From bridge.collaboration at gmail.com Thu Aug 7 10:28:53 2008 From: bridge.collaboration at gmail.com (The Bridge) Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2008 10:28:53 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] CORRECTION: THE GREATER RICHMOND NONPROFIT NETWORKING SOCIAL IS THURS 9/25 Message-ID: THE GREATER RICHMOND NONPROFIT NETWORKING SOCIAL The Bridge Community Development Corporation (The Bridge CDC) is hosting the Greater Richmond Nonprofit Networking Social and wants you to attend! The event is on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2008 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. We are inviting all community organizations of the Richmond Metropolitan area. All nonprofit organizations, colleges/universities, community action committees, volunteer organizations, human service agencies, social/networking organizations, churches/faith based organizations, and local merchant associations/chambers of commerce are strongly encouraged to attend. The purpose of this splendid affair is to have such events become commonplace. Meeting our fellow community advocates in an informal setting will surely be a foundation for grand collaboration. By supporting events such as this, we can help create a culture of sharing and cooperation throughout Greater Richmond. Admission is $10 per person. Heavy hors d'ouevres will be served. This event will be at Texas de Brazil, 1420 N Parham Rd, Richmond, VA 23229. If you would like to register, please email your name and contact information to The Bridge CDC, bridge.collaboration at gmail.com or call (804) 651-4888. Everyone must register by Friday, September 12th. THIS EVENT IS SPONSORED IN PART BY VCU SCHOOL OF WORLD STUDIES AND RICHMOND CITY COALITION. CONTACT: Meron Berhanu Event Coordinator bridge.collaboration at gmail.com (804) 651-4888 From gail at npmgmtsolutions.com Wed Aug 6 16:30:43 2008 From: gail at npmgmtsolutions.com (Gail Merridew) Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2008 16:30:43 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Focus INC Workshop Schedule - August Message-ID: <000001c8f803$4e68cae0$0c01a8c0@DJXJLS11> Seats are still available for August Focus INC sessions: Saturday, August 9th - Working with Consultants, 10am-1pm, at Eastside Community Enhancement Center, 7301 Boydton Plank Road (Dinwiddie), 23803, with Gail Merridew. With more and more funders providing grants for capacity building technical assistance, the chances are pretty good that your organization will hire at least one consultant during your time with it. This workshop will provide information about how to decide which governance or operational areas might benefit from consulting assistance, how to interview potential candidates, what to include in the contract document, and how to evaluate the ongoing consulting relationship. (This session will not be offered again until December 2008) FREE! Tuesday, August 12th - The Benefits of VANNO Membership from 1pm-4pm at Pathways, 1200 West Washington Street, Petersburg, 23803, with Deborah Barfield Williamson. VANNO is the statewide association serving and representing Virginia's nonprofit sector and it strives to ensure all nonprofits are educated, engaged and equipped to serve their communities, and that their voices are heard by public policy makers. This session will provide information about the benefits of VANNO membership, such as access to affordable Group Health Insurance, discounts on services, and priority technical assistance. FREE! Friday, August 15th, Intro to Microsoft Excel 2: Formulas, Formatting and Charts from 10am-2pm at the Hopewell Public Library, 209 East Cawson Street, 23860, with Kathy Surles. MS Excel can provide valuable assistance to operational efficiency and effectiveness, especially when used to its fullest potential. Individuals who are using more sophisticated spreadsheets or who may want a professional refresher will benefit from this lab session which covers formulas, formatting cells, creating charts, and a few more goodies if time allows. $45 includes light refreshments and a comprehensive instruction manual. Only 5 seats remain for this very popular course! Wednesday, August 20th, Effective and Creative Volunteer Recognition from 10am-1pm at the Wakefield Foundation, 100 Wilson Avenue, Wakefield, 23888, with Katie Campbell. There are limitless ways to recognize and thank volunteers who contribute to your organization, many of which do not require a lot of time or money. Stimulate your creative thinking and explore a wide variety of ideas and tips for making volunteers feel appreciated, supported and special. $20 includes light refreshments. A minimum of 4 registrations must be received by Saturday, August 16th for this