Paid Internships / Grants / Scholarships
Message: 1 Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:34:58 -0700 (PDT) From: Alyssa Macy <http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=nativeshare@yahoo.com&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b>Subject: Paid Internship - National Council for Science and the Environment Improving the scientific basis for environmental decision makingIMMEDIATE OPENINGS: APPLY NOWThe National Council for Science and the Environment(NCSE) offersinternships for students and recent graduates duringthe summer and theacademic year. Descriptions of the duties andresponsibilities as well asgeneral requirements and rewards follow below. Pleasefind applicationinstructions at the bottom of the page. We lookforward to hearing from you. All interns will gain a diverse experience duringtheir tenure at NCSE,primarily engaging in a variety of substantiveactivities, while alsocontributing to general office tasks. Interns will find many opportunities to attendbriefings, seminars andconferences, as well as to make important contacts. General Requirements:Excellent communication and writing skills Education or experience in environmental science orpolicy Well-organized Self-motivated and able to work independently Basic computer skills Curious mind and a desire to learn Flexible Sense of humorDuties and Responsibilities: Interns will have the unique opportunity to beinvolved in a number ofprograms and projects at NCSE including the UniversityAffiliates and theCouncil of Environmental Deans and Directors (CEDD)(www.CEDD.org), theonline Earth Portal/Encyclopedia of Earth(www.EathPortal.Net), and theannual National Conference on Science, Policy and theEnvironment(www.NCSEonline.org/conference). We are alsoparticularly interested instrong candidates interested in working on fundraisingand development issues. Additionally, interns may work a limited amount on weband databasemanagement. Interns are encouraged to attend eventsand meetings in DC andon Capitol Hill.Rewards: Hands on learning about political process, science andthe environment. Participation in significant national initiative. Washington, DC experience. Connections with environmental scientists anddecision-makers. Stipend ($1,300 per month).Duration:Internships usually last for 3 months. Opportunitiesfor extension andpromotion often occur. 40 hours per week; Monday –Friday.To apply: Review " About NCSE."Send resume, include service and volunteer activities; cover letter, include dates of availability, and whatinterests you mostabout the internship; a writing sample relevant to theenvironment orpolicy; and the names, email addresses, and phonenumbers for two references.All applications should be submitted to: Ms. Jessica Berryhttp://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=jberry@NCSEonline.org&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b (e-mail applications preferred)National Council for Science and the Environment 1707 H Street, NW, Suite 200Washington, DC 20006________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 2 Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:59:06 -0700 (PDT) From: Alyssa Macy <http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=nativeshare@yahoo.com&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b>Subject: Grants Focus on Animal Overpopulation (or help for your REZ DAWGZ!)http://www.djtfoundation.org/DJ&T FoundationThe DJ&T Foundation's goal is to fund low-cost or freespay/neuter clinics and subsidize voucher programs asa way to help relieve animal overpopulation throughoutthe U.S. The Foundation awards the following two typesof grants: Spay/Neuter Clinic grants are awarded toorganizations that operate low-cost or freespay/neuter clinics (including mobile clinics) or areplanning to open one. Spay/Neuter Assistance Program(SNAP) grants are awarded to organizations withestablished public outreach programs for companiondogs with homes or that are planning to establish sucha program. SNAP Grants are to be used only in publicoutreach programs in order to provide spay/neuterassistance for dogs belonging to individuals whorequire financial assistance. Applications for bothtypes of grants are accepted throughout the year.Visit the website listed above for more information.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 3 Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:48:49 -0700 (PDT) From: Alyssa Macy <http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=nativeshare@yahoo.com&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b>Subject: US SOCIAL Forum to bring 20,000 people to Atlanta in 2007For Immediate Release Contact Alice Lovelace, USSF National Lead StaffOrganizerPh. 404.819.7863Fx. 404.622.6618Email: http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=alovelace@mindspring.com&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=bwww.ussocialforum.orgUS SOCIAL Forum to bring 20,000 people to Atlanta in2007National leaders convene to plan historic gatheringWhat: Press briefing on United States Social ForumWho: National Coordinating Committee for the US SocialForum; social justice leaders from across the US who work on issuesincluding environmental justice, poverty, racial justice,immigration, and workers' rights.Where: Atlanta Task Force for the Homeless, 477Peachtree StreetWhen: April 4, 2006 -10:30amMembers of the Local Host Committee will be joined bythe National Coordinating Committee and local supporters. TheNational Coordinating Committee is charged with making the United StatesSocial Forum a reality. Among the speakers presenting are ColinRajah, Tom Goldtooth, and Ruben Solis, members of the National Planning andCoordinating Committees. The briefing will include a diversity ofgroups representing the multi-ethnic populations of the U.S.,and the wide range of social and economic issues facing grassrootscommunities today.Under the banner of `Another World is Possible,' tensof thousands of community organizers, trade unionists, students/youth,NGO representatives, elected officials and socialmovements gather every year for the World Social Forum held in locationsaround the globe including Brazil, India, and Venezuela. The WSF wascreated to provide an open platform to discuss alternatives toglobalization defined by multi-national corporations and the governments of thewealthiest nations in the world.The World Social Forum (WSF) model is spreading aroundthe world and a wide range of grassroots organizations and networkshave announced the location of the first U.S. Social Forum (USSF) -Atlanta, GA. 20,000 participants are expected to convene June 27-July 1,2007 in Atlanta to build a broader national movement for social justicearound the world."The U.S. South and especially Atlanta welcomes theopportunity to host the first U.S. Social Forum at this critical juncturein the development of our movement for social and economicjustice," said Jerome Scott of Project South, one of the leadorganizations on the Atlanta host committees."For us immigrants, the growth of our new communitieshere have been met not only with repressive policies, racistbacklash, abuse and exploitation in the workplace, and scapegoating forsocio-economic problems suffered by working class communities, we nowalso have to face state policies that ask to further extract fromour already burdened communities. For instance, Georgia SB 529seeks to suck up immigrant's hard-earned income by taxing ourremittance wire transfers to our families back home. We are displaced by USeconomic policies, harassed and kept in a state of constant fear toensure a cheap and disposable labor supply for US corporations. Immigrantcommunities in GA and around the country challenge all these, and wesay "No Taxation Without Representation." -Colin Rajah (NationalNetwork for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, Chair Program Working Group)In an endorsement letter for Atlanta's proposal,Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin writes, "As the birthplace of Dr. MartinLuther King Jr., Atlanta has a very proud history of promoting andcelebrating human rights. It is a history we continue to appreciate andbuild upon for the future. Serving [as] the host city for the USSocial Forum is a continuation of our legacy."Currently, the region is home to new immigrant-groupsfrom Latin America, Africa and Asia. Many of these new immigrantsare political or economic refugees whose situation is the result ofcorporate globalization. National planners hope that holding theUSSF in Atlanta will encourage the region's newly emerged bottom-upmovement building, and that it will significantly impact the rest of thecountry."American Indians in this country continue to faceenvironmental and economic injustices. The energy policy of America isbuilt upon treaty violations and at the expense of the rights of tribalpeople. The nuclear power industry has mined and processed theuranium ore that feeds the nuclear power plants causing thecontamination of our lands and the deaths of Indian miners and processors. Nowthe industry wants to dump its nuclear waste on Indian lands. Our networkof American Indian and Alaska Native community-based organizationsare participating in the proposed US Social Forum in 2007,to mobilize Americans to get educated and take action." -Tom Goldtooth (Executive director of the IndigenousEnvironmental Network, Midwest Regional Representative) "The political moment in the United States brings fourimportant intersections: the war in Iraq, Indigenous Articdrilling, Katrina survivors and US-Mexico border & immigration issues.In fact, all four issues are under the Department of Defense andHomeland Security." - Ruben Solis (Southwest Workers Union, SouthwestRegional Representative)The US Social Forum is an important symposium for thepeople most affected by neo-liberalism policies in the U.S. toshare and learn from each other's struggles. "Another world is possible andwe must begin to envision it now," said Scott.