Tuesday, November 11, 2003
Zero Waste
Alberta to start Electronics Recycling in 2004
QUALICUM BEACH, BC, November 11, 2003 (CWMA) - Alberta is stepping up efforts to reduce the amount of potentially hazardous electronics waste equipment being sent to landfill. It recently embarked on a review of current waste regulations, stewardship programs and the existing collection infrastructure in order to develop effective diversion policies. Coast Waste Management Association: Networking solutions for waste and the environment. www.cwma.bc.ca, PO Box 85, Qualicum Beach, BC, V9K 1S7, CANADA tel 250-752-8293 fax 250-752-4487.
Alberta to start Electronics Recycling in 2004
QUALICUM BEACH, BC, November 11, 2003 (CWMA) - Alberta is stepping up efforts to reduce the amount of potentially hazardous electronics waste equipment being sent to landfill. It recently embarked on a review of current waste regulations, stewardship programs and the existing collection infrastructure in order to develop effective diversion policies. Coast Waste Management Association: Networking solutions for waste and the environment. www.cwma.bc.ca, PO Box 85, Qualicum Beach, BC, V9K 1S7, CANADA tel 250-752-8293 fax 250-752-4487.
NFPs / NGOs
Governance Do's and Don'ts
TORONTO, ON – November 11, 2003 (Sustainability Network) - This report (49 pages), subtitled “Practical Lessons from Case Studies on 20 Canadian Nonprofits” was written by Mel Gill, of the Ottawa-based Institute on Governance. Interest in nonprofit governance issues has increased tremendously in the past few years. Nonprofit executives and their board of directors can choose from a number of different governance models, but unfortunately, many governance models are not easily accessible or well-understood. This study looks at the various governance models used in Canadian nonprofit organizations and examines how a number of factors influence governance practice. The research revealed the major concerns of boards as it relates to governance, signs of a board in trouble, and the keys to successful governance. For a PDF copy of this report, please contact Shehrina at info@sustain.web.ca
Governance Do's and Don'ts
TORONTO, ON – November 11, 2003 (Sustainability Network) - This report (49 pages), subtitled “Practical Lessons from Case Studies on 20 Canadian Nonprofits” was written by Mel Gill, of the Ottawa-based Institute on Governance. Interest in nonprofit governance issues has increased tremendously in the past few years. Nonprofit executives and their board of directors can choose from a number of different governance models, but unfortunately, many governance models are not easily accessible or well-understood. This study looks at the various governance models used in Canadian nonprofit organizations and examines how a number of factors influence governance practice. The research revealed the major concerns of boards as it relates to governance, signs of a board in trouble, and the keys to successful governance. For a PDF copy of this report, please contact Shehrina at info@sustain.web.ca
Community GEO/GO
Fun Raiser Help for School Groups
VANCOUVER, BC, November 11, 2003 (Village Vibes) - We've added Fun Raiser, a forum for school-based extracurricular groups - band, choir, cheerleaders, clubs, sports, PTA - that need to fundraise. Find this and other online discussions at: http://www.charityvillage.com/cv/ires/stand1.asp
Fun Raiser Help for School Groups
VANCOUVER, BC, November 11, 2003 (Village Vibes) - We've added Fun Raiser, a forum for school-based extracurricular groups - band, choir, cheerleaders, clubs, sports, PTA - that need to fundraise. Find this and other online discussions at: http://www.charityvillage.com/cv/ires/stand1.asp
NFPs / NGOs
Writing 911 Resource Newsletter
VANCOUVER, BC, November 11, 2003 (Village Vibes) - We've added Writing 911, a monthly e-newsletter offering free writing, editing, and design tips to help organizations improve their
publications. Find this and other online publications at: http://www.charityvillage.com/cv/ires/ires2.asp
Writing 911 Resource Newsletter
VANCOUVER, BC, November 11, 2003 (Village Vibes) - We've added Writing 911, a monthly e-newsletter offering free writing, editing, and design tips to help organizations improve their
publications. Find this and other online publications at: http://www.charityvillage.com/cv/ires/ires2.asp
Municipal Law
California Appeals Court Upholds Formula Business Law
WASHINGTON, DC, November 11, 2003 (ILSR, Home Town Advantage) - A California Appeals Court has upheld a local ordinance restricting the proliferation of formula retail businesses in Coronado, a city of 24,000 people near San Diego. The court ruled that the ordinance does not violate the US Constitution's commerce and equal protection clauses, and is a valid use of municipal authority under California state law. To read the decision: http://home-town-advantage.c.tep1.com/maabFvOaa2caDa7e9PBb/ To view Coronado's law and other examples of formula business ordinances:
