From southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org Tue Mar 3 10:12:19 2009 From: southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org (southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org) Date: Tue, 03 Mar 2009 10:12:19 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] You are invited to participate in the Southside Resources Steering Committee meeting Message-ID: <20090303101219.a3tzx0qbk008kgc8@mail.connectnetwork.org> Dear ConnectSouthside members, We are excited to announce the PIONEERING MERGER of the Southside Virginia Nonprofit Resource Center, Focus INC and ConnectSouthside.org as an integrated program of the Appomattox Regional Library System. Development of a new name, unified strategic planning and reorganization of the Advisory Council for the newly merged group are underway with guidance from the Virginia Network of Nonprofit Organizations. The current Advisory Council, comprised of community leaders from throughout the Southside region has been meeting monthly with staff to implement the vision of the partnership. This merger is a collaboration of programs with a similar vision of a stronger community through stronger nonprofits - by joining we strengthen and sustain our efforts. We are dedicated to being a state-of-the-art resource for the success of the nonprofit sector in the Southside region. Your input and involvement will help ensure success. WE INVITE YOUR PARTICIPATION in an informal information sharing meeting of the community steering committee on: Friday, March 20th, from 9am ? 11am at the Appomattox Regional Library, 209 E. Cawson Street in Hopewell. Please RSVP online by March 17th at www.connectnetwork.org or to Sara Hinojosa or call 804-458-6329 ext 2013. Sincerely, Wendy Austin Director waustin at connectnetwork.org 804-458-6329, x2010 From southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org Mon Mar 2 15:28:57 2009 From: southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org (southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org) Date: Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:28:57 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Please Help Us Improve our Services, Enter to win a $75 Ukrop's Gift Card Message-ID: <20090302152857.q82brxrxko04kc0w@mail.connectnetwork.org> Dear ConnectSouthside Members, Your opinion is valuable to us! Please help us to improve our services and resources for your organization by taking our 5 minute user survey. Whether you are a nonprofit, government agency, business, volunteer or simply an individual with a passion for civic issues, we at ConnectSouthside would like to know how we can better serve you. The survey will be available as a pop-up on ConnectSouthside's homepage for the next two weeks. All responses will be anonymous. Participants may choose to enter a drawing for a $75 Ukrop's gift card at the end of the survey. To take the survey, visit: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Ha8Or6N6V7A5_2b9yuTt8V_2fw_3d_3d Thank you for your continued support. Sara Hinojosa Coordinator ConnectSouthside (804) 458-6329 ext 2013 southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org From southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org Tue Mar 3 10:25:38 2009 From: southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org (southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org) Date: Tue, 03 Mar 2009 10:25:38 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Nonprofit Focus Training Will Be Held Tonight as Scheduled Message-ID: <20090303102538.6xib5nclvk4o8gcw@mail.connectnetwork.org> Dear ConnectSouthside Members, Embracing Operational Effectiveness, the nonprofit Focus training session scheduled to take place from 1 to 4pm this afternoon in the Petersburg Library will be held as scheduled. The Petersburg Library will be open during its normal hours. Don't miss this interactive session with Deborah Coleman! Questions? Feel free to contact Sara Hinojosa at (804) 458-6329 ext2013 or send an email to southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org. Sara Hinojosa Coordinator ConnectSouthside (804) 458-6329 ext 2013 From khannon776 at aol.com Tue Mar 3 16:28:51 2009 From: khannon776 at aol.com (khannon776 at aol.com) Date: Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:28:51 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Schools Are Looking for Kindness Projects. Can they help you? Message-ID: <8CB6A5E2EB43056-167C-22B1@WEBMAIL-MY25.sysops.aol.com> We have launched Operation Community Kindness in our schools - striving to create a culture of kindness by calling forth the goodness in our children - inviting them to be part of committing 1,000,000 acts of kindness - and reflecting them on Kindness Walls in their schools, the community and finally at the first annual Community Kindness Festival, November 15, 2009 at the Science Museum of Virginia. Is there something that a school can do for your nonprofit?? We have been asked to suggest projects/acts of kindness for them to do with the children - so please send us any opportunities you may have.? Church youth groups are also participating, so please include projects for them too.? Thank you. For more information, call: Karen Hannon, 874-4591 From FBrown at pathways-va.org Tue Mar 3 15:28:18 2009 From: FBrown at pathways-va.org (Frank Brown) Date: Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:28:18 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Pathways Kitchen Tour Message-ID: The 2009 Pathways Kitchen Tour will showcase Petersburg's most elegant and unique home kitchens on March 15, 2009 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. This year's tour features an all-new line-up of kitchens from homes across historic Petersburg. Bonus stops include a wine and cheese tasting at Old Towne Marketplace and a food tasting at the Bistro at Market and Grove. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 on the day of the tour. All proceeds directly support Pathways' work of building lives and awakening hope in Petersburg. To order tickets in advance, call 804-862-1104 ext. 301. You can also purchase them from these locations: Chester: The Cordial Cricket 3524 Festival Park Plaza Chester, VA 23831 425-9768 Colonial Heights: Windows 'n' Walls 1901 Boulevard Colonial Heights, VA 23834 526-7253 Walnut Hill: Palmore Decorating Center 1927 S. Sycamore St. Petersburg, VA 23805 732-8181 Downtown Petersburg: Upholstery Workshop 118 W. Bank St. Petersburg, VA 23803 862-4739 Kimberly Ann's 246/248 N. Sycamore St. Petersburg, VA 23803 733-2828 For a map and kitchen descriptions, visit our website, www.pathways-va.org. From mbowen at bigbrobigsis.com Wed Mar 4 11:42:06 2009 From: mbowen at bigbrobigsis.com (Mark Bowen) Date: Wed, 4 Mar 2009 11:42:06 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] 2009 Big Brothers Big Sisters Black Tie High Tops Gala & Auction Message-ID: <0AE2AADA630BF342B6FB438F0A8415D7456E0B@bbbs-srv01.bbbs.local> BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS TO TAKE THE 'COURT' AT "2ND ANNUAL BLACK TIE HIGH TOPS GALA & AUCTION" What do College Basketball, delicious hors d'oeuvres, tuxedos, fancy dresses, high tops sneakers and mentoring all have in common? They're all part of the fare and wear at the Second Annual Black Tie & High Tops Gala and Auction supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Richmond & Tri-Cities and sponsored by RiTek Solutions and Phillip Morris USA, an Altria Company. This year's event is Saturday, April 4th, with Tip-off at 6pm, on the "Court" of the University of Richmond Robins Center. With the excitement of the NCAA Final Four in the air, guests will enjoy scrumptious eats from White House Catering, bid on some phenomenal items in the Silent and Live Auctions, enjoy the NCAA games on the giant screen, and perhaps shake a leg to some great music, this year's event poses to be even better