From dgillert at 3foldconsulting.com Wed Apr 1 12:10:03 2009 From: dgillert at 3foldconsulting.com (Diane Gillert) Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2009 12:10:03 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Central Virginia Chapter Association of Fund Raising Professionals - Audio Conference Message-ID: <000301c9b2e4$51a0cc70$2b01a8c0@D1NBL5B1> Please join us as we host an AFP national audio conference on Tuesday April 7, 2009 at the Children's Museum of Richmond. Our topic will be ""Legal Pitfalls: What Fundraisers Need to Know", Presented By: Paula Goedert Fundraising for charitable organizations has become a complex business. Charities engage in sophisticated activities to generate revenue for their mission and the activities have tax consequences. This teleconference will review the federal tax consequences of fundraising activities and provide specific guidance on how to avoid tax and other legal pitfalls. Participants will learn: Implications for corporate sponsorships, product endorsement programs and fundraising in general Pitfalls to avoid in fundraising programs Substantiation, disclosure and acknowledgement rules Target Audience: All Levels Children's Museum of Richmond Administrative Boardroom 2626 West Broad Street Richmond, VA 12:30 pm Registration 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Audio conference Please R.S.V.P. to admin at afpcentralva.org by Monday April 6, 2009 Costs: Members Free Guests $15 Box lunches are available for $11 - choices are Turkey, Ham, Roast Beef and Vegetarian. They include sandwich, chips, drink and dessert. Diane Gillert Administrative Assistant 3foldconsulting, LLC Post Office Box 70610 Richmond, VA 23255 Phone: (804) 756-1793 Fax: (804) 756-1794 email: dgillert at 3foldconsulting.com From rgeorge at aiava.org Wed Apr 1 15:57:32 2009 From: rgeorge at aiava.org (Rhea George) Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2009 15:57:32 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Art & Architecture: A Collaboration Message-ID: <64D9BB74C135D34FBC63ED52EF7F75110111E6BC@aia-svr.aia.local> Do you ever wonder how to select the right artwork for your space? You're invited to this special event at the Virginia Center for Architecture. Art & Architecture: A Collaboration Luncheon and Lecture Thursday, April 16 noon-1:30 p.m. Get tips on how to select the appropriate art for your space. Discover how art can be used to enhance any architectural setting - domestic, corporate, and public. In celebration of Virginia Architecture Week, join us for a luncheon and lecture featuring Margaret Heiner, founder of Aesthetica Art Consulting in Washington DC. Heiner discusses the ways the disciplines borrow from each other while challenging, inspiring, and pushing one another forward. Space is limited and registration is required. Call (804) 644-3041, ext. 100 or email aliguori at aiava.org . $12; Museum Members: $10. 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 richmondinfo at connectnetwork.org Wed Apr 1 10:26:24 2009 From: richmondinfo at connectnetwork.org (richmondinfo at connectnetwork.org) Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2009 10:26:24 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [ConnectRichmond] How to Successfully Send a Message Message-ID: <78a27b0e67997281add589c97f987cf6.squirrel@Brockton.boscomp.net> Dear Connect members, Please find below helpful information regarding how to send a message to the email group. To Send a Message to An Email Group: 1. Join the email group you wish to write (optional but recommended) http://www.connectrichmond.org/Tools/EmailGroup/tabid/164/Default.aspx 2. Address your email to the email group(s) you wish to write 3. Include a descriptive phrase in the subject line. 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We encourage you to bookmark this web page which provides these guidelines and other helpful information: http://www.connectrichmond.org/email Questions? Contact 804.827.2001. Sincerely, The Connect team From susan at ral.org Wed Apr 1 12:16:48 2009 From: susan at ral.org (Susan Kelly) Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2009 12:16:48 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Richmond Animal League's Woofstock Message-ID: <011601c9b2e5$42e15b90$f101a8c0@RAL01> 2009 Woofstock Festival Saturday, May 30, 2009 10:00 - 4:00pm Strut Your Mutt Walk - 9:30am Monument Avenue between Allen & Lombardy www.ral.org/woofstock Join us for this family-friendly dog festival on historic Monument Avenue. There will be food and fun for the whole family! There is a $5.00 suggested donation for admission to Woofstock. All funds raised from Woofstock go to support the work of Richmond Animal League. Live Music . Food & Drink . Adoption Area . Dog Agility & Games Demonstrations & Contests . Vendors . Kids Area Strut Your Mutt at Woofstock Help kick off the 2009 Woofstock Festival with the Strut Your Mutt Walk at 9:30am to help raise funds for the animals at RAL. Community members, businesses and local dog lovers can form packs, join packs, or be individual dog walkers. All registered participants will receive a collection envelope and have the opportunity collect donations through personalized online fundraising pages. Participants raising over $100 will receive a FREE Strut Your Mutt T-shirt (while supplies last). Register by selecting "Woofstock Festival Registration". Become a Woofstock Sponsor The Richmond Animal League can provide your business with media exposure, logo impressions and a tent at Woofstock. We rely on these caring corporate partners to sustain the work of RAL. Have a Vendor Booth at Woofstock Woofstock is the perfect opportunity to showcase your dog-friendly business in front of an audience of thousands of dog lovers. Your vendor fee includes a tent, table and chairs. You may sell items, hold a raffle and distribute your promotional materials. Volunteer at Woofstock Woofstock would not run without the support of many local volunteers. If you are interested in assisting at the event, please register by selecting "Woofstock Festival Registration" and "Woofstock Volunteer". You will be contacted by our Volunteer Coordinator and given instructions. Susan Kelly Richmond Animal League Director of Development 11401 International Drive Richmond, VA 23236 Work: 804.379.0046 ext. 12 Cell: 804.300.6954 Fax: 804.378.7507 www.ral.org 1979 - 2009: Celebrating 30 years of animal rescue and adoption. "Saving lives - providing hope, help and homes for animals in need." From rricardo at c2adopt.org Thu Apr 2 11:42:23 2009 From: rricardo at c2adopt.org (Rebecca Ricardo) Date: Thu, 2 Apr 2009 10:42:23 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Desk and office supplies to give away Message-ID: <022401c9b3a9$9e2f8890$6601a8c0@domain.c2adopt.org> We have a wooden office desk (29"X59") that we are happy to give to another non-profit if you can come and pick it up. It's heavy! Still in good shape with drawers on each side but it's not needed here any longer and we want to use the room in a different way and have no place to store this desk. We also have 5 books of 400 Duplicate Message Sets (carbonless) to give away and a whole slew of the pink "While You Were Out" message pads. We no longer use any of these and they've been sitting here far too long when someone else may have use for them. Free to anyone who can pick them up. First come first serve! Rebecca L. Ricardo, LCSW Executive Director coordinators2inc - The Lifetime Adoption Resource 1617 Monument Ave. Ste. 200 Richmond, VA 23220 804-354-1881 or 804-355-1001 FAX www.c2adopt.org www.blacktie-virginia.com For online donations and info on upcoming events! From skohli at ywcarichmond.org Thu Apr 2 11:50:02 2009 From: skohli at ywcarichmond.org (Samridhi Kohli) Date: Thu, 2 Apr 2009 11:50:02 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] 29th Annual Outstanding Women's Awards Luncheon Message-ID: <044723F476833F459A20B12F448A3B66761127@server.YWCA.NET> YWCA Outstanding Women Awards Luncheon Tickets On Sale Now! Ten area women have been selected as the 2009 Outstanding Women by the YWCA of Richmond. This year's winners are Catherine "Kitty" Claiborne (Richmond Ballet), Jane G. Watkins (Virginia Credit Union), Kimberlie J. (Kim) Farlow (Altria Client Services, Inc.), Adrienne E. Volenik (University of Richmond Law School), Manju S. Ganeriwala (Treasurer of Commonwealth of Virginia ), Robin L. Foster, MD (VCU Medical Center), Fay Lohr (FeedMore, Inc.), Frances Fischbein Goldman (The Tax Complex, LC, The Community Tax Law Project), Lula M. Brown White (Providence Park Baptist Church, Virginia Heroes Inc.) and Connie M. Moslow (Powhatan Free Clinic). The honorees will be formally recognized and celebrated at the 29th Annual Outstanding Women Awards Luncheon at 11:30AM on Friday, April 24, 2009 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Luncheon tickets start at $50 and must be purchased in advance. Tickets can be purchased online at www.ywcarichmond.org or to purchase tickets via phone, contact Sam Kohli at 804-643-6761 x103. Event proceeds will benefit YWCA programs, including the accredited Child Development Center, 24-hour crisis hotline and Domestic and Sexual Violence Programs. This year marks 29 years of recognizing and celebrating the outstanding women of central Virginia. Since 1980, the YWCA has honored nearly 300 women with the Outstanding Women Awards. Winners are nominated and selected in 10 categories: arts, business, communications, education, health and science, human relations, government and politics, law, religion and volunteerism. This year's winners were selected from over 80 nominees, based on their impact on the community, their leadership skills, a high level of personal and professional achievement, and commitment to equality and racial harmony. From KCutsinger at grscan.com Thu Apr 2 16:16:41 2009 From: KCutsinger at grscan.com (Kellyn Cutsinger) Date: Thu, 2 Apr 2009 16:16:41 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Richmond's 1st Prevent-A-Thon Message-ID: <2E9578AEF3D3D04BBBB262325351944C2B91EB@scan-sbs.grscan.local> Contact: Denise Noble Greater Richmond SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now) dnoble at grscan.com (804) 257-7226 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys is sexually abused before their 18th birthdays. Abuse is preventable. Learn the 7 steps to protecting our children. Greater Richmond SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now) is hosting Richmond?s first Prevent-A-Thon. This Prevent-A-Thon will provide Stewards of Children workshops that will give adults in our community the skills necessary to better protect children against child sexual abuse. Stewards of Children is a revolutionary, research-based sexual abuse prevention training program developed by Darkness to Light. Stewards of Children participants will learn the 7 steps to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. The tipping points formula created by Darkness to Light shows us that we need to train 5% of the Richmond population in Stewards of Children to produce a cultural shift toward child sexual abuse (CSA) prevention and protective behaviors. The Prevent-A-Thon will be from April 27-May 1 with day and evening workshops available. The fee for the workshop is $15 per person. There are facilitators in the city of Richmond who can come to your agency, company, congregation, or organization to facilitate this workshop or you can come to us. You can participate in our Prevent-A-Thon in several ways: Pledge to attend a Stewards of Children training. Pledge to promote the Stewards of Children training to parents you know. Pledge to provide a Stewards of Children training for your coworkers. Pledge to host a Stewards of Children training for parents in your neighborhood or congregation. For more information about the Stewards of Children workshops please visit www.darkness2light.org. To participate in SCAN?s Prevent-A-Thon please e-mail Denise Noble (dnoble at grscan.com) or call 257-7226. Together we can protect their only childhood. From kpowers2 at richmond.edu Fri Apr 3 12:06:20 2009 From: kpowers2 at richmond.edu (Powers, Kathy) Date: Fri, 3 Apr 2009 12:06:20 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] April Fundraising Classes Starting Soon at IOP Message-ID: There is still time to register for the following April classes at the Institute on Philanthropy at UR. Scholarships are available, and we have increased our budget this spring. Applications and registration forms are located online at: http://scs.richmond.edu/philanthropy APRIL CLASSES 4/7 & 4/14 - Planned Giving - Big Game Hunting - 9am -12pm (Steve Hart) 4/13 - Introduction to Endowments & Restricted Gifts for Staff - 9am - 12m (Bob Sedivy) 4/16 & 23 - Persuasive Development Writing - 1-4pm (Pat Thompson) 4/17, 4/24 & 5/1 - The Annual Fund - 8:30am - 12pm (Lisa Freeman) 4/21 - Charitable Accountability for Boards - 6-8pm (Pat Morris) MAY CLASSES 5/12 - The Role of the Board in Fundraising - 6-8pm (Keith Curtis & Wendy McGrady) 5/18 - Grant Research - 9-12pm - (Brownie Hamilton) - class to be held in the computer lab 5/19 - To Get a Big Gift, Think Like a Donor - 9am-12pm (Wayne Olson) 5/20 - A New World Media (Social Networking, Blogs, etc.) -9am-4pm - Dean Browell - NEW! 5/7 & 5/14 - Integrated Marketing Communication I: Promotion - 1-4pm (Pat Thompson) 5/21 & 5/28 - Integrated Marketing Communication I: Promotion - 1-4pm (Pat Thompson) Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Kathy -- 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 lisa at richmondhabitat.org Fri Apr 3 11:38:45 2009 From: lisa at richmondhabitat.org (Lisa Bedell) Date: Fri, 3 Apr 2009 11:38:45 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] "Building on Faith" Affordable Housing Summit, April 16, 2009, 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (ET) Message-ID: <4DC6EE0DFE9EE648958006F2DE2A2F1C29F0F9@rhhexch01.RHH.LOCAL> Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity (RMHFH) invites the faith community of Richmond to participate in the "Building on Faith" Affordable Housing Summit on Thursday, April 16, 2009, featuring the Honorable Mayor Dwight C. Jones as keynote speaker. The event will take place at First Baptist Church, 2709 Monument Avenue, from 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Faith leaders of the jurisdictions we serve are encouraged to participate in this summit to garner heightened awareness of affordable housing challenges and opportunities. RMHFH serves: the City of Richmond, and the counties of Amelia, Charles City, Chesterfield, Henrico and New Kent. Continental breakfast will be provided by First Baptist Church. To register for this free event, click on the following link, http://richmondhabitat.eventbrite.com/ . Richmond Habitat has been the grateful beneficiary of the commitment of the faith community for the past 23 years. RMHFH was founded on the principles of the Christian religion. However, we support the "Theology of the Hammer", or a community development process that engages peoples of all faiths, races, and ethnicities through volunteer service, Board of Directors membership, staffing, and client families. RMHFH hopes to strengthen our faith partnerships through sharing knowledge and accessing area experts' input regarding the new housing arena, and the challenges faced by low to moderately low income earners in Central Virginia. Please join us to hear the Mayor's perspective both as a pastor and founder of Community Development Corporations in regards to the faith community's role and responsibility. Special Topics by panel experts will include: Affordable Housing Awareness - Laura Lafayette, President and CEO of the Richmond Association of Realtors(r); RMHFH Board of Directors Regional Collaboration of Nonprofit Housing Providers - Lee Householder, President of the Richmond Regional Community Development Alliance and Executive Director of ElderHomes Theology of the Hammer as an Expression of Faith - Rev. Dr. Gordon Mapes, Pastor of the Brandermill Church, the largest union church in the Unites States Faith Communities Participating in Affordable Housing - Dr. Imad Damaj, President of the Virginia Muslim Coalition; RMHFH Board of Directors RMHFH's Refreshed and Renewed Approach to Affordable Development - Leisha LaRiviere, Executive Director, RMHFH For more information, contact Steve Thomas, Director of Development, RMHFH at 232-7001, ext. 103 or by email at steve at richmondhabitat.org . Lisa Bedell PR & Events Coordinator Richmond Habitat for Humanity (804) 232-7001, ext. 112 From pavil_keller at msn.com Fri Apr 3 11:42:10 2009 From: pavil_keller at msn.com (Paul Keller) Date: Fri, 3 Apr 2009 11:42:10 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Richmond's Blue Grass Festival Message-ID: Dear ConnectRichmond Network, The Rotary Club of Richmond is sponsoring its second City Slickers Blue Grass Festival featuring The Grascals, Seldom Scene, and Sierra Hull! Also appearing - Page Wilson with Reckless Abandon. The Festival starts at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2009 at the Garner Pavilion at the Science Museum of Virginia located at 2500 West Broad Street Richmond, VA 23220. Gates open at 2:30 p.m. Signs at the event will direct to parking. Bring lawn chairs but leave coolers, food, and beverages at home. Event held rain or shine. Tickets are $20 per person at the gates on May 9. However, if you purchase your tickets before May 9, the price is only $15 per person. Children under 12 are admitted free. Festival advance purchase tickets go on sale April 8 beginning at 10 a.m. at www.cityslickers.tickets.musictoday.com or call 1-800-594-8499. The proceeds of this event funds humanitarian projects of the Rotary Club of Richmond that benefit the Richmond community and responds to international assistance needs. This event is posted on the ConnectRichmond Network Calendar. More information is available at www.richmondrotary.org/BluegrassFestival.cfm Thank you for allowing me to bring this event to your attention. Peace, Paul Keller, Member Rotary Club of Richmond Contact Information ------------------------------------- Paul Keller Po Box 317 Richmond, VA 23218 Email: pavil_keller at msn.com Voice Mail: 804-852-6113 Web: www.lekol.com --------------------------------------------------------- From pvcoffice at aol.com Fri Apr 3 11:13:44 2009 From: pvcoffice at aol.com (Kirby) Date: Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:13:44 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Guest Chef NIte this Sunday benefits Training Program Message-ID: <8CB8285EA2B64C6-388-146@WEBMAIL-MB01.sysops.aol.com> *Proceeds benefit Positive Vibe?s Basic & Advanced Training Program for People with Disabilities ? Sunday 04.05.09 Positive Vibe Cafe's Guest Chef Nite w/ Chef Bob DeCapri of Caffe di Pagliacci New Spring Menu by Executive Chef Mack McCrowell available 5pm-8:30pm as well as Chef DeCapri's special menu. Please call 804.560.9622 for reservations. Appetizer: Italian Wedding Soup Entrees: Scaloppini of Veal Picate or Fettuccini Alfredo Salad: Fresh Pear poached in white wine, stuffed with Gorgonzola and topped with chopped walnuts Dessert: Chocolate Genache torte in crushed pecan crust, finished with caramel sauce and whipped cream ? Get Lost MD (Muscular Dystrophy) Foundation prepares people with cognitive or physical disabilities for paid employment in the food service industry.? We accomplish our mission by training and employing people with disabilities at Max?s Positive Vibe Caf?. Cheers! -Kirby Michelle R. Kirby Office Manager Positive Vibe Cafe/Get Lost MD (Muscular Dystrophy) Foundation Stratford Hills Shopping Center 2825 Hathaway Road Richmond, VA 23225-1725 cafe) 804.560.9622 fax) 804.560.9623 email) getlostmd at aol.com www.positivevibecafe.com www.myspace.com/positivevibecafe http://en-gb.facebook.com/pages/Richmond-VA/Positive-Vibe-Cafe-a-project-of-GLMD-Foundation/15823769969 Believe you can and you're halfway there. -Theodore Roosevelt From rricardo at c2adopt.org Fri Apr 3 12:39:41 2009 From: rricardo at c2adopt.org (Rebecca Ricardo) Date: Fri, 3 Apr 2009 11:39:41 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Everything has been claimed Message-ID: <033d01c9b47a$ca8edd60$6601a8c0@domain.c2adopt.org> Thank you so much for all your interest in the desk and other office items we had to give away. They have all been claimed and we are thrilled to have helped other non-profits with these items. Have a great weekend. Rebecca L. Ricardo, LCSW Executive Director coordinators2inc - The Lifetime Adoption Resource 1617 Monument Ave. Ste. 200 Richmond, VA 23220 804-354-1881 or 804-355-1001 FAX www.c2adopt.org www.blacktie-virginia.com For online donations and info on upcoming events! From scooleen at preservationvirginia.org Fri Apr 3 14:31:48 2009 From: scooleen at preservationvirginia.org (Sarah Cooleen) Date: Fri, 3 Apr 2009 14:31:48 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] 2009 RESTORE VIRGINIA! Event Message-ID: <002f01c9b48a$740f5c20$3201a8c0@apva.org> Want to learn more about maintaining your older or historic home? Preservation Virginia invites you to attend 2009 RESTORE VIRGINIA! April 18th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Historic Scotchtown in Hanover County. Come talk to and learn from experts on maintaining older buildings. Professionals in historic landscapes and gardens, window care, weatherizing and house maintenance, masonry, painting, and water issues will lead groups of attendees on tours of Scotchtown to illustrate the needs of historic buildings in their particular area of expertise. Preservation Virginia is pleased to have the following participating experts: * Rob McGinnis, RLA, ASLA - EDAW Inc. * Bryan Townes - Claremont Preservation Consulting, LLC * Camille Agricola Bowman, Easement Technical Advisor - Virginia Department of Historic Resources * Warren Davies - Davies Masonry and Restoration * Joe Donohue - James River Painting Company Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Ticket price will include a tour of Scotchtown and can be purchased advance online at www.preservationvirginia.org . RESTORE VIRGINIA! is open to all and will be of particular interest to owners of older property. Participants can expect to gain a greater understanding of how to care for historic buildings. The event is coordinated by and benefits Preservation Virginia, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 1889. The mission of Preservation Virginia is to preserve, promote and serve as an advocate for the state's irreplaceable historic places for the cultural, economic and educational benefits of everyone. Historic restoration contractors, vendors of historic restoration materials and historic crafters are invited to participate by purchasing a space to set up a booth or tent to display their wares. The booth fee is $25. Contact Sarah Cooleen at scooleen at preservationvirginia.org or call 804-648-1889 ext. 320 Sarah Cooleen Revolving Fund Program Manager 204 West Franklin Street Richmond, VA 23220 Phone: 804-648-1889 x. 320 | Fax: 804-775-0802 E-Mail: scooleen at preservationvirginia.org | Web: preservationvirginia.org Connecting people and resources to ensure the continued vitality of Virginia's historic places From thelif at aol.com Fri Apr 3 11:37:36 2009 From: thelif at aol.com (thelif at aol.com) Date: Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:37:36 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] RIchmond Shakespeare camps, training and fun. Oh MY! In-Reply-To: <8CB81CC5103DB3C-14FC-1704@webmail-dh41.sysops.aol.com> References: <8CB81CC5103DB3C-14FC-1704@webmail-dh41.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <8CB82893F62A498-CB4-314@WEBMAIL-DZ08.sysops.aol.com> Student Opportunities: Festival Young Company Auditions????????????????????? ? ???????????????? ?? For Older Players (14-18) Festival Young Company - Players will train with Richmond Shakespeare teaching artists to learn scenes and monologues as they explore how to "play" Shakespeare and learn about the Elizabethan world. Classes April - June, 2009.? During the Richmond Shakespeare Festival, June and July, FYC members will perform as Elizabethan actors for picnickers on the grounds of Agecroft Hall each night before the show. ? This is valuable training for aspiring young actors - if you can act here, you can act ANYWHERE! ? Auditions - April 6, 2009, 6 - 8pm, Tabernacle Baptist Church. ? Contact Cynde Liffick, Director of Education, for more information or to reserve an audition spot for FYC.? Cynde Liffick: 232-4000 or email cynde at richmondshakespeare.com Spring Break Camp ??? For Younger Players (8-14) Need something for students to do over Spring Break? Why not have them go back to the sixteenth century to play Shakespeare! Students get the opportunity to find the joy of studying and performing in a Shakespeare play in the low pressure atmosphere of a camp. At the same time as?they grapple with Shakespeare's words and plots, they will gain an appreciation of the greatest dramatist in the English language.Ends in a performance of a scene of an abbreviated version of a whole play (depending on participant numbers) This year our play is A Midsummer Night's Dream. Each participant will receive one free ticket to see Richmond Shakespeare production of this perennial favorite. April 6-10, (public school break), 12:30-3:30pm, April 13-17,(private school break), 12:30-3:30pm. $150 tuition) discount for multiple family members) Virginia Center for Architecture, 2501 Monument Ave. Richmond, VA 23220 Call Cynde Liffick, Director of Education, 232-4000 or email cynde at richmondshakespeare.com? for more information or to reserve a spot. New Low Prices on Dell Laptops - Starting at $399 From tuttm at rbha.org Fri Apr 3 11:27:19 2009 From: tuttm at rbha.org (Michael Tutt) Date: Fri, 3 Apr 2009 11:27:19 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority - Employement Opportunities in our MR / ID Division Message-ID: <0142263F37B7AC42A787AEFEABC45E7401CC4F76@rbhamail.rbha.org> Contact: Michael A. Tutt Telephone (804) 819 - 4099 Fax (804) 819 - 8720 Position Title: MR/ ID Adult Case Manager Position Number: 6314 - 10 - 338 Closing Date: April 10, 2009 Starting Salary Range: $39,138.00 - $51,466.65 The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority RBHA has full-time positions available for Case Managers to coordinate services for adults with intellectual disabililities. Services include the assessment of needs; development of individualized service plans; linking to other service providers; monitoring service plans and ongoing services; advocating for preferences and services needs; and ensuring documentation complies with regulatory, reimbursement, and agency requirements. The candidates will have direct responsibility for supporting individuals who live in their own apartments. Willingness to work flexible and rotating on - call schedule. Candidates need to have a minimum of one year experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities and a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling or related field. Valid Virginia Driver's License is required. Interested candidates should visit www.rbha.org for further information. You may apply on line and submit electronically or download, complete, and fax or mail the employment application to: Michael A. Tutt Recruiting and Retention Coordinator 107 South Fifth Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 Telephone (804) 819 - 4099 Fax (804) 819 - 8720 From aloxterm at richmond.edu Sun Apr 5 23:16:30 2009 From: aloxterm at richmond.edu (Loxterman, Alan) Date: Sun, 5 Apr 2009 23:16:30 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Community Service Fair Message-ID: <55CC5C4EA1F0AD4DA46C1767F92B954AE057725FA0@UREXCHANGESCC.richmond.edu> The Interfaith Council of Greater Richmond (www.icgr.org.)presents a Community Service Fair, 5600 Monument Avenue, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Thursday, April 16, 2009 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. There will be stations for Blood Drive, Daily Planet, FACES of Virginia Families, F.A.M. (Families are Magic), Family History Library, Quilting, Safe Harbor, Hospitality House, William Byrd Community House and YWCA. There will be a Collection Drive for the Community Fair: Cell Phones & Chargers, Cleaning Supplies, Diapers & Wipes, Hygiene Supplies, Kitchen Size Garbage Bags, Laundry Detergent, Softener & Bleach, Pantry Foods, Toilet Paper & Paper Towels, Towels & Wash Cloths (new). A free luncheon will be served. All are welcome. For information, call Sandy Willis: (804) 