###########################################________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 4 Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:54:11 -0700 (PDT) From: Alyssa Macy <http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=nativeshare@yahoo.com&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b>Subject: Conference Focuses on Disaster Recoveryhttp://www.restoration2006.org/en/index.aspxRestoration 2006: Community and Economic Recoveryafter a DisasterRestoration 2006: Community and Economic Recoveryafter a Disaster is a new conference focused onlong-term and sustainable community and economicrecovery in the aftermath of a natural or man-madedisaster. The conference will feature recoverypartnerships, leading practice case studies, and othereducational sessions designed to foster new networksfor local government officials, nonprofitorganizations, business leaders, and other communitystakeholders working toward a new future. A limitednumber of complimentary registrations are availablefor communities impacted by Hurricanes Katrina andRita. The conference will be held in New Orleans, LAon May 16-17, 2006. Visit the website listed above formore information.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 5 Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:33:53 -0700 (PDT) From: Alyssa Macy <http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=nativeshare@yahoo.com&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b>Subject: Youth Essay Contest"Idea of America Essay Contest" invites high schooljuniors to write anessay examining the historical debate over thebenefits and disadvantages ofadopting the First Amendment. While its words arefamiliar, the rights itguarantees -- involving religion, speech, free press,public assembly, andpetition -- were modified many times in the FirstCongress (1789). Essaysmust be received by April 19, 2006. The best essaywill receive $5,000. Three runners-up will each receive $1,000. (NEH) http://www.wethepeople.gov/essay/index.html________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 6 Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 12:03:58 -0700 (PDT) From: Alyssa Macy <http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=nativeshare@yahoo.com&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b>Subject: Seventh Annual National Student Labor Week of Action Organizing ManualSeventh Annual National Student Labor Week of ActionOrganizing ManualBy Student Labor Action Project at Jobs With Justice(Spring 2006)This manual contains important information on thestruggle for organizing and collective bargainingrights in the U.S. and how interested parties andindividuals can support campus workers during theNational Student Labor Week. It includes examples ofstudent-led campaigns at George Washington University,Washington University, UNC-Chapel Hill, and theUniversity of Massachusetts. To access this manual,visit: http://www.jwj.org/SLAP/A4/2006/2006orgkit.pdf. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 7 Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:59:34 -0700 (PDT) From: Alyssa Macy <http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=nativeshare@yahoo.com&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b>Subject: Social Justice Projects Fundedhttp://www.fex.org/emergency.shtmlFunding Exchange: Emergency FundThe Funding Exchange is a national membershiporganization of community-based foundations dedicatedto supporting social change community organizing. TheFunding Exchange offers the Emergency Fund thatprovides grants of up to $1,000 in support of aspecific social justice project, event or initiative.The Fund makes grants in response to political crisesor opportunities, when a small amount of money canmake a difference in educating or mobilizing forsocial change under time-sensitive circumstances.Applications to the Emergency Fund are accepted at anytime. Visit the website listed above for more information.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 8 Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:57:01 -0700 (PDT) From: Alyssa Macy <http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=nativeshare@yahoo.com&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b>Subject: Local Arts Programs Supportedhttp://www.arts.gov/grants/apply/GAP07/ChallengeAmerica.htmlNational Endowment for the Arts: Challenge AmericaFast-Track Review GrantsChallenge America Fast-Track Review Grants, a programof the National Endowment for the Arts, primarilyoffers support to small and mid-sized organizationsfor projects that extend the reach of the arts tounderserved populations. The program is focused onbringing the arts to those people whose opportunitiesto experience the arts are limited by geography,ethnicity, economics, or disability. This programsupports distinct projects that take place overlimited periods of time and involve limited geographicareas. Grants are available for professional artsprogramming and for projects that emphasize thepotential of the arts in community development.Eligible requests include: arts events, public artprojects, civic design activities, and the improvementof cultural districts/cultural tourism. Theapplication deadline is June 1, 2006. Visit thewebsite listed above for more information.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 9 Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:31:31 -0700 (PDT) From: Alyssa Macy <http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=nativeshare@yahoo.com&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b>Subject: America Votes and LULAC Latino Training (AZ)TO: Interested PartiesFROM: Belen MendozaSUBJECT: America Votes and LULAC Latino TrainingFollowing the recent successful training in Orlando,America Votes will be offering campaign trainings to agrowing number of Hispanic participants eager tobecome involved in political campaigns. America Voteshas joined efforts with LULAC for the next training inTucson, Arizona. The training will be Saturday, April22nd and Sunday, April 23rd, 2006. This memodescribes who we are, outlines the goals of thetraining, and includes feedback from our Januarytraining in Florida. The application deadline for theTucson training is Friday, April 7th, 2006 by close ofbusiness. To apply, please complete the applicationbelow or visit our websitehttp://www.americavotes.org/trainings.cfm for moreinformation.About America Votes:America Votes is a coalition of the largestprogressive organizations in the nation, joinedtogether to develop permanent grassrootsinfrastructure within the progressive community toturn out voters and win elections.About LULAC:The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)is the oldest and largest Latino civil rightsorganization in the United States. LULAC advances theeconomic condition, educational attainment, politicalinfluence, health, and civil rights of HispanicAmericans through community-based programs operatingat more than 600 LULAC councils nationwide.Hispanic Trainings:America Votes created this training, in part, as arecruitment tool aimed at integrating Hispanic andLatino operatives into the progressive movement byproviding them with the necessary skills to work onpolitical campaigns. America Votes and our Partnerswill link these trainees with future opportunities.We hope that these trainings will contribute towardcommunication and coordination between the Latinopopulation and progressives as we approach the midtermelections. The integration of minorities is essentialfor the success of the progressive movement.First Successful Training:In January, 2006, America Votes organized a successfulHispanic training in Orlando, Florida, attractingattendees from across the country. Nationallyrespected