“If you have a chance to attend Corey’s play (he’s the director and a musical narrator of sorts) at the Linkville Theatre be sure to go! You won’t be sorry. It is a beautiful story, creatively presented, wonderfully acted, heartwarming (you’ll laugh, you’ll cry), and very enjoyable. We took Jarred, almost 6, to it yesterday and he was thoroughly entertained and so were we. Wonderful!"
“Our Kids in the Middle Group had a memorable night 'out on the town' when 20 of us attended the premiere of this wonderful play last Thursday. The costuming, the puppetry, the acting, the special effects, the music and the directing were superb. It is a play that appeals to all ages and we were captivated from the first to the last line."
So far 65 YDN related youth and families from 12 different agencies have been served by this production and we hope it made a difference in the lives of Klamath Basin youth!
So come on out and support your local youth serving agencies by attending an 8pm performance Friday or Saturday night, August 1 & 2. Reserved tickets are priced from $11 to $14. Students and seniors are entitled to a $1 discount per ticket. Tickets for Little Violet and the Angel are on sale at Shaw Stationery Co. For ticket information and reservations, telephone Shaw Stationery Co. at 882-2586. Any tickets not sold in advance will be available at the door prior to each performance.


TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES:

LOCAL YDN TRAINING!!!
4-H/OregonASK will be heading to Klamath Falls on August 20th and the OSU extension auditorium and the YDN will be hosting Tammy Marino. Tammy will be presenting a full day of training on Science Activities, Best Practices, and Curriculum Planning. Cost for the day is $10, lunch will be FREEfor YDN Members (ignore "sack lunch" info in flyer), it will also be a great time and place to network with other youth serving organizations in the area. For more information see the attached flyer and registration form,or call Corey Christensen at 541-274-1564, email at ydnklamath-lake@co.klamath.or.us .


Advanced Volunteer Management Conference
"Diving Deeper, Climbing Higher"
October 27-29, 2008
Portland, Oregon
Join internationally known volunteer management experts Susan Ellis, Rick Lynch, Steve McCurley, Linda Graff, and Martin J. Cowling as they lead us through in-depth discussions of timely topics designed for the experienced manager of volunteers. This 3-day national conference is sponsored by:

Institute for Nonprofit Management at Portland State University - INPM
Mid-Valley Volunteer Managers Association – MVVMA
Northwest Oregon Volunteer Administrators Association – NOVAA
Oregon Volunteers

A link is available at http://www.oregonvolunteers.org/ to register. Open this link and scroll down to information about the agenda and lodging. Then click the green "register now" buttons to complete the online registration form.
MVVMA, NOVAA, LAVA, INPM and Oregon Volunteer members will receive an affiliate member $25 discount. In order to receive the discount, first register yourself. Then when you check the "I will attend the Advanced Volunteer Management Conference" box, there will be an "ADMIN Use Only" box underneath.
If you are a member of one of the above affiliate groups, put your discount code - MVVMA, NOVAA, LAVA, INPM, or Oregon Volunteers - in that box, and your total will change as you move through the registration process.
Don't miss this opportunity to gather best practices and develop new skills from the best trainers. Register now - space is limited!
The Connecting Communities Conference: Reaching out to Latino youth and families is filling fast! Over 40% of the places have been filled. This October 2-3, 2008 Conference will offer an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of Latinos and Latino culture and how to reach and engage Latino youth and adults in community-based programs. To learn more about the conference, including a listing of conference sessions and presenters, please visit the conference web site at http://oregonstate.edu/conferences/connectingcommunities2008
The early bird registration fee is just $50.
Beverly Hobbs
Beverly B. Hobbs, Ph.D.
Phone: 541-737-1319
beverly.hobbs@oregonstate.edu


OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH:

Klamath Youth Harvest!!! Come be a part of the Klamath Youth Harvest Garden and get your hands dirty to help with a great community partnership. To learn how you can help in the Garden for the 2008 season, at the OSU Extension Center Auditorium, 3328 Vandenberg Road, KF 97603, contact Corey Christensen, Volunteer Coordinator, at 541-274-1564 or ydnklamath-lake@co.klamath.or.us for further details.

