Serving An Aging Population

Posted on October 4, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]My sister is one of the best people I know - kind, sincere, and dedicated to her career in service to "oldies" (her word, not mine). After receiving a Masters in Gerontology, she now works as a social worker for aging populations. It's especially awesome having a sister dedicated to elder care given that the...

The Wait Is Over….The Civic Leaders Book Arrives

Posted on October 3, 2015

Hello again from the VOLSTA Media Network, Wow, what a great year it has been working with ELGL on the first season of Civic Leaders. As the show continues to evolve, we’ve now come as far as putting everything from the series into print and eBook from—further solidifying its impact and meaning and giving an...

#ELGLWorkLife: Recruitment On My Mind

Posted on September 29, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Join in the #ELGLWorkLife series, survey and webinar focusing on work life balance.  This series aims to address that age-old challenging of balancing professional work with a personal life. This latest #ELGLWorkLife contribution was submitted by Dan Weinheimer (LinkedIn and Twitter), Policy and Project Manager at the City of Fort Collins. Weinheimer, a graduate of the USC MPA...

“Open” your mind….

Posted on September 28, 2015

"Open" is finally here!! Grab some popcorn, sit back, and prepare to have your mind blown! Here's a blurb about the film from director and producer Richard Pietro: If you’re reading this, you’re likely familiar with the terms Open Government, Open Data, and Open Source. You probably understand how civic engagement is being radically transformed through...

Writing with Russ: Sound of Your Voice

Posted on September 21, 2015

Russell Bither-Terry, Voter Engagement Advocate for Oregon Secretary of State, reflects on working at the UNC-Chapel Hill Writing Center to bring you tips for clear, concise writing.  By: Russell Bither-Terry – LinkedIn and Twitter   In Kent’s testimonial about the UNC Writing Center, he specifically lists reading his papers out loud as one of the key things he learned from...
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