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    The Community Tool Box team greatly appreciates your visit to our site and we'd love to hear from you, and learn more about you and how you are using the resources on the site to support your community work. We encourage you to browse guestbook entries from visitors to our site and while you’re here, encourage you to subscribe to our eNewsletter to keep in touch and learn about new resources as they become available.

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    1 October 2013 Rachel L. Cole ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I am an intern at the Family Resource Coalition of America. I am compiling an Advocacy Kit for our member organizations, Family Resource Centers around the country. I need guides to basic advocacy skills like letter writing.
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    1 October 2013 Anastasia Wilczynski ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I am a new employee in the community health education department at our local health center/hospital (in rural Illinois). I've been enjoying your website a great deal and hope to utilize some of your resources!! Keep up the good work!!
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    1 October 2013 Pamela Bozeman ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I am the Assistant Director for Community Outreach at the University of Chicago's - University Community Service Center.
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    1 October 2013 Sidney Johnson, Jr. ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I am a local public health officer in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Interested in community assessment tools on health and other issues.
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    1 October 2013 April Maynor ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I am a stay at home mother of two boys. I have been planning to open a womens education center for the past year. The information in the Tool Box is wonderful, and has hepled me a great deal.
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    1 October 2013 Jeffrey Hanson ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    Bio-Resume: J. W. Hanson jhanson744@zianet.com PUBLIC INFORMATION ACTIVIST An experienced Public Information Activist and Technical Engineer with a demonstrated ability to excel with information retrieval and collection techniques concerning the public's right to know and big government using the Freedom Of Information Act and other techniques. KEY WORDS Project Management, Systems Engineer, Analyst, Analyze, Information, Computer, Consultant, Research, Evaluation, Safety, Security, Business Systems Analyst, Data Analyst, Reformer, Activism, Activist, Contract Compliance, Freedom Of Information Act, Privacy Act, PA, FOIA, Public Records, Lobby CAREER OVERVIEW 1993 - to - Present, a public activist. Inclusive familiarization with the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA) and the New Mexico Public Records Act. Familiar with compliance issues related to federal and state regulations regarding environmental and natural resources compliance that include solid waste disposal, water quality and endangered species Environmental Impact Studies (EIS), Resource Management Plans (RMP) and inter-governmental contract compliance issues. I have collected and maintained a system of records for more than five years regarding the big bureaucratic machine we call our government; I have provided the public and the law makers information so they can educate the public regarding the public's "right-to-know", with respect to various concerns that arise. My persistence has educated the public, and has shown how big government ignores PA/FOIA regulations. 1997 - to - 1998, a Business Systems Analyst/Consultant. Assist and advise small businesses concerning various types of business systems, internet conductivity and improvements needed for present and future productivity requirements. 1990 - to - Present, functioning as part time Consultant and Software Developer/Programmer of Human Resource computer software systems. Design Human Resource computer software and systems which provides supervisors/employers a fast and useful tool to help their employees identify individual strengths and weaknesses. This software provides individuals with unique information that can help them better prepare and make a difference in job acquisitions, performance and/or advancements. 1991 - to - 1997, held Technical Management/Supervisor position with government contractors for the US Navy. 1988 - to -1991, held Computer Systems Administrator positions with government contractors for the US Army. 1988, honorable discharge from US Navy; Gunners Mate Missiles First Class (GMM1). 1984 - to - 1988, US Navy - active duty. Supervised and assisted in weapons/missile RDT&E operations. Data Analyst, responsible for post-test data preparation and laser beam quality analysis involving data from computer controlling the Mid-Infrared Advanced Chemical Laser (MIRACL). 1979 - to - 1988, US Navy Technical Systems education and experience was gained as a Gunner's Mate Missile Technician (GMM1). SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS I have written many letters (mass email, mass regular mail) to political representatives stating my opinion with the inactive management practices going on at the Elephant Butte and Caballo Reservoirs. I have been monitoring Lease Agreement Contract No. 14-06-500-2087; a compact between the United States Department Of The Interior - Bureau Of Reclamation (BOR) and the State Of New Mexico, State Park and Recreation Division; as a private citizen for over five years. My intent is to monitor the progress and involve myself with the Resource Management Plan (RMP) and other issues that concern the Elephant Butte area such as the Reclamation Facilities Transfer Act. COMPUTER SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE HARDWARE, HP/Apollo Work Stations, DEC/VAX /MicroVax, Data General, INTEL 310/320, General Data MV10000 and IBM PC/compatible, Internet Information Research OPERATING SYSTEMS, VMS/DEC (DCL), AEGIS, UNIX, XENIX, MS-DOS, AOS/VS, WINDOWS, WINDOWS 95 LANGUAGE, FORTRAN, BASIC, PASCAL
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    1 October 2013 evan nelson ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I am a Public Health Physician working with Turning Points group in Roswell, New Mexico. I was very interested and excited by a recent presentation by Jerry Schultz in our community. I look forward to learning more about your work and to implement in within our communities. thanks
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    1 October 2013 Dr. Bram OPPENHEIM ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I am a retired Social Psychologist with wide experience of structured edvaluation. I am trying to help a local community health project, esp. with evaluation. I need tools, and accounts of other community health projects in the UK, if any!
