Fw: Urgent Alert

 

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From: Gail E Sonnesso

To: 'jim Calverly' ; asonnesso@gmail.com ; Bob Green ( fran) ; Bonnie Bennett ; Danielle Boginsky

Cc: 'Leslie Dattel' ; Courtney Gallop ; 'Sandy Scarborough' ; breber252@aol.com ; Birthnurse@aol.com ; Bob Logan (lyn) ; Dee Furlough ; David And Mary Grana

Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 8:42 PM

Subject: FW: Urgent Alert

FYI,
Gail

 

From: N.C. Center for Nonprofits [mailto:nccenter@ncnonprofits.ccsend.com] On Behalf Of N.C. Center for Nonprofits
Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 9:11 AM
To: gsonnesso@gmail.com
Subject: Urgent Alert

 

N.C. Nonprofit Action Network   Protect the Work of Nonprofits - Make 2 Urgent Phone Calls Today   News media are reporting that the President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner are seriously considering imposing new limits on the charitable giving incentive as part of a package to avert the "fiscal cliff." Unless they hear a huge groundswell of opposition immediately, the ability of charitable nonprofits - everything from churches and synagogues to local food banks, cultural groups, Girl Scouts, and United Ways - to raise the funds they need to serve others may be sharply curbed for many years to come. The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University estimates that this proposal would take away $2.43 billion a year from nonprofits.   THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS YOU CAN DO: Call the White House (202-456-1111) and the Speaker (202-225-0600) RIGHT NOW and give the operator this message: The 28% limit on charitable deductions hurts front-line charities serving people in need. Don't hurt the helpers. Don't limit charitable deductions! Give your name, city, and state, and tell what the charitable deduction means to the work you do or the services you rely on.   Also send Tweets to @WhiteHouse and @SpeakerBoehner telling them not to limit charitable deductions. Consider this sample Tweet: @WhiteHouse @SpeakerBoehner - Capping charitable deductions hurts communities. Say no to 28% limit! #protectgiving   THE NEXT MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU CAN DO: Forward this message to everyone you know who cares about the work of your nonprofit, the services you provide, and the people you serve. That means forward this email to all of your co-workers, board members, volunteers, clients, people served, and colleagues with other nonprofits in your community. The White House Comment Line operates from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Call now and forward this message. If the lines are busy, please keep trying. Go to www.ncnonprofits.org or www.GiveVoice.org for more information about the threat to the charitable giving incentive and what you can do. Help get broad support -- forward this email to your board, volunteers, and those served by your nonprofit.   The N.C. Nonprofit Action Network is a service to current Members of the N.C. Center for Nonprofits. We track state and federal policy issues that affect all 501(c)(3) nonprofits. For more information, contact David Heinen, 919-790-1555, ext. 111. Join today! Are you a Member of the N.C. Center for Nonprofits? If not, join the Center today  to take advantage of our full range of advocacy, technical assistance, and money-savings programs for your nonprofit. Membership is for 501(c)(3) nonprofits operating in N.C., groups applying for this status, and other grassroots groups working for the community good. Others can affiliate with the Center as Sustainers.

 

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Fw: Urgent Alert

 

----- Original Message -----

From: Gail E Sonnesso

To: 'jim Calverly' ; asonnesso@gmail.com ; Bob Green ( fran) ; Bonnie Bennett ; Danielle Boginsky

Cc: 'Leslie Dattel' ; Courtney Gallop ; 'Sandy Scarborough' ; breber252@aol.com ; Birthnurse@aol.com ; Bob Logan (lyn) ; Dee Furlough ; David And Mary Grana

Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 8:42 PM

Subject: FW: Urgent Alert

FYI,
Gail

 

From: N.C. Center for Nonprofits [mailto:nccenter@ncnonprofits.ccsend.com] On Behalf Of N.C. Center for Nonprofits
Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 9:11 AM
To: gsonnesso@gmail.com
Subject: Urgent Alert

 

