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The porting of our phones is now complete. 520-292-8769 appears to now be working correctly. If you have any problems, you can call on our three alternate numbers, 520-617-4507, 4508, or 4509.
Hello Nonprofit Colleagues:
There are two items I want to bring to your attention. The first is a new Nonprofit Management program at Pima Community College and the second is a teleseminar I will be conducting on March 3rd (Collaboration in the Nonprofit Community). Information on both of these items is listed below.
1. Pima Community College has developed a new Nonprofit Management program, with the following six sections:
a. Strategic Planning and Management for Nonprofit Organizations (BU200) - March 5, 2010 (Fri.) – 8:30 AM and - 4:30 PM - $79 - #61458
b . Nonprofit Governance: Building an Effective Board Of Directors (BU201) - March 12, 2010 (Fri.) - 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM - $79 - #61459
c. Operations Management for Nonprofit Organizations (BU205) - March 19, 2010 (Fri.) - 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM - $79 - #61463
d. Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations (BU202) - April 3, 2010 (Sat.) - 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM - $79 - #61460
e. Fundraising Management for Nonprofit Organizations (BU203) - April 14, 2010 (Wed.) - 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM - $79 - #61461
f. Marketing and Communications for Nonprofits (BU204) - April 19, 2010 (Mon.) - 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM - $79 - #61462
I am the instructor for the first three sections of this program. If you or your staff are interested in attending any or all of the above classes, you can register by phone at 520-206-6468. For additional information, you can access the continuing education schedule/catalog at www.pima.edu/continuinged.
2. The teleseminar I will be conducting on March 3rd, titled “Collaboration In The Nonprofit Community”, is free of charge. The teleseminar will begin at 6:00 PM, Mountain time. You can attend via your phone or the Internet. The link to attend this call is http://www.AttendThisEvent.com/?eventid=11257122.
If you have any questions or need additional information regarding either of these items, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Coach Sharon L. Mikrut, MSW, CTACC
Executive & Life Coach
Create It! Coaching
520. 219. 4576 - Business & Fax
sharon@createitcoaching.org
http://www.createitcoaching.org - Website
http://www.createitcoaching.com - Nonprofit Professionals blog
http://www.createitcoaching.net - Empowerment blog
Create the life you desire today!
View Nonprofit Resources, Aricles, and other Information, submitted by Sharon Mikrut from Create It! Coaching.
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Hello Nonprofit Colleagues:
I have scheduled another four free teleseminars. The first two are specific to nonprofit organizations. The latter two are for professionals interested in being more positive and empowered, which can help them at work as well as home. Although the information and link to each teleseminar is provided below, please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
EVENT: 21 Fundraising Ideas For Nonprofit Organizations
DATE & TIME: Tuesday, February 16th at 6:00pm Mountain
FORMAT: Simulcast! (Attend via Phone or Webcast -- it's your choice)
TO ATTEND THIS EVENT, CLICK THIS LINK NOW...
http://www.AttendThisEvent.com/?eventid=11256114
EVENT: Collaboration In The Nonprofit Community
DATE & TIME: Wednesday, March 3rd at 6:00pm Mountain
FORMAT: Simulcast! (Attend via Phone or Webcast -- it's your choice)
TO ATTEND THIS EVENT, CLICK THIS LINK NOW...
http://www.AttendThisEvent.com/?eventid=11257122
EVENT: If Happiness Is A Choice, How Can You Create It?
DATE & TIME: Tuesday, February 23rd at 6:00pm Mountain
FORMAT: Simulcast! (Attend via Phone or Webcast -- it's your choice)
TO ATTEND THIS EVENT, CLICK THIS LINK NOW...
http://www.AttendThisEvent.com/?eventid=11256744
EVENT: Empowerment - Taking Control of Your Life
DATE & TIME: Monday, March 8th at 6:00pm Mountain
FORMAT: Simulcast! (Attend via Phone or Webcast -- it's your choice)
TO ATTEND THIS EVENT, CLICK THIS LINK NOW...
http://www.AttendThisEvent.com/?eventid=11258004
There is no need to register for these teleseminars. Just remember to save this email so you have the information and links you need to access any or all of these teleseminars.
Have a great week!
Coach Sharon L. Mikrut, MSW, CTACC
Executive & Life Coach
Create It! Coaching
520. 219. 4576 - Business & Fax
http://www.createitcoaching.org - Website
http://www.createitcoaching.com - Nonprofit Professionals blog
http://www.createitcoaching.net - Empowerment blog
Create the life you desire today!
Save the Date!
2010 Youth in Transition Fair
Wednesday March 3, 2010 4 - 7 pm
Catalina Magnet High School Cafeteria
3645 E. Pima St. Tucson, Az.
Join Us for a Presentation on Eye Control Technology at the Technology Access Center of Tucson, Inc.
DATE: Monday, February 1, 2010
TIME: 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
PLACE: Technology Access Center of Tucson, Inc.,
4710 E. 29th Street, Bldg 13, Tucson AZ 85711
TOPIC: "Eye Control Technology –An Exciting Option for Computer Access & Communication"
SPEAKER: Amanda Wittman, Regional Sales Consultant, tobii ATI
ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Amanda will give an overview of eye control technology, an input method which enables the user to control ‘the mouse” or make a selection on a communication device by looking at the screen and click to select by blinking, dwelling or using a switch. She will demonstrate some devices which utilize this exciting technology, which may help individuals with CP, ALS, MS, high level SCI, MD etc. Funding options will be discussed.
RSVP is not required but will help us set up an appropriate number of chairs and spaces for wheelchairs. You may RSVP to pattrossman@gmail.com or leave a message at 745-5588 extension 1266. Be patient, it must ring 8 times before voice mail picks up.
Directions: We are on the campus of the DES/DDD Community Resource Center (CRC) near the SE corner of Swan. Enter the driveway between Catalina Mission Apartments and the CRC on the S. side of 29th Street, turn right into the driveway to the CRC. Turn right at the stop sign & go partway around the circle. Building 13 is the 2nd building in the circle. There are small parking lots on both sides of the building and handicapped spaces marked in blue along the circle. The South West Lot is a good place to park. We are in the same building as Adaptation Station, but we have separate entrances. Enter through one of the doors marked Technology Access Center of Tucson or TACT.
The Ford Transit Connect will be available soon!
We at SpecialNeeedsVehicles have developed a new product: a Joey Double Scooter Lift. This is the first Scooter Lift designed to lift and transport two Scooters simultaneously for couples (or partners) both needing scooters for mobility independence.
Completed Nor-Cal Vans Stock Available RIGHT NOW! ***
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Listen to recorded episodes of SpecialNeeds Lifestyles.
Want to know what it's about? Listen here:
Larry's radio show SpecialNeeds Lifestyles is coming back soon to a new home! Starting Sunday, July 12th at 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM on KVOI radio (690 AM or streaming audio). If you have special needs or know someone who does, then this show is for you!
Note: after July 1, KVOI will broadcast on 1330 AM.
Over the next year we are going to discussing and reviewing technical concerns with airbags, wheelchair and scooter carrier loading concerns on your vehicle, transportation options, programs available, experiences that other people have encountered in maintaining independence, and generally anything that will help someone that requires or knows someone who requires special needs technologies or services.
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Tucson's local Channel 4 (KVOA) has done a really nice job at making a commercial for us, advertising our business and our products.
This video was shown in the Tucson Mall and Park Mall.
This is a demo video of the Easy-Stow power wheelchair storage and lift device, part 1 (the user entering the vehicle).
This is a demo video of the Easy-Stow power wheelchair storage and lift device, part 2 (the user exiting the vehicle).
