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2010 Iroquois Area Business Association College Scholarship

 Click here to download and print the application!

History
In 2008, the Board of Directors of the Iroquois Area Business Association (IABA) launched a program to award a one-time college scholarship to a local graduating high school senior. The business association wished to emphasize the value of education for young people in our local area. It is the hope of the IABA that an investment in the college aspirations of area students is also an investment in the local community, one that will help open the door of opportunity for the people of South Louisville.

Description
The IABA Scholarship is a $500 award that must be applied towards tuition at a post-secondary school of the recipient’s choosing. The scholarship will be offered annually and is nonrenewable.

Criteria
Qualifying students must either live in the Iroquois-area business district or be a senior at DeSales High School or Iroquois High School. Scholarships will be awarded to well-rounded students who can demonstrate a history of success in academics and involvement in extracurricular activities, while also providing positive examples of leadership and community service. A brief written essay and a letter of recommendation are required for application. A completed application is required for consideration for the scholarship.

Previous Winners
2009 Michael J. Booth (DeSales High School)
2008 Karl J. Weihe (Holy Cross High School)

Deadline
The 2010 deadline for the IABA Scholarship is April 2, 2010. Applications may be found on the IABA website by accessing www.iaba-louisville.org.

After all scholarship applications have been received, the Scholarship Selection Committee will meet to consider all applications. The committee may petition to interview any or all of the candidates, if deemed necessary, to facilitate its decision.  At the conclusion of the selection process, the committee will notify the applicants, in writing, of their decision. The notification process will be completed by April 30. Payment of the scholarship will be made directly to the post-secondary school indicated by the recipient.

Contact
Please direct all questions and comments to the IABA at jdb262@yahoo.com

 Click here to download and print the application!

Seeking Student Leaders for first Youth Board at the Louisville Science Center

This is an excellent opportunity for high school students, ages 13 -18, to be a part of the inaugural Youth Board. The Youth Infusion Board will provide a voice and forum to make recommendations to the Louisville Science Center Board of Directors.  The students who are selected for this program will have the opportunity to provide a unique and interactive approach to science and their input is being counted upon from the Louisville Science Center.

Youth Infusion Board Member Benefits include:

- Leadership Development
- Possible mentoring opportunities
- Community involvement
- Public speaking skills

The applicants for the Board are not limited to only “Mad Scientists”, but are open to any students with an interest in infusing science into their everyday lives.  Science is a part of everyone’s daily life and the Louisville Science Center creates a venue where the excitement of science can be seen and heard throughout the community.

Responsibilities for Board Members Include:

·         Transportation to Youth Infusion Board meetings at Louisville Science Center (4 per year)

·         The Youth Infusion Board will be responsible for planning and implementing the Youth Science Summit in May.  This will require planning outside of the “normal” board meetings.  The board will organize speakers and events for the Summit, fundraise, and recruit members for committee as extensions of the Youth Board of Directors.

·         $20 dues for being on the board which will be used for food and drink at Youth Infusion Board meetings

·         Half day attendance at the “Ambassador Boot Camp” where the student will learn about the culture and vision of the Louisville Science Center and realize what an intricate role science plays in our everyday life.

**It is important to note that a student’s participation in the Youth Infusion Board does not prohibit their involvement in the Science Center’s year-round or summer VolunTeen program, and vice versa.

All applications must be returned to the Science Center no later than Friday, March 5^th. Stacie Benson Linn & Team Icarian (Team Members include: Bryan Taylor, Stacy Chinn, Cyril Ledoux, Steve Heilman, and Kristie Higdon.

Click here to view the application!

LOUISVILLE SCIENCE CENTER
727 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202

(502) 561-6100
(800) 591-2203

Charissa Acree, who volunteers in Councilman Hawkins’ office, is helping Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana by raising funds to make a difference in children’s lives.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is one of the most successful and established organizations that provides one-to-one mentoring to kids in the country. Charissa’s is participating in Bowl For Kids’ Sake and is seeking sponsors.  For more information, please click here to visit Charissa’s website.

