From lisa.mcgehee64 at verizon.net Mon Feb 1 08:27:45 2010 From: lisa.mcgehee64 at verizon.net (Lisa McGehee) Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 08:27:45 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Labyrinth Walk Canceled Message-ID: <75e71be21002010527v7af200c5rdc200d846e9185ac@mail.gmail.com> The February 2 Labyrinth Walk at Good Shepherd UMC has been canceled. The next walk is Tuesday, March 2. ____________ Lisa McGehee Minister of Adult Discipleship and Communications Good Shepherd United Methodist Church 9155 Hungary Road, Henrico, VA 23294 804.270.7613 or 804.400.6171 Where lives are transformed through grace www.goodshepherdumc.us From phmd2b2000 at aol.com Mon Feb 1 08:22:33 2010 From: phmd2b2000 at aol.com (phmd2b2000 at aol.com) Date: Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:22:33 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] In 1 WEEK!: Down syndrome FUNdraiser Sun. 2/7 @ The Playroom at Chester, 10am-6pm! Message-ID: <8CC7158BF609341-484C-4AE5@webmail-d077.sysops.aol.com> PLAY & FUNdraise for the DOWN SYNDROME ASSN OF GREATER RICHMOND (DSAGR)! We have some FUN in store for you and your family! Bring your children and all their friends to join us for our FIRST FUNdraiser at.... The Playroom at Chester 721 W Hundred Rd Chester, VA 23836 Located at the Phoenix Center www.PlayroomParty.com 804-717-JUMP (5867) Sunday, February 7, 2010 10am to 6pm Your children can enjoy ground level play, dress ups, inflatables, air hockey, and play all day for only $6 per child (walkers and older; crawlers and younger free) if you mention "FUNdraiser!" 20% of all "FUNdraiser" admissions proceeds benefit DSAGR! Win FUN PRIZES by spinning our PRIZE WHEEL for just $5 per spin! Featured prizes include the following: $100 Tom Hills Photography Gift Certificate $50 Expressive Portraits Gift Certificate VCU & U of R Basketball Tickets DSAGR Buddy Walk Gear Stuffed Animals Restaurant Gift Certificates CaringWalls (www.caringwalls.com) Playroom at Chester Discounts 100% of prize wheel proceeds benefit DSAGR! Eat TASTY TREATS; 100% of food and water proceeds benefit DSAGR! Reserve a GREAT! or GRAND! BIRTHDAY PARTY for your child for 2010, mention "FUNdraiser," and $15 will be donated to DSAGR! Learn more about GREAT! and GRAND! Birthday parties at http://www.playroomparty.com/party. Call 804-717-JUMP (5867) to make your reservation. Visit with LIL' MONSTER & THE PLAYROOM PRINCESS! CASH & CREDIT CARD ACCEPTED Print your event flier at http://www.playroomparty.com/DSGAR_flyer.pdf. See you there! Allison Wixted, Pharm.D. Down Syndrome Association of Greater Richmond Board Member & Special Events/Fundraising Coordinator Proud Mom to Taylor (4; Down syndrome) www.dsagr.com From rgeorge at aiava.org Mon Feb 1 15:04:13 2010 From: rgeorge at aiava.org (Rhea George) Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 15:04:13 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Love is in the air at the Virginia Center for Architecture Message-ID: <64D9BB74C135D34FBC63ED52EF7F7511012FA71E@aia-svr.aia.local> Modern Love: Understanding Twentieth-Century Architecture a love story in four parts Passion. Beauty. Betrayal. and Architecture. Who says architecture is dull? Explore contemporary architecture in this four-part lecture series featuring Roberto Ventura. get smitten thursdays this february @ the vca 6:30-7:30 p.m. 02|04: first kiss 1900-1930 02|11: true love 1930-1960 02|18: broken hearts 1960-1980 02|25: anything goes 1980-2000 make a date registration is $60 | $50 for members register online here , email aliguori at aiava.org, or call 804.644.3041 x 100 Rhea George * Director of Marketing & Communications 2501 Monument Avenue * Richmond, VA * 23220 p: 804.237.1768 * f: 804.643.4607 * www.virginiaarchitecture.org From volunteer at GayRichmond.com Tue Feb 2 15:39:17 2010 From: volunteer at GayRichmond.com (Cindy Bray) Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 15:39:17 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Alix Dobkin Concert tickets on sale NOW! Message-ID: <001501caa447$cada0700$608e1500$@com> Alix Dobkin in concert - Saturday, February 20, 7 pm - 9:30 pm - Event Hall B GCCR and Women for Women present legendary Women's music artist Alix Dobkin in concert at GCCR at 8 pm on Saturday, February 20th! Come celebrate 3 decades of Women's music with a pioneer of Women's music. In 1973, Alix Dobkin produced Lavender Jane Loves Women, the first album by, for and about Lesbians. From then until now, she has focused on the lives, concerns and perspectives of lesbians. Starting as a folk singer in the 60's, Alix became a feminist, fell in love with a woman, and for over thirty years since she's been celebrating Lesbianism in song and story. Alix has visited Richmond several times over the last three decades, and she is fervent supporter of women's communities everywhere. Come out, support and celebrate this legend of women's music. Tickets are $15 in advance ($20 at the door), available online https://co.clickandpledge.com/sp/d2/default.aspx?wid=30924, at Diversity Thrift, at the Gay Community Center of Richmond (GCCR) and at Plan 9 in Richmond . For information contact Cindy Bray - 804-901-1500 or volunteer at GayRichmond.com. Alix will also be discussing her new book earlier in the day. The booksigning is a free event. Alix Dobkin Book Signing - Saturday, February 20, 3 pm - 5 pm - in the GCCR Classroom, 1407 Sherwood Avenue, Richmond, VA 23220. Iconic. Lesbian. Feminist. Communist. and Women's music legend. All ways to describe Alix Dobkin. Alix Dobkin chronicles her rise to fame as the first artist to record an openly Lesbian record album in 1973. Her story, however, opens much earlier in post-war New York City where, growing up in a Communist family, rubs elbows with radical left celebrities like Paul Robeson, and comes of age under the watchful eye of the FBI. Dobkin herself joins the Party at the height of the McCarthy witch hunts and offers readers a first-hand glimpse of daily life as a young person living under government surveillance . During this time she also matures as a devotee of folk music, having fallen under the spell of renowned performers such as Leadbelly and Pete Seeger. Yet it's after she arrives on the burgeoning folk music scene of Greenwich Village, that she achieves her first acclaim as a singer-songwriter. Rich in period detail, storytelling, and outspoken politics, My Red Blood is essential reading for lovers of music and history. From cent.davis at verizon.net Tue Feb 2 16:57:30 2010 From: cent.davis at verizon.net (Ann Davis) Date: Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:57:30 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Coffee House Friday Featuring Zechariah's Song Message-ID: <011301caa452$b7f300f0$27d902d0$@davis@verizon.net> Zechariah's Song Friday, February 5, 2010 Centenary United Methodist Church's alternative coffee house, Friday Nite LIVE!, will feature live music from the Contemporary Praise Band, Zechariah's Song, on Friday, February 5 from 6 - 8 pm in the church Fellowship Hall. There is no charge. This exciting duo of singers/songwriters - Melissa Hetzler and Laura Krzyston - offers beautiful contemporary praise music influenced by everyday life and scripture. Bring your family and friends for an evening of live music, fellowship, and coffee and refreshments. Centenary Church is located in downtown Richmond at 411 East Grace Street. There is free parking for the event in the lot behind the church on Franklin Street, between 4th and 5th Streets. Blessings, Ann Davis Director of Membership Development Centenary United Methodist Church 411 East Grace Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-648-8319 www.centumc.org From Jan.Hathcock at lva.virginia.gov Tue Feb 2 16:52:50 2010 From: Jan.Hathcock at lva.virginia.gov (Hathcock, Jan (LVA)) Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 16:52:50 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Join us on February 4 at 6 pm for a Book Talk by Lillian Lambert Message-ID: <17471C21AC36E7409A60114295F6F9AC0111800D@COVMSGCES-EMB06.cov.virginia.gov> The Library of Virginia, located at 800 E. Broad Street in historic downtown Richmond, invites you to join us on Thursday, February 4, at 6:00 p.m. when Powhatan native Lillian Lambert will discuss and sign The Road to Someplace Better: From the Segregated South to Harvard Business School and Beyond. The book is an old-fashioned rags-to-riches story that traces Lambert's upbringing as the daughter of God-fearing Virginia subsistence farmers to becoming the first black woman to graduate from Harvard Business School to later attaining success as a Maryland entrepreneur. A reception follows this event. For more information about this free event, please call 804-692-3592. Jan Hathcock Public Information & Policy Coordinator Library of Virginia 800 E. Broad St. Richmond, Va 23219-8000 804-692-3592 From annette at nrccafe.org Wed Feb 3 11:30:08 2010 From: annette at nrccafe.org (Annette Cousins) Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 11:30:08 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Barnes & Noble Book Fair for the NRC Tomorrow Message-ID: <2643a2331002030830u6067a261w8c6df9f62fdb8d07@mail.gmail.com> On Thursday, February 4th, 2010 Barnes and Noble at Libbie Place will host a book fair for the Neighborhood Resource Center. Buy books, music, coffee or anything else in the store on February 4th and Barnes and Noble will donate a percentage of your purchase to the NRC Montessori Preschool and after-school program. Just present the voucher at the link below when you checkout. This is a great opportunity to support quality educational programs in the East End! Don't miss: Valentine's Day Crafts from 5pm to 6pm Storytime with Ms. Karen at 6pm Hotel X performing at 6:30pm *Live across town or out of town? *Present the voucher at the link below at any Barnes and Noble nationwide and a percentage of your purchase will be donated to the NRC. For more information contact Annette Cousins at 804-864-5797 or annette at nrccafe.org Print the voucher at: http://www.nrccafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Barnes-and-Noble-Flyer-w-Voucher.pdf Thank you for your support! -- Annette Cousins Co-Executive Director Neighborhood Resource Center 1519 Williamsburg Road Richmond, VA 23231 804-864-5797 www.nrccafe.org From kopelovichr at vcu.edu Wed Feb 3 13:41:17 2010 From: kopelovichr at vcu.edu (Rachel S Kopelovich/FS/VCU) Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 13:41:17 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Why do nonprofit professionals need to know conversational Spanish? Message-ID: Nonprofit Learning Point is proud to offer affordable Conversational Spanish courses especially for the nonprofit community. There is a growing recognition among nonprofit professionals that being familiar with the culture of a particular group and developing effective partnerships are essential strategies to promote a healthy vibrant community. Further, it is increasingly recognized that providing services that are culturally sensitive can result in improved outcomes for clients. As a nonprofit professional, you'll find your opportunities expand by knowing Spanish. Spanish is seen as a vital bridge in communication among millions of people over the world. Thus Nonprofit Learning Point has added two sections of Conversational Spanish to our course offerings. While the format is a bit different from our usual 2-day structure, the classes are still only $45 and are taught by a Spanish language expert who understands the needs of Richmonds' nonprofits. Level 1: Starting February 22 (for 10 weeks), Mondays 5:30-7:00pm Level 2:Starting February 25 (for 10 weeks), Thursdays 5:30-7:00pm Meet the Instructor: Anita Nadal received a BA magna cum laude in Spanish from Virginia Commonwealth University. She has studied abroad extensively. Her studies have taken her to Panama, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic. In 2005 she received the Who's Who Among American Teachers Award and the Distinguished Service Award for outstanding community service related to Spanish language and cultural training in the Richmond area. She has presented research at the MACLAS. Ms Nadal earned a Master of Liberal Arts degree in Latin American and International Cultural Studies with honors from the University of Richmond. Her interests include research in Transculturation, Cultural Awareness and Immigration. What past students have said about Anita: "Anita was excellent! She's energetic, supportive, and has a true love of the language" and "Anita made this class the great experience it was". There is still time to register. Visit our website www.nonprofitlearningpoint.org or call for more information; 804-827-0246 Atentamente, rachel Rachel Kopelovich, MSW Program Director Nonprofit Learning Point Division of Community Engagement at VCU www.nonprofitlearningpoint.org 828-8838- phone 828-2756- fax Nonprofit Learning Point is a program of the Partnership for Nonprofit Excellence www.pnerichmond.org From tuttm at rbha.org Wed Feb 3 11:48:13 2010 From: tuttm at rbha.org (Michael Tutt) Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 11:48:13 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Employement Opportunity at The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority Message-ID: <0142263F37B7AC42A787AEFEABC45E74027D13EA@rbhamail.rbha.org> Position Title: Adult M.H. Case Manager Position Number: 6314-10-268 Closing Date: Feb 10, 2010 Starting Salary Range: $39,138.00-$47,357.10, Annually Job Description: The community support unit is seeking a mental health case manager to provide, intensive case management services, crisis intervention and individual and group counseling to adults who may have co-occurring serious mental illness and substance abuse disorders. The incumbent must have experience and knowledge facilitating groups to consumers with mental illness. Understands mechanisms of change, therapeutic strategies and techniques required to lead groups. Services are provided in the office and field Job Requirements: Applicants must possess a Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling or related field, MASTER'S DEGREE PREFERRED must maintain thorough documentation in accordance to Agency, Medicaid, and Professional standards. One years experience working with seriously mentally ill and/or dual diagnosis in a behavioral health setting is required. Applicant must have valid Virginia drivers. Bi - lingual Spanish/English preferred. 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 sharon at philanthropicdesigns.com Wed Feb 3 23:33:06 2010 From: sharon at philanthropicdesigns.com (Sharon R. Usery) Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 23:33:06 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Cause Marketing Workshop for all Nonprofits! Message-ID: <00ff01caa553$26a756d0$73f60470$@com> February 24th, 2010, with two convenient times to choose from: Morning Session: 9am - Noon or Afternoon Session: 1pm - 4pm Where: Holiday Inn - I-64 West End 2000 Staples Mill Road, Richmond, VA 23230 $45.00 per participant with only 50 spaces available for each session. Companies spend 1.4 billion annually on cause marketing, resulting in $4 billion for support for charitable causes! What are you doing to get your hands on that money? Philanthropic Designs Cause Marketing Workshop participants will leave this workshop with: A focused and creative strategy to capture a corporation's imagination while ensuring that their own organizations get much needed support! A greater understand of what Cause Marketing is, isn't and can be! A road map on how to engage businesses in your organization! You don't want to miss this opportunity, and space is limited, so to get more information and register today, visit http://pdcausemarketing.eventbrite.com! Philanthropic Designs Web: www.philanthropicdesigns.com Email: sharon at philanthropicdesigns.com Toll Free: 1 (866) 359-0601 Ext. 4 From vahemophiliaed at verizon.net Wed Feb 3 20:19:16 2010 From: vahemophiliaed at verizon.net (VA Hemophilia) Date: Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:19:16 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Youngblood 5K - February 20 - 9:00 AM Message-ID: <3A1C359849B24B2BA6156EED220390EA@ExecDir> Keep that New Year's Resolution to get and stay fit and healthy. Join us for our Annual Youngblood 5K! Where: A flat course, virtually all trails, in expanded Robious Landing Park in Midlothian. Only 5 minutes from the new Route 288 Bridge for easy West End Access. (Park is located off Robious Rd next to James River H.S.) Awards for top finishers, along with random prizes for most entries, will be given. Long sleeve t-shirts to the first 120 entries. When: Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010 at 9:00 AM Why: The run is being held by the Virginia Hemophilia Foundation to support treatment, education, and advocacy for children and adults with bleeding disorders. Contact: Kelly Waters at vahemophiliaed at verizon.net or 804-740-8643 to get a registration form or visit our website www.vahemophilia.org. You may also register online at www.rrrc.org. Kelly Waters, LCSW Executive Director Virginia Hemophilia Foundation P.O. Box 188 Midlothian, VA 23113 vahemophiliaed at verizon.net www.vahemophilia.org 800-266-8438 or 804-740-8643 Fax: 804-740-8643 From coxse2 at mymail.vcu.edu Fri Feb 5 15:10:59 2010 From: coxse2 at mymail.vcu.edu (Sara Elizabeth Cox) Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 15:10:59 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Richmond Diabetes Organizations Message-ID: <6fc865511002051210h3490b17bw4b54928a1152c310@mail.gmail.com> Hi! I am a graduate student working with a class at VCU focused on how social media can further the missions of social organizations and result in effective social action. I am in a group which is hoping to make progress in connecting people with and affected by Type 1 and other types of diabetes in the Richmond area. We envision building an online community where people can feel connected by sharing experiences, hopes, resources, and events. If you are associated with or know of any local organizations focused on furthering this type of mission, would you please contact me, Sara Cox, at coxse2 at vcu.edu ? We would love to talk to you about what work is already being done in this field and what other local assets and resources exist for people with and affected by diabetes. Thank you so much for your time! Sincerely, Sara Cox From executivedirector at oarric.org Fri Feb 5 09:57:32 2010 From: executivedirector at oarric.org (Krystal Simpson) Date: Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:57:32 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Job Posting Message-ID: <4B6C31DC.5080904@oarric.org> Part-time Case Manager OAR of Richmond, Inc. Description: Provide services to inmates at OAR jail program site in Hanover County. The position will work 16 hours per week during the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Preference will be given to applicants who are seeking part-time employment and will make a commitment to this permanent part-time position. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, experience working with disadvantaged persons, and an interest in working with a correctional population. Jail security clearance required. Salary: $13.25 per hour with no benefits. Closing Date: February 19, 2010 Send cover letter and resume to: Barbara Slayden OAR of Richmond, Inc. One North Third Street Richmond, VA 23219 Or by email to: info at oarric.org From phmd2b2000 at aol.com Fri Feb 5 08:52:02 2010 From: phmd2b2000 at aol.com (phmd2b2000 at aol.com) Date: Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:52:02 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] CANCELLED: 2/7 Down Syndrome Assn FUNdraiser @ The Playroom Message-ID: <8CC748187B8C4F3-47E4-C49A@webmail-m056.sysops.aol.com> Due to the inclement weather forecast, the 2/7 FUNdraiser at The Playroom in Chester has been cancelled, but may be rescheduled for a future date. Please check your email and www.dsagr.com for forthcoming details. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience. Many Thanks, Allison Wixted, Pharm.D. Down Syndrome Association of Greater Richmond Board Member Special Events & Fundraising Coordinator Proud Mom to Taylor (4; DS) www.dsagr.com From Secondchance233 at aol.com Sun Feb 7 20:59:23 2010 From: Secondchance233 at aol.com (Secondchance233 at aol.com) Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 20:59:23 EST Subject: [ConnectRichmond] New Homes available for Homeless and those with specail needs Message-ID: <111d5.5d4e4d49.38a0c9fb@aol.com> Dear Connect Richmond, We are proud to announce the opening of two more new houses and to let you know we have housing for an additional six women and four men. The housing that we provide promote security and a stable living atmosphere to enable our residents to become empowered to make smart and responsible life decisions. Ultimately enhancing the quality of their lives in a friendly, supportive, and drug free environment. Theses homes are currently located on the north and south side of Richmond. Second Chances Supportive Services is a 501c (3) non profit organization that been in operation since 2002. Individuals who are eligible must: * Be willing to share a room with another individual * Able to work or have another source of income such ass SSI, SSDI or another steady source of income *Must be willing to submit to random drug testing *Must be ambulatory and no severe mental issues. *Must be willing to abide by the program agreement Fees are as follows: $ 475 a month (meals included) $100 security deposit ( Refundable providing no property damage,or removal of any property belonging to Second Chances Supportive Services) Amenities include cable TV in each room, laundry room with washer and dryer Referral process: Please send to Lena Robinson @ 804-399-0890 P.O. Box 28333 Richmond,Virginia 23228 (804) 308-1714 (804) 651-0666 (804) 658-4588 Fax E-MAIL secondchance233@ aol.com We look forward to working with you in the near future. Sincerely, Terri F. Harrison Executive Director of Second Chances Services From aabac at aabac.org Sun Feb 7 13:45:18 2010 From: aabac at aabac.org (Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce) Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 18:45:18 +0000 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] =?windows-1252?q?AsiaNet_February_17th_Networki?