Latino political operatives from a widerange of backgrounds took time from their busyschedules to lead two days of trainings and workshops. One of the first trainings of its kind - for Latinos,by Latinos - over 100 individuals applied for 45slots.Feedback from attendees of the Florida training: "One of the most comprehensive activist training Ihave ever attended. The materials were excellent andthe speakers knowledgeable and dynamic! EveryProgressive activist should take advantage of thisexcellent resource!"Helen Strain, Florida Alliance of Planned ParenthoodAffiliates"The Latino community has a great amount of talentaround the state and the country that is starving forguidance on how to work effectively with theircommunities. Their eagerness to learn and use thesetools to educate and organize their communities wasthe key that made the training so successful."Marcelo Gaete, NALEO Educational Fund, trainer"The training was informative and long overdue. Thetrainers knew the subject matter well. The bilingualsessions helped both Spanish and English speakersunderstand the sessions without any difficulty."Madelin Gonzalez, AFSCME Miami, traineeTraining AgendaSATURDAY AGENDA- America Votes and LULAC Overview- Introduction to Politics and Campaigns: National andState Landscape- Overview of Field Planning- Volunteer Recruitment - Basics of Fundraising- Message DevelopmentSUNDAY AGENDA BREAKDOWN- Media Relations: Communicating with Spanish &Mainstream Media- Fundamentals of Voter Targeting- Components of a Voter Contact Program- GOTV and Election DayTraining ApplicationParticipants must complete and submit the followinginformation by Friday, April 7th, 2006: - Application - Cover letter explaining why you want to be part ofthe training (no more than 250 words)Please send completed application and cover letter viafax, mail or email to:Belen MendozaAmerica Votes1101 Vermont Avenue, NW9th floorWashington, DC 20006http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=belen@americavotes.org&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=bFax: 202-962-7241Phone: 202-962-7240Application Deadline: Friday, April 7th, 2006Name:__________________________________________________________ Email: _______________________Phone:_____________________________Home Address:__________________________________________________Current Employer (if applicable):____________________________________Work address:___________________________________________________Work phone:_____________________________________________________Current School (if applicable):______________________________________ Major:_____________________________________________________ Expected date of graduation:__________________________________ Describe your extracurricular activities or communityinvolvement. Describe your campaign experience. (Not required) What aspects of a campaign are you interested in? How did you hear about this training? America Votes participating groups include:ACORN ? AFL-CIO ? AFSCME ? Alliance for RetiredAmericans ? American Federation of Teachers ?Association of Trial Lawyers of America ? BradyCampaign to Prevent Gun Violence United with theMillion Mom March ? Clean Water Action ? Defenders ofWildlife Action Fund ? Democracy for America ? EMILY'sList ? The Human Rights Campaign ? League ofConservation Voters ? The Media Fund ? MoveOn.orgPolitical Action ? Music for America ? NAACP NationalVoter Fund ? NARAL Pro-Choice America ? NDN ? NationalEducation Association ? National Jewish DemocraticCouncil ? Planned Parenthood Action Fund ? SEIU ?Progressive Majority ? Sierra Club ? USAction ? Voicesfor Working Families ? Young Democrats of America ?21st Century DemocratsContributions to America Votes are not deductible forfederal income tax purposes.Paid for by America Votes (1101 Vermont Avenue NW, 9thfloor, Washington, DC 20005) and not authorized by anycandidate or candidate’s committee.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 10 Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:30:26 -0700 (PDT) From: Alyssa Macy <http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=nativeshare@yahoo.com&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b>Subject: FYI First Nations Falls Prevention: A guide for Aboriginal Communitieshttp://aix1.uottawa.ca/~nedwards/chru/english/resources.html________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 11 Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:54:48 -0700 (PDT) From: Alyssa Macy <http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=nativeshare@yahoo.com&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b>Subject: Workshop Focuses on Rural Entrepreneurshiphttp://www.minnesotaruralpartners.org/energizing.htmMinnesota Rural Partners is offering a new workshop,Energizing Community Entrepreneurship, which will helpparticipants from rural areas learn to increase andencourage entrepreneurs in their communities. Theworkshop will feature keynote speaker Don Macke, anational rural entrepreneurship expert and co-directorof the RUPRI Center for Rural Entrepreneurship. Panelsto showcase Minnesota entrepreneurial efforts andtraining will also be available. The workshop will beheld April 27, 2006 in St. Cloud, MN. Onlineregistration and agenda information is availablethrough Minnesota Rural Partners at the website listed above.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 12 Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:58:23 -0700 (PDT) From: Alyssa Macy <http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=nativeshare@yahoo.com&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b>Subject: Grants for Health Care Career Developmenthttp://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=19526The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: Jobs to CareersJobs to Careers: Promoting Work-Based Learning forQuality Care, an initiative of the Robert Wood JohnsonFoundation, will support partnerships to advance andreward the skill and career development of workers whoprovide care on the front lines of America’s healthcare systems. The program seeks to develop andredesign systems that support and institutionalizelearning and career advancement and test new models ofwork-based learning. Jobs to Careers will supportprojects that involve emerging or existingpartnerships of at least one health or health careemployer and at least one educational institution(e.g., a community college) that provides academiccredit or an industry-recognized credential. Onlineapplications must be submitted by May 18, 2006. Visitthe website listed above for more information.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 13 Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:57:45 -0700 (PDT) From: Alyssa Macy <http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=nativeshare@yahoo.com&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b>Subject: Grants for Public School Teachers (Jordan Fundamentals Grant Program)http://www.nike.com/nikebiz/nikebiz.jhtml?page=26&item=jordanJordan Fundamentals Grant ProgramThe Jordan Fundamentals Grant Program, created by Nikeand Michael Jordan, supports teachers inunderprivileged elementary and secondary publicschools throughout the U.S. who strive to achieveexcellence through instructional creativity,innovative teaching and high learning expectation forstudents. Teachers must be employed by an accreditedpublic school where at least 50% of the school’sstudent population is eligible for the free or reducedschool lunch program. Applicants must develop anoriginal lesson plan or thematic unit thatdemonstrates high expectations for students. Grantfunds may be used for resource materials, supplies,equipment, transportation, costs related to fieldtrips, software and other items required to implementand assess the proposed lesson or thematic unit.Grants in the amount of $2,500 each are given to 400recipients. The application deadline is June 15,annually. Visit the website listed above for more information.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 14 Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:29:03 -0700 (PDT) From: Alyssa Macy <http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=nativeshare@yahoo.com&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b>Subject: 2006 Changing Woman Conference, 4/24/06, Farmington, NMThe UNM School of Law and the International Union ofOperating Engineers: Local 953 is hosting the 2006 Changing Woman Conference inFarmington, NM on April 24, 2006. The goal of the conference is to bring working women,particularly those working in non-traditional fields like mining, together to teach,strengthen, encourage and inform one another about available legal and workplace resources. Conference sessions include workshops addressingsexual harassment, gender and racial discrimination, maintaining mental and physicalhealth, and building Indigenous solidarity. Lois Jenson, the woman who initiated the firstclass-action sexual harassment lawsuit in the United States, and who served as the inspirationfrom the recent Academy Award-nominated film North Country, has been invited toserve as the keynote speaker for the conference. The conference fee is $15.00 – interested individualsare encouraged to confirm their attendance by calling Rosie Foster at (505) 598-0418by Wednesday, April 4, 2006. 