Monday, September 24, 2007

The James Family Foundation











THE JAMES FAMILY FOUNDATION
SCORING POINTS BY ASSISTING OTHERS
The James Family Foundation is about HOPE, HELP and HEART.

We build hope in the lives of children and families in the community who are dealing with adversity.

We help single-parent families improve their lives by empowering them to achieve more through education, employment, and better health initiatives--in local communities and around the world.

We have heart for all people regardless of age, race, family or economic status. We believe in helping those who have the dedication to succeed.
Thirty percent of families in the U.S. are headed by a single parent - more than any other country in the world.


Cleveland Metropolitan School District -- From Vision to Victory

WE BELIEVE!

Come to these important community forums to learn more about the Cleveland
Metropolitan School District’s plans for this 2007-2008 school year. Express your
thoughts about how we can continue to move toward our goal to make the Cleveland
Metropolitan School District a premier school district in the United States of America!

Topics will include:
 District Goals for the 2007-2008 School Year
 The Master Facilities Plan
 Safety and Security
 Customer Service Plan
 Academic Update

COMMUNITY FORUM MEETING TIMES 6:00-8:00 P.M.

DATES AND LOCATIONS BELOW:
 Monday, October 1 . . . . . . Michael J. Zone Recreation Center . . . . 6301 Lorain Avenue
 Wednesday, October 3 . . . JFK Recreation Center . . . . . . . . . . 17300 Harvard Avenue

INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL BUILDING COMMUNITY FORUM
MEETING TIMES 6:00-8:00 P.M. (SEE BACK OF FLIER FOR THE LIST OF SCHOOLS)
 Wednesday, October 10 . . PreK-8 Schools
 Thursday, October 11 . . . . High Schools


1380 EAST SIXTH STREET  CLEVELAND, OHIO 44114  216.574.8000  WWW.CMSDNET.NET

Thursday, September 20, 2007

College Affordability Essay Contest

Provided by: Campaign For College Affordability
Deadline: October 29, 2007
Type of Award: Essay
Awards Available Amount
Varies equal to $2500

Website
http://collegeaffordabilitynow.org/essaycontest/

Description
The College Affordability Essay Contest is open to undergraduate, graduate students and former students with a minimum of $2500 in educational debt. To enter, you must write or create an essay, article, opinion piece or multimedia work and place it in a college, local or national publication, in print or on the web. Your work must address one of more of the following issues of educational debt: college access, student debt or fair lending.

Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.
Applicable Majors
All Fields of Study

Monday, September 17, 2007

Boy Scout & Cub Scout Recruiting





http://www.cpl.org/index.php?q=node/1367


Calling all boys in the 1st to the 5th grades!

Scouting is Fun!

Your Neighborhood Cub Scout Pack
will be at your Cleveland Public Library Branch
to tell you about their activities and how you can join the fun.

Come and meet them on:
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Check out these websites to learn more:

Boys: www.joincubscouting.org

Parents and Caregivers:
www.thescoutzone.org www.scouting.org

Greater Cleveland Council Boy Scouts of America
www.gccbsa.org

Prime Time at Cleveland Public Library

Prime Time at Cleveland Public Library

Prime Time, an after-school program developed by Youth Opportunities Unlimited (Y.O.U.) specifically for the Cleveland Public Library, engages youth between the ages 14 and 17. These promising youth develop career related skills, which improve their academics, decision-making, leadership, and employability skills. Students completing the school-year program are eligible for paid summer employment or a paid or non-paid summer internship. For more information about enrollment in the program, please contact the Y.O.U. coordinator for the nearest branch at 216-566-5445.

In addition to engaging students with employability skills, students are exposed to various field trip activities such as college tours, performing arts, community service projects, and meetings with various authors, business leaders, and politicians, including a recent meeting with Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs-Jones.

The Prime Time program for the 2007-2008 school-year will be held at the following Library branches: Fleet, Fulton, Glenville, and Harvard-Lee. For more information about enrollment in the program, please contact the Y.O.U. coordinator for the nearest branch. For the Harvard-Lee and Fulton branches contact Darlene Constant at (216) 566-5445 extension 241 and for the Fleet and Genville branches contact Connie Fletcher at (216) 566-5445 extension 225.

Teen poetry Competition Presented By Friends of the Cleveland public Library, Inc.




GET A COMPLETE APPLICATION AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY!!!

