- Invites to all Y-Teens events
- Special Y-Teens volunteer opportunities
- Social Events
- And more!
Friday, September 10, 2010
Wow for Y-Teens Registrations!!
The Y-Teens membership registrations for this school year are coming in! If you haven't done so already, fill out your Y-Teens Membership Registration Form Online to get:
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Sign Up for Sunday!!
The first Y-Teens Sunday of the Fall is next weekend!! We'll be making plans for the year and Tracia Cloud is going to come and give us tips on stress & time Management! Email Mary Alice Varga at mvarga@ywcaknox.com to sign up!
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| Tracia Cloud |
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Volunteer Opportunity with the Special Olympics
Note from the East Tennessee Special Olympics Coordinator...
I'm looking for at least 2 people to help referee the Special Olympics Regional Flag Football event on Sept. 11 at Mayor Bob Leonard Park in Farragut. We have 9 high school and adult teams registered to participate. The entire event will be from 10:00 am - approximately 3:00 pm. If someone is only available in the morning or afternoon we could use you, but I am particularly looking for assistance in the afternoon. Since flag football is a new sport for Special Olympics, the morning will be conducted as scrimmages with the emphasis on training rather than competition. In the afternoon, teams will be divisioned and play actual games.
We have a lead referee for each field but the expected assistance has not materialized. Even if you are not a referee but have played flag football, understand the general rules, and are willing to help out, I'd like to hear from you. If you haven't played flag football but understand football, can move up and down the field with the play, and are interested I'll send you the rules so you can look them over and decide if you can help.
Special Olympics plays 5 on 5 and uses a 40 x 25 yd. field, plus the end zones.
If you can help, please let me know. Even if you can't volunteer for the event, come out and support the athletes on September 11.
Terry
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Terry Brewer
East Tennessee Coordinator
Special Olympics Tennessee
2117 Cottage Row Lane, Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 966-8286 (h)
(865) 604-1551 (c)
(865) 966-8254 (fax)
Terry Brewer
East Tennessee Coordinator
Special Olympics Tennessee
2117 Cottage Row Lane, Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 966-8286 (h)
(865) 604-1551 (c)
(865) 966-8254 (fax)
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Be a Part of Big Read!
The YWCA Knoxville is excited to be participating again with The Big Read Program, a program of the National Endowment for the Arts to inspire more reading in our communities.
Over the years, Y-Teens have participated in The Big Read by reading the selected book and hosting Discussions, volunteering for events, etc. If you or your club or interested in being a part of The Big Read program, check out the YWCA Knoxville Big Read website and email Mary Alice Varga at mvarga@ywcaknox.com for more information and updates!
Over the years, Y-Teens have participated in The Big Read by reading the selected book and hosting Discussions, volunteering for events, etc. If you or your club or interested in being a part of The Big Read program, check out the YWCA Knoxville Big Read website and email Mary Alice Varga at mvarga@ywcaknox.com for more information and updates!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT
The Tennessee Economic Council on Women will offer six $1000 scholarship, two from each Grand Division of the state, in October of this year at the Tennessee Women's Economic Summit. Three of the Scholarships will be given to 2011 high school seniors and three will be given to women who are re-entering college. The guidelines and applications are online at www.womenseconomicfoundation.org.
Application deadline will be September 27, 2010. Questions should be addressed to tecscholarship@comcast.net.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Thanks to our Y-Teen Hostesses!!
Yay for Y-Teen Hostesses at the YWCA Tribute to Women event last night!
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Craft Day at the YWCA!!
September 19th 3-6pm at the YWCA
Come spend Craft Day with the residents at the YWCA! There are several ways you can get involved:
We are encouraging residents to bring their own things to work on or join us in activities! We also will be keeping a few things on hand for residents who may not have anything to bring to work on and aren’t interested in the activity we are doing. That way everyone can participate!
For more information or to donate items, email Mary Alice Varga at mvarga@ywcaknox.com today!
Come spend Craft Day with the residents at the YWCA! There are several ways you can get involved:
- Come join us!
- Volunteer to teach a 1-1 & 1/2 hour craft.
- Donate craft items such as drawing paper, pencils, glue, scissors, and things to make cards and scrapbooks!
- Tell your friends about our Craft Day and encourage them to donate craft items or teach a craft!
For more information or to donate items, email Mary Alice Varga at mvarga@ywcaknox.com today!
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Welcome New Y-Teen Volunteers!!
Great Volunteer meeting!! Welcome our new Y-Teen volunteers - Tara, Sharon, and Dominique!! :)
If you are a former Y-Teen or someone interested in volunteering with youth, tell them about volunteering with Y-Teens!!
If you are a former Y-Teen or someone interested in volunteering with youth, tell them about volunteering with Y-Teens!!
Friday, August 13, 2010
Volunteer Meeting Tomorrow Afternoon!
Friends in Community wanting to volunteer with Y-Teens... we're meeting tomorrow at 1:30pm at the YWCA! Email mvarga@ywcaknox.com if you're interested in attending!! :)
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Y-Teens Membership Online Registration is Open!
Click here to register online to be a YWCA Y-Teen!
Why be a Y-Teen?!
Annual dues are $12 and your membership officially recognizes you as a YWCA Knoxville Y-Teens. This means you:
Why be a Y-Teen?!
- Get to come to all Y-Teens Sundays events including meetings, pool parties, speakers, etc.
- Are considered a member of the YWCA and invited to all YWCA events
- Invited to all volunteer & community service projects hosted by the Y-Teens and the YWCA
- Receive the Y-Teens monthly newsletter and the YWCA monthly newsletter
New Y-Teens Year, New Y-Teens Website!
Check out the new Y-Teens Website and let us know what yout think!!
HoLa Hora Latina Sponsors High School Essay Contest
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, HoLa Hora Latina in Knoxville is sponsoring an essay contest for high school students.
The topic for submissions is "A Hispanic person I admire," and students can write 300-500 words in English or Spanish. The deadline for essay submissions is Sept. 9, and the top three essays will receive prizes. Submit via e-mail at holahoralatina@yahoo.com.
HoLa Hora Latina is a volunteer-based art, culture and education not-for-profit organization whose mission is to help encourage a sense of place among Latinos in the city and to strengthen relationships between Latinos and the community at large.
For more info, visit www.holafestival.org.
The topic for submissions is "A Hispanic person I admire," and students can write 300-500 words in English or Spanish. The deadline for essay submissions is Sept. 9, and the top three essays will receive prizes. Submit via e-mail at holahoralatina@yahoo.com.
HoLa Hora Latina is a volunteer-based art, culture and education not-for-profit organization whose mission is to help encourage a sense of place among Latinos in the city and to strengthen relationships between Latinos and the community at large.
For more info, visit www.holafestival.org.
BINGO Prizes Needed for the Seniors Network Program!!
As the senior program begins preparing for the Fall session, we are in need of bingo prizes. Lotions, wallets, gift cards, picture frames, etc. If you have any items you would like to donate, email Mary Alice Varga at mvarga@ywcaknox.com or call 865-523-6126!!
