From southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org Tue Dec 2 11:10:40 2008 From: southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org (southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org) Date: Tue, 02 Dec 2008 11:10:40 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] RFQ for Consultation Services Requested Message-ID: <20081202111040.lj0qpmwxw2sso0kk@mail.connectnetwork.org> 11/21/08 The James House is currently seeking an experienced person/organization for consultation, process design and delivery of organizational development services for their Board of Directors. The process will be divided into multiple levels of assessment, training, coaching, planning and facilitation. The James House reserves the right to contract with a single or multiple service providers to fulfill their needs in these areas. Clarifying questions regarding the RFQ must be submitted no later than 4 pm December 1, 2008. The deadline for submission of proposals is 4:00 pm December 12, 2008. To obtain a copy of the Request for Qualifications, please send your name, address and email address to chana at thejameshouse.org. Chana Ramsey, CEO support, advocacy and education for people affected by sexual violence, domestic violence and stalking 1016 Maplewood Avenue Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 458-2704 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 ellen at thejameshouse.org Tue Dec 2 12:31:42 2008 From: ellen at thejameshouse.org (Ellen Ahearn) Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2008 12:31:42 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] The James House Annual Open House! Message-ID: <002001c954a3$d8ad0570$8a071050$@org> Please join the staff of The James House as well as many community members at The James House Annual Holiday Open House on December 11th from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Come and tour our historic home while each room is decorated for various winter holidays while enjoying good food and great company! If you have any questions please feel free to contact Ellen at ellen at thejameshouse.org. We look forward to seeing you! Ellen Ahearn, Sexual Abuse Intervention Advocate cid:image001.png at 01C91813.97D6C5D0support, advocacy, and education for people affected by sexual violence, domestic violence, and stalking The James House 1016 Maplewood Avenue Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 458-2704 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. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/png Size: 5358 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://mail.connectnetwork.org/pipermail/connectsouthside_connectnetwork.org/attachments/20081202/341f1330/attachment.png From nealm at dailyplanetva.org Tue Dec 2 11:12:47 2008 From: nealm at dailyplanetva.org (Maureen Neal) Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2008 11:12:47 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Blank-Fest Concert to benefit Daily Planet Message-ID: <000001c95498$d18694b0$7493be10$@org> Bring a new blanket or pillow to one of the Crossroads Coffee and Ice Cream locations between now and Saturday and get a free concert ticket to Blank-Fest on Saturday, December 6 at the Canal Club located at 17th and Dock Streets. Tickets to the event can also be purchased at Crossroads, the Blank-Fest sponsor or at the door for $10 each. Music from 6 pm-midnight provided through the generosity of Blue Line Highway, Pennyshaker, Earthtone, An Easy Friend, Roslyn, Susan Greenbaum and Conshafter. Benefits Daily Planet medical respite patients and clients. For more information, visit www.dailyplanetva.org or www.canalclub.com. Maureen Maureen Neal, CFRE Director of Development and External Affairs The Daily Planet 517 W. Grace Street Richmond, VA 23220 804-783-2505 x 242 804-783-2514 Fax www.dailyplanetva.org From southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org Tue Dec 2 15:59:28 2008 From: southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org (southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org) Date: Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:59:28 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Final Focus INC Sessions of 2008 Message-ID: <20081202155928.hi8bftjv28kwok8k@mail.connectnetwork.org> Dear ConnectSouthside Email Group Members, The following Focus INC workshops will finish up our 2008 program year: Evaluating Your Top Prospects: Making "The Ask" - Friday, December 5th. 1pm-4pm, The Wakefield Foundation, 100 Wilson Avenue, Wakefield, 23888, with Lisa Freeman. One of the most important leadership goals of an organization is to assure that: 1) the right prospect is contacted, 2) by the right person, 3) in the right way, 4) at the right time, 5) for the right project, 6) with the right ask. This session explores how to assure success in