[Sosfbay-discuss] six announcements

[Jim Doyle]

Here are six items, some of which some of us might participate in.
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B. Latina Coalition – January Newsletter_/_CIVIC ENGAGEMENT_/:

**_Santa Clara_****_ _****_County_****_ is looking to fill openings on 
two of its commissions_**_:_


1. _Commission on the Status of Women_: works with the Board of 
Supervisors and the Office of Women’s policy to promote affirmative 
action in eliminating sex discrimination in the areas of housing, 
employment, education, community services, and related fields. This 
appointment will fill the remainder of a 3-year term that expires on 
June 30, 2011.


2. _Senior Care Commission_: advises the Board of Supervisors on issues, 
legislation, services and programs that promote independence, good 
health and quality of life for persons 60 and over. This appointment 
will fill the remainder of a 3-year term that expires on June 30, 2010.

If you would like to learn more about these commissions and how to 
apply, please call (408) 299-5001.



**_The City of San Jose lists the following Volunteer Commission 
Openings_****. **

_Open Until Filled_: Advisory Commission on Rents, Civil Service 
Commission, Council Salary Setting Commission, Disability Advisory 
Commission, Small Business Development, Traffic Appeals Commission, the 
Mobile Home Advisory Commission.

Unless otherwise stated, applicants must live within the City limits of 
San José and cannot be City employees. Applications and information is 
available from the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 200 East Santa 
Clara Street, San Jose, CA 95113. You may also call (408) 535-1252 or 
visit http://www.sanjoseca.gov/clerk/vacancy.asp 
<http://www.sanjoseca.gov/clerk/forms/forms.asp>.


**Vision New ****America****'s 2009 Youth Leadership & Civic Engagement 
(YLCE) Program**
_For High School, College/Graduate Students and recent Grads! Over 60 
Internship Positions Available!_
The YLCE Program places students in governmental and policy related 
offices in the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Washington D.C. YLCE Programs 
train students to be leaders in advocacy, policy, and service. Interns 
successfully completing the program and meeting all requirements are 
eligible to apply for a $1000 scholarship.// *Financial Assistance 
Available - Qualifying interns receive up to $450 in enrollment & 
tuition fees and up to $300 to cover transportation costs///
/**All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply! No prior experience 
necessary! ***
**Download Applications Online: www.visionnewamerica.org 
<http://www.visionnewamerica.org/>**
**Application Due: *****February 13, 2008
**

*/_LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES_/*

**APALI Community Leadership Program**

Made possible with support PG&E, Comcast, and the Institute for 
Community and Civic Engagement, the Asian Pacific American Leadership 
Institute (APALI) is pleased to announce that De Anza College's 3rd 
annual Community Civic Leadership Program will begin in January 2009. 
The 2009 Civic Leadership Program will bring together 20-25 individuals 
who are interested in increasing and elevating the level of civic 
participation, especially from the Latino and Asian American 
communities. The exciting themes include understanding and collaboration 
between the Latino American and Asian American communities, peer 
mentoring, and expanding our civic networks. Program will meet January 7 
to March 25, Wednesday evenings, with a light dinner, 6:00 to 9:30 PM. 
Please contact Ruben Abrica for more info at rubenxl at aol.com 
<mailto:rubenxl at aol.com>


VTA

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) would like to 
inform you of its upcoming public meetings regarding its Proposed Annual 
Transit Service Plan. To view a brochure that summarizes the proposed 
bus service changes that would be implemented beginning in July 2009, 
please go to 
http://www.vta.org/news/service_changes/annual_service_plan.html


Telephone: (408) 321-2300, TTY: (408) 321-2330, Fax: (408) 321-7537

Email: customer.service at vta.org 
<http://us.mc804.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=customer.service@vta.org>.

Mail: 3331 North First Street , San Jose , CA 95134

Website: www.vta.org <http://www.vta.org/>


Dear Friend of* Mujer a Mujer*:

Our 3rd Annual Mujer a Mujer Latina Leadership Conference is right 
around the corner - **Saturday, ***February 28***, 2009****.** We are 
expecting 300 participants at this all Spanish event.

There is still time to register, secure a booth for our resource and 
vendor fair and/or cosponsor the event.

We are also in need of volunteers - high school and college students are 
welcomed!
Volunteers do not need to speak Spanish.

Let us know if you have any questions and thanks in advance for passing 
on the information.

Have a great week!
In Service,
Elizabeth Ramirez Sharpe, M.Ed.
Founder - 408.561.5137