calvin f. williams, jr.

Keys to Starting a Non Profit

Calvin — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:15:48 +0000

Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership and Learning (WELL) presents…

Keys to Starting a Nonprofit Organization

Saturday, February 27, 2010, 9am—12:30pm at the

Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship

Attend three informative workshops:

1. Forming a North Carolina Nonprofit

Facilitator: Dennis Walsh, CPA

Learn the steps and cost of starting a nonprofit organization.

2. Operating Your Nonprofit Effectively

Facilitator: Dr. Julie Lapham

Learn how to avoid the pitfalls many nonprofits experience and simple strategies to grow your organization.

3. Grant Resources 101

Facilitator: Letitia Vann

Learn the various types of grants and how to conduct research to find foundations interested in funding your organization.

Just for You Catering will provide a continental breakfast and the workshop is free.

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More Information in PDF

So Favor Isn’t Fair?

Calvin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:30:19 +0000

What is Favor? There are several definitions but I am going to choose this one, “an act of gracious kindness.” You could also say that favor is being blessed (receive an act of gracious kindness) even when we don’t deserve it.

So, you could say that we are all favored (the recipients of gracious kindness) because we have all done things that weren’t the best but [sometimes in the same day] received an act of gracious kindness.

I propose to you that the degree in which we recognize and appreciate the favor that we receive actually entitles you to more favor. If you are a parent, mentor, big brother/sister, or anyone in authority over someone else, when you do an act of gracious kindness to someone and they appreciate, recognize and thank you for it, does it not motivate you to do even more?

So to say that favor isn’t fair, I say is true, because who can actually say on their own merits/efforts/work they deserved to be favored (receive an act of gracious kindness).
So, I charge you, the next time you receive an act of favor (an act of gracious kindness) be thankful and watch more favor enter into your life.

#ManMeals – Grilled Greek Chicken

Calvin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:12:30 +0000

What is a #ManMeal?

A Man Meal is a meal that any man can make even with limited cooking skills! I started doing this because I am a man and I want meals that I can easily make and taste better than rice + sugar! So, if you have any suggestions please do not hesitate to let me know…

Now, I can’t take credit for this meal, this is all Ms. Underhill for this one. So thank her! Please check out Decadent Butters, the sponsor for this #ManMeal!

Enjoy

Grilled Greek Chicken

Ingredients

2-4 chicken breasts
1/3 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
2 lemons, juiced

Directions

In a glass dish, mix the olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, oregano, and lemon juice. Place the chicken pieces in the mixture, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours or overnight.
Preheat grill for high heat.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Place chicken on the grill, and discard the marinade. Cook chicken pieces up to 15 minutes per side, until juices run clear. Smaller pieces will not take as long.

Why I Desire to Win $25,000.00 and Give More Than Half Away

Calvin — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:43:47 +0000

This year I set a big hairy audacious goal for myself. I want to be a blessing to more people. Every new year I focus on myself and things I want to do to make myself better, put myself in a better position. However, this year, I am thankful that I am thinking outside of my own situation.

I see people around me that are in need and their need is motivating me to grow and do things even better. I know a person who donates her time, baby sits for her friends, volunteers in the community, and gets around at 6am any of day of the week. She does all of this without complaining and always in a cheerful spirit. I wondered “how does she get around with no car?”

I know of a single mother who has to make a choice between feeding her children and paying the rent. She earns too much to get assistance from the government but not enough to avoid this predicament. It is a choice, I believe, that no one should ever have to make.

Some may say, Calvin, “who are you to help these people and are you rich to do so?” I would answer them, “what my finances can not do, my faith and favor will.” So, I set 3 public #2010Goals:

1. Buy this young lady a car
2. Pay rent one month for an individual in need
3. Pay mortgage one month for an individual in need.

How am I going to do this? Honestly, I am not sure, I have my bills and obligations that I have to meet, but I am going to sacrifice, save, and pray that opportunities, automobiles and my network can help to achieve this goal. Now, I saw an opportunity to win $25,000 from CarMax so I entered in the drawing.

Now, am I putting all of my hopes on that CarMax awards me the prize, No. I am putting all of my hopes in God and his ability to bring it to pass. But, just in case someone at CarMax reads this, I would want them to know that my desire to enter and win this prize is not so I can pocket all the money for myself; instead, to give away more than half of it by buying someone in need a car, paying one month rent and mortgage for someone in need.

