Need Volunteer Hours?

You should sign up to volunteer at the Florida Film Festival!  This year marks the 20th anniversary of the festival, and volunteers can work in the Marketing, Events, Programming, and In-Theater departments.  Not only will you gain volunteer hours working in a fun and exciting atmosphere, but with your volunteer pass you get to see the films for free as long as they are not sold out!

If you are interested, you can sign up here:

https://enzian.wufoo.com/forms/florida-film-festival-2011-volunteer-application/

-Becky :)

FREE! Northstar Summit Leadership Conference

Hello everyone!  There will be a FREE leadership conference sponsored by KORT called the Northstar Summit Leadership Conference on February 5 from 10am-4pm in the Student Union Key West Ballroom room 218.  Speakers will include UCF faculty and staff, and breakfast and lunch are included!    Workshops range from diversity to time management, and are a great way to fulfill your competencies if you are working towards NLA certification!  You must register by January 28.

Register here:  http://kort.getinvolveducf.com/northstar.html

-Becky

Chi Omega's Race Love Wish

Hey Everyone!  Chi Omega's annual 5K event, Race Love Wish, will be held on Saturday February 5.  It is a $20 registration fee to participate if you sign up in advance, and $25 on the day of.  This donation includes a Race Love Wish t-shirt.  Breakfast, water, and snacks will be provided.  Check-in is at 8am and the race begins at 9am at Memory Mall on UCF's Main Campus.  100% of all donations will benefit the amazing Make A Wish Foundation!

Contact Becky at becky.m.vazquez@gmail.com if you would like to register or make a donation.  Together we can grant a child's wish!

Website:  http://chiomegaucf.com/racelovewish/race.php

Thank you,
Becky Vazquez

NextGen Applications Available Now!

If you are seeking Nonprofit Management certification from the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance and will be starting an internship in either the Summer or Fall 2011 semesters, you should apply for a NextGen scholarship!  NextGen recipients receive a $4,500 stipend, not to mention access to mentoring, networking, and special recognition as a NextGen scholar.  


NextGen applications are due by 11:59 p.m. CST, Friday, February 18, 2011.  Log into your www.humanics.org profile and visit the Next Gen Scholars tab to apply.  Best of Luck!


Sincerely,
Becky 

Looking to volunteer locally?

Well, it's time you checked out niceSERVE.

What: niceSERVE is a faith-based event that mobilizes people to serve locally. This event connects volunteers and non-profits by creating helpful service projects that are geared towards revitalizing neighborhoods, communities and assisting non-profits. About 1500 volunteers participate from 3 different launch sites to partner with 50-60 non-profits. Although the event is faith-based, you do not have to be a member of a church or even Christian to serve alongside us. All are welcome and encouraged to join!

When:  niceSERVE 16 will be happening on on Saturday, February 12th from 830am to 12noon. Everyone launches from a single site and projects start at 9am. Lunch begins at 12noon and is served until 130pm.

Where: 3 different launch sites: Summit Herndon (Main campus: 735 Herndon Ave near Fashion Square Mall), Summit Waterford (Near Waterford and Lk Underhill). Summit at the Plaza (The Plaza Theatre on Bumby Ave.)

How: Go to www.niceserve.org and click "Getting Started" and follow the prompts. OR Find the free iPhone app which is available and will begin running on Sunday, January 23rd. OR Sign up in person as a niceSERVE Kiosk at a Summit Church Location (www.summitconnect.org for locations). If you sign up in person, you can pick up a shirt right away. If you sign up online/app you can pick up a shirt on the event day, or let Liz Hartsell know you've signed up and tell her your shirt size. She'll bring it to the next Seminar Class.


"Those who can, do.  Those who can do more, volunteer"

Interested in Tabling at the Club Expo?

The sign-up sheet disappeared after the meeting, so if you are interested in helping table at this event, please send an email to AHSA.UCF@GMAIL.COM.  It is on Wednesday January 26 from 12-2pm.  Please give your name and phone number.  Thanks!

-Becky

First meeting: January 18th, 2011

Good Evening fellow UCF Nonprofit Management Student Association members! We just had our first Spring 2011 meeting and there are a lot of new implications taking place that we should all be very excited about. Furthermore I’d like to welcome all the new members; we look forward to all of your contribution. Feel free to ask any of the 2^nd and 3^rd semester student or any of the officers any questions you may have, we’d be more than willing to answer them.

This BLOGSPOT will be the “go-to” communication forum for association members. This will include our calendar, link to our facebook and twitter accounts, and most importantly our blog. This particular blog will be used to disseminate information regarding volunteer opportunities, updates for NPMSA, summary of events and meetings, along with any other news worthy information regarding the nonprofit sector.

Please remember to send ALL blog information to AHSA.UCF@gmail.com with a subject heading sam blog.

We covered a lot of new material at the meeting and I am now going to take the time to talk about each.

·         First, I’d like to take a moment to welcome Wayne Smith as our new Vice President. If anyone can get the job done, he’s the man to do it.

·         Some other new business that was discussed at the meeting is partaking as an SGA organization, in Relay for Life. Relay For Life is a fundraising event that benefits the American Cancer Society. It gives the Orlando community a chance to raise awareness, whether it is to rejoice with those who have won the battle agaisnt cancer, or remember the love ones lost. The event is held on April 1^st at UCF Memory Mall. This is our chance to make a different in the fight against cancer! We are the NONPROFIT management student association; this is what we were meant to do: Fundraise. Let’s make this the largest donation that has ever come from the student association and put our mark on society! WE WILL GET MORE INFORMATION TO YOU AS SOON AS OUR GROUP IS FORMED. Here is the link to the website http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?fr_id=29601&pg=entry and in the meantime, feel free to view the event page and become more familiar with it. Any fundraising suggestions are welcomed and encouraged.

·         The club expo takes place next Wednesday January, 26^th from 12-2. If you have signed up please plan on attending. Becky will send you more information on this expo in email.

·         Dr. Krick had mentions interning opportunities, some starting ASAP. Here is the link http://www.cohpa.ucf.edu/pubadm/internships_connections.shtml that will bring you to the intern list. Even if you are not interested in interning the semester, these organizations ALL need volunteers and would love the help!

Here are some of the volunteer opportunities that were mentioned today:

·         Mending hearts Charities on January 27th

·         Habitat for Humanity Builds on February 12^th

·         Coalition for the Homeless on February 19^th

·         www.niceserve.org  through Summit Church (app coming soon)

·         Race, love, wish through Chi Omega which is a $20 fee (see Becky)

^·          Orlando VA Welcome Home event on April 19^th

We will update regarding the committees as soon as they are segmented. Reminders please add us on FB and twitter and EMAIL SAM PICTURESSSSSS! Also, she needs help putting together the display board so anyone who is artistic, please contact her.

We look forward to another great semester and will continue to grow NPMSA to its full potential.

"The urge to live a life of meaning is one of our most elemental desires as human beings. We want to make a difference in the world; we need to leave our footprints in the sands of time."