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    1 October 2013 Kaylene Burk ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    hello, i'm a nurse currently studying community development, looking at or rather researching on truck drivers health issues.
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    1 October 2013 Norma Wells ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    Good, practical text and applicable to most community issues. Will apply to community strategies course I teach.
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    1 October 2013 Linda Adams ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I am a doctoral candidate in Health Studies at TWU. In addition, I teach 4 kinesiology classes and I am the Wellness Program Coordinator at Collin County Community College. I love my job. I have 2 children and a very patient husband.
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    1 October 2013 LEONA JUDSON ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I WORK IN A COMMUNITY CLINIC & WE HAVE JUST HIRED TWO BILINGUAL CHWS TO WORK WITH ETHNIC MINORITY GROUPS THAT RECEIVE SERVICES FROM US. I'M INVOLVED IN THEIR TRAINING AND SUPERVISION. THIS IS A FIRST TIME VENTURE FOR US. SO WE ARE FEELING OUR WAY.
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    1 October 2013 Starr Eaddy ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    Doctoral student of health education, currently doing community health serving, women and the gay and lesbian community.
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    1 October 2013 Jenny Thomas ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    Community Worker currently doing Grad Diploma in Not For Profit Management through Unitec, Auckland , New Zealand. Mum to three and two cats, Partner to Brian.
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    1 October 2013 Gayla Wichman ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    CME Coordinator in Hays for KUMC
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    1 October 2013 Glory Udoh ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I am a Program Coordinator for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program. I used the School/Community Intervention Model
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    1 October 2013 Kathy Kramer ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    Associate Commissioner for Service Integration at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, the umbrella hhs agency in Texas. Our division and a number of our agencies have concentrated community components. We are actively assisting communities to build capacity. We have lots of experience with coalition building and other aspects that go beyond the information on this website. However, I think the site is a wonderful idea and look forward to its full development.
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    1 October 2013 Eric Timmens ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I am the CEO for a community health center and the Chair for a community health consortium.
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    1 October 2013 Rise Ross ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I am the Project Director for the Northwest IN Healthy Start Program which is a federraly funded infant mortality reduction program. I also serve as a board member for a healthy community initiative in one of the local communities. I have found the toolbox very beneficial to my work!
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    1 October 2013 Raewyn Stone ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    Policy Analyst in Community Development Planning developing role and strategy for the Council in "building strong communities" and social advocacy.
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    1 October 2013 Rise Ross ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I am the Project Director for the Northwest IN Healthy Start, which is a infant mortality reduction program. I also am serving as on the board of directors for a healthy community initative in my area. I currently chair the Evaluation and Assessment Committee. I have found the information in the 'toolbox' very beneficial to my work!
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    1 October 2013 Olukayode Soremekun ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I am currently a Community Development (CD) practitioner working for Shell PDC, Nigeria. I was originally a geologist with the same organisation for more than a decade. I recently chose a career path change to community development for self actualisation. I am currently working on assignmernt to the International Foundation for Education and Selfhelp (IFESH) as a Program Officer. I am interested in exchanging ideas/ views e.t.c. CD with all interested parties. I will also like to receive information on available training programmes/ courses that may enhance my progress in CD. Is there any one out there that is willing to discuss major development issues in Africa? Please write.
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    1 October 2013 Cecilia Rocha ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    Just starting... doing some work on healthy communities in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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    1 October 2013 Chrisandra Stockmyer ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I work as a Health Planner/Educator for a local health department. I am also a registered dietitian working on my MPH at Saint Louis University.
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    1 October 2013 Connie Boehm ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I am the Coordinator of Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention at THe OHio State University I really appreciated this resource concerning holding community forums. thanks!
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    1 October 2013 Jodi Newman ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I work with the Lawton and Rhea Chiles Center for Healthy Mothers and Babies. I would like more information on this to share with the Directors.
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    1 October 2013 annette murch ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I am with the Children's Trust Fund and Prevention and we are pursueing community development and engagement as a part of our program planning for the state.
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    1 October 2013 Loren Divers ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I have deveoloped a 32 unit independent senior living project in Kailua-Kona. Instead of borrowing money to complete the units, I thouhght a one time grant could be rolled over in perpetuity so that some of the lower income qualified clients could live there. I would rather plow back an equivalent in interest paymetns into the community rather than a lender.