720-5240 or Email: sandywillis at gmail.com Ann Loxterman Media rep 285-1283 aloxterm at richmond.edu From rebuildingtogether-richmond at comcast.net Fri Apr 3 17:42:02 2009 From: rebuildingtogether-richmond at comcast.net (Amy King) Date: Fri, 3 Apr 2009 17:42:02 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Cinco de Mayo 8K race Message-ID: <006001c9b4a5$06d5fae0$1481f0a0$@net> Dear ConnectRichmond Network, RVA Runners is hosting their Inaugural Cinco de Mayo 8K road race! This is your chance to celebrate Cinco de Mayo by running a flat and fast 8K - and to make this a family affair, there will be a children's race prior to the 8K. The fun begins on Sunday, May 3rd - with the kids' race beginning at 8:30, and the 8K beginning at 9am. The race will start from parking lot of the Snag-A-Job corporate offices, located at 4880 Cox Rd in Glen Allen, VA. The cost to run the 8K is 367 pesos - or $25. The proceeds of this event benefits Rebuilding Together of Richmond. This event is posted on the ConnectRichmond Network Calendar. Please join us!!! Amy King Executive Director Rebuilding Together of Richmond ### Amy King Executive Director Rebuilding Together of Richmond P.O. Box 8508 Richmond, VA 23226 Office: 804.513.8628 Voice Mail: 804.739.3462 From susan.bollinger at grcc.com Mon Apr 6 11:53:53 2009 From: susan.bollinger at grcc.com (Bollinger, Susan) Date: Mon, 6 Apr 2009 11:53:53 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] HYPE Social: At RIR Message-ID: <4F4E26727196E3498AE9B23B82D80496B1F56B@oliveoyl.grcc.com> HYPE: SOCIAL AT RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY Thursday, April 09, 2009 :: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. $10 in advance* | $15 at the door *pre-registration closes at 12 pm on 04.08.09 Richmond International Raceway - Torque Club 600 E Laburnum Ave., Richmond, VA 23222 ENTER @ GATE #4 As Richmond's NASCAR season approaches, join HYPE at RIR's TORQUE Premier Club at to kick off the spring in style. Cost of admission includes one drink ticket and hors d'oeuvres. To register in advance, visit www.HYPErichmond.com or call (804) 783-9368. SUSAN BOLLINGER :: Marketing & Communications : Greater Richmond Chamber : (804) 783-9348 phone/fax : www.GRCC.com From merhardt at RichmondSPCA.Org Fri Apr 3 15:41:06 2009 From: merhardt at RichmondSPCA.Org (Maya Erhardt) Date: Fri, 3 Apr 2009 15:41:06 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Raiser's Edge Volunteer Management Question Message-ID: <1C9FDE4AEDE691438B630BDC2B9B496001840A1F@sbs.RichmondSPCA.Org> We have a question for Raiser's Edge donor management software users. Have you found a good way to manage recurring volunteer assignments? We have a large volunteer base with lots of recurring jobs (every Saturday, every Monday, etc), and are trying to figure out how to create recurring assignments within a volunteer's record and/or create recurring jobs. Raiser's Edge customer support is not able to offer a solution at this time, and we're wondering if another Raiser's Edge user has found a workaround for this issue. Thanks! Maya Maya Erhardt Manager of Community Development Richmond SPCA 2519 Hermitage Road Richmond, VA 23220 office: 804-521-1318 fax: 804-521-0540 merhardt at richmondspca.org www.richmondspca.org Become a Fan of the Richmond SPCA on Facebook! Every Life Is Precious. TM From bregrut at valuesinstitute.org Tue Apr 7 14:58:50 2009 From: bregrut at valuesinstitute.org (Brian Regrut) Date: Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:58:50 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Training May 12 & 14 for Volunteers to Deliver Values Curriculum to Youth Message-ID: <00bc01c9b7b2$e704c140$1f12fea9@BRIANDESK> Training May 12 & 14 for Volunteers to Deliver Values Curriculum to Youth Become a VIVA and change the world for the better! If you want to make a positive difference in the lives of youngsters, then you should become a VIVA--Values Institute Volunteers in Action. As a VIVA you deliver the Values in Alignment curriculum to small groups of children at youth organization facilities in our community. Following a 3-hour Orientation and a 3-hour Curriculum Training session you will work with the director of a youth facility to determine a schedule that works best for you and the young people you will be teaching. That usually means conducting the 10 one-hour sessions over a period of 5 weeks. Current opportunities are at Boys & Girls Clubs in Richmond, Chesterfield, Hopewell and Petersburg. Additional opportunities are available in Roanoke and SW Virginia. Training will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. May 12 & 14 at St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 5200 Grove Avenue. VIVA Requirements: 1. You embrace and live out values like Integrity, Responsibility, Respect, Achievement, and Compassion 2. You possess a passion for teaching positive values to young people 3. You have experience teaching and/or mentoring middle school-aged youth (raising your own children counts) 4. You must attend a half-day or one-day training session (depending upon level of prior experience) 5. You must be willing to learn the curriculum and guide the 10 one-hour sessions at a youth group located near you. Learn more about the curriculum on our website, www.ValuesInstitute.org. If this sounds like something you would like to do, contact us to learn about opportunities and training classes: or or 804-775-6433. Our goal is to help organizations like Boys & Girls Clubs deliver consistent messages and develop continuity in character education. The staff of the clubs where you will be working understand the Values in Alignment Process and will fully support your volunteer efforts. In addition, as a VIVA, a Values Institute staff member will help ensure that your teaching experience is a good one for both you and the youth. We will provide the materials and supplies you will need for teaching the 10-session. In addition, we will provide phone and on-site support. If you're ready to make a positive difference in the lives of youngsters in your community or know someone, then contact Brian Regrut or Terry Willie-Surratt at the Values Institute of America today. Send an e-mail to brian at valuesinstitute.org or call the Values Institute office for a brochure and more information at 804-775-6433. Brian N. Regrut Values in Alignment Project Director The Values Institute of America 2001 Maywill Street, Suite 201 Richmond, VA 23230-6448 804-775-6433 Office 804-338-1776 Cell brian at valuesinstitute.org Equipping youth organizations to teach positive values to young people. www.valuesinstitute.org From gward at tcfrichmond.org Tue Apr 7 11:25:26 2009 From: gward at tcfrichmond.org (Gita Ward) Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2009 11:25:26 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Controller Job Opening Message-ID: <12EA96E92DB48040B0A7CF604761E2250585EE@tcfpdc.tcf.local> Controller The Community Foundation, a publicly supported grant making foundation, seeks a full-time Controller. This position reports to the Sr. Vice President of Finance and is lead staff for administration of charitable trusts including general accounting of and communicating with investment managers, and assisting fiduciary accountant with tax preparation and filings. Manage investment reconciliation, accounts payable process, and gifts and grants processing by leading finance team. Assist with annual audit and preparation of financial statements and IRS Form 990s. Prepare quarterly financial statements of Foundation and its supporting organizations. Assist in the review and preparation of donor statements. Assist with preparation and analysis of annual budget. Position requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (CPA preferred) and a minimum of three to five years related work experience. Position requires attention to detail, solid computer literacy in Microsoft Office and database management; experience with Crystal Reports preferred. Excellent communication skills and the ability to function effectively as an integral part of the finance and Foundation team required. The Foundation offers a comprehensive salary and benefits package, including 403(b) plan. Visit www.tcfrichmond.org for additional position description. For consideration, please send resume and salary requirements 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 You make the difference. We make it possible. Impact Point: TCF maintains a long-standing commitment to ensuring the vitality and health of our local nonprofit sector. During this time of economic crisis, we will specifically focus on strengthening social safety net organizations that are working with vulnerable families and individuals. Just as our community responded in the wake of September 11th and Hurricane Katrina, you can help by supporting the 2009 Safety Net Fund. This special fund has been seeded by TCF's Board with $1 million. 100% of all gifts will be used to support strategic, emergency and technical assistance grants. Visit www.tcfrichmond.org for more information. From jonahh at lewisginter.org Tue Apr 7 12:28:35 2009 From: jonahh at lewisginter.org (Jonah Holland) Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2009 12:28:35 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] A Blooming Anniversary Weekend (April 18-19) at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Message-ID: <9653A138A3D1F142BE722127150781DD0278EE2B@lgbg-exch2k.lewisginter.local> Please join us for A Blooming Anniversary Weekend Sat., April 18 & Sun., April 19; noon - 3 p.m. Enjoy tulips at their peak and historic highlights from the Garden's past! Garden Guides will welcome you into historic Bloemendaal House (formerly Lewis Ginter's Lakeside Wheel Club, c. 1894) amid strains of ragtime-era music by the Titanic String Band (Peter LaBau, banjo and Mitch Nelin, manda-cello). The Wheelmen, a group of bicyclists from throughout the mid-Atlantic region dedicated to the "enjoyment and preservation of bicycling heritage," will demonstrate their riding prowess atop vintage high-wheeled bicycles. A quartet from The Virginians Barbershop Chorus will stroll and serenade guests between noon and 2 p.m. between the Robins Visitors Center and the Conservatory. Through informal interviews with costumed interpreters, learn more about the lives and legacies of Lewis Ginter and his niece Grace Arents. The Garden's new anniversary book, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden: 25 Years and Growing, will be available for purchase in the Garden Shop, where Executive Director Frank Robinson, the book's editor, will sign copies from 1 to 3 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. Purchase a cone of hand-dipped ice cream on the Bloemendaal lawn, or reserve a Tea House table for a special Sunday celebration brunch, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (262-9887, ext. 329 for reservations; Garden admission required). For more details: http://www.lewisginter.org/events/event_detail.php?event_id=273 Jonah Holland Public Relations & Marketing Coordinator Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden 1800 Lakeside Ave. Richmond, Va 23228 P: 804-262-9887 ext. 292 F: 804-559-3178 jonahh at lewisginter.org www.lewisginter.org Our blog: www.lewisginter.wordpress.com Become a fan of the Garden: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Richmond-VA/Lewis-Ginter-Botanic al-Garden/15114576337?ref=ts Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/lewisginter Add a Lewis Ginter Butterflies LIVE! animation widget to your Facebook page or blog!! > From MBache at aol.com Mon Apr 6 18:15:26 2009 From: MBache at aol.com (MBache at aol.com) Date: Mon, 6 Apr 2009 18:15:26 EDT Subject: [ConnectRichmond] THIRD ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT FIGHTING ILLITERACY Message-ID: THIRD ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT FIGHTING ILLITERACY Read Aloud Virginia Golf Championship Thursday, April 23, 2009 Please join us!! Brandermill Country Club 3700 Brandermill Pkwy Midlothian, VA 23113 $400 in advance per team Sponsorships from Holes to Dinner $150 - $350 Available 11:00 AM Registration, Range Balls, Putting Contest 12:00 PM Lunch 12:30 Team Pictures 1:00 PM Shotgun Start 5:00 PM Awards Dinner To register in advance: _joaniebache at readaloudva.org_ (mailto:joaniebache at readaloudva.org) or call (804) 627-2847 Read Aloud Virginia - preparing children to become socially and economically successful adults! **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221621488x1201450096/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID %3D62%26bcd%3DAprilfooterNO62) From ssain at richmond.edu Tue Apr 7 11:23:41 2009 From: ssain at richmond.edu (Robinson Sain, Sue) Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2009 11:23:41 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Please Update Your Organizational Profiles by Friday, April 10 for May Issue of Richmond Magazine Feature Message-ID: ConnectNetwork links people with nonprofits' needs through a regular feature in Richmond Magazine, a full-color city magazine that reaches 40,000 households throughout Connect's service area. Monthly, the magazine publishes highlights of information you post to your organizational profile on the Connect Web site. For the May issue, Richmond Magazine will focus on summer season needs. What are your needs? Do you have any special needs for summer programs? Do you have equipment or materials needs? What about human resources? Do you need a lacrosse coach for a kiddie camp? Soccer balls? Archery supplies? Finger paints? A swimming pool and lifeguard? Books for a summer reading program? While the Connect Network does not allow direct appeals for fundraising on the list, if you have need for donations of new materials, you may list these in your organizational profiles. If you collect cash donations to send kids to camps, provide special services or to meet other seasonal needs, you may list those on Items Needed. Connect sites also catalog your needs for volunteers and seasonal jobs so be sure to update your profiles for unpaid and paid positions. Input your wishes and your clients' needs on your local Connect site no later than Friday, April 10 to be considered for this feature. Or, if you are in a hurry, email srobinson at connectnetwork.org of your needs immediately and update your profile asap. Sue Robinson 804-287-6627 From Domenick.Casuccio at cancer.org Tue Apr 7 17:06:53 2009 From: Domenick.Casuccio at cancer.org (Domenick.Casuccio at cancer.org) Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2009 17:06:53 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] =?iso-8859-1?q?5K_Run_/_Walk_to_benefit=A0the_A?= =?iso-8859-1?q?merican_Cancer_Society?= Message-ID: When: Saturday, May 9, 2009, Starting at 9 am. Where: West Creek - Virginia Farm Bureau 12580 West Creek Parkway Richmond, VA 23238 A 5K Fun Run / Walk to benefit Goochland's Relay For Life (American Cancer Society). This event will start promptly at 9 am and will be self-timed. Packet pickup will be the morning of the race from 7:00 am until 8:30 am at Virginia Farm Bureau. Race Day Parking will be available at Virginia Farm Bureau. Warm up will be at 8:45 am by Shirley T. Burke and her "posse." Race Route: The race will start at Virginia Farm Bureau and head west on West Creek Parkway. The route will go to Direct Buy and then turn around and head east to Federal Reserve Bank, where it will turn and head back to Virginia Farm Bureau. Fee: $20.00 Online Registration Closes: 5/08/09 at 11:59 PM To Register Online: Registration is available on-line. Please click the link below to access registration: https://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1716245 To Register by Mail: A printable registration form is available by clicking the link below. (you must be able to open PDF files to view the linked form below) http://relay.acsevents.org/site/DocServer/5k%20Registration%20Form%20b%202009.pdf?docID=78735 For more information contact goochlandrelay at yahoo.com Thank you, Domenick Casuccio Communications & Marketing Director - Virginia New! Follow the ACS on Twitter www.twitter.com/ACS_Virginia 4240 Park Place Court Glen Allen, VA 23060 (804) 527-3735 Richmond Office (757) 493-7959 Virginia Beach Office (804) 366-9637 Cell (804) 527-0219 Fax Domenick.Casuccio at cancer.org American Cancer Society South Atlantic Division, Inc. Serving DE, GA, MD, NC, SC, VA, WV and Washington D.C. We are Here . All Day Every Day. Finding a Cure. In Your Community. For cancer information call 1.800.227.2345 or log onto www.cancer.org. Consider the environment. Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to From Domenick.Casuccio at cancer.org Tue Apr 7 17:07:39 2009 From: Domenick.Casuccio at cancer.org (Domenick.Casuccio at cancer.org) Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2009 17:07:39 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] American Cancer Society's Paws for a Cause Dog Walk Message-ID: American Cancer Society's 1st annual Paws for a Cause Dog Walk Even our canine friends can help find a cure! Date: Sunday, May 3, 2009 Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Deep Run Park, 9900 Ridgefield Parkway, Richmond, VA 12:00PM Registration 1:00PM Start of Walk 4:00PM Closing Ceremony Give your pup a workout at the agility course, get her nails painted at our beauty parlor, learn more about what the American Cancer Society is doing in your community, and enjoy a sunny day in the park! T-Shirts for sale, for a suggested donation of $10 per shirt. Concessions - for pup and parent - available for purchase, proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Please RSVP! This is our first dog walk here in Richmond, so please help us know what to expect by RSVPing. Registration donations will be accepted on the day of the walk beginning at noon, but you can also RSVP in advance. This will help us to get an estimate of how many pup-parent pairs to expect. Thank you! A Note About Safety... We ask that you consider the safety of our other walkers in handling your dog - please act responsibly! We prefer that aggressive dogs and dogs in heat not attend. Proof of vaccination required at registration. Welcome Vendors! Please contact katie.bell at cancer.org if you are interested in setting up a vendor booth at the walk. Vendor fee of $30 per booth, proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. You must bring your own table and chair(s). Set up begins at 11:00AM. For more information, please call (804) 527-3712, email katie.bell at cancer.org or visit www.ACSPaws.org. Thank you, Domenick Casuccio Communications & Marketing Director - Virginia New! Follow the ACS on Twitter www.twitter.com/ACS_Virginia 4240 Park Place Court Glen Allen, VA 23060 (804) 527-3735 Richmond Office (757) 493-7959 Virginia Beach Office (804) 366-9637 Cell (804) 527-0219 Fax Domenick.Casuccio at cancer.org American Cancer Society South Atlantic Division, Inc. Serving DE, GA, MD, NC, SC, VA, WV and Washington D.C. We are Here . All Day Every Day. Finding a Cure. In Your Community. For cancer information call 1.800.227.2345 or log onto www.cancer.org. Consider the environment. Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to From lcrawleyccd at aol.com Wed Apr 8 12:47:26 2009 From: lcrawleyccd at aol.com (lcrawleyccd) Date: Wed, 8 Apr 2009 12:47:26 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] A Retreat for Young Men Message-ID: <05c083b3.917a.44ac.8233.a77e12b5583d@aol.com> The Male Responsibility Program (MRP) aims to positively impact the norms, values, and expectations of men ages 20-29, while expanding their concept of manhood, including their role as father. The MRP seeks to help men develop healthy attitudes and behaviors regarding relationships, family, career, and community. Presents: ManTalk: An Overnight Retreat Where: Richmond Hill 2209 E. Grace Street Richmond, VA 23223 When: Saturday, April 18 to Sunday, April 19, 2009 From 4 p.m. Saturday to 4 p.m. Sunday Cost: Free - food and lodging included If you know of a young man or men that would be interested in participating in this retreat, please refer them to me or for more information contact: Lamont Crawley Center for Creative Development, Inc. (804) 358-2980 Lcrawleyccd at aol.com From Nicole at AllianceGroupLtd.com Wed Apr 8 11:50:53 2009 From: Nicole at AllianceGroupLtd.com (Nicole Pugar) Date: Wed, 8 Apr 2009 11:50:53 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Invitation to event - A report of health laws passed in 2009 legislative session Message-ID: <004801c9b861$ccb17450$66145cf0$@com> Connect Richmond and Connect Southside Friends, The Virginia Quality Healthcare Network Cordially invites you to A Report of Health Legislation passed in the 2009 General Assembly Session and Discussion of Health Reform Featuring: Dr. Karen Remley, Commissioner of Health at the Virginia Department of Health Ms. Lorie Riley, Federal Health Reform Policy Expert (invited) Date: Friday, May 1, 2009 Time: 8:00 am - 9:30 am Registration: 8:00 am Program: 8:15 am - 9:30 am Location: Virginia Capitol Building Bank Street Visitors Entrance - House Room 3 Cost: Free for VQHN Members $20 for Non- members (proceeds to go to VQHN to cover costs of event) Membership dues (all VQHN events are free for members) Organization's Total Budget Annual Dues 0 -$500,000 $25 $500,000 - $1,000,000 $50 Over $1,000,000 $100 Individuals $15.00 per year RSVP: Please RSVP by Wednesday, April 29 to Nicole Pugar at Nicolevqhn at gmail.com or by phone at (804) 225-5828. If you are not a member of VQHN notice of payment due for the breakfast will be sent by email. -- Nicole L. Pugar Virginia Quality Healthcare Network 9 S. 12th Street Suite 300 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 225-5828 (804) 643-4490 nicolevqhn at gmail.com www.vqhn.org From Robert.Franklin at vdh.virginia.gov Wed Apr 8 09:42:37 2009 From: Robert.Franklin at vdh.virginia.gov (Franklin, Robert (VDH)) Date: Wed, 8 Apr 2009 09:42:37 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Free Training on Choose Respect- Healthy Teen Dating & The White Ribbon Campaign in Richmond, Va. In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: This training will educate participants on Youth Service Professional Statutory Rape Awareness, Choose Respect - Healthy Teen Dating Curriculum and The White Ribbon Campaign. The audience for the training is youth service providers, teachers, prevention specialists and those who do educational sessions with youth. Participants will receive a CD with most of the curricula, videos and activities available electronically DATE: Friday April 24, 2009 TIME: 10:00am to 4:00pm LOCATION: Auditorium Richmond Main Library 101 East Franklin Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 To learn more about this training and to register, please visit the link below. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=H4kmOm_2bcAuJ6od9jD_2baIjQ_3d_3d Robert L. Franklin, MS Male Outreach Coordinator Division of Injury and Violence Prevention Virginia Department of Health 109 Governor Street, 8th Floor Richmond VA 23219 Phone: (804) 864-7739 Fax: (804) 864-7748 email: Robert.Franklin at vdh.virginia.gov web: http://www.menendingviolence.com web: http://www.varapelaws.org web: http://www.paramihija.com web: http://www.vahealth.org/Injury/sexualviolence/ From urmila at vplc.org Wed Apr 8 13:39:05 2009 From: urmila at vplc.org (Urmila Oberoi) Date: Wed, 8 Apr 2009 13:39:05 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Virginia Poverty Law Center 30th Anniversary Tickets on Sale Message-ID: <6B9C7647A7077F4290207263CB5E687F62DAB7@vplcsbs.hq.vplc.org> The Virginia Poverty Law Center, which will be celebrating more than 30 years of advocacy in 2009, would like to invite you to join us as we celebrate this important milestone at a reception on May 28th. The reception will be held at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Marble Hall, at 6:30 p.m. on the evening of the 28th. Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased at: http://vplcanniversary.eventbrite.com/. The evening of the 28th will also mark the return of the photographic exhibit "Through Different Eyes: The Faces of Poverty in Virginia", which recently returned to Richmond after a 2-year tour around Virginia. Please join us for an evening of food, photography and music as we celebrate the Virginia Poverty Law Center's 30th anniversary! Please feel free to contact Urmila Oberoi with any questions you may have! Urmila Oberoi Community Outreach Coordinator Virginia Poverty Law Center 804.782.9430, Ext. 15 804.649.3746 (fax) urmila at vplc.org From annette at nrccafe.org Wed Apr 8 15:12:23 2009 From: annette at nrccafe.org (Annette Cousins) Date: Wed, 8 Apr 2009 15:12:23 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Cafe Manger/Chef Needed Message-ID: <2643a2330904081212s584279c4of96144fd454d27ae@mail.gmail.com> *NRC Caf? Manager/Chef * The Neighborhood Resource Center (a grassroots educational and cultural center) is seeking a part-time (20 hr/wk) Caf? Manager/Chef to oversee all aspects of its non-profit, whole foods teaching kitchen/caf?. An additional 15 hours per week cooking with children is possible. Applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Mary Lou Decossaux at marylou at nrccafe.org or mail to 1519 Williamsburg Road, Richmond, VA 23231 by April 21st, 2009. Compensation is commensurate with experience. For more information about the Neighborhood Resource Center please visit our website: www.nrccafe.org. Candidate will: 1) establish an operating system for the caf? 2) ensure that all equipment is properly cleaned and maintained 3) conduct weekly profit/loss analysis 4) ensure compliance with safety and health regulations 5) develop partnerships with community supported agricultural farms and fair trade/organic food and beverage suppliers 6) prepare a weekly healthy Sunday Brunch 7) prepare weekly ?Health Tips? cards for patrons. Cards will describe modes of preparation and health benefits of foods served in the caf?. 8) develop and implement food prep. training course for two apprentices per year 9) coordinate planting of NRC?s organic garden with NRC garden staff 10) generate a profit: brunch profits must cover cost of staff by year two and generate income (after staff is paid out) by year three Candidate must: 1) have at least two years experience managing a restaurant or caf? 2) enjoy teaching and supervising others 3) know how to prepare a wide range of whole foods 4) be familiar with all safety and health regulations 5) prioritize local, organic, fair trade suppliers 6) acknowledge and promote the relationship between food and health NRC Caf?** ** ***Mission*** The mission of the NRC Caf? is to improve the health of those who frequent the caf? through its meals, classes (nutrition, cooking, stress reduction), and distribution of general health information. The NRC Caf? will provide an affordable source of healthy food in the Greater Fulton Hill community and increase patrons? awareness of the relationship between food and health. Principles 1) The caf? will provide affordable, whole foods. 2) The caf? will serve as much locally grown, organic food as possible. 3) The caf? will serve fair trade, organic coffee. 4) The NRC will grow organic fruits and vegetables for the caf?. 5) All fruits and vegetables will be thoroughly washed in water and white vinegar before being served. 6) All hot food will be prepared in stainless steel, enamel, or glass cookware. No foods will be prepared in aluminum cookware. 7) Nutritional information about foods served in caf? will be provided to patrons. 8) The caf? will promote healthy living through its food, classes, and information distribution. 9) The Caf? Manager/Chef will train two apprentices per year. Apprentices will follow a rigorous curriculum and earn a living wage once they are accepted into the program. A three-week (minimum-wage) trial period will precede formal admittance into the program. Trainees who are invited to participate in the year long apprenticeship will be paid a living-wage while they train. 