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Three candidates are running for the 2, 3-year open Selectboard seats.  They include:  Incumbents Linda Myers, Dave Rogerson, and newcomer Deborah Alden.  Eli Harrington moderates.

Uncontested Candidate for Williston's 2 year seat on the Champlain Valley Union High School Board, David Rath.  

City Council candidates for the 2 year seat include Frank Geier and Paul Engels. Rob Reiber moderates.

Uncontested Candidates for Burlington School Board seats include: Keith Pillsbury (Ward 1) and Meredith Woodward King (Ward 2).  Moderated by Sam Mayfield.

Uncontested Candidates for Burlington School Board seats include: Dave Davidson (Ward 3, 2-year sear), Ben Truman (Ward 4), Alan Matson (Ward 6).  Moderated by Sam Mayfield.

Candidates for Burlington School Board seat for Ward 7 include: Nathan Moreau and Ed Scott.  Moderated by Sam Mayfield.

Candidates for Ward 5's  2 year School Board seat include: Paul Hochanadel and Frederick S. Lane.  Moderated by Nick Carter

Superintendent Jeanne Collins, School Commissioner Keith Pillsbury, (Ward 1) and Board Chair Fred Lane (Ward 5) share the Burlington School District Budget and Annual Report to viewers and moderator Lauren-Glenn Davitian.

Part of the continuing series of Media Maven Lunches.

Do you have a communications plan? If so, do you use it? Is there more you can do to increase your visibility and make a difference? Jump start your marketing and outreach work with this month's Media Maven.

Mayor Kiss has called a special City Council meeting on Burlington.  The meeting will be an opportunity for the public to get information about Burlington Telecom and have questions answered.  The City is encouraging those with questions to submit them in advance, to be answered at the meeting.  Questions may be submitted in advance at www.ci.burlington.vt.us/bt. There will also be an open forum and opportunity for the public to ask questions and have questions answered by the City at the meeting.

Watch part two here.

Mayor Kiss has called a special City Council meeting on Burlington.  The meeting will be an opportunity for the public to get information about Burlington Telecom and have questions answered.  The City is encouraging those with questions to submit them in advance, to be answered at the meeting.  Questions may be submitted in advance at www.ci.burlington.vt.us/bt. There will also be an open forum and opportunity for the public to ask questions and have questions answered by the City at the meeting

Almost anything you read about fundraising emphasizes one key point: You have to ask for money. It is unlikely that donors will simply give unless they have a personal reason and seek you out. There is an "art to asking". It starts with the firm belief in your cause, the careful cultivation of your donors and preparation of your case for support.

Michael Luck, a seasoned professional leader in the field of Institutional Advancement with more than 35 years’ experience speaks to nonprofit organizers on fundraising. His career spans healthcare, education and dozens of consulting assignments for non profit organizations. He is currently advising Burlington College as they move ahead with a major expansion.

How can we keep up with the breathtaking changes in the social media world? We can't. But we can take a sharp look at what is coming around the corner and give ourselves some time to think about how new and promising tools fit into our nonprofit/ small business communications strategy.

Part of the continuing series of Media Maven Lunches.

John Brothers of Cuidiu Consulting brings his national expertise in nonprofit capacity building to the requirements of nonprofit leadership in changing times. Planning in today's uncertain environment requires both nonprofit leaders to know where an organization stands and to understand that tough times will mark change in the organization’s leadership style. Brothers starts with the state of the US nonprofit sector and the major financial challenges that affect small and medium sized organizations. He reviews the hallmarks of high functioning organizations and stages of nonprofit development. In the last part of his talk, John brings these together to recommend different type of leadership styles called for by these trends and internal factors. Part of Common Good Vermont's Fall 2010 Leadership Series.

The first session in a day long conference, 'Transparency and Accountability in Government - Public Records, Open Meetings and Campaign Finance Disclosure' sponsored bythe American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Vermont, in collaboration with the Vermont Press Association and the New England First Amendment Coalition. 

Opening presentation by Greg Sullivan, counsel to the New Hampshire Union Leader and a member of board of directors of the New England First Amendment Coalition. Follow-up panel discussion with

• Paul Gillies, attorney and former deputy secretary of state
• Jim Barlow, senior staff attorney, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
• Mike Donoghue, Vermont Press Association
• Anne Galloway, VtDigger.org