Need Relief from the Heat and a Busy Monday? How about Billiards and Drinks at Jillian’s in the Vista? We’ve Got the VIP Room—Join us for our June New Member Happy Hour!!
Bring a friend for some fun and relaxation at Jillian’s for our New Member Happy Hour. You’ll stay chilled in the AC and refreshed with a cool drink. Jump into the pool while you’re at it—Jillian’s pool tables that is! If that doesn’t entice you, how about some tortilla chips or buffalo chicken wings?
WHEN: Monday, June 30th from 5:30PM-7:00PM
WHERE: Jillian’s in the—Vista 800 Gervais Street; Columbia, SC
COST: Free to guests and members with a guest; $5.00 for members without company
Please RSVP to programs@columbiawac.org by Monday, June 30th
Columbia World Affairs Council
Post Office Box 5593
Columbia, SC 29250
Phone: (803) 252-2197
Fax: (803)252-2945
Http://www.columbiawac.org
Monday, June 30, 2008
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Join Other Midlands Leaders for a Special Announcement
We invite you to join with other Midlands community and business leaders for an exciting public announcement and briefing on an extraordinary coalition and a new comprehensive plan to address homelessness in our community. For the past several years, businesses, downtown development leaders, human service agencies, housing and faith-based community leadership have worked together to develop a comprehensive approach to homelessness and the means to achieve it. Please join us on June 26 for a major announcement on a comprehensive new beginning to address the issues surrounding homelessness and better meet the needs of the homeless. For more information, call Mac Bennett at 803.733.5410
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Help United Way of the Midlands win the National United Way Facebook challenge!
http://apps.facebook.com/causes/94501?recruiter_id=2633866
VOLUNTEER...LIVE UNITED in SC
United Way of America, the national United Way organization, is hosting a facebook challenge. There will be three phases. The first phase involves recruiting as many people as possible to our cause. This phase will run from June 21-June 28 so we have one week to get as many people as possible to support the cause. There are cash prizes for United Way of the Midlands so invite all your friends!
If United Way of the Midlands has the most members added during the contest, it will receive a $2,500 grant for its local United Way and young adult programs. Second place gets $1,500 and third gets $1,000.
Contest Starts: June 21 12:00am
Contest Ends: June 27 11:59pm
Give. Advocate. Volunteer. LIVE UNITED!
VOLUNTEER...LIVE UNITED in SC
United Way of America, the national United Way organization, is hosting a facebook challenge. There will be three phases. The first phase involves recruiting as many people as possible to our cause. This phase will run from June 21-June 28 so we have one week to get as many people as possible to support the cause. There are cash prizes for United Way of the Midlands so invite all your friends!
If United Way of the Midlands has the most members added during the contest, it will receive a $2,500 grant for its local United Way and young adult programs. Second place gets $1,500 and third gets $1,000.
Contest Starts: June 21 12:00am
Contest Ends: June 27 11:59pm
Give. Advocate. Volunteer. LIVE UNITED!
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Know an Overachiever Under 40?
Know an overachiever under 40?
Nominate a Midlands business star making his or her mark with professional success and community involvement. The nominee must primarily conduct business in the 10 counties of the Midlands* and be under 40 years of age as of January 1, 2009. Deadline for nominations is Friday, September 19, 2008; winners will be published in the January 5, 2009 edition of Columbia Business Journal. Candidates should have achieved professional success and be active in community matters.
Nominate a young leader today!
Young Leaders Society - Learning with Leaders - June 24, 2008
Date: June 24, 2008
Business Etiquette - It's more than just eating with the right fork!
Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Time: Registration begins at 5 p.m. - Program begins promptly at 5:30 p.m.
Venue: The Inn at USC - 1619 Pendleton Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Parking will be available in the parking lot in front of The Inn and in the Senate Street garage.
Cost: Free to YLS members, $10 for non-members
YLS members should register by emailing yls@uway.org.
Non-members register here.
