Urban Views Weekly August 31, 2016

Aug. 31, 2016

Scholar of the Week - Ja’Mya Roots

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Construction Notice For Medical Office Building | Henrico Doctor’s Hospital 1602 Skipwith Road, Richmond, VA 23229 Brasfield & Gorrie General Contractors is currently seeking bids from qualified subcontractors and suppliers for the Medical Office Building at Henrico Doctor’s Hospital located in Richmond, Virginia. The project will consist of a new shell medical office building with some buildout.

Brasfield & Gorrie General Contractors strongly supports and promotes diversity participation. All interested subcontractors claiming Minority/Women/Diversity Business Enterprise/Small Business Enterprise status must provide proof of certification with bid and meet Brasfield & Gorrie’s Subcontractor Prequalification

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There will be a project informational meeting held at the Henrico Doctors’ Hospital located at 1602 Skipwith Road, Richmond, VA 23229 on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. EST. The meeting will take place in the Williamsburg Room.

Bids with Sub Qualifications are required to be submitted to Brasfield & Gorrie no later than September 20, 2016 @ 2:00 pm (EST).

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To RSVP for the upcoming meeting, please contact Rhea Kinnard at (615) 941-8396 or via email at kinn0167@aol.com

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Four secrets to nonprofit growth An Interview with Kim Moss Part one of a two-part series

nonprofits ask themselves when growth is in their future.

We recently had the opportunity to work 1. Is the growth mission-based or are with nonprofit consultant Kim Moss. He we chasing dollars? When funds are is a wealth of knowledge with 34 years available, an agency can find itself experience in nonprofit administration. easily lured by the thought of expandHe knows about taking care of business. ing current services or adding new Yes, nonprofits are all about vision and services. But it must determine if the mission. But, if business practices are funds will help meet its mission or not in place, it can be will they draw the orgachallenging to make an impact. We asked Moss "A growing nonprofit nization into areas of service for which the agency to share his observations organization can be has less expertise and is related to the challenges outside its mission. that nonprofits face when exciting for the staff, they go through a period 2. Is the growth of growth.

Board of Directors and based on a plan? Every Moss began with the the people it serves." agency should have an overall comprehensive positives associated with plan which it follows growth. He shared, “A closely. This plan will help the agency growing nonprofit organization can be remain focused and help ensure that the exciting for the staff, Board of Directors growth is based on much prior considerand the people it serves. New and/or ation from the Board and staff. expanded programming can also convey a message to the agency’s supporters that 3. Is the growth financially sustain‘everything is on track’. However, healthy able? An agency must consider what growth must be strategic and planned for the actual cost of the growth will be it to be a longstanding asset to the organiby developing a budget that outlines zation. In contrast, growth that is poorly all revenue and costs associated with planned can be detrimental to the overall the expected growth. If the growth health of the agency.” is grant-funded, it is important to remember that Here are four questions that Moss suggests continues to page 11

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Scholar of the Week

By Janeal Downs

Growing up, one lesson that Ja’Mya Roots learned and wants to pass on to others is that “you are who you are, you don’t have to fit in.” Unfortunately, Ja’Mya learned this while suffering from bullying. “I tried to make friends but I would always get judged because of my size, so it was kind of hard,” Ja’Mya said. At a young age, her view of the world went from a loving and caring place to a place she described as full of hate and judgement.

Although it was tough, she credits this experience to making her into the strong person she is today.

If she could offer advice to someone going through similar things, she would tell them “that it’s going to get better and just love yourself.”

Ja’Mya Roots

of John Marshall High School GPA: 4.3 College of Interest: Howard University or Old Dominion University Major Community Service: Mentoring, Girl Scouts, Summer Camp Counselor Strong Interests: Counseling and psychology Favorite Activities: Working

maintaining a part time job, she also mentors with “Girls for Change.” With this organization, she is able to give motivational advice to girls between the ages of 12 and 15. She is the executive of photography for her school magazine. Iin the past, she was a summer camp counselor and she was also a Girl Scout.

Currently a senior, Ja’Mya plans to continue her education by attending college. “My great grandmother, she passed last year, but she’s still my motivation because she wanted to see me graduate so that just gives me drive,” Ja’Mya said.