Monday, August 9, 2010
Volunteer Meeting this Saturday!
Do you know someone interested in volunteering with Y-Teens?! Whether it's a lot or a little, we have many opportunities to get involved! Volunteer meeting this Saturday! Email Mary Alice at mvarga@ywcaknox.com for more information!
Friday, August 6, 2010
Women's Equality Day and League of Women Voters 90th Birthday
Relive the Celebration! Invitation from Jamey Dobbs, President of League of Women Voters Knoxville-Knox County...
We invite you to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the 19th Amendment and the League’s 90th birthday in a special joint presentation on Saturday, August 7 from 10:30-12:00 noon at Market Square in downtown Knoxville. It's a perfect time to bring your mom, your daughter, your neighbor's daughter, a girlfriend, or grandmother to celebrate and share our exciting history. Afterward, have lunch together and enjoy more activities in the afternoon as part of the East Tennessee History Fair in neighboring Krutch Park. We invite you to wear white in the spirit of our celebration, or come in period-style costume for our contest, or just come as you are!
Woman's Suffrage Coalition leader Wanda Sobieski, and League of Women Voters president, Jamey Dobbs will kick off the event at 10:30 on Market Square stage.
We will have ample seating in front of the stage. For this event, the Coalition is sponsoring a new musical play by Candace Corrigan – the Nashville producer of the movie, “How Southern Women Won the Vote. Corrigan’s new play, "A Vote of Her Own", brings the three Tennessee suffragists in the Suffrage Memorial Statue on Market Square to life, with dialogue taken from their own witty, entertaining, and bold writings, much of it set to original music. The 20 minute musical play will be performed at 11:20, 2:00 pm and 4:30 pm (the 2:00 performance takes place at the Krutch Park music stage). Prior to the play, members of the League will announce the winner of the new Making Democracy Work award, given to a nominee who shares the suffragists’ commitment of strengthening democracy in our own community.
After the play, we will give a prize for the best-dressed suffragist and share a large birthday cake and lemonade. After lunch, visit the League and Suffrage Coalition booth in Krutch Park, with a living "tableau" of suffragists who were jailed for their beliefs will talk to visitors behind bars. Young students will be "living statues," who come alive to tell you the story of a famous character in the Suffrage Movement. You can also have your photo taken with a wonderful re-enactor of the famous suffragist and lawyer, Inez Millholland (profile here), who dressed as Joan of Arc while leading a parade on Washington, and helped win legal battles on the way to the vote.
At 3:30 pm, see a showing of Candace Corrigan’s How Southern Women Won the Vote inside the East Tennessee History Center. This is the musical movie donated to all Knox County public schools and libraries, along with a free curriculum, by the League of Women Voters and four top women business owners. It’s a high quality one-hour film, first shown on public television. Don’t miss this great chance to hear the stories of the passionate and courageous women from our own state and learn about the victorious campaign for women’s voting rights here in the South.
Parking: Parking is free on Saturdays in City lots. The Market Square lot with entrances on Walnut and Wall St. will fill quickly that morning due to the Farmer's Market and Fair. The Farmer's Market starts at 9am. The State Street lot and the Walnut/Clinch lot will have spaces and are both within a short walking distance of Market Square.
Questions? Contact event coordinator Jamey Dobbs, League President, at 548-0818.
Notes from the playwright Candace Corrigan:
On Market Square in Knoxville, Tennessee stands a monument to all the Tennessee women who gave their time (and their money) in support of amending the U.S.
Constitution, granting women the right to vote. Three women, representing all three grand divisions of Tennessee, stand cast in bronze; Elizabeth Avery Meriwether, from Memphis, Tennessee, author, suffrage lecturer, and first woman to vote in Tennessee, Lizzie Crozier French, from Knoxville, Tennessee, teacher, activist, and first woman to address the Tennessee State Bar association on the subject of women's rights, and Anne Dallas Dudley, socialite, and nationally recognized suffragist from Nashville, Tennessee.
On August 7, 2010 these women will be joined by National Woman's Party's founder, Alice Paul, in a new play entitled "A Vote of Her Own", a short one act play based on all of these women's writings and speeches. "It will feature excerpts of speeches and interviews of all four of these women and will also feature music of the suffrage movement, and some of it is quite funny. The actresses will be in period costume, and, in effect, will be stepping out of the statue, and coming to life," says Candace Corrigan, playwright and writer/producer for the public television special 'How Southern Women Won the Vote'. Candace says it will be very entertaining, as well as inspiring.
We invite you to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the 19th Amendment and the League’s 90th birthday in a special joint presentation on Saturday, August 7 from 10:30-12:00 noon at Market Square in downtown Knoxville. It's a perfect time to bring your mom, your daughter, your neighbor's daughter, a girlfriend, or grandmother to celebrate and share our exciting history. Afterward, have lunch together and enjoy more activities in the afternoon as part of the East Tennessee History Fair in neighboring Krutch Park. We invite you to wear white in the spirit of our celebration, or come in period-style costume for our contest, or just come as you are!
Jamey Dobbs, President
League of Women Voters Knoxville-Knox County
jameydobbs@yahoo.com
(865) 548-0818 cell, (865) 691-6728 home
www.lwvknoxville.org
The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
We invite you to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the 19th Amendment and the League’s 90th birthday in a special joint presentation on Saturday, August 7 from 10:30-12:00 noon at Market Square in downtown Knoxville. It's a perfect time to bring your mom, your daughter, your neighbor's daughter, a girlfriend, or grandmother to celebrate and share our exciting history. Afterward, have lunch together and enjoy more activities in the afternoon as part of the East Tennessee History Fair in neighboring Krutch Park. We invite you to wear white in the spirit of our celebration, or come in period-style costume for our contest, or just come as you are!
Woman's Suffrage Coalition leader Wanda Sobieski, and League of Women Voters president, Jamey Dobbs will kick off the event at 10:30 on Market Square stage.
We will have ample seating in front of the stage. For this event, the Coalition is sponsoring a new musical play by Candace Corrigan – the Nashville producer of the movie, “How Southern Women Won the Vote. Corrigan’s new play, "A Vote of Her Own", brings the three Tennessee suffragists in the Suffrage Memorial Statue on Market Square to life, with dialogue taken from their own witty, entertaining, and bold writings, much of it set to original music. The 20 minute musical play will be performed at 11:20, 2:00 pm and 4:30 pm (the 2:00 performance takes place at the Krutch Park music stage). Prior to the play, members of the League will announce the winner of the new Making Democracy Work award, given to a nominee who shares the suffragists’ commitment of strengthening democracy in our own community.
After the play, we will give a prize for the best-dressed suffragist and share a large birthday cake and lemonade. After lunch, visit the League and Suffrage Coalition booth in Krutch Park, with a living "tableau" of suffragists who were jailed for their beliefs will talk to visitors behind bars. Young students will be "living statues," who come alive to tell you the story of a famous character in the Suffrage Movement. You can also have your photo taken with a wonderful re-enactor of the famous suffragist and lawyer, Inez Millholland (profile here), who dressed as Joan of Arc while leading a parade on Washington, and helped win legal battles on the way to the vote.
