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August 2, 2012
Volume 19, No. 31
Circulation: 41,000
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Join us in observing 9/11 as a day of good deeds, when we pay tribute together by promoting worldwide unity, compassion and peace. Simply add your name as a supporter at 911day.org. Then come up with a good deed that you'll do on 9/11 this year. Any act of kindness or compassion counts. Like helping a friend or relative, repairing an important relationship, purchasing school supplies for your child's classroom, giving something away, making a donation to support a cause, or volunteering locally. It's a wonderful way to remember.
As we approach the 11th anniv  ersary of 9/11, we are challenged to explain the significance of the event to America's young people - many of whom have no first-hand memory of the occasion. YSA offers experience in engaging youth by suggesting ten lessons learned and related ideas for service-learning projects. Download "We Serve to Remember: 10 Lessons for Engaging Youth."
Educators, consider launching a fall Semester of Service on 9/11. Download YSA's Semester of Service Strategy Guide.
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News From the Field
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National Night Out - August 7
The "29th Annual National Night Out" (NNO), a unique crime/drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW), is Tuesday, August 7, 2012. Learn how you can be a part of NNO and register at http://bit.ly/QEWsyz
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National Night Out: Project 365
New this year for National Night Out is Project 365. Between now and National Night Out 2013, all National Night Out registered areas are asked to designate a particular 'problem area' in their communities. It could be anything from a park overtaken by drug dealers, to a gang problem, to a graffiti problem, to expanding Neighborhood Watch, to a particular block or neighborhood plagued by crime, drugs or violence. The goal will be to work towards correcting the problem within an estimated "365" days - or, in other words, by National Night Out 2013. http://bit.ly/Mg4OrN
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 International Youth Day - August 12
Join the United Nations in celebrating International Youth Day 2012 "Building a Better World: Partnering with Youth" by watching and contributing to a series of six Google+ Hangouts taking place on August 8, 9, and 10. The Hangouts will focus on themes related to the priority areas of the Secretary-General's Five-year Action Agenda and the development of a UN System Wide Action Plan on Youth. Find out more about International Youth Day 2012: http://bit.ly/N6tWUb
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AmeriCorps Photo and Video Contest: Vote Now
Earlier this year, CNCS launched the AmeriCorps photo and video contest to help tell the AmeriCorps story and highlight the program's impact. The theme of this year's contest: "AmeriCorps Works". The results were terrific - members and alumni have submitted more than 250 photographs and 65 videos! Now CNCS needs your help for the final part of this challenge. Cast your vote for the ones that best tell the story of AmeriCorps.
Photo contest: http://bit.ly/MBLVkd
Video contest: http://bit.ly/Rjkexu
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Grants & Awards
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HandsOn Network MLK Day Grants
Deadline: August 22
The RFP process is open to the 250 HandsOn Network affiliates and out-of-network nonprofits. Eligible applicants should be committed to using the power of the MLK Day of Service to bring on-board new and diverse volunteers committed to year-round engagement as well as building the capacity of their local nonprofit network to engage more volunteers effectively training and placing volunteer leaders. Projects should include a special focus on activating and serving the veteran and military community as well as an intentional focus on civic dialogue preferably using HandsOn Networks's signature America's Sunday Supper program. 2 $30,000 Leadership Grants are available to engage 12,000 volunteers and 500 volunteer leaders. 4 $15,000 grants are available to engage 6,500 volunteers and 250 volunteer leaders. http://bit.ly/PFyxev
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MTV Staying Alive Foundation Grants
Deadline: August 24
The MTV Staying Alive Foundation offers grants to young people ages 15-27 all over the world fighting HIV in their local communities. Grants of up to $12,000 are awarded to grassroots youth-led organizations for 12-month projects that educate or give out responsible and accurate information about HIV/AIDS targeted at young people in their communities, eliminate or alleviate the stigma and discrimination associated with HIV/AIDS, encourage young people to take concrete action to protect themselves from HIV infection, demonstrate innovation and creativity in their activities, and reflect and honor the culture in which the project operates. In addition to the financial award, grantees receive an additional $500 to buy technical media equipment that benefits their project, a local mentor, a personal grant manager, and training and development. http://bit.ly/MBJqhU
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Cesar Chavez Foundation MLK Day Grants
Deadline: August 31
501(c) (3) non-profit organizations from Arizona, California, New Mexico, Nevada, and Texas are eligible to apply. The RFP emphasizes education projects, with an emphasis on projects in rural areas, and extra points awarded for involving military families. Projects must involve at least 75 community volunteers in service learning projects that support educational achievement by at risk students during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday weekend on January 19-21, 2013, and involve at least 100 community volunteers in service learning activities that support educational achievement by at risk students during the
subsequent months of February through August 2013. http://bit.ly/Oti5Pe
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Campus Compact MLK Day Grants
Deadline: September 1
All students, faculty, and staff at institutions of higher education are eligible to apply. Applicants must co-apply with at least two community partners and partner with a minimum of seven community agencies. Preference will be given to applicants that demonstrate the capacity to collaboratively address specific community-identified needs, communities that have never hosted an MLK Day of Service, and to those that integrate MLK Day of Service projects into a Semester of Service: fall semester (beginning on 9/11 Day of Service and culminating on MLK Day of Service) or spring semester (beginning on MLK Day of Service and concluding on Global Youth Service Day). http://bit.ly/MBHQwv
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Everyday Young Heroes
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David Chen
Andover, MA
YSA recognizes 21-year-old David Chen from Andover, MA, as one of our Everyday Young Heroes. David implements his passion for film by delving into the lives of those in his community who made lifestyle changes, and inspiring those who watch.
