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PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT
 K-12 Programs
As the school year closes, Peace Learning Center has begun taking reservations for summer camp and camp staff training services, offered at a special reduced rate thanks to the Summer Youth Programs Fund. If your summer program is interested in learning more about Peace Learning Center, scheduling programming or having an organizational needs assessment, please contact Youth Services Director Kirsten Eamon-Shine. Peace Learning Center's programs provide youth and adults involved in their lives with engaging opportunities to gain new communication, conflict management and emotional literacy skills.
Peace Learning Center is also pleased to offer free parent workshops through the Connect & Communicate program. Through this program, families can take advantage of hands-on workshops that provide new ways to share and connect within the family. If you would like to schedule a parent or family workshop at your school, community group, or house of worship, contact Kirsten Eamon-Shine.
Corporate & Community Programs
If you are looking for some fantastic leadership development opportunities AND want to give to a great cause, attend our April 15 and May 20 sessions where your $49 registration fee will not only provide you with a valuable half-day leadership development program but will also be invested in the conflict management work we do with Indianapolis youth. Registration fees for these two programs are tax deductible!
April 15, 2011
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Debra Jarvis at 2010 CCP session |
Rebuilding Trust: Creating a Culture of Candor
Donation Session - all proceeds go to our youth programs; Registrations are tax deductible
Presenter: Debra Jarvis
Registration Fee: $49
Time: 8:30am - Noon
Place: Indiana Interchurch Center - Directions
Register Here
Session Description: In an age where information now travels across the globe instantaneously, individual and organizational reputations can be damaged with the click of a mouse. Even if we are not involved, the shadow of distrust can fall on everyone. Rebuilding public trust and trust between coworkers is essential for continued success. Yet organizations can't be honest with the public if they are not first honest with each other. The relationship between organizational candor and performance is complex and is affected to a great extent by the ability of individuals and teams to openly challenge time honored assumptions and whether people have the courage and skill to have candid, honest conversations with each other about sensitive issues. Top leaders encourage and reward openness and candor. Attend this session for working examples of organizations that have built trust, nurtured candid conversations and mastered organizational transparency; and leave with tools and tips for incorporating these practices into your own agency.
May 20, 2011
The Case for Servant Leadership
Donation Session - all proceeds go to our youth programs; Registrations are tax deductible
Presenter: Dr. Kent Keith
Registration Fee: $49
Time: 8:30am - Noon
Place: Indiana Interchurch Center - Directions
Register Here
Session Description: Dr. Kent Keith, CEO of the Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership, will conduct a half-day session introducing servant leadership. In this workshop, Dr. Keith will share the ways in which servant leadership is ethical, practical, and meaningful. He will define servant leadership, compare the power model with the service model of leadership, and share examples of servant- leaders. He will explain seven key practices that make servant-leaders effective: self-awareness, listening, changing the pyramid, developing your colleagues, coaching and mentoring, unleashing the energy and intelligence of others, and foresight. He will also discuss sources of meaning in life and work, and how servant-leaders gain the benefits of finding meaning-intrinsic motivation, good mental health, and the opportunity to be deeply happy. He will explain the meaning of the Paradoxical Commandments that he wrote and published in 1968, which subsequently traveled around the world and have been used my millions of people. The workshop will include simple exercises for the participants, and opportunities for questions and answers as well as group discussion. Each participant will receive a copy of Dr. Keith's book, The Case for Servant Leadership, to use as a handbook during the session.
For more information on our Corporate & Community Programs, please contact Nancy Larner Ruschman at nruschman@peacelearningcenter.org.
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 International Interfaith Initiative
International events continue to dominate the news these days and we are mindful that many of you, in your homes and in you congregations, have gathered in prayer to support all of those who are suffering. International Interfaith Initiative organized a Prayer and Meditation Vigil all day on
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Tuesday March 22nd at the Interchurch Center and we worked with Sr. Norma Rocklage at Marian University and Paul Knapp, CEO of Young & Laramore, to organize a Community Interfaith Prayer for Peace and Healing at the Indiana War Memorial on March 25th. Both of these gatherings served as a powerful symbol of the breadth and scope of our diverse community, particularly when we come together in prayer.
We have also been busy "greening" our building. In early March we contracted with EcoSource to install a series of solar panels on roof of the Interchurch Center and we met with 25 Ball State urban design students who have developed some brilliant ideas to make our grounds a community landmark by installing indigenous, sustainable landscaping that will be more attractive to animals, people and friendly to the environment.
