“SCORE Business Cafe” © presents “How to Get A Small Business Loan”

Free tools to help your business succeed!

Special Guest

Mr. Gonzalo Fernandez, 

First California Bank, SBA Group Manager

Wednesday July 18, 2012 -- 8 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
Casapueblo Restaurant
310 South "C" Street
Oxnard, CA 93030

$2 for Coffee and Sweet. No sales, paid membership or additional costs.
For more information call 805.666.1278

Download the flyer here.
The flyer is also available in Spanish here.

 

Job Opportunity: Goleta City Attorneys’ office

There is an opening in the Goleta City Attorneys’ office for a single position that may be filled either at the Deputy or Assistant City Attorney level (depending on experience).

The incumbent is almost exclusively engaged in land use and development related issues.

Please share this flyer with anyone who may be qualified, and may have an interest in the position.

Final Filing date is June 28, 2012. Apply today!

VCDA's “Everything You Wanted to Know About Becoming a Judge, but Were Afraid to Ask”

Panelists: 

Judge Manuel J. Covarrubias, Ventura County Superior Court

Judge George C. Eskin, Santa Barbara County Superior Court

Judge Holly J. Fujie, Los Angeles County Superior Court

Judge Matthew P. Guasco, Ventura County Superior Court

Moderator:

Referee Cynthia Loo, Los Angeles County Superior Court

Following This Panel Presentation, There Will Be a Mentoring Workshop Held with Other Judicial Officers from Ventura and LA County.

Date: Saturday, June 23, 2012  

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12 Noon     Sponsored By

Place: Courtyard by Marriott

600 E. Esplanade Drive           

Oxnard, CA 93036   

Continental Breakfast will be provided. 

Please Register (See Below) No Later Than June 20, 2012  
(The RSVP deadline has been extended!)
Download the flyer here for details on how to RSVP!

WLVC Mary Sullivan Scholarship Application

The WLVC Mary Sullivan Scholarship is an award (minimum $500.00) given to a law student or recent law school graduate who represents the ideals and values of Mary Sullivan, a Ventura lawyer and long-time member of WLVC, who passed away in 2009.  Mary exemplified the best qualities of an attorney, handling her cases with compassion and dignity.  Her practice initially was in family law and then representing parents in dependency court proceedings. She also devoted a considerable amount of time to representing individuals on a pro bono basis.

     Award Criteria:

• Law Student or Recent Law School Graduate (Within the last 2 Years)
• Resident of Ventura County or Attending Law School in Ventura County
• Commitment to Public Interest Work & Advancing the Interests of Women & Children
• Financial Need

    A Complete Application will Include:

1. Application cover Sheet
2. Two letters of Recommendation
3. School Transcripts
4. Personal Statement

The deadline to submit your scholarship application is July 2, 2012.  

Late applications will not be considered.   

Decisions on Grant Recipients will be made no later than September 4, 2012.

Click here to download the pdf scholarship application.

Dream Act Financial Aid Application is Now Open

Undocumented students can now start applying for state financial aid.

The 2012-13 California Dream Act Application for AB 131 Institutional grants and community college fee waivers (payable starting January 2013) is now available! 

Please share widely!

For any questions, please click here to see website. 

Please don't forget to go see your institution's financial aid office ASAP about application information.

Ventura County Diversity Bar Alliance Mixer

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Twenty 88 Restaurant and Bar

2088 Ventura Blvd., Old Town Camarillo

Please RSVP by May 14th to the VCBA.

Download the flyer for more details.

Ventura County Democratic Party - 2012 Jack O'Connell Scholarship

In 2008 the Ventura County Democratic Central Committee officially recognized the Hon. Jack O'Connell's lifetime commitment to education in Ventura County and the state of California by awarding a $1,000 scholarship in the fields of Public Service or Education. The 2012 scholarship will be presented at the Ventura County Democratic Party Spring Fling to be held on Saturday, May 26 at Conejo Creek North Park in Thousand Oaks.  Applicants must be a registered Democrat, a graduate of a Ventura County High School with plans to attend a California public college or university this fall.  Specific qualifications are listed on the form, which is available for download at www.venturacountydemocrats.com.

Applications must be postmarked by Friday, April 27 to be eligible for consideration. After growing up in Oxnard, graduating from Oxnard High School, receiving his B.A. degree from California State University Fullerton (CSUF) and his secondary teaching credential from CSU Long Beach, Jack O’Connell returned to teach government classes at Oxnard High School. His political career began with his election to the Santa Barbara County School Board. Starting in 1982, Jack served six terms in the California State Assembly and was Speaker pro tem. He then was elected to two terms in the State Senate. He was elected as State Superintendent of Public Instruction in 2002 and overwhelmingly reelected in 2006. In 2007 he was inducted into the Ventura County Educators Hall of Fame. He termed out in 2010. In April 2011 Jack became Chief Education Officer for a professional services company that provides consulting, services and legislative advocacy for school districts. Jack O’Connell is a role model for his commitment to education as a teacher, legislator, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Applications must be postmarked by April 27, 2012. (Please note that you may need to include extra postage.) If you need further information, please leave a message at 805-477-4411. Prospective recipients will be notified the second week in May and arrangements will be made for an interview. Following his or her selection, the winner will be honored at the VCDCC Spring Fling, Saturday, May 26, which will be held at Conejo Creek North Park, 1379 Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, adjacent to the Thousand Oaks library.