Bi-City Woodturners

June 92010

Bi-City Woodturners was formed in 2003 as a non-profit organization focusing on the art of wood turning and is a proud member of the American Association of Woodturners.

In addition to supporting the general purposes of the American Association of Woodturners, the Bi-City Woodturners provide a meeting place for local woodturners where we share ideas and techniques regarding the craft, and exchange ideas about tools. We also engage in demonstrations at schools and other community organizations.

Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the art of wood turning for a nominal membership fee. Single membership is $35 and family membership is $40, annually.

Meetings are held monthly on the second Saturday from 9:00a – 12:00p at Columbus Technical College, 928 Manchester Expressway, Columbus, GA. Directions to our club meetings are located on this web site. A weekly mentoring program is held on Mondays to assist new members.

Most monthly meetings involve a demonstration from one of the members focusing on techniques, styles, or tools. Several all-day meetings are scheduled throughout the year featuring professional turners.

Visit BiCityWoodturners.com for more!!!

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UNICEF supports Global Youth Climate Movement in Bali

June 92010

BALI, Indonesia, 12 December 2007 — On the sidelines of the United Nations Climate Change Conference now under way in Bali, Indonesia, UNICEF has held a series of events to highlight the effects of global warming on children and to ensure that young people are involved in debate on this issue.

To that end, UNICEF supported the launch of a Global Youth Climate Movement by a coalition of more than 30 youth organizations.

The climate change meeting has attracted participants from more than 180 countries — including environmental experts, activists and world leaders — in an effort to reach agreement on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and slowing down global warming.

To read the full story, visit: http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/indonesia_42187.html

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UN / INTERPOL Cooperation

June 92010

United Nations, New York, 12 october 2009 – The Secretary-General had a video message this weekend welcoming a new agreement between the United Nations and International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) to enhance policing cooperation in post-conflict areas.

Ban Ki-moon called the two organizations natural partners in boosting security and peace. He said that an action plan on global police peacekeeping is essential. And he appealed for continued support to help victims of conflict and promote greater respect for the rule of law.

The UN Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Alain Le Roy, attended the meeting in Singapore and signed the agreement on behalf of the UN. Representatives from some 60 countries at that meeting are also expected to endorse a special Declaration setting a roadmap for police to play its full role in meeting today’s peacekeeping challenges.

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Airborne Amputees member William Silva

June 92010

Limbs of Love is a charitable organization. whose mission is to provide prosthetic limbs to amputees in Houston and across Texas that have lost a limb but do not have the resources to pay for a prosthetic device. Very few charitable organizations have such a significant impact upon the lives of others.

Visit http://www.myamputee.com to find out more.

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DC Generals Police and Fire Football Team Promo Video

June 92010

The DC Generals Police and Fire football team is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization consisting of Professional Police Officers and Firefighters from around the greater Washington DC Metropolitan area (Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia). The Generals are a proud member of the National Public Safety Football League consisting of charity public safety teams from around the Country. The DC Generals members all have full time careers in Law Enforcement or Fire and Emergency Medical Service but also choose to volunteer their time to compete at the semi-professional level in an effort to raise money for charitable organizations. The DC Generals organization donates funds to the Washington DC Chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors (DC-COPS) and the D.C. Firefighters Burn Foundation. You can learn more about both organizations by clicking on their links at the bottom of the site. www.DCGeneralsFootball.org

The DC Generals are committed to a three-pronged team mission. First and foremost, as a charitable fundraiser, the team is committed to raising money in support of the selected charities and spreading awareness of their mission. Secondly, as public servants the DC Generals are dedicated to the community they serve, helping at community events, participating in youth education and much more. Last and certainly not least, the DC Generals strive to compete at the highest athletic level possible and represent the Washington Metro area in the National Public Safety Football League in a winning fashion.

