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Home My WebLink AboutOctober 17, 2012�o��oalmur�rly164 ADVISORY 130 %RD NIF:SIItF:RS Chairm:ui B:ub,un Hason-Cardincr Representing St. Lurie County Viec Chnirtaua Iinebal'a Felton Itrprc%l'111In� blarilu Camp' SecrMan. I.111da Nilson Reprocl flnt" pkrcchohcc(lounp' - Darreil ili'iimmond j SI. Liide County' Itryant It. Culptpper Okeechnhec County Christina Ji. Sautihanez (Okeechobee County U1a1nc. Fella Moron Cnunp' CUW Ulus'Pnylnt', .Ir. Alurtio (bunts Churirne ONkpasky. ,Harlin Cotinp' SIOR'Representatives Slrranir AIyriw St. Lucie C'Uunp' 5hclla Say,ipt,. Okeechobee Count) Anita Cocllvcs 1larlht County ADVISORY BOARD MEETING Wednesday, January 16, 2013 — 2:00 P.M. Classroom — SLC Community Service Office AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minut — October 17, 2012 3, Financial Report • Okeechobee •- Sheila Savage • Martin - Anita Cocoves • St. Lucie = Stefanie Myers 4. Old Business IS Survey 5. New Business • Quarterly Reports • Monitoring Visit - Scheduled for January Cancelled • Bylaw revisions • Elections of Board Members representing the Low- income Sector 6. Announcements MAY, National Community Action Month 7. Public comments 8. Adjournment Next meeting will be April 17 2013 Please mark your calendars The Treasure Coast Community Action Agency's mission is to partner with other human services organizations, the private sector and citizens to offer programs and services that build self-reliant individuals, families and communities. U Z m C O E E O U v C 0) LO n OM Co V 'oCN S o m _o m C LL Z U k OR N L > a u 4�0 .o r, m RE a) C C U p U _m N n 4�'tC ' o co Z d ENEc E a U m m O � U C m m Ra $ o o ` o o D a _ (Q`o, W_ U t0 y N y O O E N pp en> j m 'O O N E Ltl M tr^ co m m m m M O to 0 h O r c m N O Sr.yNq' N N w N tom N N N o M 00 M N N N .0 '' n h m m r a r_. r r r,. m m r r u. 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Okeechobee: None St. Lucie: Barbara Mason -Gardiner, Barbara Felton Members Absent: Martin: Elaine Penn Okeechobee: Christina M, Santibanez, Bryant Culpepper St Lucie: Darrell Drummond Staff present: Martin: Albert Hill Okeechobee: None St Lucie'. Stefanie Myers, Sandra Giifillan Others in Attendance: -None I. CAL! TO ORDER — Quarum not present Barbara Mason -Gardiner called the meeting to order at 2:14. The lack of quorum was noted and the board was reminded that with the prior by-law modifications, electronic votes could be obtained and ratification completed at a subsequent meeting. r IL APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of July 18, 2012 were approved with the following corrections 1) adding Stefanie Myers last name in paragraph V-A. 2) Adding Barbara Felton for the "approved by" signature line, as she conducted that meeting. Approval of the minutes were agreed to by those present and approval from remaining members will be obtained electronically as provided in the bylaws. Note: Electronic votes cast for approval following the meeting were received by three additional members. Supporting documentation Is on file and to comply with the Sunshine Law the votes will be ratified at the next meeting. III. FINANCIAL REPORT The financial reports were submitted and reviewed by Stefanie Myers. • Martin County will be turning back 20% of their funding for return at the mid -year contract modification for the following year. This carry forward was approved previously by the board. « To be noted: this report does not show administrative costs for travel.CharleneOakowski attended the FACA conference and was reimbursed for those costs, but these do not appear on the financials. The costs may have been paid with other funds. Staff will research and determine if changes are needed. • Okeechobee County has expended all but 5% of their allocated funds, no administration costs were incurred. CAA Minutes October 17, 2012 Page 12 • St. Lucie County will cai Two anticipated partner, unexpended funds than < • Of the full allocation of $ of $77,284 will carry forty closeout report will have of the carry forward and Historically when CSBG funds wer, worked to expend all funds of the : would not be returned or that fur uncertainty that has existed about. t the state has encouraged CAA's to 20% of the amount - allocated a modification. It is not uncommon i additional funding in addition to the 9% of I s were d. for all threecounties, It is expected that a tote nugh this will exceed the 20% allowed, the fina it expenditures which will decrease the amoun s11 under the 20%. less vulnerable to legislature allocations, counties ocation. Concern existed that funds not expended s for subsequent years would be cut. With the fund allocations due to the economic challenges, tilize the contract provision of not expending up to I having it be returned at the following year modifications to also include small increases of irry-forward returns. The present board members approved the financials. Note: Electronic votes cast for approval following the meeting were received by three additional members. Supporting documentation is on file and to comply with the Sunshine Law the votes will be ratified at the next meeting. IV. OLD BUSINESS • The monitoring visit has been cancelled. No new date has been scheduled. • We have received information for the monitoring report from Okeechobee and Martin. • Renee Scott, Social Services Coordinator will be conducting a review/audit of Martin County records to follow up that corrections from the last review were completed and the procedures adjusted moving forward to ensure compliance with grant requirements. V, NEW BUSINESS Stefanie Myers presented the Quarterly Reports. The reports reflect the services provided to clients and the characteristic statistics of those served. As the state has been stressing the importance of reducing the amount of emergency assistance, there' has been a concerted effort to provide other services in support of the goals in NPI (National Performance ` Indicators) 1 and 2. The state is also emphasizing the importance of ROMA (Results Oriented Management and Accountability) in developing self-sufficiency programs. After discussion and clarification on the outcomes and definitions of the NPI's, those members in attendance approved the reports. CAA Minutes October 17, 2012 The annual IS Survey forms for EY12 have been received, were explained and reviewed, The forms needed from the sub grantees were reviewed and distributed, including sections D and E. Note: Electronic votes cast for approval following the meeting were received by three additional members. Supporting documentation is on file and to comply with the Sunshine Law the votes will be ratified at the next meeting. VI.' ANNOUNCEMENTS Barbara Mason -Gardiner stated that she would like to establish better communications with the Commissioners of each of the three counties, Suggestions were made by the board on how this could be accomplished, including proclamations in May for Community Action Agency month, more press releases on services, more use of the TCCAA logo rather than as individual counties. The purpose is to educate the Commissioners of what CAA is along with its purpose and successes in assisting the citizens of each County.' VII, ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 3:10 Submitted by: W ' Y I y Stefanie Mo rs Approved by: atl�"r�?aacA't CuJ Lr. r ,tam Barbara Mason -Gardiner, Chairman Linda Wilson, Secretary The next meeting will be held on January 16, 2013 A quorum was not established for this meeting, but according to the current bylaws approval on items presented can be obtained electronical/y to make actions taken officlal. PRESS RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: St. Lucie County Corannmity Services Department 772-462-1777 Fax:772-462-1703 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fort Pierce, FL, January 3, 2013 Community Action Agency Meeting Announcement The quarterly meeting of the Treasure Coast Community Action Agency Advisory Board will be held Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 2:00 pm in the Classroom of the Community Services office located at 437 North 71h Street (Comer of 7th St and Ave D) Foil Pierce, Florida 34950 — (772) 462-1777. Anyone with a disability requiring accommodation to attend this meeting should contact the Safety and Risk Manager at (772) 462-1546 or TDD (772) 462-1428 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. Cc: Heather Young, Assistant Attorney, St. Lucie County Sheila Savage - Okeechobee County Anita Cocoves - Martin County YesDes kAscripps.conr TO 1.1I nv, Anita Cocoves Cc: Sandy Gilfillan Subject: RE: PRESS RELEASE for the Treasure Coast Community Action Board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 16, 2013 Please do a screen print to show that it was posted within the necessary time frame. Thank you Stef From: Anita Cocoves (mailto:acocoves0mart!n fl sj Sent: Friday, January 04, 2013 1:38 PM TO: Stefanie Myers Subject: FW: PRESS RELEASE for the Treasure Coast Community Action Board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 16, 2013 FYI Anita ' From: Donna Gordon Sent: Friday; January 04, 2013 7:38 AM To: Anita Cocoves Subject: RE: PRESS RELEASE for the Treasure Coast Community Action Board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 16, 2013 It's on the web under Events and I'll post it in our display case next Friday morning. Donna From: Anita Cocoves Sent: Thursday, January03, 2013 4:26 PM To: Donna Gordon Subject: FW: PRESS RELEASE for the Treasure Coast Community Action Board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 16, 2013 HI Donna Please post, thanks] P.S,: Happy New Year O! Anita From: Sandy Gilflllan.fmailko:aOfillans@astlucieco orgy Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2013 4:22 PM To: Heather Young; Sheila Savage (ssavage( co Okeechobee fl us); Anita Cocoves; YesDesk(tj)scripps com 1 a Cc: Stefanie Myers; Cammy Treanor; Renee Scott subject: FW: PRESS RELEASE for the Treasure Coast Community Action Board meeting scheduled for Wednesdax enuary 16,2013 Sorry, forgot to attach ...... ........ mmmmm maybe a New Year's resolution? From: Sandy Gilflilan Sent: Thursday, ,January 03, 2013 4:19 PM To: Heather Young; Sheila Savage {ssavaoe@Co okpechobee fl us); Anita Cocoves {acocovesC�martin.fl.us); YesDeskQscripos com Cc: Stefanie Myers; Cammy Treanor; Renee Scott subject: PRESS RELEASE for the Treasure Coast Community Action Board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 16, 2013 Please post/publish. Thank you Happy New Yearl Sandra J. GVililtan St Lucie County Community Services 437 North jib Street Fort Pierce, FL'34950 Phone: 772-462-1777 FAX: 772-462-1703 r fNans stfucfeco.orp Please Note Florida has very broad public records laws Most written communications to or Dorn County officials regarding County business are Public records available to the Public and media upon request. It is the policy of St Lucie County that all County records shall be open for personal Inspection, examination and ) or copying. Your email communications will be subject to public disclosure unless an exemption applies is the commumcalion II you received This outlast to error, pumse notify the sender by reply e-mail air($ delete all materials from all computers. 6somf wilk 94,it Hof eomg(7,-- Information "Tire cammeuts and oplitions expressed herein are thane of1heaullmr ofBds message and mdy not reflect the policies of the dlartio Cmudp.Board ojCoarrtp Cbmadssioners. flatter Florida Lair, retail addresses are public records. ifpoo to not wan eyour euml/address released in respaase to a public records regoesr do trot send electronic emit to this entlq'. Instead, cantact ibis office by phope or In rtrideg." Ptease Note Florida has very broad public records laws Mosl written rommunicatlons im available to the public and media upon request. 11 is the policy of St. Lucia County that all t to please notify the sander by replye-mailanti delete all be ll materials frontiall iomptosure itle sess on oze ( officials regarding County business are public records s shall be open for personal especialh. exanunat" m and to the communicatlan If you received this email In tutor 2 Sandy Gilfillan Prom; __ _ - Stefanie Myers Sen • Monday, January 07, 2013 4:35 PM To: Albert Hill Cc: Sandy Gilfillan Subject; FW: Here is the screen print you requested from Martin County Attachments: screenprint,pdf Thank you Albert. From: Albert Hill [maiito:ahill(a)martin fl usj Sent: Monday, January 07, 2013 4:34 PM To: Stefanie Myers Subject: Here is the screen print you requested from Martin County Hope this is what you are needing. Have a great day. Thanks, Albert W Hill Case Manager II — Housing Martin County Health & Human Services 772-320-3204 ( o ) 772-223-4829 ( F ) w ahill@martin.fl.us www.martin.fl.us Ase "i; a e ILT.Ti t.� letormetbn "The Comments and opirlonsexpressed hereto are those ofthc Prharofoffs message and "'Oil rmtreflect file policies ofthe illartin Cargill- Hoard ofCaant), Cmemissiogers. Under Florida 1-mr, meal! addresses are public records. Iflma do not nnnl-jvrnr email address released In response to a public records regacst da not scud electroodr mall to tills ernlry. Instead, comaet this office by phone or in nritlog." Please Note- Florida has very brood public records laws Most vaiPen communications to or from County officials regarding County business are public records available to the public and media upon request. It is the policy of St. Lucie County Ill all County records shelf be open for personal inspection, examination and or copying. 