than last year. There will certainly be something for basketball fans and non-fans, but don't forget one thing-High Tops are optional, but strongly suggested. Most of all, you're helping to support mentoring of young people in the Richmond and Tri-Cities region. To reserve your tickets, please call the Big Brothers Big Sisters Office at 261-4940, or e-mail Amy Figard at afigard at bigbrobigsis.com . Hope to see you on the "Court" April 4th at the Robins Center! ************** Big Brothers Big Sisters assists young people in reaching their full potential by matching them with a caring adult volunteer through a professionally supported One-To-One mentoring relationship. In Richmond, the Big Brothers program began with the help of the Richmond Jaycees in 1962. The Big Sisters program was added in 1976. Our Richmond office serves the Metro Richmond area. Our Tri-Cities office, founded in 1989 in Petersburg, is now located in Hopewell. Virginia is home to nine BBBS affiliated agencies, of which metro Richmond is the oldest. For more information about volunteering to mentor a child in the Richmond and Tri-Cities areas, call Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Richmond & Tri-Cities at 804-261-4940, or visit www.bigbrobigsis.com . Mark Bowen Manager of Marketing & Corporate Relations Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Richmond & Tri-Cities 5511 Staples Mill Road, Suite 200 Richmond, VA 23228 O: 804-261-4940 x12 F: 804-261-4941 From jane at thejameshouse.org Thu Mar 5 14:27:52 2009 From: jane at thejameshouse.org (Jane Clayborne) Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2009 14:27:52 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Free 6 foot table Message-ID: <000d01c99dc8$7be70ed0$73b52c70$@org> The James House has a 1980s "bankers table" to give away. The table is extremely heavy, rectangular in shape, and has two drawers on the front side. The table is 72" x 38" and has a cherry-colored veneer tabletop on a metal pedestal. Free, but you must pick it up. Call 458-2704 and speak with Lori for details. Great for business, could be used as a kitchen table. Jane Clayborne, Sexual Violence Program Coordinator cid:image001.jpg at 01C99BF2.5212BB40support, advocacy and education for people affected by sexual violence, domestic violence, and stalking 1016 Maplewood Avenue Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 458-2704 http://www.thejameshouse.org Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 2300 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://mail.connectnetwork.org/pipermail/connectsouthside_connectnetwork.org/attachments/20090305/d4e96b15/attachment.jpe From NajmahT at camfound.org Mon Mar 9 13:54:32 2009 From: NajmahT at camfound.org (Najmah Thomas) Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2009 13:54:32 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Registration Open for "Perfect Storm' Workshop Message-ID: Due to the positive response received from participants who attended the previous two workshops, The Cameron Foundation is hosting a third session: Nonprofits Must Prepare for Impending 'Perfect Storm' A Workshop Hosted by The Cameron Foundation March 19, 2009 9:00 - 11:30 AM 24 W. Old Street, Petersburg, VA "Nonprofit managers, like any good cook, are accustomed to making the soup go just a little bit further. But the present economic conditions, and early signs of those to come, will challenge the very fiber of every nonprofit organization. Declining revenues, and in some cases disappearing revenues, are colliding with an expected exponential increase in the demand for services to form a perfect storm for nearly every nonprofit organization. So, how are nonprofit leaders to react?" Get the answer to this question, and many others during a workshop presented by Randy P. Howard, President of 501 Advisors, Inc. With over 30 years of business and nonprofit financial experience, Mr. Howard draws on his broad experience to offer realistic advice and multiple strategies for leading and managing your nonprofit organization during challenging economic times. He will share his know-how based on real experience, specifically, his current position as CFO of a nonprofit human service agency facing a 10% revenue shortfall. This valuable workshop is being offered by The Cameron Foundation free of charge to all nonprofit managers. Space is limited and reservations will be taken on a first-come-first-served basis. Contact Najmah Thomas at najmaht at thecameronfoundation.org or 804-732-8900 to reserve your seat today. 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 southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org Mon Mar 9 14:36:08 2009 From: southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org (southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org) Date: Mon, 09 Mar 2009 14:36:08 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Admin./ Research Assistant Job Opening at ConnectSouthside Message-ID: <20090309143608.qp319fvxss08cs8g@mail.connectnetwork.org> Dear ConnectSouthside Members, The Southside Virginia Nonprofit Resource Group (SVNRG) and The Appomattox Regional Library System (ARLS) are currently seeking an enthusiastic part-time Administrative/Research Assistant who is team oriented yet can work independently and has an interest in working in a non-profit environment. This position serves as a customer service liaison to the Program Group?s users. The Administrative/Research Assistant will assist with managing and organizing the day-to-day operations as assigned by the SVNRG?s Coordinator. The successful candidate will perform basic office management duties such as correspondence, mass mailings, maintaining contact lists, filing, and ordering supplies. Also, the candidate will assist the SVNRG Coordinator and/or Director with basic bookkeeping, maintaining accurate financial records and budget oversight. Further, the Administrative/Research Assistant will provide support for the non-profit training programs. Bachelor?s degree preferred. Knowledge of Associated Press style is a plus. Must have a valid driver?s license. Position: Part Time Salary: 13.05/hr Open Until: 3/23/2009 How to Apply: Please visit www.arls.org to complete an application. Send application and resume to Melissa Lawrence via Email: Mlawrence at arls.org, Fax: 804-452-0909, Mail: 209 E. Cawson Street, Hopewell, VA 23860, or deliver in person to the Administration Office at the Hopewell Library. Applications and resumes are due by 5 p.m. on 3/23/09. The Appomattox Regional Library System is an equal opportunity employer. (EEOE) From southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org Tue Mar 10 14:42:55 2009 From: southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org (southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org) Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:42:55 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Location Change for Evaluation Plans, Tools & Uses Workshop Next Wednesday Message-ID: <20090310144255.1lhvv5ytdcsgo4gw@mail.connectnetwork.org> Dear ConnectSouthside Members, Note: The location for the Evaluation: Plans, Tools & Uses nonprofit focus session has been changed to the Hopewell Library, 209 E. Cawson St, Hopewell, 23860. Evaluation: Plans, Tools & Uses Date/ Time: Wednesday, March 18th from 1-4pm (Hopewell Library) Instructor: Trina Willard provides nonprofit, government, and business organizations with research and evaluation services which inform planning and future development. During this session, participants will focus on how to create an effective evaluation plan for their organization through discussion of types of evaluation tools and their applicable uses, audiences for evaluation, developing evaluation questions, and creating measurable goals and objectives. Registration forms for this session can be found at www.connectsouthside.org/training Questions about