This maybe foolish or silly to some but I think I am just continuing to have faith, that I will achieve the goals that I have set out and be able to bless those who I see are in need.

#ManMeal – Kabobs

Calvin — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:10:35 +0000

What is a #ManMeal?

Now, I can’t take credit for this meal, this is all Ms. Underhill for this one. So thank her! Please check out Decadent Butters, the sponsor for this #ManMeal! :Kabobs

Ingredients

1/2 cup water
1/2 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon sea or coarse salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 red bell peppers, cut into 2 inch pieces
1 large sweet onion, peeled and cut into wedges
1 1/2 cups whole fresh mushrooms
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (lamb, beef or your choice of meat) – cut into cubes
10 skewers

Directions

In a large bowl, mix the water, honey, garlic powder, salt, black pepper and ginger. Place red bell peppers, onion wedges, mushrooms, and chicken in the bowl with the marinade. Cover with saran wrap, and refrigerate 4 to 24 hours.
Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
Discard marinade, and thread the meat and vegetables onto skewers, leaving a small space between each item. *If using wooden skewers make sure to soak in water for an hour.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill skewers for 10 minutes, turning as needed, or until meat is cooked through and vegetables are tender.

#ManMeals – Grilled Salmon

Calvin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:06:51 +0000

What is a #ManMeal?

Now, I can’t take credit for this meal, this is all Ms. Underhill for this one. So thank her! Please check out Decadent Butters, the sponsor for this #ManMeal! :

Grilled Salmon

Ingredients

2 salmon fillets, bones and skin removed
1 lemon, thinly sliced
4 sprigs fresh rosemary
Sea salt to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed

Directions

Preheat the grill for high heat.
Arrange half the lemon slices in a single layer in aluminum foil. Layer with 2 sprigs rosemary, and top with salmon fillets. Sprinkle salmon with salt, layer with remaining rosemary sprigs, and top with remaining lemon slices. Drizzle with olive oil.
Grill for 20 minutes, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork.

I’m Collecting Donations for Haiti – List of Items Needed

Calvin — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:48:00 +0000

If you have not yet given to haiti, please take this as an opportunity to either look around your house at items you can give or go out and purchase. I am collecting items at my office and through my church will give to Haiti.

Please see the list of items below:

Blankets
Baby food
Batteries
Canned tuna
Soap
Toothpaste
Flip flops
Plated
Dust mask
Sleeping bags
Flashlights
Feminine hygiene products
Powdered evaporated milk
Band aids & first aid
Toothbrushes
Towels
Cups
Utensils
Medical supplies
Clothes

Please bring items already bagged or boxed as that would make it most easy for me to transport again. You can drop them off at my office (turn by turn directions provided) between the hours of 12pm and 5pm on Friday, January 29, 2010. Please call ahead to ensure that someone will be there, 336.510.9642.

Lets all take this opportunity to give to those in need.

#2010 Goals – If You Haven’t Done Yours Yet

Calvin — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 20:57:48 +0000

I am sure I am not the only one to do my #2010 Goals and I am actually glad I hadn’t. I learned something today that is huge (I am going to wait to share it though and it would had drastically affected my #2010 Goals.

So, if you are looking to make goals for this year and need some place to start, I hope that this list will help you. Now, you can do goals for every sub area or just the major areas, either way it is up to you and I hope this helps.

Major Areas of Your Life:

Personal
Family
Professional
Community

Personal Sub Areas:

Spiritual
Financial
Health & Fitness
Education & Mental Development
Social Life & Relationship
Activities

Family Sub Areas:

Spouse
Home Life
Children
Parents
Extended Family

Community Sub Areas:

Local Community
National Community
International Community

What Do I Suggest? I suggest that you first look at these areas and start with the answer to this question, “What do I want to have accomplished in these areas [major or sub] when I die?” Then work backwards until you are at #2010.

*Hint* Please ensure you have someone that you can be accountable with so they will come back and check with you in 3 months to see if you have made any progress.

Get Paid to Help in Haiti

Calvin — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 12:00:25 +0000

For those looking to make an impact in Haiti, here are a few positions that this company says they are hiring for. This was sent to me by a friend and I am sharing it with you. If it works out for you that is great! But I am not held liable for anything that happens from contacting the individual listed below throughout you potential or actual time in Haiti. Just saying folks, have to put your disclaimer out there.

