From reisenman at connectnetwork.org Wed Jul 1 08:43:26 2009 From: reisenman at connectnetwork.org (Rebecca Eisenman) Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 08:43:26 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] How to Successfully Send a Message Message-ID: <000b01c9fa49$87510400$95f30c00$@org> Dear ConnectSouthside members, Please find below helpful information regarding how to send a message to the email group. To Send a Message to An Email Group: 1. Join the email group at http://tinyurl.com/connectsouthside 2. Address your email to connectsouthside at connectntowkr.org 3. Include a descriptive phrase in the subject line. Example: "New Local Environment Guide" or "Free computers" 4. Provide contact information, including your first and last name, affiliation, and phone number or email 5. The following steps are required if your message includes a: * job posting, first add it to the Job Finder * date or deadline, first add it to the Calendar * registration or admission fee, state the organization that will benefit from the proceeds Please note: ConnectSouthside cannot edit messages. Messages that do not meet guidelines will be returned to the sender with editing suggestions. We encourage you to bookmark this web page which provides these guidelines and other helpful information: http://www.connectSouthside.org/email Questions? Contact southsideinfo at connectrichmond.org or (804) 458-6329 ext 2013. From lnoel at ppls.org Wed Jul 1 13:55:10 2009 From: lnoel at ppls.org (Latryce Noel) Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 13:55:10 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Free Heart Healthy Community Program Message-ID: ConnectSouthside Members, please share this with your community group and encourage them to participate William R. McKenney Library in Petersburg Sponsors Heart Health Series Learn how to lower your cholesterol & blood pressure the healthy way to reduce your risk of heart disease. "Crater Communities on the Move", a FREE, fun and interactive program, includes 2 heart health risk assessments (blood pressure, cholesterol, BMI), 4 weekly classes and activities, giveaways and one-on-one counseling to keep you motivated and educated. Classes begin Monday, July 6 from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, and will be held at the William R. McKenney Branch Central Library in Petersburg. Bring a friend! You may register by calling 733-2387. For more information, visit www.ppls.org- click on calendar of events; or call 862-5954. Hosted by the Petersburg Health Department and funded by the Cameron Foundation. From reisenman at connectnetwork.org Thu Jul 2 12:14:04 2009 From: reisenman at connectnetwork.org (Rebecca Eisenman) Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 12:14:04 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Southside Va. Nonprofit Resource Center Closed for holiday Message-ID: <005301c9fb30$1f53fe10$5dfbfa30$@org> Dear Connect Southside Community, The Southside Va. Nonprofit Resource Center will be closed Friday and Saturday, July 3-4. It will reopen after the holiday weekend with normal business hours. If you have questions please direct them to southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org. Thanks, Rebecca Eisenman 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" Raise money for ConnectSouthside just by searching the Internet or shopping online with GoodSearch - www.goodsearch.com From FBrown at pathways-va.org Thu Jul 2 14:40:37 2009 From: FBrown at pathways-va.org (Frank Brown) Date: Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:40:37 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Pathways teaching position available Message-ID: Pathways' YouthBuild program is seeking a teacher to provide individual and group instruction to GED program youth ages 18 to 24. Selected candidates will teach reading, writing, mathematics, science, social studies, life skills and other related subjects. Education: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university is required. A minimum of two years experience working with individuals in remedial, alternative, adult education or specialized programs is preferred. Position open until filled. Forward r?sum? ATTN: Frank Brown, fbrown at pathways-va.org, 1200 W. Washington St., Petersburg, VA 23803. Frank Brown Administrative Assistant Pathways 1200 W. Washington St. Petersburg, VA 23803 804-862-1104 ext. 311 From rpec.1 at juno.com Sun Jul 5 11:48:13 2009 From: rpec.1 at juno.com (rpec.1 at juno.com) Date: Sun, 5 Jul 2009 15:48:13 GMT Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Conflict Resolution Workshops for Teens; Educators Message-ID: <20090705.114813.13751.0@webmail07.dca.untd.com> The Richmond Peace Education Center will offer two conflict resolution workshops in the coming months: For educators and other interested adults: Tuesday and Wednesday, August 18-19, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. Tuition for the workshop is $150, which includes the cost of a 100+ page training manual. Lunch and snacks will be provided each day. Educators will also be eligible to earn recertification points for state licensure. Successful completion of this workshop qualifies interested participants as an apprentice on the RPEC conflict resolution training team . For more information or to register, call the Richmond Peace Education Center at 232-1002 or email rpec at rpec.org NEW! For teens grade 8 through age 20: Saturday and Sunday, September 26-27, 9:30-4:30 each day. Free of charge for those selected to participate. Participants who successfully complete this training will earn community service credit and become part of the Richmond Youth Peace Project teen conflict resolution training team. Download a short application form at www.rpec.org, or email rypp at rpec.org. Both workshops will be held at the Berryman Center, 400 W. 32nd St. in Richmond. Paul Fleisher, asst. to the director ____________________________________________________________ Compete with the big boys. Click here to find products to benefit your business. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2131/fc/BLSrjnsHcQYJilzJYj0qn3CSElm1mXw7ayjR0fEYo7zSfKf9fQyrJ3C5XWY/ From ssain at richmond.edu Mon Jul 6 11:02:38 2009 From: ssain at richmond.edu (Robinson Sain, Sue) Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2009 11:02:38 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Social Media for Social Good Conference Almost Full Message-ID: <5F1668E2B81AAF42A7648EE339ED83E72DB2AE78B5@UREXCHANGESCC.richmond.edu> Dear Connect Community: The "Strategic Leadership and Social Media for Social Good" conference on Friday, July 24 at the University of Richmond, is almost full. The Connect Network is one of the organizers of this event, which is for senior leadership (CEOs, executive directors, program directors) and decision-making representatives (board members and others) of central Virginia nonprofits and government agencies. Some organizations are sending their marketing or communications specialists. The conference is not for development directors. The morning conference is free with registration restricted to one staff or board member from each organization. The lunchtime affinity table discussions include a $18 charge for food. Details about the event and who's presenting. Due to space limitations, only one reservation per organization, please. No consultants or businesses will be included unless the person is representing a corporate foundation, or is the designated attendee by a nonprofit. Register for the conference ONLY Register for conference and luncheon If you sign up for the luncheon, you will receive a separate email from our office with the process for payment to secure your lunch reservation. Thank you for your interest in and support of this conference. Sue Robinson Director, Community Programs Jepson School of Leadership Studies 804-287-6627 or jepson at richmond.edu From marion at phoenixproject.org Mon Jul 6 13:40:28 2009 From: marion at phoenixproject.org (Marion Werkheiser) Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2009 13:40:28 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Route 36 Public Meeting this Thursday, July 9 @ 9am Message-ID: <016201c9fe60$db6a92c0$923fb840$@org> Public Meeting on Route 36 Set for Thursday, July 9 at 9am at the Train Station in Petersburg The Route 36 Task Force, an initiative of the Petersburg Chamber of Commerce, has released a study that suggests practical redevelopment strategies for the distressed Route 36 corridor. The Route 36 Study Report analyzes the current challenges facing the Route 36 corridor (Washington and Wythe Streets) between Petersburg and Fort Lee and suggests several scenarios under which redevelopment could be accomplished. The study was conducted this spring by the Virginia Tech Urban Development Review Studio, a class of graduate students directed by Professor C. Theodore Koebel, Ph.D. The Phoenix Project facilitated and supported the partnership between the Route 36 Task Force and Virginia Tech as part of its university-community partnership building efforts in Petersburg. The full report is available at: http://www.phoenixproject.org/resources/Route36StudyReport.pdf The Route 36 Task Force invites the public to a meeting at 9:00am on Thursday, July 9 at the Train Station in Petersburg to discuss the report and concrete next steps for revitalizing the corridor. Please share this announcement with anyone who may be interested. RSVPs to marion at phoenixproject.org are appreciated but not required! Marion F. Werkheiser Executive Director The Phoenix Project (703) 425-3532 office (703) 408-7142 cell (866) 894-7413 fax marion at phoenixproject.org www.phoenixproject.org From asledd at virginiasupportivehousing.org Mon Jul 6 13:52:28 2009 From: asledd at virginiasupportivehousing.org (Andrea Sledd) Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2009 13:52:28 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] New Community Resource for Affordable Housing Message-ID: <1F6CC45EB50B0244A712E3EC80501AF052954B@VSHSERVER01.vsh.local> New Community Resource for Affordable Housing Richmond, Virginia July 6, 2009 -- A new tool has recently been made available to the community to help better connect renters to affordable housing. Created through collaboration between Virginia Supportive Housing (VSH) and Bon Secours Richmond Health System, the Housing Resource Center (HRC) and its online resource, findhousingVA.org, were developed to establish a direct communication channel between perspective renters and landlords/property managers. Services available through the website and the HRC help perspective renters, many of whom struggle with locating affordable housing, identify barriers to permanent housing and review available properties in the Greater Richmond Metropolitan Area free of charge. The public can make use of the website as a resource alone or for additional assistance, contact the HRC call-in line 804-525-1951. "We are very excited about this new program" said Alice Tousignant, Executive Director of VSH, "and know that it will connect many people who need affordable rental housing with apartments that are available in the community. It's a win/win for landlords with vacant units and for individuals and families trying to find housing." utilize The Housing Resources Center The Housing Resource Center (HRC) is designed to minimize, if not eliminate, the problems of individuals and families with housing barriers who are motivated to locate and maintain housing. Services the HRC call-in line can provide to the public include a thorough Housing Barrier