The City of Bloomington’s Office of the Mayor is accepting applications from community members who would like to serve on one of the following City boards or commissions:
Housing Quality Appeals Board Seat(s) available: 2 For more information visit bloomington.in.gov/onboard/committees/info?committee_id=16. Housing Authority Board Seat(s) available: 1 For more information visit bloomington.in.gov/onboard/committees/info?committee_id=17. Commission on Sustainability Seat(s) available: 2 For more information visit bloomington.in.gov/onboard/committees/info?committee_id=29.
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The Future of Policing Task Force invites community members to a public forum via Zoom on Monday, April 18, 2022, from 6-7:30 p.m. The forum is an opportunity for residents throughout the community to share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences regarding law enforcement in Bloomington and Monroe County.
The forum is open to the public and will be facilitated by members of the Task Force. Residents can join the event via Zoom at the following link: https://bton.in/CigM~. In May 2021, the Future of Policing Task Force (https://bton.in/nnwXo)was named to review and make recommendations about law enforcement in Bloomington and Monroe County as part of the City’s commitment to the reduction of racial inequities and continuous improvement of outcomes for all residents. Through its research, this resident-led task force aims to create an optimal vision of law enforcement including policies, practices, protocol, and procedures for Bloomington and Monroe County. The Bloomington Board of Realtors will be hosting a downtown clean up day on April 30th from 10am-2pm. Please meet at 328 S Walnut St- This is the Title Plus/Remax Realty parking lot. There are limited parking spots, so plan accordingly. SignUp at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4AAFAF2DA2FAC61-bbor
The annual Garage Sale is the Monroe County History Center's biggest fundraiser every year. Powered by the dedicated work of volunteers, the second weekend in June is quite an exciting time. From antiques to household items, there is sure to be something for everyone. All items are donated from the public and proceeds support the artifact preservation, exhibits, and programs at the Monroe County History Center. June 8 is an early access day for current Cook employees & active MCHC members. It will then be open to the community June 10 & 11, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Northwest Bank, a full-service financial institution offering a complete line of business and personal banking products, has been recognized by Forbes as one of the “World’s Best Banks” for 2022, marking the third consecutive year that Northwest has made the list. Ranked 25th in the United States, the Forbes’ World’s Best Banks listing is determined by a customer survey ranking financial institutions by key satisfaction factors including trust, customer service, digital services, fees and financial advice.
“We take great pride in the meaningful relationships that we build with our customers,” said Ron Seiffert, chairman, president and chief executive officer, Northwest Bank. “This award truly reflects the exceptional experiences our employees create for our customers each day. We’re extremely grateful for our customers and sincerely appreciate their continued support and loyalty.” Forbes partnered with market research company, Statista on this year’s listing. To determine the 2022 World’s Best Banks list, more than 45,000 customers in 27 countries were polled by Statista. All banks were rated based on overall recommendation and satisfaction and according to five sub-dimensions. Four banks out of the top 10 were from the U.S., while the remainder included two banks from India, as well as Brazil and the United Arab Emirates. The United States led the way with 75 banks receiving awards, followed by Japan at 45 banks. In February, Northwest Bank was also recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers for 2022. Express Employment Professionals is proud to share a FREE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT opportunity!4/13/2022 Express Employment Professionals is proud to share a FREE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT opportunity! Join us to hear Ben Nemtin share the remarkable story of how The Buried Life grew from 100 impossible dreams into a global movement on May 5th! Register for free here: https://expresspros.com/expresstalks/
The next class in United Way of Monroe County's monthly “Dollars & Sense” series will be held on Thursday April 21st from 5:30-6:30 PM. This month's class, “The Psychology of Budgeting,” will be led by Angela Kidwell from Regions Bank. Come learn about how you can rethink your budgeting strategy and better manage your finances. As usual, you are welcome to come with questions about other topics as well! You will receive the Zoom link after filling out the RSVP form.
You're invited to participate in the formation of the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP)! Review what community members are saying about issues that affect health, vote on priority issues, and participate in action-oriented work groups on April 27 at Switchyard Park Pavilion from 4-6pm, and on April 30 at Banneker Community Center from 1:15-3:15pm.
United Way of Monroe County and Indiana University School of Optometry (IUSO) are pleased to announce a partnership to promote access to free and affordable eye exams and glasses for infants and children.
United Way Monroe County will work to expedite the intake process for families who are already receiving services through United Way partner agencies and promote IUSO’s existing pediatric services for low- and moderate-income families. “Early eye intervention aims to detect and treat vision problems in children to insure all children have excellent vision and academic success,” explained Dr. Katie Connolly, Chief of Pediatric Services at Indiana University School of Optometry. The University Club of Indiana University will hold its annual meeting and luncheon at the University Club on April 19, 2022. The activities will kick off with a short business meeting, including the president’s State of the Club address and election of officers for the 2022-2023 period. After the business meeting, Indiana University president Pamela Whitten will join the meeting as the Guest Speaker for a short presentation followed by a question-and-answer period.
Pamela Whitten became the 19th president of Indiana University on July 1, 2021. As IU’s first female president, Whitten assumes the helm at one of the nation’s leading research universities at a time of record-level research funding and philanthropic support. Whitten holds a Ph.D. in communication studies from the University of Kansas, a Master of Arts in communication from the University of Kentucky and a Bachelor of Science in management from Tulane University. She is an internationally recognized expert in the field of telemedicine. |
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