Member Resources Newsletter - September 28, 2012
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1. Become a Marketing Intern at Teach for America - Applications Due Sunday Sept 30th at 5pm
2. Co-op Wide T-shirt Contest! Deadline September 30th
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1. Become a Marketing Intern at Teach for America - Applications Due Sunday Sept 30th at 5pm
All kids deserve the chance to reach their full potential—but today, only eight percent of students growing up in poverty graduate from college by age 24, compared with 80 percent of students in more affluent areas. This limits life options, affects families and communities, and has significant social and economic implications for our country. Teach For America is a part of building the national movement to change this. This year, Cal's Teach for America team is hiring marketing interns to develop a campus campaign to ensure that we get as many talented and qualified Cal Bears to the classroom as possible. We would love your help!
1. Become a Marketing Intern at Teach for America - Applications Due Sunday Sept 30th at 5pm
2. Co-op Wide T-shirt Contest! Deadline September 30th
3. Invitation to classes and events at The Tibetan Nyingma Institute in Berkeley (Sept 28 - 30)
4. NASCO Cooperative Education & Training Institute in Ann Arbor Michigan - Deadline for Scholarships Oct 8th
5. Plant Trees with Urban Releaf & Cloyne! Saturday, September 29th
6. Staying, Transferring, or Leaving for Spring 2013? Online Reservation Emails Have Been Sent Out
7. Biketopia! Bike Drive & Open House Saturday, October 6th from 2 to 6pm
8. First Aid/CPR Class - Free to Co-opers!
4. NASCO Cooperative Education & Training Institute in Ann Arbor Michigan - Deadline for Scholarships Oct 8th
5. Plant Trees with Urban Releaf & Cloyne! Saturday, September 29th
6. Staying, Transferring, or Leaving for Spring 2013? Online Reservation Emails Have Been Sent Out
7. Biketopia! Bike Drive & Open House Saturday, October 6th from 2 to 6pm
8. First Aid/CPR Class - Free to Co-opers!
9. The BSC is looking for a permanent Executive Director
10. Upcoming House Presidents Meetings
11. Upcoming House Manager Meetings
12. Free Monthly HIV Testing & LGBT Counseling Drop-in Service
13. Policy Question?
14. Health and Safety Resources
15. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
16. Need to contact staff?
10. Upcoming House Presidents Meetings
11. Upcoming House Manager Meetings
12. Free Monthly HIV Testing & LGBT Counseling Drop-in Service
13. Policy Question?
14. Health and Safety Resources
15. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
16. Need to contact staff?
1. Become a Marketing Intern at Teach for America - Applications Due Sunday Sept 30th at 5pm
All kids deserve the chance to reach their full potential—but today, only eight percent of students growing up in poverty graduate from college by age 24, compared with 80 percent of students in more affluent areas. This limits life options, affects families and communities, and has significant social and economic implications for our country. Teach For America is a part of building the national movement to change this. This year, Cal's Teach for America team is hiring marketing interns to develop a campus campaign to ensure that we get as many talented and qualified Cal Bears to the classroom as possible. We would love your help!
If interested, please apply by Sunday, September 30th by 5pm.
For your application you will need:
- An application supplement, to be found at www.tinyurl.com/CRIAPP2013
- A current Resume
- A copy of your transcripts (can be unofficial from the web)
- Please send all three components by the deadline to Cal's campus representative, Raquel Lucente at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me at
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. Thank you so much for your interest, we look forward to reading your applications!
2. Co-op Wide T-shirt Contest! Deadline September 30th
Any co-oper who wishes to participate can send their design to the Recruitment Coordinator at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . The winner will have their design printed on all of the shirts! The deadline is September 30th! Attached is a poster file of the competition.
3. Invitation to classes and events at The Tibetan Nyingma Institute in Berkeley (Sept 28 - 30)
The Nyingma Institute is within walking distance from many of the Berkeley Student Cooperative. We offer classes, workshops, and retreats. We also have a beautiful meditation garden that many people just come by to relax. We also have a free Sunday Program: Tibetan Chanting from 5-6 PM and Dharma Talk from 6-7 PM. For more information visit http://www.nyingmainstitute.org/
Friday, September 28: Dessert Buffet
6:30-7 PM: Dessert buffet 7:00-7:45 PM: “Finding Balance,” Tibetan Yoga class with Donna Morton. Elements of classic meditation posture can be utilized to bring balance into our daily routines. 8-9 PM: “Path of Ease,” Tibetan Yoga self-massage class with Santosh Philip Learn soothing techniques of Tibetan self-massage.
