The Circle
SMAC Leadership Meeting
FACT: There are hundreds of thousands of homeowners facing imminent foreclosure and estimates of 2 million or more in the wings.
FACT: The National Community Reinvestment Coalition harnesses collective energies to reinvest in underserved communities. PRISM and NCRC partner to keep families in their homes.
Is there a solution?
ATTEND THE SOUTHERN MARYLAND ACTION COALITION (SMAC)
LEADERSHIP MEETING!!!
Monday, November 14, 2011 — 7 pm
Carroll Western United Methodist Church
2325 Adelina Road Prince Frederick, MD
The Partnership of Renewal in the State of Maryland (PRISM) is building a partnership with Bank of America (BoA) to work on seeking solutions for Prince George’s and Calvert County families. The Southern Maryland Action Coalition (SMAC) is the Calvert County arm of PRISM. A BoA Representative has been in invited to meet with SMAC leaders to begin shaping the working relationship – YOUR VOICE is important! YOUR ATTENDANCE is necessary.
NCRC will meet with SMAC leaders to give a clear description of what financial options are available for families struggling with their mortgages.
Let’s build solutions to the Imminent foreclosure issues in Maryland.
FIND SOLUTIONS - CREATE A DIFFERENCE - KEEP FAMILIES IN THEIR HOMES
Holiday Vendor Showcase
Friday, November 18, 2011
New Venue: Holiday Vendor Showcase
Shopping, Light hors d’oeuvres, Cookie tasting, family fun!
Time: 6 to 8:00 PM
Location: The Harbours at Solomons Island
Address: 14415 Dowell Road, Solomons, MD 20629
Cost: $20 (bring a friend at no cost)
Please bring your family and friends to the 1st Annual Women’s Roundtable Holiday Vendor Showcase!
The Holiday Vendor Showcase Roundtable is a “first” in two ways – a unique shopping experience for anyone who wants to either window shop or purchase to finish off holiday shopping and everyone is invited including families. Bring your spouse, your date, your favorite cookie recipe! Back Creek Bistro at Calvert Marina (upstairs) will be taking reservations.
Flyers:
Women’sBusinessRoundtableFlyerNovember18,2011.pdf
Women’sBusinessRoundtableRegistrationNovember18,2011.pdf
Project Hugs From Heroes
Collecting Small to Medium Stuffed Animals.
All Should be like new!
Starting June 15th!
Drop Off Centers
American Legion @ Chesapeake Beach MD
Cutler & Lipsetts @ Annapolis, MD
Prince Frederick Library @ Calvert Co. MD
Goal is to collect 200 stuffed animals!
Thank you for your support!
Contact: Silent Rank Sister Hood
St. Francis of Assisi Cat Rescue Inc
Dozens of cats left homeless An eviction of a home with a private cat sanctuary, carried out by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday, has left at least 46 cats without a home. The sanctuary, St. Francis of Assisi Cat Sanctuary Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on Back Creek Road in Dowell, was started 14 years ago when Jean Michaud first moved to the property. But a recent foreclosure on her home, which she and those trying to help her have called illegal as a result of banks signing forged documents, finally resulted in a court-ordered eviction Wednesdsay morning, despite several attempts to issue a stay of eviction and a federal civil lawsuit she has brought against the banks. “They’re rounding up the cats and the cats are screaming,” said Roseanna Vogt of Circle of Angels Inc., an organization that fights illegal foreclosures against older and disabled individuals. She has worked closely with Michaud for months now and called Wednesday’s eviction “illegal.”
Article: Dozens of cats left homeless
Date: July 15,2011
Via: Calvert Recorder
Eviction could leave cats homeless An eviction case has many local officials concerned about what will happen to a cat sanctuary kept on a Dowell woman’s property after she is removed from the home. Jean Michaud has been fighting to stay in her home for more than a year now, battling what she calls an illegal foreclosure case that she says came about as a result of banks signing forged documents, filing for bankruptcy to issue a stay of eviction and now bringing a federal civil lawsuit against the banks. On Monday, yet another eviction attempt was scheduled, but another bankruptcy filing put an end to it. However, Calvert County Sheriff Mike Evans maintains the eviction will eventually occur, and that leaves the sheriff’s office and its animal control unit in a serious predicament. Michaud said she believes she has about 200 cats now in her privately-owned 501(c)(3) nonprofit sanctuary, living both indoors and outdoors on her waterfront property. She started the sanctuary 14 years ago when she moved in but has been caring for abandoned cats for 40 years, she said, taking in cats that are abused, blind or crippled, spaying and neutering them and ear-tipping them.