Susan V. Benesh will give a one-hour seminar on business etiquette that includes a question and answer session. Ms. Benesh provides contemporary etiquette and protocol services to individuals in the corporate, professional and social arena and is active in corporate and special event planning with more than 20 years experience. Ms. Benesh is a veteran of business etiquette in the U.S. as well as internationally, traveling on this basis to more than 15 countries throughout Latin America, the Asian Pacific and Europe. Ms Benesh received training and is certified in business etiquette and international protocol by the Protocol School of Washington. Ms. Benesh has been featured on CNN as well as local television for her knowledge and expertise on entertaining and event planning.
REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
Business Etiquette - It's more than just eating with the right fork!
Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Time: Registration begins at 5 p.m. - Program begins promptly at 5:30 p.m.
Venue: The Inn at USC - 1619 Pendleton Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Parking will be available in the parking lot in front of The Inn and in the Senate Street garage.
Cost: Free to YLS members, $10 for non-members
YLS members should register by emailing yls@uway.org.
Non-members register here.
Susan V. Benesh will give a one-hour seminar on business etiquette that includes a question and answer session. Ms. Benesh provides contemporary etiquette and protocol services to individuals in the corporate, professional and social arena and is active in corporate and special event planning with more than 20 years experience. Ms. Benesh is a veteran of business etiquette in the U.S. as well as internationally, traveling on this basis to more than 15 countries throughout Latin America, the Asian Pacific and Europe. Ms Benesh received training and is certified in business etiquette and international protocol by the Protocol School of Washington. Ms. Benesh has been featured on CNN as well as local television for her knowledge and expertise on entertaining and event planning.
REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
Monday, June 2, 2008
City Year Graduation
City Year Graduation
Thursday, June 19, 2008
6:00 pm
Town Theatre
1012 Sumter Street
RSVP to Nolan Greene at nbgreene@cityyear.org
Healing Species Seeks Bright, Eager Board Members
Healing Species is looking to add bright, eager "volunteer employees" to their organization to build and strengthen their board and future board committees. Below is a description of the type of potential board member or committee member they are looking for:
Board Member:
· Someone who totally buys into their mission and purpose: "The Healing Species is an 11-week violence intervention/character and compassion education curriculum program which goes to public schools, alternative which to understand and overcome abuse, neglect, and grief whie teaching life skills in self-esteem, conflict-resolution, anger management, respect for the feelings of others, and in gaining success through acts of compassion and responsibility instead of returning "violence for violence." See www.healingspecies.com for pictures, a sample lesson and more information!
· Willing to give 8-10 hours per month for board participation per month.
· Would love to be part of an organization which intercepts violence and crime by teaching empathy and love, where lives are changed and successes are made possible.
· Is open to discussions about animal welfare and stewardship. (For example, they teach children about spaying and neutering through a Cat Game we play, and they show a video of chimpanzees in the wild, then see them in cages for medical research after given AIDS, malaria, etc.. and ask the question - is this the best we can do? Just because everyone goes along with it, does it make it right?)
· Is open to faith-based organizations. They take a secular curriculum into schools, but it is unapologetically based on principles of love, compassion, being the bigger person by taking the higher road, etc. -- all from God's principles.
· Has experience, wisdom and talents to offer (fundraising, technology, animal rescues (a by-product of our work), management, community involvement, etc.)
· The Board members are to act in a governing position seeing that the mission and purpose is being upheld in all projects and activities, monitor program performance and impact, oversee compliance with laws, regulations and contractual obligations, safeguarding assets from misues, and ensuring maxium use of resources, financial oversight, approving a fundraising strategy and monitoring its effectiveness.
· Support roles would include contributing and assisting in raising funds, acting as ambassadors to the community on behalf of their organization, volunteering and volunteer recruitment, advising staff in areas of expertise, and lending names and personal credibility to their organization.
Board Member:
· Someone who totally buys into their mission and purpose: "The Healing Species is an 11-week violence intervention/character and compassion education curriculum program which goes to public schools, alternative which to understand and overcome abuse, neglect, and grief whie teaching life skills in self-esteem, conflict-resolution, anger management, respect for the feelings of others, and in gaining success through acts of compassion and responsibility instead of returning "violence for violence." See www.healingspecies.com for pictures, a sample lesson and more information!
· Willing to give 8-10 hours per month for board participation per month.
· Would love to be part of an organization which intercepts violence and crime by teaching empathy and love, where lives are changed and successes are made possible.
