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When you like a flower you pluck it. When you love a flower you water it daily.
Happy February! I guess with Valentine's Day falling smack in the middle of the month, February is sort of known for LOVE! Leadership Harrisburg Area made LOVE the number 6 Essential of Servant Leadership. We define it as the unselfish, loyal, and benevolent concern for the good of another. With this definition in mind, of course we must love the ones we lead. Call it care, appreciation, building morale, making someone feel important ~ it really all boils down to love. Love has the ability to change people. When we love the people that we lead, we empower and transform them to be the best versions of themselves that they can be. Demonstrations of love in work and community service can be simple, appropriate, and fitting with the corporate or organizational culture and in fitting with the specific relationship. A smile, kind words, a note of appreciation, a small act of kindness, bringing in lunch for the team, a group outing, a day off of work...all of these things can demonstrate love from leaders. In fact, the word LOVE never needs to be used at all ~ even though you know it's an essential of servant leadership.
Meghan Biro, contributor to Forbes, published the article "Let Love Inspire Your Leadership" in 2014 and gives the following data to back up the claim that leadership thrives with love.
According to Gallup's widely respected State of the American Workplace report, disengaged employees cost businesses $450-550 billion a year in lost productivity. Emotionally connected employees simply perform better. According to the Boston Consulting Group, since 2001, companies that embrace "whole person" employee engagement have consistently outpaced growth in S&P average cumulative share price by margins of up to 99 percent. Gallup reports these additional benefits from total quality of life approaches:
- 37% lower absenteeism
- 48% fewer safety incidents
- 41% fewer quality defects
- 28% less inventory shrinkage
- 10% higher customer satisfaction and
- Up to 22% higher profitability
So, there you have it! Love those you lead. Be authentic in your development of the people around you. If you don't like them, but care for them in your leadership position, find some small thing to like about them and go from there. If you don't know where to start, here is a list of "
100 Ways You Can Express Love as a Leader."
Good luck!
Una Martone, '07
President & CEO
Leadership Harrisburg Area
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American Literacy Corporation Seeks 500 Men to Read in Local Schools
The American Literacy Corporation (ALC) announces the dates for
The 500 Men Reading Week and Career Exploration with Ron Claiborne of ABC Good Morning America.
The program will be held March 5 through March 10 in school districts and libraries in Central PA. The purpose of the 500 Men Reading Week and Career Exploration is to provide an opportunity for men to read to elementary students. Ron Claiborne will participate on Tuesday, March 6th in the Harrisburg School District. Please join us by registering today. The prog
ram has become an effective way for men, in the school and library setting, to encourage children to read and be positive role models. For a list of dates, locations, and
registration, click here. Please contact Jamar Johnson at [email protected], 717-307-0991 or Floyd Stokes at 717-580-5429, [email protected].
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Harrisburg Volunteers Needed!
Junior Achievement of South Central PA is on a mission to IMPACT 100,000 students this year!
Please come join us on this rewarding journey!
The time commitment is approximately 8 AM - 2 PM.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Click here for February dates/locations.
If you are interested, please contact Angela Kaja at
[email protected]
or 717-843-8028.
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Volunteers Needed to Plan Spring Event
Geisinger Holy Spirit is in need of a few community leaders willing to volunteer their time to help plan our signature Spring Festival, scheduled for June 9, 2018. Meetings will alternate from evenings to days to accommodate busy schedules. The Planning Committee will help to secure vendors, sponsors and will help on the day of with set up and tear down. This is a family friendly festival with music, crafts, food trucks, and a petting zoo. If you are interested, please contact Marilyn Prescott, at 717-909-3343 or [email protected].
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The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR) is seeking your help to plan and host the 12th Annual Vision of Hope Gala. The Gala will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at the Hershey Lodge from 6-11 PM. Funds raised from this event support child sexual abuse prevention and intervention programs. If you are an enthusiastic, dedicated and well-connected individual and can spare a few hours a month from October to April to help keep kids safe, we would love to have your help. Contact Stephanie King, Development Officer at 717-718-9740 ext. 150 or [email protected] for more information.