The North American Students of Cooperation (NASCO) Institute is a conference which begins on Friday November 2nd and ends on Sunday November 4th. However, departure will be on Thursday 11/1/12 at 1:25pm and returning Sunday 11/4 9:21pm. The BSC is going to sponsor 14 members to attend this amazing co-op conference! http://www.nasco.coop/institute/ What's included in sponsorship:
Round trip Airfare from San Francisco Airport to Detroit, Michigan
Ground Travel from Detroit to Ann Arbor (which is a 45 minute drive)
A couch at an Ann Arbor Co-op House (or maybe a floor)
A Saturday night banquet and Sunday lunch.
What's on you
Most excellent representation of the BSC to the Co-op Community
Travel to and from SFO
Meals
$95.00 for 1/2 conference fees.
Baggage Fees (only if your wardrobe won't fit in a carry on)
To be considered you must submit your application before 5pm on Monday 10/8/12
Here is the Link to the application:APPLY FOR A NASCO INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP HERE
5. Plant Trees with Urban Releaf & Cloyne! Saturday, September 29th
Are you interested in planting trees? Members of Cloyne are going as a group to volunteer for Urban Releaf in Oakland on Saturday, September 29th. We will be helping plant a large amount of trees on the sidewalks! Please contact Mia Tong at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or on her cell phone (240) 743-7542 if you are interested, want more information, or are planning on going!
When: Saturday September 29th from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: We will meet at North Gate at 9 a.m. and take the 18 Bus to thecorner of 31st St and Market St in Oakland
What to Bring: Clothes that you don't mind getting dirty!
Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (240) 743-7542
7. Biketopia! Bike Drive & Open House Saturday, October 6th from 2 to 6pm
Biketopia Community Workshop is hosting it's first bike drive and open house on Saturday October 6th from 2-6pm. If any co-op houses have extra bike parts they would like to donate, we will be collecting bicycle and bike part donations to help us in our goal to get people riding their bikes. Proceeds help keep the doors open and funds our upcoming youth internship program. Come by for food, drink and raffle prizes. We are located in South Berkeley at 1752 Alcatraz St.
2. Co-op Wide T-shirt Contest! Deadline September 30th
Any co-oper who wishes to participate can send their design to the Recruitment Coordinator at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . The winner will have their design printed on all of the shirts! The deadline is September 30th! Attached is a poster file of the competition.
3. Invitation to classes and events at The Tibetan Nyingma Institute in Berkeley (Sept 28 - 30)
The Nyingma Institute is within walking distance from many of the Berkeley Student Cooperative. We offer classes, workshops, and retreats. We also have a beautiful meditation garden that many people just come by to relax. We also have a free Sunday Program: Tibetan Chanting from 5-6 PM and Dharma Talk from 6-7 PM. For more information visit http://www.nyingmainstitute.org/
Friday, September 28: Dessert Buffet
6:30-7 PM: Dessert buffet 7:00-7:45 PM: “Finding Balance,” Tibetan Yoga class with Donna Morton. Elements of classic meditation posture can be utilized to bring balance into our daily routines. 8-9 PM: “Path of Ease,” Tibetan Yoga self-massage class with Santosh Philip Learn soothing techniques of Tibetan self-massage.
Saturday, September 29: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM: “Joy of Being” Workshop
This workshop celebrates our capacity to discover liberating knowledge. It includes instruction from Buddhist Studies, Nyingma Psychology, Tibetan Yoga, and the Time, Space, and Knowledge vision. Advance registration is required.
NYINGMA INSTITUTE OPEN HOUSE September 30, 2012. Sunday afternoon from 3-5 PM.Quarterly open houses introduce Kum Nye, and meditation, and provide the opportunity to meet Institute faculty and staff. The open house program runs from 3-5 PM with light refreshments, followed by our regular Sunday chant and talk from 5-7 PM. Come for some or all of the activities.
