Lake City Community Theatre performs Curtains, preps for weekend Jungle Book auditions – SCNow: News & Post Lake City Community Theatre performs Curtains, preps for weekend Jungle Book auditions The Lake City Community Theatre production ran Thursday through Sunday at the Blanding Street Auditorium in Lake City and included cast members from many surrounding communities.

Behind the scenes, Andrea Atkinson of Lake City (center) and Mac Hicks of Scranton (right) tape up a microphone on Shannon Coker of Kingstree for his debut performance in “Curtains” Friday night. The Lake City Community Theatre production ran Thursday through Sunday at the Blanding Street Auditorium in Lake City and included cast members from many surrounding communities.

Michael Evans of Michaels on Mane in Lake City, works on Debbie Sulenski’s hair in preparation for her performance as Carmen in “Curtains” Friday night. The Lake City Community Theatre production ran Thursday through Sunday at the Blanding Street Auditorium in Lake City and included cast members from many surrounding communities. a It was Curtains for one cast member this past weekend as audiences responded with laughter at the chronically abada performance of a Lake City local whose stage presence was cut short in the Lake City Community Theatreas sprint 2015 presentation.

Murdered in Act 1, Betty Francis Stone as Jessica Cranshaw, joined a 28-member cast of new faces and familiar on the set of the play-within-a-play, aCurtains,a that opened Thursday night and encompassed members of several surrounding communities including Kingstree, Hemingway, Florence, Scranton, Johnsonville, and Turbeville.

Other cast members in the FTC and Lake City Community Theatre production included: Kevin Buchanan as Lt.

A resolution passed to establish a Community Relations Committee during last nightas weekly West Virginia University Student Government Association meeting.

Resolution 2015-04 passed based on insufficient communication between SGA and Morgantown officials.

Revisions were adopted to the bylaws to add an executive position of County Commission liaison, and to add community involvement under the roles of multiple executive positions.

The City Council liaison shall serve as an executive member of the Community Relations Committee and will be a direct representative and liaison of SGA to the City Council of Morgantown – including attending weekly City Council meetings.

The representative shall also report regularly to the Board of Governors on city related events to maintain an atmosphere of cooperation between the City of Morgantown andA SGA.

This representative shall serve as an executive member of the Community Relations Committee, and will coordinate events between students and permanent residents within the neighborhood.

The executive director of Outreach and the executive director of Safety will now also be associated with the Community Relations Committee as per changes to the bylaws.

Roles of the director of Community Service and executive director of Philanthropy were also redefined.

The executive director of Community Service shall serve as deputy member of the Community Relations Committee, assist with the coordination of volunteer service opportunities, facilitate student involvement in volunteer service opportunities and engage student organizations to encourage and pursue community service opportunities.

The executive director of Philanthropy shall also serve as a member of the Community Relations Committee.

Nur Otan Party Urges Country to Clarify Laws on Charity, Philanthropy – The Astana Times As a result, participants at a recent meeting concluded the need for the nation to develop and adopt a draft law on charity, according to the Nur Otan party press service.

“Of course society needs charity, because under conditions of growing global economic crisis it is especially important to ensure protection of vulnerable groups of the population. Another important point should be a requirement for effective use of funds spent by charity organisations.

“The law should be primarily aimed not at the administration, but at the development of charity.

Members of the University’s Pi Kappa Phi fraternity chapter took to wheelchairs and faced off against the Michigan Rollin’ Pistons a youth wheelchair basketball team Wednesday night to raise funds as part of the fraternity’s philanthropic activities.

The wheelchair basketball game is part of a series of fundraising events put on by the fraternity this week, called “War of the Roses.”

LSA junior Zachary Robinson, Pi Kappa Phi philanthropy chair, said it was important that his fraternity host the basketball game to raise awareness for people with disabilities.

“They’re people, too, and they can do almost everything that an able-bodied person can,” he said.

The fraternity also organized a “penny war” Monday and its annual “Pie a Pi Kapp” event Tuesday, where participants could pay to throw a pie in the face of a fraternity member.

