Cedar Valley Nonprofit Association
Cedar Valley Connections

Issue 76
March 3, 2014
Dear Nonprofit Supporter,
 
Welcome to Cedar Valley Connections, a newsletter to connect the leaders of the nonprofit sector. 


Human Resources Workshop 04/03/14

The CVNA will be holding a Human Resources workshop (5 Things people misunderstand about employment law)

 

WHEN:   Thursday, April 3rd, 2014

TIME:     8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

WHERE: Philanthropy Center (3rd Floor US Bank Building 425 Cedar                  Street, Waterloo)

 

Please join the CVNA and guest speaker Lynn Smith on April 3rd as she will discuss the 5 misunderstandings of employment law.

 

Lynn Smith, a partner with Swisher & Cohrt, P.L.C. has been practicing law with the firm since May 2011.  Prior to that she was a partner with Dutton, Braun, Staack & Hellman, P.L.C. She is engaged in the General Practice of law, including but not limited to Employment Law, Business Law, Real Estate Law, Wills, and Probate. She is licensed to practice law in both State and Federal Courts in Iowa. She is also admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.

 

In 2001 she was appointed by the Governor to serve as a member of the Iowa Title Guaranty Board. She is a member of the Labor and Employment Law Section of the Iowa Bar Association. She has also had the opportunity to speak to professional associations about various topics, including Employment Law issues and many other legal topics.

Please fill out the registration form below to register your organization for the Human Resources Workshop. 

 

Deadline to register is Tuesday, April 1, 2014.  This event is free for CVNA members.  Non-members may attend for $40.  All non-members will be invoiced following the event.

 

Please click here to register 

You Are Invited -- Don't Miss Out!!
 Emerging Stars: A Children's Giving Event

 

When:    Saturday, March 29, 10 a.m. to noon

Where:  UNI's Human Performance Center, Cedar Falls

Cost:      $5 per child

 

Register online at www.cedarvalleyunitedway.org

 

Bring the kids in your life to learn about giving. Kids will learn ways they can make the world a better place. Adults are asked to learn and participate with the kids. Registration includes activities, a copy of "The Giving Book" by Ellen Sabin, and a sack lunch. Recommended for kindergarten through 4th grade.

Keeping Our Members Informed....
Nominations Please - Deadline 3/20/14
 
 
UNI Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Student Association is part of a national network that transforms today's students into tomorrow's nonprofit leaders by helping them gain experience, skills, professionalism and certification within the nonprofit sector. As students preparing to enter the nonprofit sector, the UNI Nonprofit Leadership Alliance would like to recognize the outstanding contributions of local nonprofits and their staff.  Please complete a nomination so we honor your efforts.  
 
Deadline for nominations is March 20, 2014. 

 

Awards will be presented at the Cedar Valley Nonprofit Award luncheon.

 

When:   Wednesday, April 16, 2014 from 12:00 - 1:30 pm  
Where:  UNI Commons Ballroom
Cost:    $25.00.  Winners will receive a complimentary ticket.

 

Please follow this link for full details on the nomination process and awards luncheon reservations.   

Movie Time.....
Designer Genes-Down Syndrome 
Group is inviting everyone! 
 
What:    Enjoy newly released Muppets Most Wanted
Where:  Marcus Theaters, Crossroads, 2450 Crossroads Blvd,                          Waterloo
When:   March 22, 2014
Cost:     $2.00 Movie Pass -- those with Down Syndrome free (snack                  counter open at regular prices)
Time:    Doors open 9:30-9:50 am, movie begins 10:00 am.  Snack                  counter open at regular prices.

RSVP preferred by March 20, 2014 to designergenes2005@yahoo.com,
319-404-0392 (texts accepted), or Facebook page,
 
This event will honoring World Down Syndrome Day and Lots of Socks, view more info at http://www.worlddownsyndromeday.org/lots-of-socks.
CVNA Membership News....
Membership renewal applications for April 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015 were mailed out this past week. Please remember to renew earlier and your name will be eligible for a mini scholarship.  Winners of the two mini scholarships will be announced after the March 31st deadline.   Look forward to another successful year.
Happy Almost Spring....
Don't forget to sent your clocks ahead 1 hour this weekend.
 
 
WE DON'T WANT YOU TO MISS A THING!


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 In our first two years we have: (continually being updated)
  • 63 member organizations
  • 7 investors
  • 370 program registrations
  • 37 hours of programming
  • 76 e-newsletters
  • Grant Gurus workshops
  • 45 jobs advertised
  • 20+ organizations connected with 50 UNI students 
  • added additional educational training workshops to our members
  • won the "Gift of the Heat: Innovation award in 2013

Check out the other benefits of membership HERE If you are interested in joining CVNA, you can access our application form online HERE
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CVNA Meeting Dates
CVNA is pleased to announce the topics of our upcoming education events for the year ahead: 2014
  • March 3rd - Explor-A-Ganza
  • April 3rd - Human Resources
  • June 5th - Compliance Relations
  • August 7th - Media Panel (Marketing & Social)
  • October 2nd - Advocacy
  • December 4th - Legislative Forum

More information about times and location will follow.  Please check our web-site for additional information.

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