ASAPconnect eBulletin - October 30, 2009

In this e-bulletin:

The Buzz at ASAPconnect!

Advisory Committee News

ASAPconnect recently invited applicants to apply for our advisory committee. We are thankful for all the qualified applicants that were willing to share their expertise. ASAPconnect is pleased to announce the following new members of the advisory committee:

  • Mara Wold – Region 5 After School Lead – Monterey COE
  • Kica Gazmuri - Senior Associate – California Tomorrow
  • Tara Aroz – Grant Coordinator – Wheatland USD

With the addition of new members, comes the unfortunate task of saying good-bye to members of the committee that so kindly served for the first two years of the project. ASAPconnect thanks the following former advisory committee members for their effort, support, and expertise:

  • Damian Maldonado
  • Stacey Daraio
  • Taylor Brady

Thank you for your service. You will be missed!

Assistance Providers: Complete a Survey- Chance to Win an Ipod Shuffle

ASAPconnect is partnering with the David and Lucille Packard Foundation in researching the technical assistance needs for summer programs and we need help from assistance providers! If you are a registered assistance provider in our database and fill out the on-line survey about assistance needs for summer programs, then you will be entered in the drawing for an Ipod Shuffle.

Take the survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=S6kmcnrUgNpY5APN_2bh24pA_3d_3d

Remember that you need to be a registered assistance provider in our database to win. So if you are not registered- complete your free directory profile today at www.afterschoolconnect.org.

Surveys need to be completed by November 6, 2009 to be eligible for the raffle. Thank you for your help and good luck!

Upcoming ASAPconnect Seminars And Trainings!

ASAPconnect is excited to offer the Training of Trainers (TOT) series for all assistance providers to after school programs. These low-cost, high quality trainings are open to all trainers, coaches, mentors, resource brokers, and consultants to after school programs.

Upcoming trainings include:

Transferring Learning: From Workshop to Worksite
Presented by Dr. Laura Lipton
December 3-4, 2009
Oakland, CA

English Language Learning, After School Style Institute
Presented by Center for Afterschool Education, Foundations, Inc.
January 12-13, 2010
Sacramento, CA

Storytelling as Best Practice and
Why Bad Presentations Happen to Good Causes
Presented by Andy Goodman
February 9, 2010
Los Angeles, CA

Each TOT only costs $60! Register today!

Workshop descriptions, fliers, and registration information is located on our website at www.afterschoolconnect.org/provider_resources/seminars_and_trainings/

Calling All Presenters!

BOOST Announces The Legacy Summit

BOOST Conference has just announced that they will be adding The Legacy Summit to their conference being held in Palm Springs from April 28-May 1, 2010. The Legacy Summit is geared towards supporting older youth in out-of-school time programs. The Legacy Summit will take place at the Hilton Hotel, just one block from the Palm Springs Convention Center.

The deadline for submitting a proposal to present at the Legacy Summit is November 10, 2009 at 5:00pm Pacific Time. To access the RFP, go to the BOOST website at www.boostconference.org or call 619-232-6678 for more information.

Presenter opportunities are always available on our website at
http://www.afterschoolconnect.org/provider_resources/opportunities_for_presenters

 

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Set up your ASAP Directory profile at www.afterschoolconnect.org now!