Cleveland Education Committee

Cleveland Education Committee
Next MEETING:
Thursday, September 27, 2007
6:30 p.m.

West Side Community House (C-House)
3000 Bridge Avenue ~ Phone: 771-7297
Located on the Northwest corner of Lorain & West 93rd St.
Parking in lot or off street parking

* Do you have concerns or questions about your local school?
* Do you want to be meaningfully involved at your child’s school but are not sure how?

* We want to hear from you. Come and find support and information from other parents and community members.

* The Cleveland Education Committee consists of parents, grandparents, concerned citizens and staff of community organizations.

• Our purpose is to promote parent and community leadership in creating meaningful involvement in our schools to enhance the education of our children and in turn, revitalize the City of Cleveland.


For more information contact Deltrise Sanford at 216-338-5747 or luvnharts@yahoo.com. You may also contact Ian Heisey at 671-2710 or ianh@bpdc.org, at Bellaire-Puritas Development Corporation

CLEVELAND BROWNS BRAYLON EDWARDS PLEDGES TO 'ADVANCE 100' YOUTH THROUGH EDUCATION INITIATIVE



http://www.braylonedwardsfoundation.org/index.asp?ID=1



CLEVELAND, OH - Cleveland Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards pledged $1 million in academic scholarships to the Cleveland Municipal School District (CMSD) at the launch of the ADVANCE 100 education enrichment program on Wednesday, May 16, 2007. Edwards, along with City of Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson, CMSD CEO Dr. Eugene Sanders and the 100 students chosen to participate in the program, gathered at an assembly at Lincoln-West High School.

The program launch was a huge success with over one hundred parents present. Parents and students signed a pledge, committing to the program. Each student met Edwards and excitedly posed for a photo with the Brown’s wide receiver.

Eighth grade students in the ADVANCE 100 program will be provided mentoring and tutoring in an effort to equip them for success. Members, teachers and counselors will receive incentives and awards for their participation and support. Participating students' progress throughout high school will be closely monitored by BEF and the Cleveland Scholarship Program (CSP).

Advance 100 is an education initiative of the Braylon Edwards Foundation (BEF).

“Braylon is not only investing the in the future of these 100 children by providing them with the incentive to succeed, but he is investing in the city of Cleveland,” Browns head coach Romeo Crennel said. “We are proud of Braylon for his commitment to education and the youth of this city.”

Program participants are required to maintain a grade point average of 2.5 or better and to accumulate at least 15 hours of community service each year, while displaying exemplary citizenship and conduct. They will not be allowed any unexcused absences.

Edwards, in his third year in the NFL, is no stranger to philanthropy. Last year he announced a $500,000 scholarship endowment fund for college players who earn the distinction of wearing the University of Michigan’s No.1 football jersey.

“The fundamentals of success can only be achieved through a quality education," said Edwards. "I am fortunate to be in a position where I can give back to create opportunities for young people."

CSP is the leading college access program in the nation and is emulated throughout the country. Each year, CSP provides educational opportunities and workforce development by counseling more than 30,000 Greater Cleveland residents of all ages about post-secondary educational options.

The Braylon Edwards Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing and meeting the needs of underserved youth in the concentrated area of education. BEF's goal is to emphasize the importance of education by providing scholarships and incentives to youth who demonstrate strong commitment and effort to excelling in academics, citizenship and community volunteerism.

To make a media request, please contact Sandra Ware at (248) 417-2709 or sware@braylonedwards.com.

Speaker Events

A Morning with Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum,
President of Spelman College
Saturday, September 22, 8:30 a.m.
Church of the Covenant
http://www.covenantweb.org/tatum.html

2007 Covenant Lecture Fund Lecture
"Does Your House Have Lions?"
Emilie Townes, Ph.D.
Wednesday, September 26, 7:30 p.m.
http://www.covenantweb.org/lecturefund.html

Sunday, September 09, 2007

Eddie Johnson Memorial Foundation



http://www.ejmemorialfoundation.org/home.htm

Gone but never forgotten

When Eddie Johnson died, the Eddie Johnson Foundation turned into the Eddie Johnson Memorial Foundation. Here is our mission:

"To help the community through providing aid for children and families who are in need or suffering from hardships. In working with various service organizations, including the American Cancer Society, we hope to be a financial support when such hardships become overwhelming."

