value of seed saving Buy/Sell/Swap seeds with others Sample local wines Learn, Have Fun, Connect with Others! Date: Thursday, October 2nd Time: 6:30-8:30pm Location: Grace Episcopal Church Parish House, 2955 River Road West, Goochland, VA 23063 Cost: $12 at the door, includes wine tasting. Save $2 by registering ONLINE today @ www.CenterForRuralCulture.org/events.php. CRC members $8 (must pay at the door, or email admin at CenterForRuralCulture.org to receive a registration form via email. Call: 804-314-9141 for more details. This event is brought to you by Whole Foods MarketR, 11173 West Broad Street, Short Pump From ecogar at collegiate-va.org Wed Sep 17 16:00:12 2008 From: ecogar at collegiate-va.org (Elizabeth Cogar) Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:00:12 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Obama Rally on Sat, Sept. 20 Message-ID: Families Rally for Change: Walk and Talk for Barack Sponsored by Families and Women for Obama Saturday, September 20, 2008 12:00 noon Byrd Park, Richmond Join Virginia for Obama staff, volunteers andsupporters for an exciting rally with special guest speakers, a massive voter registration drive, and a nearby neighborhoodcanvass kickoff. Volunteers will be trained on the spot and provided withthe tools needed to continue to walk and talk for Barack! This family-friendly event will focus on getting the conversation back on track to the issues that matter toVirginia families: the economy, health care, education, lower taxes for the middle class, energy independence, ending the war in Iraq. There will be a "KidsCorner for Change" with activities for children.There will also be Obama/Biden merchandise available for purchase.Rally signs will be provided as well, or feel free to bring your own home-made sign.The media will be covering this event, so get creative! Bring the entire family, your friends, coworkers, and especially undecided voters. If we all bring 8 people we know, we can make real change happen in '08 "Bring 8 for O8'!" NOTE: Keynote speakers, location, and final details will be locked down in thenext 48 hours and we'll send an official communication from the campaign. www.va.barackobama.com Rhiannon Boyd & Kelli Sexton Families for Obama Women for Obama YES, WE CAN! "Rhiannon Boyd" From vafre at catapult-inc.com Wed Sep 17 11:56:30 2008 From: vafre at catapult-inc.com (vafre) Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:56:30 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Invitation to VAFRE's October 7th Meeting Message-ID: <003a01c918dd$f35ae830$3701a8c0@catapultinc.com> Please plan to join us for VAFRE's October 7th Luncheon, Creating a Culture of Support for Your Development Team. Every member of your development team is an important asset to your nonprofit organization. How do administrators and colleagues attract, encourage, support, and maintain a strong team of paid staff and volunteers to advance their organization's mission? Learn how you can cultivate an effective team to help drive the success of your organization at VAFRE's October 7th meeting at the Jefferson Lakeside Country Club. Speaker: Diane Lowder, Vice President for Advancement at Randolph-Macon College. Location: Jefferson Lakeside Country Club. 1700 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA 23228. Menu Regular: Chicken Caesar Salad Vegetarian: Polenta Cake on Caesar Salad Dessert: Selection of Cookies 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 hbspangler at hotmail.com Wed Sep 17 16:27:50 2008 From: hbspangler at hotmail.com (Haywood Spangler) Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:27:50 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Free decision-making tools for leadership groups Message-ID: Free decision-making tools for leadership groups: This is a free, pilot workshop designed to help members of boards and other leadership teams identify, appreciate and coordinate their different decision-making methods. The workshop is also appropriate for community groups with diverse membership. The workshop is created by Haywood Spangler, Ph.D. Haywood has a doctorate in ethics from the University of Virginia and taught business ethics at the McIntyre School of Commerce. He also has 10 years of leadership experience in the non-profit sector. The workshop involves a survey tool that enables individuals to appreciate differences, develop common ground for problem-solving, communicate more clearly, and build group cohesion. The workshop includes a case study in which participants draw on their different decision-making styles to solve a problem, such as how to allocate limited resources. The workshop closes with time for participants to discuss what they can apply to the next real-life decision they encounter as a group. The workshop can stand alone or be part of a larger leadership retreat. The workshop can be scheduled at times suitable for your group. For more information on this free workshop, contact Haywood at hbspangler at hotmail.com or 804-741-1503. Please make all inquiries by Monday, October 6, 2008. _________________________________________________________________ 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 CindyH at thecameronfoundation.org Thu Sep 18 11:12:20 2008 From: CindyH at thecameronfoundation.org (Cindy Humphrey) Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:12:20 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Part Time Administrative Position Open At The Cameron Foundation Message-ID: Dear Connect Members, The Cameron Foundation is seeking a part-time Administrative Associate. Job Title: Administrative Associate Position: Part Time Job Description: Will work under the direction of the Executive Assistant/ Grant Manager and assist as needed; responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 1. General Administrative Support - assisting in typing correspondence, duplicating or collating documents, filing, answering phones, processing various grant documents such as LOIs and Proposals, data entry, and maintaining staff calendar 2. Assisting in special projects as assigned to include mass mailings, preparation of grant books, award ceremonies, and information sessions Qualifications/Requirements: Qualifications: 1. Must be a high school graduate with at least 3 years experience in an office environment 2. Must possess excellent communication and multi-tasking skills 3. Requires proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel, and Word 4. Knowledge of MicroEdge GIFTS is a plus 5. Able to assist in multiple tasks with shifting priorities 6. Able to work with minimal supervision and manage time effectively 7. Able to be flexible in a work environment with frequent interruptions 8. MUST reside in the service area of the cities of Petersburg, Colonial Heights, Hopewell, or the counties of Dinwiddie, Prince George, Sussex, or the portion of the county of Chesterfield lying south of Route 10 Salary Information: commensurate with experience Benefits: limited benefits included and will be discussed during interview process Application Process: Interested persons should e-mail a cover letter including salary requirement and resume to: cindyh at thecameronfoundation.org OR Mail to: The Cameron Foundation Attn: Cindy Humphrey 24 West Old Street Petersburg, VA 23803 No telephone calls or walk-ins will be accepted. From jzur at inclusiveva.org Thu Sep 18 14:42:39 2008 From: jzur at inclusiveva.org (Jonathan Zur) Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:42:39 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Divided We Fall - September 28 Message-ID: <005f01c919be$54839540$fd8abfc0$@org> "Divided We Fall" September 28, 2008 2:00pm Virginia Holocaust Museum "Divided We Fall: Americans in the Aftermath," the first feature-length documentary film on hate violence following 9/11/2001, is coming to Richmond on Sunday, September 28. The local event is part of a month-long series of screenings and dialogues in 50 cities across the country. Please plan to join us on the 28th at 2:00pm at the Virginia Holocaust Museum (2000 E. Cary Street). A facilitated discussion will follow the 90-minute film that afternoon. The program and discussion are free and open to the public. "Divided We Fall" follows the journey of 20-year-old college student Valarie Kaur as she documents hate violence against Sikhs and Muslims in the immediate aftermath of Sept. 11, 2001 and examines the larger question of "who counts" as American. On a two-year international tour, the film has won more than a dozen awards and reached 150 campuses and communities in 90 cities across the United States. Visit http://www.dwf-film.com to see the "Divided We Fall" website, and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d22ZuUbgZeg &feature=related to view the film's opening sequence. The local screening is sponsored by the Interfaith Council of Greater Richmond. A More Perfect Union, the Sikh Association of Central Virginia, the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities, the Virginia Holocaust Museum, and the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy join ICGR in presenting the program. For more information, contact Jonathan Zur at the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities by phone at (804) 515-7950 or by email at jzur at inclusiveva.org. From vdiamond at HandsOnGR.org Thu Sep 18 11:36:44 2008 From: vdiamond at HandsOnGR.org (Vanessa Diamond) Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:36:44 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Be a Force for Good: Register now for Oct 18th Message-ID: <0C208424-E099-4B84-AFBC-7071AEBB6383@HandsOnGR.org> Hands On Greater Richmond invites you to ?Be the Change? on Saturday, October 18, 2008. *************** Imagine how much better our region could be if we all spent just 5 hours doing something together for the community. Join 500 other Richmonders in making a difference at twenty-five local nonprofits and schools. Together, we'll beautify schools, build trails, repair houses, feed the hungry, help child abuse victims, plant trees, care for animals - you name it. Come on out, bring your friends, family, co-workers. Become ?hands on? now by reserving your spot today at www.HandsOnGR.org --projects are filling fast! We hope you'll join us for this community transforming event. Thank you to Altria, Target, Dominion, Mondial Assistance and Gregory Kaplan for sponsoring this event. If you have any questions or want more information, please contact Vanessa Diamond 804.330.7400 or volunteer at handsongr.org ~Vanessa Vanessa Diamond Director, Hands On Greater Richmond Be the Change. VOLUNTEER 7501 Boulders View Drive Suite 110 Richmond, VA 23225 (p) 804.330.7400 (f) 804.330.5992 From Patricia at retailmerchants.com Thu Sep 18 10:22:43 2008 From: Patricia at retailmerchants.com (Patricia Vitsky) Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:22:43 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] October 3 Economic Forecast Breakfast Invitation Message-ID: <8EAE70284BBC07458D1F152A458CE1FB01758A38@rmaserver.RetailMerchantsAssociation.local> The Retail Merchants Association's Economic Forecast Breakfast couldn't be more timely - though geared predominantly for small businesses (including non-profits), the insight provided by our speakers and the following seminar could be very useful for everyone who is concerned about their bottom lines - through the end of the year and into the next. Everyone is invited. October 3, 2008 Economic Forecast Breakfast, 7:45 - 9:15 a.m. The Retail Doctor Seminar, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Holiday Inn, Central 3207 N. Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23230 "Focus on the 4th Quarter" What You Need to Know for Your Business With Alan M. Gayle, Senior Investment Strategist, RidgeWorth Investments (Trusco); Scott Krugman, VP, Industry Public Relations, National Retail Federation; and moderated by Bob Phibbs, the Retail Doctor. Should you be belt-tightening or can you take a long, deep breath? Hear from our panel the most up-to-date information to help you make the most of your 4th quarter, with a hint of what to expect for the 1st quarter of 2009. It is an especially crucial time for you to learn as these leading economic and retail experts tackle some of the hard questions, and offer you knowledge that will help you formulate your strategy going forward. Folding It, Dusting It, or Stacking It Doesn't Cut It: How To Move Your Merch A special seminar (following the Economic Forecast Breakfast) with Bob Phibbs, the Retail Doctor reveals the secret weapon he has used to double sales at hundreds of retailers. The holidays are coming, what are you going to do different to drive sales? Using real world examples, you will: * Discover how retailers are often leaving money on the table * Explore how you can drive word-of-mouth marketing * Learn an easy system to build rapport and sell your merch, not mark it down Find out more about the Retail Doctor at: http://bobphibbs.wordpress.com/ Economic Forecast Breakfast only: Members, $20; Non-members, $25 The Retail Doctor Seminar and Breakfast: Members $49; Non-members $59 Registration: Online registration at www.retailmerchants.com Or call (804) 662-5500, toll free (866) 750-2532 SPONSORS: Photography Sponsor Patricia A. Vitsky Director of Administration Retail Merchants Association 5101 Monument Ave Richmond, VA 23230 804-662-5500 Ext 243 Fax 804-662-5507 www.retailmerchants.com patricia at retailmerchants.com -------------- next part -------------- -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Following his presentation, which will include multi-media about NASA's history, we invite attendees to enjoy a reception in Leland's honor. I have a very limited number of seats available but have reserved one table for ConnectRichmond members. If you would like to attend: Please rsvp by return email or call 287-6522 by 4 p.m. Friday so we can have a nametag and seat for you. You are also invited to bring a guest. Provide guest's name, please. More about Mr. Melvin http://jepson.richmond.edu/leader/leaderinresidence08.htm (Apologies for the late invitation but with the Johnson Space Center closed due to Ike and Leland evacuated from Houston, we weren't certain until last night that all systems for his visit to campus were a "go." Please help Jepson make him feel welcome.) 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 lpearce at commonwealthparenting.org Thu Sep 18 13:38:06 2008 From: lpearce at commonwealthparenting.org (Liz Pearce) Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:38:06 -0700 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] The Nature of Boys Workshop Message-ID: <20080918103806.c9480c51eff34ca3643ca6d7777b32f0.11cf95509a.wbe@email.secureserver.net> Are you a parent or educator of boys under ten years of age? Commonwealth Parenting Presents: The Nature of Boys Plan to attend this Saturday morning event with three child specialists, Susan Brown, M.A., Geri Allen, OTR/L and Carolyn Myers, M. Ed., as they discuss healthy development, the effects of media, school success, communication and behavior management. Ms. Brown will discuss communicating effectively with boys, Ms. Allen will discuss the importance of sensory motor stimulation for boys and how parents can facilitate it, and Ms. Myers will discuss strategies for facilitating learning in the home and school settings. What: The Nature of Boys Who: Susan Brown, M.A., Geri Allen, OTR/L and Carolyn Myers, M.Ed. When: Saturday, October 4, 2008 Time: 9:00 AM - 12 Noon Cost: $50.00 Pre-registration is required, visit our website www.commonwealthparenting.org, then click on "Register" to reserve your seat. Or call 545-1272 to reserve over the phone. Hurry, this class is filling fast. We hope to see you there! 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 lkleeman at connectnetwork.org Thu Sep 18 16:29:09 2008 From: lkleeman at connectnetwork.org (Liana Kleeman) Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:29:09 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Armenian Food Festival Begins Today Message-ID: <013701c919cd$35fa0e60$3b8bac80@uc.adp.vcu.edu> This message is being sent on behalf of the organizers: Greetings, The 50th Armenian Food Festival begins TODAY and lasts through Saturday. Admission is free. The event takes place at St. James Armenian Church at the corner of Patterson and Pepper Avenues. Come celebrate a great weekend of culture with music, dancing and food! Please visit www.stjamesva.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... 