May 14, 2014 Deadline for CSG National Leadership Center. Henry Toll Fellowship Program only transportation costs not paid.

Thank you for your public service.  Now to get out of the rut and get new ideas, and thinking for your community.  BEMA

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The CSG Henry Toll Fellowship Program

The Toll Fellowship Program, named for CSG founder Henry Wolcott Toll, is one of the nation’s premier leadership development programs for state government officials. Each year, Toll Fellows brings 48 of the nation’s top officials from all three branches of state government to Lexington, Ky., for an intensive six-day, five-night “intellectual boot camp.” The program’s agenda includes a lineup of dynamic speakers and sessions designed to stimulate personal assessment and growth, while providing priceless networking and relationship-building opportunities. While each year’s program is unique, previous programs have included sessions on leadership personality assessment, media training, crisis management, appreciative inquiry, adaptive leadership and much more. 

Hear from the 2013 Toll Fellows Class »

The application deadline for the 2014 Toll Fellowship Program has been extended!

Applicants must submit the online application form and all supporting materials (i.e., letters of recommendation and support, completed questionnaire, resume) by midnight,May 21, 2014. Don't miss out--apply today!

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2014 Toll Fellowship Program

Program Dates: Sept. 5-10, 2014

Application Period: Individuals who plan to apply for the 2014 Toll Fellowship Program must submit a completedonline application form and all supporting materials (i.e., letters of recommendation and support, completed questionnaire, resume) by midnight May 21, 2014.

Location: Hyatt Regency in downtown Lexington, Ky

Please keep in mind detailed agendas will not be provided to participants in advance, we want you to come to the program open-minded and prepared for anything!

Those selected to the 2014 Toll Fellowship Program are required to participate in activities beginning on Sept. 5 at 5 p.m. EDT until 10 a.m. EDT on Sept. 10.

APPLY NOW! 

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Who should apply?

The Toll Fellows Program targets outstanding rising state government officials from all three branches of service. Elected, appointed and merit officials may all apply. Toll Fellows is designed as a “graduate” level program complimenting leadership development programs offered by CSG’s regional offices. It is, therefore, suggested but not required that applicants first complete their respective regional program.

The list of Toll Fellows Alumni is long and distinguished. Past Tolls have achieved great success including serving as governors, secretaries of state, chief justices, speakers and serving in U.S. Congress. Our alumni list boasts four current governors, four lieutenant governors, 10 secretaries of state, five chief justices, six members of Congress and the U.S. Secretary of Labor.   

Who should apply?

The Toll Fellows Program targets outstanding rising state government officials from all three branches of service. Elected, appointed and merit officials may all apply. Toll Fellows is designed as a “graduate” level program complimenting leadership development programs offered by CSG’s regional offices. It is, therefore, suggested but not required that applicants first complete their respective regional program.

Disaster Funding for Individuals after a Declaration.

Federal Aid Programs for the State of (template) Declaration

Main Content

Release date: 

APRIL 30, 2014

  

Release Number: 

HQ-14-035

     

 

Factsheet

Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Mississippi.

Assistance for Affected Individuals and Families Can Include as Required:

• Rental payments for temporary housing for those whose homes are unlivable.  Initial assistance may be provided for up to three months for homeowners and at least one month for renters.  Assistance may be extended if requested after the initial period based on a review of individual applicant requirements.  (Source: FEMA funded and administered.)
• Grants for home repairs and replacement of essential household items not covered by insurance to make damaged dwellings safe, sanitary and functional.  (Source: FEMA funded and administered.)
• Grants to replace personal property and help meet medical, dental, funeral, transportation and other serious disaster-related needs not covered by insurance or other federal, state and charitable aid programs.   (Source: FEMA funded at 75 percent of total eligible costs; 25 percent funded by the state.)
• Unemployment payments up to 26 weeks for workers who temporarily lost jobs because of the disaster and who do not qualify for state benefits, such as self-employed individuals.  (Source: FEMA funded; state administered.)
• Low-interest loans to cover residential losses not fully compensated by insurance.  Loans available up to $200,000 for primary residence; $40,000 for personal property, including renter losses.  Loans available up to $2 million for business property losses not fully compensated by insurance.  (Source: U.S. Small Business Administration.)
• Loans up to $2 million for small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives and most private, non-profit organizations of all sizes that have suffered disaster-related cash flow problems and need funds for working capital to recover from the disaster's adverse economic impact.  This loan in combination with a property loss loan cannot exceed a total of $2 million. (Source: U.S. Small Business Administration.)
• Loans up to $500,000 for farmers, ranchers and aquaculture operators to cover production and property losses, excluding primary residence. (Source: Farm Service Agency, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture.)
• Other relief programs: Crisis counseling for those traumatized by the disaster; income tax assistance for filing casualty losses; advisory assistance for legal, veterans’ benefits and social security matters.

How to Apply for Assistance:

• Affected individuals and business owners in designated areas can begin the disaster application process by registering online atwww.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or by web enabled mobile device at m.fema.gov.  Disaster assistance applicants, who have a speech disability or hearing loss and use TTY, should call 1-800-462-7585 directly; for those who use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), call 1-800-621-3362. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. (local time) seven days a week until further notice. Applicants registering for aid should be prepared to provide basic information about themselves (name, permanent address, phone number), insurance coverage and any other information to help substantiate losses.

