Opportunities for Howard County High School Students

Internship Fair at Howard Community College on September 22 from 9-12 in the Burilla Galleria.  JHU APL, Maryland Public Television, CCL USA, HCC Public Safety, Montgomery County Police and many more employers will be available.  Visit http://www.howardcc.edu/services-support/career-services/internships-co-ops/internship-fair.html for up to date information and a list of all employers.

 Teen Health Summit:   October 20th 8:30-2pm  Howard Community College, Health Sciences Building.  Opportunity open to grades 10-12.  Topics for discussion include life decisions, substance abuse, healthy social media use, stress management, and more.  To register, visit http://2017teenhlthsummit.eventbrite.com.

Volunteers Needed for Fulton Fall Fest:  September 29th from 4:30-8:30.  Help is needed for set up, clean up, face painting, selling tickets, and running games.  Contact rgriffin@adventisthealthcare.com.

The Teen Advisory Council is composed of Howard County high school students (public, private and home school) who meet monthly during the school year to discuss teen use of alcohol and other drugs, and to develop educational messages that promote HC DrugFree's vision of a County where teens are drug-free by choice.  Visit http://www.hcdrugfree.org/teen-advisory-council-1/ for more information and to learn how to join.

The Intelligence Careers offers students a wide variety of excellent program to get a jump start on careers in intelligence.  Several of our former students have participated in these experiences and they are excellent.  Visit https://www.intelligencecareers.gov/icstudents.html for more information.

National Family Resiliency Center is looking for Peer Counselors.  The NFRC is an organization that provides individual and group counseling for children and teens and parent education seminars related to family transition and support for children when their parents decide they will no longer be together.  NFRC is looking for students who might be interested in training to become peer counselors.  Visit http://www.nfrchelp.org for more information or contact http://risa.garon@nfrcfamily.org.

PSAT, SAT, ACT Information Night-  Reservoir High Atrium at 7pm on September 27.  Dr. Martha Gagnon will present information related to all college admission tests.  Dr. Gagnon will provide information on HOW to prepare, WHAT to expect, HOW the tests differ, and HOW colleges use the scores for admission.

Howard County Park and Recs is hiring high school students to work at their before school and after school care programs.  For more information visit http://www.howardcountymd.gov/hcrpjobs.  No experience is necessary and you must be 16.  This is a great first job!

Centennial High School Student Services will be hosting a county wide FAFSA night on Wednesday, September 27^th at 7:00pm in the CHS auditorium. This evening will help Senior parents navigate the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms that should be completed by every college bound student regardless of economic need, to help ensure eligibility for any kind of scholarship. This presentation will also be available in Spanish.

Howard County NSBE (National Generation Leadership Academy) Jr. Chapter Meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 12th at 7pm at the Charles E Miller Branch.  The purpose of the chapter is to encourage students in grade 6-12 to develop an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. To RSVP, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/howard-county-chapter-of-nsbejr-informational-meetng-tickets-37679500400.

Muslim Senior Village Meeting by MCMF

The Montgomery County Muslim Foundation is pleased to invite you and members of your family to participate in a discussion on how to form the first Senior Village in our community. Pazit Aviv, the Village Coordinator with Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Aging and Disability Services, will be presenting the concept and answering questions on how to start your own Village.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with the Senior Villages, They are volunteer based networks designed to improve the quality of life of their members by helping them get needed services, maintain their independence, and age in place. In Montgomery County there are already 17 senior villages. The village movement is gaining popularity and expanding rapidly.  Please look at forwarded MyMCMedia video for additional information .

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Date        : Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Time       : 11:00 a.m to 12: 00

Place      : Montgomery County Muslim Foundation

Address  :  811 Russell Avenue, Suite G   

                    Gaithersburg, MD 20879

Phone      :   301-760-7447
Fax         :   240-224-7006

Email      :    mcmfmd@gmail.com

Please mark your calendars

We all look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, February, 26, 2016. Please disseminate widely.

Mid-Atlantic Emergency Preparedness & Survival Expo

Richard Tydings is the owner of the Mid-Atlantic Emergency Preparedness & Survival Expo. He has been a home contractor for 20 years, and his resourcefulness and experience in finding solutions to problems have led him to his interest in prepping for emergency situations:

“In the event of a national catastrophic event, such as a natural disaster, economic meltdown, or terrorist attack, what would you do? Where would you go? Do you have the tools, skills, and resources to provide for yourself and your family?

