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November 19 Posting

Thanksgiving and Christmas efforts that support children and youth: (note: many organizations provide holiday assistance but many sign-up opportunities have ended; applications for the activities below are still being taken)
1. Thanksgiving meal: NO COST Thanksgiving meals will be served Wednesday, Nov. 25 4:00 – 6:00 PM at the Community of Hope Nazarene Church, Corydon Ramey Road in Corydon, Thursday, Nov. 26, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at Community Kitchen 231 E Pearl St in Jeffersonville and Thursday, Nov. 26 4:00 – 6:00 PM at The Salvation Army 2300 Green Valley Road in New Albany. For additional information or to help support the meals, contact The Salvation Army at 944-1018.
2. The Salvation Army Angel Tree: New Clothing for infants-16 year olds, Toy Shop 2 -4 new toys per child up to age 14, Food basket with $25.00 gift card, Still taking applications through the remainder of this week: Thursday and Friday 9:00 to 1:00 and Sat. Nov 21st (LAST day) 9:00 to Noon. Angel Tree begins Fri Nov 27th at Green Tree Mall. To adopt a child prior to the 27th, call Salvation Army at 944-1018. This is a great project for employees and Sunday School Classes.
3. Blue River Services Coat Drive: The Youth Services Department of Blue River Services, Inc., is having a Winter Coat Drive to collect over 200 new or gently used winter coats to give to those in need. We are collecting coats for ALL AGES and SIZES. To donate, please bring coats to Blue River Services, Administration Building located at 1365 Old Hwy 135, Corydon, IN, or contact Tara Gootee-Allen (812-738-2408) to arrange for pick up from your location. If you provide services or work with people who need coats, please contact Tara. Coats will be collected until November 30. Coats will be distributed later that week.

Holiday Greetings for Vets: sponsored by the Teen Scene Initiative (TSI) members (6 – 12 grad students) and the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library beginning Monday, November 16, 2009 and continuing through Wednesday, December 16, 2009 – The public is invited to stop by the Reference Desk on the upper level, choose or donate a card, and write a message of encouragement to veterans who are hospitalized. TSI members will distribute the cards to the local VA hospital. Visit or call the Reference Services Desk, 949-3523, for more information.

Free Webinar: Beliefs and Values of Youth Today: Thursday, December 9, 3:00 PM – Join the Girl Scouts Research Institute and the National Collaboration for Youth for a webinar that will explore these pressing questions with research findings from Good Intentions: The Beliefs and Values of Teens and Tweens Today (2009), a national study conducted by the Girl Scout Research Institute (GSRI) in partnership with Harris Interactive that will be released on December 2^nd. The study explores what youth today value and how they go about making decisions. RSVP to Natalie Thompson at nthompson@nassembly.org by Wednesday, December 8^th to participate.

CALENDAR: visit http://youthcount.wordpress.com/calendar/ : Do you have an asset building event coming up? It may even be a fund-raising event/activity to that enables your organization to continue and/or enhance efforts at building assets for our young people. Send me info in simple word format and I will include it on the Youth Count calendar.

Battle of the Boards: at the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library, 180 W. Spring Street in New Albany – Join in the fun…snacks, pop, and prizes!!! On Tuesday, December 8^th, teens in grades 6^th through 12th are invited to the Battle of the Boards from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Small Meeting Room on the lower level. Use one of the library’s board games or BYOG … bring your own game. Enjoy the competition of playing games and the possibility of winning a prize! To register, visit or call the Reference Services Desk, 949-3523. Space is limited!

National Mentoring Month: is January 2010 – Visit Indiana Youth Institute at www.iyi.org for information about Indiana Mentoring Partnership and free material promoting mentoring.

November 16 Posting

Youth Count Meeting: the next Youth Count meeting will be Thursday, December 10, 8:30 – 9:45 AM at Cancer Care Center, 2210 Green Valley Road. Jerome Costner will share about the NAFCS Mentor Mii project. We will also share about new asset building actions you or your organization is undertaking. You may recall that we are trying a different scheduling plan with different days of the week and time of day for the 12 months from July 2009 through June 2010 in order to allow more people the opportunity to participate. I would appreciate your feedback on this change: helpful, confusing, indifferent… etc. – pop me an email. Thanks.

Grants: detailed info on 5 grant opportunities (from ING, Clorox, FamilyFun, Nickelodeon, and State Farm) is available on the Youth Count website: http://youthcount.wordpress.com/about-us/partners-network/resources-opportunities/

Bull Pup COOL (Collaborative Organized Opportunities for Learning … a student came up with that acronym) Club: another reminder that this after school club at Hazelwood still has openings for 6-9 grade students. IT’S FREE!!!! Meets in the cafeteria everyday after school; program starts at 2:40 and ends at 5:30pm from now until Winter Break (will begin new session after break); transportation home is available. Includes: Snack *Homework Help * Sports *Music *Theatre *Arts & Crafts *& a Variety of Other Activities. Call Molly at (502) 639-0919 for more information on how to become a part of Bull Pup COOL Club program!

Have a Debt Free Holiday, Give More for Less: These interactive and informative workshops will be held on November 18^that New Albany YMCA, Community Room and December 8^th at Community Action Southern Indiana, Room 109. Each workshop is from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. and includes refreshments. Children are welcome. Participants will each receive a gift, a packet of info containing over 250 ideas for affordable holiday fun and complete a holiday spending plan. They will also be giving away gift cards to Meijer, Target and Wal-Mart to some lucky door prize winners. More info contact Whitney at (812) 206 7514 or whitney@assetbuildingcoalition.org

Imagination Library: If you know Floyd County children between the ages of 0 – 5, be certain they are signed up to received a free, age-appropriate, book of the month through the mail. Thanks to CAPE (Community Alliances to Promote Educations and Horseshoe Foundation of Floyd County, this reading program is a reality. To register contact the CAPE office at 812-542-4001.

November 5 Posting

Action Lab – 40 Assets: Building the Bridge to Address Economic Uncertainty: sponsored by IU Southeast School of Education and Center for Cultural Resources, Friday, November 20, 9:00 AM – 3:30 at the IU Southeast Ogle Library 3^rd Floor Reading Gallery. To see an informational flyer, registration directions, and a registration form, click HERE. For further details, contact Dr Claudia Crump at 812-948-8123 or ccrump700@cs.com. Registration extended.

Immediate opening for a Physical Director in the gym area at the Ed Endres Boys and Girls club here in New Albany. Hire date is ideally November 16, 2009. If interested submit cover letter to Jamal Love at jlove@bgckyana.org ASAP. This can be a full time or hourly position to the candidates who may be interested.

State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning grant: applicants are encouraged to develop projects that launch on Martin Luther King Day of Service, January 18, 2010, and culminate on the weekend of GYSD, April 23-25, 2010. The deadline is midnight ET next Monday, November 9. To begin the application process, complete the Eligibility Quiz at http://www.cybergrants.com/ysa/sfgn/quiz

Treats for Troops: with the help of children, families and friends, during the month of November the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library’s Children’s Department will be collecting items to send to American soldiers in Africa. These items include non-perishable food and personal hygiene products such as hand sanitizer. A list of acceptable items according to the US Postal Service will be posted in the Children’s Department along with a box to leave donated items. Help us support our American Heroes!! For more info phone 812-949-3528

Fund-raising Essentials: Working with Foundations: a free Webinar from Indiana Youth Institute, Monday, November 23, 2:00 – 3:30 PM. Free to Indiana youth workers; $30 to non-Indiana youth workers. Pre-registration required; to register, visit http://www.iyi.org/webinar .

Multiple Activities in the Children’s Department at the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library, 180 W. Spring Street, 812-949-3528. No registration required for any of these activities
Drop-in Story Time:
* ages 1 and 2 with a caregiver: November 10 and 17 at 9:30 in the small meeting room at the Library
* ages 3 – 5 with a caregiver: November 10 and 17 at 11:00 in the small meeting room at the Library.
Frog Prince Puppet Show for all ages, Saturday, November 7 in the Strassweg Auditorium
Fancy Nancy Tea Party for all ages, Thursday, November 12 at 11:00 in the Strassweg Auditorium; wear your fanciest clothes to this tea party
Cooking with Miss Jan for all ages, Saturday, November 14 at 11:00 in the Strassweg Auditorium
Family Story Time for the entire family, Saturday, November 21 at 11:00 in the Strassweg Auditoriu

Four grand prizes of $5,000 and five first-place prizes of $500 to each winner’s favorite charity: FamilyFun magazine and Disney are giving away these prizes. Tell FamilyFun about your family’s commitment to service and your family (or nominee) could win up to $5,000 to donate to the charity of your choice! With judging help from HandsOn Network. The entry deadline is November 30, 2009. Visit FamilyFun for more information.

Inclusion Champion Award: Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation invites nominations for this award which honors individuals who have made significant efforts to promote the full inclusion of youth with disabilities in society. The focus of the efforts may include, but is not limited to, helping to create a culture of inclusion within an organization or community or developing innovative strategies for inclusive programming in school activities, after-school programs, community service, and leadership development. For more info visit Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation

Responsible Sports Community Grants: Sponsored by Liberty Mutual’s Responsible Sports – Twenty youth sport organizations with the most credited certifications will earn grants to help defray the many costs of running a successful youth sports organization. Organizations are split into two groups – greater than or less than 400 players. The grants will be awarded to the top ten organizations in the large and small groups. Organizations must serve the community at large and must be open to the general public, without bias, prejudice or discrimination regarding participation. Maximum award: $2,500. More info: http://www.responsiblesports.com/community_grants/community_grant_details.aspx

October 27 Posting

Veterans Day Activities: Help the youth in your life understand the sacrifices that have been made to make to gain and protect freedom in the United States. In addition to several Veterans Day programs in the area, here are two special opportunities:

Living as a Patriot: Honoring Those Who Serve: Saturday, November 14, 2:00 PM in the Stem Concert Center at Ogle Cultural and Community Center at IU Southeast. This free program includes performances by the IU Southeast Concert Choir, Commonwealth Brass Band, Readers Theatre and Graphic Arts students, Color Guard; For additional information contact Diane S. Reid at 941-2304
Wreath Ceremony at the National Cemetery: for the 4^th year, 5^th grade students from Slate Run Elementary will organize and coordinate a wreath laying ceremony at the National Cemetery in December to honor the men and women who have served our country. Each year they have increased the number of wreaths available, with the ultimate goal of eventually having 6,000 wreaths, enough to cover each headstone. Anyone interested in partnering or supporting this endeavor, please contact Teresa Shireman at 812-949-4311.

Bull-pup COOL Kids Club: Space is still available in this free afterschool program offered at Hazelwood Middle School by Family & Children’s Place. COOL Club integrates academic help and tutoring, enrichment activities and recreation Monday through Friday meets in the cafeteria everyday after school from 2:40 until 5:30pm, until Winter Break. Transportation home is available. Call Molly at (502) 639-0919 for more information on how to become a part of Bull Pup COOL Club program!

Youth For Christ (YFC) Campus Life Fall Banquets: YFC staff build relationships with youth, encouraging them and mentoring to them. They are hosting free supper events where you will learn about their Campus Life ministries. Doors open at 6 PM with the meal served at 6:30 PM on the following dates/locations: Monday, November 2 – New Albany Area (NAHS, Scribner MS, Hazelwood MS) and Monday, November 9 – Floyd Central HS/Highland Hills MS. For more info about how you can partner in Campus Life Ministries or for more info about the banquets, contact Kevin Becht at 502-777-7492 or Kevin.becht@yfc.org

Teen Book Discussion – Confessions from the Principal’s Chair: New Albany-Floyd County Public Library and members of the Teen Scene Initiative will host a book discussion for teens in grades 6-12 on Tuesday, November 17 at 6:15 PM. Confessions From the Principal’s Chair is a 2009-2010 Young Hoosier Nominee. The story revolves around a middle school student who capitalizes on a misunderstanding to become substitute principal. Her experience as principal changes her views on bullying. Teens are invited to visit or call the Reference Desk, 949-3523, to pick up a copy or for more details.

