PetSmart Charities’ National Adoption Days are happening now!
The foremost funder in animal welfare is hosting its final adoption event of the year and is partnering with nearly 4,000 animal welfare organizations across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico to help find loving homes for the millions of lost, abandoned and surrendered pets currently in the shelter system.
During the September event, over 23,000 pets found their forever homes. With your help, we can help find homes for even more!
Here’s how to participate:
Dates: Nov. 2 – 22, 2020
Locations: Nearly every PetSmart store across North America.
1. Visit petsmartcharities.org/adopt-a-pet to search adoptable shelter pets by zip code from local adoption organizations
2. Browse available pets or specify the breed, color, gender, age, etc.
3. Request more information from local adoption partners and schedule a virtual meet and greet
4. Visit your nearest PetSmart store and finalize your adoption.
Trefoil Guild/Girl Scout Alumnae Europe Trip May 2022
(Revised 4/15/2019)
1) Our Chalet Option: Adelboden Switzerland Only
May 15th-20th, 2020
Estimated Cost: $1320 USD (1000 Pounds Sterling)
Reserve your space with a deposit of $300 USD (230 Pounds Sterling)
Final payment in full due February 12, 2020
Includes:
Our Chalet Lodging
5 breakfasts
5 pack your own lunches
4 dinner
Travel and Program experiences at Our Chalet
Train/Bus ticket from Zurich Airport to Adelboden
Girl Scout Insurance
2) Full Trip: Brussels, Strasbourg, Adelboden, Paris, St. Malo, Mont St. Michel, Normandy & London ( 28 participants)
May 12th-29th, 2020 (17 days)
Estimated Cost: $3200 USD (2400 Pounds Sterling)
Reserve your space with a deposit of $800 (600 Pounds Sterling)
Final in full payment due February 12, 2020
Trip Schedule
Tuesday 12th May
Check into London Heathrow Hotel
Wednesday 13th May (breakfast included)
09.30hrs Coach arrives at London Heathrow Hotel
10.00hrs Coach departs London Heathrow Hotel
Approx. 100 miles
12.00hrs Coach arrives at Eurotunnel Terminal, near Folkestone
13.45hrs UK time, shuttle departs Folkestone
16.15hrs French time, shuttle arrives Calais
16.30hrs Coach departs Calais
19.00hrs Coach arrives Brussels Hotel
Approx. 2 1/2 hours travel time 225 miles
Enjoy time in Brussels touring lead by local Trefoil Guild Sisters
Friday 15th May (breakfast and dinner included)
09.30hrs Coach departs Brussels
Approx. 460 miles
18.00hrs Coach arrives Adelboden
15th to 20th May in and around Adelboden for a programme of excursions (includes housing, 5 breakfasts, 5 pack your lunches and 4 dinner meals while in Adelboden.
Wednesday, 20th May
08.30hrs Coach departs Adelboden
Approx. 400 miles
18.30hrs Coach arrives at the Paris Hotel
20th to 23rd May Tour in and around Paris, (breakfast included). Meet French Trefoil Guild Sisters.