Article: Eviction could leave cats homeless
Date: June 8,2011
Via: Calvert Recorder
Future uncertain for 80 cats because of foreclosure SOLOMONS ISLAND, Md. (WUSA) — Pumpkin, an orange cat, circles around Jean Michaud’s legs. The orange cat is one of about 80 cats living in a shed next to Michaud’s foreclosed house. “These guys are my guys and I’ve been taking care of them for years and years. And I’m devastated.” Michaud is fighting to keep her house that has been sold as a foreclosure. The legal battle has forced her family to file for bankruptcy, she says. Roseanne Vogt from Circle of Angels Initiative, a faith-based community group, is helping Michaud and her husband. Vogt says Michaud and her husband had to close their business and thus faced a smaller income. In the process of trying to get their house loans modified, the house was foreclosed, she says.
Article: Future uncertain for 80 cats because of foreclosure
Date: June 6,2011
Video: Future Uncertain For 80 Cats Because Of Foreclosure
Via: WUSA Channel 9 News
WWII Day Debrief
World War II Day
Debrief & Meeting
When: June 4, 2011 at Noon – 2 PM
Where: At the Prince Frederick Library
Want to make a difference in the community?
Have a passion for history?
Don’t want the WWII vets legacy to disappear?
You are invited to be part of the planning for 2012 Remembering World War II. The meeting will include a mini pot-luck lunch (you are welcome to bring finger foods, mini sandwiches, fruit, chips, cheese & crackers, veggies + dip, drinks and desserts or just yourself).
Must RSVP by June 1st
info@circleofangels.org
Working to keep people in their homes
More and more foreclosure cases began to rise to the forefront of media attention starting last fall when it became apparent that some loan companies have not been following proper procedures in executing civil foreclosures on homeowners who defaulted on their mortgage loans due to non-payment.
Suddenly new terms like “illegal foreclosures” and “robo signers” were cropping up in news headlines, and more policy and advocacy groups have taken notice. Faith-based organization Circle of Angels Initiative, based in Friendship, recently developed a public policy initiative called Mutual Aid Housing to help with this growing problem.
While Mutual Aid Housing has other focuses to help people work their way out of poverty, one of its main objectives is advocating for legislation in foreclosure defense, according to the group’s website, www.circleofangels.org. With 11 million foreclosures in the works and 44 million anticipated, the Circle is taking a nationwide approach to bring all the involved parties to the table and work together on a solution…. read on!
via: SoMdNews.com
Save the Date
So MD Living History Association
June 4, 2011 at 10 AM – 11:30 AM
at the Prince Frederick Library
Are you a reenactor?
Have a passion for history?
Would like to learn more about this hobby?
Join the Southern Maryland Living History Association and make connections. Contact: info@wereenact.net or visit us on facebook. Join us to share your reenacting experience or to find out more. We are looking for reenactors living in the Southern Maryland area to speak at the meeting. The Circle of Angels is hosting the first LH meeting.
Must RSVP by June 1st
info@wereenact.net
info@circleofangels.org
Commemorate WWII
Inspirational speakers, games and 1940s memorabilia await the local community at this year’s World War II Day event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at the Calvert County Fairgrounds.
The event, sponsored for the first time by Circle of Angels Initiative Inc., a faith-based group committed to public service in policy and advocacy to eliminate poverty and prevent risky behaviors, coincides with Circle of Angels’ WWII USO Remembrance Night, which takes place in August at Solomons Island. It continues the tradition of the Calvert Marine Museum, which formerly hosted the Cradle of Invasion, to honor those who served in the WWII era. Circle of Angels also wishes to honor, through this year’s WWII Day, all of those who have served or are currently serving in the armed forces.
During the day, which is free for anyone who wishes to attend, Circle of Angels will introduce and observe the “Moment,” a new tradition, established by the U.S. government, of renewing the values upon which the nation was founded, commitment to service and pledging to honor America’s fallen soldiers. Citizens will be asked to pause, wherever they are, at 3 p.m. on Memorial Day, for the Moment and reflect on the sacrifices made for their freedoms. At WWII Day, activities will halt at 3 p.m. for observance.
“We’re going to have 1940s-style entertainment,” said Cheri Reulet, development coordinator with the Circle, including a drill, displays, music and a variety of other activities, and members of New Directions Theatre will be in period costume throughout the day.
