Dear CNRGizer,

As a CNRG user, you are the expert on how our services are being utilized.  Therefore, we are seeking your feedback in filling out the "Hey, What Do You Think About CNRG" survey, which will assist us in continuing to be a resource to your community.  All of your comments will remain anonymous and confidential.

Please follow this link to complete the survey:

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As a token of our appreciation, all survey respondents can click on the link at the end of the survey to be put into a drawing for a free massage or gift card to a local business.

Have you ever considered mentoring? Oregon Mentors, which provides support to more than 40 youth mentoring programs in the metro area, will be in the Alberta Neighborhood on July 28th from 5 pm – 7pm at Fuel Cafe (14th and Alberta) to provide no-pressure information about the variety of mentoring opportunities available for volunteers.

Learn how a mentoring program can support you in mentoring a child through many of the activities you enjoy doing.

** Please note there has been a date change. This event will only take place on TUESDAY, July 28th.

SAVE THE DATE!

When October 15, 2009 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Where The Doubletree Hotel 1000 NE Multnomah Street Portland, OR

Admission Free!

Headlined by national speaker Olegario "Ollie" Cantos VII, Connecting Communities 2009 invites individuals, friends, families and community organizations to join together in celebration of all people living with disabilities.

It is our intention that this event will be the catalyst to create a powerful coalition of community partners who represent and advocate with and for those with disabilities. Please look out for our first community meeting which we will convene in mid-November.

For more information, please visit http://www.phcnw.com/cc09/

Job Announcement

Title:                             Volunteer Coordinator

Reports to:                    Community Outreach Coordinator

Status:                          Exempt temporary (one year) half time position.  The position may become permanent and/or full time dependent on funding and continued relevance to JCWC’s strategic goals. 

We currently have the following openings, which were previously posted on 7/22/2009.  We inadvertently listed the incorrect wage for the Administrative Assistant position so this updated posting is a correction.

Employment

Corrected Posting to Correct Post of 7/22/2009

Site Coordinator/Instructor for YWCA after-school program in outer SE Portland. Plan, lead programming for groups of students K-12 residing in subsidized housing. Plan, supervise activities that are educational or develop social skills. 20 hrs/week. $11.96 per hour. Call 503-721-1752 for info and app.

Jaynee Power Human Resource Manager YWCA of Greater Portland 1111 SW 10th Avenue Portland, OR 97205 Phone 503-294-7470 Fax 503-294-7399

Executive Director Girls Inc. of NW Oregon Salary: DOQ

Girls Inc of NW Oregon currently provides programs and services to upwards of 600 girls in Clackamas, Washington, and Multnomah counties in the Portland Oregon metropolitan area. In its 150 years, the national Girls Incorporated has developed the finest girls research-based programming in the country. Our mission is to inspire all girls to be Strong, Smart, and Bold and to be prepared for a confident and economically independent adulthood; we are looking for a very talented leader.

Girls Inc of NW Oregon seeks a passionate, interpersonal savvy, motivated leader to grow and build the organization.

NAYA Family Center has 2 free conference room tables available for a local non-profit.

Table 1 size: 4'x8' ------- Table 2 size: 5'x10'

If interested, please contact Danielle Yesland: 503-288-8177 x 211 / [email protected]

If you are at all interested in the Institute for Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Leader BOOTCAMP '09. Let us know immediately -- registration must close soon.

BootCamp features experienced presenters, a beautiful setting and an opportunity to network and relax w/ your peers. All at a remarkably low commuter rate of $785. That's a daily cost less than your average training.

At the New Nonprofit Leaders BootCamp you will-- • Cultivate your leadership skills • Explore your strengths • Build tools, techniques and a support

Who can benefit from “New Nonprofit Leaders BootCamp”? Is it you?

While nonprofit organizations run a gamut in size and shape, New Nonprofit Leaders can face similar experiences and challenges.

Sea level rise from global warming threatens coastal communities around the world. To highlight this, a committed group of Oregonians will walk 350 miles along the Oregon coast. The route begins Sept. 20 near Coos Bay, goes to Astoria then ends in a rally Oct. 24 in Portland. The group will meet with local communities along the walk. If you are interested in walking for 35 days or in helping with this event work go to www.oregonpeaceworks.org and click on the third "Hot Item."

We need more walkers. Anyone can walk with us for a day or more, but the organizers can provide food and shelter only for full-time walkers.

Walk organizer Phil Carver can be reached at [email protected]"

Would you like to lead Concordia Neighborhood Association's National Night Out Parade? We are looking for a band or drum corps or a group loud enough to lead a 45 minute parade Tuesday August 4th at 6:00 pm. If this sounds like fun to you contact Anne Rothert [email protected]