High Five Looking For Volunteers
March 8, 2010 by Strom Center
Filed under Events
The High Five Inc Board is currently seeking volunteers to become board members. If there are not enough board members they might not be able to hold their camp. The board meets a few times over the winter months and once a month in the spring and summer months. The meetings are only approximately 30 minutes to one hour.
The High Five Camp is a collaborative effort between High Five Inc., Badlands Human service Center, United Way, and Dickinson Public Schools. The camp provides a fun, structured experience for emotionally, socially, and behaviorally challenged youth ages 6 to 13.
If you would like to join the High Five Inc Board please contact Renee Rettinger at (701) 227-7583. If you have questions regarding the board or the camp please contact Candace Johnson at (701) 227-7583
Kim Goldsmith
Web & Social Media Manager
Hawk’s Point 3rd Anniversary Open House
March 1, 2010 by Strom Center
Filed under Events
Hawk’s Point will be celebrating it’s third anniversary this Wednesday by holding an open house. The open house will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. There will be entertainment, refreshments, and door prizes. If you would like more information, you can call Hawk’s Point at (701) 225-9173.
Kim Goldsmith
Web & Social Media Manager
COMMUNITY CONNECT FORUM TO BE HELD IN FORT TOTTEN
February 26, 2010 by Strom Center
Filed under Events
Finding Common Cultural Ground: Heritage, Education, Tourism
April 24, 2010
North Dakotans are invited to a unique opportunity to learn from tribal, rural and University of North Dakota peers on Saturday, April 24 at a community-university forum. Finding Common Cultural Ground: Heritage, Education, Tourism is the theme for the Third Annual Community Connect Forum, to be hosted by Cankdeska Cikana Community College in Fort Totten, ND. The event is free and open to the public.
The forum is part of the Community Connect Project, coordinated by the UND Center for Community Engagement. Dozens of communities and organizations across the state, as well as UND faculty and students, have been involved over the past few years in conversations to connect regional communities. The first two forums, Generating Ideas through Partnerships (Grand Forks, 2008) and Focus on Community Entrepreneurship (Rugby, 2009), gathered several hundred participants to discuss topics of mutual interest. The schedule for this year’s forum is below.
8:30-9:15 Coffee, registration, exhibits
9:15-10:00 Traditional Opening Ceremony
10:00-10:45 Keynote Address and Training Session: Community Conflict
11-12 noon Break Out Sessions
Cultural Heritage & Education, Exhibits & Roundtables, Campus Tours
12:15-1 p.m. Lunch (provided), Community Connect Meeting
1:00-2 p.m. Keynote Panel and Discussion: Cultural Tourism
2:15-3:15 Break Out Sessions (repeat)
3:30-5 p.m. Reception and Cultural Event by the Spirit Lake Dakota Nation
Those interested in sharing community projects on cultural heritage, education or tourism, are encouraged to register an exhibit or propose a roundtable discussion. Exhibiters can showcase projects on display boards, and discussion facilitators are asked to prepare talking points to direct the conversation. Registration requests for exhibits and roundtable discussions are due March 15. Registration for attendees is due April 9.
All are welcome! Registration form for attendees and participants is attached to this e-mail.
For more information visit www.communityengagement.und.edu , call (701) 777-0675
Lead Hazard Reduction Courses
February 17, 2010 by Strom Center
Filed under Events, Tips and Training
Presented by Gary Snow,
Gary Snow & Associates, Inc.
P.O. Box 1135, Pierre, SD 57501-1135
RRP training programs are in compliance with Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) Section 402(a)(2) and accredited in all EPA administered jurisdictions pursuant to 40 CFR Part 745.225.
In Association With:
UND Environmental Training Institute
2501-2nd Avenue North Stop 8273
Grand Forks, ND 58202-8273
The Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule affects contractors, property managers and others who disturb known or presumed lead-based paint during renovation. The term renovation covers all activities done for compensation that disturb painted surfaces including most repair, remodeling and maintenance activities, such as window replacement, weatherization and demolition.
The RRP rule applies to all renovation work performed in residential houses, apartments and child-occupied facilities such as schools and day-care centers built before 1978. Training, certification, and work practice requirements in the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule are effective April 22, 2010. Pre-renovation education requirements are effective now.
Firms must have one or more “Certified Renovators” assigned to jobs where lead based paint is disturbed. To become certified, a renovator must successfully complete an EPA or State-approved training course conducted by an EPA or State-accredited training provider. Gary Snow & Associates, Inc. is an approved trainer in conjunction with UND.
All renovation workers must be trained. Renovation workers can be trained on-the-job by a Certified Renovator to use lead safe work practices, or they can become Certified Renovators themselves.
HUD LEAD SAFE HOUSE RULE
HUD’s Lead Safe Housing Rule (24 CFR Part 35) covers pre-1978 federally-owned or assisted housing and federally-owned housing that is being sold. It does not cover child-occupied facilities outside of residential housing. The requirements of HUD’s rule are similar to EPA’s RRP rule, details, including:
Exemptions. HUD’s rule does not allow owners of federally-assisted housing to opt out of its requirements.
Training Requirements. HUD does not recognize on-the-job training. To conduct lead hazard control in federally-assisted housing, either all workers must have completed a HUD-approved course, or the crew must be supervised by a Certified Renovator who is also a Certified Lead Abatement Supervisor.
Minor Repair and Maintenance. HUD’s definition of minor repair and maintenance that is exempt from its rule is different than EPA’s (2 square feet interior and 20 square feet exterior or 10 percent of the surface area of a small building component type).
The RRP course(s) will cover other differences between the EPA and HUD rules concerning lead-based paint, testing, practices, clearances testing and waste disposal.
Quicken® and QuickBooks® Classes
February 12, 2010 by Strom Center
Filed under Events, Tips and Training
Reserve Feb. 19 and 20 for an all-day class on the Quicken® or QuickBooks® accounting software. North Dakota State University’s Ron Haugen will be teaching the courses which are hosted by the Small Business Development Center and the Strom Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Classes will be held at the Strom Center. The Strom Center is located at 1679 6th Ave W Dickinson, ND.
These classes are open to the public and to any individual or business who wants to further their knowledge on the accounting software. Although the classes are intended for beginning to intermediate users, those with all levels of experience are welcome.
QuickBooks® class will be held on Friday, Feb. 19 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Quicken® class will be on Saturday, Feb. 20 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Refreshments will be provided for the two break sessions. One hour will be given for lunch. Lunch will not be provided. Class fees are $35 per person, per class.
For questions or to request a registration form please contact Mark Versen at the Strom Center (701) 483-2756 or Mark.Versen@dsu.nodak.edu
