From REisenman at scpartners.org Mon Feb 1 10:21:41 2010 From: REisenman at scpartners.org (Eisenman, Rebecca) Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 10:21:41 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] How to Successfully Send a Message Message-ID: 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 shenry at arls.org Tue Feb 2 13:26:32 2010 From: shenry at arls.org (Henry, Shari) Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 13:26:32 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Knit & Crochet for a Cause! Message-ID: The Hopewell Library joins area nonprofit knitting and crocheting group, From the Heart, to teach knitting and crocheting, and to provide blankets, chemo caps, and other items to area hospitals, nursing homes, and veterans? homes. Everything produced during the knitting/crocheting sessions will be donated to these organizations so they may make them available for their patients and residents. You keep your new skill and friendships. Groups will meet in the library caf? Wednesdays, February 4 and 18 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, and Thursdays, February 10 and 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. To sign up for one or all of the sessions, call the Library Information desk at 458-6329 X 1005. Yarn and needles are provided free of charge for those who need them; donations will be accepted. All ages are welcome. From wakefieldfoundation at hotmail.com Tue Feb 2 13:53:26 2010 From: wakefieldfoundation at hotmail.com (Wakefield Foundation) Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 13:53:26 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Photography Exhibit/Wakefield Foundation In-Reply-To: References: <6430268.270076.1264254309981.JavaMail.root@vms076.mailsrvcs.net>, Message-ID: WAKEFIELD FOUNDATION PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT The Wakefield Foundation, 100 Wilson Ave., Wakefield, Va., is pleased to present a photography show by Jennifer Warthan. The show opens Saturday, March 6, 2010, 7:00 pm in the gallery and will continue through March 28th. The show is free an open to the public and light refreshments will be served. Jennifer is a farm wife, a Mama, a photographer and she spends her days surrounded by crops, a lot of grease (of the bacon and the tractor variety), her four children and their animals. ?I photograph what I know. My camera is typically filled with images of sunrises, dusty fields, even dustier children and whatever we happen to be planting or harvesting at the time. Photography and family (both mine and yours) are a passion. As a portrait photographer, I do my best to capture those small details that make our families unique. As a nature and landscape photographer, I strive to show others the beauty and joy in the everyday scenes I am fortunate enough to call home.? "I have lived in Wakefield and Waverly all her life and cherish being surrounded by family and friends, and I know I?m truly at home." I will be giving away two free sessions with print packages on opening night. Please come out and enjoy the show. For more information about this or other events check our web site at: www.wakefieldfoundation.org Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. 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Alix has visited Richmond several times over the last three decades, and she is fervent supporter of women's communities everywhere. Come out, support and celebrate this legend of women's music. Tickets are $15 in advance ($20 at the door), available online https://co.clickandpledge.com/sp/d2/default.aspx?wid=30924, at Diversity Thrift, at the Gay Community Center of Richmond (GCCR) and at Plan 9 in Richmond . For information contact Cindy Bray - 804-901-1500 or volunteer at GayRichmond.com. Alix will also be discussing her new book earlier in the day. The booksigning is a free event. Alix Dobkin Book Signing - Saturday, February 20, 3 pm - 5 pm - in the GCCR Classroom, 1407 Sherwood Avenue, Richmond, VA 23220. Iconic. Lesbian. Feminist. Communist. and Women's music legend. All ways to describe Alix Dobkin. Alix Dobkin chronicles her rise to fame as the first artist to record an openly Lesbian record album in 1973. Her story, however, opens much earlier in post-war New York City where, growing up in a Communist family, rubs elbows with radical left celebrities like Paul Robeson, and comes of age under the watchful eye of the FBI. Dobkin herself joins the Party at the height of the McCarthy witch hunts and offers readers a first-hand glimpse of daily life as a young person living under government surveillance . During this time she also matures as a devotee of folk music, having fallen under the spell of renowned performers such as Leadbelly and Pete Seeger. Yet it's after she arrives on the burgeoning folk music scene of Greenwich Village, that she achieves her first acclaim as a singer-songwriter. Rich in period detail, storytelling, and outspoken politics, My Red Blood is essential reading for lovers of music and history. From ellen at thejameshouse.org Wed Feb 3 11:34:12 2010 From: ellen at thejameshouse.org (Ellen Costlow) Date: Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:34:12 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Last Chance to Register for DV Training! Message-ID: <002401caa4ee$b852db50$28f891f0$@org> Last chance to register for the FREE domestic violence and sexual violence training on February 10th. Interpersonal violence affects not only the victims but our entire community. This informative training will help you understand the dynamics of domestic and sexual violence and how our response can make a difference. Join the Petersburg Domestic Violence Taskforce for this one-day training which will include sessions on law enforcement response, faith community response, elder abuse as well as other topics and will feature guest speaker Debbie Smith (after whom the Debbie Smith Act, 2004, was named). This training is appropriate for social workers, law enforcement, court personnel, advocates, the faith community, health care personnel, home visitors and anyone who would like to learn more about interpersonal violence. The training will be held at First Baptist Church, 236 Harrison Street, Petersburg, VA 23803. Registration begins at 8:15 and the training will begin promptly at 8:45 and will end at 4:30. To learn more about the training content and to register, cut and paste the following link into your internet browser: sites.google.com/site/petersburgdvtf/home If you have questions, contact Jane Clayborne, 458-2704, jane at thejameshouse.org. Ellen Costlow, Sexual Abuse Intervention Advocate Proud Winners of The Cameron Foundation's 2008 Cleveland A. 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Spanish is seen as a vital bridge in communication among millions of people over the world. Thus Nonprofit Learning Point has added two sections of Conversational Spanish to our course offerings. While the format is a bit different from our usual 2-day structure, the classes are still only $45 and are taught by a Spanish language expert who understands the needs of Richmonds' nonprofits. Level 1: Starting February 22 (for 10 weeks), Mondays 5:30-7:00pm Level 2:Starting February 25 (for 10 weeks), Thursdays 5:30-7:00pm Meet the Instructor: Anita Nadal received a BA magna cum laude in Spanish from Virginia Commonwealth University. She has studied abroad extensively. Her studies have taken her to Panama, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic. In 2005 she received the Who's Who Among American Teachers Award and the Distinguished Service Award for outstanding community service related to Spanish language and cultural training in the Richmond area. She has presented research at the MACLAS. Ms Nadal earned a Master of Liberal Arts degree in Latin American and International Cultural Studies with honors from the University of Richmond. Her interests include research in Transculturation, Cultural Awareness and Immigration. What past students have said about Anita: "Anita was excellent! She's energetic, supportive, and has a true love of the language" and "Anita made this class the great experience it was". There is still time to register. Visit our website www.nonprofitlearningpoint.org or call for more information; 804-827-0246 Atentamente, rachel Rachel Kopelovich, MSW Program Director Nonprofit Learning Point Division of Community Engagement at VCU www.nonprofitlearningpoint.org 828-8838- phone 828-2756- fax Nonprofit Learning Point is a program of the Partnership for Nonprofit Excellence www.pnerichmond.org From VPakizer at scpartners.org Wed Feb 3 11:15:40 2010 From: VPakizer at scpartners.org (Pakizer, Vera) Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 11:15:40 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Do