Prime Time at Cleveland Public Library

Prime Time, an after-school program developed by Youth Opportunities Unlimited (Y.O.U.) specifically for the Cleveland Public Library, engages youth between the ages 14 and 17. These promising youth develop career related skills, which improve their academics, decision-making, leadership, and employability skills. Students completing the school-year program are eligible for paid summer employment or a paid or non-paid summer internship. For more information about enrollment in the program, please contact the Y.O.U. coordinator for the nearest branch at 216-566-5445.

In addition to engaging students with employability skills, students are exposed to various field trip activities such as college tours, performing arts, community service projects, and meetings with various authors, business leaders, and politicians, including a recent meeting with Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs-Jones.

The Prime Time program for the 2007-2008 school-year will be held at the following Library branches: Fleet, Fulton, Glenville, and Harvard-Lee. For more information about enrollment in the program, please contact the Y.O.U. coordinator for the nearest branch. For the Harvard-Lee and Fulton branches contact Darlene Constant at (216) 566-5445 extension 241 and for the Fleet and Genville branches contact Connie Fletcher at (216) 566-5445 extension 225.

Friday, September 07, 2007

Free SAT/ ACT Practice Test

http://testprep.princetonreview.com/CourseSearch/AdvancedSearch.aspx

SAT/ ACT Practice Test For FREE through Princeton Review.

First go to the link above.

Next, select which practice test you want to take (SAT or ACT)

Then type in city -- Cleveland and state -- Ohio.

Click on the tab at the top that says -- "FREE EVENTS"

Thursday, September 06, 2007

Scholarship & Resource Information

Visit the links to these sites for useful information on scholarships and other resources for high school students who are college bound.

https://studentaffairs.case.edu/trio/resources/links.html

https://studentaffairs.case.edu/trio/resources/scholarships.html

https://studentaffairs.case.edu/trio/resources/morelinks.html

Tuesday, September 04, 2007

AARP Foundation Announces New Scholarship Program for Women

The AARP Foundation announces a new scholarship program to help low-income women 40+ participate in education and training opportunities. Approximately 100 scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 are expected to be awarded in the first round. The process opens August 31, 2007 at www.aarp.org/womensscholarship.



Applications are only available online.

Priority will be given to women who:

** individuals returning to the workforce after an extended absence;

** individuals who are underemployed (in a job with limited pay,

limited growth opportunities and limited benefits); or

** grandmothers or other female relatives raising another family

member’s child/children (with the ability to demonstrate significant financial responsibility for those child/children).

The application deadline is October 31, 2007. Scholarship recipients will be notified in January 2008 and funds will be made available shortly thereafter.

Saturday Tutoring Program - Church of the Covenant

http://tutor_me.tripod.com/

About the Tutoring Programs at Covenant
In 1990, the Church of the Covenant formed a partnership with its neighbor, John Hay High School, in the Cleveland Municipal School District. Volunteers began tutoring students at the school and at the church under the direction of the chair of John Hay's English Department. Since that time, the Saturday Tutoring Program has developed and grown.

On most Saturday mornings at the church, tutors help students in Grades 1-12 from many schools in the Cleveland area. Tutors cover a variety of subjects including math, reading, and science. Tutors also help students prepare for the Ohio proficiency tests and college entrance exams. Field trips to local cultural and educational sites have greatly enhanced Covenant's Saturday tutoring program.

On weekday afternoons, Covenant volunteers read with children at Daniel E. Morgan Elementary School. The church has formed an official partnership with the school through the Cleveland Initiative for Education. You are invited to visit Daniel E. Morgan's media center website.
Over the years, hundreds of students have received tutoring from Covenant volunteers. The tutoring programs have brought together senior citizens, adults, college students, and youth who are interested in helping Cleveland's young people learn.

To volunteer, please call (216) 421-0482 ext. 281

Virtual Poetry Slam Competition

http://www.virtualpoetryslam.net/main/contests/2007/rules

The Straightforward Media Minority Scholarship

StraightForward Media Minority Scholarship
Provided by: StraightForward Media
Deadline: September 30, 2007
Award Amount
$500 Awards Available
4 Type of Award
Scholarship

Website
http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/minority/
Description
The Straightforward Media Minority Scholarship is available to current and prospective students of color.
Additional Information
The deadlines for applications are: March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31. Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.
Applicable Majors
All Fields of Studies

Monday, September 03, 2007

Future Black Men of America, Inc.