10) The NRC Caf? will produce revenue (by year three) to help support NRC programs. -- Annette Cousins Co-Executive Director Neighborhood Resource Center 1519 Williamsburg Road Richmond, VA 23231 804-864-5797 www.nrccafe.org From Jan.Hathcock at lva.virginia.gov Thu Apr 9 13:02:46 2009 From: Jan.Hathcock at lva.virginia.gov (Hathcock, Jan (LVA)) Date: Thu, 9 Apr 2009 13:02:46 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Free Workshop on Managing Your Personal Records Message-ID: <17471C21AC36E7409A60114295F6F9AC302514@COVMSGCES-EMB06.cov.virginia.gov> On April 15 from 10 a.m. to noon, records analysts from the Library of Virginia will present a free workshop for members of the public addressing the challenges of and strategies for maintaining personal records. The Managing Your Records workshop will concentrate on how to keep and organize important medical and financial records and avoid identity theft. Participants will learn what records they need to keep and how long they need to keep them. Advice will be offered on creating a personal health record and safeguarding important personal papers. Archivists will be available to answer questions on preserving documents related to family history. The Library is located at 800 East Broad Street in downtown Richmond. There is limited, free parking for the workshop in the Library's underground deck, which is accessible from either Eighth or Ninth streets. This workshop is free but space is limited. Please contact 804-692-3600 or recman at lva.virginia.gov to reserve a seat. From jancaitisb at rbha.org Thu Apr 9 09:54:20 2009 From: jancaitisb at rbha.org (Brandi Cole Jancaitis) Date: Thu, 9 Apr 2009 09:54:20 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Step and Talent Expo for Richmond City Youth Message-ID: <0142263F37B7AC42A787AEFEABC45E7401CFD002@rbhamail.rbha.org> 2009 Too Smart to Start Step Show and Talent Exposition Saturday May 2nd Come and demonstrate your most unique talent, while supporting the initiative to stop underage drinking. We are going to have lots of fun while conveying the message, as leaders of the future, we are too smart to start drinking alcohol because "We've Got Better Things to Do!!!" Visit the event website http://www.2smart2start.net/ to download an application TODAY! The exhibition will showcase the talented youth of the Richmond City area and their commitment towards accomplishing their goals and achieving their fullest potentials, without needing to drink. Sponsored by: The Friends of Prevention Coalition Event contact: John Lewis 819-4075, lewisjohn at rbha.org From jbestasher at yahoo.com Thu Apr 9 14:06:26 2009 From: jbestasher at yahoo.com (j best) Date: Thu, 9 Apr 2009 11:06:26 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Upcoming Nurse Aide Training Evening Session Message-ID: <165742.61843.qm@web53402.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Asher is now enrolling for evening Nurse Aide Training Sessions. The sessions are scheduled to begin April 20, 2009 from 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm-Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, for the first two weeks. Following the first two weeks, sessions are Mondays & Tuesdays. Clinicals will be held on Thursdays & Fridays from 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm. Feel free to stop in the office Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm to expedite the enrollment process while space is still available. Our office is located at 305 Plazaview Road, Richmond, VA 23224. For more details contact Mrs. Elfreida Taylor (804) 233-9494. Visit our website: www.ashercomptrain.org for a list of our training programs and schedule. Be sure to tell a friend! ? Janice L. Best Administration Asher Comprehensive Training Center, Inc. 305 Plazaview Road Richmond, VA 23224 (804) 233-9494 email: jbestasher at yahoo.com ? From KHorne at homewardva.org Thu Apr 9 15:37:19 2009 From: KHorne at homewardva.org (Kelly King Horne) Date: Thu, 9 Apr 2009 15:37:19 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Home Again Executive Director: Do not reply to this message Message-ID: <4C0A8B5A29C1BB41829533619110567855C7A3@server1.Homeward.local> HomeAgain, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing emergency shelter and transitional shelter for Richmond's temporarily homeless, seeks to hire an Executive Director. As the leader of the organization, the Executive Director is responsible for ensuring that HomeAgain achieves its strategic goals, fulfills its program commitments, meets its fundraising objectives, and delivers effective services to its clients. The Executive Director reports directly to the Board of Directors and is responsible for implementation of Board policies and goals including the financial, program, and administrative management of HomeAgain. The full job description is posted on Connect Richmond. How to Apply: E-mail cover letter, resume, salary history and contact information to Donald King at dking at mcguirewoods.com. Kelly King Horne Executive Director Homeward 1125 Commerce Road Richmond, VA 23224 804.343.2045, ext. 19 (ph.) 804.343.2049 (fax) www.homewardva.org Thank you for working with Homeward to prevent and end homelessness. From hopeinthecities at us.iofc.org Thu Apr 9 19:32:56 2009 From: hopeinthecities at us.iofc.org (Hope in the Cities) Date: Thu, 9 Apr 2009 19:32:56 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Hope in the Cities offers Dialogues for Change Message-ID: <000701c9b96b$82f5dd00$88e19700$@iofc.org> Dialogues for Change Hope in the Cities is offering a series of strategic dialogues on metropolitan Richmond issues. Highly trained facilitators will lead a retreat for 25 participants over a 10 hour period. The dialogues will address two critical questions: . How can the region reconcile longstanding historical and cultural differences that undermine trust, breed caution and prevent needed initiatives? . How can we build relationships of trust across divides of race, class, and jurisdiction in order to benefit our entire region? The curriculum is based on both an academic and experiential learning model. The focus is on enhanced regional cooperation with an emphasis on understanding historical events that have led to present realities. Ultimately participants will learn to build collaborative strategies to take our region into the future. Dates: May 1 & 2 (Friday 6 pm- 9 pm, Saturday 9 am- 4 pm) Location: Hope in the Cities, 2201 West Broad Street, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23220 For information on registration and cost email us at hopeinthecities at us.iofc.org or call Matthew Freeman at 358-1764. Susan Corcoran Hope in the Cities 2201 West Broad Street, Suite 200 Richmond, VA 23220 From jclarke at rxpartnership.org Thu Apr 9 16:16:42 2009 From: jclarke at rxpartnership.org (Jenna Clarke) Date: Thu, 9 Apr 2009 16:16:42 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Help Local Partnership Win Business Week Entrepreneurship Award Message-ID: <69D73B1AB5DF5944A5DBBD4BBA12458403D57FED@carydc1.msv.org> Richmond Nonprofit Colleagues: Rx Partnership, a locally-based nonprofit that provides free medication for free clinics and community health centers around the state, has a great opportunity right now to really boost Rx Partnership's profile, and subsequently the profile of Richmond nonprofits in general, at a national level. Our partner Impact Makers, which is structured like a nonprofit and donates all its profits and a portion of consulting hours to Rx Partnership, is a finalist for a Business Week Social Entrepreneurship Award. There's an online vote taking place now on the Business Week website. Can you help? Please take just a moment to vote right now: http://tinyurl.com/Vote4ImpactMakers No email entry required -- just choose "Impact Makers" halfway down the page, then hit "Submit" at the bottom. Impact Makers' partnership with our organization is innovative because they are a performance-driven competitive social venture. The Business Week publicity will help them grow, enabling more I.T. and management consulting clients to make an even bigger difference through Rx Partnership. For more information about Impact Makers, see their profile on the Business Week site at: http://images.businessweek.com/ss/09/04/0403_social_entrepreneurs/14.htm Five winners will each receive a feature article in Business Week magazine, and an award. Winning would mean great exposure for Rx Partnership and Impact Makers, and our groundbreaking social enterprise partnership model. Once you've voted, can you help spread the word as well? Please forward this e-mail on to friends and colleagues that support the Richmond nonprofit community and the innovative partnerships that make our success possible. Thanks, Rx Partnership Jenna M. Clarke Program Coordinator Rx Partnership 2924 Emerywood Pkwy #300 Richmond, VA 23294 804-377-1057 ext. 1558 jclarke at rxpartnership.org Visit our new website: www.rxpartnership.org From rgeorge at aiava.org Thu Apr 9 15:51:04 2009 From: rgeorge at aiava.org (Rhea George) Date: Thu, 9 Apr 2009 15:51:04 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Virginia Architecture Week Open House Message-ID: <64D9BB74C135D34FBC63ED52EF7F75110111EA42@aia-svr.aia.local> Please join us for this special event! Virginia Architecture Week Open House Sunday, April 12 1-5 p.m. The Virginia Center for Architecture kicks off Virginia Architecture Week, with an Open House. Located along the route of Richmond's famed Easter on Parade, you won't want to miss your last chance to explore the exhibition Building Images and show off your Easter hat at one of Richmond's architectural and cultural gems. Admission is free. 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 rsmartt at connectnetwork.org Fri Apr 10 09:26:42 2009 From: rsmartt at connectnetwork.org (Ryan Smartt) Date: Fri, 10 Apr 2009 09:26:42 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Call for Applications - Richmond Memorial Health Foundation Fellowship Message-ID: <002801c9b9df$fd0f3e50$f72dbaf0$@org> Call for Applications - Richmond Memorial Health Foundation Fellowship, Summer 2009 The Richmond Memorial Health Foundation is a nonprofit stewardship organization that invests fiscal and intellectual capital to improve health care and wellness in Richmond and Central Virginia. In November 2005, the Foundation awarded Connect Richmond a grant to support the ConnectRichmond.org Web site's "Health Section Capacity-Building and Maintenance" project. The Foundation's investment in and partnership with Connect Richmond will make a measurable impact on the way local healthcare organizations access the information resources they need to provide quality health care to local citizens. The grant provides a $4,000 stipend for a full-time, two-month, summer 2009 fellowship to an undergraduate or graduate student who has demonstrated an interest in health and community change and attends an institution of higher education in the Richmond region. The fellowship will entail working with the local health provider network to identify information gaps and research vital local health issues identified by local healthcare community leaders. Additionally, the fellow will assist in the improvement of the current health section and the entry of new data into the Web site's content management system. The fellow will write a final report of his/her achievements to present to the Foundation. Research and technical training will be provided by the ConnectRichmond staff. The successful candidate will be a conscientious, detail-oriented individual with strong research and writing skills who is able to work independently. Interested students should fill out the application form using this link: http://www.connectrichmond.org/portals/1/rmhf.doc. All applications must be delivered by 12:00 p.m., Monday, April 27, 2009. The five most promising candidates will be contacted on or before Friday, May 1 to schedule an interview for the week of May 4. The fellow will be announced on May 11, 2009. If you have any questions, please contact Ryan Smartt: rsmartt at connectnetwork.org. From AMullins at caritasshelter.org Fri Apr 10 12:26:39 2009 From: AMullins at caritasshelter.org (Allison Mullins) Date: Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:26:39 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Large Conference Room Table and 2 Mirrors Message-ID: Available for pick up: 1 large dining table that can be used as a conference table, will seat 12. The table is made of cherry wood. We also have 2 round mirrors that would look great to go along with it in a conference room. Both items are available to the first who is interested and is able to pick it up. Email John at jhartman at caritasshelter.org for more information or to arrange a pick up date. Allison Mullins Operations Manager CARITAS Works 804-343-5008 ext. 416 1125 E. Commerce Road Richmond, VA 23224 amullins at caritasshelter.org From KCutsinger at grscan.com Fri Apr 10 12:39:34 2009 From: KCutsinger at grscan.com (Kellyn Cutsinger) Date: Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:39:34 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Richmond's 1st Prevent-A-Thon Message-ID: <2E9578AEF3D3D04BBBB262325351944C3300D2@scan-sbs.grscan.local> Contact: Kellyn Cutsinger Greater Richmond SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now) (p) 804 / 257-7226 (e) kcutsinger at grscan.com 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys is sexually abused before their 18th birthdays. Abuse is preventable. Learn the 7 steps to protecting our children. Greater Richmond SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now) is hosting Richmond's first Prevent-A-Thon. This Prevent-A-Thon will provide Stewards of Children workshops that will give adults in our community the skills necessary to better protect children against child sexual abuse. Stewards of Children is a revolutionary, research-based sexual abuse prevention training program developed by Darkness to Light. Stewards of Children participants will learn the 7 steps to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. The tipping points formula created by Darkness to Light shows us that we need to train 5% of the Richmond population in Stewards of Children to produce a cultural shift toward child sexual abuse (CSA) prevention and protective behaviors. The Prevent-A-Thon will be from April 27-May 1 with day and evening workshops available. The fee for the workshop is $15 per person. There are facilitators in the city of Richmond who can come to your agency, company, congregation, or organization to facilitate this workshop or you can come to us. You can participate in our Prevent-A-Thon in several ways: Pledge to attend a Stewards of Children training. Pledge to promote the Stewards of Children training to parents you know. Pledge to provide a Stewards of Children training for your coworkers. Pledge to host a Stewards of Children training for parents in your neighborhood or congregation. For more information about the Stewards of Children workshops please visit www.darkness2light.org . To participate in SCAN's Prevent-A-Thon please e-mail Denise Noble (dnoble at grscan.com) or call 257-7226. Together we can protect their only childhood. From lagupta at vcu.edu Fri Apr 10 15:34:46 2009 From: lagupta at vcu.edu (Linda A Gupta/FS/VCU) Date: Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:34:46 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] VCU School of Social Work Continuing Education Event - Surviving in Challenging Times - May 1, 2009 2-5 p.m. Message-ID: From tuttm at rbha.org Fri Apr 10 15:40:46 2009 From: tuttm at rbha.org (Michael Tutt) Date: Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:40:46 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority - SA employement opportunities Message-ID: <0142263F37B7AC42A787AEFEABC45E7401D3AEB8@rbhamail.rbha.org> Contact Michael A. Tutt Recruiting and Retention Coordinator The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority 107 South Fifth Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 Telephone (804) 819 - 4099 Fax (804) 819 - 8720 1) Position Title: Substance Abuse Clinician for the Tanf program Position Number: 6342 - 445 -002- 11 Closing Date: Open until filled Starting Salary Range: $42,348.00 - $51,240.90 The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority is seeking an energetic, creative and qualified Substance Abuse Clinician for the Tanf program. The successful candidate must be capable of functioning relatively independently, and will manage a caseload and provide intensive community-based outpatient clinical and case management services, crisis intervention services and supportive counseling. Specific responsibilities include conducting screenings and initial assessments, developing diagnostic impressions upon admission for services, delivering evidence-based skill-building and motivational enhancement groups, and arranging for additional or alternative services where appropriate. The successful candidate will facilitate group therapy sessions as needed. The candidate will interface with other service providers from RDSS, DRS and other partner agencies. The preferred candidate will have some knowledge of community-based public health approaches and experience working with people who have co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. This position requires a Master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling or related field. CSAC certification or eligible and Virginia license or license-eligible preferred. 2) Position Title: Healthy Start Clinician Position Number: 6333 - 441 - 01 - 11 Closing Date: Open until filled Starting Salary Range: $42,348.00 - $51,240.90 The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority is seeking a full-time, energetic and highly motivated substance abuse services professional with a good working knowledge of the disease of addiction and current AOD evidence based treatment practices to provide individualized clinical and intensive case management services to pregnant and postpartum women who are addicted to alcohol and/or other drugs. Incumbent will triage requests for services and prioritize needs: completes comprehensive substance abuse assessments. The selected candidate may provide group facilitation, transportation, linkages to resources within the agency and in the larger community, and treatment referrals. Training and experience in the treatment and case management of adults with substance use disorders is required. CSAC and/or CAC certification preferred, and/or advanced education in addictions counseling or a related field. This position requires a Master's degree in psychology, social work, rehabilitation counseling or related field, as well as a valid Virginia driver's license. Interested candidates should visit www.rbha.org for further information. You may apply on line and submit electronically or download, complete, and fax or mail the employment application to: Michael A. Tutt Recruiting and Retention Coordinator 107 South Fifth Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 Telephone (804) 819 - 4099 Fax (804) 819 - 8720 From rsmartt at connectnetwork.org Fri Apr 10 16:53:04 2009 From: rsmartt at connectnetwork.org (Ryan Smartt) Date: Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:53:04 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] VCU School of Social Work Continuing Education Event - Surviving in Challenging Times Message-ID: <00ce01c9ba1e$586c0830$09441890$@org> On behalf of Linda Ayscue Gupta, LCSW, Interim Director Continuing Education VCU School of Social Work - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN - Surviving in Challenging Times: Assessing, Sustaining, and Changing Programs and Organizations With F. Ellen Netting, M.S.S.W., Ph.D., Professor and Samuel S. Wurtzel Endowed Faculty Chair in Social Work at the VCU School of Social Work A continuing education activity presented by the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Social Work. This program begins immediately after the VCU School of Social Work's Community Partners' Appreciation Luncheon. Human service programs and organizations are caught in the midst of a rapidly changing economic environment that often challenges our basic assumptions about who we are as professional social workers within a complex service delivery system. There is little time for social workers, much less clients, to step back and assess what is happening in the environments in which we work or with which we interact. Yet, this is a time in which it is critically important to understand change, to be able to assess the environment in which we work, to focus on what needs to change, and to be able to strategize about how to survive. This workshop is designed for professional social workers who need to know how to handle tough situations that impact their work in human service programs and organizations, whether it is through staff cutbacks, the increased use of volunteers, rationing of services, or a variety of other changes. Participants will gain tools to use in understanding, assessing, sustaining, and changing programs and organizations. Most importantly, they will be provided with multiple strategies and activities they can use to survive (both personally and professionally) and to help their clients survive in challenging times. Dr. Netting is a nationally recognized educator, scholar, author, and organizational practice consultant. She is the recipient of numerous awards including VCU's Distinguished Scholar Award, the Council on Social Work Education's Recent Achievements in Social Work Award, the Distinguished Faculty Award from the VCU Graduate Student Association, and the Feminist Scholarship Award from the Council on Social Work Education Commission on the Role & Status of Women. She is a Fellow in The Gerontological Society of America and has been elected to the National Academies of Practice as a Distinguished Scholar of Social Work. May 1, 2009 . 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Virginia Commonwealth University University Student Commons - Richmond Salons 907 Floyd Ave. Richmond, VA 23284-2032 PLEASE GO TO OUR WEBSITE TO VIEW DETAILS AND TO REGISTER ONLINE http://www.socialwork.vcu.edu/education/events/surviving.html From cpowitz at richmondballet.com Mon Apr 13 10:20:29 2009 From: cpowitz at richmondballet.com (Caitlyn Powitz) Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2009 10:20:29 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Richmond Ballet's 16th Annual Kentucky Derby Day Party Message-ID: <3E1072509DB74A1CB9F48578A7391F57@Ballet.local> Richmond Ballet's 16th Annual Kentucky Derby Day Party Celebrate the tradition of the Derby at Richmond Ballet's 16th Annual Kentucky Derby Day Party! Get out your seersucker and Derby hat and help us kick off the summer! One of Richmond Ballet's (and Richmond's!) most festive occasions, the Kentucky Derby Day Party will be held May 2nd from 4pm - 10pm. With the amazing location on the river overlooking the marina at Rocketts Landing, the Derby promises to be a wildly exciting time of horseracing, raffle prizes, fabulous food, beverages, dancing, and great company. Guests will enjoy a gourmet dinner prepared by Chef David Napier and dance the night away to the tunes of 3rd Wave and BUTTER! All the fun and excitement help support the Ballet's mission "to awaken and uplift the human spirit" through professional performances, exceptional dance education and training, and community outreach programs, as well as Richmond Ballet On Tour. For ticket prices (which includes drinks, dinner, parking, and entertainment), to purchase tickets, or for more information, please contact Caitlyn Powitz at 804.344.0906 x238 or by email at cpowitz at richmondballet.com. This is a grand event you don't want to miss! From hspservice at yahoo.com Mon Apr 13 12:52:47 2009 From: hspservice at yahoo.com (Highland Support Project) Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:52:47 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [ConnectRichmond] 2012: Cosmovision, Creativity and Transformation -- An Evening with Daniel Matul, Mayan Elder & Scholar Message-ID: <713107.75108.qm@web56003.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Tuesday, April 21 in Richmond 2012: Cosmovision, Creativity and Transformation An Evening with Daniel Matul Internationally Esteemed Mayan Elder and Scholar Crossroads Arts Center 2016 Staples Mill Road, Richmond 7:00 - 9:00 pm $5-15 Sliding Scale Donation for MAP Find out what contemporary Mayan leaders are saying about 2012, the year that the Mayan millennial calendar seems to mysteriously end, with many predicting great, global change. Sr. Matul is a Mayan Elder renowned throughout the world for his scholarly work, advocacy and activism, empowered by the Mayan council of Elders, Maya International League and other indigenous NGO's to speak for the Mayan people. Join him next week to gain indigenous insights on 2012 and learn more about Mayan Cosmovision overall. He'll also be speaking about how Mayan Cosmovision is interwoven with arts education in the Mayan Arts Program to improve the lives of hundreds of schoolchildren in rural Guatemalan communities. Sr. Matul's will be speaking in Spanish, with English translation, which makes this an excellent opportunity for Spanish-language majors. These events are fundraisers for the Mayan Arts Program, a program of the Highland Support Project. For 17 years, HSP has been serving the Mayan people of Guatemala?s Highlands through transformational programming, anchored by indigenous community leaders in Guatemala and supported by partnerships with North American individuals and organizations. Sr. Matul also has two other public events in Virginia: Saturday, April 18 McGuffey Arts Center 201 Second Street, Charlottesville 6:00 - 9:30 pm $5-15 Sliding Scale Donation for MAP Monday, April 20 Virginia Commonwealth University Student Commons Theater, 907 Floyd Avenue, Richmond 4:00 - 6:00 pm Reception to follow Contact HSP for more details: 804.643.8635 / hspservice at yahoo.com www.highlandsupportproject.org Yours, Muna * * * * * * * Muna Hijazi Program Coordinator Highland Support Project 700 W. Franklin Richmond, Virginia 804.643.8635 office www.highlandsupportproject.org From lcampbell at jfsrichmond.org Mon Apr 13 09:56:31 2009 From: lcampbell at jfsrichmond.org (Louis Campbell) Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:56:31 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Free Adoption with Love by JFS Workshop - "Successful Adoptions" In-Reply-To: <840FCFD0A1885B408ED08B5EAF2B5314188F48188E@JFSMAIN.JFSRichmond.jfsrichmond.org> Message-ID: <0A266A2A207DD14F840C9B999FA5263E22B0766D6B@JFSMAIN.JFSRichmond.jfsrichmond.org> Free Adoption with Love by JFS Workshop "Successful Adoptions" Tuesday, April 21st 5:30 - 7:30 pm Covering all aspects of domestic and international adoption, including: Homestudies Various ways to adopt Legal questions Post-placement services There will be time for questions and answers Facilitators: Teresa Birchett, MSW, Adoption with Love by JFS Colleen Quinn, Esq., Cantor Arkema P.C. For reservations and questions, please call 804.282.5644 ext. 0 -Louis Campbell Marketing & Development Coordinator, JFS 6718 Patterson Avenue Richmond, VA 23226 email: LCampbell at jfsrichmond.org phone: 804.282.5644 ext 225 fax: 804.285.0006 web: www.jfsrichmond.org JFS is a forward-thinking health and social service agency dedicated to helping people achieve their full potential, regardless of age, race, religion or circumstances. Serving the greater Richmond community since 1849, JFS continues to excel in innovative programming and professional service delivery. Programs include home health care, counseling, care management, adoption, bill paying, in-home services for children and families, and special needs services. From bcauthen at sjvmail.net Mon Apr 13 15:57:49 2009 From: bcauthen at sjvmail.net (Cauthen, Bruce) Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:57:49 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Connections 2009 Resource Fair Message-ID: Please join more than 50 service providers for Connections 2009, a free event at the Children's Museum of Richmond, from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm on Saturday, April 25. The first 500 people coming to the event will also get free admission to the Children's Museum. If you know a child with special needs, you will want to be at the resource fair. As you know, families seldom have time to gather information from all of the many service providers in the area. The Connections Resource Fair solves this problem by bringing the providers to one location. In addition to the providers, the event will feature local comedian/juggler Jonathan Austin, a child identification program, free legal and financial consultations, hands on science experiments, and arts and crafts. Spanish interpreters will also be available to assist families speaking Spanish. Please spread the word about this wonderful event! Thank you!! Bruce Cauthen Vice President of Public Relations St. Joseph's Villa 8000 Brook Road Richmond, VA 23227 Phone: (804) 553-3318 Fax: (804) 553-3259 (Please mark to my attention) Cell: (804) 426-7030 bcauthen at sjvmail.net St. Joseph's Villa is one of Virginia's largest nonprofit organizations serving the needs of children, with an annual budget of more than $13 million. The Villa provides educational, residential and day services to more than 600 children with special needs and their families each day. The Villa's individual services also work together to improve the lives of at-risk youth, children with autism and other developmental disabilities, and children and families transitioning out of homelessness. For more information, please visit http://www.NeverStopBelieving.org/ From stacie at safeharborshelter.com Mon Apr 13 10:06:15 2009 From: stacie at safeharborshelter.com (Stacie Vecchietti) Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2009 10:06:15 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] furniture for the taking Message-ID: <13A9F4A379EC2C49B31EB1793C137CB6042AB463@mse15be2.mse15.exchange.ms> We have 2 bookshelves, 1 end table, 5 small conference tables (2'x6'), and 7 meeting (plastic and metal) chairs for any non-profit who will be able to put them to good use. If you are interested, please contact Angela Bridgeforth at angela at safeharborshelter.com. Stacie Vecchietti, MSW Community Educator and Volunteer Manager Safe Harbor PO Box 17996 Richmond, VA 23226 (804) 249-9470 From Abigail.Wyche at Richmondgov.com Tue Apr 14 08:49:25 2009 From: Abigail.Wyche at Richmondgov.com (Wyche, Abigail K. - DSS) Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:49:25 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Recruiting Resource Parents for Teens Message-ID: <1D6A285321FEA14BBAA86D59FDD34A9702C98B55@EXCHANGE25.richva.ci.richmond.va.us> The City of Richmond Department of Social Services is actively recruiting individuals, couples and families who can provide foster and adoptive homes for teens in foster care. Currently, there are almost 300 youth ages 14 and over in the custody of the Department. Many of these youth will age out of the foster care system with no permanent connections to a family, making them more vulnerable to homelessness, poverty, substance abuse, crime and even continuing the cycle of abuse and neglect. Here are two ways you can make a huge difference in your community: 1. If you or someone you know would make a great resource parent, please call our hotline 646-KIDS (5437) to learn more information. It may not be as hard as you think to help a teen pursue their goals and become a responsible adult. 