Klamath Crusaders

Crusaders Free Youth Football Fundamentals Camp Scheduled for August 2nd
On August 2nd the Klamath Crusaders players and coaches will host and administer their second 2008 free non-contact football fundamentals camp for youth ages 8-13. The camp will be held at Mazama High School and will run from 9 a.m to 12 noon. Each youth will be instructed in the fundamentals of various football-playing positions and will also receive a free Klamath Crusaders Youth Football t-shirt for participating. Water will be provided.
All participants are required to have a parent or guardian complete and sign an enrollment/liability release form. Enrollment will be held at Mazama from 8 to 9 AM on the day of the camp. One parent, guardian or responsible individual over 18 should plan to stay for the duration of the camp.
While the camp is free, a $5.00 donation per enrolled youth is suggested to help cover the cost of t-shirts.
For additional information about the camp, please call 892-1419 or 810-1271.


NEW NEWS
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Voices of Light
"A voice of light in the darkness, a ray of hope in the night." AFREE training for volunteers interested in working the crisis lineat Marta’s House is scheduled for Friday, August 8, 2008, 1-5 pm. Topics include suicide prevention, sexual assault and support calls.To register call 541-850-8939 or email klacri@aol.com . Please see the attached flyer for details.


Chiloquin Visions In Progress (CVIP)
The Education Work Group at the Chiloquin Community Center is looking for aChair Person and a Secretary to fill empty roles for ongoing monthly meetings. These individuals would be responsible for taking notes at meetings, writing agendas and running meetings. These roles could be permanent or temporary depending on your schedule. Please contact Kelsey Sheridan, Program Coordinator, at 541-783-7780 or cvipkelsey@centurytel.net for more information. Also, tomorrow (August 1st at noon) CVIP's Chiloquin Youth Center project will be holding a meeting at the Community Center for volunteers interested in helping plan and work the concessions booths for the Restoration Celebration at the Rodeo Grounds and High School Football Stadium on August 23rd. Money raised willhelp raise money for a Youth Center in Chiloquin. Call or email Kelsey for more info and ways to help.


Day of the Family ~ Dia De La Familia
Lutheran Community Services in coordination with a host of other agencies is proud to announce their seventh fair bringing local businesses and health and social service resources together with entertainment and food in a joyous, fun time together to reach all families with information about available services and resources in the Klamath Basin. The fair will be held on August 16th from 9am to 1pm at Mills School, 520 East Main St. Providers are being asked to host booths with information and activities for this fun filled day. This is a great event and a wonderful opportunity for businesses and agencies to introduce themselves to the Hispanic community and have fun too. Feel free to pass this information along to friends and other groups. Sign-up sheet for providersneeds to be returned by August 2nd to Bob Pickel, LCSNW, 2545 N. Eldorado Ave, Klamath Falls, OR 97601 or email it to bpickel@lcsnw.org . For more info see attached flyer or call 541-883-3471.


TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES:

Mobilize Your Board to Raise More Money
Presenter: Andy Robinson, Nonprofit Consultant Event Date: October 24, 2008
Location: Red Lion Hotel
200 N Riverside Avenue
Medford, Oregon 97501
8:30 am - 4:00 pm Event Cost: $135
Submit payment via mail or fax instead( http://www.tacs.org/training/printreg.asp?evID=712)
Workshop fee includes continental breakfast and lunch.

If you’ve dreamed of having board members who are willing fund raisers, but just can’t quite make it your waking reality, join nationally-recognized trainer and author of “Grassroots Grants” Andy Robinson, on October 24th for practical, specific ideas that will help you increase board involvement and effectiveness in fund raising.
You can get board members to raise money for your organization. Identify fun, creative techniques that board members love and move them into fund raising action! Bring your board chair and your fund raising committee members!
Workshop Topics:

• 50 ways your board members can bring in the bucks
• Why board members resist fundraising
• How board "job descriptions" can help recruit willing fundraisers
• Using the board to identify and solicit larger gifts
• Training and motivating your board

National KidsDay to be Celebrated Sunday, August 3


National KidsDay, the American phenomenon designed to encourage adults to spend more meaningful time with the nation’s children, will be observed this year on Sunday, August 3. Created by the 126-year-old national children’s crisis charity KidsPeace, the celebration is drawing phenomenal support from the American people, government groups, and a rapidly growing group of top child experts and advocates.