At 3:30 pm, see a showing of Candace Corrigan’s How Southern Women Won the Vote inside the East Tennessee History Center. This is the musical movie donated to all Knox County public schools and libraries, along with a free curriculum, by the League of Women Voters and four top women business owners. It’s a high quality one-hour film, first shown on public television. Don’t miss this great chance to hear the stories of the passionate and courageous women from our own state and learn about the victorious campaign for women’s voting rights here in the South.
Parking: Parking is free on Saturdays in City lots. The Market Square lot with entrances on Walnut and Wall St. will fill quickly that morning due to the Farmer's Market and Fair. The Farmer's Market starts at 9am. The State Street lot and the Walnut/Clinch lot will have spaces and are both within a short walking distance of Market Square.
Questions? Contact event coordinator Jamey Dobbs, League President, at 548-0818.
Notes from the playwright Candace Corrigan:
On Market Square in Knoxville, Tennessee stands a monument to all the Tennessee women who gave their time (and their money) in support of amending the U.S.
Constitution, granting women the right to vote. Three women, representing all three grand divisions of Tennessee, stand cast in bronze; Elizabeth Avery Meriwether, from Memphis, Tennessee, author, suffrage lecturer, and first woman to vote in Tennessee, Lizzie Crozier French, from Knoxville, Tennessee, teacher, activist, and first woman to address the Tennessee State Bar association on the subject of women's rights, and Anne Dallas Dudley, socialite, and nationally recognized suffragist from Nashville, Tennessee.
On August 7, 2010 these women will be joined by National Woman's Party's founder, Alice Paul, in a new play entitled "A Vote of Her Own", a short one act play based on all of these women's writings and speeches. "It will feature excerpts of speeches and interviews of all four of these women and will also feature music of the suffrage movement, and some of it is quite funny. The actresses will be in period costume, and, in effect, will be stepping out of the statue, and coming to life," says Candace Corrigan, playwright and writer/producer for the public television special 'How Southern Women Won the Vote'. Candace says it will be very entertaining, as well as inspiring.
We invite you to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the 19th Amendment and the League’s 90th birthday in a special joint presentation on Saturday, August 7 from 10:30-12:00 noon at Market Square in downtown Knoxville. It's a perfect time to bring your mom, your daughter, your neighbor's daughter, a girlfriend, or grandmother to celebrate and share our exciting history. Afterward, have lunch together and enjoy more activities in the afternoon as part of the East Tennessee History Fair in neighboring Krutch Park. We invite you to wear white in the spirit of our celebration, or come in period-style costume for our contest, or just come as you are!
Jamey Dobbs, President
League of Women Voters Knoxville-Knox County
jameydobbs@yahoo.com
(865) 548-0818 cell, (865) 691-6728 home
www.lwvknoxville.org
The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
10 Tips for The Rest of Summer...
Is summer really almost over?! WOW!! Check out these 10 tips to finish your summer strong!
Friday, July 30, 2010
Interested in Volunteering with the Y-Teens Program?!
Are you or someone you know interested in volunteering with our YWCA Y-Teens Program? Are you a graduated Y-Teen still wanting to be involved?
The YWCA will be hosting a Volunteer Meeting on Saturday, August 14th from 1:30-3:00pm at the YWCA Knoxville Office and we hope that you can attend.
This will be an opportunity for volunteers to meet the YWCA staff, meet other volunteers, learn about the YWCA and the Y-Teens program, and how to get involved. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.
If you are interesting in attending, please email Mary Alice Varga to RSVP by Monday, August 9th at mvarga@ywcaknox.com
Please share this information with anyone who may be interested! If you have any questions, please contact Mary Alice at any time.
We look forward to meeting you!
The YWCA will be hosting a Volunteer Meeting on Saturday, August 14th from 1:30-3:00pm at the YWCA Knoxville Office and we hope that you can attend.
This will be an opportunity for volunteers to meet the YWCA staff, meet other volunteers, learn about the YWCA and the Y-Teens program, and how to get involved. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.
If you are interesting in attending, please email Mary Alice Varga to RSVP by Monday, August 9th at mvarga@ywcaknox.com
Please share this information with anyone who may be interested! If you have any questions, please contact Mary Alice at any time.
We look forward to meeting you!
Attend Tribute to Women for Free!!
Y-Teens! Buy your tickets to Tribute to Women for $75.00.... or volunteer as a hostess and see the awards ceremony for FREE! :) There's a limited number so email Mary Alice at mvarga@ywcaknox.com to sign up ASAP!
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Donations Needed...
YWCA Transitional Housing Program
-Grocery Store Gift Cards-Small Room Furniture
-Sports Bras
-Twin Size Bedding
-Canned Food
-Books and DVD's
YWCA Downtown
-Kleenex-Used Cell Phones for Victims of Domestic Violence
-First-aid Supplies
-Coat Rack
-Power Strips
-Used Laptop for Powerpoint Presentations
YWCA Club W Health and Fitness Program
-Free Weights-Medicine Balls
-Resistance Bands
-Ankle Weights
-Workout Equipment
-Towels for Pool
-Small Portable Radios for Classes
YWCA After-School Program
-Leaf Blower-Kleenex
-Clorox Wipes
-School Supplies
-Campbell's Soup Labels
-Middle School Books
-Flag Pole
YWCA Senior Network Program
-BINGO PrizesIf you can donate any of the items listed above, please bring them to the YWCA Downtown location or email Mary Alice Varga at mvarga@ywcaknox.com for more information!
Volunteer Opportunities for Y-Teens
Volunteer Opportunities
Grab Your Paintbrush!
We need your help painting the YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Center!! Email Mary Alice Varga at mvarga@ywcaknox.com for more information!
Be a Hostess with the Mostest!
The YWCA is looking for Y-Teens to serve as hostesses for the 2010 YWCA Tribute to Women event on Thursday, August 19, 2010 at 6pm at the Bijou Theatre. Email Mary Alice at mvarga@ywcaknox.com for more information!
Grab Your Paintbrush!
We need your help painting the YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Center!! Email Mary Alice Varga at mvarga@ywcaknox.com for more information!
Be a Hostess with the Mostest!
The YWCA is looking for Y-Teens to serve as hostesses for the 2010 YWCA Tribute to Women event on Thursday, August 19, 2010 at 6pm at the Bijou Theatre. Email Mary Alice at mvarga@ywcaknox.com for more information!
Jobs at the YWCA
Check out the open positions at the YWCA Knoxville and spread the word! Job descriptions and qualifications can be found on the YWCA Employment website or below:
YWCA Academics and Technology Counselor
This is a part-time position for an After School Enrichment Program (ASEP) Academics and Technology Counselor who will plan and implement technological and/or academic activities for students participating in Phyllis Wheatley Center ASEP during the 2010-11 school year.
Responsibilities:
•· Providing a safe and secure environment;
•· Planning challenging, enriching, age-appropriate activities;
•· Mentoring and tutoring;
•· Engaging parents, partners, community leaders, and volunteers;
•· Accurately maintain and present necessary statistical data as required;
•· Other duties as assigned.
Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent; associates degree in education, business, or technical field preferred. Must be certified in First Aid and CPR for children, have a physical examination and a police background check. Must have experience working with youth or participation in youth-related clubs, classes or programs and have effective human relations skills; must be highly-motivated, enthusiastic and creative.
Please no e-mailed applications. Applications can be hand delivered, faxed to (865) 637-5263, or mailed to:
420 W. Clinch Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902
EOE. United Way Community Partner
YWCA Art and Culture Counselor
This is a part-time position for an After School Enrichment Program (ASEP) Art & Culture Counselor who will plan and implement art and/or cultural activities for students participating in Phyllis Wheatley Center ASEP during the 2010-11 school year.
Responsibilities:
•· Providing a safe and secure environment;
•· Planning challenging, enriching, age-appropriate activities;
•· Mentoring and tutoring;
•· Engaging parents, partners, community leaders, and volunteers;
•· Accurately maintain and present necessary statistical data as required;
•· Other duties as assigned.
Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent; associates degree in education, art, history, or related field preferred. Must be certified in First Aid and CPR for children, have a physical examination and a police background check. Must have experience working with youth or participation in youth-related clubs, classes or programs and have effective human relations skills; must be highly-motivated, enthusiastic and creative.
Please no e-mailed applications. Applications can be hand delivered, faxed to (865) 637-5263, or mailed to:
420 W. Clinch Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902
EOE. United Way Community Partner
YWCA Health and Fitness Counselor
This is a part-time position for an After School Enrichment Program (ASEP) Health and Fitness Counselor who will plan and implement health, fitness, and recreational activities for students participating in Phyllis Wheatley Center ASEP during the 2010-11 school year.
Responsibilities:
•· Providing a safe and secure environment;
•· Planning challenging, enriching, age-appropriate activities;
•· Mentoring;
•· Engaging parents, partners, community leaders, and volunteers;
•· Accurately maintain and present necessary statistical data as required;
•· Other duties as assigned.
Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Must be certified in First Aid and CPR for children, have a physical examination and a police background check. Must have experience working with youth or participation in youth-related clubs, classes or programs and have effective human relations skills; must be highly-motivated, enthusiastic and creative.
Please no e-mailed applications. Applications can be hand delivered, faxed to (865) 637-5263, or mailed to:
420 W. Clinch Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902
EOE. United Way Community Partner
YWCA Support Group Childcare Worker
This is a part-time position for a Support Group Childcare Worker who will provide childcare to children entrusted to the YWCA’s care during evening support groups.
Responsibilities:
•· Providing a safe and secure environment;
•· Cultivating nurturing relationships with the children;
•· Planning age-appropriate structured activities;
•· Other duties as assigned.
Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 months experience of childcare. Must be certified in First Aid and CPR for children, have a physical examination and a police background check. Requires possession of discretionary, numerical, communicational, and interpersonal skills.
Please no e-mailed applications. Applications can be hand delivered, faxed to (865) 637-5263, or mailed to:
420 W. Clinch Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902
EOE. United Way Community Partner
Front Desk Clerk
Part-time position for the YWCA Women’s Transitional Housing Program be available for evening shifts. Front Desk Clerk is experienced with general office skills. Good phone and interpersonal skills.
Tasks:
· · Answer multi-phone system
· · Accepts rental payments and fees
· · Schedule Parenting Classes, Swim Classes and Facility Rentals
· · Maintains security of the building
Applicants to have:
· Desire to work with the public
· Organization skills
· Motivation skills
· Self-disciplined work ethic
· Goal-oriented and out-going personality
Position requires a high school diploma or equivalency and related experience.
Background screening will be required.
Please no e-mailed applications. Applications can be hand delivered, faxed to (865) 637-5263 or mailed to:
420 W. Clinch Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902
EOE. United Way Community Partner
Part-time Health and Fitness Director
Duties Include:
•Development of Health and Fitness Programming
•Increase frequency and variety of Health and Fitness course offering
•Work with grant writer to seek new funding
•Increase awareness of YWCA Health and Fitness Programming
•Increasing YWCA Memberships
•YWCA Enhanced Programming
•Supervise Staff of 20 employees
•Qualifications:
•Detailed oriented
•Proven management skills
•Demonstrated leadership skills
•Knowledge and experience in Health and Fitness
•Passion for working with the client population served by YWCA
Apply ASAP to Human Resources, 420 W. Clinch Ave., Knoxville, TN 37902 or Fax Resume to Attn: Human Resources 865-637-5263.
YWCA Academics and Technology Counselor
This is a part-time position for an After School Enrichment Program (ASEP) Academics and Technology Counselor who will plan and implement technological and/or academic activities for students participating in Phyllis Wheatley Center ASEP during the 2010-11 school year.
Responsibilities:
•· Providing a safe and secure environment;
•· Planning challenging, enriching, age-appropriate activities;
•· Mentoring and tutoring;
•· Engaging parents, partners, community leaders, and volunteers;
•· Accurately maintain and present necessary statistical data as required;
•· Other duties as assigned.
Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent; associates degree in education, business, or technical field preferred. Must be certified in First Aid and CPR for children, have a physical examination and a police background check. Must have experience working with youth or participation in youth-related clubs, classes or programs and have effective human relations skills; must be highly-motivated, enthusiastic and creative.
Please no e-mailed applications. Applications can be hand delivered, faxed to (865) 637-5263, or mailed to:
420 W. Clinch Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902
EOE. United Way Community Partner
YWCA Art and Culture Counselor
This is a part-time position for an After School Enrichment Program (ASEP) Art & Culture Counselor who will plan and implement art and/or cultural activities for students participating in Phyllis Wheatley Center ASEP during the 2010-11 school year.
Responsibilities:
•· Providing a safe and secure environment;
•· Planning challenging, enriching, age-appropriate activities;
•· Mentoring and tutoring;
•· Engaging parents, partners, community leaders, and volunteers;
•· Accurately maintain and present necessary statistical data as required;
•· Other duties as assigned.
Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent; associates degree in education, art, history, or related field preferred. Must be certified in First Aid and CPR for children, have a physical examination and a police background check. Must have experience working with youth or participation in youth-related clubs, classes or programs and have effective human relations skills; must be highly-motivated, enthusiastic and creative.
Please no e-mailed applications. Applications can be hand delivered, faxed to (865) 637-5263, or mailed to:
420 W. Clinch Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902
EOE. United Way Community Partner
YWCA Health and Fitness Counselor
This is a part-time position for an After School Enrichment Program (ASEP) Health and Fitness Counselor who will plan and implement health, fitness, and recreational activities for students participating in Phyllis Wheatley Center ASEP during the 2010-11 school year.
Responsibilities:
•· Providing a safe and secure environment;
•· Planning challenging, enriching, age-appropriate activities;
•· Mentoring;
•· Engaging parents, partners, community leaders, and volunteers;
•· Accurately maintain and present necessary statistical data as required;
•· Other duties as assigned.
Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Must be certified in First Aid and CPR for children, have a physical examination and a police background check. Must have experience working with youth or participation in youth-related clubs, classes or programs and have effective human relations skills; must be highly-motivated, enthusiastic and creative.
Please no e-mailed applications. Applications can be hand delivered, faxed to (865) 637-5263, or mailed to:
420 W. Clinch Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902
EOE. United Way Community Partner
YWCA Support Group Childcare Worker
This is a part-time position for a Support Group Childcare Worker who will provide childcare to children entrusted to the YWCA’s care during evening support groups.
Responsibilities:
•· Providing a safe and secure environment;
•· Cultivating nurturing relationships with the children;
•· Planning age-appropriate structured activities;
•· Other duties as assigned.
Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 months experience of childcare. Must be certified in First Aid and CPR for children, have a physical examination and a police background check. Requires possession of discretionary, numerical, communicational, and interpersonal skills.
Please no e-mailed applications. Applications can be hand delivered, faxed to (865) 637-5263, or mailed to:
420 W. Clinch Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902
EOE. United Way Community Partner
Front Desk Clerk
Part-time position for the YWCA Women’s Transitional Housing Program be available for evening shifts. Front Desk Clerk is experienced with general office skills. Good phone and interpersonal skills.
Tasks:
· · Answer multi-phone system
· · Accepts rental payments and fees
· · Schedule Parenting Classes, Swim Classes and Facility Rentals
· · Maintains security of the building
Applicants to have:
· Desire to work with the public
· Organization skills
· Motivation skills
· Self-disciplined work ethic
· Goal-oriented and out-going personality
Position requires a high school diploma or equivalency and related experience.
Background screening will be required.
Please no e-mailed applications. Applications can be hand delivered, faxed to (865) 637-5263 or mailed to:
420 W. Clinch Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902
EOE. United Way Community Partner
Part-time Health and Fitness Director
Duties Include:
•Development of Health and Fitness Programming
•Increase frequency and variety of Health and Fitness course offering
•Work with grant writer to seek new funding
•Increase awareness of YWCA Health and Fitness Programming
•Increasing YWCA Memberships
•YWCA Enhanced Programming
•Supervise Staff of 20 employees
•Qualifications:
•Detailed oriented
•Proven management skills
•Demonstrated leadership skills
•Knowledge and experience in Health and Fitness
•Passion for working with the client population served by YWCA
Apply ASAP to Human Resources, 420 W. Clinch Ave., Knoxville, TN 37902 or Fax Resume to Attn: Human Resources 865-637-5263.
The Diary Project
The Diary Project, a non-profit organization, is a global multimedia resource that encourages teens to write about their day-to-day experiences growing up. The nucleus of the project is this website. We invite you to write freely and often about anything that is on your mind, just as you would in your own journal. Our goal is to encourage communication amongst teens of all cultures and backgrounds, provide peer-to-peer support, stimulate discussion, and generate feedback that can help ease some of the concerns encountered along the way.
The Diary Project is a site where teens can share their innermost secrets and feelings with honesty, openness and connectedness - anonymously. It's a place where you can celebrate victories, share insights and inspire others to do the same. The site provides an impartial audience that can acknowledge and understand your feelings. It encourages self-expression, as well as listening. We hope that you will use this site as a means of positive interaction with other teens and a source of comfort for yourselves. We look forward to hearing from you.
There are thousands of entries in 24 categories posted on the site. Our purpose is to encourage essential dialogue and communication among teens and for them to know they are not alone in the challenges they are experiencing throughout adolescence.
The site is monitored by a team that includes adults and teens who consistently read all the material that is sent to The Diary Project website. The material on this site is not appropriate for adolescents below the age of 13. Please see the "submit entry" page for guidelines and protocol of the site.
YWCA Selected to Host Big Read Program!
The YWCA Knoxville was selected by the National Endowment for the Arts to host another Big Read program this year!! Y-Teens - check out the website, send in your ideas, and be on the lookout for more information on how you can get involved!
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Part-Time Job Opportunity!
The YWCA has an opening for a Health and Fitness Director, great position for 25 hours a week. Send resumes to DBenson@ywcaknox.com ASAP! Must be 18 years or older.
Save the Date for the YWCA Tribute to Women!!
The YWCA Tribute to Women is coming up soon!! This is an amazing event is so much fun and each year, Y-Teens volunteer to greet guests and hand out booklets. If you're interested in volunteering, email Mary Alice Varga at mvarga@ywcaknox.com and go to the YWCA Tribute to Women website for more information!
Monday, July 19, 2010
YWCA Kickball Tomorrow!!
Who's playing tomorrow?! If you don't want to play, come out and watch!! Click here for more information!!
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Getting married even though your parents don't approve...
Getting married even though your parents don't approve... what are your thoughts on Bristol Palin's decision?! Check out this article!
YWCA July e-Newsletter
Did you get the YWCA July e-newsletter emailed to you?! If not, email Mary Alice at mvarga@ywcaknox.com to be added to the list - LOTS of great things are happneing! :)
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Volunteer for the 2010 YWCA Tribute to Women Event
Attention Y-Teens: would you like to volunteer at the 2010 YWCA Tribute to Women event next month?! If so, email Mary Alice at mvarga@ywcaknox.com for more info! :)
If you or your family would like to purchase tickets to the event, visit the YWCA Tribute to Women Website!
Friday, July 2, 2010
Could Hollywood Trick You into Getting Pregnant?
Could Hollywood Trick You into Getting Pregnant?
Check out this article on MSN.com. What are you thoughts? Comment your reaction.
http://lifestyle.msn.com/your-life/raising-happy-kids/staticslideshowsev.aspx?cp-documentid=24440467>1=32050
Check out this article on MSN.com. What are you thoughts? Comment your reaction.
http://lifestyle.msn.com/your-life/raising-happy-kids/staticslideshowsev.aspx?cp-documentid=24440467>1=32050
Celebrate & Volunteer with the YWCA this summer!!
YWCA celebrates anniversary with '90 Notable Moves - check out this article and let us know if you're interested in volunteering!! Email Mary Alice at mvarga@ywcaknox.com
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2010/jun/05/a-project-worth-noting/
YWCA Director LaKenya Middlebrook straightens up the Phyllis Wheatley Center’s reading room. The room was the first project involved in the 90 Notable Moves Forward Campaign.
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2010/jun/05/a-project-worth-noting/
Monday, June 28, 2010
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
YWCA Kickball Time!!
To Sign-up today, email Abarney@ywcaknox.com.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Her Last Call From a new Cell Phone...
Something to think about...
Some times only a picture can get our attention!
Her last call from a new cell phone...
Do you see the motorcycle?
The Volkswagen actually flipped over from the force of impact and landed 20 feet from where the collision took place.
All three involved (two in the car and the bike rider) were killed instantly. This graphic demonstration was placed at the Motorcycle Fair by the Police and Road Safety Department..
Pass this on to car drivers or soon to be new drivers, or new motorcycle owners AND ESPECIALLY EVERYONE YOU KNOW WHO HAS A CELL PHONE!!!!!
A picture is worth a thousand words.
Save a life…
Stop talking on Cell phones and Texting while trying to drive.