workshop to be held. Tuesday, August 26th, Budgeting with Care and Concern from 4pm-7pm at Virginia State University, University Avenue, Foster Hall, Room 111, Petersburg, 23806, with Melody Stone. This workshop will cover budget development and management focused on the mission and goals of the nonprofit organization. Staff, board members, and volunteers who want to be able to develop operational budgets which will help to manage their organization and keep track of funds can all benefit from this session. $20 includes light refreshments. For planning purposes, pre-registration is strongly encouraged; however, walk-in registrants are always welcome. To read a description about each of these sessions/instructors and/or to obtain registration forms, go to The Cameron Foundation's website, www.thecameronfoundation.org (under Nonprofit Resources / Focus INC), the Southside Virginia Nonprofit Resource Center website, www.svnrc-online.org (under Learning Opportunities), or contact Gail Merridew at gail at npmgmtsolutions.com or one of the phone numbers listed below. We look forward to serving you, Gail Merridew Program Coordinator (866)403-5505 Toll Free (804)795-9009 Richmond (804)874-5334 Cell From cunyd at vcu.edu Wed Aug 6 12:36:32 2008 From: cunyd at vcu.edu (Deborah Cuny/cunyd/FS/VCU) Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2008 12:36:32 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Emerging Nonprofit Leaders - Applications due September 5th Message-ID: Applications are due for the second annual Emerging Nonprofit Leaders program on Friday, September 5, 2008. Especially for Nonprofits is pleased to announce the second year of ?Emerging Nonprofit Leaders? program designed to strengthen the next generation of leaders in our community. During this 8-month experience, participants will deepen their leadership capacity, advance their understanding of leading in the nonprofit sector, and strengthen their network of nonprofit colleagues. The program runs from November, 2008 through June, 2009. To learn more about Emerging Nonprofit Leaders, please contact Deborah Cuny at nonprofit at vcu.edu to receive additional information. **************************************** Deborah Cuny Especially for Nonprofit Organizations 920 W Franklin St Valentine House, RM 304 (W) 804-828-8838 Email us now to join the listserv! **************************************** From aabac at aabac.org Wed Aug 13 08:22:23 2008 From: aabac at aabac.org (aabac) Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:22:23 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce hosts "Essential Mandarin Chinese for Everyday Use" - Beginner and Advanced Levels Message-ID: ANNOUNCEMENT 1 Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce hosts "Essential Mandarin Chinese for Everyday Use - Beginner Level". It's a 12 week intensive language program for BEGINNERS. Dates: Tuesdays Sept 9, 16, 23, 30; Oct 7, 14, 21, 28; Nov. 4, 18; Dec 2, 9. >From 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at SunTrust Bank, 919 East Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219. VACC Office on the First Floor. Free parking inside the SunTrust Bank., corner of 9th and E Cary street, downtown Richmond. We train individuals who have never taken Mandarin training or those who have already taken some classes, but need much more training to move to the advanced level learning pinyin (Simplified Chinese). We focus on basic speaking / reading / writing skills for professionals and businesses wishing to use or improve Chinese language use in their family life, at their job, or doing business with countries where Mandarin Chinese is spoken. ANNOUNCEMENT 2 Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce hosts "Essential Mandarin Chinese for Everyday Use- Advanced Level ". It's a 12 week intensive language program for individuals learning Mandarin at an ADVANCED LEVEL. Dates: Weds. Sept 10, 17, 24; Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Nov. 5, 12, 19; Dec 3. From 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at SunTrust Bank, 919 East Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219. VACC Office on the First Floor. Free parking inside the SunTrust Bank., corner of 9th and E Cary street, downtown Richmond. We train individuals who have already acquired some basic Chinese and now ready to move on to the next level of proficient use of pinyin (Simplified Chinese). We focus on ADVANCED speaking / reading / writing skills for professionals and businesses wishing to use or improve Chinese language use in their family life, at their job, or doing business with countries where Mandarin Chinese is spoken For more details, visit: www.aabac.org ; www.ibava.org ; www.procureconasia.com Contact: Ms. Luong