2. If you or your agency would like to partner with us in finding new and effective ways for recruiting resource parents, please call our hotline or Abigail Kauffman Wyche at 646-3951. Abigail Kauffman Wyche, MSW Adoptions Social Worker Richmond Dept. of Social Services 900 E. Marshall St. Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-3951 fax (804) 646-7018 abigail.wyche at richmondgov.com From john_dougherty at rosmy.org Tue Apr 14 13:58:20 2009 From: john_dougherty at rosmy.org (John Dougherty) Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:58:20 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Musicians for ROSMY Event - Babe's of Carytown Message-ID: <000001c9bd2a$99124fc0$1a01a8c0@ROSMY.local> "Musicians for ROSMY" is a one night only performance of some of Virginia's hottest singer/songwriters coming together to help Va's GLBTQ youth. Join these musicians in supporting ROSMY's mission: Andy Moore, Radcliffe Burt, Endymion, Amy Henderson, and more. The bands will be immediately followed by a special performance of the Babe's Drag King show. The entire evening is 21+ and has a door cost of $10. ROSMY is an organization dedicated to supporting safe and healthy sexual and gender identity development for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth, ages 14 - 20, in Virginia. We offer a variety of programming at our youth center, including weekly support groups, monthly social events, and leadership training. We also house an extensive resource library which is available to both youth and concerned adults; further, we offer a training through our Institute for Equality for adults who work with LGBTQ youth. "Musicians for ROSMY" Date: Friday, April 24, 2009 Time: 7:00PM - 10:00PM Location: Babe's of Carytown 3166 West Cary Street Richmond, Virginia I hope you will join us for this great event. For more information please log on to www.rosmy.org or call (804) 644 - 4800. Thanks! John Dougherty, Executive Director John_dougherty at rosmy.org (804) 644 - 4800 www.rosmy.org Ukrops Golden Gifts Participant Shop, buy, give your points to ROSMY Please Designate ROSMY United Way: #3403 Combined Federal Campaign: #70936 Local government and Schools: #162 From rpec.1 at juno.com Tue Apr 14 11:36:14 2009 From: rpec.1 at juno.com (rpec.1 at juno.com) Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:36:14 GMT Subject: [ConnectRichmond] The Future of Iraq--April 15, 7pm Message-ID: <20090414.113614.28422.0@webmail03.dca.untd.com> Learn about the Future of Iraq Iraqi political analyst Raed Jarrar will present a talk entitled "Is the Occupation Really Ending?" on Wednesday, April 15, at 7pm, at the Pace Center for Campus Ministries, 700 W. Franklin Street. Jarrar will discuss the Obama administration's planned troop withdrawal and the future of Iraq. This community forum is free and open to the public. Discussion will follow the presentation. Raed Jarrar is an Iraqi architect, blogger, and political analyst. He moved to the United States in 2005, and is currently working as a consultant to the American Friends Service Committee's Iraq program in Washington, D.C. After the U.S.-led invasion, Jarrar established Emaar, (meaning "reconstruction" in Arabic), a grassroots organization that provided humanitarian and political aid to Iraqi internally displaced persons. Jarrar recently won a lawsuit filed against Jetblue Airlines and the Transportation Security Administration for preventing him from boarding an airplane wearing a shirt that said "We will not be silent," in Arabic. Jarrar will examine President Obama's plan for troop withdrawal, and discuss the impact of the U.S. occupation on Iraq's future. He will describe Iraq's internal politics and struggles. He will also discuss the importance of continued advocacy by the U.S. peace movement over the next few years. Co-sponsored by Richmond Peace Education Center, Midlothian Friends Meeting, and Richmond Friends Meeting. For more information, contact the Richmond Peace Education Center at 232-1002 or rpec at rpec.org. Or visit the website, www.rpec.org. ____________________________________________________________ Want to work all of your life? Click here for investment information and start saving today. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2131/fc/BLSrjnsDqZFsa8JnQ2pvUwl00BNgpgxhfgmpt6hYBx75hK0FI1F9qkAySLe/ From intern at vanno.org Tue Apr 14 14:05:07 2009 From: intern at vanno.org (Chris Kaplan) Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:05:07 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Update on property service fee legislation for Richmond nonprofits In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Greetings All, For those of you who weren't able to attend Richmond City Council's meeting last night, you'll be please to hear that Ordinance 2009-30 was unanimously approved. This measure repealed and amended an earlier piece of legislation that caused much concern among many members of the nonprofit community, as the latter would have prematurely enacted a little-known service fee and additional property taxes against all property-owning nonprofits within the city. With little notice, and in a difficult economic environment, Richmond area nonprofits could have been collectively assessed up to $800,000 in these service fees without having the time to prepare for - or argue against - such a fiscal incursion. Fortunately, the Council went so far as to move the Ordinance to the consent agenda, meaning that, given the untimely nature of the service fees and the public support of the Ordinance, the measure was now considered non-controversial and it therefore passed by a simple roll call. While this is certainly a relief for the Richmond nonprofit community, the Ordinance will only be in effect for this year. The Council's Finance Committee will be meeting sometime this summer to revisit the issue of service fees and at that time they may decide to re-instate the service fees in one form or another. The meeting is likely to occur sometime in June or July. At this point, we should all be thinking about how to deal with the possibility of having service fees assessed on our properties in the following year and what arguments we can make this summer to avoid that possible outcome. So lastly, I strongly encourage everyone to use the Greater Richmond Nonprofit Advocacy Email Group (please click to sign up)to connect and coordinate their efforts to ensure that the community isn't in danger of being hit with another financially-debilitating service charge! Best of luck, Chris --- Chris Kaplan Virginia Network of Nonprofit Organizations (VANNO) intern at vanno.org 804-249-7738 Moderator of Greater Richmond Nonprofit Advocacy Email Group From bcauthen at sjvmail.net Tue Apr 14 16:25:54 2009 From: bcauthen at sjvmail.net (Cauthen, Bruce) Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:25:54 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] 15th Annual Hoedown at St. Joseph's Villa Message-ID: Please join us for the 15th Annual Hoedown at St. Joseph's Villa on Friday, May 8. Enjoy food, drink and the bluegrass sound of the Lonesome River Band from 7 to 11 pm. Tickets are $75 and can be ordered from Katie Merritt (804-200-1617 or kmerritt at sjvmail.net). The event is sponsored in part by SunTrust Bank. All proceeds benefit Flagler Home, the Villa's transitional housing program which serves 26 women and children working to overcome homelessness. See you there! Bruce Cauthen Vice President of Public Relations St. Joseph's Villa 8000 Brook Road Richmond, VA 23227 Phone: (804) 553-3318 Fax: (804) 553-3259 (Please mark to my attention) Cell: (804) 426-7030 bcauthen at sjvmail.net St. Joseph's Villa is one of Virginia's largest nonprofit organizations serving the needs of children, with an annual budget of more than $13 million. The Villa provides educational, residential and day services to more than 600 children with special needs and their families each day. The Villa's individual services also work together to improve the lives of at-risk youth, children with autism and other developmental disabilities, and children and families transitioning out of homelessness. For more information, please visit http://www.NeverStopBelieving.org/ From gjohnson at gayrichmond.com Tue Apr 14 16:16:15 2009 From: gjohnson at gayrichmond.com (Gregg Johnson) Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:16:15 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Appearances by Steve Moore and Amy Henderson at our Spring Open House Message-ID: <000c01c9bd3d$de651130$9b2f3390$@com> You're invited to enjoy the comedy of Steve Moore and the music of Amy Henderson at GCCR's Spring Open House and Volunteer Recognition on Saturday, April 18 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Come check out our new look and find out what is coming up soon at YOUR Community Center. We will also be recognizing our volunteers of the year and talking about our upcoming plans! Light refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public, so gather a few friends and come on over for some fun and terrific entertainment! Learn more at GayRichmond.com. Saturday, April 18th 1:00 - 3:00 pm The Gay Community Center of Richmond Event Hall 1407 Sherwood Avenue, Richmond, VA 23220 For more information contact Cindy at volunteer at gayrichmond.com cid:image001.jpg at 01C9A7CF.DB0EF830 Gregg Johnson, Director of Development and Marketing Gay Community Center of Richmond 1407 Sherwood Avenue . Richmond, Virginia 23220 804-622-4646 . On the web at GayRichmond.com Combined Virginia Campaign: #3802 From jhockett at friendsassn.org Tue Apr 14 15:09:06 2009 From: jhockett at friendsassn.org (Jessica Hockett) Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:09:06 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] The 2nd Annual production of FRIENDS FROM AGE-2-AGE ! Message-ID: <014001c9bd34$7c7dfb70$d602a8c0@friendsassn.org.local> Friends Association for Children will present its second annual benefit concert, entitled: FRIENDS FROM AGE-TO-AGE May 2nd at 7:00 p.m., at The Richmond Christian Center 214 Cowardin Avenue Richmond, VA 23224 You are cordially invited to attend this production. To attend, RSVP to Dee Lynch at dlynch at friendsassn.org, or 644-2357. From melissa at firehousetheatre.org Tue Apr 14 15:57:40 2009 From: melissa at firehousetheatre.org (Melissa Gropman) Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:57:40 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Part-time Job Opening for PR/Marketing Manager Message-ID: The Firehouse Theatre Project, a non-profit organization focusing on contemporary American theater production, seeks a part-time PR/Marketing Manager. Duties include: Writing and distribution of press releases, web copy and e-mail newsletters; managing media relations; group sales; working with graphic designer on development of promotional and marketing materials; image cataloguing for web and e-mail blasts. The PR/Marketing Manager position is an hourly position, approximately 20 hrs/week, $14/hour. Candidates should possess an undergraduate degree and three or more years of PR/Marketing and events coordination/promotion experience, preferably in the non-profit arts sector; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite (or similar programs); Photoshop or similar image management program proficiency; website content management experience, and Constant Contact (or similar email marketing program) experience. Group sales experience preferred, as is a working knowledge of local media contacts and the Richmond area arts audience in general. Graphic design experience a plus. Requirements: * BA in English, journalism or related field with a minimum of three years of professional writing experience for both web and print publications, preferably in or for the arts. * Excellent grammar and communication skills, including effective interviewing and reporting skills, and ability to create and adapt copy for the web. * Highly organized, able to meet and enforce deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced environment. * Strong editorial and writing skills and the ability to coordinate projects from conception through distribution. * Ability to work proactively and independently. * Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with staff, production crew and volunteers to research, create, and obtain clear, concise, creative, accurate and reader-friendly copy. * Ability to adapt writing style for the organization and its constituents. * Ability to catalogue, manipulate and enhance photos and graphic imagery. Send resume, cover letter, and three writing samples no later than May 10 via e-mail to melissa at firehousetheatre.org, or by mail to: PR/Marketing Manager Firehouse Theatre Project 1609 W. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23220 Melissa Gropman General Manager Firehouse Theatre Project 1609 West Broad Street Richmond, VA 23220 Ph: 804-355-2001 ext. 8 Fax: 804-355-0999 melissa at firehousetheatre.org www.firehousetheatre.org From vafre at catapult-inc.com Tue Apr 14 15:32:43 2009 From: vafre at catapult-inc.com (vafre) Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:32:43 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Invitation to VAFRE's May 5th Mini-Masters Program Message-ID: Take control of your learning by registering now for VAFRE's May 5th Mini-Masters Program! This special session allows you to tailor the program to fit your own professional development needs. As a member benefit, the regular registration fee of $18.00 applies for this meeting. Guests may register for just $35.00 - still a great deal for two hours of CFRE and a box lunch. Schedule of Events 10:30 a.m. Registration 11:00 a.m. Workshop I * A. Planned Giving Tom Burke, Executive Director, VCU Foundation A discussion of the importance of planned giving in this economic environment, including the variety of vehicles available for planned giving and strategies for getting a planned giving program off the ground. * B. Strategically Planning: How to Make the Process Work Cathryn O'Connell Lowe, Development Director. Virginia Early Childhood Foundation This interactive workshop will offer the opportunity to discuss the successes and pitfalls of strategic planning and provide an overview of three levels of the strategic management process and how and when to implement each. * C. The Bermuda Triangle of Development Panelists: Brydon M. DeWitt, President, DeWitt & Associates, Inc. Chris Shultz, President, Virginia Home for Boys and Girls Nancy Belleman, Community Leader & Board Member Celia Luxmore, Director of Development, The American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar The panel will discuss the roles of the CEO, Board member, and development officer - both individually and as a team - to be successful in raising friends and funds. * D. Don't Blink: A New Media Primer Dean Browell, PhD., Director of New Media, Neathawk Dubuque & Packett Participants will get a glimpse into the latest trends making the biggest waves in new media. Learn how social networks and audiences of a wide demographic and generational sample are changing how we communicate and engage. Noon Box Lunches 12:30 p.m. Workshop II (all sessions repeat) 1:30 p.m. Adjourn To register, click here . Please note that registration in each workshop is limited, and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Each workshop will be offered twice. Location: Jefferson Lakeside Country Club (1700 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond 23228). Menu: A variety of box lunches will be available. Cost to attend: $18 for members and $35 for guests. Fees support program costs and administration. Questions? Contact VAFRE Administrator Mary Kidd at (804) 288-2950 or by e-mail to vafre at catapult-inc.com. From hmciver at jtcc.edu Tue Apr 14 17:19:46 2009 From: hmciver at jtcc.edu (McIver, Heather) Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 17:19:46 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Fool for Art Festival at John Tyler Community College - Saturday, April 18 Message-ID: Erupt a volcano, dig for dinosaurs, and make your own recycled paper. Brush up on your resume and interviewing skills. Decorate a T-shirt using radial chromatography. Make your own mini-landfill, and try cleaning up an oil spill. Take a green walking tour, and learn how to make food that is good for you and the environment. Go on a wildlife hunt. Then, mix it up, and learn how to make compost. You can do all this and more when you unleash your creative spirit and join John Tyler Community College and Chesterfield County for a day of lively, artistic and green events at the Fool for Art Festival this Saturday, April 18 between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Held at the College's Midlothian Campus, the festival will feature more than 120 free hands-on activities and classes for all ages; over 85 fabulous art and craft vendors; food; music; and more. Plus, there will be free paper shredding and shuttle service at Midlothian High School. As always, Fool for Art is free and open to the entire community. To learn more, visit www.jtcc.edu/foolforart, e-mail foolforart at jtcc.edu, or call Lisa Kendrick, events specialist, at 804-594-1527. Heather C. McIver Web Content & Electronic Communications Manager John Tyler Community College - Defining Your Future 800 Charter Colony Parkway, Midlothian, VA 23114 Phone: 804-594-1532 Fax: 804-594-1531 [cid:image001.jpg at 01C9BD23.BA2F0B00] From aloxterm at richmond.edu Wed Apr 15 12:29:36 2009 From: aloxterm at richmond.edu (Loxterman, Alan) Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:29:36 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] COMMUNITY SERVICE FAIR Message-ID: <55CC5C4EA1F0AD4DA46C1767F92B954AE1BDB10AE8@UREXCHANGESCC.richmond.edu> The Community Service Fair scheduled for Aprill 16, 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 5600 Monument Avenue Richmond wishes to remind you to come out and participate. There will be stations for a Blood Drive, the Daily Planet, FACES of Virginia Families, F.A.M.K (Families are Magic), Family History Library Quilting, Safe Harborr, Hospital Hospitality House, William Byrd Community House .and YWCA There will be a Collection Drive for: Cell Phones & Charges, Cleaning Supplies, Diapers & Wipes, Hygiene Supplies, Kitchen Size Garbage Gabs, Laundry Detergent, Softener & Bleachs, Pantry Foods, Toilet Paper & Paper Towels, Towels & Wash Cloths (new) A free luncheon will be served. All are welcomes For information, call Sandy Willis (804) 740-5240 or Email: sandywillis at gmail.com Ann Loxterman Media rep www.icgr.org 285-1283 aloxterm at richmodn.edu From kopelovichr at vcu.edu Wed Apr 15 14:39:07 2009 From: kopelovichr at vcu.edu (Rachel S Kopelovich/FS/VCU) Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:39:07 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Nonprofit Learning Point: classes for nonprofit professionals Message-ID: Nonprofit Learning Point is committed to helping you develop necessary skills in nonprofit management! This April, we are proud to offer more high-quality classes at affordable rates. Our classes are still only $45, one quarter the cost of a regular VCU credit, thanks to our generous funders. All of our classes are taught by working professionals who are experts in their respective fields. These instructors have hands-on, firsthand knowledge of the materials they teach, and of the challenges nonprofits in the greater Richmond area have to face. Course offerings for the end of April and beginning of May are listed below: NLP classes run from 9 am to 3 pm, and span two days: Program Outcomes 4/17 and 4/24 Surviving the Economic Crisis 4/27 and 5/4 Building Personal Capacity: Time Management 4/28 and 5/5 Managing Conflict Effectively 4/29 and 5/6 Impacting Organizational Climate and Culture 5/1 and 5/15 -- please note the dates for this course, which are two weeks apart Special Events 5/7 and 5/14 -- this class is currently full, but spots may open up--please inquire to be added to the wait list! Intro to Word 5/8 and 5/15 Leadership as an Asset: Managing Effectively in the Nonprofit Setting 5/11 and 5/18 Policies and Procedures 5/12 and 5/19 Coping in Turbulent Times: Stress Management 5/12 and 5/27 Please note that there will be more classes offered over the summer and next fall. To sign up for our listserv, please visit the NLP website http://www.community.vcu.edu/programs/nonprofit/index.html We will send you email updates when our summer and fall catalogues are posted! Best, Jessica Novak Program Assistant Nonprofit Learning Point (the new identity of Especially for Nonprofits) Division of Community Engagement at VCU www.community.vcu.edu Nonprofit Learning Point is a program of the Partnership for Nonprofit Excellence ************************************************** Please email us if you would like to join the listserv to receive the latest information about the program and classes! Would you like us to speak at a meeting or visit your staff? Email us today! Nonprofit Learning Point Division of Community Engagement Virginia Commonwealth University P.O. Box 843062 Richmond, VA 23284-3062 Phone: (804) 827-0246 E-mail: nonprofit at vcu.edu http://www.community.vcu.edu/programs/nonprofit/index.html **************************************************** From booksonwheelsva at yahoo.com Wed Apr 15 11:03:17 2009 From: booksonwheelsva at yahoo.com (Books on Wheels) Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:03:17 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Books on Wheels Spring/Summer Free Books! Message-ID: <516315.72861.qm@web111213.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Books on Wheels has been very fortunate in how generous people have been with donating books, and now we would like to work on the getting these book back into the community! ? We are asking local non-profits and organizations with clients in need to email us a wish list of books that we will fullfill to our best capability and drop them off with your organization. If you have a donation requestion please send us: ? Organization name Address Number of books requested Ages/reading levels needed Contact information (email/phone) ? to booksonwheelsva at yahoo.com ? Thanks! Shelley Briggs, MSW Co-founder, Books on Wheels www.bookonwheels.com www.booksonwheelsrva.blogspot.com From foodbankcookbookrecipes at gmail.com Wed Apr 15 13:08:55 2009 From: foodbankcookbookrecipes at gmail.com (FoodBank Cookbook) Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:08:55 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Central Virginia FoodBank: Fundraising Cookbook Message-ID: Hello, Several volunteers of the Central Virginia FoodBank and Community Kitchen are publishing a fundraising cookbook. All proceeds will go to the FoodBank, so ?that none shall go hungry?. The focus of the cookbook is *simple and nutritious* cooking to help families with easy meal planning. We want to remind Moms that it's not that hard to cook and completely worth the effort. We need your help to make the project a success. If you have fabulous, original recipes to share, please submit a completed attached form via email to foodbankcookbookrecipes at gmail.com. We are looking for healthy and delicious breakfast, lunch, dinner, after-school snacks and desserts appropriate for Preschoolers, Elementary, Middle School, and High School Age Groups, to eat AND to help cook. In addition to creating a great cookbook, we are looking for teaching moments that parents and caregivers can use with their children. All recipes will be made with the ingredients and instructions as submitted in a Test Kitchen Setting by a volunteer chef, not a professional chef. Please indicate on the attached form if you are interested in being a volunteer chef or if you know someone who would like to be one. You will not be making your own recipe. Submission deadline for all recipes is *May 10th*. All recipes must be original works. We will credit your creation to you by printing your name with your recipe in the book; however, once submitted the Central Virginia Foodbank will have the rights to publish without further consent. If you have questions regarding any of the above information or on the attached form, please email all inquiries to foodbankcookbookrecipes at gmail.com. We will respond to your questions as soon as possible. Sincerely, Volunteers of the FoodBank & Community Kitchen From Augustine.Doe at vdh.virginia.gov Thu Apr 16 08:56:00 2009 From: Augustine.Doe at vdh.virginia.gov (Doe, Augustine (VDH)) Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:56:00 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Henrico County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Message Message-ID: Henrico County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) presents Pandemic Influenza Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 6pm at the Dumbarton Public Library, 6800 Staples Mill Road. Meals will be provided. Bring your family members and friends. You are kindly requested to RSVP by calling 804-501-4643 or send an email to HenricoMRC at vdh.virginia.gov. Thanks. Augustine W. Doe, BSc, MHSA Henrico Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), Influenza Pandemic, & Infant Mortality Coordinator Office: 804-501-4643 Cell: 804-380-9321 Fax: 804-501-4983 Email; Augustine.Doe at vdh.virginia.gov MRC Website: http://HenricoHealth.org/mrc.html Pandemic Influenza Website: http://pandemicflu.gov/ -Food for Thought- "Successful is the person who Lived well, Laughed often and Loved much, Successful is the person who Gain the Respect of Children, Successful is the person who has never lacked Appreciation, Successful is the person who make our Community better than he Found it, Successful is the person who never fail to look for the Best in others or give the Best of Himself." -Thank you for your service to Humanity- From challenge at crossoverministry.org Wed Apr 15 20:57:54 2009 From: challenge at crossoverministry.org (CrossOver Challenge) Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 20:57:54 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] CrossOver Challenge-Last Day to REGISTER ONLINE! Message-ID: <391890de0fcc23ac9216e9d790130995@localhost.localdomain> The CrossOver Challenge 15K & 5K Races 1 Mile Walk & 1 Mile Kids Run Saturday, April 18, 2009 Join CrossOver Ministry staff andvolunteers for a day of fun, prizes andfood on Saturday, April 18! Thecourse of the 15K & 5K Races and 1 Mile Walk & 1 Mile Kids Run are setin the blooming Ginter Park neighborhoods of Richmond?s Northside. Theraces will benefit the Dental Program atCrossOver Health Centers. The Course Athletic Fields at Brook Rd. & Westwood Ave1300 Westwood AveRichmond, VA 23227The course of the 15K & 5K is mostly flatsurrounding the beautiful seminaries and Ginter Parkneighborhoods. The 15K & 5K races start on Rennie Ave. Kids 1 MileRun will be held on the walking track for ages 6-12.