You Have a Case for Support? Message-ID: Why should someone invest in your organzation? The case for support lies at the heart of your organization's message. The case is integrally linked to your strategic plan, clearly defines your audience and your work to reflect a shared vision of the future. Being able to articulate these ideas requires thoughtful planning. Southside Community Partners is hosting a Learning & Leadership workshop with Laurie Rogers to teach participants to define and put the case statement process for fund development and explore key questions to ask when beginning. We will review the essential gathering information, and discuss the timeline to create a high energy document. Real-life case statements will be critiqued. The $20 workshop will be held on Wed., Feb. 10, 9:30am-12:30pm at the Hopewell Library. To register please visit http://connectsouthside.org/default.aspx?tabid=716&id=77 or call Vera Pakizer at 804.458.6329 ext. 2010 or Rebecca Eisenman at 804.458.6329 ext. 2013. Best, Vera Pakizer Administrator/Research Assistant Southside Community Partners vpakizer at scpartners.org (Please update your email contacts; our emails have changed!) A Nonprofit Resource Center program of The Appomattox Regional Library System 209 East Cawson Street Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 458-6329 x2010 (phone) (804) 452-0909 (fax) www.ConnectSouthside.org Find us on: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter From Kenneth_Samuel at uss.salvationarmy.org Thu Feb 4 09:41:10 2010 From: Kenneth_Samuel at uss.salvationarmy.org (Kenneth_Samuel at uss.salvationarmy.org) Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 09:41:10 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Free Financial Literacy Workshop Message-ID: The Salvation Army Community Education Center is offering FREE classes Sign up for our Financial Literacy Workshops Gain valuable money management information through Virginia Supportive Housings free 4 week Financial Literacy Workshop! Call to register now before the classes fill up 804-732-8449 x204 Ken Samuel or 804-722-0490 Deborah Hanson All classes are held in Petersburg 1228 S. West Street These Classes will be held on the 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th (Wednesdays) of March at 2pm-4pm Kenneth Samuel Director Community Education Center 1228 South West St. Petersburg VA 23803 office 804-732-8449 ext 204 cell 804-243-4246 fax 804-733-2977 From rw4013 at earthlink.net Thu Feb 4 21:21:45 2010 From: rw4013 at earthlink.net (rw4013 at earthlink.net) Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 21:21:45 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] USA Dance Tri-Cities Chapter Valentine's Day Sweetheart Dance - Romance is in the air! Message-ID: <380-2201025522145205@earthlink.net> Valentine's Sweetheart Dance, Saturday, February 13, 2010, 7:30pm to 10:30pm. Sponsored by USA Dance Tri-Cities Chapter 6060. Cha Cha lesson 7:30-8:30; dance to a variety of music 8:30-10:30. Light Hors d'oeuvres. Admission: $5.00 USA Dance Members; $8.00 non-members. No partner required. Dancing is the fun way to exercise. Location: 123 Pickwick Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA (Dance Masters Phoenix studio). For information call 804-672-2657. Ruth Wilbourne, President USA Dance Tri-Cities Chapter 6060 P O Box 11432 Richmond, VA 23230 804-672-2657 rw4013 at earthlink.net From ejones at learntoearn.org Fri Feb 5 12:31:31 2010 From: ejones at learntoearn.org (Earlene Jones) Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 12:31:31 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] 7th Annual Central Virginia Youth Leadership Summit Message-ID: <0B1EFEC38ECB43A6A687A5C6B8FB3346@CRWIB.COM> The Crater Regional Workforce Investment Group and the Capital Region Workforce Partnership are sponsoring their 7th Annual Central Virginia Youth Leadership Summit on Saturday March 6, 2010 at Harris Hall on the campus of Virginia State University. The summit begins at 8:30a.m. and ends at 3:00p.m. Everything is free and open to youth and young adults ages 14 -21 (parents are welcome, too) but everyone must register. Registration ends Friday, February 19. Participants must live in one of the following workforce area localities: cities of Petersburg, Richmond, Colonial Heights, Emporia, Hopewell, or the counties of Charles City, Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, Goochland, Greensville, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent, Powhatan, Prince George, Surry, and Sussex. Join us for youth focused workshops, a talent show, prizes, and good food! For more information or to pick up a registration form contact: Crater Regional Workforce Investment Group at 804.732.7053, or Capital Region Workforce Partnership at 804.271.8510, or William Byrd Community House at 804.643.2717 Last year there were over 400 participants. This year our goal is 500. Registration Flyer attached, be sure to print the front and back. Earlene Jones Program Services Specialist Crater Regional Workforce Investment Group Learn to Earn, Inc. 114 N. 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The first topic will begin February 22nd and will be held at a church in Chester. The second and third locations will be announced to group members when they are confirmed. Running at the same time and in the same location will be a children's domestic violence support group that is structured to assist children work through their experience and learn healthy coping skills and relationships. This program will be customized for age-appropriate activities based on the ages of children attending. If you are interested or have a client who may be interested, please contact Heather Martin at heather at thejameshouse.org or at 804-458-2704 for screening and information. 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Performances will include percussion by Drums No Guns; dance by Ezibu Muntu and Rave? Williams; vocal performances by instrumental music by harpist Ian McVoy, and pianist Daniel Leibovic; original spoken word poetry by members of the Richmond Youth Peace Project (RYPP), Jorrell Watkins, Tyrell White and other local spoken word artists; and positive rap performances by Fundamental and Solo. Generation Dream 2010 is a production of the Richmond Youth Peace Project, a joint project of the Richmond Peace Education Center and Drums No Guns. It is co-sponsored by the VCU School of Social Work and the Henrico County Department of Recreation and Parks. A black and white poster advertising the show is available to download at www.rpec.org Paul Fleisher, Asst. to the Director, RPEC ____________________________________________________________ Nutrition Improve your career health. Click now to study nutrition! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2131/c?cp=gDqPsSaGYrCUz2xOHz00ZAAAJz27gLS22dwJa8ewcs-In_LTAAYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASQwAAAAA= From VPakizer at scpartners.org Wed Feb 10 14:05:50 2010 From: VPakizer at scpartners.org (Pakizer, Vera) Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:05:50 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Budgeting Realities: Support your organization Message-ID: Developing a detailed and well-thought budget to submit for grant proposals can be intimidating. Southside Community Partners will host a workshop by Melody Stone from 9:30AM-12:30PM. We will focus on aligning budget management and development with mission and goals of the nonprofit organization and learn to develop an operational budget to manage your program and organization more effectively. The $20 workshop will be held on Thurs, Feb. 18, 9:30am-12:30pm at the Hopewell Library. To register please visit http://www.connectsouthside.org/default.aspx?tabid=716&id=67 or call Vera Pakizer at 804.458.6329 ext. 2010 or Rebecca Eisenman at 804.458.6329 ext. 2013. Best, Vera Pakizer Administrator/Research Assistant Southside Community Partners vpakizer at scpartners.org (Please update your email contacts; our emails have changed!) A Nonprofit Resource Center program of The Appomattox Regional Library System 209 East Cawson Street Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 458-6329 x2010 (phone) (804) 452-0909 (fax) www.ConnectSouthside.org Find us on: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter From DHanson at virginiasupportivehousing.org Wed Feb 10 13:27:52 2010 From: DHanson at virginiasupportivehousing.org (Deborah Hanson) Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:27:52 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Free VHDA Homebuyer's Workshop Message-ID: VA Supportive Housing's Financial Foundations Program hosts a Free VHDA Homebuyer's Workshop Date: Saturday, 2/27/10 Time: 10:15am-4:15pm Location: Appomattox Regional Library, 245 E Cawson St, Hopewell, VA **Learn the necessary steps to purchase your first home.