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Howard University in Washington D.C. and Old Dominion University in Norfolk are her top choices for With encouragement from her college where she plans to major mother, she was also reminded to in psychology. Ja’Mya first became love herself. She would constantly interested in psychology when she ™ k e e W tell her, “God made you beautiful took an intro course at J. Sargeant of the just the way you are and you are one Reynolds Community College. She of a kind.” With time, despite being was able to learn the basic fundabullied, Ja’Mya learned that the skin mentals of the mind and why people she was in was beautiful and was act certain ways. After getting her what made her stand out from others. “If I never went through degree, Ja’Mya plans to come back and work for Richmond that situation I do not think I will value myself as much as I Public Schools as a counselor. “The reason I want to come to do now,” she said. “I have so much respect and confidence for RPS schools is because I want to help children that’s often overmyself now.” Looking back, she would never have thought that looked,” Ja’Mya said. She wants to be the adult connection and she would be satisfied with both herself and her weight like now. role model for students in the future who may struggle with poverty and other issues. With plans to one day make a differJa’Mya also stands out academically as a student at John Marence in others’ lives, Ja’Mya’s other goals are just to be happy and shall High School where she currently has a 4.3 GPA. While successful.

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Finish the race…and then we can protest Allyson Felix knew it wasn’t over for the U.S. Women’s 4x100m relay team. It appeared all had been lost after Felix botched the baton pass in the semi-final heat, which would’ve caused the team to be disqualified from running in the final. “Finish the race…and then we can protest,” she told her teammate.

And finish they did. The United States advanced to the final only by winning an appeal after dropping the baton. It was ruled that a Brazilian runner had interfered with Allyson Felix, and the team was allowed a special rerun. If it ran faster than the last qualifier, the American team would advance and that they did, with the fastest time of the day.

the certainty that my best will be enough to achieve what I came to achieve. If not, I will ascertain if I have to work harder the next time or be satisfied with what I have been able to accomplish, content in the knowledge that I was not distracted or deterred from pursuing my goals.

Those four beautiful, talented and tenacious Black women came to the 2016 Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro to win a gold medal and they were not going to allow adversity, or another runner in the race to interfere with that objective. They knew what they wanted, they knew the rules of the game and they were prepared for the race they had to run.

“Just finish the race…and then we can protest” if we find ourselves in a situation where we were cheated or where the rules of the game were circumvented causing an unfair advantage or imposed an unfair disadvantage…we can make an appeal. In that case, our protest carries much more weight and even validity in the eyes of the just and the unjust alike. Always finish the race and keep your eyes on the prize; it could be golden.

Tianna Bartoletta, Allyson Felix, English Gardner, and Tori Bowie are Gold Medal Tawnya Pettiford-Wates, Ph.D. Champions today because they did not give up; adversity, Founder and Artistic Director or even the appearance of defeat did not distract them, The Conciliation Project and Associate Professor they finished the race…and then they protested. It was the Virginia Commonwealth University maturity, knowledge of the rules and the quick thinking DrT@Margins2theCenter.com | www.theconciliationproject.org of Allyson Felix that exhorted her team to cross the finish line thereby affording them the opportunity to claim the gold medal they so richly deserved and were destined to receive. These women are such amazing examples of keeping your eyes on the prize no matter what obstacles you may Birthdays • Anniversaries • Weddings • Funerals face. We all need to recognize when you have a big vision, you will encounter detractors and other things that can throw you off your rhythm, get in your way or impede your progress. Anything worth achieving is also worth sacrifice. You have to know that you have a destiny and purpose to fulfill. You must envision yourself winning. So even if you stumble and fall along the way, you cannot allow those circumstances to change the vision you have for yourself. You MUST get up and keep on pushing towards that mark.

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Many times when we take our eyes off the goal, the objective, the outcome we seek and instead allow ourselves to get all caught up in the protest, we lose our way. The end game becomes about the “protest” that will bring attention to the “struggle” instead of the protest that is advocating for my right to be in the game, with all the privileges that all other participants are afforded in that SAME game. The protest needs to be about equity, fairness, equal access and a level playing field. Given all those ingredients and the opportunity to run the race with anyone who is qualified to run, I can run with integrity, 4

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Heading Back 2 School: 3 Ways to H Well, it’s official: summer break is coming to an end.