Turning Gang Members Around (CBS News)

Press Release for Tim Roberts & BRICK Program Benefit







FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Radio One, Third Federal, Ticknors Mens Clothier, Jay Honda, Urban Flix, and 100 Proof Magazine, presents Cool, Smooth & Jazzy, Part XI, a celebrity benefit hair and fashion show, Saturday, September 8, 2007 at The New Mirage on the Water, 2510 Elm Street, (West Bank of the Flats), Cleveland, Ohio. Live entertainment starts at 6:30 pm with light hor devours being served.

The 11th annual celebrity benefit Hair & Fashion Show will feature hair fashions by Kayla?s Vision of Drama. Clothes fashions will be provided by: Ticknors Mens Clothier, Fashions by Fowler, Rave Fashions, AYV Clothing Company from Detroit, Michigan, and local designers: DruWho?, Roz Bishop, Kymnesty, Christ Couture, Designs By Attalah, and current BRICK student designers Kandy Koated. Today?s hottest fashions will be modeled by local celebrities: Harry Boomer ? 19 Action News; Brian McIntyre ? Ohio News Network; Grace Roberts ? Praise 1300AM; Kris Blu ? WERE 1490AM; Chanel Brooks ? Z107.9 FM; Cedric Toney ? Former Cleveland Cavalier; Leon Bibb, Carolina Leid, Kimberly Gill ? News Channel 5; Todd Meany, Dray Clark ? Fox 8 News; Yvonne Pointer ? Community Activist; Senator Shirley Smith; Anthony Brown ? Another Look; Daron Cherry ? Former Kansas City Chief; Mark Lyon ? Jay Honda and Erik Sales ? Former BRICK Student and CEO of 100 Proof Magazine. Live entertainment prior to the show provided by: Hot 16, Tache? Huston, Basheer Jones, Clark Kent, Joe Merc, Erika Kayne and Comedian Terrill Huey. Please come and join our Host Kim Johnson from WZAK 93.1FM.

Partial Proceeds from the benefit will support BRICK (BROTHERHOOD, RESPECT, INTELLIGENCE, CONDUCT, AND KNOWLEDGE) YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAM. BRICK founded in 1996 by Tim Roberts, mentors young men in the Cleveland Public Schools ages 9 through 21 by offering program alternative opportunities in avoiding illegal activities, drug abuse, gangs and teen pregnancy. Members meet weekly and participate in weekly community service projects along with a variety of workshops, conferences and public events. Just recently one of BRICK?s former students, Quarterback Troy Smith from The Ohio State University Football Team, won the Heisman Trophy. Feel free to visit their website at www.friendsofbrick.com.

Donations for the event: $25.00 in advance and $30.00 day of event. Doors open at 6:00 pm. Tickets go on sale Monday, August 13, 2007 and can be purchased at Fashions By Fowler, 3090 Mayfield Road, Cleveland Heights, and Ticknors Mens Clothier in Beachwood Mall. For more information or tickets contact Tony Owens at (440) 725-6286, Tonda Gant at (216) 857-0600, or visit their website at www.coolsmoothandjazzy.com.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo -- Volunteers: Zoo Crew

Thank you for your interest in our teen volunteer program.
The application deadline for 2007 has passed.
Applications and reference forms for 2008 will be available on January 2, 2008.

Do You....

Love to learn about animals?
Like talking to people?
Want to become active in wildlife conservation?
Zoo Crew Teens have....

A lasting interest in animals and the environment
The desire and ability to teach others
Good working habits
A GREAT time this summer!
What does the Zoo Crew Do?

Zoo Crew teen volunteers (ages 13-17) assist in the Education Division by actively participating in various conservation projects and interpreting. What is interpreting, anyhow? It simply means talking to the public about the animals, their exhibits, and conservation!

The Zoo Crew teen volunteer program focuses on conservation and encourages teens to learn responsibility, develop job and career skills and grow in their personal conservation ethic.