** Topics include: Personal Finances, Credit Issues, Loan Approval and more. Info on grants will be shared and Free lunch provided. To register, contact Deborah Hanson, 804-722-0490 or email: dhanson at virginiasupportivehousing.org Agency website: www.virginiasupportivehousing.org From rsmartt at connectnetwork.org Thu Feb 11 14:31:54 2010 From: rsmartt at connectnetwork.org (Ryan Smartt) Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:31:54 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Bank of America Student Leaders Program Deadline is February 17 Message-ID: <00b101caab50$df79df40$9e6d9dc0$@org> The following message is sent on behalf of The Community Foundation Serving Richmond & Central Virginia... If you are a student or know a student with a passion for improving your community, Bank of America would like to help you turn that passion into action. They're looking for leaders who are high school juniors and seniors. As a Student Leader, you will participate in: -An eight-week paid internship at a nonprofit/charitable organization -A week-long Student Leadership Summit in Washington, DC (July, 2010) to gain valuable civic, social and business leadership skills The application process will remain open until Wednesday, February 17. Simply go to the following website to apply: www.bankofamerica.com/neistudentleaders From amandalandes at yahoo.com Thu Feb 11 22:55:16 2010 From: amandalandes at yahoo.com (Amanda Landes) Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:55:16 -0800 (PST) Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Strategies for Successful Volunteer Leadership Message-ID: <130686.28829.qm@web54101.mail.re2.yahoo.com> GRAVA (Greater Richmond Association for Volunteer Administration) invites you to ? Join us for?a one-day professional development opportunity focusing on Strategies for Successful Volunteer Leadership!? Sessions will include Strategies for Building Your Personal Leadership Skills, Strategies for Building Leadership Skills in Your Volunteers, and From Mission to Message: Using Language Effectively.? ? Thursday, March 4, 2010, 8:15am-3:00pm University of Richmond, Tyler Haynes Commons $25 for GRAVA members; $30 for non-members Visit www.greaterrichmondava.com for a registration form, directions, and more information. ? Register now - registrations received by February 25th will include a boxed lunch! ? For questions, please contact Kathy H. Morton at (804) 261-5201. From e.d.elswick at comcast.net Thu Feb 11 19:04:41 2010 From: e.d.elswick at comcast.net (Elswick, David) Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:04:41 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Submsssion: 2010 Grants to Be Awarded by Pepsi Message-ID: <15254F68936941C5A2442ADD21F6D60C@VALUED3253602F> Submitted by: David Elswick, Kiwanis Club of Chester Instead of paying millions to advertise during the Super Bowl, Pepsi will donate that money for social causes. More details are at this website: http://www.refresheverything.com/?or=pusa.1159 Pepsi is awarding grants at these levels: Each month $ 5,000 Up to 10 winners. Best for people who need to get an inspired idea off the ground. $ 25,000 Up to 10 winners. Best for people & small groups who can work lean & mean. $ 50,000 Up to 10 winners. Best for companies & organizations who can time into it. $250,000 Up to 2 winners. Best for organizations who can dedicate a lot of time and resources. You submit a project proposal at the website. And invite your friends to visit the website and vote for your project. Any visitor to the website may vote on which projects to fund. Highest vote count - wins. Next month, everything starts again. From REisenman at scpartners.org Fri Feb 12 09:08:13 2010 From: REisenman at scpartners.org (Eisenman, Rebecca) Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:08:13 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Nonprofit Resource Center Closed Monday Message-ID: Dear Community Members: The Nonprofit Resource Center will be closed this coming Monday, Februry 15, 2010 for the holiday. The center will reopen on Tuesday. If you have further questions or concerns, please email southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org or call (804) 458-6329 ext 2013. All the best, Rebecca Eisenman Program Coordinator Southside Commnity Partners From Thomas.Driscoll at VBPD.virginia.gov Thu Feb 11 15:35:13 2010 From: Thomas.Driscoll at VBPD.virginia.gov (Driscoll, Thomas S.) Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:35:13 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Employment Opportunity: Marketing and Strategic Planning Manager Message-ID: <450BED901B146D489B4B106796566DF40D02E289@dsa-kog-mail1.DSA.state.va.us> Marketing and Strategic Planning Manager (Human Services Program Supervisor), Position #00002 Pay Band 5, Salary Range: $45,000 - $62,000, Full State Benefits The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities seeks a dynamic, highly motivated individual to lead its outreach, communications activities, and planning activities. As a small, unique state agency tasked to assess the needs of Virginians with disabilities and advocate for improvements and expansions of the state's disability services system, the Board requires a Marketing and Strategic Planning Manager with extensive knowledge and experience in grassroots and professional networking and outreach to diverse constituencies in the governmental, nonprofit, and for-profit sectors, preferably including individuals with disabilities and their families, service-providers, advocacy organizations, and policymakers. Candidates must have demonstrated experience in identifying target audiences and their leaders, devising and implementing the best means of communicating with them, and facilitating collaborations among them. Strong public and media relations skills are required, including traditional and online research, writing and editing for technical and general readership publications, public speaking, and events management. Media relations experience should include print, broadcast, and online news and information sources. Management of website content, effective use of direct and mass e-mail communications, and familiarity with online social media are also required. Because of the Board's large, diverse membership and small support staff, the Marketing and Strategic Planning Manager must be an effective one-on-one communicator as well, capable of eliciting the knowledge, capabilities, and viewpoints of Board members and coworkers, following others' direction, and supporting their activities. The ability and willingness to multi-task and adapt promptly in a changing environment is essential. Experience in facilitating group consensus on short and long-range goals, objectives, and strategies and expressing them clearly and precisely is required. Experience with designing and implementing qualitative and quantitative constituent research, including the use of focus groups and printed, telephone, and online surveys, for assessment and evaluation is also required. Fluency with grant-funding, regulatory, and political processes is preferred. This position will work closely with the Executive Director, the Board's Executive Committee and Board staff to help create change within and outside of the organization. Some statewide and overnight travel will be required. Detailed requirements can be found in the Connect Richmond job listings at http://www.connectrichmond.org/default.aspx?tabid=141&id=10668. A completed state application and a cover letter describing how background and skills meet the position requirements. Online application and job listing is located at http://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov/. Resumes may NOT be substituted for State applications. Please do not refer to see resume on your application. A writing sample of no more than three pages should accompany submission. Application & cover letter must be received by 5:00 pm on Monday, March 1, 2010. Hiring salary range is commensurate with skills, knowledge, and experience. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 804-726-1919 for assistance. Minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY. Reasonable Accommodations Upon Request. Tom Driscoll Strategic Planning & Marketing Manager Virginia Board for People with Disabilities Washington Building, Capitol Square 1100 Bank Street, 7th Floor Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-9380 (voice & TTY) 804-840-6482 (mobile) 800-846-4464 (toll-free, voice & TTY) 804-786-1118 (fax) thomas.driscoll at vbpd.virginia.gov www.vaboard.org From shenry at arls.org Fri Feb 12 11:30:23 2010 From: shenry at arls.org (Henry, Shari) Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:30:23 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Through the Eyes of Coretta Message-ID: Celebrate Black History Month at the Hopewell Library. Through the Eyes of Coretta is the tender love story between Coretta Scott and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., portrayed by Tennessee native and Christian radio talk show host, Theresa Gee. You will meet Miss Scott as a young college student, rejoice with her through the triumphant Montgomery Bus Boycotts, and travel with her to the March on Washington. Ms. Gee has hosted the popular Talk Back Live for over a decade, and has interviewed such ntoable personalities as Kirk Franklin, Pastor Shirley Caesar, former First Lady Hilary Rodham Clinton, and Bishop T.D. Jakes. Tuesday, February 23 Hopewell Library www.arls.org Call 458-6329 or email shenry at arls.org for more information. From e.cole at theatreivrichmond.org Fri Feb 12 15:42:51 2010 From: e.cole at theatreivrichmond.org (Emily Cole) Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:42:51 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Employment Opportunity: Director of Development Message-ID: <40829DF1A0C38E4E9E30AD9D502072035590B0@tiv-exchange.theatreiv.org> Theatre IV and Barksdale Theatre are pleased to announce an exciting career opportunity to join Central Virginia's largest performing arts organization. DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT POSITION We are seeking a senior level development professional with vision who can create excitement and energy around Barksdale and Theatre IV's programs and encourage others to support the organization - someone who is persuasive, persistent, and determined in the pursuit of fundraising goals. Duties and responsibilities include: - Building a broad base of support and financial sustainability through continued fund development of the Theatres in conjunction with the two Boards, staff and community volunteers; - Assisting the organizations to be inventive in the exploration of new and/or partnered programming and funding opportunities; - Developing and building consensus on a long-range, strategic development plan and an annual operating plan; fulfilling annual budget needs of approximately $1.2 million to include grants, corporate sponsorships, major individual gifts and events; - Maintaining a proactive, creative leadership role in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of individual, corporate and foundation contributions; - Cultivating and soliciting key donors and prospects working with the Managing Director, members of the Theatres' leadership team and other key volunteers, as appropriate; and - Leading an experienced, highly committed and passionate development team of three who have sole or partial responsibilities for fund development. BA/BS degree required. Continued education (master's degree, CFRE, etc.) preferred. A minimum of 8-10 years experience in development/fundraising, nonprofit management, work with Boards and volunteers required. A passion and appreciation for the performing arts is critical. Must have a flexible schedule and be available during nights and weekends, on an as-needed basis. This position posting can also be found in the ConnectRichmond job listings at http://www.connectrichmond.org/default.aspx?tabid=141&id=10658. Please send cover letter and resume to: Lisa Freeman E. L. Freeman, LLC 10 Sussex Court Williamsburg, VA 23188 free4 at cox.net This position will remain opened until filled. # # # Emily J. Cole Assistant Director of Development Theatre IV & Barksdale Theatre T: (804) 783-1688 x1127 F: (804) 775-2325 www.barksdalerichmond.org www.theatreivrichmond.org From kopelovichr at vcu.edu Fri Feb 12 15:34:59 2010 From: kopelovichr at vcu.edu (Rachel S Kopelovich/FS/VCU) Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:34:59 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Unleashing Your Staffs Potential Message-ID: Nonprofit Learning Point wants to help you unleash your nonprofit staffs' potential! Athletes are not the only people who benefit from inspiring and knowledgeable coaches. People in all walks of life reap the benefits of having a coach. This interactive course will teach individuals how to be effective coaches within a nonprofit organization. The facilitators discuss many key factors that are essential to assisting people in reaching their true personal potential. Emphasis will be placed on our coaching philosophy based on building effective professional relationships. Core skills of coaching: active listening, showing up, getting the colleague on the team before coaching, and learning how to read reactions will be discussed. Participants will have opportunities to apply these skills during the workshop. The nonprofit game can be a challenging one, so why not challenge yourself to get off the bench and learn how to become an effective coach? There is still time to register. Visit our website www.nonprofitlearningpoint.org or call for more information; 804-827-0246 In health! rachel Rachel Kopelovich, MSW Program Director Nonprofit Learning Point Division of Community Engagement at VCU www.nonprofitlearningpoint.org 828-8838- phone 828-2756- fax Nonprofit Learning Point is a program of the Partnership for Nonprofit Excellence www.pnerichmond.org From shenry at arls.org Fri Feb 12 15:36:19 2010 From: shenry at arls.org (Henry, Shari) Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:36:19 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] *Corrected* Through the Eyes of Coretta Message-ID: Celebrate Black History Month at the Hopewell Library. Through the Eyes of Coretta is the tender love story between Coretta Scott and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., portrayed by Tennessee native and Christian radio talk show host, Theresa Gee. You will meet Miss Scott as a young college student, rejoice with her through the triumphant Montgomery Bus Boycotts, and travel with her to the March on Washington. Ms. Gee has hosted the popular Talk Back Live for over a decade, and has interviewed such ntoable personalities as Kirk Franklin, Pastor Shirley Caesar, former First Lady Hilary Rodham Clinton, and Bishop T.D. Jakes. Tuesday, February 23 7:00 p.m. Hopewell Library www.arls.org Call 458-6329 or email shenry at arls.org for more information. From shenry at arls.org Fri Feb 12 15:40:50 2010 From: shenry at arls.org (Henry, Shari) Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:40:50 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Through the Eyes of Coretta REVISED WITH TIME Message-ID: Celebrate Black History Month at the Hopewell Library. Through the Eyes of Coretta is the tender love story between Coretta Scott and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., portrayed by Tennessee native and Christian radio talk show host, Theresa Gee. You will meet Miss Scott as a young college student, rejoice with her through the triumphant Montgomery Bus Boycotts, and travel with her to the March on Washington. Ms. Gee has hosted the popular Talk Back Live for over a decade, and has interviewed such ntoable personalities as Kirk Franklin, Pastor Shirley Caesar, former First Lady Hilary Rodham Clinton, and Bishop T.D. Jakes. Tuesday, February 23 7:00 p.m. Hopewell Library www.arls.org Call 458-6329 or email shenry at arls.org for more information. From mahmad-kazmi at pnerichmond.org Mon Feb 15 10:27:35 2010 From: mahmad-kazmi at pnerichmond.org (Marium Ahmad-Kazmi) Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:27:35 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Workshop on Cultivating and Engaging Board Members Message-ID: <12EA96E92DB48040B0A7CF604761E225012B426A@tcfpdc.tcf.local> The Partnership for Nonprofit Excellence is pleased to announce the launch of the Board Roundtable Series. As part of this program the Partnership will offer a series of sessions on different aspects of nonprofit governance. Each Roundtable session is: facilitated by experts; designed to encourage lots of discussion among participants; a safe place to ask questions and compare your experiences with other board members; focused on common challenges faced by nonprofit board members and the staff who work with them; and scheduled to accommodate board members who may have full-time paid jobs. The first session in the Board Roundtable Series will be focused on Cultivating and Engaging New Board Members. One of the most important roles of a board is ensuring a strong next generation of board members. A good board doesn't just happen; it requires a thoughtful, ongoing effort to identify, cultivate, and engage the mix of board members that will have the time, talents, and passion needed to take an organization forward. During Cultivating and Engaging New Board Members we will discuss practical applications that will help the organizations: identify the profile of