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Dear Friends,
Much has been published about Millennials lately. New videos citing facts and expert opinions are circulating on social media yielding millions and millions of views. Many groups are still trying to figure out how to engage Millennials in everything from purchasing to career pathing to community service. I'm not exactly sure of the source of all this new hype. I mean, Millennials have been in the work force for at least a decade now. By some accounts, Millennials are turning 40 this year. Haven't we figured them out yet?
Part of the confusion might be because they are so hard to pin down as a generation. Some research would suggest that Millennials were born between 1977 ~ 1995. Other research suggests that they were born between 1980 ~ 1999 or 1984 ~ 2004. Still other research suggests that the earlier group is Generation Y and that Millennials are a completely separate and distinct group born later. There is only one generation that has been officially defined by the US Census Bureau and that is the Baby Boomer Generation from 1946 to 1964. The newer generations are constantly being redefined.
So, how can we engage with members of a generation that is constantly changing? How can we attract young people to our companies, service groups, and community organizations? The answer is simple. LEADERSHIP. And it's not a one-size-fits-all proposition. LEADERSHIP, as taught by Leadership Harrisburg Area, is rooted in relationships and relationships take time & patience. If you want to earn the loyalty of a young person, let's just say under 40 years of age, talk to them. Ask their opinion. Listen. Give them some autonomy. Allow them to safely fail and help them find the lessons in that failure. Consider new approaches to projects based on their ideas. There is one thing for certain, we can't do things the same way and expect young people to conform to our systems. It is up to current leaders to develop new ways to attract young people to our jobs and volunteer opportunities and then build the relationships that will keep them engaged for the long term. In some cases, it is up to us as leaders to coach, mold, and teach young people HOW to have successful relationships. It won't always be easy, but it will be worth it. Millennials bring creativity and tech savvy and purpose to their work and all of our organizations can benefit from them.
It's time to figure this out because in a few short years, members of Generation Z will be on the job market. That's when things will get really interesting!
Una Martone, '07
President & CEO
Leadership Harrisburg Area
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Camp Curtin Preschool Seeks Volunteer Teacher's Aides.
Camp Curtin Preschool (CCP) is a high-quality educational program of Camp Curtin Community Neighbors United, an unincorporated neighborhood organization. It is also a ministry of the Camp Curtin Mitchell Memorial United Methodist Church (CCMMUMC) and is supported by the nonprofit Covenant Community Corporation.
CCP is housed in the CCMMUMC located at 2221 N. 6
th
Street, Harrisburg, and is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. and operates on the same schedule as Harrisburg School District schools.
The Board of Directors
is
seeking volunteer assistants to support the preschool teacher
. Volunteer commitment needs to be a regular weekly commitment of at least one session per week; more would be welcomed!
Adults applying for or holding an unpaid position as a volunteer with program, activity or service responsible
for the child's welfare or having direct volunteer contact with children will need to have a background clearance.
If you wish to volunteer, please contact Rich Stokes, CCP Board member, at 717-580-7364 or [email protected].
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The Epilepsy Foundation Western/Central PA is seeking volunteers to help with the 15th Annual Senators Family Fun Run/Walk for Epilepsy. The 5k run/2mi walk will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at FNB Field/City Island in Harrisburg, PA. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and the run/walk begins at 9:30 a.m. Volunteers will be able to assist with several jobs throughout the day of the event including registration, prize distribution, tailgating and different areas along the run/walk course. If interested please contact Laura Woodward at 717-730-6779 or
[email protected].
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Our Girls Need You!!
G
irls on the Run organization inspires girls to activate their limitless potential to pursue their dreams through running.
As a volunteer coach for Girls on the Run, you can unleash the
strength, bravery, and limitless potential of girls right here in Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry and Lebanon county. There are over 700 girls waiting to participate in Girls on the Run this Fall across all four counties. They need you! We need you! Running, athletic ability and coaching experience is NOT required!