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Martin, Director, Valentine Richmond History Center, (804) 649-0711 Phil Whiteway, Managing Director, Theatre IV, (804) 783-1688 RICHMOND REGION CULTURAL CENSUS SEEKS BROAD COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION Where do you go for arts and cultural activities in the Richmond Region? What’s important to you? Help shape the future of arts and culture in Greater Richmond by taking the Cultural Census Survey at http://www.culturalcensus.com/ (http://e2ma.net/go/1344053573/1222588/44711788/goto:http://www.culturalcensus.com/). This survey will inform the development of the Richmond Regional Cultural Action Plan, an assessment of the impact of arts, culture, history and heritage on the quality of life in this region, an account of the current environment of arts and culture in Richmond, and a roadmap to better support arts and culture in the future. The Cultural Action Plan will build connections to education, support economic development, strengthen awareness and commitment to arts and culture, and cultivate civic pride. The Cultural Action Plan Task Force, a coalition of community leaders in the arts, government and corporate sectors, seeks input from a wide base of citizens about individual creative and cultural activities, whether it be playing a musical instrument, attending a theatrical performance or taking a crafts class. “The Cultural Census is an important opportunity to capture valuable information from several broad constituencies in our region about how people engage in creative activities. We also will visit libraries, senior centers and community centers to gather responses from those who are unable to connect to the Internet. We are eager for a range of voices to be heard for this project,” said William J. Martin, Task Force Chair and Director of the Valentine Richmond History Center. “A flurry of emails will start circulating through social, community and business networks this fall,” said Janine Bell, a Task Force member who is Founder and Artistic Director of the Elegba Folklore Society. “We want people to take a moment to click on the Cultural Census link and forward it to friends and associates.” Results from the survey will inform the Cultural Action Plan, building upon existing assets and our dynamic cultural heritage to heighten support for education, funding, urban design and advocacy. “This work expects to capitalize upon the momentum of the region’s vibrant cultural sector – the past ten years demonstrates a quantum leap in our progress,” noted Phil Whiteway, a task force member and Managing Director of Theatre IV. “The Cultural Census is a crucial element for community engagement, and we’re eager for citizens in Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico and the City of Richmond to participate with us in this exciting process.” Let your voice be heard! Take the Greater Richmond Cultural Census at http://www.culturalcensus.com (http://e2ma.net/go/1344053573/1222588/44711788/goto:http://www.culturalcensus.com/) The survey is open to adult residents (18+ years old) in the City of Richmond and the counties of Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico. # # # # # 1015 East Clay Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 info at richmondhistorycenter.com 804-649-0711 www.richmondhistorycenter.com ___________________________________ forward this email to a friend http://e2ma.net/map/view=Forward/ID=11535.1344053573/rid=4a378d4451ea0359a8a612eb43319df9/send_to_friend This email was sent to Connectrichmond at connectnetwork.org. To ensure that you continue receiving our emails, please add us to your address book or safe list. manage your preferences ( http://e2ma.net/map/view=Manage/signupId=19481/id=11535.1344053573/rid=4a378d4451ea0359a8a612eb43319df9 ) opt out ( http://e2ma.net/map/view=OptOut/signupId=19481/ID=11535.1344053573/rid=4a378d4451ea0359a8a612eb43319df9 ) using TrueRemove(r). Got this as a forward? Sign up ( http://e2ma.net/map/view=Join/signupId=19481/mailingId=1222588 ) to receive our future emails. email powered by Emma(R) http://www.myemma.com/ From DDPORT1 at aol.com Thu Sep 18 16:48:48 2008 From: DDPORT1 at aol.com (DDPORT1 at aol.com) Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:48:48 EDT Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Let's Talk About It..Then Be About It Message-ID: Let's Talk About It...Then Be About It!!!! Are you a re-entrant from incarceration that is trying to survive in this economy? Are you a loved one/family member that is trying to survive without your loved one's help because of incarceration? Road to Redemption Association and Victorious Living Christian Center (VLCC) would like to help. With the holidays coming up and the economy situation, we know that times are hard. We would like to offer resources, assistance and support. Come to our public roundtable discussion to prepare for your future success and support during the holidays. Panel of resource providers and ex-offenders discuss how to survive and assist your loved ones that are currently incarcerated. October 12, 2008 from 5-7 pm (refreshments provided) Victorious Living Christian Center 5186 Nine Mile Road Richmond, Virginia 23223 RSVP by October 6, 2008: Sasha Davenport 804-901-1842 or VLCC 804-328-4463 **************Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall00000001) From lkleeman at connectnetwork.org Fri Sep 19 08:45:14 2008 From: lkleeman at connectnetwork.org (Liana Kleeman) Date: Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:45:14 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Please send ConnectRichmond your sucess stories Message-ID: <000001c91a55$9159bed0$3b8bac80@uc.adp.vcu.edu> ConnectRichmond sincerely hopes that our services have been of value to you and/or your organization over the past year. As we perform our annual review of our operations and impact, we invite you to share how Connect has helped you and/or your organization. Some questions to consider: Who have you connected with that you wouldn't have otherwise? (ex. met people who are working on the same issue in another organization/locality; found an expert in grant writing; found a mentor) What happened after you shared information or posed a question through the email group or Web site? (ex. established a partnership with another organization to coordinate efforts and events, reducing redundancy; received data that was used in our grant proposals) How has ConnectRichmond saved you time or money? How much?(ex. learned about free training for our staff saving $1,000; got information about cheaper insurance saving $1,500; found a report with the information we needed saving at least $10,000 in staff time and effort to contract out or research ourselves) Have you found services you didn't know existed? (ex. discounted/free legal services; workshops; counseling for clients) What other positive experiences have you had? Please email lkleeman at connectnetwork.org with your story, including your name, contact info, and organization (if you are directly affiliated with one). We look forward to continuing our mission of helping you fulfill yours. Thank you for your continued support, ConnectRichmond 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: 30730 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://mail.connectnetwork.org/pipermail/connectrichmond_connectnetwork.org/attachments/20080919/f2c28d04/attachment-0001.bin From dharrison at finsvcs.com Fri Sep 19 08:45:55 2008 From: dharrison at finsvcs.com (Harrison, Dana) Date: Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:45:55 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Business Owners Success Network Message-ID: Community Members, If you are a current business owner, a non-profit business owner or you are thinking about becomming a business owner, BOSNet (Business Owners' Success Network) is holding an informative seminar on September 24th at 6:30 just for you! Come out and see what everyone is talking about, BOSNet is your key to success! Our September West End meeting will be at the following location: Park West Clubhouse 4201 English Holly Circle Richmond, VA 23294 Please register by calling BOSNet at 804-496-6870. Light refreshments will be served. Check us out on the web at www.fromvisiontosuccess.com . Dana Harrison, CLTC Financial Advisor MassMutual Financial Group 4880 Sadler Road, Suite 110 Glen Allen, VA 23060 phone: 804.290.8739 toll free: 888-324-1602 x 739 cellular: 804-874-8662 fax: 804-747-8547 Your referrals are always appreciated! Insurance Representative of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) and affiliates Springfield, MA 01111-0001. Registered Representative of and securities products and investment advisory services offered through MML Investors Services, Inc., a MassMutual subsidiary. Supervisory Office: Overlook I, 4880 Sadler Road, Suite 110, Glen Allen, VA 23060-6151. (804) 346-1011. Capital Financial Partners, LLC, Jeff C. Graves, General Agent. Note: Instructions for general security trades must be made directly and are not accepted via voicemail, email or fax. ________________________________ From: Harrison, Dana Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 3:51 PM To: 'connectrichmond at connectnetwork.org' Subject: Business Owners Success Network Community Members, If you are a business owner, or you are thinking about becomming a business owner, BOSNet (Business Owners' Success Network) is holding an informative seminar on September 24th at 6:30 just for you! Come out and see what everyone is talking about, BOSNet is your key to success! Our September West End meeting will be at the following location: Park West Clubhouse 4201 English Holly Circle Richmond, VA 23294 Please register by calling BOSNet at 804-496-6870. Light refreshments will be served. Check us out on the web at www.fromvisiontosuccess.com. --------------------------------------------------------- Registered Representative of and securities offered through MML Investors Services, Inc. (MMLISI). Home Office located at 1295 State Street, Springfield, MA 01111, (413) 737-8400. Member SIPC (www.sipc.org). Transactions may not be accepted by e-mail, fax, or voicemail. This e-mail transmission may contain information that is proprietary, privileged and/or confidential and is intended exclusively for the person(s) to whom it is addressed. Any use, copying, retention or disclosure by any person other than the intended recipient or the intended recipient's designees is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient or their designee, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail and delete all copies. --------------------------------------------------------- From marlene at art180.org Thu Sep 18 22:53:02 2008 From: marlene at art180.org (Marlene Paul) Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:53:02 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Make CHANGE...and celebrate our birthday with us Message-ID: Have you heard about ART 180?s Change for a Ten campaign? This is your chance to advocate for your favorite cause, or perhaps your organization's mission! ART 180 is a Richmond nonprofit that runs after-school art programs for young people in challenging circumstances. We are celebrating our 10th anniversary this year and are encouraging the whole community to experience a little bit of what we?re about: using art to create change.We are asking all of you...young, old, artists and non-artists alike...to make a small $10 donation AND make your own $10 bill about what you would change in the community. YOUR MESSAGE IS UNIQUELY YOURS AND CAN BE EXPRESSED HOWEVER YOU LIKE. We are not expecting masterpieces (tho' you might be motivated to know we're planning to publish a book featuring some of the dollars). Visit http://www.art180.org/ten to download a template, then paint, write, sew, draw whatever and get it over to ART 180 (0 E. 4th St., #1, Richmond, VA 23224). Monday (September 22) is the official deadline...but rumor has it they'll be accepted through next week. All of the "dollars" will be exhibited at a special anniversary celebration at VCU's Brandcenter on 10/10, from 7-10pm. This event is FREE and open to the public. Children are welcome. Please come! You can see a few dollars we've already received on our website at http://www.art180.org/ten or blog, http://changeforaten.blogspot.com And check out this YouTube video: http://www.youtube.com/art180ten We are hoping to get 1,000 art dollars, so get busy and MAKE ART, MAKE CHANGE. Thank you! -- Marlene Paul Co-founder + Executive Director ART 180 - 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 sue_kerr at yahoo.com Thu Sep 18 17:27:58 2008 From: sue_kerr at yahoo.com (Sue Kerr) Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:27:58 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Country Fair Saturday Sept. 20 Trinity Christain Church Message-ID: <541444.96934.qm@web30707.mail.mud.yahoo.com> What started out as a ?Thank you? to the community has turned into a tradition. Three years ago, Trinity Christian Church held their first Country Fair to thank the community for their support during the recovery from a fire. On September 20th, they will be holding their Third Annual Country Fair. ?It really has become a ministry? said Pastor Greg Ott, the minister at the church. ?It is our opportunity to reach out to the community and to help bring everyone together in a fun environment.?? ? The fair has certainly grown over the years. ?This year we are over doubling the number of vendors we had last year and offering games and food? said Ott. Not just any food?food like you would get at THE Fair ? likefried Snickers, funnel cakes and BBQ Chicken. Music, free pony rides, games and other attractions will also be featured. Vendors include Home Interiors, Discovery Toys, Mary Kay, a local photographer, Rada knives and many more. There will also be representation from the county including the Hanover Fire Department, Sheriff?s Department and Social Services. Pet adoptions will also be available through AARF. ??We are convinced this will be our biggest and best fair?until next year!? said Ott. The church is located at the corner of Atlee and Holly Ridge Roads. All are welcome! ? Contact Deanna Holloway at 804-746-4838 ?Sue Worry looks around. Sorry looks back. Faith looks up. From mgc085 at central.dss.state.va.us Thu Sep 18 17:33:03 2008 From: mgc085 at central.dss.state.va.us (M. Chenault) Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:33:03 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Hanover DSS seeks full-time (1700 hours) AmeriCorps/Virginia Community Corps Member to join our team! Message-ID: <005b01c919d6$247baaf0$0202fea9@dss.state.va.us> Dear Connect Richmond Members, Hanover DSS seeks full-time (1700 hours) AmeriCorps/Virginia Community Corps Member to join our team. Please share this wonderful opportunity with those who would be interested in serving AmeriCorps with Virginia Community Corps at Hanover DSS. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to work with community partners and learn about Social Services programs. Thank you! Monica **************************************************************************** ****************************************************** Job Title: AmeriCorps/Virginia Community Corps Member Position: Full Time Job Description: Seeking to fill an AmeriCorps Member/ VCC position. This is a contract (hourly stipend) position to serve 1700 hours from 10/1/08 through 9/30/09. Stipend - Hourly rate is around 6.58 per hour. Limited Medical Benefits are available through AmeriCorps. Child Care payment assistance is available through AmeriCorps. Current student loans may be eligible for deferment while serving with AmeriCorps. Also, if you have finished school your educational award may be used to pay off your active student loans after your complete your service hours. Upon completion of service (serving 1700 hours) the Member will receive an additional education tuition grant for $4,725.00. The member will work on special projects with Hanover Department of Social Services guidance. Projects scheduled for this year include: Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC); Homelessness Task Force representation and development of a survey to determine services available in the community and the resultant resource directory for community service providers to be published in hard copy and maintained via www; Hanover Holiday Program and Hanover Cares for Kids Program (matching sponsors with needy individuals and families). Additional special projects may be added if time and resources permits. Excellent opportunity for obtaining experience in the social work and human services field, training and networking. Qualifications/Requirements: GED/HS Diploma required, course work in social work preferred. Must be computer literate, have high energy and great people skills. Must have clear/clean criminal history, CPS record check and good DMV record. Must be able to drive an agency car and lift 15 lbs. Some nights and weekends required. Salary Information: $11,400 stipend, plus $4.725 tuition assistance upon completion of service. Benefits: limited medical, child care Open Until Filled? If checked, this opening closes on: 12/1/2008 12:00:00 AM Application Process: Please register/complete application on-line through AmeriCorps.com or Hanoverjobs.com. If you have any questions about the position, please contact: Monica Chenault at 804-365-4109 or e-mail to mgc085 at central.dss.state.va.us 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 mahmad-kazmi at tcfrichmond.org Fri Sep 19 12:10:29 2008 From: mahmad-kazmi at tcfrichmond.org (Marium Ahmad-Kazmi) Date: Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:10:29 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] RFP - Board Development Training Message-ID: <12EA96E92DB48040B0A7CF604761E225A39050@tcfpdc.tcf.local> Dear Richmond Community: The Partnership for Nonprofit Excellence was created in December 2006 by The Community Foundation Serving Richmond and Central Virginia. By its definition, a partnership brings a spirit of cooperation to address a common goal and the recognition that we can learn from and support each other through the common experiences that bind us. In the past, several programs in the Richmond area, housed under different entities, had been working to meet the diverse needs of the community. The Partnership brings together the programs of Especially for Nonprofits, ConnectRichmond, Hands On Greater Richmond, and Consulting Services under one umbrella to ensure that all volunteers, staff, and board members across the region have access to resources critical to the success of Richmond's nonprofit network. The Partnership for Nonprofit Excellence (PNE) is launching a Board Training and Development Program with the goal of improving nonprofit governance through volunteer and leadership development. The Partnership is seeking consultants to develop a flexible board development curriculum (both stand alone and turnkey) to educate participants about the basic roles and responsibilities of board service. The Partnership would also require the consultant to develop a comprehensive Training of Trainers Program on the board development training curriculum. We aim to launch the first board development training by the end of the year. The deadline for receipt of proposals is Wednesday, October 15th, 2008. ***Interested parties can download the complete Request for Proposals at http://www.connectrichmond.org/portals/1/RFP.pdf Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or inquiries. Marium Ahmad-Kazmi Coordinator, Special Initiatives ____________________________________ Partnership for Nonprofit Excellence c/o The Community Foundation 7501 Boulders View Drive, Suite 110 Richmond, VA 23225 Phone: (804) 330-7400 Ext 108 Fax: (804) 330-5992 Website: www.tcfrichmond.org From AHagen at bdo.com Fri Sep 19 11:42:57 2008 From: AHagen at bdo.com (Anne Hagen) Date: Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:42:57 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Nonprofit Gathering Sept 24th Message-ID: <8C816D0A9DACCA449E77FA81D933F2072C10A9C876@BDOCLPEX2.bdo.com> To the Richmond Community: BDO Seidman, LLP is happy to offer an opportunity for nonprofits to gather about topics of mutual interest. Thanks to those who expressed interest and had the availability, we are able to extend an invitation to our first event: Date: Wednesday, September 24th Time: 11:30 to 1:00 PM (Lunch included) Place: 300 Arboretum Place, Suite 505 RSVP : By Monday, September 22nd Speaker: Richard F. Larkin, CPA BDO Seidman, LLP Technical Director, Not-For-Profit Accounting Institute for NonProfit Excellence Topic: Not-For-Profit Accounting and Audit Update Dick has been delivering nonprofit accounting presentations for many years and if any of you have had the opportunity to hear him before you know he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. We are delighted to have him join us for the first gathering. We have also invited several long time supporters of nonprofits to join us for lunch. I look forward to seeing you on September 24th! Sincerely, Anne Hagen Anne B. 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If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of, or the taking of any action in reliance upon, the information contained in this e-mail, or any of the attachments to this e-mail, is strictly prohibited and that this e-mail and all of the attachments to this e-mail, if any, must be immediately returned to BDO Seidman, LLP or destroyed and, in either case, this e-mail and all attachments to this e-mail must be immediately deleted from your computer without making any copies hereof. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify BDO Seidman, LLP by e-mail immediately. [ BDO Seidman, LLP ] ________________________________ From jhurst at apva.org Fri Sep 19 12:01:31 2008 From: jhurst at apva.org (Jennifer Hurst) Date: Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:01:31 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] A Toast to History Special Event Message-ID: The Founding Fathers were children of the enlightenment, and drinkers of Madeira. The APVA Preservation Virginia invites you to indulge in A Toast to History at the John Marshall House! John Marshall was well known for being a genial host and lover of Madeira. Join us for a cocktail reception and tour of Marshall's 1790 home, culminating in a Madeira tasting and toast at 7:00 p.m. John Marshall House 818 East Marshall Street Richmond, VA 23219 Toast to History Wednesday, October 15, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Madeira Toast at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person RSVP, by or Online: www.apva.org/toast Phone: (804)648-1889 ex 315 By mail: Madeira Event APVA Preservation Virginia 204 West Franklin Street Richmond, VA 23220 Hope to see you there! 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 khannon776 at aol.com Fri Sep 19 14:30:01 2008 From: khannon776 at aol.com (khannon776 at aol.com) Date: Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:30:01 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Free Event Posting and Fundraising Opportunity Message-ID: <8CAE89CDC7E588D-D94-A99@webmail-me07.sysops.aol.com> List your events on 10,000 calendars ? FREE! ? SpotlightRichmond.com invites you to?join us as we launch Operation Community Kindness with our Community Kindness Calendar.?List your events on 10,000 calendars and on our electronic calendar - FREE! The design team at PUNCH (www.theartofimpact.com) has created original illustrations reflecting 12 kindness events that take place in our community.? Calendars will be available in Ukrops and other locations beginning November 1. ? Events posted on our Community Kindness Calendar should be open to the public, serve members of the community (locally and beyond) and reflect acts of kindness; given, received or observed.? SpotlightRichmond.com reserves the right to alter or refuse an event listing for any reason.? Thank you for submitting your 2009 Community Kindness Events.? Deadline for inclusion on the printed calendar is September 25, 2008. ? ????????????????????????????????????????????? Fundraising Opportunity?????? ?????????????????????? ? Help spread the message of kindness by selling the Community Kindness Calendar to your supporters and earn $8.00 per calendar for your organization.? Calendars retail for $10.00 each.? We are offering them to you, below cost, at $2.00 each.? Calendars must be ordered by September 25th. ? Submit your events/order your calendars at:? www.SpotlightRichmond.com or by calling Karen Hannon, 874-9451 (info at SpotlightRichmond.com). From lkleeman at connectnetwork.org Fri Sep 19 09:55:32 2008 From: lkleeman at connectnetwork.org (Liana Kleeman) Date: Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:55:32 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Public Forum on Memorializing Negro Burial Grounds Message-ID: <001501c91a5f$63332000$3b8bac80@uc.adp.vcu.edu> Sent on behalf of Richmond City Council Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission to hold open public forums on memorializing Richmond Negro Burial Grounds in Shockoe Bottom Entire Richmond community invited and encouraged to attend and participate WHAT: The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission will hold open forum public community forum meetings to hear and discuss ideas from Richmond citizens on how to properly memorialize the site of an historic Richmond Negro Burial Grounds located in the Shockoe Bottom area of Richmond. Land on this site was recently identified and set aside by Virginia Commonwealth University. The entire Richmond community is invited and encouraged to attend and participate in this important community discussion. The first meeting will take place as follows: Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Location: Richmond Public Library - Main Library 101 East Franklin Street - Richmond (Downtown) Additional meeting date/time to be announced. CONTACT For more information, please contact Sam Patterson, at 804.646.3012. BACKGROUND The result of years of ongoing discussions at the state, local and federal level, a consensus was reached on August 28, 2008 between leaders of Richmond City Council, Virginia Department of Historic Resources (VDHR), and Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) to preserve, rededicate and memorialize land identified as an historic Richmond Negro Burial Ground. This area was a burial ground (estimated in use from 1750's to 1812) for free and enslaved Africans. 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 MBache at aol.com Fri Sep 19 09:41:54 2008 From: MBache at aol.com (MBache at aol.com) Date: Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:41:54 EDT Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Offices for Rent Message-ID: Located at Parham and Patterson in the west end. This includes use of a meeting room and all utilities are included. Please contact: _joaniebache at readaloudva.org_ (mailto:joaniebache at readaloudva.org) Thanks! **************Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall00000001) From vrichey at virginiasupportivehousing.org Fri Sep 19 14:28:35 2008 From: vrichey at virginiasupportivehousing.org (Vonda Richey) Date: Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:28:35 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Senior Accounting Specialist Position Opening Message-ID: <1F6CC45EB50B0244A712E3EC80501AF03662E6@VSHSERVER01.vsh.local> Dear Connect Members, Virginia Supportive Housing is seeking a full-time Senior Accounting Specialist. Job Description: The Sr. Accounting Specialist is responsible for providing assistance to the CFO with the accounting needs of VSH and all of its affiliates. The Sr. Accounting Specialist is responsible for monthly property close-outs, bank reconciliations, grant draws, property audit preparations, and general duties as assigned by the CFO. The Sr. Accounting Specialist reports to the CFO. Qualifications: Computer competency required with QuickBooks and Microsoft office experience. Bachelor's degree required. Able to multi-task while remaining flexible, work with minimal supervision, and work in a team atmosphere. Able to prioritize work and meet deadlines. Strong attention to detail required. Three to five years' experience with a non-profit, housing or governmental agency in all aspects of accounting, including general ledger maintenance, financial statement preparation, budgets, audit preparations, cash flow, bank reconciliations, and month-end closeouts, .Knowledge of GAAP and grant reporting.. Salary commensurate with experience; full benefits. Virginia Supportive Housing (VSH) is a not-for-profit homeless services provider and community development corporation whose mission is to provide permanent housing and comprehensive support services to very low-income individuals and families who are homeless and/or who have disabilities in order to initiate and promote their transition from homelessness to productivity and independence. Interested persons should e-mail a cover letter with salary requirement and resume to: vrichey at virginiasupportivehousing.org or fax to: 804-788-6827. No telephone calls or walk-ins will be accepted. Vonda Richey, CFO Virginia Supportive Housing 1010 N. Thompson St., Ste. 200 P. O. Box 8585 Richmond, VA 23226 804.788.6825 Main Phone 804.788.6827 Fax 804.836.1053 Direct www.virginiasupportivehousing.org "A Proven, Permanent Solution to Homelessness" From Phyllis at lewisginter.org Fri Sep 19 16:20:42 2008 From: Phyllis at lewisginter.org (Laslett, Phyllis) Date: Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:20:42 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Oct. 8 Historic Plants Lecture / Book Signing at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Message-ID: <9653A138A3D1F142BE722127150781DD02010D02@lgbg-exch2k.lewisginter.local> Lawrence Griffith, Colonial Williamsburg's curator of plants, will speak at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond on Wednesday October 8 from 12 - 1:30 pm on his new book Flowers and Herbs of Early America. The book is spectacularly illustrated with rare drawings and woodcuts of plants from contemporary colonial sources and breathtaking photographs by Barbara Temple Lombardi. Griffith discusses sources and how plants are discussed in contemporary accounts. The heart of the book is his observations on annuals, biennials, perennials, and herbs common to colonial-era gardens that he grew in test plots at Colonial Williamsburg over several years. His observations are at once poetic and pithy, and filled with practical gardening insights. Garden Executive Director Frank Robinson notes "Not only is this a useful work for the garden historian, historic gardener, and cottage gardener, but it has great relevance to twenty-first-century gardening." This lecture is appropriate for those with interest in Colonial-era history, historic plants and heirloom plants, and historic garden design. The lecture is $18 Garden members and Connect Richmond members, $28 non-members, and includes a light lunch. Visit www.lewisginter.org to register or call 804-262-9887 ext. 322. Copies of Flowers and Herbs of Early America will be available for purchase and signing. Cost is $50 (Garden members receive a 10% discount). Registrants can reserve a copy when they register. Phyllis M. Laslett Adult Education Coordinator Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden 1800 Lakeside Ave. Richmond, VA 23228 P: 804-262-9887 ext. 328 F: 804-262-0048 E: phyllis at lewisginter.org W: www.lewisginter.org Visit www.lewisginter.org / Calendar and go to: Education for Adults! Late summer / Fall highlights include book lectures on October 8 and 30. Details on the web! The new late summer / Fall schedule just mailed! From rgeorge at aiava.org Mon Sep 22 08:28:08 2008 From: rgeorge at aiava.org (Rhea George) Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:28:08 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Get a Fresh Outlook at the Virginia Center for Architecture Message-ID: <64D9BB74C135D34FBC63ED52EF7F7511FC85BF@aia-svr.aia.local> Fresh: A Lecture Series on Creativity Are you in need of some creative inspiration? Join the Virginia Center for Architecture each Tuesday in October from 7-8 p.m. and explore the creative process - from generating ideas, to creating works of art, to designing buildings - and bring something fresh into your own work. 10.7: Installation artist Jen Van Winkle presents How Art Changes the World and Other Untold Secrets of Contemporary Art Practices 10.14: Catherine Brighton, an Assistant Professor at the University of Virginia's Curry School of Education, presents How to Avoid Squashing the Creative Spirit 10.21: Director of training with the Richmond Shakespeare Theater Andrew Hamm presents Art, Craft and Baseball: Cultivating the Artist as a Five-Tool Player 10.28: Sanford Bond and his fellow principals of 3north present The Box Effect $40 for the series; $30 for VCA members, educators and students Space is limited and reservations are required. Please register by calling (804) 644-3041 ext. 100 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 Alyssa.McBride at alz.org Mon Sep 22 12:57:17 2008 From: Alyssa.McBride at alz.org (Alyssa McBride) Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:57:17 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Only 2 Weeks