The signs are all around us; swimsuits are replaced by backpacks on store racks, the beach toy displays are now stocked with school supplies, and the weather’s slowly creeping down from the 90s and into the 80s. Soon, it’ll be in the 70s, and our short-sleeved shirts will be covered by light jackets as football season kicks off. Whether a student’s summer was everything they hoped it would be or just another hot three months, we must face the inevitable: school is back in session, and it’s time to get prepared.

While the ways in which a parent, teacher, or guardian can help shape a student’s future are endless, we’ve got three keys that’ll help you make a monumental impact on their academic year.

1. Help them to set realistic goals.

Success and strategy go hand in hand. There are very few people or businesses who have seen success without actually planning for it and strategizing the best way to get there. The same applies for education. As the school year commences, sit with your student and identify what their goals are for the year. Do they want to reach When it comes to school, preparation is about so much a certain GPA? more than Do they want buying school to improve in a supplies and new particular subject? clothes for the Maybe they’ve upcoming year. had issues with Our students need attendance and a refresher, or a want to be better crash course on a at making it to what constitutes class on time. a successful Having goals like academic year, “to make better if you will. Too grades” or “to often, students— get involved on from elementary VSU drumline rehearsing campus” are too school to college— broad and set your dart out the student up for failure. What do “good grades” look like? classroom on the last day with no plans of looking back Is it a C on those tough Calculus exams instead of the D’s until that dreadful September day. (For many, that day they struggled to raise last year? Is it finally getting an A comes even sooner, in August.) They forget the lessons in the class they consistently made a B+ in? Earning a 4.0 they’ve learned, ditch the textbooks they’ve used, and vow GPA is a great goal to have, but breaking down that 4.0 to make the most of their summer. But as summer comes into subjects, exams, and homework assignments that to a close, parents have a unique role in getting their need to be aced is a much better way of achieving that student equipped with some nuggets of wisdom that’ll goal. Remember: Success looks different to every student, make this upcoming year their best yet. No matter what and without clear cut, realistic goals, they won’t be able to year the student is entering, parents can play an integral recognize success when they see it. role in their success by simply encouraging them and

imparting much needed wisdom before and during the year.

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2. Encourage them to get Involved in Organizations Without a doubt, campus involvement enhances the college experience. Unlike high school, the people you see on a regular basis in college depends on your field of study.

More often than not, if you’re a Business major, you’ll spend a great deal of time in the School of Business engaging with other Business students.

Joining organizations allows you to build friendships with like-minded people you’d otherwise never meet around campus, so encourage your student to attend mixers and get familiar with what the school has to offer. And if

Help Students Make this Year Their Best

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your student has the support and information needed to get involved in a way that truly enhances their college experience. The reality is that with so many options for students, it can get so overwhelming that students opt out altogether. But helping your student identify their options and think about what they want out of campus involvement will help them make the best decision.

3. Remind them that Extra Credit is the Icing on the Cake, Not the Entire Cake

ove between classes one of their goals is to get involved on campus, discuss what that looks like to them. Being the on-campus party promoter looks much different than being the Treasurer for the Black Student Alliance, for example.

Talk with your student about what type of organization they’re drawn to. Do they want to join one that’s community service-based, or do they want to interact and connect with other students and organizations around campus? Do they want to join a fraternity or sorority? Are they interested in religion or politics? There are organizations for those, too! Getting involved on campus is a great use of student time, and you want to make sure

At the end of the school year, students flood their teachers’ email and book appointments after class to discuss what can be done to raise their grade. It never fails; students who have either slacked off on assignments throughout the year or failed to ever ask for help finally realize they’re not getting the grade they’d hoped for, and they panic.

They rely on the help of extra work to boost their grade instead of using it to supplement the hard work they put forth every day in school. Our students should complete work each day with the belief that what they score on tests and homework is their final grade—there are no do-overs or extra credit assignments they can fall back on.

forced with a sometimes unrealistic timeframe in which to complete extra credit assignments, and stressful for the teacher who will have to grade them all.”