*USATF Certified 15K & 5K*CASH PRIZES for the Top 3 Male & Female finishers of the 15K and 5Kraces! Registration [http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1692748&assetId=8eceb9db-b785-437a-b658-ff4e174dea03] Online Registration is available throughActive.com until April 15th, 2009.Registration online is highly encouraged.Download a [http://crossoverministry.org/challenge-registration-form] Registration Form. Please do not mail registration forms after April 12th. Race Day Registration: 7:00AM ? 9:00AM *Registration ends 15 Minutes prior to each racestart time. Ex. 15K Racestarts at 8:00 AM, so registration for 15Kends at 7:45 AM. Pre-Race Packet Pickup Friday,April 17th11AM-6:30AM CrossOver Health Center 108 Cowardin AveRichmond, VA 23224 Race Start Times - - - 15K Race ? 8:00 AM 5K Race ? 8:10 AM 1 Mile Walk ? 8:45 AM Kids Run ? 9:15 AM The Challenge - - - The challenge is greater than ever this year as weface tougheconomic times. No segment ofthe population is hit harderthan the low-income, uninsured individuals served by CrossOver. As people lose jobs and healthcare coverage, the need for CrossOver?s healthcare serviceshas increased. Proceedsgenerated from this year's Challenge event will help CrossOver's comprehensive Dental program. How You Can Help You can help by collecting pledges, creating an onlinefundraising page, or by donating. A prize will be given to the top fundraiser! Download a [http://crossoverministry.org/challenge-pledge-form] Pledge Form or create a Fundraising Page on Active.com by visiting: [http://www.active.com/donate/2009challenge] http://www.active.com/donate/2009challenge Thank you to the days' Sponsors! 15K Race Presented by Dominion Resources 5K Race Presented by Patient First Race Timing Services Provided by RRRC Kids Run Directed by Endorphin Fitness Additional Sponsors Anthem Blue Cross& Blue Shield of VA Bon Secours Richmond Health Systems Entrust McGuire Woods Owens & Minor Troutman Sanders The Richmond Dental Community CrossOver Ministry [http://www.crossoverministry.org/] www.crossoverministry.org 108 Cowardin Ave Richmond, VA 23224 The CrossOver Challenge [mailto:%5Bmailto:challenge at crossoverministry.org] challenge at crossoverministry.org Challenge Hotline: (804) 233.5016 ext. 350 Fax: (804)231.5723 This message was sent by: CrossOver Ministry, 108 Cowardin Ave, Richmond, VA 23224 Powered by iContact: http://freetrial.icontact.com Manage your subscription: http://app.icontact.com/icp/mmail-mprofile.pl?r=1031133304&l=66270&s=O8WP&m=1862056&c=427741 Forward to a friend: http://app.icontact.com/icp/sub/forward?m=1862056&s=1031133304&c=O8WP&cid=427741 From jancaitisb at rbha.org Thu Apr 16 12:05:54 2009 From: jancaitisb at rbha.org (Brandi Cole Jancaitis) Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:05:54 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Step and Talent Expo for Richmond City Youth Message-ID: <0142263F37B7AC42A787AEFEABC45E7401D85B7C@rbhamail.rbha.org> 2009 Too Smart to Start Step Show and Talent Exposition Saturday May 2nd Come and demonstrate your most unique talent, while supporting the initiative to stop underage drinking. We are going to have lots of fun while conveying the message, as leaders of the future, we are too smart to start drinking alcohol because "We've Got Better Things to Do!!!" Visit the event website http://www.2smart2start.net/ to download an application TODAY! Deadline for applications is Weds April 22nd! The exhibition will showcase the talented youth of the Richmond City area and their commitment towards accomplishing their goals and achieving their fullest potentials, without needing to drink. Sponsored by: The Friends of Prevention Coalition Event contact: John Lewis 819-4075, lewisjohn at rbha.org From rbodemann at fanfreeclinic.org Thu Apr 16 14:05:38 2009 From: rbodemann at fanfreeclinic.org (Rich Bodemann) Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:05:38 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Health and Wellness Event: Fan Free Clinic, Inc Message-ID: Fan Free Clinic Health and Wellness Fair (sponsored by Wellpoint) will be held April 25 from 11:00 to 2:00 at 1010 North Thompson Street. For larger groups, we ask that you notify us in advance if you plan to attend so we will have plenty of food, beverages, and prizes for all! Please call Patricia Germelman at 358-6343, ext. 103 for more information about the event, parking, etc. All screenings, tests, and exams are free! * Blood pressure screenings * Breast health exams * Diabetes testing * Exercise and diet tips * HIV testing * Stress reduction techniques * Screenings for clinic services, FAMIS and Rx Connection Free food, games and raffle prizes! Church groups and community organizations are encouraged to attend. Please let us know! Rich Bodemann Director of Administration 1010 N. Thompson Street Richmond, Virginia 23230 Please visit www.fanfreeclinic.org for information on our programs and upcoming events! From rsmartt at connectnetwork.org Thu Apr 16 14:50:23 2009 From: rsmartt at connectnetwork.org (Ryan Smartt) Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:50:23 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Seminars with Eric Cantor: Preparing Nonprofits to Apply for and Win Federal Grants Message-ID: <00e001c9bec4$337bd230$9a737690$@org> Congressman Cantor is hosting "Critical Basics" - a seminar series geared toward non-profit organizations looking to secure federal and other grants. The series consists of four one-day workshops, allowing attendees to take the information and make immediate use of it before returning to learn more. The seminars will be held at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, 1651 East Parham Road, Richmond 23228. To register, contact Anne Davis at (800) 842-2610, ext. 4802, or email anne_davis at hud.gov. SERIES INFORMATION: DATE: May 7, 2009 TIME: 8:30am - 3:00pm This is the first in a series of sessions. TOPIC: Business development, board development, strategic planning. PRESENTED BY: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). DATE: June 4, 2009 TIME: 8:30am - 3:00pm This is the second in a series of sessions. TOPIC: Budget development/management, program planning with factors for awards, HUD opportunities. PRESENTED BY: HUD. DATE: September 10, 2009 TIME: 8:30am - 3:00pm This is the third in a series of sessions. TOPIC: Need, results, logic model, leveraging and marketing. PRESENTED BY: HUD. DATE: October 8, 2009 TIME: 8:30am - 3:00pm This is the fourth in a series of sessions. TOPIC: Where to find and how to apply for federal and other grants. PRESENTED BY: Grants.gov and the Foundation Center. From bernicetravers at yahoo.com Thu Apr 16 15:24:13 2009 From: bernicetravers at yahoo.com (Bernice Travers) Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:24:13 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Seeking Training/Workshop Leaders Message-ID: <325601.7719.qm@web53410.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Workshop leaders and facilitators?are needed to conduct?non-profit workshops in Customer?Relations and Client Services Skills.? ?? ? The?facilitators/workshop leaders should possess a minimum two years teaching or training experience in?the subject areas; and must be able to design the course outline, description, curriculum, content and methodology. ? ?The Customer Relations and Client Services Workshops will be conducted for non-profit organizations that desire to prepare their employees to ?rise to a level of service excellence? with a focus on organizational effectiveness.? The receptionist or secretary who greets the client, patient, salesman or visitor to a non-profit or service delivery organization reflects the professional image of the organization.? It is pertinent that front desk greeters, employees and volunteers communicate pleasantly, friendly, effectively and knowledgeably. ? Facilitators are also needed for follow-up workshops in the following areas: Writing and Listening Skills, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Communications, Leadership, Management, Supervision, Time Management, Project Management, Sales, Negotiations and Coaching. ? Send e-mail?to: bernicetravers at yahoo.com Bernice Travers (804) 814.4434 From dlynch at friendsassn.org Thu Apr 16 11:52:05 2009 From: dlynch at friendsassn.org (Deborah D. Lynch) Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:52:05 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Chorus and Orchestra volunteers needed: Tapestry of Talent event at FRIENDS Association for Children! Message-ID: <000001c9beab$4c9ccf80$d802a8c0@friendsassn.org.local> Hello, friend of FRIENDS! Are you someone who would love to sing in a chorus, or would jump at a chance to play your instrument in an orchestra, but you only have limited time to give? If this describes -you, FRIENDS Association for Children has the answer! For the second year in a row, FRIENDS will be presenting a benefit concert entitled FRIENDS FROM AGE TO AGE! I cordially invite you to take part. It would be an honor and a privilege for me to collaborate with you on this adventure. FRIENDS FROM AGE TO AGE will be a tapestry of talents, a montage of music, a plethora of performing arts featuring the young and the young-at-heart. It will highlight the children, the teens, the staff, the Board, the volunteers and the families associated with FRIENDS ASSOCIATION FOR CHILDREN. Featured in this 2009 concert will be a presentation of three choral selections by THE CHORUS OF FRIENDS and the FRIENDS VOLUNTEER ORCHESTRA. That's where you come in! Would you consider participating? Rehearsals for THE CHORUS OF FRIENDS Thursdays April 16, 23 and 30 (6:00-7:30 PM at the FRIENDS Family Center). Come to one, two or all rehearsals. (As many as you need to feel comfortable.) Practice CD available. Open to all ages (music readers as well as non-readers). Rehearsal for the FRIENDS VOLUNTEER ORCHESTRA Tuesday, April 28 (7:30 PM at the FRIENDS Family Center) Open to amateur and professional adult and high school instrumentalists (not beginners). Needed: violins, violas, cellos, string bass, flutes, clarinets, oboes, French horn, trumpets, trombones, tenor sax, alto sax, drums, bass guitar, and percussion. Combined Rehearsal for the CHORUS and ORCHESTRA Saturday, May 2 (5:00-6:00 PM) Richmond Christian Center, 214 Cowardin Avenue, Richmond, VA 23224 (Other acts will rehearse before and after the CHORUS and ORCHESTRA.) The Show! Saturday, May 2 at 7:00 PM Richmond Christian Center If you would like further information, please visit our website at http://www.freewebs.com/friendsmusicandperformingarts/friendsfromage2age.htm . Thank you for giving this some serious thought! I hope that you will join us in this concert as we come together and "imagine what is possible" for FRIENDS FROM AGE TO AGE! Regards, Dee Lynch Deborah D. Lynch, Music Education Assistant FRIENDS Association for Children Email: dlynch at friendsassn.org Office: (804) 644-2357, Ext. 25 FAX: (804) 644-0509 Cell phone: (804) 389-7531 Visit our website at www.friendsassn.org "Imagine What is Possible" From lpearce at commonwealthparenting.org Thu Apr 16 19:00:00 2009 From: lpearce at commonwealthparenting.org (Liz Pearce) Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:00:00 -0700 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Making Sense of ADHD Message-ID: <20090415190406.c9480c51eff34ca3643ca6d7777b32f0.c45d7372ea.wbe@email.secureserver.net> Attention Parents, Teachers and Clinicians Join us for our workshop, Making Sense of ADHD, on May 2, 2009 It is estimated that approximately 2 million children in the United States struggle with some form of attention deficit disorder and or hyperactivity. Treatment options range from medication, to behavioral therapy to nutritional supplements and diet. Parents can feel overwhelmed as they search for the right treatment for their child. Because we recognize there is not a one-size-fits-all answer, we have brought together several of the most highly respected professionals in the Richmond community for a panel presentation and discussion of this topic. This panel will discuss the following?.. What is ADHD and what is the cause? How is it diagnosed? What are the treatment options, and which is best for my child? What are the other disorders that sometimes accompany ADHD? Panelists: R. Baylor Rice, Licensed Pharmacist Colleen Kraft, MD, Pediatrician Shelly J. Lane, PhD, VCU Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy Glenn Weiner, PhD, Clinical Psychologist Steve Butnik, PhD, Clinical Psychologist Saturday, May 2, 2009 9:00 am - 1:00 pm St. Mary's Hospital $55 per person Advance Registration required Call (804) 545-1272 or register online www.commonwealthparenting.org . Liz Pearce, Executive Director (804) 545-1944 Commonwealth Parenting 4121 Cox Road, Suite 110 Glen Allen, VA 23060 www.commonwealthparenting.org From maryfeldman at verizon.net Thu Apr 16 19:21:50 2009 From: maryfeldman at verizon.net (Mary Feldman) Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:21:50 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Silent Auction to Benefit St. Andrew's School Message-ID: ?Learn to Dream? Celebration to Support St. Andrew?s School Join us as we celebrate the 115th Anniversary of St. Andrew?s School with a Silent Auction to provide scholarships and to build a playground for our students! April 25, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. NewMarket Corporation Pavilion, 330 South 4th Street, Richmond Cost: $65.00 per person. All proceeds benefit St. Andrew?s School, an independent, tuition-free elementary school dedicated to educating children of limited economic means through a balanced academic, social & spiritual experience. Silent Auction Cocktails and heavy hors d?oeuvres will be served Enjoy live music by ?Night Vision? Contact: Michelle Schroeter, Director of Development at (804) 648-4952 or via email at mschroeter at st-andrews-school.org From mgc085 at central.dss.state.va.us Thu Apr 16 17:04:48 2009 From: mgc085 at central.dss.state.va.us (M. Chenault) Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:04:48 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Stretch Your Dollar Community Meeting - Fighting for Our Future, Monday Apr. 20 @ Ashland Public Library, 5:30 - 8:30 PM Message-ID: <013601c9bed6$fded5cc0$f5c4940a@dss.state.va.us> "Stretch Your Dollar Community Meeting - Fighting for Our Future" Special Edition: Resources in Our Community Monday, April 20th from 5:30 - 8:30 PM Ashland Public Library, 201 S. Railroad Street, Ashland VA 23005 Everyone is welcome to attend. You do not have to be a Hanover County resident. Bring the kids and have dinner with us. We will have free child care during the meeting. 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 dropping in from: Goodwill Employment Center ClearPoint Financial Solutions Red Cross - Safety & Community Outreach Programs LINC (Cancer Advocacy and Support) Virginia Supportive Housing - VIDA Match Savings Program (to save for your first home, start a business or go to school) Virginia Dept of the Treasury - Found Money Program (You may have lost some money - they can help you get it back!) Hanover Safe Place And More! During the meeting we will be discussing how the recent changes in the economy are affecting our wallets and how we can regain control of our finances and our lives! The meeting also offers wonderful tips and ideas for stretching your dollar (money management and credit score care) and for those who are looking for employment we will offer 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! As the presentation is interactive with the audience, the content will change from meeting to meeting. We hope that you can join us this Monday evening for the meeting from 5:30 - 8:30 PM at Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library 201 S. Railroad Avenue Ashland Virginia, 23005 Please feel free to bring coupons and recipes (especially for use of left-overs) for sharing. Through the help of our community partners and donations, we will be offering a light dinner during the meeting and child care. Other dates, times and locations coming up: Monday, April 27, Northside Baptist Church, 7600 Studley Rd, Mechanicsville 23116, 5:30 - 8:30 PM Tuesday, May 5, Hanover Community Center, Inc., 14662 Bethany Church Rd, Montpelier, VA 23192 6:00 - 8:00 PM Monday, May 11, Zion Christian Church of Beaverdam, 16158 Beaverdam School Road, Beaverdam, VA 5:30 - 8:30 PM 23015 We would love to come to your organization for a community meeting. If you have a forum for the meeting and space for the children's group we would love to hear from you. Please come out and join us! Also, please share this information with all those who would benefit from participating in this forum. Thank you! 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 jonahh at lewisginter.org Fri Apr 17 14:41:50 2009 From: jonahh at lewisginter.org (Jonah Holland) Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:41:50 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Update on No Child Left Inside: Restoring Nature to Early Childhood Message-ID: <9653A138A3D1F142BE722127150781DD029B767C@lgbg-exch2k.lewisginter.local> An update from Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden: * There are still a few seats available for next week's No Child Left Inside: Restoring Nature to Early Childhood symposium (April 29th, 8a.m.-4 p.m.) We are excited to announce that Virginia's First Lady, Anne Holton, will provide opening remarks at the event. In addition, you'll see we've added Chip & Ashley Donahue, founders of Kids in the Valley, Adventuring to the line-up. And, Tracy Kane, noted author and illustrator of The Fairy Houses Series(tm), will read from her books and help families build fairy houses in the Children's Garden during our Homespun Fun for Families event. * We've just opened a few remaining slots for the FREE Dinner in the Garden for Teachers. If you are an educator interested in attending please see directions below. * If your organization would like to provide an educational display at the No Child Left Inside: Restoring Nature to Early Childhood symposium, please contact Adele MacLean for more details. Call Adele MacLean at 262-9887 ext. 222 or email her at adelem at lewisginter.org. Anniversary Year Symposium: No Child Left Inside: Restoring Nature to Early Childhood Wednesday, April 29, 8a.m.-4p.m. For a PDF of the agenda (subject to change), click here. Join the national dialogue about the critical relationship between direct exposure to nature and healthy childhood development. Learn about the physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and creative assets that young children gain through outdoor experiences, and how direct, authentic experiences in nature can be created for children wherever they live, play, and learn. This symposium is for everyone concerned about the healthy development of today's children, including early childhood professionals, teachers and administrators, recreation leaders, pediatric healthcare providers, parents and caregivers, urban planners, environmental educators, architects, landscape architects and designers. Featuring presentations by: Jane Kirkland, author of the award-winning children's nature series, Take a Walk books Robin Moore, Director of the Natural Learning Initiative and Professor of Landscape Architecture, North Carolina State University Plus Chip & Ashley Donahue, founders of Kids in the Valley, Adventuring (KIVA) $25 includes lunch; advance registration required; earns 5 training hours. Related Events: Teacher Workshop: Dinner in the Garden for Teachers Tuesday, April 28, 5-8:30 p.m. Presented in cooperation with the Center for Life Sciences Education, Virginia Commonwealth University Keynote presentation by Jane Kirkland, dinner, and walks and talks in the Children's Garden. Free admission; enrollment limited to 150; advance registration required. Earns 1.5 training hours. *****A limited number of spaces have opened for this event. Please call (804) 262-9887 ext. 322 to register.**** Family Event: Homespun Fun for Families Wednesday, April 29, 5:30-7:30 p.m. This Children's Garden event introduces easy outdoor activities you can do at home. Meet our guest speakers, learn about nature clubs from Chip & Ashley Donahue, and play together as you watch the sunset. Plus, Tracy Kane, noted author and illustrator of The Fairy Houses Series(tm), will read from her books and help families build fairy houses in the Children's Garden. Free with Garden admission; food available for purchase. To help us prepare, register your family in advance. Email Registration for Homespun Fun for Families This symposium is the second in a four-part series marking the Garden's 25th anniversary. These events are made possible with generous support from the Robins Foundation. P.S. Check out our new interactive webpage - featuring a Blue Morpho Butterfly! www.lewisginter.org Jonah Holland Public Relations & Marketing Coordinator Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden 1800 Lakeside Ave. Richmond, VA 23228 P: 804-262-9887 ext. 292 F: 804-559-3178 jonahh at lewisginter.org Become a fan of the Garden on Facebook. Follow the Garden on Twitter. Read the Garden's blog. Add a Lewis Ginter Butterflies LIVE! animation widget to your Facebook page or blog!! Jonah Holland Public Relations & Marketing Coordinator Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden 1800 Lakeside Ave. Richmond, VA 23228 P: 804-262-9887 ext. 292 F: 804-559-3178 jonahh at lewisginter.org Become a fan of the Garden on Facebook. Follow the Garden on Twitter. Read the Garden's blog. Add a Lewis Ginter Butterflies LIVE! animation widget to your Facebook page or blog!! From jzur at inclusiveva.org Fri Apr 17 14:50:59 2009 From: jzur at inclusiveva.org (Jonathan Zur) Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:50:59 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Building Diversity Skills to Work with Youth Message-ID: <003001c9bf8d$73d32080$5b796180$@org> The Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities is pleased to invite youth-serving organizations to send employees or volunteers to the 2nd annual Educator Summit! Designed for middle school educators who send students to the fall Prejudice Awareness Summit, we are expanding the summit this year to include representatives of non-profit and community organizations. The Educator Summit will take place on FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2009 from 9:00am - 3:00pm at the Markel Mercer Building in Glen Allen. Lunch will be provided. Thanks to the support of the Wachovia Foundation, there is no cost to participate. At the Educator Summit, participants will have the opportunity to: - Consider the experiences students and adults have navigating issues of diversity - Develop skills to build culturally sensitive curriculum, activities, and pedagogy - Learn strategies to interrupt incidents of prejudice among students - Identify best practices for building more inclusive and affirming schools, organizations, communities Space is limited to 25 participants, so please complete and return the RSVP form located at http://www.inclusiveva.org/documents/CommunityRSVP.pdf no later than Friday, April 24. Further details, including directions and parking information, will be emailed to registered participants the week of the summit. Feel free to contact me by phone at (804) 515-7950 or by email at mailto:jzur at inclusiveva.org if you have questions or would like additional information. All the best, Jonathan ............... Jonathan C. Zur Chief Operating Officer Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities 5511 Staples Mill Road, Suite 202 Richmond, VA 23228 Ph: (804) 515-7950; Fax: (804) 515-7177 http://www.inclusiveva.org ALL Issues. ALL Ages. ALL Across Virginia. The Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities conducts programs that promote understanding and respect on all issues of diversity, for all age groups, all across Virginia. From aloxterm at richmond.edu Sun Apr 19 23:55:38 2009 From: aloxterm at richmond.edu (Loxterman, Alan) Date: Sun, 19 Apr 2009 23:55:38 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Festival of Sacred Arts Message-ID: <55CC5C4EA1F0AD4DA46C1767F92B954AE1BDB10B08@UREXCHANGESCC.richmond.edu> The Interfaith Council of Greater Richmond (www.icgr.org.) and The Resource Center (www.resourcingchurches.com) will sponsor a Festival of Sacred Arts:Lift Every Voice A Benefit Concert Sunday April 26, 2009 3:30 p.m. St. John's United Church of Christ, 503 Stuart Ave. Richmond VA Featured will be Soulful Music with a Mix of Afro-Caribbean "Rhythms & Blues by Kevin Davis, Percussionist/Singer, Ban Caribe,and Jim Bennett, Jazz Pianist/Church Musician Bahai Poems read by Helen Butler Jain Dancers Klezim'Or'Ami'm Band Sikh students performing a Punjab dance Richmond Islamic Children's choir Tickets: Adults $15 Family-$25 Pay at the door or buy tickets ahead: Call Lynn Johnston 282-6512 or 358-8305 for info. All are welcome. Thank you Ann Loxterman 285-1283 Media rep Interfaith Council of Greater Richmond (www.icgr.org) Paging and Bottom Toolbar Previous Item Next Item From andrew at justice4all.org Fri Apr 17 17:13:40 2009 From: andrew at justice4all.org (Andrew Schoeneman) Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:13:40 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Petersburg Parents Assembly Message-ID: On Thursday, April 23rd, at 6PM, you are invited to attend the Petersburg Parents Assembly, a community-led discussion on education and other issues affecting the youth of Petersburg. The event will be held at the Benedict Civic Club, located at 500 Fleet Street, Petersburg, VA. Registration begins at 5:30PM, dinner will be served, and children are welcome. Admission is free. At the event, participants will work in small groups to identify their most pressing youth-related concerns. They will also have an opportunity to get acquainted with other individuals and groups working to secure a promising future for the children of Petersburg. Speakers will include: * Ms. Sharon Yates, Coordinator of Secondary and Career/Technical Education for Dinwiddie County Public Schools. Ms. Yates will discuss the importance of SOL (standards of learning) tests and local "benchmark" tests, and how parents can help their children succeed on these tests. She will also touch on graduation requirements and state education mandates. * Mr. Andy Block, Legal Director for the JustChildren Program of the Legal Aid Justice Center. Mr. Block will talk about school accreditation under No Child Left Behind, and how this process has affected Petersburg. What are the challenges facing Petersburg, and more importantly, how can parents and other concerned residents come together to make a difference? The Petersburg Parents Assembly is being co-sponsored by Petersburg Advocated for Children (PAC), Families Advocating for Community Excellence (FACE), and the JustChildren Program of the Legal Aid Justice Center. For more information, please call Andrew Schoeneman at (804) 862-2205, or email pac at justice4all.org. 