FW: Please Review: Special Mid-September EBlast of the NDC
From: Neighborhood Development Center [mailto:ndc@sanjoseca.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 12:37 PM
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Subject: Please Review: Special Mid-September EBlast of the NDC
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Special Mid-September E-Blast Update of the
Neighborhood Development Center (NDC)
The mission of the Neighborhood Development Center is to build strong neighborhoods by connecting individuals to information, technology, and opportunities for civic engagement.
In this Issue:
v Community Leadership Academy (CLA)
v NDCs Mobile Academy / Academia Móvil
v Click HERE to have your email removed from the NDC database.
The Neighborhood Development Center is moving from its current location on Gish Road to Kirk Community Center, 1601 Foxworthy Avenue, San José, CA 95118. Our office will be closed on September 29 while we move and will re-open at our new location on Monday, October 3, 2005. The NDC is open for business from 9:00 AM 5:00 PM and by appointment. At this time, we do not have our new number, but our current number will have forwarding information. Please come by and visit us at our new home! [TOP]
UPCOMING COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (CLA)
All classes are offered at no cost, but pre-registration is required. Please call 408.392.6771 or send an email to ndc@sanjoseca.gov to register!
San José Prepared!
Thursday, September 22, 2005, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
NDC Office, 43 E. Gish Rd, 1st Floor, San Jose, CA 95112
Presented by: Dr. Earl Stevens, City of San José Emergency Services
Are you prepared for an emergency? This is a brief look into the San José Prepared! program. Find out what you and your neighbors can do to ensure that youre prepared for any type of disaster when emergency services cannot reach you right away.
Asset Mapping- Finding Resources, Talents & Skills in your Neighborhood
Thursday, September 29, 2005, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
** Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116**
Presented by: Queen Ann Cannon, City of San José - Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services
Do you know what assets exist in your neighborhood? There may be a wealth of resources, talents and skills that are not being tapped. Learn how to complete an asset mapping exercise of your neighborhood. This is a very powerful tool that you can use with your neighborhood groups!
Public Speaking
Thursday, October 6, 2005, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Kirk Community Center, 1601 Foxworthy Avenue, San Jose, CA 95118
Presented by: Tina Morrill, Vendome Neighborhood Association
This public speaking short course will introduce speaking and presentation skills that diminish fear and build confidence. In this interactive class you will learn to speak from your passion about any subject in front of a room. Learn to speak with more comfort, passion and authenticity.
Conflicts Can Be Resolved Part II
Thursday, October 13, 2005, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Kirk Community Center, 1601 Foxworthy Avenue, San Jose, CA 95118
Presented by: Cathy Morrey, City of San José - Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services
This is the second part in the Conflict Resolution series. Participants will have the opportunity to practice skills learned in Part I through role-play, coaching and demonstrations. Prerequisite: Participation in Conflicts Can Be Resolved or knowledge of the basics of active listening, I Statements and causes of conflict.
ACADEMIA EN ESPAñOL
Para más información, por favor llame a Xochitl Montes al 408.392.6771 ó email a xochitl.montes@sanjoseca.gov.
Reuniones Efectivas
Miércoles, 21 de septiembre 2005, 6:30 p.m. á 8:30 p.m.
Presentado por: Por anunciar
Lugar: Plaza de Herencia Mexicana, 1700 Alum Rock Ave. San José, CA 95116
Esta clase proporciona las bases para reuniones efectivas. Temas incluyen: manejo del tiempo, agendas, como incluir a todas las personas, manejo de participantes que presenta un reto y asegurándose que las reuniones sean valiosas para los presentes. Los participantes aprenderán a crear una agenda, a involucrar a todos los presentes en la reunión, como manejar personas difíciles y mantener un enfoque en los resultados de la reunión. ¡También aprenderá a DIVERTIRSE en sus reuniones!
Planificación de Eventos Especiales
Miércoles, 28 de septiembre de 2005, 6:30 p.m. á 8:30 p.m.