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MAY 201 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 The Promise of Community Action 4 Letter from Don Mathis, President and CEO 5 Certificate of Intent 6 National Community Action Month Fact Sheet 7 Looking Back at NCAM'11 TIPS 8 Using this Toolkit 10 Messaging l l Working With the Media 12 Social Media 13 May is NCAM Day on Twitter 14 Suggested Events SAMPLE MATERIALS: 15 Sample Event Announcement News Release 16 Sample Personal Achievement Award News Release 17 Sample Proclamation NOMINATE YOUR CANS FINEST FOR A PARTNERSHIP AWARD: 18 Awards Overview 19 Sargent Shriver Achievement Award Information and Nomination Form (program participants) 21 Jayne Thomas Grassroots Volunteer Recognition Award Information and Nomination Form (volunteers) COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP BOARD AND STAFF s ® � Pnry ro0 a, anyrng_ Iry _ MfENKA'S PGVEINYFlGNIING NflV.OPIf Dear Community Action Colleagues, As we prepare to celebrate National Community Action Month 2012, Community Actiow Strengthening Values and Economic Security in America, we do so as the economy continues to be fragile for millions in America. Many of our program partiopari s are still grappling with foreclosures, rising unemployment, and dwindling finances. And the Community Action Agencies created to serve these vulnerable people are facing significant budget cuts on the local, state, and federal levels, yet these agencies have worked even more diligently to provide services because —in this challenging economy— . more people are counting on Community Action and the local CAA is often their lost hope. In 2010, the US Census bureau reported that there were 46.2 million people living in poverty. According to the US Conference of Mayors, at the close of 2011, 125 cities and their metro areas had not seen any net job growth —and the economy as a whale had regained only 30 percent of jobs lost from the Great Recession, Articles in The New York times and The Washington Post have discussed how formerly middle class families and children now qualify for free or reduced school lunches and are using food stamps for the first time due to the economic crisis. The Occupy Wall Street movement in New York and cities across the country focused the national spotlight on growing economic inequality between the top one percent and the bottom 99 percent. This means that Community Action is needed now rnore than ever. At the same time, we continue to be challenged to prove that our programs are producing measurable results for the low-income people we serve, and demonstrate that we are effective, high -performing, innovative organizations. We are producing measurable results: data from the FY2010 _ Community Services block Grant (CSeG) Information System Survey produced by the National Association for State Community Services Programs (NASCSP) indicates that in 2010, the CSQG Network of 1,060 agencies provided services to 20.3 million low-income individuals. In that same year, the CSBG Network helped 47 percent More unemployed people obtain a job, and 92 percent more achieve a living wage. Use NCAM to highlight similar successes your program participants and CAAs have achieved as well as compelling stories about the challenges hard working people are facing in this tough economy--wiah high (sometimes long-term unemployment, foreclosures, and fewer support systems in place due to massive budget cuts that are making basic day-to- day survival difficult. Augment these stories with proven examples of your CAAs effectiveness helping vulnerable people and what would happen if your agency could no longer afford to offer critical program and services, especially at a time when so many individuals are suffering financially. This toolkil contains information and sample materials that can be customized to hest reflect the messages your Community Action Agency wants to communicate and target audience you want to reach during May. You can also feel free to draft your own materials based on what will work for year Community Action Agency and community. If you didn't celebrate National Community Action Month in 2011, we encourage you to do so this year so we can all stand in support of our great Community Action network that helps millions of low-income Americans achieve economic stability. Throughout May, write op-ed articles, issue news releases, submit letters to the editor, host events, upload videos to '. YouTube, post updates on Twitter and Facebook—use personal stones and data to tell the story of how: your Community Action Agency is helping people and changing lives. Highlight Head Start, lab training, housing, youth programs, Community Economic Development, and your other program strengths. And make sure your program participants are available to attend your events and activities so the community can directly engage with the people that are being positively impacted by your work. Please send information, photos, and media coverage from your events and activities to Iholland@ communityactionpadnership.com. Ale will feature CM NCAM celebrations in our electronic newsletter; eNews, and our magazine, The Promise. Every day, Community Action Agencies work diligently to strengthen local neighborhoods, families, and people by advocating for and creating a path toward economic security: Let's really showcase these efforts during NCAM and beyond. Don Mathis President and rE0 MAY Z012 NATIONAL Certificate of InteTil Please let us know if you plan to celebrate National Community Action Month 2012 in May! If your Community Action Agency plans to participate in National Community Action Month (NCAM) in May 2012, and would like to be included on the list of agencies hosting events and activities, please send an email with the information below (or scan the completed form) to Lisa Holland, Director of Communications, Iholland@communityactionpartnership.com. CAA name and location (city and state): j NCAM contact: NCAM contacts" email: I Did your CAA participate in National Community Action Month in May 20117 112 NATI.OlNAL'COMMUNITY ACTION MONTH TORRIT Looking Back at NCAM 'y i Thank you to all the Community Action Agencies that commemorated National Community Action Month last May and for sending us information, photos, and media coverage from their events. There was a particular sense of urgency at that time because President Obama had recently announced in his January 25, 2011 State of the Union address that he was proposing a 50 percent cut of the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG). We asked you to help us prove our critics wrong by elevating your existing public outreach and messaging strategies and really focusing on issue advocacy to help frame the debate and mobilize support for Community Action. Your response was truly tremendous! You used National Community Action Month to showcase your CANs continued effectiveness helping America's low-income people achieve economic security and underscored that Community Action is needed now more than ever as Americans from all walks of life are struggling during these very challenging economic times. In 2011, we collected: • 59 articles that appeared in media outlets and websites across the country • 23 proclamations from governors, mayors, county commissioners, and city council members that proclaimed May Community Action Month in their states, cities, and counties • 48 Certificates of Intent indicating CAAs plans to celebrate National Community Action Month Preparing for NCAM 2012 We'd love to see even more participation in National Community Action Month this year. If you're planning to celebrate, don't forget to send us your: • Certificates of Intent (located in this toolkit) • Signed Proclamations from elected officials (a sample version is located in this toolkit) • Photos , media coverage, and other related information from your events and activities Please email your materials to Ihalland@communityactionpartnership.com. We will feature CAA NCAM celebrations in our electronic newsletter, eNews, and out magazine, The Promise. t� Nelpny veapla [hanging ihes communit,y ction P A T N E B'S.. H1--P Ntt[NGYS PolS0.1YfIGNIING NflKY1Rlt - MAY 2B12 NATIONAL COMM.ONITY ACTION RUTH TOO:LKIT National Community Actium Monti Fact Sheet National community Action Month in May was created by the national office of the Community Action partnership to highlight Community Action