Federation of Citizens Associations Upcoming Events:

[Parisa Norouzi]

Forwarding for your information….

 

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 6:45-9:00 pm … A “POPULIST” WASHINGTON POST:  IN YOUR DREAMS OR IN THE WORKS?  Guest speaker, Patrick B. Pexton, Washington Post Ombudsman, will discuss his “populist notion” that the Post “must be hard-hitting, scrappy and questioning – skeptical of all political figures … (and) passionate about the news.”  Far out or on the mark?  And although District news seems to be a low Post priority, what local topics/issues would you recommend that merit frequent media coverage? 

Meeting location: All Souls Memorial Episcopal Church, 2300 Cathedral Ave., NW; Entrance off the church parking lot on Woodley Place, NW.

 

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 12 Noon … Citizens Federation’s ANNUAL HOLIDAY LUNCHEON at the Dacor Bacon House.  A traditional sherry reception opens the event at 12 noon, followed by the holiday luncheon at 12:30.  The cost is $35 per person.  Checks payable to the DC Federation of Citizens Associations should be sent to Dacor event treasurer, Armen Tashdinian, 2728 Cortland Place, NW, Washington, DC 20008.  Reserve now as seating is limited.

Luncheon location: Dacor Bacon House, 1801 F Street, NW.

 

We ask that you bring a new, unwrapped toy or item of clothing for a DC foster child (ages infant to 21) to the Dacor luncheon.  This is the Federation’s third year co-sponsoring the HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR DC KIDS campaign with Sport & Health and the Janney School.  Last year, the drive netted over 400 gifts that were turned over to the DC Child and Family Services for distribution to DC foster children.  All gifts are greatly appreciated.

 

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 6:45-8:45 pm … DC NONPROFIT CODE REVISIONS … NEED HELP?  District Nonprofit Code changes will be effective January 1, 2012.  If your membership association was incorporated pre-1962 or is an unincorporated community organization, are you subject to tax?  If your organization is a 501c3, are you tax exempt?  What are the tax reporting requirements?  What should your association do if it has yet to file with the tax authorities?  The Citizens Federation welcomes nonprofit tax expert Regina Hopkins, Director, DC Bar Pro Bono Program, who will explain important changes to the District’s Nonprofit Code which may affect member associations. 

Meeting location: All Souls Memorial Episcopal Church, 2300 Cathedral Ave., NW; Entrance off the church parking lot on Woodley Place, NW.

 

Thanksgiving Best Wishes to all,

Anne

Anne Mohnkern Renshaw, President

Federation of Citizens Associations of the District of Columbia