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 lechstenkamper at firstfreedom.org Fri Apr 17 15:51:05 2009 From: lechstenkamper at firstfreedom.org (Lauren Echstenkamper) Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:51:05 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Charles Haynes, renowned author and columnist, lectures on freedom of expression Message-ID: <881BE035F5E5574EB12B16962767A5CC260C39@server.server.caff.local> Dr. Charles C. Haynes Lecture "Living with our deepest differences: Freedom of expression in a religiously diverse world" Event Flyer: http://www.firstfreedom.org/education/documents/CharlesHaynes.pdf Event Date/Time: 4/23/2009 5:30 p.m. Venue: Richmond Omni Hotel Location: 100 South 12th Street Cost: Dinner: $48; only Lecture & Reception (with cash bar): $20 Sponsor: World Affairs Council and First Freedom Center Phone: (804) 644-0083 Email: wacrichmond at verizon.net Open to the Public: Yes RSVP: Yes Lauren Echstenkamper Development Associate First Freedom Center 1321 East Main Street Richmond, VA 23219 Phone: (804) 643-1786 Fax: (804) 644-5024 www.firstfreedom.org From bbortz at msv.org Mon Apr 20 13:31:12 2009 From: bbortz at msv.org (Beth Bortz) Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:31:12 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Piano free to a nonprofit home Message-ID: <69D73B1AB5DF5944A5DBBD4BBA12458403E69404@carydc1.msv.org> I have a Strich & Zeidler piano that I am willing to donate to an interested nonprofit. It is in good working condition...but the body could use refinishing. It's yours if you are willing to move it from my Northside home. Just let me know by return email if your organization is interested. Thanks! Beth Bortz Executive Director Medical Society of Virginia Foundation 2924 Emerywood Pkwy Ste 300 Richmond, VA 23294-3746 T 804 | 377-1049 F 804 | 377-1056 http://www.msvfoundation.org Think green; please consider the environment before printing this email. This communication, including any attachments, is for the exclusive use of addressee and may contain proprietary, confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient or an agent responsible for delivering it to intended recipient, any use, copying, disclosure, dissemination or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail, delete this communication and destroy all copies. From CAM03 at co.henrico.va.us Mon Apr 20 11:16:50 2009 From: CAM03 at co.henrico.va.us (Campbell, Cathy) Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:16:50 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Making the Corporate Connection Message-ID: Breakfast and a Workshop Two Heads are Better Than One - Making the Corporate Connection Sponsored by the Greater Richmond Association for Volunteer Administration Thursday, May 7, 2009 8:30 am - 10:30 am Westminster Canterbury Richmond Local corporations are increasingly becoming partners of non profit organizations by participating in volunteer activities. Join us for a panel discussion with representatives of 3 local corporations as they share thoughts on how they choose partner organizations, the types of projects they seek and how to find the right contact in the corporate world. To celebrate and highlight your unique partnerships (corporate or otherwise), we encourage you to bring a partner with you, free of charge. Fee: GRAVA Members - no charge; Non-members - $5.00 (pay at door) RSVP: Ron Stilwell, rstilwell at caritasshelter.org or 358-0964 x305 - Don't forget to mention if you are bringing a partner! Location: Westminster Canterbury Richmond, 1600 Westbrook Ave., Richmond, VA 23227 Directions and Parking: ** Please note you will be parking off site and being transported via a shuttle - please allow about 10 extra minutes. The shuttle will run from 8:00 am - 9:15 am and again from 10:30 am - 11:00 am. For more information, visit us on the web at www.GreaterRichmondAVA.com From jancaitisb at rbha.org Mon Apr 20 09:17:41 2009 From: jancaitisb at rbha.org (Brandi Cole Jancaitis) Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:17:41 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Step and Talent Expo - Applications Due Weds 4/22! Message-ID: <0142263F37B7AC42A787AEFEABC45E7401D8615B@rbhamail.rbha.org> 2009 Too Smart to Start Step Show and Talent Exposition Saturday May 2nd Come and demonstrate your most unique talent, while supporting the initiative to stop underage drinking. We are going to have lots of fun while conveying the message, as leaders of the future, we are too smart to start drinking alcohol because "We've Got Better Things to Do!!!" Visit the event website http://www.2smart2start.net/ to download an application TODAY! Deadline for applications is Weds April 22nd! This event is a great opportunity for organizations serving Richmond City youth and school/church step and dance teams to take action against underage drinking! The exhibition will showcase the talented youth of the Richmond City area and their commitment towards accomplishing their goals and achieving their fullest potentials, without needing to drink. Sponsored by: The Friends of Prevention Coalition Event contact: John Lewis 819-4075, lewisjohn at rbha.org From lisa at richmondhabitat.org Mon Apr 20 10:58:09 2009 From: lisa at richmondhabitat.org (Lisa Bedell) Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:58:09 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Richmond Habitat ReStore Offers 20% discount to Customers who Recycle Aluminum Cans on Earch Day Message-ID: <4DC6EE0DFE9EE648958006F2DE2A2F1C29F14A@rhhexch01.RHH.LOCAL> In celebration of Earth Day, the Richmond Habitat ReStore is offering a 20% discount to customers who bring in 20 empty aluminum cans on Wednesday, April 22 to support Richmond Habitat for Humanity's recycling program, Cans for Habitat. Proceeds from the collection of recycled aluminum cans will help fund the 1st Community Youth Build in Richmond. Richmond Habitat ReStore, located at 1901 Roane Street, is Richmond Habitat's retail operation that offers new and salvaged building and home improvement supplies for sale to the general public at deeply discounted prices. By selling donated goods, ReStore diverts reusable goods from our landfills, allows people of all incomes to renovate their living spaces, and channels all profits into building more Habitat homes in Richmond. Lisa Bedell PR & Events Coordinator Richmond Habitat for Humanity (804) 232-7001, ext. 112 From seth_croft at rosmy.org Mon Apr 20 16:57:16 2009 From: seth_croft at rosmy.org (Seth Croft) Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:57:16 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Working with Out and Questioning Youth Training Message-ID: <34309A2275CB4EB4BBB3759A4B6E5CC7@ROSMY.local> Working with Out and Questioning Youth 101 Friday May 15th, 10am-4pm (lunch included) Location: ROSMY Building, 2311 Westwood Ave, Richmond, VA 23230 Summary: This interactive training will cover the basics such as accurate and respectful terminology and the difference between sexual orientation and gender identity. You will also get practical experience navigating difficult dialogues such as how to ask "the question," the importance of asking, and how to determine when it is appropriate. Additionally, you will receive 10 easy tips for being an advocate for LGBTQ youth. Bring your open minds and burning questions; there will be time for discussion. Accreditation: This training is accredited by the National Association of Social Workers (Provider # 886503450) for 6 CEU credits in Ethics and Children, Youth, & Families. ROSMY's trainings have won the Fitz-Turner Award from the Virginia Education Association for outstanding leadership in promoting positive intergroup relations. $65/person for CEUs. Individuals who attend our training but will not receive professional credit receive a $10 discount. For more information visit: http://www.rosmy.org/institute-for-equality Contact Seth Croft Institute for Equality Coordinator seth_croft at rosmy.org 804-644-4800 From hspservice at yahoo.com Mon Apr 20 22:47:26 2009 From: hspservice at yahoo.com (Highland Support Project) Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:47:26 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Last Chance to See Mayan Scholar in North America Message-ID: <458997.45905.qm@web56008.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Don't miss your last chance to see Daniel Matul in North America! Sr. Matul's last public event is this Tuesday, April 21. Come on out to learn more about Mayan Cosmovision and the Mayan Arts Program. 2012: Cosmovision, Creativity and Transformation An Evening with Daniel Matul Internationally Esteemed Mayan Elder and Scholar Tuesday, April 21 Crossroads Arts Center 2016 Staples Mill Road, Richmond 7:00 - 9:00 pm $5-15 Sliding Scale Donation for MAP Find out what contemporary Mayan leaders are saying about 2012, the year that the Mayan millennial calendar seems to mysteriously end, with many predicting great, global change. Sr. Matul is a Mayan Elder renowned throughout the world for his scholarly work, advocacy and activism, empowered by the Mayan council of Elders, Maya International League and other indigenous NGO's to speak for the Mayan people. Join him this Tuesday to gain indigenous insights on 2012 and learn more about Mayan Cosmovision overall. He'll also be speaking about how Mayan Cosmovision is interwoven with arts education in the Mayan Arts Program to improve the lives of hundreds of schoolchildren in rural Guatemalan communities. Sr. Matul's will be speaking in Spanish, with English translation, which makes this an excellent event for Spanish speakers, instructors and students. This event is a fundraiser for the Mayan Arts Program, a program of the Highland Support Project. For 17 years, HSP has been serving the Mayan people of Guatemala?s Highlands through transformational programming, anchored by indigenous community leaders in Guatemala and supported by partnerships with North American individuals and organizations. Contact HSP for more details: 804.643.8635 / hspservice at yahoo.com www.highlandsupportproject.org Yours, Muna * * * * * * * Muna Hijazi Program Coordinator Highland Support Project 700 W. Franklin Richmond, Virginia 804.643.8635 office www.highlandsupportproject.org Yours, Muna 804.307.7612 From rbooker at lmronline.org Tue Apr 21 09:20:02 2009 From: rbooker at lmronline.org (Rai Booker) Date: Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:20:02 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Leadership Metro Richmond's Class of 2010 Application Deadline Fast Approaching - Scholarships Available! Message-ID: Leadership Metro Richmond, the community leadership development program that has educated and energized close to 1700 community leaders in Richmond for 29 years, announces that applications for its flagship program, Leadership Quest, are being accepted until Monday April 27, 2009. Scholarships available for nonprofit professionals available! Applicants are selected on the basis of a demonstrated capacity for leadership, record of community service, ability to set and obtain goals, generally at least one year of residence in the Richmond area, a commitment to remain in the area for the foreseeable future and a willingness to commit time to the LMR program. Approximately 60 leaders will be selected to participate in the program, which kicks off in September and stretches to June. Applications can be obtained by going to the LMR Web site (www.lmronline.org) or calling (804) 343-1500. Rai Booker Director of Community Engagement Leadership Metro Richmond 804/343.1500 108 E. Grace Street, Ste. 2 Richmond, VA 23219 www.lmronline.org "let's make a dent in the universe..." steve jobs From SMersereau at grscan.com Mon Apr 20 11:57:13 2009 From: SMersereau at grscan.com (Sarah Mersereau) Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:57:13 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Join Greater Richmond SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now) at The Melting Pot on April 23, 2009 Message-ID: <2E9578AEF3D3D04BBBB262325351944C3302F9@scan-sbs.grscan.local> Greater Richmond SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now) and present The Fabulous Four-Course Fondue Fundraiser Dinner Thursday, April 23rd 5pm - 10pm $40.00 per person, not inclusive of tax, gratuity or alcohol 25% of every meal purchased will be donated to Greater Richmond SCAN Cheddar Cheese Fondue Aged, medium-sharp Cheddar and Emmenthaler Swiss cheeses, lager beer, garlic and seasonings will be made for you at the table and served with three types bread, apples and vegetables for dipping. Caesar Salad Crisp romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, shredded Parmesan cheese, crisp croutons and an added touch of Parmesan encrusted pine nuts. Fondue Entr?e Enjoy Beef Tenderloin, White Shrimp, Marinated Sirloin, Boneless Breast of Chicken, and Spinach & Gorgonzola Ravioli with seasonal vegetables cooked in Court Bouillon Chocolate Fondue Dessert Pick your favorite white, milk or dark chocolate and go from there with our ten fondue selections. Dippers include cakes and fruit. You may substitute any of our cheese or salads For a donation to go back to this charity you must order this feature menu. To make a reservation call 804-741-3120. When calling for your reservation let us know you will be joining the fundraiser. 9704 Gayton Rd. - Richmond www.meltingpot.com View this event on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=71873049414 and pass it along to your friends. No further discounts/promotions/certificates valid with this event Thank You for your support From angela at vbcf.org Tue Apr 21 12:47:20 2009 From: angela at vbcf.org (Angela Lawrence) Date: Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:47:20 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Need auditing firm recommendations Message-ID: <000001c9c2a0$d7df47a0$879dd6e0$@org> We are sending out an RFP for an auditing firm that handles small non-profits - audit and 990 filings. If you know of a firm that we should solicit, please let me know. Thanks. Angela A. Lawrence Executive Director Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation 5004 Monument Ave. , Suite 102 Richmond, VA 23230 www.vbcf.org (804)285-1200 (office) (804)285-7735 (fax) (800)345-VBCF (toll-free) From kreynolds at agecrofthall.com Tue Apr 21 14:57:56 2009 From: kreynolds at agecrofthall.com (Katie Reynolds) Date: Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:57:56 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Event - The Bard's Birthday: A Shakin' Celebration of Shakespeare! Message-ID: <10B16EF2AEEF5E48BDBFC0ED2431D89D3F697D@ahserver.agecrofthall.com> Date: Saturday, April 25, 2009 Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm Location: Agecroft Hall 4305 Sulgrave Road, Richmond, Va 23221 Description: Join Agecroft Hall and Richmond Shakespeare in celebrating Shakespeare's 445th birthday! In honor of this occasion we will be having a full day of entertainment: dances, games,songs and insult tossing! Drawings will be held throughout the day for prizes (including 2 season subscriptions to the 09 Richmond Shakespeare Festival.) There will even be a birthday cake and a chance to sing "Happy Birthday" to the man himself. This event will take place on the grounds of Agecroft Hall. Outdoor activities are FREE to the public. House tours of Agecroft Hall will be available for a discounted rate. Contact: Jill Pesesky, Curator of Education, (804)353-4241 or jpesesky at agecrofthall.com Katie Reynolds Development Coordinator Agecroft Hall 4305 Sulgrave Road Richmond, VA 23221 (804) 353-4241 Fax (804) 353-2151 kreynolds at agecrofthall.com From lcurzi at hanovertavern.org Tue Apr 21 11:07:21 2009 From: lcurzi at hanovertavern.org (Laura Curzi) Date: Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:07:21 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Susan Greenbaum Live at Hanover Tavern Message-ID: SUSAN GREENBAUM in 'Tapestry' - Live this Friday night, April 24th! Intimate and unforgettable - Hanover Tavern welcomes Susan Greenbaum in her performance of "Tapestry" - a fun tribute performance of Carole King's hits. Guests are encouraged to enjoy local wine and hors d'veours prior to the show on the Tavern's historic floor starting at 5pm. Performance begins at 6:30pm in Bradley Theatre on site. Tickets are $50.00 and all proceeds benefit the upcoming exhibits, events, and programming at Hanover Tavern. Ticket includes unlimited wine and hors d'veours prior to the event. For ticket sales or questions please contact Laura Curzi, Site Manager at Hanover Tavern at 804.537.5050 or lcurzi at hanovertavern.org. From suzanne.cormier at bizworkscenter.org Tue Apr 21 13:35:02 2009 From: suzanne.cormier at bizworkscenter.org (Suzanne Cormier) Date: Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:35:02 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] BizWorks Seminar Message-ID: <000301c9c2a7$80869380$8193ba80$@cormier@bizworkscenter.org> This is a free seminar but registration is required. To register- please go to www.bizworkscenter.org and click on the Calendar of Events. Quick Books Basics: Wednesday April 29, 2009 from Noon-1:30 p.m. at the BizWorks offices This course covers an overview of the basics of QuickBooks for small business owners and non-profits. There will be extra time for questions. 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 Suzanne Miller-Cormier BizWorks Enterprise Center 804.275.5190 suzanne.cormier at bizworkscenter.org From Merle.Kahn at alz.org Tue Apr 21 17:09:34 2009 From: Merle.Kahn at alz.org (Merle Kahn) Date: Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:09:34 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Early-Onset/Early-Stage Alzheimer's Conference Message-ID: <8DBEE4D758F70C4DB5A91838F55C8BA4B64877@ALZMAIL2.alz-chicago.alz.org> This conference is for caregivers/family members of individuals with Early-Onset/Early-Stage Alzheimer's and Dementias. Early-Onset is Alzheimer's disease that affects people who are under age 65. Friends, family or co-workers begin to notice Early-Stage individuals having difficulties with memory or concentration. Speakers: Dr. Patricia Slattum, Pharm.D.- Overview of Dementia and the Importance of Clinical Trials; Andrew Heck, Ph.D.- The Other Dementias; Robert Schaefer- Communication and Stress: What's the Connection? Saturday, May 16, 2009 Registration: 8:30 - 9:00 am Program: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Location: St. Matthews Episcopal Church, 1101 Forest Avenue, Richmond, VA 23229 Fee: $20.00 per person and pre-registration is required. Deadline for registration is May 12, 2009 To register, call 804-967-2580 or email fran.foster at alz.org. Merle S. Kahn Program Assistant Alzheimer's Association Greater Richmond Chapter 4600 Cox Road, Suite 130 Glen Allen, VA 23060 804-967-2575 Fax: 804-967-2588 merle.kahn at alz.org From skohli at ywcarichmond.org Wed Apr 22 08:15:18 2009 From: skohli at ywcarichmond.org (Samridhi Kohli) Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:15:18 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] YWCA OWA Luncheon, April 24th, 2009 Message-ID: <044723F476833F459A20B12F448A3B66761180@server.YWCA.NET> Get Your Tickets Today for the YWCA Outstanding Women Awards Luncheon on this Friday, April 24th! Ten area women have been selected as the 2009 Outstanding Women by the YWCA of Richmond: Arts: Catherine "Kitty" Claiborne (Richmond Ballet) Business: Jane G. Watkins (Virginia Credit Union) Communications: Kimberlie J. (Kim) Farlow (Altria Client Services, Inc.) Education: Adrienne E. Volenik (University of Richmond Law School) Government & Politics: Manju S. Ganeriwala (Treasurer of Commonwealth of Virginia ) Health & Science: Robin L. Foster, MD (VCU Medical Center) Human Relations: Fay Lohr (FeedMore, Inc.) Law: Frances Fischbein Goldman (The Tax Complex, LC, The Community Tax Law Project) Religion: Lula Brown White (Providence Park Baptist Church, Virginia Heroes Inc.) Volunteerism: Connie M. Moslow (Powhatan Free Clinic). The honorees will be formally recognized and celebrated at the 29th Annual Outstanding Women Awards Luncheon at 11:30AM on Friday, April 24, 2009 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Luncheon tickets start at $50 and must be purchased in advance. Tickets can be purchased online at www.ywcarichmond.org or to purchase tickets via phone, contact Sam Kohli at 804-643-6761 x103. Event proceeds will benefit YWCA programs, including the accredited Child Development Center, 24-hour crisis hotline and Domestic and Sexual Violence Programs. This year marks 29 years of recognizing and celebrating the outstanding women of central Virginia. Since 1980, the YWCA has honored nearly 300 women with the Outstanding Women Awards. Winners are nominated and selected in 10 categories: arts, business, communications, education, health and science, human relations, government and politics, law, religion and volunteerism. This year's winners were selected from over 80 nominees, based on their impact on the community, their leadership skills, a high level of personal and professional achievement, and commitment to equality and racial harmony. From kim.watson at richmondarc.org Wed Apr 22 14:42:30 2009 From: kim.watson at richmondarc.org (Kim Watson) Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:42:30 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Naming Opportunities - Sample gift agreements Message-ID: <6938BC7387C0A44CAFE54361FFE1CDA00116AFF2@arcdc1.ricarc.local> I am looking for sample gift agreements that you use when extending naming opportunities to donors. I am particularly interested in agreements for a capital project. Would you mind sharing yours with me? Thank you in advance for responding. Kimberly Watson VP of Development The Greater Richmond ARC 1901 Westwood Ave. Richmond, VA 23226 kim.watson 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 gjohnson at gayrichmond.com Wed Apr 22 09:45:28 2009 From: gjohnson at gayrichmond.com (Gregg Johnson) Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:45:28 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Gay Community Center of Richmond announces logo contest Message-ID: <000001c9c350$994de9f0$cbe9bdd0$@com> The Gay Community Center of Richmond is holding a design competition for a logo for our upcoming 10th Anniversary Celebration, which will take place from September 2009 until August 2010. The logo will be used in print, online, and in presentations and marketing of our 10th Anniversary Celebration. The prize is $250. The deadline for entries is midnight on May 31st, 2009, EST. The Gay Community Center of Richmond was founded in 1999 to provide support for agencies and groups that serve Central Virginia's sexual and gender minority people, and to educate the public about the many issues facing the LGBT community. In 2004, GCCR purchased a 47,000 square foot facility in Richmond's Northside and began renovations that culminated in April 2008 with the dedication of Virginia's first community center serving the needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. Since then, GCCR programming has expanded to include a wide range of cultural, educational, social and entertainment programs. GCCR operates the Gay Community Center Gallery, which is the city's first exhibition space that is dedicated to showcasing LGBT artists and those who portray our community in a positive light, and Diversity Thrift which dedicates its profits to LGBT causes. Logo designs may but are not required to contain the words "10th Anniversary Celebration." Rules and terms can be found here: http://gayrichmond.com/GCCR/images/stories/files/logo_contest_rules.pdf Thank you, Gregg Johnson cid:image001.jpg at 01C9A7CF.DB0EF830 Gregg Johnson, Director of Development and Marketing Gay Community Center of Richmond 1407 Sherwood Avenue . Richmond, Virginia 23220 804-622-4646 . On the web at GayRichmond.com Combined Virginia Campaign: #3802 From dherring at richmondneighborhoods.org Wed Apr 22 18:00:29 2009 From: dherring at richmondneighborhoods.org (David Herring) Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:00:29 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] A.C.O.R.N.'s Free Neighborhood Sell-a-Bration Message-ID: <49EF937D.2080706@richmondneighborhoods.org> *THE ALLIANCE TO CONSERVE OLD RICHMOND NEIGHBORHOODS PRESENTS: THE NEIGHBORHOOD /SELL-A-BRATION/ ON MAY 2nd IN THE NORTHSIDE NEIGHBORHOODS OF HIGHLAND PARK & BARTON HEIGHTS* *WHAT : A.C.O.R.N.'S Neighborhood Sell-A-Bration WHERE: Chandler Middle School, 201 E. Brookland Park Boulevard WHEN: Saturday May 2, 2009 from 10am to 2pm * This event brings together the resources that help residents and prospective residents find, finance, and fix-up homes in our most unique and historic areas. Lenders, community development corporations, trades people, and others will be on hand to share their expertise with the public.* * *WORKSHOPS*: on topics ranging from /Renovation Financing/ to /Buying and Selling Historic Real Estate/. *EXPERTS:* will be on hand to discuss renovation techniques, how to take advantage of historic tax credits, and more. *REPRESENTATIVES:* from Realtors, lenders, contractors, renovation suppliers and representatives from community development organizations will be on hand to talk about affordable housing opportunities in Highland Park, Barton Heights and other city neighborhoods. *VIRTUAL TOUR:* a virtual tour of the neighborhood will be presented by Architectural Historian Kim Chen, Partner with Johannas Design Group. This virtual tour (not subject to spring showers) will highlight the history of the area and its unique architecture. *PROPERTY BOOKLET: * A.C.O.R.N. has created an inventory of properties, scattered across Barton Heights and Highland Park and throughout several of Richmond's oldest neighborhoods. Many of these houses are available for sale-including new and old, renovated and un-renovated. This information has been compiled into an informational booklet that will be given to all who attend the half-day event. A.C.O.R.N.'s Neighborhood /Sell-A-Bration/ is free and open to the public. For more information, call 804.644.5040 and ask for David Herring or Giles Harnsberger, or visit www.richmondneighborhoods.org, for details. From tcarey at vcpionline.org Wed Apr 22 17:08:39 2009 From: tcarey at vcpionline.org (Teresa Carey) Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:08:39 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] VCPI Project Coordinator Message-ID: <5D64EF990423A8439DAAEDD8A5212C9752A133@vcpi-svr1.vcpionline.local> The Virginia Center for Policing Innovation (VCPI) is seeking candidates for the full-time position of Project Coordinator. The project coordinator will develop content and curriculum for web-based training programs. Qualified candidates must have a bachelor's degree and demonstrated, web-based ISD experience. An advanced degree in adult education, criminal justice or a related field and/or law enforcement experience preferred. Forward resume with a letter of interest to VCPI at resumes at vcpionline.org or fax to (804) 644-0309. Letter of interest should specifically address your qualifications as they relate to this position's requirements. Interviews will be conducted until the position is filled. EOE/AA Teresa L. Carey Finance & Marketing Coordinator 413 Stuart Circle, Suite 200 Richmond, VA 23220 (804)644-0385 (804)644-0309 fax From jhurst at preservationvirginia.org Thu Apr 23 09:57:52 2009 From: jhurst at preservationvirginia.org (Jennifer Hurst) Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2009 09:57:52 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Herbs in the Garden Lunch Lecture Message-ID: <52B86E6B37A14891A066D651F5388BEB@apva.org> Luncheon Lecture April 29, 2009 11:30- 1:00 p.m. $5 per person Herbs in the Garden Join Ms. Mary Lou Carr, from the Richmond Herb Society as she discusses colonial uses for herbs, both for food parings and medicinal functions. Enjoy a walking tour through the Marshall's garden while sipping on complimentary bee balm tea. This is brown bag lunch lecture, so be sure to bring something to eat during the talk! The John Marshall House 818 East Marshall Street Richmond, VA 23219 RSVP to 804-648-7998 or jhurst at preservationvirginia.org www.preservationvirginia.org/marshall Jennifer Hurst Statewide Education Coordinator PRESERVATION VIRGINIA 204 West Franklin Street Richmond, VA 23220 Phone: 804-314-7530 | Fax: 804-775-0802 E-Mail: jhurst at preservationvirginia.org | Web: preservationvirginia.org Connecting people and resources to ensure the continued vitality of Virginia's historic places From hopeinthecities at us.iofc.org Thu Apr 23 13:36:04 2009 From: hopeinthecities at us.iofc.org (Hope in the Cities) Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:36:04 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Five Places are still open for the Dialogue for Change Message-ID: <004801c9c439$fa241b20$ee6c5160$@iofc.org> There is still time to sign up for the Dialogues for Change! Five places are still available for Hope in the Cities' strategic dialogue on metropolitan Richmond which is being offered next weekend. Highly trained facilitators will lead a retreat for 25 participants over a 10 