Agencies' role helping low-income families achieve economic security. Each year, Community Action Agencies serve 20 million people in rural, suburban, and urban communities across the country through a variety of targeted programs, such as Head Start, Weatherization, job training and placement, financial education, housing, energy assistance, transportation, economic development, and many others. During National Community Action Month; Community Action Agencies truly make the Promise of Community Action —to help people and change lives —come alive by hosting events that help put a "face" on the families and individuals living in poverty and the dedicated Community Action staff: and volunteers who are helping them achieve economic security, Success stories are honored and personal achievements are recognized. Some governors, mayors, city and county councils, and other' elefted officials even proclaim May "Community Action Month" in their states, cities and counties. Community Action Agencies also use National Community Action Month to call attention to poverty - related problems. As Community Action Agencies are showcasing their programs, they are also giving local residents —many who are unaware of the poverty in their communities —a first-hand look at the struggles low-income families face and how Community Action programs help them. For more information on National Community Action Month, Community Action Partnership, and Community Action Agencies, go to www.communityactionpartnership.com or follow the organization on Twitter, @CAPartnership. 1 MAY 2,012 NATIONAL COMMUNITY ACTION MONTH TO'OLKft— Using the Toolki This toolkit has been designed to provide community Action Agencies with general guidelines for developing and executing National Community Action Month public awareness campaign messages, events; and activities. Feel free to modify the information as needed, or you can draft your own materials and concepts. The way you choose to utilize this toolkit and celebrate National Community Action Month will depend on several factors —including the resources, staff, and board members you have available, your cAAs' policies for implementing and executing public awareness campaigns, procedures for working with the media, and the critical issues facing your community, Before proceeding, check with your Executive Director, You may also want to convene a strategy and brainstorming session with him/her and other appropriate staff members to determine the best course' of action. Theme The theme for this year's National Community Action Month campaign is "Community Action: Strengthening Values and Economic Security in America," which is also the theme for the Community Action Partnership's 2012 Annual Convention. This theme honors Community Action's solid track record of success, knowledge and expertise helping millions of Americans out of poverty and into self-sufficiency, it also acknowledges the importance of making the American Dream and economic equality for all a reality. If your CAA would like to focus on a different topic, perhaps something that relates directly to local and regional issues facing your community —lack of affordable housing, high unemployment due to a plant/ company dosing —feel free to shape your National Community Month messages around that. Sample News Releases This toolkit contains two sample news releases: one for announcing and promoting National Community Action Month events and the other for honoring a program participant's personal achievement. Feel free to develop your own news releases on other aspects of your CAA's celebration, including discussing new CAA programs/services, local poverty data for your community, recognition of staff, volunteers, corporate/community partners, and other supporters, The event and personal achievement sample news releases offer a general template, and are meant to be customized to best reflect the messages your CAA wants to communicate and target audience you want to reach during May, You can use them "as is" and just fill in the blanks or you can just use portions and add specific message points as needed. Feel free to start from scratch and draftyour awn news releases using messages that will work for your CAA and community, continued on the following page COMMUNITY ACTION,211121: S1 1 1 i usingthe001kitX continuer) Sample Proclamation The sample proclamation is designed to be provided for governors, mayors, city council members, commissioners, or other elected officials to proclaim May "Community Action Month' in their local jurisdictions. In the past, CAAs have adapted the sample proclamation with their local information and submitted it to their local officials for consideration. Procedures for submitting the proclamation should be available from the offices of your local elected officials, and you can modify it to meet their requirements. In 2011, we collected 23 copies of proclamations or news articles and news releases mentioning states and local communities that had officially recognized May as Community Action Month. IY \ H VA n1lM fMINM{Y:.'1A, ♦AirAll AfA 1 ij�,J,MOla . AIMb.1604 "NIII XI t\•i..........�n f..:� �4•M111YIAl��.=.f �n�.. 1.y ^ ••"\alU./111JIII�i/. I. J.A. p;An�a l:�n.nH COM %I UN AC 110N YION7'11 f�� x 2011 proclamations generated by Community Action Partnership of Riverside County and the Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies. AY 2,012 NATIONAL COMM,ONITY ACTION MONTH TOOLKIT Messaging Crafting Your Message During National Community Action Month, communicate the measurable results your Community Action Agency achieved in 2071 and what would have happened to your community if your agency were not able to provide assistance. Mention poverty statistics for your state/city/town/county and note any key factors contributing to increases in the number of people served, demand for a specific CAA program, and issues that residents are facing —such as massive plant or company job layoffs, high unemployment, difficulty getting to areas where jobs and training opportunities are located. You can find up-to-date info at census.gov, go to American Factfinder. Framing Your Message Be mindful of how you frame your messages, especially when discussing budget cuts. Rather than simply saying "the cuts are unfair' use message points that explain how the cuts are harmful to the people you serve. Here are some examples: • "During 2011, we served [number] people at our food bank. This represents a [percent] increase from 2010, much of which is due to layoffs and the challenging economy. If we do not receive funding for this service, [percent] of [city/county] population will go hungry." • "[CAA] serves a very rural area with no major municipal bus service and several residents do not have cars or can't afford gas for their vehicles due to the economy. In 2011, [number] residents used the service. If we do not receive money for this program, our customers will have to make other arrangements, which they've told us is going to be very, very difficult. With some many people being laid off and sometimes unemployed for several months, it is critical that we provide affordable and reliable transportation so they can get to job interviews and training opportunities," Discuss the solutions and programs that your CAA has implemented specifically to address emerging issues related to the weak economy —such as formerly middle class families falling into poverty and needing your services, and the toll the economy is taking on low-income residents who were struggling financially before the Great Recession. Disseminating Your Messages • Create a fact sheet with data and statistics about the people and cities served, the most popular programs (and why they are in demand), and the outcomes. • Feature a program participant's firsthand account about living in poverty in your newsletter website, blog, and Twitter and Facebook pages (see this toolkit for more information on social media) • Draft a news release that provides numbers as well as anecdotes or quotes from program participants. • Brochures, posters, pins and other low-cost novelty items such cups, bags, and notepads can also be used to communicate your messages and publicize your website, twitter, and facebook pages. Media coverage is an integral part of any public awareness campaign like National Community Action Month. Here area few suggestions for working with the media to publicize your events, • If your CAA does not have a public relations/communications staff person, appoint someone to serve as the media liaison and handle reporter's calls and inquiries, This individual should also follow up after news releases are disseminated, • Compile a list of local/regional media outlets (update your existing list if needed), and note whether or not any of the organizations have reporters on staff dedicated to covering poverty or non-profit organizations (they may have a better grasp of your agency's work than general assignment reporters). Your list should also include bloggers who cover local community issues, • Try to connect with reporters on Facebook or Twitter in addition to reaching out via phone or email. • Prepare news releases to announce activities and awards (see samples in this toolkit) or poverty - related issues affecting your community -lack of affordable housing, job layoffs, formerly middle class families who are now in need of your CANS services, etc. Distribute to local print and broadcast media. Assemble information packets/kits (hard copies or electronic) specifically for National Community Action Month. Suggested items to include are: a news release on your event, brochures and general information about your CAA, a compilation of your CAN success stories, and local poverty statistics, Write a letter to your local newspaper editors about your events, how your CAA is addressing poverty -related issues in your community, and why programs like Community Action are critical, especially in this challenging economy. Consider having a few program participants on hand to speak with reporters about how your CAA has changed their lives. Make sure they understand your agency's goals and accomplishments, and are willing and comfortable talking to the media. Brief them prior to the event and review any key message points. Invite the media to your site and involve your board and program participants. Please email Copies of media coverage from your National Community Action Month events to Lisa Holland, Director of Communications,lholland@communityactionpartnership.com. r P SocialMedia Social media is an excellent way to reach target audiences, communicate messages; and promote information on public awareness campaigns like National Community Action Month. Many Community Action Agencies are already utilizing blogs, posting on Facebook and Twitter, and uploading videos and photos to You Tube and Flickr-and there are also new sites like Google+ and Pinterest that have emerged over the last year. Here are some suggestions on using social media to communicate your messages during National Community Action Month. • Blogs are great place to provide commentary before and after your events. You can also weigh in on various poverty -related issues affecting your community. Tumbir and WordPress offer blog hosting platforms. • Facebook pages can be used to post information and photos via your existing account or one you create specifically for your National Community Action Month event. Use your status updates to provide information about your events and activities and encourage people who are your Facebook friends or who like your page to attend the event and to share their thoughts on your page. • Twitter pages can also be used to post information about your NCAM events and plans to your followers, You can create or follow a "trending topic" by using a hashtag symbol (#) that is included in tweets, such as #CommunityAction, For example: "#CommunityAction Partnership is hosting an open house." (See more about this on the following page.) • You Tube and Flickr allow you to share video and photos from your events on with a wide variety of people. You Can also use an application like instagram to upload photos via your smartphone to. Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr. • FourSquare lets participants at your events "check -in" once they arrive, The location -based social networking site allows users to indicate where they are at the moment —your CAA or the venue for your NCAM event, and they can share the information via Facebook and Twitter. • Google+ is a relatively new social networking site similar to Facebook that allows users to connect with friends and supporters, it lets you organize your contacts by "circles" so you can choose the content that is shared with a particular group(s). For example, you may want to only inform Head Start parents about a Head Start lunch your CAA is hosting during National Community Action Month, so you would post that information only to your circle containing a list of Head Start parents. But if you are hosting an open house and want all of your contacts to attend, you would post the details to all of your circles, • Pinterest, is another new social media site. It's an online medium for creating and managing theme - based image collections. Users log in via their Facebook or Twitter accounts, and create pinboards with pictures of favorite topics that they can share with others. You could create a National Community Action Month board highlighting subject matter about your events. IWar syswu. P A R.T N E R S H/ P AAIEaifXS Pov¢xry FlCf11NG NEIWONN- 1111111111 IN IS 11 i 1 1 1 i MAY 2,012 NATIONAL CUM 11NrTY ACTION MONTH TO.O.LKIT May 8 is National Co u ton Month ay on Twitter At the suggestion of some local Community Action staff members, May 8 will be set aside as "National Community Action Month Day" on Twitter* We encourage everyone in Community Action who plans to celebrate during May to get #CommunityAction trending on Twitter all day on May 8. By getting a topic to trend on Twitter through the use of a hashtag (#) and a few words-140 character limit—(CommunityAction), all posts on that topic are aggregated and could potentially reach thousands of people who follow trending topics, and increase awareness of Community Action and our efforts to help low-income people achieve economic stability. Our national partners Half in Ten and the Coalition an Human Needs have successfully used hashtags to raise awareness of poverty issues and the real people who are struggling to make ends meet in this tough economy. Some suggested tweets include: • #CommunityAction makes America a better place to live by helping low-income Americans achieve , and maintain economic security • #CommunityAction: proven effectiveness helping millions of people & families each year escape poverty & achieve economic stability • #CommunityAction embodies the spirit of hope by working to dose the wealth gap and creating economic security for vulnerable Americans You can also add #communityaction to the tweets you craft on your CA As events and accomplishments. 'If your CAA does not have Twitter account, you can adapt the sample tweets or your own messages for your Facebook and Google+ pages, blog posts, Flickr and You Tube accounts —whatever social media channel your CAA prefers, The goal is to promote Community Action and National Community Action Month on the web on May 8 and beyond. R r N@ R 5 Suggested Events Below are some suggestions for National Community Action Month events that can be tailored based on your target audience, the messages you want to communicate, and the outcomes you wish to achieve. • Open house • Community Festival • Town hail meeting • Roundtable discussions • Community service project • News conference • Poverty simulation • Awards luncheon/dinner • Bowling/Pizza/Ice Cream Socials • Community service project And check out examples of how some CAAs celebrated during NCAM 2011: • Community Action Partnership of Riverside County in California marked National Community Action Month 2011 with a Poverty Simulation -a role-playing experience and an educational tool designed to increase awareness of the trials of poverty. In addition, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors proclaimed May 2011 as Community Action Month. • Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County in California held its second Annual Gala Event in celebration of National Community Action Month, which honored members of the community who have done an outstanding job contributing to the cause of eliminating poverty and hunger. In addition, the San Bernardino County Hoard of Supervisors and the City of San Bernardino proclaimed May Community Action Month. • HOPES CAP Inc, in Hoboken, New Jersey held a Volunteer Recognition Dinner honoring Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) participants. At the dinner, Frank Raia, HOPES Chairman, accepted a proclamation from Hoboken (NJ) Mayor Dawn Zimmer proclaiming May 2011 as Community Action Month. • Community Action Partnership of the Greater Dayton Area in Ohio held several events during NCAM, including its Annual Meeting, a ribbon -cutting for its new office in Eaton, a Picnic in the Park, and Senior Citizens pay. The CAA also presented its inaugural Helping People. Changing Lives, awards to direct service providers from partner agencies who provided outstanding customer service. min in Sample Event Announcement NEWS REMSE (Insert your agency logo here or print on your agency letterhead) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: [date] MEDIA CONTACT: [the name and phone number for your agency's media contact] [CAA name] to Spotlight Poverty and Economic !Challenges Facing [city/town where CAA is located] Residents During [event] Event is part of a national commemoration spotlighting poverty issues and solutions [city/town where CAA is located]As elected officials in Washington discuss Balancing the budget, deficit reduction, and spending cuts to key human services programs, tens of millions of Americans across the country are struggling financially, Many are unemployed and have been for months. Others have lost their homes and are staying with friends or In shelters. Some have depleted their savings and are going into debt Several children and families —once solidly middle class -now rely on food stamps and free school lunches for their meals. Others lost their jobs through no fault of their own. [CAA name] will call atteilion to these and similar problems facing low-income residents of [city/town where CAA is located] throughout May during National Community Action Month, National Community Action Month highlights Community Action Agencies' work helping millions of families and individuals escape poverty each year, [CAA name]'s plans for this special commemoration include [describe your CAA's NCAM events/activities—provide an overview, and include the date, time, location„ speakers, sponsors, etc,]. The agency will loin Community Action Agencies across the country in hosting events and activities throughout May aimed at highlighting poverty problems and solutions. This years National Comrnunity Action Month commemoration comes at a time when millions of Americans are hurting financially and having difficulties finding new jobs after being laid off due to the economy, "People across the country are feeling discouraged due to the troubling economy, "Long before the Great Recession, [CAA name) has been assisting people during their most difficult personal and financial situations and helping them see that there is light at the end of the tunnel. We give people hope and a specific plan that successfully guides them down the path to economic stability." The national office of the Community Action Partnership designates May as National Community Action Month to recognize Community Action Agencies' work fighting poverty on the local level. Each year, Community Action Agencies help 20 million Americans achieve and maintain financial stability through programs such as -lead Start, Weatherization, job training and placement, financial education, housing, energy assistance, and transportation. "Services offered by [CAA name] and Community Action Agencies across the country are so rnUcal, especially when you've got millions of people facing an uncertain economic future," said Don Mathis, President and CEO of the Community Action Partnership: "These are people who worked hard and played by the rules, but now the pressures of ' long-term unemployment, foreclosures, and dwindling savings are putting a tremendous strain on them. Programs like Community Action are vital to ensuring that the American Dream remains a reality' [2-3 sentences describing your agency] Based in Washington, DC the Community Action Partnership provides training and other services to more than '7,000 Community Acton Agencies across America that help 20 million low-income people and families achieve economic stability and improve their lives. For more information, visit rmwcommunilyldionparinersitipcam or follow the organization on Wirer, @CAFartnership. MAY 2,012 NATIONALCOMMUNITY ACTION MONTH TO,O.LKI Sample Personal Achievement Award NEWS RELEASE (Insert your agency logo here or print on your agency letterhoad) 11 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: [date] MEDIA CONTACT: [the name and phone number for your agency's media contact] Despite Economic and Personal Challenges, [program participant's first and last name] Achieves Self -Sufficiency (CAA name] provided (him/her) with assistance, targeted plan of action [city/town where CAA is located] 'raking a look at media coverage of the Qccupy Wall Street encampments across the country, growing economic equality, and the battles between the so-called 99 and i percent, some might feel that the concept of the American Dream has slipped away permanently and that is pointless to Have it as a goal. It may seem that those in poverty will never be able to get a job paying a living wage, save money to buy a home, send their kids to college, and retire comfortably -and that the formerly middle class who had all those trappings will never see them again due to the fragile economy. That is not the case for [program participant's first and last name]. Because of [his/her] work with [CAA name], [he/she] was able to achieve economic stability amid considerable obstacles --and the agency will honor [program participant's last name] at [event], The event is being held as part of National Community Action Month, a commemoration in May to highlight Community Action Agencies' work helping millions of families and individuals escape poverty each year. [briefly describe the program participants situation that brought him or her to your agency and the CAA programs or services program participant attended, and his or her goals -for example to get a job, go to college, buy a home, etc,]."I was one of [number] individuals hit hard by the economy who have been helped by [CAA name] in the past year," said [program participant's last name]. "I can personally attest that [CAA name] and its staff are needed because there are so many people and families struggling, but who are dedicated and willing to work toward achieving economic stability and a better life for themselves and their families' 1 he national office of the Community Action partnership designates May as National Community Action Month to recognize Community Action Agencies' work fighting poverty on the local level. Each year, Community Action Agencies help 20 million Americans —like [program participant's last name] achieve and maintain financial stability through programs such Head Start, Weatherization, job training and placement, financial education, housing, energy assistance, and transportation. "ror almost 50 years, Community Action Agencies been essential resources —but their importance has been underscored during the challenging economy which has left individuals such as [program participant's first name] struggling to make ends meet," said [the first and last name and title of your CAAs board president or executive director] of [CAA name].It is important that we are hereto help people when they have nowhere else to turn." Added Don Mathis, President and CEO of the Community Action Partnership, "[program participant's first name]'s success working with [CAA name] underscores how vital Community Action programs are for vulnerable people. They are carefully developed with people like [him/her] in mind in order to help them build financial assets, secure safe and affordable housing, advance their education, and train for jobs that pay a living wage —which are all a part of the American Dream" [2-3 sentences describing your agency] Dosed in Washington, DC the CoramenityAction Partnership provide; training and olhet services to more than f 000 CommonilyActfan Agencies across America that help 20 million low-income people and families achieve economic stability and improve their lives. For more information, visit wwrvcommunr"tyadionparinership.rom or follow the organization on Twitter, @CAParrnership. Proclamation SAIPLE This sample proclamation can be adapted for governors, mayors, city council members, commissioners, or other elected officials. WI11REAS, Community Action Agencies were created when the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964:was signed into law; and WHEREAS, Community Action Agencies have a 48 year history of promoting self-sufficiency for the limited income; and WHEREAS, Community Action Agencies have made an essential contribution to individuals and families in [state] by providing them with innovative and cost-effective programs; and WHEREAS, Community Action Agencies are needed as major participants in the reform of the welfare system as we know it; and WHEREAS, welfare reform in [state] has benefited from the state's partnership with community action agencies; and WHEREAS, the limited income continue to need opportunities to improve their lives and their living conditions, thus ensuring that all citizens are able to live in dignity; and WFIF:REAS, [state] and the entire United States must continue to promote economic security by providing support and opportunities for all citizens in need of assistance; NOW,, THEREFORE, I [name],, [Governor, Mayor, or other Elected Official] of [stafeldw], do hereby proclaim May 2012 as COMIRRUNITY ACTION i1VAONTH in [state/city] in recognition of the hard work and dedication of [state/cityj's community Action agencies. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of [state/city] at the Capitol in [city] on this [date] day of May 2012. [signature of governor, mayor of other elected official] BY THE [governor, mayor or other elected official] of [state/city] Attest: [name] [position] NCIPmy ROPk c0n9�ny Live, Ocommunity ,enon P g R T N F It SN ! P M1MUIUS PW MFIGIMNG NFfW X MAY 2,012 NATIONAL COMMUNITY ACT National Community Action Month is a great time to consider potential nominees for the Community Action Partnership's Sargent Shriver Achievement and Jayne Thomas Grassroots Volunteer Recognition Awards —which honor outstanding program participants and volunteers respectively: • The Sargent Shriver Achievement Award recognizes and honors achievements by individuals who, with the assistance of a Community Action Agency, have changed their; lives and achieved economic stability. The Award is named for Sargent Shriver, the first director of the federal Office of Economic Opportunity. • The Jayne Thomas Grassroots Volunteer Recognition Award recognizes and honors volunteers who have shown outstanding dedication and made extraordinary contributions to a Community Action Agency. The Award is named after Jayne Thomas, who was an outstanding Community Action leader with Total Action Against Poverty in Roanoke, Virginia, and the state's Community Services Block Grant director. For more information, please see the nomination package for each award included on the following pages in this toolkit. MAY 2,012 NATIONAL COMMUNITY ACTION MONTH TO,OLKIT 2012 Sargent Shriver Achievement Award NOMINATION Nominate Your Local heron DEADLINE JUNE 22! The nominating agency of the award winner will receive $500 from the Partnership] The Saegent Shriver Achievement Award was established by the Community Action Partnership in 1995 to ecognize and honor achievements by individuals who, with the assistance of a Community Action Agency; have changed their lives and achieved independence. The Award is named for Sargent Shriver, the first director of the Office of Economic Opportunity, The Sargent Shriver Achievement Award represents what Community Action is all about: Helping people and changing lives. Community Action Agencies have been honoring "achievers" by opening doors and leading the way from poverty to independence. Every CAA has success stories of program participants. With this award, the Community Action Partnership seeks to honor those individuals who have turned hope Into reality. Eligibility Criteria The individual nominated must have: • Changed his or her life and achieved economic self-sufficiency with the assistance of a Community Action Ageny; and • Contributed to improving his or her community through advocacy, volunteerism, public service, or some other vehicle. Nomination Procedure Community Action Partnership members may nominate a candidate by submitting the following: Official nomination form • A narrative of no more than two pages demonstrating the nominee's eligibility for this award • Supporting material (e.g., press clippings, articles, letters, or photos) f lease adhere to the nomination guidelines to ensure the candidate's eligibility. The nomination packet must include the official nomination form, narrative, and letter of support. We strongly encourage you to resubmit the names of individuals who have been nominated for this award in previous years. If your state or agency recognises special volunteers during National Community Action Month, or at any time daring the year, please submit their names as nominees for theSargentShriver Achievment Award Award. if your nominee is selected the Community Action Partnership will request that you provide.a three -minute videotape featuring your award nominee. We will share this video of the award recipient during the Awards Gala at the 2012 Community Action Partnership Annual Convention in New York City. '. Selection The executive director of the Community Action Agency for which the award recipient serves will be notified at least one month before the 2012 Annual Convention. The award is presented during the Awards Gala on Tuesday, August - 21. The Partnership provides a complimentary hotel room and convention registration for the award recipient. Community Action Partnership 11140 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 1210 f Washington DC 20036 Phone: (202) 265-75461 Fax: (202) 265-5048 info@communityactionpartnership.com I www.communityactionpartnership.com - 191 I ammuNgty C006., P A R T N E R.S H! P M1[AKMS POy[RwnGI1nNGNl1 " MAY 2,O12 NATIONAL COMMUNITY ACTION MO.NfH- f Nomination F'oi`-in, natralive, and the letters) of snpporl nlusl he posfinarked, faxed, or emailed on or before Fiiday, Jtrne 22, 2012. 11 Name of Nominee Nominated by: _ Title of Nominator: Agency: Address: City, State, Zip:_ Phone: Email: Send nominations to: Avrii Weisman, Vice President Community Action Partnership 11140 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 1210 i Washington DC 20036 Phone: (202) 265.7546 i Fax: (202) 265-5048 aweisman@communityactionpartnership,com I WWW.Communityactionpartnefship.com ME MAY 2,012 Nominate Your Local volunteers DEADLINE M The nominating agency of the award wiener will receive $soa from the Partnershipl The Jayne Thomas Grassroots Volunteer Recognition Award was established by the Community Action Partnership in 1988 to acknowledge exemplary achievements in support of Community Action. The Award is named after Layne Thomas, who was an outstanding community action leader with Total Action Against Poverty in Roanoke, Virginia, and the Community Services Block .Grant director for that state. The Jayne Thomas Grassroots Volunteer Recognition Award is given to an individual each year who has shown outstanding dedication and made extraordinary contributions to a Community Action Agency. Eligibility Criteria The candidate must: • Be a volunteer for a Community Action Agency • Have made a significant and outstanding contribution toward accomplishing the promise of Community Action • Be devoted to changing people's lives Nomination Procedure Community Action Partnership members may nominate a candidate from their agency by submitting the following: • Official nomination form A narrative of no more than two Pages of demonstrated contributions indicating the following: length of service with the CAA; degree of leadership in the CAA and/or the community; extent and scope of agency or community volunteer service; advocacy efforts to change people's lives; outstanding contributions toward giving a voice to the poor. • At least one letter of support from the CAA executive director or other agency staff member explaining how the nominee meets the award criteria and including clear; concise, and descriptive examples of activities and accomplishments. Please adhere to the nomination guidelines to ensure the candidate's eligibility. The nomination packet must include the official nomination form, narrative, and letter of support. We strongly encourage you to resubmit the names of individuals who have been nominated for this award in previous' years, If your state or agency recognizes special volunteers dating National Community Action Month, or at any time during the year, please submit their names as nominees for the Jayne Thomas Grassroots Volunteer Recognition Award. if your nominee is selected, the Community Action Partnership will request that you provide a three -minute videotape featuring your award nominee. We will share this video of the award recipient during the Awards Gala at the 2012 Community Action Partnership Annual Convention in New York City, Selection The executive director of the community Action Agency for which the award recipient serves will be notified at least one month before the 2012 Annual Convention. The award is presented during the Awards Gala on Tuesday, August 21.The Partnership provides a complimentary hotel room and convention registration for the award recipient CommunityAction Partnership 1 1140 ConnedcutAvenue, NW, Suite 12101 Washington DC 20036 Phone: (202) 265-75461 Fax: (202) 265-5048 aweisman@communityactionpartnership.com ( www.communityactionpartnership.com COMMUNI?X ACfION �072:`STREINGTHENING VALUES AtO ECONOMIC SECURITY IN AMERICA 2012 Jayne Thomas Grassroots Volunteer Recognition Award NOMINATION FOR Nomination 1,orm, narrative, and ibe lelter(s) of support masi be positnarked, faxed, or emailed on or before Friday, June 22, 2012. Name of Nominee: Nominated by: - Title of Nominator: Address: City, State, Zip: Phone: Fax: Email• Send nominations to: Avrii Weisman, Vice President Community Action partnership 11140 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 1210 1 Washington DC 20036 - Phone: (202) 265-7546 i Fax: (202) 265-5048 aweisman@communityactionpartnership.com I www.communityactionpartnership.com AY 2,012 NATIONAL CONU mum III' .:� Board of Directors Chair Secretary Region 6 John Edwards, Jr., CCAP Elizabeth (Biz) Steinberg Carl Smith, CCAP Jacksonville, Florida San Luis Obispo, California Tallulah, Louisiana 1st Vice Chair Region 1 Region 7 Joyce J. Dorsey Gale Hennessy, CCAP Penny Miles, CCAP Atlanta, Georgia Manchester, New Hampshire Kirksville, Missouri 2nd Vice Chair Region 2 Region 8 Karen K. Lueck, CCAP Albert Kelly, CCAP Cindy Dannenbring Keamey, Nebraska Bridgeton, New Jersey Madison, SD 3rd Vice Chair Region 3 Region 9 Peter H. Kilde Robert Goldsmith Maria Juarez, CCAP Glenwood City, Wisconsin Abingdon, Virginia Riverside, CA Treasurer Region 4 Region 10 Thomas Tenorio, CCAP Paul D. Dole, CCAP Teresa Cox, CCAP Oroville, California Barbourville, Kentucky Salem, Oregon Region 5 Andrew Devany Marion, Ohio 100 o 1 Donald W. Mathis Stacy Flowers Dini Stewart President and CEO Director of Community Graphics Production Avril Weisman Economic Development Sranda Watkins Vice President Linda Goff Administrative & Andres A. Cruz Director of Fiscal Management Member Services Program Specialist Denise Harlow, CCAP Michael Weisman Lindley (Lil) Dupree, CCAP Direcor, National Training Center Technical Support Director of Training & Linda Hembry Cashin Yiu Technical Assistance Program Specialist Program Support Specialist Lisa Holland Director of Communications