State Farm committed to increasing graduation rates: statewide and nationwide State Farm has committed to working to improve high school graduation rates. Locally, agent Bob Bitner is working to coordinate efforts to work with students and the schools. For more info or to be involved, contact Bob at 945-2713.

October 20 Posting

Legacy of Functional Literacy survey: Legacy of Literacy is aimed at ensuring the vitality of Southern Indiana communities by promoting functional literacy skills in the areas of basic personal and workplace computer skills, math and science technology skills, reading skills for the workplace and school, and skills to manage personal finances and health. Target populations in Southern Indiana, such as youth, employers, and workers will complete surveys on functional literacy and education. The data collected will inform the development and implementation of this initiative. Provide your input at http://ncfl.LegacyofLiteracyY-A4S.sgizmo.com

Parent Toolkit: America’s Promise Alliance & the Annie E. Casey Foundation have developed a toolkit to engage parents in dropout prevention and development strategies to ensure the success of all children. The toolkit focuses on the 3A’s: 1) Attendance Every Day: Ensure children go to school regularly 2)Achievement Every Year: Monitor and help children make satisfactory progress each year, and 3) Attainment Over Time: Set high expectations for children and plan for attaining their long-term goals (Did you notice the connection to Assets 21 and 16?). To obtain the toolkit visit http://www.americaspromise.org/Resources/ParentEngagement.aspx

Get Ur Good On: Youth Serve America (YSA) and Miley Cyrus have partnered to develop www.GetUrGoodOn.org . This social network brings children and youth together to do “good” in their communities.

Jazz in the Park: the Jeffersonville Boys & Girls Club is hosting this October 27, 5 – 7 PM Tobacco Prevention event. This event features Jamey Aebersold and his band playing a concert at Lansden Park behind the Jeffersonville Boys & Girls Club. More info: call 812-218-9581.

National Safe Schools Week: is this week, October 19 – 24. Reminder: Asset #10 is Safety – Young person feels safe at home, school, and in the neighborhood.

Trip to College: this free Webinar presented by Indiana Youth Institute on Thursday, October 29 from 2:00 to 3:30 will provide the help you need to assist your youth and their families plan and pay for college. Pre-registration required at http://www.iyi.org/webinar

National Philanthropy Day: is a great opportunity to promote youth philanthropy in your local community and bring about awareness of giving and serving. National Philanthropy Day/Week starts November 15, 2009, and now is the time to begin planning! FYI – Youth philanthropy builds more than 20 of the 40 Assets. For more about youth philanthropy visit www.ypin.org .

October 12 Posting

Success by 6 Parenting Workshop – Taking the Mystery Out of Reading and Writing: Give your child every advantage for school success by learning some basic beginning literacy strategies and activities to use at home. Appropriate for soon-to-be parents through parents of children in the early elementary grades. Wednesday, October 14, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Floyd Memorial Hospital in Classroom 1 of the Paris Health Education Center. Phone (502) 292-6163 to register or to request additional information. Registration is required; please reserve your spot two days in advance of the workshop date. Presenter is Susan Ramp Ridout from Indiana University Southeast Location: Classroom 1

FREE tickets to The Louisville Chorus concert: Dona Noblis Pacem (Finding Peace through Music) Thanks to Daniel Spurlock, Music Director, I have FREE TICKETS you may give to your clients – including youth – an outstanding opportunity to enjoy beautiful music related to peace in a beautiful church setting. Sunday, October 18, 2009, 4 PM, St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, 639 South Shelby Street @ Gray in Louisville. Call or email 923-1160 or barbara@youthcount.com . Sample peace-related songs to be performed: I Vow to Thee My Country (Holst)/O God, Beyond All Praising (Thaxted/Holst), (Jupiter theme from The Planets), • Prayer for Peace (Eleanor Daley/St. Francis of Assisi)), • Deep Peace (Bill Douglas), • Canticle of Hope (Joseph Martin/Williams), • A Prayer for Our Time (Joseph Martin/Pamela Martin), • Organ solos by Mark Walker; Mark Walker, Guest Organist (Music Director/Organist at St. Martin of Tours). FYI – regular cost $6 Student $15 Sr Adult $18 Adult

October 8 Posting

Harvest Homecoming Kids Tent: Saturday, October 9, Noon – 3:30 – Lots of varied activities for children, including Carnegie Center’s Family Fun where kids will paint miniature pumpkins to take home. The Harvest Homecoming Kid’s Tent is located over the floodwall at the end of Pearl Street in downtown New Albany.

Mentor Mii: Next training for the New Albany Floyd County Schools’ in-school mentoring program is scheduled for Friday, October 16, 8:30 – 2:00 at the NAFCS Education Support Center at 2801 Grant Line Road (the former location of Northside Christian Church); the training is free and includes breakfast and lunch. There are opportunities for an hour or so weekly pairing with students from 3 elementary schools, Hazelwood and Scribner Middle Schools and/or New Albany High School. For more information or to register, contact Jerome Costner at jcostner@nafcs.k12.in.us or at 542-2112.

Congratulations Kathy Goodknight – Throughout the years of partnership with New Albany Floyd County Schools I have been continually awed by the caring, resourceful, creative and wise counselors we are fortunate to have in our schools. One of them has just achieved state-wide recognition: Kathy Goodknight, counselor at Scribner Middle School, has been named 2009 Indiana School Counselor Association’s Exemplary Middle School Counselor. An asset builder through and through, Kathy’s special focus has been on anti-bullying. Congratulations!

FREE monthly book for all Floyd County children ages birth to 5: Thanks to CAPE (Community Alliances to Promote Education), Horseshoe Foundation, Community Foundation and NAFC School Corporation) Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is available in Floyd County. Once registered, children ages birth to 5 will receive a book a month through the mail. To register or for info phone 812-542-4001.

Chase’s Children’s Series free matinee performances at the Ogle Center: The performances occur throughout the school year and include Moosebutter, Mama Yaa, Dr. Kaboom, and others. Reservations are required, and are not final until you receive a confirmation. For a reservation form phone (812) 941-2526, e-mail oglemail@ius.edu or visit www.oglecenter.ius.edu/PDF/CSRegistrationForm.pdf

Borderline Personality Disorder and Anxiety Disorder in Adolescence Workshop: presented by Blue River Services, with Guest Speaker: Joe Higgins, LCSW, LifeSpring, on October 23, from 9-10:30 A.M. at Youth Success Center, 216 E. Chestnut St., Corydon, IN. To register, mail name, organization, address, tel #, email address and $5.00 (checks payable to BRS, Inc) to: Blue River Services, Inc., PO Box 547, Corydon, IN 47112. For additional information, contact Tara Gootee-Allen 812-738-2408

Passing of an awesome asset builder: After a valiant battle with cancer, throughout which she continued her outreach mission, Jan Whittenberg passed away earlier this week. Jan was an advocate for youth and the community. As she did with so many of us, she was continually introducing me to “someone I should meet”. In her role as Community Outreach Director at Graceland Baptist Church she met and touched the lives of many. Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers.

October 5 Posting

National Bullying Awareness Week: starts TODAY – Bullying Awareness Week is an opportunity for people at the grassroots level in communities around the world to get involved in this issue, not by waiting for “Someone else” to do something, but rather for us to work together on preventing bullying in our communities through education and awareness. More info: www.bullyingawarenessweek.org

2009 Community Health 4-Mile Run: hosted Christian Academy of Indiana on October 17, beginning at 9:00 AM at the school, 1000 Academy Drive in New Albany. Brochures and registration available at the upper school or elementary school reception desks and at www.christianacademyschools.org (click on Indiana).

Lights on After School: an event for children in afterschool programs that highlights the importance of quality after-school programs afterschool programs that keep our kids safe, inspire them to learn and help working families. Contact Meredith Clipp Rodriquez (not “Baxter” as I noted in last week’s email; must have been too much TV in the 70’s) at the YMCA 812-283-9622 or mclipp@ymcasi.org to sign up to bring children in your afterschool program and/or to set up an interactive display for children at this fun-filled event: Thursday, October 22, 4:00 – 6:00 PM at the football field at Scribner Middle School.

Building Wealth through Managing Debt, Budgeting & Investing: presented by Southern Indiana Asset Building Coalition on Monday, October 12^th, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at Salvation Army, 2300 This program will cover understanding debt and how to use it to build wealth as well as creating and managing a family budget. The final segment will cover general investment basics and how to get started. Free dinner and childcare provided! To register or Questions call 812-206-7514.

GRANTS
UnitedHealth HEROES: Educators, service-learning coordinators, community groups and organizations, students in the health professions, and public health professionals are eligible to apply for the service-learning project grants. Grant recipients will receive up to $1,000 in support for service-learning projects that focus on childhood obesity, engage youth ages 5-25 in the planning and implementation process, and take place during Semester of Service 2010. Learn more and access the online application at www.ysa.org/awards

Youth Leaders for Literacy Grants: Youth Service America is partnering with the National Education Association to once again offer Youth Leaders for Literacy grants to children and youth, ages 5-25, who offer innovative ways to increase literacy skills and appreciation for reading among their peers. Youth can submit their applications through October 30, 2009. Youth Leaders for Literacy will award 30 young people from across the U.S. each with $500 grants and $500 in books from the Pearson Foundation. Successful projects will be youth-led and address an established literacy need in the applicant’s school or community. To apply visit: http://tinyurl.com/neaysayll

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards: honor outstanding community service by young people in grades 5 through 12 at the local, state and national level. Young volunteers can apply online at http://spirit.prudential.com or at www.principals.org/prudential. Applications must be completed by November 2, 2009, then printed out, signed and submitted to a middle or high school principal, Girl Scout council, county 4-H agent, American Red Cross chapter, YMCA, or affiliate of HandsOn Network. Those without Internet access can get a paper version of the application form by calling 877-525-8491 toll-free.

October 1 Posting

“Engaging Families Across Cultures”: hosted by Indiana Youth Institute and taught by the Center for Afterschool Education, will help youth-serving professionals increase parental involvement by understanding cultural diversity as they learn strategies on how to communicate and work with families and children of diverse backgrounds, increase awareness and understanding of different languages and offer fun activities for staff training. Continuing education credits are available for this workshop which will be offered in New Albany October 15. Registration fee: $45 ($5 discount for registering online). To register and to see additional locations visit http://www.iyi.org/training_registration

The Clark County Youth Shelter & Family Services presents 2 workshops:
Anger Management for Teens: begins on Tuesday, October 20. It is each Tuesday for 6 weeks from 6 – 7:30. Classes are held at the Clark County Youth Shelter and Family Services, Inc. These classes are FREE to any youth 11 – 18 in Clark or Floyd County. Additional info or registration phone 812-284-5229

Shoplifting Prevention for Teens: It is a 3 week course on Thursdays from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the Clark County Youth Shelter as follows: Nov. 5, 12, and 19 and Dec. 3, 10, and 17. This class is free for any youth in Clark or Floyd Counties. Additional info or registration phone 812-284-5229

Lights on After School: an event for children in afterschool programs that highlights the importance of quality after-school programs afterschool programs that keep our kids safe, inspire them to learn and help working families. Contact Meredith Baxter at the YMCA 812-283-9622 or mclipp@ymcasi.org to sign up to bring children in your afterschool program and/or to set up an interactive display for children at this fun-filled event: Thursday, October 22, 4:00 – 6:00 PM at the football field at Scribner Middle School.