hour period. The dialogues will address two critical questions: . How can the region reconcile longstanding historical and cultural differences that undermine trust, breed caution and prevent needed initiatives? . How can we build relationships of trust across divides of race, class, and jurisdiction in order to benefit our entire region? The curriculum is based on both an academic and experiential learning model. The focus is on enhanced regional cooperation with an emphasis on understanding historical events that have led to present realities. Ultimately participants will learn to build collaborative strategies to take our region into the future. Dates: May 1 & 2 (Friday 6 pm- 9 pm, Saturday 9 am- 4 pm) Location: Hope in the Cities, 2201 West Broad Street, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23220 For information on registration and cost email us at hopeinthecities at us.iofc.org or call Matthew Freeman at 358-1764. Susan Corcoran Hope in the Cities 2201 West Broad Street, Suite 200 Richmond, VA 23220 From jesshoffa at cavtel.net Thu Apr 23 11:14:18 2009 From: jesshoffa at cavtel.net (Jessica Hoffa) Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:14:18 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Position opening for Secretary: Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts Message-ID: Immediate opening for the position of Secretary to the Patrick Henry Elementary School of Science and Arts. PHSSA will be Richmond Public School's first free public charter school and will be open to all residents of Richmond. We are slated to open in July 2010! Come be an historic part of Richmond's education! The chosen applicant will also serve on the Board of Directors and help create policy. For more information on PHSSA, please visit our website: www.patrickhenrycharter.org Position: Secretary Position open date: Immediately Term: June 2009-July 2010 Duties: Attend ALL weekly meetings (currently Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. until about 9:30 p.m. at the Patrick Henry building on Semmes Ave) and record meeting minutes. Minutes must be posted in a timely manner to our Google site. Responsibilities also include keeping files of all documents, whether digital or physical. The Secretary also serves on the Board of Directors helping to make policy and govern the elementary school for a term of up to 3 years. This position is responsible for fielding all email inquiries about the school and responding appropriately. In addition, the Secretary will assist the president and other members of the board of directors as required. Qualifications: Ability to type well while listening and editing for content. Use of a Laptop strongly encouraged, but not required. Impeccable grammar and writing skills are desired. Applicant should write in a manner that will reflect the integrity and professionalism of the school. He or she should have a basic familiarity with computers, the Internet and Richmond Public Schools. Prior experience volunteering and/or managing a plus. Compensation: This is a volunteer position and a true labor of love! To apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter stating why you are interested in this position to board.secretary at patrickhenrycharter.org Jessica Hoffa Secretary The Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts board.secretary at patrickhenrycharter.org New Meeting Times! Every Thursday at 8:00 p.m. The Patrick Henry Building 3411 Semmes Ave. Richmond, VA 23225 8:00 p.m. From lynnw at kidneyva.org Thu Apr 23 14:24:53 2009 From: lynnw at kidneyva.org (Lynn Williams) Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:24:53 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Style for Life Fashion Show and Luncheon hosted by the NKF VAs Message-ID: The National Kidney Foundation of the Virginias, Astellas Pharmaceuticals and Henrico Doctors Hospital Present the 1st Annual Style for Life Fashion Show and Luncheon Thursday, April 30 At the historic Jefferson Hotel 11:30 -1pm $50.00 a person Join us for this life affirming event designed to promote Organ Donation All of the models are either organ donors or organ recipients. For more information or to reserve your seat, please contact Lynn Williams at 804-288-8342 or lynnw at kidneyva.org Lynn Williams Director of Development National Kidney Foundation of the Virginias 1742 E. Parham Road Richmond, VA 23228 (804) 288-8342 lynnw at kidneyva.org 2009 Event Calendar: www.kidneyva.org/specialevents.htm Get involved today! From mgc085 at central.dss.state.va.us Thu Apr 23 19:10:28 2009 From: mgc085 at central.dss.state.va.us (M. Chenault) Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:10:28 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Community Meeting - Fighting for Our Future: Mechanicsville Location: Monday Apr. 27 5:30 - 8:30 PM - All Welcome! Message-ID: <000001c9c468$b1118c90$f5c4940a@dss.state.va.us> Stretch Your Dollar Community Meeting - Fighting for Our Future" Special Edition: Resources in Our Community Monday, April 27th from 5:30 - 8:30 PM Northside Baptist Church, 7600 Studley Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23116 Everyone is welcome to attend. You do not have to be a Hanover County resident. Bring the kids and have dinner with us. We will have free child care during the meeting. 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 dropping in from: Goodwill Employment Center ClearPoint Financial Solutions Red Cross - Safety & Community Outreach Programs LINC (Cancer Advocacy and Support) Virginia Supportive Housing - VIDA Match Savings Program (to save for your first home, start a business or go to school) Virginia Dept of the Treasury - Found Money Program (You may have lost some money - they can help you get it back!) Hanover Safe Place And More! During the meeting we will be discussing how the recent changes in the economy are affecting our wallets and how we can regain control of our finances and our lives! The meeting also offers wonderful tips and ideas for stretching your dollar (money management and credit score care) and for those who are looking for employment we will offer 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! As the presentation is interactive with the audience, the content will change from meeting to meeting. We hope that you can join us this Monday evening for the meeting from 5:30 - 8:30 PM at Northside Baptist Church, 7600 Studley Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23116 Please feel free to bring coupons and recipes (especially for use of left overs) for sharing. Through the help of our community partners and donations, we will be offering a light dinner during the meeting and child care. Other dates, times and locations coming up: Tuesday, May 5, Hanover Community Center, Inc., 14662 Bethany Church Rd, Montpelier, VA 23192 6:00 - 8:00 PM Monday, May 11, Zion Christian Church of Beaverdam, 16158 Beaverdam School Road, Beaverdam, VA 23015 5:30 - 8:30 PM We would love to come to your organization for a community meeting. If you have a forum for the meeting and space for the children's group we would love to hear from you. Please come out and join us! Also, please share this information with all those who would benefit from participating in this forum. Thank you! 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 jturner at wbch.org Fri Apr 24 10:57:58 2009 From: jturner at wbch.org (Jessica Turner) Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:57:58 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Byrd House Market Begins Tuesday, April 28! Message-ID: <7D69A54478BEBA4C9937C3D43074D79B5C176F@fs1.wbch.org> There's No Taste Like Home - Return for the Grand opening of the Byrd House Market season, Tuesday, April 28th. At the Byrd House Market, you'll find locally grown food and fun every Tuesday between 3:30 and 7 p.m. from April 28 to October 27. Support Virginia farmers and help William Byrd Community House make downtown Richmond a healthy place to be. The Byrd House Market is located in Oregon Hill behind WBCH at 224 South Cherry St. Visit www.byrdhousrmarket.blogspot.com or call (804) 643-2717. Jessica Turner Development Associate William Byrd Community House 224 South Cherry Street Richmond, Virginia 23220 (804) 643-2717 ext. 324 jturner at wbch.org www.wbch.org From vellis at children-inc.org Fri Apr 24 11:22:20 2009 From: vellis at children-inc.org (Virginia Ellis) Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:22:20 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Director of Finance job posting for Children, Incorporated Message-ID: <368399DD384C254FA3AED2EB3E977DD9FC45D6@ciexchange.children-inc.org> Children, Incorporated is seeking applicants for the following position: Director of Finance Job Summary: Directs the financial affairs of the organization and prepares financial analyses of operations, including interim and final financial statements with supporting schedules, for guidance of management. The Director of Finance is responsible for the company's financial plans and policies, its accounting practices, the conduct of its relationships with lending institutions and the financial community, the maintenance of its fiscal records, and the preparation of financial reports. The position involves supervision over general accounting, property accounting, internal auditing, cost accounting, and budgetary controls. Essential Functions: * Development, analysis, and interpretation of statistical and accounting information in order to appraise operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget, and other matters bearing on the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the organization. * Responsible for evaluating the performance of personnel in the Accounting Department. This individual recommends training requirements, has the duty to keep the staff at the highest level of skill necessary to meet company needs and objectives, and may recommend that personnel be hired or removed from the Department. * Maintains the company's system of accounts and keeps books and records on all company transactions and assets. * Establishes major economic objectives and policies for the company and prepares reports that outline the company's financial position in the areas of income, expense, and earning based on past, present, and future operations. * Coordinates and directs the preparation of the budget and financial forecast, institutes and maintains other planning and control procedures (including cost accounting system), and analyzes and reports variances. * Is responsible for planning and compliance with all federal, state, and local corporate, payroll, and other applicable regulations. * Furnishes internal reports, revises and updates reports to be more useful and efficient, and furnishes external reports as necessary. * Determine depreciation rates to apply to capitalized items and advises management on desirable operational adjustments due to tax revisions. * Evaluates and recommends insurance coverage for protection against property losses and potential liabilities. * The Director of Finance has the responsibility for ensuring effective financial controls exist and are utilized for the organization. Required Experience and Skills: * Ability to work well in a team environment * BA/BS Degree in accounting, finance or related major * CPA certification preferred * 5+ years of experience in financial management * Excellent computer skills * Excellent communication skills both verbal and written * Nonprofit organization experience * QuickBooks knowledge a plus To apply for this position please send a cover letter, resume' and salary requirements to: Virginia R. Ellis Director of Administrative Operations Children, Incorporated vellis at children-inc.org From NONPROFIT at vcu.edu Fri Apr 24 12:06:52 2009 From: NONPROFIT at vcu.edu (NONPROFIT/GA/VCU) Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:06:52 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Two Great Classes Available Through Nonprofit Learning Point Message-ID: There is still room in the following classes offered through Nonprofit Learning Point: The class "Surviving the Economic Crisis," is designed to help nonprofits in these economically troubling times. With instructor Kathy Benham, and your classmates, you will explore what you need in place for your nonprofit to survive--and possibly even thrive--when the traditional paths to success no longer work. Blending lively discussion, small group activities, and non-profit specific SWOT (strength-weakness-opportunities-threats) analysis, you will explore these and other questions: -If we're short on money, what do we need to survive? -Where do we need to be flexible, and where do we need to hold our course? -What now? Dates: 4/27/09 and 5/04/09, 9 am -- 3 pm Location: Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S Linden St., Richmond, VA Our Price: $45 - thanks to our generous funders, we are able to continue offering these high-quality classes for 1/4 the coast of a VCU credit ****************************************************************************** Impacting Organizational Climate and Culture is a course geared towards senior management, board leadership, and executive directors of nonprofits of any size. Offering an overview of life cycle and operational concerns, this class aims to provide its students with tools for assessing and developing organizational infrastructure. Course objectives for Impacting Organizational Climate and Culture are: 1. Students will identify and examine critical aspects of organizational functions and their interrelatedness in the development process 2. Students will understand effective models for assessing organizational development stages 3. Students will understand an array of usable strategies for organizations to engage in the development process 4. Students will share information, successes and challenges of participant organizations. Dates: 5/01/09 and 5/15/09, 9 am -- 3 pm Location: Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S Linden St., Richmond, VA Our Price: $45 - thanks to our generous funders, we are able to continue offering these high-quality classes for 1/4 the coast of a VCU credit ******************************************************************************* You can register now by visiting our website: http://www.nonprofitlearningpoint.org where you can print off a registration form and mail it in with a check. Please feel free to call us or email if you have any questions about this or any of our other classes. Sincerely, Rachel Kopelovich, MSW Program Director Nonprofit Learning Point (the new identity of Especially for Nonprofits) Division of Community Engagement at VCU www.community.vcu.edu Nonprofit Learning Point is a program of the Partnership for Nonprofit Excellence From kkelley at historicrichmond.com Fri Apr 24 13:28:06 2009 From: kkelley at historicrichmond.com (Katie Kelley) Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:28:06 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Call for Entries: Architecture Student Model-Making Competition Message-ID: <20090424172810.64EA0EAA41@rcmdxob1.cavtel.net> Historic Richmond Foundation is hosting a model-making competition for students in honor of the architect William Lawrence Bottomley. Known primarily in New York, Virginia and North Carolina, Bottomley is considered to have been the premiere residential Colonial revival architect. In New York City, he is famous for River House (1929-1932), an Art Deco apartment building located at 435 East 52nd Street. In Richmond, his houses set the standard for Monument Avenue and Windsor Farms. The student models will be on display at the Virginia Center for Architecture, located on Monument Avenue here in Richmond, Virginia during the month of October 2009. The Foundation is offering a $500 cash prize for the "best in show" and we have assembled a distinguished panel of judges for the competition: Jaquelin T. Robertson, AIA, former dean of architecture at the University of Virginia and current president of Cooper-Robertson Associates; Susan Hume Frazer, author of The Architecture of William Lawrence Bottomley; and Richard Guy Wilson, Commonwealth Professor of Architectural History and Director of the Department of Architectural History at the University of Virginia. Although the Foundation is celebrating the practice of a historic architect, we are encouraging modern schools of architecture to participate with models interpreting Bottomley's work. There are three categories of entry: A) A classically interpreted model, B) A model of the student's own interpretation, or, C) A maquette model. Models are due July 1st but students should contact the Foundation as soon as possible if they are interested in participating, as gallery space at the Virginia Center for Architecture is limited. Interior design, landscape architecture and historic preservation students are encouraged to participate. For more information, students should call or email me as well as visit the Foundation website: http://www.historicrichmond.com/ Regards, Katie Kelley Katelyn Ann Kelley Preservation & Marketing Manager Historic Richmond Foundation kkelley at historicrichmond.com 4 East Main St., Suite 1C Richmond, Virginia 23219 804.643.7407 phone 804.788.4244 fax From mburnette at phonehome.org Fri Apr 24 13:45:29 2009 From: mburnette at phonehome.org (Mike Burnette) Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:45:29 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] free hospital bed Message-ID: Single hospital bed that's practically new to be given away. It's free; whoever wants it just has to pick it up (in Brandermill) For Information, contact Connie Golden at 744-0054 Please do not respond to this email, but rather call the number above. Thanks From kristencaroline at gmail.com Mon Apr 27 13:45:12 2009 From: kristencaroline at gmail.com (Kristen Caroline Smith) Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:45:12 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] seeking advice re: shop-to-give resources Message-ID: Hi! I was formerly on the Connect Richmond listserve and worked at a nonprofit in Hanover County. I am now living in North Carolina (and DESPERATELY wish we had a Connect Richmond) and wanted to know if you have any advice on this particular question. I've compiled a list of "shop-to-give" resources (listed below) and I want to know what is the best one. I've had trouble find any articles/resources evaluating and/or ranking these resources. I was wondering if you have any advice on where to look for some organization that might evaluate these resources or if you have had success (or failures) with using any of these. I'd be happy to compile the results. Thanks so much! ~ Kristen Smith 919.740.8046 kristencaroline at gmail.com *Aidmaker* - http://agoodcause.com/index.php *Benevolink* - http://www.benevolink.com/ *Buy for Charity* - http://www.buyforcharity.com/ *eBay Giving Works* - http://www.ebaygivingworks.com/ *eScrip* - http://escrip.com/ *giving pal* - http://www.givingpal.com/ *GiveBackAmerica* - http://givebackamerica.com/ *GoodShop* - www.goodshop.com *iBakeSale* - http://www.ibakesale.com/ *iGive* - http://www.igive.com/ * * *Maatiam* - http://www.maatiam.com/ *One Cause* - http://www.onecause.com/ *Sparhawk Corporation - Free eMalls* - http://www.sparhawkcorp.com/ *WeCare.com* - http://www.we-care.com/ From jhurst at preservationvirginia.org Mon Apr 27 15:52:59 2009 From: jhurst at preservationvirginia.org (Jennifer Hurst) Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:52:59 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Mother Daughter Tea Party Message-ID: Scotchtown, home of Patrick Henry is hosting a Mother Daughter Tea Party on May 9, 2009! Celebrate Mother's Day with your daughter(s). Practice 18th century manners, make a special hat and fan to wear for tea. Tea will be served on the lawn. Time: 10:00 a.m. to Noon $25 per family- includes house tour activities and tea party Please RSVP to Ann Reid- Site Coordinator at: (804) 227-3500 or scotchtown at preservationvirginia by May 2nd Jennifer Hurst Statewide Education Coordinator PRESERVATION VIRGINIA 204 West Franklin Street Richmond, VA 23220 Phone: 804-314-7530 | Fax: 804-775-0802 E-Mail: jhurst at preservationvirginia.org | Web: preservationvirginia.org Connecting people and resources to ensure the continued vitality of Virginia's historic places From marion at phoenixproject.org Mon Apr 27 16:01:55 2009 From: marion at phoenixproject.org (Marion Werkheiser) Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:01:55 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Final Reminder: Registration closes WEDNESDAY for Phoenix Project Technology Conference Message-ID: <010501c9c773$04d8e6e0$0e8ab4a0$@org> Don't miss out on an important opportunity to learn more about how technology can help your organization reach more stakeholders, cut costs, and deliver services more efficiently! Join the Phoenix Project and the Corporation for National and Community Service, together with their partners, in person in Washington, D.C., in person via simulcast in Hampton Roads, or via webstreaming from your office for the third annual Accelerating Social Entrepreneurship Conference. On Monday, May 4 we will explore the role of technology in fostering social innovation and strengthening communities, and how it can advance your organization's goals. Though the conference is a one-day gathering of students, faculty, social entrepreneurs, government leaders, and philanthropists, the conversation and the serious work of improving lives will continue well after. We invite you to join us, and the over 200 others who have already committed themselves to this conversation and to answering the call to service, by registering to attend the 2009 ASE Conference in person or online. Leaders from Guidestar, Ashoka, Craigslist Foundation, Community Wealth Ventures, Root Cause, Public Innovators, and others will help lead the conversation. We'll also learn more about the White House Office of Social Innovation, and David Gergen's keynote address is not to be missed. Final reminder: registration closes Wednesday, April 29. Register now to participate and network in person in DC or Hampton Roads, or to participate via Webcast. To register for the conference, please visit: www.aseconference.org. Follow us on Twitter at ASE_Conference. Marion Werkheiser Associate Director The Phoenix Project (703) 425-3532 office (703) 408-7142 cell (866) 894-7413 fax marion at phoenixproject.org www.phoenixproject.org From miraclescanhappen at mindspring.com Mon Apr 27 16:19:57 2009 From: miraclescanhappen at mindspring.com (miraclescanhappen) Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:19:57 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Miracle League of Richmond Virginia's Mothers Day Weekend Flower Sale Message-ID: <002801c9c775$89ca08f0$9d5e1ad0$@com> Please come visit the Miracle League of Richmond Virginia's first "Mothers Day Weekend" Flower Sale When: Saturday, May 9th Where: Chesterfield County Fairgrounds Pavilion (Courthouse Road, Chesterfield, VA) Time: 8:00am to 3:00pm It is the perfect time to remember your loved one, plant your flower beds or start your garden! We have a large variety of flowering plants, 6" pots, Hanging baskets, planter pots and much more! Flowers provided by Stitzer's Greenhouses, Mechanicsville, Virginia Family owned and operated since 1953! All proceeds benefit the Miracle League of Richmond Virginia Feel free to contact: Karen R. Pusey President karen at miracleleagueofrichmond.com www.miracleleagueofrichmond.com 804) 229-4966 From rpec.1 at juno.com Tue Apr 28 08:50:01 2009 From: rpec.1 at juno.com (rpec.1 at juno.com) Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:50:01 GMT Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Upcoming Nonviolence/Conflict Resolution workshops Message-ID: <20090428.085001.9940.0@webmail17.dca.untd.com> The Richmond Peace Education Center invites you to register for workshops in nonviolence and conflict resolution scheduled for late May and early June: Saturday and Sunday, May 30-31: Nonviolent conflict resolution training for prospective trainers and other adults who wish to develop skills for personal/workplace use. Location: Berryman Center, 400 W. 32nd St. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. Participants will be eligible to become apprentices in the RPEC Conflict Resolution Training Team. Fee: $100 (some limited assistance available) Saturday, June 13, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Richmond Friends Meeting, 4500 Kensington Ave. or Sunday, June 14, 1:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Richmond Mennonite Fellowship, 7612 Wanymala Rd. Gandhi, Nonviolence, and You Cultivate nonviolence in your life, relationships, and community. Learn about Gandhi's understanding and practice of nonviolence; Explore ways to bring peace to an area of your life or community. This workshop will be led by former RPEC director Chris Klug. Fee: $8 Advanced registration is required for these events. Contact RPEC: rpec at rpec.org or 232-1002 Paul Fleisher, Asst. to the Director, RPEC ____________________________________________________________ Click here for free information on how to reduce your debt by filing for bankruptcy. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2131/fc/BLSrjnsKB0DEnfIZ6syo1ZEgp2daz7fIXQVnw6t4DThWvU8rE9CdRclLZvC/ From BJacks at aarp.org Tue Apr 28 12:30:24 2009 From: BJacks at aarp.org (Jacks, Brian) Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:30:24 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Free Wellness Screenings - Sunday, May 3rd Message-ID: FREE Wellness Screenings - Sunday, May 3rd The AARP(r)/Walgreens Wellness Tour will deliver free health screenings and health education to communities across the country - with a special emphasis on diverse and underserved areas. This mobile tour will be in Richmond on May 3rd. Please invite those who would benefit most. Available screenings are worth over $140* per person, and no appointment is necessary. Screenings include: * Total Cholesterol Levels * Blood Pressure * Bone Density * Glucose Levels * Waist Circumference * Body Mass Index Sunday May 3rd, 2009 Noon - 6pm Walgreens Parking Lot, 3520 Ellwood Avenue Richmond, VA 23221 Full details at: http://www.walgreens.com/dmi/bustour/default.jsp Questions - email Brian Jacks at bjacks at aarp.org BRIAN JACKS // AARP VIRGINIA Office 804.344.3047 // www.aarp.org 707 East Main Street; Suite 910 // Richmond, VA 23219 From Rasa at vakids.org Tue Apr 28 13:15:04 2009 From: Rasa at vakids.org (Rasa Verseckaite) Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:15:04 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] FT Program Assistant position with Voices for Virginia's Children Message-ID: <20090428171507.9F5B433C178@rcmdxob2.cavtel.net> Voices For Virginia's Children is a highly respected not-for-profit that conducts research and advocacy on children's issues. We seek a personable, experienced office support professional to provide administrative and office management tasks for staff of 6. Duties: Manage multiple office administration functions including: . Manage several electronic databases (grants and gifts database, membership list, email distribution lists). Generate reports via Excel . Maintain personnel and correspondence files and document management file . Inventory and order supplies . Manage routine contacts with service vendors (phones, computer maintenance, copier service, property management agent, accounting service, etc) . Troubleshoot computer and phone systems. Set up new users and work stations . Basic benefits administration - liaison with insurance carrier, support annual open enrollment process, orient and enroll new employees . Handle meeting planning and logistics for quarterly board meetings and additional meetings with partner organizations . Prepare payroll info and accounts payable data for use by accounting service . Help conduct fundraising events, forums, training sessions, etc. . Assist staff with proofreading/editing publications and documents . Compose routine office correspondence as needed and prepare mailings associated with fundraising appeals, grant requests, donor thank you letters, etc. Requires: . 