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Department of Neighborhood Empowerment
DONE Newsletters 2008
November 5, 2008
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Neighborhood Council Leaders |
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BongHwan Kim, General Manager
....Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (DONE) |
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done@lacity.org |
DONE NEWS
New Information Bulletin Eblast Schedule and Layout Starts This Week
DONE will now consolidate DONE, BONC and City news and events into one weekly Information Bulletin that goes out every Wednesday. Our Information Bulletins will only have updates on DONE, BONC and the City departments initially while we explore the best ways to provide you the latest news. We will be testing this new schedule and style and will be making any necessary adjustments in the upcoming months. Please provide feedback to done@lacity.org.
DONE Welcomes Claudia Dunn, Our New Interim Assistant General Manager
After an extensive search, DONE is happy to welcome back Claudia Dunn as the Interim Assistant General Manager. Claudia was instrumental in creating the structure of the Neighborhood Council system at the start of the Department. With proven leadership skills both at the Office at the City Clerk and DONE, we are excited that Claudia is back to help shape DONE's role in the City family so that we can be more effective in assisting the Neighborhood Councils.
DONE Needs Feedback on Our Website
DONE is currently in the process of redesigning our website to make it more interactive for you. Please take a few moments to take a short 9 question survey about our website so that we may provide you better online services.
Bylaws Training in the Central East Region
Save the dates! There will be 2 BYOB (Bring Your Own Bylaws) trainings coming up in the Central East Region, November 19 th and December 3 rd from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at DONE's 1 st office: 305 E. 1 st Street, Los Angeles 90012. We will review and explain your NC's bylaws as well as suggest helpful subjects to include in your bylaws or standing rules. We'll also cover the necessary City Clerk election bylaw changes. Please call (213) 485-1360 to RSVP as space is limited.
Assistance for Stakeholders Affected by the Sesnon and Marek Fires
DONE received information from the US Small Business Association (SBA) offering disaster loans to homeowners, renters, and business owners affected by the recent fires. They have 2 Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in Kagel Canyon and Chatsworth. For more information, please contact William Koontz, SBA Communication Specialist, (916) 735-1500 office, (916) 847-2346 cell, or email: william.koontz@sba.gov
BONC NEWS
BONC Reviews Financial Disclosures at a Special Meeting Next Week
The Board of Neighborhood Commissioners will hold a "Special Meeting" Monday, November 10, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. The purpose of the special meeting is for BONC to begin deliberations on financial disclosures to prepare a recommendation to the City Council based on input gathered from the various Town Halls and online survey.
The meeting will be held at:
Felicia Mahood Senior Citizen Center - Community Room
11338 Santa Monica Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90028 Please click here for the meeting agenda.
CITY NEWS
You can still give input on the City Budget for 2009/2010
The Community Budget Survey is available online to all stakeholders in the City of Los Angeles. To ensure that the needs of your neighborhood are voiced, the survey will help the City guide the development of the budget. This year, the City will be challenged by many issues, including the uncertain impact of the turbulent national economy, likely revenue shortfalls, and increased service demands. Please take some time to take the survey and help the City make tough decisions in the next fiscal year.
Los Angeles City Commission on the Status of Women is hosting a Women Leaders in Education Forum: Discovering Our Path to the Future
On November 7, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Commission on the Status of Women in partnership with California State University, Los Angeles, will host the 2nd Women Leaders in Education Forum: Discovering Our Path to the Future. This symposium brings together hundreds of attendees from Southern California's top universities, community colleges, business industries and government entities, to discuss best practices on strategies to increase the number of women entering and remaining in math and science careers. California State Senate Majority Leader Gloria Romero will deliver the keynote address. Click here for more information.
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ BongHwan Kim, General Manager
done@lacity.org
Department of Neighborhood Empowerment
334-B E. 2nd Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
866 / LA HELPS
213 / 485-1360
213 / 485-4608 fax
done@mailbox.lacity.org
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www.lacityneighborhoods.com
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