attending this or other training sessions? Contact Sara Hinojosa at (804) 458-6329 ext 2013 or send an email to southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org From Meg.Garner at cancer.org Wed Mar 11 09:37:27 2009 From: Meg.Garner at cancer.org (Meg.Garner at cancer.org) Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2009 09:37:27 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] American Cancer Society Offers Caregiver Telephone Workshops Message-ID: Dear Connect Community, The American Cancer Society is pleased to offer the next caregiver telephone workshop series for family caregivers and friends, Coping With Caregiving: When Treatment Changes From Cure to Care. These workshops are free to the public to provide cancer-related information and support from the convenience of your own home or office. The topics for this workshop include 1)when treatment is no longer the goal, 2)six steps caregivers can use to solve common problems, and 3)where to turn for help. The workshops are offered on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 from 10:00-11:15am and Thursday, April 2, 2009 from 7-8:15pm. To register please go to www.tinyurl.com/acsregistration or call 1.800.966.3586. Please register for one call that best suits your schedule. After you have registered, you will receive additional information. If you have additional questions regarding the telephone workshops, please contact Meg Garner at meg.garner at cancer.org or at 804.527.3736. In addition, a May Caregiver Telephone Workshop Series is also being offered -- Coping With Caregiving and Pain Control. The topics for this workshop include 1)the role of caregivers in relieving cancer pain, 2)six steps caregivers can use to solve common problems, and 3)where to turn for help. The workshops are offered on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 from 10:00-11:15am and Thursday, May 14, 2009 from 7-8:15pm. To register please go to www.tinyurl.com/caregiveracs or call 1.800.966.3586. Please register for one call that best suits your schedule. After you have registered, you will receive additional information. If you have additional questions regarding the telephone workshops, please contact Meg Garner at meg.garner at cancer.org or at 804.527.3736. Thank you. Meg Garner, M.B.A. Mission Integration Through Events American Cancer Society South Atlantic Division, Inc. 804-527-3736-office 804-527-0219-fax We Are Here. All Day, Everyday. Finding a Cure. In Your Community. For cancer information call 1.800.ACS.2345 or log on to www.cancer.org. From southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org Wed Mar 11 10:57:58 2009 From: southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org (southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org) Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2009 10:57:58 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Generational Exploration Training Canceled Message-ID: <20090311105758.gdyo8z7xkokkcg0w@mail.connectnetwork.org> Dear ConnectSouthside Members, The Generational Exploration: The Benefits To Your Organization nonprofit focus training session scheduled to take place on Thursday, March 12 from 1-4pm has been canceled. Please go to www.connectsouthside/training to find more training opportunities in the Southside area. Sincerely, Sara Hinojosa Coordinator, ConnectSouthside (804) 458-6329 ext 2013 southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org From southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org Wed Mar 11 17:10:59 2009 From: southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org (southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org) Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:10:59 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Help determine future Southside resources and services Message-ID: <20090311171059.xi3i40v2o8gscsk4@mail.connectnetwork.org> Dear ConnectSouthside members, The merger of the Southside Virginia Nonprofit Resource Center, Focus INC and ConnectSouthside.org is an innovation driven by and for Southside nonprofits and community organizations. You have the power to make it work - to shape the resources and services so they best support your organization's success. WE WANT TO KNOW WHAT WILL HELP YOU SUCCEED? ? Distance learning or online professional training opportunities? Individual grant writing guidance/assistance? Social enterprise support? Networking assistance? Collaborative funding exchange? Additional online or print resources?... PLEASE PARTICIPATE: ***Complete our USER SURVEY (and you can register to win a $75 Ukrops gift card) at www.ConnectSouthside.org ***Attend our STEERING MEETING on Friday, March 20th, 9 - 11:00 am at the Appomattox Regional Library in Hopewell. Register on-line at www.ConnectSouthside.org Or call 804-458-6329, x2013. Thank you for your time! We look forward to working with you to strengthen our community. Wendy Austin Director waustin at connectnetwork.org (804) 458-6329 x2010 From LCAROLJONES at aol.com Thu Mar 12 23:07:30 2009 From: LCAROLJONES at aol.com (LCAROLJONES at aol.com) Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:07:30 EDT Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Grand Opening Event-AFWVETS Message-ID: Grand Opening: Veterans Information and Resource Center under the umbrella of the Association for Wounded Veterans Changing Lifestyle, Inc. will host a Grand Opening of its facility Wednesday March 25, 2009 from 3 PM to 6 PM located at 2793 South Crater Road, Suite L, (Old Food Lion Plaza) Petersburg, Virginia. The opening Ceremony will include remarks from The Honorable Rosalyn Dance, Delegate 63rd District, the Ribbon Cutting, and tour of the facility. The Veterans Information & Resource Center will provide a central location for servicing veterans in the Tri-cities area with support and assistance in services such as VA claim filing, transportation, homeless shelter, employability training, information hub on veteran?s benefits and access to other eligible programs and resources. Our goal is to bridge the gap between the service provider and the veteran This Event Is Open To The Public!! For Information Contact: (804) 586-5881. Linda C. Jones President Association for wounded Veterans Changing Lifestyle, Inc. 2793 South Carter Road, Suite L P.O. Box 1521 Petersburg, VA 23805 (804) 586-5881 **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1219671244x1201345076/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID %3D62%26bcd%3DfebemailfooterNO62) From southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org Fri Mar 13 12:28:27 2009 From: southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org (southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org) Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:28:27 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Environmental Journalist to speak at Hopewell Library Message-ID: <20090313122827.wavhhsnaf4s8c840@mail.connectnetwork.org> Dear Connect Members, The Hopewell Library will be hosting journalist Earl Swift on Saturday, April 4, at 2:00 p.m. Mr. Swift writes for the Virginian Pilot newspaper, and has also penned several books dealing with Virginia travel, environmental issues, and regional history. Mr. Swift?s talk will focus on his book entitled Journey on the James, which chronicled his canoe trip from the headwaters of the James River down to its mouth at Hampton Roads. This interesting narrative is an example of adventure travel, but also explores the environmental issues of human communities that depend on a natural resource. He has also written The Tangierman?s Lament and other tales of Virginia, a collection of his articles that explore the colorful people and events of Virginia. For more information on this program and other events at the Appomattox Regional Library, please visit our website at www.arls.org or call 804-458-6329. From Thomas.Driscoll at VBPD.virginia.gov Fri Mar 13 15:20:44 2009 From: Thomas.Driscoll at VBPD.virginia.gov (Driscoll, Thomas S.) Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:20:44 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Apply Now for VA Board for People with Disabilities' Partners In Policymaking Advocacy Training Message-ID: <450BED901B146D489B4B106796566DF40A21D9D1@dsa-kog-mail1.DSA.state.va.us> Are you an adult with a developmental disability or the parent of a young child with disabilities? Do you want to be a more knowledge and effective advocate for your own or your child's rights? Do you want to join a statewide corps of Virginians who have chosen to be active participants in the public discussion of policies and practices that affect the lives of people with disabilities? If so, the VIRGINIA BOARD FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES is currently recruiting for individuals to participate in its 2009-2010 PARTNERS IN POLICYMAKING advocacy training program. Partners attend eight two-day sessions in Richmond between September and May led by state and national experts who prepare them to use the power of advocacy to change the way that they, their families, and others with disabilities are understood, supported, taught, live, work, and play in their communities. Training sessions cover the history of the disability rights movement, self-advocacy, independent living, supported employment, building inclusive communities, natural supports, legislative advocacy, assistive technology, communications, and team building. All expenses for training, lodging, meals, and travel are covered by the Board, which also works with participating self-advocates to arrange personal care support services and with parents to arrange respite care. In return, participants must agree to complete all homework and class assignments as well as one major project designed to demonstrate their new competencies. Each year's Partners class features a diverse group of highly motivated individuals representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities from all across Virginia. APPLICATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CLASS OF 2009-2010 MUST BE RECEIVED BY NO LATER THAN BY APRIL 30, 2009. Online submission of applications is strongly encouraged. INFORMATION AND APPLICATIONS can be obtained at WWW.VABOARD.ORG/POLICYMAKING.HTM or by contacting: Teri Barker, Sponsored Programs Manager, Teri.Barker at vbpd.virginia.gov, 804-786-9381 Or Erin Hickey, Sponsored Programs Assistant, Erin.Hickey at vbpd.virginia.gov, 804-786-3456 Partners in Policymaking Virginia Board for People with Disabilities Ninth Street Office Building 202 North 9th Street, 9th Floor Richmond, VA 23219 800-846-4464 (TTY/voice) 804-786-1118 (fax) ================================================== THE VIRGINIA BOARD FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IS MOVING ON MARCH 27. Our new address is: Washington State Office Building 1220 Bank Street, 7th Floor Richmond, VA 23219 Our phone numbers, website, and email addresses will not be changing. ================================================== Tom Driscoll Strategic Planning & Marketing Manager VIRGINIA BOARD FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES 202 N. 9th Street, 9th Floor Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-9380 (voice & TTY) 800-846-4464 (toll-free, voice & TTY) 804-786-1118 (fax) thomas.driscoll at vbpd.virginia.gov www.vaboard.org From Thomas.Driscoll at VBPD.virginia.gov Fri Mar 13 20:34:38 2009 From: Thomas.Driscoll at VBPD.virginia.gov (Driscoll, Thomas S.) Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:34:38 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] March 31st is the deadline to apply for the 2009 VBPD YOUTH LEADERSHIP FORUM Message-ID: <450BED901B146D489B4B106796566DF40A21DBFA@dsa-kog-mail1.DSA.state.va.us> Time is running out to apply for the VIRGINIA BOARD FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES' (VBPD) YOUTH LEADERSHIP FORUM (YLF). Applications must be received by no later than March 31st! Twenty-five Virginia high school students with disabilities will be selected to receive full scholarships to participate as Delegates to its 2009 YLF at Christopher Newport University in Newport News from July 13-17, 2009. SCHOLARSHIPS COVER THE ENTIRE COST for delegates to attend this exceptional leadership development program., including transportation, room & board, instructional materials, activities, interpreters, personal care assistants, and individual medical care as required. YLF educates students with disabilities about the principles of leadership, builds their self-confidence and advocacy skills, and prepares them for future career choices. If you work with rising high school juniors and seniors with disabilities who want to become leaders in their schools and communities, please encourage them to apply for the rewarding and privileged honor of serving as a 2009 YLF delegate. APPLICATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS can be found at WWW.VABOARD.ORG/YLF.HTM. Electronic submission is strongly encouraged. For more information, call 1-800-846-4464 (toll-free, voice/TTY) or e-mail Kara.White at vbpd.virginia.gov or Teri.Barker at vbpd.virginia.gov. Check out the Youth Leadership Forum on YouTube! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXwkRUrtFYw To download a recruitment poster, go to www.vaboard.org/downloads/YLFPoster.pdf. ================================================== THE VIRGINIA BOARD FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IS MOVING ON MARCH 27. Our new address will be Washington State Office Building, 1220 Bank Street, 7th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219. Our phone numbers, website, and email addresses will not be changing. ================================================== For more information about the Virginia Board for People with Disabilities, please visit our website at www.vaboard.org or contact: Tom Driscoll Strategic Planning & Marketing Manager VIRGINIA BOARD FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES 202 N. 9th Street, 9th Floor Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-9380 (voice & TTY) 800-846-4464 (toll-free, voice & TTY) 804-786-1118 (fax) thomas.driscoll at vbpd.virginia.gov www.vaboard.org From RishaS at camfound.org Mon Mar 16 16:47:34 2009 From: RishaS at camfound.org (Risha Stebbins) Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:47:34 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Upcoming Cameron Foundation Information Workshops Message-ID: ConnectSouthside 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, March 26 * Wednesday, April 1 * Thursday, April 2 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, March 24, 10am - 12noon at the Wakefield Foundation (100 Wilson Avenue, Wakefield) * Dinwiddie - Monday, March 30, 1:30 - 3:30pm at Eastside Enhancement Center (7301 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg) * Prince George - Tuesday, March 31, 10am - 12noon at the Human Services Building Conference Room/2nd Floor (6450 Administration Drive, Prince George) 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 NajmahT at camfound.org Mon Mar 16 16:07:28 2009 From: NajmahT at camfound.org (Najmah Thomas) Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:07:28 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Register Early for Board Training with Chuck Loring Message-ID: Registration is open for Board Training with Chuck Loring, senior partner of the Fort Lauderdale and Indianapolis-based firm of Loring Sternberg & Associates, which provides fundraising and governance consulting services to nonprofit boards across the country. Mr. Loring is also a consultant for BoardSource, the country's most widely respected resource for information, training and leadership development in the governance of nonprofit organizations. Due