Hometown Helena -- Thursday, March 10th: Governor's Office of Community Services and Free Tax Help Update

Today's guest recently received the Outstanding Commission Staff Award from America’s Service Commissions, which is comprised of Sarah's sister AmeriCorps organizations across the country.  This brief video that discusses Sarah’s great work for Montana AmeriCorps.  

 

Hometown Helena -- Thursday,  March 10th, 7 a.m.  Live via ZOOM hosted by AZ Technology Services:

• Sarah R. Sadowski, Director, Montana Governor's Office of Community Services
  
  
• Free Tax Help update with Emily McVey, Executive Director, United Way of Lewis and Clark Area
  
  
• Recording of Today's Program:
   
• https://azworld.zoom.us/rec/share/2p_DMVXedX3yMr7lmWjvRnnyPbbEuDmwpKi2IHYvi3PGiXoSaMufp9YDQgK6KCHv.cTshByOGHN27RMrQ 
• Passcode: t7x!$60U

Chat from today's Hometown Helena March 10, 2022:

Anderson ZurMuehlen Technology Services, a division of Anderson ZurMuehlen is pleased to host today’s HomeTown Helena

Dennis Taylor (he/him): Don’t sign.

Beki Brandborg: Yes, PLEASE don't sign the petition! And, thank you Mary Ann!

Peter Strauss: Agreed - don't be fooled by the simple idea of the CI 121 - don't sign the petition.

Mary Ann Dunwell: Here is the link to the legislative information for next week’s meeting. You can find out how to submit public comment, how to register to

give public comment via zoom or in person, and info about C121 https://leg.mt.gov/committees/interim/lgic/meeting-info/

Tom Rolfe: Don't sign C121 and let your friends know of damage it will do to local governments.

John E. Cech, Carroll College: Emily, Carroll would very much enjoy getting re-engaged. Let me know the next steps

Dan: Prosecution Services of the Montana Department of Justice has been working closely with Broadwater County Attorney’s Office to provide substantial assistance in prosecuting criminal felony cases during County Attorney Swanson’s deployment. A number of offices and people are assisting, which we are all honored to do.

Emily McVey - United Way: We will be in touch John! Thank you so much.

Matt Elsaesser: https://serve.mt.gov/

Andy Shirtliff: https://serve.mt.gov/ServeMontana/servemontana-symposium

Alana: We are super excited and grateful to be included in the effort to receive notes of encouragement at Shodair! Thank you !

Dennis Taylor (he/him): VISTA 1972-74.

Kara Nelson: Hello everyone - Kara here, from Rocky. Here is the website for our AmeriCorps Seniors program, if you're interested in more information! https://www.rmdc.net/what-we-do/senior-services/americorpsseniors/

Sarah Sadowski, OCS: ServeMontana Awards, https://serve.mt.gov/ServeMontana/

Sarah Sadowski, OCS: Thank you Hometown Helena! Keep Helena Awesome!

Mary Ann Dunwell: Thank you everyone! Be well.

Becky Piske: Thank you Jim. Great meetings

This weeks message from our host Mayor Jim Smith:

Greetings Everyone,

 

Everyone who joins us and makes a presentation at Hometown is special.  It’s always a learning experience to hear from our guests.  They prepare for their time with us, and freely share their experiences and expertise.  I’m always amazed at what I learn between 7 & 8 am. 

 

We have an extra special guest this Thursday morning.  

 

Sarah Sadowski, Executive Director of the Governor's Office of Community Service will be a guest this week.  Sarah will  Zoom in live from the Serve Montana Symposium being held on the campus of Carroll College.  The Symposium begins Wednesday afternoon and wraps up Friday. 

 

Here’s a brief conference overview:

 

"The 2022 theme “Montana AmeriCorps: Service on Common Ground” is inspired by the line in the AmeriCorps pledge that states “faced with conflict, I will seek common ground.” In our divided world, service brings us together in action, demonstrating our commitment to patience, compassion, and mutual understanding.  Sponsored by the Governor's Office of Community Service and AmeriCorps, the ServeMontana Symposium convenes AmeriCorps State & National, VISTA, and NCCC members and staff from across the state to further opportunities for member development through workshops and in service training.”

 

Sarah herself recently received the Outstanding Commission Staff Award from America’s Service Commissions, which is comprised of Sarah's sister AmeriCorps organizations across the country.  I’ve included a brief video that discusses Sarah’s great work for Montana AmeriCorps.  

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCNcp3WuXpw

 

Hope to see you all Thursday morning,

 

Jim Smith