Party With the Mayors!

The Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service is a national event for mayors across the country to highlight the impact of Senior Corps and other National Service programs in local communities.  

Mayor Chris Coleman and Mayor Betsy Hodges, strong supporters of service, will be recognizing and celebrating national service members in the Twin Cities! Joining them will be Wendy Spencer, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service, who has chosen the Twin Cities as her destination for the day to celebrate service.  

RSVP members perform national service whenever they volunteer at our partner sites. (RSVP is part of Senior Corps, which works alongside AmeriCorps. Both are funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service, or CNCS).

All RSVP Members who live or volunteer in Minneapolis or St. Paul are invited to Party With the Mayors!
Join us from 5pm-7pm on April 1 at the Turf Club for free food, beer, soda, music, festivity and FUN in celebration of the service of hundreds of National Service members in Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Mayor Coleman, Mayor Hodges, and Wendy Spencer will be there to celebrate you! 

When: 5pm-7pm+ on Tuesday, April 1^st (mild speechifying at 5:30)

Where: Turf Club
1601 University Ave W
St Paul, MN 55104

More of the What: free food, beer and soda…and hopefully every last AmeriCorps and Senior Corps member in Saint Paul and Minneapolis!

  

We hope you can join us to celebrate your achievements with the larger national service family!

Please let us know if you can attend, so we can get you registered: 952-945-4162 or Email (the event is capped at 300 due to the capacity of the Turf Club). 

Freebies on April 1 

Wear your gear (anything with a Senior Corps logo) on April 1 and stop by any number of our "National Service Super Sponsors" to receive free things ranging from coffee to cupcakes to bike tune-ups! Check back on March 31st to see the map of participating local businesses.

Not an RSVP Member? Don't miss the fun--Join RSVP Today! 
We can connect you with a volunteer opportunity that matches your interests and availability. 
Call 952-945-4162 or Email 
Volunteers 55 and over receive free supplemental insurance and other benefits.

St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman to Honor National Service Volunteers April 9

All RSVP volunteers serving in the city of St. Paul are invited to join the free celebration!

The Corporation for National and Community Service has partnered with the U.S. Conference of Mayors and other organizations to promote April 9 as the Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service. On this day, mayors across the country will hold public events to highlight the value and impact of national service to the nation's cities.

In St. Paul, Mayor Chris Coleman has planned a day of site visits to highlight national service in Saint Paul, ending with a celebration of the city's service members at Summit Brewery. 

RSVP member volunteers are part of the national service program, Senior Corps, funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service.

RSVP members volunteer in many capacities, including:
-Helping older adults and people with disabilities remain independent at home.
-Reducing hunger.
-Increasing housing stability.
-Promoting literacy and educational achievement.
-Supporting veterans and families of active military.
-Improving economic stability.

All RSVP volunteers serving in the city of St. Paul are invited to join the free celebration!

Celebration Details:

What: Mayor's Day of Recognition for National Service, Saint Paul Member Celebration

Where: Summit Brewery, 910 Montreal Circle, St Paul, MN <Map> 

When: 5pm-7pm on Tuesday, April 9th (program at 5:30)

More of the What: free food, beer and root beer

If you'd like to attend the celebration, please register using the link below:

National Service Member Registration: http://mdorcelebration2013.eventbrite.com

(The invitation and all plans for the day come to us courtesy of the Mayor's office.)

Thank you for your service in Saint Paul!

Guest Blogger: A Message from the Age4Action Network

A devastating impact on communities in need: 100% cut to funding for the Corporation for National and Community Service

Last week, the House of Representatives voted in favor of H.R. 1, a Continuing Resolution that will fund the federal government through September 30, 2011, the last seven months of Fiscal Year 2011.

This resolution makes a 100% cut to funding for the Corporation for National and Community Service, the federal agency that funds:
• AmeriCorps
• Senior Corps
• Learn and Serve America
• The Volunteer Generation Fund
• The Social Innovation Fund
Cutting these funds would eliminate over 85,000 AmeriCorps positions, an entire federal agency, and have a devastating impact on communities in need across the country.

This week, Congress is taking a "district recess" which means they will be home in their districts engaging with their constituents. Voices for National Service, a nonprofit who advocates on behalf of the National Service community, has organized "Save Service District Day" on February 25th (tomorrow).

Those who support these efforts may consider calling, emailing, or going to their Representative or Senator's office to voice support for National Service. On the website, there are links to talking points and local offices in order to connect with others on the 25th. Please feel free to pass this on to others!


The Age4Action Network believes that people 50+ will strengthen society and improve communities through their active engagement and valuable contributions as dynamic advocates, valued workers, committed volunteers and lifelong learners. To achieve our mission, the Age4Action Network will connect diverse organizations and individuals and provide them with the tools they need to activate people 50+ to work in their communities to further the common good and to influence public policies that support engagement and social action for people 50+. For more information, visit www.age4action.org