to the popularity of this training, participants are encouraged to register early. The workshop is free of charge, but space is limited and registration is only available to nonprofits in The Cameron Foundation's service area. Individuals registering after capacity has been reached will be placed on a waiting list. In keeping with Mr. Loring's training scenario, we ask that your executive director or development director and at least three board members attend as a team. The training will be provided in three separate workshops; teams may register for any or all of the workshops: Dates: Thursday & Friday, April 16-17, 2009 Session #1: Effective Nonprofit Governance; 9am - 12noon, April 16th Session #2: Board Recruitment, Structure & Organization; 1-4pm, April 16th Session #3: The Board's Role in Nonprofit Fundraising; 9am - 12noon, April 17th Location: Tabernacle Baptist Church Community Life Center, 444 Halifax Street, Petersburg, VA Please visit www.connectsouthside.org/boardtraining to register online. Feel free to contact me at 804.732.8900 or nthomas at camfound.org if you have questions or concerns regarding this training opportunity. Have a great day! Najmah Najmah Thomas Senior Program Officer/Coordinator of Technical Assistance The Cameron Foundation 24 West Old Street Petersburg, VA 23803 804-732-8900 (O) 804-732-8701 (F) nthomas 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 ellen at thejameshouse.org Tue Mar 17 10:42:01 2009 From: ellen at thejameshouse.org (Ellen Ahearn) Date: Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:42:01 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] A Life Reflected- Art Display Message-ID: <002601c9a70e$89e9ee40$9dbdcac0$@org> On April 10th The James House will present A Life Reflected: One Woman's Journey Through Interpersonal Violence Join us from 7:30 until 9 at the Retreat Spa and Salon located at 12 West Old Street in Petersburg and enjoy this installation art display as well as the Clothesline Project and light refreshments. For more information about this event please contact Ellen at 458-2704 or by email at ellen at thejameshouse.org. 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 : http://mail.connectnetwork.org/pipermail/connectsouthside_connectnetwork.org/attachments/20090317/a29a0e41/attachment.jpe From southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org Tue Mar 17 14:11:07 2009 From: southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org (southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org) Date: Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:11:07 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Deadline Correction -- Southside Nonprofit Resources Survey Message-ID: <20090317141107.pk9hofd1c4ko4gg8@mail.connectnetwork.org> Dear Connect Members, The correct end date for the Southside Nonprofit Resources Survey is tonight -- Tuesday, March 17th at midnight. This is your last chance to weigh in on the survey so be sure your opinion and ideas are heard. You will be able to access the survey through the pop-up announcement at www.ConnectSouthside.org until midnight. When you complete the survey you can enter to win a $75.00 Ukrops gift card! Thank you for your support and participation. Sincerely, Sara Hinojosa (804) 458-6329 ext 2013 southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org From southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org Wed Mar 18 11:25:51 2009 From: southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org (southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org) Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:25:51 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] RSVP today to attend the Southside Nonprofit Resources Meeting Message-ID: <20090318112551.8hgeco55usoocw0s@mail.connectnetwork.org> Dear ConnectSouthside members, The first steering meeting of our newly merged ConnectSouthside Nonprofit Resource Center Focus INC group is this Friday, March 20th, 9 - 11:00 am at the Appomattox Regional Library in Hopewell. At the steering meeting we will offer information on our developing plans for services and programs and want to know what support and programs would benefit you and your organization? ...Distance learning or online professional training opportunities? ...Certificate program? ...Individual grant writing guidance/assistance? Small group coaching? ...Technical/management support? ...Collaborative exchange opportunities? ...Incubator services for emerging community programs? ...Face-to-face networking? . . . . To participate, please RSVP today at www.ConnectSouthside.org or call 804-458-6329, x2013. Thank you for your time! We look forward to working with you to strengthen our community. Wendy Austin Director waustin at connectnetwork.org (804) 458-6329 x2010 From Thomas.Driscoll at VBPD.virginia.gov Thu Mar 19 13:37:49 2009 From: Thomas.Driscoll at VBPD.virginia.gov (Driscoll, Thomas S.) Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:37:49 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] VBPD Change of Address -- including corrected street number Message-ID: <450BED901B146D489B4B106796566DF40A2A2979@dsa-kog-mail1.DSA.state.va.us> The VIRGINIA BOARD FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES is MOVING on March 27. OUR NEW ADDRESS will be: Washington State Office Building 1100 BANK STREET, 7th Floor Richmond, VA 23219. Our phone numbers, website, and e-mail addresses will not be changing. Unfortunately, some earlier communications from the Virginia Board included an incorrect street number for the new address. We have since received the corrected information above. If you had already changed our address, please note the corrected street number. We apologize for any inconvenience or misunderstanding. Our offices will be closed on Friday, March 27 for the move, but we expect to be up and running in our new location on Monday, March 30. Tom Driscoll Strategic Planning & Marketing Manager VIRGINIA BOARD FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES 202 N. 9th Street, 9th Floor Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-9380 (voice & TTY) 804-840-6482 (mobile) 800-846-4464 (toll-free, voice & TTY) 804-786-1118 (fax) thomas.driscoll at vbpd.virginia.gov www.vaboard.org From lkleeman at connectnetwork.org Mon Mar 23 14:04:45 2009 From: lkleeman at connectnetwork.org (Liana Kleeman) Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:04:45 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Free Seminar for Cancer Patients, Families and Caregivers Message-ID: <005101c9abe1$dad6eec0$3b8bac80@uc.adp.vcu.edu> This message was sent by ConnectRichmond staff on behalf of LINC. The Legal Information Network for Cancer (LINC) and the Thomas Johns Cancer Hospital will present a free legal and financial planning seminar for cancer patients, their families and caregivers on April 1st at Johnston Willis Hospital, 1401 Johnston-Willis Drive, Richmond, Va. The seminar will cover non-medical issues of interest to cancer patients such as social security, medicare, insurance, legal documents, debt management, financial planning, and medicaid. Subject matter experts and attorneys will provide the presentations. The seminar is free to attendees and lunch will be provided. However, registration is required by calling Medline at 1-800-242-5662 to register. If you have questions, please contact Sharon Caldwell at Sharon.Caldwell at cancerlinc.org. LINC is a non-profit 501C organization dedicated to providing non-medical assistance to cancer patients. Sharon Caldwell LINC Education and Outreach Coordinator 804-378-7032 sharon.caldwell at cancerlinc.org Website: http://www.cancerlinc.org Liana Kleeman Program Coordinator, ConnectRichmond 809 S. Cathedral Place P.O. Box 843062 Richmond, VA 23284-3062 www.connectnetwork.org (804) 827-2168 (phone); (804) 827-2166 (fax) "Connecting people to ideas, information and each