Operation Support Our Troops

Ela Library will run a collection for the troops May 16-30. Help our troops in the Middle East. A variety of specific items are needed for this collection. Visit our website for a detailed list www.eapl.org
We will also collect letters. Please address unsealed letters to "Dear Military Person". No postage needed. If you would like to receive a response, include your name and address. Collection boxes are located in the library's lobby. You can get a list of top ten items at www.osotil.org

Lunch With Bestselling Author Elizabeth Berg

Elizabeth Berg is the author of many bestselling novels as well as two works of nonfiction. Open House was an Oprah's Book Club selection; Durable Goods and Joy School were selected as ALA Best Books of the Year; and Talk Before Sleep was short listed for an Abby award. Her latest release The Last Time I Saw You will be available for purchase. Lunch included. 11am-2pm Thurs. May 6 Fee $25 at Kemper Lakes Golf Club
Please register and pay in person @Ela Library

Book signings 11am-noon @Kemper Lakes

2:30-3:30pm @ Ela Library

Green Your Routine-Recycling Event

Ela Area Public Library will host a recycling event. Learn how easy it is to be green. Activities include: free, secure *shredding of personal documents (limit 3 boxes), household battery recycling, a Swap-a-loosa (re-purpose your old books, CDs, DVDs, yarn & fabric and swap it for something new); a craft; opportunity to talk to local recycling organizations. Sponsored by the Friends of Ela Library, a 501(c)(3) organization. 10am-n00n Sat. May 1(No Registration)
*a donation of a non-perishable food item is requested

Business/Lunch&Learn @Ela Library

Social Media Bootcamp
Blogging,twittering,facebooking, podcasting...is it a good fit for your organization? Understand what the social media landscape looks like today, and discover the tools to develop your own social media strategy or plan. Free lunch. noon-1:30pm Wed., Jan. 20 Please register http://www.eapl.org/


E-Shopping: Tips, Tricks and Transactions
Learn the advantages and disadvantages of shopping online and how to protect yourself. Presented by Karen Chan, University of Illinois Extension Consumer Educator . Free lunch. noon-1:30pm Wed., Feb. 3 Please register http://www.eapl.org/

Part-Time Job Opportunity in Buffalo Grove

Perhaps you know of someone ...

Project Specialist with Office Support
Part-Time, Buffalo Grove

Our many clients recognize The Mentor Group Inc. as a preferred provider of highly personalized programs and services in the areas of Coaching, Leadership Effectiveness, Career Development and Career Transition. As an affiliate of Arbóra Global Career Partners we have a presence in 220 major cities worldwide.

Due to the retirement of a key member of our team, we seek an energetic and people-oriented Project Specialist to work a flexible schedule of 20-30 hours per week. The Project Specialist will support our business and customers by planning and completing projects in:

• Event planning
• Marketing collateral development
• Sales presentations
• Office operations
• Status reports and client correspondence
• Affiliate referrals and affiliate project management

We seek an individual with the following qualifications:

• A minimum of two years of college.
• A minimum of five years experience in business demonstrating well-developed competencies in project planning and implementation, quality, design, and creativity.
• Proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
• The ability to type at least 60 wpm.
• A professional, customer-focused mindset.
• Previous experience working in a sales or marketing environment would be a plus – especially web-based sales and marketing.
• Knowledge of ACT CRM is a plus.

This position has potential to become full-time in the future.

Please send resume, cover letter and salary history in confidence to careers@mentorgroup.com.

The Mentor Group Inc.

2150 E. Lake Cook Road, Riverwalk, Suite 550

Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Visit us at http://www.mentorgroup.com/

Meet Sam Haskell

One of TV Week's "25 Most Innovative and Influential People in Television of the last 25 Years". Former worldwide head of television for the William Morris Agency and current chairman of the Miss America Organization. Sam Haskell will speak and sign copies of his new book Promises I Made My Mother. Mr. Haskell credits his success to the life lessons his mother taught him. Known as "the nice guy in Hollywood", a reputation that has won him clients ranging from Bill Cosby, Dolly Parton,Whoopi Goldberg and George Clooney. Haskell chronicles his rise to the top of a cutthroat industry with the integrity, morals and values he learned from her intact in his new memoir. Copies of his book will be available for purchase and signing. 3pm-4:30pm Mon., Nov. 9

Register online http://www.eapl.org

Questions: contact Terri Meyer - tmeyer@eapl.org

Thanks to Terri Meyer and Matt Womack from Ela Library for their part in presenting the Social Networking presentation this morning. Lots of info and we obviously just scratched the surface! Looking forward to learning more from Jackie at the Oct. workshop— happy networking.