N.C. Nonprofit Action Network   Protect the Work of Nonprofits - Make 2 Urgent Phone Calls Today   News media are reporting that the President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner are seriously considering imposing new limits on the charitable giving incentive as part of a package to avert the "fiscal cliff." Unless they hear a huge groundswell of opposition immediately, the ability of charitable nonprofits - everything from churches and synagogues to local food banks, cultural groups, Girl Scouts, and United Ways - to raise the funds they need to serve others may be sharply curbed for many years to come. The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University estimates that this proposal would take away $2.43 billion a year from nonprofits.   THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS YOU CAN DO: Call the White House (202-456-1111) and the Speaker (202-225-0600) RIGHT NOW and give the operator this message: The 28% limit on charitable deductions hurts front-line charities serving people in need. Don't hurt the helpers. Don't limit charitable deductions! Give your name, city, and state, and tell what the charitable deduction means to the work you do or the services you rely on.   Also send Tweets to @WhiteHouse and @SpeakerBoehner telling them not to limit charitable deductions. Consider this sample Tweet: @WhiteHouse @SpeakerBoehner - Capping charitable deductions hurts communities. Say no to 28% limit! #protectgiving   THE NEXT MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU CAN DO: Forward this message to everyone you know who cares about the work of your nonprofit, the services you provide, and the people you serve. That means forward this email to all of your co-workers, board members, volunteers, clients, people served, and colleagues with other nonprofits in your community. The White House Comment Line operates from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Call now and forward this message. If the lines are busy, please keep trying. Go to www.ncnonprofits.org or www.GiveVoice.org for more information about the threat to the charitable giving incentive and what you can do. Help get broad support -- forward this email to your board, volunteers, and those served by your nonprofit.   The N.C. Nonprofit Action Network is a service to current Members of the N.C. Center for Nonprofits. We track state and federal policy issues that affect all 501(c)(3) nonprofits. For more information, contact David Heinen, 919-790-1555, ext. 111. Join today! Are you a Member of the N.C. Center for Nonprofits? If not, join the Center today  to take advantage of our full range of advocacy, technical assistance, and money-savings programs for your nonprofit. Membership is for 501(c)(3) nonprofits operating in N.C., groups applying for this status, and other grassroots groups working for the community good. Others can affiliate with the Center as Sustainers.

 

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Put Some Sand in Your Stockings with OBXmas Weekends!

 

 

From: Lorrie Love - Outer Banks Visitors Bureau [mailto:love@outerbanks.org]
Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 8:46 AM
To: Sonnesso, Angelo
Subject: Put Some Sand in Your Stockings with OBXmas Weekends!

 

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Start new family traditions at the beach with OBXmas Weekends. Please feel free to share these holiday beach events with your guests, visitors, family and friends. Events run through the first week of January 2013.     Save big this holiday season with Travel Packages and Specials!     Diving Santa at the NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island   Santa suits up and makes a splash in the 285,000-gallon Graveyard of the Atlantic exhibit from 1-2 p.m. and 3-4 p.m. on Sunday, December 23rd at the NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island. Visitors can have souvenir photos taken with Santa by FotoFX, and relay Christmas wishes via the Aquarium's Neptune Communication System. Youngsters can deliver their wish list in the specially designed holiday drop box.   Event  Information: NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island 374 Airport Road, Manteo, NC 27954 252-473-3494  More Info   RESOLUTION (5 & 15K) Beach Run and Noise Maker Fun Run    This is an out and back "Pier to Pier" course with a shorter distance but just as challenging 5k option at low tide featuring the sunrise over the beautiful beaches of North Carolina's Outer Banks. Race Start/Finish Kitty Hawk Pier behind the Hilton Garden Hotel MP 1 on Route 12 in Kitty Hawk.   Event Information: Kitty Hawk Pier at the Hilton Garden Inn Kitty Hawk, NC 27949 Register Here    Winter Lights at the Elizabethan Gardens        Come experience Holiday lights and music as the Elizabethan Gardens, presented by Southern Bank, transforms into an illuminated winter wonderland during the Winter Lights spectacular. A twenty-two night event of holiday lights and sight, complete with peacocks, butterflies, deer and other garden creatures created with flowers, seeds, natural elements, as well as traditional holiday decorations. Stroll through The Gardens and enjoy the spirit of the season. Festive trees grace the Gatehouse, Reception Hall and great Lawn.      Event Information:  The Elizabethan Gardens is open Tuesday - Saturday from December 1, 2012 to January 5, 2013; 6 -9 p.m.  Closed Christmas Day.   252-473-3234 More Info     Visiting during the fall and winter?   Visit OuterBanks.org and look for the oysters on the homepage for a list of local restaurants open on the OBX and New Year's Eve Hours. Being updated constantly.     More OBXmas Events:    Doomsday 5K December 21   I Survived the End of the World 5K December 22    Outer Banks Jubilee's"A Christmas Times A Comin'!" Thru December 22    Winter Lights - Come See Santa December 23    Resolution (5 & 15K) Beach Run & Noise Maker Fun Run December 30    Winter Lights - Bring Santa Thank You Letters December 30    First In Flight Holiday Lights Thru December 31    Polous Christmas Lights Thru December 31      For a complete list of upcoming events please visit our OBXmas Weekends calendar.      Last Chance for OBXmas Weekend Ornaments!    OBXmas Weekends Holiday Ornaments are available free of charge at our Aycock Brown Welcome Center, Roanoke Island Welcome Center, and Hatteras Island Welcome Center while supplies last.   Please feel free to stop by to receive your 2012 OBXmas Weekends collectible to display in your business or home.   Questions, contact  Dana Grimstead.      Quick Links    OuterBanks.org    OBXmas Weekends                  Take Advantage of Additional Savings!   Book your Outer Banks trip with the added saving power of the 2012 Getaway Card. It's the area's FREE off-season discount card, GOOD for discounts of 15% or more at over 100 OBX businesses. Click here to download this card it's offers!        Happy Holidays from the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau!    In addition to the e-blast campaign, we are also promoting OBXmas Weekends on tv, radio, print and social media. Thanks for allowing us to share what's new and upcoming on the Outer Banks. We've got a big year coming up with new events.  We'll keep you informed! Give us a call anytime. 877-629-4386.