these "rules of right" and teaches attendees how to create a donor-centered, personalized approach to these donor-investors. Fund development professionals, chief staff officers, and board/development committee members will all benefit from the information provided in this workshop. $20 includes light refreshments. At least four paid registrations must be received by Tuesday, December 2nd for this class to be held. IRS Form 990s: Form Evaluation, Changes, & Preparation - Monday, December 15th, 8:30am-5:00pm, Harrowgate Elementary School, Parent/Community Trailer (#2), 15501 Harrowgate Road, Chester, 23821. Major changes have been made to Form 990s in the past year and organizations whose next fiscal year ends 12/31/08 or later are expected to integrate these requirements by their fiscal year end date. Three separate workshops providing different Form 990 information are being given. Individuals may sign up for one or more of these sessions: From 8:30-11:00am, Gail Merridew leads board members and chief executives through the form in general and points out areas foundations and others evaluate for service information and financial ratio performance. $20 includes light refreshments. From 11:30am-2:00pm, Randy Howard discusses recent changes passed by the IRS related to form design and supporting information with those responsible for ensuring appropriate form preparartion (including accountants and organization staff). $20 includes light refreshments. From 2:30pm-5:00pm, Melody Stone walks financial staff and form preparers through a "translation" between an NPO's chart of accounts and the information reported on the form. $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 www.ConnectSouthside.org/training, or contact Sara Hinojosa at shinojosa at connectnetwork.org, (804) 458-6329 ext. 2013. From THEACTIVEHANDMinistry at tahm.org Tue Dec 2 19:48:05 2008 From: THEACTIVEHANDMinistry at tahm.org (Junius Gash) Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2008 16:48:05 -0800 (PST) Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] FREE EMPOWERMENT SEMINAR Message-ID: <26877.33329.qm@web1105.biz.mail.sk1.yahoo.com> ? MEN IN AUTHORITY, MISSING IN ACTION EMPOWERMENT SEMINAR This program shall give the marginalized men in Greater Richmond the tools and advice to empower their family units and communities. It will include four areas of concern: 1. Motivation: 2. Drug Prevention and Intervention: 3. Parenting and Family Unity: 4. Community Involvement: Only?marginalized men are invited, since men will share their issues with other men when women are not involved. Participating Facilitators: Motivation: Mr. Preston T. Brown, Entrepreneur and recipient of the City of Richmond's Minority Business Visionary of the Year Award . Drug Prevention and Intervention: Minister Hasan Zarif, Coordinator of special projects for Chaplain Service of the Churches of Virginia. Parenting and Family Unity: Mr. LeMar Bowers, Fatherhood and Urban Programs Coordinator, First Things First of Greater Richmond. Community Involvement: Rev. J.E. Gash, from The Active Hand Ministry a community organizing organization. Location: The Temple Of God In Christ Community Church 5710 Orcutt Lane, Richmond, VA 23224 Richmond's Southside for the Community's marginalized men in Greater Richmond. Date: 1/24/2009 Event Time: 10 AM to 4 PM This is a free event with lunch included. Directions/Parking: Parking on lot and street. Take Hull Street to Orcutt Lane turn left onto Orcutt follow until you come to venue on left hand side of street. Open to Public, but you must register by 01/18/2009. Call Rev. J. E. Gash, Executive Minister of THE ACTIVE HAND Ministry (TAHM) 804-222-6264 or Pastor Johnny Benjamin 804-218-6347 From nealm at dailyplanetva.org Wed Dec 3 12:17:48 2008 From: nealm at dailyplanetva.org (Maureen Neal) Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2008 12:17:48 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Does Your Organization Have Homeless Clients Who Could Benefit from Behavioral Health Services? Message-ID: <00be01c9556b$11601160$34203420$@org> Beginning immediately, The Daily Planet will provide significantly expanded outreach and mobile assessment to reach those who are homeless and experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance abuse problems. Intensive outpatient treatment and case management will be provided at The Daily Planet as part of behavioral health services funded by SAMHSA. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) of the U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services awarded a grant totaling $1.7 million over the next five years to The Daily Planet, a nonprofit community-based organization providing integrated mental health and substance abuse services to at-risk minority populations. Funding will support additional staff positions and enhance the integration of mental health and substance abuse services. The Daily Planet Health Care for the Homeless program intends to add 150 MH/SA clients, increasing the numbers from 700 to 850 in year one. For referrals or more information, contact Helena DeLigt at 804-783-2505 x 226. Maureen Maureen Neal, CFRE Director of Development and External Affairs The Daily Planet 517 W. Grace Street Richmond, VA 23220 804-783-2505 x 242 804-783-2514 Fax www.dailyplanetva.org From merhardt at RichmondSPCA.Org Thu Dec 4 13:30:44 2008 From: merhardt at RichmondSPCA.Org (Maya Erhardt) Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 13:30:44 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Richmond SPCA Holiday Extravaganza Message-ID: <1C9FDE4AEDE691438B630BDC2B9B4960016B98EE@sbs.RichmondSPCA.Org> Please join the Richmond SPCA for some holiday cheer on Thursday, December 11 when our Robins-Starr Humane Center transforms into a pet-friendly Holiday Extravaganza! From 6 to 9 p.m. guests are invited to enjoy the Richmond SPCA's Canine Cafe Happy Hour, presented by Car Pool, and annual Lora Robins Gift Shop shopping night. The Holiday Extravaganza will feature shop specials, craft vendors, wine tastings, music, and more! Tickets are $8 in advance and $12 at the door. There is no charge to attend just the shopping portion of the festivities. All proceeds benefit the pets awaiting forever homes at the Robins-Starr Humane Center, located at 2519 Hermitage Road in Richmond. For advance tickets and additional details, please visit www.richmondspca.org or call 804-521-1318. We hope to see you there! Maya Erhardt Manager of Community Development Richmond SPCA 2519 Hermitage Road Richmond, VA 23220 office: 804-521-1318 fax: 804-521-0540 merhardt at richmondspca.org www.richmondspca.org -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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From correllp at netzero.net Wed Dec 3 16:04:24 2008 From: correllp at netzero.net (correllp at netzero.net) Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2008 21:04:24 GMT Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Weston Plantation Trunk Show and Open House Message-ID: <20081203.160424.9554.0@webmail03.dca.untd.com> ConnectSouthside Members: Looking for that special holiday gift? Come see the unique gift items in our Holiday Trunk Show, to be held at the gift shop, All Manor of Things, at Weston Plantation in Hopewell, VA, on December 13-14, 2008. Meet the artists of some of our special items. Refreshments will be served and the main house will be open and decorated for the holidays on Dec. 14, 2008. Saturday hours are 10:00 AM until 4:30 PM, and Sunday hours are 1:00-4:30 PM. Historic Hopewell Foundation, Inc. 804-458-4682 Pam Correll, Claire Haley, Staff ____________________________________________________________ Click here for free information on nursing degrees, up to $150/hour http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2241/fc/PnY6rx9WlbLl01U93bBojtqPUztbbMPTWAwaQcmoWaBHC8gD7AjxZ/ From ssain at richmond.edu Mon Dec 8 10:40:35 2008 From: ssain at richmond.edu (Robinson Sain, Sue) Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2008 10:40:35 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Do you run a thrift shop, clothes closet or have needs for items? Message-ID: Dear Connect members: Deadline is TODAY, Monday, Dec. 8. I'm compiling Connect's feature for Richmond Magazine's January issue-which is devoted to cleaning out your closets, attics, garages-and giving away your unneeded goods to those in need. I'm looking for nonprofits who need or accept: --Career clothes for people looking for work or returning to work; --Furniture and household goods --Gently used linens, bedding, and other soft goods (draperies, curtains) --Baby cribs, baby and toddler equipment --Pet supplies --Medical aids such as canes, walkers, etc. Email me your needs but also update your profile in the Connect Web site to be considered for the feature. Sue Robinson Director, Community Programs & Alumni Relations Jepson School of Leadership Studies Jepson Hall, Room 237 University of Richmond, VA 23173 804-287-6627 (phone) 804-287-6062 (fax) From nstutts at connectnetwork.org Mon Dec 8 10:26:23 2008 From: nstutts at connectnetwork.org (Nancy Stutts) Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2008 10:26:23 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Hull St. Revitalization Plan Presentation 12/11/08 Message-ID: <006f01c95949$55a12a80$318bac80@uc.adp.vcu.edu> Connect Richmond and Connect Southside: You are most cordially invited to attend the presentation of the Fall 2008 Urban Commercial Revitalization class's Hull Street Road Revitalization Plan. The planning area encompasses a 2-mile stretch of Hull Street Road from Warwick Avenue in the city to Manchester School in the county. After a semester of intense