Been a while since I blogged because I was up to my knuckles in paint. Living room is finally done.
So I read this in one of those old-fashioned things we call newspapers and I'm so excited about this next addition to 40 for 40 cause it has to do with flowers. You know all that green space with the lovely colorful flowers the City of Des Moines puts between busy road ways and down town? Well, the operate a greenhouse during the winter and in the spring volunteers come in and help transplant the plants to be taken out and beautify our city. So in the middle of March I'll already be singing spring. The program continues through May and there are weekday and weekend shifts. For more info on the program, log on to www.dmparks.org; email parsvolunteer@dmgov.org or call 208-0277. Check back for some colorful photos.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Tea for Hope
OK...homelessness is definitely not something to toast to and it surely isn't a topic regularly discussed over ladies' luncheons and tea but hold on to your hats 'cause Hope Ministries is changing all that.
On May 9, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the West Des Moines Sheraton, Hope Ministries is hosting its sixth annual Hearts for Hope Women's Tea and Luncheon. (http://www.hopeiowa.org/events/heartofhope.php)
Along with tea and lunch, a presentation will be given by Mary Kay Mueller. Mary Kay is an author, performer and winner of the Heartland Hero Award. Once a victim of abuse, Mueller spent time in a domestic violence shelter, but out of her despair learned life-changing insights she now shares with thousands around the world. Mueller brings her strong faith and wisdom to every presentation! Her first book, Taking Care of Me: The Habits of Happiness discuss challenges that made her "not bitter, but better." In addition to her presentation at the Hearts for Hope Women's Tea, Mueller will perform selections from her award winning music CD.
I will be "sponsoring" a table and already have a few people down to sit with me, learn about the plight of homeless women and hopefully raise a few bucks for the the organization's Hope Family Center, a long-term residential and life recovery center for homeless mothers and children
Last year, the event brought in over 650 women and raised more than $113,000 in support of the women and children at our Hope Family Center.
If you want a seat at my table, drop me an email or if you want to host a table too (it's free) contact Melissa Tagg, event coordinator, at (515) 265-7272, ext. 104, or info@hopeiowa.org.
On May 9, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the West Des Moines Sheraton, Hope Ministries is hosting its sixth annual Hearts for Hope Women's Tea and Luncheon. (http://www.hopeiowa.org/events/heartofhope.php)
Along with tea and lunch, a presentation will be given by Mary Kay Mueller. Mary Kay is an author, performer and winner of the Heartland Hero Award. Once a victim of abuse, Mueller spent time in a domestic violence shelter, but out of her despair learned life-changing insights she now shares with thousands around the world. Mueller brings her strong faith and wisdom to every presentation! Her first book, Taking Care of Me: The Habits of Happiness discuss challenges that made her "not bitter, but better." In addition to her presentation at the Hearts for Hope Women's Tea, Mueller will perform selections from her award winning music CD.
I will be "sponsoring" a table and already have a few people down to sit with me, learn about the plight of homeless women and hopefully raise a few bucks for the the organization's Hope Family Center, a long-term residential and life recovery center for homeless mothers and children
Last year, the event brought in over 650 women and raised more than $113,000 in support of the women and children at our Hope Family Center.
If you want a seat at my table, drop me an email or if you want to host a table too (it's free) contact Melissa Tagg, event coordinator, at (515) 265-7272, ext. 104, or info@hopeiowa.org.
Hearts for Paws
Well, this past weekend I spent a couple hours making little Valentine's cards to send to dog owners who keep their pets on leashes. Customers at PetCo paid a $1 to sponsor a card to be sent to pet owners on a database kept by www.dogsdeservebetter.org.
It was also an awareness-raiser for the work that the Raccoon Valley Animal Sanctuary does (www.raccoonvalley.org).
Overall, this is an issue that strikes really close to my heart as it's just A.) not right and B.) there are 2-3 pet owners in my neighborhood who treat their dogs in this manner. I took the liberty of anonymously giving their addresses to Dogs Deserve Better and hope that they will receive a Valentine card that encourages them to bring their furry friend inside, at least in harsh weather.
