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Call for 2021 RXI GALA Award Nominations
Deadline: SUNDAY October 31, 2021 at 11:59PM EST. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Address the email to the awards committee, please place the name of the award and the name of the nominee in the subject line.
EXAMPLE:
Subject: Chapter Involvement Award - Name of Nominee
The following award categories are open for submission by Chapters except those with an asterisk and bold. Please refer to the 2021 Award Categories and Criteria for each specific award:
1. Region XI Most Improved Chapter Award* (Chapter Award)
2. Region XI Membership Chapter of the Year* (2 Chapter Awards)
3. Region XI Regional Representative Involvement Award (Individual Member Award)
4. Region XI Outstanding Community Service Awards (Chapter and Individual Member Awards)
5. Region XI Chapter Involvement Award (Individual Member Award)
6. Region XI Committee Chair of the Year* (Individual Member Award)
7. Region XI Officer of the Year* (Individual Member Award)
8. Region XI Chapter President's Leadership Award*(Individual Member Award)
9. Region XI Overall Chapter of the Year (Chapter Award)
10. Region XI Agency Impact Award (Chapter Award)
Regional representatives in good standing will vote on the following award during the November meeting:
- Region XI Regional Representative Involvement Award
RXI Awards Committee will be hosting Chapter Resource Meetings for the upcoming 2021 Awards submissions. Please join us for these informative sessions.
Dates:
October 5 @ 7:00pm
October 19 @ 7:00pm
Join Zoom Meeting
Volunteers are needed to serve on the Awards Selection Committee. Must be a Regional Representative in good financial standing. Send your name and Chapter to RXIAwards@gmail.com.
Neavaly Touray/Davena Archie
Region XI Awards, Co-Chairs
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Region XI Community Service & Outreach Corner |
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(Global Reach Initiative) |
We have partnered with the Mission House to assist them with their flip flop drive. They are accepting monetary donations and donations of new flip flops to benefit the Children of Sierra Leone, West Africa.
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Giving Back to Local Organization |
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Local Community Organization
The Capital Area Food Bank is the anchor of the hunger relief infrastructure in our region, providing more than 30 million meals to people in communities across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. But we don't stop there, because we know that creating long term solutions to hunger requires more than meals. It requires education, training, and opportunity. In short, it demands ideas that address the big picture. That's why we're approaching the problem in multiple ways: providing food for today, and addressing the root causes of hunger by partnering with organizations that provide critical services like job training programs and health care.
SOME was founded in 1970--50 years ago--from a simple act of kindness. Fr. Horace McKenna started a lunch line at North Capitol and K streets, handing out leftover sandwiches to those in need. That first day, perhaps 10 or 15 people were served. Every day, the line got longer and longer and Fr. McKenna wanted to serve full meals. In 1978, SOME moved to its current location on O Street NW and Fr. McKenna asked Fr. John Adams to become the Executive Director.
Today, with the help of 70 Provide-a-Meal groups and many volunteers, SOME's Dining Room serves 1,200 hot, nutritious meals every single day of the year. But when a person steps into the Dining Room, they find more than a meal. They find compassionate volunteers and staff, a sense of community, and a gateway to all the other services that SOME provides. A hot meal at SOME can lead to a life of sobriety, a living-wage job, and a safe and stable place to live--what Fr. McKenna called 'slow miracles.'
National Outreach Events
Check back soon for opportunities.
Renee Mosley, Community Service Chair
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The Next Region XI Monthly Meeting |
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10:00 am | Saturday, October 9, 2021
Virtual Meeting
Until further notice, ALL Region XI in person meetings, functions, and activities will be cancelled.
- Meeting information will be forwarded via Chapter Presidents and Regional Representatives' personal emails.
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It is imperative Chapters in financial good standing, if not previously provided, provide Regional Representative personal emails to giftedregion@gmail.com.
- We'll be using Zoom for our upcoming meeting. Here is everything you need to know about joining the online meeting.
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Please join at least 10 minutes before our appointed time to ensure that all systems are working properly for an on-time meeting start.
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When signing in please indicate your name / Chapter.
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Region XI Treasurer & Financial Secretary Corner
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Upcoming Elections - Virginia
November 2, 2021 General Election
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Offices on ballot: Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, House of Delegates, some local offices (varies by locality).
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First day of in-person early voting at local voter registration office: Friday, September 17, 2021.
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Deadline to register to vote, or update an existing registration: Tuesday, October 12, 2021.
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Deadline to apply for a ballot to be mailed to you: Friday, October 22 2021. Request must be received by local voter registration office by 5:00 p.m.
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Voter registration offices open Saturday, October 23, 2021 and October 30, 2021 for early voting.
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Last day of in-person early voting at local voter registration office: Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
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See who is on your ballot by viewing the candidate lists.
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Register to vote or apply for a ballot online using the Citizen Portal.
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The OPM BIG Chapter has partnered with OPM’s Employee Service Senior Recruiters to present a Federal Interviewing Techniques Seminar. This presentation introduces the audience to the interviewing process within the Federal government. This session will focus on skills to conduct engaging interviews that include effective questions. It explains the types of interviews, different delivery methods, types of common questions, responding utilizing the S.T.A.R (Situation/Task, Action, Result) method and how to also prepare for an interview. If you want to be competitive for the next opportunity, learn “ How to Interview”. If you attended our previous event Federal Government Resume Writing Seminar you don’t want to miss this follow on. Our Chapter is continuing to sponsor interesting events and hope that you will register and support this event.