 Our society is fragile; we are dependent upon its infrastructure to provide for our needs. If that infrastructure were to collapse, we would be in serious and immediate trouble. Loss of electricity, water, food, and other resources would leave us paralyzed. We pray that this doesn’t happen, but it could. So what do we do?

 Although I have been preparing for years, I still have more to do. I could survive by myself for well over a year. But what about the rest of my family? Add two or three persons and we are down to several months. So what’s the solution? Let’s ask the experts…”

For details visit: http://midatlanticsurvivalexpo.wordpress.com/ioevent-schedule/

FEMA Seeks Applicants for Youth Preparedness Council

FEMA Seeks Applicants for Youth Preparedness Council

Washington – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking nominations for participants in the Agency’s Youth Preparedness Council (YPC). 

The Youth Preparedness Council provides an opportunity for young leaders to serve as a member of a distinguished national council; to complete a youth preparedness project of their choosing; to learn about youth disaster preparedness from the leadership at FEMA and other national organizations dedicated to youth preparedness; to voice their opinions, experiences, and share innovative ideas and solutions; and to participate in the Youth Preparedness Council Summit where the council meets with emergency management leadership to discuss steps to strengthen the nation’s resiliency against all types of disasters.

Participants are expected to represent the youth perspective on emergency preparedness and relay information within their communities. Each council member is expected to develop and complete one preparedness-related project specific to his/her region and interests. In addition to attending the Summit in the summer of 2013, council members will potentially participate in national, regional, state, tribal and local preparedness meetings and present their work. It is expected that members will meet with FEMA on a regular basis via conference call to provide ongoing input on strategies, initiatives and projects throughout the duration of their term.

Anyone between the ages of 12 and 17, who is engaged in individual and community preparedness, is encouraged to apply or be nominated to serve on the Youth Preparedness Council. An individual may apply on his/her own behalf, or can be nominated by an adult familiar with his/her youth preparedness activities. Individuals interested in applying must submit a completed application form, a narrative, and a letter of recommendation. The letter of recommendation can be from any adult, including a parent, guardian, community first responder, or teacher. Applications that do not include a letter of recommendation will not be reviewed. Individuals interested in nominating a young leader to the council should complete the application form and narrative, but a letter of recommendation is not mandatory. Specific information about completing and submitting the application and attachments can be found on the application.

All applications and supporting materials must be received no later than 11:59 E.D.T. on April 19, 2013 in order to be eligible.

Council members will be selected based on vacancies and announced in May 2013. Once selected, members serve on the Council for one year, with the option to extend for an additional year, based on a formal request by FEMA.

For more information about the Youth Preparedness Council and FEMA’s work on youth preparedness, and to access the application materials, please visit www.ready.gov/youth-preparedness.

If you have any further questions, please contact Citizen Corps at (202) 786-9550 or CitizenCorps@dhs.gov  .

FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.

IYCJ Intern

Free (Tax Prep and Money Mgmt)

1.       Free Tax Preparation Assistance Available for Qualified Individuals

 

Gaithersburg, MD – (January 7, 2013)  The annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, conducted in partnership with the City of Gaithersburg, the Montgomery County Community Action Agency, and Family Services, Inc., will open its doors for the 2012 tax season on Monday, January 28, 2013.  The VITA program offers free tax preparation assistance to low- and moderate-income individuals who earn less than $51,000 per year. Preparation is done by IRS-trained volunteers who assist taxpayers in determining if they are eligible for the earned income tax credit.  Services are offered in both English and Spanish.

 

In Gaithersburg, the VITA program is marketed under Bank On Gaithersburg, an initiative to draw unbanked and underbanked individuals into the financial mainstream. Staff from participating financial institutions will be on-site to provide information on free financial education and to open accounts for taxpayers interested in having their refund directly deposited.  For more information visit www.gaithersburgmd.gov/bankon.

 

This year, to ensure that all of the taxpayer’s needs are being met, volunteers will offer referral information to food, clothing and housing assistance. Hunger Solutions staff will also be on hand to help qualified people sign up for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

 

The Gaithersburg VITA site, located at 610 East Diamond Avenue, will be open for appointments on Mondays, January 28 through April 15, from 2 to 8 p.m. To make an appointment, call  240-777-1123 weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Calls received after 5:30 p.m. will be returned the next business day.

 

Additional VITA sites are located in Rockville, Silver Spring and Takoma Park.  For more information on these locations, please call the Montgomery County Information Line at 311 or visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/311.

