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Attention new club officers for the 23-24 Kiwanis Year! Don't forgot to register for your club leadership education (CLE) training. View the CLE schedule and register here: https://capitalkiwanis.org/2023-2024-club-leadersh… ... See MoreSee Less
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Don't forget to purchase your entries into the Capital District Kiwanis Foundation's Annual Ducky Derby, which supports pediatric trauma facilities across the Capital District, club grants, and more!The 2023 CDKF Ducky Derby is in full swing - have you purchased your raffle tickets yet - it only takes 1 ticket to win any of our prizes, but you can't win if you don't participate! Raffle tickets can be purchased through our website at .Since 1987 the foundation has donated over $825,000 in support of pediatric trauma facilities across the Capital District (Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia, and Washington, D.C.). Help make a splash of cash for these centers and the children and families they support in our area. This year our Ducky Derby goal is $15,000 and all proceeds raised from this fundraiser support our efforts. Purchase your raffle tickets today and share the opportunity with friends and family! ... See MoreSee Less
The Capital District will be holding our annual convention in Richmond, VA, August 18-20, 2023, and we are looking for partners willing to sponsor this can't-miss event! There are plenty of different opportunities in a variety of ranges. Read the packet here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/… ... See MoreSee Less
June 6 | 7pm EST | ZoomWhat is Implicit Bias? How do I know If I have it? Does this mean I have prejudiced views? Learn how understanding your bias can make you a better ally to your friends and neighbors of color.Register Today: https://k03.site.kiwanis.org/diversity-equity-incl…ABOUT OUR PRESENTER: Decca Knight is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional School Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Practitioner. Decca has 15 years of experience in the mental health field and has worked in the school system, private practice, non-profits, and as a consultant to various agencies, organizations, and school systems. Currently, Decca works as a trauma specialist and LPC for various Roanoke non-profits. She coordinates the Roanoke Valley Trauma-Informed Community Network or RVTICN, which is part of a state-wide network of more than 25 TICNs. Decca is also the founder of Standing for Equity in the Roanoke Valley (SERV), a non-profit that provides training and advocacy around diversity and equity issues while raising money for Black-led organizations and college scholarships. SERV has been awarded the Virginia Education Association’s Fitz Turner award for intergroup relations and the enhancement of respect for human and civil rights. Decca has been awarded the “Golden Halo” award by Children’s Trust for preventing child abuse in the Roanoke community as well as the Humanitarian and Caring Person Award for the Virginia Counselors Association. ... See MoreSee Less
Implicit bias is a ghost of a ghost. If you disagree with an argument, you have bias. It's an extremely cowardly way to avoid a legitimate conversation about a topic.
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Attention new club officers for the 23-24 Kiwanis Year! Don't forgot to register for your club leadership education (CLE) training.
View the CLE schedule and register here: https://capitalkiwanis.org/2023-2024-club-leadersh… ... See MoreSee Less
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Don't forget to purchase your entries into the Capital District Kiwanis Foundation's Annual Ducky Derby, which supports pediatric trauma facilities across the Capital District, club grants, and more!
The 2023 CDKF Ducky Derby is in full swing - have you purchased your raffle tickets yet - it only takes 1 ticket to win any of our prizes, but you can't win if you don't participate! Raffle tickets can be purchased through our website at .
Since 1987 the foundation has donated over $825,000 in support of pediatric trauma facilities across the Capital District (Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia, and Washington, D.C.). Help make a splash of cash for these centers and the children and families they support in our area. This year our Ducky Derby goal is $15,000 and all proceeds raised from this fundraiser support our efforts. Purchase your raffle tickets today and share the opportunity with friends and family! ... See MoreSee Less
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The Capital District will be holding our annual convention in Richmond, VA, August 18-20, 2023, and we are looking for partners willing to sponsor this can't-miss event! There are plenty of different opportunities in a variety of ranges.
Read the packet here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/… ... See MoreSee Less
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June 6 | 7pm EST | Zoom
What is Implicit Bias? How do I know If I have it? Does this mean I have prejudiced views? Learn how understanding your bias can make you a better ally to your friends and neighbors of color.
Register Today: https://k03.site.kiwanis.org/diversity-equity-incl…
ABOUT OUR PRESENTER:
Decca Knight is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional School Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Practitioner. Decca has 15 years of experience in the mental health field and has worked in the school system, private practice, non-profits, and as a consultant to various agencies, organizations, and school systems. Currently, Decca works as a trauma specialist and LPC for various Roanoke non-profits. She coordinates the Roanoke Valley Trauma-Informed Community Network or RVTICN, which is part of a state-wide network of more than 25 TICNs. Decca is also the founder of Standing for Equity in the Roanoke Valley (SERV), a non-profit that provides training and advocacy around diversity and equity issues while raising money for Black-led organizations and college scholarships. SERV has been awarded the Virginia Education Association’s Fitz Turner award for intergroup relations and the enhancement of respect for human and civil rights. Decca has been awarded the “Golden Halo” award by Children’s Trust for preventing child abuse in the Roanoke community as well as the Humanitarian and Caring Person Award for the Virginia Counselors Association. ... See MoreSee Less
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Implicit bias is a ghost of a ghost. If you disagree with an argument, you have bias. It's an extremely cowardly way to avoid a legitimate conversation about a topic.