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Volunteers & Item Donations Needed for Overnight Shelter
The
YWCA Greater Harrisburg is seeking volunteers to assist with the Winter Overnight Shelter.
The Winter Overnight Shelter is a lifesaving service offered through March 31st to women who reside on the streets. Volunteers provide a welcome intake to women seeking a warm bed during the winter months.
As the women arrive, volunteers will conduct a short intake interview of the guests and provide hospitality during the hours of 7:45 p.m. until 11 p.m.
To better prepare volunteers, a one hour training session is mandatory prior to hosting at the overnight shelter. Training sessions will be held:
Tuesday-February 19 at 6-7 p.m.
Thursday-March 18 at 10- 11 a.m.
Sign up for Winter Overnight Shelter volunteer training & hosting opportunities
here or contact Dennise at 717-234-7931 x3099 or
[email protected].
The Shelter would also appreciate donations of new or gently used twin sheets, pillow cases, towels and wash cloths. Individually packaged snacks such as granola/cereal bars and cases of bottled water or juice are needed to provide a snack for the guests.
Victim Advocate Training To Be Offered
The YWCA is now accepting applications for volunteer victim advocate training. This four-week training is designed for individuals interested in providing support and advocacy to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Training sessions will begin on Monday, March 26 and conclude Thursday April 19. Sessions will be held each week Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5-9 p.m. in the Board Room of the YWCA Greater Harrisburg.
Qualified applicants must:
- Be over the age of 18
- Be interested in working with victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault
- Be available to volunteer evenings and weekends
- Complete combined classroom and online training as well as field practicum
Deadline to register is February 26. For
more information
or to schedule an interview, contact
Emily O'Haren
or 717-234-7931, ext. 3015.
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AHEDD is seeking additional board members reflective of our various customers and business partners. AHEDD is a private non profit organization that assists individuals with disabilities obtain and retain competitive employment in their community. To accomplish this objective, AHEDD works with both the business community and individuals with disabilities in addressing their needs for a capable, reliable workforce. Services are designed to assist the individual obtaining employment and learning the necessary skills to successfully fulfill the talent needs of local businesses. AHEDD provides assistance to participants in resume building/writing, interviewing skills, job placement, job coaching and follow up services; along with work incentives and benefits counseling on how work impacts important benefits the participant may be receiving. Individuals interested in learning more about AHEDD and how their background might be of service to AHEDD should email Rocco Cambria at
[email protected]
or call 717-763-0968.
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The Beacon Clinic Seeks Board Members
The Beacon Clinic for Health and Hope is a nonprofit organization that provides high quality, culturally competent, free, faith-based primary healthcare to under served and uninsured adults in the Greater Harrisburg Community.
The Clinic is located in a portion of the education wing of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 248 Seneca Street, Harrisburg.
The Clinic is seeking Board members who have an interest and/or background in healthcare or social services. They are also seeking Board members who are familiar with and interested in budgets, development, and grant writing, and who have the time and interest to devote to being active Board members.
Interested persons can contact Board president Dave Getz at 717.234.4182 or
[email protected]
for more information.
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Capital RC&D Seeks Treasurer
Capital RC&D Area Council, Inc. is a regional non- profit organization that networks people, organizations and projects to promote responsible use and conservation of our region's natural resources. Our programs seek to blend natural resource conservation with local economic and social values.
We are seeking a qualified volunteer to serve as the organization's treasurer. This position leads the Business Affairs Committee to oversee implementation of the organization's financial policy, meet with the organization's auditor, review financial statements generated by the organization's administrator, review receipts and disbursements and serve on the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors.