Interactive Snow Map
You can find out which streets around you are cleared during a snow event and get live updates on street clearing progress from the comfort of your own home. Check progress in your area now.

If you have questions or would like to report an issue regarding snow removal, please call Metro Call at 311 or 574-5000.  After calling Metro Call, please call Councilman Hawkins at 574-1125 so that he may follow up with your request.

Questions about Snow and Ice Removal

How do I find out if my street is part of the snow plan? You will find a map on our website that allows you to type in the address of your home or business. You can then zoom in or out to find city snow routes in your neighborhood.

What roads are part of the Louisville Metro snow plan? Snow coordinators in Metro Government review the snow and ice removal plan each year. Some routes are added and others are subtracted, but the goal remains the same – to make sure our city keeps moving and our residents can get to school, work or the hospital. The city clears about one-third of the 3,000 miles of roads in this community, which includes major thoroughfares, school routes, hospital routes and arteries that feed major employers. Another third is cleared by the state, small cities and private contractors, and the remaining third is neighborhood streets that are not cleared. New this snow season: The city will maintain an additional 315 miles of state highways that have been incorporated into the snow plan. As part of a new agreement with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Louisville crews now maintain most state roads and highways in Louisville. While the state will continue to clear interstates, the Louisville Snow Team will take over roads like Breckinridge Lane and Beulah Church Road.

What should I do if my street is not part of the snow plan? If your street is not part of the snow plan, check with your neighbors or homeowner’s association to see if a private contractor may be an option for your block. Generally, this is not an issue for most residents because ice and snow melt before crews can clear neighborhood streets.

Who’s in charge of snow removal? Louisville Metro’s snow-fighting team is comprised of Public Works, Solid Waste Management, Metro Parks and the Metropolitan Sewer District.

What are crews doing when they’re driving in the snow without their plows lowered? Many of our brine distributors and salt trucks are also equipped with plows. So, if you see our trucks in your neighborhood and the plow are not lowered, our crews are likely treating roads with salt or brine. Conditions on roadways can sometimes deteriorate if a snow-covered road is plowed – the pavement may become coated with a compacted layer of ice.

Who is responsible for clearing parking lots? City crews are responsible for clearing government-owned parking lots. Local business owners will require the services of a private contractor to clear their parking lots. The city asks that private contractors refrain from covering fire hydrants and depositing plowed snow in the streets.

From Councilman Doug Hawkins & his staff:

Scott Harrington

Renay Davis

Steven Hibbs

Michael Utter

Vanessa Omeokachie

Annie’s Angels is an Angel Program for Senior Citizens living in Louisville nursing homes. There are 2200 angels this year and gifts are needed for the senior recipients.  Many south Louisville nursing homes benefit from this program.  They include: Signature Health Care, Summerfield, Brenthaven, Georgetown Manor, Rockford Manor and more.

What to donate:
Examples of what is needed: shampoo and conditioner, lotion, warm socks, sweaters or sweatshirts, comfy pillows, blankets/afghans, deodorant, chap stick, etc., large print books, luxuries like costume jewelry or athletic apparel (U of L & U of K).

Ways to donate:
·         Stop by and take an angel from the tree at Annie’s Attic in the Kroger Shopping Center in Middletown, 12695 Shelbyville Road
·         Call Annie’s and get an angel: 244-0303 and 244-2303
·         Shop for whatever you want to give and just drop it off
·         Drop by or send in a monetary donation – whatever amount – they’ll do the buying
 
Donations must be in by Dec. 1st!
Please help if you can!!!
 
 
Thank you Francene for discussing “Annie’s Angels” on your program.

