Sentences with phrase «community board support»
The de Blasio administration recently ran into some trouble when attempting to win community board support for its citywide rezoning proposals meant to spur affordable housing development.
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Mr. Corbett is a Member of the Australian Indigenous Chamber of Commerce Advisory Board and a former founding director of Outback Stores, a commercial venture supported by the government to provide retail facilities for communities in remote Australia.
I need your support as I find myself on the ballot alongside some excellent candidates this year, including former CRTC Chair Konrad von Finckenstein, former Industry Canada executive Helen McDonald, community organizer Marita Moll, and current board members such as CNOC's Bill Sandiford and Bill Gibson.
Whether our Matching Gifts program, Speaker Series, Nonprofit Board Placement effort, or Pro Bono Impact Investment Projects, we offer a suite of programs to our employees to help them better access and support community organizations.
Both retailers and board makers enthusiastically support Carson's personal mission to expand the recycling movement within the skate and surf communities.
Name: Kelly Blackett Title: Executive Vice President, Human Resources and Corporate Communications Areas of responsibility: Human resources, learning and development, corporate communications Years with CWB Financial Group: 3 Career history: 17 years with General Electric in Canada holding a series of progressively responsible human resources leadership roles at GE Capital and GE Corporate, supporting businesses within Canada as well as globally Education: Bachelor of Commerce with Distinction from the University of Alberta Community involvement: Sits on the Board of Trustees for the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation, member of the MacEwan Business School Advisory Board, and past mentor with MORE, a program providing cross-business mentorship to female leaders in Edmonton's business Community involvement: Sits on the Board of Trustees for the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation, member of the MacEwan Business School Advisory Board, and past mentor with MORE, a program providing cross-business mentorship to female leaders in Edmonton's business communitycommunity
It is because of the support of Canada's business community that we are able to continue to explore the effectiveness of boards of directors in new and valuable ways.
You can log on to www.oprah.com and pick from dozens and dozens of chat and support groups and message boards, (It's true that virtual community and actual community are not the same things and have different benefits, but that's another topic.)
However, with business management training, technical assistance and legal support from the Rainforest Alliance, the cooperative is now producing one million board - feet of timber per year and projects sales of US$ 130,000 for 2015 — the kind of success that demonstrates that healthy landscapes and thriving communities go hand - in - hand.
«America's beverage companies understand they have a role to play in improving the health of our nation, which is why the American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America is proud to partner with the U.S. Conference of Mayors to support the great work of mayors across the country who are proactively tackling obesity in their communities,» said Susan Neely, president of the American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America (ABFHA) Board of Directors and president and CEO of the American Beverage Association.
Nashville, TN — June, 2014 — Attachment Parenting International (API), a non-profit global network of parenting support groups with more than 60 locations around the world, announces its newest Board of Directors member, mother, author and major contributing member of the social work community, Karen Walant.
Nashville, TN — May, 2014 — Attachment Parenting International (API), a non-profit global network of parenting support groups with more than 70 locations around the world, announces its newest Board of Directors member, community leader and advocate for children and families, Margaret Feierabend.
Breastfeeding communities are also in full bloom as health professionals like Board Certified Lactation Consultant (BCLC) and Certified Lactation Counselors (CLC) are in support of breastfeeding campaigns from the first day of life.
«Conversations with Park Board members since the vote, as well as a groundswell of community support that is being expressed in favor of the proposed agreement, provide some hope that the park board's decision may be reversed,» Oelman Board members since the vote, as well as a groundswell of community support that is being expressed in favor of the proposed agreement, provide some hope that the park board's decision may be reversed,» Oelman board's decision may be reversed,» Oelman said.
The school now has over 100 students who are led by a dedicated faculty, surrounded by a vibrant community, and supported by a committed administrative team and board of trustees.
She has had a long and rewarding career in independent schools and finds her work with organizations supporting education, students, parents, community and Board work to be continually inspiring.