The life you save may be your own..... or mine...
Some times only a picture can get our attention!
Her last call from a new cell phone...
Do you see the motorcycle?
The Honda crotch rocket rider was traveling at approximately 85 mph.. The VW driver was talking on a cell phone when she pulled out from a side street, apparently not seeing the motorcycle. The riders reaction time was not sufficient enough to avoid this accident.
The car had two passengers and the bike rider was found INSIDE the car with them. The Volkswagen actually flipped over from the force of impact and landed 20 feet from where the collision took place.
All three involved (two in the car and the bike rider) were killed instantly. This graphic demonstration was placed at the Motorcycle Fair by the Police and Road Safety Department..
Pass this on to car drivers or soon to be new drivers, or new motorcycle owners AND ESPECIALLY EVERYONE YOU KNOW WHO HAS A CELL PHONE!!!!!
A picture is worth a thousand words.
Save a life…
Stop talking on Cell phones and Texting while trying to drive.
The life you save may be your own..... or mine...
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
WBIR.com | Knoxville, TN | Live at Five at Four baby races
WBIR.com Knoxville, TN Live at Five at Four baby races: "On June 5, There will be a Walk for Healthy Babies at Victor Ashe Park. The walk benefits the Lisa Ross Birth and Women's Center.
Registration starts at 9:30 a.m., $20.00 for walk, $25.00 for run (adults) Pre-Registration $15.00 and $20.00. For more information visit www.lisarosscenter.org or call 865-524-4422."
Registration starts at 9:30 a.m., $20.00 for walk, $25.00 for run (adults) Pre-Registration $15.00 and $20.00. For more information visit www.lisarosscenter.org or call 865-524-4422."
Y-Teens Satisfaction Survey!
Hey ladies! Don't forget to take the Y-Teens Satisifaction Survey!! Even if you graduated, your responses can help make our program better!! :)
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/S8HSM8R
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
2009-2010 Y-Teens Satisfaction Survey
Hey gals! Please take a moment to complete the quick survey below! Your responses will be used to help enhance our Y-Teens program!
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/S8HSM8R
Thank you!! :)
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/S8HSM8R
Thank you!! :)
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Knoxville Musuem of Art Summer Volunteer Opportunities
Email Mary Alice ASAP at mvarga@ywcaknox.com if you are interested in these opportunities:
Sunday, July 4 – KMA art tent in World’s Fair Park:
Art activities for children and their families. Exact times to be announced but probably will be about 12-5pm divided into two 2 ½ hour shifts. Now an expanded collaboration with the City of Knoxville, this event is a metamorphosis of past summertime editions of Family Day. There also will be a multitude of other activities going on in the WFP, including food, music & other live entertainment. Our free art tent was a smash hit with all ages last year & we expect the same success this summer. We will need 2-3 helpers for each activity and probably will offer about a dozen activities.
Summer Art Academy, June 7 – July 30:
Generally, volunteers will sign up for a full week (Mon-Fri) at a time to assist art instructors. (The exceptions are two 1-day stained glass workshops.)
• Week-long morning classes (9am-12pm) for ages 3-12 years.
• Week-long afternoon classes (1-4pm) for ages 13 and up.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Girls in Action: Helping Girls With Disabilities Feel ‘Amazing’
Anyone can do something to make the world a better place. Check out this amazing Girls in Action story/interview about a 16 year old girl changing the world...
Jordan Somer, 16, is changing the world through the Miss Amazing Pageant for girls and young women with disabilities. Teen Voices chatted with Jordan about her reasons for starting the pageant, what it does for the girls who participate, and how she manages to get everything done!
Teen Voices: Tell us about the Miss Amazing Pageant!
Jordan Somer: The Miss Amazing Pageant is meant to raise confidence and self-esteem in girls and young women with disabilities from ages five to 35. We do this to improve their skills. They learn how to do a personal interview, they get on stage and introduce themselves, they model their evening wear, and they do a talent if they want to. They do all this stuff, and through this, they learn to believe in themselves. They know that they can do what they want to do.
TV: How long have you been doing this?
Jordan: The first Miss Amazing Pageant was in 2007, so I’m planning the fourth annual pageant in November 2010.
TV: So what inspired you to start the Miss Amazing Pageant?
Jordan: I really liked helping out at the Special Olympics, and I was really passionate about pageants, so I combined those two things. I thought, if I can get on stage and I can do all the pageant stuff, then why can’t girls with disabilities? And I found that these girls really didn’t have the chance. Girls with disabilities didn’t have any opportunity to be in pageants. I thought it would be a good idea to start a pageant for them.
TV: Could you tell me more about your opinion of what a traditional pageant is and how the Miss Amazing Pageant is different?
Jordan: There’s a big difference between a beauty pageant and a scholarship pageant. In a beauty pageant they judge everything off your looks and probably a little off personality as well (I don’t really do those). Scholarship pageants are more about your self-confidence and the way you present yourself in an interview, and your public speaking skills and scholastic achievements. That is the type of pageant I compete in.
The Miss Amazing Pageant is very similar to the pageants I compete in, because they do judge on self-esteem and confidence and how the judges think that the girls believe in themselves. And I mean, that’s a learning process. Not every girl is just going to go in there and believe in themselves, but they can see year by year that their self-esteem starts increasing and they get used to talking to people. I think that’s what we judge on and it’s just great to see them improve their skills year after year.
TV: Alright, so could you tell us a little more about your role? What do you do in preparation for this and during the pageant?
Jordan: It’s quite crazy throughout the year; I have a lot of support from my mom, but I pretty much do it all. I run the event completely run through donations, so I have to get donations for the area and the space we’re going to use and I usually provide lunch for the girls.
TV: Do you make the lunches or do you get people to donate?
Jordan: Well, one year we just got people to donate bread and meat and we made sandwiches. This year, we got a dollar donation. And other donations we get are trophies that we give to each girl. Those are actually recycled because [there are] a lot of pageants with trophies, so we get trophies to be recycled. I just tear the plates off the old ones and put new ones on that say “Miss Amazing.”
The rest of it is just finding judges, making the program books to give to everyone in the audience. As far as getting contestants I do a lot of word-of-mouth, and I have newspaper articles that have been written. The Ollie Webb Foundation helps families of people with disabilities, and they have helped me out a lot. They have a lot of contacts, so I go through that organization and also the Arts of Nebraska help me out. So I cover promotion, I cover donations…I’m not sure what else to say to explain my role. It’s just about everything, the whole operation; I need volunteers, I have to find them as well.
TV: That’s a lot of work!
Jordan: Oh yeah, definitely, but I have a whole year.
TV: And what’s your favorite part of the pageant?
Jordan: It’s so much work for only one day, but probably more than anything, I just feel exactly where I want to be in my life right then. That’s the feeling I have, that this is what I want to do with my life. I love giving back, and I think that’s the meaning of my life, to make a positive difference in the world. We all affect each other so much, and that’s how I want to affect people. That’s just how I feel, that’s my favorite part. I finally get that feeling of satisfaction.
TV: Can you tell us about any one or two contestants who have particularly inspired you?
