Youth is Oversold!

We live in a culture that celebrates youth. It's not surprising, then, that we sometimes lose sight of the value of growing older.

In this article, "Seeking an Elder Cuture" Connie Goldman, an award winning radio producer and reporter, reflects on what is gained, not lost in aging. For as As Eleanor Roosevelt once observed, "Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, but beautiful old people are works of art."

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Advice for Jittery Board Members

This isn't an easy time to be a member of a nonprofit board of directors. Many nonprofits are struggling in this economic downturn and the responsibility of governance can weigh heavily upon the shoulders of a board member. Just as the demand for nonprofit services is rising dramatically, many nonprofits are experiencing decreased charitable contributions and cutbacks in government and foundation funding. As early as December, 2008 a survey found that 52% of nonprofits questioned were already experiencing funding cuts. Since 94% of nonprofits have budgets of less than $1 million any reduction in funding hurts and can result in layoffs, salary freezes or cut programs.

"Facing the Financial Crisis: 10 Smart Things Your Board Can Do Now" from Board Source provides some helpful advice for board members and Executive Directors in these uncertain times.

Academy of Lifelong Learning Summer Courses

Two courses are held each morning, Tuesdays through Thursdays, July 7-30, 2009. Register for up to six courses, four sessions each. Courses range from "African-American Art" to "Einstein" and "Priates and Pop Culture" to "Creative Transitions."

Call the Academy of Lifelong Learning at 302-573-4417 to request the summer catalog or view courses online. Courses meet on the University of Delaware's Wilmington Campus, 2700 Pennsylvania Avenue.

Community Relations Manager

Mosaic is a faith-based organization serving people with developmental disabilities. A full-time Community Relations Manager is needed for the Delaware location. This person would execute a comprehensive public relations plan designed to enhance awareness of the organization and gain measurable support for the program through fund raising, friend raising, public relations, marketing and volunteer management. A BA degree and three years experience in a similar position is required. Fax your resume to Laura Widger at 302-456-5998.

Creekwatchers - Nanticoke Watershed Alliance

Volunteers are needed in the Seaford, Laurel and Bridgeville areas to become "Creekwatchers". Nanticoke Watershed Creekwatchers regularly collect samples of river water at established locations, analyze the samples, and produce a report on the river's health each year. Their work indicates where trouble spots are, which areas are out of balance, and helps citizens and local officials decide how to bring the river back to health. The Creekwatchers' Annual Water Quality Report continues to guide decisions on how our communities grow and develop as well as overall clean up efforts. Creekwatchers are trained by alliance staff to operate high-tech scientific water monitoring equipment. For more information contact April Wiley of Sussex County RSVP at 302-856-5815 or by e-mailing April.Willey@state.de.us.

Help Operate An Afforable Grocery Store for the Needy

The Market, a mini grocery store sponsored by the Food Bank of Delaware, is looking for volunteers to assist with Market operations in the Catholic Charities building located in Wilmington. Volunteers will open the market, do inventory, run the cash register, and close the store. Training is provided. For more information contact Susan Fox at RSVP, New Castle County at 302-255-9690 or by e-mailing Susan.Fox@state.de.us.

Computer Instructor

The Claymore Senior Center needs your help! To be able to continue to offer introductory computer classes at a very nominal fee we need to utilize volunteers to teach the classes. If you or someone you know is computer literate and willing to volunteer their time to teach others basic computer skills, CLAYMORE NEEDS YOU! For more information, contact Donna J. Mansure at 302-428-3170 ext. 101 or e-mail theclaymoresc@msn.com.