* Day 1 Monday, February 22, 2016 4:00 PM -5:00 PM Registration & Networking 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM Welcome Reception & Opening Remarks Kevin de Leon, President pro Tem, California State Senate Debra McMannis, Director of Early Education & Support Division, California Department of Education (invited) Karen Stapf Walters, Executive Director, California State Board of Education (invited) 6:00 PM — 7:00 PM Keynote Address & Dinner Dr. Patricia K. Kuhl, Co-Director, Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences * Day 2 Tuesday February 23, 2016 8:00 AM — 9:00 AM Registration, Continental Breakfast, & Networking 9:00 AM — 9:15 AM Opening Remarks John Kim, Executive Director, Advancement Project Camille Maben, Executive Director, First 5 California Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, California Department of Education 9:15 AM — 10:00 AM Morning Keynote David B. Grusky, Executive Director, Stanford's Center on Poverty & Inequality 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM Educating California's Young Children: The Recent Developments in Transitional Kindergarten & Expanded Transitional Kindergarten (Panel Discussion) Deborah Kong, Executive Director, Early Edge California Heather Quick, Principal Research Scientist, American Institutes for Research Dean Tagawa, Administrator for Early Education, Los Angeles Unified School District Moderator: Erin Gabel, Deputy Director, First 5 California (Invited) 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM «Political Will & Prioritizing ECE» (Panel Discussion) Eric Heins, President, California Teachers Association Senator Hannah - Beth Jackson, Chair of the Women's Legislative Committee, California State Senate David Kirp, James D. Marver Professor of Public Policy, University of California, Berkeley Assemblyman Kevin McCarty, Chairman of Subcommittee No. 2 of Education Finance, California State Assembly Moderator: Kim Pattillo Brownson, Managing Director, Policy & Advocacy, Advancement Project 12:00 PM — 12:45 PM Lunch 12:45 PM — 1:45 PM Lunch Keynote - «How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character» Paul Tough, New York Times Magazine Writer, Author 1:45 PM — 1:55 PM Break 2:00 PM — 3:05 PM Elevating ECE Through Meaningful Community Partnerships (Panel Discussion) Sandra Guiterrez, National Director, Abriendo Purtas / Opening Doors Mary Ignatius, Statewide Organize of Parent Voices, California Child Care Resource & Referral Network Jacquelyn McCroskey, John Mile Professor of Child Welfare, University of Southern California School of Social Work Jolene Smith, Chief Executive Officer, First 5 Santa Clara County Moderator: Rafael González, Director of Best Start, First 5 LA 3:05 PM — 3:20 PM Closing Remarks Camille Maben, Executive Director, First 5 California * Agenda Subject to Change
Much of the document focuses on increasing community support across the board — from the family unit, to the care provider, to society as a whole.
HAND Yahoo Message Board The HAND message board has been created to bring together a community of very special parents in the greater Houston area and provide on - going, non-confrontational support as you grieve your Board The HAND message board has been created to bring together a community of very special parents in the greater Houston area and provide on - going, non-confrontational support as you grieve your board has been created to bring together a community of very special parents in the greater Houston area and provide on - going, non-confrontational support as you grieve your loss.
Chicago Children's Museum's Board of Directors is a group of committed volunteers who contribute their leadership, talents, support and time to further the museum's mission of creating a community where play and learning connect.
After a telephone survey showed little support for the project, Glencoe Park Board members recently canceled plans to hold a referendum on a proposed $ 16 million community center.
Chairo also said that if park commissioners did n`t have support of the community as a whole, he felt it should be submitted to the park board for reconsideration.
He also defended the board «s approval of Madison «s reorganization plan, which he said had community support.
BabyBump also connects you to community message boards within the app to offer users discussions on almost everything, from general support to baby name ideas, and to share photos of your growing bump.
To do this the CTF Board of Directors funds community - based primary and secondary prevention programs that support families.
Laura Spitzfaden, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, provides in - home visits for breastfeeding support in Lansing, Michigan and surrounding communities.
GreenPrint 2024 Planning Initiatives include the development of long and short - range plans intended to address community, staff, and board priorities, support GreenPrint master - planning goals as well as the Park District's mission, vision and values.
Board members will have a desire to dedicate time, talent, and treasure to support the District's delivery of quality parks, facilities, and recreation programs for community members of all ages.
