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AmeriCorps VISTA
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AmeriCorps VISTA members are now busy working in many of the summer programs here in New Orleans. This important project was made possible through our work with Lieutenant Governor Mitch Landrieu, US Attorney Jim Letten, Chairman Don Powell, the Corporation for National and Community Service, and New Orleans summer program providers.
To see Times-Picayune's coverage of this effort and other GNOAP initiatives please visit www.gnoafterschool.org/category/news.
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Summer Programs
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A listing of summer programs made available through the Unified Grant Process is now available in our website's Resource Library.
If you would like to add your program please email program details to Shelley.
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Cross Cities Network
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The Cross Cities Network for Leaders of Citywide After-School Initiatives will meet to discuss the issues facing our afterschool community here in New Orleans at the end of June. We have been planning this event with the National Institute on Out-of-School Time and Public/Private Ventures all year and are very excited to host this important visit.
Please join us for a reception Tuesday, June 27, 2007 to celebrate this unique partnership. Keating Magee, 5th floor, 600 Decatur Street, New Orleans at 6:00pm.
(RSVP to info@gnoafterschool.org by 6/22.)
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The Clowns are Coming...SOON!
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Clowns without Borders are available to visit your site and put on a 30-minute presentation that is sure to leave "no child without a smile." Their visits are completely free of charge.
To book the clowns during their visit next week, 6/18-6/24 please contact Deven Sisler at 201.978.2802, divo_sizzle@yahoo.com.
To book the clowns during their July visit, 7/3-7/20 please contact Selena Mc Mahan at 917.822.0551, selenamcmahan@gmail.com.
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FixNOLA.org
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FixNOLA.org is "helping New Orleans help itself" by connecting volunteers to local nonprofit organizations. If you're a nonprofit organization looking for volunteers in the New Orleans area, simply visit volunteermatch.org and post your opportunity there. Your listing, in addition to being available to Volunteer Match's national audience, will automatically be listed in the appropriate section of FixNOLA.org as well.
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Activity Resources
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What to do when your lesson plans aren't getting you through the day or keeping your students' attention? Review the following websites for neat ideas and low-cost resources:
If your students love Dancing with the Stars check out: www.knowledgehound.com/topics/dance.htm and www.dancetv.com/tutorial
Looking for a movie connection? This site is for you: www.teachwithmovies.org
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Cooperative for After-School Enrichment
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We had a wonderful training with our colleagues from CASE, the Houston area afterschool intermediary. Thank you to all the providers who attended and made them all feel so welcome.
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Schedule Reminders
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The next GNOAP meeting is scheduled for August 15 at 10am, Junior League Headquarters (4319 Carondelet Street, NOLA).
Our Baton Rouge group is scheduled to meet August 21 at 11am, LMA Building (700 N. 10th Street, Baton Rouge).
We look forward to seeing you and sharing 'back to school' resources. Enjoy your summer!
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