- Prayer wheel and meditation garden tour
- Tibetan Relaxation (Kum Nye yoga) demonstration
- Talk on the Nyingma Institute, its programs and activities
- Class and program counseling
- Reception with light refreshments
Following the open house is a regularly scheduled Tibetan chant at 5:00 then a Dharma talk at 6:00.All open house events are free.
4. NASCO Cooperative Education & Training Institute in Ann Arbor Michigan - Deadline for Scholarships Oct 8thThe North American Students of Cooperation (NASCO) Institute is a conference which begins on Friday November 2nd and ends on Sunday November 4th. However, departure will be on Thursday 11/1/12 at 1:25pm and returning Sunday 11/4 9:21pm. The BSC is going to sponsor 14 members to attend this amazing co-op conference! http://www.nasco.coop/institute/ What's included in sponsorship:
Round trip Airfare from San Francisco Airport to Detroit, Michigan
Ground Travel from Detroit to Ann Arbor (which is a 45 minute drive)
A couch at an Ann Arbor Co-op House (or maybe a floor)
A Saturday night banquet and Sunday lunch.
What's on you
Most excellent representation of the BSC to the Co-op Community
Travel to and from SFO
Meals
$95.00 for 1/2 conference fees.
Baggage Fees (only if your wardrobe won't fit in a carry on)
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04NOV2012 DTW 735P SFO 921PTo be considered you must submit your application before 5pm on Monday 10/8/12
Here is the Link to the application:APPLY FOR A NASCO INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP HERE
5. Plant Trees with Urban Releaf & Cloyne! Saturday, September 29th
Are you interested in planting trees? Members of Cloyne are going as a group to volunteer for Urban Releaf in Oakland on Saturday, September 29th. We will be helping plant a large amount of trees on the sidewalks! Please contact Mia Tong at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or on her cell phone (240) 743-7542 if you are interested, want more information, or are planning on going!
When: Saturday September 29th from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: We will meet at North Gate at 9 a.m. and take the 18 Bus to thecorner of 31st St and Market St in Oakland
What to Bring: Clothes that you don't mind getting dirty!
Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (240) 743-7542
6. Staying, Transferring, or Leaving for Spring 2013? Online Reservation Emails Have Been Sent Out
7. Biketopia! Bike Drive & Open House Saturday, October 6th from 2 to 6pm
Biketopia Community Workshop is hosting it's first bike drive and open house on Saturday October 6th from 2-6pm. If any co-op houses have extra bike parts they would like to donate, we will be collecting bicycle and bike part donations to help us in our goal to get people riding their bikes. Proceeds help keep the doors open and funds our upcoming youth internship program. Come by for food, drink and raffle prizes. We are located in South Berkeley at 1752 Alcatraz St.
Biketopia is a non profit volunteer run work shop that teaches hands on bike maintenance and sells refurbished bikes to the public at very low cost. For a suggested donation of $4-6/day, you can either use our tools to work on your bike yourself, or a volunteer can show you how to fix whatever you need fixing. If you can't make the open house, please feel welcome to come by anytime M-F 4-8pm, 1752 Alcatraz St. We'd love to see more BSC co-opers around!
8. First Aid/CPR Class - Free to Co-opers!
Saturday 10/13 from 10am-5:30pm -- contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to reserve your spot!