For more information please contact: Susan Richards, Executive Director, (717) 241-4361,
[email protected]
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Do you have a passion for helping children and being a voice for kids who are at-risk in our legal system? A committed group of volunteers, led by Judge Lori Serratelli, is creating a new Court Appointed Special Advocates Program (CASA) for children adjudicated delinquent and dependent in Dauphin County. CASA members are trained, committed, citizen-volunteers, focused on advocating for the child's best interests and seeking safe, permanent homes for kids. This nonprofit organization, a project of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities, seeks committed, dynamic, and energized community and corporate leaders with a residence or substantial business or personal connection to Dauphin County to serve on the new board for terms of 3 years. To learn how you can make a profound difference in children's lives and apply for board membership in Dauphin County CASA, please contact Sarah Pearce at [email protected].
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The St. Barnabas Center for Ministry located at 248 Seneca Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110 is seeking to enhance our existing Board of Directors with qualified professionals who possess the following skills:
- Legal
- Public Relations
- Administrative
We welcome any qualified individual to contact Carol Witzeman, Board Chair, at 717-763-9276 or
[email protected]
. Our Board meets the 3rd Monday of every month from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Our mission is as follows: Nuturing the Spiritual, Social, and Physical Development of Children and Youth in Uptown Harrisburg. For more information about our organization please go to
www.stbarnabascenterforministry.org
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Ten Thousand Villages Board Positions Available
- We are a passionate fair-trade retailer that provides essential opportunities to economically disadvantaged people, globally and domestically, by selling their handmade gifts and home goods in our community. We are part of the North American Ten Thousand Villages network and are a not-for-profit, Christian faith based organization. We have a need for people who are excited about fair-trade as new board members and an urgent need for Social Media & Marketing skills. Please email [email protected] for more information.
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Substitute Teachers Needed
There is a national shortage of substitute teachers and it's impacting children and school districts in Central PA. If a school is short of substitutes the class of 25-30 children may be split between two other classes which means that 75-90 children may be affected. Administrators may try to fill in for the class of 25-30 or other teachers give up their planning time and a series consequences result. In each of these examples, children lose out on learning! A+ Teachers (a division of Abel Personnel) is looking for substitute teachers. Perhaps you can help by forwarding this information to people you know such as...
* A teacher who is on inactive status.
* A retired teacher who might be willing to work once or twice a month.
* Someone who has a BA/BS degree and cares about children, and would like to work with them.
* Someone who may be interested in returning to school in the education field.
* People in your church, synagogue, mosque or sport, social, service, or card group.
* A retired or retiring professional who would like to have an impact on the next generation.
* Someone looking for a career change.
* Individuals in your office who would be willing to use PTO to serve as a substitute teacher.
Substitute teaching is a flexible job and an excellent way to have an impact on children in our community. Please see flyer here or contact Deborah Abel at [email protected] for more information.
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2018 Emerging Philanthropists Class - Applications Available
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities and Harrisburg Young Professionals are partnering to provide an opportunity for emerging leaders in the Harrisburg community to become actively engaged with the power of philanthropy!
The Emerging Philanthropists program seeks to engage Harrisburg's emerging business and community leaders with the great possibilities that lie within philanthropic endeavors in Harrisburg. What does it mean to be philanthropic? How do I understand the needs of our community? What can I do to make an impact? The Emerging Philanthropists program provides resources and educational opportunities for Harrisburg's developing leaders who wish to be actively engaged in giving back to their community.
The program features group sessions once a month for the calendar year that include discussions with local business and nonprofit leaders, evaluation of community needs, grant making
101, site visits to community organizations, fund distribution and much more.
To participate, please fill out the 2018 EPP Application.
All applications must be received by HYP no later than January 15, 2018, and you must be an HYP member.
Contact
[email protected]
with any questions.
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2040 Regional Transportation Plan is Being Updated
Your Input is Welcome!
