FW: NDC October 2005 EBlast
From: Neighborhood Development Center [mailto:ndc@sanjoseca.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2005 4:38 PM
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Subject: NDC October 2005 EBlast
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Neighborhood Development Center (NDC)
October 2005 E-Blast Update of the
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 NDC Mobile Academy/Academia Movíl
v Resources for Your Association
v Click HERE to have your email removed from the NDC database.
Come and visit our new location at Kirk Community Center, located at 1601 Foxworthy Ave. We are open for business from 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday and by appointment. The NDC has a library of over 200 books for community use on a variety of subjects such as organizing, fundraising, grant writing, effective meetings, volunteer recruitment and more... In addition, there is a computer lab available for community use and a meeting room that can host over 20 people. And of course, our high-speed copier is available for your use just bring the paper. The NDC looks forward to seeing you soon! [TOP]
UPCOMING COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (CLA)
All classes are offered at no cost, but pre-registration is required. Please call 408.723.4114 or send an email to shirley.mata@sanjoseca.gov to register!
Promoting and Marketing Your Organization
Thursday, October 27, 2005, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - **Please note change in date**
Kirk Community Center, Room 4
Presented by: Metha Sizemore, City of San José - Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services
Would you like to learn ways to promote and market your organization? Participants will learn the importance and advantages of marketing, types of media and media resources. This class will provide you the basic principles of effective marketing and outreach.
Community Café Leadership Burnout
Thursday, November 3, 2005, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Kirk Community Center, Room 4
Hosted by: Shirley Mata, City of San José - Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services
Join other neighborhood leaders in an informal café-style atmosphere where you can sip coffee and indulge in interesting conversation. This quarters topic is Leadership Burnout.
Beginning Website Development
Thursday, November 10, 2005, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Avenue, San José, CA 95116
Presented by: Metha Sizemore, City of San José - Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services
Learn the very basics of creating a website by using free Internet resources. Utilize these tools to create a website for your community organization. By the end of the class, youll have started your own website!
Interested in attending NDC trainings? How about hosting trainings at a location of your choice? The NDC can help! If you have at least 10 people interested, we can work with your group or organization to get the trainings to you. Topics include: Running a Successful Meeting, Recruiting for your Organization, Volunteer Recruitment, Establishing a Block Captain System, 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 llame al NDC para obtener más información. [TOP]
Proud of Your Home? The Office of San José Beautiful is accepting applications for the Neighborhood Improvement Award. Applications are due Friday, December 3, 2005. Call us at 408.723.1574 or email ndc@sanjoseca.gov to have an application mailed out to you.
Recognition for Families that Volunteer - The FamilyFun Volunteers Program recognizes families that volunteer together to benefit others or improve the community or world. Families that enter this contest should consist of a minimum of two persons, at least one of whom is under 18 and one over 18 years of age. For five Grand Prize families, DisneyHand will donate $5,000 to the nonprofit charity or public school of each familys choice, and for 25 First Prize families, $1,000 will be donated to the organization of each familys choice. All winning families will receive a package of FamilyFun books and kits. The entry deadline is January 15, 2006. Submission instructions are available at http://familyfun.com/volunteers.
Support for School Enrichment Projects - The Toolbox for Education Grant Program, administered by Lowes Charitable and Educational Foundation, supports school and parent groups that develop school projects that encourage parent involvement and build stronger community spirit. Examples of funded projects include school nature trails, peer tutoring, disability awareness, after-school programs, etc. Grants of up to $5,000 will be provided to school or parent groups nationwide that have a group tax ID # or official 501(c)(3) status from the IRS. Lowe's expects up to 1,000 schools to receive grants during the 2005-06 school year. The application deadlines are November 1, 2005 and March 15, 2006. For more information, please visit http://www.toolboxforeducation.com/.
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Do you have a community group looking for a one-day project?
Eligible organizations can reserve a maximum of 250 daffodil bulbs at no cost to beautify school grounds, youth and senior centers as well as parks throughout the City. A service of the San José Beautiful program, the Daffodil project is intended to promote volunteer efforts to beautify San José neighborhoods. To learn more, visit http://www.sjbeautiful.org/. But hurry, supply is limited. The absolute last day to reserve your bulbs is Friday, October 21. To make your reservation by phone, please call 408.723.1574.
San José Beautiful would like to thank Orchard Supply Hardware for their generous donation of daffodil bulbs for this project. [TOP]
Let us know about your neighborhood events and well spread the word. Upcoming events include:
| Event | Date | Time | Location |
| Big Fall Book Sale Vineland Branch Library | Saturday, October 29 | 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. | 1450 Blossom Hill Rd. (between Meridian and Camden) |
| Parent Leadership Institute, San Jose Unified School District (call 408.535.6493 to register) | Saturday, November 5 | 8:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. | 855 Lenzen Avenue |
| United Neighborhoods of Santa Clara County Annual Conference (for more information, visit http://www.unscc.org/) | Saturday, November 12 | 8:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. | 200 E. Santa Clara St |
| Neighborhood Development Center - Open House | Details Coming Soon! | 1601 Foxworthy Avenue | |
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RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
The NDC continues to have the following resources available for your neighborhood associations use at our new location:
· High-Speed Gestetner copy machine
· Computer Labs with internet-ready computers, printers, scanner
· Library with resource books on grants, organizing, volunteers, leadership, etc
· Meeting Rooms (NDC at Kirk Community Center and at the Mexican Heritage Plaza)
Please contact NDC staff at 408.723.4114 for more information or to make an appointment for use of these resources at no-cost! [TOP]
City of San José
Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services
Neighborhood Development Center
1601 Foxworthy Avenue
San José, CA 95118
Office: 408.723.4114
E-Mail: ndc@sanjoseca.gov
Website: http://www.sanjoseca.gov/prns/ and click on NDC
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