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PAHO Internship Program

June 92010

The Pan American Health Organization recognizes the importance a new generation of public health leaders who have an understanding of global health issues and the role of international organizations in achieving the MDGs and other health objectives. In this regard, the PAHO Internship Program trains young and energetic individuals entering the public health field. Placements are in the Washington, DC headquarters or one of the PAHO country offices or scientific centers in the Americas. For more information please contact the Internship and Practicum Coordinator at ipp@paho.org

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Mosaic Project Movie Trailer

June 92010

The Mosaic Project, a nonprofit organization in the Bay Area of California, works towards a peaceful future by reaching children in their formative years. http://www.mosaicproject.org

We unite young children of diverse backgrounds, provide them with essential skills to thrive in an increasingly diverse society, and empower them to strive for peace.

We create a microcosm of the diverse, inclusive, just world we want to see and show our young students that peace is possible.

Music co-written by Brett Dennen and available on CD at http://www.MosaicProject.org/buycd.htm

Video Produced by Steve Goldberg and Random Order Productions http://www.randomorderproductions.com/

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BCM : Everyone’s a Winner | BSI Business Continuity Management

June 92010

Organizations face a wide range of threats to their business continuity, some deliberately targeted and some as a result of external events. Increasingly regulators, investors and stakeholders are seeking assurance that companies have plans in place to minimize any disruption from unforeseen circumstances. It is an issue that organizations cannot afford to ignore.

BCM standards
http://www.bsigroup.com/bs25999
BS 25999-1:2006 Code of practice for business continuity management

BS 25999-2:2007 Business continuity management.
Specification

For free BCM resources
http://www.talkingbusinesscontinuity.com

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NEW-Organization XIII (ORCHESTRAL)-Drammatica,Kingdom Hearts

June 92010

This song is taken from “Drammatica”, the new recopilation of the very best of Yoko Shimomura (composer of Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy XIII Versus).
This song mix organization’s themes.
It´s an orchestraded theme, so enjoy it!

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Meet Holly G. Green

June 92010

Holly is currently the CEO and Managing Director of THE HUMAN FACTOR, Inc. (www.TheHumanFactor.biz). Ms. Green has more than 20 years of executive level and operations experience in FORTUNE 100, entrepreneurial, and management consulting organizations. She was previously President of The Ken Blanchard Companies, a global consulting and training organization as well as LumMed, Inc. a biotech start up. She has a broad background in strategic planning, organization design and development, process improvement, and leadership assessment and development. She has been responsible for and successfully designed and built the necessary infrastructure in several organizations. Experiences include working as both an internal and an external resource for multinational corporations including The Coca-Cola Company, AT&T, Dell Computer, Bass Hotels & Resorts, QUALCOMM, Expedia, Inc., Celanese, RealNetworks, Inc., Microsoft and Google. Holly is known as someone who gets things done and has led turnarounds as well as hyper growth organizations.

With a proven track record of value-added delivery and as a sought-after speaker and consultant, she has received national recognition. Holly conducts more than 50 workshops annually for Vistage, the worlds largest CEO membership organization. She was recently awarded her second speaker of the year award. She is also a frequent keynote speaker for numerous corporate and professional associations. Her recently published book, More Than A Minute: How To Be An Effective Leader & Manager In Todays Changing World (Career Press, September 2008, www.MoreThanaMinute.com ) lends voice to her corporate experience and goes beyond the theory of leading and managing by providing practical action oriented information to those aspiring for greatness in business. Holly also recently co-founded the Management Development Institute, offering a comprehensive certificate program in management.

Holly graduated Summa laude with her Bachelors degree in behavioral sciences and with Distinction with her Master of Science degree in organization development from American University in Washington, D.C. She also has her Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR), Change Management and Total Quality Management certifications. She is currently on the staff at Webster University and teaches courses in the graduate program. Holly also teaches for the University of California San Diego, Rady School of Management in the executive education program and at the University of San Diego in the Leading Strategically program.

Holly is a board member of Total Training, Inc. and serves on the Speaker Advisory Board for Vistage International. She is a member of the Corporate Directors Forum and has served in numerous company and not for profit organizations. She is an active member of the Chairmens Roundtable, a nonprofit organization of senior executives providing pro bono strategic advice to mid-sized businesses and serves as a mentor in California State Universitys Center for Leadership and Mentoring.

For more information about Holly G. Green, please visit http://www.TheHumanFactor.biz or http://MoreThanaMinute.com

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