Jordan: One girl has competed for the past three years. She always sings and dances for talent and every time she sees me, she runs up and hugs me and says, “Hey there, Jordan!” She’s just so enthusiastic about everything, and everything that she does, in all the events, and in life in general. She’s so enthusiastic and so positive about everything.
TV: So like you said, this will be your fourth year running. How has the pageant changed over the past four years.
Jordan: The first year was definitely more low-key, since I was just starting the organization. I think one of the biggest things was the first year, my mom helped me a lot and I think just over time the program started to get a lot of recognition and it was all getting thrown at me, like, “Jordan Somer did this,” and it’s true, I did come up with the idea, I did help her a lot, but over the years I started taking the reins of it more, because I do feel that if I’m getting all the credit, I’m going to be doing all the work. When I needed my mom’s help on small things I would go to her.
The venue has also improved. The first year, the pageant was at a church center and then the year after that was at Plattsmouth High School, and then last November, it was at the Holiday Inn Convention Center which was huge. We have dance competitions there, it was an awesome venue and they have actually donated the space last year and they’re donating it this year, too, so I hope to keep them on board! The staff is awesome, the girls love getting a room for the night and going to the water park that’s downstairs, it’s so much fun. That’s one thing that’s definitely improved.
TV: Well that sounds really great, who knows, maybe you can double your numbers again this year, who knows? So you take donations when people come to the pageant?
Jordan: Yes. The only cost for the girls to compete in the pageant is four cans of food, but there are also girls who just bring in bags of food just to donate. Each year, we collect around 250 to 300 pounds of food. It’s kind of a three-in-one, because we change the lives of the girls in the Miss Amazing Pageant through the experience, we get the cans of food from the contestants, and also, the only price to go to the final show is $10 for the tickets. All the money we raise is donated to organizations around the community, and we also keep a little bit for the next year’s pageant.
TV: What advice would you give to teen girls who want to become more involved in their community or even start a project of their own?
Jordan: I would say that first you need to find something that absolutely inspires you. If you just try to start an organization or start a project and you’re just like “Eh, it’s OK,” then it’s not going to go well. You’re not going to want to find time to get it done, you’re not going to want to really come out with a good project so find something that either has happened in your life that has really affected you or something that you’ve seen that’s made a difference in your life and then you can branch off of that. First is inspiration, then after that it’s all planning and it’s all having that determination to get it done. And that after all that hard work, it definitely comes down to something that will change your life and it will open so many doors of opportunity. Through the Miss Amazing Pageant, which I kind of started by accident, I’ve won awards and scholarships. I never went out thinking, “Oh, I want this for my resume or scholarship.” First, you just have to find something you’re passionate about.
Article from Teen Voices at http://www.teenvoices.com/2010/05/03/girls-in-action-helping-girls-with-disabilities-feel-amazing/
Jordan Somer, 16, is changing the world through the Miss Amazing Pageant for girls and young women with disabilities. Teen Voices chatted with Jordan about her reasons for starting the pageant, what it does for the girls who participate, and how she manages to get everything done!
Teen Voices: Tell us about the Miss Amazing Pageant!
Jordan Somer: The Miss Amazing Pageant is meant to raise confidence and self-esteem in girls and young women with disabilities from ages five to 35. We do this to improve their skills. They learn how to do a personal interview, they get on stage and introduce themselves, they model their evening wear, and they do a talent if they want to. They do all this stuff, and through this, they learn to believe in themselves. They know that they can do what they want to do.
TV: How long have you been doing this?
Jordan: The first Miss Amazing Pageant was in 2007, so I’m planning the fourth annual pageant in November 2010.
TV: So what inspired you to start the Miss Amazing Pageant?
Jordan: I really liked helping out at the Special Olympics, and I was really passionate about pageants, so I combined those two things. I thought, if I can get on stage and I can do all the pageant stuff, then why can’t girls with disabilities? And I found that these girls really didn’t have the chance. Girls with disabilities didn’t have any opportunity to be in pageants. I thought it would be a good idea to start a pageant for them.
TV: Could you tell me more about your opinion of what a traditional pageant is and how the Miss Amazing Pageant is different?
Jordan: There’s a big difference between a beauty pageant and a scholarship pageant. In a beauty pageant they judge everything off your looks and probably a little off personality as well (I don’t really do those). Scholarship pageants are more about your self-confidence and the way you present yourself in an interview, and your public speaking skills and scholastic achievements. That is the type of pageant I compete in.
The Miss Amazing Pageant is very similar to the pageants I compete in, because they do judge on self-esteem and confidence and how the judges think that the girls believe in themselves. And I mean, that’s a learning process. Not every girl is just going to go in there and believe in themselves, but they can see year by year that their self-esteem starts increasing and they get used to talking to people. I think that’s what we judge on and it’s just great to see them improve their skills year after year.
TV: Alright, so could you tell us a little more about your role? What do you do in preparation for this and during the pageant?
Jordan: It’s quite crazy throughout the year; I have a lot of support from my mom, but I pretty much do it all. I run the event completely run through donations, so I have to get donations for the area and the space we’re going to use and I usually provide lunch for the girls.
TV: Do you make the lunches or do you get people to donate?
Jordan: Well, one year we just got people to donate bread and meat and we made sandwiches. This year, we got a dollar donation. And other donations we get are trophies that we give to each girl. Those are actually recycled because [there are] a lot of pageants with trophies, so we get trophies to be recycled. I just tear the plates off the old ones and put new ones on that say “Miss Amazing.”
The rest of it is just finding judges, making the program books to give to everyone in the audience. As far as getting contestants I do a lot of word-of-mouth, and I have newspaper articles that have been written. The Ollie Webb Foundation helps families of people with disabilities, and they have helped me out a lot. They have a lot of contacts, so I go through that organization and also the Arts of Nebraska help me out. So I cover promotion, I cover donations…I’m not sure what else to say to explain my role. It’s just about everything, the whole operation; I need volunteers, I have to find them as well.
TV: That’s a lot of work!
Jordan: Oh yeah, definitely, but I have a whole year.
TV: And what’s your favorite part of the pageant?
Jordan: It’s so much work for only one day, but probably more than anything, I just feel exactly where I want to be in my life right then. That’s the feeling I have, that this is what I want to do with my life. I love giving back, and I think that’s the meaning of my life, to make a positive difference in the world. We all affect each other so much, and that’s how I want to affect people. That’s just how I feel, that’s my favorite part. I finally get that feeling of satisfaction.
TV: Can you tell us about any one or two contestants who have particularly inspired you?
Jordan: One girl has competed for the past three years. She always sings and dances for talent and every time she sees me, she runs up and hugs me and says, “Hey there, Jordan!” She’s just so enthusiastic about everything, and everything that she does, in all the events, and in life in general. She’s so enthusiastic and so positive about everything.
TV: So like you said, this will be your fourth year running. How has the pageant changed over the past four years.
