Why does SJN support PV Food Bank?

SJN encourages meeting participants to bring non-perishable food items to the SJN meetings. Your donations support the Paradise Valley Emergency Food Bank (PVEFB) http://members.cox.net/d-marks-phx/foodbank/index.shtml

Recently, one of our members asked me why SJN supports this cause. The reasons are valid. Despite living in an affluent area, we have neighbors who are hungry. Often their situation is exacerbated by unemployment. . . the focus of SJN's community service. Also, PVEFB is a favorite charity of the Temple Chai community which is supporting SJN, and we wanted to align with the Temple's effort.

You can learn more about PVEFB on their website: http://members.cox.net/d-marks-phx/foodbank/index.shtml or read an excerpt below:

WHAT IS PVEFB'S MAIN OBJECTIVE?

. . . to provide emergency assistance to individuals living within the boundaries of the Paradise Valley Unified School District. PVEFB distributes food to families that would otherwise go hungry. The emergency provisions provide wholesome, nourishing meals to families in need. They bridge the gap until a long-term solution can be arranged.

HISTORY:

Feeding the hungry in our area had been the responsibility of various religious organizations. An increase in demand prompted the Greater Paradise Valley Community Council to form a subcommittee to study the hunger problem. Using surveys and projections this group concluded that there was a need for a non-governmental community based organization to service the hungry – so the Greater Paradise Valley Community Assistance Team (GPVCAT) was formed in April 1986.

The goals of the organization were to have a permanent storage facility for food, within our service boundaries, which would be available to clients referred by religious and charitable organizations. To facilitate this goal the first efforts were to locate a site and interest a core of volunteers to handle requests and stock food supplies.

Thanks to the encouragement and financial and logistical support of many businesses and religious institutions in our community, office and storage space was made available. A temporary location was established at 4242 E. Greenway Rd. Food drives conducted by area schools and businesses filled the shelves. By early 1987 we were in business.

A search for a permanent site led us to our Shea Plaza location in October 1987. The name GPVCAT was replaced by our business name Paradise Valley Emergency Food Bank. We occupied a space rent-free until 1997 when a change in ownership necessitated our signing a lease agreement. New space was prepared and made available to us at our present location
We are governed by a Board of Directors, meeting four times each year, made up of community business and civic leaders. Our connection to the business, civic and religious community is essential, as we must not only solicit food donations but also monetary contributions to offset our fixed costs.

We should all be proud of our part in the success of the Food Bank. Our motto, "Neighbors Sharing - Neighbors Caring," summarizes our commitment to our community.

I hope you will continue to keep this community need in mind and bring non-perishable food items to the Temple Chai when you attend SJN meetings. Our next is Tues, Feb 5, 9 AM.

Thank you for your support of this important effort.


Christine Vicari, Founder & President
Scottsdale Job Network - SJN
P.O. Box 25674
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Voice mail: (480) 513-1491
Web: scottsdalejobnet.com/
E-mail: info@scottsdalejobnet.com
Empowering Career Transitions

Curriculum on the Job Search Process

The Scottsdale Job Network (SJN) Curriculum on the Job Search Process has been designed to provide the training and practice that job-seekers need to be successful. Workshops will be offered at the SJN bi-monthly meetings starting in February 2008. Job seekers can start at the beginning of the curriculum and work their way through the entire process or come to workshops of particular interest.

The new program will launch on February 5, 2008 and will be facilitated by experts in the training and career transition fields. The training areas will be:

Session 1 Feb 5, 2008
Understanding the Emotions of a Career Change
Facilitator: Maria Wojtczak

Session 2 Feb 19, 2008
Creating Your Vision and Personal Marketing Plan
Facilitator: Jim O’Hara

Session 3 March 4, 2008
Developing Your Resume
Facilitator: Martha Rockwell

Session 4 Mar 18, 2008
Creating Leads, Networking
Facilitator: Martha Rockwell

Session 5 Apr 1, 2008
Interviewing Skills, Part I
Facilitator: Jim O’Hara

Session 6 Apr 15, 2008
Interviewing Skills, Part II
Facilitator: Jim O’Hara

Session 7 May 6, 2008
Negotiating the Offer
Facilitator: TBA

At SJN, we do not require membership dues or meeting fees. However, participants are asked to make a donation that will help cover our program’s operating costs. A recommended donation is $5 per meeting.

Scottsdale Job Network (SJN) is a non-profit community group of business leaders and volunteers. SJN provides education in the job search process and all attendees have the opportunity to meet and work with people who offer support and guidance during employment transition. We are not a job placement forum, and we do not match candidates to openings nor do we send resumes to employers or recruiters. There is no guarantee of employment either directly through this group or as a result of association with SJN.

CONTACT US:
Email: info@scottsdalejobnet.com
Web: http://www.scottsdalejobnet.com/
V-mail: (480) 513-1491

Connie Kadansky at SJN 1/15: Self-Promotion and Your Job Search

TUES, JAN 15 - 9 AM - 11:30 AM

Self-Promotion: Is it the missing ingredient in your job search?

Some of the most highly-paid and powerful people did not attain their positions by being the most technically competent. They did it through purposeful self-promotion. Some people are natural promoters. They are born with the instinct to self-promotion. For others, often the most loyal, motivated and deserving – self-promotion is emotionally difficult. They are rendered invisible by a spirit-crushing condition called fear of self-promotion. You will learn the three keys to visibility management in your job search.

Guest speaker Connie Kadansky is the President of Exceptional Sales Performance, LLC an international consulting and performance improvement practice. She is a nationally recognized expert in identifying and eliminating Sales Call Reluctance®. Call Reluctance can neutralize any career. Connie has a proven track record for increased sales from brand new salespeople to veteran producers in diverse industries, i.e., financial services, insurance, print media, software, public broadcasting and executive search. http://www.exceptionalsales.com


Scottsdale Job Network (SJN) meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday mornings, 9:00-11:30 A.M. We meet at and use space donated by Temple Chai, 4645 E. Marilyn Road, Phoenix, AZ 85032-4839. Job seekers are offered the opportunity to network, learn new job seeking skills, and work with people who genuinely care about you and your job search. See our website www.scottsdalejobnet.com for meeting dates and programs scheduled.