Saturday 23rd May (breakfast included)
09.00hrs Coach departs Paris Approx. 260 miles
15.00hrs Coach arrives St Malo Hotel
23rd to 25th May in and around St Malo for a programme of excursions
Mont St. Michel and WW2 Normandy Landing Beaches
Monday 25th May (breakfast included)
11.00hrs Coach departs St Malo Approx. 100 miles
13.30hrs Coach arrives Omaha Beach Accommodations
Tuesday 26th May
07.00hrs Coach departs Omaha Beach
13.00hrs Coach arrives at Eurotunnel Terminal, Calais
14.10hrs French time, shuttle departs Calais
13.40hrs UK time, shuttle arrives Folkestone
13.45hrs Coach departs Folkestone
17.00hrs Coach arrives at Pax Lodge London
(Venture Abroad arranged motor coach and guide depart)
19:00hrs Dinner at a local pub with Trefoil Guild Members (your own expense)
21:00hrs Pax Lodge Tour
Wednesday 27th May (breakfast and pack your lunch included)
Pinning Ceremony at Pax Lodge
Touring options to select from
Optional High Tea
Visit the Girl Guide Shop
Possible High Tea (cost not included)
Visit with Trefoil Guild in London
Thursday 28th May (breakfast and pack your lunch included)
. Transfer to London Heathrow Hotel and Luggage transfer
Tour on your own
Possible dinner (cost not included)
Friday 29th May
Travel to the airport via taxi or public transportation
GG/GS Planning Team
GG/GS perspective throughout the trip
Opportunities to meet Girl Guides and Trefoil Guild Members
GSUSA Event Insurance Coverage
Included at by the World Centres:
All Lodging including Our Chalet and Pax Lodge
All Breakfasts
5 pack your own lunches at our Chalet & Pax Lodge
4 dinner at Our Chalet
Travel and Program experiences provided by Our Chalet
Travel options may be arranged in London through Pax Lodge
World Centre Pins and Pinning Ceremonies
GSGSUSA Girl Scout Insurance
Deposit Information
GSSEM Alumnae are more than glad to work with you on arranging for your trip deposit. Please contact Rose at 248-961-4658 for questions and individual arrangements. Please talk to us if you want to join us.
Deposits are collected to cover the advance deposits at Pax Lodge, Our Chalet and Venture Travel which must be paid in full by August 2019
We are making our best estimate on the exchange rate between Pounds Sterling and the USD. Brexit may or may not improve the value of the trip. We will again evaluate the exchange rate in January prior to the final payment. Should we determine that there are additional funds available after we have paid the major contracts, we will provide additional opportunities for you on the trip at no charge.
Deposits are non-refundable, however, if someone takes your place we will work with you.
VENTURE ABROAD SERVICE
Travel Insurance (this is not an individual travel insurance policy)
Services of a Venture Abroad Representative from the beginning of the trip on 13th May until26th May and on 28th May
Dedicated one-to-one contact with your experienced Tours Coordinator and access to our full team as required.
Full itinerary planning service.
Pre-booking and pre-payment of excursions where possible.
Party Leader’s Vamoos Travel App which includes all your travel documents, itinerary, destination information, map and weather forecast on your mobile or tablet – all accessed offline.
The Venture Abroad Fun Files – evening entertainment pack filled with quizzes and games ideas.
Coach driver information pack.
All prices are based on 2 people sharing a twin bedded room
24-hour access to our senior staff while on tour on our dedicated emergency support line.
VAT (at the current rate) on tour operator’s margin (non-reclaimable).
Please note, these timings and routings have been devised to take into account EU drivers’ hours regulations and to allow you to make the most of your time.
All timings are approximate and subject to alteration but will be confirmed on your final itinerary.
All nights not at Pax Lodge or Our Chalet are 3* hotels (Ibis standard). All prices are based on 2 people sharing a twin bedded room
COACH & FERRY includes:
Ø Hire of a 49 seater executive coach equipped with reclining seats, lap belts, video/DVD, hot drinks machine and toilet (plus 2 drivers') until 26th May
Ø Return crossings from Folkestone to Calais by Eurotunnel
Ø All road tolls and driver's expenses
Ø All excursions, subject only to European driving regulations, but excluding entrance fees.
Venture Abroad Company Price Exclusions:
Under occupancy room supplements (these apply to rooms with fewer than 2 people in them)
Transport in and around London whilst at Pax Lodge
Accommodation at Pax Lodge and Our Chalet are included in the tour package but not provided by Venture Abroad
Meals on travel days and those not specified above
Excursion and activity fees
Party Leader’s bound tour information pack. If you would like a bound copy of your tour information to take on tour please request this with your Tour Co-coordinator.