Assessment to identify barriers to permanent housing (low credit scores, criminal record, poor rental history, etc.); the development of a Permanent Housing Plan to address identified barriers identification of; and linkage to landlords who have affordable rental property in the community. FindhousingVA.org The findhousingVA.org can be used by potential renters, landlords, and agencies. Services available for renters include a listing of almost 500 units, user-friendly search tools, detailed property information and maps, and an affordability calculator. More apartment units will be added on a continual basis. All listed properties must be at or below rent limits which follow the Fair Market Rent guidelines for the Greater Richmond area as set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. However, accessible and special needs units do not need to meet rent limits to be listed in the website. All users can sign up for a free account or search the database without one. About Virginia Supportive Housing: Virginia Supportive Housing (VSH) is a not-for-profit that transforms lives and communities and provides permanent solutions to homelessness. Founded in 1988, it was the first not-for-profit in the Commonwealth with the mission of providing permanent supportive housing to homeless single adults. In addition to housing, VSH provides appropriate levels of support services to help tenants stay housed and find the support they need to succeed in other areas of life. VSH continues to successfully serve very low-income homeless individuals and families and those with disabilities. For more information contact: Heather Orrock 804-836-1056 hsorrock at virginiasupportivehousing.org www.virginiasupportivehousing.org From vpakizer at connectnetwork.org Tue Jul 7 08:41:55 2009 From: vpakizer at connectnetwork.org (Vera M. Pakizer) Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2009 08:41:55 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Deactivate unused or duplicate profiles Message-ID: <000001c9ff00$4fed6290$efc827b0$@org> Dear ConnectSouthside members, To better serve ConnectSouthside members and users, we encourage all of our members who have created Organization Profiles to deactivate unused or duplicate profiles. By using only one profile for your organization, you are able to manage all of your organization's events, job postings and volunteer opportunities in one, easy-to-update profile. ConnectSouthside users will also have the benefit of more navigable lists of organizations-making it easier for them to find you! To deactivate unused profiles, simply choose the profile you'd like to keep and email the username and password to Southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org . We will delete your organization's remaining profiles. If you do not know the username and password, please email us the name of the individual who created the profile. Make sure to include the name of your organization in your message. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at Southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org . Vera Pakizer Administrator/Research Assistant ConnectSouthside/Focus INC 209 East Cawson Street Hopewell, VA 23860 p. 804.458.6329 ext. 2010 f. 804.452.0909 www.ConnectSouthside.org From RishaS at camfound.org Tue Jul 7 10:27:20 2009 From: RishaS at camfound.org (Risha Stebbins) Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2009 10:27:20 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Cameron Foundation's upcoming information workshops Message-ID: Dear Connect members: The Cameron Foundation will hold information workshops regarding its grantmaking process for organizations that are unfamiliar with The Cameron Foundation, its mission, and grant submission procedures. The sessions begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. and run for approximately two hours. Organizations are encouraged to have a representative attend one of these workshops to find out more about the Foundation's priorities and the application process. Existing grantees or applicants currently under review for grant consideration do not need to attend. The workshop will be offered at the Foundation's headquarters at 24 West Old Street in Old Towne Petersburg on the following dates: * Thursday, July 23 * Thursday, July 30 * Thursday, August 6 Because space is limited, participation will be on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve a space or to request a copy of the Foundation's guidelines and application materials, you may email Administrative Associate Dianna Lester at dlester at camfound.org or call 804-732-8900. (Email is preferred.) Please provide the following information when you make your reservation: organization, your name and position in the organization, phone number, date of workshop you would like to attend, and email (if available). Additionally, the Foundation will offer this same session offsite at three different locations: * Sussex -- Tuesday, July 28, 10 a.m. - 12 noon Wakefield Foundation, 100 Wilson Avenue, Wakefield, VA 23888 * Dinwiddie -- Monday, August 3, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Eastside Community Enhancement Center, 7301 Boydton Plank Rd., Petersburg, VA 23803 * Prince George -- Tuesday, August 4, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Human Services Building, Conference Room (Large), 6450 Administration Drive, Prince George, VA 23875 For further information or to reserve a space at one of the OFFSITE workshops, please email Najmah Thomas at nthomas at camfound.org or call 804-732-8900. Please note, in the event that registration does not reach a minimum of 5 individuals for an offsite session, that workshop will be postponed. More information about the Foundation and its grant opportunities can be found on its website, www.camfound.org >. Ms. Risha L. Stebbins Program Officer The Cameron Foundation 24 West Old Street Petersburg, VA 23803 phone 804.732.8900 fax 804.732.8701 NEW email RStebbins at camfound.org The Cameron Foundation has a new web address! Our new domain name is www.camfound.org . Please update your browser bookmarks with this new address and continue visiting our website for the same great information, updates, news and more. P Please consider the environment before printing this email. From afierro at phoenixproject.org Tue Jul 7 10:53:26 2009 From: afierro at phoenixproject.org (Anna Fierro) Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2009 07:53:26 -0700 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Pathways Survey Message-ID: Dear Southside community, On behalf of the Phoenix Project, please complete the survey at the link listed below. The survey is for the community organization Pathways.The organization has asked our team to create a survey and distribute it to local businesses. This will allow for a better understanding of how the community views Pathways. Thank you for your time and willingness to help. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=tBaxKzto8H1aHAHcxEEofA_3d_3d Sincerely, Anna Fierro Phoenix Project Fellow 804.307.5456 From ssain at richmond.edu Tue Jul 7 11:12:22 2009 From: ssain at richmond.edu (Robinson Sain, Sue) Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2009 11:12:22 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Last call for registrations: Social Media for Social Good conference almost full Message-ID: <5F1668E2B81AAF42A7648EE339ED83E72DB2F992EE@UREXCHANGESCC.richmond.edu> Dear Connect Community: The "Strategic Leadership and Social Media for Social Good" conference set for Friday, July 24 at the University of Richmond, is almost full. The Connect Network is one of the organizers of this event, which is for senior leadership (CEOs, executive directors, program directors) and decision-making representatives (board members and others) of central Virginia nonprofits and government agencies. Some organizations are sending their marketing or communications specialists. The conference is not for development directors. The morning conference is free with registration restricted to one staff or board member from each organization. The lunchtime affinity table discussions include a $18 charge for food. Details and registration information: http://news.richmond.edu/jepson/2009/socialmedia.html Due to space limitations, only one reservation per organization, please. No consultants or businesses will be included unless the person is representing a corporate foundation, or is the designated attendee by a nonprofit. If you sign up for the luncheon, you will receive a separate email from our office with the process for payment to secure your lunch reservation. Thank you for your interest in and support of this conference. Registration deadline is July 17 or when conference fills. 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 ddahl at dahlconsulting.net Tue Jul 7 14:20:21 2009 From: ddahl at dahlconsulting.net (Denise Dahl) Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2009 14:20:21 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Upcoming Connect Class Message-ID: In these budget challenging times social media can not only help stretch your budget dollars it can increase your budget dollars! Social Media in Fundraising and Volunteer Engagement Class, Thursday, July 16, 2009 12:30PM - 3:30PM, will help both your organization and budget by providing you the following resources and more: -Free resources online ranging from donor databases to web design -Methods for those starting out in social media and outreach to attract and engage new volunteers and donors -Free and easy to use marketing tools This class will help you to use social media and internet tools in volunteer and donor engagement. Save yourself both time and money by learning how to get the greatest return on investment from your marketing, fundraising and volunteer budget dollars through social media. Denise D Dahl, MPA Dahl Consulting 419.343.6668 www.dahlconsulting.net www.thesuccessfulnonprofitblog.com Dahl Consulting P.O. Box 102 Bryan, OH 43506 SFXLCfinal ACN_ProudMem2[1] -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Jessica English, MSW Manager of Community Initiatives: Homelessness Community Building United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg (804) 771-5846 (804) 225-7344 (fax) yourunitedway.org From ddahl at dahlconsulting.net Thu Jul 9 15:05:04 2009 From: ddahl at dahlconsulting.net (Denise Dahl) Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2009 15:05:04 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] FW: Upcoming Connect Class Message-ID: In these budget challenging times social media can not only help stretch your budget dollars it can increase your budget dollars! Social Media in Fundraising and Volunteer Engagement Class, Thursday, July 16, 2009 12:30PM - 3:30PM, will help both your organization and budget by providing you the following resources and more: -Free resources online ranging from donor databases to web design -Methods for those starting out in social media and outreach to attract and engage new volunteers and donors -Free and easy to use marketing tools This class will help you to use social media and internet tools in volunteer and donor engagement. Save yourself both time and money by learning how to get the greatest return on investment from your marketing, fundraising and volunteer budget dollars through social media. To register visit, http://www.connectsouthside.org/Portals/2/Outside%20Reports/Focus%20training /Nonprofit%20Focus%20Training%20Registration%20Form%206-09.pdf For additional information and classes visit www.connectsouthside.org Denise D Dahl, MPA Dahl Consulting 