At 6:30 p.m., Queens Councilman Daniel Dromm, transportation advocates and community members hold rally for call for a vote of support by Community Board 4 on DOT's Traffic safety proposal for Queens Boulevard from 74th Street to Eliot Avenue, Sushi Island, 87 - 18 Queens Blvd.community members hold rally for call for a vote of support by Community Board 4 on DOT's Traffic safety proposal for Queens Boulevard from 74th Street to Eliot Avenue, Sushi Island, 87 - 18 Queens Blvd.Community Board 4 on DOT's Traffic safety proposal for Queens Boulevard from 74th Street to Eliot Avenue, Sushi Island, 87 - 18 Queens Blvd., Queens.
Brooklyn Paper article on middle school students in Williamsburg forming a mock community board, supported by BP Adams.
said Christine Berthet, a traffic safety advocate and member of Manhattan's Community Board 4, who supported the plan in theory.
A rally to call for the ouster of Carl P. Paladino from the Buffalo School Board drew support from a wide variety of community groups, from teachers and parents to labor groups and the local affiliate of Black Lives Matter.
A growing group of state legislators and the New York Racing Association Board are urging Gov. Andrew Cuomo to support a proposal that would transition NYRA to private, not - for - profit status and create a new Board of Directors that will include host community representatives from Queens and other respective track communities.
The Deputy Borough President's duty is to oversee all units of operation related to constituent affairs and lead initiatives to improve quality of life, support Community Boards, encourage the use of technology, deliver efficient service and offer civic engagement.
Community Board 6 member Lynn Schulman gave Queens Democratic Party - supported Karen Koslowitz a run for her money in the race for City Councilwoman Melinda Katz's (D - Forest Hills) seat last month in the primary.
We are disappointed with the decision not to vote in favor of our application to rezone Sherman Plaza but want to thank Community Board 12, Borough President Brewer, the City Planning Commission and the Mayor for working with us over the last two years in support of the project.
As Albany lawmakers work to extend the Peconic Community Preservation Fund to 2050 and break off a portion of its proceeds to protect the region's water quality, Southold Planning Board members want the Town Board to know they're not fully supporting the moves.
As you know, we're into our second full year of the New Education Bargain, with an emphasis on community schools, parental engagement, teacher support - and her responses to the questions that the Board asked indicated that she would be someone that would be very supportive of all of the tenets of the New Education Bargain.»
The WFP is backing community board member Diana Richardson, who is gaining support in the race.
The President, who called for the strengthening of the AU Advisory Board on Corruption to make it more proactive, also proposed to enlist the support of parliamentarians, women associations, the media, business community, faith - based groups, the youth, educational institutions and traditional rulers among others in the campaign.
Speaking in support of the resolution, Anthony Harmon, the UFT director of parent and community outreach, who served as an NAACP vice president and a board member under Dr. Martin, called her a «true unionist to her heart.»
Do you support requiring all Community Board meetings and functions to be accessible, including requiring sign language interpreters and large print format material?
In terms of supporting the Community Safety Act, Simon said «it is ridiculous to threaten police officers with lawsuits,» and pointing to the Civilian Complaint Review Board, which is already in place, by giving it an enforcement mechanism by appropriate legislation.
I have supported making sure that all of our community board 10 meetings are always accessible to people with disabilities.
«We [the community board] are trying to find a way to support the prospective theater company and keep it as a theater space,» said Pincus.
The 10 - year limit was initially recommended by Community Board 5 and subsequently supported by Borough President Scott Stringer.
«Our officers deserve better, our community deserves better and, with this kind of support, we hope to finally see these requests come to fruition,» said Louis Walker, the board's chairman.
NFAWL took over operations at Riverhead Town's dog shelter last year, and with financial support from Riverhead Move the Animal Shelter, will be moving to the town's Henry Pfeifer Community Center in the future after Town Board members voted 3 - 2 recently to OK the move.
«You're talking about electing a Dominican and maybe kicking out the most powerful African American politician in America in the last 40 years,» said Larry English, 56, the former chair of Community Board 9 and long - time resident of West Harlem who is black and supports Espaillat.
«The property tax cap enacted in 2011, with support from the LIA and the statewide business community, is working,» wrote Kevin Law, the Long Island Association's president and member of the state's casino siting board, in a letter to the state's top elected officials on June 18.