other." From southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org Tue Mar 24 10:42:56 2009 From: southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org (southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org) Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2009 10:42:56 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Nonprofit New Beginnings Meeting Tonight, Petersburg Library Message-ID: <20090324104256.cj0b7e3xa8c0sk8s@mail.connectnetwork.org> Dear ConnectSouthside Members, Are you considering starting a nonprofit? Would you like to discuss collaborative program ideas with local nonprofit leaders in the Southside region? Are you working to transition your nonprofit organization to the next stage of its development? New Beginnings is a group led by Chuck Koutnik, Coordinator of the Southside Nonprofit Resource Center, that assists individuals and organization leaders in addressing these types of issues. Meetings take place beginning at 6pm, the last Wednesday of every month at the Petersburg Library, 137 S. Sycamore Petersburg 23803. At tonight's meeting, Wendy Austin, Director of ConnectSouthside, will be speaking about local resource databases like ConnectSouthside.org, their functionality and how they can help your organization be more effective. For more information about the New Beginnings group, contact Chuck Koutnik at (804) 458-6329 ext 2009 or email him at ckoutnik at arls.org. Sincerely, Sara Hinojosa (804) 458-6329 ext 2013 Southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org From memberservices at pamplinpark.org Mon Mar 23 12:02:07 2009 From: memberservices at pamplinpark.org (Member Services) Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:02:07 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Commemoration Pre-Dawn Tour Of The Petersburg Breakthrough At Pamplin Historical Park Message-ID: <7438CB0A9AD3422988903019CA89B795@HQ108> Commemoration Pre-Dawn Tour Of The Petersburg Breakthrough At Pamplin Historical Park At 4:40 a.m. April 2, 1865, some 14,000 Union soldiers moved forward in the chilly gloom toward the Confederate fortifications six miles southwest of Petersburg. Less than an hour later, the American flag flew over the Confederate line following one of the most important battles of the entire Civil War: the engagement that led directly to the evacuation of both Petersburg and Richmond. One week later, Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House and our nation began the long process of healing. Join Pamplin Historical Park historians as they cross the same bloody ground contested by the blue and gray 144 years ago. Beginning at 5:30 a.m. (no daylight savings time in 1865!) this unique tour provides visitors with the same atmospheric perspective experienced by the soldiers on both sides who fought at the Petersburg Breakthrough. Unlike the soldiers in 1865, tour participants will enjoy a hot breakfast following the tour at the Park's Hardtack & Coffee Cafe. The tour and breakfast are free to Park Members and $10 per person for all others. The fee also includes admission to the Park. Reservations are required and can be made by calling Pamplin Historical Park at 804-861-2408 or by e-mail at memberservices at pamplinpark.org. # # # One of "Virginia's Best Places to Visit" according to the Travel Channel, and designated as a National Historic Landmark, Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier is a 422-acre Civil War campus located in Dinwiddie County, Virginia offering a combination of high-tech museums and hands-on experiences. The Park has four world-class museums and four antebellum homes. The Park is also the site of America's premiere participatory experience, Civil War Adventure Camp. For more information, please call 804-861-2408 or visit www.pamplinpark.org . -- Kristy Fowler Marketing & Membership Services Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Rd. Petersburg, VA 23803 Telephone: 804.861.2408 x.108 Facsimile: 804.861.2820 www.pamplinpark.org From southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org Tue Mar 24 14:44:26 2009 From: southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org (southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org) Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:44:26 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Date Correction: New Beginnings Meeting Wednesday, March 25th!! Message-ID: <20090324144426.b0x8xtjzi88800oc@mail.connectnetwork.org> Dear ConnectSouthside Members, This month's meeting of the New Beginnings group brought to you by the Southside Resource Center with guest speaker Wendy Austin will take place on Wednesday, March 25th as normally scheduled, not on Tuesday. I apologize for the mistake. Hope to see you there! Sincerely, Sara Hinojosa Coordinator, ConnectSouthside (804) 458-6329 ext 2013 From memberservices at pamplinpark.org Tue Mar 24 14:35:18 2009 From: memberservices at pamplinpark.org (Member Services) Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:35:18 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Date Specification - Pamplin Event April 4th Message-ID: Commemoration Pre-Dawn Tour Of The Petersburg Breakthrough At Pamplin Historical Park April 4, 2009 5:30 a.m. Cost: Free for Park Members; $10 for nonmembers. Fee covers tour, hot breakfast buffet, and Park admission for the day. Call 804-861-2408 or email memberservices at pamplinpark.org to make a reservation. -- Kristy Fowler Marketing & Membership Services Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Rd. Petersburg, VA 23803 Telephone: 804.861.2408 x.108 Facsimile: 804.861.2820 www.pamplinpark.org From southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org Wed Mar 25 15:59:13 2009 From: southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org (southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org) Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:59:13 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] MicroEdge GIFTS Database Training Message-ID: <20090325155913.tfxrmk94lk4kcs88@mail.connectnetwork.org> Dear Connect Members, MicroEdge will be coming to The Cameron Foundation for a 3-day training session, April 6-8 on how to get the most out of the GIFTS database. The first two days will be an introduction to Gifts and will cover all the basics. The final day of the training will be focused on the Effective Gifts Administration. This is a great opportunity to attend this training and yet receive a discount on the fee normally associated with it. The fee for this session will be divided between all organizations attending the session. Seats are limited so please feel free to give us a call if you are interested and would like to find out more information. Those attending will need to provide their own laptop. Message sent on behalf of: Cindy Humphrey Executive Assistant/Grants Manager The Cameron Foundation 24 West Old Street Petersburg, Virginia 23803 P:(804) 732-8900 F:(804) 732-8701 From lkleeman at connectnetwork.org Wed Mar 25 15:20:58 2009 From: lkleeman at connectnetwork.org (Liana Kleeman) Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:20:58 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Feature Your Organization's Needs In Richmond Magazine Message-ID: <01a601c9ad7e$d50f8b20$3b8bac80@uc.adp.vcu.edu> Dear Connect community: The April Richmond Magazine edition, on news stands this week, will include a special feature from Connect on health care and medical resources in metro Richmond/Southside/the Rappahannock region. Please take a few minutes this week to update your organization profile, submit new needs and add calendar items so that when Richmond Magazine readers come to the site in search of this information, yours is up to date. Thank you for your continued support. Sincerely, The Connect team Liana Kleeman Program Coordinator ConnectNetwork (804) 827-2168 From southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org Wed Mar 25 16:02:23 2009 From: southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org (southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org) Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:02:23 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Update or Create Your Organization's Profile -- Here's How!! Message-ID: <20090325160223.ndozqluna8kcgkc0@mail.connectnetwork.org> Dear ConnectSouthside members, Please take a moment to create or update your organization's online profie! You can login here --> http://tinyurl.com/cbvwma Forgotten your log-in information? Simply reply to this email and I will look it up and send it to you directly! Not sure if your organization already has a profile? 