CHATHAM MOVES FORWARD

                CHATHAM MOVES FORWARD

The past week violence has rocked Chatham, but we move forward in our quest for peace. Rome was not built in a day, neither was Chatham. Chatham moves forward and  will not be daunted by the violent actions that have been perpetrated by a few individuals that obviously don’t value human life.

Our Community will survive this madness. We are all saddened by the senseless murders of our youth and pray for their families and loved ones. We are watching closely as Mayor Rahm Emmanuel and Chicago Police Superintendant  Garry McCarthy work to resolve this city wide mess.

Chatham is strong, Chatham is resilent and so are it’s residents. Chatham moves forward with new  Education , Health & Wellness , Conservation , Economic Development plans,&  a new “ NOT ON MY BLOCK “ campaign that has been instituted to inspire our Chatham residents to accept nothing less but a decent standard of living. (Quality of Life) which we all deserve. It is not where you live, it is how you live there.

Chatham Moves forward, what will you do? Will you be part of the problem or part of the solution?   MOVE FORWARD & WORK TOWARD PEACE. Participate in your block club, don’t have one start one. Chatham Avalon Park Community Council hosts a Block Club Boot Camp every month at various locations in Chatham.

If you would like to volunteer for a Chatham Avalon Park Community Council Committee or participate with our “Not on My Block Campaign” please contact the Capcc Officeat 1-866-272-1215.  Stay informed and visit the CAPCC blog daily for community updates. 

CHATHAM MOVES FORWARD. WHAT WILL YOU DO?

            

           1955                CAPCC

     “Addressing Quality of Life Issues Is What We Do”

                                 1-866-272-1215

                                      

AMTRAK Hiring

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PASS-ON TO SOMEONE WHO CAN USE THIS!

· Great jobs for young men who aren't in college and strong young women also!
The jobs are located all over, paid training in Atlanta.

This is an awesome opportunity, please pass this on.

These jobs pay good wages.

Training: You will attend two or three weeks of training at the Railroad Education
& Development Institute in Atlanta, GA. CSX will pay for travel, lodging and meals
as required by collective bargaining agreement.

Track Worker-030702 Job Summary:
Work as a member of a crew to install new railroad track, maintain existing track
and right-of-way. Replace or repair track switches with specific components.
Slide and align tie plates. Drill holes through rails for insertion of bolts and
tighten or loosen bolts at joints that hold ends or rails together. Correct
deviations in track surface, alignment and gauge Cut rails to specific lengths etc.
Pay Rate Entry Rate $19.36/hour
Full Rate $21.52/hour

Promotional/Advancement Opportunities:
Under Maintenance of Way Collective Bargaining Agreement, Track Workers may be
considered for advancement or promotion to other positions within the Engineering
Department if qualified.

Machine Operator $23.25 - $24.81/hour
Welder Helper $21.93/hour
Bridge Tender $21.93/hour
Bridge Mechanic $22.65/hour
Foreman $22.71 - $25.53/hour
Track Inspector $23.98 - $25.14/hour

Qualifications: High School diploma/GED; 18 years of age or older
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V.E. Biggs,
District Manager
Conner Service Center, DHS
4733 Conner
Detroit, MI 48215
Ph# 313.926.8694
Fax# 313.926.8377

CAPCC EMPOWERMENT EVENT

CHATHAM AVALON PARK COMMUNITY COUNCIL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TASK

FORCE: END OF SUMMER NETWORKING EVENT

               “EMPOWERMENT”

            “DON’T YOU DARE MISS THIS”

Special Inspirational Guest Speaker

(NETWORKING, ECONOMIC WORKSHOPS, REFRESHMENTS)

DATE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

PLACE: THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY

              7801 SOUTH STATE STREET

              CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60619

TIME: 5:00PM UNTIL 8:00PM

DONATION: $10.00 PER PERSON

ATTIRE: BUSINESS

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE CAPCC OFFICE AT 1-866-272-1215.