Monster Mash Dash: a 5K run/1 mile walk and night of fun for the family on Friday, October 30^th, 7PM on Water Street near the Riverfront Amphitheatre in New Albany, is co-hosted by Youth Philanthropy Councils of Clark, Floyd and Harrison Counties and the YMCA’s Strong Kids Campaign. This event for all ages exemplifies teens building assets for and with other youth. Questions: call Julie Callaway at 283-9622, ext. 220 or email jlcallaway@ymcasi.org

Pop Tab Bracelet Workshop: hosted by New Albany-Floyd County Public Library’s Teen Scene Initiative: Saturday, October 24 from 2:00 – 3:30 PM for teens in grades 6 – 12. This free workshop will be in the Small Meeting Room on the lower level of the Library at 180 W. Spring Street in New Albany. Register by visiting or calling the Reference Service Desk at 949-3523

And remember the upcoming CONFERENCES

Kids Count in Indiana Conference: New this year: thought leader sessions with national experts providing the latest in-depth information on topics such as mentoring, fundraising, summer learning and personal motivation. An additional 70 workshops on topics such as fundraising, working with kids, and leadership will be featured at the December 1-2 conference in Indianapolis. Early bird registration $125 (save $25) deadline: November 2. More info and to register visit http://www.iyi.org/conferences/kids-count.aspx

Search Institute Conference: Learn the latest about how to utilize the 40 Developmental Assets in your school, youth organization, ministry and community. Search Institute’s annual national conference will be held in Cincinnati on November 5-7, 2009. Register: http://www.search-institute.org/

September 19 Posting

Youth Count meeting (open to the public): one last reminder: the next meeting is September 23, with lunch and networking from 11:30 – 12:00 and the meeting from 12:00 – 1:00 in the lower level conference room of the Cancer Care Center, 2210 Green Valley Road. Members of the Strategic Prevention Framework will share new data and survey research regarding underage and binge drinking; some drug data is also available. The presentation will include a strong tie between building the 40 Developmental Assets and improving the conditions noted in the survey. Directly or indirectly these issues impact our entire community. In addition we will have updates about some new and recent asset building events and initiatives.

Potential Opportunities: I am pursuing opportunities with Indiana Youth Institute (IYI) to bring useful training and information to our community. Email barbara@youthcount.com if you’d be interested in the following in the next months:

“Data Café” – making the numbers work for you: a mini workshop designed to help you know what data to use and how to use it for fund & program development;
Building a Proposal workshop: helping you define the “case” for your organization; OR
Do you have suggestions for other mini workshops that would be helpful?

Bridges to Cultural Understanding, hosted by The Community Foundation of Southern Indiana’s Multicultural Outreach Council, along with the Hispanic Connection and One Southern Indiana: a forum to discuss cultural issues in Southern Indiana. The event will be held from 11:30-2:00pm on Friday, October 2^nd at Northside Christian Church. A flyer is attached to this email. This event is free of charge, and lunch is included. Please RSVP to let us know if you will be able to attend. You can register online at www.cfsouthernindiana.com, email labbott@cfsouthernindiana.com, or call Linda at 948-4662.

Tutoring services to youths in school, who are either on Juvenile Probation or involved with Child Protective Services, now offered by Floyd County Youth Services Bureau. Tutoring will be twice a week and transportation is provided. A master’s level teacher and a bachelor’s level assistant will conduct the tutoring sessions. If people are aware of children that fit that criteria and need tutoring services, they can request that the probation officer or caseworker make a referral. Thanks! For more information, contact Eddie Jones at ejones@floydcounty.in.gov or at 948-5481.

School Supplies: Tri-County Coalition has school supplies to distribute for those who have not received supplies previously. Parents can visit the agency at 1222 State Street, New Albany, during regular service hours; Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:30pm. Supplies will be distributed on a first come-first serve basis. More information is available by calling 812.944.7265

Teen Textuality Free Webinar: “What Youth Workers Need to Know about Sexting” – offered by Indiana Youth Institute on September 30, 10 – 11:30 AM. Free for Indiana youth workers; $30 for outside Indiana. Pre-registration required; register at http://www.iyi.org/training_registration .

America on the Move Week at the YMCA: Lots of free activities abound the week of September 20-27, including Get Fit Family Day: Bring your friends and family down to join us in a one mile celebration walk along the river, plus races for the kids to compete in and four different 15 minute group exercise classes for you to try. The first 100 participants get a free t-shirt, Sunday, September 27, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., New Albany Riverfront Amphitheater. Also “Rock-a-thon”: Keep those feet moving with dancing in the gym and climbing the rock wall. A light refreshment will be provided. All ages are welcome to join the night of movin’ and groovin’ on Friday, September 25, 7:00pm-10:00pm, Floyd County YMCA. For a complete list of many activities visit www.ymcasi.org

Lilly Endowment: Teacher Creativity Fellowship Program : The Teacher Creativity Fellowship Program, offered by the Lilly Endowment, enables K-12 teachers and education professionals to become even more committed to helping Indiana’s young people grow and learn with excitement and enthusiasm. The program will support creative projects that are personally renewing and intellectually revitalizing to Indiana principals, assistant principals, classroom/resource teachers, guidance counselors, and library/media specialists. Applicants must commit to a six-week, full-time project during the summer of 2010. Up to 120 awards of $8,000 will be awarded to educators in Indiana’s public, private, and parochial schools. The application deadline is November 6, 2009. Registration forms and application information are available on the program’s website at http://teachercreativity.org/

Bike-a-thon: SATURDAY – A great example of young adults building assets for children while simultaneously demonstrating their own assets – Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity at IU Southeast is sponsoring this Saturday, September 19 event, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM at New Albany’s Community Park in order to raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Bikers of all ages are welcome, including the very young who will ride at the Pilot’s Club Safety Town at the park. Suggested donation per rider is $20. Bring your helmet and a bike to participate in lots of family fun and prizes while you’re at the bike-a-thon. For more info contact joshkornberg@yahoo.com .

Grants:
Tony Hawk Foundation funds public skate parks in low-income communities; grant range $1,000 – $25, 000; deadline: October 1. Visit http://www.tonyhawkfoundation.org/grant_application.asp

Toshiba America Foundation supports science and math education in public and private schools. Grant range $1,000 – $5,000; deadline: October 1; visit http://www.toshiba.com/tafpub/jsp/home/default.jsp

Actuarial Foundation supports math mentoring programs; grant range not specified; deadline ongoing; visit http://www.actuarialfoundation.org

United Health Heroes funds service learning projects that focus on childhood obesity and engage youth ages 5-25 in the planning and implementation process; grant range $1,000; deadline October 22. Visit http://ysa.org

September 9 Posting

A reminder: the next Youth Count meeting is September 23, with lunch and networking from 11:30 – 12:00 and the meeting from 12:00 – 1:00 in the lower level conference room of the Cancer Care Center, 2210 Green Valley Road. Members of the Strategic Prevention Framework will share new data and survey research regarding underage and binge drinking; some drug data is also available. The presentation will include a strong tie between building the 40 Developmental Assets and improving the conditions noted in the survey. Directly or indirectly these issues impact our entire community. In addition we will have updates about some new and recent asset building events and initiatives. To help plan for lunch, RSVP by responding to this email. The meeting is open to the public.

Also, please note the correct date on the upcoming bike-a-thon: Bike-a-thon: Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity at IU Southeast is sponsoring this September 19 event from 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM at New Albany’s Community Park in order to raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Bikers of all ages are welcome, including the very young who will ride at the Pilot’s Club Safety Town at the park. Suggested donation per rider is $20. Bring your helmet and a bike to participate in lots of family fun and prizes while you’re at the bike-a-thon. For more info contact joshkornberg@yahoo.com .

September 8 Posting

President’s Live Address to School Students: TODAY September 8, via computer or TV in every classroom across America. Read the speech at http://www.ed.gov/admins/lead/academic/bts.html . This speech is quickly becoming a hot topic being widely debated on both sides. Become informed about the message President Obama will be sharing with our youth so that you might engage your students in a meaningful conversation. Regardless of your political affiliation or your viewpoint of the President this is a perfect opportunity to have a meaningful and asset building conversation with your children. This is also a great way to promote Asset #6: Parent Involvement in Schooling. Quick conversation starters include 1) What did you think about the President’s speech today? 2) What did you learn from the President’s speech today? 3) Do you have any questions about something the President said in his speech today?

Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast: Jump into the wacky world of Dr. Seuss with Y Arts on Saturday, September 19^th from 10am-11am at the Clark County Branch of the YMCA! Enjoy a light breakfast, make a Seuss-tastic craft, enjoy a story time, and we’ll even be getting a visit from the mischievous Cat in the Hat himself! Tickets are $5 per person or you can join the Y Arts Breakfast Club and attend all four of our fun-filled events this year for just $15! Call the front desk at 283-9622 for more information.

Mentor Mii Program (Mentors get involved and inspire): New Mentor Training to be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 from 8:30 am – 2:00 pm in the Education Services Center, 2801 Grant Line Road. Please RSVP to Jerome Costner @ 812.542.2112 or jcostner@nafcs.k12.in.us. Come get involved and inspire a New Albany-Floyd County youth.

Bike-a-thon: Tri Kappa Epsilon Fraternity at IU Southeast is sponsoring this September 19 event from 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM at New Albany’s Community Park in order to raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Bikers of all ages are welcome, including the very young who will ride at the Pilot’s Club Safety Town at the park. Suggested donation per rider is $20. Bring your helmet and a bike to participate in lots of family fun and prizes while you’re at the bike-a-thon. For more info contact joshkornberg@yahoo.com .

Teen Scene Initiative (TSI): The first meeting of the TSI will be held on Tuesday, September 22nd at 6:15 in the Small Meeting Room on the lower level of the Library (180 W. Spring Street). All teens in grades 6 through 12 are invited to attend. Teens will be given the opportunity to express ideas, plan teen events, have some fun, make friends and of course enjoy a snack…Dairy Queen on State Street will furnish the yummy snacks! For more details call 949-3523 or visit the Reference Services Desk.

National Day of Service & Remembrance: Friday, September 11. MyGoodDeed unveiled a new Web site to support the observance, at http://911dayofservice.org, where individuals and groups can quickly post and share their planned good deeds and service activities for 9/11.

State Farm Youth Advisory Board Grants: The State Farm Youth Advisory Board is currently funding service-learning projects between $25,000 and $100,000 that address drivers’ safety, access to higher education/closing the achievement gap, financial literacy, natural and societal disaster preparedness, and environmental responsibility. Applications are due October 2 and can be accessed at http://www.statefarmyab.com/apply.php.

Indiana Youth Institute Professional Development Grants: IYI’s Professional Development Grant program is a competitive grant process, with successful applicants receiving funds to attend national conferences and regional trainings. More info: http://www.iyi.org/fundraising-grants/development-grants.aspx

August 31 Posting

All-Pro Dads, September 12 is the next date for this popular, packed-house, second Saturday of each month program. Sponsored locally by Chick-fil-A in Clarksville and the YMCA of Southern Indiana, the public is invited to the next session from 9 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Chick-fil-A at 1320 Veterans Pkwy. Dads and their sons and daughters of all ages are invited to hear guest speaker Travis Haire, assistant superintendent of the Greater Clark Schools, as he speaks on “Understanding Your Child.” The discounted cost is $5 for the one adult/one child breakfast combo, with $2 for each additional child. Reservations can be made ahead of time at the Y’s Floyd County Branch at 33 State St. in New Albany or Clark County Branch at 4812 Hamburg Pike in Jeffersonville; or at the restaurant that morning as space is available.