Date: Oct 20, 2021
Time: 12PM-1PM
Join The OPM BIG Chapter and The OPM Employee Service (ES) in this Federal Interviewing Techniques Seminar.
You will learn:
- Creating a great first impression
- How to prepare for your interview
- Cover Letters
- Types of commonly asked questions
- Interviewing tips
- Responding using the S.T.A.R. method. (Situation, Task, Action, Result)
- Interviewing in a virtual environment
***Spots are filling up fast, register today***
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Federal Job Opportunity
DFC Unpaid Student Volunteer (Internship) Program
Open period: Continuous Throughout the Year
Unpaid internships, offered year-round in Washington, D.C., last from 12 weeks to 12 months. As an Intern, you may: review applications for financing and financial statements; build or analyze models of projected project cash flows; conduct research on underwriting issues, policies and procedures, international investments, finance, and international law and development; prepare country economic and political risk analysis; prepare credit reviews of outstanding loans; perform data processing and personnel management; analyze the potential environmental and social impact of projects; and much more!
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TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
ACADEMIC & TECHNICAL TRAINING SCHOLARSHIPS
ICMCP is helping minorities and women reach success in the field of cybersecurity through the creation of educational scholarships: Certifications, 2-year, 4-year, and Graduate Programs.
TECHNICAL TRAINING Scholarships
ICMCP-SECURITY INNOVATION "CYBER-READY CERTIFICATIONS"
ICMCP has partnered with industry leader, Security Innovation Inc., to offer training scholarships to ICMCP members. These scholarships are valued at $1,000 each and consist of a cybersecurity "Learning Path" from Security Innovation's award-winning online training. Winners can choose from 1 of 40 different learning paths. Content ranges from DevSecOps to Systems Analyst.
All courses qualify for CPE credits for most cybersecurity certifications.
Each quarter, ICMCP will award 25 scholarships. Applications are due in: February, May, August, and November of each year.
Career Fairs & Open Houses
(East Coast - Maine to Florida)
A word of caution: check with both the sponsor and the hosting facility for listed Career Fairs and Open Houses before leaving home. Pre-registration or early registration can often make for easier access. Many Career Fair providers now require that you pre-register and do not accept resumes onsite. Some require early registration if not holding Military ID. When attending Career Fairs be sure to bring more resumes than you plan to distribute. When attending an Open House be sure to bring a half-dozen copies of your resume. Also, note the resources listed at the end of this career fair listing. These resources are categorized by type of search. Please feel free to forward this listing to others you feel can benefit from the information and ability to plan ahead. To receive your own copy of the listing please request such at: jimditt@careerfairs-eastcoast.com
Websites of Government Agencies Offering Specific Resources and Job Application Information:
National Resource Directory www.ebenefits.va.gov is an inter-agency web portal. It is considered the most helpful single government site for Wounded Warriors, Service members, Veterans, their families and for caregivers. It is a federal government site
that provides information and links to probably the largest number of federal, state and local resources. This includes Federal, State and local government agencies and veteran service organizations. Additionally, non-profit and community-based organizations, academic institutions and professional associations are also linked the site. The visitor can best use the site by identifying what is being looked for or sought, then using the options focused to that need. This site is a collaborative effort of the U.S. Defense Department, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Labor.
Feds Hire Vets www.FedsHireVets.gov is a One-Stop Resource for federal employment information. It offers a list of Veteran Employment Program Offices who promote Veteran recruitment, employment, training and development.
This is a 28 page document.
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REGION XI IMPORTANT NOTICE
The Region CASH APP Account is CLOSED due to suspicious activity. Please do not send any payments by CASH APP.
Mail a check to: Blacks In Government RXI Council
Our Mailing Address is :
PO Box 2931
Washington DC 20013
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We are now RXIC News!
Submission Deadline: Every Thursday.
Next publish date: The next Monday.
Submission Deadline: Every Friday
Next publish date: The next Wednesday (Mid-Week)
Please have your submissions in by the Thursday prior. If you have information to submit to the weekly announcements send to: bigrxinews@gmail.com
Submissions must be in one of the following formats: PDF, MS Word, MS PowerPoint or JPG, PDF formats are preferred.
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Region XI Committee Reports
Region XI Reports are restricted reports and only to be viewed by BIG members. To request access contact the website administrator by completing the short form on the Resources page. Note: Reports can not be access from government workstations. Please access via your personal computer.
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"How to Join a Zoom Meeting" |
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Connect to Google Drive via Gmail Account |
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How to Use Google Drive | Beginners Tutorial Video |
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Maintaining Access to the Region XI DRIVE - If you do not have a gmail account and GOOGLE Drive App Click on the link and bookmark the page (Bookmark/Bookmark This Page) or save as your favorite link. You may also save the email to your desktop and reference it for future access.
Drive Organization
Currently the Restricted Reports and Resources folder contains two folders. Council Reports and RXI Directory. Select the Council Reports folder and select the year and then the month.
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Region XI Information & Meeting Access Notice |
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