Until Memory Walk 2008! Message-ID: Only 2 Weeks Until Memory Walk 2008! Come and join us for the 19th Annual Memory Walk on October 4th. Held at Genworth Financial, 6620 W. Broad St., Memory Walk raises funds for the Alzheimer's Association Greater Richmond Chapter to provide services to the over 25,000 individuals and their families in the area who are dealing with this devastating disease. You can take steps to end Alzheimer's by walking with us, making a monetary donation, donating a door prize, or volunteering at the Walk. Sign up online to walk, start a team or make a donation: http://memorywalkrichmond.kintera.org Please contact Beth Hopkins, Events Coordinator, at beth.hopkins at alz.org or 967-2547 for information on donating a door prize or volunteering at the Walk. For more information on Alzheimer's please visit the Chapter's main website at www.alz.org/grva/ . Alyssa H. McBride, MPA Development Director Alzheimer's Association Greater Richmond Chapter Direct: (804) 967-2581 alyssa.mcbride at alz.org TAKE STEPS to END ALZHEIMER'S. Join us for Memory Walk 2008 - visit www.alz.org/grva to find out how. From BThornh at rubiconrehab.com Mon Sep 22 14:15:24 2008 From: BThornh at rubiconrehab.com (Barbara Thornhill) Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:15:24 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Community Health Fair Message-ID: <48D7A87B.0E51.001C.0@rubiconrehab.com> ** Reply Requested When Convenient ** Community Awareness and Recovery Health Fair held on Saturday, September 27, 2008 at Rubicon's 1700 Front Street location in Highland Park from 11am to 4pm. In an effort to increase community awareness of the health services of Rubicon and other health care affiliates, community agencies & public safety officials, Rubicon is hosting a day of information dissemination, free food and entertainment. In recognition of National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month, our theme this year is "Real People, Real Recovery, Empowering Communities." Come out and take advantage of free health screenings that include blood pressure, cardio risk assessments, substance abuse screenings, HIV testing and cholesterol. In addition, we will have on site voter registration & voter rights restoration information. Come out, enjoy the fun and festivities and stay healthy!!! For more information, contact 804-359-3255. Event Chairperson, Rick Joyner at rjoyner at rubiconrehab.com Rubicon, Inc. Barbara J. Thornhill Deputy Director 1300 MacTavish Avenue Richmond, VA 23230 804-381-6307(Note new number) bthornh at rubiconrehab.com Notice: This transmission may contain client or other identifying information that is protected from disclosure by applicable federal and/or state law. This communication is intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copy of this communication is strictly prohibited any may subject the violator to civil and/or criminal penalties. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone or by replying to this e-mail and destroying all copies of this message and all attachments. From kpowers2 at richmond.edu Mon Sep 22 13:39:21 2008 From: kpowers2 at richmond.edu (Kathy Powers) Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2008 13:39:21 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] October IOP Classes Starting Soon - Registration Information In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Effective Fundraising is the key to long term success for nonprofit organizations. The focus of UR?s Institute on Philanthropy?s (IOP) classes is on fundraising and development! > September Classes still have room: 9/25 - STRATEGIC PLANNING for Boards ? 6-8pm (special board class pricing!) 9/30 & 10/7 ? SPECIAL EVENTS for Nonprofits ? 9am-4pm (for small and large nonprofits) October classes: 10/2 ? RIGHT BOARD, RIGHT NOW ? learn how to make good board choices ? 6-8pm 10/2 ? DIRECT MAIL & Constituent Communication ? 9am ? 4pm 10/8 & 10/15? Nonprofit Marketing Basics II ? 9am ? 12pm 10/14 & 10/16 ? CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS ? Alex Smith - 9am ? 12pm 10/21 & 10/28 ? Fundraising for SMALL NONPROFITS ? Pat Morris & Ruth Modlin Ellett - 9am ? 12pm 10/24 ? NETWORKING & COLLABORATION ? Liz Pearce ? 9am ? 12pm 10/29 & 11/5 ? PERSUASIVE DEVELOPMENT WRITING ? 9am - 12pm > > > Registration is available online at http://scs.richmond.edu/philanthropy > Check out the special pricing for board development classes... > The first person from an organization pays full price, each additional person > is 50% off. > > Scholarships are available - the application is online. > > Call 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 levans2 at richmond.edu Mon Sep 22 11:18:42 2008 From: levans2 at richmond.edu (Evans, Linda) Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:18:42 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Events consultant sought Message-ID: <4619CB1B8D625544BF3764E6B346DA1F132D2F09@helena.richmond.edu> The Hanover Mental Health Association fundraising committee is interested in knowing if any ConnectRichmond members can recommend a consultant who specializes in helping small nonprofit organizations find the right fundraising event(s) to fit the organization's size, mission and annual goal. I'm not interested in grant writers at this time, just people who can evaluate what we are currently doing and recommend the best fundraising event for our group. Linda Evans Assistant Director of Media and Public Relations 804-289-8056 University of Richmond, VA 23173 levans2 at richmond.edu From Toni.Ostrowski at VHDA.com Mon Sep 22 11:46:32 2008 From: Toni.Ostrowski at VHDA.com (Ostrowski, Toni) Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:46:32 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Job Opening at Housing Virginia Message-ID: <> Executive Director - Housing Virginia We are seeking a self-motivated candidate to lead and provide support to Housing Virginia's mission and goals. The Executive Director will develop long-term strategies and short-term programs, develop and implement fundraising strategies, and prepare/present reports to the Housing Virginia Board and consumer groups. Previous experience in marketing and/or a public relations background required. Experience in developing and managing public issue campaigns and/or political campaigns preferred. College degree or equivalent required. Position is located in the Richmond metro area and will require frequent travel (50%). Flexible work arrangements will be considered. Submit resume with cover letter stating salary requirements by October 15, 2008 to: HOUSING VIRGINIA Attn: Executive Director - Housing Virginia P.O. Box 4570 Richmond, VA 23220 Fax to: 804-783-6750 E-mail to: housingvirginia at housingvirginia.org Visit our website at www.housingvirginia.org An EOE Hiring Range - $60,000-$75,000 Toni Ostrowski Senior Community Housing Officer VHDA 804 343-5982 toni.ostrowski at vhda.com The information contained in this e-mail is confidential and/or proprietary to the Virginia Housing Development Authority. The information transmitted herewith is intended only for use by the individual or entity to which it is addressed. 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Name: not available Type: image/bmp Size: 154494 bytes Desc: Picture (Metafile) Url : http://mail.connectnetwork.org/pipermail/connectrichmond_connectnetwork.org/attachments/20080922/ea1d4a35/attachment-0001.bmp From Richard.Taylor at VHDA.com Mon Sep 22 15:00:38 2008 From: Richard.Taylor at VHDA.com (Taylor, Richard) Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:00:38 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] FOLAR Canoe and Kayak Race and Open Paddle Message-ID: What: !st Annual Canoe and Kayak Race and Open Paddle Where:On the Lower Appomattox River from Petersburg to Hopewell Marina When: October 4, 2008 Time: Pre Register on Line or or at registration tent day of activit Racers start at 9:00a.m. Open Paddlers start at 10:00a.m. Contact: Richard Taylor - 804-840-2757 or see FOLAR-VA.org under News/Events for registration forms and information This event is a fund raiser ($25 for 18 and older/$10 for under 18 pre-registered; $35 & $15 registering the day of the event) for Friends of the Lower Appomattox River, a 501 c 3 organization whose mission is to PRESERVE AND ENHANCE THE USE OF THE LOWER APPOMATTOX RIVER. The information contained in this e-mail is confidential and/or proprietary to the Virginia Housing Development Authority. The information transmitted herewith is intended only for use by the individual or entity to which it is addressed. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, retention, retransmission, dissemination, distribution, disclosure, copying or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please contact the sender and immediately delete this e-mail with any of its attachments from your computer and destroy any printouts that you may have made. From Thomas.Driscoll at VBPD.virginia.gov Mon Sep 22 18:09:07 2008 From: Thomas.Driscoll at VBPD.virginia.gov (Driscoll, Thomas S.) Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:09:07 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Final Special Education Regulations and the Virginia Special Education Network Message-ID: <450BED901B146D489B4B106796566DF408DB1592@dsa-kog-mail1.DSA.state.va.us> The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities has been asked to share the following very important information with the Connect Network by its partners at the Virginia Dept. of Education. Replies and requests for additional information should be addressed directly to the contacts listed below. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ All public comments on Virginia's DRAFT SPECIAL EDUCATION REGULATIONS received prior to June 30, 2008, have been analyzed and compiled into a summary by the Virginia Department of Education.? A copy of that summary, the final draft of the proposed regulations, information on the regulatory process, and other relevant resources are available at www.doe.virginia.gov/VDOE/dueproc/regulationsCWD.html.? VDOE will present the final draft of the regulations to the BOARD OF EDUCATION at its September 25, 2008, meeting.? For more information on that meeting, including an agenda and links to the final draft of the regulations and other relevant documents, go to www.doe.virginia.gov/boe/meetings/2008/09_sep/agenda.pdf.? Comments on the final draft regulations may be submitted to the Board of Education in advance of its meeting or during a public comment period at the meeting.? An additional thirty-day comment period on the Board's final action on the regulations is also anticipated.? Additional information, including how to provide public comment, can be found at the two websites listed above or by contacting: Special Education Regulations Revision Process Office of Dispute Resolution and Administrative Services Virginia Department of Education P.O. Box 2120 Richmond, Virginia 23218-2120 Melissa.Smith at doe.virginia.gov or Suzanne.Creasey at doe.virginia.gov VOICE: (804) 371-0524 or (804) 225-2923 FAX: (804) 786-8520 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The next quarterly meeting of the STATE SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SSEAC) will be held on Thursday and Friday, October 23-24, 2008. The meeting agenda, accommodations, and other information are available at http://www.doe.virginia.gov/VDOE/Instruction/Sped/AgendaSSEAC10-08.pdf.? Public comment can be provided to the SSEAC in-person, in writing, and by fax or e-mail.? The public comment opportunity at the meeting will be on Thursday, October 23, from 11:30am-12:00n.? Detailed guidelines on making public comment may be found on page four of the above link.? Additional information on the SSEAC may be obtained at www.doe.virginia.gov/VDOE/Instruction/Sped/sseac.html or by contacting:? Office of Special Education Instructional Services Virginia Department of Education P. O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218-2120 Telephone:? 804/225-3252 TDD:? 804/371-2822 Toll-Free TTY:? 800/422-1098 Cathy.Pomfrey at vdoe.virginia.gov ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ With the start of the new school year, many families are participating in Virginia's special education system for the first time, and new individuals have joined local Special Education Advisory Committees. The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities and the State Special Education Advisory Committee jointly sponsor the VIRGINIA SPECIAL EDUCATION NETWORK to provide families, educators, and others interested in accurate and up-to-date information on the state's special education and other disability services. If you or someone that you know could benefit from information such as the above, please go to www.vaboard.org/vsenform.htm to learn more about the VSEN and register to receive information such as the above directly. ================================================= 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 john_dougherty at rosmy.org Mon Sep 22 20:29:16 2008 From: john_dougherty at rosmy.org (John Dougherty) Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2008 20:29:16 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] ROSMY Volunteer Orientation and Training Message-ID: <050201c91d13$6b176810$1a01a8c0@ROSMY.local> Join a dedicated team of volunteers and embark on a fun and rewarding volunteer experience to support Virginia's gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth. If you are at least 26 years of age and seek to make a difference in the lives of today's GLBTQ youth, ROSMY is the place for you! ROSMY's next volunteer facilitator and youth support hotline orientation and training Saturday, October 18th 9:00AM - 4:00PM ROSMY is located at: 2311 Westwood Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23230 Please contact our office via: website www.rosmy.org , email rosmy at rosmy.org or phone (804) 644 - 4800 to apply for this unique opportunity. ROSMY is Virginia's only organization dedicated to ensuring gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth ages 14 - 20 an equal opportunity for success. Through our comprehensive array of services including weekly support groups, youth leadership development, a 24/7 youth support hotline, our Community Outreach and Education Program, and Virginia's largest library of GLBTQ resources we continue to meet the needs of GLBTQ youth who are so often overlooked and underserved. For further information or questions about ROSMY, our services and this exciting volunteer opportunity please contact us. Thank you! John Dougherty (804) 644 - 4800 john_dougherty at rosmy.org From vneilson at thegivingheart.org Mon Sep 22 16:30:42 2008 From: vneilson at thegivingheart.org (Vicki Neilson) Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:30:42 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Community Thanksgiving Feast - Volunteer Applications Now Posted Message-ID: <5446FD015FC54417B9BE00AE232B0E19@Vicki> The Giving Heart invites interested volunteers to visit our website at www.thegivingheart.org and see how you can be an integral part of this year's Community Thanksgiving Feast at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on Thursday, November 27, 2008. This year's event - free as usual - will be presented as two seatings, 11 am and 1 pm to allow for more interaction with our guests. We are excited to offer this opportunity for food and fellowship to anyone in the Greater Richmond Metropolitan Area, and would encourage our nonprofit friends to spread the word to clients and co-workers alike. ALL ARE WELCOMED TO OUR TABLE. Vicki L. Neilson Founding and Executive Director The Giving Heart 804-749-4726 www.thegivingheart.org From cathy.brown at richmondrmhc.org Mon Sep 22 17:31:16 2008 From: cathy.brown at richmondrmhc.org (Cathy Brown) Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2008 17:31:16 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Ronald is Rockin the House that Love Built Message-ID: <003a01c91cfa$8bde6760$0401a8c0@sally> Ronald Is Rockin' The House That Love Built. Presented by the Richmond McDonald's Owner Operators 29 September Monday, September 29, 2008 Join us for "Ronald is Rockin' The House That Love Built" Auction and Celebration on Monday, September 29, 2008 at the Sheraton Richmond West from 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. with Honorary Chair Bill Bevins. The House That Love Built is our most important fundraising event of the year - an opportunity for corporations and individuals to show their support for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Richmond. EAT: You're sure to enjoy the