419.343.6668 www.dahlconsulting.net www.thesuccessfulnonprofitblog.com Dahl Consulting P.O. Box 102 Bryan, OH 43506 SFXLCfinal ACN_ProudMem2[1] -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/png Size: 9671 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/gif Size: 2890 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 3047 bytes Desc: not available URL: From hoodpa at longwood.edu Fri Jul 10 13:30:21 2009 From: hoodpa at longwood.edu (Hood, Patricia) Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:30:21 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Free Online Business Training Available to Area Entrepreneurs Message-ID: <0D7E506CEB88534E8FB38550422D3E72034CBC87BE@terrier.longwood.edu> more information contact: Pat Hood, Director Crater Small Business Development Center hoodpa at longwood.edu 804.518.2003 New, FREE Online Business Training Available to Area Entrepreneurs PETERSBURG ? Customized online entrepreneurial business training utilizing web-based technology resources for e-learning from Element K? is now available to area business owners and entrepreneurs ? free of charge! This opportunity is provided by an innovative partnership among the Crater Small Business Development Center (SBDC) of Longwood University, Crater Planning District Commission (CPDC), Southeastern Virginia Partnership for Regional Transformation (SEVA-PORT), and the Virginia Electronic Commerce Technology Center (VECTEC) at Christopher Newport University. Our goals are to assist small and start-up businesses achieve their objectives, encourage professional development and entrepreneurship, improve business success rates, and enhance the area?s economic development. By teaming with Element K, the Crater SBDC will offer the best e-Learning business development content available in the market today,? said Dennis K. Morris, Executive Director of the Crater Planning District Commission. Steps to Enrolling: ? ? Step 1: Go to http://knowledge.elementk.com and register as a New Student ? Step 2: Type In the Access Key Number: 6548-sbdc1-1179 ? Step 3: Complete the Enrollment Information ? Step 4: Select your courses from the Recommended Course Tracks or go to the catalog and choose from the 100 available courses The Crater SBDC recommends a core curriculum of self-paced courses including: ? Negotiating: Negotiating Skills in Action, Negotiating for the Sales Professional ? Marketing: Analyzing Markets, Positioning Your Product, Branding Your Internet Identity ? Communication: Persuasive Business Writing, Interviewing Job Candidates ? Teamwork: Business Meeting Skills, Motivating Employees, Solving Problems as a Team [https://owa.longwood.edu/OWA/ev.owa?ns=WebReady&ev=GetFile&d=88-2F-73-84-B1-3B-60-01-01-77-61-09-6D-90-59-05&f=1_0002.jpg] [https://owa.longwood.edu/OWA/ev.owa?ns=WebReady&ev=GetFile&d=88-2F-73-84-B1-3B-60-01-01-77-61-09-6D-90-59-05&f=1_0003.jpg] Pat Hood, Director 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 From kristy at universal-synergy.com Thu Jul 9 14:47:34 2009 From: kristy at universal-synergy.com (Kristy Hall) Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2009 14:47:34 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Secrets Every Nonprofit Should Know AND How To Raise $40k! Message-ID: <000301ca00c5$ba5dd7b0$6501a8c0@kjh> Be sure to register for my upcoming class Find Funds Fast: Secrets Every Nonprofit Should Know On Tuesday, July 28th. It'll be fun! To register, go to www.ConnectSouthside.org and check out the "Upcoming Southside Training Workshops" >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> And, get a head start by ordering your Free DVD (just pay S&H) How to Raise $20k $40k in 30 Days: One Organization's Real-Life Story This is the complementary DVD about how One Home Many raised over $40k in 30 days in the fall of 2008. http://www.WeNeedFundsNow.com/freedvd I share information and tips on the DVD that I haven't shared anywhere else. You'll get to hear >>The Story of One Home Many Hopes - Who They Are >>The Exact Strategies One Home Many Hopes Used to Raise Over $40,000 in 30 Days >>How One Home Many Hopes Did This With No Budget, No Paid Staff & Virtually No Database >>Specific Ways They Implemented the Strategies >>How Their Strategies Changed Over the 30 Days >>How They Got Their Team to Reach Out To Their Networks >>How They Kept Their Team Motivated & Focused for 30 Days >>Specific Tips You Can Immediately Implement With Your Team >>How Much Time It Required to Raise $40k in 30 Days >>The Step-by-Step Process I took One Home Many Hopes Through to Get Results >>5 Key Things One Home Many Hopes Did To Succeed - and How You Can Do Them Too! Just one of the ideas in this DVD could set your organization on a different and wildly successful path. http://www.WeNeedFundsNow.com/freedvd The great news: It's FREE. (just pay S&H) Kristy J. Hall Creator, Nonprofit Super Series Universal Synergy Group, LLC kristy at universal-synergy.com www.universal-synergy.com www.NonprofitSuperSeries.com Nonprofit Super Series. CLAIM. GAIN. SUSTAIN. www.NonprofitSuperSeries.com From lnoel at ppls.org Mon Jul 13 10:08:05 2009 From: lnoel at ppls.org (Latryce Noel) Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:08:05 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Searching for a Quickbooks Instructor Message-ID: The Petersburg Public Library is in the process of developing a fall series of training sessions on Quickbooks, and we need to find an instructor to implement. At this point, we haven't identified any desired qualifications beyond experience in training groups on Quickbooks. Please forward the contact information for any recommendations you have. Thank you in advance for your help! From vellis at children-inc.org Mon Jul 13 10:01:33 2009 From: vellis at children-inc.org (Virginia Ellis) Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:01:33 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Director of Finance Job Posting at Children, Incorporated Message-ID: <368399DD384C254FA3AED2EB3E977DD9010E6E59@ciexchange.children-inc.org> Director of Finance Children, Incorporated Job Summary: Directs the financial affairs of the organization and prepares financial analysis of operations, including interim and final financial statements with supporting schedules, for guidance of management. The Director of Finance is responsible for the organization's financial plans and policies, accounting practices, the conduct of its relationships with lending institutions, vendors and the financial community, the maintenance of fiscal records, and the preparation of financial reports. The position involves supervision over general accounting, property accounting, internal auditing, budgetary controls, and investments and plays a key role in the executive management team including strategic planning and decision making. Essential Functions: * The Director of Finance is responsible for ensuring effective financial controls exist and are utilized for the organization. * Development, analysis, and interpretation of statistical and accounting information in order to appraise operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget, and other matters bearing on the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the organization. * Responsible for evaluation and supervision of personnel in the Accounting Department. * Responsible for investment oversight and recommendations to the Finance Committee. * Maintains the organization's system of accounts and keeps books and records on all company transactions and assets. * Establishes major economic objectives and policies, and prepares reports that outline the organization's financial position in the areas of income, expense, and earning based on past, present, and future operations. * Coordinates and directs the preparation of the budget and financial forecast. Institutes and maintains other planning and control procedures and analyzes and reports variances. * Is responsible for planning and compliance with all federal, state, and local corporate, payroll, and other applicable regulations. * Furnishes internal reports, revises and updates reports to be useful and efficient, and furnishes external reports as necessary. * Participates in the evaluation and recommendations of insurance coverage for protection against property losses and potential liabilities. * Participates in the evaluation and recommendations of all employee benefits. Required Experience and Skills: * Nonprofit organization experience * QuickBooks knowledge a big plus * Ability to work well in a team environment * BA/BS Degree in accounting, finance or related major * CPA certification preferred * 5+ years of experience in financial management * Excellent computer skills * Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Please submit resume' and salary range to vellis at children-inc.org. Submission of a salary range is required. Virginia R. Ellis Children, Incorporated From bregrut at valuesinstitute.org Mon Jul 13 13:33:26 2009 From: bregrut at valuesinstitute.org (Brian Regrut) Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:33:26 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Training Aug 11 & 13 for Volunteers to deliver Values Curriculum to Youth Message-ID: <000001ca03e0$0869a7a0$0201a8c0@BRIANDESK> Training Aug 11 & 13 for Volunteers to Deliver Values Curriculum to Youth Become a VIVA and change the world for the better! If you want to make a positive difference in the lives of youngsters, then you should become a VIVA--Values Institute Volunteers in Action. As a VIVA you deliver the Values in Alignment curriculum to small groups of children at youth organization facilities in our community. Following a 3-hour Orientation and a 3-hour Curriculum Training session you will work with the director of a youth facility to determine a schedule that works best for you and the young people you will be teaching. That usually means conducting the 10 one-hour sessions over a period of 5 weeks. Current opportunities are at Boys & Girls Clubs in Richmond, Chesterfield, Hopewell and Petersburg. Additional opportunities are available in Roanoke and SW Virginia. Training will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Aug 11 & 13 at St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 5200 Grove Avenue. VIVA Requirements: 1. You embrace and live out values like Integrity, Responsibility, Respect, Achievement, and Compassion 2. You possess a passion for teaching positive values to young people 3. You have experience teaching and/or mentoring middle school-aged youth (raising your own children counts) 4. You must attend a half-day or one-day training session (depending upon level of prior experience) 5. You must be willing to learn the curriculum and guide the 10 one-hour sessions at a youth group located near you. Learn more about the curriculum on our website, www.ValuesInstitute.org. If this sounds like something you would like to do, contact us to learn about opportunities and training classes: or or 804-775-6433. Our goal is to help organizations like Boys & Girls Clubs deliver consistent messages and develop continuity in character education. The staff of the clubs where you will be working understand the Values in Alignment Process and will fully support your volunteer efforts. In addition, as a VIVA, a Values Institute staff member will help ensure that your teaching experience is a good one for both you and the youth. We will provide the materials and supplies you will need for teaching the 10-session. In addition, we will provide phone and on-site support. If you're ready to make a positive difference in the lives of youngsters in your community