Jones goes on to explain that as a result of the stress, students who rely on extra credit assignments never maximize their full potential. “Extra credit should be used as a tool to improve a grade by a couple points—for example, if you’re two points away from an A,” she says. “Extra credit will not be what will redeem your grade from an F.” Encourage the students in your life to form study groups or set up afterschool tutoring with their teacher.

Quiz them regularly. Have them calculate their grade throughout the year so they’re always abreast of where they stand in the class. The idea is to have your student aware of their progress so that there are no surprises at the end of the grading period. Your student won’t need to beg for additional work, and their teacher won’t have to scramble to grade that extra work. Everyone wins!

Jimmette Jones, former English Department Chair at George Wythe High School, spent her years in education reminding her students that relying on extra credit is no way to excel.

“Waiting until the close of a quarter is super stressful,” she explains. “It’s stressful for the student because they’re

The cure for the Back-to-School blues is not an extended summer.

The only real cure is the feeling of preparedness and hope that this year will be better than the last. Our youth don’t possess all the answers or hold the keys to success, so they need our help along the way. It’s our roles as the adult in their life to help equip them with a new execution strategy for all of their 2016-2017 goals. With a clear idea of what they want to accomplish and how they’ll do it all, they’ll start the year with confidence and be sure to finish strong.

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By Olivia Carey

Happenings The Happenings is a compilation of things to do in the cultural hub of RVA. Some events will be traditional urban offerings, and some more eclectic. All of them give us the opportunity to broaden the horizons of entertainment with art, music, and history.

Olivia Carey is a rising senior at Mills E. Godwin High School.

Thurs, September 1 Hardywood Food Truck Court at Hardywood Park Craft Brewery Nothing complements seasonal craft beers like RVA’s food trucks. Vendors bring everything from pizza, to ice cream, to tacos, to burgers and fries, and beyond. In past food truck courts, Boka Tako, Gelati Celesti, and Carytown Burgers and Fries have all made appearances, among other vendors.

The event may be at a brewery, but people of all ages can come and explore the cuisines RVA has to offer.

When: 5:30 – 9:00 p.m Where: 2408 - 2410 Ownby Ln., Richmond, VA 23220 Cost: free 804.420.2420 | hardywood.com

Fri, September 2 Rocky Horror Picture Show at Bow Tie Movieland The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a famed cult classic. Young couple Brad Majors and Janet Weiss are stranded in the woods when their car breaks down. They happen across an eclectic mansion in the throes of a party hosted by lingerie-clad, lipstickwearing, otherworldly Dr. Frank N. Furter.

Mad scientist Furter unveils a beefy, blonde Frankenstein-esque creation. Love, murder, and cannibalism ensue, all accompanied by musical numbers.

When: 11:30 p.m.

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Where: 1301 North Blvd. at West Leigh St., Richmond, VA 23230 Cost: $7.50 804.354.6099 | bowtiecinemas.com

Sat, September 3 Dart Acres Labor Day Fest at Dart Acres Farm Celebrate Labor Day at a local farm! Expect free food coming off of the grill and served with fresh produce, a bounce house and pony rides for the kids, and ice cream cones.

Gather friends and family and head to Dart Acres for a summer meal!

When: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Where: 3800 Newby’s Bridge Rd., Chesterfield, VA 23832 Cost: free 804.814.0017 | normdart.wix.com/dartacres-farm Upside Down RVA: Stranger Things at the Broadberry Recently, Netflix released what is arguably one of the most popular shows of the summer. In what comes across as a hybrid of Stephen King, sci-fi, and the eighties, Netflix series “Stranger Things” debuted in mid-July. Three best friends who share a love of biking and playing Dungeons and Dragons embark on a mysterious journey, pick up someone new along the way, and ultimately leave everyone craving a second season.

The Broadberry, in an homage to the eighties revival, are putting on a night jam-packed with a soundtrack true to the decade, fanart, a photobooth, and a costumes/cosplay contest. DJs Mass Fx and Cam Dinunzio will play their sets; and Magnus Lush, Heartracer, and 11:11 will show live. “Stranger Things” fans unite for the ultimate tribute!

