What an incredible network we have committed to creating, together! I couldn’t be more excited to get this International Humanitarians Council off the ground here in the North State.

Many of you participated in our very first discussion re: the development of this Council in mid-February.

To recap (and for those of you who were unable to attend):

March 17, 2008

What a day!

I wanted to thank each of you that attended yesterday's North Valley Nonprofit Council meeting, at the Market Cafe in Chico. We've had a full house for each of the council meetings since its birth in Spring '07!

For those of you who were unable to attend, the Keynote Speaker for the afternoon was Donnie Peterson, a brilliant consultant and motivator for area nonprofits re: the role of technology and collaboration in the success of an organization (and much much more).

Learning is HIP.org is a new 501(c) (3) founded by Chico’s own Dr. Lee Hoffmann. The mission: To transform struggling students into independent learners! Combining more than 70 years experience in public education, three generations of instructors deliver the Hoffmann Integration Process. HIP training provides a scientifically proven program that tackles learning difficulties and improves behavior and self-confidence. Low academic performance often leads to unemployment and crime. With early intervention, HIP training not only rescues the child, it protects and benefits the community.

Send me a few paragraphs about your nonprofit organization; the services you provide our community (accounting, legal, NPO consulting, strategic planning, marketing, etc); or, random thoughts on philanthropy, community, new solutions to our communities challenges.
I would love to post it! Also, include any relevant links to websites and I will include those too.

Email to avalavanis@nvcf.org

Thank you,
Alexa Valavanis

What do I get out of it?

As a CPA, I have noted a common characteristic with other CPAs. We are always busy. The most common greeting I get from friends is the question “Are things slowing down for you yet?” That of course refers to tax season, but it also says something about us CPAs as professionals. We tend to be very involved with what we do for a living to the point that we neglect other things in our life.

By, Alexa Leigh Valavanis

Friends,

I am blogging to invite you to participate in a round table discussion re: the formation of an international humanitarians group (Sierra Nevada Brewery, February 15th at NOON).

By, Sherry Holbrook

For quality of life and economic vitality reasons, I invite others to join me in a dialogue about philanthropy aimed at supporting the locally owned, independent business sector in our region.

“The power of a group of providers, plus the power of compound interest will empower the teaching staff to deliver powerful learning experiences for students.” Roger Williams, 2007