Announcements and Community Calendar

September

September 1: Healthcare Forum

6:00-8:00 pm, Blount County Public Library
Panel discussion of healthcare related issues led by healthcare officials.

September 14 & 15: Ministry in Appalachia

September 14, 6:30-9:00, Fayerweather Hall, Lawson Auditorium
Dr. Ben Poage will speak on the topic, “Yesterday’s People, Tomorrow’s People: Trends in Appalachian Ministry.” Church ministry programs wishing to have a display booth for the reception preceding his presentation should contact the Center for Strong Communities to reserve a table. Click here for more information.

September 15, 9:00am – 12:00pm, Maryville College, House in the Woods

Participate in discussions led by Knox Area Rescue Ministries, Highlander Center, Loudon County Sheriff’s Department, and Living Waters for the World.
Sponsored by: The Coalition for Appalachian Ministry and the Center for Strong Communities

September 17: School for Nonprofits – Executive Director’s Roundtable

3:30-4:30pm, Chilhowee Club
>Sponsored by: Nonprofit Community Collaboration – Blount Chamber Partnership, Center for Strong Communities, and United Way of Blount County

September 24: School for Nonprofits – Writing Outcomes for Programs and Proposals

3:30-5:30pm, Maryville College, Fayerweather Hall 205
>Sponsored by: Nonprofit Community Collaboration – Blount Chamber Partnership, Center for Strong Communities, and United Way of Blount County

October

October 1: School for Nonprofits – Talk the Walk: Communicating Your Mission

3:30-5:30pm, Maryville College, Fayerweather Hall 205
Sponsored by: Nonprofit Community Collaboration – Blount Chamber Partnership, Center for Strong Communities, and United Way of Blount County

October 6: School for Nonprofits – Culture and Context: Latino 101

Time and location to be announced.

October 9: School for Nonprofits – Grant Writing Workshop

8am – 4pm, Chilhowee Club
Sponsored by: Nonprofit Community Collaboration – Blount Chamber Partnership, Center for Strong Communities, and United Way of Blount County

October 15: School for Nonprofits – Executive Director’s Roundtable

3:30-4:30pm, Blount County United Way
Sponsored by: Nonprofit Community Collaboration – Blount Chamber Partnership, Center for Strong Communities, and United Way of Blount County

October 27: Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Networking Event

6:00-8:00pm, Maryville College, Proffitt Dining Room
Sponsored by: Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of East TN and the Center for Strong Communities

November

November 3: School for Nonprofits – Strategic Planning I

3:30-5:30pm, Maryville College, Fayerweather Hall 205
Sponsored by: Nonprofit Community Collaboration – Blount Chamber Partnership, Center for Strong Communities, and United Way of Blount County

November 5: School for Nonprofits – Strategic Planning II

3:30-5:30pm, Maryville College, Fayerweather Hall 205
Sponsored by: Nonprofit Community Collaboration – Blount Chamber Partnership, Center for Strong Communities, and United Way of Blount County

November 12: School for Nonprofits – Fundraising: Creating an Integrated Fundraising Plan

3:30-5:30pm, Maryville College, Fayerweather Hall 205
Sponsored by: Nonprofit Community Collaboration – Blount Chamber Partnership, Center for Strong Communities, and United Way of Blount County

November 19-20: Community-based Research Workshops

8:00am – 12:00pm, Chilhowee Club
Workshops led by Randy Stoeker, author of Community-Based Research: the Next Best Thing.

November 19: School for Nonprofits – Executive Director’s Roundtable

3:30-4:30pm, Blount County United Way
Sponsored by: Nonprofit Community Collaboration – Blount Chamber Partnership, Center for Strong Communities, and United Way of Blount County

December

December 3: School for Nonprofits – Fundraising: The Art of Asking for Money

3:30-5:30pm, Maryville College, Fayerweather Hall 205
Sponsored by: Nonprofit Community Collaboration – Blount Chamber Partnership, Center for Strong Communities, and United Way of Blount County

School for Nonprofits classes and events require registration. Please click here to be directed to the registration page.

Contact us for details about these events.

Dr. Billy Newton, Director
billy.newton@maryvillecollege.edu
Mary Amber Brooks, Administrative Assistant
mary.brooks@maryvillecollege.edu
Voice: 865.273-8894
Fax: 865.981.8010