KKC Highway Construction Career Training Program (January and April 2013)

COMMUNITY PARTNERS THANK YOU

                    THANK  YOU !!

Mr. Michael Buchannan , Jewel Store Manager & Mr. Oluwaleke Vince Ajayi PharmD Manager for the quality products and services you provide our Community. We appreciate You.

 

We greatly appreciate the Diabetes Workshop you hosted at your location at 87^th & Dan Ryan on Thursday, August 23, 2012.

 

Thanks for the Community Outreach & Community Partnership

 

 

Keith O Tate, President                     Maryellen Drake, Exec. Vice

CAPCC                                 &             CAPCC

            The Chatham Avalon Park Community Council

                            Board of Directors                     

                                 CAPCC

                      1-866-272-1215

 

 

 

 

COMMUNITY PARTNERS THANK YOU

                              THANK YOU

  Mr. Wayman Freelon, Store Manager/ Team Leader & Staff, Walgreens Corporation  and Mr. Tim Green, Store Manager, 86^th & Cottage Grove  for the Quality products

 

and services you provide the Chatham Community at your 75^th & State and 86^th & Cottage Grove Stores.

We greatly appreciate your community partnership & the free workshops and on-going seminars you offer our community. We appreciate all that you do.

 

Best Regards,

Keith O Tate, President      Maryellen Drake, Exec. Vice

                                          &

  The Chatham Avalon Park Community Council

                       Board of Directors

                                CAPCC

                       1-866-272-1215

CHATHAM "NOT ON MY BLOCK CAMPAIGN"

 

IN RESPONSE TO THE CONTINUED UPTICK ( INCREASE) IN VIOLENCE. OUR RESIDENTS

FIND IT UNACCEPTABLE AND HAVE ASKED THE CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ENFORCE A

ZERO TOLERANCE FOR ANY FURTHER VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY.

ENOUGH! IS ENOUGH! STOP KILLING PEOPLE, WE CHOOSE LIFE OVER DEATH

 NOT ON MY BLOCK !!!

·       NO LOUD MUSIC

·       NO CAR WASHING

·       NO CAR REPAIRS

·       NO BARBECUING ON THE FRONT

·       NO BASKETBALL IN THE STREET

·       NO VENDING ON THE SIDEWALK

·       NO GAMBLING

·       NO PROSTITUTION

·       NO DRUGS

·       NO SHOOTING

I AM PROUD TO BE A STRONG BLOCK LOCATED IN THE  CHATHAM AVALON COMMUNITY. “STRONG BLOCKS BUILD STRONG COMMUNITIES”.

                                     CAPCC

 

Chatham Avalon Good Neighbor Pledge

            CHATHAM AVALON PARK COMMUNITY COUNCIL

1955   GOOD NEIGHBOR PLEDGE  

 

 

1.      I WILL BECOME PART OF THE SOLUTION AND NOT PART OF THE PROBLEM.

2.      IF I SEE SOMETHING, I WILL SAY SOMETHING.

3.      I WILL ENGAGE MY NEIGHBORS TO ENSURE I KNOW WHO LIVES ON MY BLOCK.

4.      I WILL BE A CONCERNED WATCHFUL NEIGHBOR.

5.      I WILL ATTEND BLOCK CLUB MEETINGS, CHATHAM AVALON MEETINGS, CAPS MEETINGS & 6^TH WARD MEETINGS WHEN MY SCHEDULE ALLOWS.

6.      I WILL WORK TOWARD IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN CHATHAM.

7.      I WILL SHARE IMPORTANT INFORMATION WITH FAMILY, FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS.

8.      I WILL MAINTAIN MY PROPERTY TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY AND FOLLOW SET

CONSERVATION STANDARDS & ZONING REQUIREMENTS.

9.      I WILL HOLD THE POWERS THAT BE ( ELECTED OFFICIALS, PUBLIC SERVANTS ETC).

RESPONSIBLE FOR HELPING MAINTAIN OUR QUALITY OF LIFE.