It is beginning to feel more like spring, and III and the Center for Interfaith Cooperation has a full schedule of events in April:
- Center for Interfaith Cooperation will host a Youth Summer Camp from July 18-22 at the Indiana Interchurch Center. Students, ages 8-14, will engage in a variety of intercultural activities with facilitators from Vietnam, Zimbabwe, Jordan, Pakistan, Iraq, Sudan and Japan. We will also visit the Indianapolis Museum of Art, outdoor Art Park, Butler University and participate in nature exploration hike each day. For registration and more information email Charlie@centerforinterfaithcooperation.org or call (317) 318-5304.
- Alfan Abdulahad is working with Prof. Chad Bauman to organize the final dialogue with Butler students and Iraqi families who have recently moved to Indianapolis. The gathering will be held on campus Saturday evening April 9th. It will include a Middle Eastern feast and reflections on the relationships that have developed over the semester. If it is a clear night we are also planning to visit the Butler Planetarium to view the stars!
- Sunday April 17th, from 5 to 7pm is the scheduled Opening for A Light in the Middle East: Photographs of Dr. Mark Pescovitz (1955-2010) at the Interchurch Center Art Gallery. Please plan to join us for a ceremony at 5pm celebrating the life of Dr. Pescovitz and stay to view the exhibit.
- Thursday April 21st III is partnering with Ian McIntosh, director of International Partnerships at IUPUI, to host a delegation from Rwanda for a lunch and discussion. This event is part of the "Moving Beyond Tears" first North American-wide Rwandan genocide commemoration. Please call (317) 318-5304 if you'd like to join us.
- On Saturday April 30 please join us "to support and empower our youth" by attending a fundraiser at Interchurch Center for Watch Club Inc.
Please keep in touch with us and stop by our offices in the near future to enjoy the beautiful exhibit of photographs from the Middle East by Dr. Mark Pescovitz in the Interchurch Art Gallery. More information is available at www.internationalinterfaith.org.
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| UPCOMING EVENTS
April 9, 2011
Final dialogue with Butler students and Iraqui families
(see International Interfaith Initiative section above for more information)
April 15, 2011
"Rebuilding a Culture of Candor"
8:30-Noon at the Indiana Interchurch Center
(see Corporate & Community Programs section above for more information)
April 17, 2011
Opening for "A Light in the Middle East: Photographs of Dr. Mark Pescovitz (1955-2010). From 5:00-7:00pm at the Interchurch Center Art Gallery
(see International Interfaith Initiative section above for more information)
April 21, 2011
III and International Partnerships at IUPUI is hosting a delegation from Rwanda for a lunch and discussion
(see International Interfaith Initiative section above for more information)
May 20, 2011
"A Case for Servant Leadership"
8:30-Noon at the Indiana Interchurch Center
(see Corporate & Community Programs section above for more information) |
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Tim Nation with Tarik Glenn |
IN THE COMMUNITY & MEDIA
At Peace Learning Center's March 22 breakfast program at the Center for Inquiry IPS #2, Tarik Glenn, former offensive tackle with the Indianapolis Colts, was awarded PLC's 2011 Power of Peace Award for his work as co-founder of DREAM Alive, a local youth empowerment program that builds opportunities for local youth to learn and succeed in their schools. Glenn decided to make Indianapolis his home after retiring from the Colts and devotes his life to making the world a better place for at-risk youth.
"Started in 2005, the Power of Peace Award recognizes community leaders who have made a real difference in Indianapolis. Peace Learning Center is very pleased to be honoring Tarik Glenn for his work with DREAM Alive," said Tim Nation, Peace Learning Center Cofounder and Executive Director.
Peace Learning Center was in The Indianapolis Star on Saturday, April 2 in the "Faith Forum: Counseling parents, students about violence in our lives." Read the article here. |
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PLC SUPPORTERS
Many thanks to the following for helping to make Peace Learning Center's breakfast program such a success:
Center for Inquiry, IPS 2 and Principal Joseph Turner for hosting the event
Tarik Glenn and the staff and board members from DREAM Alive
Anonymous Donor for providing the baked goods and paper and plastic products
Calvin Fletcher's Coffee Company for providing the coffee and tea
Green BEAN Delivery for providing the fruit
Bagel Fair for providing the bagels
 
We would like to thank the following for their generous support of Peace Learning Center's Programs:
The Indianapolis Foundation, a CICF affiliate: $30,000 for Peace Schools
Christ Church Cathedral Women: $3,000 for Connect & Communicate
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 GET INVOLVED WITH PLC
There are several ways to be a part of Peace Learning Center - - whether making a donation or volunteering. For more information, please click here.