or know someone, then contact Brian Regrut or Terry Willie-Surratt at the Values Institute of America today. Send an e-mail to brian at valuesinstitute.org or call the Values Institute office for a brochure and more information at 804-775-6433. Brian N. Regrut Values in Alignment Project Director The Values Institute of America 2001 Maywill Street, Suite 201 Richmond, VA 23230-6448 804-775-6433 Office 804-338-1776 Cell brian at valuesinstitute.org Equipping youth organizations to teach positive values to young people. www.valuesinstitute.org From ddahl at dahlconsulting.net Mon Jul 13 12:18:25 2009 From: ddahl at dahlconsulting.net (Denise Dahl) Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:18:25 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Give Your Board Some Good News! Register For This Week's Class! Message-ID: Wouldn't it be great to talk about nonprofit budget growth steps at your next board meeting Make it happen. Start by attending Social Media in Fundraising and Volunteer engagement. To register visit, http://www.connectsouthside.org/Portals/2/Outside%20Reports/Focus%20training /Nonprofit%20Focus%20Training%20Registration%20Form%206-09.pdf For additional information and classes visit www.connectsouthside.org In these budget challenging times social media can not only help stretch your budget dollars it can increase your budget dollars! Social Media in Fundraising and Volunteer Engagement Class, Thursday, July 16, 2009 12:30PM - 3:30PM, will help both your organization and budget by providing you the following resources and more: -Free resources online ranging from donor databases to web design -Methods for those starting out in social media and outreach to attract and engage new volunteers and donors -Free and easy to use marketing tools This class will help you to use social media and internet tools in volunteer and donor engagement. Save yourself both time and money by learning how to get the greatest return on investment from your marketing, fundraising and volunteer budget dollars through social media. MAKE IT A ONE-TWO PUNCH & ATTEND Find Funds Fast: Secrets Every Nonprofit Should Know TOO!! http://www.connectsouthside.org/default.aspx?tabid=716 &id=16 Denise D Dahl, MPA Dahl Consulting 419.343.6668 www.dahlconsulting.net www.thesuccessfulnonprofitblog.com Dahl Consulting P.O. Box 102 Bryan, OH 43506 SFXLCfinal ACN_ProudMem2[1] -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/png Size: 9671 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/gif Size: 2890 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 3047 bytes Desc: not available URL: From advocareinc at aol.com Tue Jul 14 07:24:02 2009 From: advocareinc at aol.com (advocareinc) Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:24:02 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Please join us for Family Bound Weekend this year! Message-ID: <3f68ea94.8919.4b49.bda4.1066cc19d21e@aol.com> Dear Friends, We would like to invite you to participate in some or all of the events that AdvoCare has planned for July 23-25, 2009, in Winchester, VA. We especially hope you can join us for our Annual Family Bound Picnic. For many years AdvoCare has been helping to bring together people from all over to participate in a picnic dedicated to our children, at-risk youth, family, and friends with incarcerated loved-ones. This year?s theme is ?Changing the Future, One Kid at a Time?. With cooperation from numerous sponsors, we have planned a full day of food, games, music, live entertainment, prizes and much more, with absolutely no charge for the Family Bound ?Getting to Know You? reception and, of course the picnic.* This year we have the American Cancer Society?s ?Bark for Life? being held alongside at the park from 8 am to 1 pm. We have joined with ?Bark for Life? as a co-sponsor, and we even look forward to having PenPals represented. This should be a great way for our children and families to learn more about the dog programs as well as an additional way for them to enjoy the interaction and be part of other events. In addition, we have several days of events that include our: Sustainable Gardening Workshop Thursday, 23 July 2009 - 'The Need for Sustainable Communities' Our Hope Annual Gala and Awards Dinner Thursday, July 23, 2009 - 'Hope in Action - Changing the Future' AdvoCare's Annual Meeting and Conference Friday, 24 July 2009 - 'The Smart on Crime Approach' Friday, 24 July 2009 - 'Children's Pioneer Workshop' Family Bound Weekend Friday, 24 July 2009 - 'Getting to Know You' Reception Saturday, 25 July 2009 - Picnic - 'Changing the Future, One Kid at a Time' Bark for Life July 25, 2009 - The Bark For Life is an American Cancer Society Relay fundraising event that will honor the care giving qualities of our family "best friends". Please take a moment to find out more about our events, send us an email to let us know that you will join the numbers for the free Family Bound events*, register for the Sustainable Communities Workshop, support our Annual Hope Gala, register for our Smart on Crime Approach Conference, register children and young adults for the Children?s Pioneer Workshop, participate in the American Cancer Society?s Bark for Life, volunteer, become a member, or you can simply donate a few dollars to support scholarships for those who cannot otherwise afford to participate in some of these events. All this can be done at our web site, www.familybound.org. Thank you in advance for your interest and support. Sincerely, -Keith Keith Wm. DeBlasio, Executive Director * All food, drinks, games, prizes, and other activities provided by AdvoCare for the Family Bound events are free of charge to participants. There is also no admission to Jim Barnett Park. However, AdvoCare is not responsible for the charges or services provided by vendors at the events or Winchester Parks & Recreation. These may include other food and drink purchases, photos, auctions, pet merchandise, admission to the pool/water slide/indoor gym, lodging, etc. AdvoCare, Inc. Post Office Box 133 ? Hancock, MD 21750-0133 ? 202-271-1623 (phone) ? 202-204-6038 (fax) Post Office Box 22 ? 15-A Candlewood Lane ? Great Cacapon, West Virginia 25422 www.smartoncrimesolutions.org From reisenman at connectnetwork.org Tue Jul 14 12:56:19 2009 From: reisenman at connectnetwork.org (Rebecca Eisenman) Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:56:19 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Pancake Dinner Fundraiser for Colonial Heights Food Pantry Message-ID: <010201ca04a4$03a51aa0$0aef4fe0$@org> The Colonial Heights Baptist Church is hosting an all-you-can eat pancake dinner fundraiser on Saturday, July 17 from 5pm to 8pm for the Colonial Heights Food Pantry. Please bring a toiletry or household cleaning product with you to the event for free admittance. All you can eat pancakes will be provided. For more information, please contact Ruth Chappel at 919-3261. 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" Raise money for ConnectSouthside just by searching the Internet or shopping online with GoodSearch - www.goodsearch.com From BDuVal at lisc.org Tue Jul 14 13:20:13 2009 From: BDuVal at lisc.org (Barbara DuVal) Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:20:13 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Grant Available through Virginia LISC Message-ID: Virginia LISC announces its? United for Progress (UP) Neighborhoods Initiative grant. The grant supports the first of two neighborhood-based Quality of Life planning opportunities in Petersburg. The Battersea Neighborhood is the target community for the first grant. The UP Neighborhoods Initiative builds upon successful LISC-sponsored neighborhood-based planning processes around the country. The process includes extensive community engagement, broad collaboration, early action projects and quality of life planning that result in a written plan and implementation strategy for the target community. Nationally, quality of life planning processes have resulted in new housing, after school programs for youth, childcare centers and employment initiatives and strong neighborhood leadership. Eligible applicants can include: Community-based nonprofits, faith-based institutions, nonprofit community development corporations, schools, local government entities, institutions of higher education. Interested organizations may obtain a Request for Proposals by contacting the following: Veronica Jemmott Phone: 804 358 7602, ext. 11 Email: vjemmott at lisc.org Barbara DuVal Phone: 804 358-7602, ext. 12 Email: BDuVal at lisc.org From reisenman at connectnetwork.org Tue Jul 14 15:26:05 2009 From: reisenman at connectnetwork.org (Rebecca Eisenman) Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:26:05 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Upcoming Professional Nonprofit Workshops in Southside Message-ID: <000001ca04b8$ef9407f0$cebc17d0$@org> Dear Connect Community, There is still time to register for our two Nonprofit Professional Workshops this Thursday, July 16. Strategic Planning: Creating an Organizational Roadmap The reality confronting nonprofits today is one of diminishing resources and increasing demands. Changes brought about by the current economic situation are requiring nonprofit managers and Board members to think and act more strategically than ever before. Acting strategically requires a strategic plan. A well-designed strategic plan provides organizational direction, helps set priorities, assists with budgeting and resource allocation, and improves overall organizational effectiveness, accountability and decision-making. This course will provide an easy-to-follow, step-by-step strategic planning process that can be used for any type of organization. Factors critical to a successful strategic planning process and strategies to ensure implementation will also be reviewed and discussed. This workshop is in Hopewell from 9am to 12pm. Social Media in Fundraising and Volunteer Engagement This workshop is for nonprofits new to or just starting out in the use of social media. Social media is an excellent means of supplementing fundraising efforts and volunteer engagement. In this ever changing world of technology, social media is a new necessary element in taking your fundraising and organization to the next level. This workshop is an interactive opportunity to see how easy it is to move into the realm of social media without investing a ton of time or money. You do not need to know much about technology to benefit from this presentation as it is presented on a basic level. If you are able to log on to the internet, you will be able to walk away with tangible resources your organization can implement. Register now at https://www.connectsouthside.org/default.aspx?tabid=763. For questions or comments please email southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org or call (804) 458-6329 ext 2010. 