T
he fall season begins the week of September 5th and comes to a close with our 5K Celebration on November 19th.
If you are interested in being a coach, contact Sarah Fahrney for more information!
P: (717) 763-4879 or [email protected] .
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Junior Achievement of South Central PA
is in
need of volunteers for events beginning in September and continuing through the school year. Dates and locations can be found
here. The time commitment is approximately 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Breakfast and lunch will be provided by the school! If interested in volunteering please contact the Director of Volunteer Engagement Allison Kierce at
[email protected].
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Perhaps Today Ministries, PTM is looking for volunteers to assist in a grass roots initiative being planned for 2018 to combat sex-trafficking, pornography, addiction and nefarious phone apps (used to lure our young people). We are looking for
committee chairs and
committee members. This project is in its beginning stages and in need of well-connected and passionate individuals who have a desire to bring change in any or all of these areas. A symposium is planned to target educating the community on each of these subjects, instructing best practices in assisting affected individuals and personal safety while doing so. For more information or to get involved contact Cheryl Ciambotti,
[email protected].
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Let's end Alzheimers!
Learn more about the
Harrisburg Walk to End Alzheimer's.
Enjoy appetizers, drinks, meet team captains and walk planning committee members.
August 9th 5:30pm - 7:00pm
@ Applachian Brewing Company, 501 Cameron Street.
RSVP by August 2nd to Asheleigh
[email protected]
or 717-651-5020 ext. 2130
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W
ould you like to engage with PA National Guard Association? Learn more by attending an upcoming community event!
On
August 9th
PNGAS will hold a Breakfast for PA Higher Education system
designed for (1) recruiting Guard members as students; (2) making your courses and programs more Guard-friendly; (3) showcasing your campus, programs and services to members of the Guard through PNGAS; (4) helping support the state budget allocation for the Educational Assistance Program ("EAP"); and, (5) posting jobs and hiring Guard-members through PNGAS.
On August 17th PNGAS Breakfast is designed for the business industry to share best practices for (1) doing business with the Guard; (2) making your procurement system more Guard-friendly; (3) marketing your business through PNGAS; and, (4) recruiting employees through PNGAS.
Both Breakfast
s will be held at the Arrowhead Club, Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, PA. The event cost $25.00 per person including breakfast and program. Please contact
Tim Gwinn, Executive Director of PNGAS at 717-433-0521 or [email protected]. JOB recruiters and Companies that have JOB openings are encourage to attend both events.
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Come out and support child victims of Domestic Violence!
Support the 2nd Annual "A Round Fore Randi" sponsored by Randi's House of Angels on Friday, September 8, 2017 at Rich Valley Golf Course, 227 Rich Valley Road, Mechanicsburg.
A Round Fore Randi
benefits Randi House of Angels (RHOA), a project of the Foundation for enhancing communities, supporting services for children who experience and/or are victims of domestic violence. Registration deadline is September 1st, please visit
randishouseofangels.org
for registration details.
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Free Mammograms event for uninsured women!
8th Annual Tea for Mammograms
Join the Pinnacle Health foundation for an afternoon of Lunch and tea. This program will be providing free mammograms to uninsured women. Please RSVP by September 14, 2017 to 717-231-8080 or online at
pinnaclehealth.org/tea
. Sponsorships available. Please share!
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Women Involved (
WIN) and
The Salvation Army Harrisburg Capital City Region present the 6
th
annual
SHOE STRUT
from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at The Radisson on September 22, 2017! This popular fundraising event features a seated luncheon, an epic silent auction, fun contests, and a fashion trends presentation featuring local retailers (including a top-secret "reveal" from one of our new retailers this year!). BEST OF ALL, this event enables the provision of new shoes for local children in need through our partnership with Boscov's. Chosen as a past winner of
Central Penn Business Journal's Non-Profit Innovation Award
as a program that effectively and creatively engages the local community to meet a specific need,
SHOE STRUT
has become a "must do" event for professional women in Central PA. Don't miss out! We are expecting the event to sell out very soon, so visit
www.shoestrut.com
to reserve your seat. A few sponsorships are still available-Contact Cindy Minnich at
[email protected]
or 717-233-6755 for information!