“Engaging Families Across Cultures”: hosted by Indiana Youth Institute and taught by the Center for Afterschool Education, will help youth-serving professionals increase parental involvement by understanding cultural diversity as they learn strategies on how to communicate and work with families and children of diverse backgrounds, increase awareness and understanding of different languages and offer fun activities for staff training. Continuing education credits are available for this workshop which will be offered in New Albany October 15. Registration fee: $45 ($5 discount for registering online). To register and to see additional locations visit http://www.iyi.org/training_registration

America’s Promise Alliance and the Annie E. Casey Foundation will host a two-part webinar series: A growing body of research suggests that significantly reducing our drop-out crisis requires a strong focus on parent engagement and ensuring children are on track for educational success as soon as they begin their educational careers. This two-part webinar series shares how communities can make a difference by bringing educators, parents and community agencies together to ensure children’s educational success.
SESSION ONE (Wednesday, September 2, 2009 from 3:00-4:15 pm EST) Addressing Chronic Absence Starting in the Early Grades: Why It Matters, What can Be Done
SESSION TWO (Wednesday, October 14, 2009 from 3:00-4:15 EST) A Proposed Framework for Parent Engagement: The 3 As – Attendance Every Day, Achievement Every Year and Attainment Over Time
RSVP today to reserve a conference line at info@americaspromise.org We encourage you to join us for both webinar sessions. Within your email please indicate which session you are registering for and include your name, title and organizational affiliation. Webinar instructions will be forwarded prior to the call to those that RSVP.

Free SAT Practice Workshop: The New Albany-Floyd County Public Library is offering a Free SAT Practice Workshop that will help you gain valuable insight into what to expect on test day: Saturday, September 19, 2009 from 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m., registered students will have the opportunity to practice for the SAT. Interested Juniors and Seniors should visit the Reference Service Desk or call 949-3523 to register. Registered students are encouraged to bring a pencil, pen, calculator and snacks. A follow up seminar will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 in the Strassweg Auditorium. At this seminar participants will receive their scores and find out about college admissions.

INDIANA AND THE NATION: New Data Available on Hoosier Youth Learn how Indiana fares compared with the rest of the nation on 10 important indicators of child well-being such as poverty, health and teen pregnancy. The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s National Kids Count Data Book is available from Indiana Youth Institute at: http://www.iyi.org/data

Youth Count meeting: As noted in previous emails, it will be Wednesday, September 23, 11:30 – 1:00 (note the time change from previous meetings) in the lower level conference room at the Cancer Care Center, 2210 Green Valley Road. Lunch will be provided by, thanks to the folks with Strategic Prevention Framework, and will begin at 11:30AM. Space is limited and RSVP’s are essential. If you plan to attend for lunch, email your RSVP. I will send a confirming email that we have space. The program will begin at 12:00 at which time we members of the Strategic Prevention Framework will share new data and survey research regarding underage and binge drinking; some drug data is also available. Time for questions is included. Directly or indirectly these issues likely affect everyone who works with youth, as youth, or is a young person and we can use the information we gain to better equip us to build assets. If you do not wish to have lunch but want to hear the presentation, you are welcome to come at noon and we will do our best to provide a seat or standing space for you.

Part-time Position at the Ed Endres Boys & Girls Club: They are looking for someone to teach art this fall from either 3 to 6pm or 4 to 7pm 3 nights a week here at the Ed Endres Boys and Girls club. The pay is $10 dollars an hour, no benefits. If anyone is interested please email Jamal Love at jlove@bgckyana.org. or call our club at 812-944-4343.

August 24 Posting

“Battle of the High School Musical: Guys & Divas”: Airs on Showtime this Thursday, August 27 at 8:30 PM. I don’t normally promote TV programs, but this one is about the nationally recognized drama programs at New Albany High School, Floyd Central High School and Jeffersonville High School! If you have Showtime you’ll want to tune in; if you don’t visit somebody who does have it. For more info and additional viewing times visit http://www.sho.com/site/schedules/product.do?episodeid=131135&seriesid=0&seasonid=0 .

August 20 Posting

Bike-a-thon: Tri Kappa Epsilon Fraternity at IU Southeast is sponsoring this September 14 event from 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM at New Albany’s Community Park in order to raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Bikers of all ages are welcome, including the very young who will ride at the Pilot’s Club Safety Town at the park. Suggested donation per rider is $20. Bring your helmet and a bike to participate in lots of family fun and prizes while you’re at the bike-a-thon. For more info contact joshkornberg@yahoo.com .

Indiana Youth Institute Fall Training – “Engaging Families Across Cultures”: October 15 in the IU Southeast Conference Center, 4201 Grant Line Road in New Albany. 1) Discover how to tap into family and community resources to create invaluable learning opportunities for all children and staff, 2) Gain strategies to engage families, the community and children of diverse backgrounds to increase awareness and understanding of different languages, cultures and ways of life, and 3) Learn concrete ways to assess your organization, as well as how to train your staff using fund and engaging activities. Trainings are led by staff of the Afterschool Education at Foundations, Inc. for program directors, family service managers, volunteer coordinators, executive directors. Registration $45, but save $5 by registering online at http://iyi.org/trainings.aspx

Teenage Prescription Drug Misuse and Abuse: An educational training series brought to you by Three Springs Englishton Park in conjunction with Personal Counseling Service, on Wednesday, September 16^th, 2009 11:30 – 12:00 Lunch Served, 12:00 – 1:00 at Clark Memorial Hospital Education & Training Center (lower level). Presented by Jdee Richardson Ph.D, APRN Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with Personal Counseling Service. RSVP by 9/14/2009 to Chris Halbleib at 1-812-599-3567.

Unfortunate fact you need to know: Each day, more than 3,600 kids smoke their first cigarette.

Wyandotte House Open House: Blue River Services is hosting an Open House for its new boys’ shelter on September 16 also from 1:00 -4:00 PM. They are licensed for children ages 6-21, and are a 10 bed group home. The new shelter which serves young people from multiple counties, is located at 100 Hilltop Drive, right behind the Corydon Volunteer Fire Department. For additional info contact Tara Gootee-Allen at 812-738-2408.

A Perfect Reflection: Last year Aaron Johnson, now a Floyd Central High School student, was encouraged to write a play based off of an assignment he completed for a class at a high school in Washington County. As a result of the encouragement and support of adults, Aaron wrote a full play, had it copyrighted. The play will be produced in Salem at the Washington County Actors Community Theatre the weekend of August 28^th but has also been picked up by the Kentucky Center for the Arts and will be in production there the weekend of September 11^th. The play takes an in depth look at two teenagers who are struggling with two very difficult but equally complex situations. The underlying theme of the play addresses the fact that all of us, adults and teenagers alike, often put on a mask to the outside world to hide ourselves from disappointment, hurt, failure, insecurities and the judgment of others. So while these two teenagers may seem perfectly normal and stable to the outside world, internally they are dealing with turmoil, conflict and unrest. Take advantage of this chance to attend the play with your teen/tween age child and their friends. This opens the door to have a conversation with your youth about issues that maybe difficult to bring up otherwise. Also consider this: it’s a

Great opportunity to support a local teen and be a builder of the 40 Developmental Assets.
Great opportunity to gain insight into the many challenges our youth are facing.
Make it into a social outing and take advantage of the car ride home to have a conversation with your kids!

August 17 Posting

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library: All Floyd County children from birth to five years old can receive a book each month mailed to their home. Book deliveries will begin in October. To register for this program, parents simply complete a form verifying birth date and address. Registration begins at a kick-off and family reading celebration on August 22nd from 10:00-12:00 at the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library. There will be a storyteller, crafts and lots of fun activities for families to enjoy together. Community Alliances to Promote Education (CAPE) will handle the registration and day-to-day operation. For more information call 812-542-4001.

New Foster Parents Needed: Regional Youth Services is seeking adults (single or married) to be foster parents. Training scheduled for Sept. 11 & 18 from 6-9 PM and Sept. 12 & 19 from 9 AM – 4:30PM at the RYS office at 224 E. Court Ave. in Jeffersonville. RYS offers 24 hour on-call support, benefits, monetary reimbursement, clothing allowance for children, professional counseling for children & parents and ongoing training for foster parents. For more information contact Lynn Reker at 812-282-8479 ext. 116 or toll free 1-800-838-3008 ext. 116.

Preventing Bullying (from Indiana Youth Institute [IYI]): School opens in Indiana this month, and the return of students also means the return of a challenging issue. In a recent national survey, 70 percent of students between the ages of 12 and 15 called bullying a “big problem” in their school. Learn more about bullying and how schools, parents and communities can prevent bullying, in the IYI Issue Alert, “When Push Turns to Shove: How to Help Bullies and their Targets.”

The Youth Success Center (YSC): a new Day Program for teenagers 12-18 years old, opened its doors on July 14, 2009 at 220 E. Chestnut Street in Corydon. A program of the BRS Youth Services Department, the YSC helps teens who are at risk of being removed from their homes or sent to a juvenile detention center for behavior issues. The program helps these teens learn to make better decisions and choices in their lives through daily training activities. The Center is open to the public to assist all teens at risk. For more information about this newest Youth Assistance Program, please contact Center Manager, Jeanna Gross at 812-267-0473 or BRS Youth Services Director, Tara Gootee-Allen at 812-738-2408.

You should know: Two-thirds of teens own their own cell phone and half of them browse the web on their phone, yet only a quarter of those who use the web on their phones have parents who monitor or limit their use. (from Indiana Youth Institute 1-800-343-7060).

August 10 Posting

Mentor Mii at New Albany Floyd County Schools launches its “Mentors get Involved and Inspire” program with a mentor training on Friday, August 14, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM at the Education Support Center (the former location of Northside Christian Church) Board Room, 2813 Grant Line Road in New Albany. Breakfast (beginning at 8:00) and lunch will be served. RSVP to Jerome Costner, 812-542-2112 or jcostner@nafcs.k12.in.us as soon as possible, but ideally no later than tomorrow, Tuesday, August 11.

Preparing for School – Strategies for Parents: New Albany-Floyd County Public Library is offering FREE workshops that will help parents foster independent learning: in the Strassweg Auditorium on the Lower Level of the Library, 180 W. Spring Street in New Albany. Call or visit the Reference Desk for additional information 812-945-3513:
At Home Strategies – Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. Kym DeStephanis, of Sylvan Learning Center, is the presenter. Parents will be introduced to techniques that will assist in supporting their children.

Light the Motivational Fire – Wednesday, August 19 at 6:00 p.m. – Meredith Wade, of Sylvan Learning Center, it the presenter with tips on how to ignite children’s desire for learning.

Survival Tips for School Success – Saturday, August 22, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. Meredith Wade, of Sylvan Learning Center is the presenter; parents will be introduced to techniques that will assist in supporting their children.

Youth Count Meeting: The next Youth Count meeting will be Wednesday, September 23, 11:30 – 1:00 PM. The primary topic will be the newly released results re: teen alcohol and drug use in Floyd County – an issue which adversely impacts our youth and has many implications for our local organizations and our community. More details in the near future.

Falls of the Ohio State Park RAPTOR DAY – Saturday, October 10: see extraordinary birds, both in their natural habitat and right up close! 9:00 a.m. and throughout the day: Raptor watch on the observation deck. 10:00 a.m. Hike to the outer beds of the National Wildlife Conservation Area, (river level permitting); limited to age 12 and over. 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Live Raptors! Hardy Lake Rehab Center staff will introduce a variety of Raptors; 90 minute program in the auditorium. 3:00 p.m. Hike in the National Wildlife Conservation Area. For more information call (812) 280-9970

Grants
Community Foundation of Southern Indiana wants to help organizations realize their goals and dreams with its annual fall grant cycle and invites all charitable organizations with 501 (c) (3) status in or serving Clark, Floyd or Harrison counties to apply for grants. The deadline for applications is September 4. Maximum grant amount for consideration is $5,000 per organization. For an application visit http://cfsouthernindiana.com or the Community Foundation office at 4104 Charlestown Road (during regular business hours). For information about the Community Foundation phone 812-948-4662.

