There are currently 13 'Good News Clubs' in the Greater Clarksville Chapter (Montgomery, the surrounding six counties and Ft. Campbell) and more are forming. Churches 'adopt' schools; volunteers are trained and equipped to run the clubs; CEF staff is here to assist every step of the way.

Check us out at our website or call us at 931-241-8202.

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The Miss Tennky Area AFS Volunteer Leadership Team is the local team caring for the national AFS-USA high school foreign exchange students and their families who will be in the area for a year of study.

Every year, more than 13,000 AFS Exchange Students study abroad all around the world. Volunteers are the grass roots of the organization with some 6,500 alone in the USA currently.

AFS-USA has been working toward a more just and peaceful world by providing international and intercultural experiences to individuals, families, schools, and communities through a global volunteer partnership for the past 60+ years and is the leader in this field.

The organization is a not-for-profit, multicultural and international organization that always needs volunteers to continue their successful exchanges.

To learn more about the local organization and to register as a volunteer you may go to http://misstennky.org> click on volunteers or on a national level go to www.afs.org/usa or 1-800-AFS-INFO.

If you are interested in hosting locally contact Jenny Myers at jmyers@watkins.edu or 615-385-9644 and for sending a student or volunteering contact Becky Heywood at AFSbecky@comcast.net or 615-473-4389.

Currently, there are many students who need loving host families for the fall. They are a group of very talented individuals with a variety of interests.

Students must have a host family and school before they can leave their native countries. For this fall, call ASAP to see the AFSers full bios.

Two members of the team live here in Clarksville. They are Jen Poeling (jenanddonnie@yahoo.com) team treasurer and Dr. Barbara Y. Wills (afshostcommittee@misstennky.org) team public relations' chair.

A Safe Place To Heal

AseraCare Hospice Offering Grief Support Group
Location: 1539C Ashland City Bypass
Clarksville
Phone: 931-551-4100 or 866-551-4100

WHO: AseraCare Hospice

WHAT: Grief support group

WHEN: Beginning October 27, 2008 from 5:30 pm until 7:00pm. on the last Monday of each month

WHERE: AseraCare Hospice Local Office: 1539C Ashland City Bypass, Clarksville

WHY: "A Safe Place To Heal" Open to the general public

Grief support topics will vary per month. Materials provided, space is limited so registration is required: Please call Glenna for reservation details.

H.O.P.E. (Hispanic Organization for Progress & Education) was founded in Clarksville, Tennessee in 2003 with the mission of promoting the advancement of Clarksville growing Hispanic population through education and assistance in such areas as English language learning, immigration and naturalization, health and wellness, business creation and employment, and civic participation.

Our goal of civic literacy enables Hispanic Tennesseans to become informed and engaged citizens who can contribute to the greater good of the community and take an active part in its progress in the years to come. HOPE is also proud to recognize and celebrate the contributions that Hispanic culture and heritage make to our state.

The office is located at 120 Legion St and our phone number is 1931-249-5330. www.latinohope.com

Offering Support for Parents of Twins, Triplets, & High Order Multiples in the Greater Clarksville Area.

Clarksville Parents of Multiples (CPOM) is a non-profit group open to parents, grandparents, guardians, and expectant parents of twins, triplets, quads or more in Clarksville, Tennessee and surrounding areas.

The purpose of the club is to offer support to parents of multiple births by exchanging goods and information pertaining to life with multiples. CPOM is a very informal group made up of parents who understand what raising twins and more is like. We have a monthly meeting; do a lot of "Mom's Night Outs"; have family activities like an Easter egg hunt, pumpkin patch trip, Christmas party with Santa; play dates at the park; and a bi-annual consignment sale.

We also have an email group and a newsletter to keep us all connected and informed. You can be involved as little or as much as you want. Our fiscal year is August through July and dues are $20 a year.

Join us for one of our monthly meetings the second Thursday of every month at 6:30 pm at Hilldale United Methodist Church (across from Chick-fil-A).

Please contact Kelley Corley or visit our website for more information.

The Montgomery County Republican Party meets the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7 pm at the upstairs Meeting Room at the Blackhorse Brewery on Franklin St.

There is a Dutch Treat Meal at 6 pm. The public is welcome. Phone 648-0174 for information.

The Republican Women's Club meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at the Clarksville Country Club at 11:30AM for a $12 Buffet Luncheon with a guest speaker.

Reservations are required. Annual dues are $20. Phone 645-4825 for information.

Young Republicans (ages 18-40) meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6PM at the Blackhorse Brewery on Franklin St. Phone 217-0947 for information.

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Native Cultural Circle is to provide quality educational programs and materials to the residents of middle Tennessee and south central Kentucky including Ft. Campbell, about the cultures and traditions of the native peoples of the Americas.

We are organized exclusively for "charitable, educational, and scientific purpose" under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

History:

The Native Cultural Circle (NCC) is made up of all volunteers. It was organized by David Baker and Douglas "Red" Kirby in 1997. Over the course of the years, members have presented demonstrations, story telling, and talks about the cultures and traditions of the native peoples of the Americas.

We have participated in multicultural events sponsored by the Montgomery County, Ft. Campbell and Hopkinsville school systems, area Head Start programs, Boy and Girl Scout programs, the Summer Reading Program for the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library, as well as many service organizations and area churches.

Annual Powwows:

The NCC has hosted an annual powwow in the local area since October 1998. Our first powwow was held on the Austin Peay State University campus but due to the tornado of 1999 the second powwow was relocated to Ft. Campbell, KY. In 2000, we were able to find a permanent location for our annual event across the Red River from the Port Royal State Park.