The Harrisburg Area Transportation Study (HATS) is the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry counties and their 103 municipalities. It works with federal, state and local agencies and officials from throughout South-Central Pennsylvania, including the City of Harrisburg and Capital Area Transit, to meet the transportation needs of an area covering nearly 1,700 square miles.
The Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) is currently being updated and will soon be in a fully online format, with a hard copy version available upon request.
Key issues to be addressed in the updated RTP will include:
- Safety;
- Asset management;
- Congestion;
- Mobility and Accessibility for handicapped and elderly residents;
- Freight movement;
- Bicycle/Pedestrian movement;
- Freight and passenger rail;
- Aviation facilities;
- Growth management;
- Environmental impacts and mitigation;
- Performance measurement.
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD! Questions or comments about the RTP can be directed to Casey Baxendal at
[email protected]
or (717) 234-2639.
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Recognize and Celebrate Volunteers & Employees
Leadership Harrisburg Area's award, The Extra Mile, recognizes people who go the extra mile in service to a nonprofit organization, school, church, service club or other type of community group. The Extra Mile award is open to volunteers AND employees of the organization.
We all know people who go the extra mile...people who do things that need to be done without even being asked; people whose work is always autographed with quality; people who stay positive and work hard despite challenges; people whose work inspires others. These are the champions of the Capital Region and their work is vital to the health of our communities.
Awardees will be selected based on the following criteria:
- He or she consistently performs at top quality for a non profit organization in Cumberland, Dauphin, or Perry Counties, PA.
- He or she consistently exceeds expectations.
- He or she embraces the opportunity to assume extra responsibility.
- He or she remains positive and supports others.
- He or she demonstrate dedication and loyalty to the organization and its mission.
Nominations for 2018 are now open!
Click here for online submission form.
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LHA Community Leadership Series 2019 Application Now Available
The application for the Community Leadership Series Class of 2019 is now available! We are excited to fill the next class with community and business leaders ready to increase personal and profession impacts on the Capital Region. So, if you would benefit from increased community awareness; practice in teamwork; increased networks; and servant leadership training, consider applying to the program. Click here for the online application. Contact LHA Staff at 717.216.5200 or [email protected] if you have any questions or need more information. Deadline to apply is May 25, 2018.
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PA Raises Audit Requirement Threshold
Starting in February 2018, Pennsylvania nonprofits must reach higher levels of annual contributions in order to trigger audit requirements. RKL recently published an article that updates nonprofits on these legislative changes that affect audit thresholds. Click here to read how RKL nonprofit experts place these legislative developments in context and provide additional detail.
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Job Openings
Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation
is the accrediting body for trauma centers in Pennsylvania. The PTSF manages all aspects of the accreditation process including coordinating efforts of the hospitals, survey teams and Board of Directors. Pennsylvania prides itself on a comprehensive accreditation process and is leading the nation in standard expectations. The organization currently has two employment opportunities.
- PTSF seeks a passionate, skilled individual to serve as Manager of Accreditation to join our growing team as it further strives to meet the rising volume of trauma centers in Pennsylvania. Under the direction of the Director of Accreditation, this new position will support all aspects of the accreditation process. Complete job description available here.
- PTSF seeks a passionate, skilled individual to serve as Director of Data Quality & Analytics to join our growing team as it further strives to assure that the abstraction, collection and use of PTOS data is optimized to the fullest extent possible in support of Pennsylvania's trauma system. The Director of Data Quality & Analytics key responsibilities will include the management of PTSF data registry and performance improvement staff, support of the PTSF Research Committee and researchers and assuring appropriate development and use of technology by trauma centers and PTSF office staff. Complete job description available here.
PTSF offers excellent benefits, flexible scheduling and the opportunity to work remotely. Please submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae/resume to Kevin Burd, Director of Operations at [email protected].
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Minimize Conflict. Maximize Attendance!
