Promise Fellow End of Year Retreat Celebration 2008
SAVE THE DATE

Our journey this year that has led us to discover many treasures about ourselves and the communities we serve. Join us as we celebrate the end of the year as Promise Fellows with food, fun and friendship.

Fellows are required to attend the entire celebration. The event is optional for Supervisors. Information will be sent soon about how to RSVP.

Celebration Details:
Theme: Treasure Hunt

Wednesday, August 13, 2008
10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Event Schedule
10:30 Check-In
11:00 Program for Promise Fellows
12:15 Lunch
1:00 Large Group Activity
2:30 Games and Activities (optional)

Cherokee Park
700 Cherokee Heights Blvd.
Intersection of Chippewa Ave. And Winona St. W)
Saint Paul, MN 55107

Questions? Contact David Miller at dmiller@mnyouth.net.



Weekly Update: August 4, 2008
Weekly Update: August 4, 2008

Spotlight on: Interest Accrual Form, End of Year Progress Reports, Education Award information, Reminder about the End of Year Celebration

Interest Accrual Form
After successfully completing a year of service, Promise Fellows can fill out an Interest Accrual Form (see attached form) for interest that has accrued on a deferred loan while performing national service. To submit an interest accrual form, fill out the attached copy and send it directly to your loan holder. The loan holder will then finish completing the necessary information on the form and forward the completed copy to the National Service Trust for processing and repayment. The Form can also be found online by going to: http://www.americorps.org/forms/ac_interest.pdf. For further information about Loan Forbearance, Interest Payments, and Financial Aid visit the AmeriCorps website at: http://www.americorps.org/for_individuals/benefits/benefits_ed_award_repayment.asp

End of Year Progress Reports
Fellows, the final Progress Report of the Program Year was due Friday, August 1, 4:00 pm. If you have not done so, please send or deliver your final Progress Report to the Alliance Office (1313 5th Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414). Don’t forget we need two copies!

LPO Fellows are required to include Updated Organizational Capacity Report, Updated Resource Sharing Plan, and Updated Personal Growth Plan.

SCP Fellows are required to include Volunteer Logs, SCP Assessment Update, and Personal Growth Plan. The final Progress Report will also include School Records Reports and Youth Civic Engagement Surveys.

Also be sure to include your end of year Promise Fellow and Host Site Evaluations in order to be eligible for the Education Award. Both evaluation forms can be found on SMORES.

Education Award information
In order to successfully complete your year of service and be eligible for the Education Award you will need to be sure that you have all of your:
- Progress Reports,
- Mid year and end of year Member Evaluations,
- Mid year and end of year Host Site Evaluations,
- Timesheets completed accurately and approved by your supervisor, with over 1700 hours served
- Exit Form

Exit Forms can be filled out at the End of Year Celebration, or you can download a form from SMORES, fill it out and send it to the Alliance office before the end of the Program Year.

Please be patient as Education Awards are being processed. It usually takes 4-6 weeks to receive confirmation about the Education Award.

Reminder about the End of Year Celebration
The End of Year Celebration is Wednesday, August 13, 2008 from 10:30 am – 2:30 pm at Cherokee Park, 700 Cherokee Heights Blvd. (Intersection of Chippewa Ave. and Winona St. W), Saint Paul, MN, 55107. Fellows are required to attend the entire celebration. The event is optional for Supervisors.

Calendar
August 13 Promise Fellow End of Year Celebration (Cherokee Park, Saint Paul)
August 27 Children and Youth Convention (MN State Capitol Grounds)
August 31 End of Program Year (all paperwork and hours must be complete)