Assistance for the State and Affected Local Governments Can Include as Required:

• Payment of not less than 75 percent of the eligible costs for emergency protective measures, including direct federal assistance, taken to save lives and protect property and public health.  Emergency protective measures assistance is available to state and eligible local governments on a cost-sharing basis. (Source: FEMA funded, state administered.)

• Payment of not more than 75 percent of the approved costs for hazard mitigation projects undertaken by state, tribal and local governments to prevent or reduce long-term risk to life and property from natural or technological disasters.  (Source: FEMA funded, state administered.)

How to Apply for Public Assistance:

• Application procedures for tribal and local governments will be explained at a series of federal/state and federal/tribal applicant briefings with locations to be announced in the affected area by recovery officials. Approved public repair projects are paid through the state from funding provided by FEMA and other participating federal agencies.

April 30, 2014. NSF Funding Opp Webinar and Workshop

NSF Funding Opp Webinar and Workshop
To: "Reeves, Philip (DSLBD)" <Philip.Reeves@dc.gov>

I wanted to send a quick note about the NSF solicitation that is due on June 10^th.

1.       As a reminder, you should get in touch with the program manager for your topic if you’re planning to submit a proposal. The email to the program manager should consist of a 1-2 page executive summary discussing the following aspects of the project: 1) the company and team, 2) the market opportunity, value proposition, and customers, 3) the technology/innovation, and 4) the competition.

For more information about the NSF grant (and to see the program manager contact info) please click here

2.       NSF is hosting a webinar about the solicitation on April 30^th at 2:00pm. To register for the webinar click here

3.       DSLBD is partnering with Anant Labs to host a proposal workshop around the NSF application on May 3^rd. To learn more about the workshop click here

Thanks,

Phil

PHILIP REEVES, Manager, Small Business Technology and Innovation

DC Department of Small and Local Business Development

441 4^th Street, NW | Suite 850N | Washington, DC 20001

Phone: 202-727-3900 | Direct: 202-741-0894 | philip.reeves@dc.gov

url: http://www.dslbd.dc.gov

twitter: @smallbizdc

Disability & Veterans Community Resources Directory

Disability & Veterans Community Resources Directory

Lists organizations that are available to provide assistance with training, recruiting, and hiring Veterans and individuals 

June 11, 2014. The Eighth (8th) Annual Interagency Chaplaincy Conference “Contingency Management – How Do Civil Authorities and the Military Work Together”.

The Joint Force Headquarters, Military District of Washington (JFHQ/MDW)

in Collaboration with

The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments

Public Safety Chaplains Subcommittee

PRESENTS

The Eighth (8^th) Annual Interagency Chaplaincy Conference

“Contingency Management –
How Do Civil Authorities and the Military Work Together”.

           The Joint Force Headquarters/Military District of Washington’s (JFHQ/MDW) 8^th Annual Interagency Chaplaincy Conference entitled “Contingency Management – How Do Civil Authorities and the Military Work Together” will be held on WEDNESDAY, June 11, 2014 at the Spates Club at Fort Myer beginning with Registration and Continental Breakfast at 7:30 AM and Opening Prayer at 8:00 AM.  PLEASE MARK/UPDATE YOUR CALENDARS ACCORDINGLY!! 

            The JFHQ-NCR Chaplains, represented by  CH (Commander) Paul Anderson and CH (COL) Michael Brainerd, Command Chaplain, JFHQ-NCR/MDW will have the lead.  As always, it will be another wonderful training day. 

POLICE – FIRE AND EMERGENCY MANAGERS

            This training is pertinent also to Police, Fire and Emergency Managers.  This training has been prepared also with Law Enforcement, Fire and Emergency Manager attendees in mind.  Your attendance and participation (or proxy) is requested. 

DETAILS

REGISTRATION

            If you have not already done so, you may register by clicking HERE OR by going to the COG Events Calendar at www.mwcog.org, and following the calendar to Wednesday, June 11, 2014.  Please click on the associated registration link towards the bottom of the registration page.

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

            Continental Breakfast will be provided beginning at 7:30 AM

LUNCH

            Lunch will once again, be provided compliments of the Joint Force Headquarters Military District of Washington.

CERTIFICATES

            Certificates will be provided to all registrants who have registered on or before Monday, June 9, 2014.  You must complete the entire day’s training in order to receive your certificate.  Certificates will only be available at the close of the training at 3:00 PM (1500 Hours).

PROPER IDENTIFICATION

            Proper Identification will be required in order to enter the military base.  Please be prepared to provide Official Driver’s License and auxiliary ID.

TRAVEL DIRECTION

            Please see attached Fort Myer Travel Directions.

SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS

            If you have any special dietary needs, e.g., kosher and/or gluten free meals, please contact Sargeant Joshua Nelson at Joshua.T.Nelson.mil@mail.mil at your very earliest convenience.  For your specific groups, please specify how many of the special meals you will need.

OTHER SPECIAL REQUESTS

            For questions or any other special requests, please contact Dennis Bailey at DBailey@mwcog.org at your very earliest convenience.  You may also reach Dennis Bailey on the morning of the event at 202-441-9104.

            We look forward to another wonderful training event and to seeing you all!