When: 9:00 p.m.

Where: 2729 W Broad St., Richmond, VA 23220 Cost: $10

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Sun, September 4 In Your Face Fireworks and Breakfast for Dinner at The Diamond End summer with a bang at The Diamond!

Join the Flying Squirrels as they play the Altoona Curve in one of the last major fireworks displays of the summer. Flip the script, and enjoy breakfast for dinner while fireworks light up the sky.

When: 5:00 p.m.

Where: 3001 N. Blvd., Richmond, VA 23230 Cost: $8 - $14 804.359.3866 | squirrelsbaseball.com

Mon, September 5 PokéMondays at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Pokémon GO was launched across the world over the summer, taking the decadeold franchise into the real world. Players can choose from team Valor, Mystic, or Instinct and catch, evolve, and battle their Pokémon from their phones no matter where they are. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden has gotten in on the action with PokéMondays. On Mondays, the garden puts down “lures” - an in-game feature that draws Pokémon - for several hours. In addition to the over 20 Pokéstops and the two gyms, the lures make for both a fruitful and scenic day of Pokémon-catching.

PokéMondays continue until Sept. 12.

When: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Where: 1800 Lakeside Ave., Richmond, VA 23228 Cost: Adults $13; Seniors (55+) $11; Children (3-12) $8; Children (under 3) and members – free 804.262.9887 | lewisginter.org Labor Day/Bark in the Park at The Diamond

Squirrels play the Altoona Curve. Bring your dog along for Bark in the Park!

When: 11:00 a.m.

Where: 3001 N. Blvd., Richmond, VA 23230 Cost: $8 - $14 804.359.3866 | squirrelsbaseball.com “Inside Out” showing at Battery Park Visit Battery Park with the family or a few friends and watch “Inside Out” on Labor Day. The animated film follows young Riley and her emotions: Joy, Sadness, Fear, Disgust, and Anger. As her family moves across the country and Riley has to deal with everything that changes, her emotions change too. This movie is PG. When: 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Where: 2405 Hawthorne Ave., Richmond, VA 23219 Cost: free 804.646.0761

Tues, September 6 RVA is haunted: Ghost tours As summer draws to a close and RVA segues into fall, learn about the city’s haunted history with an Eerie Nights Ghost Tour from Capital Creepers! The tour was rated the #2 Southern ghost tour

by Eventseeker magazine. Enjoy theatrical storytelling from ghoulish guides as you walk around Richmond being regaled with tales of the paranormal. The tour is intended for, but not limited to, mature audiences.

When: 8:00 p.m.

Where: 100 N 17th St., Richmond, VA 23219 Cost: General admission $14; Seniors (60+) $12; Military (with ID) $12; Groups (10+ people) $10 each info@eerienights.com 804.833.1845 | eerienights.com

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RVA’s 2016 Active Aging Week Scheduled for September 25th to October 1st Theme: “Explore the Possibilities” Active Aging Week (AAW) is a part of a national initiative of the International Council on Active Aging to encourage persons age 50 and over to actively age in their communities.

Last year, over 40 community partners across the Greater Richmond Region participated in this week-long celebration showcasing an array of healthy, engaging activities. Each featured activity is no, or very low cost. This year’s theme, “Explore the Possibilities,” is a call to action led

by Active Aging Week Chair, Coach George Lancaster, former Basketball Coach at Highland Springs High School.

The 2016 Kickoff Event, hosted by Bon Secours Richmond, will take place on Monday, September 26th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Avenue, Henrico. Bon Secours will hold their second Annual Bon Secours Richmond Successful Aging Forum for seniors and caregivers. The Forum will feature local celebrity Emily Kimball, “The Aging Adventurer” as the keynote speaker.

