STAR House is hiring a new Executive Director – Could it be you?

Do you have a heart for advocacy? Do you have passion for education and for children? Are you energetic and ready to make a difference in the Roswell community? If so, you may be the perfect candidate for our open position of Executive Director!

Here is a summary of responsibilities: Develops, coordinates, and manages STAR House program activities to include strategic planning; coordination of data collection and analysis; supervision of staff and volunteers; financial and budget management; and community development.

Are you qualified?

Bachelors Degree, plus 5-7 years of management experience. Experience should include strategic planning and capacity building, public relations, supervisory and personnel management, and financial management. Experience with non-profit organizations, development planning and fundraising, and working with a Board of Directors is preferred.

Knowledge of:

• Strategic planning development and implementation process

• After-school programs

• Board governance and policy development

• Design and implementation of public relations, community outreach, media relations and fundraising programs

• Human resource management, including hiring and performance reviews

• Principles and practices of effective public speaking

• Financial reporting, budget preparation, and financial oversight

•Ability to plan, organize, manage and integrate the activities of the organization.

• Analyze and make sound recommendations on the long-term goals of the organization

• Facilitate the development and implementation of the strategic plan

• Represent STAR House effectively in public settings and development activities

• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.

• Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive correspondence, reports, studies and other written materials.

• Exercise sound, expert independent judgment and political acumen within general policy guidelines.

• Exercise tact, diplomacy and discretion in dealing with highly sensitive, complex, confidential and controversial issues and situations.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, board members, business and community leaders, employees, the public and others encountered in the course of work.

If you are interested in this opportunity or know someone who is, please send a cover letter and resume to info@starhousefoundation.org, attention Martha Powell, Board Chairman.

Thank You Odyssey Personal Financial Advisors!

Caring, Sharing & Giving

The clients and staff of Odyssey Personal Financial Advisors are committed to making a difference by helping the people with the greatest needs within our own community. “With the incredible generosity of clients we just completed our 7^th Annual Odyssey Holiday Outreach”, said Steve Siders, Partner. “We support a different charity each year and we were pleased to help STAR House and their incredible after school programs this year.”

Odyssey Personal Financial Advisors collected many generous donations including several weeks’ worth of supplies – cups, pencils, bowls, notebooks, and crackers, as well as checks and gift cards totaling approximately $1500. In combination with a matching donation of $1000 from the firm Odyssey itself, the total giving from their campaign was $2500!

Each of the members of the Odyssey team has children of their own and they can’t think of a better way to help their local community than by giving other children a chance for an impactful and positive future. “The spirit of the season is all about being thankful for our many blessings and helping others when we can”, said Steve. The team visited the STAR House after school program at Mimosa Elementary School recently to experience the activities first hand.

About Odyssey Personal Financial Advisors

Odyssey Personal Financial Advisors are truly interested in their clients. They listen and focus on their client’s goals, and they do so by providing a comfortable one-on-one working relationship and a strong sense of community within their client base. Investment strategies, estate planning, retirement income planning, tax planning, education funding and insurance needs are all integrated into their wealth management approach.

Members of Odyssey Personal Advisors visiting STAR House at Mimosa

Are You Interested in Volunteering?

STAR House Foundation would love to involve you in an outreach that will make a difference in the life of a child.  We have programs serving over 200 students who need you!

We appreciate our volunteers who allow us to reach each of our students, help them with their homework and challenge their academic potential. Our volunteers give their time to read or listen to students read, help students review for tests, check homework accuracy, and tutor in their favorite subject.

Helen, a long time STAR House volunteer, enjoys reading aloud to our students and helps them be creative through craft projects (something often omitted in busy schools).  “I like the way the program has developed over time”, Helen remarks.  Recently, she saw a former student who now has a daughter of his own.  He told her that his daughter is in the second grade and he is teaching her all the things he had learned from her.   Things like, “when two vowels go walking, the first one does the talking.”  You never know what might stick over the years!  Her advice to anyone interested in volunteering at STAR House is to “come spend some time in our program, it makes such a difference.”

Our students love coming to STAR House and they look forward to the additional one-on-one help.  Many of them struggle with reading comprehension – a basic skill for all academic areas.   Merrill, the site director at Esther Jackson, is a veteran teacher.  She has a passion for working with at-risk students.  “Watching their faces when they begin to understand a concept or begin reading on their own is quite thrilling.”

As our programs expand, our need for volunteers is expanding.   Deborah, a regular volunteer at Esther Jackson, realized what an integral part of the program she had become when she recently had to miss a regular session.   Her students missed her and were concerned about her absence.  Deborah remarked, “This was an affirmation that they were counting on me to help them with their homework.  Their smiles and eagerness to keep working at the end of a very long day is very rewarding to me”.

Volunteers at Esther Jackson are needed Monday-Friday 3-5PM and truly have the ability to make a difference in the lives of the children we serve.  Whether you have one day a week or one day a month, we welcome your time and have a task that will suit your personal abilities.  Our wonderful team of coaches are available to help identify student’s needs and guide you through the process.

For more information, please visit our website and submit the volunteer application along with a copy of your driver’s license to 890-F Atlanta St.  #138 Roswell 30075 OR bring them to the volunteer orientation.  For more information on the next orientation, please contact us at starhouse@gmail.com.