National KidsDay has been recognized by the U.S. Congress, endorsed by the U.S. Conference of Mayors, and is now a rapidly growing social phenomenon with millions of participants involved in events at more than 10,000 locations since it was launched by KidsPeace in 1994.
Prompted by more than a century of clinical experience with children and national research that links meaningful interaction between adults and children to the overall health and happiness of America’s kids, the day is drawing impressive support from some of the country’s leading children’s experts, child advocates, political names, and top-tier celebrities.

Anyone can celebrate the day anywhere as long as meaningful time is spent with a child. To learn more about National KidsDay and free ideas how to celebrate, visit their Web site. National KidsDay was created by KidsPeace to encourage adults to spend meaningful time with America’s children, and to celebrate their inherent and value. Recognized by the U.S. Congress and endorsed by the U.S. Conference of Mayors, National KidsDay is a registered trademark of KidsPeace to ensure the day is always used for the benefit of children.


KidsPeace is a 126-year-old national children’s charity dedicated to helping America’s kids avoid and overcome the kinds of crises that can strike any child – from traumas to neglect, depression, and the stresses of modern life. Founded in 1882 in Bethlehem, Pa., KidsPeace helps thousands of children a day at 50+ centers nationally and millions more through public education and outreach with the support of its National Spokesperson Leeza Gibbons, RETRO BILL, and other notables. KidsPeace was called “the outstanding organization” of its kind by the American Association of Psychiatric Services for Children and “a prototype of what we need for all children everywhere” by family expert Dr. Lee Salk. For more information, go to www.kidspeace.org
or http://www.nationalkidsday.org/


New Report Details Innovative Ways to Help Teens Struggling with Drugs, Alcohol and Crime

Portland, OR – A national group of project directors called on communities across the nation to better help teens beat drugs, alcohol and crime using a groundbreaking approach tested at 10 pilot sites. They have issued a national report which shares a six-step model to bring about change, reveals a road map for communities to plan for innovation, and offers step-by-step instructions and examples on how to implement this new way of helping teens in trouble.


The project directors oversee Reclaiming Futures initiatives funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Together, they have authored the report, "How to Implement a Model to Get Youth off Drugs and Out of Crime," based on six years of creating and testing new ways to help teens that enter the juvenile justice system and previously received little or no care for their drug or alcohol problems. The report describes how judges, probation officers, treatment specialists, families and community members can take steps right now to improve the future of these youth. The Reclaiming Futures model recommends screening each teen for drug and alcohol problems, assessing the severity of his/her drug and alcohol use, providing prompt access to a treatment plan coordinated by a service team; and connecting the teen with employers, mentors, and volunteer service projects. A recent independent evaluation by the Urban Institute and the University of Chicago's Chapin Hall Center for Children shows this model is working. The evaluation found that communities that piloted the Reclaiming Futures model reported significant improvements in juvenile justice and drug and alcohol treatment. It also indicated change in the way juvenile justice and substance abuse agencies communicate and cooperate to serve youth and families.

More recommendations from the project directors can be read at www.reclaimingfutures.org where the report is posted in its entirety.

By 2009, the Reclaiming Futures model will be in up to 25 communities thanks to new investments by RWJF, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust.



Casey Foundation President Urges Congress to Adopt New Poverty Measure

Appearing on July 17 before a U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee, Annie E. Casey Foundation ( http://www.aecf.org/ ) president and CEO Douglas W. Nelson called on Congress to adopt a new measure of poverty that provides a more accurate statistical portrait of economically struggling Americans.

Noting the growing emphasis on poverty and economic opportunity in the 2008 presidential race, Nelson told members of the House subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support that the time is right to rethink the way data about low-income Americans is collected. To support his contention, Nelson cited surveys that show growing public interest in anti-poverty efforts, including a recent Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity survey which found that 56 percent of respondents do not think the media has devoted an adequate amount of time during the presidential campaign to the issue of poverty.

According to many analysts, the current poverty measure, which was created in the 1960s, does not accurately portray the real costs of living for low-income families because it does not account for key expenses such as transportation to work, child care, state and local taxes, or the value of benefits such as food stamps, housing assistance, and the earned income and child tax credits.

Saying that other efforts to measure child well-being in the United States also are inadequate and obsolete, Nelson called for the creation of a state-level survey of child well-being that would provide reliable data in a range of areas, including education, social and emotional development, health and safety, and family well-being. Such a survey is currently supported by legislation in both chambers of Congress.

http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/15014434/story



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Thanks once again for providing opportunities to our young ones here in the Klamath-Lake area.

Regards,

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