Robinson said the weeklong events had been successful so far, adding that the fraternity had raised over $600 from its penny war and Pie a Pi Kapp events.

The three events will culminate with the fraternity’s annual Empathy Dinner this Friday.

The War of the Roses is an event put on by Pi Kappa Phi chapters across the country; this week marks the University chapter’s first time doing so.

An integral part of the War of the Roses is sororities’ participation. Alpha Epsilon Phi, Delta Phi Epsilon, Zeta Tau Alpha and Gamma Phi Beta all partnered with Pi Kappa Phi this week.

Ultimately, one sorority will be crowned the winner of the War of the Roses based on multiple factors, including how many pennies they collected for the penny war, the number of pies they sold for students to peg Pi Kappa Phi members with and attendance points for watching the wheelchair basketball game.

After accepting their invitations to participate in the week’s festivities, each sorority nominated a member to represent them should they win the War of the Roses.

: Job Description About The London Community Foundation The London Community Foundation is a charity focused on social change in London. Overview of the role With first hand experience of managing relationships and ideally of grantmaking in London or elsewhere, a key part of your role will be to lead on existing donor funds, enabling the retention, renewal and growth of funds; developing and managing grant programmes that match donor interests with the needs of the community on the ground. To this end, you will have your own portfolio of funds to manage, including the Evening Standard Dispossessed Fund and many key individuals, as well as supporting the delivery of programmes across The London Community Foundation that are managed by your colleagues. Closing date 5pm 20th March 2015 1st stage Interviews will be held on 31st March 2015 Salary: GBP34,000 GBP42,000 Location: Lambeth, London, Greater London Job Type: Permanent Category: Management, Business Development JobDetail.Sectors: Social Welfare

The money raised from admission goes toward the foundation, where the money will help grant the wish of a child with a life-threatening medical condition.

Each fraternity and sorority performs one dance to a mix of songs or to one song, Chi Omega Chapter president, Krystyn Abbate, said.

“The winning fraternity and winning sorority each get money donated toward their philanthropy and, of course, bragging rights,” Abbate said.

Most fraternities and sororities start practicing for the event after winter break.

“Chi Omega practices twice a week for two hours,” she said.

The fraternities and sororities can perform any appropriate style of dance they want. After the performances, the judges decide and announce the winning sorority and fraternity.

Abbate said the judges are chosen by the March Madness Chairwoman, Emily Rhode. Each fraternity and sorority chooses a year from the new millennium and dances to music from that year, Abbate said. Thewinners of the last March Madness got the first pick on the year of their choice.

Abbate said she is very happy with the chosen theme.

“We have never done anything like it and I think that this year’s March Madness event will be one of the best ones yet,” she said.

Abbate said her favorite part of the event is when the ‘Make-A-Wish’ child comes on stage.

“You hear about fraternities and sororities raising money for philanthropy all the time, but it’s such an awesome feeling to get to see exactly whom your fundraising is helping,” she said.

“The smile and excitement on that child’s face as the entire auditorium chants their name just goes to show that all of our hard work truly does pay off.”

She said she would encourage all students, whether or not they are affiliated with Greek life, to come to the event.

“You can go to cheer on your classmates and friends, contribute to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, or go just for a good time,” Abbate said.

For the past few years, March Madness has consistently raised over $30,000, and the event raises enough money to grant six wishes annually.

Students can purchase tickets through Ticketmaster. CategoriesSelect CategoryAlumni Alumni News Vidette News for AlumniBlogs Campus Entertainment Lifestyle Politics Sports TrendingFeatures Campus Columns Entertainment Health LifestylesMedia Photos VideosNews Bloomington/Normal Campus National/Global StateSports Baseball Basketball Club/Rec Sports Columns Football General Golf Gymnastics Soccer Softball Track & Field/Cross-CountrySupplementsUncategorizedViewpoint Advice Columns Editorials Guest Columns Letter to the EditorVoice

Press Release Auckland Communities Foundation

With the end of the personal financial tax year looming, and personal tax credits available, Auckland Communities Foundation is reflecting on a year of giving through their individual donors. The Foundation is a donor services organisation, which March is the time for giving in New Zealand
With the end of the personal financial tax year looming, and personal tax credits available, Auckland Communities Foundation is reflecting on a year of giving through their individual donors.

