Blood Drive at Blessed Sacrament School on Sat, Nov 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

 My son Josh's good friend, Curry Buscher, is working on his Eagle Scout project. 

Curry is trying to get folks to show up and give blood this Saturday at Blessed Sacrament School Cafeteria from 9-2.  I'm heading there myself.  Hope to see you there too!

Here are the details:

I am looking to achieve the Eagle Scout Rank in my scout troop, but in
order to do so, I must organize a service project that benefits the
community. I have decided to set up a blood drive with the Central
Illinois Community Blood Center to be held at Blessed Sacrament School's
cafeteria, on Saturday, November 8th, from 9am-2pm.

To have a successful drive, I would like at least 60 people to show up
and attempt to give blood. I would prefer to have at least half of that
in committed donors that I can count on to show up Saturday morning.
Would you, or anyone you know, be willing to make a commitment to help
me have a successful eagle scout project with a donor turnout that I can
be proud of?

Please respond to bssblooddrive@outlook.com

Most Sincerely,
Curry Buscher
Life Scout

The Most Important Quality in a Leader + The Most Important Endorsement

Over the last two weeks, I've listed shared several endorsements with you.  All very good people with great things to say in recommending me.  And I thank them.

Now comes my latest mailer.  It has two messages:

1. I listen to my closest advisers - my family, as well as to my constituents.
2. The most important and best endorsement I can ask for is from my family.  They take this election very seriously and have helped me every step of the way. Thank you, Donna, Cordelia, Virginia, Jim, Joe, Josh, Maria and John Paul!

Please come out and vote for me on Nov 4th (or before then, as early voting is now open at the county building).

Thank you for reading my blog.

And Now, For Something Completely Different - The Silly Season

This election stuff is a bit serious sometimes.  So I thought a little levity might be worth the 30 seconds to watch this video and short article from (S)Newsweek

10 Ways The Internet of Things Will Change How Our County Will Work in the Future.....Including Sangamon County

This is from govtech.com.  It reminds me of all the technology that has matured over the years at Sangamon County.  From y2k to making wi-fi available to the public anywhere in the building, we are seeing this unfold in front of us.

Many items and services are now available via a click on a web site, including paying tax bills, filing court documents, requesting an absentee ballot or looking at a zoning map.

This article and its attending link do a great job peeking into the future. Click here to read it.

Until next time.
tim

Top 10 Ways the Internet of Things Will Impact Our Cities

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a rapidly growing movement of Internet-enabled devices and people who are intelligently connected throughout our communities. It is leading to many new intelligent use-cases, and is poised to make our communities more efficient, sustainable and livable in the future.
Here are the top 10 areas where the Internet of Things will impact our cities in the future -- view our slideshow above for more detail on the ways each of these areas will be affected.

1. Retail
2. Infrastructure
3. Transportation
4. Education
5. Governance
6. Homes
7. Environment
8. Health care
9. Industry
10. Energy 

• Dustin Haisler

http://www.govtech.com/photos/Top-10-Ways-the-Internet-of-Things-Will-Impact-Our-Cities.html

Who Has Endorsed Tim Moore for County Board?

My friend, Larry Bomke, former State Senator, recently endorsed me for County Board, District 22.

Thank you, Larry!

My friend, State Senator Sam McCann, recently endorsed me for County Board, District

22.


Thank you, Sam!

My friend and neighbor, John Milhiser, our State's Attorney, has endorsed me for County

Board District 22.

Thank you, John!

My friend and County Auditor, Paul Palazzolo has endorsed me for County
Board District 22.

Thank you, Paul!

Q: What Does The Community Resources Committee Do? A: Helping Our Neighbors Help Themselves!

The Community Resource Committee has oversight of the Community Resource Department and the Illinois Worknet Training Center.

As a part-time-farmer-wanna-be, I really liked the Community Gardens program (sponsored by PNC Bank), along with the Farmers Market at the Community Resources and Health Department Building.

There are many grant-funded programs this Department and its committee oversee - from rental assistance to scholarships.  Most of these are offered as a hand-up to people who are "on the edge" and just need help to get through a tough time.  Other programs are skill-based or academically oriented.  Still more are job assistance....such as dental repair! It's tough to interview if you can't :) smile!
 

The committee supervises the Community Resource Department administration of the several grant programs that flow

through the County.  These are tax dollars coming back into our county through such Federal Grants as the Community Service Block Grant Program, the  Heating Assistance, Weatherization  and other grant programs. The Community Resources Department assists clients in receive job training, rental assistance, food and clothing and dental assistance. The IL Worknet Training Center provides assistance for displaced workers and job training through the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) for five central Illinois counties.
 

Fall Scholarship & SCBG Scholarship

Weekly Financial Education Workshops - Required before making an emergency rental appointment

Resources for Seniors

General Resource Guide

Local Food Pantry Guide

PNC Foundation & Community Garden

 

To Contact the Community Resources Department or the Employment Training Center,

visit or call the office at:

Sangamon County Department of Community Resources
2833 South Grand Ave. East, Suite C100, Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 535-3120

Partners in the Illinois Employment and Training Center
1300 South Ninth Street, Springfield, Illinois 62703
(217) 782-3846 Ext. 236

Now We Are Cooking: Why Volunteering Matters - Each Picture Tells The Story