You plan, you prepare, you promote your event...then you learn that another big fundraiser is being held during your event! Eventsavvy is a tool created for nonprofit and community based organizations to use to minimize conflicting events in order to increase attendance for all. Eventsavvy provides a centralized location for organizations in Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry Counties to post upcoming events, so that other groups have the information they need to avoid using the same date whenever possible. If you have an upcoming event that meets the submission criteria, you are invited to post the event. Visit
eventsavvy.org for more details and to post your group's events. All events submitted to The Community Caller will be transferred to eventsavvy.org on a monthly basis.
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Central PA Food Bank Soup and a Bowl
Please join us in the fight to end hunger! Your support is needed for the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank's annual Soup and a Bowl Event. This year's events will be held on
Monday, February 12, 2018, at the Radisson Hotel Harrisburg, located in Camp Hill, from 11:00AM-2:00PM.
Today, 1 in 9 of our neighbors struggles to put enough food on their table. The Soup & a Bowl event is intended to serve as a reminder of the numerous unfilled bowls of those who struggle with hunger in our community.
A simple meal of soup and bread, paired with a take-home pottery bowl, serve as a reminder of the historical food offerings at soup kitchens.
Join us to warm your body and soul.
Tickets are $25 and can be purchased
here
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Why is your emergency MY problem? Why can't I find good people to fill positions? What has happened to professional courtesy? Why does it seem like my work is never done? If any of these questions resonate with you, you'll want to join Leadership Harrisburg Area as we present internationally renowned presenter and executive coach, Sylvia Baffour. Sylvia will help us reframe these questions (and more), find solutions, and take new perspectives to increase personal progress and professional performance.
Click here
to register!
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Sylvia Baffour, CEO, Leaping Beyond Barriers Institute
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2017/18 Speakers Series Event
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Inspirational, Insightful, Intentional Impact
Featuring a panel of local female authors.
March 23, 2018
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2018 Bal Masque
Get ready to don your kilts and tartans, or whatever makes you feel like a Celt...
The Art Association of Harrisburg is calling together the Clans of Central PA in the spirit of celebration and good will on
Saturday, March 10, 2018, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., for a Celtic Ceilidh ("kay-lee"), the 2018 Bal Masque. This festive evening will be held at an exciting new venue, Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center (HMAC), with proceeds going to support Art Association exhibits, education and programming. For more information and to inquire about
sponsorship opportunities, contact the Art Association of Harrisburg at 717-236-1432 or order tickets online at
www.artassocofhbg.com.
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UCP Central PA will hold its annual signature black-tie fundraising event, Magic Night, on March 10, 2018 at the Hershey Country Club. Guests will enjoy a scrumptious dinner, fine drink, great music, and spectacular auction items-and back by popular demand music by The Uptown Band. This event benefits UCP Central PA, a nonprofit focused on helping differently-abled individuals (not just those with CP) succeed in reaching their full potential and fulfilling their drive to "live life without limits."
For tickets and sponsorship opportunities, click
here
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lease contact Anna Spiess, Community Relations Coordinator, by
email
or 717.737.3477 x121.
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PURSEabilities Benefits Women & Girls Programs
Join
YWCA Carlisle for a glamorous evening and get your fashion fix while supporting women and girl's programs and services of YWCA! In partnership with multiple leading businesses in Cumberland County, YWCA Carlisle will host a purse auction on
Friday, March 23 beginning at 5:00 pm with a VIP Reception followed by the event at 5:30 pm. Tickets are $40 per person and include a Century Link complimentary champagne glass and bubbly plus heavy hors d'oeuvres prepared by The Vault, Carlisle. To purchase tickets
click here. Tickets may also be purchased by calling YWCA Carlisle at 717-243-3818 or stopping by the front desk.
Donations of new and "like-new" used purses and accessories now being accepted at YWCA Carlisle located at 301 G Street, Carlisle, during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. A limited number of sponsorships are still available. Contact Katelynn Edger, Fund Development Manager, at
[email protected] or by calling 717-243-3818.