10.  I WILL SET A GOOD EXAMPLE FOR OTHERS BY CONDUCTING MYSELF IN A RESPECTFUL, MATURE & LAW ABIDING MANNER.

 

                                                             CAPCC

                  Addressing Quality Of Life Issues Is What We Do!!

                      8441 South Cottage Grove, Chicago, Illinois 60619

                                            1-866-272-1215

                                           www.capcc.org

                           

                                                

A VIABLE COMMUNITY RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

        A VIABLE COMMUNITY RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

·      MARKET YOUR COMMUNITY TO RESIDENTS WHO WANT

A DECENT QUALITY OF LIFE/ESTABLISH A STANDARD

·      ESTABLISH STRONG BLOCK CLUBS

·      ESTABLISH A  COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION THAT WILL

ADDRESS QUALITY OF LIFE ISSUES

·      SUPPORT &   PARTICIPATE  AT  LOCAL PARKS AND PLAYLOTS  ADVISORY COUNCILS

·      SUPPORT  ELECTED OFFICIALS WHO PROTECT  THE BEST INTEREST  OF YOUR COMMUNITY

·      ESTABLISH YOUTH BASED ACTIVITIES & SAFE HAVENS

·      CREATE A  VIABLE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITY CENTER

·       SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT IN CRIME PREVENTION  

·        ESTABLISH A RAPPORT WITH NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCHES

·       TALK ABOUT THE   COMMUNITY ( SCHOOLS, PARKS, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS,CHURCHES,  RETAIL SHOPPING CENTERS, QUALITY GROCERY STORES ), ETC.

·       SUPPORT NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS THAT BRING VALUE TO THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE.

·       ESTABLISH STRICT CONSERVATION STANDARDS RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL TO KEEP A BEAUTIFUL

COMMUNITY.

·        ZERO TOLERANCE FOR VIOLENCE IN THE COMMUNITY

·       CONTINUE TO FOSTER ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES

CREATION OF JOBS AND ATTRACT VIABLE BUSINESSES..

 

·       HAVE A PLAN DEVELOPED FOR THE CONTINUED SUBSTAINABILITY AND VIABILITY OF THE COMMUNITY

 

·       MARKET YOUR COMMUNITY BRAND ( CHATHAM IS )

 
      ·       ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY CENTER THAT SERVES  ALL   RESIDENTS

·       ESTABLISH A ZERO TOLERANCE STANDARD FOR VIOLENCE

·       CONTINUALLY MONITOR NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION EFFORTS

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

     

 

 

Higher Academic Achievement Thru The Power of Video Games!

Matching Grants and Payment Arrangements Available! Email Info@mygentech.net Call 773-324-7772

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[cps_citywide] Cameron ES primary grade teacher

Cameron Elementary is looking for a primary grade teacher, preferably with Kindergarten or first grade experience.    Cameron: ( Track E; 1234 N. Monticello; 773-534-4290 )

[cps_citywide] Ryerson ES Positions Available Immediately

Ryerson Elementary is looking for a special education teacher (self-contained, grades 4-6) and a Librarian (Track E school).

Please contact Ms. James, principal, at 773.534.6700 ASAP.

[cps_citywide] Telpochcalli technology bilingual teacher.

Telpochcalli needs a technology bilingual teacher. (2832 W. 24th Blvd.; 773-534-1402...........this is a regular track elementary school)

[cps_citywide] Performing Arts/Drama Teacher Position Available!!

Jungman School is in need of a certified teacher to work part time. Jungman
is located at 1746 S. Miller and serves students in PreK-8th. We have
approximately 375 students. Contact the Principal, Zaida Hernandez, at 773-
534-7375.

CAPCC AUGUST 2012 BLOCK CLUB RECAP

Chatham Avalon Park Community Council’s “ Block by Block, Block Club Revitalization Boot Camp” held on Saturday, August 24, 2012  at Chatham Fields Lutheran Church, 8050 South St  Lawrence, in Chatham’s Sub-Area III, where Candace Calhoun Watkins is the  CAPCC Vice President.