1119 Mesa Vista HallMSC06 38001 University of New MexicoAlbuquerque,NM 87131Phone: (505) 277-6343Fax: (505) 277-0033www.unm.edu/~aiss________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 15 Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 12:03:08 -0700 (PDT) From: Alyssa Macy <http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=nativeshare@yahoo.com&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b>Subject: Research Center for Leadership Action: New York City Social Justice FellowshipDeadline: May 1, 2006 The Research Center forLeadership Action at the Robert F. Wagner GraduateSchool of Public Service at New York University hasannounced its newest program – the New York CitySocial Justice Fellowship. This Fellowship originatesfrom the NYC Community Fellows Program founded by theOpen Society Institute in 1998 and it will continuesupporting innovative public interest projects thataddress critical issues such as immigrants’ rights,environmental justice, health, the arts, workers’rights, civic participation, education, and equitableeconomic development. The fellowship program seeksapplicants from diverse backgrounds and at all stagesof life who wish to employ their skills in creatinginnovative public interest projects aimed attransforming and empowering communities. The programtakes a special interest in supporting people fromdisadvantaged communities and communities of color.For guidelines and applications visit:www.nyu.edu/wagener/leadership/sjf/. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 16 Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:34:29 -0700 (PDT) From: Alyssa Macy <http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=nativeshare@yahoo.com&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b>Subject: Upcoming Training Workshops from NAU Computer Training Center/CAIEDSponsored by the NAU Center for American IndianEconomic Development and theNAU Computer Training CenterTo register call us at: 800.442.8808 / 928.523.1070 orregister online at: www.ctcenter.nau.eduMS Project - Introduction to MS Project, May 8-9, 2006(held in Phoenix)$499 Includes a copy of MS Project StandardAdvanced MS Project, June 2 (held in Phoenix) $195GrantSmart - A 2-day workshop for Federal and StateGrants $395July 24-25, 2006________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 17 Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:33:36 -0700 (PDT) From: Alyssa Macy <http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=nativeshare@yahoo.com&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b>Subject: Nominate an 'American Star of Teaching'The U.S. Department of Educations Teacher-to-TeacherInitiative isaccepting nominations for the 2006 American Stars ofTeaching program untilApril 15. Parents, students, colleagues, schooladministrators and otherscan nominate an exemplary teacher who they believe hasthe qualities to bean American Star of Teaching. We are seekingnominations of teachers acrossthe United States who are improving studentachievement, using innovativestrategies in the classroom and making a difference inthe lives of theirstudents. Teachers across all grade levels anddisciplines will be honoredas 2006 American Stars of Teaching this fall. Tonominate a teacher, go to:http://www.ed.gov/teachers/how/tools/initiative/index.html.The U.S. Department of Education received more than2,000 nominations forthe 2005 school year. A list of past years' honoreescan be found at: http://www.ed.gov/teachers/how/tools/initiative/american-stars-teachers.html.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 18 Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:50:40 -0700 (PDT) From: Alyssa Macy <http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=nativeshare@yahoo.com&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b>Subject: Free Web Hosting for Community Groupshttp://www.thinkhost.com/socialchange/free-hosting.shtmlThinkHost, Inc.ThinkHost, Inc., a progressive principles based webhosting company powered by 100% renewable energy, isoffering community groups free and/or discounted webhosting. Free hosting is open to U.S.-based, nonprofitprogressive organizations whose primary focus is onthe environment, grassroots democracy, peace,social/economic justice or human rights. All othercommunity groups that don’t meet the above criteria,but provide a direct benefit to the community, mayqualify for a hosting discount. Visit the websitelisted above for more information.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 19 Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:32:07 -0700 (PDT) From: Alyssa Macy <http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=nativeshare@yahoo.com&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b>Subject: Lodging/Travel Assistance for Students & Postdocs to Attend the 2006 SACNAS National ConferenceThe Society for Advancement of Chicanos and NativeAmericans in Science (SACNAS) announces the 2006SACNAS National Conference, taking place October26-29, in Tampa, Florida. You are invited to registerfor the one conference this year that is sure toinspire you, advance your career and make you feelsurrounded by friends and family. Preliminaryconference agenda materials, conference highlights,registration (including financial aid application forstudents and postdocs), and booth reservations areavailable on online. 2006 Conference Theme: ScienceRevolution in Minority Communities: What Progress HaveWe Made? Financial Aid Application Deadline: May 1, 2006Deadline: 5/1/06Website: www.sacnas.org/confNew/confClient/current/ Contact Info >>SACNAS877-SACNAS-1http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=info@sacnas.org&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 20 Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:48:16 -0700 (PDT) From: Alyssa Macy <http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=nativeshare@yahoo.com&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b>Subject: 2006 Mid Atlantic Environmental Leadership Institute (ELI)Dear Colleagues,The League of Conservation Voters Education Fund(LCVEF) is now acceptingapplications for our 2006 Mid Atlantic EnvironmentalLeadershipInstitute (ELI)Training from interested state and national partners.The training is being held at the MountainsideConference Center atBethany Collegein Bethany, West Virginia(www.bethanywv.edu/mountainside) on May 15ththrough the19th.If you are interested in attending, please fill outthe attached ELIApplicationForm and email it to Katie Rodriguez athttp://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=katie_rodriguez@lcv.org&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b beforeApril 21st. The ELI is a rigorous and demanding, but highlyeffective program forstrengtheningindividual leadership skills. It is an intensivefive-day trainingthat activelyengages participants in the learning process through achallengingsimulationexercise. Participants put what they have learnedduring daytimepresentations andworkshops into practice at night during their groupsimulation work.If you have any questions about the ELI, feel free tocontact medirectly at202-454-4612.Attachment didn't go through, download it online here:http://www.lcveducation.org/programs/training/eli/Sincerely,FrankFrank WorshekEducation Programs ManagerLCV Education Fund & LCV1920 L St, NW, Ste 800Washington, DC 20036(202) 454-4612 direct(202) 835-0491 faxhttp://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=frank_worshek@lcv.org&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=bwww.lcveducation.orgwww.lcv.org 21 Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 12:05:24 -0700 (PDT) From: Alyssa Macy <http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=nativeshare@yahoo.com&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b>Subject: Bank of America Charitable Foundation: Neighborhood Excellence InitiativeDeadline: June 30, 2006The Bank of America Charitable Foundation is acceptingapplications for its Neighborhood ExcellenceInitiative, which is designed to recognize, nurture,and reward organizations, local heroes, and studentleaders helping to rebuild and revitalize communitiesin 38 of the bank’s major markets across the U.S. Theinitiative has three programs: Neighborhood Builders,Local Heroes, and Student Leaders. For moreinformation, visit: http://www.bankofameri/ ca.com/foundation/index.cfm? template=fd_neighborexcell.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________**You