Luong, Tel: 804 798 3975; Email: aabac at aabac.org Thank you, Luong Luong Business Development Specialist Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce HQ: 14214 Washington Highway Ashland, Virginia 23005 USA Chapters in Fairfax County, Prince William County, Central Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia Beach, Roanoke, and Abingdon ; Tel: 1 (804) 798-3975 From ellen at thejameshouse.org Wed Aug 13 13:28:49 2008 From: ellen at thejameshouse.org (Ellen Ahearn) Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:28:49 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] FW: The James House hosts a pancake breakfast! Message-ID: <006f01c8fd6a$0d68ecc0$283ac640$@org> The James House Intervention/Prevention Services will host a pancake breakfast on August 23rd at the Colonial Heights Applebees with local celebrities acting as servers. Tickets cost $5.00 in advance and $7.00 at the door. The tickets include pancakes, sausage, coffee, water and tea. There will also be $1.00 raffle tickets for various items with the grand prize being a 20 inch television. All proceeds go to benefit The James House and the services they provide to local men, women and children who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking. For more information or to purchase tickets in advance please contact Ellen at The James House at 458-2704. Ellen Ahearn Sexual Abuse Intervention Advocate Phone: (804) 458-2704 Fax: (804) 458-7823 Hotline: (804)458-2840 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. From hoodpa at longwood.edu Thu Aug 14 12:38:39 2008 From: hoodpa at longwood.edu (Hood, Patricia) Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:38:39 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Financial Management Seminar Message-ID: <0D7E506CEB88534E8FB38550422D3E72A4623A4F@terrier.longwood.edu> Greeting! Please join us for our next Brown Bag Seminar!! Financial Management & Funding Your Business ?Look Before You Leap? BROWN BAG LUNCH SEMINAR Sponsored by: The Petersburg Public Library PETERSBURG?Develop your entrepreneurial skills and business acumen at a free, Brown Bag Lunch Seminar. This seminar will explore Financial Management and Funding Your Business. Ron White, of Merrill Lynch will be the keynote speaker. Ron specializes in financial services and cash management. His focus is on assisting individual?s clients and business owners in fulfilling their financial goals and objectives. Ron graduated from The United States Military Academy at West Point where he earned a B.S. Degree in General Engineering. He obtained his M.B.A. from Bowie State University and is currently a Business PhD candidate with Capella University. He has been in the Financial Services Industry since 1998 and has served clients for over a decade. He will be covering all aspects of Financial Management. When: August 20, 2008 Financial Management ? Funding Your Business Where: The Petersburg Public Library 137 S. Sycamore Street, Petersburg, Va. Time: 12:00 ? 1:30pm Cost: Free ? Bring Your Lunch ? drinks provided ****Because of limited seating, reservations are requested. Please RSVP at 804.518.2003 or FAX 804.518.2004. Pat Hood, Business & Research Analyst Crater Small Business Development Center of Longwood University 1964 Wakefield Street Petersburg, Virginia 23805 Phone: 804-518-2003 Fax: 804-518-2004 hoodpa at longwood.edu hoodpa at longwood.edu From shinojosa at connectnetwork.org Thu Aug 14 10:56:10 2008 From: shinojosa at connectnetwork.org (Sara Hinojosa) Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:56:10 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Free Furniture Message-ID: <000001c8fe1d$e4351590$910aa8c0@ConnectSS1> Dear ConnectSouthside Members, MST Assoc. is looking to give away furniture to any organization that might have a need for it. Please contact Rockie at (804) 687-7998 for more detailed information or to set up an appointment to view the furniture available. All items are from the "This End Up" furniture brand and there are around 50-75 total assorted furniture pieces available. Items available include: 15 - Twin/single beds Several individual box chairs (similar to love-seat type furniture) Kitchen tables and chairs End tables Mst. Assoc. would love to see this furniture go to an organization in need. Please contact for more details. From Thomas.Driscoll at VBPD.virginia.gov Thu Aug 14 10:09:06 2008 From: Thomas.Driscoll at VBPD.virginia.gov (Driscoll, Thomas S.) Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:09:06 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] New Virginia Easy Access Online Long-Term Care Information Resource Message-ID: <450BED901B146D489B4B106796566DF40883053E@dsa-kog-mail1.DSA.state.va.us> The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities has been asked to pass along the following important information from the Governor of Virginia and the Virginia Department for the Aging (VDA). ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ VIRGINIA EASY ACCESS www.easyaccess.virginia.gov A new online resource for seniors and adults with disabilities and the providers that support them On Wednesday, 08/13/2008, the Commonwealth officially launched its new Virginia Easy Access website that provides individuals and caregivers information about public benefits and programs and includes a variety of informative topics of interest to older Virginians and adults with disabilities. Virginia Easy Access allows people to search for specific services in their communities. Content includes imbedded links that lead the user to more information on every topic. As its name indicates, Virginia Easy Access is specifically designed to be user-friendly with accommodations to make it accessible to individuals with disabilities. Virginia Easy Access is also a gateway to VirginiaNavigator, a listing of more than 21,000 programs and services across the Commonwealth powered by SeniorNavigator. The provider database is constantly updated to make available the most comprehensive listing of services and supports in the Commonwealth. Direct customer service for Virginia Easy Access is provided by 2-1-1 Virginia Call Center Operators. Citizens may utilize Virginia Easy Access to e-mail questions and receive assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Beginning in the Fall of 2008, Virginia Easy Access will enable citizens to complete a Medicaid application on-line and electronically submit it directly to the appropriate local social services agency for processing. Virginia Easy Access is part of the state's No Wrong Door initiative coordinated by the Virginia Department for the Aging. No Wrong Door offers individuals a simple, single point of entry for information on long-term support options, applications for benefits, and other supportive programs. It also provides a secure web-based system that connects state and local public agencies, private organizations, and providers, allowing consumer information to be shared in a confidential manner and improving coordination of long-term care services. For more information on Virginia Easy Access and No Wrong Door, contact: Debbie Burcham Virginia Department for the Aging 1610 Forest Avenue, Suite 100 Richmond, VA 23229 (804) 662-9333 Voice 1-800-552-3402 Toll-Free Voice/TTY) (804) 662-9354 (Fax) aging at vda.virginia.gov www.vda.virginia.gov The Governor's announcement can be viewed on-line at http://www.governor.virginia.gov/MediaRelations/NewsReleases/viewRelease .cfm?id=744. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ For more information on the Virginia Board for People with Disabilities, please visit our website at www.vaboard.org or contact: Tom Driscoll Strategic Planning & Marketing Manager VIRGINIA BOARD FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES 202 N. 9th Street, 9th Floor Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-9380 (voice & TTY) 804-840-6482 (mobile) 800-846-4464 (toll-free, voice & TTY) 804-786-1118 (fax) thomas.driscoll at vbpd.virginia.gov www.vaboard.org From southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org Mon Aug 18 16:25:45 2008 From: southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org (southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org) Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:25:45 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] ConnectSouthside Web site is temporarily down Message-ID: <20080818162545.4865nc3s0004s0cc@mail.connectnetwork.org> Dear ConnectSouthside members, Due to a technical problem, the Web site is temporarily out of service. We will notify you as soon as it is up and functioning properly. Thank you for your patience and support of the ConnectSouthside network. Sincerely, Wendy Austin Director ConnectSouthside.org 804-459-6329, x2010 southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org From southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org Mon Aug 18 17:47:26 2008 From: southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org (southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org) Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:47:26 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Web Site Back Up: Enter Your New Information Message-ID: <20080818174726.s3jr63mtlccco0go@mail.connectnetwork.org> Dear ConnectSouthside members, You may now resume entering information including events, jobs, volunteer needs and nonprofit services into the Web site at www.connectsouthside.org to communicate to the thousands of daily visitors. Be sure your information is up to date for the busy fall season. Questions? Please refer to our new FAQ section: http://www.connectsouthside.org/Help/FAQ/tabid/223/Default.aspx Sincerely, Wendy Austin Director ConnectSouthside.org 804-458-6329, x2010 southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org From Thomas.Driscoll at VBPD.virginia.gov Mon Aug 18 15:36:30 2008 From: Thomas.Driscoll at VBPD.virginia.gov (Driscoll, Thomas S.) Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:36:30 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Board for People with Disabilities Seeks Nominations for 2008 Leadership & Achievement Awards Message-ID: <450BED901B146D489B4B106796566DF4088C0329@dsa-kog-mail1.DSA.state.va.us> Nominations for the Virginia Board for People with Disabilities' annual Community Service Awards will be accepted between September 1 and October 17, 2008. Nomination forms and additional information about the 2008 JACKIE CREWS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP and the 2008 OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD described below are now available on the Board's website at www.vaboard.org/awards.htm or may be requested by contacting: Community Service Awards VIRGINIA BOARD FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES 202 North Ninth Street, 9th Floor Richmond, Virginia, 23219 info at vbpd.virginia.gov (804) 786-0016 Voice (800) 846-4464 Toll-Free Voice or TTY (804) 786-1118 Fax -------------------------------------------------- JACKIE CREWS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities created the Jackie Crews Award for Excellence in Leadership in memory of Jackie Crews, a Partners in Policymaking graduate, who died in April 2004. The four stars on the Jackie Crews Award logo represent Independence, Productivity, Inclusion, and Self-Determination-four values of leadership and qualities that she exemplified. This annual award honors a self-advocate who has demonstrated excellence in Virginia through his or her work on behalf of people with disabilities. The award includes a $1000 stipend. -------------------------------------------------- OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities' Outstanding Achievement Award recognizes an individual or organization that has provided exemplary service and support on behalf of people with developmental and other disabilities, the results of which have improved opportunities for Virginians with disabilities and expanded or improved the disability services and supports system. Recipients of the Outstanding Achievement Award are important community role models and key ambassadors for the Virginia Board. Together, they call attention to new approaches and best practices and encourage all Virginians to support greater opportunities for self-determination, independence, productivity, and inclusion for people with disabilities in all facets of community life. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ For more information on the Virginia Board for People with Disabilities, please visit its website at www.vaboard.org or contact: Tom Driscoll Strategic Planning & Marketing Manager VIRGINIA BOARD FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES 202 N. 9th Street, 9th Floor Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-9380 (voice & TTY) 804-840-6482 (mobile) 800-846-4464 (toll-free, voice & TTY) 804-786-1118 (fax) thomas.driscoll at vbpd.virginia.gov -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Thanks to all who responded to the posting. Look to the ConnectSouthside email list and ConnectSouthside.org for similar postings if your organization is still in need. Thank you, Sara Hinojosa Research Assistant, ConnectSouthside 209 East Cawson Street Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 458-6329 x2013 (phone) (804) 452-0909 (fax) www.ConnectSouthside.org "Connecting people to ideas, information and each other" From CAM03 at co.henrico.va.us Tue Aug 19 10:17:44 2008 From: CAM03 at co.henrico.va.us (Campbell, Cathy) Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:17:44 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] An Introduction to HYPE (Helping Young Professionals Engage) Message-ID: An Introduction to HYPE (Helping Young Professionals Engage) Greater Richmond Association for Volunteer Administration September 4, 2008 8:30 - 10:30 am Trying to figure out how to attract the younger generation to your volunteer program? Meet staff and board members from HYPE (Helping Young Professionals Engage), a program of the Greater Richmond Chamber, who will share what the next generation is looking for in a volunteer opportunity. Presenter: Corey Humphrey Come join us for this workshop/breakfast meeting! Fee: GRAVA