Jordan: The first year was definitely more low-key, since I was just starting the organization. I think one of the biggest things was the first year, my mom helped me a lot and I think just over time the program started to get a lot of recognition and it was all getting thrown at me, like, “Jordan Somer did this,” and it’s true, I did come up with the idea, I did help her a lot, but over the years I started taking the reins of it more, because I do feel that if I’m getting all the credit, I’m going to be doing all the work. When I needed my mom’s help on small things I would go to her.
The venue has also improved. The first year, the pageant was at a church center and then the year after that was at Plattsmouth High School, and then last November, it was at the Holiday Inn Convention Center which was huge. We have dance competitions there, it was an awesome venue and they have actually donated the space last year and they’re donating it this year, too, so I hope to keep them on board! The staff is awesome, the girls love getting a room for the night and going to the water park that’s downstairs, it’s so much fun. That’s one thing that’s definitely improved.
TV: Well that sounds really great, who knows, maybe you can double your numbers again this year, who knows? So you take donations when people come to the pageant?
Jordan: Yes. The only cost for the girls to compete in the pageant is four cans of food, but there are also girls who just bring in bags of food just to donate. Each year, we collect around 250 to 300 pounds of food. It’s kind of a three-in-one, because we change the lives of the girls in the Miss Amazing Pageant through the experience, we get the cans of food from the contestants, and also, the only price to go to the final show is $10 for the tickets. All the money we raise is donated to organizations around the community, and we also keep a little bit for the next year’s pageant.
TV: What advice would you give to teen girls who want to become more involved in their community or even start a project of their own?
Jordan: I would say that first you need to find something that absolutely inspires you. If you just try to start an organization or start a project and you’re just like “Eh, it’s OK,” then it’s not going to go well. You’re not going to want to find time to get it done, you’re not going to want to really come out with a good project so find something that either has happened in your life that has really affected you or something that you’ve seen that’s made a difference in your life and then you can branch off of that. First is inspiration, then after that it’s all planning and it’s all having that determination to get it done. And that after all that hard work, it definitely comes down to something that will change your life and it will open so many doors of opportunity. Through the Miss Amazing Pageant, which I kind of started by accident, I’ve won awards and scholarships. I never went out thinking, “Oh, I want this for my resume or scholarship.” First, you just have to find something you’re passionate about.
Article from Teen Voices at http://www.teenvoices.com/2010/05/03/girls-in-action-helping-girls-with-disabilities-feel-amazing/
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
YWCA Collecting Notebooks...
The YWCA is collecting writing notebooks for victims of domestic violence, bring any donations to our office downtown!
Friday, May 14, 2010
College Planning Website...
Planning for college?! Here's a helpful website... http://www.studentedge.com/studentedge/students/Students.aspx
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Summer Volunteer Work
Anyone interested in doing volunteer work over the summer? Email Mary Alice! mvarga@ywcaknox.com
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Congratulations to Farragut High School Senior Y-Teens!!
The purple tassels are in... CONGRATULATIONS to the Farragut High School Senior Y-Teens who will be graduating this year!!
Happy National Women's Health Week!
Knox County Health Department presents a week of women’s health events.All events take place at the main health department at 140 Dameron Avenue and are open to the general public.
Monday, May 10, 2010 and Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Healthy Cooking Demonstrations
11:30 AM and 12:30 PM
WIC Kitchen, 2nd Floor
Yoga Demonstrations
11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 1:00 PM
Auditorium, Basement Level
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Panel Discussion on Breast, Colon, and Skin Cancer
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Auditorium, Basement Level
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Knoxville Comprehensive Breast Cancer Mobile Unit Mammograms
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
KCHD Parking Lot
Please call 215-5170 to schedule an appointment.
Free Pap tests for the uninsured population.
Call 215-5016 to schedule an appointment.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
YWCA Kickball Starting Soon...
Is anyone interested in creating a Y-Teens kickball team? If we get 10 Y-Teens, it will only cost $5.00 per person - proceeds go to our Club W program!!
Kickball Dates - May 18, June 15, July 20 at 6pm at Knoxville Botanical Gardens
Check out the website and email Mary Alice or post here if you are interested! :)
http://www.ywcaknox.com/ywca.asp?id=47
Kickball Dates - May 18, June 15, July 20 at 6pm at Knoxville Botanical Gardens
Check out the website and email Mary Alice or post here if you are interested! :)
http://www.ywcaknox.com/ywca.asp?id=47
Friday, April 30, 2010
Y-Teens Win 2010 Knoxville SPHERE Award for Team Spirit of Service
Congratulations to the YWCA Y-Teens for winning The 2010 Knoxville SPHERE Award for Team Spirit of Service! All your hard work hasn't gone unnoticed! :) :)
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Volunteers Needed for Women's Expo!
Hey gals! The YWCA still needs volunteers for Women's Expo! If you want to sign up, email Mary Alice at mvarga@ywcaknox.com or Danielle at dkriger@ywcaknox.com ASAP!
The dates for Women's Expo - Friday, March 19 to Sunday, March 21.
The dates for Women's Expo - Friday, March 19 to Sunday, March 21.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Donations Needed!
Donations Needed for:
The Women in the YWCA Transitional Housing Program: Our women are in need of the following items: Grocery Store Giftcards, Small Room Lamps, Swimming Suits, Twin Size Bedding, and Canned Food. If you are interested in donating items, email Mary Alice.
The YWCA After-School Program: The program is in need of the following items: a leaf blower, Kleenexes, Clorox Wipes, School supplies, Campbell’s Soup labels, and middle school books. If you are interested in donating items, email Mary Alice.
The YWCA Club W Health & Fitness Program: The program is seeking donations for the following items: free weights, workout equipment, and towels for the pool. If you are interested in donating items, email Mary Alice.
The YWCA Senior Network: is seeking donations for BINGO prizes. If you are interested in donating items, email Mary Alice.
Email Mary Alice Varga, Y-Teens Coordinator, at mvarga@ywcaknox.com if you are interested in donating items! Remember, donations count as service hours!
The Women in the YWCA Transitional Housing Program: Our women are in need of the following items: Grocery Store Giftcards, Small Room Lamps, Swimming Suits, Twin Size Bedding, and Canned Food. If you are interested in donating items, email Mary Alice.
The YWCA After-School Program: The program is in need of the following items: a leaf blower, Kleenexes, Clorox Wipes, School supplies, Campbell’s Soup labels, and middle school books. If you are interested in donating items, email Mary Alice.
The YWCA Club W Health & Fitness Program: The program is seeking donations for the following items: free weights, workout equipment, and towels for the pool. If you are interested in donating items, email Mary Alice.
The YWCA Senior Network: is seeking donations for BINGO prizes. If you are interested in donating items, email Mary Alice.
Email Mary Alice Varga, Y-Teens Coordinator, at mvarga@ywcaknox.com if you are interested in donating items! Remember, donations count as service hours!
Friday, February 12, 2010
CONGRATS TO WEST HIGH SCHOOL!!
Great meeting and Congrats to WEST HIGH SCHOOL for raising $100 already for formal!! :)
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Ideas for Formal?!
If you have ideas for formal, list them here or come to the planning meeting THIS Friday at 6pm at the YWCA Downtown!!
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