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A Summit on Servant Leadership
Leadership Harrisburg Area presents a Summit on Servant Leadership, Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Beyond Leadership overviews the 10 Essentials of Servant Leadership in an interactive, multi-media format with action items that can be immediately applied in any corporate, educational, or community based setting. Registration is $125 and includes a continental breakfast and lunch; a complete binder of Leadership Harrisburg Area's original materials; other resources; and a copy of Robert Greenleaf's essay The Servant as Leader. Leadership Harrisburg Area awards each participant with a certificate of completion and guidelines on establishing a servant leadership culture in their organization. For more information and registration, click here.
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The Vista School presents a Night Under the Stars, a gala celebrating the unique potential of children and adults with autism. The event features an evening of music, dinner, dancing, and special guest, Curt Warner at The Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory at Hershey Gardens on Saturday, April 14, 2018 from 6 - 10 pm. Click here for more information and registration or contact Linda Whipple at [email protected] or 717-583-5102 x 2023.
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The Little Black Dress Soiree
Join
Brethren Housing Association for a glamorous night out and wear your little black dress to benefit families experiencing homelessness!
The 2nd Annual Little Black Dress Soiree will be held on April 19, 2018, 6-8 pm at Cafe 1500 in Harrisburg. The event includes food, silent auction, red carpet photo op, networking, and client testimonials. Free parking is available in nearby lots. Purchase tickets here. Contact Crystal Brown at [email protected] or 717-233-6016 with questions.
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Mark your calendars! The YWCA Greater Harrisburg's 14th Annual Race Against Racism is being held Saturday, April 28, 2018, rain or shine. The race supports the YWCA's mission to eliminate racism, empower women and girls, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. The funds we raise are crucial to sustaining our racial justice programs throughout the year ahead.
The 5K run/walk kicks off at 8:30 a.m. and starts and ends at Solider's Grove. Day-of registration and packet pick-up open at 7:30 a.m.
This is the second year we will be following the route through downtown and midtown. The Annual Kid's Fun Run will take place at 10:00 a.m. during the Humanity Fest. This is a FREE dash for kids through age 12. There will be food trucks and vendors, live music, dancers and performances all following the race.
Take advantage of Early Bird Registration now through March 2nd! For more information and registration link, click here.
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Looking for a meeting space for your non-profit or community organization?
Orrstown Bank is proud to share its 1600 foot Zullinger-Coy Community Room with organizations in the community at no charge. Located at 4750 Lindle Road, Harrisburg, our newly renovated office building features a sizable room ideal for presentations, meetings or special gatherings. The 100 person capacity room is equipped with Wi-Fi, audio-video (AV), a large drop down screen and a podium. Catering access is also a benefit of the facility. Contact Amy Strohm at Orrstown Bank to reserve one-time or recurring use of the room.
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All eligible events posted in The Community Caller will be transferred to
eventsavvy.org on a monthly basis. However, organizations that meet the guidelines are invited to submit events directly at
eventsavvy.org.
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A WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR...
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SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
The Community Caller is emailed to over 1800 subscribers on a regular schedule during the first week of every month. The goal of the publication is to match people and resources with service opportunities and missions & programs that benefit the community. Announcements are placed primarily by non profit organizations, educational institutions, and other community organizations.
If you would like to include an event or announcement in the next issue, please feel free to contact LHA with detailed information including:
- Organization Name
- Organization Website
- Contact Name, Phone Number and Email
- Date of Event
- Specific Request
- Description
- Attach a flyer of the event, if applicable
Send submissions to Leadership Harrisburg
Area to our email at [email protected]
or call 717-216-5200.
All content is subject to approval by LHA and may be edited for space.
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As a resource for businesses, our alumni, and community organizations throughout the Capital Region, Leadership Harrisburg Area teaches servant leadership and effective community service through discussion, demonstration, and experiential practices.
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