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I wanted to remind you that our April meeting will take place on Thursday April 28, 2011. Please make sure that you do RSVP so that we may make proper arrangements and accommodate all of you. Please Click Here: RSVP to RSVP NOW.
Our Next Council Meeting:
Thursday, April 28, 2011
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Salvation Army Red Shield Building
945 West 69th Street Chicago, IL 60621
Refreshments will be served.
Our next meeting:
Monday April 25, 11am-12pm
Universal Family Connection, Inc.
1350 W 103rd Street
Chicago IL 60643
Coffee and light refreshments will be provided.
| P.O.E.T. (People of Extraordinary Talent) /JEM Productions is a non-for profit organization. Our mission statement is to touch one heart and one mind at a time. We are networking with local schools to host what we call the P.O.E.T. Teen Idol. We believe this will help encourage the youth to improve their writing skills and develop effective public speaking skills while showcasing their talent. Our motto is I am artistic truth, freedom of expression, creativity and life. I am a P.O.E.T. This competition will be run just like the reality show "American Idol". This consists of two stages: ~ Workshop/ Sound check April 14 at the Redemption Theater The students will be competing for the title “P.O.E.T. Teen Idol” as well as an opportunity to open up for Blaq Ice Productions / P.O.E.T. Spoken word concert “Heirs to the Throne” to be held on Saturday November 18, 2011 . The competition will be held on April 17, 2011, closing out our Teen Workshop Weekend at the Redemption Theater. P.O.E.T. will provide the judges and staff for both stages. We are asking for school cooperation and support in promoting this event. We understand the time is short and the school year is coming to a closed in a few months. We look forward to teaming up and having a successful, fun event.questions and to register please contact Toy McCray at 708 267-9725, 1pm-6pm. toyannmccray@yahoo.com Deadline for all registration forms will be April 13, 2011. |
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The Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) is excited to announce the release of our Request for Proposals (RFP) for Youth Ready Chicago program hubs, a 2011 youth, wage- subsidized summer jobs program for youth 16 – 24.
Mayor Richard M. Daley has committed $1.4 million in parking meter infrastructure funds to support a subsidized summer jobs program by increasing the number of city-supported employment opportunities for Chicago youth.
Through this RFP, the program anticipates engaging approximately 600 Chicago youth between the ages of 16 and 24 in paid work experiences and career readiness skills. Programs can operate during a 6-10 week period between June 1 and December 31.
DFSS is seeking proposals from organizations with the qualifications and experience to rapidly implement the program during the summer of 2011. Respondents to the RFP should be capable of providing the following services: youth worker recruitment, program eligibility for youth participants, job/worksite development, job matching, youth training, adult supervision, data collection, payroll system administration (including the fiscal capacity to generate and distribute checks to all youth associated with the hub), worksite monitoring and overall program administration.
DFSS anticipates funding six to ten contracts for worksite hubs. Contract sizes are estimated to range between $210,000 - $400,000.
The RFP is available for download at our website at http://www.cityofchicago.org/
IMPORTANT DATES:
| RFP Released | April 7, 2011 |
| RFP Pre-Proposal Conference | April 21, 2011 |
| RFP Due | May 2, 2011 |
| Award Notifications Made | May 16, 2011 |
| Start Program | Rolling start dates between June and July, 2011 |
When:
Monday, April 25, 2011
Time:
6:30pm- 8:00pm
*Dinner & Registration at 5:30
Location:
AFC Center
7859 S. Ashland
Chicago, Illinois
Please join us as we discuss current legislation and education reform efforts that are taking place in Illinois and how this parent-led reform effort will make a meaningful impact, generating the changes we want for our schools!
~~RSVP Today~~
Date: April 19, 20, & 21, 2011
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Museum of Science and Industry
What are you doing during your spring break? How about hanging out with PE, geeking out with science and earning service learning hours? Join us as we embark on two days of discovery, learning about motor skills and perception. Ever wondered why some animals have whiskers and what they are used for? Ever tried to experience life without one of your senses? If you are curious, want to hang out with awesome scientists, and/or are looking for a fun way to earn service learning hours, come on out for MOTORAMA!!!
· Hands-on Science
· Personal Connections with Scientists
· Service Learning Hours
· Provide Input to Create a New and Exciting Program
· Lunch is Provided
· Check Out The Museum of Science and Industry
This is a three day event on April 19, 20, & 21st. You must attend everyday from 9am—4pm.
Program is open to all Project Exploration students and their friends. Space is limited so RSVP today! Contact Mikki Brown at 773-834-7623 or mbrown@projectexploration.org by April 4, 2011.
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