UnitedHealth HEROES service-learning project grants: Educators, service-learning coordinators, and students in the health professions are eligible to apply for service-learning (a teaching and learning strategy that combines meaningful service to the community with school-based curriculum or program-based learning). Grant recipients will receive up to $1,000 in support for service-learning projects that focus on childhood obesity, engage youth ages 5-25 in the planning and implementation process, and take place during Semester of Service 2010 (MLK Day, January 18, to Global Youth Service Day, April 23-25). Visit

“First Responders: Youth Addressing Childhood Obesity Through Service-Learning.” for additional info. Deadline October 22.

State Farm Youth Advisory Board Service-Learning Grants: Applications accepted August 1 through October 2, 2009; State Farm’s Youth Advisory Board service-learning grants range from $25,000 – $100,000 and are designed to create sustainable change in local communities across the United States and Canada. Grants are available to any public school or 501(c)3 organization that applies to one of the Youth Advisory Board’s five issue areas: driver safety, environmental responsibility, financial literacy, access to higher education, and natural and societal disasters. Find the application form and more at www.statefarmyab.com and help to spread the word!

July 29 Posting

Preparing for School: Strategies for Parents: Middle School Transitions will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2009 at 1:00 at the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library. Meredith Wade, of Sylvan Learning Center, is the presenter for this FREE seminar. Parents will be introduced to strategies that will assist in supporting their children through this exciting time of change, confusion and wonder. Visit or call the Reference Service Desk, 949-3523, for more information.

Fund Raising Opportunity – Sell Community: The Tribune is offering a program available to local nonprofits or student groups that need to earn funds. Basically for every Tribune subscription sold or renewed we pay the group $20. The New Albany Wrestling Booster club made about $500 last spring for equipment and a special trip they wanted to take. The Tribune will supply your organization with newspapers, fliers, information and training to help you raise funds. The deadline to sign up is September 15. If you’re interested, call AngieTroncin, Circulation Manager at 812-207-2137.

Jazz Festival on the Riverfront – a great free family opportunity: Friday, July 31 at 7:30 PM on the New Albany Riverfront. Enjoy West Market Street Stompers, a Dixieland septet known for playing “happy music” and who offer a variety of classic favorites. They will be followed by Jamey Aebersold’s Jazz Quartet featuring Steve Allee on piano who is the musical director for the popular Bob and Tom Show, Tyrone Wheeler on bass and Louisville’s swinging drummer, Jonathan Higgins. Jamey’s group will play popular jazz standards by Duke Ellington, Cole Porter, Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Jerome Kern and other writers from the Great American Songbook. Handicap access is provided with parking by the river. Enter off Main Street at 6^th street or park on Pearl Street by the new YMCA building and walk over the floodwall.

Watercolor and pastel techniques workshops for teens ages 12-18 at the Carnegie Center; Watercolor Workshop: Saturday, August 1, 2-5PM; $15 materials fee (Two brushes & two sheets of paper to keep, paint for workshop); teacher Kathy Hillegas. Pastel Workshop Saturday, August 29, 2-5PM; $8 materials fee (Set of 12 pastels and two sheets of paper to keep); teacher Joyce Sweet Bryant. Pre-registration and materials fee are required for each workshop, with enrollment limited to 20 students each. Pre-registration is confirmed with payment in full of materials fee. Please call 812-944-7336 with questions or for more information.

Free Science based Web sites (info from IYI): PBS offers several websites that provide both information and activities for young ones:
        “Peep and the Big Wide World” for ages 3-6: http://www.peepandthebigwideworld.org
         “Fetch” with Ruff Ruffman” for ages 6-10: http://www.pbskids.org/fetch
       “ NOVA” for ages 11 and up: http://www.pbs.org/nova
   “Design Squad” teaches kids of all ages about ingenuity, design and engineering: http://www.pbskidsgo.org/designsquad

Free Tee Shirts: left over from summer … high quality white with black lettering (on front Camp Fever, Catch It; on back 09), adult sizes S, M, and L; could be used for activities in late summer or fall. I don’t have the number available at this time, but please respond to this email if interested.

Depot Dollars: Home Depot Building Healthy Communities Grant Program funds nonprofits and school who use volunteers to improve the physical health of their community. Grants are in the form of Home Depot gift cards for the purchase of tools or materials. Grant range: $2,500; deadline September 15, 2009. For info visit http://www.corporate.homedepot.com

Once again, while not directly focused on building assets, in these challenging economic times the following info may help you in job searches, the positive result of which may mean that you secure a position where you have the opportunity to work with children and youth, or helps provide you the financial stability enabling you to support your family.

Free Resume Workshop Offered: Talis Group recently partnered with Business First to provide free workshops to help job seekers develop a winning resume and overcome potential obstacles during the interview process as well as strategies for networking and job search through the Business First newspaper. Sign up to attend the free workshop http://www.events.bizjournals.com/6571 held August 5, 9:00AM – 12N at University of Phoenix on Linn Station Road.

July 17 Posting

Youth Count Partners’ Network Meetings: If you care about our youth and believe that they benefit from Asset Building, YOU are a partner. YOU are welcome and encouraged to attend a Partners’ Network meeting. Partners are able to learn about opportunities, share information, make connections, and create synergy for ideas and actions. Thanks to feedback from several dozen individuals, we are restructuring the meetings format and the schedule. Meetings will occur on a quarterly basis, beginning Wednesday, September 23, 11:30 – 1:00 (location TBD). Additional meetings are planned for December, March, and June. The dates will be established in the very near future and posted on the Youth Count website at http://youthcount.wordpress.com/about-us/partners-network/ While meetings will typically last no more than 1 ¼ hours, the day and time will vary in order to allow more individuals the opportunity to participate. The September meeting is scheduled for 1 ½ hours because we have been offered LUNCH (for free)! September’s topic will relate to teen drug and alcohol usage in Floyd County and will include facts that impact all of us. Please note: there will be NO meeting on July 20 as originally scheduled at the beginning of the year.

2^nd Annual Day at the Museum: Tuesday, July 28 at the Carnegie Center, 201 East Spring Street in New Albany. This free event features activities inside and outside the museum from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Grilled hot dogs and chips will be served from 11:00 – 1:00 while supply lasts. Registration is limited to 100 children – and children must be accompanied by an adult. Register by calling 812-944-7336 or emailing lwilkins@carnegiecenter.org Each child needs to bring a t-shirt to tie-dye. LOTS of activities indoors and outdoors.

Sculpt & Decoupage for Teens: The New Albany Floyd County Public Library Reference Desk is sponsoring this creative art opportunity for teens in grades 6-12, Thursday, July 30, 1:00 – 3:00 PM in the lower level conference room at the Library (180 W. Spring Street, New Albany). Space is limited. Register for this free event by visiting or calling the Reference Service Desk at 812-949-3523.

Wal-Mart Foundation Grants: supports projects in education, health and wellness, job training and the environment. Grant range: $25,000; deadline: September 18, 2009. Visit http://walmartstores.com/CommunityGiving/8168.aspx?p=8979

Social Networking – What you need to know when working with kids: At 10:00 AM on Wednesday, July 22, Indiana Youth Institute (IYI) is offering an interactive webinar “Youth Work in an Online World”. That online world includes Facebook, My Space, YouTube and more. Learn practical ways of using social networking in your work with you and learn how to help young people minimize danger and risk online. Register at http://www.iyi.org/webinars ; cost is $10; $30 for non-Indiana youth workers.

Marketing Minute: For a couple of months I’ve been receiving weekly emails from Allen Howie with Ideology Design & Advertising. These emails are “60 Second Bursts of Information designed to Intrigue, Instigate, and Inspire”. I’ve found the information about marketing, “sales”, and educating potential customers quite useful as consider ideas and opportunities for Youth Count. If you would like to be included in this distribution, contact Allen at allen@ideology.biz .

Statistic from Indiana Youth Institute: About two thirds of teens own cell phones, and they send an average of 440 texts every week. A quarter of those messages are sent during class.

Job Openings - Even though these are not necessarily youth related, in today’s economic situation many individuals are interested in open positions, so I’ve included a couple of position openings:

1. American Red Cross Program Coordinator: Oversee all aspects of American Red Cross Certified Nurse Aide Training Program. Must have 2 yrs experience as licensed RN, with at least one yr in LT care facility. Experience in teaching adults required. Part-time; located in Jeffersonville, IN Info: Phyllis Wilkins, 812-283-8416 or ccrc.wilkinsp@insightbb.com

2. Center for Lay Ministries Administrator for Bliss House, residential program for women in recovery from alcohol and/or substance abuse. Qualified candidates must have intricate knowledge of Alcoholics Anonymous, the Twelve Steps, and experience working with women in recovery. The position requires skills in communication, conflict resolution, financial management, planning and evaluating. A college degree or equivalent experience. Please send resume by July 24, 2009 to The Bliss House, Attn: Sandy McCauley, 211 E. Maple St.. Jeffersonville, IN 47130 or to s.mccauley@insightbb.com

July 8 Posting

Family Fun Saturday at the Carnegie Center: July 11. 10AM – 12Noon. Each participant needs to bring a brightly colored hand towel to make a beach bag. Some simple sewing is required for this project. The hand towel is folded in half, and then a washcloth (provided at the workshop) is sewn onto one side of the bag for a pocket. A button can be sewn at the top of the pocket to keep it closed if desired. Participants can decorate the bags using fabric markers. Registration required: phone 812-944-7336 or email Laura Wilkins at lwilkins@carnegiecenter.org

S. Ellen Jones Neighborhood Festival – There is still time for you or the group you represent to participate in the Festival planned for Saturday, August 15^th (exact time TBA soon). Last year approximately 300 individuals attended the festival and enjoyed various activities. Your participation can be outreach from your organization, health related, and/or just plain fun. For info contact Ted Fulmore at Fulmore_runner@msn.com .

YMCA Center for Asset Development has launched a Positive Youth Development Blog for Youth Workers at http://www.TheAssetEdge.blogspot.com. The blog highlights best practices in youth work and spotlights various programs that are successfully nurturing healthy youth and healthy communities. Stories include connections back to the 40 Developmental Assets, so readers can recognize the connection to research-based best practices. Youth development experts share practical tools for positive youth development, including topics such as character, service-learning, teambuilding, leadership, creativity and personal balance.

New Albany Riverfront Amphitheater Summer Concert Series: The newly restored Riverfront Amphitheater will host a series of top quality events this summer. The concerts will begin at 7:30 and end at 10:30 PM. The next Fun, Family Friendly and Free event is a concert with the Marlins on Friday July 10th. Enjoy a meal at one of the downtown New Albany restaurants and pubs before the music starts.

All Pro Dads: YMCA and Chick-fil-A are partnering to host this program promoting healthy father-child relationships on every 2nd Saturday of each month from 9:00 AM – 11:AM at Chick-fil-A, 1320 Veterans Parkway in Clarksville. This month, July 11, you will hear guest speaker Mike Flores talk about “How Dads Can Change the World.” He is the football coach at Silver Creek High School, former professional football player with the Philadelphia Eagles, and father of seven.. Cost is $5.00 for one adult and one child breakfast combo; $2.00 for each additional child. PRE-REGISTER at the YMCA. For more information contact Scott Johnson at the YMCA at 812-499-6021 or Laurie Haag (Chick-fil-A) at 502-905-3054.

