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May 20, 2009
Coalition Rally
Raleigh, NC
June 18, 2009
BOD Meeting
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NCARF Headquarters
Suite 102
Raleigh, NC 27607
Phone
919-863-9486
Email
Nicole Shore
Association Executive
Michelle Eggleston
Membership Coordinator
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May 20, 2009 - Coalition Rally
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Wednesday, May 20th:
The Coalition Legislative Advocacy Day
& Popcorn Rally!
THE COALITION represents individuals and organizations statewide, that advocate for persons needing services and supports for mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases. Since 1991, The Coalition has recommended a budget to the North Carolina General Assembly. Each year during the Legislative session, The Coalition sponsors advocacy events to bring local advocates to Raleigh to speak with their state legislators.
ADVOCATE FOR BETTER FUNDING FOR MENTAL HEALTH, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES & ADDICTIVE DISEASE SERVICES
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COALITION RALLY - MAY 20 at NOON!
Behind the Legislative Building on Jones St.
Parking available at State Fair Grounds (Gate 9) with bus services to Legislative Building beginning at 8:30 am and running until approximately 2:30 pm.
Registration will open at 8 am on the back portico of the Legislative Building.Participants can get information on the day's legislative committee meetings, the current budget proposal and begin visits with legislators.
Trainings will take place at 9, 10 and 11 am in the Legislative Building Auditorium (third floor).Short trainings will be held on ways to effectively communicate your message to Legislators. Volunteers will also be on hand in the auditorium from 8:30 to 12:30 with tips & techniques for making the most of your legislative visit.
Popcorn will be available on the portico beginning at 11 am!Please note that lunch will not be provided - popcorn & cookies will be served as refreshments.
The Coalition encourages your participation in this event to advocate for funding for mental health, developmental disability and addictive disease services. For more information on the event, please contact Elizabeth Cloud at ncpaelizabeth@mindspring.com or Erin McLaughlin at emclaughlin@mha-nc.org.
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Job Posting
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Member Organization, Employment Source has a job posting to share with NCARF membership for an Employment Specialist.
Employment Specialist
Full-time person to provide vocational evaluation, work adjustment training, work adjustment job coaching, supported employment supplemental evaluation, supported employment job development, supported employment job coaching, & long term support. Associates degree required & 3 months related experience working with individuals with disabilities or other combination of education & experience. Applications accepted online at www.ourpeoplework.org or fax 910-323-1926. EOE
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Governance Policies
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NCARF is gathering Board of Directors and Organizational Governance Policies for member reference. We'd love to have your contributions.
Please send the policies to Michelle Eggleston, meggleston@firstpointresources.com. We'll post them at www.ncarf.com in the members only area. Please send exactly how you would like them posted. If you have questions, please let us know. |
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Member Emeritus
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Have someone to suggest for Member Emeritus Status?
Please send Michelle Eggleston, meggleston@firstpointresources.com their name and contact info, NCARF staff will contact them with information on becoming involved with NCARF.
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News to Share?
Please send any news you wish to include in the weekly updates to
Michelle Eggleston
NCARF
Membership Coordinator
***The information in the NCARF Weekly Update is presented for informational purposes. Unless expressly stated, opinions may not be the opinion of NCARF as an organization. Inclusion of information in the Weekly Update is not meant to imply endorsement by NCARF or its member organizations. NCARF cannot guarantee the accuracy of all information that is passed along from various outside sources. |
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