desired board members based on the organization's needs; develop a nominating process which the entire board understands; cultivate potential board members; establish board member expectations; welcome, orient, and engage new board members. The intended audience is senior nonprofit staff and board members. The workshop facilitator is Katherine M. Whitney, Director of Warren, Whitney, and Sherwood. Cultivating and Engaging New Board Members will be held on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 from 7.30 a.m. to 10 a.m. (7.30 a.m. to 8 a.m.: Light breakfast and networking; 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. workshop) at the offices of The Community Foundation (Suite 116, 7501 Boulders View Drive, Richmond, VA 23225). The cost to participate in this workshop is $25 and includes all training material and handouts. To reserve your place, please send a check payable to the Partnership for Nonprofit Excellence or register online at www.pnerichmond.org Marium Ahmad-Kazmi Coordinator, Special Initiatives ______________________________________________ Partnership for Nonprofit Excellence 7501 Boulders View Drive, Suite 110 Richmond, VA 23225 Phone: (804) 330-7400 Ext 108 Fax: (804) 330-5992 Website: www.pnerichmond.org From jessica.krack at cancerlinc.org Mon Feb 15 16:07:39 2010 From: jessica.krack at cancerlinc.org (Jessica Krack) Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:07:39 GMT Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] 3 FREE LINC seminars in February and March Message-ID: <5fe93b9c1a784b80b45995d29c0792ca@bos-web013> ?LINC has 3 seminars planned in the next month: February 23 - 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. The Legalities of Reconstruction and Lymphedema Features Attorney Margaret Hardy and a discussion of patients legal rights Presented in conjunction with Retreat Hospital Retreat Hospital - 1st floor Classroom 2621 Grove Ave Richmond, VA RSVP by calling toll free 1-877-644-5462 or emailing Education at cancerlinc.org. March 4 - 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Legal and Financial Planning Seminar for all cancer patients, survivors, their families and caregivers Presented in conjunction with St. Mary's Hospital St. Mary's Hospital Auditorium 5801 Bremo Rd Richmond, Va. RSVP by calling toll free 1-877-644-5462 or emailing Education at cancerlinc.org. March 16 - 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Financial Planning for Women A discussion with Certified Financial Planners on what women need to do to secure their financial future Presented in conjunction with St. Francis Medical Center St. Francis Hospital - Orvieto/Florence Rooms 13710 St. Francis Blvd Midlothian, Va RSVP by calling toll free 1-877-644-5462 or emailing Education at cancerlinc.org. All the seminars are free and open to the public. Registration is requested so that we can bring enough materials and snacks for everyone. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to give me a call. Hope to see you at the seminars. Sharon Sharon Caldwell, PMP LINC Outreach and Education Director 804-562-0592 sharon.caldwell at cancerlinc.org Website: www.cancerlinc.org United Way #3851 From mountsinaioutreach at gmail.com Tue Feb 16 13:47:30 2010 From: mountsinaioutreach at gmail.com (Mount Sinai Christian Outreach Center) Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:47:30 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] You're Invited to Family Night! Message-ID: <41a8095d1002161047y7d71870fr41fc5f6f155bcac7@mail.gmail.com> Mount Sinai is a new, faith-based nonprofit (501c3 status pending) located in Prince George, Virginia. Our programs include (or will soon include) Homework Club, Family Night, a computer lab, and a nondenominational Bible study. As a new organization, we?re still in the process of introducing ourselves to the Prince George community and its other organizations. If you or your organization would like to find out more about Mount Sinai and our programs, please contact us at MountSinaiOutreach at gmail.com or see www.mountsinaioutreach.webs.com. Better yet, come to our next Family Night on Friday, February 26 at 6:00 p.m. for pizza and a movie on us. See our website, email us, or check out Southside Community Partners' calendar for more details. We hope to see you here! Shea Tuttle Mount Sinai Christian Outreach Center MountSinaiOutreach at gmail.com From ellen at thejameshouse.org Tue Feb 16 14:00:07 2010 From: ellen at thejameshouse.org (Ellen Costlow) Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:00:07 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Support group in Dinwiddie Message-ID: <003e01caaf3a$41ff1300$c5fd3900$@org> The James House Intervention/Prevention Services, Inc. will be facilitating a cost-free, confidential weekly support group for Dinwiddie County residents who are dealing with issues associated with domestic violence beginning March 15, 2010. Topics that will be covered include: understanding domestic violence and its effects, supporting children who have witnessed domestic violence in their homes, exploring coping strategies, building self-esteem, taking care of yourself, and healthy versus unhealthy relationships. The format for the group will be discussion and interactive activities. For information about this group, including location and times, please contact Gloria at 458-2704 or gloria at thejameshouse.org. Ellen Costlow, 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 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... 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Some of the many services and resources the Nonprofit Resource Center offers include: One-on-one assistance and consultation Books and other materials covering all aspects of managing a nonprofit Free access 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 Make an appointment today! www.ConnectSouthside.org/resource or call (804) 458-6329 ext 2009 From ellen at thejameshouse.org Wed Feb 17 16:18:47 2010 From: ellen at thejameshouse.org (Ellen Costlow) Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:18:47 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Resubmission- Support Group in Dinwiddie Message-ID: <002601cab016$cb8f3690$62ada3b0$@org> The James House Intervention/Prevention Services, Inc. will be facilitating a cost-free, confidential weekly support group for Dinwiddie County residents who are dealing with issues associated with domestic violence beginning March 15, 2010. Topics that will be covered include: understanding domestic violence and its effects, supporting children who have witnessed domestic violence in their homes, exploring coping strategies, building self-esteem, taking care of yourself, and healthy versus unhealthy relationships. The format for the group will be discussion and interactive activities. For information about this group, including location and times, please contact Gloria at 458-2704 or gloria at thejameshouse.org Ellen Costlow, Sexual Abuse Intervention Advocate Proud Winners of The Cameron Foundation's 2008 Cleveland A. Wright Award for Outstanding Community Service The James House support, advocacy and education for people affected by sexual violence, domestic violence and stalking 1016 Maplewood Avenue Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 458-2704 www.thejameshouse.org Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. From steve at richmondrebos.org Thu Feb 18 07:03:34 2010 From: steve at richmondrebos.org (steve at richmondrebos.org) Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 06:03:34 -0600 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Come see us Message-ID: <2066.1266494614@richmondrebos.org> BODY { font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px; } Hello my name is Stephen LHeureux. I am the president of the board for (www.richmondrebos.org [1]) a 501(c)(3) 1000% volunteer corpreration. We are inviteing the public to our annual homecomeing on Feb. 27th. from 7:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. (open house) Come see what we do and meet our members. (steve at richmondrebos.org [2]) Thank You for your time Steve Links: ------ [1] http://www.richmondrebos.org [2] mailto:steve at richmondrebos.org From VPakizer at scpartners.org Thu Feb 18 11:24:00 2010 From: VPakizer at scpartners.org (Pakizer, Vera) Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:24:00 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Do You Have Your Grant Proposal and Report Ready? Message-ID: Are you confident in your ability to secure funding with your grant proposal? Southside Community Partners' Shari Henry will host a Learning & Leadership workshop to show you how to convey your need, organize your plan and develop your grant proposal. The Proposal Package: Grant Writing & Reporting will cover proposal