The Foundation is a ‘donor services organisation’, which helps caring and generous donors give their charitable funds away for the best results in the community. They are place-based rather than cause based which means the Foundation facilitates giving for any charitable purpose or cause within the greater Auckland region.

Although still a relatively new model to the Auckland region (in the US a community foundation isn’t considered to be maturing until it’s at least 20 years old), ACF is seeing a greater uptake of its services as people start to seek advice on how best they can help the causes they care about, and know that their donation will be making a difference.

Over the past 12 months there has been an increase in funds being established with ACF and in individual gifts passing through the organisation. And at the end of the last year we saw increased activity in people making donations into their Funds to benefit from the end of the financial year Aucklanders are starting to get the idea!”

New Zealanders are notoriously generous and during March it’s the time to remember that generosity can get a give-back by way of a tax refund, as well as the get-back people get through giving.

Tuesday, March 31st is the last day to benefit your community and yourself through a donation to your favourite cause.

ENDS

Content Sourced from scoop.co.nz
Original url

The First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania raised over $1.6 million for more than 250 nonprofits as part of its 3rd annual Raise the Region event.

The online-only fundraising effort raised $1,169,515 for registered nonprofits from Lycoming, Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder and Union counties in just 30 hours.

“FCFP is proud to share that these results reflect a 17 percent increase over last year’s efforts. The community clearly responded to increased prizes from our sponsors and answered the call of nonprofits across the region,” said Jennifer D. March 11, had over 250 nonprofits register, an increase over last year’s 212.

In its third year, the fundraiser was supported by thousands of donors making 6,865 gifts.

Participating nonprofits also had the opportunity to qualify for cash prizes – such as the Fast Start Prize for an additional $1,000 awarded to Trinity Episcopal Church with the most unique donors in the first hour of the event, and the Midnight Prize of $1,000 that went to Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble for receiving the donation made closest to midnight.

The Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble also received the $5,000 grand prize for having the most unique donors through the 30-hour period.

Expectation’s Women Center and Lycoming County SPCA followed with a close second and third, respectively, winning $2,500 and $1,000 each in additional cash.

For more information on the programs and services offered by the FCFP, or to learn more about ways to make a difference in the community, call the foundation office at 866-901-2372.

Lakewood Community Foundation endowment tops $800,000, seeks grant applicationsLakewood Community Foundation endowment tops $800,000, seeks grant applications

March 18, 2015 by

The Lakewood Community Foundation Fund (LCFF) is currently an $800,000 permanent endowment raised by citizens and businesses in Lakewood desiring to ensure that Lakewood remains a wonderful community in which to live work and play. The Lakewood Community Foundation is pleased to announce the grants approved and distributed for the benefit of the Lakewood community for the year 2014 as follows:

Boys and Girls Club BOTT Lab: $2,000.00
Caring for Kids Ready to Learn: $3,000.00
Communities in Schools After School Program: $2,000.00
Associated Ministries (Paint Tacoma/Lakewood Paint 10 Houses in Lakewood): $1,000.00
Pierce College Foundation Computer Clubhouse: $1,000.00
Lakewood Lions Springbrook Park: $1,000.00
Clover Park Technical College-Scholarships for Low Income Students: $2,000.00
YMCA-Third graders Swim Program: $1,000

Total 2014 Distribution: $ 13,000.00

To date, the Foundation has made more than $52,000 in community grants, $25,000 in student scholarships, and facilitated more the $300,000 in specific community projects.

Lakewood Community Foundation Fund

Mission Statement: To provide funds to benefit the Lakewood Community through a permanent endowment.

Vision: Connecting donors with causes that make Lakewood a desirable community in which to live work and play.