It was also an awareness-raiser for the work that the Raccoon Valley Animal Sanctuary does (www.raccoonvalley.org).
Overall, this is an issue that strikes really close to my heart as it's just A.) not right and B.) there are 2-3 pet owners in my neighborhood who treat their dogs in this manner. I took the liberty of anonymously giving their addresses to Dogs Deserve Better and hope that they will receive a Valentine card that encourages them to bring their furry friend inside, at least in harsh weather.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Really excited about this one
A few years ago, I met a very dynamic young woman by the name of Staci Nevinski. I knew she was destined for big things. Today she is working with the Iowa Art Council (www.iowaartscouncil.org/) as the grants panel manager. The other day I received IAC's monthly newsletter and noticed that they were seeking volunteers for a variety of oppsortunities. I sent in my application indicating a few different interests and voila...today I was asked to devote 1 1/2 days to reviewing mini grant applications! I can't wait to see what some of Iowa's great creative minds have come up with. Plus, I'll get a better insight on grant writing. (I've only done a couple capital campaign pieces but grant writing is a whole 'nother ball game.)
Thanks Staci!
And, oh yeah...I'm sure they could use a few other arts' oriented folks too. See below for details:
Becoming a Panelist for IAC is Easy...and Important!
Every year the Iowa Arts Council uses many different panels for arts roster reviews, grant reviews, and programming advice. IAC maintains a pool of potential panelists so they can easily assemble panels of qualified and interested people. Are you interested? There is no obligation or guarantee that you will serve just by having your name in the pool, but it lets us know you are interested.
IAC staff would contact you regarding participation on a particular panel approximately 1-3 months in advance of any given panel review.
Panel advice and counsel is central to government support of the arts and culture. IAC relies on individuals reflecting a broad range of experience to bring a spectrum of knowledge and experience to application review and our programming. We need reviewers who are artists of every discipline, who work in schools and arts organizations, and who just want to bring their administrative or programming expertise to the arts in Iowa. Some panels include a mix of Iowans and people from other states. Previous panelists have mentioned they found the experience professionally rewarding and that it was enormously beneficial to their own grant writing.
Click here for descriptions of each panel that draws from the panelist pool, and a panelist profile form. Please read the panel descriptions before filling out the profile.
To join the pool, save the panelist profile form, fill it out, and click on the "submit by email" button at the top of the form, or save it and attach it to an email to staci.nevinski@iowa.gov. Profiles are accepted year round, but to be considered for being a panelist for the April 2009 Major Grant review or May 2009 Iowa Community Cultural review, we will need your profile by February 13, 2009.
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Thanks Staci!
And, oh yeah...I'm sure they could use a few other arts' oriented folks too. See below for details:
Becoming a Panelist for IAC is Easy...and Important!
Every year the Iowa Arts Council uses many different panels for arts roster reviews, grant reviews, and programming advice. IAC maintains a pool of potential panelists so they can easily assemble panels of qualified and interested people. Are you interested? There is no obligation or guarantee that you will serve just by having your name in the pool, but it lets us know you are interested.
IAC staff would contact you regarding participation on a particular panel approximately 1-3 months in advance of any given panel review.
Panel advice and counsel is central to government support of the arts and culture. IAC relies on individuals reflecting a broad range of experience to bring a spectrum of knowledge and experience to application review and our programming. We need reviewers who are artists of every discipline, who work in schools and arts organizations, and who just want to bring their administrative or programming expertise to the arts in Iowa. Some panels include a mix of Iowans and people from other states. Previous panelists have mentioned they found the experience professionally rewarding and that it was enormously beneficial to their own grant writing.
Click here for descriptions of each panel that draws from the panelist pool, and a panelist profile form. Please read the panel descriptions before filling out the profile.
To join the pool, save the panelist profile form, fill it out, and click on the "submit by email" button at the top of the form, or save it and attach it to an email to staci.nevinski@iowa.gov. Profiles are accepted year round, but to be considered for being a panelist for the April 2009 Major Grant review or May 2009 Iowa Community Cultural review, we will need your profile by February 13, 2009.
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