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In the spirit of collaboration that the National Assembly represents, these member & partner ads reflect the valuable resources that exist among us, so that we are better equipped to make referrals, find partnership opportunities, and benefit from the expertise and services of one another.
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Newsbytes May 12, 2006 Newsbytes is the biweekly E-newsletter of the National Human Services Assembly that contains information for and about the nonprofit health and human services sector. If you are having trouble reading this newsletter, go to http://www.nassembly.org/nassembly/newsbytes/051206.htm
Help Honor The "Best in Class" YMCA of the USA Appoints New President & CEO On May 8, YMCA of the USA announced that Neil J. Nicoll has been appointed its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Nicoll is replacing long-time President and NHSA board member, Ken Gladish, who recently resigned. In accepting the position, Nicoll is leaving his post at the YMCA of Greater Seattle. Nicoll becomes the 13th leader of YMCA of the USA and will take office officially on June 26. For more information visit www.ymca.net. Best and Worst Places to Be a Mom Save the Children's State of the World's Mothers 2006 helps document conditions for mothers and children in 125 countries – 26 developed nations and 99 in the developing world – and shows where mothers fare best and where they face the greatest hardships. The report concludes that providing mothers with access to education, economic opportunities and maternal and child health care, including family planning, gives mothers and their children the best chance to survive and thrive. For more information, click here. Nonprofit Congress Seeks Charitable Leaders for National Meeting On October 16 – 17, 2006, approximately 500 nonprofit delegates will gather in the nation’s capital for the Nonprofit Congress National Meeting to identify national priorities and create action plans for the nonprofit sector. For more information and to apply click here. Application deadline is May 31, 2006. The Nonprofit Congress is an initiative to unite America’s diverse nonprofits. In addition to applying to be a delegate to the National Meeting, individuals and organizations can get involved by signing the initiative’s Declaration for America’s Nonprofits, hosting or participating in local Town Hall meetings across the nation, and providing input online through the discussion forums on the Nonprofit Congress website. Nearly Half Of U.S. Children Under 5 Are Minorities Nearly half of the nation's children under 5 are racial or ethnic minorities, and the percentage is increasing mainly because the Hispanic population is growing so rapidly, according to a new census report. In some suburban communities, government officials face a cultural generation gap as they weigh demands from older white residents for senior-citizen centers, transportation and other aid against requests from younger, mainly minority residents for translation assistance, preschools and other services. Experts say immigrant families are becoming more concerned with the quality of their children's early education, aware that it can affect their future academic success. For more, click here. NFTE Featured in New York Times Article Steve Mariotti and the organization he founded, the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), were profiled in in the May 1 edition of the New York Times. The article explains how Mariotti was inspired to create NFTE because students in his South Bronx classrooms were more interested in learning about his practical business experience than the traditional classroom lessons. To read the article, click here. (Subscription required)
Generations United Publishes Report on Relative Caregivers This publication highlights data that demonstrates the foster care system’s significant reliance on relatives to care for children. The report also illustrates the need for subsidized guardianship for children for whom reunification or adoption is not viable. The full report can be accessed by clicking here. Urban Institute Reports on Kinship Care and Nonresident Fathers Trends in Service Receipt: Children in Kinship Care Gaining Ground states that the standard of living for children in kinship care improved significantly between 1997 and 2002, according to the National Survey of America’s Families. Factors such as living in poverty or without health insurance both showed a downward trend. Meanwhile, in What About Dads?, researchers examined child welfare practices of identifying, locating, and involving fathers of children in foster care and found that nonresident dads are not often involved in case planning and nearly half are never contacted by the child welfare agency. Access the full report by clicking here. GLSEN Announces National School Climate Survey Findings The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) worked with Harris Interactive to conduct a national survey to document the experiences of students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) in