The Port Royal historic area has significant importance to the native community because it is the last documented campsite in Tennessee of the Northern Route of the Trail of Tears.

In 2005, the NCC agreed to work with the EEOC Office of Ft. Campbell to help them host a powwow to celebrate the Federal Native American Month in November.

Member activities:

NCC holds monthly business meetings on the first Wednesday of each month.

Our annual Holiday Pot Luck in December and an annual Winter Social in February is for members, family and friends.

During the year we have classes. Our most recent class was a beginning dance shawl making class. Future classes include: beading, moccasin and dance regalia construction.

Membership:

Our membership is not restricted to those with Native American heritage. We welcome anyone who is sincerely interested in learning and is willing to share what they learn.

Our annual membership dues are nominal to insure that everyone who is interested in joining our Circle can afford to do so.

If you are interested, please feel free to attend a monthly business meeting on the first Wednesday of each month. Business meetings are held at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library at 6:30 pm.

Service requests:

If your organization or group is interested in having one or more of our members come to share with you, please contact one of the following:

Philenese or Paul Slaughter, (931) 358-4187

Douglas "Red" Kirby or Chrisie, (931) 358-1246

Donald Watkins, (931) 232-9275

National Active & Retired Federal Employees (NARFE). Our Mission is to preserve and protect the earned benefits of Federal Employees and Retirees since 1921.

We are the ONLY organization that works to protect the earned benefits of ALL Federal Employees, Retirees and their families. If you are now receiving, or expect to receive, a federal retirement annuity, then you should join us as a member and help us actively preserve our federal benefits. We need your support to increase our overall membership numbers.

NARFE works on the national and state levels in Congress to propose and oppose legislation in the interest of the federal employee and retiree. With over 300,000 members nationwide, we are a strong voice in Washington, DC.

Local NARFE Chapter 870 meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Golden Corral Restaurant, 2811 Wilma Rudolph Blvd. We gather to eat at 11:00 am with the business meeting starting at noon.

Even with our speaker, we are normally finished by 1:00 or 1:15 pm. We have a private area reserved, always have a speaker, and guests are always welcome.

For more info call J.C. Whitney (931) 358-4855.

Local Chapter 1957 meets the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00 to 11:30 am in the basement of the Hilldale Methodist Church, 1751 Madison Street (across from the Chick-Fil-A).

We always have a Guest Speaker and refreshments are served after the meeting.

Guest are always welcome, for more information call J.C. Whitney, 358-4855.

E.A.G.L.E.S. Chapter Meeting every third Saturday of the month

10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Child care provided

Family Resource Center
1501 William C. Lee Blvd.
  Ft. Campbell, Ky

MCARC was established in this county in 1952 by Katherine Rudolph and a small group of local parents. Their primary goals, in the beginning, were to establish education rights for all children regardless of abilities. Later, the local chapter worked with all state and national chapters to acquire financial stability,( SSA and SSI), and health care access, (Medicare and Medicaid), for individuals with mental retardation.

Today, the MCARC is an advocacy unit of the national organization, The ARC. Although they do not directly provide services for individuals with mental retardation or similar disabilities, they do advocate on their behalf by assisting families in acquiring SSI,SSA or adult services in the state of Tennessee.

Additionally, MCARC provides social outlets for adults with M/R by hosting a monthly Saturday Recreation Program the first Saturday of each month.

For approximately 15 years, MCARC has raised funds for its activities by operating a small thrift store, ARC Thrift Store. The store is currently located at 312 Madison in beautiful downtown Clarksville! Open Monday – Saturday from 9 AM – 5PM, this 501 (C) (3) organization accepts donations daily and can give tax receipts for all donations.

For further information about MCARC or The ARC Thrift Store you can call (931) 905-0900.

The CMG is a new social and support group for Mommys in and around Clarksville that are expecting or have a child under the age of 5. The group is run through a private website which gives members 24-hour access from the comfort of their own home to participate in many activities on or off line.

The CMG provides mothers of young children opportunities to socialize, exchange ideas and participate in activities that promote personal growth for both mommy and child.

CMG is a non-profit group and is absolutely free. Email or call Kamila at 931.503.0480

Communication and/or Leadership training available in safe friendly educational environment.

Affiliated with Toastmasters International, the world's leading organization devoted to the improvement of individual communication and leadership skills.

One of 11,700 Toastmasters Clubs and more than 50 clubs in the state of Tennessee.
Recipient of Distinguished Club Award in 2008.
Club was founded in 1997 as a company club sponsored by the Trane Company and opened membership to the public in 2004.
Club meets second and fourth Mondays at 12:00 pm at the Trane Company, 2701 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard, Clarksville, TN.
Visitors are welcome. $20.00 Application fee / $6.00 per month Dues

MEMBERS HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO:

Learn and practice techniques of effective public speaking.
Prepare and deliver formal speeches on subjects of their own choosing.
Give impromptu talks on assigned topics.
Gain speaking experience that relates to specific career needs.
Sharpen their listening/evaluation skills.
Learn proper parliamentary procedure.
Preside as a meeting chairman.
Gain valuable leadership management experience.
Gain personal confidence that will help when speaking to one person or one thousand. Enter Toastmasters International's Annual Speech Contest, "The World Championship of Public Speaking."


Interested parties can also attend one of our regular meetings held the second and fourth Monday of every month at the Trane plant on Wilma Rudolph Blvd in Clarksville. More information is available online at www.tntalkers.com or you can email the Tennessee Talkers.