Youth Success Center (YSC) Open House: Tuesday, July 14, 2:00 – 6:00 PM, 220 East Chestnut Street in Corydon. The YSC is a day program for youth ages 12-18 who are at risk of being removed from their home or sent to a juvenile detention center serves if their behavior does not change. YSC helps youth make better decisions and choices in their lives through daily training activities. YSC serves Harrison, Floyd, Clark, Scott, and Washington Counties. Referrals are made through Juvenile Probation departments or the Dept. of Child Services. If a youth is not on probation, parents can private pay and place youth. For additional information contact Tara Gootee-Allen at 812-738-2408.

School Connectedness Briefing on Capitol Hill: Search Institute and the National Collaboration for Youth held recently held a briefing in DC. Asset builders both in schools and in the community may want to use these short videos which highlight the power of asset building work for students: http://www.connectforkids.org/node/6986.

Job Opening: Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana, the region’s largest provider of K-12 economics education programs, seeks to hire an Outreach Coordinator to implement and manage programs to be funded by a Wired 65 grant from the U. S. Department of Labor. This full-time, entry-level position will begin as soon as possible and will end on June 30, 2010, as per the terms of the grant that will fund the position. Primary responsibilities: program implementation, volunteer recruiting and services, sales & marketing/teacher relationships. For more Info or to submit your resume, contact Maria Baumgartner at mbaumgartner@jaky.org

Dates of Interest:

Search Institute’s Healthy Community Healthy Youth Conference (an international conference focused on asset building) November 5-7 in Cincinnati … within approximately 2 hours driving of Floyd County.
Indiana Youth Institute’s Kids Count Conference December 1-2 in Indianapolis.

July 1 Posting

4-H Fair … is coming up July 6-11. More information is available at the 4-H Fair Website: http://fc4h.webs.com/

Tips & Tricks for Better Writing: The New Albany Floyd County Public Library at 180 W. Spring Street is offering a free opportunity for students in grades 6 -12 to improve their writing skills. Sarah Rice, Reference intern from the University of Kentucky, is eager to share her expertise. Bring your ideas, writing samples and questions to this interactive workshop on Thursday, July 16 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM in the Small Meeting Room on the lower level of the Library. To register, call 949-3523.

And finally, as we approach our nation’s birthday this weekend,

United We Serve: The federal government has launched a campaign to encourage Americans to volunteer in their communities. This campaign runs through September 11. Non-profits are encouraged to list their volunteer opportunities and citizens can then find the opportunities by entering their zip code into a searchable database. Learn more and view a video from President Obama at http://www.serve.gov/

June 17 Posting

4-H Fair … is coming up July 6-11. More information is available at the 4-H Fair Website: http://fc4h.webs.com/

Group Study for moms of newborns through upper elementary children (and expectant mom, too!): Faithpoint Church (Highway 150 & Navilleton Road in Galena) is offering a short, five-week small group study for moms on Tuesday evenings! The study focuses on preparing hearts as mothers…the five sections/weeks cover the following topics: A Heart for God, A Heart for Husbands and Friends, A Changed Heart, An Open Heart, and A Full Heart. The group will begin meeting on Tuesday evening, July 14 at 7:00pm at Faithpoint, and will be facilitated by Jenny Wasson. The books for the study group are $11.00 each and will be available the beginning of July. Registration and payment for your book due by Sunday, June 28. Contact Faithpoint Church at 812-923-0940 or george@faithpointchurch.org.

Writing Contest: The New Albany-Floyd County Public Library is offering an opportunity for 6 – 12 grade students to enter the Sensational Fiction/Poetry Search…Writing Contest. Short fiction and poetry will be accepted as entries. Destinations Booksellers (in New Albany) is the proud sponsor of this teen writing contest. Entries will be accepted from June 15 – July 25. Interested students can pick up the entry form at the Reference Desk or submit it on line at the Library’s website… nafclibrary.org and clicking on the Teen Scene. Entries should be turned in at the Reference Department or emailed to nafclteens-owner@yahoogroups.com. One middle school and one high school winner will be announced August 1^st. Winning entries will be posted on the Library’s website. Visit or call the Reference Services desk, 949-3523, for more information.

Free Help Finding Funders: Indiana Youth Institute’s Youth Service Help Line provides free assistance locating potential grant makers for your youth program. Other no-cost services include reading your grant proposal and offering suggested improvements before you send the proposal to the foundation or corporation, tips on other fund raising strategies as well as legal advice on nonprofit management and personnel issues. Youth Service Help Line: http://www.iyi.org/consulting-services/help-line.aspx or 1-877-IYI-TIPS

4-H Can Make a Difference: The economy has affected Indiana communities with families being impacted in a myriad of ways. 4-H members across Indiana CAN and will make a difference to help put food on the table for those in need. Here’s the challenge: Each county 4-H program in Indiana has been invited to encourage contributions of non-perishable food items that will ultimately be donated to food bank(s) within the county. Each county will weigh, record, and report the pounds of food collected. Following the last county fair of the summer, a statewide report will be compiled and released of the tonnage collected by Indiana 4-H. In Floyd County, the event is being sponsored by the Jr. Leaders. Collection of food items will be conducted at the Floyd County 4-H Fair, July 6-11 or can be brought to the Extension Office (3000 Technology Ave., Suite L2110 – across Charlestown Road from the stoplight near Kohl’s) any time between now and July 31. Questions: contact Jerene Gilliam at 812-948-5470.

Indiana Youth Institute’s (IYI’s) Kids Count Conference – Hold the Date: December 1-2 in Indy. Keynote Luncheon Speaker: Liz Murray, inspiration for the TV movie “From Homeless to Harvard”; Opening Session Speaker Vistor Rivas Rivers, actor, author, activist and spokesperson for the National Network to End Domestic Violence.

Professional Development Grants: While raising money for youth programs is tough enough, raising money for continuing education and training for program staff can be even tougher. IYI’s Professional Development Grants provide up to $750 for youth workers, educators and youth ministers to attend national conference, regional workshops and local trainings. The grants also can cover a portion of travel costs. Applications are accepted monthly: http://www.iyi.org/fundraising-grants/development-grants.aspx

Origami Tsunami: Teens in grades 6 -12 are invited to attend this workshop on Thursday, June 18, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the lower level Meeting Room at the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library. Origami is the ancient Japanese art of paper folding. Teens will have the opportunity to create a representation of an object using geometric folds and crease patterns without the use of glue or scissors. Members of the Teen Scene Initiative (TSI) will be on hand to help participants with the directions. Materials will be provided at this free event. To register, visit or call the Reference Services Desk, 949-3523. Space is limited!

Cash from the corner pharmacy (a grant tip from IYI): Walgreens awards grants for a wide-range of health-related services and activities in communities where the company’s stores are located. More information about grant ranges, deadlines and other details: http://diversity.walgreens.com/ourcommunity/corporate_giving.html

June 9 Posting
Youth/Adult Mentor Program “Starting Your Own Business: Indiana University Southeast’s School of Business, the New Albany Enterprise Zone, and the YMCA of Southern Indiana have teamed up to help young people identify and develop business ideas. The Youth/Adult Mentor Program “Starting Your Own Business” will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesdays from June 24 to July 29 at the YMCA of Southern Indiana, 33 State Street, New Albany, IN. The cost including materials is $70 per person. Deadline for registration is June 22. For further information contact Brenda Swartz at 812-941-2494 or bswartz@ius.edu.

All Pro Dads: YMCA and Chick-fil-A are partnering to bring this program promote healthy father-child relationships to New Albany on every 2nd Saturday of each month from 9:00 AM – 11:AM at Chick-fil-A, 1320 Veterans Parkway in Clarksville. This month, June 13, Chris Morgan, chaplain for the University of Louisville Athletic Department and past director of Southern Indiana’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes will focus on being a role model. Cost is $5.00 for one adult and one child breakfast combo; $2.00 for each additional child. PRE-REGISTER at the YMCA. For more information contact Scott Johnson at the YMCA at 812-499-6021 or Laurie Haag (Chick-fil-A) at 502-905-3054.

Opportunity to build assets and share about Financial Literacy:
Sponsor additional books on Financial Literacy for the New Albany Floyd County Library. While the library has a large number of books available for teens and children, they can use more. Dr. Johnny Alse from IUS identified a long list of books related to financial literacy for youth and it would certainly be beneficial for our young people to have more resources than currently available. If you wish to help provide more books, please send a check, for whatever amount you are comfortable with, to Youth Count, PO Box 566, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119 and 100% of your donation will be used to purchase additional books. Please note “Financial Literacy” on your check.

Family Fun Workshop at the Carnegie Center, 201 E. Spring Street in New Albany: June 13, 10:00 – 12:00; Celebrate Father’s Day to honor those special Dads, Granddads, and Step-dads that share our lives and keep a watchful eye over us. we will be making Family Marble Magnets for Father’s Day using family photos, flat glass pebbles, glue and magnets. Each family should bring a selection of family photos to cut up. Participants will cut out family members’ faces from the photos and then glue them to the back of the flat glass pebbles (so that the photo is visible through the pebble). A magnet is then glued to the back of the pebble and allowed to dry. Each child can make 5 or 6 marble magnets, enough to have a magnet of each family member (or more if he/she has a large family; we will have plenty of supplies). Each participant can also decorate a small fabric bag (perhaps with a special Father’s Day message) using fabric markers to put the magnets in once they have dried. Registration required: phone 944-7336.

Disney Minnie Grants: Youth Service America, in partnership with the Disney Company, is proud to offer grants of up to $500 to promote youth involvement around the globe. Youth applicants ages 5-14 are strongly encouraged to take a leading role in the planning and implementation of a service project focusing on the United Nation’s Millennium Development Goals and other pressing priorities. Projects must take place September-November 2009. Learn more Deadline: June 15

The Louisville Science Center Summer Camps: The Center offers a variety of awesome summer camps that give kids from kindergartners through 8th grade hands-on experience in things like solving mysteries CSI-style, building with LEGOs, starting a rock band, and other cool stuff guaranteed to make summer a lot more fun. They also offer Curious Kids Workshops for children ages 0-7 and their favorite adult. Workshops are designed for adult-child interaction and feature music and puppet themes. Follow this link for full camp and workshop details along with registration information: http://www.louisvillescience.org/site/events-article/summer-camps-2009.html

STARTALK Chinese Language Institute – Crane House Chinese Language Class: An intensive 3-week immersion program to develop verbal, written, aural/oral language skills for Chinese and to expand Chinese cultural experiences; Daily class room sessions, field trips & other cultural activities; July 6 – July 24, 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM at Field Elementary School, Louisville. No tuition; however $150 deposit required (deposit is refundable only upon successful completion of program). Opportunity is for students in rising 7th through graduating 12th grades. Download STUDENT APPLICATION FORM & TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORM at http://cranehouse.com; Submit all forms AND a deposit of $150 to Crane House/STARTALK @ 1244 South Third St, Louisville, KY 40203. Discover Asia Summer Camp programs: Crane House is offering a camp that will open the door to exploration of the people, customs, arts, culture and countries of Asia August 3-7, 9am-4pm for ages 7-12, $150 per child/$130 for members. Each day will bring new surprises as campers discover new cultures. For more information and questions about either program call 502-635-2240.

JOB OPENINGS
Contract Position Job Opening: Administer Anger Management and Shoplifting Prevention Classes/Groups: Facilitate weekly Anger Management (Tuesday 6 – 7:30 p.m.) and Shoplifting Prevention (Thursday 6 – 7:30 p.m.) groups, record keeping regarding clients, data entry regarding clients, and monthly report regarding programs. EOE. Masters required. Clean police checks. Please send resume to: Laura Fleming-Balmer, Clark County Youth Shelter, P.O. Box 886, Jeffersonville, IN 47131

May 28 Posting
Financial Literacy: an action group focused on improving financial literacy for our young people continues to identify opportunities for introducing children and youth of all ages to sound financial practices, including budgeting, saving, giving, and more. You are welcome to choice these volunteers at the next meeting on Monday, June 8, 4:00 – 5:00 PM at Your Community Bank, 101 W. Spring Street in New Albany (probably in the first floor conference room, but you may wish to check with one of the tellers). A portion of the meeting will focus on finalizing plans for inclusion of financial literacy in the summer reading programs of Floyd and Clark County libraries, as well as finalizing plans for including JA financial programs in several summer venues for youth.