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" From reisenman at connectnetwork.org Wed Jul 15 08:38:04 2009 From: reisenman at connectnetwork.org (Rebecca Eisenman) Date: Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:38:04 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] ConnectSouthside's Free Email Options Message-ID: <000c01ca0549$1b08e640$511ab2c0$@org> Did you know that you can receive your ConnectSouthside emails one at a time OR combine all of the messages into a "daily digest"? To change your current subscription options, visit: http://tinyurl.com/connectsouthside Also, ConnectSouthside offers the following specialty email groups you can join for free. --- --- ---Don't see your issue area? START A NEW GROUP To find out more about these groups, join one, or learn how to begin a new one, visit: http://www.connectsouthside.org/email Rebecca Eisenman Coordinator Southside Community Partners Powered by ConnectSouthside.org A Nonprofit Resource Center program of The Appomattox Regional Library System From sharon at cchasm.org Thu Jul 16 10:19:09 2009 From: sharon at cchasm.org (sharon at cchasm.org) Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:19:09 +0000 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Christmas In July Message-ID: It's Christmas In July! Santa will help CCHASMCelebrate Christmas In July And Support Its ThirteenAlliance Food Pantries On July 25, 2009Santa will be on hand with CCHASM (Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Alliance ForSocial Ministry) at the Chester Baptist Church, 4317 School St., Chester, VA 23831 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (in the GreatHall) to honor and support its Thirteen Alliance Food Pantries. They will be joinedby over two dozen local merchants, organizations, and churches who will have drawingsfor prizes, games, and activities for all ages.Events will include an ?Old Fashioned Cake Walk? (every 20 minutes)featuring Ukrop?s ? cakes and pies, live music, and photos with Santa. Admission is one canor box of non-perishable food which will be donated to the food pantries at theend of the day. CCHASM is a 501 (c)(3) serving area residents for over 20 years. For more informationon the event, or to participate as a vendor, please contact: Sharon or Helen at 804-796-3715 or Email:sharon at cchasm.org "Generous Hearts and Caring Hands To Those In Need" From southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org Fri Jul 17 10:41:07 2009 From: southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org (southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org) Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:41:07 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Southside Simulcast July 24 Message-ID: <20090717104107.2ktjrhllcssg4sc4@mail.connectnetwork.org> Southside Simulcasts the Strategic Leadership and Social Media for Social Good Conference on July 24 The morning conference, originating from the Univ. of Richmond will be broadcasted in its entirety at the Hopewell Library and will be moderated by Rebecca Eisenman, ConnectSouthside Coordinator. Questions will be ?tweeted? from Southside group directly to the conference. Following the simulcast, is a Southside Lunch Discussion: ?Putting Social Media to Work for You? lead by Kendall Morris, emerging social media specialist at PUNCH. This conference and lunch discussion is for decision-making representatives of nonprofits and government agencies. This simulcast takes place on Friday, July 24 from 8:30 ? 12:30 and is free with pre-registration. The lunchtime discussion is from 12:30-1:30 and includes box lunch ($10 charge). Pre-registration is also required as seating is limited. Register here: http://www.connectsouthside.org/default.aspx?tabid=716&id=15 For questions please email southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org or call (804) 458-6329 ext 2013. From cstovall at virginiasupportivehousing.org Thu Jul 16 15:33:04 2009 From: cstovall at virginiasupportivehousing.org (Crystal Stovall) Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:33:04 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Job Opportunity at Virginia Supportive Housing (Crystal Stovall) Message-ID: <1F6CC45EB50B0244A712E3EC80501AF0529AC3@VSHSERVER01.vsh.local> POSITION: SR. ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST General Statement of Duties: The Sr. Accounting Specialist is responsible for providing assistance to the CFO with the accounting needs of VSH and all of its affiliates. The Sr. Accounting Specialist is responsible for monthly property close-outs, bank reconciliations, grant draws, property audit preparations, and general duties as assigned by the CFO. The Sr. Accounting Specialist reports to the CFO. Specific Duties Responsibilities: 1. Posts general journal entries in Quick Books to properly record financial transactions not recorded through A/P; 2. Posts monthly Rent Rolls from each property during the first week of each month; 3. Enters property deposits as received from Property Managers; 4. Reconciles all property bank accounts during the first week of each month in Quick Books; 5. Prepares monthly grant draw requests before closing out each month,, and provides CFO report of grant funds expended during current month; 6. Closes out the month for each property and forwards financial reports to CFO for final approval; 7. Prepares audit work documents for each property to CFO/auditor in timely fashion for auditor to complete property audits; 8. Assists CFO in financial analysis as needed; 9. Provide back-up to Actg. Specialist for A/P, SPC, and P/R processing as needed; 10. Assists CFO with special projects on an as-needed basis.. Qualifications: Computer competency required with QuickBooks and Microsoft office experience. Bachelor's degree required. Able to multi-task while remaining flexible, work with minimal supervision, and work in a team atmosphere. Able to prioritize work and meet deadlines. Strong attention to detail required. Three to five years' experience with a non-profit, housing or governmental agency in all aspects of accounting, including general ledger maintenance, financial statement preparation, budgets, audit preparations, cash flow, bank reconciliations, and month-end closeouts, .Knowledge of GAAP and grant reporting. Hiring Range: $40,000 - $50,000 Open until position is filled How to Apply: Send resume and cover letter to: vrichey at virginiasupportivehousing.org or Fax: (804) 788-6827 - for more information please visit our website at www.virginiasupportivehousing.org -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 5048 bytes Desc: image001.jpg URL: From executivedirector at oarric.org Fri Jul 17 09:44:59 2009 From: executivedirector at oarric.org (Krystal Simpson) Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:44:59 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Job Posting Message-ID: <4A60805B.6040502@oarric.org> Community Resources Coordinator OAR of Richmond, Inc. Description: Manages the organization's volunteer services program, client group services, and special activities. Requirements: Bachelor's degree preferred or post-secondary coursework and equivalent experience, an interest in working with a correctional population, jail security clearance, and working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Salary: $30,000 annually (non-negotiable) plus benefits Closing Date: July 31, 2009 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 jonahh at lewisginter.org Thu Jul 16 15:07:07 2009 From: jonahh at lewisginter.org (Jonah Holland) Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:07:07 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Green Tonic Symposium at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden References: <6D3DA0BAB8D14D92B7C514747A2C355B@blackbaudhost.com> Message-ID: <9653A138A3D1F142BE722127150781DD02AF6CDD@lgbg-exch2k.lewisginter.local> green tonic Banner On August 4-5, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden will explore and celebrate successful urban greening projects in Richmond and across the country -- in the symposium Green Tonic: Urban Gardening for Health & Wholeness. It is the third in a series of four symposia that are the centerpiece of the Garden's 25th anniversary celebration this year (along with the Butterflies LIVE! exhibit), and is made possible through the generous support of the Robins Foundation. Green Tonic is an opportunity to learn about exemplary community gardening and urban greening initiatives in Philadelphia, New York, and Chicago; the policies and practices that help them succeed; and what we can do to take urban gardening and greening in our community to the next level. Who should attend: Neighborhood organizers and community leaders, urban planners, architects and designers, public officials, health advocates, local food activists, students, master gardeners, and more. Cost: $75, includes dinner Tuesday evening, and lunch Wednesday; $20 for optional bus tour of Richmond area green spaces, including a new green roof on a historic building downtown. For details on speakers, workshops, preliminary agenda, and save-the-date card, visit our website. Registration is NOW open! I hope you will plan to join us! Sincerely, Jonah Jonah Holland Public Relations & Marketing Coordinator Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden 1800 Lakeside Avenue Richmond, Virginia 23228 (804) 262-9887 x292 JonahH at LewisGinter.org Become a fan on Facebook. Follow the Garden on Twitter. rooftop Click here if you do not want to receive further emails. From jonahh at lewisginter.org Thu Jul 16 15:45:16 2009 From: jonahh at lewisginter.org (Jonah Holland) Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:45:16 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Green Tonic: Urban Gardening for Health & Wholeness at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Message-ID: <9653A138A3D1F142BE722127150781DD02AF6CE7@lgbg-exch2k.lewisginter.local> On August 4-5, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden will explore and celebrate successful urban greening projects in Richmond and across the country -- in the symposium Green Tonic: Urban Gardening for Health & Wholeness. It is the third in a series of four symposia that are the centerpiece of the Garden's 25th anniversary celebration this year (along with the Butterflies LIVE! exhibit), and is made possible through the generous support of the Robins Foundation. Green Tonic is an opportunity to learn about exemplary community gardening and urban greening initiatives in Philadelphia, New York, and Chicago; the policies and practices that help them succeed; and what we can do to take urban gardening and greening in our community to the next level. Who should attend: Neighborhood organizers and community leaders, urban planners, architects and designers, public officials, health advocates, local food activists, students, master gardeners, and more. Cost: $75, includes dinner Tuesday evening, and lunch Wednesday; $20 for optional bus tour of Richmond area green spaces, including a new green roof on a historic building downtown. For details on speakers, workshops, preliminary agenda, and save-the-date card, please visit: http://www.lewisginter.org/adult-education/GreenTonic.php Registration is NOW open here: http://www.lewisginter.org/events/event_detail.php?event_id=274 I hope you will plan to join us! Sincerely, Jonah Jonah Holland Public Relations & Marketing Coordinator Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden LewisGinter.org 1800 Lakeside Avenue Richmond, Virginia 23228 (804) 262-9887 x292 JonahH at LewisGinter.org Become a fan on Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/LewisGinter Follow the Garden on Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/LewisGinter From southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org Fri Jul 17 10:32:03 2009 From: southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org (southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org) Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:32:03 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Southside Va. Nonprofit Resource Center Message-ID: <20090717103203.ni9k9e6voc08s8gg@mail.connectnetwork.org> Did you know the Southside Va. Nonprofit Resource Center is a specialty library and support center that provides resources to help local organzations and individuals as they work to strengthen the community? The Resource Center services are entirely free of charge and it is conviently located in downtown Hopewell at the Maude Langhorne Nelson Library, accessible anytime during regular library hours. Some of the many services and resource Southside Va. Nonprofit Resource Center offer include: One-on-one assistance and consultation Books and other materials covering all aspects of managing a nonprofit Free acces to the Foundation Center Directory Online with more than 92,000 grant makers Free membership to the Grants Connection Free access to Premium Guidestar membership From Thomas.Driscoll at VBPD.virginia.gov Fri Jul 17 12:39:59 2009 From: Thomas.Driscoll at VBPD.virginia.gov (Driscoll, Thomas S.) Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:39:59 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] UCONN survey of wheelchair users Message-ID: <450BED901B146D489B4B106796566DF40B21A002@dsa-kog-mail1.DSA.state.va.us> The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities has been asked to pass along the following information about a study of wheelchair users being conducted by the University of Connecticut. The survey results from that state have been very helpful and they are now extending it nationwide. ---------------------------------------------------- YOU AND YOUR WHEELCHAIR The University of Connecticut is requesting help from wheelchair users. They are conducting research on wheelchair users' opinions pertaining to wheelchair technology and services. The survey is about 40 questions, takes 10 minutes to complete, and includes a chance to win a $50 Amazon.com gift card. Your participation in this survey will directly contribute to an increased awareness of problems faced by wheelchair users. To complete the survey, go to http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/?p=WEB229DYFNSVLC. For more information or to request a copy of the survey results, when available, contact: Geoff Cullen, Research Analyst - Innovation Accelerator Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CCEI) University of Connecticut 222 Pitkin St, Suite 105 East Hartford, CT 06108 Tel: (860) 728-2147 geoff.cullen at business.uconn.edu ---------------------------------------------------- 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 reisenman at connectnetwork.org Mon Jul 20 10:19:50 2009 From: reisenman at connectnetwork.org (Rebecca Eisenman) Date: Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:19:50 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Southside Simulcast July 24 subsumes July 22 Workshop Message-ID: <001301ca0945$26374430$72a5cc90$@org> Southside Simulcasts the Strategic Leadership and Social Media for Social Good Conference on July 24 The morning conference, originating from the Univ. of Richmond will be broadcasted in its entirety at the Hopewell Library and will be moderated by Rebecca Eisenman, ConnectSouthside Coordinator. Questions will be tweeted from Southside group directly to the conference. Following the simulcast, is a Southside Lunch Discussion: Putting Social Media to Work for You lead by Kendall Morris, emerging social media specialist at PUNCH. This conference and lunch discussion is for decision-making representatives of nonprofits and government agencies. This simulcast takes place on Friday, July 24 from 8:30 ? 12:30 and is free with pre-registration. The lunchtime discussion is from 12:30-1:30 and includes box lunch ($10 charge). Pre-registration is also required as seating as limited. No workshop will be held on July 22 as this event incorporates the previously scheduled July 22 workshop. Register here: http://www.connectsouthside.org/default.aspx?tabid=716 &id=15 For questions 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" Raise money for ConnectSouthside just by searching the Internet or shopping online with GoodSearch - www.goodsearch.com From commonwealthcommunitytrust at gmail.com Mon Jul 20 15:26:09 2009 From: commonwealthcommunitytrust at gmail.com (Cathy Soffin) Date: Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:26:09 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Final Reminder -- CCT Charitable Fund Award Message-ID: <3dab8980907201226s6bbce66cxa0e1265ef34dd7c5@mail.gmail.com> The deadline for applications for Commonwealth Community Trust's Charitable Fund Award is *August 1*. The Award will provide 50 Virginia residents living with a disability who meet federal poverty guidelines a maximum award of $250 for equipment, medication or services. The Charitable Fund was established by the CCT Board of Directors as part of the organization?s mission to enrich the quality of life for individuals living with disabilities. The CCT Charitable Fund Award application, due by August 1, must be completed and signed by the beneficiary?s advocate who is either a care manager or other professional staff. The applications will be reviewed by a committee and the advocates will be notified by September 30, 2009. The award check will be made payable to the vendor providing the services. The application is available at: www.commonwealthcommunitytrust.org. For questions, call 804-740-6930; outside Richmond toll free at 888-241-6039. From reisenman at connectnetwork.org Tue Jul 21 08:45:43 2009 From: reisenman at connectnetwork.org (Rebecca Eisenman) Date: Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:45:43 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Create or update your organization's online profile Message-ID: <000c01ca0a01$298d94b0$7ca8be10$@org> Dear ConnectSouthside members, Please take a moment to create or update your organization's online profile, which allows you to list calendar events, volunteer opportunities and job listings by visiting http://www.connectsouthside.org. Forgotten your log-in information? Select "Login" on the homepage to access our forgotten username and password feature. Not sure if your organization already has a profile? 1. Go to http://www.connectsouthside.org/services 2. Click on "Search" 3. Look for your agency Some member organizations have more than one profile. To make it easier users, we would like for these members to choose one profile to use throughout their organization. If your organization has more than one profile, please send the username and password you would LIKE TO KEEP to Southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org . Thank you for your continued support of ConnectSouthside. From gmccammon2 at yahoo.com Tue Jul 21 14:38:46 2009 From: gmccammon2 at yahoo.com (Greg and Susan McCammon) Date: Tue, 21 Jul 2009 11:38:46 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] The Shepherd's Center of Chesterfield's Fall 2009 Adventures in Learning Classes Message-ID: <252777.28845.qm@web110215.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Good afternoon! Just sending an attached announcement regarding our upcoming term of Adventures in Learning to be posted on Connect Southside. The Shepherd?s Center's volunteers provide Free Transportation for seniors' to their medical appointments pharmacy pick-up and for grocery shopping.? We also have a minor home repair service for seniors as well as very low cost lifelong learning classes. Thank you so much! 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Following the simulcast, is a Southside Lunch Discussion: Putting Social Media to Work for You, lead by Kendall Morris, emerging social media specialist at PUNCH. This conference and lunch discussion is for decision-making representatives of nonprofits and government agencies. This simulcast takes place on Friday, July 24 from 8:30 to 12:30 and is free with pre-registration. The lunchtime discussion is from 12:30-1:30 and includes box lunch ($10). Pre-registration is also required as seating as limited. Register here: http://www.connectsouthside.org/default.aspx?tabid=716&id=15 For questions please email southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org or call (804) 458-6329 ext 2013. From jerbag at aol.com Wed Jul 22 07:49:45 2009 From: jerbag at aol.com (jerbag at aol.com) Date: Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:49:45 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] MOTIV8S invites one an all to Set up a Table-Celebrate a Child @ Broad Rock Park Message-ID: <8CBD8D9A4555059-244-2A8D@WEBMAIL-DZ30.sysops.aol.com> July 22, 2009 ? Hello All, ? MOTIV8S Inc., would like to invite one and all to "Set up a Table-Celebrate a Child"?our 8th Annual ?Citywide? Recognition Day Celebration scheduled for August 15, 2009 at the Broad Rock Community Complex located at 4615 Ferguson Lane in the City of Richmond.? Time: 12-6PM. Cost to the public:?FREE ? Objective: To?educate and build positive partnerships between city residents, the faith community, local for profit businesses, and non profit community organizations. We offer free food and drinks, live e ntertainment, educational speakers, employment assistance, health care services, free youth raffles and more. The MOTIV8S Citywide Recognition Day Celebration continues to be important?to our community because it partners for profit businesses, law enforcement agencies, schools, civic organizations, non profit (CBO's) and the general community together in unity. ? Add itionally, it provides a safe family environment and reward system for youth through education, gift incentives and public recognition which builds healthy self esteem, self worth and community awareness. Here's how it works: Simply set up your exhibit table/booth/Cost Free Provide one bicycle or the gift of your choice for 1-2 Children It's just that simple!!! So If you have a passion for children?and would like to be a small part of a big difference, then we would love to hear from you.? Please contact Ebony Thomas, Program Coordinator 804-683-7898 for more information. At MOTIV8S we place strong focus on personal, community and business involvement believing that healthy partnerships are the keys to making Richmond a safer place to live, work and play for all.? ? Thank you for embracing MOTIV8S and making it yours so that success can be OURS!! From kristy at universal-synergy.com Tue Jul 21 15:28:39 2009 From: kristy at universal-synergy.com (Kristy Hall) Date: Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:28:39 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Secrets Every Nonprofit Should Know - Sign up Now! Message-ID: <000901ca0a39$755ea130$6501a8c0@kjh> Be sure to register for the Connect Southside upcoming class Find Funds Fast: Secrets Every Nonprofit Should Know On Tuesday, July 28th from 12:30-3:30 Here's what we'll cover: 7 Secrets Every Nonprofit Should Know To Find Funds Fast - Participants will learn * The first step to approaching donors right now * How to identify potential corporate and individual donors * How to identify potential Joint Venture partners - including other nonprofit organizations * How to leverage online tools and "plain old email" * Much More Participants will identify one "Secret" to implement in the next 30 days and will create a 30-day Action Plan during the session. To register, go to www.ConnectSouthside.org and check out the "Upcoming Southside Training Workshops" See you soon! Kristy Kristy J. Hall Creator, Nonprofit Super Series Universal Synergy Group, LLC kristy at universal-synergy.com www.universal-synergy.com www.NonprofitSuperSeries.com Nonprofit Super Series. CLAIM. GAIN. SUSTAIN. www.NonprofitSuperSeries.com From ssain at richmond.edu Tue Jul 21 17:30:25 2009 From: ssain at richmond.edu (Robinson Sain, Sue) Date: Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:30:25 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Watch