and reporting requirements and examine specific questions asked by some of the region's largest foundations. We will also explore targeted research techniques to find funding resources. The $20 workshop will be held on Tues, Feb. 23, 9:30am-12:30pm at the Hopewell Library. To register please visit http://connectsouthside.org/default.aspx?tabid=716&id=68 or call Vera Pakizer at 804.458.6329 ext. 2010 or Rebecca Eisenman at 804.458.6329 ext. 2013. Best, Vera Pakizer Administrator/Research Assistant Southside Community Partners vpakizer at scpartners.org (Please update your email contacts; our emails have changed!) A Nonprofit Resource Center program of The Appomattox Regional Library System 209 East Cawson Street Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 458-6329 x2010 (phone) (804) 452-0909 (fax) www.ConnectSouthside.org Find us on: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter From EnjoyUtopiaSpa at aol.com Thu Feb 18 12:27:16 2010 From: EnjoyUtopiaSpa at aol.com (EnjoyUtopiaSpa at aol.com) Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:27:16 EST Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Drum Circle to benefit Benedict Civic Club Message-ID: Please join us at Utopia Spa ( 115 N. Sycamore St., Petersburg ) on Saturday, February 20th from 5-7pm for our next Drum Circle! "Drumming" is not only satisfying as a social and community event, but also as a healing experience that feeds your spirit... It aligns you to the present moment, eliminates boundaries of separation, and provides a sense of moving towards openness, allowing you to release tension, reset your mind, and feel connected and whole. It reminds you that it's ok to put your worries aside, create space for yourself, and to let go and enjoy life! It has even been proven to decrease blood pressure and improve the number of "killer cells" in our bodies that fight cancer & infection. No experience necessary... Instruments will be provided, but If you have your own percussion instrument please bring it! It's an honor to have our Drum Circle facilitated by Local Artist and Musician, Risegun Olomidun, who received his Masters in Art from Columbia College, Chicago, in 2001. We'll be collecting a "Love Donation" of whatever you can give... Profits will be donated to the Benedict Civic Club of Petersburg, a wonderful local non-profit organization that services the youth and elderly of this area. For information about the Drum Circle, please call Utopia Spa at 804.732.1234, e-mail _EnjoyUtopiaSpa at aol.com_ (mailto:EnjoyUtopiaSpa at aol.com) or visit _www.TheUtopiaSpa.com_ (http://www.theutopiaspa.com/) For information about supportingg the Benedict Civic Club please call 804.732.9870 or contact _Benedict_Club at yahoo.com_ (mailto:Benedict_Club at yahoo.com) . From Thomas.Driscoll at VBPD.virginia.gov Fri Feb 19 17:00:22 2010 From: Thomas.Driscoll at VBPD.virginia.gov (Driscoll, Thomas S.) Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:00:22 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Benchmarks for Evaluating Public Policy in Virginia Message-ID: <450BED901B146D489B4B106796566DF40D1BB86A@dsa-kog-mail1.DSA.state.va.us> In the course of its planning and advocacy activities, the VIRGINIA BOARD FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES determined that a concise, far-reaching "blueprint" was needed by which it and others could measure not just the progress of the state's disability services system toward full community integration, but also the overall progress toward achieving a Commonwealth with equal rights and opportunities for all Virginians. To create this blueprint, a Board workgroup first developed a broad description of the elements for an ideal disability services system and deliberated the actions needed to achieve it. This initial description was then refined and broadened in scope to create a document, BENCHMARKS FOR EVALUATING PUBLIC POLICY IN VIRGINIA, applicable to public policy and actions impacting all individuals, with and without disabilities. To learn more about the Benchmarks or to duplicate and share them with others, please visit www.vaboard.org/vapolicy.htm.? Tom Driscoll Strategic Planning & Marketing Manager VIRGINIA BOARD FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Washington Building, Capitol Square 1100 Bank Street, 7th Floor Richmond, Virginia? 23219 804-786-9380 (voice & TTY) 800-846-4464 (toll-free, voice & TTY) 804-786-1118 (fax) thomas.driscoll at vbpd.virginia.gov www.vaboard.org? From erinmcgra at gmail.com Sun Feb 21 07:24:52 2010 From: erinmcgra at gmail.com (Erin McGrath) Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 07:24:52 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] CJ Workshop - 'Social Services and the 2010 Census' Message-ID: Friends ? ? *Colaborando Juntos?* (CJ), in partnership with *Council 4611 of the League of United Latin American Citizens* (LULAC), *the Henrico Coalition* and the *2010 Census LatinoRichmond Complete Count Committee* are proud to kick-off its annual series of seminars with a workshop and panel discussion that will explore how an accurate 2010 Census count will influence federal and state funding for Central Virginia?s social services and non-profit organizations during the next 10 years. So far, scheduled panelists include senior representatives from the Office of Governor Robert McDonnell, the VA Department of Health, the Virginia Mentoring Partnership and the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau. Coffee and light refreshments will be served. No prior registration is required. Informational materials will be available. *WHAT*: CJ Workshop ? ?Social Services and the 2010 Census? *WHEN*: *Friday, February 26,* from 8:45-11:00 a.m. *WHERE*: Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA)/ *4224 Cox Road; Glen Allen, VA 23060* Additional information: (703) 508-6662, with Luisa Soaterna. From southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org Mon Feb 22 08:55:21 2010 From: southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org (southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org) Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:55:21 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Randy Forbes would like to hear from you concerning the impact of the economy on npos Message-ID: <20100222085521.21h57f21c8wwc8k0@mail.connectnetwork.org> According to the Council of Nonprofits, if the nonprofit sector were a country it would have the seventh largest economy in the world. Yet, when it comes to policy making in Washington, the role of these organizations is sometimes discounted or even ignored. America faces many challenges and while the federal government plays a significant role in addressing these challenges, it cannot - nor should it - do it alone. The past year has brought great uncertainty for nonprofits in our nation. Across the board, these organizations have experienced increasing demand for services, escalating operating costs, and declining revenues. Nonprofits play a critical role in sustaining our economy and meeting the needs of Americans. I want to hear from you on how the economy has impacted nonprofits in your area and how policy in Washington plays a role in meeting the mission of your organization. E-mail me today to share your thoughts. I hope I will hear from you soon. Yours in service, Randy Forbes Member of Congress PS - If you haven't already, please sign up for my weekly e-mail newsletter, the Capitol Monitor, or follow what's happening in Congress From Aleisha.Manson at dbhds.virginia.gov Mon Feb 22 09:47:54 2010 From: Aleisha.Manson at dbhds.virginia.gov (Manson, Aleisha (DBHDS)) Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:47:54 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Go Red For Women Message-ID: The Petersburg Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. in conjunction with Alpha Eta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will be having a combined "Go Red for Women and Health Information Fair" at Virginia State University on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 from 7pm to 9 pm in Foster Hall Room 300. This Health Fair is small scaled in nature; however, will largely impact our community with information to center on the Go Red for Women movement, Diabetes, and illnesses that affect morbidity and mortality rates. We will also focus on Mental Health issues that affect our community, particularly for the women in our community. This event is open and free to the community. Aleisha T. Manson Aleisha T. Manson, RN MSHA -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/gif Size: 1284 bytes Desc: attd3a11.gif URL: From rpec.1 at juno.com Mon Feb 22 10:55:33 2010 From: rpec.1 at juno.com (rpec.1 at juno.com) Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:55:33 