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Programming

Wednesday March 19, 2008   Annual Meeting of Members Wednesday, March 19, 2008 8:30 am to 10:00 am Breakfast Meeting
  After the business meeting we will have a presentation from the University at Buffalo Regional Institute staff, who will give a presentation of "Profiles in Foundation Giving."
Thursday Jan 31, 2008   February 21, 2008 One Friday, Four Futures"
  A series of community discussions designed to amplify the voice of all of us - the users of the health care system - in answering the question, "What do we want the future of health care in Western New York to look like?"
Noon till 2 p.m. at the Saturn Club.
For more information about the program contact Kathleen Christy at 845-0734.
Wednesday Nov 28, 2007   Lessons learned from Neighborhood Development Efforts on Buffalo's Upper West Side
  Presenter: Lauren Breen, Massachusetts Ave Project, Michael K Clarke, LISC, Robert Roggie, Journey's End Refugee Services, Eric Walker, PUSH, John Perry, WEDI, Harvey Garret, West Side Collaborative and facilitated by Aaron Bartley, PUSH

Buffet Lunch beginning at noon at the Saturn Club, 977 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209.$25 members,$30 non-members

Call Mary Eberl 845-0734 for information
Tuesday Nov 6, 2007   Advancing Your Cause Using the Power of Stories: A Best Practices Workshop with Andy Goodman. A workshop for Grantmakers and Grantseekers.
  Andy Goodman is a nationally recognized communication expert. This workshop is limited to the first 130 individuals registered. Paid registrants will receive a short pre-workshop assignment via email to complete and bring to the workshop.
For more information call Mary Eberl at 845-0734 or email info@wnygrantmakers.org
Sunday Oct 14, 2007   New York State Conference Philanthropy in The Looking Glass: Reflection and Learning
  October 14 - 16, 2007
Statler Hotel, Ithaca, New York
For conference details go to Information Library and download
Wednesday Sept 26, 2007   The Arts in ... A discussion of how the arts funcion as a cross-sector partner and instigator to creative approaches to strengthening a communities fabric.
  Healthcare - Thomas Burrows, Exec Director, UB Center for the Arts, Neighborhood Development - Wendy Holmes, VP ArtSpace USA, Education - Cindi Ingalls. President, Coalition of Arts Providers for Children. Panel moderator - Paul Hogan, Immediate Past President WNYGA; Senior Program Officer John R Oishei Foundation.
Noon, Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at the Saturn Club, 977 Delaware Avenue. Buffalo, NY 14209
Wednesday May 2, 2007   “City-Wide Literacy: Where are we now, What are the goals going forward?”
  With a focus on illiteracy across the ages each of the panelists will address some segment of the population. Whether laying the groundwork for youthful literacy, teaching English as a second language, addressing adult remedial needs or encouraging community discussion from the springboard of a specific book – each is a part of the whole concept of literacy. Locally this effort is a collaboration of over 40 entities.

Presenters include:Helene Kramer, Read to Succeed, Anne Ryan, Success by Six,Renee Joldos,Literacy Volunteers,Laurie Torell, "The Big Read"