 

 

 

2.       Free Money Management Program for Seniors

 

Our Volunteer Bill Payer Program matches seniors (62+ with an annual income that does not exceed $45,500.00) with a volunteer who will help to manage monthly income and expenses, organize paperwork and pay bills on time.  Supported by the AARP Foundation, our program offers coverage that protects the client’s funds which always remain within the client’s control.  This is a FREE service that helps seniors feel more financially secure PLUS enjoy the companionship of a new friend.

 

Attached is the application form for the Bill Payer Program, a brochure and a program description.  Please contact Mary Murphy at  301-942-1049 for a presentation to your clients/residents about the Bill Payer Program and answer any questions.  

Contact Your Senators to Urge Support for Immigration Reform

Contact your senators in Congress and ask for their support in adopting comprehensive immigration reform -- reform that respects the rights and dignity of all persons residing in the U.S. and strengthens prohibitions against racial and religious profiling and inappropriate use of force.

 EASY: http://www.capwiz.com/cair/issues/alert/?alertid=62364316&type=TA

MCC Senior Program Ambassadors

The Muslim Community Center Senior Program is pleased to announce the dates for the training of our first cadre of MCC Senior Program Ambassadors. The training will be conducted through the collaborative efforts of the Washington Adventist Hospital, the MCC Clinic under the guidance of Dr. Azad Ejaz, and our MCC Imam Mohamed Sh. Mohamed.

 

The training will require Seniors to attend three workshops at the Washington Adventist Hospital.

--The first workshop is on Saturday June 16th, the training is for visiting the sick,

--The last two are on June 23 rd and 30th and are for the bereaved who have lost loved ones. 

-- A fourth training will be conducted by Dr. Ejaz and Imam Mohamed at the MCC Clinic. It will include topics on healthand Spirituality.   

 

Following the successful training, Seniors will be certified as MCC Senior Ambassadors, and will be actively engaged in reaching out to the sick and bereaved in our community. Senior Ambassadors are required to volunteer a minimum of 10 hours a month in their outreach efforts.

 

Training slots are very limited and are on first come first served bases.

For more information please contact Sisters:

 Fareeha Bajwa-   fleaflay@aol.com   Fausa Aliu.  avo.suahi1092@aol.com

The Muslim Link Fundraiser Dinner

Support Your Voice! 3 DAYS LEFT Assalamualaikum, The one day all year we ask all our readers to come out and support their media is fast approaching ... just 3 days away! Please join us at the Muslim Link Annual Dinner on Saturday April 14th at Montgomery Blair High School at 5pm. Remember -- a community without its own media is a community that has nothing to say. JazakumAllahu Khairan for all of your support over the last 10 years. Ticket Information : Click Here Minhaj Hassan Editor - in - Chief PS: As a special treat, we shot this short video for our readers so they can see how the paper is put together! PS [VIDEO] HOT OFF THE PRESS FEATURING: John Perkins New York Times Bestselling Author of "Confessions of An Economic Hitman" Learn More... VENUE: Montgomery Blair High School 51 University Blvd E Silver Spring, MD 20901 MAP IT... PURCHASE TICKETS: Adults: $25 Kids 6 and under: $5 Purchase Tickets...

Various Scholarship

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Law in Society Competition

Virginia State Bar

2012 High School Essay Contest Explores Legal Complications of Cyberbullying

 

What are the legal ramifications for schools when students are victims of cyber bullying? Do parents bear the responsibility for their child's behavior? What is the appropriate course of action?

Virginia high school students are invited to submit essays that address those issues, for a chance to win the Law in Society Competition, cosponsored by the Virginia State Bar's Communications Committee, and its Litigation Section. The deadline for submissions is February 15, 2012.

All Virginia students aged 19 or younger and enrolled in grades 9–12 or a home-school equivalent are eligible to submit an essay that addresses the contest hypothetical on cyber bullying. The hypothetical is posted at http://www.vsb.org/site/public/law-in-society-hypothetical.

 

Essays are limited to 1,000 words, and are judged on how well they demonstrate the student’s understanding of the role and value of the legal system in everyday life. Entries will be judged by attorneys, judges, and educators. The purpose of the contest is to awaken an interest in law and appreciation of the U.S. Constitution.

 

The first place winner will receive $2,300 cash and their winning essay will be published on the VSB website. Other awards include $1,850 cash (second place), $1,350 cash (third place), and honorable mentions of $250 cash. All winners receive a plaque and copy of Strunk and White’s Elements of Style. Awards will be presented in May at the winners’ schools.