The Closing Event is set for Friday, September 30th from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Genworth Financial, 6620

2016 AAW Planning Committee Members are The Greater Richmond Age Wave Coalition, Anthem Healthkeepers, Inc., CareMore, Family Lifeline, Sheltering Arms, Richmond Regional Planning District Commission, Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging, FeedMore, YMCA of Greater Richmond, United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg with support from the Bon Secours Richmond and Sports Backers. This week-long event is by funders of the Greater Richmond Age Wave Coalition: Genworth Financial, Richmond Memorial Health Foundation, The Community Foundation, The Jenkins Foundation and United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg. We are grateful for the generosity and dedication of our community helping to make this another successful year in promoting healthy aging and wellness for older adults and their families across Greater Richmond. Special thanks are extended to all supporters and participants. Please feel free to contact Sara Morris, Coordinator, Greater Richmond Age Wave Coalition at smorris@agewellva.com for any additional information.

“Active Aging Week...encourage persons age 50 and over to actively age in their communities.”

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West Broad St., Richmond. The Richmond Chapter of Aging 2.0 hosts an Expo and Pitch event. In addition, pre-selected local startups will be given the opportunity to “pitch” their startup ideas to the audience. Please view the full and detailed calendar of activities at Facebook. com/RVAActiveAgingWeek or agewellva.com.

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There’s an Apple for That If you’ve ever stood in the produce aisle and wondered what apple to select among the many varieties available, you’re not alone.

Apple varieties can differ greatly when it comes to taste, texture, cooking and storage properties, making it important to make the right choice to get the best results for your recipe or pairing.

a firmer texture.

Using a good baking apple is what brings that delicious, subtle crunch to pie and other pastry delights, versus a mushy filling. The special Pinata apple is particularly well suited for baking, as it holds up to heat and boasts classic apple flavor with a tropical twist.

At appleforthat.com, visitors can type in what they plan to cook – from broad categories such as salads, smoothies and snacks, down to specific recipes, such as pink applesauce, fritters, candy-coated snacks and more. The website provides information on the perfect apple to use plus suggests recipes and further information – like tips, health benefits and insights on storage and cooking – helping make the decision easy, no matter what you’re making.

For everyday fruit platters, snacks and appetizers featuring fresh, sliced or chopped apples, Honeycrisp is a fantastic option because of its incredible fracturing crunch and a refreshing sweetness similar to fresh apple cider. For whipping up a classic chicken salad, try Fuji or Golden Delicious apples, which are among the sweetest around – the extra sweetness contrasts with the savory ingredients for a more complex flavor. These apples are also ideal for applesauce due to their soft textures.

Using the right apple can make or break your recipe. For example, some of the best baking apples are Granny Smith and Pink Lady because these apples hold up particularly well under high heat, retaining

For more heart-healthy recipes loaded with antioxidants, vitamin C and fiber, such as this easy, two-minute version of a traditional apple tart, which uses Pink Lady apples, visit appleforthat.com.

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Heat oven to 425ºF.

Chop cold butter into small bits and scatter over apples. Mix sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle over apples. Fold two-inch section of open pie crust over apples – this will not cover apples, but contain them inside crust.

Remove pie crust from refrigerator and warm to room temperature, about 15-20 minutes. Unroll crust and place it on large baking sheet. Arrange sliced apples on crust, leaving about two inches of space around edge.

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grants only pay a portion of the actual cost of a project. Usually, a maximum of 10% (often less) of the project cost is allowed by a grant funding entity to be allocated to administrative costs. The agency must consider its administrative cost (usually between 18% - 25%) and take into account that the difference in what is being funded and the actual cost of the project will be the responsibility of the organization.

4. Can the agency’s infrastructure manage the growth? It is important to keep in mind how the growth will affect the staff. Does the Executive Director have the skills necessary to manage this growth? Will current staff be required to supervise the new

staff? How will the growth affect the work load of the business office staff? How will the growth affect the amount of space available in the building where services are provided?

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Part two shares Moss’ perspective on how to prepare for a successful board meeting.

You can reach Moss at (901) 482-9504 or MossConsulting1@gmail.com Copyright 2016 – Mel and Pearl Shaw Mel and Pearl Shaw are authors of the new book FUNdraising Good Times Classics Vol. 1 now available on Amazon.com. For help growing your fundraising, visit www.saadandshaw. com or call (901) 522-8727.

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