Members - No charge; Other Non-members - $5.00 (pay at the door) Location: Henrico Training Center, 7701 E. Parham Rd., Richmond, VA 23294 RSVP: Ron Stilwell, rstilwell at caritasshelter.org or 358-0964 x.305 For more information and directions, please visit GRAVA's web site at www.GreaterRichmondAVA.com From cunyd at vcu.edu Wed Aug 20 09:51:05 2008 From: cunyd at vcu.edu (Deborah Cuny/cunyd/FS/VCU) Date: Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:51:05 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Register today for the Especially for Nonprofits Forces for Good Conference in September! Message-ID: Especially for Nonprofits is proud to announce the upcoming Forces for Good Conference on September 17, 2008. National Author, Leslie Crutchfield, will be the keynote speaker at the conference. "Forces for Good" was named one of the Top 10 books of 2007 by The Economist and is the number #1 best selling book about nonprofits on Amazon.com! To learn more about the upcoming conference and to register as an individual or by group, please visit: http://www.regonline.com/ForcesforGood To learn more about the book, "Forces for Good", please visit: www.forcesforgood.net **************************************** Fall schedule will be out on August 22! Classes begin September 22! Deborah Cuny Especially for Nonprofit Organizations 920 W Franklin St Valentine House, RM 304 (W) 804-828-8838 **************************************** From dwilliamson at vanno.org Thu Aug 21 14:48:55 2008 From: dwilliamson at vanno.org (Deborah Barfield Williamson) Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:48:55 -0700 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] U.S. Senate Candidates Confirmed for VANNO Regional Conference Message-ID: <20080821114855.1e2ff9114e2aa0bd5b7de299d3c4ec24.e9122d393b.wbe@email.secureserver.net> VANNO's Regional Conference Just 20 Days Away! Register at www.vanno.org Dear ConnectSouthisde Members: We look forward to welcoming you on September 9, to the "Building Bridges" Conference at the Holiday Inn Richmond South -- Tri-Cities. Registration is still open but we have a capacity of 200. If you've not already done so, visit www.vanno.org to register today! **Majority of Candidates for VA's U.S. Senate Seat confirm participation in Morning Candidates Forum: Mark Warner, Gail Parker, and William Redpath will be joining us first thing to respond to questions about the region. We await final confirmation from Candidate Jim Gilmore. Questions will be presented to the candidates by Richard Bland College President James McNeer, National Council of Nonprofit Associations President Tim DeLaney, and Cameron Foundation Board Chair Ann Taylor. A national movement is afoot to realign the government-nonprofit relationship. See this article from the Washington Post. Register today and get your opportunity to submit a question for the candidates! **Morning Plenary Panel will frame the issues for the day: The panelists will be providing their perspectives on 1) fiscal stress on the region, 2) military and industry expansion, 3) economic and workforce development, 4) nonprofit effectiveness and efficiency, and 5) maximization of resources across the region. The work session following the panel presentation will give you an opportunity to identify solutions to these issues with your counterparts in government, business, industry, and higher ed. **Afternoon Breakouts provide opportunity to assess the availability of resources: Help identify what exists and what's needed in the areas of health; human services; workforce development; housing and economic development; arts/culture/historic preservation and the environment. **Luncheon Keynote features nationally recognized leader: The Nonprofit Times just released it 2008 List of the Most Powerful and Influential People in the Nation's Nonprofit Sector. Our keynote speaker, Robert Egger, made the list again! Come hear his provocative message for everyone wanting to improve the quality of life in their communities. **All sectors in the region engaged: We've started the networking for you! VANNO has spent the summer addressing City Councils, Boards of Supervisors, and Civic Clubs, as well as reaching out to Chambers of Commerce, Industry Leaders, and Higher Ed officials to stress the value of nonprofits in the region and to engage a cross-section of the region in this conference. Participate in this conference and you will get the opportunity to meet and collaborate with the people who can help you and your organization accomplish goals! Don't forget to register. September 9, 2008 - We'll see you there! Sponsors: The Cameron Foundation, The John Randolph Foundation, Weyo, ConnectSouthside, Transformation Systems, Inc. Exhibitors: Guidestar, Center