1. Go to http://www.connectsouthside.org/services 2. Click on Search 3. Find your agency Thank you for your continued support of ConnectSouthside. Sara Hinojosa Coordinator ConnectSouthside (804) 458-6329 ext2013 From southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org Thu Mar 26 15:41:12 2009 From: southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org (southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org) Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:41:12 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Congratulations to Our Southside Resources Survey Winner!! Message-ID: <20090326154112.st5o29lqo8o0sog4@mail.connectnetwork.org> Dear ConnectSouthside Members, Our grand prize Southside Resources Survey winner is... Dale Temple! Dale has been selected from our drawing as winner of the $75 Ukrops gift card! Congratulations to Dale and thank you to all who participated in our Southside Resources Survey. Your opinions and suggestions are always important to us! Sincerely, Sara Hinojosa Coordinator, ConnectSouthside (804) 458-6329 ext 2013 southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org From richmondchoral at hotmail.com Thu Mar 26 15:16:45 2009 From: richmondchoral at hotmail.com (Richmond Choral Society) Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:16:45 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Richmond Choral Society Concert Sunday, March 29 Message-ID: Mozart & Friends...or Foes? Sunday, March 29, 2009, 4 ? 6pm Bon Air Baptist Church 2531 Buford Road Richmond, VA The program, entitled Mozart & Friends?or Foes? will include works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, his father Leopold Mozart, and his contemporaries Franz Joseph Haydn and Antonio Salieri. Who was a friend? Who was a foe? Join us to find out! RCS Artistic Director Thomas A. Williams will conduct. Partial proceeds from the concert will be donated to FeedMore, an umbrella organization which brings together the Central Virginia Foodbank, Meals on Wheels Serving Central Virginia and the Community Kitchen, to provide a comprehensive approach to hunger relief in our region. Patrons are encouraged to bring to the concert non-perishable food items which will be donated to the CVFB. Tickets for adults are $12 in advance (see contact info below) / $15 at the door and $5 for children 12 and under. The 60-voice RCS is Richmond?s oldest continuously performing arts organization. As ?The Chorus That Gives Back to the Community,? RCS regularly partners with other Richmond-area nonprofits. To learn more about partnering with RCS in our 2010-2011 concert season, please email Leigh Anne Clary, Vice President of Development, at richmondchoral at hotmail.com. richmondchoral at hotmail.com www.richmondchoralsociety.org 804.967.9878 _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail? is up to 70% faster. Now good news travels really fast. http://windowslive.com/online/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_70faster_032009 From chana at thejameshouse.org Thu Mar 26 16:53:09 2009 From: chana at thejameshouse.org (Chana Ramsey) Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:53:09 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Size 10 maternity clothes needed Message-ID: <00e401c9ae54$e05061e0$a0f125a0$@org> Please help The James House help a family in need. We are seeking gently used maternity clothes, size 10. Mom is currently 5 months pregnant and will need summer items as well as a very few warmer items. Kindly call 458-2704 and speak with Chana if you can help, or e mail chana at thejameshouse.org Thanks, Chana Ramsey, CEO 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: From NajmahT at camfound.org Wed Mar 25 14:22:10 2009 From: NajmahT at camfound.org (Najmah Thomas) Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:22:10 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Register for Board Training with Chuck Loring Message-ID: Space is still available for Board Training with Chuck Loring, senior partner of the Fort Lauderdale and Indianapolis-based firm of Loring Sternberg & Associates, which provides fundraising and governance consulting services to nonprofit boards across the country. Mr. Loring is also a consultant for BoardSource, the country's most widely respected resource for information, training and leadership development in the governance of nonprofit organizations. Due to the popularity of this training, participants must register in advance. The workshop is free of charge, but space is limited and registration is only available to nonprofits in The Cameron Foundation's service area. Individuals registering after capacity has been reached will be placed on a waiting list. In keeping with Mr. Loring's training scenario, we ask that your executive director or development director and at least three board members attend as a team. The training will be provided in three separate workshops; teams may register for any or all of the workshops: Dates: Thursday & Friday, April 16-17, 2009 Session #1: Effective Nonprofit Governance; 9am - 12noon, April 16th Session #2: Board Recruitment, Structure & Organization; 1-4pm, April 16th Session #3: The Board's Role in Nonprofit Fundraising; 9am - 12noon, April 17th Location: Tabernacle Baptist Church Community Life Center, 444 Halifax Street, Petersburg, VA Please visit www.connectsouthside.org/boardtraining to register online. Feel free to contact me at 804.732.8900 or nthomas at camfound.org if you have questions or concerns regarding this training opportunity. Have a great day! Najmah Najmah Thomas Senior Program Officer/Coordinator of Technical Assistance The Cameron Foundation 24 West Old Street Petersburg, VA 23803 804-732-8900 (O) 804-732-8701 (F) nthomas 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 southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org Fri Mar 27 16:53:42 2009 From: southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org (southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org) Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:53:42 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] April Training Sessions -- Capital Campaigns, Strategic Planning, & Fundraising Message-ID: <20090327165342.yo8h3ji6sossows8@mail.connectnetwork.org> Dear ConnectSouthside Members, Seats are still available for three April nonprofit focus training sessions! Capital Campaigns: Sweet Ingredients for Success, Friday, April 3rd Instructor Lisa Freeman is experienced in providing strategic and personalized fundraising counsel to human service, arts, educational, and health care institutions with particular expertise in capital and annual campaigns. At this workshop, participants will receive individualized guidance for assuring success in capital campaigns. Strategic Planning in Challenging Times, Thursday, April 9th Instructor Gail Merridew works predominantly with early-stage and/or growth-challenged nonprofits using a combination of education and hands-on strategies for guiding nonprofit organizations to the next level. This workshop covers the basics of strategic planning for organizations and enhances the basics with tips