 

Starry Night raises $55,000 for STAR House

Starry Night 2011, presented by Roswell Rotary, will net over $55,000 to benefit STAR House Foundation. “We are proud to once again be the presenting sponsor of Starry Night,” said David McCleary, president of Roswell Rotary. In his welcoming remarks, McCleary added “Roswell Rotary and STAR House have a long standing partnership and we’ve watched and helped the organization grow to serve more of our at-risk youth. Tonight we have 37 Rotarians attending this beautiful event and even more Rotarians and children of Rotarians are participating as volunteers.”

Starry Night took place at the beautiful home of Robert (Bob) Hagan and included an evening of fabulous food and dancing under the stars. The sold out crowd of over 200 guests attended the “causal chic” evening including Congressman Tom Price, State Senator John Albers and several other elected officials. “Starry Night has become the event of the fall season” remarked event co-chair Julie Mizer. “We could not be more pleased with our corporate and food sponsors and with this beautiful weather!” Other sponsors of Starry Night include Bank of North Georgia, Buff and Jim Van Epps, Georgia Power, North Fulton Hospital, Macy’s, Frazier & Deeter, Bob Hagan, PaperHost, Roswell Rewards, Keller and Sam Torrey, Stroud’s Printing & Design, Roger and Trey Wise, and World Harvest Church.

Starry Night’s signature drink, the Ginger Star, was a huge hit of the evening. Creating the drink was beverage sponsor, Vixen Vodka. Local restaurants sponsored heavy hors d’oeuvre stations including Dinner Tonight, Doubletree Hotel, I Canita Cake, Inc Street Food, Ippolitos, Outback Steakhouse, Salt Factory Pub, Shane’s Rib Shack, Table & Main, The Nutt Hutt, Willy’s and Zaxby’s and many guests found their favorite appetizer or dish among the delicious choices. Additional beverage sponsors were Concentrics Restaurant Group and Jana Water.

“We are just thrilled with the evening,” said co-chair Eleida Fleming. “Our committee worked tirelessly and the community support for the families that we serve was nothing short of amazing. The stars truly aligned for STAR House.”

 

Starry Night 2011

Our magical night under the stars is fast approaching!  Starry Night will be an unforgettable evening held at the magnificent private home of Bob Hagan in Roswell, Georgia on October 22. This event includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, dancing and an auction to benefit the scholarship program of STAR House Foundation.

The auction will include donations from our favorite area restaurants, wonderful getaways and gifts you can give this holiday season. We will nosh on heavy appetizers from various restaurants in the area and Vixen Vodka is preparing the signature drink, the Ginger Star!

The dress for this event is what we have referred to as ‘snappy casual.’  No need for ball gowns & black tie; fun party attire is most appropriate. The dance floor is sure to be packed, so bring your dancin’ shoes!

By getting involved in this event you will be helping at-risk students in the Roswell area. Join us by purchasing tickets on line. Hope to see you there!!!

 

Thank You Roswell Rotary Club & Bank of North Georgia

STAR House Foundation is fortunate to have the support of Roswell Rotary Club and Bank of North Georgia. Without their generosity, our programs would not be able to provide the quality care and educational assistance and enrichment for which we have become known.

We are grateful that Roswell Rotary Club  and Bank of North Georgia  are our two top sponsors for our Starry Night Event this year. Starry Night is being held on Saturday, October 22^nd at the fabulous private home of Bob Hagan in Roswell, Georgia! This event includes heavy hors doeurves, dancing and an auction to benefit the scholarship program of STAR House Foundation.

Thank You Roswell Rotary Club

Service defines Rotary’s character; whether local or international, it promotes Rotary’s appeal and visibility in the community. Community service and sponsorship includes the scope of activities which Rotarians undertake to improve the quality of life in their community. Many official Rotary programs are intended to meet community needs, whether it be to promote literacy, help the elderly or disabled, combat urban violence or provide opportunities for local youth.

 

Thank You Bank of North Georgia

It’s hard to find real people in banking today, but not at Bank of North Georgia.  Bank of North Georgia strives to provide the most comprehensive banking products and services available anywhere. They are committed first and foremost to providing their customers with exceptional service and support that goes beyond “serving” their banking needs.  They are extremely involved in the community; and at times like these, that is a huge indication of the company’s character!

For more information on these companies or becoming a sponsor, please contact: Keller M. Torrey, Development Director- 404.680.2304.

 

Join us for an Evening under the Stars!

When: Saturday, October 22, 2011
Where: At the home of Bob Hagan
10975 Stroup Road, Roswell, GA 30075

Join us for a magical evening under the stars at the fabulous private home of Bob Hagan in Roswell, Georgia! This event includes heavy hors doeurves, dancing and an auction to benefit the scholarship program of STAR House Foundation. By getting involved in this event you will be helping at-risk students in the Roswell area.

If you are not familiar with us…

STAR House has been operating after school educational programs in the Roswell, Georgia community since 1993. We provide a healthy snack, homework help, mentoring, and enrichment activities in a caring and safe environment. We currently serve approximately 240 students in elementary, middle and high school. Our students are at-­risk due to a number of factors including: below average performance in core academic subjects, low income family and lack of adult supervision in the after school hours. We do not charge for our services and the proceeds from this event will ensure additional children are able to attend our programs.

Interested in joining us at this event?

You can now purchase your tickets to this event online through our secure PayPal account.
For more information including sponsorship opportunities please contact:

Keller M. Torrey
Development Director
404.680.2304