Message: 1 Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:34:58 -0700 (PDT) From: Alyssa Macy <http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=nativeshare@yahoo.com&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b>Subject: Paid Internship - National Council for Science and the Environment Improving the scientific basis for environmental decision makingIMMEDIATE OPENINGS: APPLY NOWThe National Council for Science and the Environment(NCSE) offersinternships for students and recent graduates duringthe summer and theacademic year. Descriptions of the duties andresponsibilities as well asgeneral requirements and rewards follow below. Pleasefind applicationinstructions at the bottom of the page. We lookforward to hearing from you. All interns will gain a diverse experience duringtheir tenure at NCSE,primarily engaging in a variety of substantiveactivities, while alsocontributing to general office tasks. Interns will find many opportunities to attendbriefings, seminars andconferences, as well as to make important contacts. General Requirements:Excellent communication and writing skills Education or experience in environmental science orpolicy Well-organized Self-motivated and able to work independently Basic computer skills Curious mind and a desire to learn Flexible Sense of humorDuties and Responsibilities: Interns will have the unique opportunity to beinvolved in a number ofprograms and projects at NCSE including the UniversityAffiliates and theCouncil of Environmental Deans and Directors (CEDD)(www.CEDD.org), theonline Earth Portal/Encyclopedia of Earth(www.EathPortal.Net), and theannual National Conference on Science, Policy and theEnvironment(www.NCSEonline.org/conference). We are alsoparticularly interested instrong candidates interested in working on fundraisingand development issues. Additionally, interns may work a limited amount on weband databasemanagement. Interns are encouraged to attend eventsand meetings in DC andon Capitol Hill.Rewards: Hands on learning about political process, science andthe environment. Participation in significant national initiative. Washington, DC experience. Connections with environmental scientists anddecision-makers. Stipend ($1,300 per month).Duration:Internships usually last for 3 months. Opportunitiesfor extension andpromotion often occur. 40 hours per week; Monday –Friday.To apply: Review " About NCSE."Send resume, include service and volunteer activities; cover letter, include dates of availability, and whatinterests you mostabout the internship; a writing sample relevant to theenvironment orpolicy; and the names, email addresses, and phonenumbers for two references.All applications should be submitted to: Ms. Jessica Berryhttp://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=jberry@NCSEonline.org&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b (e-mail applications preferred)National Council for Science and the Environment 1707 H Street, NW, Suite 200Washington, DC 20006________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 2 Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:59:06 -0700 (PDT) From: Alyssa Macy <http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=nativeshare@yahoo.com&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b>Subject: Grants Focus on Animal Overpopulation (or help for your REZ DAWGZ!)http://www.djtfoundation.org/DJ&T FoundationThe DJ&T Foundation's goal is to fund low-cost or freespay/neuter clinics and subsidize voucher programs asa way to help relieve animal overpopulation throughoutthe U.S. The Foundation awards the following two typesof grants: Spay/Neuter Clinic grants are awarded toorganizations that operate low-cost or freespay/neuter clinics (including mobile clinics) or areplanning to open one. Spay/Neuter Assistance Program(SNAP) grants are awarded to organizations withestablished public outreach programs for companiondogs with homes or that are planning to establish sucha program. SNAP Grants are to be used only in publicoutreach programs in order to provide spay/neuterassistance for dogs belonging to individuals whorequire financial assistance. Applications for bothtypes of grants are accepted throughout the year.Visit the website listed above for more information.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 3 Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:48:49 -0700 (PDT) From: Alyssa Macy <http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=nativeshare@yahoo.com&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b>Subject: US SOCIAL Forum to bring 20,000 people to Atlanta in 2007For Immediate Release Contact Alice Lovelace, USSF National Lead StaffOrganizerPh. 404.819.7863Fx. 404.622.6618Email: http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=alovelace@mindspring.com&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=bwww.ussocialforum.orgUS SOCIAL Forum to bring 20,000 people to Atlanta in2007National leaders convene to plan historic gatheringWhat: Press briefing on United States Social ForumWho: National Coordinating Committee for the US SocialForum; social justice leaders from across the US who work on issuesincluding environmental justice, poverty, racial justice,immigration, and workers' rights.Where: Atlanta Task Force for the Homeless, 477Peachtree StreetWhen: April 4, 2006 -10:30amMembers of the Local Host Committee will be joined bythe National Coordinating Committee and local supporters. TheNational Coordinating Committee is charged with making the United StatesSocial Forum a reality. Among the speakers presenting are ColinRajah, Tom Goldtooth, and Ruben Solis, members of the National Planning andCoordinating Committees. The briefing will include a diversity ofgroups representing the multi-ethnic populations of the U.S.,and the wide range of social and economic issues facing grassrootscommunities today.Under the banner of `Another World is Possible,' tensof thousands of community organizers, trade unionists, students/youth,NGO representatives, elected officials and socialmovements gather every year for the World Social Forum held in locationsaround the globe including Brazil, India, and Venezuela. The WSF wascreated to provide an open platform to discuss alternatives toglobalization defined by multi-national corporations and the governments of thewealthiest nations in the world.The World Social Forum (WSF) model is spreading aroundthe world and a wide range of grassroots organizations and networkshave announced the location of the first U.S. Social Forum (USSF) -Atlanta, GA. 20,000 participants are expected to convene June 27-July 1,2007 in Atlanta to build a broader national movement for social justicearound the world."The U.S. South and especially Atlanta welcomes theopportunity to host the first U.S. Social Forum at this critical juncturein the development of our movement for social and economicjustice," said Jerome Scott of Project South, one of the leadorganizations on the Atlanta host committees."For us immigrants, the growth of our new communitieshere have been met not only with repressive policies, racistbacklash, abuse and exploitation in the workplace, and scapegoating forsocio-economic problems suffered by working class communities, we nowalso have to face state policies that ask to further extract fromour already burdened communities. For instance, Georgia SB 529seeks to suck up immigrant's hard-earned income by taxing ourremittance wire transfers to our families back home. We are displaced by USeconomic policies, harassed and kept in a state of constant fear toensure a cheap and disposable labor supply for US corporations. Immigrantcommunities in GA and around the country challenge all these, and wesay "No Taxation Without Representation." -Colin Rajah (NationalNetwork for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, Chair Program Working Group)In an endorsement letter for Atlanta's proposal,Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin writes, "As the birthplace of Dr. MartinLuther King Jr., Atlanta has a very proud history of promoting andcelebrating human rights. It is a history we continue to appreciate andbuild upon for the future. Serving [as] the host city for the USSocial Forum is a continuation of our legacy."Currently, the region is home to new immigrant-groupsfrom Latin America, Africa and Asia. Many of these new immigrantsare political or economic refugees whose situation is the result ofcorporate globalization. National planners hope that holding theUSSF in Atlanta will encourage the region's newly emerged bottom-upmovement building, and that it will significantly impact the rest of thecountry."American Indians in this country continue to faceenvironmental and economic injustices. The energy policy of America isbuilt upon treaty violations and at the expense of the rights of tribalpeople. The nuclear power industry has mined and processed theuranium ore that feeds the nuclear power plants causing thecontamination of our lands and the deaths of Indian miners and processors. Nowthe industry wants to dump its nuclear waste on Indian lands. Our networkof American Indian and Alaska Native community-based organizationsare participating in the proposed US Social Forum in 2007,to mobilize Americans to get educated and take action." -Tom Goldtooth (Executive director of the IndigenousEnvironmental Network, Midwest Regional Representative) "The political moment in the United States brings fourimportant intersections: the war in Iraq, Indigenous Articdrilling, Katrina survivors and US-Mexico border & immigration issues.In fact, all four issues are under the Department of Defense andHomeland Security." - Ruben Solis (Southwest Workers Union, SouthwestRegional Representative)The US Social Forum is an important symposium for thepeople most affected by neo-liberalism policies in the U.S. toshare and learn from each other's struggles. "Another world is possible andwe must begin to envision it now," said Scott.