 

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FW: wrap-up from last week's Collaborative meeting

 

 

From: Patty McKenna [mailto:outer.banks.collaborative@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, December 14, 2012 9:06 AM
To: obxmommyandme@gmail.com; Alyson Belvin; Alyssa Hannon; Amberly Dyer; Amy Montgomery; Sonnesso, Angelo; Ann Groves; info@obcf.org; Bob Muller; Bonnie Bennett; Bonnie Drewry; Brandi Rheubottom; Carl Curnutte; Carolyn J. Self; Chris Kelley; Christina Pena-Jones; Chuck Poe; Colleen Zoubek; Denise Swain; Dennis Carroll; Dianne Denny; Dick and/or Jane Welch; Dr. Richard J. Martin; Elisabeth Piff; Gail Leonard; Gail Sonnesso; Jenniffer Albanese; Jim and Anne Davis; Jim Harrison; Jim MacDonald; Stiles, Jim; Jonathan P. Wark; Joni Brady; Kim Martin; Laura Heitsenrether; Laura Willingham; Leigh Bracy; Loismary Hoehne; Lorna Ernst; Lynn Bryant; Lynn Hartshorne; Marie Neilson; Marsha Riibner-Cady; Mary Betse Kelly; Mary Ellen Hawthorne; Mary Helen Goodloe-Murphy; Michelle Decker; Nancy Proctor; Nena Teller; Patty McKenna; Peggy Birkemeier; Renate Macchirole; Rhonda Morris; Rick Gray; Robin Ames; Robin Hearne RN MS; Robin Winnett; Roxana Ballinger; Samantha Iulo; Sarah A. Massey; Shelli Gates; Stuart Bell; Susan Hoskins; SScurria@albemarlecommission.org; Susan West; Tanya Barkley-Graham; Tess Judge; Tracey Rock; Tracy Bell
Subject: wrap-up from last week's Collaborative meeting

 

Hello,

 

For those who were unable to attend, a brief re-cap of last week’s Collaborative meeting follows. 

 

The next Collaborative meeting will be held on Hatteras Island along with the HI Community Task Force, date to be determined in the new year.

 

You’ll find attached to this email an nc211 logo that can be placed on your website with a link to the searchable database. This is great way to help those who visit your website connect to other services and was suggested at the meeting as a way to generate more awareness in Dare of the 2-1-1 service.

 

Thank you for all the good work you do in our community and have a merry Christmas.

Patty

 

 

 

MEETING NOTES

 

2-1-1 Assessment

• During a demonstration of the search function on nc211.org, I got lots of constructive suggestions for improving how programs are coded so that they are more likely to be found. 

• We discussed enhancing the database by adding providers who are not typical “nonprofits” but are valuable community resources, such as Dr. Claypool’s office.

• Ideas for increasing 2-1-1 awareness were brainstormed, including placing 2-1-1 table tents at banks (relevant for financial counseling services) and at the internet café in K-mart; conducting “Demo Days” at various locations (Baum Center, Dare Center, Dare branches of East Albemarle Regional Library); and pursuing a county proclamation of February 11 as 2-1-1 Day in Dare.