9. The BSC is looking for a permanent Executive Director
Do you know someone who might be a good Executive Director for the BSC? If so, let them know we're hiring!The Executive Director reports directly to the Board of Directors and is responsible for ensuring that the Board oversees the long-range strategic, annual, and financial plans of the organization. S/he promotes effective external relations and continuing relationships with the BSC's alumni. S/he oversees staff and assists them in their efforts to educate members to be effective participants in the BSCs governance. S/he is responsible for ensuring that the BSC fulfills its mission of providing quality, low-cost, cooperative housing to students. S/he provides leadership to the membership, the staff, and the Board of Directors in order to ensure that all departments and programs of the BSC operate in a cost-effective manner consistent with cooperative principles of democratic, participatory decision-making. Full details and job app are on the ED job posting on the BSC Website. The deadline to apply is October 24, 2012. For more information, please contact Brenna Fallon, BSC President, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. @ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
10. Upcoming House Presidents Meetings
October Monday 10/22 5pm-6:30pm-- Castro
November Tuesday 11/27 5pm-6:30pm-- Kidd
December Tuesday 12/4 5pm-6:30pm-- Rochdale Lounge
11. Upcoming House Manager Meetings
October: Wednesday 10/10 6:00pm-7:30pm-- Cloyne
November: Wednesday 11/14 6:00pm-7:30pm-- Wilde House
December: Wednesday 12/5 5:00pm-6:30pm-- Rochdale Lounge
12. Free Monthly HIV Testing & LGBT Counseling Drop-in Service
WHEN : HIV Testing: Every Second Wednesday from 5p-7p, October 10th, November 14th, December 12th LGBT Counseling: Every Wed 4-6pm and Every Second Wed 4-7pm
WHERE: The Gender Equity Resource Center in 202 Cesar Chavez
WHAT: Anonymous, Free HIV Testing with Results in 15 minutes, Free Drop-In LGBT Counseling FB event: http://www.facebook.com/events/481010571910403/
13. Policy Question?
Guest, habitability, harassment, substance abuse, and other policies can be searched at policy.bsc.coop You can also browse them in the Policy Directory.
14. Health and Safety Resources
Earthquake safety, parties, consent, mental health, and more are available on the BSC Website.
15. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
Get the latest announcements, events, and job openings right away!
16. Need to contact staff?
Contact emails for Central Office staff, Food & Supplies, Maintenance, Member Resources, and Executives are on the BSC Website.
8. First Aid/CPR Class - Free to Co-opers!
Saturday 10/13 from 10am-5:30pm -- contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to reserve your spot!
9. The BSC is looking for a permanent Executive Director
Do you know someone who might be a good Executive Director for the BSC? If so, let them know we're hiring!The Executive Director reports directly to the Board of Directors and is responsible for ensuring that the Board oversees the long-range strategic, annual, and financial plans of the organization. S/he promotes effective external relations and continuing relationships with the BSC's alumni. S/he oversees staff and assists them in their efforts to educate members to be effective participants in the BSCs governance. S/he is responsible for ensuring that the BSC fulfills its mission of providing quality, low-cost, cooperative housing to students. S/he provides leadership to the membership, the staff, and the Board of Directors in order to ensure that all departments and programs of the BSC operate in a cost-effective manner consistent with cooperative principles of democratic, participatory decision-making. Full details and job app are on the ED job posting on the BSC Website. The deadline to apply is October 24, 2012. For more information, please contact Brenna Fallon, BSC President, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. @ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
10. Upcoming House Presidents Meetings
October Monday 10/22 5pm-6:30pm-- Castro
November Tuesday 11/27 5pm-6:30pm-- Kidd
December Tuesday 12/4 5pm-6:30pm-- Rochdale Lounge
11. Upcoming House Manager Meetings
October: Wednesday 10/10 6:00pm-7:30pm-- Cloyne
November: Wednesday 11/14 6:00pm-7:30pm-- Wilde House
December: Wednesday 12/5 5:00pm-6:30pm-- Rochdale Lounge
12. Free Monthly HIV Testing & LGBT Counseling Drop-in Service
WHEN : HIV Testing: Every Second Wednesday from 5p-7p, October 10th, November 14th, December 12th LGBT Counseling: Every Wed 4-6pm and Every Second Wed 4-7pm
WHERE: The Gender Equity Resource Center in 202 Cesar Chavez
WHAT: Anonymous, Free HIV Testing with Results in 15 minutes, Free Drop-In LGBT Counseling FB event: http://www.facebook.com/events/481010571910403/
13. Policy Question?
Guest, habitability, harassment, substance abuse, and other policies can be searched at policy.bsc.coop You can also browse them in the Policy Directory.
14. Health and Safety Resources
Earthquake safety, parties, consent, mental health, and more are available on the BSC Website.
15. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
Get the latest announcements, events, and job openings right away!
16. Need to contact staff?
Contact emails for Central Office staff, Food & Supplies, Maintenance, Member Resources, and Executives are on the BSC Website.