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Dear Friends,
Have you ever been awed by someone who always seems to go the extra mile? They take care of things without being asked; they intuitively see to people's needs at just the right moment. They are the reason our programs thrive; they are the reason people love our organizations and continue to support them. Our organizations and our communities would be lost without them. At Leadership Harrisburg Area, we see these folks all the time. We are witness to outstanding service over and over again. So often, we see people who go the extra mile and we want to hold them up as inspiration to others. So, we created The Extra Mile Award.
The Extra Mile Award is for EMPLOYEES and/or VOLUNTEERS in service to a non profit organization, community group, faith based institution, school, municipality, or service organization in Cumberland, Dauphin, or Perry Counties.
Nominations for The Winter 2018 Extra Mile Awards are due by November 1. There is no cost to make a nomination and multiple nominations may be submitted by the same individual or organization for both EMPLOYEE and/or VOLUNTEER categories.
All finalists will be contacted and invited to attend our Leadership Speakers Series event on Thursday, December 13 at the Radisson Convention Center from 7:30-9:00 AM as guests of LHA. Awardees will be recognized as part of the program and multiple awards may be presented.
The nomination process is short and simple. Just click on the link below and select either the EMPLOYEE or VOLUNTEER category and complete the nomination form. Tell us WHY this person should receive The Extra Mile Award and give us some great examples that make your nominee stand out from the rest!
Past Awardees in the EMPLOYEE Category
Gwen Bickel, Ecumenical Retirement Community
Dr. Patricia Silveyra, Penn State College of Medicine
Past Awardees in the VOLUNTEER Category
Melissa Ark, Girls on the Run
Ivy Schneider, West Shore Young Professionals
James Scott, Team Scott Inspire
Joyce Wilder, Hospice of Central PA
Click Here to Make a Nomination:
Thank you and I look forward to learning about your organizations' outstanding employees and volunteers through this nomination process!
President & CEO
Leadership Harrisburg Area
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Dress for Success is seeking volunteers to assist with set up and sale days. November Inventory Reduction Sale is November 1-4 @ Harrisburg Mall. November 1 is reserved for program participants and services agency referrals. November 2 and 3 is open to the public. November 4 is our Bag Sale! Click here to
Volunteer today!
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The LGBT Center is looking for volunteers! Do you like people? Don't mind greeting visitors and answering questions? Are you available some daytime hours during the week? Friendly and reliable volunteers are needed to cover our front desk so that the Center can be open during the day! If you're interested, please fill out our volunteer form and select "receptionist". Not your thing? There are other volunteer opportunities too! Check out the website.
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Volunteers Needed at Food Pantry
Since converting The Salvation Army food pantry to a choice shopping model, we have doubled the number of people we are serving each month including larger families and those with specific dietary needs. We are also providing more fresh foods vs. one-size-fits-all bags of canned goods and boxes. W
e currently need volunteers to assist clients with choosing their food items, packing bags, friendly conversation and more. If you can assist, click here to sign up. Right now, we're doing "choice days" once a week simply due to capacity. With more volunteers, we hope to expand that to meet demand. No better "team building" experience than friending and feeding! For more information, contact Kathy Anderson-Martin at [email protected].
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Be The Change - Adult Mentors Needed
The YWCA's Violence Intervention and Prevention Department is seeking adult mentors to participate in a new, innovative human trafficking prevention initiative: PAATH to Success. Currently, fifteen youth have expressed interest in partnering with a mentor and are waiting for caring individuals to become mentors. VIP has ten successful mentor/mentee matches who are already participating in the PAATH to Success program.
This trauma-informed mentoring program targets child victims of commercial sexual exploitation and at-risk youth ages 12-17. PAATH to Success mentors provide support to the youth, with the goal of decreasing risk factors and risk-taking behaviors while increasing positive social supports and social capital.
Mentors will be provided with extensive training and support throughout the 15-month commitment period. For more information, email
[email protected]
or call the 24-hour hotline at 1-800-654-1211.