Sheryl Edelen who writes for the Neighbor Section of the Courier-Journal is looking for someone who is known in the community for making delicious dishes.  She would like to interview a Southwest resident who is willing to share their recipe and their story that accompanies the dish.   Sheryl is not seeking professional chefs.  She would like to interview someone before next week so her deadline is fast approaching!

If you or someone you know has a special recipe and would like to share it, please contact:

Sheryl Edelen

Courier-Journal

582-4621

sedelen@courier-journal.com

The Louisville Metro Department of Housing and Family Services has been collecting citizen input on the city’s new 5-year plan for HUD funding since May.  Your opinions as a grassroots leaders in our community is vital to the planning process.  The deadline to participate in the “Community Needs Survey” is Monday, November 16^th.

Please take the time to fill out the survey and ask others to voice their opinions by taking the survey.

CLICK HERE to take the online survey

CLICK HERE to print the survey

Return completed surveys to:

Louisville Metro Department of Housing and Family Services

745 West Main Street, 4^th Floor

Louisville, KY  40202

DEADLINE: As of Monday, November 16^th at 4:00 pm, the survey will no longer be available.

You probably know Kim Shircliffe-Kerfoot from Protect Automotive on Third Street Road at Outer Loop.  What you probably don’t know about Kim is that she is receiving media attention for her website she launched last week.  Business First and a local news channel are interested in doing a story about her website, StreamThatCause.com that will surely get the attention of groups or organizations who are looking for fundraising ideas.

Kim’s website allows visitors to donate to different causes.  That isn’t new to the internet; however, creating and uploading a video explaining your cause is innovative.  Kim refers to the video you upload as the Video Web-a-Thon thus the name of her website, StreamThatCause.com.  “There is no more powerful way to promote the needs for donations than through video.  Video is very compelling, especially when it is real people telling real stories,” says Kim.

Kim is currently raising money for The Kentucky Humane Society’s Pet Food Bank using her new website.  Visitors can see a streaming web video about her cause, read a description of her efforts, and see how much money has been raised.  Supporters can make a pledge, donate and leave a message.

For more information, please email Kim at kim@streamthatcause.com.

http://www.streamthatcause.com

Written by Katelin Denney

I need a sponsor from the business community. I have a very special opportunity to receive the Humanitarian Award from K.F.P.A. (Kentucky Festivals Pageant Association) for a third year in a row. I have been nominated to receive this award because of my volunteer work in my community and throughout Jefferson County.

This past year, I have been involved with the Dream Factory, Juvenile Diabetes, American Cancer Society Fun Frolic, Junior Red Cross, and I volunteered at summer camp for St. Jude patients.  I am also involved with Girl Scouts as a summer camp junior instructor.  I go to Georgetown Nursing Home every other month to volunteer with the Dixie Babes Red Hatters.  My mom and I deliver holiday meals to local seniors and I started a project called “Katelin’s Kids” that allowed me to collect over 2700 toys and books for children of disaster relief in our state.

Parents are not allowed to sponsor so I am asking you to please consider sponsoring me. KFPA requires that I seek sponsors from the business community where I volunteer. This is to show support for my volunteer work and accomplishments. The total cost to sponsor me is $300.00. This entitles the sponsor a support page. If there is more than one sponsor then each sponsor is entitled one support page for a $100.00 sponsorship.  This is 100% tax deductible, which is a great way to show support for a future leader in our community.

I am allowed to have as many sponsors as I can as long as the required $300.00 is paid to: KFPA, PO Box 1174 Richmond, KY 40476, Attention: Dianne Turner, Director.  To pay with a credit card, please call Mrs. Dianne at Jack N’ Jill’s, 843 EKU Bypass, at: 859-624-9888.

If paying by check or credit card please put my name Katelin Marie Denney in the memo space.

Thank you for helping me in securing my sponsorship. No one has received this honorable award three years in a row and I hope to be the first.
Yours in service,

Miss Katelin Marie Denney

For more information, please feel free to contact Katelin’s mom, Linda Denney at 502-243-7867.