###########################################________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 4 Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:54:11 -0700 (PDT) From: Alyssa Macy <http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=nativeshare@yahoo.com&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b>Subject: Conference Focuses on Disaster Recoveryhttp://www.restoration2006.org/en/index.aspxRestoration 2006: Community and Economic Recoveryafter a DisasterRestoration 2006: Community and Economic Recoveryafter a Disaster is a new conference focused onlong-term and sustainable community and economicrecovery in the aftermath of a natural or man-madedisaster. The conference will feature recoverypartnerships, leading practice case studies, and othereducational sessions designed to foster new networksfor local government officials, nonprofitorganizations, business leaders, and other communitystakeholders working toward a new future. A limitednumber of complimentary registrations are availablefor communities impacted by Hurricanes Katrina andRita. The conference will be held in New Orleans, LAon May 16-17, 2006. Visit the website listed above formore information.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 5 Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:33:53 -0700 (PDT) From: Alyssa Macy <http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=nativeshare@yahoo.com&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b>Subject: Youth Essay Contest"Idea of America Essay Contest" invites high schooljuniors to write anessay examining the historical debate over thebenefits and disadvantages ofadopting the First Amendment. While its words arefamiliar, the rights itguarantees -- involving religion, speech, free press,public assembly, andpetition -- were modified many times in the FirstCongress (1789). Essaysmust be received by April 19, 2006. The best essaywill receive $5,000. Three runners-up will each receive $1,000. (NEH) http://www.wethepeople.gov/essay/index.html________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 6 Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 12:03:58 -0700 (PDT) From: Alyssa Macy <http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=nativeshare@yahoo.com&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b>Subject: Seventh Annual National Student Labor Week of Action Organizing ManualSeventh Annual National Student Labor Week of ActionOrganizing ManualBy Student Labor Action Project at Jobs With Justice(Spring 2006)This manual contains important information on thestruggle for organizing and collective bargainingrights in the U.S. and how interested parties andindividuals can support campus workers during theNational Student Labor Week. It includes examples ofstudent-led campaigns at George Washington University,Washington University, UNC-Chapel Hill, and theUniversity of Massachusetts. To access this manual,visit: http://www.jwj.org/SLAP/A4/2006/2006orgkit.pdf. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 7 Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:59:34 -0700 (PDT) From: Alyssa Macy <http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=nativeshare@yahoo.com&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b>Subject: Social Justice Projects Fundedhttp://www.fex.org/emergency.shtmlFunding Exchange: Emergency FundThe Funding Exchange is a national membershiporganization of community-based foundations dedicatedto supporting social change community organizing. TheFunding Exchange offers the Emergency Fund thatprovides grants of up to $1,000 in support of aspecific social justice project, event or initiative.The Fund makes grants in response to political crisesor opportunities, when a small amount of money canmake a difference in educating or mobilizing forsocial change under time-sensitive circumstances.Applications to the Emergency Fund are accepted at anytime. Visit the website listed above for more information.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 8 Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:57:01 -0700 (PDT) From: Alyssa Macy <http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=nativeshare@yahoo.com&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b>Subject: Local Arts Programs Supportedhttp://www.arts.gov/grants/apply/GAP07/ChallengeAmerica.htmlNational Endowment for the Arts: Challenge AmericaFast-Track Review GrantsChallenge America Fast-Track Review Grants, a programof the National Endowment for the Arts, primarilyoffers support to small and mid-sized organizationsfor projects that extend the reach of the arts tounderserved populations. The program is focused onbringing the arts to those people whose opportunitiesto experience the arts are limited by geography,ethnicity, economics, or disability. This programsupports distinct projects that take place overlimited periods of time and involve limited geographicareas. Grants are available for professional artsprogramming and for projects that emphasize thepotential of the arts in community development.Eligible requests include: arts events, public artprojects, civic design activities, and the improvementof cultural districts/cultural tourism. Theapplication deadline is June 1, 2006. Visit thewebsite listed above for more information.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 9 Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:31:31 -0700 (PDT) From: Alyssa Macy <http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=nativeshare@yahoo.com&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b>Subject: America Votes and LULAC Latino Training (AZ)TO: Interested PartiesFROM: Belen MendozaSUBJECT: America Votes and LULAC Latino TrainingFollowing the recent successful training in Orlando,America Votes will be offering campaign trainings to agrowing number of Hispanic participants eager tobecome involved in political campaigns. America Voteshas joined efforts with LULAC for the next training inTucson, Arizona. The training will be Saturday, April22nd and Sunday, April 23rd, 2006. This memodescribes who we are, outlines the goals of thetraining, and includes feedback from our Januarytraining in Florida. The application deadline for theTucson training is Friday, April 7th, 2006 by close ofbusiness. To apply, please complete the applicationbelow or visit our websitehttp://www.americavotes.org/trainings.cfm for moreinformation.About America Votes:America Votes is a coalition of the largestprogressive organizations in the nation, joinedtogether to develop permanent grassrootsinfrastructure within the progressive community toturn out voters and win elections.About LULAC:The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)is the oldest and largest Latino civil rightsorganization in the United States. LULAC advances theeconomic condition, educational attainment, politicalinfluence, health, and civil rights of HispanicAmericans through community-based programs operatingat more than 600 LULAC councils nationwide.Hispanic Trainings:America Votes created this training, in part, as arecruitment tool aimed at integrating Hispanic andLatino operatives into the progressive movement byproviding them with the necessary skills to work onpolitical campaigns. America Votes and our Partnerswill link these trainees with future opportunities.We hope that these trainings will contribute towardcommunication and coordination between the Latinopopulation and progressives as we approach the midtermelections. The integration of minorities is essentialfor the success of the progressive movement.First Successful Training:In January, 2006, America Votes organized a successfulHispanic training in Orlando, Florida, attractingattendees