· Is open to discussions about animal welfare and stewardship. (For example, they teach children about spaying and neutering through a Cat Game we play, and they show a video of chimpanzees in the wild, then see them in cages for medical research after given AIDS, malaria, etc.. and ask the question - is this the best we can do? Just because everyone goes along with it, does it make it right?)
· Is open to faith-based organizations. They take a secular curriculum into schools, but it is unapologetically based on principles of love, compassion, being the bigger person by taking the higher road, etc. -- all from God's principles.
· Has experience, wisdom and talents to offer (fundraising, technology, animal rescues (a by-product of our work), management, community involvement, etc.)
· The Board members are to act in a governing position seeing that the mission and purpose is being upheld in all projects and activities, monitor program performance and impact, oversee compliance with laws, regulations and contractual obligations, safeguarding assets from misues, and ensuring maxium use of resources, financial oversight, approving a fundraising strategy and monitoring its effectiveness.
· Support roles would include contributing and assisting in raising funds, acting as ambassadors to the community on behalf of their organization, volunteering and volunteer recruitment, advising staff in areas of expertise, and lending names and personal credibility to their organization.
Association of Fundraising Professionals "On the Road" June 19th
Join your fellow fundraisers for the June AFP Luncheon “on the road” at USC, Sumter.Register TODAY!
Join them for lunch Thursday, June 19th to learn about, "A Fundraising Career with AFP by my Side" The speaker will be Carl McIntosh, assistant dean at USC, SumterCarl has more than 25 years experience as a staff member and as a volunteer for schools, cultural groups and health organizations. He worked for eleven years as Vice President of Development, Marketing and Public Relations for Discovery Place where he was responsible for all external advancement efforts including individual, corporate, foundation and governmental support, planned giving and marketing. Previously, Carl worked for eight years in educational fundraising as Director of Development at The Patterson School and as Assistant Campaign Director and Associate Director of Development for Belmont Abbey College. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from one of the best in the business!
Where? This meeting will be held in the Arts and Letters Building (200 Miller Road) at USC, Sumter.
Travel? They will caravan/carpool from Columbia to Sumter.Meet at Woodhill Mall (5910 Garners Ferry Rd. /Sumter Hwy.)in the Hampton Hill Athletic Club parking area no later than 10:30 am.(The caravan pulls out at 10:45 am.)
OR use these directions: From Woodhill Mall, travel the Sumter Hwy. to Sumter outskirts. (35 miles)Turn slight right onto Hwy. 378/Broad St. (1 mile)Turn right onto US 15 Connector/Bultman Dr. (1 mile)Turn right onto Miller Rd. (.2 mile)End at 200 Miller Rd.Travel time=50 minutesTravel distance=38 miles
Special Notes:Please remember to bring your business cards with you to the luncheon. The cost is $18 for Members and $25 for Guests & Not-Yet Members.
Networking begins at 11:30 am – Program begins at noon
Click here to register
Liberty Gives - Wednesday, June 4, 2008 - 6:00-11:00 pm
Charity Event at Liberty Tap Room & GrillWednesday, June 4, 2008
6:00-11:00 pm
GOAL OF $50,000
-Live entertainment with Parrot Head Paradise
-Liberty Fare
-Fantastic Door Prizes
-Silent Auction
-Live Auction
-Celebrity Guest
-VIP Reception
*Tickets on sale now at the restaurant.
All ticket and bar sales will directly benefit the Children's Miracle Network and Project Pet!
Midlands Regional Education Center & Midlands Educational Business Alliance Soft Skills Survey
The Midlands Regional Education Center (MREC), in partnership with Midlands Education and Business Alliance (MEBA), is collecting information related to soft skills that employers look for when hiring entry-level candidates. Training that simulates higher-level skills such as communication with colleagues or leadership skills is critical to the success of all organizations, and they need our help in getting responses to this survey.
If you have a few minutes, please take a moment to respond to this survey:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=3XZChusBGvHHa4tYBseUzA_3d_3d
Thank you!
If you have a few minutes, please take a moment to respond to this survey:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=3XZChusBGvHHa4tYBseUzA_3d_3d
Thank you!
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