for Nonprofit Advancement/Earl, Cassidy & Shilling; Cooley & Darling; The Curtis Group, 501c Advisors, David Bailey Associates, Weyo, ConnectSouthside, Nonprofit Management Solutions, Your Corporate Office, Transformation Systems, Inc. Thanks to our Planning Partners-- The Cameron Foundation, The John Randolph Foundation, Connect Southside, the Southside Nonprofit Resource Center, Jane Walker and Associates, Focus INC, and the Phoenix Project. VANNO believes in the power of its growing and diverse membership that includes nonprofits throughout Virginia. VANNO provides a wide range of benefits to nonprofits including group purchasing discounts, technical assistance, news, research and advocacy. For additional information regarding VANNO and the Tri-Cities Regional Conference, contact tricitiesconference at vanno.org. _____________________________________________ Deborah Barfield Williamson Executive Director dwilliamson at vanno.org Virginia Network of Nonprofit Organizations 1108 E. Main Street, Suite 1200 Richmond, VA 23219 Tel. (804) 565-9871 Fax (804) 565-9872 From batterseainc at gmail.com Sun Aug 24 15:45:02 2008 From: batterseainc at gmail.com (Battersea, Inc.) Date: Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:45:02 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Antiques Fair at Battersea Message-ID: ANTIQUES APPRAISAL FAIR ON THE LAWN OF HISTORIC BATTERSEA! Saturday Sept. 27th, 2008 10:00am ? 5:00pm - Bring your memorabilia, antiques, and vintage collectables for analysis & appraisal by our team of experts in: Furniture, Militaria, Art, Dolls, Sports Memorabilia, Clocks, Textiles, Silver and Porcelain. - A written description and analysis of your items will be available! - Food & period craft vendors on site! - We ask for a small donation for each appraisal: - $8 for initial item - $5 for second item - $3 each for three or more! *All donations go to Battersea, Inc. for the preservation of Historic Battersea and its site of 37 acres on the Appomattox River.* * * *Directions: Take the Washington St. exit off I-95 towards Old Towne Petersburg. Continue west-bound on Washington St. Turn right onto Battersea Lane. * * * *Co-Sponsored by the City of Petersburg. Promoted by Battersea, Inc.* *For more information contact Executive Director, Tempy Barbru, at BatterseaInc at gmail.com or 804-732-9882* From gail at npmgmtsolutions.com Mon Aug 25 07:33:48 2008 From: gail at npmgmtsolutions.com (Gail Merridew) Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:33:48 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Focus INC Workshops Message-ID: <000001c906a6$7208d8d0$0c01a8c0@DJXJLS11> Seats are still available for tomorrow's workshop: Tuesday, August 26th, "Budgeting with Care and Concern" from 4pm-7pm at Virginia State University, University Avenue, Foster Hall, Room 111, Petersburg, 23806, with Melody Stone. This workshop will cover budget development and management focused on the mission and goals of the nonprofit organization. Staff, board members, and volunteers who want to be able to develop operational budgets which will help to manage their organization and keep track of funds can all benefit from this session. $20 includes light refreshments and applicable registration forms will be available at the session for walk-in registrants. Coming in September: Friday, September 5th, "Leveraging Spheres of Influence for Enhanced Fund Development" from 9am-1pm at The Cameron Foundation, 24 West Old Street, Petersburg, 23803, with Kristy Hall. You already have resources available to you for propelling your organization toward success; this workshop will help you identify specific resources currently available for fundraising and development - at minimal cost. Participants will also learn to create their own implementation plans so they can take immediate action. $20 includes light refreshments. Thursday, September 18th, "Using the SVNRC and the Public Library" from 6pm-9pm at the Hopewell Library, 209 East Cawson Street, 23860, with Chuck Koutnik. FREE! Saturday, September 20th, "Board Member Accountability and Responsibility" from 10am-1pm at the Petersburg Library, 137 South Sycamore Street, 23803, with Betsy Schmidt. $20 Wednesday, September 24th, "Building Personal Capacity: Time Management" from 1pm-4pm at Harrowgate Elementary School, 15501 Harrowgate Road, Chester, 23831, with Elaine Kiziah. $20 Monday, September 29th, "Effective Staff Management: 10 Tips for Success" from 5:30pm-8:30pm at the Wakefield Foundation, 100 Wilson Avenue, Wakefield, 23888, with John Dougherty. $20 For planning purposes, pre-registration is strongly encouraged; however, walk-in registrants are always welcome. To read a description about each of these sessions/instructors and/or to obtain Fall (Sept-Dec) 2008 registration forms, go to The Cameron Foundation's website, www.thecameronfoundation.org (under Nonprofit Resources / Focus INC), the Southside Virginia Nonprofit Resource Center website, www.svnrc-online.org (under Learning Opportunities), or contact Gail Merridew at gail at npmgmtsolutions.com or one of the phone numbers listed below. We look forward to serving you, Gail Merridew Program Coordinator (866)403-5505 Toll Free (804)957-5913 Petersburg (804)795-9009 Richmond (804)874-5334 Cell From cunyd at vcu.edu Fri Aug 22 17:15:33 2008 From: cunyd at vcu.edu (Deborah Cuny/cunyd/FS/VCU) Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:15:33 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Especially for Nonprofits Fall Schedule is Available! Message-ID: Especially for Nonprofits fall schedule is now available! ENP is proud to offer over 30 classes this fall including special topics such as Conversational Spanish, The Leadership Challenge, and How to Think Like a Business (so you can) Act Like a Friend! All classes are only $45.00. All classes are 2-days from 9am-3pm, unless noted otherwise. To learn more about the classes being offered please go to: http://www.community.vcu.edu/programs/nonprofit/registration.html **************************************** Sign-up for the Forces for Good Conference: http://www.regonline.com/ForcesforGood Deborah Cuny Especially for Nonprofit Organizations 920 W Franklin St Valentine House, RM 304 (W) 804-828-8838 Email us now to join the listserv! **************************************** From cunyd at vcu.edu Thu Aug 28 10:50:36 2008 From: cunyd at vcu.edu (Deborah Cuny/cunyd/FS/VCU) Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:50:36 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Job Posting: Full-time Program Assistant for Especially for Nonprofits Message-ID: Especially for Nonprofits (ENP), part of Virginia Commonwealth University?s Division of Community Engagement, seeks a full-time Program Assistant. This position is a VCU position that includes state benefits and educational opportunities through VCU. Some duties involved with this position include: maintains student database, processes student registration requests, corresponds with students and staff, manages class roles and waiting lists, records and tracks student payments, records and maintains student grades and attendance, tracks student performance toward certificate completion, sends transcripts to students at the conclusion of each semester, provides logistical support to instructors regarding classroom arrangements, materials and evaluations, assists with course scheduling, works with Program Coordinator on special projects such as the Emergiing Nonprofit Leaders Program, annual conference, Partnership for Nonprofit Excellence and other outstanding tasks. Among the specific skills required for this position are: -Advanced organizational skills -Attention to detail -Ability to demonstrate initiative, work independently and as a team member -Good oral and written communication skills -Flexibility -Ability to work in a culturally diverse setting and with diverse populations. -Comfortable with public speaking -Proficient in Microsoft office and knowledge of database systems Pay Range: $27,000. - $33,000 To learn more about the position and to apply, please visit the VCU employment page: http://www.vcu.edu/vcu/employment.php **************************************** Deborah Cuny Especially for Nonprofit Organizations 920 W Franklin St Valentine House, RM 304 (W) 804-828-8838 Email us now to join the listserv! **************************************** From Thomas.Driscoll at VBPD.virginia.gov Fri Aug 29 16:00:21 2008 From: Thomas.Driscoll at VBPD.virginia.gov (Driscoll, Thomas S.) Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:00:21 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Virginia Board for People with Disabilities Needs Your Feedback Message-ID: <450BED901B146D489B4B106796566DF408A52525@dsa-kog-mail1.DSA.state.va.us> The Board encourages individuals with disabilities, their families, service providers, policymakers, advocates, and other concerned Connect Network subscribers to complete its annual Consumer Satisfaction & Stakeholder Feedback Survey at www.VBPDfeedback.com. Constituent input is vital to improving the Virginia Board for People with Disabilities' advocacy, outreach, training, funding, and other activities. Public comments guided the development of the Virginia Board's 2007-2011 State Plan and significantly influenced its 2008 Biennial Assessment of the Disability Services System in Virginia. Tabulated results of the survey will be used to plan and improve future Board activities. 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