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Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

‘I do.’ Rules relax on weddings as catering hall capacity increase to 150 people

Starting today, catering halls can operate at 50% capacity, and maximum guest capacity has increased to 150.

It's All About the Grass, Man: What is Overseeding on Golf Courses?

Overseeding is a golf course maintenance process that replaces a dormant grass with one that will keep growing. Why do golf courses do it?

How Much Does a Dock Cost? Part III: Size

Size is the last topic in our three-blog series to answer the question, “How much does a dock cost?”’ In two previous blog posts, we discussed decking and design as cost components. Size considerations for your project Cost is not the only thing affected as the size of your dock section increases or decreases. …

The 20 Best Foods to Eat for Breakfast

These 20 staples and mix-ins will give you all the energy and nutrients you need in the morning.

4 Practices That Keep a Life Crisis From Creating a Business Crisis

Nurture relationships and practice equanimity while life is calm and you will be prepared to navigate a personal trauma that could upend your business.

9 Rainforest Facts Everyone Should Know

Protecting rainforests is a powerful natural climate solution that’s critical to our collective future.

Build and donate bikes to youth organizations

Three companies have donated more than 100 bikes to be distributed to four Philly youth organizations. Help build those bikes while enjoying plenty of food and beverages. Mechanical skills a plus, but not required.

Youth Organization Capacity Building

Learn about writing a business plan, grant writing, technology, social media, and other<br>tools that will help your organization reach and service Brooklyns youth.

Is Fitness Club Sector Over-Crowded?

Gym operators, which have been filling up spaces left by failing retailers, might be over-extending themselves.

Research-Backed Toolkit Helps Youth Organizations Integrate Digital Learning

Free toolkit and report designed for educators offers best practices in achieving real success in youth-centered digital learning.

Can you pass this trivia quiz on sports clubs?

3 Tips for Finding the Right Personal Trainer Classes

If you have a love of fitness and want to inspire others to do the same, personal training classes might be right for you. At Astoria, NY’s Synergy Fitness Clubs, all of

3 Reasons Personal Trainers Say You Should Do Strength Training Before Cardio

Combining strength training and cardio is a must for burning fat and achieving a fit physique. But which should you do first to maximize fat loss? The fitness experts at

How nonprofit youth sports leagues can prevent fraud

Many not-for-profit youth sports leagues are at risk for fraud and don’t even know it. But you can protect your league by taking a few simple steps. The most important is to segregate duties. This means that no single individual receives, records and deposits funds coming in, pays bills and reconciles bank statements. Every payment (or at least those over a certain threshold) should require two signatures. And if your league has credit or debit...

Young Engineers—Boys & Girls Club youth construct with Builder Boards

How do you engage Club kids and keep them happy after school? Whatever it is, it has to be fun, captivating, and it can’t feel like just more school work,

Preventing Abuse in Youth Sports and Organized Activities

​Getting involved in sports, clubs, and other organized activities is good for kids. The good news is that there are lots of ways we can keep children safer as they participate in activities that offer them so many great benefits.

Can donations provide scholarship for youth sports player?

Your Legal Questions Answered<br>Can donations provide scholarship for youth sports player<br>We have a 501(c)(3) youth sports club. Can donations be used to cover the costs of an in-need player (uniform, fees, etc.) or do all donations have to be spread so that all players (regardless of need) benefit equally? We have been told that we cannot have a “scholarship player.”<br>There is certainly no federal tax reason that you can’t use contributions to help cover the costs of players of financial…

Youth learn safe Internet use

Conventional wisdom states that people learn what they see. Additionally, impressionable people like youth are greatly influenced by peers.