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ALL THAT JAZZ!
Like music? Love jazz? Central PA Friends of Jazz is looking for a Treasurer who would be willing to attend 7-8 Board meetings a year and spend about two or three hours per month overseeing our office accounting and financial statements. Familiarity with Quickbooks is a plus. Financial background is a must. Our very diverse Board is composed of musicians and jazz lovers who work to promote and preserve America's music. Board members are encouraged to support and attend CPFJ's concerts, festivals and other events during the year. For more information, call Steve Rudolph at 717-540-1010 of visit the website.
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The
Friends of the Joseph T. Simpson Public Library is looking for some new members to join the board. We are looking for people who are passionate about reading, books, literacy, education, technology, and children as those things are at the heart and soul of our mission and our daily services to our community.
For more information about the Friends and board service, click
here or contact Sue Erdman, Executive Director, at
[email protected] or 717.766.0171, ext. 233.
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The Central Pennsylvania Congressional District Internship Association is looking for board candidates.
Our mission is to provide qualified college students of Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District an opportunity to understand and take an active part in the democratic process of our Federal
Government. We are
seeking candidates to join our governing Executive Committee. Preference is for financial, legal, and fundraising backgrounds and skill sets.
For those interested in this Committee opportunity, direct contact can be made with Taylour Trostle, at 717-413-9137 or
[email protected]
, or Larissa Bailey, at 814-244-2437 or
[email protected]
.
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JDRF Central PA Chapter seeks committed, dynamic, and energized community and corporate leaders within the Central Pennsylvania region to serve on its board for a renewable 2 year term. Interested individuals should have time and interest to devote to being an active board member. The board convenes for evening meetings five times throughout the year. Click
here for more information or contact Natasha Lewis, executive director @
[email protected].
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Open Stage of Harrisburg, a professional non-profit theatre located downtown, is seeking professionals interested in serving on its board and committees. The theatre company is entering into its 33rd season of contemporary theatre, starting this fall. Interested in joining the team? Contact
[email protected] for more information.
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The Premier Arts and Science Charter School in Harrisburg
is seeking board members with legal and financial backgrounds. Additional board members are also needed to support our mission and vision, "To provide access to a world-class education for every student, without exception, using a back-to-basics approach to learning integrating science, technology, and the arts." If you are interested in learning more, please contact Darlene Smith at 717-648-8790 or [email protected].
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UCP Central PA
is seeking up to 5 volunteers to serve on our Board of Directors. Since 1953, UCP Central PA (UCP) has been meeting the needs of individuals all ages with all types of disabilities and special needs, from pediatric to geriatric. While our name, United Cerebral Palsy, would seem to suggest otherwise, our consumers come to us with a wide range of conditions and diagnoses. The reality is this: the vast majority of people we serve have a condition other than cerebral palsy. Our typical consumers are Individuals of any age who were born with a disability, who acquire a disability through accident, illness, or injury, or Individuals who find themselves aging into disability. Click here for a brief description of Board and Committees. Please contact Ashley Norris at [email protected] if you need any additional information.
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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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The LGBT Center's FAB 2018 gala is on Saturday, October 6 at the Lancaster Marriott. M
ake sure you are part of this special evening as we come together to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year, honor those who have made a special impact, and connect with old. T
he event begins at 6 pm and includes cocktails, cash bar & silent auction, dinner, music and dancing. A VIP reception is at 5:30 pm.
Get your
tickets
here!
The LGBT Center is pleased to be part of the statewide planning committee led by the PA Department of Aging for Pennsylvania's inaugural LGBTQ Aging Summit! The summit will be held on October 9-10 at the Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel. Scholarship opportunities are available to older adults who would like to attend but are unable to pay for the cost of registration. Click here to learn more, register, or apply for a scholarship.
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Join us on Tuesday,
October 9, 6:00 - 7:00 pm.
Madeline L. Olewine Memorial Library, 2410 N. 3rd St, Harrisburg.