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Join the D.R.E.A.M. Partnership in making college plans a reality for persons living with intellectual disabilities!
Join us
for the 4TH Annual
"Living the Dream"
Event! Help us make inclusive college programs a reality in PA! Join us on
September 28, 2017 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
for a great night of food, drinks, music, and ART at the Dixon University Center, 2986 N. 2nd Street. Special Guest speaker is Deputy
Vice Chancellor Kathleen Howley. Visit our website
dreampartnership.org
or
DREAMPARTNERSHiP
on Facebook for details and registration.
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The
4th Annual "Golf for Hope" Golf Tournament is scheduled for
September, 29th 2017 @ 1:30 p.m. directly benefiting
Hope Within Ministries Community Health Center located in Elizabethtown. Registration for individual golfers and teams is now open. Cost is only $65 per individual or $260 per team! The event will be held at
Deer Valley Golf Course in Hummelstown. and we are still taking sponsors! Please contact Anne Marie McAlester at
[email protected] or call (717) 367-9797 ext. 303 from more information. Come golf with us, and help us to continue providing quality healthcare to under insured residents of Dauphin, Lancaster, and Lebanon Counties!
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SAVE THE DATE ~
Rotary District 7390, in partnership with many local establishments across Central Pennsylvania, will host
Pints for Polio on
Tuesday, October 24 from 5:00-9:00 PM. Please save the date and plan to have dinner and drinks at a local pub, brewery, or restaurant in your area. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to The Rotary Foundation and dedicated to eradicate polio which is still endemic in three countries. All donations will be matched 2:1 by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Visit
Rotary District 7390 on Facebook for more information!
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The Women's Fund of the Foundation for Enhancing Communities invite you to join us on Friday, November 3, 2017. This year's event luncheon, Power of the Purse,
is being held at West Shore Country Club. Join us to socialize and shop the purse-themed silent auction. Program and lunch will start at 12:30 pm. Visit
www.tfec.org/wfpop
to buy your tickets or learn more today! Sponsorships are still available
. Contact Jennifer Kuntch at [email protected] or 717.236.5040 for more information.
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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. See below.
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Perhaps Today Ministries
has opportunities for value and mission aligned individuals to
join its board of
directors. Presently there is a vacancy at
Board Secretary
and they are looking for
Board Directors
well-connected in the community who are interested in marketing and fund development. For more information contact Cheryl Ciambotti at
[email protected]
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The
Neighborhood Center of the United Methodist Church is currently seeking new board members. Board Members responsibilities include: regular attendance at Board Meetings, active service on at least one Board Committee related to the Board Member's experience or expertise, support of fundraising efforts, and attendance at special events and other activities sponsored by or benefit to the neighborhood Center of the United Methodist Church. Please contact the Executive Director at 717-233-6541 x 301 or
[email protected]
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Capital Resource Council & Development Area Council, is 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, meets with our auditor, review disbursements and financial statements generated by the organization's bookkeeper and serves 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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Associate Director of Major Giving
WITF's D
evelopment team seeks a
creative, dynamic professional to cultivate a specific portfolio of major and deferred gift prospects to secure immediate and long-term gift revenue. The Associate Director of Major Giving will represent our organization to a variety of constituencies, meetings, groups, and individuals for the purpose of introducing WITF and cultivating beneficial relationships. A Bachelor's degree is preferred with two to four years of major giving, planned giving and/or foundation experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Grant writing experience is required. The ideal candidate must be self-motivated, organized, and a flexible multi-tasker who possesses mature judgment, with excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills and is able to work with a wide range of personalities and relationships. WITF offers competitive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous 401(k) with company match starting on your first day. WITF is an equal opportunity employer. To Join our team, apply
here.
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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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