= =?windows-1252?q?ng_Meeting=3A_=93Small_Virginia_Businesses_Going_Interna?= =?windows-1252?q?tional=94?= Message-ID: An Invitation from the Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce AsiaNet February Networking Meeting Event Theme: ?Small Virginia Businesses Going International? Do you as a small business have what it takes to go international? If yes, how do you know you are effective decision maker in an international setting? Guest Speaker: Dr. Van Wood, Virginia Commonwealth University/School of Business Winner of the Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce's Lifetime Award of Excellence in International Trade Education for Small Business 2009 Date and Times: Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 From 6-8 pm Location: Mekong Restaurant, 6004 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230 Cost: $10 registration fee for Members $15 Non Members Asian hors d'oeuvres, program (1 hour) & Business Card Exchange - Networking Reception (1 hour) Our Asian menu changes monthly Registration: Tel 804-798-3975 Email aabac at aabac.org Please pre-register to RSVP We thank our Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University / School of Business In partnership, Tinh Phan, Chairman Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce HQ: 14214 Washington Highway Ashland, Virginia 23005 USA PO Box 2640 Glen Allen, VA 23058 Visit us at: aabac.org _________________________________________________________________ All-in-one security and maintenance for your PC.? Get a free 90-day trial! http://www.windowsonecare.com/purchase/trial.aspx?sc_cid=wl_wlmail From Dasgupta at usa.redcross.org Mon Feb 8 14:08:06 2010 From: Dasgupta at usa.redcross.org (Dasgupta at usa.redcross.org) Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 14:08:06 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] The Red Cross to Hold Second Community Haitian Earthquake Relief Forum Message-ID: The American Red Cross, Greater Richmond Chapter, will hold a Haitian Earthquake Community Forum on Wednesday, February 10th, 2-3pm at the Chapter headquarters, 420 East Cary Street, Richmond, 23219. Organizations that are involved in the Haitian relief effort and other interested parties are invited. The purpose is to give Richmond area agencies an opportunity to share their respective response activities and to learn of possible collaborative possibilities. The Chapter coordinated such a forum the day after the earthquake and it proved to be a needed community resource. "The community's response to the earthquake has been quite positive and if there are ways we can help each other to ensure the best possible delivery of services to the Haitian people, we want to explore those options," stated Reggie Gordon, Greater Richmond Chapter CEO. For more information about the forum call Bill Harrison at the American Red Cross, 780-2256. From vafre at catapult-inc.com Mon Feb 8 12:55:38 2010 From: vafre at catapult-inc.com (vafre) Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 12:55:38 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Invitation to VAFRE's March 2nd Luncheon Message-ID: <411F54701C3D4DF49E8F4A63D20E545B@catapultinc.com> Join VAFRE on Tuesday, March 2nd at Jefferson Lakeside Country Club for our monthly program, GiveRichmond. Speaker: Darcy S. Oman, President and CEO, The Community Foundation Schedule: Registration 11:30 a.m./Lunch and Program 12:00 noon Location: Jefferson Lakeside Country Club, 1700 Lakeside Avenue. Click here for directions. Menu: Regular: Chicken Parmesan with Spaghetti and Chef's Choice of Vegetable Vegetarian: Eggplant Parmesan with Spaghetti and Chef's Choice of Vegetable Dessert: Selection of Cookies. Cost to attend: $18 for members and $25 for guests. Fees support program costs and administration. Advance registration is required. Registrations should be received by Thursday, February 25th. Questions? Contact VAFRE Administrator Mary Kidd at (804) 288-2950 or by e-mail to vafre at catapult-inc.com. From rbodemann at fanfreeclinic.org Mon Feb 8 13:29:00 2010 From: rbodemann at fanfreeclinic.org (Rich Bodemann) Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 13:29:00 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Stipend position question Message-ID: Greetings: If you agency has had direct experience with having a "stipend" position, Fan Free Clinic would like feedback on your experience. We have legal guidance on the subject, but we are seeking feedback from those with direct experience using a stipend position. Thank you. Rich Bodemann Director of Administration/Facilities Manager Office (804) 358-6343 x 118 Fax (804) 354-0702 rbodemann at fanfreeclinic.org From moiraholdren at comcast.net Mon Feb 8 13:18:29 2010 From: moiraholdren at comcast.net (moiraholdren at comcast.net) Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 18:18:29 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [ConnectRichmond] VA Geriatrics Conference Scholarships Message-ID: <2128482801.1445031265653109517.JavaMail.root@sz0159a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> VIRGINIA GERIATRICS SOCIETY ? ? ? ? PO Box 24305 ? ? ? RICHMOND VA ? 23224 The Virginia Geriatrics Society is fortunate to have once again received a grant through the Virginia Center on Aging, using funds designated by the General Assembly of the State of Virginia . ?This grant will allow us to provide free tuition to as many as 50 Virginia clinicians for the Virginia Geriatrics Conference in Williamsburg, VA, April 9-11, 2010. ?With 19 available CME credits and strong faculty from the three Virginia medical schools this conference (the 21st annual) has a track record of excellence. If you are interested in this special offering we must hear from you right away. ?Internet registration and program details are available at VirginiaGeriatricsSociety.org . Questions and more information available, by email mmeyers at vcu.edu , attention Beth Meyers. The free ($490 value) registration deadline is March 15, 2010 and is a first come, first served option with preference to first or second time VGC attendees who are not geriatricians. Meals, lodging, and travel are not included in this offer, only conference tuition. From ajohnson at ywcarichmond.org Tue Feb 9 08:42:51 2010 From: ajohnson at ywcarichmond.org (Ashley Johnson) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 08:42:51 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] YWCA Outstanding Women Awards Press Conference Message-ID: <044723F476833F459A20B12F448A3B66B4D272@server.YWCA.NET> Please join us as the YWCA of Richmond formally announces the ten recipients of this year's Outstanding Women Awards at a press conference on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 10:00 AM at the YWCA of Richmond's Downtown Office. This year marks the 30-year milestone of recognizing and celebrating the outstanding women of Central Virginia. Since 1980, the YWCA has been presenting the Outstanding Women Awards 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 the YWCA of Richmond's mission to eliminate racism, empower women and elevate children. The honorees will be formally recognized and celebrated at the YWCA of Richmond's 30th Annual Outstanding Women Awards Luncheon at 11:30 AM on Friday, April 23, 2010 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Ticket sales will begin in early March. Individual luncheon tickets are $50.00. Individual and Corporate Sponsorships are available. In addition to providing comprehensive crisis services to families, the YWCA is "dedicated to protecting the vulnerable, reaching out to those in need, honoring personal courage, celebrating women's successes, and embracing diversity and equality." Our honorees exemplify this vision through their professional and volunteer achievements. CONTACT: Lauren Rosati YWCA of Richmond 6 North 5th Street Richmond, VA 23219 Phone: 804.643.6761 ext. 116 Fax: 804.643.1314 Email: lrosati at ywcarichmond.org Website: www.ywcarichmond.org From heather at thejameshouse.org Tue Feb 9 11:07:54 2010 From: heather at thejameshouse.org (Heather Martin) Date: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:07:54 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Domestic Violence Support Group for Women & Children Message-ID: <004301caa9a2$09df36a0$1d9da3e0$@org> The James House will begin a new women's domestic violence support group beginning on February 22nd from 6-7:30pm. The group will be held on Monday nights and held at area churches. The format will be discussion and activities around three specific areas (1) dynamics of domestic violence and the trauma from unhealthy behaviors (2) self esteem and self care and (3) the building healthy relationships. Each topic block will be 6 weeks with a two week break between each topic. The first topic will begin February 22nd and will be held at a church in Chester. The second and third locations will be announced to group members when they are confirmed. Running at the same time and in the same location will be a children's domestic violence support group that is structured to assist children work through their experience and learn healthy coping skills and relationships. This program will be customized for age-appropriate activities based on the ages of children attending. If you are interested or have a client who may be interested, please contact Heather Martin at heather at thejameshouse.org or at 804-458-2704 for screening and information. Heather Martin Domestic Violence Intervention Advocate cid:image001.jpg at 01C9A306.725898F0 support, advocacy and education for people affected by sexual violence, domestic violence and stalking 1016 Maplewood Avenue Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 458-2704 www.thejameshouse.org Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. From ssain at richmond.edu Tue Feb 9 15:02:31 2010 From: ssain at richmond.edu (Robinson Sain, Sue) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 15:02:31 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Looking for church forums and faith-based, adult discussion groups Message-ID: <5F1668E2B81AAF42A7648EE339ED83E734E884819D@UREXCHANGESCC.richmond.edu> Dear Connect Members: I am collecting names of ministers, churches, faith-based organizations or nonprofits that conduct Adult Forums, discussions for adults or book group discussions. This is for an event I'm organizing and for an outreach project related to new book-by a local author-about faith, values and money. Interested? Send name, organization and email address to Jepson at richmond.edu so we can add you to our email invitation list. Thank you. 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 tuttm at rbha.org Tue Feb 9 10:36:27 2010 From: tuttm at rbha.org (Michael Tutt) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 10:36:27 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) - career opportunity Message-ID: <0142263F37B7AC42A787AEFEABC45E7402809505@rbhamail.rbha.org> Position Title: Intellectual Disabilities Support Coordinator - Adult Position Number : 6314- 10 - 338 Closing Date : Feb 26, 2010 Starting Salary Range : $39,138.00-$47,357.10, Annually (Maximum starting salary $39,138.00) Job Description: The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) has a full-time position available for a Support Coordinator who will coordinate and monitor services for adults with intellectual disabilities. Job responsibilities will include completing assessments; developing person-centered service plans; linking to service providers; monitoring service plans and ongoing services; advocating for preferences and service needs, and ensuring documentation complies with regulatory, reimbursement, and agency requirements. Job Requirements: REQUIREMENTS: The minimum requirements to be considered for this position are a minimum of one year experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities and a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling or a related field. Valid Virginia Drivers license is required. Interested candidates should visitwww.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 mahmad-kazmi at pnerichmond.org Tue Feb 9 16:07:21 2010 From: mahmad-kazmi at pnerichmond.org (Marium Ahmad-Kazmi) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 16:07:21 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Workshop on Cultivating and Engaging New Board Members Message-ID: <12EA96E92DB48040B0A7CF604761E225012B3C51@tcfpdc.tcf.local> The Partnership for Nonprofit Excellence is pleased to announce the launch of the Board Roundtable Series. As part of this program the Partnership will offer a series of sessions on different aspects of nonprofit governance. Each Roundtable session is: facilitated by experts; designed to encourage lots of discussion among participants; a safe place to ask questions and compare your experiences with other board members; focused on common challenges faced by nonprofit board members and the staff who work with them; and scheduled to accommodate board members who may have full-time paid jobs. The first session in the Board Roundtable Series will be focused on Cultivating and Engaging New Board Members. One of the most important roles of a board is ensuring a strong next generation of board members. A good board doesn't just happen; it requires a thoughtful, ongoing effort to identify, cultivate, and engage the mix of board members that will have the time, talents, and passion needed to take an organization forward. During Cultivating and Engaging New Board Members we will discuss practical applications that will help the organizations: identify the profile of desired board members based on the organization's needs; develop a nominating process which the entire board understands; cultivate potential board members; establish board member expectations; welcome, orient, and engage new board members. The intended audience is senior nonprofit staff and board members. The workshop facilitator is Katherine M. Whitney, Director of Warren, Whitney, and Sherwood. Cultivating and Engaging New Board Members will be held on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 from 7.30 a.m. to 10 a.m. (7.30 a.m. to 8 a.m.: Light breakfast and networking; 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. workshop) at the offices of The Community Foundation (Suite 116, 7501 Boulders View Drive, Richmond, VA 23225). The cost to participate in this workshop is $25 and includes all training material and handouts. To reserve your place, please send a check payable to the Partnership for Nonprofit Excellence or register online at www.pnerichmond.org Marium Ahmad-Kazmi Coordinator, Special Initiatives ______________________________________________ Partnership for Nonprofit Excellence 7501 Boulders View Drive, Suite 110 Richmond, VA 23225 Phone: (804) 330-7400 Ext 108 Fax: (804) 330-5992 Website: www.pnerichmond.org From DHanson at virginiasupportivehousing.org Wed Feb 10 13:15:18 2010 From: DHanson at virginiasupportivehousing.org (Deborah Hanson) Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:15:18 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Free VHDA Homebuyer's Workshop Message-ID: VA Supportive Housing's Financial Foundations Program hosts a Free VHDA Homebuyer's Workshop Date: Saturday, 2/27/10 Time: 10:15am-4:15pm Location: Appomattox Regional Library, 245 E Cawson St, Hopewell, VA **Learn the necessary steps to purchase your first home.** Topics include: Personal Finances, Credit Issues, Loan Approval and more. Info on grants will be shared and Free lunch provided. To register, contact Deborah Hanson @ 804-722-0490 or email: dhanson at virginiasupportivehousing.org From Monica.Chenault at dss.virginia.gov Wed Feb 10 13:32:35 2010 From: Monica.Chenault at dss.virginia.gov (Chenault, Monica (VDSS)) Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:32:35 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Hanover County VITA (Taxes) Site and H1N1 Clinic is cancelled tonight due to inclement weather. Message-ID: The Hanover County VITA (Free Tax Prep) Site which is part of GREITCC will be closed tonight due to inclement weather. The tax prep site is located at Hanover Department of Social Services, 12304 Washington Hwy (Route 1), Ashland, VA 23005. We will resume preparing free e-file tax returns for those making less than $49,000 next Wednesday evening from 4:30 - 7:00 PM. The site will be open each Wednesday until April 15th. Don't forget that you must bring original social security cards to the site for each person, adult or child, that will be included on your return. No copies or "numbers" will be accepted in place of the card issued directly by Social Security Administration (SSA). There will also be a free H1N1 flu clinic for adults and children occurring at the site along with the tax preparation. Both shots and mist form of the immunization are available. Parents/legal guardians must be present for children to be immunized. You do not have to have your taxes prepared to get immunized and vice versa if all you want is the immunization you do not have to get you taxes done. You do not need to be a Hanover County resident to participate in either of these programs. For more information call 804-365-4109 or e-mail Monica.Chenault at dss.virginia.gov Monica Chenault, M.S. Hanover Department of Social Services 12304 Washington Hwy. Ashland, VA 23005 804-365-4109 (desk) 804-365-4110 (fax) Monica.Chenault at dss.virginia.gov From WTRollins at CHVA.ORG Wed Feb 10 08:59:16 2010 From: WTRollins at CHVA.ORG (WTRollins at CHVA.ORG) Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:59:16 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Upcoming Events for Children's Hospital Foundation Message-ID: <0638EFCD53A2514FB42491057D7151B807E67F49@exchange02.CHVA-INT.ORG> Bowl-A-Thon for Children's Hospital On February 20, 2010, AMF Shrader Lanes and Children's Hospital invite you to put on your bowling shoes and bowl for charity with two special events. 16th Annual Children's Hospital Foundation Bowl-A-Thon Form a team of five bowlers, select a team captain and collect pledges to benefit Children's Hospital Foundation! Trophies will be awarded for the highest average, plus terrific giveaways throughout the day. 3rd Annual Battle of the Banks The 3rd Annual Battle of the Banks Bowl-A-Thon is open to employees and their family members in all areas of the banking industry. All proceeds from these two events will benefit Children's Hospital Foundation. For registration forms for these two events, please visit our website at www.childrenshosp-richmond.org . For additional information, please contact Stephanie Allan, Special Events Coordinator at (804) 228-5827 or srallan at chva.org. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --------------------------- 11th Annual Virginia Dance Festival to benefit Children's Hospital Foundation The 11th Annual Virginia Dance Festival to benefit Children's Hospital Foundation will be held at James River High School in Midlothian, VA., on Saturday, February 27th. The event features over 300 dancers performing traditional and cultural dances as well as a silent auction. The Virginia Dance Festival holds two shows. The first show is at 3:00 pm and the second show begins at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults (ages 12 and up) and $8 for children (ages 3-11). For those interested in attending both shows, the price will be discounted to $15 for adults and $12 for children. These tickets can only be purchased at the door, and all proceeds will go to Children's Hospital Foundation. The silent auction will take place in the lobby of James River High School during both shows. Businesses and organizations are encouraged to donate items for the silent auction. For information about the event, becoming a sponsor or donating items, please call Jessica Morgan, at (804) 739-7600. Stephanie Allan Special Events Coordinator Children's Hospital Foundation 2924 Brook Road Richmond, VA 23220 804-228-5827 (phone) 804-228-5932 (fax) srallan at chva.org From bob at firstthingsrichmond.org Wed Feb 10 15:06:51 2010 From: bob at firstthingsrichmond.org (Bob Ruthazer) Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:06:51 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Choose Respect Teen Dating Violence Prevention forum Feb 19 Message-ID: <20100210202336.576FFAEAF5@randymail-a8.g.dreamhost.com> Choose Respect Teen Dating Violence Prevention forum Feb 19 Time: 6 pm - 7:30 pm Community forum to raise awareness and introduce skills for healthy dating to youth in our community, their parents, educators, and other community leaders. The Forum will include a presentation by the Virginia Department of Health, the Choose Respect real life video and adult/youth discussion. There will also be a Community Leaders Panel and a youth breakout session, and food will be served. Location: Peter and Paul Development Center 1708 N. 2nd St. Richmond, VA 23223 Download flier (small pdf) at: http://www.firstthingsrichmond.org/images/Respect.pdf Sponsored by: First Things First of Greater Richmond and Virginia Department of Health in partnership with: Peter and Paul Development Center, Friends Association for Children, CHAT (Church Hill Activities and Tutoring), and Richmond Health District Please RSVP to: 288-3431 ext 11 or info at firstthingsrichmond.org Bob Ruthazer, CFLE www.firstthingsrichmond.org (804) 288-3431 Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage coming LIVE Aug. 20-21. Video clip: http://www.firstthingsrichmond.org/laugh.html Take a "Couple Check Up" at our web site. From ctodd at lfsva.org Thu Feb 11 09:35:01 2010 From: ctodd at lfsva.org (Carole Todd) Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:35:01 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Quality Assurance Manager job opening Message-ID: Quality Assurance Manager, Richmond, VA At Lutheran Family Services of Virginia we recognize that people are the essence of our organization. We are committed to creating an environment where, as valued members of the Lutheran Family Services of Virginia team, staff members can continue to learn, develop their professional skills, and share their expertise. This job is statewide and based in Richmond. The Quality Assurance Manager will monitor and ensure that quality compliance and internal controls are in place in accordance with agency, program and regulatory standards. The Quality Assurance Manager ensures audit readiness for program records in Treatment Foster Care, Adoption, Home-Based, Day Treatment and Senior Services. A master's degree in social work or other human services field with 2 years experience in child and family services is desired, some of which must be in Treatment Foster Care, Community Based services or both. A minimum bachelor's degree and 4 years child and family services experience, some of which must be in Treatment Foster Care, Community Based services or both is required. Candidates must have a minimum of two years demonstrated skill in administrative program management and quality assurance functions. For a full job description, go to http://bit.ly/cmcQ6S. From pr at richmondhistorycenter.com Thu Feb 11 13:12:35 2010 From: pr at richmondhistorycenter.com (Valentine Richmond History Center) Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:12:35 -0600 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Free Admission, Exhibits, Tours 2010, Spring Events Message-ID: <86564e5d657f31ad89d15cca082ce38f.11535@e2ma.net> To view this email online, paste this link into your browser: http://e2ma.net/map/view=CampaignPublic/id=11535.100050866527/rid=86564e5d657f31ad89d15cca082ce38f ___________________________________ February 2010: Free Admission, Exhibits, Events Tours, Secret Garden Party, Images of Richmond Theater, Waste Not Want Not Visit for Free on Valentines Day On Sunday, February 14th, History Center admission will be Pay What You Can, even if that means nothing at all. Tour the Wickham House (1812), a grand neo-classical home where John and Elizabeth Wickham raised 17 children. It doesnt get more romantic than that! Galleries, gift shop and the Wickham House are open 12-5 on Sundays. Two hours free parking. Tours Are Coming! The 2010 Historic Richmond Tour Season kicks off on March 20th with the I Know Richmond Bus Tour and follows with the citys most extensive and affordable roster of walking, bus and Segway tours. The final schedule is almost complete. Stay tuned for details. Save the Date: Secret Garden Party, May 13th The neighbors of Court End host the first ever Secret Garden Party, a progressive event featuring five downtown gardens, beverages, hors doeuvres, live music and free admission. Thursday, May 13th, 5:30 8:00 p.m. $30 per person/$50 per couple. Make your reservation ( http://e2ma.net/go/100050866527/2566611/91396679/11535/goto:http://www.historicrichmond.com/calendar.php ). Please Enjoy the Show: Images of Richmond Theater A photography exhibition that explores Richmonds modern theater community, examining playhouses, movie theaters, actors, and memorable events. On view through March. Included with regular $8 admission. Second Sundays are Pay What You Can Admission. Waste Not, Want Not; Richmonds Great Depression, 1929-1941 This exhibit, on view through the fall, tells the story of a city that both suffered and triumphed during a nationwide economic crisis, with themes of class, industry, arts and social services. Included with regular $8 admission. Tours are self-guided. Second Sundays are Pay What You Can. Curator Talks for groups are available by pre-arrangement. Email (mailto:education at richmondhistorycenter.com?subject=Group%20Tour%20Inquiry:%20From%20eNews) or call (804) 64-0711 x317. Support the History Center ( http://e2ma.net/go/100050866527/2566611/91396680/11535/goto:http://richmondhistorycenter.com/annual_giving.asp ) and receive free admission, discounted tours and more. Membership also makes a great gift. Host your wedding or special event here. ( http://e2ma.net/go/100050866527/2566611/91396681/11535/goto:http://richmondhistorycenter.com/rental.asp ) ### Please direct all media inquiries to Lesley Bruno (mailto:pr at richmondhistorycenter.com?subject=Media%20Inquiry:%20eNews), (804) 649-0711 x322. The Wickham House staircase 1015 East Clay Street | Richmond, Virginia 23219 nfo at richmondhistorycenter.com | 804-649-0711 | www.richmondhistorycenter.com ___________________________________ forward this email to a friend http://e2ma.net/map/view=Forward/ID=11535.100050866527/rid=86564e5d657f31ad89d15cca082ce38f/send_to_friend This email was sent to Connectrichmond at connectnetwork.org. To ensure that you continue receiving our emails, please add us to your address book or safe list. manage your preferences ( http://e2ma.net/map/view=Manage/signupId=19481/id=11535.100050866527/rid=86564e5d657f31ad89d15cca082ce38f ) opt out ( http://e2ma.net/map/view=OptOut/signupId=19481/ID=11535.100050866527/rid=86564e5d657f31ad89d15cca082ce38f ) using TrueRemove(r). Got this as a forward? Sign up ( http://e2ma.net/map/view=Join/signupId=19481/mailingId=2566611/acctId=11535 ) to receive our future emails. email powered by Emma(R) http://www.myemma.com/ From rsmartt at connectnetwork.org Thu Feb 11 14:31:54 2010 From: rsmartt at connectnetwork.org (Ryan Smartt) Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:31:54 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Bank of America Student Leaders Program Deadline is February 17 Message-ID: <00b101caab50$df79df40$9e6d9dc0$@org> The following message is sent on behalf of The Community Foundation Serving Richmond & Central Virginia... If you are a student or know a student with a passion for improving your community, Bank of America would like to help you turn that passion into action. They're looking for leaders who are high school juniors and seniors. As a Student Leader, you will participate in: -An eight-week paid internship at a nonprofit/charitable organization -A week-long Student Leadership Summit in Washington, DC (July, 2010) to gain valuable civic, social and business leadership skills The application process will remain open until Wednesday, February 17. Simply go to the following website to apply: www.bankofamerica.com/neistudentleaders From Thomas.Driscoll at VBPD.virginia.gov Thu Feb 11 15:35:13 2010 From: Thomas.Driscoll at VBPD.virginia.gov (Driscoll, Thomas S.) Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:35:13 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Employment Opportunity: Marketing and Strategic Planning Manager Message-ID: <450BED901B146D489B4B106796566DF40D02E289@dsa-kog-mail1.DSA.state.va.us> Marketing and Strategic Planning Manager (Human Services Program Supervisor), Position #00002 Pay Band 5, Salary Range: $45,000 - $62,000, Full State Benefits The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities seeks a dynamic, highly motivated individual to lead its outreach, communications activities, and planning activities. As a small, unique state agency tasked to assess the needs of Virginians with disabilities and advocate for improvements and expansions of the state's disability services system, the Board requires a Marketing and Strategic Planning Manager with extensive knowledge and experience in grassroots and professional networking and outreach to diverse constituencies in the governmental, nonprofit, and for-profit sectors, preferably including individuals with disabilities and their families, service-providers, advocacy organizations, and policymakers. Candidates must have demonstrated experience in identifying target audiences and their leaders, devising and implementing the best means of communicating with them, and facilitating collaborations among them. Strong public and media relations skills are required, including traditional and online research, writing and editing for technical and general readership publications, public speaking, and events management. Media relations experience should include print, broadcast, and online news and information sources. Management of website content, effective use of direct and mass e-mail communications, and familiarity with online social media are also required. Because of the Board's large, diverse membership and small support staff, the Marketing and Strategic Planning Manager must be an effective one-on-one communicator as well, capable of eliciting the knowledge, capabilities, and viewpoints of Board members and coworkers, following others' direction, and supporting their activities. The ability and willingness to multi-task and adapt promptly in a changing environment is essential. Experience in facilitating group consensus on short and long-range goals, objectives, and strategies and expressing them clearly and precisely is required. Experience with designing and implementing qualitative and quantitative constituent research, including the use of focus groups and printed, telephone, and online surveys, for assessment and evaluation is also required. Fluency with grant-funding, regulatory, and political processes is preferred. This position will work closely with the Executive Director, the Board's Executive Committee and Board staff to help create change within and outside of the organization. Some statewide and overnight travel will be required. Detailed requirements can be found in the Connect Richmond job listings at http://www.connectrichmond.org/default.aspx?tabid=141&id=10668. A completed state application and a cover letter describing how background and skills meet the position requirements. Online application and job listing is located at http://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov/. Resumes may NOT be substituted for State applications. Please do not refer to see resume on your application. A writing sample of no more than three pages should accompany submission. Application & cover letter must be received by 5:00 pm on Monday, March 1, 2010. Hiring salary range is commensurate with skills, knowledge, and experience. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 804-726-1919 for assistance. Minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY. Reasonable Accommodations Upon Request. Tom Driscoll Strategic Planning & Marketing Manager Virginia Board for People with Disabilities Washington Building, Capitol Square 1100 Bank Street, 7th Floor Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-9380 (voice & TTY) 804-840-6482 (mobile) 800-846-4464 (toll-free, voice & TTY) 804-786-1118 (fax) thomas.driscoll at vbpd.virginia.gov www.vaboard.org From Dasgupta at usa.redcross.org Thu Feb 11 15:46:17 2010 From: Dasgupta at usa.redcross.org (Dasgupta at usa.redcross.org) Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:46:17 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] American Red Cross Continues Haitian Earthquake Community Forum Message-ID: AMERICAN RED CROSS CONTUINUES HAITIAN EARTHQUAKE COMMUNTY FORUMS Third Meeting February 17th from 2pm-3pm The American Red Cross, Greater Richmond Chapter, will hold another Haitian Earthquake Community Forum on Wednesday, February 17, 2-3pm at the Chapter headquarters, 420 East Cary Street, Richmond, 23219. Organizations that are involved in the Haitian relief effort, including nonprofits, mission groups and other interested parties are invited. The purpose is to give Richmond area organizations an opportunity to share information about their respective response activities and to learn of possible collaborative possibilities. The Chapter coordinated such a forum the day after the earthquake and it proved to be a needed community resource. "The second forum was held on February 10th and in spite of the snowy weather people showed up to share updates about their efforts to help the people of Haiti" said Reggie Gordon, Greater Richmond Chapter CEO. "The group sees the need for on-going conversations and collaborations." For more information about the forum call Sanchita Dasgupta at the American Red Cross, 780-2090. Sanchita Dasgupta Volunteer Resources American Red Cross, Greater Richmond Region dasgupta at usa.redcross.org 804-343-2090 804-649-2131 (Fax) www.greaterrichmond.redcross.org From amandalandes at yahoo.com Thu Feb 11 22:55:16 2010 From: amandalandes at yahoo.com (Amanda Landes) Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:55:16 -0800 (PST) Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Strategies for Successful Volunteer Leadership Message-ID: <130686.28829.qm@web54101.mail.re2.yahoo.com> GRAVA (Greater Richmond Association for Volunteer Administration) invites you to ? Join us for?a one-day professional development opportunity focusing on Strategies for Successful Volunteer Leadership!? Sessions will include Strategies for Building Your Personal Leadership Skills, Strategies for Building Leadership Skills in Your Volunteers, and From Mission to Message: Using Language Effectively.? ? Thursday, March 4, 2010, 8:15am-3:00pm University of Richmond, Tyler Haynes Commons $25 for GRAVA members; $30 for non-members Visit www.greaterrichmondava.com for a registration form, directions, and more information. ? Register now - registrations received by February 25th will include a boxed lunch! ? For questions, please contact Kathy H. Morton at (804) 261-5201. From tuttm at rbha.org Thu Feb 11 16:42:07 2010 From: tuttm at rbha.org (Michael Tutt) Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:42:07 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority - career opportunity Message-ID: <0142263F37B7AC42A787AEFEABC45E7402809D50@rbhamail.rbha.org> Position Title: MH Adult Case Manager Pact Team Position Number : 6314-10-267 Closing Date : Feb 19, 2010 Starting Salary Range : $39,138.00-$47,357.10, Annually Job Description: The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority's PACT Team is currently seeking a qualified individual to provide assertive hospital diversion and community reintegration as part of a multidisciplinary assertive community treatment team PACT. Essential job duties include provision of intensive community based case management and outreach services to adults with a severe and persistent mental illness. Position provides assessments, medication monitoring, assistance with daily living skills, treatment planning and supportive and crisis counseling. Team provides 75 percent of services in the field. This position requires some evening, weekend, and holiday hours as well as on call crisis coverage. Differential provided. Job Requirements: Minimum Requirements a Bachelor Degree in social work, psychology, psychiatric rehabilitation, counseling, vocational rehabilitation, human services counseling from an accredited college. Masters degree is preferred. 1 year experience post-undergraduate in behavioral health. Valid VA driver's license Interested candidates should visitwww.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 kendall.tyree at vaswcd.org Fri Feb 12 14:29:04 2010 From: kendall.tyree at vaswcd.org (Kendall Tyree) Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:29:04 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] VASWCD Education Scholarships Available Message-ID: <24F24976F3AE4AF98DE2D07ACC588C1B@KendallPC> The Virginia Association of Soil & Water Conservation Districts Educational Foundation will fund four $1,000 statewide college scholarships. These scholarships are intended to promote the education of Virginia residents interested in natural resource conservation and the environment. Applicants must be full-time students enrolled in or who have applied to a college undergraduate or graduate-level curriculum. Applicants shall document a class ranking in the top 20 percent of their graduating class or a 3.0 or greater grade point average or appropriate equivalent of individual scholastic achievement. The applicant's most recent official high school or college transcript must accompany the application. Application should be submitted to your local soil and water conservation district. Don't know your local soil and water district? - check out www.vaswcd.org to determine your district based on where you live and to learn more about our educational programs. The scholarship application is available on our website also - www.vaswcd.org. Please contact Kendall Tyree at kendall.tyree at vaswcd.org or 804-559-0324 with the Virginia Association of Soil & Water Conservation Districts for additional information or with questions. Kendall Elaine Tyree, MPA VASWCD Association Director 7308 Hanover Green Drive, Suite 100 Mechanicsville, Virginia 23111 Office - 804.559.0324; Toll Free - 1.800.727.6354 Fax - 804.559.0325 kendall.tyree at vaswcd.org Virginia Association of Soil & Water Conservation Districts - A partnership to conserve natural resources - www.vaswcd.org DONATE TO THE VASWCD EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION - http://www.vaswcd.org/documents/Foundation%20Donation%20Form.pdf From shenry at arls.org Fri Feb 12 11:45:52 2010 From: shenry at arls.org (Henry, Shari) Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:45:52 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Through the Eyes of Coretta Message-ID: Celebrate Black History Month at the Hopewell Library. Through the Eyes of Coretta is the tender love story between Coretta Scott and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., portrayed by Tennessee native and Christian radio talk show host, Theresa Gee. You will meet Miss Scott as a young college student, rejoice with her through the triumphant Montgomery Bus Boycotts, and travel with her to the March on Washington. Ms. Gee has hosted the popular Talk Back Live for over a decade, and has interviewed such ntoable personalities as Kirk Franklin, Pastor Shirley Caesar, former First Lady Hilary Rodham Clinton, and Bishop T.D. Jakes. Tuesday, February 23 Hopewell Library www.arls.org Call 458-6329 or email shenry at arls.org for more information. From SMersereau at grscan.com Fri Feb 12 10:58:40 2010 From: SMersereau at grscan.com (Sarah Mersereau) Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:58:40 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] 2/27/2010 - Greater Richmond SCAN 5k - Fun for the Whole Family! Message-ID: <2E9578AEF3D3D04BBBB262325351944C46912C@scan-sbs.grscan.local> The Greater Richmond SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now) 5k is a great event for the Whole Family! Get ready for the second annual SCAN 5k Run/Walk and Kids Run on February 27, 2010. This event will take place at Short Pump Town Center. The 5k Run/Walk will begin at 9am with a children's run at 8:30am. There will also be a Family Festival in the Food Court following the race. Activities include Jonathan Austin's great entertainment, face painters, your favorite local characters, vendors and food provided by Chick Fil A. Registration is $20 for the 5k Run/Walk ($30 Day of Race) and $10 for the Kids Run. The first 750 registrants will receive a race tshirt, so register today! All proceeds from this event will go to continue SCAN's services and help provide safer homes and stronger families in the Richmond community. This is a great halfway race for anyone training to run or walk the Monument Avenue 10k in March! Online race registration is now open at https://www.raceit.com/register/Default.aspx?event=415. Runners can also register by mail by printing out the following form and mailing it with a check to the address below. http://www.grscan.com/news/SCAN5KREGISTRATION.pdf Greater Richmond SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now) SCAN 5K 103 E. Grace Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 This year SCAN 5k participants have the ability to help prevent and treat child abuse and neglect even more by raising pledges. If you have already registered for the race, get started by visiting