David provides a unique perspective through his work by capturing inspirational journeys. He films, directs, edits, and develops each story that would go untold without his work. David scours the local area for seemingly ordinary citizens who have incredible stories of beating the odds to establish a meaningful life. As he captures the lives of these people, David connects the audience to their lives, thus creating a greater sense of community beyond Andover, MA. Additionally, David started an organization called Inspiration Individuals to bring further insight to the transformation of individuals and their community. We honor David Chen as an Everyday Young Hero for his effort to cast a light on the untold inspirational stories in his community. To nominate a young person who has improved their community through service to be recognized as an Everyday Young Hero, please visit www.ysa.org/awards/hero. |
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Resources & Trainings
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Webinar: Preparing for 9/11: Utilizing Media to Enhance Project Impact
Thursday, August 9 at 2:00pm Eastern
Join CNCS for a webinar that will provide tips and tools for leveraging traditional and social media to enhance your impact on the September 11th Day of Service and Remembrance. Topics will include:
* Information on how you can be a part of the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance and the "I Will" campaign
* Telling your day of service story in the media before, during and after your event
* Using traditional and social media to recruit volunteers
* A review of CNCS' free digital assets, printed materials and policies on appropriate use
http://bit.ly/OuzpWT
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NYLC Webinar: Service-Learning in the PreK-3 Classroom
Wednesday, August 15 at 12:00pm Central
Join NYLC and Early Childhood Education university professors Vicki Lake and Ithel Jones for this webinar to learn about service-learning in the PreK-3 classroom. Participants in this webinar will be introduced to the Service Learning in the PreK-3 Classroom book, which presents the background knowledge and skills needed to effectively use service learning in preK and primary classrooms. Webinar attendees will also have an opportunity to ask the authors questions about Early Childhood service-learning. Service Learning in the PreK-3 Classroom from Free Spirit Publishing is based on field trials conducted with over 3,500 students and 215 educators. http://bit.ly/ReTcLX
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2012 Best Practices for Youth Online Conference
Monday, August 6 - Friday, August 10
Join the Alliance for Positive Youth Development for a great professional development opportunity that leverages technology and social media to share and connect with youth development professionals, educators and young people working on youth issues around the country. This virtual conference will include a week of online and live streamed events with up to a year of access to the content with each registration. http://bit.ly/OEuj89
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The Civic Development and Social Change track on Thursday, August 9 includes three online sessions:
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Service Calendars
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Conferences & Events
International Association for Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement Conference
September 23-25, 2012 - Baltimore, MD
YSA's Youth Service Institute
October 17-19, 2012 - Houston, TX
Summer Changes Everything National Conference
October 22-24, 2012 - Pittsburgh, PA
People to People International Global Youth Forum
November 7-11, 2012 - Chicago, IL
24th Annual National Service-Learning Conference
March 13-15, 2013 - Denver, CO
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Seasons of Service
August 2012
National Kids Day - August 5
National Night Out - August 7
International Day of Worlds' Indigenous Peoples - August 9
International Youth Day - August 12
September 2012
Hunger Action Month - September
International Literacy Day - September 8
National Day of Service and Remembrance - September 11
National Hispanic Heritage Month - September 15-October 15
Constitution Day - September 17
International Day of Peace - September 21
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Song of the Week
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John Mellencamp - "Peaceful World"
"Everything is cool as can be
In a peaceful world
Racism lives in the U.S. today
Better get hip to what Martin Luther King had to say
I don't want my kids being brought up this way
Hatred to each other is not okay
Well I'm not a preacher just a singer son
But I can see more work to be done
It's what you do and not what you say
If you're not part of the future then get out of the way."
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The Editor
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 Mike Minks Director of Outreach and Innovation
Editor-in-Chief @michaelminks |
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