http://home-town-advantage.c.tep1.com/maabFvOaa2caEa7e9PBb/
California Appeals Court Upholds Formula Business Law
WASHINGTON, DC, November 11, 2003 (ILSR, Home Town Advantage) - A California Appeals Court has upheld a local ordinance restricting the proliferation of formula retail businesses in Coronado, a city of 24,000 people near San Diego. The court ruled that the ordinance does not violate the US Constitution's commerce and equal protection clauses, and is a valid use of municipal authority under California state law. To read the decision: http://home-town-advantage.c.tep1.com/maabFvOaa2caDa7e9PBb/ To view Coronado's law and other examples of formula business ordinances:
http://home-town-advantage.c.tep1.com/maabFvOaa2caEa7e9PBb/
Community GEO/GO
Austin Urges Shoppers To Ditch Chains for a Day
WASHINGTON, DC, November 11, 2003 (ILSR, Home Town Advantage) - Independent retailers in Austin, Texas, are calling on local residents to break the chain store habit by shopping exclusively at locally owned businesses on Saturday, November 15. The one-day event---known as Austin Unchained---is being organized by the Austin Independent Business Alliance (AIBA), a association of some 200 locally owned businesses. The group is promoting Austin Unchained through tee-shirts, flyers, and posters. http://home-town-advantage.c.tep1.com/maabFvOaa2caua7e9PBb/
Austin Urges Shoppers To Ditch Chains for a Day
WASHINGTON, DC, November 11, 2003 (ILSR, Home Town Advantage) - Independent retailers in Austin, Texas, are calling on local residents to break the chain store habit by shopping exclusively at locally owned businesses on Saturday, November 15. The one-day event---known as Austin Unchained---is being organized by the Austin Independent Business Alliance (AIBA), a association of some 200 locally owned businesses. The group is promoting Austin Unchained through tee-shirts, flyers, and posters. http://home-town-advantage.c.tep1.com/maabFvOaa2caua7e9PBb/
Community GO/GEO
Big Box Wins and Losses on Election Day
WASHINGTON, DC, November 11, 2003 (ILSR) - Voters in Lakeway, Texas, about 20 miles west of Austin, overwhelmingly rejected a resolution to allow the construction of a 48-acre shopping center anchored by a 184,00-square-foot Wal-Mart store. The election drew the largest turnout in Lakeway history with residents voting 1,880 to 749 to block the development by retaining the town's current 100,000-square-foot size limit on retail stores. http://home-town-advantage.c.tep1.com/maabFvOaa2casa7e9PBb/
Big Box Wins and Losses on Election Day
WASHINGTON, DC, November 11, 2003 (ILSR) - Voters in Lakeway, Texas, about 20 miles west of Austin, overwhelmingly rejected a resolution to allow the construction of a 48-acre shopping center anchored by a 184,00-square-foot Wal-Mart store. The election drew the largest turnout in Lakeway history with residents voting 1,880 to 749 to block the development by retaining the town's current 100,000-square-foot size limit on retail stores. http://home-town-advantage.c.tep1.com/maabFvOaa2casa7e9PBb/
Monday, November 10, 2003
NFPs / NGOs
Website Marketing Resource
VANCOUVER, BC, November 10, 2003 (Village Vibes) Resource Guide: We've added WebProEndeavors.com, an Internet marketing resource guide featuring helpful links and information for marketing a web site using free tools and services. Find this and other webmaster resources at: http://www.charityvillage.com/cv/ires/club.asp
Website Marketing Resource
VANCOUVER, BC, November 10, 2003 (Village Vibes) Resource Guide: We've added WebProEndeavors.com, an Internet marketing resource guide featuring helpful links and information for marketing a web site using free tools and services. Find this and other webmaster resources at: http://www.charityvillage.com/cv/ires/club.asp
Community GO / NFPs / NGOs
Event Planning Resource
VANCOUVER, BC, November 10, 2003 (Village Vibes) Book: We've added "Event Planning Ethics and Etiquette", which provides event planners with advice on how to keep professional relationships healthy and profitable using ethical business practices. Find this and other book reviews at: http://www.charityvillage.com/cv/books/bkrev.asp
Event Planning Resource
VANCOUVER, BC, November 10, 2003 (Village Vibes) Book: We've added "Event Planning Ethics and Etiquette", which provides event planners with advice on how to keep professional relationships healthy and profitable using ethical business practices. Find this and other book reviews at: http://www.charityvillage.com/cv/books/bkrev.asp