Requirements

Applicants must...
be at least 13 years old by January 1 and not older than 17 by June 1 of the year they will be volunteering.
commit to attend once/week for the entire summer (June – August) with only two (2) excused absences. After completing one summer (with a minimum of 40 hours), you may be invited to join the year-round program (September – May). We will meet once a month; every third Saturday (may need to meet more than one Saturday a month depending on the project). You can miss two of these monthly meetings a year.
have an exceptional interest in animals and the environment.
have the desire and ability to work with people of all ages.
If selected, Zoo Crew volunteers must...

attend an orientation session with parent or guardian.
attend training sessions.
work at least one six (6) hour shift per week.
always wear his/her uniform while on duty - Zoo Crew shirt & your own khaki shorts or pants.
Cost

$30 fee covers uniform shirt, nametag, training materials and activities, and wrap-up party. NOTE: A limited number of scholarships are available for those demonstrating financial need. (Please inquire with your application)

How To Apply

The application deadline for 2007 has passed. Applications and reference forms for 2008 will be available on January 2, 2008.

To Parents/Guardians:

The Zoo Crew Volunteer Program is a commitment not only for your teen, but also for parents and family. Please remember that Zoo Crew teens are allowed only two (2) scheduled absences during the summer program and two additional absences during the year-round program.
The Zoo can be reached by public transportation Memorial Day through Labor Day. The bus stop is just outside the main entrance to the Zoo.
Parents/Guardians must attend the mandatory Orientation Session. It will give you insight as to what your teen will accomplish, and what will be expected of your teen.

For more information, call (216) 661-6500 x4009.

http://www.clemetzoo.com/education/vol/zoocrew.asp

Greater Cleveland Sports Commission Internship

http://www.patriotbowl.com/

Internship Program
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INTERNSHIP TERMS
Spring Term
January - April
Apply by: November 15
Summer Term
May - August
Apply by: March 1
Fall Term
September - December
Apply by: July 15

The Greater Cleveland Sports Commission offers internships throughout the year that focus on various events and projects. Due to the nature of the organization, our projects and events are rarely the same; the internship experience depends heavily on the current happenings of the Sports Commission and, at times, the commitment of the intern to suggest and develop projects as he/she sees fit. There are four (4) inernship positions available each session (Spring, Summer & Fall) that will consist of projects and tasks relating to Communications, Marketing, Event Management and Fundraising/Development. The intern program is not intended to be administrative, but on occasion, administrative tasks will need to be completed by all staff members. The goal of the internship program is to provide a meaningful and educational experience in the Sport Industry.

Compensation - The Greater Cleveland Sports Commission offers a $200 per month stipend to interns (amount to be determined). Interns will be paid monthly. Interns will not be paid overtime.

Work Hours - The summer internship program requires a minimum of 40 hours per week. The fall, winter, and spring sessions require 20 hours per week. If the student is receiving college credit for the internship, the college or university will determine work hours, up to 40 hours per week. The Sports Commission is flexible in terms of exact work hours, but would require a loose schedule to be created in advance. Interns may not work on scheduled Sports Commission holidays. There may be occasions where attendance is mandatory and at least two weeks notice will be given.

Transportation and Parking - Transportation and parking are not provided or reimbursable. Interns may use the RTA system (the central train station is located in Tower City) or may drive and park for approximately $4 per day in some locations. RTA schedules and routes can be found at www.riderta.com.

Evaluation - Interns will be evaluated in the middle and at the end of the term. These evaluations are meant to be constructive criticism and are a tool for improvement and focus. They are meant to determine if the job duties and working conditions match the intern’s interests and expectations while allowing the GCSC to determine whether the intern’s qualifications, job performance, and work habits meet GCSC standards. In addition, the intern will have the opportunity to evaluate the Sports Commission on the quality of the internship program.

Supervision - The Director of Events supervises the internship program. However, one intern will be hired to meet every niche of our business so most day to day activities will be assigned and monitored by specific staff members. Close working relationships with all staff members must be developed. A general respect both for and from the intern are expected and required.

Application Procedure - Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter and references to:

Greater Cleveland Sports Commission
Attn: Internship Program
50 Public Square, Suite 950
Cleveland, Ohio, 44113

JIMMY AND THE CLEVELAND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM NEEDS YOUR HELP!

JIMMY AND THE CLEVELAND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM NEEDS YOUR HELP! Looking for volunteers to help out at the Steelyard Commons Grand Opening on Thursday, Sept 6th. Proceeds from the Grand Opening are being donated to Cleveland Scholarship Programs. Interested? Email malone@wmji.com.

http://www.wmji.com/pages/lanandmalone.html
http://www.cspohio.org/csp/