research and planning work, the class is presenting its recommendations to the City of Richmond and Chesterfield County, who requested the study, and to the merchants, property-owners and residents of that area. The presentation will take place on Thursday, December 11 at 6:00 PM at the Elkhardt Middle School on Hull Street Road, located just to the east (on the city side) of the Chippenham Parkway - Hull Street Road intersection. Sincerely, John Accordino jaccordi at vcu.edu 804-827-0525 From waustin at connectnetwork.org Mon Dec 8 14:57:50 2008 From: waustin at connectnetwork.org (Wendy Austin) Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2008 14:57:50 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Correction to Date of Focus INC Form 990 Workshop Message-ID: <003501c9596f$41c91970$c55b4c50$@org> Dear ConnectSouthside Members: The correct date for the Focus INC workshop on IRS Form 990 is Monday, December 15th. It was inadvertently listed as the 13th on today's ConnectSouthside Weekly Update. For more information please go to the event listing at www.ConnectSouthside.org or contact Sara Hinojosa at (804) 358-6329, x2013 or shinojosa at connectnetwork.org. Thank you. ConnectSouthside Administrator Southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org From marion at phoenixproject.org Tue Dec 9 21:53:30 2008 From: marion at phoenixproject.org (Marion Werkheiser) Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2008 21:53:30 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Please Attend Community Input Meeting on Efficiency Study Message-ID: Dear Friends, Please attend this important community meeting to discuss the future of Petersburg City Government: What: Petersburg City Council Members will hold a Community Input Meeting on Berkshire Advisors' Organizational Effectiveness and Efficiency Study Where: Vernon Johns Junior High, 3101 Homestead Drive, Petersburg When: December 15, 2008 at 7:00pm Please note there will be no City staff present at this meeting. A one-page summary of some of the Study's highlights, drafted and being distributed by concerned citizens, has been posted here: http://pburgpn.net/documents/EfficiencyStudyOnePager_2008.pdf and you can download the entire Study here: http://web.progress-index.com/docs/Petersburg_Efficiency_Study.pdf We hope to see you there, and please consider forwarding this announcement to your contacts. Best regards, Marion Werkheiser Marion Werkheiser Associate Director The Phoenix Project (703) 425-3532 office (703) 489-6059 cell marion at phoenixproject.org From domcbrid at vt.edu Wed Dec 10 12:20:18 2008 From: domcbrid at vt.edu (McBride, Donna) Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:20:18 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Pre-School Parenting Classes offered Message-ID: <84801F4FBD9E6A408754764AC1C205B01A3221@elessar.cc.w2k.vt.edu> Life With Little Ones, a 12-week series of parenting classes to address the challenges of parenting children between the ages of 3 and 6 years of age will begin in early January in both Sussex and Surry counties. Sponsored by the Virginia Cooperative Extension office in both counties, and funded by a grant from the Virginia Dept. of Social Services to address child abuse and child neglect issues, these informal group meetings are perfect for clients who might need to improve their parenting skills, learn coping skills and find out about community services to help them raise their children in a healthy, nurturing way. If you have clients who would benefit from these classes, please have them call the Sussex Extension office at 804-834-1309, ext. 25; or Surry Extension at 757-294-5215 for more information and to register. Class size is limited to 10 families. Child care and meals are provided, as well as door prizes and gas cards. Donna H. McBride Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences Surry & Sussex Counties P.O. Box 205 Surry, VA 23883-0205 757-294-5215 Surry County 804-834-1309, ext. 25 Sussex County -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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For more information and a registration form go to www.ConnectSouthside.org/training IRS Form 990s: Form Changes, Preparation & Evaluation WORKSHOP INSTRUCTORS: Randy Howard - President, 501 Advisors, Inc. With over thirty years of experience in public accounting and a heavy concentration in foundation and nonprofit accounting, Randy focuses his services on improving the financial management of nonprofit organizations. Currently, he provides board-level advisory, internal accounting, tax, and payroll services for a foundation; contracts as a CFO for an operating nonprofit; and provides consulting and tax services for several small nonprofit organizations. Melody Stone, CPA, MBA - President, The Stone Financial Group, Inc. With more than twenty