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President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle
Obama have announced a new summer service initiative, United We
Serve. The President asks all Americans to make volunteerism and
community service a part of our daily lives and the life of the
nation. The United We Serve will run from June 22 through a
new National Day of Service and Remembrance on September 11. Join
Colorado in giving back to our communities through volunteerism.
Register a Service Project for United We Serve Colorado
Projects
United We Serve in
Colorado
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The Governor's Commission on Community Service is proud to help
present The Child & Youth Development Forum & Child & Youth
Development Training in Grand Junction, CO.
The Forum is to provide a venue for local dialogue and deliberation
concerning child and youth service needs, policies and resources to
meet the child and youth development challenges in Grand Junction
and Mesa County.
The Forum is open to individuals and organizations, educators, and
non-profit program personnel serving children and youth.
Based on the 2009 Community Conversation, the Colorado Youth
Development Team is pleased to return with a customized positive
Child & Youth Development Training for the Mesa community
immediately following the Child & Youth Development Forum.
The Training is open to youth and young adults (middle school aged –
25), youth serving professionals & adults who care for and about
children & young people.
Space is limited. Lunch will be provided for participants who
register for the Forum & Training.
Youth Development Forum & Training
Flyer
to register for either of these events, please click
here
For more information about the Youth Development Forum, call
303-866-6426, or email Jovan.melton@state.co.us.
For more information about the Youth Development Training, call
303-863-2105 or email
katherine@buildassets.org.
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On April 21, 2009, President Barack Obama signed
legislation that for the first time officially establishes September
11 as a federally recognized National Day of Service and
Remembrance. Join us and many others in supporting this historic and
forward-looking observance this year, along with the President’s
2009 Summer of Service initiative, United We Serve.
2009 September 11th Day
of Service and Remembrance Flyer |
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The Governor’s
Commission on Community Service presents
The
2009 Colorado State Service Conference:
The Spirit of AmeriCorps LIFE!
October 12-13, 2009 ·
YMCA of the Rockies · Estes Park, Colorado
2009 State Service Conference Flyer
Join 400 AmeriCorps Members in learning
workshops about AmeriCorps Family, Community Involvement, Career
Development, and Service. Space is limited! Registration will be
open from August 3rd-September 30th. To register click
here
For
more information, please contact Jovan at
jovan.melton@state.co.us.
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Meeting Notice
Governor's Commission on Community Service
Notice is hereby
given that the Governor's Commission on Community Service will meet:
Friday, August 14,
2009
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
The Arts Center
1803 North 7th Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501
For questions, please contact
Jovan E. Melton at 303 866-6426 or
jovan.melton@state.co.us.
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Agenda
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Call to order
Introductions
Approval of minutes Special Presentations
Commissioner Reports
Staff reports
Executive Director's report
Budget Update
Program Updates
Election of Officers
Farewell to departing Commissioners
Announcements, other business
Adjourn |
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recruiting AmeriCorps members |
The Governor’s Commission on
Community Service, under the Office of Lieutenant Governor Barbara O'Brien,
promotes the ethic of service and
volunteerism throughout Colorado, and carries out initiatives in the
areas of mentoring and literacy.
The Governor’s Commission supports and
promotes volunteer service to all citizens as an effective means to
address community needs and foster a collective commitment to lifelong
community service.
The Commission builds on the enthusiasm, dedication and
combined expertise of individual citizens and public and private systems
to expand civic participation and engagement in solving challenges faced
by Colorado communities.
Mission
The Governor's Commission serves as a catalyst for the promotion and
expansion of community service and volunteerism to all Colorado
residents as an effective means to address civic and social issues and
improve the overall well being of communities throughout the state.
Goals
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To advocate for service and volunteerism as essential components in
sustaining healthy Colorado communities.
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To create mechanisms which facilitate greater cooperation,
communication
and partnerships among agencies working in the service and volunteerism
fields.
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To promote service and volunteerism as an integral component of
education at all levels and as a lifelong responsibility.
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To increase public awareness, appreciation, support and participation
in
service and volunteerism.
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To increase financial support for volunteer initiatives from a broad
range
of public and private sources.
In addition to its national and community service charge, the Commission
works to promote and expand volunteerism and civic participation through
initiatives such as: Colorado Mentoring, which provides
leadership in the area of youth mentoring; Colorado Cares, a
statewide day of service, and Citizen Corps, an effort to
encourage and prepare volunteers to respond to natural
disasters/homeland security situations.
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