America's schools. The survey reveals that anti-LGBT bullying and harassment remain commonplace in America's schools, with impact on academic success. LGBT students were twice as likely as the general population of students to report they were not planning to pursue any post-secondary education. On a positive note, the report indicates that trained and supportive staff, the presence of Gay Student Alliance clubs, and anti-bullying policies all lead to reductions in harassment. Read the full report by clicking here. OMB Watch Creates Sunset Commission Resource Center Sunset Commissions, unelected bodies appointed by the president, could potentially have the power to cancel or realign any federal program, grant, or agency. The White House and House Republicans both have proposals to create such commissions and could be considered by the House of Representatives this year. To learn more about Sunset Commissions, visit http://www.ombwatch.org/sunset World Hunger Year Invites Applications for Harry Chapin Self-Reliance Awards OJJDP Offering Research Awards, Each Worth $200,000-$400,000 Support for Invigorating Citizenship The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation is focused on funding projects that cultivate a renewed, healthier, and more vigorous sense of citizenship among the American people, as well as among people of other nations. Letters of inquiry accepted throughout the year. Grantmakers In Aging Accepting Proposals for Hurricane Fund for the Elderly Boys Hope Girls Hope Invites Nominations for Opportunity Maker Award Save the Date - 2nd Annual Technology Summit Initiative News & resources
Member Spotlight American Camp Association The American Camp Association (formerly known as the American Camping Association) is a community of camp professionals who, for nearly 100 years, have joined together to share knowledge and experience and to ensure the quality of camp programs. Because of their diverse 6,700 plus membership and exceptional programs, children and adults have the opportunity to learn powerful lessons in community, character-building, skill development, and healthy living — lessons that can be learned nowhere else. For more on the American Camp Association, visit www.aca-camps.org.
National Assembly - Business Partners Program
The Business Partners Program is a service for members of the National Assembly and their affiliates that leverages their combined purchasing power to reduce costs. Click here to see the complete list of National Assembly Business Services and Discounts. The Business Partners Program is made possible through the generous support of The UPS Foundation. Did You Know? UPCOMING PEER NETWORK MEETINGS National Organizations National Network (NOVN) CFO Peer Group Meeting Washington Group Meeting June 6, 2006 1:30 PM at the National Assembly, 1319 F St NW, Suite 402, Washington, DC. For more information please contact, renee@nassembly.org. CFO Peer Group Meeting For more information the National Assembly Member Peer Networks, click here. TRAININGS & EVENTS National Foster Care Month Mentor Recruitment: Strategies to Increase the Effectiveness of Recruitment Campaigns Online Community Forum May 8-12, 2006 The forum will discuss best practices, resources and strategies. This event is an online conversation that takes place over the course of one week. America's Promise Regional Forums America's Promise Alliance is conducting a series of five regional forums to share best practices and encourage greater focus and collaboration within communities to see that all young people receive the fundamental resources they need to succeed. June 8-9, 2006 - Long Beach, California July 27-28, 2006 - Providence, Rhode Island September 14-15, 2006 - Charlotte, North Carolina September 28-29, 2006 - Indianapolis, Indiana October 12-13, 2006 - Denver, Colorado CONFERENCES Tutor/Mentor Leadership and Networking Conference May 25-26, 2006 Chicago, IL 2006 Juvenile Justice National Symposium Travelers Aid International 2006 Annual Leadership Conference "Surviving
the Storm: Managing in Times of Change" National Conference on Volunteering and Service "Climbing Mountains, Lifting Lives" June 18-20, 2006 Score More: Conference on Youth & Community Economic Development June 21-23, 2006 Atlanta, GA YouthBuild Transformation Institute August 1-3, 2006 Cambridge, MA National Leaders Summit 2006 Risk Management and Finance Summit for Nonprofits Alliance for Children
and Families National Conference CLICK HERE to post your organization's conference dates on the National Assembly's website; click on "Add Your Own Event," and follow the instructions. Got News? Please e-mail sara@nassembly.org with your news, events, and suggestions for Newsbytes.
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The 2nd Annual Technology Summit hosted by the National Assembly and sponsored by Insight Public Sector will take place on October 26, 2006 in Washington, DC. Nominations are now being accepted for the Excellence in Technology Leadership Awards which are given out at the Summit. For more information about this years' Technology Summit or the Technology Awards, 