Travel Insurance (individual) optional, if interested:
Travelex (Used by GS Travelers in the past & in top 10 2019)
AAA travel Insurance used in the past
Amex always an option
Allianz (used by GS Travelers in the past in & top 10 2019)
AIG Travel Guard (used by GS Traveler in the past & top 10 2019)
AARP has an offer to investigate
“10 Best Travel Insurance of 2019”
https://www.consumersadvocate.org/travel-insurance/a/best-travel-insurance?pd=true&keyword=travel%20insurance&bca_campaignid=276763914&bca_adgroupid=1212761413670741&bca_matchtype=e&bca_network=o&bca_device=c&msclkid=0a818bad6d861c338f1fd7f2e246d4c9&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=o%20Travel%20Insurance&utm_term=travel%20insurance&utm_content=Travel%20Insurance%20Exact
For questions please contact the GSSEM Alumnae Travel Group at gssemalumnaetravelgroup@gmail.comor please contact Suzanne Bante at 248-961-4658 or Rosemary Nachtman at 248-656-9751.
Join Chauvet Arts for “The Art of Unity” exhibit, a timely rotating show featuring the gallery's diverse roster of acclaimed artists during a time when artists are uniting more than ever. For more information about CHAUVET Arts, featured artists and upcoming exhibitions, please visit www.chauvetarts.com.
215 5th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37219
Open to the public five days a week, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Box Office accepts Visa, cash and money order. Visa is a proud sponsor of the NFL and the Cleveland Browns, and is the only card now accepted by the Browns.
Available for pickup after 9:00am on gameday at the ticket office will call windows located on the South side of the Stadium. Customer must present actual credit card, confirmation number, and photo ID.
(888) 891-1999 (toll free)(440) 891-5050
Mon-Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm Opens 9:00am on game day
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Available through TM HEARING IMPAIRED: Assistive listening devices are available at any Guest Services booth located on all levels of the Stadium. A valid drivers license and/or major credit card will need to be utilized as a deposit for the equipment. ELEVATOR ACCESS: Elevator service is provided for our guests who require use of an elevator to access their seating area.
The MetLife Stadium Box Office will accept cash, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express. Personal checks will not be accepted.
Ticketmaster Will Call may be picked up at any open ticket window. For all events, non-Ticketmaster will call orders may be picked up at the designated will call window. Will call tickets will be available beginning at least 2 hours prior to the scheduled start time for the event.
Box Office: 201.559.1300, tickets@metlifestadium.com - General Ticket Inquiries - ADA Ticket Inquiries Guest Services: 201.559.1515, info@metlifestadium.com
MetLife Stadium Box Office is open Monday – Friday 11am – 5pm. The Box Office is located in the West VIP lobby. Please park in Lot G, enter through MetLife Gate and into the large glass doors labeled “West VIP.”
MetLife Stadium is fully accessible including all concession stand locations, merchandise stands, ATM's and seating areas. Accessible seating for guests with special needs is available on all levels and in all price ranges. Elevators are located in the southeast (SAP), southwest (Verizon), and northwest (Pepsi) corners of the stadium. Ramps are located at the north and south entrances. Seats with removable armrests are located throughout the stadium. A limited number of wheelchairs are located at each of the entrance gates to transport guests with limited mobility to their seating area. Guests may contact the MetLife Stadium at 201-559-1515 or ADAinfo@metlifestadium.com for more information or any additional needs for non-NFL events. MetLife Stadium ADA Ticket Questions call 201-559-1300. New York Giants ADA Ticket Purchases call 201-935-8222. New York Jets ADA Ticket Purchases call 973-549-4585. For wheelchair accessible and limited mobility patrons for non-NFL events, please click on the "Request Accessible Tickets" icon on the right side of the page to be taken to a dedicated page for accessible seating purchases. Please request the total number of wheelchair plus companion seats or limited mobility plus companion seats within the same wheelchair dropdown box so you may sit together.