Sheriff’s Summer Youth Camp: for Floyd County residents in grades 6, 7, or 8, July 20 – 24 at Graceland Baptist Church; email news@fcsdin.net for an application and arrangements will be made to send you the file (mail or fax).; deadline is June 15.

Bead Writing for Teens: The New Albany-Floyd County Public Library is hosting Bead Writing on Thursday, June 4, 2009 from 1:00 – 3:00 in the Small Meeting Room located on the lower level. Space is limited for this free craft is open to teens in 6^th – 12^th grades. Participants can “rite” names and messages by stringing beads on bendable wire and then hang finished pieces in a window, string on a necklace or around a hat, pin to a bulletin board, or display on a piece of mat board as a piece of art. Visit or call the Reference Services Desk, 949-3523 to register.

Free Webinar “Surviving the Hive: Sanely and Successfully Interacting with the Adults in Your Students’ Lives”: Join internationally recognized educator and author Rosalind Wiseman as she shows how parents and other adults become involved in kids’ conflicts for better or worse. In this webinar, youth workers will learn concrete strategies to improve their relationships with everyone in the lives of the children they work with–from parents to teachers, coaches, and principals. Register at http://iyi.org/trainings/audio-conferences.aspx .

Chase Children’s Series at the Ogle Center: high-quality, nationally-known performances, FREE of charge to school children throughout our thirteen county service region. The only cost to the school is transportation. We are one of only a few in the nation to offer this type of children’s program, providing wonderful opportunities for our school children who may otherwise never have the opportunity to attend a true live performance – whether it be music, dance, theater or the visual arts. The Chase Children’s Programming for 2009-10 includes EIGHT wonderful artists from the Quitumbe Andean Ballet, to Moosebutter, to Mr. Stinky Feet, and includes more than 45 student-matinee performances at 10 am and noon, last about 50 minutes and are FREE of charge, but advanced reservations are required. The Ogle Center is located on the IUS Campus, 4201 Grant Line Road, New Albany, IN 47150. To secure your reservations, please contact Tracy Heightchew, Box Office Manager (812.941.2525) or email theightc@ius.edu.

CAPS (Christian Activities Program for Summer): offered by Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church for children grades K through 9. Each child attends the day for the grade they are going into in the Fall. The program will run for 8 weeks from Monday, June 8 to Friday, July 31. The program includes devotions, field trips, games, crafts, parties and service projects. We have four summer staff members who do all the planning and work daily with the children. Registration Fee is $15 per child or $35 for a family with more than two children registering. There is also a cost for whatever field trip we take that day. For details or registration see the Our Ministries tab at www.wesleychapel.org or phone 944-2570 ext. 24.

Input re: search for new NAFCS Superintendent: The New Albany Floyd County Schools has posted a survey seeking input related to the search for a new superintendent. As most of you are probably aware, Dr. Brooks is retiring from NAFCS and will soon leave to assume a new role in Indianapolis. To give your input on the search, visit http://www.nafcs.k12.in.us/ Under “Breaking News” on the home page, click on “Board seeks input…” which will take you to the link to the survey.

Great Escape Theaters 2009 Summer Children’s Film Festival: This is a series of 10 free movies is open to the community. As in years past they will show some of the best family friendly films from the past year including: “Madagascar 2”, “Kung Fu Panda”, “Horton Hears a Who”, “Over the Hedge” and some of the more heavily attended movies from last years program. Great Escape Theatre is located on Charlestown Road in New Albany (By Meijer). Questions … phone 812-941-96

Can you offer HELP – 2 possible ways?
Website Training: I’ve shared a couple of times that we’ve upgraded our website; that includes administering the updates through WordPress. I’ve worked with the program for about 2 months now and it would certainly help if I had someone to spend 1-2 hours with me, showing me practical applications of including some of the info I want to post on the website. If you have experience and would be able to help out – or if you know someone who has experience in WordPress, I certainly would appreciate if you might be able to help me increase my proficiency. You can contact me through email or phone (923-1160).
Partners’ Network meetings: time is so valuable for all of us and we have to make many strategic decisions on how we spend our time. I want any time spent with Youth Count meetings to be of value and importance to you. Please share with me what items/info/action would bring you to the table and have you feel that your time is well spent and/or that you’ve gained useful tools and resources. I’d appreciate any emails with this info; additionally I will be making phone follow-up calls to get feedback from some of you. Thanks in advance for your assistance.

May 21 Posting
Financial Literacy Opportunities – Congratulations and Gratitude to the leadership of Diane Murphy and to numerous volunteers who are interested in promoting financial literacy for young people. After researching and posting quite an extensive lists of available books that promote financial literacy for children/teens, their first achievement is collaboration with New Albany Floyd County Public Library and the Clark County Library to include financial literacy options in the summer reading programs at the two libraries, each of which have a potential audience of approximately 2,000 children and youth. Additionally, Your Community Bank is providing five $50 savings bonds for use as incentives at each of the two libraries. The second phase, currently in progress, is to finalize inclusion of Junior Achievement financial training in a number of summer venues. Think of all the asset-building actions at work here: Way to go!

Sheriff’s Summer Youth Camp: for Floyd County residents in grades 6, 7, or 8, July 20 – 24 at Graceland Baptist Church; for an application form for this free camp email news@fcsdin.net and arrangements will be made to send you the file (mail or fax).

Great Escape Theaters 2009 Summer Children’s Film Festival. This is a series of 10 free movies is open to the community. As in years past they will show some of the best family friendly films from the past year including: “Madagascar 2”, “Kung Fu Panda”, “Horton Hears a Who”, “Over the Hedge” and some of the more heavily attended movies from last years program. Great Escape Theatre is located on Charlestown Road in New Albany (By Meijer). Questions … phone 812-941-9650.

S Ellen Jones Neighborhood Festival – if you or the group you represent would be interested in participating in the Festival planned for Saturday, August 15^th (exact time TBA soon) with activities, as they were last year, related to outreach from your organization, health related, and/or just plain fun, contact Ted Fulmore at Fulmore_runner@msn.com .

May 14 Posting
Youth Count Meeting: Monday, May 18, 3:30 – 5:00 in lower level conference room at Cancer Care Center, 2210 Green Valley Road in New Albany.

Community Mental Wellness Survey: Since October of 2008, the Metro United Way Community Solutions Committee in Floyd County has been working to appraise the needs of our county. Community mental wellness has emerged as a topic that could potentially use some additional coordination of efforts as well as financial investment. As a community leader and key informant, your input is especially needed so we can learn of opportunities for our team to have the maximum impact on our work in this area. This link http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=SQzyUFx7vdnNt9COSUKY6w_3d_3d takes you to an electronic survey that should take approximately 8-10 minutes to complete. Your input will help us determine the most effective way of moving forward. We ask that you complete this survey by Friday 5/29. Also, if you know of any other community leaders that would be likely to participate, we would appreciate it if you could forward this message to them. Questions: contact Kerri Cokeley at 812.206.7519

Summer Youth Camp for Military Families - Purdue University will host Operation Purple Camp, a free national summer camp program May 30 – June 6, 2009, for children between the ages of 10-15 with a parent in military service. Campers will participate in traditional activities such as swimming, archery and arts and crafts while also attending special sessions on stress management and building trust with family and friends. Application: http://www.nmfa.org/site/PageServer?pagename=op_indiana .

Teen Summer Reading Club “Express Yourself at Your Library”: registration at the Reference Services Desk at New Albany Floyd County Public Library May 26 – July 31 for students who will be enrolling in grades 6 -12. Students have the opportunity to experience the satisfaction and enjoyment of reading, and will be eligible for prizes Digital camera, MP 3 player, tickets to Holiday World and more. Call the Reference Services Desk at 949-3523 or visit at 180 W. Spring St. New Albany..

Youth Success Center (YSC) - Blue River Services offers a day treatment/day reporting program and will receive educational assistance, behavior modification, independent living skills, and drug/alcohol prevention programs. Participants will be referred by the local Probation Departments or DCS or will be private pay. This program is designed to provide supervision to youth (Jr High and High school aged youth). The YSC will be open M-F 6 am to 6 pm. For info contact Tara Gootee-Allen at 812-738-2408.

All Sorts of Summer Sports Camps: Soccer, Baseball, Basketball, Softball, Wrestling, Volleyball, & Tennis for boys and girls offered by Christian Academy of Indiana. See the brochure at http://www.christianacademyschools.org/images/uploads/handbooks-forms/CAI_All_Sport_Brochure.pdf .

Ohio River Sweep – Creating a cleaner and safer environment for everyone to enjoy. 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday June 20 at The Falls of the Ohio State Park, the George Rogers Clark Homesite, Ashland Park and Charlestown State Park. Only groups with minors need to get parental permission forms signed in advance. Forms may be picked up at the Falls Interpretive Center or can be faxed to you. Info: Bett Etenohan at 812-280-8689

May 12 Posting:

The next Youth Count meeting is this coming Monday, May 18, 3:30 – 5:00 PM in the lower level conference room of the Cancer Care Center, 2210 Green Valley Road in New Albany. As well as an opportunity to share new asset building activities in which your engaged, Kerri Cokeley will share about the Legacy of Literacy and how this initiative to increase functional literacy will positively impact the youth and adults in southern Indiana. Additionally, Susan Miller will share about Rock Creek Christian Academy of Southern Indiana’s proposal to become a charter school based on the 40 Developmental Assets.

Please continue to check the website (Resources & Opportunities) for summer activities for children and youth If your organization has summer activities not yet listed please email me with name of activity, location, dates/times, targeted age group and/or demographic; please send in Word or in the text of an email.
Meanwhile, I share with you this message every adult should read because it touches on many ways we built assets, reminds us that each of us (parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, teacher, friend) influences the life of a child, and reminds us that children are watching and imitating us.

WHEN YOU THOUGHT I WASN’T LOOKING
When you thought I wasn’t looking I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted to paint another one.
When you thought I wasn’t looking I saw you feed a stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals.
When you thought I wasn’t looking I saw you make my favorite cake for me, and I learned that the little things can be the special things in life.
When you thought I wasn’t looking I heard you say a prayer, and I knew that there is a God I could always talk to, and I learned to trust in Him.
When you thought I wasn’t looking I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I learned that we all have to help take care of each other.
When you thought I wasn’t looking I saw you take care of our house and everyone in it, and I learned we have to take care of what we are given.
When you thought I wasn’t looking I saw how you handled your responsibilities, even when you didn’t feel good, and I learned that I would have to be responsible when I grow up.
When you thought I wasn’t looking I saw tears come from your eyes, and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it’s all right to cry.
When you thought I wasn’t looking I saw that you cared, and I wanted to be everything that I could be.
When you thought I wasn’t looking I learned most of life’s lessons that I need to know to be a good and productive person when I grow up.
When you thought I wasn’t looking I looked at you and wanted to say, ‘Thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn’t looking.’ Author Unknown

April 21 Posting: Summer Activities
Many individuals have asked me about camps and other summer activities as we rapidly approach the end of school and the beginning of summer break. If your organization conducts summer activities (camps, special classes, etc.) for children and teens, will you provide me info about that activity as quickly as possible? I will compile a list of these opportunities to post on the Youth Count website for all to see.
Please include
*Brief description
*Date/Time
*Age group – and any other special details about the participants
*Contact name, tel. number and email
Thanks for helping to let the community know about all the marvelous ways you build assets!

