August Newsletter
Note from the Board Chair
This Saturday I drove through a full-on snowstorm to attend an outdoor wedding in Keystone (there was a tent, but it was chilly!). Thinking about winter, I realized that my tenure as SVP Denver board chair is nearly over. I get another year on the board thanks to being chair emeritus, but I confess being "emeritus" anything seems a bit odd!
At the beginning of another school year and another cycle at SVP, my message is simple: If you have ever thought about serving on a board, nominate yourself (or have me nominate you!) for one of the board vacancies coming up with SVP Denver this fall. You will have the chance to make a difference in our community, and be part of the evolving story of SVP. Being on SVP's board is one of the most rewarding things I've ever done. Come join me in 2009!
-Dale Tomrdle
| Upcoming Events
August Events September Events Thursday, September 18th October Events Wednesday, October 15th
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| Committee Updates
Grantmaking Committee (GMC) - Gina Ferrari & Dave Ryan, Co-Chairs Thursday, September 4th 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, The Denver Foundation Offices We look forward to sharing updates with you throughout the year. If you have any questions about the work of the committe please do not hestiate to contact Dave or Gina.
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| Volunteer Opportunities Looking to engage with an SVP grantee? Below are the descriptions of each of SVP Denver's 4 grantees along with their immediate needs. If you do not see an opportunity below that interests you please contact one of the Lead Partners at the organization that you are interested in working with or contact Lisa Fasolo Frishman to discuss available options. Environmental Learning for Kids Agency Overview: Volunteer Opportunities Include: Agency Overview: Leading each OpenWorld Learning site is a team of 3 paid teachers and 6-8 student leaders who teach advanced computer skills to their peers. OpenWorld Learning chooses student leaders who exemplify a love of learning, creativity, hard work, and a passion for helping others. Peer teaching develops children’s teamwork and leadership ability and creates a powerful and positive peer culture. The peer teaching model takes advantage of children’s natural ability with computers, is a cost-effective way to reduce teacher/student rations and allows each child to receive individually guided support. Seventy percent of the teaching power in OpenWorld Learning Labs comes from 9 and 10 year olds. Volunteer Opportunities Include: PlatteForum Agency Overview: Volunteer Opportunities Include: Young Philanthropists Foundation Agency Overview: The Mission: The Vision: Volunteer Opportunities Include: |
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Invest in the Best to Make an Impact Giving money to charity does not necessarily make the world a better place. Nevertheless, most donors believe that donating qualifies as “doing good”. In fact, the gift of money is only the first step in a chain of events that might achieve the elusive goal of creating social impact. Click on the headline to read the full article. |
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Join PlatteForum for the premier of ArtLab Democracy in Film Reception Click on the headline to be directed to Platteforum's ArtLab. |
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When it hurts to give: Charities brace as stumbling economy shadows budgets, donor lists NEW YORK— Charities are bracing for a decline in donations as the faltering economy takes its toll on pocketbooks nationwide. Click on the headline to read full article. |
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OpenWorld Learning - The Results are in! Click on the headline to read more. |
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Corporate Social Irresponsibility When companies forsake their broadly defined social responsibilities or use spin to construct a deliberately overinflated image of their corporate citizenship, the end result is a private sector and a civil society out of balance. Too prevalent today are heavily promoted, self-generated snippets designed to show how businesses are meeting their obligations to society. Paid advertisements that wave banners about how companies address global warming, curb health-care costs, or improve public education often are smoke screens to hide a troubling trend: the significant falloff in corporate charitable contributions. Click on the headline to read full article. |
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Hands-on corporate philanthropy Click on the headline to read full article. |
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ArtLab Seeking High School Applicants ArtLab, a collaboration between PlatteForum and Labyrinths Art Academy, is an after school program for underserved high school students that focuses on the development of creative, academic and workforce skills. ArtLab students work side-by-side with master artists to create and present new work in an atmosphere that fosters creativity, diversity, competence, trust and teamwork. This is an intensive year-round internship and apprentice program. During each academic semester students receive a $150 stipend. Students who successfully complete at least one academic semester are eligible to apply for a paid summer internship (20 hours/week). During the Fall, students will work with PlatteForum Creative Resident, Gail Watson (artist books) exploring relationships with the dominant culture, culminating with an opening show on October 16, 2008. The second half of the semester students explore issues in theatre and media arts, attending performances at the DCPA, Curious Theatre, Starz FilmCenter and other cultural venues. ArtLab students will have the opportunity to meet and work with professional artists, community & cultural leaders and gain valuable skills opening new doors for each youth. Because of the intensive nature of this program it is open to a small number of youth. Who should apply? * Students in the 10th - 12th grades Questions? call us at 303.893.0791 or email: meagan@platteforum.org ArtLab is supported in part by: Colorado Council on the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, Riverfront Park Community Foundation, Denver Foundation, Social Venture Partners-Denver, SCFD Tier III, St. Mary Land & Exploration, Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation, Vectra Bank, and Friends of PlatteForum. Join them in supporting our programs. PlatteForum |
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CCC Report Shows Alarming Increase in Child Poverty Colorado Children's Campaign Press Release: Click on the headline to read more. |