years of experience in finance and management, Melody consults with a variety of nonprofit organizations across the state of Virginia on financial management related issues. During her diverse career she has worked extensively with large commercial financial institutions as well as with small nonprofits. Gail Merridew, MPA, NMC - Principal, Nonprofit Management Solutions, LLC Gail has developed various educational, consulting, and networking initiatives related to nonprofit capacity building. Working predominantly with early-stage and/or growth-challenged nonprofits, Gail assists clients with strategic planning, board development, capacity building, organizational design, and data analysis/systems development. Sincerely, ConnectSouthside Coordinator (804) 458-6329 ext. 2013 shinojosa at connectnetwork.org From kenwroy at yahoo.com Thu Dec 11 10:39:05 2008 From: kenwroy at yahoo.com (Ken Roy) Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 07:39:05 -0800 (PST) Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Historic Petersburg Foundation Homes Tour this Sunday Message-ID: <979090.91685.qm@web34801.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Celebrate the holiday season with HPF?s Christmas Homes Tour this Sunday, December 14th from 1:00 ? 5:00 pm on Westover Avenue in Petersburg. Tickets are $25 and include admission to seven homes on Westover Avenue and Christ & Grace Episcopal Church for refreshments and music performed by the Appomattox Regional Governor?s School students. Tickets may be purchased from any of the seven homes on Sunday. In advance from: Historic Petersburg Foundation, Java Mio, River?s Edge, Joyner Paint & Frame, Palmore Decorating Center, Petersburg Visitors? Center, Windows & Walls, Laine?s Paint & Frame. For more information visit us at www.historicpetersburg.org Pam Covil Historic Petersburg Foundation, Inc. 804-732-2096 From CAM03 at co.henrico.va.us Mon Dec 15 10:43:30 2008 From: CAM03 at co.henrico.va.us (Campbell, Cathy) Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 10:43:30 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Volunteer Recognition and National Volunteer Week Message-ID: Greater Richmond Association for Volunteer Administration Breakfast and a Workshop January 8, 2008 8:30 - 10:30 am Topic: Volunteer Recognition and National Volunteer Week Volunteer recognition should be an integral component of your volunteer program. Are you ready to honor your volunteers in celebration of National Volunteer Week between April 19-25, 2009? Come hear about some tried & true volunteer recognition programs from your fellow volunteer administrators and gain some ideas on how to fund such programs. Presenters: GRAVA Board Members Schedule: 8:30 - 9:00 am Breakfast and Networking 9:00 - 9:15 am GRAVA News 9:15 - 10:15 am Workshop 10:15 - 10:30 am General Announcements Fee: GRAVA Members - No charge Non-members - $5.00 (pay at the door) Location: The Children's Museum of Richmond, 2626 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220 RSVP: Ron Stilwell, rstilwell at caritasshelter.org or 358-0964 x305 Please visit GRAVA's website for more information and/or directions. www.GreaterRichmondAVA.com From shepherdcntr3424 at aol.com Tue Dec 16 13:30:24 2008 From: shepherdcntr3424 at aol.com (shepherdcntr3424 at aol.com) Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:30:24 EST Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] The Shepherd's Center of Chesterfield's Adventures in Learning Classes Message-ID: SENIORS! Make Plans NOW to attend Winter Term of the Shepherd?s Center of Chesterfield's Adventures in Learning Program! Members take any or ALL classes for only $15.00 for the full term! Non-members pay only $25.00! Check out some of our newest courses: Let's Talk Antiques, Dealing with Stress in Daily Living, The Art of Storytelling, Budgeting for Seniors, EBay for Fun, and a class to discuss the new book, The Shack, by William P. Young! Old favorites also being offered include: Tai Chi, Computers, Conversational Spanish, Bridge, Writing Your Life's Memories, Photography, Ballroom Dancing, Senior Strength Training, Civil War History, Politics, Quilting, Ballroom Dancing, Beginning Watercolors, and Scrap Booking. Participants may purchase lunch at the Center for $4.00 or bring their own. First day of classes are FREE, so come try us out! You won't be disappointed! Wednesdays: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm January 7th - February 25, 2009 Chester Baptist Church 4317 School Street, Chester, VA 23831 For more information or to get a registration form, see out website at www.shepctrchesterfield.org Or call: 706-6689 Email: shepherdcntr3424 at aol.com ______________________________________________________________________________ ___ **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010) From correllp at netzero.net