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    1 October 2013 Joeann Karibo ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    Bon Secours Health System, Inc. Health System Director of Community Commitment
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    1 October 2013 John R. Spencer ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    Hello Jenette, Am I the first person from the Lyon to send you anything here? Can your organization help me buy a house? I would like 1 story walk-out ranch, 3 bedrooms would be nice, tho 2 will suffice, 1 1/2 baths and a little garden in the back. Maybe a sauna or a hot-tub right next to a pool (with a deep-end and a 3 meter diving board). It must have zoysia grass and many iris flowers all around the house. A wine cellar would be nice, but maybe that's a little over the top. Well anyway it's the day after the big 4th of July party at Tom's house (I wish you had been there) and I can't think of any really witty things to say, oh I just remembered, do you have any tatoos? Hope I see you at the Lyon tonight. ;}
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    1 October 2013 Kent Baumkel ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    The Ann Arbor Mayor's Task Force on Increasing Safety for Women in Ann Arbor, MI. is a large community coalition effort dedicated to addressing violence against women in our community.We have accomplished a number of tasks, including putting a large red, public transit painted bus (only type of bill-board allowed in our community)on the road for two years, which carries the slogan, "There's No Excuse for Violence Against Women" and phone numbers of the three local service providers specializing in assistance to survivors of domestic and sexual violence.The bus is covered with excuses often given by those who perpetrate violence against women.
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    1 October 2013 teresa anderson ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    Working on community health initiative
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    1 October 2013 Martha Pellegrino ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    Strange is fortune that I would stumble upon these pages in the midst of organizing a group (and event) aimed toward celebrating women through art and advocacy. I have only been able to scrape the surface of the toolbox chapters, but for a group with an overabundance of creativity and enthusiasm and a decided lack of organizational experience, what I have read thus far may prove to be tremendously useful. I thank you for making this public information.
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    1 October 2013 Colette Scrimger ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I am a Community Health Assessment Coordinator for a local health department.
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    1 October 2013 Dennis Fischman ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    Community organizer, political activist, writer, and teacher. Dennis Fischman has a B.A. in political science from Yale and a Ph.D. in political science from University of Massachusetts at Amhest. He lives in Somerville, Mass.
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    1 October 2013 Brad Brooker ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    This was a very informative web site... thank you for providing this information!
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    1 October 2013 Dr. Joseph W. Bailey II ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    Public Health Microbiologist turned "community building" facilitator. Would like to inculcate "healthy community" process as part of public health policy and strategy in infection/disease prevention.
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    1 October 2013 Anne Hornsby ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    Ireally enjoyed browsing through your site. You have inspired me to try to put my Sociology of Health course on line. Thank you.
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    1 October 2013 Floy Work ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    National healthy communities consultant with grassroots experience who is deeply committed to the collaborative premise working in communites.
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    1 October 2013 Jim Dalton ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    Great website! I emailed Steve Fawcett with some questions about my current task: dreaming about using CTB as a resource for students.
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    1 October 2013 amy o'brien ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I am an undergrad at Michigan State University and doing research on a grant about the youth of America. I am looking for information on programs on substance abuse and violence prevention programs. If you know of any I would appreciate any information you could pass along. Thankyou!!
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    1 October 2013 Amy Tarce ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    Interested in funding sources for communities to use in implementing revitalization activities
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    1 October 2013 Rebecca Bailey ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I'm looking for tools that can be used by planners in developing countries to design, implement and evaluate community interventions to improve family and community practices related to child health and development. Any suggestions? Please contact me at baileyr@who.ch
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    1 October 2013 Maureen Groden ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    Nurse educator in Community Health Clinical and research interest: humanism Interested in diversity, oppression and social justice
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    1 October 2013 Ellen Hayse ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I am involved in coordinating a community council in Marquette, Michigan, which focuses on addressing the issue of domestic violence. A replication manual must be written about the Council and its work, for other communities to use as a guide.
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    1 October 2013 Quintin Kelley ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I was wondering whereI could pick up the entire book on the community tool box series. Please inform me ASAP.
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    1 October 2013 Calvin Young ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    Executive Director Community Minority Cultural Center, Inc. 298 Union Street, #2 Lynn, MA 01901 Without substantial funding, we are looking to design a website by 9/30/98 and begin doing community building especially among minorities and recent immigrants to Lynn.
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    1 October 2013 Edmund Dyke ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I am working for Community Health Connections, Inc, a startup non-profit organization whose goal is to open a community health center in Fitchburg, MA.
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    1 October 2013 Robert Burket ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    Director of an AHEC Program (Area Health Education Center)
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    1 October 2013 Carolyn Koberg ,
    Who I am Use of CTB
    I am the Director of Prevention Services for substance abuse and as assisting with community development to assist our community in becoming healthier and safer.

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