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The formal legislative session wrapped up on July 31, 2016. After taking the month of August to catch up on rest and relaxation Beacon Hill is once again teeming with activity.
The Alliance expects an updated draft of Summer Camp Regulations to be released around October 14
th
. We will review these, solicit input from our Ys, and make public comment as necessary.
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Public Policy Focus Groups
Your Alliance staff has been hard at work planning four Public Policy Focus Groups throughout the state in mid-late October. See the below section for dates, location, and registration. It is our goal to gather input from Y staff and volunteers on what topics you see as important and should have a legislative focus next session. Any Y staff or volunteer that wants to attend is welcome! These focus groups will inform the public policy priorities of the Alliance.
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Budget Cuts
As we enter into the second quarter of the 2017 state fiscal year we are preparing for the Governor to make mid-year spending cuts (known as 9C Cuts). Please be prepared to call and email the Governor's Office, the Lt. Governor's office, the Secretary of Administration and Finance, and your local Senators and Representatives to tell them about the important work the Y does with children and families.
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Transgender
As you know the Transgender Anti-Discrimination bill became law in July 2016. The Alliance hosted two webinars for Ys on the law. If you are looking for any information, resources or trainings on the law please contact either Kate-Marie Roycroft at
kate-marie.roycroft@maymca.c
om
or Peter Doliber at
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Public Policy Focus Groups
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Alliance of MA YMCAs Public Policy Focus Groups
Tell us what's important to you and your Y
Ever wondered how the Y decides what legislative priorities to support? Come tell us your opinion!
Four opportunities to attend!
- Monday Oct 17 (9-11:30am) - Central Community Y Branch, Worcester
- Thursday Oct 20 (9-11:30am) - Saugus Y Gymnastic Center
- Monday Oct 24(9-11:30am) - Hampshire Regional Y, North Hampton
- Wednesday Oct 26(9-11:30am) - Stoughton Y.
Who Should Attend:
- Y CEOs
- Senior Leaders
- CVOs
- Anyone interested in public policy
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Click here to register now!
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Earn Re-certification Credits!
Great workshops and speakers including:
Rev. Emmett Price, III, Ph.D.
Keynote Speaker
Tomorrow is Just A Day Away
Cindy McDermott
Vice President, Membership and Social Responsibility
YMCA of the USA
Strategies to Attract and Engage Y Members and the Communities We Serve
Audrey Olliver,
JD
Account Manager, Praesidium
Review, Report, and Respond: How to Protect Your Youth and Your Bottom Line when Crisis Strikes
Shavon Stallings
HR & Leadership Development Director, YMCA of Greater Boston
Emerging LeadersRecruiting, Retaining, and Inspiring
Kate-Marie Roycroft
Director Public Policy Alliance of Massachusetts YMCAs
Lending Your Voice As A Y Advocate
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International Walk To School Day Oct 5
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International Walk to School Day
Lace Up!
October 5
is International Walk to School Day and hosting an event in your community is a great way for YMCAs to support the Surgeon General's Call to Action on Walking and Walkability, bringing visibility to the need to make our areas more walkable.
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Early Education and Out of School Time Program Capital Fund Program
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$3.6 million
is available through the FY2017 Early Education and Out of School Time (EEOST) Capital Fund Program. The program awards grants, of
up to one million dollars
($1,000,000), to large group early education and out-of-school time programs for major capital projects.
Applicants will be required to submit a pre-application in late October 2016 and qualified applicants will be invited in December 2016 to submit a full application in January 2017.
Pre-applications will be due to EEC on
Monday, October 31, 2016
by
4:00 PM
View Application Materials HERE.
EEC has scheduled three information sessions in Boston, Worcester, and Springfield for those interested in applying.
Attend an Info Session
The information sessions will include an overview of the EEOST Program Guidelines and application process, including the new Pre-Application requirement. There will also be a question and answer period, as well as a review of the grant application timetable.
EEC expects to post responses to written questions on or around
October 21, 2016
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Worcester:
Thursday, October 6, 2016
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Department of Early Education and Care Central Regional Office
10 Austin Street
Worcester, MA 01609
Springfield:
Thursday,
October 6
, 2016
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Department of Early Education and Care Western Regional Office
1441 Main Street, Suite 230
Springfield, MA 01103
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Statewide Training Opportunities
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USING IMPROVISATION TO IMPROVE LEADERSHIP PERFORMANCE
J
oin AYP & Improv Asylum at the
South Shore YMCA
Hanover, MA
F
riday, October 21st
from
10AM - 11:30AM
to l
earn how the techniques of Improv can enhance your leadership performance! Experience the power of "Yes...And"; and see how those words can create a more innovative you! The improve asylum team will show you how to train your head to think fast on its feet; by giving you skills that will help you lead and succeed. If you came to last year's event, you'll remember these extremely talented people (and how much fun it was).
Space is limited to only 100 people so register NOW!!!
CLICK HERE to register.
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Join Us To Support the Prevention Trust!
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The Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund focuses on underlying causes of poor health It is a key part of the state's multi-ponged approached, investing in evidence-based community interventions that help keep residents healthy and safe.
We invite signers representing local, regional, and state organizations, including community-based organizations, clinical and social service provider organizations, and businesses and business associations. We also welcome community leaders as individual signers, including municipal officials, faith leaders, and academic researchers, among others.
To sign on, click here or email mribble@mapublichealth.org with "PWTF Sign-On Letter" in the subject line. Signers will be listed with their name, title, and affiliation. Affiliation can be indicated as "for identification only" if requested.
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Networking and Training Opportunity
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Register for the North East Fall Leadership Conference!
October 12-14, 2016 at the
Seacrest Beach Hotel in Falmouth, MA,
Meet Executive Leadership throughout the Northeast on Cape Cod!
Keynote speakers include senior trainer for The Coaches Training institute Rick Tamlyn, Vice-President of Diversity & Inclusion of the YMCA of the USA Lynda Gonzales-Chavez, and President and CEO of the YMCA of the USA Kevin Washington.
Registration
Register by or before
September 15th, 2016
and receive a wonderful attendee gift!
Complete the registration form and email it to jmarciszyn@ymcasouthcoast.org with payment or
mail it with your payment to:
Attention: Joseph Marciszyn,
Mattapoisett YMCA, A Division of YMCA SOUTHCOAST,
P.O. Box 1067, Mattapoisett, MA 02739
350 Quaker Road, Falmouth, MA 02556
P: 508.540.9400
Reserve your room online by clicking
here
Room Rate: $139.00 (plus tax)
Select your reservation, date of stay and add the Group Promo Code:
YMCA to receive the discounted rate of $139.00.
Each YMCA Association is responsible for bringing one Gift Basket for the E.A.F. Auction! Please be aware that this is a competition.
If you have any questions, please call Amy or Joe at
508.758.4203
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The General Election is right around the corner (November 8). The Alliance us urging you to vote!
If you are not registered to vote you have until October 19th to register.
To register online
click here.
Remember democracy happens at the ground level so vote all the way down the ticket, not just for President.
Finally, there are four ballot questions you will be asked to vote on. If a ballot question passes, it automatically becomes Massachusetts law. We highly recommend you read through and research the ballot questions before November 8.
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Alliance Seeking Qualified Interns
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We are seeking interns to help us with some projects including healthy living, achievement gap, and advocacy. The positions are unpaid, but make for great opportunities to learn about public policy, advocacy, and serving our Ys.
These positions are unpaid with flexible hours in our Boston office. It is perfect for undergrads on break, recent graduates, or as capstone projects for undergrads and graduate students.
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