GMT Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Generation Dream 2010 Scheduled for Saturday, February 27 Message-ID: <20100222.105533.16545.0@webmail03.dca.untd.com> Please join us for the Richmond Youth Peace Project?s fifth annual youth Educoncert, Generation Dream 2010, honoring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.?rescheduled due to the weather?will be held this Saturday, February 27, 2010, at 7 p.m. at the Henrico Theater, 305 E. Nine Mile Road in Highland Springs Admission to the show is free. Please reserve seats in advance by calling the theater at 328-4491. This inspirational 90-minute performance is presented in a lively, variety show format. Generation Dream 2010 features youth performers from the Richmond metropolitan area, along with several adult professional artists. Performances will include percussion by Drums No Guns; dance by Ezibu Muntu and Rave? Williams; vocal performances by instrumental music by harpist Ian McVoy, and pianist Daniel Leibovic; original spoken word poetry by Daniel Jos? Cust?dio and members of the Richmond Youth Peace Project (RYPP), Jorrell Watkins, Tyrell White and other local spoken word artists; and positive rap performance by Fundamental. Generation Dream 2010 is a production of the Richmond Youth Peace Project, a joint project of the Richmond Peace Education Center and Drums No Guns. It is co-sponsored by the VCU School of Social Work and the Henrico County Department of Recreation and Parks. A black and white poster advertising the show is available to download at www.rpec.org. Paul Fleisher, Richmond Peace Education Center, 400 W. 32nd St., Richmond VA 23225; 232-1002; www.rpec.org, rpec at rpec.org. ____________________________________________________________ Get Free Email with Video Mail & Video Chat! http://www.juno.com/freeemail?refcd=JUTAGOUT1FREM0210 From VPakizer at scpartners.org Wed Feb 24 08:16:34 2010 From: VPakizer at scpartners.org (Pakizer, Vera) Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:16:34 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Financial Statements: Tools for Survival & Success Message-ID: With the recent economic conditions, it's more vital than ever for nonprofit organizations to monitor their financial condition. Is your organization financially prepared for the uncertainties of the future? Understanding how to interpret your organization's financial statements is crucial to assess your organization's financial strength for survival and success. Southside Community Partners Learning & Leadership $20 workshop for Your Financial Statements will be taught by Randy Howard and held on Thurs, Mar. 4, 9:30am-12:30pm at the Hopewell Library. To register please visit http://www.connectsouthside.org/default.aspx?tabid=716&id=70 or call Vera Pakizer at 804.458.6329 ext. 2010 or Rebecca Eisenman at 804.458.6329 ext. 2013. Best, Vera Pakizer Administrator/Research Assistant Southside Community Partners vpakizer at scpartners.org (Please update your email contacts; our emails have changed!) A Nonprofit Resource Center program of The Appomattox Regional Library System 209 East Cawson Street Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 458-6329 x2010 (phone) (804) 452-0909 (fax) www.ConnectSouthside.org Find us on: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter From administrativesupport at rosmy.org Wed Feb 24 10:30:38 2010 From: administrativesupport at rosmy.org (Sarah H. Koski) Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:30:38 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Nominations open for ROSMY's Catalyst awards Message-ID: <7A6A550F3F20451EBE5938BDA8277106@ROSMY.local> 2010 Catalyst Awards ROSMY announces the 3rd annual Catalyst Awards to be presented at Springtime in the Garden Sunday May 16th at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. ROSMY's Catalyst Awards recognize an individual and corporation or business for exceptional commitment to bringing about significant change on behalf of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth through innovative leadership and passion for creating success. Submission of nominees is open March 1, 2010 through April 1, 2010. The winners will be announced April 15, 2010. Nominations forms are available online at www.rosmy.org beginning March 1st. ABOUT ROSMY: ROSMY was founded in 1991 and its mission is to ensure Virginia's sexual minority youth an equal opportunity for success through access to support, education, advocacy and opportunities. ROSMY Services: Weekly support groups for youth ages 14 - 20; Youth Engaged in Leadership - leadership development program; Toll-free youth support hotline (888) 644 - 4390; on line support at www.rosmy.org; Institute for Equality - Professional training for youth and family service providers. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 11434 bytes Desc: not available URL: From ssain at richmond.edu Wed Feb 24 09:57:50 2010 From: ssain at richmond.edu (Robinson Sain, Sue) Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:57:50 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Faith and finance to be topic of free book talk Monday, March 1 Message-ID: <5F1668E2B81AAF42A7648EE339ED83E735755CA2DB@UREXCHANGESCC.richmond.edu> Leadership studies and religion scholar Douglas A. Hicks will discuss thorny questions of faith and finance and his new book "Money Enough" Monday, March 1 at 11 a.m. on campus at the University of Richmond. Please pass the word in the faith community. Hicks' book is written to be used by church forums and discussion groups. The presentation is free and seating is limited. Please register http://jepson.richmond.edu/rsvp/march1.html Attendees may also join the author and the University chaplain for a Dutch Treat lunch ($7.25) in the University dining hall immediately after the presentation. About the Book: In "Money Enough: Everyday Practices for Living Faithfully in the Global Economy," the scholar of religion and economics addresses nuances of one of society's most taboo topics: Money. Citing voices ranging from Aristotle to Bono and Adam Smith to George W. Bush, he writes about greed, sharing, spending, consumerism, fairness, and justice. He writes about money as it relates to religion and values, and politics and public policymaking. "Money Enough" is part of the Practices of Faith Series from Jossey-Bass, a Wiley imprint, and is expected to become popular with church forums and discussion groups. For people who seek to unite their workday lives with their worship, the book offers thoughtful reflections for connecting Christian faith to economic life in a world of both unbridled consumerism and widespread poverty. Hicks' practical insights go further than simply rejecting the market or accepting its excesses. Readers are encouraged to engage with their daily pressures, questions, and anxieties of economic life and look to the source of their faith for answers. About the Author: Douglas Hicks studied religion, ethics and economics at Harvard under noted theologian Ronald Thiemann and Nobel Prize-winning economist Amartya Sen. He teaches at the Jepson School of Leadership Studies. Sue Robinson Director, Community Programs and Alumni Relations Jepson School of Leadership Studies Jepson Hall, Room 237 University of Richmond, VA 23173 www.jepson.richmond.edu 804-287-6627 From southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org Wed Feb 24 16:12:02 2010 From: southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org (southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org) Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:12:02 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Virginia Cancer Patient Fund Announces New Board Members Message-ID: <20100224161202.5dw2wd834sgsccsw@mail.connectnetwork.org> Virginia Cancer Patient Fund Announces New Board Members We are pleased to welcome Faye T. Lemon and Susan Guckenberg to the Virginia Cancer Patient Fund Board of Directors. Faye is a graduate of Howard University where she received a BS degree in nursing and has been an RN since 1973. Currently, Faye is the Director of Enforcement with the Department of Health Professions in Richmond, and has been with this agency for over 22 years. Susan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and serves as an oncology social worker with Henrico Doctor's Hospital. Sandra Revenson Davis and Dr. Heather Williamson have recently accepted Advisory Board positions. Sandy is a business consultant focusing on effective growth transitions for small to mid-size companies. She helps organizations develop a strategic attitude supported by practical policies, and is passionate about bridging relationships between employees, leaders, members and volunteers. Sandra's primary goal is to center people and procedures around an organization's mission. Heather is President