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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. Holds Board of Director’s Meeting
Pace Community Action Agency’s Board of Directors meeting was held via Zoom at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 18th with President, Greg Jones, presiding.
The 2023 Financial Audit Report was presented to the finance committee and to the full board by Comer, Nowling & Associates from Indianapolis. Ms. Cami Demaree, auditor from Comer, Nowling, reported on the agency’s audit in detail explaining that there were no financial statement findings, no federal award findings or questioned costs for Pace or their subsidiaries. Cami Demaree stated that Pace continues to hold a high standard of excellence, and because of no findings in past years, Pace continues to qualify as a low-risk auditee.
In addition, reports were presented by Tai Blythe, Executive Director; Liann Smith, Chief Financial Officer; Joel Smith, VP of Finance and Jeremy Wimmenauer, VP of Planning & Development. The Board also approved funding requests.
Pace’s next regular Board of Directors’ meeting will be held in Vincennes on Thursday, September 19th, 2024 at 6:00 pm.
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, familial status, or status as a veteran.
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Pace Community Action Agency Board Meeting Agenda
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Pace Community Action Agency to Hold Virtual Board of Directors’ Meeting
The Board of Directors of Pace Community Action Agency will hold their bi-monthly Board meeting on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. If the public would like to join the online meeting, contact Hannah Shields at hshields@pacecaa.org for access information to call into the meeting.
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, familial status, or status as a veteran.
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Pace Community Action Agency, INC. Pace Holiday Closing Notice
Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. will be closing at 3:30 on Wednesday, July 3rd in observance of Independence Day. Offices will resume normal operating hours on Monday, July 8th.
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, familial status, or status as a veteran.
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Pace Community Action Agency, INC. Pace Holiday Closing Notice
Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. Offices will resume normal operating hours on Thursday, June 20th.
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, familial status, or status as a veteran.
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. Holds Board of Director’s Meeting
Pace Community Action Agency’s Board of Directors meeting was held at Pace Community Action Agency, Inc., 525 North 4th Street, Vincennes, Indiana at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 16th with President Greg Jones presiding.
Reports were presented by Tai Blythe, Executive Director; Liann Smith, Chief Financial Officer; and Jeremy Wimmenauer, VP of Planning & Development. Additional reports were presented by Kim Williams from Valenti Real Estate Services and Chealsi Fiscus, ERSEA Coordinator. The board approved programming and multiple funding requests.
Pace’s next regular Board of Directors’ meeting will be held virtually on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:00 pm.
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, familial status, or status as a veteran.
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Pace Community Action Agency, INC. Pace Holiday Closing Notice
Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. will be closed on Monday, May 27th in observance of Memorial Day. Offices will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, May 28th.
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, familial status, or status as a veteran.
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Pace Community Action Agency Board Meeting Agenda
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Pace Community Action Agency Announces Judith K. Bobe Scholarship Winners
The Judith K. Bobe Scholarship program is named in honor of Pace’s former Head Start Director who worked within the program for over 40 years. Annually since 2010, Pace has allotted funds to provide at least two scholarships for graduating high school seniors that were previously in our Head Start program. Pace congratulates the 2024 Judith K. Bobe Scholarship recipients; Trinity Bradford and Blayr Foster.
· Trinity Bradford from Sullivan High School plans to pursue her studies in Computer Science with a career in Cybersecurity and Programing while attending Saint-Mary-of-the-Woods.
· Blayr Foster from Washington High School plans to attend the University of Indianapolis, while pursuing her degree in Elementary Education.
Applicants were required to submit a typed essay about how Head Start impacted their school readiness and academic performance. Recipients each received a $500 scholarship to help with their educational expenses. Pace’s Executive Director, Tai Blythe states, “Our Head Start Program not only prepares students for kindergarten but prepares families for college. We plan to continue offering these scholarships provided through our fundraising efforts.”
Former Head Start students from Daviess, Greene, Knox and Sullivan Counties are encouraged to apply for scholarships next year. For more information about Pace programs and services, call (812) 882-7927 or visit us at www.pacecaa.org.
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PACE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING
VINCENNES, (IN) – The Board of Directors of Pace Community Action Agency will hold their bi-monthly Board meeting on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. with an agenda being posted. The meeting will be held at the Pace building located at 525 N 4th Street, Vincennes, IN 47591.
Greg Jones, Board President, emphasized that the Board of Directors meeting is open to the public and concerned citizens can attend.
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, familial status or status as a veteran.
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Pace Community Action Agency, INC. Pace Holiday Closing Notice
Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. will be closed on Tuesday, May 7th in observance of Election Day. Offices will resume normal operating hours on Wednesday, May 8th.
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, familial status, or status as a veteran.
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Pace Community Action Agency, INC. Pace Closing Notice
Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. will be closed on Thursday April 25th for agency in-service training. Offices will resume normal operating hours on Monday April 29th.
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, familial status, or status as a veteran.