Our Chatham block club presidents are part of the solution and gave us ideas on how to solve the problem.  We were also encouraged  by a special presentation given by Community Capital, LLC  on how to reinvest in our community. Our guest speakers Mr. Jerald Gary & Mr. Sean A George are fantastic. Both are well educated young African-American males.“  Strong blocks build Strong Neighborhoods” Strong Neighborhoods will make Chicago a more livable city.

                       1955   CAPCC  2012

 “ Addressing Quality of Life Issues, Is What We Do  ’’

                                     since 1955

The Ironworkers Joint Apprenticeship Program

 

The Ironworkers Joint Apprenticeship Program will be accepting applications Monday thru Friday August 20-24 and August 27-31, 2012 from 8:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. Applicants MUST provide their original HS Diploma or GED certificate, birth certificate, and other documentation to qualify for the test.

Application information

More information on Iron Workers Local #1

[cps_citywide] Pritzker looking for kindergarten teacher

Dr. Reese is looking to hire a teacher for kindergarten. Please pass this on to recall teachers.

Pritzker Elementary: 2009 W. Schiller; (773) 534-4415; this is a 'regular' track school. 

College Scholarship Fair

Save the Date -- 100 Black Men of Chicago 10th Annual College Scholarship Fair

University of Illinois Chicago Campus
Saturday, October 13, 2012
9:00am-2:00pm.

visit www.100bmc.org for more information

194 Accomplishments of President Obama - Yes he did!

194 Accomplishments of President Obama in his first term of office (Click the link below):

http://pleasecutthecrap.typepad.com/main/what-has-obama-done-since-january-20-2009.html

Please forward this to as many people as possible.

--
National Black Alliance Network (NBAN)

Posting of all new photos online for the completed Cottage Grove Planters Project

Hello Everyone!

All pictures of the students and staff involved in the COTTAGE GROVE PLANTERS PROJECT
from the 5th, 6th and 8th Wards are now online. Please click on the link below in order to view
the photos and go visit them in person when you can, the address of each one is listed under the tab
"Locations" ...and please SPREAD THE WORD.

If the slide show is not automatically on, just move your cursor to the top left hand corner of the
photo and click "play".
http://www.cottagegroveplanters.org

Leiana J. Thomas Gary, Founder

Cottage Grove Planters Society

Final screenings! Black Harvest Film Festival, through August 30!

Filmmaker appearances, discussions, events, and more!

On Thursday, August 30, the Gene Siskel Film Center concludes its
18th Annual Black Harvest Film Festival, the Midwest’s largest
Black film festival. The commitment, imagination, and creativity
of independent directors from throughout the U.S. and the world
bring stories and images of the black experience to life through
Chicago premieres of over 40 features, documentaries, and shorts.

Must-see movies include an advance screening of Brooklyn Castle,
featuring chess prodigies; made-in-Chicago feature Father’s Day;
Black superheroes in White Scripts and Black Supermen;
Lance Gross as an ex-NFL player in The Last Fall; and post-war
trauma in the thriller The Kill Hole.

Information: www.siskelfilmcenter.org/blackharvest2012

Black Contractors Business Summit This Friday & Saturday

[cps_citywide] 3 @ Positions New Sullivan Elementary school

New Sullivan Elementary school is seeking a Computer Education Technology teacher certified in K to 8th grade, a Language Arts Teacher 7th Grade, and a PE teacher.

Send resumes to seshockley@cps.edu

Or fax 773 535-6561

[cps_citywide] Six Job Openings

We have at least 2 (maybe up to 4) openings at our school for special education/inclusion teachers. We also have 4 openings for paraprofessionals (Student Development Coaches). We are a contract school located in the old Medill Elementary school. It is called Chicago Tech Academy High School. It is a contract school, so we are not CPS employees. If you could forward this to your distribution list, that would be great. I know there are a lot of great teachers without jobs right now. Please direct them to apply as soon as possible using the link below.

Thanks!