Tue Dec 16 16:03:47 2008 From: correllp at netzero.net (correllp at netzero.net) Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:03:47 GMT Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Discount at Weston Plantation Gift Shop Message-ID: <20081216.160347.22509.1@webmail11.dca.untd.com> Dear ConnectSouthside members: Come visit the gift shop at Weston Plantation now through December 22, 2008 and complete your holiday shopping! Print and bring this email and receive a 10% discount during the lunch break, from 12-1:30 PM. All proceeds benefit Historic Hopewell Foundation, Inc. We are a nonprofit organization, dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the rich history of the Hopewell area. Weston Plantation is located at 21st Ave. and Weston Lane, Hopewell, VA. Call for directions. We look forward to seeing you! Pam Correll Historic Hopewell Foundation, Inc. 804-458-4682 ____________________________________________________________ Security Camera for your small business. Click Now! http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2241/fc/PnY6rx8qFgcjrRqLPCtXV7vQ8XrRA0loyTpMxU6skpFG7V1cyk6PJ/ From dyana at vanno.org Wed Dec 17 09:44:19 2008 From: dyana at vanno.org (dyana at vanno.org) Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 06:44:19 -0800 (PST) Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Just in Time: VANNO Announces Audio Conference Series to Help Nonprofit Leaders During Economic Downturn Message-ID: <55528.71.63.124.153.1229525059.squirrel@vanno.org> Just in Time: VANNO Announces Audio Conference Series to Help Nonprofit Leaders During Economic Downturn VANNO today announced its Just in Time audio conference series to provide affordable, accessible, and immediate insight, skill-building and fresh ideas to nonprofit organizations during the current economic downturn. The workshops are one hour in length and will be lead by leading nonprofit consultants across the state. Go to www.VANNO.org to register today. Members $25, non-members $35. Current schedule of workshops (more may be added in the coming weeks): Thursday, January 8 ? 3:30pm Forming a Powerful Fundraising Partnership with Your Board Presented by: Katherine Morrison, Morrison Nonprofit Transitions Tuesday, January 13 -- 3:30pm Creating & Leveraging Corporate Strategic Alliances Presented by: Kristy Hall, Universal Synergy Group, LLC Thursday, January 15 ? 12noon Executive Leadership in Uncertain Times Presented by: Jane S. Kornblut, M. Ed., Third Sector Services, LLC Wednesday, January 21 ? 3:30pm Strategic Planning in Challenging Times Presented by: Gail Merridew, Nonprofit Management Solutions Tuesday, January 27 ? 12 noon Successful Fundraising in Tough Economic Times Presented by: Keith Curtis, President & CEO, and Wendy McGrady, Vice President, The Curtis Group Thursday, January 29 ? 3:30pm Still Money for Good Projects but You Can?t Rush the Process Presented by: Brownie Hamilton, Ph.D, The Hamilton Group Tuesday, February 3 ? 3:30pm Operating Efficiently - How to Make the Most of What You Already Have Presented by: Deborah Coleman, The Coleman Group, LLC. Thursday, February 5 ? 12 noon Brand: The Single Most Important Word for Every Nonprofit Presented by Burton Glass, Hairpin Communications Tuesday, February 10 ? 3:30pm Sustainability Strategies for Challenging Times Presented by: Katherine Morrison, Morrison Nonprofit Transitions, and Katherine Gekker, Strategic Solutions From ellen at thejameshouse.org Thu Dec 18 13:10:10 2008 From: ellen at thejameshouse.org (Ellen Ahearn) Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:10:10 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Emergency Santa Request! Message-ID: <000c01c9613b$dfc03450$9f409cf0$@org> Hello everyone and Happy Holidays! The James House is holding a client Christmas party on Sunday afternoon from 3pm until 6pm in Hopewell and unfortunately our Santa had something come up and he will not be able to attend! We really don't want to disappoint the kids or their moms by having Santa go missing, so we are making a plea to the non-profits and their friends for a last minute Santa! There will be plenty of food and fun so if you are interested or know someone who may be please email or call me as soon as possible since we are closed on Fridays! Thank you so much! Ellen Ahearn, Sexual Abuse Intervention Advocate cid:image001.png at 01C91813.97D6C5D0support, advocacy, and education for people affected by sexual violence, domestic violence, and stalking The James House 1016 Maplewood Avenue Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 458-2704 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. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/png Size: 5358 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://mail.connectnetwork.org/pipermail/connectsouthside_connectnetwork.org/attachments/20081218/9069a74b/attachment.png From Thomas.Driscoll at VBPD.virginia.gov Thu Dec 18 15:43:36 2008 From: Thomas.Driscoll at VBPD.virginia.gov (Driscoll, Thomas S.) Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:43:36 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] VA Board for People with Disabilities Requests 2009 Grant Proposals Message-ID: <450BED901B146D489B4B106796566DF40988AFC7@dsa-kog-mail1.DSA.state.va.us> The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities, the state's Developmental Disabilities Planning Council, has identified 2007-2011 State Plan objectives and 2008 Biennial Assessment recommendations in Education & Early Intervention, Employment, Formal/Informal Community Supports, and Transportation, for which it seeks proposals for 2009 competitive grant awards. Any proposals funded must address one or more specific State Plan objectives and the Board's mission of system change and/or capacity building. Board grants are 100% funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Administration on Developmental Disabilities. The Board is bound hereunder only to the extent of the funds available or which may become available. The 2009 RFP booklet, forms, and other important documents needed to complete an application, are available on the Board's website at www.vaboard.org/grants.htm. Please note, applying for grant funds is now a 2-STEP PROCESS: --- STEP 1: Submission of a Letter of Interest (LOI) by no later than January 30, 2009. --- STEP 2: Submission of a Proposal, if selected, by no later than March 31, 2009. --- No one may submit a proposal without having first submitted a LOI. Attendance at a RFP Workshop on January 12, 2009, is not mandatory, but is highly recommended. Please see the RFP Booklet for information on schedule, locations across Virginia and registration information. Deadline for registration is January 5, 2009. Questions regarding grants management or general guidelines for the RFP process should be directed to: Lynne Talley, Grants Manager Virginia Board for People with Disabilities 202 North 9th Street, 9th Floor Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 786-9375 (Voice/TDD) (800) 846-4464 (Toll-Free, Voice/TDD) (804) 786-1118 (Fax) Lynne.Talley at vbpd.virginia.gov. Additional contact information is available in the RFP Booklet. ================================================== 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) 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 Tue Dec 23 09:40:47 2008 From: southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org (southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org) Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 09:40:47 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] ConnectSouthside Holiday Closings, Dec 24th - Jan 2nd Message-ID: <20081223094047.cd9w4y7e1sk0g8sc@mail.connectnetwork.org> Dear ConnectSouthside Members, ConnectSouthside Email Group will be closed for the holidays. Messages will not be released between December 24th and January 2nd, but regular distribution of both email messages and the Weekly Update will commence again on January 5, 2009. The ConnectSouthside office will be closed December 24th through the 26th and January 1st. We at ConnectSouthside hope you have a safe and happy holiday season. Thank you, Sara Hinojosa Coordinator ConnectSouthside/ Focus INC 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 Nicole at AllianceGroupLtd.com Tue Dec 30 12:29:22 2008 From: Nicole at AllianceGroupLtd.com (Nicole Pugar) Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 12:29:22 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Virginia Quality Healthcare Network Breakfast with State Legislative Expert Panel Message-ID: <001a01c96aa4$27af4af0$770de0d0$@com> Virginia Quality Healthcare Network Tenth Annual Breakfast with the Experts Experts from Virginia's legislative and executive branches including the office of the Secretary of health and Human Resources, the Virginia Department of Health, the Department of Medical Assistance Services, the Department of Health Professions, Bureau of Insurance, Senate Finance Committee and Joint Commission on Health Care will discuss health care legislation and funding for the upcoming 2009 General Assembly Session. Date: Thursday, January 8, 2009 Time: 8:00 am - 9:30 am Location: Virginia Health Care Foundation 707 E. Main Street Second Floor Conference Room Richmond, VA 23219 Cost: Free for Members $25 for Non - members Organizations can become members of VQHN or renew their membership at the breakfast. Membership dues can be billed to the organization. Membership dues range from $25 - $100 based on the organization's annual budget. To RSVP or if you have questions please contact Nicole Pugar at (804) 225-5828 or nicolevqhn at gmail.com We kindly ask that you register by Tuesday, January 6, 2009