of Transformation Group LLC, a growth and performance firm, specializing in growing profitable revenue for organizations through people development. By implementing results oriented and innovative approaches, Dr. Williamson has enabled clients to tap into their hidden potential and achieve outcomes once thought to be out of reach. She is an expert in facilitating communications, interpersonal skills, strategic planning and leadership development. Faye, Susan, Sandy and Heather join the founding Board members, Marianna Hutchinson, Toni McDavid, Paige Rosemond, Claire Sheppard, Lyn Williams and countless volunteers. They bring incredible talent and experience to the organization and we are grateful for their willingness to help in our mission. Virginia Cancer Patient Fund is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing immediate financial assistance to cancer patients and their families in the Metro Richmond area. Located at 235 Arcadia Street, Richmond, Virginia, the ALL volunteer Board works tirelessly to relieve the day to day stress of cancer patients so that they may concentrate on recovery. If you know of someone that needs assistance or would like to learn more about VCPF, please contact us at 804-276-0640 or visit our Web Site at www.vcpf.org. Toni McDavid Virginia Cancer Patient Fund 235 Arcadia Street Richmond, VA 23225 804-276-0640 toni at vcpf.org From jmejia at richmond.edu Wed Feb 24 23:34:48 2010 From: jmejia at richmond.edu (Mejia, Judy) Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:34:48 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] VALHEN Conference - March 12 & 13 Message-ID: <143D98DF496421488EB9BC87D999BD3E9F437A35CC@UREXCHANGESCC.richmond.edu> Announcing the 4th Annual Virginia Latino Higher Education Network Conference Join us at the VALHEN 2010 Encuentro March 12-13, Virginia State University The Virginia Latino Higher Education Network (VALHEN) is the only state-wide, non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization serving as a networking structure to support, promote, and advocate for Latino success and advancement in higher education for the benefit and betterment of the Commonwealth of Virginia. VALHEN is comprised of a membership of college and university faculty, staff, administrators, K-12 education partners, and community members. Conference Highlights: * Opening remarks by President Eddie N. Moore, Jr. of Virginia State University * Learn "What Works for Latinos in Higher Education" from Dr. Deborah Santiago, VP for Policy and Research at Excelencia in Education * Listen to a panel discussion on Latino Leadership featuring key Latino leaders in Virginia's higher education institutions * Recognition of the first VALHEN scholarship recipient WHO: Anyone interested making a difference in the lives of Latinos within the Commonwealth of Virginia. Especially relevant for college and university faculty, staff, administrators, K-12 education staff and administrators, non-profit leaders, and community members. We invite all interested parties to attend our conference and become a member of VALHEN. WHAT: * Attend breakout sessions on hot topics and best practices * Network with fellow professionals and Virginia's Latino leaders in education * Meet others interested and dedicated to advancing Virginia Latinos in higher education * Celebrate the Latino culture with a salsa demonstration and dancing WHEN: Friday, March 12 & Saturday, March 13, 2010 WHERE: Virginia State University (Petersburg, VA) WHY: Latinos are among the fastest growing ethnic groups in Virginia and represent native-born U.S. citizens and foreign-born residents. Virginia's Latino community represents a diversity of cultures and languages, unique needs and skills, countless contributions, and endless potential for the Commonwealth. HOW TO GET INVOLVED: * Conference promotional flyer (spread the word) * Conference Program * Register online for the conference (registration includes a one-year VALHEN membership!) * Become a conference sponsor Thank you, Judy R. Mejia VALHEN, Secretary of the Board www.valhen.org info at valhen.org From REisenman at scpartners.org Thu Feb 25 11:23:10 2010 From: REisenman at scpartners.org (Eisenman, Rebecca) Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:23:10 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Help build the network & be featured in our weekly publication Message-ID: Dear Community Members, Help Southside Community Partners inform and connect the Southside community by sharing your recent accomplishments, new developments or upcoming events. In an effort to better serve and with your support, we will feature "what's new in Southside" on a regular basis on our e-newletters, Weekly Update. We want to hear from you! Please email southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org or by call (804) 458-329 ext 2013. From agwilderman at gmail.com Thu Feb 25 12:25:15 2010 From: agwilderman at gmail.com (Angie Wilderman) Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:25:15 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Chesterfield Historical Society Friday Night Lecture Message-ID: <8aa9684e1002250925n42e401ci2e32c10fe5d4fb39@mail.gmail.com> February 26th, Friday, 7 pm Chesterfield Historical Society Winter Lecture Series: "Resources for African-American Genealogical Research," presented by Virginia Dunn of the Library of Virginia. Admission: $5; members for free. Reservations suggested to 796-7003. Lucy Corr community room -- Angie Wilderman Chesterfield, VA 23832 From jessica.krack at cancerlinc.org Fri Feb 26 15:35:33 2010 From: jessica.krack at cancerlinc.org (Jessica Krack) Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:35:33 GMT Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] March Free Seminars from LINC and Bon Secours Message-ID: ? LINC is offering two seminars in March that are open to Cancer patients, survivors, their families and caregivers, as well as the public. The seminars are free but registration is requested so that we can provide materials and snacks for all attendees. If you have questions, don't hesitate to contact me. To enroll please email Education at cancerlinc.org or call toll free to 1-877-644-5462. March 4th - Legal and Financial Planning Seminar 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., St. Mary's Hospital Auditorium, room 164, 5801 Bremo Rd, Richmond, VA Attendees will hear presentations on Social Security Disability, Medicaid, and Legal Papers and Documents Everyone Should Have. March 16 - Financial Planning for Women - 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. St. Francis Cancer Institute (behind the main hospital) , 14051 St. Francis Blvd, Midlothian, VA. Conference rooms 1 and 2. An interactive presentation for women on what they need to do to secure their financial future, and how to plan for it. Christine Sovine of MorganKeegan will be our presenter. Sharon Caldwell, PMP LINC Outreach and Education Director 804-562-0592 sharon.caldwell at cancerlinc.org Website: www.cancerlinc.org United Way #3851 From rpec.1 at juno.com Sun Feb 28 13:35:45 2010 From: rpec.1 at juno.com (rpec.1 at juno.com) Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:35:45 GMT Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] 2010 Youth Peace Summit Information Message-ID: <20100228.133545.25785.0@webmail07.dca.untd.com> The 2010 Youth Peace Summit is scheduled for May 8 at the St. Paul's Baptist Church, southside campus, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Youth Peace Summit Planning Meeting Monday, March 8, 6:30 p.m. All interested young people, and adult mentors and parents, are invited to attend the first planning meeting for the 2010 Youth Peace Summit. The meeting will be held at the offices of the Richmond Peace Education Center, 400 W. 32nd St. We especially want teens to take part in the planning and leadership phase of this event. If you plan to attend, please let us know by emailing rypp at rpec.org. Request for Summit Workshops Proposals We are currently seeking proposals for 90 minute workshops to be offered at the Summit. Our wish list for offerings would include (but not be limited to): Legal rights for teens; Maintaining positive relationships--(with parents, siblings, friends, girlfriends/boyfriends, etc.); Basic first aid--especially focusing on emergencies; Entrepreneurship for teens; Budgeting basics; Yoga, Dance; Tai Chi or other exercise techniques; Community organizing skills; Self-Expression through various artistic media. You can find a short proposal form on the RPEC web site--www.rpec.org. Please send proposals to us by March 15. Youth Peace Summit Pre-registration Now Available We are now accepting pre-registration for young people ages 12-19 for the May 8 Youth Peace Summit. 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