What: The November 2020 Johnson Park Center (JPC) Food Pantry Opening Days/Hours
Where: 1404 West Street, NY 13501
Contact: JPC Office 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at (315) 734-9608
Email at: revmeier@johnsonparkcenter.org
Utica, NY. Below is our upcoming JPC Food PantrySchedule for November 2020 Opening Days/Hours:
Food Pantry RegularOperation (FPRO) Walkers: ·
Monday, November 2, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm·
Tuesday, November 3, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm ·
Monday, November 9, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm·
Tuesday, November 10, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm ·
Monday, November 16, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm·
Tuesday, November 17, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Food Giveaways:
Drive-Thru:·
Monday, November 23, from 2:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Walkers·
Tuesday, November 24, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
FPRO Walkers·
Monday, November 30, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm·
Tuesday, December 1, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Follow us on our website:
https://www.johnsonparkcenter.org/
Follow us onFacebook for updates and more:
https://www.facebook.com/Johnson-Park-Center-216078625103918/
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnsonParkCtr
Email us at info@johnsonparkcenter.org
Thank you so much for your continual support and JoinPositive Change at Johnson Park Center (JPC).
Course Description :
Do you understand the psychology, the mechanisms and the options for helping staff cope with change issues and of establishing new ways of working so that change is effective?
Global competition brings change. Mergers and acquisitions bring change. New governmental statutes and regulatory directives bring change.
As the developed world moves from a production-based, to a service-based economy, you need to know the characteristics of different organizational structures, how they work and the issues that you will face as you try to help them change.
The Change Management Foundation course deals with the theories of how change impacts on and is affected by the Individual, the Team, the Organization, and the Change Leader.
This course will provide you with underpinning knowledge of the behavioral associated with managing change in organization life, and of many key models and tools used by practitioners to address these issues effectively.
Based on the acclaimed book, “The Effective Change Manager’s Handbook ” this course provide the opportunity to attain certification for Change Management Foundation issued by APMG-International.
Course Outline :
Introductions and Objectives
Chapter 1: Organizational Change
Chapter 2: Change and the Organization: Defining Change
Chapter 3: Benefits Management
Chapter 4: Stakeholder Management
Chapter 5: Communication
Chapter 6: Change Impact
Chapter 7: Change Readiness
Target Audience :
Project Managers
Business/Process Analysts
Team Leaders/Supervisors
Senior Managers
IT Professionals
HR Professionals
Learning Objectives :
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
Understand how individuals are impacted by change and be able to develop strategies to help people through change.
Develop insights into how organizations work, organizational culture and the models and processes of change.
Understand the drivers of change, the change governance structures typically used in organizations and how to define a change vision.
Appreciate how to prepare people for change and support their learning and motivation to change.
Learn about the stakeholder engagement process and how to develop suitable communications strategies and plans.
Appreciate the impact of change on organizations , how to build momentum for change and sustain it.
Understand the importance of defined change roles, and how to build and support an effective change team.
Course Agenda :
Day1
Introductions and Objectives
The Change Management Context
Change and the Individual
Change and the Organization
Day2
Stakeholder Strategy
Communication and Engagement
Day3
Change Impact
Change Readiness
The Change Team
Effective teams and team development
Preparing for Resistance
See 5 new art shows and tour 75 artist studios. Visit us Tuesdays – Sundays 12 – 6 PM. These exhibits continue through July 18th. Admission is free and open to the public
This year everything is so very different from past years. As we cope with current events, helping our neighbors, supporting our causes and families, we asked artists to focus on art that portrays the past, the present, and future-hopes of summertime–the theme of the All Media Show.
Also, showcasing is Tim Harper’s exhibit (Deconstruct/Reconstruct), Tom Campbell’s show (I Wonder…), and a digital exhibit, Let’s Go Crazy – Abstract Art by Central Virginia Art League.