3 years office administration experience. Combination of education and experience covering range of administrative systems. . Must be highly proficient in MS Office, especially Outlook, Word and Excel; and proficient in Internet information searches. . Basic knowledge of Dreamweaver a plus, but not required. Willingness to learn Dreamweaver expected. . Knowledge of basic administration/troubleshooting for office computer systems and phone systems. . Basic benefits administration and recordkeeping. . Must be self-starter able to work without close supervision yet be agreeable team member able to collaborate well on joint projects. We Offer: A very friendly work environment. Competitive salary - negotiable based on experience. Excellent benefits including fully paid employee health insurance, generous leave, retirement plan, free parking. To Apply: Applications via email only - surface mail or fax not accepted. Send cover email stating salary requirements and attached resume to rasa at vakids.org. DEADLINE FRIDAY MAY 15, 2009, 5:00 PM. From rgeorge at aiava.org Tue Apr 28 09:15:07 2009 From: rgeorge at aiava.org (Rhea George) Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2009 09:15:07 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] You're Invited to a Special Event Message-ID: <64D9BB74C135D34FBC63ED52EF7F75110111F167@aia-svr.aia.local> You're invited to this special event! Pitch Perfect Opening Reception Thursday, April 30 5:30-7:30 p.m. How do we measure good design? What makes some projects truly shine above others? Be among the first to explore Pitch Perfect: Design Excellence in the Region and discover some of the mid-Atlantic's finest examples of architecture, interior design and preservation projects from 2008. See the award-winning designs from the Virginia Society AIA Awards for Excellence. From Baltimore to Biltmore, Harpers Ferry to Hampton Roads, D.C. to Danville, these projects represent a high degree of craft in design and building-right in our own backyards. Space is limited. To RSVP, call (804) 644-3041, ext. 100 or email aliguori at aiava.org . The Opening Reception is free. 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 ssain at richmond.edu Tue Apr 28 13:12:37 2009 From: ssain at richmond.edu (Robinson Sain, Sue) Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:12:37 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Watch Guidestar CEO's Talk on Transparency, Change and Donor Needs Message-ID: <5F1668E2B81AAF42A7648EE339ED83E72C3773763C@UREXCHANGESCC.richmond.edu> Dear Colleagues: Guidestar CEO Robert G. Ottenhoff spoke at the University of Richmond earlier this month. His talk "The Era of Assumed Virtue is Over: How the Internet is Changing the World of Philanthropy" is posted on YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95_nXjr0nko&feature=PlayList&p=0BAD76CFC7712604&index=14 He commented about fundraising, current data on trends, the turbulent economy, restructuring and mergers, creativity and passion, donor expectations and the need for open organizations. Established in 1994, Guidestar's mission is to revolutionize philanthropy and nonprofit practice by providing information that advances transparency, enables users to make better decisions and encourages charitable giving. The Modlin Center for the Arts at UR presented Ottenhoff as the annual Quigg Visiting Lecturer in Arts Management. Sue Robinson Director, Community Programs and Alumni Relations Jepson School of Leadership Studies Jepson Hall, Room 237 University of Richmond, VA 23173 www.jepson.richmond.edu 804-287-6627 From megan at jrgbc.org Tue Apr 28 15:13:19 2009 From: megan at jrgbc.org (Megan- JRGBC) Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:13:19 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Internship Opportunity Message-ID: <42CF5067698D415FA6D6AA60E834DE15@catapultinc.com> Mission: The James River Green Building Council(JRGBC) is the Central Virginia Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council. The mission of the JRGBC is to create a positive impact on the region's built environment by accelerating the adoption of green building practices, technologies, policies, and standards. The JRGBC endeavors to move the green building industry forward with market-based solutions. The chapter's membership is open and balanced and is comprised of leaders and visionaries from all segments of the building industry, including product manufacturers, environmental organizations, building owners, building professionals, utilities, city government, research institutions, professional societies and universities. We are looking for a motivated intern with a sincere interest in green building and willingness to work hard. The JRGBC is in the process of growing and developing as an organization, and the energy and motivation of the intern is essential to the JRGBC's success. Job Description: The Intern will be responsible for helping with program coordination, distribution of materials, event planning, office needs and general office projects. Intern will attend JRGBC programs and events free of charge. Responsibilities include: . Assist with program administration for programs . Act as coordinator to local EGB Group and provide assistance with projects . Assist with development and distribution of JRGBC publications and outreach materials . Assist with grant research, grant writing and materials coordination . Help with website updates and creating content . Assist with general office work Skills Needed: . Willingness to help with a variety of programs and tasks . Well organized and highly self-motivated . Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Pagemaker, PowerPoint and Adobe Photoshop . Willingness to collaborate with staff and JRGBC membership and committees . Prefer college juniors, seniors, or graduates. . Web management and design skills highly desired, but not required. Benefits: . Broad experience in a grassroots non-profit. . Training in office management skills, program administration, publications development and writing, grant research and writing, public relations and outreach. . Helping to expand the green building movement with local universities and colleges . Working for an organization that benefits the health and well-being of Central Virginia's residents and the building community Timeframe for Internship: Fall and Winter internships require a three-month commitment for 8-12 hours per week. Internship can take place year-round or through Spring Semester. To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to mail at jrgbc.org. For more information, please call (804) 288-2950. Deadline for application is May 11 (Start May 18th). Megan Miller Executive Director James River Green Building Council 2415 Westwood Avenue Richmond, Virginia 23230 T: (804) 288-2950 F: (804) 288-3551 Email: megan at jrgbc.org http://www.jrgbc.org * Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail * From intern at vanno.org Tue Apr 28 17:48:44 2009 From: intern at vanno.org (Chris Kaplan) Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:48:44 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Important: May 4 Budget hearings at 6:00pm! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Greetings All, With the passage of Ordinance 2009-30, the City Assessor no longer has the authority to enforce the service fees against property-owning nonprofits. However, as City budget discussions have progressed, the focus has moved away from forming a nonprofit task force to closely examine this issue of service fees. Therefore, when the public hearings on the budget occur at 6:00pm on May 4th in City Council chambers, it is absolutely essential that we, as a crucial sector to the state and the diverse constituents we service, come together to strongly urge the Council to honor the Finance Committee's recommendation that the issue receive further review to determine the impact of the fee. Furthermore, VANNO argues that the language of the state code itself prohibits any such charges against charitable organizations. VANNO will be at the hearings on May 4th to make these arguments, but it is imperative that we have a strong showing from the nonprofit community. In order to speak, you need to call 804-646-7955 and sign up with the City Clerk. Please mark this date off on your calendars and make sure to be there to make the case as to how this fee will limit your organization's ability to provide the services and benefits that the City's citizens and public officials have come to expect. We hope to see you there. -Chris --- Chris Kaplan Virginia Network of Nonprofit Organizations (VANNO) intern at vanno.org 804-249-7738 Moderator of Greater Richmond Nonprofit Advocacy Email Group From MBache at aol.com Tue Apr 28 23:09:39 2009 From: MBache at aol.com (MBache at aol.com) Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:09:39 EDT Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Fashions, Discounts, Dinners for Moms Message-ID: Read Aloud Virginia will host a Fashion Show from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 2, 2009 with a 20% discount, good all day, on one item at the Stein Mart in Short Pump. In addition, a Raffle will be held for $50 coupons to be used at Buckheads, Chez Max, or Bertucchi's Restaurants. You do not have to be present to win. Tickets will be sold at the door for $10 or with coupon or pre-paid for $5. Contact: _joaniebache at readaloudva.org_ (mailto:joaniebache at readaloudva.org) or call 804-285-0457 today for pre-event tickets or information. Funds raised will benefit the Children's Book Bank and Read Aloud Virginia Children's Literacy Programs in Central Virginia. RAV currently serves 2800 students and 421 adults in 29 locations. Please help us continue to bring a brighter future to our children and their families! **************Access 350+ FREE radio stations anytime from anywhere on the web. Get the Radio Toolbar! (http://toolbar.aol.com/aolradio/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown00000003) From John.P.Trevillian at irs.gov Wed Apr 29 11:40:41 2009 From: John.P.Trevillian at irs.gov (Trevillian John P) Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:40:41 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Special Tax Break Available for New Car Purchases This Year Message-ID: <4D2D15203BDA2C4E8F7356EE47B3A9D40262783B@CHM0010CP3MB01.ds.irsnet.gov> The Internal Revenue Service announced today that taxpayers who buy a new passenger vehicle this year may be entitled to deduct state and local sales and excise taxes paid on the purchase on their 2009 tax returns next year. "For those thinking about buying a new car this year, this deduction may give them a little more drive to make their purchase this year," said IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman. "This deduction enables taxpayers to buy now and get cash back later on their tax returns." The deduction is limited to the state and local sales and excise taxes paid on up to $49,500 of the purchase price of a qualified new car, light truck, motor home or motorcycle. The amount of the deduction is phased out for taxpayers whose modified adjusted gross income is between $125,000 and $135,000 for individual filers and between $250,000 and $260,000 for joint filers. IRS also alerted taxpayers that the vehicle must be purchased after Feb. 16, 2009, and before Jan. 1, 2010, to qualify for the deduction. The special deduction is available regardless of whether a taxpayer itemizes deductions on their return. The IRS reminded taxpayers the deduction may not be taken on 2008 tax returns. Visit the IRS' website at www.irs.gov for more information on this and other tax topics. Also, don't forget to e-file your taxes - it's fast, easy, and more accurate than paper. John Page Trevillian Senior Tax Consultant ID No. 54-04630 Internal Revenue Service 400 N. 8th Street Rm 564 Richmond, Virginia 23219 Office: (804)-916-8729 Fax: (804)-916-8734 email: john.p.trevillian at irs.gov From John.P.Trevillian at irs.gov Thu Apr 30 09:34:40 2009 From: John.P.Trevillian at irs.gov (Trevillian John P) Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2009 09:34:40 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Additional Provisions of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Message-ID: <4D2D15203BDA2C4E8F7356EE47B3A9D402627844@CHM0010CP3MB01.ds.irsnet.gov> The following are highlights of some of the other provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA): * Temporary increase in earned income credit. * Temporary increase in refundable portion of child tax credit. * American Opportunity Tax Credit which makes temporary changes to the education credits (also known as Hope Credit). A portion will be refundable. * A portion of unemployment compensation ($2,400) can be excluded on a taxpayer's 2009 tax return. * Energy conservation incentives * Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) relief extended for 2009 * A 65 percent subsidy for COBRA continuation coverage for up to nine months for certain workers who are involuntarily terminated from their jobs For more information please go to www.irs.gov . Updates are posted as additional information becomes available, so review the website often for the latest information. ARRA provisions will also be included in Publication 553, Highlights of 2008 Tax Changes. Look for this publication to be available during the month of April. IRS forms and publications are also available on www.irs .gov. Also, don't forget to e-file your taxes - it's fast, easy, and more accurate than paper. John Page Trevillian Senior Tax Consultant 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 mwilder at va.easterseals.com Thu Apr 30 08:15:18 2009 From: mwilder at va.easterseals.com (Melissa Wilder) Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:15:18 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Easter Seals Virginia Walk With Me Family Fun 5K - Sunday, May 17 Message-ID: "Walk With Me" is an annual 5K family fun walk for Easter Seals Virginia. In celebration of 65 years of service, Easter Seals Virginia also has planned a 165-mile walk from Salem to Richmond called "Doin' The Distance." The purpose of "Walk With Me ... Doin' The Distance" is to raise funds and to raise awareness for children and adults with disabilities. It's a great way to support your favorite charity: Easter Seals Virginia. Come Join Us! Walk With Me Richmond (Family 5K) Sunday, May 17, @ Robious Sports & Fitness Check-in: 2 pm; Start Time: 3 pm Donation: $25 per adult 65th Anniversary Ending Celebration Concert Featuring Beach Music by The Tams Sunday, May 17, @ Robious Sports & Fitness 4:30 to 7:30 pm Donation: $7.50 per adult; Child 12 and under Free Missy Wilder Development Manager Easter Seals Virginia 8003 Franklin Farms Drive, Ste 100 Richmond, VA 23229 804.516.8748 804.287.1008 (fax) Click here for more information: http://va.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=VADR_Walk_With_Me_Doi n_the_Distance Easter Seals Virginia provides exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities. This e-mail message and any documents accompanying this transmission may contain privileged and/or confidential information and is intended solely for the addressee(s) named above. If you are not the intended addressee or recipient, you are hereby notified that any use of, disclosure, copying, distribution, or reliance on the contents of this e-mail information is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action against you. Please reply to the sender advising of the error in transmission and immediately delete and destroy the message and any accompanying documents. Thank you. From nealm at dailyplanetva.org Thu Apr 30 10:46:11 2009 From: nealm at dailyplanetva.org (Maureen Neal) Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:46:11 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Daily Planet Medical Director Sends Important Health Information about Swine Flu Message-ID: <00d801c9c9a2$680da760$3828f620$@org> The following link found at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will direct you to information about the swine flu. CDC - Influenza (Flu) | Key Facts about Swine Influenza (Swine Flu) http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/key_facts.htm If you have any questions please visit/call me in my office in the Daily Planet medical clinic. Dianne L. Reynolds-Cane, M.D. Medical Director Daily Planet Health Care for the Homeless 517 W. Grace St. Richmond, VA 23220 804-514-3986 cell 804-649-2119 x264 office 804-649-1703 fax dlrcmd at msn.com 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 E-mail message checked by Spyware Doctor (6.0.0.386) Database version: 5.12290 http://www.pctools.com/en/spyware-doctor-antivirus/ From Alyssa.McBride at alz.org Thu Apr 30 15:23:52 2009 From: Alyssa.McBride at alz.org (Alyssa McBride) Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:23:52 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Alzheimer's 5K Walk and Run Message-ID: Alzheimer's 5K Walk and Run - Saturday, May 2, Snag-a-Job Pavilion, Innsbrook Walk-up registration $25, 6:45 - 7:30 am; run/walk starts at 8:00 am; Kid's Run too! More information at www.innsbrook.com Please join us for a terrific spring run and to support area families struggling with Alzheimer's! Alyssa H. McBride, MPA Development Director Alzheimer's Association Greater Richmond Chapter Direct: (804) 967-2581 alyssa.mcbride at alz.org Saturday May 2 - Innsbrook Pavilion Walk-up registration $25, 6:45 - 7:30 am; run/walk 8:00 am From jonahh at lewisginter.org Thu Apr 30 12:19:40 2009 From: jonahh at lewisginter.org (Jonah Holland) Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:19:40 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens Spring Plant Sale is This Weekend Message-ID: <9653A138A3D1F142BE722127150781DD0278EE87@lgbg-exch2k.lewisginter.local> Join us for Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden's Spring Plant Sale Thursday, April 30 (1-6 p.m.), Friday, May 1 (9 a.m.-5 p.m.), Saturday, May 2 (9 a.m.-3 p.m. Details: No admission fee required; regular Garden admission to visit the Garden. Everything for springtime planting -- from heirloom plants to new hybrids, herbs to tropicals, ornamentals to shrubbery. Browse among decorative planters, garden ornaments and unique tools of the trade from the Garden Shop and 40+ regional vendors. SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS: BUTTERFLY BUSHES In celebration of the upcoming Butterflies LIVE! exhibit (May 22 - Oct. 11) the "Bloemendaal Tent" run by Garden volunteers will have * Compact dwarf and miniature Buddleia (butterfly bush) "Director's Selections Trees" will include: * Yellowwood (Cladrastis kentuckea) * Heptacodium miconiodes * River Birch 'Dura-Heat' (Betula nigra) * 'Ogon' Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glytostroboides) * Six different cultivars of Cypress (Taxodium species) * Sweetbay and Bigleaf magnolias (plus 9 different magnolia cultivars) Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions and provide gardening tips. For more details and a full list of vendors, go to our website: http://www.lewisginter.org/events/event_detail.php?event_id=160 Jonah Holland Public Relations & Marketing Coordinator Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden 1800 Lakeside Ave. Richmond, VA 23228 P: 804-262-9887 ext. 292 F: 804-559-3178 jonahh at lewisginter.org Add a Lewis Ginter Butterflies LIVE! animation widget to your Facebook page or blog!! > From melissa at firehousetheatre.org Thu Apr 30 14:33:24 2009 From: melissa at firehousetheatre.org (Melissa Gropman) Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:33:24 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] New Whole Foods Promotion benefits Firehouse Theatre Project Message-ID: Whole Foods Market (Short Pump) is initiating a new program entitled "Five After Five" beginning Friday, May 1, 2009. "Five After Five" takes place 5-7 pm every Friday. During the month of May, all proceeds benefit the Firehouse Theatre Project. For $5 per person, you may sample five delicious dishes and five different wines at Whole Foods Market, 11173 West Broad Street, Glen Allen, VA. For directions, click on: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/shortpump/storecalendar.php Melissa Gropman General Manager Firehouse Theatre Project 1609 West Broad Street Richmond, VA 23220 Ph: 804-355-2001 ext. 8 Fax: 804-355-0999 melissa at firehousetheatre.org www.firehousetheatre.org From pvcoffice at aol.com Thu Apr 30 15:14:06 2009 From: pvcoffice at aol.com (Kirby) Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:14:06 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] =?utf-8?q?VibeFest_2009_this_Sunday_benefits_Po?= =?utf-8?q?sitive_Vibe=E2=80=99s_Training_Program_for_People_with_Disabili?= =?utf-8?q?ties?= Message-ID: <8CB97DEF720F392-1350-C6E@WEBMAIL-DY34.sysops.aol.com> VibeFest 2009 this Sunday benefits Positive Vibe?s Training Program for People with Disabilities ? VibeFest 2009 Music, Food & Fun for the entire family? Sunday, May 3, 2009 1:30am ? 6:30pm Rain or Shine ? Stratford Hills Shopping Center Corner of Forest Hill Ave. & Hathaway Rd. $10 Donation for admission $7.50 advance tickets available at Plan 9 & Max?s Positive Vibe Caf? Please call 804.560.9622 or go to www.positivevibecafe.com for more info. ? Live music by:? CAROL COVELL & RANDALL BURTON, GOODFELLAS, OFFERING, THE TATERS, PAGE WILSON, BLUE LINE HIGHWAY, CHICAGO CY TAGGART BAND, MARNA & MACY, CHARLES ARTHUR, THE DREAMERS, SUSAN GREENBAUM, ROBBIN THOMPSON, BILLY RAY HATLEY & THE SHOWDOGS, JANET MARTIN BAND ? Get Lost MD (Muscular Dystrophy) Foundation thanks our generous sponsors: Verizon, NBC 12 On Your Side, 98.9 Liberty Radio, 93.1 Country Radio, 107.3 WBBT, Dominion, Target, Electric Power Inc, Owens & Minor and The Wilton Companies. Cheers! -Kirby Michelle R. Kirby Office Manager Max's Positive Vibe Cafe/Get Lost MD (Muscular Dystrophy) Foundation Stratford Hills Shopping Center 2825 Hathaway Road Richmond, VA 23225-1725 cafe) 804.560.9622 fax) 804.560.9623 email) getlostmd at aol.com www.positivevibecafe.com www.myspace.com/positivevibecafe http://en-gb.facebook.com/pages/Richmond-VA/Positive-Vibe-Cafe-a-project-of-GLMD-Foundation/15823769969 Believe you can and you're halfway there. -Theodore Roosevelt From sreynolds at vscpa.com Thu Apr 30 12:39:25 2009 From: sreynolds at vscpa.com (Shawnte Reynolds) Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:39:25 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Now Accepting Nominations for the 2009 Virginia Business CFO of the Year Award! Message-ID: <5576E749E389B44E90B468CF6AC9BE8B018D65A75F@vscpa-mail.vscpa.local> *** Deadline is May 15, 2009 *** Virginia Business magazine, in partnership with the Virginia Society of CPAs (VSCPA), launched the Virginia CFO Awards in 2006 to recognize outstanding achievement in financial stewardship for Virginia-based public and private companies as well as nonprofits/foundations! This prestigious program is designed to honor CFOs (or those holding equivalent positions) whose ingenuity and dedication have lead to success for their company, their staff and their professional career. We wanted to let you know that Virginia Business is now accepting nominations for the 2009 Virginia CFO Awards. Winners will be recognized in the following categories: * Virginia public company * Large Virginia private company (100 employees or more) * Small Virginia private company (fewer than 100 employees) * Large Virginia nonprofit/foundation (100 employees or more) * Small Virginia nonprofit/foundation (fewer than 100 employees) Nomination form can be downloaded here: http://static.mgnetwork.com/vab/pdf/CFO_NomForm09.pdf All nominations are due May 15, 2009. The winners will be announced at a special awards gala to be held on July 1, 2009, at the historic Jefferson Hotel in Richmond. The winners will also be profiled in a special cover story in the August 2009 issue of Virginia Business magazine as well as various VSCPA publications. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to highlight the financial leaders in your nonprofit/foundation by nominating someone to represent the "best of the best" of Virginia's CFOs. Click the following link to download a nomination form in .PDF format: http://static.mgnetwork.com/vab/pdf/CFO_NomForm09.pdf. Nomination packets can be sent to Bernie Niemeier via e-mail to bniemeier at va-business.com, fax to (804) 649-6311 or mail to 333 East Franklin Street, Richmond, VA 23219. Shawnt? T. Reynolds Public Relations Specialist Virginia Society of CPAs sreynolds at vscpa.com (804) 612-9424 (800) 733-8272 www.vscpa.com Renew Your VSCPA Membership Today! Maintain your connection to the premier professional organization for Virginia CPAs. The VSCPA is a strong, influential community of CPAs who all share one important common interest: accounting in Virginia. You belong in this community! To renew your membership for the upcoming year, simply visit www.vscpa.com/renew and log in by entering your username (last name) and password (VSCPA member number or self-selected password). If you have any questions, please contact the VSCPA at membership at vscpa.com or (800) 733-8272. From L.Dearden at lp-networks.com Thu Apr 30 12:46:44 2009 From: L.Dearden at lp-networks.com (Lisa M. Dearden) Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:46:44 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Music and Bedlam at The Camel! Message-ID: <627040334751FB4F865C6AD34665B556050B57@atlas.ODIN.lp-networks.com> What: Benefit for the Goochland Farmers Market. A great mix of music and bands at one of Richmond's coolest hot spots. All proceeds benefit the Goochland Farmers Market. Cost: Suggested donation of $10 at the door. The market will receive a matching grant of $5k if we raise an additional $5k! When: Wednesday, May 6th, 2009 5:30pm - ??? Where: The Camel. 1621 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA http://www.thecamel.org/ Safe, well-lit parking across the street at Lowe's. Who: Rod and Elana Rod and Elana, currently the hosts of Open Mic for a Cause, have both played in bands in the Richmond area for a number of years. Rod has been playing the drums/percussion for over 20 years. He has played for such groups as SteppinStone, Barbie-n-Bondage and CBJ. Elana LIsa has been singing in bands for over 20 years. Originally from New York, her first band was an all female group called Kali-Co which later morphed into Mistress. She fronted the band SteppinStone, in Richmond for 9 years. She also sang with the band King Edward and the BD's. Currently she fronts the band, Mim (an acoustic rock group) with Rod on the drums. She also performs with the Elana Hyner Trio playing jazz standards. Rod and Elana cover tunes from Sublime, REM, Amy Winehouse, Audioslave, Dispatch, Neil Young, and Led Zep. The Dregs Rockabilly / Psychobilly / Rock You can view their site: http://www.myspace.com/rivercitydregs Broda Acoustic/Indie/Americana View Broda's site: http://www.myspace.com/musicofbroda Why: Help the Goochland Farmers Market Cultivate Local Roots! For additional information, call Lisa Dearden @ 804-314-9141 Lisa Dearden Executive Director Center for Rural Culture www.centerforruralculture.org 804-314-9141 From L.Dearden at lp-networks.com Thu Apr 30 13:00:33 2009 From: L.Dearden at lp-networks.com (Lisa M. Dearden) Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:00:33 -0400 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Goochland Farmers Market Opening Saturday! Message-ID: <627040334751FB4F865C6AD34665B556050B58@atlas.ODIN.lp-networks.com> The Goochland Farmers Market is one of Central Virginia's largest and best attended farmers markets, featuring high quality farm and artisan products which are sustainably produced. Meet local farmers and artisans and learn about the value of rural character. Pastured poultry, lamb, beef, pork, bison, fruits, vegetables, prepared foods, honey, herbs, cut flowers, baked goods, eggs, annual and perennial plants, hanging baskets, handmade clothing and fine arts and crafts will be available. Over 50 vendors! Operated by: Center for Rural Culture Activities: Musical entertainment, children's activities, educational exhibits, chef demos, farm animals. Location: Grace Episcopal Church, 2955 River Road West, Goochland, Virginia 23063 (Route 6 & 522) Directions: From Richmond, Take I-64 West towards Charlottesville. Take the VA-617 (Exit EXIT 167) towards Oilville/Goochland. Turn LEFT onto Oilville Road. Turn RIGHT on West Broad Street Road -US 250 West. Follow signs. OR, take Patterson Avenue West (Rt. 6) to Goochland Courthouse. Follow signs. For more information: Call 804-332-3144 or visit: http://www.centerforruralculture.org/rural_market.php or visit our FaceBook page: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/pages/Goochland-VA/Center-for -Rural-Culture/90255000900?ref=nf Lisa Dearden Executive Director Center for Rural Culture www.centerforruralculture.org 804-314-9141