Greetings,

ACET, Inc. has received an immediate request to provide assistance to the devastation from the recent earthquake that has befallen the nation of Haiti. We are looking for anyone interested in going to Haiti to help for a 3- 6 month period. There are no particular skills sets defined at this point, except the willingness to help wherever needed. We will be presenting folks and highlighting their unique skills and trade qualifications, so if the opportunity to help in your area exists – it will be noted and presented. As you can well imagine, any skill that you may have – can be of great help.

Typical skill sets needed:

Carpenters
Masons
Electricians
Medical Personnel
Communications
Builders
Heavy Equipment Operators
Plumbers
Logistics, Etc.

THIS IS NOT A VOLUNTEER REQUEST – you will be paid for the work you do. This is a temporary employment assignment that will include travel, expenses, remuneration with an understanding that housing accommodations will be very basic. All that is needed at this point is a passport or ability to obtain one ASAP.

If you are seriously interested or know of someone who would be interested – please email me back ASAP or forward this email, and I will provide more details for you at that time.

This is a unique opportunity to make a difference to the people of Haiti!

Onekqua Beverly

Corporate Recruiter/Security Specialist

ACET, Inc.

301-861-5023 (Office)

301-885-3199 (Fax)

otbeverly@adamscomm.com

www.adamscomm.com

Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship

Calvin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:07:34 +0000

You know I try to share scholarship opportunities, I wish I would had taken better advantage of them.

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GENERAL INFORMATION, INSTRUCTIONS AND REMINDER ITEMS

Background Information: Tuskegee Airmen, Incorporated is a unique organization dedicated to the preservation of the history of African American Veterans whose service during World War II demonstrated to America that the criteria for responsible citizenship are character and achievement rather than ethnic origin. Although incorporated in Washington, D.C., the organization consists of many chapters, a National Museum at the Coleman Young International Airport Detroit, MI and the Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Foundation, located in Los Angeles, CA.

Each year the Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Foundation grants scholarship awards to deserving young men and women. Each year the number of available scholarship awards is directly related to income received from investments. Forty (40) awards of one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00) will be available in 2010. The $1,500.00 awards are for one year only. One (1) twenty thousand dollar ($20,000.00) Pratt & Whitney award will be presented to a scholar who can demonstrate a sincere aptitude for and pursuit of a career in aviation, aerospace technology or research. This four-year Award will be paid in increments of $5,000 per year. The student must maintain a two-point-five (2.5) grade point average (GPA) and continue in the selected career path.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be students of accredited high schools who have graduated or will graduate in the school year 2009-2010. Additionally, applying students must have a GPA of at least three points (3.0) on a four-point scale.

Application Procedure: Application forms and instructions may be obtained from high school guidance counselors, Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Foundation website (www.taisf.org) , the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. website (www.tuskegeeairmen .org) or a Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. Chapter. Completed applications must be returned to the specific address indicated on page 1 of this application or to the Indianapolis Chapter, Tuskegee Airmen Inc, P.O. Box 88325, Indianapolis, IN 46208 on or before February 1, 2010:

Each applicant must submit a two (2) page essay containing: a biographical sketch, educational aspirations, career goals and an explanation of why financial aid is essential.
Additionally, the applicant must include a single page essay entitled “The Tuskegee Airmen” which reflects an overview of their history. Essays must be typed, double-spaced with 1-inch margins on 8.5″ x 11″ paper. Please note, all attachments to application must not exceed 8.5″ x 11″ in size.
To validate the financial status of the applicant, a copy of parent(s)’ latest IRS Form 1040 (preferably 2009) through adjusted gross income line must be included in application package. If not required to file Form 1040, provide official alternate source document to verify income, such as statement from Public Social Services, Pensions or SSI.

Selection Procedure: Applications for scholarship assistance received by individual chapters of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. are screened, verified as deemed appropriate, and competitively evaluated. Application files determined worthy of further consideration are forwarded to the Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Selection Committee for National Competition. A scholarship selection committee, composed of several members from each Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. Region, evaluates individual applications. Using a scale of one hundred (100) points, the committee considers academic achievement, extra curricular and community activities, relative financial need, recommendations, and both essays to competitively rank applicants.

Notification Procedure: Finalists (selectees and non-selectees) will receive individual notices of final results from the Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Foundation Board of Directors.

Award Payment Certification: Scholarship awardees may enroll in the institution of their choice. Upon completion of enrollment, the school registrar must send verification of enrollment and curriculum to the Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Foundation. When the required verifications have been received, individual award payments, made payable to the student or parent, will be mailed by Wells Fargo Bank, Los Angeles.