from across the country. Nationallyrespected Latino political operatives from a widerange of backgrounds took time from their busyschedules to lead two days of trainings and workshops. One of the first trainings of its kind - for Latinos,by Latinos - over 100 individuals applied for 45slots.Feedback from attendees of the Florida training: "One of the most comprehensive activist training Ihave ever attended. The materials were excellent andthe speakers knowledgeable and dynamic! EveryProgressive activist should take advantage of thisexcellent resource!"Helen Strain, Florida Alliance of Planned ParenthoodAffiliates"The Latino community has a great amount of talentaround the state and the country that is starving forguidance on how to work effectively with theircommunities. Their eagerness to learn and use thesetools to educate and organize their communities wasthe key that made the training so successful."Marcelo Gaete, NALEO Educational Fund, trainer"The training was informative and long overdue. Thetrainers knew the subject matter well. The bilingualsessions helped both Spanish and English speakersunderstand the sessions without any difficulty."Madelin Gonzalez, AFSCME Miami, traineeTraining AgendaSATURDAY AGENDA- America Votes and LULAC Overview- Introduction to Politics and Campaigns: National andState Landscape- Overview of Field Planning- Volunteer Recruitment - Basics of Fundraising- Message DevelopmentSUNDAY AGENDA BREAKDOWN- Media Relations: Communicating with Spanish &Mainstream Media- Fundamentals of Voter Targeting- Components of a Voter Contact Program- GOTV and Election DayTraining ApplicationParticipants must complete and submit the followinginformation by Friday, April 7th, 2006: - Application - Cover letter explaining why you want to be part ofthe training (no more than 250 words)Please send completed application and cover letter viafax, mail or email to:Belen MendozaAmerica Votes1101 Vermont Avenue, NW9th floorWashington, DC 20006http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=belen@americavotes.org&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=bFax: 202-962-7241Phone: 202-962-7240Application Deadline: Friday, April 7th, 2006Name:__________________________________________________________ Email: _______________________Phone:_____________________________Home Address:__________________________________________________Current Employer (if applicable):____________________________________Work address:___________________________________________________Work phone:_____________________________________________________Current School (if applicable):______________________________________ Major:_____________________________________________________ Expected date of graduation:__________________________________ Describe your extracurricular activities or communityinvolvement. Describe your campaign experience. (Not required) What aspects of a campaign are you interested in? How did you hear about this training? America Votes participating groups include:ACORN ? AFL-CIO ? AFSCME ? Alliance for RetiredAmericans ? American Federation of Teachers ?Association of Trial Lawyers of America ? BradyCampaign to Prevent Gun Violence United with theMillion Mom March ? Clean Water Action ? Defenders ofWildlife Action Fund ? Democracy for America ? EMILY'sList ? The Human Rights Campaign ? League ofConservation Voters ? The Media Fund ? MoveOn.orgPolitical Action ? Music for America ? NAACP NationalVoter Fund ? NARAL Pro-Choice America ? NDN ? NationalEducation Association ? National Jewish DemocraticCouncil ? Planned Parenthood Action Fund ? SEIU ?Progressive Majority ? Sierra Club ? USAction ? Voicesfor Working Families ? Young Democrats of America ?21st Century DemocratsContributions to America Votes are not deductible forfederal income tax purposes.Paid for by America Votes (1101 Vermont Avenue NW, 9thfloor, Washington, DC 20005) and not authorized by anycandidate or candidate’s committee.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 10 Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:30:26 -0700 (PDT) From: Alyssa Macy <http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=nativeshare@yahoo.com&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b>Subject: FYI First Nations Falls Prevention: A guide for Aboriginal Communitieshttp://aix1.uottawa.ca/~nedwards/chru/english/resources.html________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 11 Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:54:48 -0700 (PDT) From: Alyssa Macy <http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=nativeshare@yahoo.com&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b>Subject: Workshop Focuses on Rural Entrepreneurshiphttp://www.minnesotaruralpartners.org/energizing.htmMinnesota Rural Partners is offering a new workshop,Energizing Community Entrepreneurship, which will helpparticipants from rural areas learn to increase andencourage entrepreneurs in their communities. Theworkshop will feature keynote speaker Don Macke, anational rural entrepreneurship expert and co-directorof the RUPRI Center for Rural Entrepreneurship. Panelsto showcase Minnesota entrepreneurial efforts andtraining will also be available. The workshop will beheld April 27, 2006 in St. Cloud, MN. Onlineregistration and agenda information is availablethrough Minnesota Rural Partners at the website listed above.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 12 Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:58:23 -0700 (PDT) From: Alyssa Macy <http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=nativeshare@yahoo.com&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b>Subject: Grants for Health Care Career Developmenthttp://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=19526The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: Jobs to CareersJobs to Careers: Promoting Work-Based Learning forQuality Care, an initiative of the Robert Wood JohnsonFoundation, will support partnerships to advance andreward the skill and career development of workers whoprovide care on the front lines of America’s healthcare systems. The program seeks to develop andredesign systems that support and institutionalizelearning and career advancement and test new models ofwork-based learning. Jobs to Careers will supportprojects that involve emerging or existingpartnerships of at least one health or health careemployer and at least one educational institution(e.g., a community college) that provides academiccredit or an industry-recognized credential. Onlineapplications must be submitted by May 18, 2006. Visitthe website listed above for more information.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 13 Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:57:45 -0700 (PDT) From: Alyssa Macy <http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=nativeshare@yahoo.com&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b>Subject: Grants for Public School Teachers (Jordan Fundamentals Grant Program)http://www.nike.com/nikebiz/nikebiz.jhtml?page=26&item=jordanJordan Fundamentals Grant ProgramThe Jordan Fundamentals Grant Program, created by Nikeand Michael Jordan, supports teachers inunderprivileged elementary and secondary publicschools throughout the U.S. who strive to achieveexcellence through instructional creativity,innovative teaching and high learning expectation forstudents. Teachers must be employed by an accreditedpublic school where at least 50% of the school’sstudent population is eligible for the free or reducedschool lunch program. Applicants must develop anoriginal lesson plan or thematic unit thatdemonstrates high expectations for students. Grantfunds may be used for resource materials, supplies,equipment, transportation, costs related to fieldtrips, software and other items required to implementand assess the proposed lesson or thematic unit.Grants in the amount of $2,500 each are given to 400recipients. The application deadline is June 15,annually. Visit the website listed above for more information.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 14 Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:29:03 -0700 (PDT) From: Alyssa Macy <http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=nativeshare@yahoo.com&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b>Subject: 2006 Changing Woman Conference, 4/24/06, Farmington, NMThe UNM School of Law and the International Union ofOperating Engineers: Local 953 is hosting the 2006 Changing Woman Conference inFarmington, NM on April 24, 2006. The goal of the conference is to bring working women,particularly those working in non-traditional fields like mining, together to teach,strengthen, encourage and inform one another about available legal and workplace resources. Conference sessions include workshops addressingsexual harassment, gender and racial discrimination, maintaining mental and physicalhealth, and building Indigenous solidarity. Lois Jenson, the woman who initiated the firstclass-action sexual harassment lawsuit in the United States, and who served as the inspirationfrom the recent Academy Award-nominated film North Country, has been invited toserve as the keynote speaker for the conference. The conference fee is $15.00 – interested individualsare encouraged to confirm their attendance by calling Rosie Foster at (505) 598-0418by Wednesday, April 4, 2006. 