More information, including contest rules and last year’s winning essay, is posted at http://www.vsb.org/site/public/law-in-society/.

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The Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program seeks to encourage talented science, technology, engineering, and mathematics majors and professionals to become K-12 mathematics and science teachers. 

National Science foundation.

http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5733&org=DUE&from=home

 

DEADLINES

Letter of Intent Deadline Date:  February 27, 2012

Full Proposal Deadline Date:  March 26, 2012

 

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"Frame My Future" Scholarship Contest

Provided by : Church Hill Classics

http://www.diplomaframe.com/contests/frame-my-future-scholarship-contest-2012.aspx

 

Award: $1000

Deadline: March 06, 2012

 

The "Frame My Future" Scholarship Contest is open to full - time undergraduate and graduate students attending a U.S. college or university for the 2012 - 2013 academic year. To enter, you must submit an original creation with one image, in a digital JPEG image format, that expresses what you hope to achieve in your personal and professional life after college. Some example entry piece ideas are: photograph, short typed explanation, collage, drawing, graphic design piece, painting, or anything you can create within one image. Your entry must be your own work and must follow the theme: This is how I "Frame My Future."

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WyzAnt College Scholarship

Provided by : WyzAnt Tutoring

http://www.wyzant.com/Scholarships/

 

Award: $5000

Deadline: April 01, 2012

 

The WyzAnt College Scholarship is available to students who plan to be enrolled in a four - year college or university sometime between August 1, 2012 and November 1, 2014. To be considered, you must write a maximum 300 - word essay about the most important lesson you have learned in your life. Finalist selection will be based on votes from your email and social media contacts.

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The Science of Black Hair Forum

Scholarship Program

2012-2013 Scholarship Application

http://www.blackhairscience.com/scholarship_form.php

 

Award Amounts: Grand Prize - $1,000.00 (3 awards)

Deadline: June 1, 2012

 

The Science of Black Hair Forum is offering scholarships to young men and women of color who will be pursuing any form of study during the 2012-2013 school year. The Scholarship Contest is open to High School, College, Technical and Graduate School students.

 

Applicants must complete an application and write a reflective essay describing how their textured hair has affected various aspects of their lives from dating, to career choice, self esteem, family relationships, etc. NOTE: This scholarship essay competition is HIGHLY competitive. Quality is key. There will be many entries, so show us your best work! You may write about your hair memories, challenges, triumphs, and anything hair-related that has impacted your life in any way. Be creative! Funny, serious - we want to hear about it. Tell us your hair story!

 

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Castle Ink Paperless Scholarship 2012

http://www.castleink.com/_ink-scholarship-paperless.html

 

In addition to the $2,500 Green scholarship offered each year, we are pleased to announce our second annual $1,000 college scholarship, the Castle Ink Paperless Scholarship.

 

The goal of this award is to promote awareness around the importance of recycling. Just by visiting this page we hope we’ve impacted your life in a small way by making you more aware of the importance of recycling.

 

The scholarship is open to US residents who are college bound, who will begin college in 2012 or 2013, as well as any student currently enrolled in any accredited institution.

The application deadline for this scholarship has been extended to March 31, 2012.

Must be a US Resident currently enrolled in college or planning to attend college in 2012 or 2013

                 

Explain how you "reduce, reuse, and recycle". Post a YouTube video, Tweet about it, or write about recycling on your Facebook wall.

 

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2011-2012 Viral Video Scholarship Contest

http://www.americanlawyeracademy.com/viral-video-scholarship-contest

and/or

http://dlglawfirm.com/viral-video-scholarship-contest/

 

Deadline March 31, 2012 at 11:59pm Pacific Time.

High School Winner: $1,500

College/University Winner: $1,500

 

Public judging will begin as soon as the entry requirements are received by the Davis Law Group. Contestant videos will be displayed on a unique webpage on the Davis Law Group website. Public voting will consist of views, comments, likes, plus 1′s and tweets on the contestant’s unique webpage. Judging will end on May 1, 2012.

 

The winner will be announced on May 15, 2012 on the DLG website

 

Contestants will be separated into two groups based on their current education institution (high school or college) at the time of the entry submission. One (1) winner will be selected from each grouping.

 

Each winner will receive a scholarship, which can be used towards tuition at a recognized academic institution. The prize will be awarded as a check made payable to the institution.