Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative August Update
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TWO EVENTS THIS SEPTEMBER
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As the 2019-2020 school year kicks off
, The Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative has two major events planned for the coming weeks.
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First
, we hope you will join us at the Game On Philly Convening, bringing together key stakeholders in the Philadelphia sports-based youth development community for a day of learning around sports-based youth development, trauma-sensitive coaching, equity in programming, and social and emotional learning concepts. The Collaborative will highlight pilot work launched to address the recommendations of the
2018 Game On Philly Task Force Report
, and will begin action planning for the future.
Speakers include:
Wednesday, September 18th from 8:00am to 12:00pm
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Second
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We are thrilled to partner with the
Women Win Foundation
and welcome a delegation of sport for social change leaders from Pakistan for a day of dialogue around the gender-based violence and sport and community development.
Monday, September 23rd from 9:00am to 1:00pm
If you or a representative of your organization is interested in joining us, or would like more information,
please email Nicole Matuska (n.matuska@womenwin.org) and Mike Barsotti (mbarsotti@pysc.org).
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Member Focus: Live Like Blaine Foundation
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The Live Like Blaine Foundation empowers and inspires young women to become leaders through athletics. LLB has 4 core programs: (1) an annual leadership conference for high school female athletes, (2) a year-long leadership academy for sophomores, (3) summer camp scholarship programs, and (4) principal support for Harlem Lacrosse Philadelphia. Live Like Blaine aims to develop the next generation of girls to become leaders on and off the field.
This past week, Live Like Blaine welcomed its inaugural cohort of 16 high school sophomore girls to the LLB Leadership Academy. The Academy is a 10-month program combining interactive classroom work, networking opportunities, community service and an overnight retreat. The Academy provides the tools for participants to enhance their personal leadership capabilities through lessons and examples of self-awareness, confidence, teamwork, positivity, resilience and connecting with others. All of this positive personal growth happens alongside a group of fun, talented, and like-minded peers.
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News from the PYSC Members
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OST Provider Vendor Fair
The Philadelphia Department of Human Services is hosting a small vendor fair at the School District of Philadelphia's main office at 440 N. Broad Street. This is an opportunity for providers to meet with representatives from area youth serving organizations to get information on the services they offer. Wednesday 9/4 will be for middle and high school providers. Friday 9/6 will be for elementary school providers.
Wednesday, September 4th and Friday, September 6th
2:15pm - 3:45pm
If you are interested, please contact
Lyndell Mason from DHS (at
Lyndell.Mason@phila.gov
) and reference that you were sent by the Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative.
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First Aid / CPR / AED Training and Certification (MEMBERS ONLY)
Check an item off your to-do list by completing this certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED use. The class is filling up fast so RSVP as soon as possible.
Tuesday September 10th
5:45pm - 8:00pm
1501 Cherry Street, Philadelphia
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Effective Nonprofit Governance Workshop from the Nonprofit Center at LaSalle University (MEMBERS ONLY)
Effective board membership requires more than good intentions and meeting attendance. This impactful board training is the first step in appreciating the objective and true roles and responsibilities that the job of board member requires. Attendees will come to comprehend the full responsibilities of board membership, in both the context of being part of a larger whole, as well as an individual. In addition, this course will
show how to maximize the all-important partnership of board and executive director.
Recommended attendance for both your Executive Director and Board Chair. Other board members are welcome.
Wednesday October 16th
9:00am - 3:00pm
Email Mike Barsotti at mbarsotti@pysc.org to RSVP
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RVE Philadelphia Civic Engagement Learning Series
A monthly series of topics in civic engagement. These trainings will provide tools and strategies that Philadelphians can apply to their work within their own communities. Each session will help prepare residents who are engaged in their communities to take the step toward becoming community leaders, organizers, and activists.
Next Topic: CEA in a Day
The CEA In A Day is an advanced training to help community members build their civic engagement and leadership skills. During this day-long training, you will:
- Discuss civic engagement tools and tactics with experts in the field.
- Learn about opportunities to engage directly with City departments.
- Get to know other Philly area leaders, activists, and organizers.
- Get to know other Philly area leaders, activists, and organizers.
- Complete 4 workshops to develop specific skill sets.
- How to develop numeric metrics for tracking and measuring the impact of your work
Saturday, October 19th
8:30am - 3:30pm
Municipal Services Building, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia
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Mentoring Moments Training w/ MENTOR Independence Region (MEMBERS ONLY)
The purpose of this training is to support adults in developing a mentoring mindset with which to approach interactions and relationships with youth and increase the quality and depth of their interactions and relationships with youth.
Tuesday, November 12
5:30pm - 8:00pm
1501 Cherry Street
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PYSC's next
Quarterly Meeting
will be the Task Force Update on September 18, 2019.
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