Presentado por: Xochitl Montes
Lugar: Plaza de Herencia Mexicana, 1700 Alum Rock Ave. San José, CA 95116
La planificación de eventos organizados es la clave para el éxito del evento. Este taller le mostrará los pasos necesarios para planear su evento desde el principio hasta el final. Los participantes obtendrán los conocimientos básicos para informar al público, para reclutar voluntarios, crear un plan de acción de 3 meses, presupuesto, donaciones, organización, limpieza y evaluación de su evento.
Dont forget! San José Beautiful grants are due on September 30, 2005! Staff will be accepting applications through 5:00 PM on September 30th at 43 E. Gish Road, Suite 100. For more information, please call our office at 408.392.6771. [TOP]
The Office of San Jose Beautiful is offering FREE daffodil bulbs to community groups, schools, youth centers, scout troops and park beautification volunteers, etc, to plant in public areas. Bulbs are reserved at a maximum of 250 per organization and must be picked up by one of your volunteers. To learn more, visit http://www.sjbeautiful.org/. To reserve your bulbs, call the NDC at 392-6771 no later than October 14.
San Jose Beautiful would like to thank Orchard Supply Hardware for their continued support of donating daffodil bulbs to this project. [TOP]
Let us know about your neighborhood events and well spread the word. Upcoming events in September and October include:
| Almaden Art & Wine Festival | Sunday, September 25 | 10:00 am 6:00 pm | Almaden Lake Park |
| Multicultural Harvest Festival | Saturday, October 1 | 10:00 am 4:30 pm | Emma Prusch Park |
| Day in the Park Multicultural Festival | Saturday, October 1 | 10:00 am 4:00 pm | Lake Cunningham Park |
| Pumpkins in the Park | Saturday, October 8 | 10:00 am 4:00 pm | Discovery Meadow |
| Mayors 6th Annual Volunteer Celebration | Saturday, October 8 | 10:00 am 2:00 pm | Plaza de Cesar Chavez |
| New City Hall Open House | Saturday, October 15 | 10:00 am 4:00 pm | New City Hall 200 E. Santa Clara St |
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RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
The NDC will continue to have the following resources available for use by your neighborhood association at our new location:
- High-Speed Gestetner copy machine
- Computer Labs with internet-ready computers, printers, scanner (NDC on Gish Road and at the Mexican Heritage Plaza)
- Library with resource books on grants, organizing, volunteers, leadership, etc
- Meeting Rooms (NDC on Gish Road and at the Mexican Heritage Plaza)
Please contact NDC staff at 408.392.6771 for more information or to make an appointment to use these resources at no-cost! [TOP]
Interested in attending the trainings the NDC has to offer? How about hosting the trainings at a location of your choice? The NDC can help! If you have at least 10 people interested in the training, we can work with your group or organization to get the trainings out to you. Some examples of trainings are: Running a Successful Meeting, Recruiting for your Organization, Volunteer Recruitment, Block Captains, etc. Please call the NDC for more information.
Academia Móvil del Centro de Desarrollo Comunitario (NDC)
¿Está interesado en asistir a los entrenamientos ofrecidos por NDC? ¿Cómo le parece poder llevar a cabo los entrenamientos en un lugar escogido por usted? El NDC puede ayudar. Si por lo menos 10 personas están interesadas en recibir un entrenamiento, podemos hacer los arreglos necesarios para trabajar con su grupo u organización para recibir el entrenamiento. Algunos ejemplos son: Realizando Reuniones Exitosas; Participación de la Comunidad; Reclutando Voluntarios; Capitanes de Cuadra; etc. Por favor llamar al NDC para obtener más información. [TOP]
City of San José
Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services
Neighborhood Development Center
43 East Gish Road, Suite 100
San José, CA 95112
Office: 408.392.6771
Fax: 408.437.0920
E-Mail: ndc@sanjoseca.gov
Website: http://www.sanjoseca.gov/prns/ndc/index.asp
Beginning Monday, October 3, 2005, our new location will be:
Kirk Community Center
1601 Foxworthy Avenue
San José, CA 95118
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