TO DONATE PLEASE CLICK HERE
Donate via designated payroll contributions through Annual Employee Campaigns.
If you work for an employer that has a workforce campaign, Peace Learning Center can be designated by writing the name of our agency if it is not listed as a choice. Contact your employer's human resources department or payroll representative about making designated payroll contributions to PLC if you have questions. Peace Learning Center receives contributions given through campaigns associated with the United Way of Central Indiana, State of Indiana, Raytheon, and others. For the United Way Campaign, simply write: Peace Learning Center, Indianapolis, IN.
Peace Learning Center is listed on the State web site, www.insecc.org with the code number 532500. State employees just need to enter the name of the charity and the code number appears.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
There's a new opportunity for you to help children in Indianapolis - Peace Coaches. We are recruiting dedicated volunteers to work with students building conflict management and emotional literacy that will benefit them in the classroom, neighborhood and future.
As a Peace Coach you will lead small groups of elementary or high school students through an interactive and highly participatory curriculum. Teams of volunteers visit a classroom for six 1 ½ hour sessions after receiving a two hour orientation.
This new offering allows Peace Learning Center to bring professionals into classrooms, offering students real-world perspectives on the value of critical communication skills and civility. It also allows the volunteer to learn healthy communication skills that will be an asset in the home and workplace. Peace Coaches was piloted this spring with five attorneys from the Indianapolis Bar Association leadership program at Shortridge Magnet High School. Teacher Mary Nolan said her students benefited greatly through the work of caring adults.
In addition to Peace Coaches, Peace Learning Center volunteer opportunities include:
- Corporate and Community events - Help us with our Tuesdays @ PLC and other events while learning.
- Landscaping and beautification at PLC Eagle Creek Park - Maintain historic building and grounds.
- Shout Out Crew - Publicize PLC through email and social media.
- Office and Clerical
Contact Lisa Jones, Human Resources Director at 317.327.7144 or ljones@peacelearningcenter.org for all volunteer positions. |
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FROM THE DIRECTOR 
Take control of violence that gets into your home It is sad that most people are not surprised a youth shot another youth over a relationship. Unfortunately we see way too many examples of youth and other violence in our media and community. Parents, youth and other caring adults are responsible for the amount of violence we allow into our homes through our entertainment. Youth are a reflection of the adults in their lives and media influences we allow through. It seems murder mystery shows are getting more graphic and deranged. Video games are networked between youth and adults so armies of virtual soldiers are fighting all day and night. Lowest common denominator "reality" television shows teach the fine art of lying and cheating to win. Many youth cable networks promote a philosophy that parents are clueless and children rule. What can parents and youth caregivers do in the face of violence? Provide the leadership your family needs to build a respectful safe place for your children to grow. - Talk with your children
- Have a dialogue about what kind of movies and video games they like and why
- Know what your children are watching and playing
- Learn the FCC Codes - V means strong violence, S means explicit sexual content, L means crude indecent language
- Set limits on what kids can watch and play - R movies are not for kids and M games are only for adults
- Have you figured out your V-Chip?
- Sports video games are a good substitute for violent games
None of these suggestions matter if you do not build a strong relationship with your children. Here's some helpful advice for youth.
Create and nurture good relationships with everyone around you. Remember that you have talents and abilities that you know about and that you are yet to discover. Love is not easy and it can hurt. Everyone has something to teach you if you learn to listen. Conflict happens all the time. It is how you react that is under your control and you have many options. Actions I most regret in my life were done out of anger. No matter how bad it seems right now, life will get better - that is why we have faith.
Learn more ideas and attend workshops on these and other topics at
Peace Learning Center.
Tim Nation
Cofounder & Executive
Director
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PLC WISH LIST
You can help PLC's programs by providing the following products or services:
- Laser Cartridges: Q6000, Q6001, Q6002, Q6003
- Copy paper
- Landscaping Services
- Handyman Repair Services
- 2 Whiteboards (48" x 72")
- 6 ft plastic tables (4)
- Sump Pump and installation
- Retractable screen
- Bulbs for projector
For more information, please contact Lisa Jones at 317.327.7144 or
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