on making changes to existing planning in light of current economic realities. Tapping into the "Fun" in Fundraising, Monday, April 20th Instructor Denise Dahl has worked in various capacities including executive director, grant manager, and board member and currently serves as the Virginia Coordinator for the American Grant Writing Association. Participants in this workshop will enjoy an interactive, participatory experience and will leave with strategies to help boost fundraising success. Registration and more information on these workshops can be found at www.connectsouthside.org/training Sincerely, Sara Hinojosa Coordinator, ConnectSouthside (804) 458-6329 ext 2013 From patrick.vincent at va.usda.gov Mon Mar 30 10:51:08 2009 From: patrick.vincent at va.usda.gov (Vincent, Patrick - Prince George, VA) Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:51:08 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Rain Barrel Workshops Scheduled Message-ID: <1261D5667BD7324CA248FBA2E9A89A5BC848D8@mostlouis2s305.ageast.one.usda.gov> James River Soil & Water District and South Centr? Corridors Resource Conservation & Development Council will hold workshops on "Building a Rain Barrel". Workshops will be held on April 14th and May 21st at Scott Memorial Park in Prince George, VA. The registration fee will be $35. Participants will build and take home a rain barrel. The workshops will be held from 6:30-8:00 pm. For more information or to register please contact South Centr? Corridors RC&D Council at (804)732-4375 or visit http://www.southcentrecorridorsrcd.org/. Thanks, Patrick Vincent RC&D Coordinator South Centr? Corridors RC&D Office (804) 732-4375 Phone (804) 732-4713 Fax From southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org Tue Mar 31 10:35:08 2009 From: southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org (southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org) Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:35:08 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Full-time Job Opening - SVNRG Program Group Coordinator Message-ID: <20090331103508.y7knnfsyw0o08ss8@mail.connectnetwork.org> Dear ConnectSouthside Members, Employment opportunity at the SVNRG Group -- The recently merged program of ConnectSouthside.org, the Southside Virginia Nonprofit Resource Center, and Focus INC -- Listing will only be open until 4/6/09 This position serves as the technical administrative coordinator for the Program Group and as the supervising customer service liaison to external customers and to other internal coordinators, staff and consultants. This position serves as part of the leadership team and with the team, works toward achieving the Program Group?s mission of building the capacity of the local nonprofit sector and civic-minded individuals to create positive change. The Program Group Coordinator is responsible for executing plans and solving problems; provides oversight in daily operations of the communications network, professional training and monitors customer relations and inquiries. This position manages the office and day-to-day operations as assigned and supervises the part time Administrative/Research Assistant position. Under direction of the Program Group Director, the coordinator researches, prepares, tests, checks and updates local information content and technical systems. More information and applications for this position can be found at http://www.arls.org/employment.htm Contact: Email: Mlawrence at arls.org Fax: 804.452.0909 Mail: 209 E. Cawson Street, Hopewell, VA 23860 Applications, Background Authorization Forms and resumes can be delivered in person to the Administration Office at the Hopewell Library. Applications and resumes are due by 5 p.m. on 4/6/09. From southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org Tue Mar 31 14:50:02 2009 From: southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org (southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org) Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:50:02 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Community Celebration: 220th Anniversary of Weston Plantation, April 18 Message-ID: <20090331145002.ieqfihj5i8g4okg4@mail.connectnetwork.org> Dear ConnectSouthside Members, The Historic Hopewell Foundation, Inc. is sponsoring a community celebration of the 220th anniversary of Weston Plantation, one of the most important historic sites in the Hopewell community. This event is free and will take place on April 18 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Weston Plantation. ?We hope the community will come to see the house and dependencies, enjoy the children?s activities and help us celebrate the history of one of Hopewell?s treasures,? says Shirley Belkowitz, Director of Museums for the Historic Hopewell Foundation, Inc. ?And of course there will be birthday cake!? Activities will include free tours of the house and dependencies, children?s games from the 18th and 19th centuries, music and light refreshments. Our outstanding gift shop, All Manor of Things, will also be open that day. The main house was built in 1789 and overlooks the Appomattox River. It has been described by one Virginia historian as a classic example of Virginia Georgian architecture and the very essence of the Tidewater plantation mansion. And we are delighted to open 2 new structures on our site. After extensive archeological research the two main dependencies have been reconstructed ? the summer kitchen and the laundry. These structures allow us to expand the stories we tell and include all those who lived on the site. Come to Weston and see how the lives of ordinary people were affected by the extraordinary events of American history. Weston Plantation is located at 21st Street and Weston Lane in Hopewell, Virginia. For more information please call 804-458-4682. For more information, contact Claire Haley or Pam Correll at 804-458-4682 or historichopewell at verizon.net Message sent by ConnectSouthside on behalf of Claire Halely and the Historic Hopewell Foundation From gail at npmgmtsolutions.com Tue Mar 31 11:14:14 2009 From: gail at npmgmtsolutions.com (Gail Merridew) Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:14:14 -0400 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] How has your strategic planning changed? Message-ID: Dear nonprofit and community members, Next Thursday, April 9th, I will be conducting a Focus INC session in Petersburg titled "Strategic Planning in Challenging Times." I would like to add some local, true-life stories of how organizations in this area are responding to the economic and financial challenges they are facing. If you are willing to share, could you let me know if you have adjusted or deleted certain program services, modified your budget, revised your strategic goals, changed staffing structure or benefits, or any other strategies to cope? I will not use the name of your organization in information I share with the class; however, if you could tell me the type of service you provide (broadly described - such as healthcare, education, human services, etc.), the number of staff, and the agency's average yearly operating budget for the past few years, that will allow me to present these strategies in context with other organizational dynamics. If you would like to attend this 3-hour workshop on 4/9, it will be held from 9am to 12pm at The Cameron Foundation, 24 West Old Street, Petersburg, 23803. For advance registration, please visit www.connectSouthside.org or www.camfound.org for registration materials or contact Sara Hinojosa at shinojosa at connectnetwork.org or by phone at (804)458-6329 x2013. Thank you for your assistance, Gail Merridew, Principal Consultant Nonprofit Management Solutions, LLC (866)403-5505 Toll Free (804)957-5913 Petersburg (804)795-9009 Richmond (804)874-5334 Cell www.npmgmtsolutions.com Guiding nonprofit organizations to the next level!