Go Sailing with Charleston Waterkeeper

TAKE PRIDE, TAKE RESPONSIBILITY, TAKE ACTION

WHO: You, Charleston Waterkeeper and Ocean Sailing Academy

WHAT: An "open house" to learn about what both organizations are doing to preserve, protect and enjoy our waterways. There will be food, fun and camaraderie as well as activities including knot-tying and a short video on the Waterkeeper movement. If that's not enough, then join us for an hour-long complimentary sail around Charleston Harbor.

WHEN: Saturday, November 29, 12pm-4pm

WHERE: The docks of Charleston Harbor Marina at Patriots Point (24 Patriots Point Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464)

WHY: Because salt air has been scientifically proven to help metabolize Thanksgiving dinners.

CAGP Meeting

The Charleston Association of Grant Professionals (CAGP)

will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 18th,

at 5:45 p.m.

in the Charleston County Public Library auditorium.

68 Calhoun Street

Speakers: Representatives from U.S. Senator Jim DeMint’s Office - Jessica Knight, Grants Coordinator, and Danielle Gibbs, State Projects Director.

Topic: “Federal Grant Funding Opportunities and How Your Legislators Can Assist You”

Meetings are open to anyone interested in the grants process. Reservations are requested for this special program. Call 452-4492 or email carolynlackey@comcast.net for information or reservations.

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**If you can arrive by 5:15 and help with room set-up, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Upcoming Events

Lowcountry AIDS Fundraiser- Nov 14 adn 15 10-6 at Gwynns Mt Pleasant
Gwynn’s specialty store is partnering with make-up brand, Trish McEvoy, and jewelry designers, Travis and Christy Jervey, to raise funds for Lowcountry AIDS Services (LAS) in November.
(843) 747-2273, www.aids-service.com for more details

The Forgotten Children Rally- Nov 14 11am-12pm Hampton Park
Unite with surrounding GAL staff and volunteers to raise awareness of the plight of foster children in our state.

National Adoption Month Candle Lighting Ceremony- Nov 15 5pm at Azaela Park, Summerville
This special event will honor adoptive parents, birth parents, adoptees and any person whose life has been touched by adoption.
Call 821-4455 for more information

Shuckin' and Shaggin' on the Yorktown- Nov 15 6-10 pm Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum
A benefit for the Wounded Warriors Program
Call 881-5984 for tickets and more details.

AFFA Taste of Equality- Nov 15 7:30 pm Memminger Auditorium
Join the Alliance for Full Acceptance to celebrate 10 Years of achieving equality and acceptance for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people, for an evening of food, music, and friendship
Call 883-0343 for tickets and information.

Gage Hall Coffeehouse- Nov 15 8pm Gage Hall, 4 Archdale St
Sponsored by the Unitarian Church, Juke Joint Johnny and friends will perform blues and jazz standards in a benefit concert to support Charleston area after-school programs.
Call 224-4472 for more information.

The Center for Birds of Prey, Live Bird Program- Nov 15 1pm Free
Sewee Visitor Center, 5821 U.S. Highway 17, Awendaw

Grantseeking Best Practices

An informational booklet just came across my desk and eventhough it focuses on finding grants to maintain a particular electronic resource it does have some tips all grantseekers could use.

1. Get your idea on paper
Write down and organize your thoughts about your project and how it will benefit the community. Sometimes getting ideas down on paper can help illustrate goals more clearly and help identify grants most relevant to your objectives.

2. Know your Deadlines
Not only do you need to know when the grant is due, but how long it will take you to compile information, speak to or seek out the right resources and any other issues that could interfere with a timely grant proposal. Set deadlines, make others aware of them, and then stick to your deadline to ensure the best chance of completion for your grant.

3. Get the Facts
Aside from informationand statistics about your community you will need to know specific information about your organization. Know what information is needed and request it from your sources early to ensure you don not miss out on a deadline.

4. Fine-Tune and Submit
Once you have completed your request and compiled all the required information, ask your colleagues and administrators to review it and make suggestions.


-Taken from How to Win Grants and Secure Investment Databases by Morningstar Library Services

My Sister's House Benefit

Dark & Bubbly, a tasting of champagnes and chocolates to benefit My Sister's House, will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Historic Rice Mill, 17 Lockwood Blvd., Charleston.
Tickets are $35, cash or check only, and are available at the door or in advance by calling 747-4069. More info on My Sister's House: http://www.mysistershouse.org.

Women and Family in Philanthropy

More and more philanthropists are making decisions that involve the entire family when deciding how and when to give. A panel representing family foundations will share their experiences.
Moderator: Susan Romaine, Board Chair, Center for Women Panelists: Celeste Patrick and Laura Patrick, Patrick Family Foundation; Linda Plunkett, Amanda's Fund of the Coastal Community Foundation; Jan Lipov, Pearlstine Family Fund of the Coastal Community Foundation
This event takes place during Philanthropy Week. Lunch provided by Fork.
Registration required: $10. Wednesday, November 12 Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Spoleto Board Room, 14 George Street
Sponsor: South Carolina Bank and Trust
Visit www.c4women or call 763-7333 for registration information.