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Pace Raises Awareness for Sexually Transmitted Infections with Free Testing in April
Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Awareness Month is recognized annually in April. Pace Community Action Agency is making public health a priority, and to help spread awareness, Health Connection is offering free STI testing all month long.
According to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 5 individuals have a STI. This is 20% of our American population. Health Connection encourages you to talk to your provider, get STI tested, and get treatment if needed.
Health Connection staff are focused on helping individuals and the community to take control of their sexual health. Rebecca Skiver, Health Connection Supervisor and Physician Assistant, stated, “Sexually Transmitted Infection rates are at an all-time high. Often, STIs present without symptoms or are not recognized, so it is very important to get screened regularly. Knowing your STI status allows you to take care of yourself and your sexual partners and receive treatment if you need it.”
Most STIs are treatable! The only true way to be sure if you or your partner are STI-free is by getting tested. STI testing is quick, easy, and accessible.
5 Reasons Early Testing is Vital
- STIs are common. The CDC reports 20 million new cases every year.
- STIs often have no signs or symptoms.
- Untreated STIs can create complications that have long-term effects, potentially leading to Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), scarring, inability to get pregnant, and cancer.
- Early testing can help reduce the risk of transmitting STIs to others by being diagnosed and treated.
- Most STIs are curable or treatable. Catching the issues early improves your health and well-being.
Our experts listen and speak to their patients, which can help counteract stigma and provide testing in a non-judgmental and compassionate environment. To schedule an appointment or talk to a healthcare provider, contact the Health Connection clinic closest to you, Bedford (812) 675-0247, Sullivan (812) 638-2998, Vincennes (812) 882-6069, Washington (812) 254-6936 and Terre Haute (812) 234-0707. To learn more about Pace, please visit our website at www.pacecaa.org/health-connection.
For more information about STI testing, contact Dr. Michelle Pitcher APRN, FNP-BC, NP-C at mpitcher@pacecaa.org
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Pace Community Action Agency, INC. Pace Closing Notice
Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. will be closed on Monday, April 8th for the solar eclipse. Offices will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, April 9th.
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, familial status, or status as a veteran.
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. Holds Board of Director’s Meeting
Pace Community Action Agency’s Board of Directors meeting was held via Zoom at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 21st with President Greg Jones presiding.
Reports were presented by Tai Blythe, Executive Director; Liann Smith, Chief Financial Officer; and Joel Smith, VP of Finance. The board approved programming and multiple funding requests.
Pace’s next regular Board of Directors’ meeting will be held in Vincennes on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00 pm.
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, familial status, or status as a veteran.
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Pace Community Action Agency Virtual Board Meeting Agenda
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Pace Community Action Agency to Hold Virtual Board of Directors’ Meeting
The Board of Directors of Pace Community Action Agency will hold their bi-monthly Board meeting on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. virtually. If the public would like to join the online meeting, contact our Executive Services Manager, Sara Claycomb at sclaycomb@pacecaa.org for information to access the meeting through telephone.
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Pace Accepting Nominations to fill Sullivan County Board Vacancies
Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is now accepting nominations for 2 Sullivan County Low-income Sector Representatives to fill vacancies on our Board of Directors. Nomination forms can be obtained and returned through email to hshields@pacecaa.org. The final day to accept nominations will be Monday, February 26, 2024.
Persons 18 years of age and over who reside in Sullivan County are eligible to fill this vacancy. Nominations cannot be employees or immediate family members of a Pace employee.
A ballot will be developed and issued from nominations received, and only low-income persons residing in Sullivan County who qualify under Federal Poverty Guidelines may participate in the election which will end at 4:30 on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.
Persons wishing further information regarding the nomination process or election should contact Hannah Shields at 812-882-7927, extension 1202.
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, familial status, or status as a veteran.
Pace Community Action Agency, INC. Pace Holiday Closing Notice
Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. will be closed on Monday, February 19th in observance of Presidents’ Day. Offices will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, February 20th .
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, familial status, or status as a veteran.
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Pace Scholarships for Former Head Start Students
Pace Community Action Agency announces the 2024 Judith K. Bobe Scholarship opportunity. The scholarship is named in honor of Pace’s former Head Start Director who worked within the program over 40 years. Scholarships are specifically for former Head Start students that attended in Daviess, Greene, Knox, or Sullivan Counties.
According to Tai Blythe, Executive Director, “At Pace Head Start, we not only prepare children for kindergarten, but we are also preparing students for college. Education is an important component of each of our programs and is essential to meeting our mission. Pace annually hosts a golf scramble to help fund these scholarships.”
Pace has traditionally provided two $500 scholarships to assist graduating high school seniors with their college expenses.
Applications are available through all local high school counselors and through our website at https://www.pacecaa.org/college-scholarships. The application requires a copy of your transcripts, a typed essay about Head Start’s impact, etc. Applications are due by April 4th. For more information about any Pace Community Action Agency programs or services, call (812) 882-7927 or visit us at http://www.pacecaa.org.
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Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance. Services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, familial status, or status as a veteran.
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