http://www.raceit.com/fundraising/?event=415. Click on the "start fundraising" button on the right side of the page and create your own fundraising page. View tips and information on raising pledges here . If you would like to make a pledge on behalf of a runner, visit www.raceit.com and enter the runner's name. Thanks you for your support! Please contact Sarah Mersereau at smersereau at grscan.com for more information. The SCAN 5k flyer is available to download, share with friends and hang up around your community at http://www.grscan.com/news/SCAN5Kflyer.pdf Help spread the word and forward this email to your friends who also may participate in this fun event. Sarah Mersereau Development Assistant Greater Richmond SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now) 103 E. Grace Street Richmond, VA 23219 phone: 804 / 257-7226 fax: 804 / 257-7109 www.grscan.com Registration is NOW OPEN for the SCAN 5k Run/Fun Walk and Kids Run on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at Short Pump Town Center. Entry fee is $20 for adults and $10 for children. For more information visit www.grscan.com . From e.cole at theatreivrichmond.org Fri Feb 12 15:42:51 2010 From: e.cole at theatreivrichmond.org (Emily Cole) Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:42:51 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Employment Opportunity: Director of Development Message-ID: <40829DF1A0C38E4E9E30AD9D502072035590B0@tiv-exchange.theatreiv.org> Theatre IV and Barksdale Theatre are pleased to announce an exciting career opportunity to join Central Virginia's largest performing arts organization. DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT POSITION We are seeking a senior level development professional with vision who can create excitement and energy around Barksdale and Theatre IV's programs and encourage others to support the organization - someone who is persuasive, persistent, and determined in the pursuit of fundraising goals. Duties and responsibilities include: - Building a broad base of support and financial sustainability through continued fund development of the Theatres in conjunction with the two Boards, staff and community volunteers; - Assisting the organizations to be inventive in the exploration of new and/or partnered programming and funding opportunities; - Developing and building consensus on a long-range, strategic development plan and an annual operating plan; fulfilling annual budget needs of approximately $1.2 million to include grants, corporate sponsorships, major individual gifts and events; - Maintaining a proactive, creative leadership role in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of individual, corporate and foundation contributions; - Cultivating and soliciting key donors and prospects working with the Managing Director, members of the Theatres' leadership team and other key volunteers, as appropriate; and - Leading an experienced, highly committed and passionate development team of three who have sole or partial responsibilities for fund development. BA/BS degree required. Continued education (master's degree, CFRE, etc.) preferred. A minimum of 8-10 years experience in development/fundraising, nonprofit management, work with Boards and volunteers required. A passion and appreciation for the performing arts is critical. Must have a flexible schedule and be available during nights and weekends, on an as-needed basis. This position posting can also be found in the ConnectRichmond job listings at http://www.connectrichmond.org/default.aspx?tabid=141&id=10658. Please send cover letter and resume to: Lisa Freeman E. L. Freeman, LLC 10 Sussex Court Williamsburg, VA 23188 free4 at cox.net This position will remain opened until filled. # # # Emily J. Cole Assistant Director of Development Theatre IV & Barksdale Theatre T: (804) 783-1688 x1127 F: (804) 775-2325 www.barksdalerichmond.org www.theatreivrichmond.org From lkleeman at connectnetwork.org Fri Feb 12 15:31:45 2010 From: lkleeman at connectnetwork.org (Liana Kleeman) Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:31:45 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Share your stories about how you're using social media to make a difference Message-ID: <0C9A887E9296464BB0F745DB50058B37@uc.adp.vcu.edu> Dear Connect members, ConnectNetwork is looking for outstanding examples of citizens, groups and organizations using social media effectively to make a difference in metro Richmond. We know people are having huge success using Twitter and Facebook to bring in audiences or sell tickets to events. We're, however, looking for other sorts of stories that might involve: fundraising online, citizens joining a Facebook group or tweeting to influence decision making; informing citizens of community issues and providing options to act; interactive approaches to current issues; and breaking news critical to community well-being. If you or your organization has a story to tell about how your use of social media created change, please email us by Wednesday, February 17. ConnectNetwork will choose several to showcase to the community. Thank you, Liana Kleeman Program Coordinator, ConnectNetwork 809 South Cathedral Place VCU PO Box 843062 Richmond, VA 23284-3062 www.connectnetwork.org P: (804) 827-2168; F: (804) 827-2166 From shenry at arls.org Fri Feb 12 15:35:56 2010 From: shenry at arls.org (Henry, Shari) Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:35:56 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] *Corrected* Through the Eyes of Coretta Message-ID: Celebrate Black History Month at the Hopewell Library. Through the Eyes of Coretta is the tender love story between Coretta Scott and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., portrayed by Tennessee native and Christian radio talk show host, Theresa Gee. You will meet Miss Scott as a young college student, rejoice with her through the triumphant Montgomery Bus Boycotts, and travel with her to the March on Washington. Ms. Gee has hosted the popular Talk Back Live for over a decade, and has interviewed such ntoable personalities as Kirk Franklin, Pastor Shirley Caesar, former First Lady Hilary Rodham Clinton, and Bishop T.D. Jakes. Tuesday, February 23 7:00 p.m. Hopewell Library www.arls.org Call 458-6329 or email shenry at arls.org for more information. From ajohnson at ywcarichmond.org Mon Feb 15 14:10:36 2010 From: ajohnson at ywcarichmond.org (Ashley Johnson) Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:10:36 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] 8-Week Sexual Violence Support Group starting March 2nd Message-ID: <044723F476833F459A20B12F448A3B66B4D3E1@server.YWCA.NET> YWCA of Richmond Sexual Violence Support Group Tuesdays, 5:30PM-6:45PM March 2nd-April 20th 6 North 5th Street Richmond, VA 23219 The YWCA of Richmond will begin its 8-week Sexual Violence Support Group on March 2nd. The group is intended to provide support and information to women who have experienced a recent or past sexual assault. Participants will have the opportunity to gain insight and skills that will allow them to work through the healing process. This is an 8-week group that will cover various topics to include, the stages of healing, ways to cope, and self-care. For more information or to sign up for the group, please contact Shawntee Wynn at 804-643-6761 x127 or swynn at ywcarichmond.org. ashley johnson, msw director of public affairs ywca of richmond 6 north 5th street richmond, va 23219 phone: 804.643.6761 x142 fax: 804.643.1314 24 hour hotline: 804.643.0888 ajohnson at ywcarichmond.org www.ywcarichmond.org From avoss at Maymont.org Mon Feb 15 13:32:02 2010 From: avoss at Maymont.org (Ann Voss) Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:32:02 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] job announcements - Maymont Message-ID: Maymont has several job openings and is currently accepting applications for the following positions: Manager of Historical Interpretation and Tours (full time with benefits), Environmental Educator (part time gallery interpreter and summer camp), Environmental Education Intern (stipend paid for summer) and Special Events Assistant (part time rental coordinator). For more information and application process, please see our website: Maymont - Employment . Ann Voss Director of Administration Maymont Foundation 804-358-7166 EOE From faceofhope at aol.com Mon Feb 15 12:21:11 2010 From: faceofhope at aol.com (faceofhope at aol.com) Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:21:11 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Join our Team Job opportunity Message-ID: <8CC7C7A67189258-17F0-76AB@webmail-m079.sysops.aol.com> The Faces of HOPE is one of Virginia's fasting growing Non-profits, with a mission to fight and prevent childhood obesity. Job Title: Medical Billing Specialist (part-time, sub contractual) Summary of Duties: Responsible for submitting claims to DMAS, MCO's, commercial insurance and following up with insurance these companies of denial payments or late payment. Supervision Received: Reports to Billing Supervisor or Office Manager Essential Functions: 1. Must be efficient understanding of ICD-9, CPT-4, V-codes, and straight Medicaid. 2. Prepares and submits clean claims to various insurance companies either electronically or by paper. 3. Answers questions from patients, clerical staff and insurance companies. 4. Identifies and resolves patient billing complaints. 5. Performs daily backups on office computer system 6. Performs various collection actions including contacting patients by phone, correcting and resubmitting claims to third party payers. Summary of Duties: Responsible for submitting claims to DMAS, MCO's, commercial insurance and following up with insurance these companies of denial payments or late payment. Supervision Received: Reports to Billing Supervisor or Office Manager Essential Functions: 1. Must be efficient understanding of ICD-9, CPT-4, V-codes, and straight Medicaid. 2. Prepares and submits clean claims to various insurance companies either electronically or by paper. 3. Answers questions from patients, clerical staff and insurance companies. 4. Identifies and resolves patient billing complaints. 5. Performs daily backups on office computer system 6. Performs various collection actions including contacting patients by phone, correcting and resubmitting claims to third party payers. Education: A degree or certificate from and accredited college or institution, High School Diploma or GED. Skills/Experience: 1. Expert knowledge of medical billing/coding collection practices. 2. Knowledge of computer programs. 3. Knowledge of business office procedures. 4. Knowledge of basic medical coding and third-party operating procedures and practices. The Faces of HOPE PO Box 35229 Richmond, VA 23236 OR Email Jeannette at thefacesofhope.org Fax: 804 592-4752 www.thefacesofhope.org From kseal at feedmore.org Mon Feb 15 09:30:35 2010 From: kseal at feedmore.org (Kathleen Seal) Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:30:35 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Zest Fest gala to benefit Central Virginia Foodbank and Meals on Wheels Message-ID: The 10th annual Zest Fest gala is coming up on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center to benefit the Central Virginia Foodbank and Meals on Wheels. This event is a wonderful evening showcasing twenty chefs from around the area preparing some of their favorite dishes and eight Virginia wineries providing just the right wine to complement your meal. Visit www.richmondzestfest.com to preview the chefs and wineries as well as see the great auction packages which will be offered at the event. This year we are offering on-line bidding for silent auction packages through 6 PM on Tuesday, February 16. Bidding will continue at the event. If you like to dine around town, enjoy fun getaways or have some family fun, be sure to check out the auction and place your bid! You may win a great package while also helping to feed the most vulnerable in our community! So bid high and help us Knock Out Hunger in our community! For tickets, please call Christy at (804) 549-5668 or you may order them on-line at www.richmondzestfest.com. Kathleen Seal Development Assistant Central Virginia Foodbank and Meals on Wheels Serving Central Virginia ...working together to FeedMore 1415 Rhoadmiller Street Richmond, VA 23220 Office: (804) 549-5671 Fax: (804) 549-5679 kseal at feedmore.org www.feedmore.org From maggitinsley at visarts.org Mon Feb 15 09:46:03 2010 From: maggitinsley at visarts.org (Maggi Tinsley) Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:46:03 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Creativity Forum featuring Daniel Pink Message-ID: The Visual Arts Center of Richmond, in collaboration with the Robins School of Business at the University of Richmond, presents Creativity Forum 2010 on April 1, 7:30 ? 9:30 AM, at University of Richmond?s Camp Concert Hall at the Modlin Center. Featured speaker Daniel Pink, author of the bestselling A Whole New Mind: Why Right- Brainers Will Rule the Future and his new book Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, will speak on his paradigm-shattering ideas about what truly motivates us and how we can use that knowledge to work smarter and live better. Drawing on four decades of scientific research on human motivation, Pink exposes the mismatch between what science knows and what business managers do to motivate people. In our economy of reduced resources and global competition, where innovation and creativity are no longer a luxury but a necessity, Pink?s ideas are both important and inspiring. Bank of America is our corporate sponsor and we are partnering with Richmond Symphony, CultureWorks, Valentine Richmond History Center and the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce. Registration is $25 and the event is open to the public. Register online at http://visarts.org/special-events/creativity-forum-2010 or by calling the Visual Arts Center at 353-0094. Seating is limited, so early registration is encouraged. -- Maggi Tinsley Marketing Coordinator Visual Arts Center of Richmond 1812 West Main Street Richmond, VA 23220 804-353-0094, x214 804-353-8018 fax Visarts.org From LINC at cancerlinc.comcastbiz.net Mon Feb 15 16:09:02 2010 From: LINC at cancerlinc.comcastbiz.net (Legal informationNetwork for cancer) Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:09:02 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] 3 FREE LINC Seminars in February and March Message-ID: <1741A13A33DADC4CAAE4DCF834E8238401DF41BB752B@P1EC1EVS02.HMC1.COMCAST.NET> LINC has 3 seminars planned in the next month: February 23 - 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. The Legalities of Reconstruction and Lymphedema Features Attorney Margaret Hardy and a discussion of patients legal rights Presented in conjunction with Retreat Hospital Retreat Hospital - 1st floor Classroom 2621 Grove Ave Richmond, VA RSVP by calling toll free 1-877-644-5462 or emailing Education at cancerlinc.org. March 4 - 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Legal and Financial Planning Seminar for all cancer patients, survivors, their families and caregivers Presented in conjunction with St. Mary's Hospital St. Mary's Hospital Auditorium 5801 Bremo Rd Richmond, Va. RSVP by calling toll free 1-877-644-5462 or emailing Education at cancerlinc.org. March 16 - 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Financial Planning for Women A discussion with Certified Financial Planners on what women need to do to secure their financial future Presented in conjunction with St. Francis Medical Center St. Francis Hospital - Orvieto/Florence Rooms 13710 St. Francis Blvd Midlothian, Va RSVP by calling toll free 1-877-644-5462 or emailing Education at cancerlinc.org. All the seminars are free and open to the public. Registration is requested so that we can bring enough materials and snacks for everyone. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to give me a call. Hope to see you at the seminars. Sharon Sharon Caldwell, PMP LINC Outreach and Education Director 804-562-0592 sharon.caldwell at cancerlinc.org Website: www.cancerlinc.org United Way #3851 From mmitchell at youraaa.org Tue Feb 16 08:31:02 2010 From: mmitchell at youraaa.org (Marilyn Branch-Mitchell) Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:31:02 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Employment Opportunity Message-ID: <9AB1DA835ADDD447B6137689E301A64C011D69DD@exch.youraaa.org> Job Announcement for Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging Outreach Specialist Non-profit organization is seeking to fill two part time positions. Each position will serve a specific minority community targeted by the funding source. Applicants need to be highly motivated to be able to recruit, guide and encourage volunteers in a breast cancer screening outreach program for older women. The program will focus on underserved African American and Hispanic communities in the Greater Richmond area. Applicants for the Hispanic community must be bilingual and fluent in English and Spanish in both oral and written communication. These positions are grant funded until January 31, 2011. Each part time position will consist of about 15 hours/week working primarily in the field, recruiting and guiding volunteers, attending health fairs and other community events. Duties will include maintaining volunteer files, gathering and recording data on a laptop computer and reporting information to the project manager. These positions will also be actively involved in the new project's team, recruitment and training of volunteers as well as helping to develop outreach materials. Must be able to work independently, use a computer effectively and have strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. Some prior related work experience is highly desired. Applicants must have a minimum of a high school diploma, GED or any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. A bachelor's degree in human services, a related field, or any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree is preferred. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Submit cover letter and resume by Friday, February 19, 2010. Send email to mmitchell at youraaa.org, fax to 804-649-2258 or mail to Human Resources, Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging, 24 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23219-3733. EOE/AA Marilyn Branch-Mitchell Human Resources Manager Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging 24 East Cary Street Richmond, VA 23219-3796 804-343-3033 804-649-2258 mmitchell at youraaa.org Confidentiality Note: This email message and any attachments may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. Any unauthorized disclosure, use or dissemination of this message or its contents, either in whole or in part, is prohibited. If you have received this communication in error and are not the intended recipient of this email, please notify the sender and delete the message and any attachments. --Thank you. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: application/ms-tnef Size: 8215 bytes Desc: not available URL: From admin at afpcentralva.org Tue Feb 16 10:35:20 2010 From: admin at afpcentralva.org (Diane Gillert) Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:35:20 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Central Virginia AFP - Monthly Meeting February Message-ID: <000001caaf1d$a67ad2a0$2b01a8c0@D1NBL5B1> Please join us for our February meeting at the Willow Oaks Country Club, on Thursday, February 25, 2010. Our topic this month is, "Development Staff and Volunteers: Both Sides of the Fundraising Coin", presented by Rosemary LaVista and Becky Massey. VCU Massey Cancer Center has some of the most passionate and effective volunteer fundraisers on the planet. Its 75-member Advisory Board, 30-member Massey Alliance Board with its 300 Friends of Massey Alliance, six signature event committees, 500+ email-connected special events volunteers, 20-member Research for Life Campaign committee and so on. With its (committees) . . . Is there a method to this madness? Rosemary LaVista, Executive Director of Development, and Becky Massey, volunteer head of the Massey Advisory Board's Fund Development Committee and Chairman of the Research for Life Campaign, will give their perspectives on how staff and volunteers work together for fun and profit. You can bring your registration fee of $12 for members and $15 for guests with you. We accept cash, check or credit card (VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and AMEX) for payment. Willow Oaks Country Club 6228 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond VA 23225 804.272.1451 Directions to the meeting can be found at http://www.willowoakscc.org/fpages/f_directions.html. Please RSVP no later than Tuesday February 23rd to admin at afpcentralva.org Willow Oaks Country Club - 6228 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond, VA 23225 Registration 8:00 am Presentation 8:30 am - 9:30 am COSTS: Members $12 Guests $15 Payments can be made via cash, check and credit card at the door. Diane Gillert Central Virginia Chapter AFP Post Office Box 70610 Richmond, VA 23255 Phone: (804) 756-1793 Fax: (804) 756-1794 email: afpcentralva at mindspring.com From betsy at art180.org Tue Feb 16 15:10:09 2010 From: betsy at art180.org (Betsy Kelly) Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:10:09 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Arts Program for Military Youth In-Reply-To: <519857c51002111147s47391eb3id510b0f52863f2d8@mail.gmail.com> References: <519857c51002111147s47391eb3id510b0f52863f2d8@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <519857c51002161210m22e6070bp736c698a915b042e@mail.gmail.com> Do you know a young person with family in the military? A few spaces are still available in an innovative program for military youth offered by ART 180 and the YMCA of Greater Richmond. The Military Brat Art Project gives young people from military families the opportunity to connect with others living in similar circumstances and explore their experience as military brats through a variety of art projects focused on self-expression. The program, for youth ages 10-13, was conceived of and will be led by Lora Beldon, a local conceptual artist, visual storyteller and military brat. The group will meet on Wednesdays from 6:30-8pm at the Midlothian Family Branch of the YMCA (737 Coalfield Road), from Feb. 24-May 19. For more information or to enroll, please contact Betsy Kelly, program manager at ART 180, at 233-4180 or betsy at art180.org. -- Betsy Kelly ART 180 | Program Manager 804/233-4180 www.art180.org *Young people turning lives and communities around through art* From kopelovichr at vcu.edu Tue Feb 16 10:40:07 2010 From: kopelovichr at vcu.edu (Rachel S Kopelovich/FS/VCU) Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:40:07 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Unleashing Your Staffs' Potential Message-ID: Nonprofit Learning Point wants to help you unleash your nonprofit staffs' potential! Athletes are not the only people who benefit from inspiring and knowledgeable coaches. People in all walks of life reap the benefits of having a coach. This interactive course will teach individuals how to be effective coaches within a nonprofit organization. The facilitators discuss many key factors that are essential to assisting people in reaching their true personal potential. Emphasis will be placed on our coaching philosophy based on building effective professional relationships. Core skills of coaching: active listening, showing up, getting the colleague on the team before coaching, and learning how to read reactions will be discussed. Participants will have opportunities to apply these skills during the workshop. The nonprofit game can be a challenging one, so why not challenge yourself to get off the bench and learn how to become an effective coach? Class dates are February 19 and 26 from 9am - 3pm. There is still time to register!! Visit our website www.nonprofitlearningpoint.org or call for more information; 804-827-0246 In health! rachel Rachel Kopelovich, MSW Program Director Nonprofit Learning Point Division of Community Engagement at VCU www.nonprofitlearningpoint.org 828-8838- phone 828-2756- fax Nonprofit Learning Point is a program of the Partnership for Nonprofit Excellence www.pnerichmond.org From pandrews at gloucesterva.info Tue Feb 16 11:09:10 2010 From: pandrews at gloucesterva.info (pandrews at gloucesterva.info) Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:09:10 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Employment Opportunity Message-ID: <180279E425BBBD48A71A9679852B3EE8041EF123@gcpo1.gloucesterva.net> Domestic Violence Advocate - Provides Criminal Justice support and advocacy to victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking. Makes referrals for local community resources, counseling and financial services. Salary: $15 / hour; Part-Time; Approximately 20 hrs/week; Non-Exempt; Grant-Funded (No Benefits). Incumbent may be required to work a flexible schedule that varies weekly. This position is grant-funded and contingent upon receiving grant funds during the upcoming subsequent fiscal year grant cycles. For details visit our website at www.gloucesterva.jobs or contact Patricia Andrews, PHR Human Resource Specialist Gloucester County Government Human Resource Department (804)693-5690 Email messages from Gloucester County are intended solely for the use of those to whom they are addressed and may contain confidential or legally privileged information. While all reasonable precautions have been taken to ensure that emails are virus-free, Gloucester County is not responsible for any damages from viruses or corrupted contents of emails and suggests that you subject these to your virus checking procedures prior to use. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete or destroy all copies. From rebuildingtogether-richmond at comcast.net Tue Feb 16 09:41:51 2010 From: rebuildingtogether-richmond at comcast.net (Amy King) Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:41:51 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Run to Rebuild 5K race Message-ID: <003b01caaf16$2d37bf90$87a73eb0$@net> Run to Rebuild 5k run/walk race, to be held at 9AM on Saturday March 20th will start and finish at River Road United Methodist Church, 8800 River Road, and will meander through the beautiful neighborhood of Sleepy Hollow. Awards will be presented to the top 3 overall male and female finishers as well as the top finishers for male and females in the following age categories: 10 & under, 11-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60 & over. Official timing and scoring will be done by Richmond Road Runners Club. The proceeds from the race will be donated to Rebuilding Together Richmond, which is a non-profit working in Richmond to preserve affordable housing and revitalize communities by providing free rehabilitation and critical repairs to the homes of low-income Richmonders. Register by visiting www.rebuildingtogetherrichmond.org . Contact Ginnie Price by phone, 804.314.1073 or email: ginnie.bondurant at gmail.com. Registration fee is $25. Amy King Executive Director Rebuilding Together of Richmond P.O. Box 8508 Richmond, VA 23226 Office: 804.513.8628 Voice Mail: 804.739.3462 Website: www.rebuildingtogetherrichmond.org From seamick at vcu.edu Tue Feb 16 15:37:52 2010 From: seamick at vcu.edu (Sarah E Amick/FS/VCU) Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:37:52 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] American Heart Month Program: "Heart Disease Prevention" at the VCU Community Health Education Center Message-ID: February is American Heart Month! Please join us as Dr. George Vetrovec presents "Heart Disease Prevention" on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at noon in the Community Health Education Center (CHEC). Light refreshments will be provided. This event is free, but space is limited, and registration is required. For more information or to register for this event, please call Sarah or Dana at 828-2432, or email seamick at vcu.edu. The Community Health Education Center is located in the VCU Medical Center Gateway Building, Ground Floor, 1200 East Marshall Street, Richmond, VA 23298. For more information about CHEC and our programs, please visit our website at http://www.vcuhealth.org/chec/ and our Connect Richmond profile at http://www.connectrichmond.org/default.aspx?tabid=130&orgid=3297. Sarah E. Amick Education and Outreach Services Assistant Tompkins-McCaw Library, VCU Libraries & The Community Health Education Center (CHEC) Virginia Commonwealth University PO Box 980582, Richmond, VA 23298 804-828-4640 I seamick at vcu.edu www.library.vcu.edu From debbie.jackson at grcc.com Tue Feb 16 16:33:51 2010 From: debbie.jackson at grcc.com (Jackson, Debbie) Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:33:51 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] inVision Hanover Networking Meeting- Febraury 25, 2010 Message-ID: <4F4E26727196E3498AE9B23B82D8049601171DB5@oliveoyl.grcc.com> Humor in the Workplace? You Can't Be Serious! Come learn how make work more fun and while you're at it build morale, spark creativity, and motivate yourself and your employees all with a little sense of humor! Join the Hanover Business Council of the Greater Richmond Chamber as they welcome Smokie Sizemore, Smokie Sizemore & Company as their guest speaker at February 25, 2010 inVision Hanover Networking Breakfast. Date:: Thursday, February 25, 2010 Time:: 7:15 -9:00 a.m. Location:: Randolph-Macon College, Estes Dining Hall, 2nd Floor 204 Henry Street, Ashland, VA Cost:: $12 in Advance; $17 At the Door Register at: www.grcc.com A passion to help people succeed and enhance their competitive edge in their career and life is the force behind Smokie Sizemore & Company. Using the very techniques of her own success, Smokie is the partner to CEO's, other executives and small business owners to facilitate change, maintain focus, break the isolation of their leadership, have an unbiased sound board and improve their leadership skills. inVision is a series of networking breakfasts that are held in each of the four jurisdictions - the counties of Chesterfield, Hanover, and Henrico and the city of Richmond. Formerly known as the Business Council Networking Breakfasts, this series features casual networking followed by a brief program on a topic relevant to each jurisdiction. The inVision series of meetings are offered as a benefit of membership. Non members are invited to experience inVision and determine if Chamber membership is a good fit for your organization. Your Future Is Our Job! From Jan.Hathcock at lva.virginia.gov Tue Feb 16 16:15:55 2010 From: Jan.Hathcock at lva.virginia.gov (Hathcock, Jan (LVA)) Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:15:55 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Book Talk on Transforming Scriptures Message-ID: <17471C21AC36E7409A60114295F6F9AC011BDD3F@COVMSGCES-EMB06.cov.virginia.gov> Please join us at noon on Thursday, February 18 at the Library of Virginia, located at 800 E. Broad Street, for a talk and book signing by VCU associate professor of English and ordained minister Dr. Katherine Clay Bassard on her book Transforming Scriptures, which examines the work of African American women writers to explore their profound intellectual, even theological engagements with the Bible. As the title indicates, these encounters with the Bible were, indeed, transformational, as black women writers both reshaped and were shaped by the scriptures they appropriated for their own self-representation. This free talk is cosponsored by the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia, VMFA Community Affairs, and VMFA Friends of African and African American Art. For more information, please call 804-692-3592. Jan Hathcock Public Information & Policy Coordinator Library of Virginia 800 E. Broad St. Richmond, Va 23219-8000 804-692-3592 From jwebster at hodgespart.com Tue Feb 16 17:50:25 2010 From: jwebster at hodgespart.com (Julia Webster) Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:50:25 -0600 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] An Evening at Morton's - an online discussion Message-ID: <3B578EBA94A2754D8FB48FFB56B58EE65AE06734AE@34093-MBX-C07.mex07a.mlsrvr.com> Feel like there are important conversations happening in Richmond that you're not a part of? Morton's The Steakhouse, along with Richmond.com, is looking to change that. On Tuesday, February 23, Morton's The Steakhouse will kick-off its 2010 "Evening at Morton's" online discussion series. Each of the six Evening at Morton's discussions this year will assemble 5-6 Richmond-area "experts" to discuss a range of issues over dinner. First course this year- Richmond's Young Professional Business Climate. The panelists are: * Julie Bondy, founding member of HYPE, Greater Richmond Chamber * Kate Hall, founder, RichmondMom.com * Joslyn Bedell, associate director, Career Development Center, University of Richmond * Ergys Prenika, leadership associate, MWV * Eric Kim, realtor, Keller Williams NOTE - this is a virtual event so go to Richmond.com to participate! John Sarvay, founder of Floricane and the popular Richmond blog "Buttermilk and Molasses," will moderate the event. And this year, the online discussion will be hosted by Richmond.com, where the public can find the live-blog posts and pose questions online to the panelists. While the actual dinner at the Shockoe Slip restaurant is private, Richmonders can participate in the discussion by submitting questions and comments to @TrevorDickerson, #steakchat on Twitter and by way of the live-blog on Richmond.com. The blog feed will go live at 6 p.m. on February 23 with the discussion starting at 6:30. The conversation also will be audio recorded and made available on the Richmond.com site following the event. Be sure to keep an eye out for information on the next discussion, slated for April. Julia Webster The Hodges Partnership 1805 E. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23223 p: 804.788.1414 f: 804.788.0085 c: 804.836.2968 www.hodgespart.com From zelophehad at comcast.net Mon Feb 15 14:15:01 2010 From: zelophehad at comcast.net (Daughters of Zelophehad) Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:15:01 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Openings in Transitional House Program Message-ID: <000001caae73$2bf0bdb0$83d23910$@net> Dear Connect Richmond Organizations: Do you know of a mother in need? The Daughters of Zelophehad Inc. (DOZ), a 501(c) 3 non profit, ecumenical organization, has four (4) residential spaces available in our transitional housing program. DOZ has two spaces for a mother and up to three (3) children at our Dill House in Highland Park, City of Richmond and two spaces, one mother and two (2) children and one mother and one child in St. Barnabas House in Chesterfield County). Residents can stay up in the program for to (2) two years. DOZ also offers case management, counseling, and educational outreach programs and services. To qualify for the program resident applicants must: * Be at least 21years old and have one to three children in physical custody, maximum age 10 yrs. * Be employable such that paid work will start within 6 weeks of entering the program * Be free from active substance abuse for a minimum of 12 months and be active in a substance abuse program (e.g. NA,AA)** * Be willing to take random drug tests * Have a clear CPS background investigation check and have no pending criminal charges * Have physical examination within the last 12 months; Be able to pass tuberculosis test and have current child immunization records and physicals * Have reliable transportation * * Be able to complete the GED requirements within the first six months in the program if needed * Have an expressed interest and understanding of the program and agree to comply with conditions of the DOZ program * Be willing to attend all personal development workshops/sessions * Demonstrate ability and motivation to succeed in the program and to follow program guidelines. * Be open to developing a supportive relationship with a sponsoring congregation * For Chesterfield location **Applicants with a substance abuse history will be evaluated on a case by case basis. Please contact our DOZ office with referrals: Contact for Referrals: Tiffany Hall, DOZ Office: (804) 714-0007 Visit our Website: www. zelophehad.org to download applications Email: tiffany at zelophehad.org Address: P.O. Box 36027, Richmond, VA 23235 Please share this information with others that can benefit from these services. From ldadkins at co.hanover.va.us Wed Feb 17 12:15:20 2010 From: ldadkins at co.hanover.va.us (Adkins, Lisa D.) Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:15:20 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Nominations Sought for Hanover's Spirit of Volunteerism Awards Message-ID: Join the Hanover County Board Supervisors in recognizing outstanding volunteer service in Hanover County by nominating someone or a group for the countywide Spirit of Volunteerism Awards. The public may nominate inspiring Hanover individuals or groups of any age serving small or large organizations, schools, neighborhoods, government, faith-based community initiatives, civic-lead community outreach and more, in the following categories: individual, youth, family, group, senior or business. Self nominations are also accepted. Award recipients will be selected from each category and will receive: * An engraved plaque. * A financial donation of up to $250 made in their honor to the tax-exempt organization designated on the honoree's nomination form. (Business Category excluded) * A nomination submission made on behalf of the award recipient to the statewide Governor's Community Service and Volunteerism Awards. All nominees will be recognized and award recipients will be announced at the free countywide Spirit of Volunteerism Celebration on Tuesday, May 4th at 7:00 p.m. at Hanover High School Auditorium. Special guest Bill Bevins will be the Master of Ceremonies for the event. The 2010 award donations are sponsored by Rappahannock Electric Cooperative, Ashland Wal-Mart Superstore, Battlefield Press, Inc., Covenant Woods and Owens & Minor. Nomination forms and additional information are available at www.hanovervolunteers.org or by contacting the Hanover County Department of Community Resources at (804) 365-4300. Deadline is March 1, 2010. Lisa Adkins Program Coordinator Hanover County Department of Community Resources 12310 Washington Hwy Ashland, VA 23005 Phone: 804-365-4302 Fax: 804-365-4299 ldadkins at co.hanover.va.us Hanover's Spirit of Volunteerism Awards Click for nomination details! Deadline March 1st. From thelif at aol.com Wed Feb 17 13:28:03 2010 From: thelif at aol.com (thelif at aol.com) Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:28:03 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Richmond Shakespeare and African American Repertory Theatre open Othello, THe Tragedy of the Moor of Venice this week. Message-ID: <8CC7E16134BDA5A-79B8-869@webmail-d035.sysops.aol.com> Jealousy. Pride. Revenge. Race. Richmond Shakespeare and the African American Repertory Theatre present OTHELLO, the tragedy of the Moor of Venice as part of the Acts of Faith Festival. Ticketsare on sale through Ticketmaster; see link below to purchase!Directions to the Playhouse can be found on the Ticketmaster site or atwww.richmondcenterstage.com, where you can also find a map ofconvenient parking lots and garages. Performance Schedule: February 18- March 14, 2010 Thursday - Saturday: 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 2:30 p.m. Location: Gottwald Playhouse, CenterStage Performing Arts Center 600 E Grace St Richmond, VA 23219 Ticket prices: $15-$28 Student rate tickets available! Get your tickets at www.richmondshakespeare.com/tickets.asp or 1-800-745-3000 Cynde Liffick Director of Education 232-4000 From apiazza at richmond.edu Thu Feb 18 15:36:09 2010 From: apiazza at richmond.edu (Piazza, Adrienne) Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:36:09 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Keynote Address by Mandy Carter at the University of Richmond Message-ID: Mandy Carter has over 40 years of experience as a multi-issue and cross-racial grassroots organizer. A founding board member of the National Black Justice Coalition-the only national civil rights organization for black LGBT individuals and their allies-Carter is also a co-founder and former Executive Director of the Durham-based Southerners On New Ground, created to build progressive movements across the South by developing transformative models of organizing that connect race, class, culture, gender, and sexual identity. Carter's keynote address will take place on Friday, February 26, 2010 from 4-6pm in the Brown Alley Room, Weinstein Hall. This program is sponsored by the UR Organizing Project (http://downtown.richmond.edu/events/urorganizing.html). For directions to campus and a campus map, visit http://www.richmond.edu/visit/directions.html. To reserve a spot or for any questions, contact the Bonner Center for Civic Engagement at engage at richmond.edu or by phone at 804-484-1600. From tuttm at rbha.org Thu Feb 18 14:15:04 2010 From: tuttm at rbha.org (Michael Tutt) Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:15:04 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority - career opportunity Message-ID: <0142263F37B7AC42A787AEFEABC45E7402845012@rbhamail.rbha.org> Position Title: Director of General Services Closing Date: March 8, 2010 Starting Salary Range : $67,950.00 - $82,219.80, Annually (Maximum starting salary $67,950.00) The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority is seeking a Director of General Services. The incumbent would be responsible for the supervision and management of efficient operations of facilities maintenance, fleet management, building security, safety, parking, housekeeping services, front desk reception, mail delivery and property maintenance. Will provide leadership and participate in strategic planning by establishing goals and objectives for fleet operations, routine fleet and building maintenance, and capital improvements. Develops, enforces, and maintains policies that address fleet and plant operations. Maintains and tracks vehicle information in the fleet computer system to include: fuel consumption, mileage, service, repairs, vehicle washing, key control, fuel cards, and parking assignments, etc. Establish a system to assign fleet vehicles to employees and monitor their efficient use using appropriate motor pool software and technology. Processes paperwork related to the acquisition/maintenance/disposition of property (e.g., vehicles, fuel cards, building keys). Performs a variety of routine and complex clerical, administrative, and technical work in the administration of fleet management. Develops/runs/analyzes productivity and operational reports; coordinates fleet maintenance to include repairs, scheduled maintenance and cleanings; and vehicle replacement and disposition. Assist in coordinating capital projects involving building renovations, painting, furniture installation, and other related projects. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Purchasing, or related field required. Minimum of four years of relevant experience required; fleet management experience, preferably with a utility, municipality, or other public entity. Professional certification pertaining to fleet management, such as Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM), Certified Automotive Fleet Supervisor (CAFS) or APWA Certified Public Fleet Professional (CPFP), preferred. If the successful candidate does not have professional certification, he or she must obtain certification within one (1) year of the candidate's hire date. An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the Authority) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification. Interested candidates should visitwww.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 - 87 From lavetta at comcast.net Thu Feb 18 19:40:36 2010 From: lavetta at comcast.net (Lavetta McCune) Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:40:36 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [ConnectRichmond] One Voice Chorus presents NEVER TURN BACK In-Reply-To: <342054329.6659991266539823306.JavaMail.root@sz0167a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <1483722879.6661761266540036986.JavaMail.root@sz0167a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> ONE VOICE CHORUS?presents two performances of NEVER TURN BACK, a concert of African American spirituals, on SATURDAY, MARCH 13 at 7:00 p.m., St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 5200 Grove Ave. and SATURDAY, MARCH 20 at 7:00 p.m., Ebenezer Baptist Church, 216 West Leigh St. 120 singers of Richmond?s premier interracial community chorus will perform music that embodies one of the greatest living legacies in American culture. ? One Voice Artistic Director Glen McCune and Associate Conductor Frank Williams will lead a program of stirring arrangements from the past as well as fresh new interpretations. ? Represented composers include Roland Carter, Undine Smith Moore, Moses Hogan and Rosephanye Powell. ? Frank Williams will conduct his own arrangement of ??Til He Comes.? ? Channel 12 news anchor SABRINA SQUIRE will narrate both performances. Audience members are?invited to arrive at 6:00 p.m. to participate in a pre-concert conversation, ?Harmony in Living Black & White,? focusing on personal opportunities to enhance racial harmony in the Richmond community. ? One Voice Chorus - ?singing the beauty and power of diversity? - was founded in 2002 to bridge racial and cultural barriers through shared experiences of great choral music. For more information, go to www.onevoicechorus.org or call 804-231-0324 Lavetta McCune, Managing Director One Voice Chorus 804-364-2368 www.onevoicechorus.org From SMersereau at grscan.com Thu Feb 18 15:50:57 2010 From: SMersereau at grscan.com (Sarah Mersereau) Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:50:57 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Dr. Bruce Perry Coming to Richmond Message-ID: <2E9578AEF3D3D04BBBB262325351944C469220@scan-sbs.grscan.local> Dr. Bruce Perry Coming to Richmond March 4th, 3-5 p.m. Richmond Public Library 101 East Franklin Street, Richmond, VA 23219 Parking available at 2nd Street Garage This is a FREE event To RSVP contact Sarah Mersereau at 257-7226 or email smersereau at grscan.com by February 26th Loss, Love and Healing: Lessons from traumatized children Dr. Bruce Perry, co-author of The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog: What Traumatized Children Can Teach Us about Loss, Love and Healing based on his work with maltreated children, will discuss how experiences influence the emotional, cognitive and physiological areas of the brain. His insights can help promote an understanding of the special care necessary for traumatized children and of the unique role physical affection and stimulation plays in the healing process. Speaker: Bruce D. Perry, MD, PhD Perry is the senior fellow of The Child Trauma Academy, a not-for profit organization based in Houston that promotes innovations in service, research and education in child maltreatment and childhood trauma (www.ChildTraumaAcademy.org). He is an author and an active teacher, clinician and researcher in children's mental health and the neurosciences holding a variety of academic positions. His work has been instrumental in describing how childhood experiences, including neglect and traumatic stress, change the biology of the brain - and, thereby, the health of the child. From bcauthen at sjvmail.net Fri Feb 19 13:01:35 2010 From: bcauthen at sjvmail.net (Cauthen, Bruce) Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:01:35 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Connections 2010 Resource Fair on April 24th - Join Us! Message-ID: Connections 2010, a resource fair for children and youth with special needs and their families, will be held from 9:30 to 12:30 on Saturday, April 24 at the Children's Museum of Richmond (2626 W. Broad Street). The event is free. The first 500 fair participants will receive free admission to the Children's Museum and a free tote bag! Door prizes will be awarded. We need your help to promote this special annual event! Please forward this email to those in your network whose lives may be touched by a child or young person with special needs. Feel free to list this event in your organization's newsletter or other publication. Hard copies of promotional flyers, as well as a Spanish version, are available upon request. More than 60 exhibitors will be on hand to give families and professionals information about their services. In addition, there will be many special features including magician Jonathan Austin and other child-friendly entertainers, complimentary dental screenings and fluoride varnish, therapeutic horseback riding demonstrations, pet therapy dogs, free legal and financial consultations, and arts and crafts. Special accommodations are available including sign language and Spanish interpreters. If you are interested in attending the event as a vendor, please contact Emily Starrett at (804) 827-1824. For more information about the event, please contact Central Virginia Care Connection for Children at (804) 827-1795 or toll-free (866) 737-5965. Information can also be found online at www.careconnections.vcu.edu Thank you! Bruce Cauthen Vice President of Public Relations St. Joseph's Villa 8000 Brook Road Richmond, VA 23227 Office: (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 $13 million. The Villa provides educational, residential and day services to more than 600 children with special needs and their families each day. The Villa's individual services also work together to improve the lives of at-risk youth, children with autism and other developmental disabilities, and children and families transitioning out of homelessness. For more information, please visit http://www.NeverStopBelieving.org/ From revun at verizon.net Fri Feb 19 12:19:39 2010 From: revun at verizon.net (Rev Un) Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:19:39 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Free copier In-Reply-To: <1483722879.6661761266540036986.JavaMail.root@sz0167a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> References: <342054329.6659991266539823306.JavaMail.root@sz0167a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> <1483722879.6661761266540036986.JavaMail.root@sz0167a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <002901cab187$b8287180$28795480$@net> Gestetner 3235 copier but needs a new drum. Visit to see what's like: http://www.selectronics.com/digitalimaging/g3235.htm It needs to be out of the office by next week. Please contact Carol Mathis only by email: camthis at vumcu.org. Won From kpowers2 at richmond.edu Fri Feb 19 11:54:36 2010 From: kpowers2 at richmond.edu (Powers, Kathy) Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:54:36 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Rescheduled Fundraising Classes at UR's Institute on Philanthropy In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Due to the snow, several classes have been re-scheduled and there is still time to register! If money is tight and you work for a nonprofit, are a board member, 50% scholarships are available. We've got a great lineup for this semester, new classes, new instructors and a re-structured Nonprofit Marketing Series. February 2/22 Endowments & Restricted Gifts (Part I) - RESCHEDULED TBD Endowment Investment and Reporting (Part II) - RESCHEDULED 2/25 Leading in Difficult Times - 6-8pm ? NEW ? Great for Executive Directors and/or Board Chairs March 3/1 & 3/8 ? Persuasive Writing for Nonprofits ? Michael Moody ? NEW 3/3 Taking Advantage of New Trends in Philanthropy ? NEW - RESCHEDULED 3/9 Attract Major Donors by Implementing Accountability Standards ? Pat Morris 3/16 & 3/23 ? Nonprofit Marketing Basics I ? Katie Gilstrap ? NEW 3/18 ? When & How to Work with Consultants ? Susan O?Neil ? NEW 3/24 ? Making the Case ? Judy Lankford 3/23 & 3/30 ? Planned Giving ? Big Game Hunting ? Steve Hart 3/30 ? Don?t Blink! A New Media World (social networking, web marketing) - Dean Browell May 5/18 & 5/25 ? Financial Management for Boards ? Randy Spears - RESCHEDULED June 6/10 ? Telling Your Organization?s Story - RESCHEDULED Registration is available online at http://scs.richmond.edu/philanthropy ****Check out the special pricing for board development classes. The first person from an organization pays full price, each additional person is 50% off. Don?t forget scholarship applications are online. Call 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 804-289-8138 - fax Helping You Help Others http://scs.richmond.edu/philanthropy ------ End of Forwarded Message From erinmcgra at gmail.com Sat Feb 20 08:30:33 2010 From: erinmcgra at gmail.com (Erin McGrath) Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 08:30:33 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] CJ Workshop - 'Social Services and the 2010 Census' Message-ID: ? *Colaborando Juntos?* (CJ), in partnership with *Council 4611 of the League of United Latin American Citizens* (LULAC), *the Henrico Coalition* and the *2010 Census Latino Richmond Complete Count Committee* are proud to kick-off its annual series of seminars with a workshop and panel discussion that will explore how an accurate 2010 Census count will influence federal and state funding for Central Virginia?s social services and non-profit organizations during the next 10 years. So far, scheduled panelists include senior representatives from the Office of Governor Robert McDonnell, the VA Department of Health, the Virginia Mentoring Partnership and the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau. Coffee and light refreshments will be served. No prior registration is required. Informational materials will be available. *WHAT*: CJ Workshop ? ?Social Services and the 2010 Census? *WHEN*: *Friday, February 26,* from 8:45-11:00 a.m. *WHERE*: Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA)/ *4224 Cox Road; Glen Allen, VA 23060* Additional information: (703) 508-6662, with Luisa Soaterna. From Mwsbryan at aol.com Sat Feb 20 15:51:26 2010 From: Mwsbryan at aol.com (Mwsbryan at aol.com) Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:51:26 EST Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Junior League of Richmond's 65th Annual Book & Author Dinner Message-ID: <292f8.c7ca267.38b1a54e@aol.com> The Junior League of Richmond (JLR), together with Dominion, the Richmond Times-Dispatch and SunTrust Bank?Mid-Atlantic, will welcome six national authors to Richmond on Tuesday, May 4, 2010, for the 65th Book & Author Dinner. Bob Deans, noted author featured at the 62nd Book & Author Dinner, will serve as Master of Ceremonies for this annual sell-out event that is the longest-running dinner of its kind in the country. This year?s panel features the following distinguished authors and their books: Dean King - Unbound: A True Story of War, Love, and Survival Abraham Verghese ? Cutting For Stone Sarah Blake ? The Postmistress Sam Beall ? The Blackberry Farm Cookbook: Four Seasons of Great Food and the Good Life Noah Boyd ? The Bricklayer Phyllis Theroux ? The Journal Keeper: A Memoir The Dinner will be held at The Greater Richmond Convention Center beginning at 7:00 p.m. At the event, each author will speak about his or her recently published book and experiences as a writer. An autograph reception will immediately follow the dinner, with books available for purchase. Proceeds from this Richmond tradition will benefit the JLR?s mission and its community programs, targeting under-served children and families in the Richmond metropolitan area. Individual tickets are $70, which includes parking. Tables of 10 are available for the discounted rate of $650 until April 1, 2010. Patron, Friend and Backstage Pass level sponsor tickets are also available for $85, $135 and $200, respectively. To purchase tickets, visit _www.jlrichmond.org_ (http://www.jlrichmond.org/) and click on 65th Book & Author Dinner. Any questions regarding tickets may be directed to _bookandauthor at jlrichmond.org_ (mailto:bookandauthor at jlrichmond.org) or (804) 643-4886, extension 32. From Thomas.Driscoll at VBPD.virginia.gov Fri Feb 19 17:00:22 2010 From: Thomas.Driscoll at VBPD.virginia.gov (Driscoll, Thomas S.) Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:00:22 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Benchmarks for Evaluating Public Policy in Virginia Message-ID: <450BED901B146D489B4B106796566DF40D1BB86A@dsa-kog-mail1.DSA.state.va.us> In the course of its planning and advocacy activities, the VIRGINIA BOARD FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES determined that a concise, far-reaching "blueprint" was needed by which it and others could measure not just the progress of the state's disability services system toward full community integration, but also the overall progress toward achieving a Commonwealth with equal rights and opportunities for all Virginians. To create this blueprint, a Board workgroup first developed a broad description of the elements for an ideal disability services system and deliberated the actions needed to achieve it. This initial description was then refined and broadened in scope to create a document, BENCHMARKS FOR EVALUATING PUBLIC POLICY IN VIRGINIA, applicable to public policy and actions impacting all individuals, with and without disabilities. To learn more about the Benchmarks or to duplicate and share them with others, please visit www.vaboard.org/vapolicy.htm.? Tom Driscoll Strategic Planning & Marketing Manager VIRGINIA BOARD FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Washington Building, Capitol Square 1100 Bank Street, 7th Floor Richmond, Virginia? 23219 804-786-9380 (voice & TTY) 800-846-4464 (toll-free, voice & TTY) 804-786-1118 (fax) thomas.driscoll at vbpd.virginia.gov www.vaboard.org? From rpec.1 at juno.com Mon Feb 22 10:55:33 2010 From: rpec.1 at juno.com (rpec.1 at juno.com) Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:55:33 GMT Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Generation Dream 2010 Scheduled for Saturday, February 27 Message-ID: <20100222.105533.16545.0@webmail03.dca.untd.com> Please join us for the Richmond Youth Peace Project?s fifth annual youth Educoncert, Generation Dream 2010, honoring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.?rescheduled due to the weather?will be held this Saturday, February 27, 2010, at 7 p.m. at the Henrico Theater, 305 E. Nine Mile Road in Highland Springs Admission to the show is free. Please reserve seats in advance by calling the theater at 328-4491. This inspirational 90-minute performance is presented in a lively, variety show format. Generation Dream 2010 features youth performers from the Richmond metropolitan area, along with several adult professional artists. Performances will include percussion by Drums No Guns; dance by Ezibu Muntu and Rave? Williams; vocal performances by instrumental music by harpist Ian McVoy, and pianist Daniel Leibovic; original spoken word poetry by Daniel Jos? Cust?dio and members of the Richmond Youth Peace Project (RYPP), Jorrell Watkins, Tyrell White and other local spoken word artists; and positive rap performance by Fundamental. Generation Dream 2010 is a production of the Richmond Youth Peace Project, a joint project of the Richmond Peace Education Center and Drums No Guns. It is co-sponsored by the VCU School of Social Work and the Henrico County Department of Recreation and Parks. A black and white poster advertising the show is available to download at www.rpec.org. Paul Fleisher, Richmond Peace Education Center, 400 W. 32nd St., Richmond VA 23225; 232-1002; www.rpec.org, rpec at rpec.org. ____________________________________________________________ Small Business Tools Learn how to save time and money. Click to find what tools your business needs now. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2131/c?cp=cQEb1xXMFDakIrQvEhcTnQAAJz17YndFCuR9JGY8pxFklb4BAAYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARMQAAAAA= From vanha at vanha.org Fri Feb 19 15:03:45 2010 From: vanha at vanha.org (vanha at vanha.org) Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:03:45 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Immediate Job Opening: Virginia Association of Nonprofit Homes for the Aging Message-ID: <005701cab19e$a4999c40$6501a8c0@Jeannie> The Virginia Association of Nonprofit Homes for the Aging has an immediate opening for an Executive Administrative Assistant. VANHA represents key providers of mission-driven, quality-focused housing, healthcare facilities, and community-based services for older Virginians throughout the Commonwealth. We have an immediate opening for a part time Executive Administrative Assistant. The position is responsible for: * Management of a small office; * Coordination of event logistics; * Procurement of speakers for seminars; and * Development of programs for members The right candidate will: * Possess strong organizational and administrative skills; * Possess excellent communication skills; * Be able to efficiently juggle shifting priorities; * Have proficiency in all Microsoft Office products; * Understand the needs of nonprofit members; and * Have a minimum of 5 years experience in a nonprofit environment. To apply for this position, please send your resume with letter of interest to: vanha at vanha.org. Please put Job Applicant in the subject line of your e-mail. No calls please Virginia Association of Non-Profit Homes for the Aging (VANHA) 4201 Dominion Blvd. Suite 100 Glen Allen, VA 23060 Get Connected at www.vanha.org. Save these Dates: Marching Into The Future: Seminars for a New Tomorrow will be held: March 17, April 13 June 6-9, 2010 - VANHA's Annual Conference at The Homestead June 5-8, 2011 - VANHA's Annual Conference at The Marriott Norfolk Waterside Connect ... Share ... Learn ... at one of VANHA's Network Meetings. This message, along with any attachments, is intended for use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is prohibited. If you have received this message in error, notify us immediately by telephone and delete the message from your system. P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. From Merle.Kahn at alz.org Mon Feb 22 14:10:30 2010 From: Merle.Kahn at alz.org (Merle Kahn) Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:10:30 -0600 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] 4-hour Dementia Specific Training: Communication & Behavioral Changes Message-ID: <8DBEE4D758F70C4DB5A91838F55C8BA401269065@ALZMAIL2.alz-chicago.alz.org> The Alzheimer's Association is offering a 4-hour workshop for professional caregivers in the Richmond area. The workshop covers the following issues related to working with persons with dementia and memory impairment: COMMUNICATION; UNDERSTANDING BEHAVIORAL CHANGES. This training meets the requirements set by the Department of Social Services for persons working in Special Care Units. Certificates of Completion will be issued upon completion of training and receipt of payment. Date: March 4, 2010 Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Location: Senior Center, 4200 Innslake Dr. Glen Allen, VA 23060. 