Jade Sipic

http://k12jobspot.com/?ZipCode=60608&Keyword=chicago%20tech

2013 Bill Gates Scholarship

2013 BILL GATES SCHOLARS PROGRAM GIVING AWAY ONE THOUSAND SCHOLARSHIPS TO MINORITY STUDENTS

-- Applications Now Available For 2013 Scholarships --

Every year, the Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program selects 1,000 talented students
to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their
choice. The program provides scholars with personal and professional development through
our leadership programs along with academic support throughout their college career.

Administered by the United Negro College Fund, the program was initially funded by a
$1 billion grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Since 1999, it has funded the
education of more than 16,000 students, awarding them more than $614 million dollars
to pay for tuition, fees, books and housing.

The program aims to reduce financial barriers for African American, American Indian/Alaska
Native, Asian Pacific Islander American and Hispanic American students with high academic
and leadership promise who have significant financial need; increase the representation of
these target groups in the disciplines of computer science, education, engineering, library
science, mathematics, public health and the sciences, where these groups are severely
underrepresented; develop a diversified cadre of future leaders for America by facilitating
successful completion of bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees; and provide seamless
support from undergraduate through doctoral programs, for students selected as Gates
Millennium Scholars entering target disciplines Individuals selected as Gates Scholars will
receive funds in an amount to be determined based on their financial need. The amount
determined will be based on the cost of tuition, fees, books and living expenses for the
2013-2014 academic year, as well as the availability of grants and other scholarships reported
on the financial aid award letter. The average scholarship award in the 2000-2010
academic years was $11,000 per student.

The application process is a three-part effort: 1) a Student Application is completed and
submitted by the student; 2) a Nominator Form must be completed and submitted by an
educator- Principal, teacher, guidance counselor or higher education representative; 3)
a Recommender Form must be completed and submitted by any adult who is familiar with
the student’s community service and leadership activities, such as a supervisor at work
or a community leader.

The deadline for submission is January 16, 2013.

CHATHAM IS...

                      CHATHAM IS !!

                        75^TH TO 87^TH, COTTAGE GROVE TO STATE STREET

VIBRANT

VIABLE

MIDDLE CLASS

WELL KNOWN

INTERGRATED

CHARMING

WELL KEPT

ACCESSIBLE

BEAUTIFUL

SUBSTAINABLE

TRANSITIONING FOR THE FUTURE !!

AUTHOR UNKNOWN

Open TollwayPositions- Switchboard Operator, Mail & Duplication Clerk, and IT Security Manager!

• Switchboard Operator ($8.25/Hour)

o High school graduate or equivalent is required.

o Working knowledge of Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.

o Must be flexible to work various shifts between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

o Must pass a typing test with 30 words per minute to qualify for an interview.

• Mail & Duplication Clerk ($12.29/Hour)

o High school graduate or equivalent is required.

o One-year (1) experience working in a mail room environment is required.

o Experience in operating various models of copiers and computerized production printers is required.

o Experience in operating large production mailing equipment as well as performing minor repair/service is required.

o This position requires the incumbent to lift at least seventy-five (75) pounds repeatedly during an eight (8) hour shift.

• IT Security Manager ($75,000.00 - $85,000.00/Yr.)

o A BS or BA degree in computer science or related field preferred; or equivalent work experience in an Information Security management role.

o Four to six years experience in data security.

o Knowledge at the expert level of current techniques and hardware/software capabilities of a large-scale, multi-location database and communications environment.

o Thorough understanding of the build procedures, operating systems, database and programming languages used by the department. (MCP, UNIX, Windows 2003, LINC, Oracle, Access, SMTP and TCP/IP).

Applications for the Switchboard Operator, Mail & Duplication Clerk, and IT Security Manager positions must be emailed to jobs@getipass.com, postmarked, or hand-delivered by August 28, 2012.

Interested applicants should fill out the Illinois Tollway Employment Application and return it to Human Resources as instructed in the job posting. More information can be found at www.illinoistollway.com.

*Please note that the EEO/AA Office is unable to accept any applications and/or resumes.

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