Non-Profit

By Dawn Brand Fluhler— YORKTOWN, IN – Kathryn Smitson has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award a Girl Scout can earn. Kathryn attended Indiana Connections Academy and was a 13-year Girl Scout. She knew that girls entering their teen years are faced with challenges from different sources causing stress that can have a very negative impact on their lives. Because expression through classical ballet was an outlet for her during the toughest years, she wanted to share…

By Amy Leffingwell— MUNCIE, IN—Near perfect temps and a light breeze set the tone for The Soup Kitchen of Muncie’s annual Carl Kizer Summerfest on Friday, July 21st.  Summerfest, organized by Carl Kizer, is an outdoor block party for the underserved in our community.  Carl also helped find sponsors and donations so that the event would be a success. Over 30 local service providers were in attendance to offer their services and help lead clients of the Soup Kitchen toward…

By Arrick Garringer— MUNCIE— IN—Beginning on Monday July 24th, the longtime leadership coach began working to deepen existing relationships with SLA member organizations and connecting new members to the region’s premiere professional development organization. “I have long advocated for Shafer in the many facets of my life and regularly refer individuals and organizational leaders to SLA’s many resources, so the transition to this formal role seems like a natural evolution,” said Ward, who was the executive director for Learner Experience…

By Eliza Guion— MUNCIE, IN — The deadline for nominations for the John W. and Janice B. Fisher Governance Award is quickly approaching. The award, given by Ball Brothers Foundation, highlights the important role board members play in strategic planning and financial oversight to achieve the organization’s mission, secure financial stability, and ensure general effectiveness of the organization. Delaware County non-profit organizations have until 4pm on Aug. 15 to nominate a board member for the award, which includes a $10,000…

By Matt Howell— MUNCIE, IN—Dale Basham, Past President of Muncie Rotary (2014-2015) and Past District Governor of Rotary District 6560 (2018-2019), has been nominated by Immediate Past District Governor, Demekya McAllen and confirmed by Rotary International as Central Indiana’s delegate for the 2023-2026 term of the Rotary International Council on Legislation. Delegates are elected to three-year terms. These Rotarians meet at the Council on Legislation to review and vote on proposed changes to the legislation that governs Rotary. They consider…

By Carly Acree King, Nonprofit Support Network— MUNCIE, IN —Nonprofit Support Network is accepting proposals for break-out sessions for its first-ever Nonprofit Summit on Wednesday, October 25, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 pm at Horizon Convention Center. The summit will highlight the impact of collaboration through educational sessions, interactive discussions, and networking opportunities for nonprofit professionals across the sector. “Our region is home to an incredible nonprofit sector, filled with dedicated professionals who work tirelessly to make a difference,” shared Carly…

By Kelley V. Phillips—  MUNCIE, IN – Red-tail Land Conservancy seeks individuals and organizations of east central Indiana who have naturally-landscaped yards to apply for Growing Home™ Habitat Certification before the submission deadline on July 31. Growing Home™ is a backyard habitat program for east central Indiana from Red-tail Land Conservancy. The program is designed to empower community members to rethink how their yard or garden can also serve birds, bees, butterflies, and other beneficial wildlife. Criteria for habitat certification…

By Dee McKinsey—  MUNCIE, IN – Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 E. Main, is pleased to welcome Michael Eldon DuQuette, mixed media artist, as the July featured artist in the Judith Barnes Gallery. DuQuette, was born in San Antonio, TX, lived in Chicago for 20 years and moved to Muncie in 2008. “His art career began in the mid 1980’s, beginning with a representational style, moving through impressionism and cubism to abstract expressionism with realism mixed in. DuQuette’s work…