wide variety of cuisine options presented by many well-known restauranteurs and caterers. Food and drink go hand-in-hand. Each adult ticket includes access to the open bar. Listen: Did you know that a Google search for the word "love" comes back with more than 82 million results? Choice Entertainment will DJ the event and we promise we won't play all 82 million, but you'll be surprised that all evening you'll hear popular hits that include the word "love" at least once. Learn: We want you to be fully aware of how your donations are used so that you can rest-assured that your generosity is making a real difference. RMHC is more than just a House. there are a wide variety of local programs designed to help our community. Bid: Don't be outbid during the silent auction featuring many one-of-a-kind trips, autographed merchandise, unique collectibles and more. For serious bidders, a live auction with our most exclusive items will be conducted by Auctioneer, Ernie Rogers. Some items include: 4 Club Level tickets with a parking pass to the Baltimore Orioles, an electric guitar autographed by John Fogerty of Credence Clearwater Revival, passes to Wintergreen Resort and more. Donate: See the sponsorship form for information about ways that you can help. 100% of the funds raised will go directly to RMHC of Richmond. For more information on tickets or how you can become a part of this event call (804) 355-6517 See you there! Cathy L. Patterson House Operation's Manager RMHC of Richmond 2330 Monument Ave Richmond VA 23220 (804) 355-6517 office (804) 358-3153 fax www.richmondrmhc.org From lkleeman at connectnetwork.org Tue Sep 23 14:37:12 2008 From: lkleeman at connectnetwork.org (Liana Kleeman) Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:37:12 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Richmond Decision '08: Mayoral Forum Starts Tonight Message-ID: <002f01c91dab$668a1bb0$3b8bac80@uc.adp.vcu.edu> Sent on behalf of Style Weekly: Dear Richmond community: Today at 6 p.m. the Richmond Mayoral Candidates' Forum will commence. This event marks the first meeting of a three-part forum, in which all five candidates will speak on development, revitalization, city services and the master plan. Come learn more about your candidates and where they stand on Richmond's issues. The forum today will be held at The Renaissance Conference Center (107 W. Broad St.) with a reception prior to the event at 5:30 p.m. Space is limited, so come early. For more information, please contact Style Weekly at 358-0825. 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 CEaster at alsinfo.org Tue Sep 23 15:20:34 2008 From: CEaster at alsinfo.org (Cathy Easter) Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:20:34 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Open House at the ALS Association's New Virginia Regional Office Message-ID: <9D900F3B440FA84AB874202A2708286CE0020D@sbs1.ALS.local> Open House at the ALS Association's New Virginia Regional Office Join us on Thursday, September 25 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the ALS Association's new Virginia Regional Office. We are located at 2807 Parham Road, Suite 101, Richmond, VA 23294 - near the Parham I-64 intersection. Light refreshments will be served. Learn more about the ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), the ALS Association and the programs we offer to patients and their families in Virginia. To RSVP or for more information contact Nikki Reid at nreid at alsinfo.org or 804-836-1750 x 107. Thank you! Nikki Reid - Administrative Coodinator ALS Association - DC/MD/VA Chapter Virginia Regional Office: 2807 N. Parham Road, Suite 101, Richmond, VA 23294 804-836-1750 x 101/ 866-348-3257 Fax: 804-836-1751 ceaster at alsinfo.org www.ALSinfo.org Chapter Administrative Headquarters: 7507 Standish Place, Rockville, MD 20855 866-348-3257 The Walk to Defeat ALS(tm) is The ALS Association's national signature event. By participating in our local Walks, both walkers and donors directly impact the lives of those affected by ALS. For more information or to register for the Walk visit www.ALSinfo.org From Peg.Ruggiero at richmondgov.com Tue Sep 23 15:04:28 2008 From: Peg.Ruggiero at richmondgov.com (Ruggiero, Peg - CASA) Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:04:28 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Job Posting Message-ID: Richmond CASA is accepting resumes for the position of Volunteer Coordinator. Please forward to Peg. Ruggiero at richmondgov.com or mail to Peg Ruggiero, Richmond CASA, P.O. Box 12184, Richmond, Virginia 23241. From thirdeyevision22 at yahoo.com Wed Sep 24 12:40:00 2008 From: thirdeyevision22 at yahoo.com (Deedra Ryals) Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2008 09:40:00 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [ConnectRichmond] ESL Classes and Open Enrollment for 3-4 year olds Message-ID: <820277.36506.qm@web30907.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Greetings, ? Nubian Village Academy is an International School located on the Northside of? Richmond. We are looking to reach out to the Hispanic population in our area to offer ESL classes. In addition we have spaces available for enrollment in our 3 and 4 year old program. ?We have some financial assistance and we accept the Social Service Childcare Voucher. ? We need assistance in getting the word out. For more information about Nubian Village Academy, log on? to www.nubianvillageacademy.com. ? Thanks, ? ? Saludos, Nubian Village Academy es una Escuela Internacional ubicada en el Northside de Richmond. Estamos buscando llegar a la poblaci?n hispana en nuestra ?rea para ofrecer clases de ESL. Adem?s tenemos espacios disponibles para la inscripci?n en nuestra 3 y 4 a?os de edad programa. Tenemos alguna asistencia financiera y aceptamos el Servicio Social Bono cuidado de los ni?os. Necesitamos ayuda para lograr que la voz. Para obtener m?s informaci?n acerca de la Academia de Nubia Villa, inicie sesi?n en www.nubianvillageacademy.com. Gracias, Deedra Ryals, MEd./ Aseeya Ra-El 804-329-3900 (work) 804-329-9590 (fax) www.nubianvillageacademy.com ? Without the human community one single human being cannot survive. ?????? - The Dalai Lama From mmitchell at youraaa.org Wed Sep 24 09:58:55 2008 From: mmitchell at youraaa.org (Marilyn Branch-Mitchell) Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2008 09:58:55 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] $1 Million Golf Shoot-Out Message-ID: <9AB1DA835ADDD447B6137689E301A64C952D34@exch.youraaa.org> Come out and join us for the $1 Million Golf Shoot-Out to benefit Caregiving Ministries and Senior Connections' Emergency Services and In-Home Services. The event will be held on three consecutive weekends, October 25th & 26th, November 1st & 2nd and November 8th & 9th. Golfers can qualify for the finals at any of these five locations: October 25th & 26th * Bogey's Sports Park, 1675 Ashland Road * Ironbridge Sports Park, 11400 Ironbridge Road November 1st & 2nd * Glen Allen Golf, 11000 Washington Highway * Oasis Sports Park 15300 Cosby Road November 8th & 9th * Windy Hill Sports, 16500 Midlothian Turnpike The last qualifying round, semi-finals and the final Hole-In-One Shootout for $1 Million will be held at Windy Hill Sports, on Sunday, November 9th. If you are not a golfer, you can still participate by volunteering to work at one of the locations. Other non-profit organizations can also assist their programs and services by selling tickets and keeping a percentage of what they sell. Get more information at www.CaregivingMinistries.org or call Lee Coble at 804.327.1113. 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... 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Thirteen historic plantations, houses and farms along with a few more recently built homes and two historic churches are features on this year's tour. They are Berkeley, Burlington Farm, Dogham Farm, Eagles Nest, Edgewood Plantation, Kittiewan Plantation, Mariwoood, River House at Hardens, Sherwood Forest Plantation, Westover, Woodbourne, Bethany Church and Westover Church. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 on the day of the tour. Box lunches are available in advance for $12 each. Raffle tickets are available for two fun experiences: One Week Vacation in the Outer Banks and Tea or Wine Reception and Tour for 20 guests at Sherwood Forest Plantation Tickets are $25 each or 5 tickets for $100. Checks payable to Westover Church can be dropped off at my door and I'll be happy to get you tickets. Proceeds of this annual event go to Westover Church and its outreach programs including Meals on Wheels and No Greater Love. For more details, please check out our website: www.westoverparish.org/AutumnPilgrimage.html Thanks! I hope you can make it or send this to a friend who would be interested. Kay Tyler 4204 Sulgrave Road 240-4828 cell Teresa Coyne 829-9077 From mgc085 at central.dss.state.va.us Wed Sep 24 15:57:22 2008 From: mgc085 at central.dss.state.va.us (M. Chenault) Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:57:22 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Stretch Your Dollar Community Meeting - Tonight 5:30 - 8:30 @ Hanover DSS Message-ID: <004f01c91e7f$c2de7ad0$0202fea9@dss.state.va.us> Stretch Your Dollar Community Meeting: Wednesday 9/24/08 (TOMORROW!) 5:30 - 8:30 PM @ Hanover DSS, 12304 Washington Hwy, Ashland, VA 23005. Everyone is welcome to attend! 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 8th 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. 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 nathan at vcnva.org Wed Sep 24 13:00:45 2008 From: nathan at vcnva.org (Nathan Lott - nathan@vcnva.org) Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:00:45 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Go Green at the Virginia Environmental Assembly this weekend! Message-ID: <3eb2e8ce0809241000h6fc5bb21g15643d5ec1df5344@mail.gmail.com> Support Environmental Conservation, Learn Something New, and Have a Great Time! Do all three this weekend at the Virginia Environmental Assembly, presented by Virginia Conservation Network and hosted by the VCU Center for Environmental Studies. On Friday night, Sept. 26, an Awards & Auction Gala will raise money to support environmental education and advocacy throughout the state. The festivities begin at 6 p.m. in the Commonwealth Ballroom. http://www.vcnva.org/vea/2008auction.html On Saturday, Sept. 27, the Environmental Assembly conference features a foundation-funders panel, Larry Schweiger on global warming, and a look at affordable housing through an environmental lens. http://www.vcnva.org/vea/2008veassembly.html#agenda. Phone 804-644-0283 for details. Pay at the door or online: https://secure.groundspring.org/dn/index.php?aid=1776 -- Nathan Lott Executive Director Virginia Conservation Network 422 East Franklin St., Ste. 303 Richmond, VA 23219 804-644-0283 office 804-370-7972 cell nathan at vcnva.org www.vcnva.org From kpowers2 at richmond.edu Thu Sep 25 08:29:51 2008 From: kpowers2 at richmond.edu (Kathy Powers) Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:29:51 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Online Marketing for Nonprofits Message-ID: How do you market your nonprofit online? Can you raise more money online than by direct mail? These are some of the questions that will be answered during the Online Marketing for Nonprofits class at the Institute on Philanthropy. There is still room and still time to register! Date: Monday, September 29 Time: 9am ? 4pm (1 hr break for lunch) - save gas and stay all day Instructor: Heather Fignar How to register: http://scs.richmond.edu/philanthropy * Register online using ActiveNet * Print and fax in the registration form Call me if you have any questions ? and don?t forget we have scholarships available. -- Kathy Powers Program Coordinator Institute on Philanthropy School of Continuing Studies University of Richmond, VA 23173 804-287-1290 ? phone 804-289-8138 - fax Helping You Help Others From bridge.collaboration at gmail.com Thu Sep 25 07:47:38 2008 From: bridge.collaboration at gmail.com (The Bridge) Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2008 07:47:38 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Registration is closed Message-ID: Dear Community Partners, The Bridge CDC appreciates the overwhelming interest in attending The Greater Richmond Area Nonprofit Networking Social, today from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This event has surpassed our goals and expectations of 50 nonprofit organizations and 100 guests, and next year we will certainly reserve a larger space to accomodate the great interest our community organizations have in collaboration. However, this year we are at capacity and cannot register anymore individuals or organizations. There will be no registration at the door. The official registration date was September 12th, and if you did not express interest in attending the Social by September 12th you will not be able to attend this event this year. If you did express interest in attending the Social by September 12th, then your registration form was due September 17th. Many of you called or emailed someone between September 17th and September 20th. If you were told you could fax or email your form after September 17th, and we received your form by September 22nd then you are registered. Again, we cannot register anyone else, and we are not accepting registration forms at the door. Please check out our website, www.bridgeamerica.org for a list of the organizations who attended. We will post it in mid-October. Feel free to call Terrell Pollard, (804) 433-5361 with questions or concerns. Thanks, The Bridge CDC From byarney at vccs.edu Thu Sep 25 09:56:00 2008 From: byarney at vccs.edu (Beatrice Yarney) Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:56:00 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] SHARE Network Meeting and Awards Ceremony - changes made (you can still RSVP!) References: <1C644ABDA213E54FB1BABDA6E2BB48D302A25C3F@utexch01.vccs.edu> Message-ID: The Governor's Office for Workforce Development and the Virginia Community College System invite you to come and learn about the SHARE Network, and hear about those organizations already involved at the SHARE Network Meeting and Awards Ceremony. A networking lunch will follow. The new RSVP date is Monday, Sept 29. Event: SHARE Network Meeting and Awards Ceremony (with lunch to follow) Location: John Tyler Community College Nicholas Center Building, N111B 13101 Jefferson Davis Highway Chester, VA 23285 Date: Friday, Oct 3, 2008 Time: 10am - 12pm RSVP: SHARENetworkRSVP at vccs.edu or 804-371-5080 by Sept 29 The SHARE Network exists to strengthen connections between faith-based and community organizations and the workforce investment system-by establishing SHARE Network Access Points and utilizing the Virginia 2-1-1 human service agency database directory. SHARE stands for Sharing How Access to Resources Empowers, and essentially, SHARE Network Access points are workforce centers satellites located in faith- and community-based organizations. Staff members from the participating organizations provide job search assistance, referrals, resume help and other core services to help job seekers find employment. Questions? Contact: Beatrice Esi Yarney, Virginia Community College System Office for Workforce Development Services, 804-371-5080, byarney at vccs.edu From cunyd at vcu.edu Thu Sep 25 09:58:26 2008 From: cunyd at vcu.edu (Deborah Cuny/cunyd/FS/VCU) Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:58:26 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Especially for Nonprofits - New Classes, Dates, Rolling Admission Message-ID: Especially for Nonprofits (ENP) wants to help you achieve your mission. ENP provides high quality, affordable professional development for the nonprofit community of Central Virginia. All classes are just $45.00 thanks to ENP's partners who subsidize each academic credit so that all students have equal access to an education worth hundreds of dollars. Especially for Nonprofits is accepting applications on a rolling basis so if you haven't yet, please sign up for fall 2008 classes today! Below, please find updates for the following classes: New Date: Introduction to Excel November 4 & 11 Instructor: Wilma Andrews New Date: Empowerment and Accountability October 8 & 9 Instructors: Ann Deaton and David Emerald New Class: Volunteer Resources Management: Advanced class! November 17 & 24 Instructors: Katie Campbell and Kathy Perun To learn more about all of fall semester's classes please visit: http://www.community.vcu.edu/programs/nonprofit/registration.html **************************************** Deborah Cuny Especially for Nonprofit Organizations 920 W Franklin St Valentine House, RM 304 (W) 804-828-8838 Email us now to join the listserv! **************************************** From khodge at christiannannies.org Thu Sep 25 12:28:20 2008 From: khodge at christiannannies.org (Kishema Hodge) Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:28:20 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Trainings with Hilltop Promises at the Adult Education Center Message-ID: To Whom It May Concern: Hilltop Promises is partnering with Henrico County/Highland Springs Adult Education Center to provide trainings for those who work with children. The costs for these trainings are $22.00 each; participants will receive a certificate upon completion. 