 

Google Analytics on nc211.org Kelly Nettnin of the health department suggested using Google analytics to assess and improve the user experience on the 2-1-1 website. I found a link to the 2011 Google analytics for nc211.org, published on the nc211 website (http://www.unitedwaync.org/sites/unitedwaync.org/files/Google%20Analytics%20Annual%20Report%202011.pdf ). So it is reassuring to me that the developers of the website are assessing and striving to improve the user experience at nc211.org.

Highlights:

• there were 63,765 unique visitors to nc211.org in 2011

• there were 496,420 pageviews; that’s an average of 6.04 pageviews per site visitor

• the average time a viewer spent on the site was 3 minutes, 43 seconds

• the bounce rate was 47.78%. It is my understanding that his means that 47.78 % of visitors leave nc211.org without viewing any other pages on the site (in this case, without doing a search).  One way to look at this statistic is that the landing page directed viewers to the phone to call 2-1-1 after viewing the landing page. 

 

Info Sharing

• Lorna Ernst would like to spread the word that, as the Beach Food Pantry moves to its (at least 5-yr) home in Kitty Hawk, there will be no interruption of service and they will be back to distributing refrigerated items. Gift cards donations instead of food donations are preferable right now during this transition time. 

• Nancy Proctor discussed the latest enhancements planned for obxcommongood.org (which has approximately 2,400 subscribers and is marking its 5-year anniversary!). They include working with Outer Banks groups that populate calendars (such as Outer Banks Child and the Children & Youth Partnership) to improve information sharing and reduce redundancy; linking directly to some calendars such as the Dare County Extension; and substantial enhancements to her website’s volunteer listing and matching features. Stay tuned! 

• Jim Harrison from Recovery Innovations (which serves 19 counties in the East Carolina Behavioral Health catchment area by providing assistance for those struggling with mental health, addiction, and substance abuse issues) announced a that meetings are taking place at New Horizons, the Dare County Library in Manteo and on Hatteras Island. Contact jim.harrison@recoveryinnovations.org for more details.  

• Renate Macchirole, who works on community inclusion programs in 6 counties for Monarch, is seeking volunteers to offer technology assistance. She is the coordinator for our local Special Olympics, which will now be training older Special Olympics athletes to mentor younger athletes. She is also working on Project Unify in which typical athletes from Dare County Schools are paired with Special Olympics athletes. She’d love to organize a softball league. Coming to the College of the Albemarle soon, post-secondary education for people with intellectual challenges. See  www.cidd.unc.edu/psea for more information. Renate clearly has no lack of great ideas and welcomes partners in any of these efforts.  

• According to Gail Sonnesso of The GEM Center, during the month of November--National Alzheimer Month--15 people in our area were screened for memory issues and 5 needed further evaluation. In addition, a candle-lighting service with poetry, music and prayer was held to commemorate the month. A “Caring Effectively” class will be held at COA, and Gail is available to present “60 minutes to a better understanding of dementia” to any groups who are interested. 

• Carolyn Self of the Greater Albemarle Area Chapter of the Red Cross will begin fine-tuning her disaster response program, incorporating lessons from recent experiences. And speaking of recent experiences, her chapter sent volunteers up to NY after Sandy. They also came to the aid of survivors of the recent HMS Bounty sinking. That response has inspired a new agreement between U.S. Coast Guard and the American Red Cross. Congratulations to Carolyn and your volunteers.

• We were pleased to meet Bobby from East Carolina Behavioral Health who let us know about Community Forums in December focused on programs for folks with intellectual disabilities. The forum is web-based so you can log-in at home. See the calendar at http://www.ecbhlme.org for a host of educational opportunities.  

• Marsha Riibner-Cady who runs the After School Enrichment Program would love to engage some volunteers to help students with their homework (between the hours of 2:30 or so and 6:00 pm). In addition, there are students who would really benefit from attending the ASEP but who cannot afford it. Thus, a source of scholarship assistance is being sought.

 

 

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Patty McKenna
Coordinator, Community Services Collaborative
a program of the Outer Banks Relief Foundation

The Community Services Collaborative is a group of representatives of Outer Banks human services providers and community benefit groups that meets quarterly to network and to pursue cooperative efforts that strengthen our community.

PO Box 545 / 103 East Eighth Street
Nags Head, NC 27959
252/255-0530 (direct) 252/261-2004 (office) outerbankscollaborative@gmail.com   http://www.facebook.com/Dare211    https://twitter.com/DareCounty211

 

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