804-353-3171 Fee: $20 per person (non-refundable); PRE-registration required by March 2, 2010. Registration: Call804-967-2580 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 nisha at art180.org Mon Feb 22 13:29:19 2010 From: nisha at art180.org (Nisha Grant) Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:29:19 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Martial Law Comes to Richmond to Benefit ART 180 Message-ID: <71b5d52b1002221029r17e26838n6cdd36e3f917b4cf@mail.gmail.com> Please join ART 180 this Saturday, February 27th at Legend Brewing Company, for a night of classic and modern rock performed by Martial Law. For one night only, this popular Charlottesville band will be in town to help raise funds for ART 180. These Richmond-bred boys are all grown up--come marvel at their talent and order up another round of Legend's Lager, because a portion of the proceeds benefits ART 180! Donations will be collected at the door and will go towards giving young people a voice, a dream, and a chance to change the world. The world! Martial Law Comes To Richmond Saturday, 2/27, 8:30 pm Legend Brewing Company 321 W. 7th Street Richmond, VA 23224 For more information, visit www.art180.org. -- Nisha Singh Grant ART 180 | Development Manager 804.233.4180 | www.art180.org 0 East 4th St. #1, Richmond, VA 23224 Young people turning lives and communities around through art From tuttm at rbha.org Mon Feb 22 13:26:43 2010 From: tuttm at rbha.org (Michael Tutt) Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:26:43 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Career Opportunity at the Richmond Behavioral Health Authority Message-ID: <0142263F37B7AC42A787AEFEABC45E74028765A8@rbhamail.rbha.org> Position Title: Substance Abuse Clinician - District 1 Position Number: 6313-10-423 Closing Date: Mar 05, 2010 Starting Salary Range: $42,348.00-$51,240.90, Annually Job Description: The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority is seeking a full-time energetic and highly motivated Substance Abuse Services professional with a good working knowledge of the disease of addiction and current AOD evidence-based treatment practices. Job Requirements: The preferred candidate will have substantial training and experience in the assessment, group, and treatment of substance use disorders with offender populations, and possess state and/or national certifications in addiction treatment CSAC, CAC, CCJP, or LSATP. This position requires a master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Rehabilitation Counseling or related field with advanced education in addictions counseling preferred. Applicants must have a valid Virginia driver's license and vehicle available for use. This position does work on-site at District 1 Probation and Parole Program and will include three evenings per week until approximately 8:00 p.m. Interested candidates should visitwww.rbha.org for further information. You may apply on line and submit electronically or download, complete, and fax or mail the employment application to: Michael A. Tutt Recruiting and Retention Coordinator 107 South Fifth Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 Telephone (804) 819 - 4099 Fax (804) 819 - 8720 From CStovall at virginiasupportivehousing.org Tue Feb 23 14:05:48 2010 From: CStovall at virginiasupportivehousing.org (Crystal Stovall) Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:05:48 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Money Matters$ Message-ID: Gain valuable free money management information through Virginia Supportive Housing's "Money Matter$" Financial Education Series! Classes will be held at Family & Community Support Systems, LLC, 2807 N. Parham Rd., Suite 306 on Tuesdays from 03/02/10 - 03/23/10 from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Topics include: Banking Basics, Money Management, Understanding Credit, Identity Theft and Protecting Your Investment. Please call Donna Stallings at 525-1941 or email dstallings at virginiasupportivehousing.org to register. Crystal R. Stovall Development Assistant Virginia Supportive Housing PO Box 8585 Richmond, VA 23226 (804) 836-1050 (804) 788-6827 (fax) www.virginiasupportivehousing.org "A Proven, Permanent Solution To Homelessness" From dcasuccio at verizon.net Tue Feb 23 10:30:47 2010 From: dcasuccio at verizon.net (dcasuccio at verizon.net) Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:30:47 -0600 (CST) Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Inaugural Relay For Life of Short Pump Will Hold Rally on February 25 at American Cancer Society Virginia Volunteer Center Message-ID: <2061315356.763672.1266939047184.JavaMail.root@vms170009.mailsrvcs.net> Inaugural Relay For Life of Short Pump Will Hold Rally on February 25 at American Cancer Society Virginia Volunteer Center On Thursday, February 25 at 6:30 p.m., the inaugural American Cancer Society Relay For Life? of Short Pump will officially get underway as event volunteers and participants gather at the American Cancer Society Virginia Volunteer Center for a rally to launch their fundraising efforts for the year. The rally will feature speakers from the community who have benefitted from the funds raised at Relay and will honor cancer survivors. This also will be an opportunity to register a team or join the planning committee. The inaugural Relay For Life of Short Pump will be an overnight event held on June 4 tentatively at Lake Rooty near Innsbrook Pavilion. WHEN ? Thursday, February 25 at 6:30 p.m. WHERE ? American Cancer Society Virginia Volunteer Center, 4240 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, Va. 23060 The world?s largest grassroots fundraising movement, Relay For Life mobilizes communities throughout the country to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and provide participants with an opportunity to fight back against the disease. Relay brings together friends, families, businesses, hospitals, schools, faith-based groups . . . people from all walks of life ? all aimed at furthering the American Cancer Society?s vision of creating a world with less cancer and more birthdays. Relay For Life began in 1985 with one man who walked and ran around a track for 24 hours and raised $27,000 for the American Cancer Society. This year, Relay For Life will take place in nearly 5,100 communities in the United States and 20 other countries and will raise funds to support the Society?s mission of saving lives by helping people stay well, by helping people get well, by finding cures and fighting back. HOW ? To join a Relay For Life in the Greater Richmond Area, call (804) 527-3700, or visit www.VARelayForLife.org. Domenick Casuccio Publicity Chairperson Relay For Life of Short Pump dcasuccio at verizon.net 804-366-9637 From tuttm at rbha.org Tue Feb 23 14:41:36 2010 From: tuttm at rbha.org (Michael Tutt) Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:41:36 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority employement opportunity - Intensive In-Home Mental Health Clinician - PRN Message-ID: <0142263F37B7AC42A787AEFEABC45E7402876A0B@rbhamail.rbha.org> Position Title: Intensive In-Home Mental Health Clinician - PRN (as needed) Position Number : 6314 - PT - 271 Closing Date : Mar 05, 2010 Starting Salary Range : $25.00-$25.00, Hourly Job Description: The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority is seeking a qualified candidate for a PRN (as needed) Hourly Intensive In-Home Mental Health Clinician position. The successful candidate will provide community based individual therapy, family therapy and case management to children and their families using strengths based approach. The position requires evening and weekend hours. A Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling is required with two years of experience providing counseling to children. Only Licensed Eligible Candidates will be considered. Job Requirements: A Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling is required with two years of experience providing counseling to children. Only Licensed Eligible Candidates will be considered. Interested candidates should visitwww.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 Michael A. Tutt Recruiting and Retention Coordinator 107 South Fifth Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 Office (804) 819 - 4099 Fax (804) 819 - 8720 From CStovall at virginiasupportivehousing.org Tue Feb 23 14:15:04 2010 From: CStovall at virginiasupportivehousing.org (Crystal Stovall) Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:15:04 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Homebuyers Club Message-ID: If you are looking to purchase a home in the next year but need to address credit and debt issues before entering into homeownership, please join Virginia Supportive Housing's Homebuyers Club. Topics include: Personal Finances, Credit Issues, Working with a Realtor, Loan Approval and more. We will meet every 3rd Monday from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at 1010 N. Thompson Street. Please call Donna Stallings at 525-1941 or email dstallings at virginiasupportivehousing.org to register. Crystal R. Stovall Development Assistant Virginia Supportive Housing PO Box 8585 Richmond, VA 23226 (804) 836-1050 (804) 788-6827 (fax) www.virginiasupportivehousing.org "A Proven, Permanent Solution To Homelessness" From ssain at richmond.edu Wed Feb 24 09:57:50 2010 From: ssain at richmond.edu (Robinson Sain, Sue) Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:57:50 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Faith and finance to be topic of free book talk Monday, March 1 Message-ID: <5F1668E2B81AAF42A7648EE339ED83E735755CA2DB@UREXCHANGESCC.richmond.edu> Leadership studies and religion scholar Douglas A. Hicks will discuss thorny questions of faith and finance and his new book "Money Enough" Monday, March 1 at 11 a.m. on campus at the University of Richmond. Please pass the word in the faith community. Hicks' book is written to be used by church forums and discussion groups. The presentation is free and seating is limited. Please register http://jepson.richmond.edu/rsvp/march1.html Attendees may also join the author and the University chaplain for a Dutch Treat lunch ($7.25) in the University dining hall immediately after the presentation. About the Book: In "Money Enough: Everyday Practices for Living Faithfully in the Global Economy," the scholar of religion and economics addresses nuances of one of society's most taboo topics: Money. Citing voices ranging from Aristotle to Bono and Adam Smith to George W. Bush, he writes about greed, sharing, spending, consumerism, fairness, and justice. He writes about money as it relates to religion and values, and politics and public policymaking. "Money Enough" is part of the Practices of Faith Series from Jossey-Bass, a Wiley imprint, and is expected to become popular with church forums and discussion groups. For people who seek to unite their workday lives with their worship, the book offers thoughtful reflections for connecting Christian faith to economic life in a world of both unbridled consumerism and widespread poverty. Hicks' practical insights go further than simply rejecting the market or accepting its excesses. Readers are encouraged to engage with their daily pressures, questions, and anxieties of economic life and look to the source of their faith for answers. About the Author: Douglas Hicks studied religion, ethics and economics at Harvard under noted theologian Ronald Thiemann and Nobel Prize-winning economist Amartya Sen. He teaches at the Jepson School of Leadership Studies. 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 administrativesupport at rosmy.org Wed Feb 24 10:30:38 2010 From: administrativesupport at rosmy.org (Sarah H. Koski) Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:30:38 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Nominations open for ROSMY's Catalyst awards Message-ID: <7A6A550F3F20451EBE5938BDA8277106@ROSMY.local> 2010 Catalyst Awards ROSMY announces the 3rd annual Catalyst Awards to be presented at Springtime in the Garden Sunday May 16th at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. ROSMY's Catalyst Awards recognize an individual and corporation or business for exceptional commitment to bringing about significant change on behalf of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth through innovative leadership and passion for creating success. Submission of nominees is open March 1, 2010 through April 1, 2010. The winners will be announced April 15, 2010. Nominations forms are available online at www.rosmy.org beginning March 1st. ABOUT ROSMY: ROSMY was founded in 1991 and its mission is to ensure Virginia's sexual minority youth an equal opportunity for success through access to support, education, advocacy and opportunities. ROSMY Services: Weekly support groups for youth ages 14 - 20; Youth Engaged in Leadership - leadership development program; Toll-free youth support hotline (888) 644 - 4390; on line support at www.rosmy.org; Institute for Equality - Professional training for youth and family service providers. From booths at yourunitedway.org Wed Feb 24 10:11:53 2010 From: booths at yourunitedway.org (Sandra Booth) Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:11:53 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Free Large Binders Message-ID: <400F7BC67F05F241B03A739B5F4A046401AC0DF1@uwsms1.yourunitedway.org> I have 10 large (3" and 3 ?") binders available for free. First come, first serve. Please email me if you are interested. Sandra Booth Manager of Community Initiatives: Children, Youth and Families United Way of Greater Richmond and Petersburg 2001 Maywill Street Richmond, VA 23230 phone: 804.771.5830 fax: 804.225.7344 email: booths at yourunitedway.org LIVE UNITED From mcneiljones at netzero.net Wed Feb 24 12:55:49 2010 From: mcneiljones at netzero.net (mcneiljones at netzero.net) Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:55:49 GMT Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Wonderfully Made! A Day of Education and Celebration! Message-ID: <20100224.125549.13967.4@webmail07.vgs.untd.com> Wonderfully Made...A Day of Education and Celebration!! Held in conjunction with Natl. HIV/AIDS Awareness Day for Women and Girls, this event is being presented to Educate, Convict and Inspire women and girls in Central Va. Through workshops, an interactive play and a closing celebration participants will gain new information to be used to prevent HIV infection in our community. Event Date/Time: 3/6/2010 9:30a.m.-3:00pm Venue: The Conrad Center Location: 1400 Oliver Hill Richmond, VA 23219-1228 Cost: FREE!!!! Sponsor: Healthy Hearts Plus II-Rubicon-Minority Health Consortium Beneficiary: Richmond area Women and Girls Phone: (804) 320-1220 or Email: eatright at juno.com RSVP: Yes, by 03/01/2101 Directions: E Broad St & N 9th St Richmond, VA 23219 Head southeast on E Broad St toward N 10th St 0.4 mi Turn right to merge onto I-95 N toward I-64 0.8 mi Take exit 75 for I-64 E/7th St toward Norfolk/VA Beach 0.2 mi Keep right at the fork, follow signs for 7th St and merge onto N 7th St 0.3 mi Turn right at Hospital St0.2mi Take the 1st right onto Hospital St/Oliver Hill Continue to follow Oliver Hill Destination will be on the right Open to the Public: Yes Ladies!!! We have 70 seats available for this event! Please contact 320-1220 or eatright at juno.com to attend! THANKS! Freida Ann McNeil, MSW (804) 307-5456 Believing the Promise...Surrounding Challenges with Possibilities ____________________________________________________________ Get Free Email with Video Mail & Video Chat! http://www.netzero.net/freeemail?refcd=NZTAGOUT1FREM0210 From Rebecca.Carelli at stewardschool.org Wed Feb 24 09:28:23 2010 From: Rebecca.Carelli at stewardschool.org (Carelli-Sennett, Rebecca) Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:28:23 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] National Bone Marrow Registry Drive Message-ID: <60586A69150F0744BE9E1E2028D1F7E009CB2C39FB@mail> Please join us for a bone marrow registry drive through the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) at The Steward School, 11600 Gayton Road, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, February 26. The event was organized by Steward Senior, Samantha Bisger, whose stepfather is in remission from acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The goal of the event is to add as many people as possible to the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) Registry as possible. The event is free to the public, but donations will be accepted if offered. Attendees between the ages of 18 and 60 in good general health are eligible to participate. Joining the registry is simple and painless. It only involves a simple cheek swab of DNA and some paperwork. The entire process takes less than thirty minutes. For details, visit www.stewardschool.org/service. Please plan to join us! Rebecca A. Carelli-Sennett Marketing & Communications Associate and Webmaster Yearbook Advisor The Steward School 11600 Gayton Road Richmond, Virginia 23238 (804) 565-2319 Rebecca.Carelli at stewardschool.org ________________________________ IMPORTANT: The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential. They are intended for the named recipient(s) only. If you have received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. From sekerke at dailyplanetva.org Wed Feb 24 12:24:56 2010 From: sekerke at dailyplanetva.org (Susan Sekerke) Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:24:56 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Brunswick Stew Dinner to Benefit Daily Planet Message-ID: A fun and delicious way to support The Daily Planet! Meal includes a bowl of Perly's delicious brunswick stew, a side salad, a roll and beverage. Event Details: What: Brunswick Stew Dinner Who: to benefit The Daily Planet Where: Perly's - 111 E. Grace Street, Richmond, VA 23219 When: Friday, March 5, 2010 From 5:30 to 8:30pm How: Tickets: 1 for $15 or 2 for $25 Tickets must be purchased by 3/2/2010. To purchase tickets go to Daily Planet's website and write "Brunswick Stew tickets" in the comment section of the online donation page. Questions? Call 804.783.2505 ext. 241 or email susan at dailyplanetva.org. Hope to see you there! Susan Sekerke Assistant Director of Development & External Affairs The Daily Planet 517 W. Grace Street Richmond, VA 23220 804.783.2505 ext. 241 804.783.2514 Fax www.dailyplanetva.org My Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:30 to 3:30 Tuesday & Thursday: 10 to 4 From angela at vbcf.org Wed Feb 24 16:26:29 2010 From: angela at vbcf.org (Angela Lawrence) Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:26:29 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Need On-line Registration System and Auction Software Message-ID: <001501cab598$07e0cd30$17a26790$@org> We are looking for a simple and affordable system for conducting on-line registration for programs and events. We need it to be flexible enough so that we can ask questions and workshop/location preferences. Anyone have a system they like. We tried Constant Contact's system, but it isn't flexible enough and other system are too expensive. We are also looking at auction software. Any feedback on that? We are a small organization with a limited budget.. 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 rbodemann at fanfreeclinic.org Wed Feb 24 16:43:15 2010 From: rbodemann at fanfreeclinic.org (Rich Bodemann) Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:43:15 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Employment Opportunity: Fan Free Clinic, Inc. Message-ID: Fan Free Clinic seeks a full time Volunteer Coordinator for its Medical program. Volunteer Coordinator: Status: Full-time (40hrs/wk)/salaried/exempt Accountability: Reports to the Director of Clinical Operations (DCO) Summary: The Volunteer Coordinator (VC) role is to develop, manage, and strengthen the volunteer pool of the medical clinic. Responsibilities: * Develop the volunteer program to identify needs in coordination with the DCO. * Screen volunteers applicants from the website to assess skill level and fit for the positions needed. * Ensure a steady flow of trained volunteers based on the needs identified by DCO. * Facilitate volunteer orientation program. * Manage monthly volunteer scheduling, including medical providers. * Conduct periodic evaluations with volunteers to obtain their feedback on organization and volunteer positions. * Evaluate volunteer performance, organizational fit and progress with on-going feedback to DCO. * Collaborate with DCO to address and resolve any issues which arise specific to volunteer performance matters. * Create and manage a volunteer database which includes tracking of volunteer hours, licensure, credentials, contact information, and other data elements. * Report monthly statistics as directed to DCO. * Respond in a timely manner to all volunteer applicants. * Assist in the creation of volunteer position descriptions. Other: * Performs other tasks as assigned. * Adheres to agency's policies and procedures. Qualities desired: * Motivated and able to work with minimal supervision. * Strong organizational skills. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs. * Able to work in a fast-paced (but rewarding) environment. * Excellent communication and social skills. Qualifications: * Human resources experience a plus. * Medical scheduling experience a plus. * 2 years college or equivalent experience preferred. * Reliable transportation. To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and references to: Fan Free Clinic, Inc., Attn: VC Position PO Box 6477 Richmond, VA 23230 Fax: (804) 354-0702 No phone inquiries please. Rich Bodemann Director of Administration Fax (804) 354-0702 From booths at yourunitedway.org Thu Feb 25 13:16:55 2010 From: booths at yourunitedway.org (Sandra Booth) Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:16:55 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Large Binders Have Found a Home Message-ID: <400F7BC67F05F241B03A739B5F4A046401AC134F@uwsms1.yourunitedway.org> The binders have been claimed. Thanks! Sandra Booth Manager of Community Initiatives: Children, Youth and Families United Way of Greater Richmond and Petersburg 2001 Maywill Street Richmond, VA 23230 phone: 804.771.5830 fax: 804.225.7344 email: booths at yourunitedway.org LIVE UNITED From jforte at vcu.edu Thu Feb 25 12:06:44 2010 From: jforte at vcu.edu (Janett A Forte/FS/VCU) Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:06:44 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Guatemalan Human Rights Advocate Speaks on Femicide Message-ID: Stop Femicide Now! Norma Cruz an internationally recognized advocate for victims of domestic and sexual violence, human trafficking, and illegal adoption will be speaking at VCU. She is one of eight women worldwide to receive the ?Women of Courage? award from Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Her work in a country where violence against women is prevalent and tolerated will be highlighted. Sponsored by the Institute for Women's Health, School of Social Work, La Milpa: Guatemala Interest Group, Highland Support Project Club and the Office of International Education. March 2, 1:00-3:15 at Pace Center 700 W. Franklin St. Free and open to the public. For information call 827-1200 or visit www.womenshealth.vcu.edu Janett Forte, MSW, LCSW Assistant Professor, Psychiatry Program Director VCU Institute for Women's Health PO Box 980319 1200 E Clay Street, Suite 1001 Richmond, Virginia 23298-0319 Phone: 804-827-1200 Fax: 804-827-0957 e-mail: jforte at vcu.edu www.womenshealth.vcu.edu From jmejia at richmond.edu Thu Feb 25 12:18:27 2010 From: jmejia at richmond.edu (Mejia, Judy) Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:18:27 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] VALHEN Conference - March 12 & 13 Message-ID: <143D98DF496421488EB9BC87D999BD3E9F437A3995@UREXCHANGESCC.richmond.edu> Announcing the 4th Annual Virginia Latino Higher Education Network Conference Join us at the VALHEN 2010 Encuentro March 12-13, Virginia State University The Virginia Latino Higher Education Network (VALHEN) is the only state-wide, non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization serving as a networking structure to support, promote, and advocate for Latino success and advancement in higher education for the benefit and betterment of the Commonwealth of Virginia. VALHEN is comprised of a membership of college and university faculty, staff, administrators, K-12 education partners, and community members. Conference Highlights: * Opening remarks by President Eddie N. Moore, Jr. of Virginia State University * Learn "What Works for Latinos in Higher Education" from Dr. Deborah Santiago, VP for Policy and Research at Excelencia in Education * Listen to a panel discussion on Latino Leadership featuring key Latino leaders in Virginia's higher education institutions * Recognition of the first VALHEN scholarship recipient WHO: Anyone interested making a difference in the lives of Latinos within the Commonwealth of Virginia. Especially relevant for college and university faculty, staff, administrators, K-12 education staff and administrators, non-profit leaders, and community members. We invite all interested parties to attend our conference and become a member of VALHEN. WHAT: * Attend breakout sessions on hot topics and best practices * Network with fellow professionals and Virginia's Latino leaders in education * Meet others interested and dedicated to advancing Virginia Latinos in higher education * Celebrate the Latino culture with a salsa demonstration and dancing WHEN: Friday, March 12 & Saturday, March 13, 2010 WHERE: Virginia State University (Petersburg, VA) WHY: Latinos are among the fastest growing ethnic groups in Virginia and represent native-born U.S. citizens and foreign-born residents. Virginia's Latino community represents a diversity of cultures and languages, unique needs and skills, countless contributions, and endless potential for the Commonwealth. Visit www.valhen.org to * Review the conference agenda * Register online for the conference (registration includes a one-year VALHEN membership!) * Become a conference sponsor * Download a conference flyer to spread the word Thank you, Judy R. Mejia VALHEN, Secretary of the Board Email: info at valhen.org From REisenman at scpartners.org Thu Feb 25 14:42:01 2010 From: REisenman at scpartners.org (Eisenman, Rebecca) Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:42:01 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] March's Professional Nonprofit Workshops - Get Registered Today! Message-ID: Do you feel less than comfortable interpreting your organization's financial statements? Are you in need of a fresh look at volunteerism that involves current trends and realities? Would you benefit from maximizing your efficiency when using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets? Does your case for support clearly define your audience, your work, and reflect a shared vision of the future? Does your nonprofit comply with accountability standards? If you answered no to any of these questions, than you should take advantage of our March workshops! Financial Statements: Tools for Survival & Success with Randy Howard on March 4 from 9:30am - 12:30pm Harnessing Volunteer Engagement with Katie Campbell on March 11 from 9:30am - 12:30pm Microsoft Excel Lab: Formulas, Charts & Formatting with Kathy Surles on March 16 from 9am - 1pm Building Your Case for Support with Laurie Rogers on March 18 from 9:30am - 12:30pm Nonprofit Accountability: Principles to Practice with Deborah Barfield Williamson on March 23 from 9:30am - 12:30pm All workshops involved a $20 registration fee and are held in the Hopewell Library located at 209 E. Cawson Street. For more information and online payment options, please visit www.ConnectSouthside.org/NPTrainings. For questions or comments please email southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org or call (804) 458-6329 ext 2013. Rebecca Eisenman Coordinator Southside Community Partners Powered by ConnectSouthside.org A Nonprofit Resource Center program of The Appomattox Regional Library System 209 East Cawson Street Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 458-6329 x2013 (phone) (804) 452-0909 (fax) www.ConnectSouthside.org "Building community capacity, collaboration and communication" We've changed emails! Please update your contact lists to reflect reisenman at scpartners.org Find us on: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Raise money for ConnectSouthside just by searching the Internet or shopping online with GoodSearch - www.goodsearch.com From Patricia at retailmerchants.com Fri Feb 26 12:13:04 2010 From: Patricia at retailmerchants.com (Patricia Vitsky) Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:13:04 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Meeting on Internet Security, March 2 at Retail Merchants Message-ID: <8EAE70284BBC07458D1F152A458CE1FB01B308AF@rmaserver.RetailMerchantsAssociation.local> Think you are Internet Secure? THINK AGAIN! Tuesday, March 2, 2010 8:15 - 9:30 am Retail Merchants Association, 5101 Monument Ave Come and meet Steve Werby, Information Security Officer, Technology Services, Virginia Commonwealth University. He will be sharing some examples of current security breaches and some of his expertise and perspective that will help keep your information safe. * Online banking 'trojans' are wiping our small businesses' bank accounts and what can be done to stop it * The dirty little secret about antivirus software - it won't protect against all malicious software...not even close * Your employees' personal use of social media like Facebook and Twitter is putting you at risk Small business or non-profit managers, owners, and anyone who participates on e-mail, in social media, or who oversees websites or other internet activity, will hear useful security information to implement NOW. The importance of protecting yourself, your business, your customer or client information is paramount. Hackers and disreputable "phish'ers" can be not only tremendous irritations, but also problems that can result in the loss of business and reputation. RMA Members $5; non-members $7; SLPA members & law enforcement, no cost. Please register at www.retailmerchants.com , or contact Len East at 804-662-5500, len at retailmerchants.com Patricia (Pat) A. Vitsky Director of Member Communications Retail Merchants Association 5101 Monument Avenue Richmond, VA 23230 804-662-5518 Fax 804-662-5507 patricia at retailmerchants.com www.retailmerchants.com www.Facebook.com/RetailMerchants http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2105563 www.linkedin.com/in/patvitsky facebook.com/patricia.a.vitsky http://twitter.com/PatVitsky From rgeorge at aiava.org Fri Feb 26 11:46:34 2010 From: rgeorge at aiava.org (Rhea George) Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:46:34 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Breaking Glass Ceilings at the Virginia Center for Architecture Message-ID: <64D9BB74C135D34FBC63ED52EF7F75110133E371@aia-svr.aia.local> ~ You're invited to a special event ~ The Virginia Center for Architecture cordially invites you to join us for the Opening Reception of Dominion Exhibition Series presents Glass Ceilings: Highlights from the International Archive of Women in Architecture Thursday, March 4, 2010, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Discover the work of pioneering women in architecture and design, including Lilia Skala, Nobuko Nakahara, Lois Gottlieb, and Beverly Willis. See examples from Skala's student portfolio, which she carried as she fled the Nazis in 1939. Investigate architectural drawings by Nakahara, one of the first women to be licensed as an architect in Japan. See photographs by Gottlieb, an apprentice of Frank Lloyd Wright. Find out more about CARLA, developed in the 70's by Willis's firm. It was among the first software used for architecture and planning. Examine artifacts from the IAWA collection, including drawings by Mary Brown Channel, the first woman registered architect in the state of Virginia. Check out blueprints by Han Schroeder, who was educated in Switzerland, but later moved to the United States and taught interior design at Virginia Commonwealth University. Hear from the Guest Curator, Donna Dunay, FAIA, Chair of the IAWA, followed by a panel discussion. Call (804) 644-3041, ext. 100 to RSVP. Visit www.virginiaarchitecture.org for more information. The Opening Reception is $5 and free for VCA members, students, seniors and active military. Rhea George * Director of Marketing & Communications 2501 Monument Avenue * Richmond, VA * 23220 p: 804.237.1768 * f: 804.643.4607 * www.virginiaarchitecture.org From seniorangels at yahoo.com Fri Feb 26 09:56:47 2010 From: seniorangels at yahoo.com (Senior Angels) Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:56:47 -0800 (PST) Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Homeless Woman needs help! Message-ID: <566669.62832.qm@web59505.mail.ac4.yahoo.com> 69 year old woman has been sleeping in the Walmart Parking Lot for the last 2 months. She has been?homeless for a year, and was able to sleep on starngers' sofas til after Christmas. Now, she's?on the?street. Senior Angels picked her up 2 days ago, did take her for a warm meal and put her in a hotel... We need help!? We called several?agencies and churches?for shelter. There are waiting lists. Her health is very critical. She needs a clean and warm place to stay and get some medical attention. She's trying to get help from social services since several months Can anyone refer us to a place where she could warm meals and a warm place and/or some medical attention? Your help is appreciated! Helena (804-513-3536) Senior Angels Mission: A volunteer organization providing crisis intervention, community resource awareness and social interaction opportunities to seniors aged 55 and above to empower and enrich their lives. Senior Angels www.SeniorAngels.org 3319 Ashdown Rd. Richmond, VA 23225 E-mail: SeniorAngels at yahoo.com Phone: 804-368-0306 * 804-513-4985 * 804-513-3536 From shanna at lewisginter.org Fri Feb 26 15:17:52 2010 From: shanna at lewisginter.org (Shanna Chandler) Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:17:52 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Employment Opportunity: Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Message-ID: Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden seeks a part-time Development Assistant. Job Summary: Processes gifts that come to the development office. Supports the development staff in day-to-day tasks and activities and helps to maintain the Garden's database through data entry. Essential Duties: * Enters new constituents and prospective donors into the database. * Updates current constituent records in the database. * Processes all gifts that come through the development office by entering them into Blackbaud's Raisers Edge and creating bank deposits. * Maintains a hard record of all gifts batched and sends the appropriate staff copies and reports. * Creates gift acknowledgements after gifts have been processed. * Helps as needed/time allows with development events, mailings and other activities. Other Duties and Responsibilities: * Complies with provisions of the current Employee Handbook, all published personnel policies and the requirements of the job description. * Performs duties in a manner consistent with a public garden serving multi-generational families, and in accordance with directed practices and procedures. * Works with an awareness of surroundings, and vigilant to any possible threat to the safety of visitors, volunteers, and staff or to their property. Ensures all concerns are reported promptly. * Ensures all mishaps, injuries and incidents are reported immediately and ultimately in writing to supervisor and the Assistant Executive Director for Finance and Operations. * Ensures compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations. * Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor, Executive Director or his/her designee. Physical Demands / Working Conditions: * Office and occasional special event work, to include infrequent activities in unconditioned spaces. Note: Duties described above have been identified as essential functions as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Qualifications and skills: Keyboard proficiency, proficiency with Microsoft suite of software as well as media management software, strong written and oral communications skills, outstanding "customer service" skills, strong work ethic, understanding and appreciation of donor environment. Education and Experience: Associate's degree preferred. Other combinations of education/experience appropriate to the job will be considered. To apply, please send cover letter and resume to shanna at lewisginter.org. Shanna Chandler Development Manager Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden 1800 Lakeside Avenue Richmond, VA 23228 (804) 262-9887 ext. 311 www.lewisginter.org From Jan.Hathcock at lva.virginia.gov Fri Feb 26 15:47:36 2010 From: Jan.Hathcock at lva.virginia.gov (Hathcock, Jan (LVA)) Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:47:36 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Free Book Talk on The Journal Keeper Message-ID: <17471C21AC36E7409A60114295F6F9AC01257E0C@COVMSGCES-EMB06.cov.virginia.gov> The Library of Virginia, located at 800 E. Broad Street in historic downtown Richmond, invites you to join us on Tuesday, March 2, at 6:00 p.m., for at talk and book signing by Phyllis Theroux, an essayist and natural storyteller who has long captivated readers with her perfect-pitch rendering of the inner lives of women. The Journal Keeper is her captivating memoir of six years of her life. Journalist and author Roger Mudd will introduce Theroux. This talk is offered in conjunction with the minds Wide Open: Virginia Celebrates Women in the Arts program. A reception follows this program For more information about this free event, please call 804-692-3592. Jan Hathcock Public Information & Policy Coordinator Library of Virginia 800 E. Broad St. Richmond, Va 23219-8000 804-692-3592 From LINC at cancerlinc.comcastbiz.net Fri Feb 26 15:39:11 2010 From: LINC at cancerlinc.comcastbiz.net (Legal informationNetwork for cancer) Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:39:11 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] March Free Seminars from LINC and Bon Secours In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <1741A13A33DADC4CAAE4DCF834E8238401E6CD2F4781@P1EC1EVS02.HMC1.COMCAST.NET> LINC is offering two seminars in March that are open to Cancer patients, survivors, their families and caregivers, as well as the public. The seminars are free but registration is requested so that we can provide materials and snacks for all attendees. If you have questions, don't hesitate to contact me. To enroll please email Education at cancerlinc.org or call toll free to 1-877-644-5462. March 4th - Legal and Financial Planning Seminar 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., St. Mary's Hospital Auditorium, room 164, 5801 Bremo Rd, Richmond, VA Attendees will hear presentations on Social Security Disability, Medicaid, and Legal Papers and Documents Everyone Should Have. March 16 - Financial Planning for Women - 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. St. Francis Cancer Institute (behind the main hospital) , 14051 St. Francis Blvd, Midlothian, VA. Conference rooms 1 and 2. An interactive presentation for women on what they need to do to secure their financial future, and how to plan for it. Christine Sovine of MorganKeegan will be our presenter. Sharon Caldwell, PMP LINC Outreach and Education Director 804-562-0592 sharon.caldwell at cancerlinc.org Website: www.cancerlinc.org United Way #3851 From lisa.mcgehee64 at verizon.net Sun Feb 28 17:13:25 2010 From: lisa.mcgehee64 at verizon.net (Lisa McGehee) Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:13:25 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Labyrinth Walk Tuesday, March 2 at Good Shepherd UMC Richmond Message-ID: <75e71be21002281413y3d6ab054gd4d1aa23f574f66a@mail.gmail.com> During this season of Lent, you are invited to bring quiet to your mind and soul Tuesday, March 2 from 6-9 p.m. at the monthly Labyrinth Walk at Good Shepherd UMC Richmond. The labyrinth is an ancient prayer tool available for modern day pilgrims as we walk our spiritual journey. Walking the labyrinth is a metaphor for our journey with God. The walk inward symbolizes letting go of the barriers and busyness that stand between ourselves and God. The middle of the labyrinth is where we center on God, reflect on God's truth and love, contemplate in quietness and relax in God's presence. The outward journey helps us process how our encounter with God affects our relationships with ourselves, others and the planet. Each walk takes approximately 45 minutes. There will be a brief introduction to the history of the labyrinth before you walk. Guides will be available to assist you. Those planning to walk the labyrinth are asked to be prepared to walk in socks. Please enter the church from the front glass doors. To complete the walk by 9 p.m., arrive no later than 8:30 p.m. Good Shepherd UMC is located at 9155 Hungary Road, Henrico. For more information, contact Lisa McGehee at lisa.mcgehee64 at verizon.net or (804) 270-7613. Lisa McGehee Minister of Adult Discipleship and Communications Good Shepherd United Methodist Church 9155 Hungary Road, Henrico, VA 23294 804.270.7613 or 804.400.6171 Where lives are transformed through grace www.goodshepherdumc.us From rpec.1 at juno.com Sun Feb 28 13:35:45 2010 From: rpec.1 at juno.com (rpec.1 at juno.com) Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:35:45 GMT Subject: [ConnectRichmond] 2010 Youth Peace Summit Information Message-ID: <20100228.133545.25785.0@webmail07.dca.untd.com> The 2010 Youth Peace Summit is scheduled for May 8 at the St. Paul's Baptist Church, southside campus, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Youth Peace Summit Planning Meeting Monday, March 8, 6:30 p.m. All interested young people, and adult mentors and parents, are invited to attend the first planning meeting for the 2010 Youth Peace Summit. The meeting will be held at the offices of the Richmond Peace Education Center, 400 W. 32nd St. We especially want teens to take part in the planning and leadership phase of this event. If you plan to attend, please let us know by emailing rypp at rpec.org. Request for Summit Workshops Proposals We are currently seeking proposals for 90 minute workshops to be offered at the Summit. Our wish list for offerings would include (but not be limited to): Legal rights for teens; Maintaining positive relationships--(with parents, siblings, friends, girlfriends/boyfriends, etc.); Basic first aid--especially focusing on emergencies; Entrepreneurship for teens; Budgeting basics; Yoga, Dance; Tai Chi or other exercise techniques; Community organizing skills; Self-Expression through various artistic media. You can find a short proposal form on the RPEC web site--www.rpec.org. Please send proposals to us by March 15. Youth Peace Summit Pre-registration Now Available We are now accepting pre-registration for young people ages 12-19 for the May 8 Youth Peace Summit. 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