1119 Mesa Vista HallMSC06 38001 University of New MexicoAlbuquerque,NM 87131Phone: (505) 277-6343Fax: (505) 277-0033www.unm.edu/~aiss________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 15 Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 12:03:08 -0700 (PDT) From: Alyssa Macy <http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=nativeshare@yahoo.com&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b>Subject: Research Center for Leadership Action: New York City Social Justice FellowshipDeadline: May 1, 2006 The Research Center forLeadership Action at the Robert F. Wagner GraduateSchool of Public Service at New York University hasannounced its newest program – the New York CitySocial Justice Fellowship. This Fellowship originatesfrom the NYC Community Fellows Program founded by theOpen Society Institute in 1998 and it will continuesupporting innovative public interest projects thataddress critical issues such as immigrants’ rights,environmental justice, health, the arts, workers’rights, civic participation, education, and equitableeconomic development. The fellowship program seeksapplicants from diverse backgrounds and at all stagesof life who wish to employ their skills in creatinginnovative public interest projects aimed attransforming and empowering communities. The programtakes a special interest in supporting people fromdisadvantaged communities and communities of color.For guidelines and applications visit:www.nyu.edu/wagener/leadership/sjf/. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 16 Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:34:29 -0700 (PDT) From: Alyssa Macy <http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=nativeshare@yahoo.com&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b>Subject: Upcoming Training Workshops from NAU Computer Training Center/CAIEDSponsored by the NAU Center for American IndianEconomic Development and theNAU Computer Training CenterTo register call us at: 800.442.8808 / 928.523.1070 orregister online at: www.ctcenter.nau.eduMS Project - Introduction to MS Project, May 8-9, 2006(held in Phoenix)$499 Includes a copy of MS Project StandardAdvanced MS Project, June 2 (held in Phoenix) $195GrantSmart - A 2-day workshop for Federal and StateGrants $395July 24-25, 2006________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 17 Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:33:36 -0700 (PDT) From: Alyssa Macy <http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=nativeshare@yahoo.com&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b>Subject: Nominate an 'American Star of Teaching'The U.S. Department of Educations Teacher-to-TeacherInitiative isaccepting nominations for the 2006 American Stars ofTeaching program untilApril 15. Parents, students, colleagues, schooladministrators and otherscan nominate an exemplary teacher who they believe hasthe qualities to bean American Star of Teaching. We are seekingnominations of teachers acrossthe United States who are improving studentachievement, using innovativestrategies in the classroom and making a difference inthe lives of theirstudents. Teachers across all grade levels anddisciplines will be honoredas 2006 American Stars of Teaching this fall. Tonominate a teacher, go to:http://www.ed.gov/teachers/how/tools/initiative/index.html.The U.S. Department of Education received more than2,000 nominations forthe 2005 school year. A list of past years' honoreescan be found at: http://www.ed.gov/teachers/how/tools/initiative/american-stars-teachers.html.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 18 Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:50:40 -0700 (PDT) From: Alyssa Macy <http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=nativeshare@yahoo.com&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b>Subject: Free Web Hosting for Community Groupshttp://www.thinkhost.com/socialchange/free-hosting.shtmlThinkHost, Inc.ThinkHost, Inc., a progressive principles based webhosting company powered by 100% renewable energy, isoffering community groups free and/or discounted webhosting. Free hosting is open to U.S.-based, nonprofitprogressive organizations whose primary focus is onthe environment, grassroots democracy, peace,social/economic justice or human rights. All othercommunity groups that don’t meet the above criteria,but provide a direct benefit to the community, mayqualify for a hosting discount. Visit the websitelisted above for more information.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 19 Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:32:07 -0700 (PDT) From: Alyssa Macy <http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=nativeshare@yahoo.com&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b>Subject: Lodging/Travel Assistance for Students & Postdocs to Attend the 2006 SACNAS National ConferenceThe Society for Advancement of Chicanos and NativeAmericans in Science (SACNAS) announces the 2006SACNAS National Conference, taking place October26-29, in Tampa, Florida. You are invited to registerfor the one conference this year that is sure toinspire you, advance your career and make you feelsurrounded by friends and family. Preliminaryconference agenda materials, conference highlights,registration (including financial aid application forstudents and postdocs), and booth reservations areavailable on online. 2006 Conference Theme: ScienceRevolution in Minority Communities: What Progress HaveWe Made? Financial Aid Application Deadline: May 1, 2006Deadline: 5/1/06Website: www.sacnas.org/confNew/confClient/current/ Contact Info >>SACNAS877-SACNAS-1http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=info@sacnas.org&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 20 Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:48:16 -0700 (PDT) From: Alyssa Macy <http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=nativeshare@yahoo.com&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b>Subject: 2006 Mid Atlantic Environmental Leadership Institute (ELI)Dear Colleagues,The League of Conservation Voters Education Fund(LCVEF) is now acceptingapplications for our 2006 Mid Atlantic EnvironmentalLeadershipInstitute (ELI)Training from interested state and national partners.The training is being held at the MountainsideConference Center atBethany Collegein Bethany, West Virginia(www.bethanywv.edu/mountainside) on May 15ththrough the19th.If you are interested in attending, please fill outthe attached ELIApplicationForm and email it to Katie Rodriguez athttp://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=katie_rodriguez@lcv.org&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b beforeApril 21st. The ELI is a rigorous and demanding, but highlyeffective program forstrengtheningindividual leadership skills. It is an intensivefive-day trainingthat activelyengages participants in the learning process through achallengingsimulationexercise. Participants put what they have learnedduring daytimepresentations andworkshops into practice at night during their groupsimulation work.If you have any questions about the ELI, feel free tocontact medirectly at202-454-4612.Attachment didn't go through, download it online here:http://www.lcveducation.org/programs/training/eli/Sincerely,FrankFrank WorshekEducation Programs ManagerLCV Education Fund & LCV1920 L St, NW, Ste 800Washington, DC 20036(202) 454-4612 direct(202) 835-0491 faxhttp://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=frank_worshek@lcv.org&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=bwww.lcveducation.orgwww.lcv.org 21 Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 12:05:24 -0700 (PDT) From: Alyssa Macy <http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=nativeshare@yahoo.com&YY=21281&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b>Subject: Bank of America Charitable Foundation: Neighborhood Excellence InitiativeDeadline: June 30, 2006The Bank of America Charitable Foundation is acceptingapplications for its Neighborhood ExcellenceInitiative, which is designed to recognize, nurture,and reward organizations, local heroes, and studentleaders helping to rebuild and revitalize communitiesin 38 of the bank’s major markets across the U.S. Theinitiative has three programs: Neighborhood Builders,Local Heroes, and Student Leaders. 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