Donor Spotlights:

Akiko Cherry Fund

Akiko Cherry passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Select Month March 2015 February 2015 January 2015 December 2014 November 2014 October 2014 September 2014 August 2014 July 2014 June 2014 May 2014 April 2014 March 2014 February 2014 January 2014 December 2013 November 2013 October 2013 September 2013 August 2013 July 2013 June 2013 May 2013 April 2013 March 2013 February 2013 January 2013 December 2012 November 2012 October 2012 September 2012 August 2012 July 2012 June 2012 May 2012 April 2012 March 2012 February 2012 January 2012 December 2011 November 2011 October 2011 September 2011 August 2011 July 2011 June 2011 May 2011 April 2011 March 2011 February 2011 January 2011 December 2010 November 2010 October 2010 September 2010 August 2010 July 2010 June 2010 May 2010 April 2010 March 2010 February 2010 January 2010 December 2009 November 2009 October 2009 September 2009 August 2009 July 2009 June 2009 May 2009 April 2009 March 2009 February 2009 January 2009 December 2008 November 2008 October 2008 September 2008 August 2008 July 2008 June 2008 May 2008 April 2008 March 2008 February 2008 January 2008 December 2007 November 2007 October 2007 September 2007 August 2007 July 2007 June 2007 May 2007 April 2007 March 2007 February 2007 January 2007 December 2006 November 2006 October 2006 September 2006 August 2006 July 2006 June 2006 May 2006 April 2006 March 2006 February 2006 January 2006 December 2005 November 2005 October 2005 September 2005 August 2005 July 2005

Lakeland Bank honored for philanthropyLakeland Bank honored for philanthropyRuss DeSantis Photography and Video, LLC Lakeland Bank President and CEO Tom Shara, left, receives the CIANJ Champion of Good Works Award from CIANJ Chairman Martin Kafafian.OAK RIDGE Lakeland Bank was named a Champion of Good Works by the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ) at its recent chairman’s reception saluting corporate philanthropy.OAK RIDGE Lakeland Bank was named a Champion of Good Works by the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ) at its recent chairman’s reception saluting corporate philanthropy.
Vernon Chamber sets meet and greetVernon Chamber sets meet and greetVERNON Local business owners who have limited resources with which to promote their businesses are discovering that they have an effective sales force in the Vernon Chamber of Commerce, and are invited to learn more about the Chamber at a special meet-and-greet meeting on Wednesday, March 25, at The George Inn, 84 Route 94, Vernon, at 6:30 p.m.VERNON Local business owners who have limited resources with which to promote their businesses are discovering that they have an effective sales force in the Vernon Chamber of Commerce, and are invited to learn more about the Chamber at a special meet-and-greet meeting on Wednesday, March 25, at The George Inn, 84 Route 94, Vernon, at 6:30 p.m. CindyAtlantic Health mainstay on Fortune listAtlantic Health mainstay on Fortune listMORRISTOWN Atlantic Health System, one of the largest health care organizations in New Jersey, has been named for a seventh consecutive year to Fortune magazine’s list of “100 Best Companies to Work For.” Ranking 39th on Fortune’s list, Atlantic Health System is the highest-ranked hospital system from New Jersey on the list.Newton Kia moves to prime locationNewton Kia moves to prime locationHAMPTON — After five years of sitting empty, the car dealership property on Route 206 in front of Walmart — formerly housing Salerno-Duane auto plaza — has found a new tenant.HAMPTON — After five years of sitting empty, the car dealership property on Route 206 in front of Walmart — formerly housing Salerno-Duane auto plaza — has found a new tenant.Social media marketing programSocial media marketing programPARSIPPANY The West Jersey Chapter of APICS, a leading professional association for supply chain and operations management, will feature Kim Casamento speaking on social media marketing at its professional development dinner meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Parsippany Sheraton, 199 Smith Road, Parsippany.
Weichert Sparta office recognizedWeichert Sparta office recognizedSPARTA Dominick Prevete, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced the Sparta office was recognized for outstanding performance in 2014.