free Richmond sm4sg conference live on Friday, follow on Twitter and join Facebook group Message-ID: <5F1668E2B81AAF42A7648EE339ED83E7303DCEFBA2@UREXCHANGESCC.richmond.edu> Dear Connect Community: Friday, July 24, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the ConnectNetwork, Jepson School of Leadership Studies and the Social Media Club Richmond are hosting a conference for nonprofit and government agency decision makers. The meeting is "Strategic Leadership and Social Media for Social Good." The conference is full and registration was limited to one representative of an organization or agency. The event will be Web cast live and sessions will also be posted to YouTube. Interested? On Friday morning, go to http://news.richmond.edu/jepson/2009/socialmedia_webcast.html You can also participate via Twitter. You can also follow the conversation on Twitter. Use the tag #sm4sg and your 140-character thoughts and questions will be displayed on big screens at the event. And, the planning committee has started a new group on Facebook to see what kind of conversation and connections emerge from this week's conference. Be among the first to join the new group http://www.facebook.com/groups/edit.php?members&gid=96974757621 Details on the conference, including presenter bios and the schedule: http://news.richmond.edu/jepson/2009/socialmedia.html 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 d.melson at betterhousingcoalition.org Thu Jul 23 12:54:21 2009 From: d.melson at betterhousingcoalition.org (Drew Melson) Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:54:21 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Community Grand Opening Celebration and Block Party - Better Housing Coalition Message-ID: On Thursday, July 30, from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m., Better Housing Coalition will celebrate the grand opening of its newest community revitalization initiative in South Richmond, Oak Summit at Goose Creek. The neighborhood ribbon-cutting event will take place at 117 E. 13th Street, during which two of the first four newly constructed single-family homes will be open for tours. BHC is pleased to welcome Mayor Dwight Jones as the ceremony's distinguished speaker. Oak Summit is a traditional neighborhood of 45 new homes which feature cutting-edge green building technologies while maintaining classic period architecture. These homes protect the environment and reduce energy costs by incorporating sustainable building products, recycled materials, Energy Star appliances, energy-efficient heat pumps, and a separate fresh air ventilating system for healthy indoor air quality. Many of the homes in Oak Summit also include a solar hot water heating system and the highest quality insulation package. All of the amenities of urban living can be experienced in Oak Summit, as it is conveniently located within a 5-minute drive of downtown Richmond. Monthly mortgage payments for these energy-efficient homes start as low as $800 per month. Following the ribbon-cutting, BHC will hold a Community Block Party for area residents on Sunday, August 2. Along E. 13th Street, attendees will enjoy music, food, and children's games, and will have the opportunity to tour open houses and receive information on home ownership opportunities with BHC. Parking for both events will be available along Stockton and Decatur Streets. Contact: Jane Helfrich Better Housing Coalition (804) 644-0546 ext. 36 j.helfrich at betterhousingcoalition.org From executivedirector at rosmy.org Thu Jul 23 11:51:46 2009 From: executivedirector at rosmy.org (John Dougherty) Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:51:46 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] ROSMY Institute for Equality Training 8/7/09 Message-ID: <027e01ca0bad$7c03c4f0$1a01a8c0@ROSMY.local> ROSMY: Ensuring Virginia's sexual minority youth an equal opportunity for success. Institute for Equality: Virginia's single source for professional training to assess and respond to the needs of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth FREE TRAINING for youth and family service professionals in Hopewell and surrounding communities. ROSMY Institute for Equality Training Friday, August 7, 2009 10:00AM - 4:00PM Registration begins at 9:30AM FREE - for professional staff in the John Randolph Service Area ROSMY's Institute for Equality is Virginia's only training resource dedicated to helping youth and family services professionals effectively assess and respond to the needs of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth. Certified by the National Association of Social Workers to provide professional development training for up to 6 CEU credits, this one-of-a-kind training has been designed to help agencies increase their capacity to serve the diverse population of youth within their communities. If you are a youth and family service organization in Hopewell or a surrounding community who seeks to increase your ability to support the needs of an estimated 65,000 gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth in Virginia, this is a must attend training opportunity. Register on line today at www.rosmy.org - under the Institute for Equality or call (804) 644 - 4800. John Dougherty Executive Director ROSMY (804) 644 - 4800 john_dougherty at rosmy.org Ukrops Golden Gifts Participant Shop, buy, give your points to ROSMY Please Designate ROSMY United Way: #3403 Combined Federal Campaign: #70936 Local government and Schools: #162 -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Institute for Equality: Virginia's single source for professional training to assess and respond to the needs of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth ROSMY Institute for Equality Training Friday, August 14, 2009 10:00AM - 4:00PM Registration begins at 9:30AM $55/person (includes lunch) $65/person (includes lunch and CEU credits from the National Association of Social Workers ROSMY's Institute for Equality is Virginia's only training resource dedicated to helping youth and family services professionals effectively assess and respond to the needs of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth. Certified by the National Association of Social Workers to provide professional development training for up to 6 CEU credits, this one-of-a-kind training has been designed to help agencies increase their capacity to serve the diverse population of youth within their communities. If you are a youth and family service organization in Virgnia who seeks to increase your ability to support the needs of an estimated 65,000 gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth who may need your help, this is a must attend training opportunity. Register on line today at www.rosmy.org - under the Institute for Equality or call (804) 644 - 4800. John Dougherty Executive Director ROSMY (804) 644 - 4800 john_dougherty at rosmy.org Ukrops Golden Gifts Participant Shop, buy, give your points to ROSMY Please Designate ROSMY United Way: #3403 Combined Federal Campaign: #70936 Local government and Schools: #162 -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The Seminar is free but registration is required by calling 804-320-DOCS or e-mailing Education at cancerlinc.org. Sharon Caldwell Outreach & Education Coordinator LINC From suzube at comcast.net Fri Jul 24 08:18:55 2009 From: suzube at comcast.net (Susan Zube) Date: Fri, 24 Jul 2009 08:18:55 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] LINC Offers Free Seminar at John Randolph Hospital August 11 Message-ID: <93B757CE73314881948C96023B94D8CB@Harry> LINC and John Randolph Hospital to Present Free Seminar for Cancer Patients, Survivors, Families, Caregivers LINC, the Legal Information Network for Cancer and the John Randolph Hospital will present a FREE seminar on legal and financial issues facing cancer patients, survivors, families and caregivers. Topics include Managing Debt, Keeping Your Job While Going through Cancer Treatment, and Legal Documents and Papers. The seminar will be in Classroom AB at John Randolph Hospital, Hopewell, VA from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dinner is provided and door prizes will be given. The seminar is FREE but registration is required by calling toll free 877-644-5462 or emailing Education at cancerlinc.org. Sharon Caldwell Outreach & Education Coordinator LINC From reisenman at connectnetwork.org Fri Jul 24 09:16:55 2009 From: reisenman at connectnetwork.org (Rebecca Eisenman) Date: Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:16:55 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Upcoming Southside Nonprofit Trainings Message-ID: <001d01ca0c61$057eaf70$107c0e50$@org> There is still time to register for next week's Professional Nonprofit Trainings! Financial Basics for Nonprofits with Randy Howard This workshop intends to enhance the skills and the understanding of finance and administrative staff responsible for day-to-day accounting tasks, in addition to aiding executive directors and board members in their oversight responsibilities. Topics will include basic accounting, internal controls, policies, compliance, financial reporting, and identifying the necessary participants in the financial process. Tuesday, July 28 9:00am to 12:00pm Find Funds Fast: Secrets Every Nonprofit Should Know with Kristy Hall Participants will learn the first step to approaching donors right now, how to identify potential corporate and individual donors, how to identify potential partners, and how to leverage online tools including "plain old email", and much more. Participants will identify one "secret to implement in the next 30 days and will create a 30-day action plan. Tuesday, July 28 12:30pm to 3:30pm To register please visit: https://www.connectsouthside.org/default.aspx?tabid=763 Questions? Please email us at southsideinfo at connectnetwork or call 458-6329 ext 2010. From tlambert at vscpa.com Fri Jul 24 15:43:56 2009 From: tlambert at vscpa.com (Tina Lambert) Date: Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:43:56 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Executive Assistant Job Opening In-Reply-To: <5576E749E389B44E90B468CF6AC9BE8B0192AFC46B@vscpa-mail.vscpa.local> Message-ID: <5576E749E389B44E90B468CF6AC9BE8B0898536F63@vscpa-mail.vscpa.local> The Virginia Society of CPAs, a professional state association located in Richmond, Va., seeks executive assistant to join our progressive team to provide administrative support to the executive management staff and proactive assistance in the areas of leadership, human resources and internal operations. Deadline is August 5, 2009. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES --- Provides administrative support to the President & CEO and Executive Vice President --- Provides administrative support for leadership activities associated with the Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Educational Foundation Board of Directors and other leaders: coordinates meeting logistics, drafts meeting agendas, records meeting minutes, handles correspondence; coordinates recognition gifts; and performs other duties as needed --- Schedules executive appointments and travel arrangements --- Compiles reports and statistics for executive staff --- Provides administrative support in human resource area, including assisting with recruitment process and new employee orientations --- Coordinates staff recognition programs --- Supports internal operations area by ordering office supplies, assisting finance area, and other routine duties as needed SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE --- Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail --- Strong commitment to quality --- Proven ability to manage, implement and follow through on multiple projects simultaneously --- Exceptional customer service and written/verbal communications skills with the ability to communicate professionally with Board of Directors and other management --- Must thrive in a collaborative, team environment --- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs REQUIREMENTS --- Candidates must possess a minimum of five years professional experience --- Experience with association/nonprofit programs or boards a plus Excellent, flexible and fun work environment. Competitive salary and benefits. Visit http://www.vscpa.com/jobs to download the employment application. Send application with salary requirement, cover letter and resume to: Human Resources, 4309 Cox, Glen Allen, VA 23060, or e-mail hr at vscpa.com by August 5, 2009. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Tina Lambert, CAE Vice President, Member & Public Relations Virginia Society of CPAs tlambert at vscpa.com (804) 612-9416 www.vscpa.com ***Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail.*** From ssain at richmond.edu Mon Jul 27 13:47:45 2009 From: ssain at richmond.edu (Robinson Sain, Sue) Date: Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:47:45 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Tune into social media for social good conference Message-ID: <5F1668E2B81AAF42A7648EE339ED83E7303DCF04E0@UREXCHANGESCC.richmond.edu> Dear members of the Connect community: Some of you may have heard about last week's Social Media for Social Good conference held at the University of Richmond. Video from that event is posted on the University's YouTube channel so interested people may tune in as they like. You can find speaker biographies and take part in the event "virtually" here: http://news.richmond.edu/jepson/2009/socialmedia.html You can also get a sense of the "live event" by reading the live blog postings and Tweets from that morning. http://floricane.typepad.com/buttermilk/2009/07/social-media-for-social-change-live-blog-from-ur.html 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 FBrown at pathways-va.org Tue Jul 28 10:11:21 2009 From: FBrown at pathways-va.org (Frank Brown) Date: Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:11:21 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Job/Career Fair in Petersburg Message-ID: Pathways will be hosting a Job/Career Fair this Thursday, July 30 from 10am-2pm. 15-20 Employers from across central VA are expected to come, including Perdue Replenishment Center, Tyson's Food, UPS, Target, Care Advantage, Goodwill Employment Center, Randstad, Virginia Employment Commission, and others. Attendees should bring resumes and be prepared to apply in-person. It's time to take control of your future! What: Job/Career Fair When: Thursday, July 30, 2009 10am - 2pm Where: Pathways 1200 W. Washington St. Petersburg, VA 23803 Contact: Talibah Majeed tmajeed at pathways-va.org 804-862-1104 ext. 340 From FBrown at pathways-va.org Tue Jul 28 10:47:23 2009 From: FBrown at pathways-va.org (Frank Brown) Date: Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:47:23 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Pathways YouthBuild Graduation Message-ID: The faculty, staff, and students of the YouthBuild Class of 2009 invite you to join them at the graduation exercises on Thursday, August 6, 2009, 6pm, at St. John's Episcopal Church, 842 W. Washington St., Petersburg, Virginia. Reception to follow. Frank Brown Administrative Assistant Pathways 1200 W. Washington St. Petersburg, VA 23803 804-862-1104 x311 www.pathways-va.org From rpec.1 at juno.com Tue Jul 28 14:09:30 2009 From: rpec.1 at juno.com (rpec.1 at juno.com) Date: Tue, 28 Jul 2009 18:09:30 GMT Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] ROSMY named 2009 Peacemaker of the Year Message-ID: <20090728.140930.29472.0@webmail20.dca.untd.com> The Richmond Peace Education Center has named the Richmond Organization for Sexual Minority Youth (ROSMY) as its 2009 Peacemaker of the Year. Since its founding in 1991, ROSMY has served gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth in central Virginia, and promoted tolerance, acceptance and understanding for GLBTQ youth. Over the years ROSMY has provided a haven of safety, affirmation and guidance for young people who are often subject to teasing, bullying and even violence in their daily lives. ROSMY?s outreach and services include a telephone support line staffed by volunteers 24 hours a day, and weekly support groups for youth. Its leadership development group has helped produce the next generation of advocates for issues related to sexual orientation and sexual identity. ROSMY serves the community despite prejudice, misunderstanding, bias and hate crimes against GLBTQ youth. The organization recently decided to make their location public, in order to provide opportunities for members of the larger community to access the library, resources and meeting spaces. Participating youth, staff and volunteers take personal risks as they promote a message of tolerance, understanding and acceptance. ROSMY will be honored at the Peace Center?s annual dinner and auction on Saturday, November 7. For more information or reservations for that event, contact the Richmond Peace Education Center at 232-1002 or tickets at rpec.org. 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For more information or to volunteer, call 1-877-422-4091 or email _MindsMatterScrabble at gmail.com_ (mailto:MindsMatterScrabble at gmail.com) or visit _www.BIAV.net_ (http://www.BIAV.net) Linda D. Wilkinson **************Hot Deals at Dell on Popular Laptops perfect for Back to School (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1223106546x1201717234/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Faltfarm.mediaplex.com%2Fad%2Fck%2F12309%2D81939%2D1629%2D8) From cdyer at specialolympicsva.org Wed Jul 29 13:49:19 2009 From: cdyer at specialolympicsva.org (Carrie Dyer) Date: Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:49:19 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Registration for the River City Rappel opens Friday Message-ID: To date, Special Olympics Virginia hosts the coldest, the heaviest, the longest and the hottest community events in the Commonwealth and our fans keep coming back for more. This Friday, July 31st, President Rick Jeffrey, will unveil plans for yet another superlative-worthy event: the River City Rappel, Richmond's tallest fundraiser. Event participants will be required to raise a minimum of $1,500 for the "privilege" to rappel down a 25-story skyscraper on Saturday, October 10th. Oh, and did we mention that groups can also collectively raise $3,000 to "toss their boss" or leader for a great cause? Registration for this once-in-a-lifetime experience will be limited, so fans are encouraged to register early and begin fundraising in order to meeting their goal. Once their feet are again on solid ground, participants and spectators will be able to celebrate their dizzying accomplishment at Richmond's Folk Festival that takes place the same weekend just a few blocks away from the building site. Participants interested in registering for October's event or learning more about the "Toss Your Boss" program are invited to join us on the 24th floor of the SunTrust Center downtown at 1pm on July 31st for the unveiling of our new website: www.OverTheEdgeVA.com . Don't forget to follow us on Twitter (@OverTheEdgeRVA) to receive additional news and updates throughout the summer! Carrie Dyer Director of Development Special Olympics Virginia Opening hearts. Changing minds 3212 Skipwith Rd. Suite 100 Richmond, VA 23294 Direct Line: 804.726.3023 Mobile/TXT: 804.467.1250 Fax: 804.346.9633 Twitter: @OverTheEdgeRVA If you are a fan of Respect, Inclusion and Unity, you are already a fan of Special Olympics Virginia. Be a fan. Donate, participate or volunteer today! From reisenman at connectnetwork.org Wed Jul 29 14:58:39 2009 From: reisenman at connectnetwork.org (Rebecca Eisenman) Date: Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:58:39 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Board Development Training Message-ID: <009501ca107e$9602f3a0$c208dae0$@org> Are you a new board member within a nonprofit organization in need of a roles and expectations overview? Have you been a board member in the past and would like a refresher of responsibilities and duties? Any linger questions or issues that you would like cleared up concerning documentation? If you answered yes to any of these than you will want to attend our Board Development 101 workshop lead by Nonprofit Resource Center coordinator Chuck Koutnic on August 4 from 11:30am to 1pm. The workshop is a part of our Executive Lunch Series and registration will include a box lunch. To register please go to: https://www.connectsouthside.org/default.aspx?tabid=763 Questions/comments please direct to southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org or call (804) 458-6329 ext 2010. From reisenman at connectnetwork.org Thu Jul 30 09:00:15 2009 From: reisenman at connectnetwork.org (Rebecca Eisenman) Date: Thu, 30 Jul 2009 09:00:15 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Upcoming Nonprofit Human Resources Workshop Message-ID: <002101ca1115$aeb73c70$0c25b550$@org> Human Resource policies and procedures are frequently not given the attention they deserves in most nonprofits, yet most nonprofit managers will find that they devote a good part of every day to employee relations. You may find yourself making decisions or fielding questions about everything from benefits to vacation time to disciplinary problems. By developing and employing strategic HR policies and procedures you can not only increase the quality and efficiency of your organization's ability to achieve it's mission but also reduce costs. This workshop will provide the information you need to develop a high-quality employee handbook that will contain all the answers and will communicate them clearly to staff. Human Resources Policies and Procedures Wednesday, August 5, 2009 11:30am to 1pm Hopewell Library To register for this call online: https://www.connectsouthside.org/default.aspx?tabid=763 This workshop is apart of our executive lunch series and registration includes a box lunch Questions/Comments please email southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org or call (804) 458-6329 ext 2010 From ellen at thejameshouse.org Thu Jul 30 15:52:29 2009 From: ellen at thejameshouse.org (Ellen Ahearn) Date: Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:52:29 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Painting Supplies Needed! Message-ID: <003d01ca114f$4acdf2a0$e069d7e0$@org> The James House is having a fence painting party and needs donations of supplies for the almost 100 volunteers who will be doing the work! If you have any of these items either new or used please email me back or call at your earliest convenience so we can make arrangements to get the items. Brushes Rollers Sponge brushes Roller extensions Paint pans Old rags Old bed sheets Wire brushes (to clean the fence before we paint) Black high gloss, enamel, outdoor paint or spray paint White high gloss, enamel, outdoor paint If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me! Ellen Ahearn, Sexual Abuse Intervention Advocate Proud Winners of The Cameron Foundation's 2008 Cleveland A. Wright Award for Outstanding Community Service 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 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/jpeg Size: 2365 bytes Desc: not available URL: