TImothy House Transitional Living Program
Submitted by: Student Assistance hirwin@iwcc.edu
MOHM'S Place would like to announce that we are currently accepting
applications for Timothy House, which is the Transitional Living
Facility located on the New Visions Campus in Council Bluffs that will
open in August. Timothy House is a transitional living program that has
26 apartment units for single men and single women with weekly program
participation and case management requirements. Individuals must show
sobriety for a minimum of 30 days. There is a two year maximum stay
and participants rent is based on 30% of total income which include
utilities. Timothy House requires a willingness on the part of the
referral to commit to an ongoing recovery process. Timothy House
requires referrals to secure and maintain full time employment/education
or volunteer work during their stay. Therefore, referrals must be
ready, willing, and able to work and must be a minimum of at least 18
years of age and not attending high school.
If you have any questions you can contact Pastor Harry Wallar @ 256-3940
or myself @ 309-0016.
We thank you for your interest in MOHM'S Place Transitional Housing
Program.
Brandy Wallar
Outreach Worker, MOHM'S Place
Pottawattamie County Homeless Link
Heartland Family Service
1000 Creek Top
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Office:(712) 309-0016
Fax: (712) 322-7586
bwallar@heartlandfamilyservice.org
Attachment(s):Timothy House Application.doc
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Great Volunteer Opportunity with Children!
Submitted by: Service-Learning cgrace@iwcc.edu
The Building Families Boutique needs individuals to rock babies (0-11 months) and play with little ones (1-5 years). Whatever your love is, babies or toddlers, we’ve got a place for you!
Why? Our parenting classes are full with eager participants. The classes are voluntary, but parents and children can’t wait to attend!
When/Where: The 3rd Thursday of the month from 1:00 to 2:30 pm, the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month from 6:00 to 8:00pm, and beginning August 19th Tuesday evenings from 5:30 to 8:15 pm at the Omni Centre in Council Bluffs.
Reward: The joy of cuddling with a little one, playing peak-a-boo, and helping a family who wants to learn how to be the best parent they can.
Interested? Please call Susan or JoDee at 712-242-1040 or email spawloski@lfsneb.org or jjunkman@lfsneb.org
Attachment(s):LFS babyrockerflyer.doc
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CALL ON IOWANS TO APPLY FOR REBUILD IOWA TASK FORCES
Submitted by: Service-Learning cgrace@iwcc.edu
GOVERNOR CULVER, LT. GOVERNOR JUDGE CALL ON IOWANS TO APPLY FOR REBUILD IOWA TASK FORCES
To apply, Iowans should complete and return attached application form, also available on-line at http://flood2008.iowa.gov
Governor Chet Culver and Lt. Governor Patty Judge are inviting Iowans to apply for a position on one of the nine new Rebuild Iowa task forces, which will help create a vision for Iowa’s recovery efforts.
“As the flood waters rose, we saw the strength, resilience and determination of Iowans shine through as our state joined together to save our homes, businesses, and communities,” said Governor Chet Culver. “Now, we must tap into this same spirit of service as Iowans begin down the road to recovery. I call on Iowans from across the state to help our friends and neighbors in need, and serve on one of these nine Rebuild Iowa task forces. By locking arms and working together, I am confident that we can rebuild our state, stronger and better than before.”
Last month, Governor Culver signed his seventh executive order, which created the Rebuild Iowa Advisory Commission. To be chaired by Gen. Ron Dardis of the Iowa National Guard, the 15 member commission is designed to help guide our state’s recovery efforts. The Executive Order specifically calls for the creation of task forces to help guide the commission’s work.
“These task forces are an important step in helping Iowans recover from this year’s historic and severe flooding,” said Lt. Governor Patty Judge. “The Governor and I look forward to working with the Rebuild Iowa Commission, the nine task forces, and all Iowans as we begin the difficult work of rebuilding our state and returning life to normal for all Iowans.
The nine task forces created are:
• Housing
• Flood Plain Management and Hazard Mitigation
• Infrastructure and Transportation
• Economic and Workforce Development
• Cultural Heritage and Records Retention
• Public Health and Health Care
• Long-Term Recovery Planning
• Agriculture and Environment
• Education
Iowans interested in applying should complete and return attached application form, also available on-line at http://flood2008.iowa.gov
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Attachment(s):Rebuild Iowa Taskforce PR.doc Rebuild Iowa Task Force Application.pdf
Links(s): 2008 Flood Resource Center Website
July 22, 2008 Payroll
Submitted by: Joan Ryan jeryan@iwcc.edu
Human Resources wishes to clarify the information each employee will find on their July 22nd pay advice as we realize it may be a bit confusing. As the new fiscal year began on a Tuesday, employees will have one day (or 8 hours) at their old FY08 rate, and the remaining nine days (or 72 hours) at their new FY09 rate. The following is how it will be stated on your pay advices:
Classified staff will find one line that states “REG” then “72 hours,” followed by the dollar amount paid for these hours at the new rate. The other line will also state “REG,” but with no hours listed, then the amount paid at the old rate.
Professional Staff will find these amounts split into two lines as well. Both lines will state “REG,” with one line reflecting the amount paid at the old rate, and the other line reflecting the amount paid at the new rate.
For those Professional and Classified who may be paid out of two or three General Ledger accounts, the time and pay will be split according to the percentage paid out of these accounts.
Thank you.
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National Veterans Wheelchair Games - Volunteers Needed
Submitted by: Service-Learning cgrace@iwcc.edu
The 28th National Veterans Wheelchair Games will be held in Omaha from July 25-29, 2008. Volunteers are needed for July 23, 24, 29 and 30 to give these veterans a warm Midwestern welcome and farewell as they arrive and depart.
There is an urgent need for volunteers to help veterans get from their planes to bus transportation. Volunteers are needed to serve as lifters, wheelchair escorts and luggage spotters.
• Lifter - will work in teams of two to help lift veterans from their seat on the plane into an aisle chair, assist them, as necessary, to transfer to their own wheelchair, assist them up the jet way.
• Wheelchair Escort - will escort veteran from the gate to the security screening area where they will be handed off to a hospitality volunteer who will escort them to the elevator.
• Luggage Spotter - will check luggage carousels to make sure that there is no luggage of the veterans left behind. Luggage will have special tags and be easily identifiable.
• Luggage Transporters - will take luggage and wheelchairs from sidewalk and load on to cart, take cart inside airport to designated airlines and unload luggage and/or wheelchair for check-in.
All volunteers must:
• Be 18 years of age and older
• Complete an application (file attached)
• Work at least one 5 hour shift, which includes a mandatory orientation
• Lifters and wheel chair escorts will be required to get a guest pass. They must show government issued identification, such as driver’s license, passport, or military identification card.
All volunteers will receive:
• Free Parking
• A mandatory orientation
• On-the-job training
• T-shirt
• identification badge
• A free meal
To sign up click on thelink below or call the United Way at (402) 522-7946.
Attachment(s):va-wheelchair-recruitment-letter.doc nvwg-volunteer-application-form-uw.pdf
Links(s): Volunteer SignUp Link
Disaster Relief Conference
Submitted by: Service-Learning cgrace@iwcc.edu
Floods & Tornados Have Hit Our Communities Hard!
How Can Colleges & Universities Best Respond?
August 4, 2008
9 a.m.—5 p.m.
(Registration/Breakfast: 7:30—9 a.m.)
Hosted by Wartburg College (Waverly, IA) in collaboration with Iowa Campus Compact.
Topics will include:
- Volunteer Coordination
- Role of Colleges & Universities in Disaster Response
- How to Identify Resources
- How to Engage Students Beyond Alternative Breaks
- Role of Faith/Spirituality in Response
This one day conference will be an organized opportunity for campus constituents to share ideas, concerns and best practices.
Session leaders will provide brief presentations, followed by a facilitated conversation with attendees.
Campuses are being encouraged to send a representative or a team of representatives that may include: Service or Civic Engagement coordinators, members of administration, students, faculty, and community partners.
CONFERENCE COST:
$25 per participant
$15 per participant for teams of three or more
Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
If you are interested in attending this conference, please contact the Service-Learning Office at (712) 256-6539 by NOON on August 1st.
Attachment(s):Disaster Conference Postcard.pdf
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Wishlist for Upcoming Girl Scouts Project
Submitted by: Service-Learning cgrace@iwcc.edu
The Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa will be having their Mardi Gras Fall Kickoff on September 7, 2008 at their Council Bluffs Service Center. One of the projects for the girls will be to make a homemade musical instrument. They will also learn to play a song on it for the upcoming street parade.
The following items are being collected in order to make these instruments: empty (clean) plastic water/soda bottles, empty (clean) soda cans, jingle bells, heavy duty paper plates, empty oatmeal canisters with lids, empty thread spools, paper towel or toilet paper rolls, empty shoe boxes (no covers needed), and plastic combs.
You can bring any of the items listed to the collection box in the Student Center. For more info contact the Service-Learning Office at (712) 256-6539.
For more info about the Girl Scouts call Beth Paleogos or Marilyn Rodine
at (712) 328-2338.
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Music & Movies in Bayliss Park
Submitted by: Service-Learning cgrace@iwcc.edu
The Bluffs Arts Council & CB Parks and Recreation are hosting free movie showings and music events all summer long at Bayliss Park.
Check out the attached flyer for details!
Attachment(s):Music & Movie in Bayliss Park.pdf
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Cafeteria Menu for July 21 - 25th
Submitted by: Debra Hendricks dunderwood@iwcc.edu
Monday - July 21, 2008
Hawaiian Pork Casserole
Cheddar Potato Puffs, Buttered Rice, & Vegetable
Specialty Station: Freshly prepared wraps made right in front of your eyes!
Tuesday - July 22, 2008
Chicken Tetrazzini
Garlic Bread, Pizza Pockets, Vegetable
Specialty Station: Stir-Fried Shimp and Vegetable served over rice or pasta
Wednesday - July 23, 2008
Chicken Enchilada Bake w/Salsa Cream Sauce
Spanish Rice and Corn
Specialty Station: Grilled Chicken Pastina - Sliced and grilled chicken with vegetables served over penne pasta and drizzled with a pesto cream sauce!
Thursday - July 24, 2008
Pizza Pasta
Homemade Breadsticks, Marinara & Cheese Sauce, Italian Vegetables
Specilaty Station: Hot Roast Beef Sandwich
Friday - July 25, 2008
Turkey Marco Polo
Pasta, Marinara Sauce, Buttered Rice, Vegetable, & Garlic Bread
Specialty Station: Omelette Bar
See you all next week! Have a great weekend!
For any suggestions or comments please email to: dunderwood@iwcc.edu
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Looking for a good summer read?
Submitted by: Sarah Holmes sholmes@iwcc.edu
I would like to take this moment to announce the release of my first published novel, London Shadows Series: Under His Wings by Sarah Lee Holmes. It is an Inspirational Suspense Thriller set back in the days just following the Napoleonic Wars. If you are interested in a good read for the summer this novel is available through amazon.com or the publisher's site at publishamerica.com
Thank you and have a blessed day!
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