I. What's New
A. Stay tuned for a complete description of services and prices as we launch our member services on June 1st.
B. A Spanish version of our website will be available June 3rd through our normal website: http://www.uwsepa.org/team4tech/ Many thanks to our volunteer Adriana Levy who has translated the web content for us.

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II. Resources
A. Conference: The America Connects Consortium (ACC) and Community Technology Centers' Network (CTCNet) invite you to attend the next regional meeting for community technology centers (CTCs) in your area!
** The remaining meetings will be in Delaware and Philadelphia at the end of summer/fall.
The Baltimore meeting is titled, "Developing and Sustaining a Model Youth Program," and is being presented by the Greater Baltimore Urban League and the Kids Computer Workshop, and supported by PowerUP.
Date: May 30, 2002
Time: 9:30 -- 3:30 p.m.

This seminar will cover:
* Curriculum and Activities
* Programming for youth between 14 - 18 yrs
* Computer literacy for the "small kids"
* Sustainability for your Center

Cost: Free [including continental breakfast & lunch]

Location:
The Greater Baltimore Urban League
512 Orchard Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

To register, please contact:
Ms. Sue Thompson at (410) 523-8150 or
sthompson@bul.org
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* America Connects Region 3 includes: DE, DC, MD, PA, VA, WV

2.Upcoming IT Strategic Seminar
"Technical Decision Making for Non-Technical Managers"
Co-sponsored by TechFoundation & Teaming for Technology at United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania
Learn how to apply good decision-making skills to technology by:

- Understanding how to factor long-term costs and benefits into technology decisions

- Knowing where to turn for advice and assistance

- Finding out how to avoid the most typical problems with technology decisions

Speaker:
Rey Ramsey, CEO
One Economy Corporation
Author, ManagingNonprofits.org

Date: 07/11/2002 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Seven Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia
United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania

Who should attend?
All are welcome, but this presentation will be particularly useful for board members, CEOs, COOs, CFOs, and other nonprofit executives.

What is the format for this event?
There will be a presentation, with time allotted for questions,
announcements, and shoptalk. Refreshments will be provided.

Do I need any technical expertise to benefit from attending this series?
No. This is a non-technical presentation designed for professionals who are experts in other aspects of nonprofit administration, planning, and implementation.

Do I need to make reservations?
Yes. Seating is limited. Please send an email to techconnect@techfoundation.org, complete the online registration (URL coming), or email teamtech@uwsepa.org for a faxable or mailable form. Please include your title, organization, and full contact information.

To register online: send an e-mail to techconnect@techfoundation.org

B. Grants
1. SBC Announces Excelerator, $25 Million Initiative to Help Non-Profits Create Digital Connections with America's Underserved
SBC Foundation Launches $10 Million Competitive Grants Program to Kick Off SBC Excelerator
http://www.sbc.com/press_room/press_kit/0,5931,71,00.html

2. Cisco to Extend Charity Fellowship for Six More Months
Offers workers nonprofit positions instead of layoffs