[Cabs-talk] Cabs-talk Digest, Vol 55, Issue 3

Tue May 5 17:20:20 UTC 2009

Michael,
I appreciate your support. To be honest, I was hoping someone else
would be thinking along those same lines, glad I'm not the only one...
I'll keep you updated on what happens.
Aziza

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>    1. Disney and Coccia Awards (Joe Orozco)
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> Date: Mon, 4 May 2009 22:03:20 -0400
> From: "Joe Orozco" <jsorozco at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Cabs-talk] Disney and Coccia Awards
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> Hello all,
>
> We just launched a new grant program, this one by way of Disney.  It's for
> $500, and here again we're looking for projects running between September
> and November.  You can learn about this program and the Coccia Award, aimed
> at young women social entrepreneurs, by visiting the link below.
>
> I will post the information on the web site later this week.  I am making
> the information available to all lists.  I am making myself available,
> again, for any questions about either program.  If your student division
> alone cannot get a project together, talk to your local chapters and/or
> state affiliates.  Young people have to be responsible for carrying out the
> project, but this does not mean you cannot solicit assistance from others.
> If you need assistance in preparing the proposal itself, take a look at the
> grant first then talk to me about what where you need a hand.  You've got my
> e-mail.  You may call me at work at: 202-296-2992 X122.  I cannot promise to
> remember to repost this information later, so if you are reading this, make
> a point to forward it to other people right now.
>
> $500 may not seem like much, but the publicity of being a Disney grantee can
> translate to the type of publicity and credibility necessary to generate
> funds elsewhere.
>
> You may or may not get the grant.  You won't know unless you try.  Do not
> let us down twice in a row.
>
> www.ysa.org/awards/
>
> Joe Orozco
>
> "A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the
> crowd."--Max Lucado
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> Message: 2
> Date: Mon, 4 May 2009 20:57:15 -0700
> From: "Michael Peterson" <its_mike at sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] Disney and Coccia Awards
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>     Aziza this grant all most sounds tailor made for YESSI!
>
> I just looked at the article about it see here
> The Gladys Marinelli Coccia Awards
> By Jon Camfield @ 2:00 PM :: 187 Views ::
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>  ::
> Grant Announcement
> Youth Service America is pleased to launch the first annual Gladys Marinelli
> Coccia
> Awards to recognize two young female social entrepreneurs, ages 14 to 17,
> whose initiatives
> serve the common good. The awards are created in memory of Gladys Coccia,
> who began
> her entrepreneurial career when she was a young girl in West Virginia and
> later became
> a very successful businesswoman in Washington, DC.  Nominations from across
> the country
> are welcome; special consideration will be given to nominees from West
> Virginia and
> metropolitan Washington, DC. Self-nominations are accepted.   The deadline
> to begin
> an online nomination is June 15.  After this date, nominations cannot be
> initiated.
> The deadline to complete a nomination is June 30.  To access the eligibility
> quiz
> and the nomination form, visit
> www.ysa.org/awards
>  or email
> coccia at ysa.org
> .
> About Mrs. Coccia
> The award program is created in honor of Mrs. Gladys Marinelli Coccia - a
> business
> woman and entrepreneur since she was 15 years old until she passed away in
> 2007,
> at the age of 93. The grandmother of YSA Board Member Brian Murrow, Gladys
> grew up
> in southern West Virginia and moved to the Washington DC area in 1961 where
> she was
> well-known in the Italian American business community as the owner and
> operator of
> Marinelli's Delicatessen, which she established in 1962 and managed for the
> subsequent
> 30 years.
> Eligibility
> Social entrepreneurs apply business practices to achieve positive social
> change and
> measure their success through their social impact. They find innovative and
> sustainable
> ways to address pressing issues. Ambitious and persistent, they grapple with
> important
> causes and offer new alternatives that enhance the community.  Social
> entrepreneurs
> change the system, spread solutions, and persuade others to change their
> actions.
> With a sound application of business principles, social entrepreneurs have a
> sustainable
> impact on their community:  their influence contributes to a healthy,
> productive,
> meaningful life for others, both present and future.
> Girls who meet the following criteria are eligible for the award:
> Between the ages of 14 and 17 on December 31, 2009.
> Located in the United States.
> Special consideration will be given to nominees located in West Virginia and
> Metro
> Washington DC.
> Have her own social enterprise.
> Be supported by contributions of at least $1000 (cash and/or in-kind).
> Have a business plan, including an itemized budget
> Supporting Materials
> Please include two letters of reference with the nomination. Letters may be
> written
> by anyone who knows the nominee (outside of her family), and should include
> a brief
> description of nominee?s relationship to writer and how the applicant
> demonstrates
> exemplary action for social and structural change. Letters should not exceed
> one
> 8? x 11-inch typed sheet of paper and should include the writer?s contact
> information
> and signature. Letters of recommendation must be submitted with the
> nomination. The
> nominator may submit
> no more than three additional items
> as supporting materials that demonstrate the nominee?s achievement(s). This
> can include
> testimonial letters, press clippings or references to stories broadcast on
> TV/Radio,
> etc.  Materials must be in electronic format and uploaded as part of the
> nomination.
> Materials sent by mail/email will not be considered.
> The Award includes
> $2000 for the social enterprise
> Travel and registration to YSA?s Youth Service Institute
> Serve as a spokesperson for YSA?s initiatives
> Invitation to serve on the executive board of
> Girls Helping Girls
> Access to YSA?s resources to support and expand social enterprise
> How do I Nominate?
> Read this introduction carefully.
> Take the
> eligibility quiz
> .
> If the nominee is eligible, you will access the application.
> Begin the application by June 15.  We will not accept initiation of
> nominations after
> this date.
> Gather the supporting materials and complete the nomination, asking for
> assistance
> as needed.
> Submit completed nomination by June 30.
> Questions? Email
> coccia at ysa.org
> Timeline
> Open period for accepting nominations:  April-June 15, 2009
> YSA staff assistance to nominators:  June 15-June 30, 2009
> Winners announced: September 9, 2009
> Awards ceremony at the Youth service Institute, October 2009
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> April 24-26, 2009----- Original Message -----
> From: "Joe Orozco" <jsorozco at gmail.com>
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> Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 7:03 PM
> Subject: [Cabs-talk] Disney and Coccia Awards
>
>
>> Hello all,
>>
>> We just launched a new grant program, this one by way of Disney.  It's for
>> $500, and here again we're looking for projects running between September
>> and November.  You can learn about this program and the Coccia Award,
>> aimed
>> at young women social entrepreneurs, by visiting the link below.
>>
>> I will post the information on the web site later this week.  I am making
>> the information available to all lists.  I am making myself available,
>> again, for any questions about either program.  If your student division
>> alone cannot get a project together, talk to your local chapters and/or
>> state affiliates.  Young people have to be responsible for carrying out
>> the
>> project, but this does not mean you cannot solicit assistance from others.
>> If you need assistance in preparing the proposal itself, take a look at
>> the
>> grant first then talk to me about what where you need a hand.  You've got
>> my
>> e-mail.  You may call me at work at: 202-296-2992 X122.  I cannot promise
>> to
>> remember to repost this information later, so if you are reading this,
>> make
>> a point to forward it to other people right now.
>>
>> $500 may not seem like much, but the publicity of being a Disney grantee
>> can
>> translate to the type of publicity and credibility necessary to generate
>> funds elsewhere.
>>
>> You may or may not get the grant.  You won't know unless you try.  Do not
>> let us down twice in a row.
>>
>> www.ysa.org/awards/
>>
>> Joe Orozco
>>
>> "A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the
>> crowd."--Max Lucado
>>
>>
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