The League of Women Voters and The Library will help you sort through political advertisement campaigns and determine fact from fiction. Ask as many questions as you like and, if you are not already registered to vote, you can do so at the program.
This program is designed for adults. No registration required. Learn more by visiting
events
or calling (717) 652-9380 ext. 1045.
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Join us for an Open House showcasing Alder Health's newly expanded space at 100 N. Cameron Street, Second Floor,
Thursday, October 11, 2018
from 5:30-7:30 pm.
See and hear more about the work that we are doing to serve persons living with HIV/AIDS and members of the LGBTQ community. Register
here to attend.
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hare this invitation with others and/or bring a guest who may be interested in learning more about Alder Health Services.
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State Charitable Solicitation Statutes: Everything You Wanted to Know but Were Afraid to Ask
Join PANO for a webinar on Wednesday, October 17, 1:30 pm-3 pm.
Most charities that seek contributions nationally must register in 39 states and the District of Columbia that require registration before starting to solicit. What about for-profit fundraisers?
Whether you are a nonprofit executive, board member, lawyer, or accountant, knowing the intricacies of state charitable solicitation registration statutes is relevant to your work and the success of your nonprofit organizations. To register, click
here
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PANO is partnering with Center for Independent Living of Central PA to offer additional Webinars
- Access & Accessibility: 2010 ADA Standards Monday, October 22 from 12 pm - 1:15 pm
- Service Animals . . . from a Dog's Perspective on November 29 from 12 pm - 1:15 pm.
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HYP Culinary Experience - Creole Cuisine
October 17 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Learn how to prepare and cook New Orleans inspired dishes! Join us at Crawdaddy's, Harrisburg's premier Southern Comfort food with a New Orleans flair Restaurant and Bayou Bar, on Wednesday, October 17 at 6:00 pm.
This is a 2-hour class that includes:
Learning how to make a full three-course meal - including an appetizer, entree, and dessert and a t
hree-course meal and non-alcoholic beverages.
The bar will be open with great Happy Hour Specials from 5-7 pm!
This class is $35 for members, $40 for nonmembers.
Call 717-831-0726 or click
Here
to register.
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A Summit on Servant Leadership
Leadership Harrisburg Area presents a Summit on Servant Leadership, Friday, October 19, 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. Click here to register.
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The Donald Cameron Mansion Shares its Grandeur!
After decades of limited access to the public, one of the finest mansions in Harrisburg will be opening its doors. P
roceeds go to the Addiction Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to sustainable addiction recovery solutions through education and financial assistance for in-patient treatment and sober living residences.
Upcoming events include:
10/19: Dinner with Dizzy: Celebrating the life and works of Dizzy Gillespie
10/31: Calling All Princesses: A dress-up 'Miss Manners' event for girls ages 3-7
11/9: King Tut in Ancient Egypt Dinner: Marking the discovery of the Tut tomb
11/11: American Heroes Brunch: Saluting our veterans
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region will take you to a birds-eye view of Harrisburg on
Friday, October 19, 2018. You'll rappel 18 stories (that's a 220 foot descent) to raise funds and awareness for this organization. Raise $1,000 to support children in your community and get ready to go Over the Edge!
Click
Here to register today or call 717-236-0199 for volunteer opportunities. Not planning to participate? Come out and watch! 9am-5pm on October 19th at Market Square Plaza, 17 N. 2nd Street in downtown Harrisburg.
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Cinderella's Ball Comes to Whitaker Center
on Saturday, October 20, at 1 and 5 pm, and Sunday, October 21, at 2 pm.
CPYB Choreographer Alan Hineline's Cinderella's Ball reveals the untold story surrounding Cinderella's rags-to-riches transformation. Cinderella finds her way to the ball and wins the heart of the prince, but not without a few mishaps along the
way!
Cinderella's Ball
is a wonderful introduction to ballet for all ages. The ballet's humor and beautiful choreography will bring laughter and smiles to any who experiences it!