The morning begins with a wreath-laying ceremony, a WWII-themed electronic gaming competition sponsored by Play N Trade of Lusby and a field training battle drill. In addition, there will be booths with resources for veterans and their families, food from local vendors and a panel of veterans and homefront heroes and heroines to tell their stories, which will be recorded for the Library of Congress Veterans Living History Project… read on!
via: The Recorder
Web For All
Web for All is a program developed by the Circle of Angels that connects non-profits, small businesses, clubs and organizations to web designers, developers, photographers, social medial specialists and graphic designers.
Objective: to help connect non-profits and businesses with those individuals who can help them with web, social media, graphics and other tasks. Our goal is that everyone has the ability to be on the web rather is through a blog, social media or website.
Join the Team: If you are an individual | team | club | business who is interested in helping small businesses and non-profit. Please forward us your website and contact information. Great opportunity for recent grads and students.
Volunteers Wanted: If you’re an individual or recent college graduate who has a skill in photography, web development, graphic design and social media we need your help!
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NON-PROFITS WANTED!!!
If you are a non-profit or small business in dire need of assistance in
developing an inexpensive website, connecting to social media (twitter & facebook),
marketing upcoming events and seeking volunteers to photograph your events.
COA Meeting I
Meeting: February 12, 2011
Time: 10 AM to 1 PM
Place: Fairview Library in Owings, MD
Objective: WW2 Day
Our Circle of Angels volunteer meeting was a planning and strategy meeting. We are inviting anyone who wants to become involved to email, call, or fill out the volunteer participant form if you are interested in helping us out.
All jobs included in these sections are posted within our last meeting’s notes ”Volunteer Meeting I“. Click on participant form if you are interested in volunteering.
World War Two Day: we are focusing on WW2 Day as our top priority. Any small amount of time, talent, or money donated is appreciated. We are presently looking for business, non-profit and other associations who wish to sponsor this event. Our sponsorship proposal includes details. Ask for it by email or call! Please fill in the participant form to receive the proposal and get details. Sponsors will receive a generous sponsorship benefits package. Thank you for your support!
Video Gaming: is going well. Play N Trade has consented to donate systems, games, and prizes. We are negotiating with Concerned Black Men of Calvert County to staff this unit of WW2Day. We will be making short statements throughout the event to clarify our position with regard to violence, its consequences, history, and the need for mediation and reconciliation. Please fill in the participant form if you are interested in competing.
Participants: we are looking for citizens, non-profits, museums, historical interpreters, veterans groups, and military groups to show their support by joining us for our first ever WW2 Day. Here is a detailed list of who we are trying to contact: historical societies, veterans in Maryland, especially in the southern tri-county region, Knights of Columbus, schools, colleges, ROTC units and youth groups. Please fill in the participant form to get in touch with us if you have contact information for any of these groups.
Booths: All community organizations and businesses are invited to staff a booth. If you are interested in being represented at this event please note that you will be responsible for your own display and that includes bringing your own tent and table. You will be represented in the event booklet. All forms of support are appreciated. Please fill in the participant form if you are interested in having a booth.
Wreath Laying: We are still working out the details of the opening of our event. We are planning to open the ceremony once everyone has entered or at the opening of the gate. We are looking for nominees who would like to do the honors of laying the wreath. We are also looking for a color guard in the area to be part of the wreath laying ceremony. Please fill in the participant form if you are interested in helping us out.
Media & Historical Booth: is coming together. The local library agreed to help us with the display. All we need is memories and artifacts to include in the display. We already have some photographs that have been kindly loaned by the Calvert Marine Museum. If you have any WWII artifacts that you wish to rent to us for one day for WW2 Day we will greatly appreciate it. Please fill in the participant form if you have items for the display.
Need help: We still need volunteers to be part of the Organizing Team, Welcome booth, Safety & First Aid, COA Booth, Parking Lot Staff, Baking Goods Table, Setup & Clean up, Advertising & Marketing and Raffle & Contest. Please fill in the participant form if you are interested in helping us out.
Battle of the Bulge: was a great event to go to, a whole experience in itself. You felt like it was a step back in time, a feeling created by placing the event at some actual barracks used during WWII. We learned a lot and enjoyed all the sights and sounds. We were able to connect with reenactors and historical interpreters, learn the safety measures that go into an event, and how to display artifacts and arrange the layout for different participants.