April 7 Posting: Youth Related Resources and Opportunities
All Pro Dads: YMCA and Chick-fil-A are partnering to bring this program promote healthy father-child relationships to New Albany on every 2nd Saturday of each month, beginning April 11, from 9:00 AM – 11:AM at Chick-fil-A, 1320 Veterans Parkway in Clarksville. Cost is $5.00 for one adult and one child breakfast combo. $2.00 for each additional child. PRE-REGISTER at the YMCA. For more information contact Scott Johnson at the YMCA at 283-9622 or sjohnson@ymcasi.org

Survey: Underage & Binge Drinking in Floyd County – Our Place, in collaboration with the Floyd County ATOD Task Force, has received a grant to address underage and binge drinking in Floyd County. Data recently indicated that we rank eighth in the State of Indiana for these problems. The first task of this grant is to collect as much community data and input as possible. As an identified key informant to please click to take the approximate two minute key informant survey to help determine the strategies to address underage and binge drinking. http://ius.qualtrics.com/SE?SID=SV_b4pUSrwRuLY6IWE&SVID=Prod (NOTE: you may have to copy & paste into browser window). If you have any questions, contact MeriBeth Adams Wolf at 945-3400.

Family Fun Workshop at the Carnegie Center – “April Showers Bring May Flowers” - April 11, 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon – we will be making April Showers rain gauges using clear plastic tubes, wire, beads, wooden stakes, and permanent markers. Each participant will mark ½” increments on the clear plastic tube and then attach the tube to the wooden stake using thin wire. The wire is strung with different colored beads prior to wrapping it around the tube and onto the stake. Thicker wire and beads are used to create decorations for the top of the rain gauge; some ideas are a butterfly, a spiral, or a coil. Once completed, the rain gauge can be placed into the ground and start measuring showers. Registration REQUIRED by emailing lwilkins@carnegiecenter.org or phoning 944-7336.

Legacy of Literacy Community Conversations - offer your voice and your insight to Metro United Way as they work to determine the best path to use 4Community2 grant funds towards goals around functional literacy in Clark, Floyd and Harrison Counties. Several volunteers have been involved in the creation of the initiative during the past year and now you have the opportunity for input in the Community Conversations that is most convenient for you:

All conversations are 6:00-8:00 PM; food served at 5:30:

April 23, Harrison County Community Foundation, 1523 Foundation Way, Corydon
April 28, Ken Ellis Center, 1425 Pennsylvania Avenue, Jeffersonville
April 30, The Salvation Army, 2300 Green Valley Road, New Albany

Please call 812-738-1213, 812-206-7523 OR 502-589-4259 (TDD) to RSVP by April 20. When you call, please leave your name, the name of each family member planning to attend, and the county you are from.

You can also visit the Legacy of Literacy message board at http://legacyofliteracy.proboards.com

Youth Philanthropy Ambassador Training - If you’re passionate about Indiana youth philanthropy now is the time to become an Ambassador! Our next orientation, taking place Friday, April 17 at the New Albany YMCA, will introduce you to countless giving and serving resources, as well as others in your community eager to serve. The cost is only $25.00, and participants will receive more than $1,000 worth of youth philanthropy materials and tools. Come join the grassroots movement growing lifelong philanthropists! To register, visit: http://www.ypin.org/formforregistrationnew.php

Youth Venture grants - offered by Metro United Way in Floyd County as an opportunity to invest in the ideas and capacity of youth, ages 12-20, to create, launch, and lead sustainable community-benefiting organizations. Metro United Way will be supporting this initiative by awarding grants of up to $1,000 each to young people who have an idea to start a venture. Applications will be accepted on May 15, 2009, October 1, 2009 and January 15, 2010. For additional information contact Kerri Cokeley at kerri.cokeley@metrounitedway.org or phone 812-206-7519.

Indiana Stimulus Program - The State of Indiana will hire 2,000 young adults to work this summer and next improving Indiana’s parks, trails and natural habitats, including Southern Indiana projects along the Knobstone Trail and at Deam Lake and O’Bannon Woods. Called the Young Hoosiers Conservation Corps, the program will use federal stimulus funds designated for employment and training of people 16 to 24. The jobs will pay $8.50 per hour. According to federal requirements, the jobs will be for young Hoosiers whose family incomes are at or below the poverty level, which is about $23,000 for a family of four. The work will begin no earlier than May 1 and end no later than Sept. 30. The state will place a priority on hiring veterans and those currently receiving unemployment benefits who meet eligibility requirements. The Department of Workforce Development and Department of Natural Resources will oversee the program. Job applications are being accepted at www.in.gov/yhcc.

Global Youth Service Day – as the largest annual service event in the world, GYSD highlights and celebrates the difference youth make in their communities year-round through community service and service-learning. On April 24-26, 2009, millions of young will participate in and lead service projects in all 50 states and in more than 100 countries around the world. Young people, working with their families, schools, community organizations, faith-based communities, and businesses, will improve their communities by addressing critical issues such as global climate change, education & illiteracy, poverty, health, hunger, and homelessness. Learn more about GYSD, download planning resources, and register your project at http://www.GYSD.org

Junior Achievement Summer Camps for area youth –
*Biztown Camp, ages 9-12, the weeks of June 15-19, June 22-26, and July 13-17
*Finance Park Camp, ages 12-15, June 22-26
Hours are 9:00 – 4:00 and the weekly cost is $185. For details visit www.jaky.org

Young Explorer Day Camps at The Falls of the Ohio -
June 1 – 5, June 8 – 12, June 22 – 26, June 29 – July 3, July 13 – 17, July 21 – 24, and July 27 – 31. Call 812-283-4999 for more information. Cost is $80 per child for five-day session and $60 per child for four-day session. Students explore the different outside habitats found at the Falls of the Ohio State Park, as well as the exhibits inside the Interpretive Center. Students learn about science and history, including fossils, nature, native people, plants, aquatic life, and more through hands-on education activities. Camp sessions are four days ($60), or five days ($80). In June, grades 4-6 attend in the mornings from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and grades 1-3 attend in the afternoons from 1:00-4:00 p.m. In July, grades 1-3 attend in the mornings from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and grades 4-6 attend in the afternoons from 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Young Paleontologist Camp: July 6-8, (Monday – Wednesday) from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (8:30 to 3:30 if high temperature exceeds 90 degrees); Fee is $80. This camp is for students ages 9-14 who will examine the life and live the life of a paleontologist. Students will discover how paleontologists learn about the history of life on Earth by studying fossils (the remains or traces of organisms such as plants and animals that lived in the past). For more information visit http://www.fallsoftheohio.org/foundation_camps.html ; to register contact Dani at dani@fallsoftheohio.org or at 812-283-4999.

March 18 Posting: Youth Related Resources and Opportunities

Kick Butts Day Celebration – Wednesday, March 25th 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. at Neighborhood House, 201 N. 25^th Street in Louisville. Youth ages 6-18 will TAKE A STAND in the fight against tobacco and learn about issues related to tobacco use and secondhand smoke. Activities include: Rap artist Andre Green who will entertain youth at the event, Thoracic surgeon Mike Bousamra will provide fun and informative activities to illustrate educational objectives AND Dr. Bousamra will bring his tricked-out Corvette (weather permitting) as part of his “DRIVE OUT CANCER” campaign. Pizza Party following presentation.

Free Activities & Materials to use with children and youth: visit these websites for resources for schools, youth programs and individuals who work with youth: www.iLoveSchools.com and http://pbskids.org/designsquad/parentseducators/getting_started.html

Calling all Mentoring Programs – Indiana Youth Institute (IYI) is surveying organizations that provide one-on-one youth mentoring at least one hour each week. The results of the survey will be used to encourage more Hoosiers to volunteer as mentors. For more info or to participate, visit http://www.iyi.org/abetterhour

Dollars for Change Grants – Youth Service America’s (YSA), YSA’s National Youth Council (NYC) and State Farm Companies Foundation are excited to offer Dollars for Change Grants, as part of YSA’s Global Youth Service Grants. YSA’s NYC will select the grantees: youth ages 12-25 who will collaborate with a teacher or service-learning coordinator. The awards are up to $2,000, and will support high-impact, semester-long service-learning projects. The selected youth-led projects will engage a minimum of 100 young people in service, demonstrate Youth Voice and youth leadership in all aspects of the decision-making process, and address compelling issues across the United States and the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Ontario, and New Brunswick. Upon successful completion of projects and evaluations, grantees will become eligible to compete for the prestigious Harris Wofford Youth Award in 2010, and be recognized as a YSA Service Star. To learn more, download an application and grant guidelines at www.YSA.org/awards ; Accepting applications: March – April 30, 2009. Questions? Email dollarsforchange@ysa.org

IYI Training “Essential Skills for Working with Families” – Instruction by Lisa Sutter, State Leader for Prevent Child Abuse – California and Director of Training with Healthy Families America. Wednesday April 29, 2009, 9:00 – 4:00 at 300 Spring located at 300 Spring Street in Jeffersonville. $45 per person (Save $5.00 if you register online with a credit card!) PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED! To register or for more dates/sites, visit http://www.iyi.org/training_registration This workshop will provide participants with an introduction to the foundational skills needed by all family service providers. Topics will include, using plain language to communicate effectively with service participants, practicing professionalism, team collaboration, strategies for decision making, and the four dimensions of management.

TEL•A•VISION, an online movement that is inspiring youth to believe in and achieve a positive future for themselves, their communities and the world by promoting visions of hope, peace and possibility through the creation and sharing of personal vision videos. Search Institute invites you to tune in Friday, March 20th for the first-ever TEL•A•VISION Day, featuring a downloadable list of in-classroom activities, and the nation’s first 24-hour online broadcast of vision videos, press events and special guest appearances at www.telavision.tv/telavision_day.Developmental Kids & Youth Camp, presented by Rauch, Inc. – The Camp will be six weeks. Each session will be two weeks long and will allow youth with special needs, ages 9—21, the opportunity to explore sensory-motor experiences, expand communication skills and enhance social skills in a fun nurturing environment. Activities will include theme days and field trips. Groups are led by experienced staff who have special training to work with individuals with special needs and those diagnosed with autism. Fees: Medicaid Waiver and private pay $200.00 weekly (limited number of scholarships available based upon financial need). Daily Times: 8:00—3:00 pm; Session 1: June 8—June 19, 2009; Session 2: June 22-27and July 1-2, 2009; Session 3: July 6—July 24, 2009. For applications go to www.rauchinc.org or call 812-945-4063. Ext. 200

Open Enrollment for Hoosier Healthwise & Healthy Indiana Plan – The Family Health Center of Floyd County will hold open enrollment for Hoosier Healthwise and the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) for any qualifying Indiana resident will be March 25, 2009 from 1:30-4:00 at 1000 East Spring St. New Albany, 812-941-1701. NEED TO BRING: Indiana State photo Id, Birth Certificate from health department, Social Security Card, Income verification (ex: Pay stubs totaling 1 month), Award Letter (ex: disability, SSI, pension etc), Proof of address (ex: utility bill), Bank statement, Car title, Proof of rent or home ownership, Positive pregnancy test from doctor (for Hoosier Healthwise if woman is pregnant).

Youth Count Celebration – MANY thanks to Jamey Aebersold, Kerri Cokeley for their inspiring messages; thanks to MeriBeth Adams Wolf for her inspiring Assets in an Elevator presentation and to Mike Waiz for challenging all of us to engage in asset building. And especially thanks to all of you who participated and helped with the event to bring about greater awareness of and actions for asset building in our community.

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