Come dressed as Cinderella, the Prince, or any familiar Cinderella character. Guests are invited to attend a free, pre-curtain event, Storytelling Through Movement, to hear the story of Cinderella's Ball and meet the characters! Story Telling at 12:15 pm on Saturday, October 20, and 1:15 pm on Sunday, October 21.
Ticket prices to Cinderella's Ball range from $25 - $45.
Click here to purchase tickets and for more information.
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Housing Systems Change
Rapid Re-Housing Core Components Training
Join the
Partnership for Better Health on
Thursday, October 25, 2018 from
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (registration opens at 8:30 AM; 30-minute lunch will be provided) at
Bongiorno Conference Center (430 Union Hall Rd, Carlisle). Registration fee is
$15.00 per participant. This training will help
participants understand the critical role Rapid Re-Housing (RRH) plays in ending homelessness.
Presenter is Kay Moshier McDivitt, Senior Technical Assistance Specialist with the Center for Capacity Building at the National Alliance to End Homelessness. Ms. Moshier McDivitt has more than 20 years of experience developing and administering rapid re-housing and homelessness programs, as well as leading a local homeless coalition and Continuum of Care.
Register here by October 12, 2018 or
Contact Carol Thornton at
[email protected]
or 717-960-9009 x7 for more information.
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Downtown Daily Bread Presents a Gala Fundraiser:
A Night at the Opera. Support Downtown Daily Bread by attending this
Concert and Champagne Reception on
Friday, October 26 at 7 pm
Pine Street Presbyterian Church, 310 N. Third Street,
Harrisburg, PA.
Tickets are $50 and available
here
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Whitaker Center presents a Halloween Party on October 27 hosted by our own resident mad-scientist from 4-9 pm. The event includes dancing, spooky experiments, tasty treats and a special showing of Hotel Transylvania 2 in 3D. Wear your costumes! Tickets include: After-hours access to Harsco Science Center, DJ & dance party, treats & light refreshments, spooky science activities.
Tickets start at just $7 for members. Visit our website for more information. Get your ticket
here
!
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As cooler weather and the colorful leaves of autumn settle into Central Pennsylvania, the season comes alive at
Dauphin County Parks & Recreation. The Dauphin County Commissioners and staff have an exciting fall line-up of great outdoor programs, live music and more for your entertainment pleasure. Check out what's happening
here or follow us on Facebook & Twitter for daily updates on programs and special events!
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McKonly & Asbury
is holding its annual
Collaborate Conference
on
November 8
at
the Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey in Harrisburg.
Breakout sessions include business, technical, and non-profit track for attendees to choose from, in addition to our dynamic general sessions! We are also excited to announce that Tom Ridge, first Secretary of Homeland Security and former Governor of Pennsylvania, current Chairman of Cybersecurity and Technology at alliantgroup, is our keynote speaker!
Learn more here.
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Latino Connection, in partnership with iHeartMedia is hosting a Health and Wellness Expo Roadshow in October and November PODER PA that will take place in 4 different locations in Central PA: Reading, Lancaster, Harrisburg and York. The Roadshow Health Expo mission is to provide health related resources in those communities to families, children and, recently, the older adult demographic who make up a huge portion of our country but can be severely overlooked.
Please click here
for specific dates and venues. Contact Betsy Lorenzo at [email protected] for more information.
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Mark your calendars!
Pursuit of Justice Purse Auction
to benefit the YWCA Legal Center will be held at Cafe 1500 on
Thursday, December 6, 2018
, beginning at
5:30 pm. For registration information click
here
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Executive Leadership Series Graduation
The twenty fourth class of the Executive Leadership Series concludes with a special graduation event and celebration on Thursday, November 15, 2018. All are welcome to join Leadership Harrisburg Area to meet members of the class and congratulate them in person! The Class of 2018 includes new-to-the-area executives as well as longer-term Central PA residents who have recently moved into executive positions.
The graduation event and celebration includes remarks from George Nahodil, President & CEO, Members 1st Federal Credit Union. Click here to register.
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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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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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