1. Happy Days Are Here Again - Celebrating Your Families As Early Childhood educators we readily see the accomplishments of the children we care for-BUT SO OFTEN MISS THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE FAMILIES. When we do we miss golden opportunities to see how our work with their children has had a positive effect on the family. In this training, participants will learn how to (even on limited budgets) celebrate their families. 2. Autism, Apsbeger, ADD, ADHD, Non-Compliant Disorder-What do the labels mean? In this training, participants will be provided with the tools for understanding the labels of autism, apsbeger, ADD, ADHD, etc. Learn various ways in how you can effectively work with children with non-compliant behaviors. Kishema Hodge HillTop Promises 8 E. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 Phone: 804-658-3871 Email: khodge at hilltoppromises.org Web: www.hilltoppromises.org From jon at backporchei.org Thu Sep 25 15:23:49 2008 From: jon at backporchei.org (Jon Davidow) Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:23:49 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Green Jobs Now!: Saturday, September 27th Event Message-ID: <3e402e810809251223v6edc8dccgb80b3dfe42f7970f@mail.gmail.com> Right now, there's a great opportunity not only to make America's economy stronger by making it greener, but to make Americans living in poverty part of a revitalized middle class. The transition to clean energy has the potential to create millions of new "green-collar jobs," including everything from installing solar panels to retrofitting existing homes to make them more energy efficient. That's why on Saturday, September 27th tens of thousands of Americans will participate in a National Day of Action for Green Jobs. Here in Virginia, families will gather in downtown Richmond to learn about the benefits of transitioning to a clean energy economy. The local event is one of over 300 planned nationwide to highlight the benefits of transitioning to a clean energy economy. Join the Back Porch Initiatives, Chesapeake Climate Action Network, the VCU-Carver Partnership, and numerous other community organizations to support and engage in OUR future. WHEN: Saturday, September 27, 2008. Noon to 3:00pm. WHERE: Smith-Peters Park 900 Catherine Street Richmond, VA 23220 Register here: http://events.greenjobsnow.com/greenforall/events/show/5492. For more information, email Antigone Ambrose at antigone at chesapeakeclimate.org The solutions to our economic and climate crises are clear: Invest in clean, renewable energy and technologies that will create millions of green jobs and solve the climate challenge. See you on September 27th! -- Jonathan Davidow Co-founder, Director of Operations The Back Porch Initiatives www.backporchenergy.org 804.306.0977 From merhardt at RichmondSPCA.Org Thu Sep 25 09:05:50 2008 From: merhardt at RichmondSPCA.Org (Maya Erhardt) Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:05:50 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] America's Favorite Animal Shelter Message-ID: <1C9FDE4AEDE691438B630BDC2B9B496001599887@sbs.RichmondSPCA.Org> The Richmond SPCA is currently second place in Care2's America's Favorite Animal Shelter contest. We're the only shelter in Central Virginia in the top 100, and your vote can help bring home the $10,000 prize to benefit homeless pets in our community! http://www.care2.com/animalsheltercontest/70466 You may vote only once, so please feel free to forward the contest information on to friends and family. Thanks for your support! Maya Maya Erhardt Manager of Community Development Richmond SPCA 2519 Hermitage Road Richmond, VA 23220 office: 804-521-1318 fax: 804-521-0540 merhardt at richmondspca.org www.richmondspca.org Every Life Is Precious. TM Shop to save lives - click here. From RaShel.Charles at vdh.virginia.gov Thu Sep 25 12:46:50 2008 From: RaShel.Charles at vdh.virginia.gov (RaShel Charles) Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:46:50 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Disability Awareness Month Message-ID: <003c01c91f2e$4e727390$336e100a@central.vdh.state.va.us> October is Disability Awareness Month Today, about 50 million Americans, or one in five people, are living with at least one disability, and most Americans will experience a disability at some time during the course of their lives, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Disabilities can be obvious such as a person using a wheelchair, or aided by a service animal or walking stick. Disabilities can also be developmental such autism or a chronic condition like arthritis, which may not always be easy to detect. In recognition of Disability Awareness Month the Virginia Department of Health, Health Promotion for People with Disabilities (HPPD) Project and Task Force encourage service providers across Virginia to open their doors to people with disabilities and caregivers to promote programs and services available and accessible to people with disabilities. HPPD's goal is to promote healthy lifestyles for people with disabilities by addressing such topics as health promotion and education, prevention of secondary conditions, accessibility, and ensuring opportunities to participate in recreational and social activities. The HPPD Project and Task Force are excited to kick-off Health Promotion for People with Disabilities Week, October 5-11, 2008 with a special webinar series to promote health and well-being for people with disabilities. Webinars will air October 5-11, 2008 at 12:15pm, topics include Disabilities Awareness and Communication, Encouraging Physical Activity and its Benefits, Finding and Using Disability Data, Disability and Cultural Diversity, and Advocating for Your Health. For more information and to register for webinars please visit http://www.vahealth.org/cdpc/disability/ or contact Holly Tiller at 804-864-7877. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Working with a strong national network of state Mentoring Partnerships such as Virginia Mentoring Partnership (VMP), MENTOR leverages resources and provides the technical expertise, tools, and innovation that mentoring programs need to effectively serve young people in their communities. VMP was founded in 1994 and provides training and technical program support to primarily new and existing school-based volunteer mentoring programs. POSITION SUMMARY: The AmeriCorps *VISTA is a one year community service opportunity with a focus on increasing the quality of youth mentoring programs through effective implementation of MentorPRO. MentorPRO is a Web based evaluation and tracking tool, designed to help mentoring programs track and access data to better manage their Programs, manage mentoring Relationships and evaluate Outcomes. This full-time position provides administrative and program services support to VMP and mentoring programs that use MentorPRO in the state of Virginia. SERVICE PERIOD: November 2008 ? November 2009 LOCATION: The Virginia Mentoring Partnership state office is in downtown Richmond, VA. RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist MentorPRO? users (staff and program providers) in the enrollment process and perform data entry of mentoring program information. Provide training and technical assistance to Mentoring Partnership staff and programs on all aspects of MentorPRO?. Manage the accounts and records of users to include updates, revisions, deactivation of program records and review of internal lists. Assist staff in analyzing data gathered through MentorPRO?. Conduct quality reviews of individual mentoring programs to identify areas for improvement. Conduct needs assessment of mentoring programs. Establish frequent and proactive communication with MentorPRO? users to ensure they understand system benefits and requirements. Recommend strategies to expand use of MentorPRO? throughout the state or related geographic areas. Assist in creating, editing and proofing correspondence, enrollment materials, web-based documents and related materials, and other projects as needed. Be a proactive member of the Mentoring Partnership staff team, and assume other general office duties as required related to training and technical assistance. Assist in other office duties (programming, development, special events) as needed. SUPERVISION: Reports to Virginia Mentoring Partnership Executive Director and/or designee and MENTOR Director of Mentoring Partnerships & State Affairs. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor?s degree preferred. An interest in youth service, education, non-profits, mentoring and working with technology and web-based programs required. Customer service experience and an ability to work with diverse groups of people required. Candidate must possess excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills. Must be proficient in word processing, database management, editing and proofreading. Experience with Microsoft Office required. Must be willing to relocate if necessary and commit to one year of service. Benefits: Stipend: $10,000 - $11,500, healthcare, life insurance, childcare expenses, and end-of-service cash stipend or educational award. TO APPLY: Please send a resume and cover letter to both: hrresume at mentoring.org , raholbrook at vcu.edu note ?ATTN: Virginia Mentoring Partnership? POSITION DEADLINE: Resumes must be received no later than October 8, 2008 For more information about the AmeriCorps*VISTA program visit www.americorp.gov and for more information re: Virginia Mentoring Partnership please contact Jennifer Slabaugh, Ph.D., Exec. Director at 804-828-1536 or jjsmith at vcu.edu -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Founder of Arts for Replenishment and Change October 10, 2008 9 a.m. - Noon Cost: $60.00 (limited slots available; reservations required by October 1, 2008) - Looking for parts and further exploring parts of the art that the client (artist) says he or she doesn't understand - Technique of amplifying a part of the art - Using written (or spoken) dialogue between different parts of the art that has been created to see what can be uncovered and shared Experiential time for those attending the training; learn about and, if time, choose one of five creative arts therapies activities to try out. Who Should Attend: .Mental Health Professionals. Social Workers .Youth Workers .Educators For more information visit our website www.wesupportfamilies.com or call (804) 762-8716 Best Regards, Anita Anita Y Perry Director of Training Family & Community Support Systems, LLC 2807 N Parham, Suite 306 Richmond VA 23294 (804) 762-8716 (804) 762-7114 FAX www.WeSupportFamilies.com Building Brighter Futures! -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/png Size: 19088 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://mail.connectnetwork.org/pipermail/connectrichmond_connectnetwork.org/attachments/20080926/e2da8662/attachment.png From FBrown at pathways-va.org Fri Sep 26 09:02:47 2008 From: FBrown at pathways-va.org (Frank Brown) Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:02:47 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Pathways Rheumatology Clinic Message-ID: Pathways is pleased to announce the addition of a free Rheumatology Clinic for the uninsured, to be held the first Thursday of every month, beginning October 2, at its clinic facility, 1200 W. Washington St. Petersburg, VA 23803. We will continue to provide cardiac attention on the second and third Thursdays of each month. Call Ron Thompson at 862-1104, Ext. 301 for information and appointments. Frank Brown Administrative Assistant Pathways 1200 W. Washington St. Petersburg, VA 23803 804-862-1104 ext. 311 No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.7.2/1690 - Release Date: 9/25/2008 7:05 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.7.2/1690 - Release Date: 9/25/2008 7:05 AM From scolello at chatteringchildren.org Fri Sep 26 14:06:35 2008 From: scolello at chatteringchildren.org (Sandra Colello) Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:06:35 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Chattering Children Open House Message-ID: <38448FD2-2F7A-439D-BCBC-6D321924658C@chatteringchildren.org> hattering Children and Speak Up School are celebrating opening at their new location at 1307 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA 23228 by hosting an open house on Sunday October 26th from 1pm to 4pm. Featuring: Moonbounce; Face Painting; Hot Dogs; Ice cream; Prizes and more! Chattering Children is a non-profit for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. We help children learn to listen AND talk without using sign language. Contact us for more details! Sandra Colello, Ph.D Development Manager Chattering Children & SPEAK UP School 1307 Lakeside Avenue Richmond, VA 23228 Tel: (804) 290 0475 Fax: (804) 290 0476 From allinden at comcast.net Sat Sep 27 13:55:53 2008 From: allinden at comcast.net (allinden at comcast.net) Date: Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:55:53 +0000 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Join us for the 2nd Annual DSAGR Buddy Walk! Message-ID: <092720081755.2490.48DE73A9000ADBA4000009BA2215553894020A0B020704040E@comcast.net> Join us for the 2nd Annual DSAGR Buddy Walk! The Down Syndrome Association of Greater Richmond invites you, your family, friends, co-workers & the community to support our 2nd Annual Buddy Walk! The Buddy Walk was established by the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) to promote acceptance, awareness and inclusion of people with Down syndrome (DS) and to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October. It has evolved into the single largest awareness vehicle for DS worldwide. At least 250,000 people are expected to participate in over 275 walks this year! Join us for a family-friendly, fun-filled day on the University of Richmond campus! Sat., October 11, 2008 11AM-3PM Shine: Millhiser Green Rain: Robins Center Register and start fundraising today at www.firstgiving.com/dsagr! (Online registration closes on 10/1/08 @ 11:59PM) The fun will include all of the following and MORE! Live entertainment (including moon bouncers, roaming Children's Characters, Little Tikes Play Area, Jeff Beatman (Children's Musicman & Storyteller), 3 Live Bands, face painting, & various performing arts groups!) Lunch Raffles & Silent Auction Organizations that support individuals with DS Walk around beautiful Westhampton Lake Questions? Visit http://www.dsagr.com/buddywalk.html. Still need more information? Contact Allison Wixted Buddy Walk Committee Chair dsagrbuddywalk at yahoo.com See you at the Walk! Allison Wixted DSAGR '08 Buddy Walk Committee Chair www.firstgiving.com/taylorwixted From pandrews at gloucesterva.info Fri Sep 26 15:51:41 2008 From: pandrews at gloucesterva.info (pandrews at gloucesterva.info) Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:51:41 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Employment Opportunities Message-ID: <180279E425BBBD48A71A9679852B3EE802705FDE@gcpo1.gloucesterva.net> Gloucester County is currently recruiting for the following employment opportunities. Planner (I-II) Salary: $33,747/yr or higher DOQ. Seeking experienced Planner to join our dynamic planning team, assisting with updates to the Comprehensive Plan and working on various local and regional planning initiatives, subdivision plat and development plan reviews. Experience with ArcGIS a plus. Real Estate Appraiser (II or Senior) Competitive Salary; DOQ. Performs technical work appraising residential and commercial property within the County to determine market value for tax purposes. Extensive residential appraisal exp preferred. Complete details, list of qualifications and job descriptions are available online at, www.gloucesterva.info . Submit cover letter & resume with Gloucester County Application to Human Resource Department: 6467 Main Street, Gloucester, VA 23061; Contact Patty Andrews, Phone: (804) 693-5690; EOE/M/F/D Email messages from Gloucester County are intended solely for the use of those to whom they are addressed and may contain confidential or legally privileged information. While all reasonable precautions have been taken to ensure that emails are virus-free, Gloucester County is not responsible for any damages from viruses or corrupted contents of emails and suggests that you subject these to your virus checking procedures prior to use. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete or destroy all copies. From abate at ecmc.org Mon Sep 29 08:49:14 2008 From: abate at ecmc.org (Bate, Amanda) Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:49:14 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Upcoming College Information Workshops In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <4F4ED2D03DD09C408A1432EA4D5B38D601E6356B@exchange3.ecmc.lan> TheCollegePlace has two upcoming workshops for students and families: College Admissions for High School Students Sat. Oct. 25th from 9:30am - 10:30am - Preparation for college is important and it's never too early to start doing your research on higher education. This workshop is targeting high school students and provides basic information on choosing schools, filing college applications, computing college costs and more. Target audience: 9th grade and higher/parents. Understanding and Applying for Financial Aid Sat. Oct. 25th from 11:00am - 12:15pm - Figuring out how to search for financial assistance for college can be a complicated and stressful process. This workshop will help students and parents navigate the world of financial aid. This topic will cover areas such as understanding financial aid terms, the difference between scholarships/grants/loans and work-study, FAFSA and more. Target audience: 11/12th grade student, parents. In order to participate in either workshop, you must RSVP by Wed., Oct. 22nd. You can also call 827.1758 for more information. Space is limited. All workshops are free and located in the seminar room of the Mary & Frances Youth Center on VCU's campus (on the corner of Cary & S. Linden). -- Amanda N. Bate, Director Mary & Frances Youth Center TheCollegePlace-Richmond 120 S. Linden St. Box 843062 Richmond, VA 23284 804.827.1755 http://www.ecmcfoundation.org/ From afpcentralva at mindspring.com Mon Sep 29 10:04:51 2008 From: afpcentralva at mindspring.com (Diane Gillert) Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:04:51 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Central Virginia Chapter AFP - Audio Conferences Message-ID: <00dd01c9223c$573f05e0$2b01a8c0@D1NBL5B1> Please join us in October for the following Audio Conferences: On October 2nd at the Children's Museum of Richmond our topic will be - "Marketing Planned Giving - Maybe We Have It All Wrong?" Presented by Ken Ramsay. Our October 29th audio conference will take place at the Central Virginia Food Bank the topic will be "Boom-Generations 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. 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 jhurst at apva.org Mon Sep 29 10:01:05 2008 From: jhurst at apva.org (Jennifer Hurst) Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:01:05 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] A Toast to History Message-ID: <641DF3E7C56241C2BFDE8F2D8B6319B4@apva.org> APVA Preservation Virginia still has available tickets to our very first evening Madeira toast! Enjoy a cocktail reception, tours of John Marshall's 1790 home and a toast to history at 7:00 p.m. with the libations our founding fathers imbibed! Madeira was the favorite drink of the Revolutionaries; learn about its rich history and more on Wednesday, October 15th from 6:00 p.m. to 9 p.m. You can purchase tickets at www.apva.org/toast. Call Jennifer Hurst at (804)648-1889 ex. 315 or email at jhurst at apva.org 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 mburnette at phonehome.org Mon Sep 29 14:08:38 2008 From: mburnette at phonehome.org (Mike Burnette) Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:08:38 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] HOME University - Advanced Advocacy Training Message-ID: The second annual HOME University - Advanced Advocacy Training will be held on October 11th in Richmond from 10:00-1:00 PM. (The event will also be held in Portsmouth on Oct. 18) If you would like to learn more about solutions for today's housing market and ways to influence others, then this is the place for you! These sessions include free admission and free lunch. For more information and to RSVP go to www.phoneHOME.org Mike Burnette Manager of Strategic Communications Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia Inc. (HOME) 700 E. Franklin St. Suite 3A, Richmond, VA 23219 804.354.0641 ext. 118 804.354.0690 FAX "Ensuring Equal Access to Housing for All People" Learn, Volunteer, Donate at www.phoneHOME.org From susan.corcoran at us.iofc.org Mon Sep 29 09:27:39 2008 From: susan.corcoran at us.iofc.org (Susan Corcoran) Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:27:39 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Metropolitan Richmond Day - November 20, 2008 Message-ID: Save the Date! On Thursday, November 20 Hope in the Cities will host the 2008 Metropolitan Richmond Day community breakfast and forum at the Downtown Richmond Marriott hotel at 7:30am. In his recent report to the Richmond community Dr. James Crupi said 'Regionalism is not just about projects but about relationships.' These events will further our region's "honest conversation" on: Building Trust in the Region. The breakfast speaker, former Mayor of Charlotte, NC, Richard Vinroot, will address 600 community leaders drawing on his experience of forging creative partnerships. 'We must get over protecting our turf, our parochialism. If we have a poor road system, poor schools, poor neighborhoods in our region we all suffer.' At the public forum following the breakfast Richard Vinroot will engage with a panel of Richmond citizens to explore historic perspectives, current realities and future hopes for regional cooperation in the Richmond metropolitan area. Please plan on joining us and invite your friends and colleagues. Does your organization want a table? Table sponsorships are available for corporations, non-profits, government and community organizations. Invitations will be in the mail soon with more information. Call us at 804 358 1764 or email: hopeinthecities at us.iofc.org. Shari Osborn Hope in the Cities 2201 West Broad Street, Suite 200 Richmond, VA 23220 From tlgendro at vcu.edu Mon Sep 29 09:12:44 2008 From: tlgendro at vcu.edu (Tracey L Gendron/FS/VCU) Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:12:44 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Gerontology Fall Symposium Announcement Message-ID: Please add this announcement to your email distribution list. Thank you! VCU, Department of Gerontology Presents the Fall Symposium on Tuesday, October 21st from 6:00-9:00 p.m. The MCV Alumni House, 1016 E. Clay Street, Richmond, VA 23298 The presenter is AARP, the Divided We Fail Campaign to bring attention to the challenge of health care so that Americans can achieve long-term financial security and get the health care they need. We intend to rally individuals, policymakers and business leaders to this cause, whether it be: strengthening Social Security making affordable, quality health care available for all making prescription drugs more affordable for all creating incentives to save for retirement, or expanding job opportunities so people can keep working and contributing to society as they get older. For more information please contact Tracey Gendron, MSG, Department of Gerontology at tlgendro at vcu.edu, 828-1565. Tracey Gendron, MSG Instructor/Clinical Coordinator Department of Gerontology Virginia Commonwealth University Theatre Row, Room 2012 730 East Broad Street P.O. Box 980228 Richmond, VA 23298-0228 804-828-1565 From urfcampuschapters at ugandaruralfund.org Mon Sep 29 10:42:51 2008 From: urfcampuschapters at ugandaruralfund.org (Kathryn Romagna) Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:42:51 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Kindness Day 2008 Message-ID: To whom it may concern, My name is Kathryn Romagna and I am writing on behalf of Uganda Rural Fund, a local non-profit charity. Our organization is interested in getting involved with Richmond's Kindness Day on November 16, 2008. Our members are looking to do anything they can to help with this event. If there are any volunteer opportunities or any other ways that our organization could get involved please forward them to urfcampuschapters at ugandaruralfund.org. Thank you so much for your assistance in this matter and we hope to be able to help out very soon! -- Kathryn Romagna Uganda Rural Fund Coordinator, Campus Chapter Program www.ugandaruralfund.org urfcampuschampters at ugandaruralfund.org From ssain at richmond.edu Tue Sep 30 11:47:49 2008 From: ssain at richmond.edu (Robinson Sain, Sue) Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:47:49 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Obama/McCain environmental advisers square off tomorrow at UR Message-ID: Interested in energy and the environment? Environmental policy advisers to presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain will discuss their candidate's proposals Oct. 1 at the University of Richmond School of Law . The 12:15 p.m. program will be held in the Moot Court Room and is free and open to the public. Noah M. Sachs , assistant professor of law, will moderate. He serves as faculty director of the law school's Merhige Center for Environmental Studies . The event is co-sponsored by the Jepson School of Leadership Studies . The interactive session will begin with opening remarks from each campaign, followed by questions from the audience. For more information, contact Kris Henderson at (804) 289-8186, khender3 at richmond.edu or see this release: http://oncampus.richmond.edu/news/sept08/advisers.html Please attend if you like and pass the word to peers and other interested people in your circle. Thank you. 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 rodriguezccia at yahoo.com Mon Sep 29 19:12:10 2008 From: rodriguezccia at yahoo.com (Cecily Rodriguez) Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:12:10 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [ConnectRichmond] 2009 Colaborando Juntos' leadership update and request for nominations Message-ID: <670160.98511.qm@web56404.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Colaborando Juntos, a network of organizations working with Latinos in the greater Richmond area,?is seeking nominations for the Leadership team and Governing Board?for?2009.??Over the?five years that Colaborando Juntos has been in existence, we have seen the development of many?opportunities for Latinos in the Greater Richmond area.? ? We have seen access to services increase?as a result of?helping service providers enhance their understanding of how to reach out to Latinos.??We have seen networks and opportunities around workforce development crystallize and result in increased?capacity for?bi-lingual and culturally competent job-seekers and enhanced methods of recruiting for employers to access them.??We have seen expanded training and technical assistance for Latino-owned small and mid-size businesses.?We have seen the development of many cultural arts programs that highlight the variety of Latino cultures that exist in Richmond and we enjoy the multitude of activities geared towards Latino families around the area.? ? I would like to think that CJ as a whole has played?a major role in helping to connect?the?dots that have resulted in this increased quality of life and services for all of Richmond residents.? ? We are currently seeking nominations for?Governing Board members.??This Board will have an?Executive Committee.?? ? We encourage you to?nominate yourself or another qualified individual for consideration on our board and executive committee. ? With Riguey King, as the Chair for 2009, we will be looking to fill the following positions: ? ?Assistant-Chair- We will maintain the practice of having the Assistant?Chair become the Chair?in the subsequent year.? This continuity has served us well over the years. This person will be responsible for supporting the work of the chair, filling in at meetings as needed,and leadership in special activities.? ? Communications Director-? This person will be responsible for?developing and maintaining the website, answering questions from the public, developing marketing tools, and overseeing the list serve. ? Secretary/Membership Coordinator-? This person will be responsible for meeting minutes AND membership activities including developing efforts to increase membership?and developing?policies and tracking methods. ? Treasurer-? This person will?be our fiscal officer, but will also have?responsibilities around developing revenue streams and identifying possible grant?sources. (This person does not have to write them, just identify resources) ? Events Planner-? This position will be co-chaired and will?coordinate all aspects of our bi-annual conference.? They will identify a sub-committee to assist with this work.? ? Special Projects Director-? This person will be responsible for coordinating special projects as they come up, ie- the immigration forum,? the Richmond Hispanic Youth Symposium, etc... They will also be responsible for maintaining and updating the Resource Guide that we have done so well in the past.?? We are only interested in people who are willing to consistently dedicate their time and energy over the course of the year. ? Please submit nominations by October 31st, 2008 to cj at colaborandojuntosva.com?or rodriguezccia at yahoo.com ? Save the date for our UPCOMING Conference on December 5th at Ramsey Memorial United Methodist Church- 5900 Hull Street Rd. Richmond, VA 23224- This event is co-sponsored by the?The Greater Richmond Chapter of the American Red Cross and other community based organization and networks. ? VISIT OUR WEBSITE?at http://www.colaborandojuntosva.com/index.html ? Join our listserve at http://mail.connectnetwork.org/mailman/listinfo/cj_connectnetwork.org. ? I look forward to hearing from you!? Thanks,?? Cecily Rodriguez Chair, Colaborando Juntos From volunteerdthrift at aol.com Tue Sep 30 13:49:05 2008 From: volunteerdthrift at aol.com (volunteerdthrift at aol.com) Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:49:05 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Mayoral Candidates Forum Saturday, Oct 4 Message-ID: <8CAF13BF7801AA4-14B8-419@FWM-D26.sysops.aol.com> Mayoral Candidates Forum:? Saturday, October 4 The Mayoral Forum is an opportunity for candidates for Mayor to jointly address issues of concern to members of Richmond's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community and to other Richmond residents who support full equality for all.???All?confirmed Mayoral Candidates: Paul Goldman, Robert Grey, Dwight C. Jones,? Bill Pantele and Lawrence Williams have agreed to come to the forum.? The forum is will be moderated by May-Lily Lee, Senior Producer and Host of Virginia Currents on the Community Idea Stations. ? The mayoral forum will be held in the event hall at the Gay Community Center of Richmond from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm; complimentary brunch served at 10:00 am. The event is handicapped accessible, NON-SMOKING, and will be ASL interpreted for?hearing impaired community members. Richmond has a vibrant LGBT community which is active politically.? While many issues facing our community members are shared by the broader Richmond community, the unique legal, social and political obstacles which challenge us make it important that we understand where each candidate for Mayor stands on matters which directly affect our well-being.? This forum will offer an important opportunity for candidates to address these issues in a setting which will most effectively convey their messages. Submit YOUR questions to the panel at: www.equalityvirginia.org/forum SPONSORING ORGANIZATIONS: Equality Virginia Education Fund (www.EqualityVirginia.org).,? Fan Free Clinic (www.FanFreeClinic.org). The Gay Community Center of Richmond (www.GayRichmond.com) ?and?? ROSMY (www.rosmy.org. ? AFTER THE FORUM:? Equality Virginia Advocacy Training and Martinez and Guthrie in Concert ? Equality Virginia Advocacy Training :? Attend this FREE advocacy training, and join Equality Virginia's local efforts to help pass legislation to end workplace discrimination in Virginia!? No experience required! Materials and snacks provided. Training runs