Buffet Lunch beginning at noon at the Saturn Club, 977 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209.$25 members,$35 non-members
Wednesday March 28, 2007   Western New York Grantmakers Association Annual Meeting of Members
  Wednesday, March 28, 2007 8:30am - 10:00am, The Roman Catholic Diocese, 745 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14202. A short business meeting with 2006 fiscal year reports will be followed by a presentation by the WNY Funder's Collaborative to Address Economic Self-Sufficiency.
Presenters:
Gail Johnstone, Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Blythe Merrill, John R. Oishei Foundation
Arlene Kaukus, United Way of Buffalo and Erie County
Mary K. Comtois, United Way of Buffalo and Erie County
Clotilde Dedecker, Western New York Woman's Fund
Wednesday Feb 28, 2007   A Community Solution to Homelessness
  Noon, Wednesday February 28, 2007, Saturn Club, Delaware avenue, Buffalo, NY
Presenters:
Katie McHugh Connolly, Program Director, Homeless Alliance of WNY
Eric Wiegel, Erie County Housing Cordinator
Carolyn Hillman, Shelter Director, Salvation Army, Buffalo Area Services
Wednesday Jan 31, 2007   "Understanding the Commission on Health Care Facilties in the 21st Century"
  Bonnie DeVinney member of the Commission and the Vice President of the Greater Rochester Health Foundation will present findings and recommendations of the Commission. Buffet lunch available beginning at noon. Saturn Club, 977 Delaware, Buffalo, NY 14209. $25 members, $35 non-members
Tuesday Nov 21, 2006   A Conversation with Lynn Marinelli, Chairman of the Erie County Legislature.
  Tuesday, November 21, Lunch beginning at twelve noon. Saturn Club 977 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209. $25 members, $35 non-members.
Thursday Sept 28, 2006   Dr. Anthony Billittier,IV Progress and Challenges in Public Health. - Bird Flu, Should you worry? What happened to SARS? Are we prepared for emergencies?
  Lunch time program noon September 28, 2006
Saturn Club 977 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222
Members $25 Non-members $35
Sunday May 21, 2006   Membership Update The Report Card on Charitable Giving with Gail Johnstone and Arlene Kaukus The Regional Knowledge Network with Dr. Katheryn Foster
  Thursday, May 11, 2006
8am Continental Breakfast
8:30 - 9:00 am Report Card on Charitable Giving
9:00 - 9:30 am Regional Knowledge Network
The Saturn Club, 977 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222
Members - $15 each
For more information call Mary Eberl 716-845-0734
Tuesday March 21, 2006   Breakfast with the Mayor! Tuesday, March 21, 2006
  Our new mayor will present his vision for Buffalo followed by a period of questions and answers.
Wednesday Nov 16, 2005   "Leading Boldly"
  John Kania, co-author of "Leading Boldly", The Stanford Social Innovation Review will be featured speaker on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at a Grantmaker/Grantseeker Seminar.
Open to both funders and non-profit organizations, the seminar will delve into ways in which trustees and staff of foundations and non-profits can initiate positive change in our community through their own leadership abilities.
The seminar will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon at The Saturn Club 977 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, NY 14222.
Panel Discussion and Question & Answer session with local area leaders in both the foundation and non-profit sectors moderated by Mr. Kania will follow the presentation.
Registration fee: $30.00 per person. Watch our web site for more information.
Tuesday Sept 27, 2005   The Citywide Literacy Initiative - Getting from Here to There ...
  September 27, 2005 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Saturn Club. Literacy Statistics in our community have reached a crisis level. A majority of children entering pre-Kindergarten in the Buffalo Public Schools (BPS) are at risk for illiteracy because they lack sufficient oral language vocabulary, a requisite skill for reading. In 2005, 61% of 4th graders in the BPS were leading below grade level - by 8th grade, the number rises to 74%. What are the consequences for our children? What are the consequences for our community? Is it possible to break the Cycle? If so, how? Who will do it? How long will it take? How much money will it cost? What will be the benefits to our Community? These and other issues will be discussed. You will have an opportunity to ask questions.
Presenter: Helene H. Kramer, Executive Director of Good Schools for All and convener of the Buffalo Reads literacy coalition.
Thursday July 21, 2005   Informal Luncheon
  Thursday, July 21, 2005 at 12:30 p.m. at the Shanghai Reds Restaurant 2 Templeton Terrace, Buffalo Waterfront. There will not be an agenda - just come, network, refresh and enjoy each other's company. Lunch will be "Dutch treat".
Tuesday June 21, 2005   2005 Best Practices Series, "Grants Gone Wild!"
  Tuesday, June 21, 2005 from 8:15 - 10:00 a.m. at the Saturn Club, 977 Delaware Ave. 14222. Cost: $20 per person members, $30 non members.
What are your options if grant conditions aren't met? What to do if the grant given is diverted to different purposes? Do you have any recourse if the agency folds?
Wednesday May 11, 2005   2005 Best Practice Series: What to Know Before You Make a Grant.
  Wednesday, May 11, 2005 from 8:15 - 10:00 a.m. at the Saturn Club, 977 Delaware Ave. 14222. Cost: $20 per person members, $30 non members. Presenters: Glenda Cadwallader, The Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation and Amber Slichta, The Community Health Foundation of WNY and CNY. What should you ask for in a proposal? How do you conduct due diligence? What are examples of grant agreements? A resource folder will be provided to each attendee.