from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at GCCR. More information and registration at Equality Virginia ? MARTINEZ and GUTHRIE in Concert Accoustic folk musicians Martinez & Guthrie perform live at GCCR. Heard on Sirius Radio The Coffee House channel, Joe and Gus have a tremendous sound, featuring a "subtle layering of vocals with instruments like the congas, mandolin, accordion, guitar, bass and drums." Check them out at their MySpace page for info and song downloads. ? The concert is free and we're picking up the tab for refreshments, too! Come on out, grab a cup and check out this great band. Underwritten by CG2 Consulting. SPONSORING ORGANIZATIONS: Equality Virginia Education Fund (www.EqualityVirginia.org).,? Fan Free Clinic (www.FanFreeClinic.org). The Gay Community Center of Richmond (www.GayRichmond.com) ?and?? ROSMY (www.rosmy.org. ? AFTER THE FORUM:? Equality Virginia Advocacy Training and Martinez and Guthrie in Concert ? Equality Virginia Advocacy Training :? Attend this FREE advocacy training, and join Equality Virginia's local efforts to help pass legislation to end workplace discrimination in Virginia!? No experience required! Materials and snacks provided. Training runs from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at GCCR. More information and registration at Equality Virginia ? MARTINEZ and GUTHRIE in Concert Accoustic folk musicians Martinez & Guthrie perform live at GCCR. Heard on Sirius Radio The Coffee House channel, Joe and Gus have a tremendous sound, featuring a "subtle layering of vocals with instruments like the congas, mandolin, accordion, guitar, bass and drums." Check them out at their MySpace page for info and song downloads. ? The concert is free and we're picking up the tab for refreshments, too! Come on out, grab a cup and check out this great band. Underwritten by CG2 Consulting. Richmond has a vibrant LGBT community which is active politically.? While many issues facing our community members are shared by the broader Richmond community, the unique legal, social and political obstacles which challenge us make it important that we understand where each candidate for Mayor stands on matters which directly affect our well-being.? This forum will offer an important opportunity for candidates to address these issues in a setting which will most effectively convey their messages. Submit YOUR questions to the panel at: www.equalityvirginia.org/forum SPONSORING ORGANIZATIONS: Equality Virginia Education Fund (www.EqualityVirginia.org).,? Fan Free Clinic (www.FanFreeClinic.org). The Gay Community Center of Richmond (www.GayRichmond.com) ?and?? ROSMY (www.rosmy.org. ? AFTER THE FORUM:? Equality Virginia Advocacy Training and Martinez and Guthrie in Concert ? Equality Virginia Advocacy Training :? Attend this FREE advocacy training, and join Equality Virginia's local efforts to help pass legislation to end workplace discrimination in Virginia!? No experience required! Materials and snacks provided. Training runs from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at GCCR. More information and registration at Equality Virginia ? MARTINEZ and GUTHRIE in Concert Accoustic folk musicians Martinez & Guthrie perform live at GCCR. Heard on Sirius Radio The Coffee House channel, Joe and Gus have a tremendous sound, featuring a "subtle layering of vocals with instruments like the congas, mandolin, accordion, guitar, bass and drums." Check them out at their MySpace page for info and song downloads. ? The concert is free and we're picking up the tab for refreshments, too! Come on out, grab a cup and check out this great band. Underwritten by CG2 Consulting. SPONSORING ORGANIZATIONS: Equality Virginia Education Fund (www.EqualityVirginia.org).,? Fan Free Clinic (www.FanFreeClinic.org). The Gay Community Center of Richmond (www.GayRichmond.com) ?and?? ROSMY (www.rosmy.org. ? AFTER THE FORUM:? Equality Virginia Advocacy Training and Martinez and Guthrie in Concert ? Equality Virginia Advocacy Training :? Attend this FREE advocacy training, and join Equality Virginia's local efforts to help pass legislation to end workplace discrimination in Virginia!? No experience required! Materials and snacks provided. Training runs from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at GCCR. More information and registration at Equality Virginia ? MARTINEZ and GUTHRIE in Concert Accoustic folk musicians Martinez & Guthrie perform live at GCCR. Heard on Sirius Radio The Coffee House channel, Joe and Gus have a tremendous sound, featuring a "subtle layering of vocals with instruments like the congas, mandolin, accordion, guitar, bass and drums." Check them out at their MySpace page for info and song downloads. ? The concert is free and we're picking up the tab for refreshments, too! Come on out, grab a cup and check out this great band. Underwritten by CG2 Consulting. From psg at psgrichmond.org Tue Sep 30 10:56:57 2008 From: psg at psgrichmond.org (PSG) Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:56:57 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] The Grassroots Is Always Greener: PSG Smart Growth Advocacy Training Saturday October 4th Message-ID: <002401c9230c$cc8d6cd0$0400a8c0@LATITUDE600A> Share your Saturday morning with us and you'll walk away with the tools you need to become an effective advocate for Smarter Growth and a more sustainable Richmond. Learn from the experts, meet other concerned and active citizens from across the region, and take what you learn directly to your community. Did you know that the Richmond region has outpaced Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads in the rate we consume our land and the amount of time we spend in our cars? Did you know that how and where we grow has a major impact on quality of life, housing affordability, environmental health, and economic vitality? Do you want to play a role in the preservation of open space, farmland, and forests, and the promotion of walkable, connected communities? Join us! When: Saturday, October 4th, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Where: Centenary United Methodist Church, 411 East Grace Street, in Richmond. Who: Partnership for Smarter Growth, in conjunction with The Back Porch Initiatives, a Richmond-based non-profit, is proud to sponsor this region-wide Smart Growth Advocacy Training Program, featuring Glen Besa from the Sierra Club, Martha Wingfield from Coalition for Hanover's Future, Trip Pollard of Southern Environmental Law Center, and Jay Ford. How: Email psg at psgrichmond.org with your name, address, and phone number to register. Or visit us at www.psgrichmond.org to register online with an appreciated $10.00 donation, appreciated not required. Why: Hot button growth-related issue in your locality? Not sure how to leverage your constituency power? Want to learn more about smart growth applications on the local level? We want to give you the tools you need to join the movement for smart, sustainable growth. Hope to see you there! 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 ecogar at collegiate-va.org Tue Sep 30 15:47:43 2008 From: ecogar at collegiate-va.org (Elizabeth Cogar) Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:47:43 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] "Two Million MInutes" Screening & Talk with Producer Robert Compton Message-ID: WHAT ARE AMERICAN STUDENTS DOING WITH THEIR TWO MILLION MINUTES? Robert Compton, executive producer of "Two Million Minutes," a provocative 45-minute documentary about global education, will show the film and participate in a discussion at Collegiate School, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 7pm in the Hershey Center for the Arts, North Mooreland Rd. This event is open to the public and free. The April 1983 government report ?A Nation at Risk? warned us that if we didn?t improve math and science education in the U.S. we would be at risk of falling behind our global competitors. Having reached the 25th anniversary of the report, "Two Million Minutes," vividly reveals that American students are no longer ?at risk? of falling behind -- they are now clearly behind even Third World students in India and China, in addition to being in 24th place among developed countries. This film takes an in-depth look at how students in the United States allocate their high school years (approximately four years or two million minutes) compared with India and China. It examines the implications this may have on the U.S. position in the global economy during the 21st century. It's a look at how six students from the US, India and China spend their high school years (approx. 2 milion minutes) and the alarming implications for American students as they compete for university admission and professional opportunities. This is the only Richmond screening of the film, it's open to the public (of particular interest to students, educators, parents and others who know and care about children) and free. Here are the details... Two Million Minutes (www.2mminutes.com for more info and to view trailer) >Wednesday, Oct. 1, 7pm >Oates Theater in the Hershey Center for the Arts, Collegiate School >North Mooreland Road, between River and Derbyshire roads Elizabeth Cogar Dir of Communications Collegiate School N. Mooreland Rd Richmond, VA 23229 USA www.collegiate-va.org 804.741.9781 P 804.741.9128 F ?Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one?s lifetime.? Mark Twain From karen.burruss at gmail.com Tue Sep 30 15:52:04 2008 From: karen.burruss at gmail.com (Karen Burruss) Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:52:04 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Brown Bag Lunch Forums for Domestic Violence Awareness Month In-Reply-To: <4f97082a0809301046m516f92c0hb4186f8ac7b493ec@mail.gmail.com> References: <4f97082a0809261357w7d8aedc4w61c22bec655913cb@mail.gmail.com> <4f97082a0809301046m516f92c0hb4186f8ac7b493ec@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <4f97082a0809301252p6573ae5bo1b9c29182a66b19b@mail.gmail.com> OCTOBER 2008: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH BROWN BAG LUNCH FORUMS As part of Hanover Safe Place's October Events for this year, the agency is sponsoring a brown bag lunch forum on related topics across the county. For additional information contact Karen Burruss or Patty Hall at 804-752-2728. 10/2 *"Bridging the Gap: Community resources for your clients in need"* * * Ashland- DSS Conference Room 12:30-1:30pm Program is for service providers only 10/9 *"Domestic Relation Rights for Family Violence Victims" * Protective Orders and other court related issues for victims of sexual and domestic violence Mechanicsville- East Hanover Family Counseling Center, 7374 Creighton Parkway. 12-1pm Program is for service providers and the public 10/16 *"Abuse in the Elder Community"* * * Ashland- Multipurpose Room of the Ashland Library 12:30-1:30pm Program is for service providers and the public 10/23 *"Domestic Violence issues relating to Mental Health/Substance Abuse"* * ** *Mechanicsville- East Hanover Family Counseling Center 12-1pm Program is for service providers and the public 10/30 *"Teens and Dating Violence" * * ** *Ashland- Multipurpose Room of the Ashland Library 12:30-1:30pm Program is for service providers and the public * * From giles at richmondneighborhoods.org Tue Sep 30 17:33:15 2008 From: giles at richmondneighborhoods.org (Giles Harnsberger) Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:33:15 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] ACORN Free Renovation Lending Workshop Message-ID: 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 Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2008 Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm Where: The Library at Good Shepherd Episcopal School, 4207 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond, VA Directions/Parking: 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 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 If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact: David Herring Phone: 804-422-2148 email: dherring at richmondneighborhoods.org Alliance to Conserve Old Richmond Neighborhoods 104 Shockoe Slip, Lower Level Richmond, VA 23219 (804)644-5040 From volunteerdthrift at aol.com Tue Sep 30 16:51:54 2008 From: volunteerdthrift at aol.com (volunteerdthrift at aol.com) Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:51:54 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] SONiA and disappear fear at GCCR Oct 18 Message-ID: <8CAF155817B8BD6-14B8-1198@FWM-D26.sysops.aol.com> SONiA and disappear fear will be in concert at the GCCR Event Hall, Saturday, October 18, 2008 at 8 pm - General Admission Seating - doors open at 7.? Get ickets online at www.GayRichmond.com or at Diversity Thrift for $12., available at the door for $15.? This is a MUST SEE concert.?? The Event is handicapped accessible and NON-SMOKING. ? Whether in the bomb shelters "Miklats" in Israel or summer camps in Palestine, Human Rights Events,? or Venues around the world SONiA is always striving to disappear fear and spread her message of Peace. In fall 2007 SONiA released a new CD with her band ?disappear fear? to the world (al mundo). ?t a n g o" features 13 songs in Spanish, Hebrew, Arabic and English. The music matches the words in poetry about Love, Peace and Equality; themes familiar to SONiA's writing since the creation of ?disappear fear?.? ?t a n g o? has been classified as WORLD and Folk-Pop. Latin and Middle Eastern rhythms and instrumentation along with lush string arrangements and harmonies are featured.? ? Solo for several years SONiA has now begun touring with other musicians and has revived the harmonies that her band ?disappear fear? has always been known for with the addition of Laura Cerulli on vocals, drums and percussion.? ? SONiA & disappear fear?have shared their music around the world in 2008 with tours in Australia, the USA, Canada, Europe, Asia, Israel, and the Middle East. ? Their label disappear records donates 18% of every song downloaded to the United Nations World Food Programme to help end poverty around the globe. In keeping with her message of global harmony SONiA has created ?Guitars for Peace? which helps bring Acoustic Guitars to children in war torn countries. Two Guitars have already been delivered. ? SONiA has expressed great enthusiasm for helping the Gay Community Center of Richmond in furthering its vision of providing quality events for the LGBT community and their allies?in Richmond, as well as supporting the community through the thrift store and through the grant program.? This show is a fundraiser for GCCR.? SONiA and disappear fear are a fantastic band and I hope that you all will be able to come out to support GCCR. Cindy Bray Outreach Coordinator Gay Community Center of Richmond 804-353-8890 X22 Volunteer at GayRichmond.com www.GayRichmond.com From Secondchance233 at aol.com Tue Sep 30 17:45:27 2008 From: Secondchance233 at aol.com (Secondchance233 at aol.com) Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:45:27 EDT Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Bed space opening single men Message-ID: Dear Agency: Second Chances Supportive Services a residential housing program currently have bed space available for single men. Second Chances Supportive Services is a housing program that provides the security and stability that will enable our residents to become empowered to make smart decisions that will enhance the quality of their lives in a friendly, supportive and drug free environment. We are a 501c (3) nonprofit organization that has been in operation since 2002. Second Chance is located in the North Side of Richmond. These are two newly built homes accommodating up to fourteen residents. Individuals who are eligible must: * Be willing to share a room with another individual. * Able to work or have another source of income, such as SSI, SSDI or other financial source. * Must be willing to submit to random drug testing. * Must be ambulatory and no severe mental health issues. * Must be willing to abide by program agreement. Fees are as follows: $425.00 per month for program fees. (meals included). $50.00 security deposit. (Refundable, providing there are no damages to property or removal of any property belonging to Second Chances Supportive Services.) Amenities include cable in each room and a laundry room with washer and dryer. Referral process: All referrals are to be submitted to: Alice Jarman or Terri Harrison P.O. Box 28333 Richmond, Virginia 232228 (804)308-1714 (804) 651-0666 (804) 658-4588- fax E-mail _secondchance233 at aol.com_ (mailto:secondchance233 at aol.com) We look forward to working with your agency. Sincerely, Terri F. 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