Saturday, July 31, 2004
Community Design
Spanish Speeders
VICTORIA, BC, July, 2004 (EcoNews) - How do you stop people from speeding through residential streets and rural villages? In Europe, where most villages have a road running through them, people have used every kind of warning sign. But now, from Spain, comes the ultimate solution. If you drive into a speed limit area at too great a speed, a traffic light is triggered to go red as you approach. Instant results! (Why didn’t we think of this before?) To read more, click and scroll down to this article.
Spanish Speeders
VICTORIA, BC, July, 2004 (EcoNews) - How do you stop people from speeding through residential streets and rural villages? In Europe, where most villages have a road running through them, people have used every kind of warning sign. But now, from Spain, comes the ultimate solution. If you drive into a speed limit area at too great a speed, a traffic light is triggered to go red as you approach. Instant results! (Why didn’t we think of this before?) To read more, click and scroll down to this article.
Our Shifting Focus
Work Life Balance – Family First Policy
VICTORIA, BC, July 16, 2004 (Quality of Life Challenge) - "It is quite possible to do exceptionally well in business while improving your surroundings and the lives of those around you along the way." - Gregg Miekeljohn, Zen Marketing Group. Small business owners may hold a perception that human resource policies that affect the quality of life of their staff can only be maintained by big companies that have the money and staff time to support them. Gregg Meiklejohn, with the Zen Marketing Group, has proven that it is possible to be innovative and effective in helping staff, even in a small business. The team members working within the Zen Marketing Group focus on creating results for clients while managing their own schedules, keeping track of their time. Rather than punching a clock, team members work within a general block of assigned time on a project. Attached to the time inventory are desired client results. This system works very well as the client gets excellent work rate and results while Zen team members are empowered (by maintaining their own work schedules) to ensure first and foremost their respective families are nurtured and supported.
More on Zen Marketing and Work Life Balance
Work Life Balance – Family First Policy
VICTORIA, BC, July 16, 2004 (Quality of Life Challenge) - "It is quite possible to do exceptionally well in business while improving your surroundings and the lives of those around you along the way." - Gregg Miekeljohn, Zen Marketing Group. Small business owners may hold a perception that human resource policies that affect the quality of life of their staff can only be maintained by big companies that have the money and staff time to support them. Gregg Meiklejohn, with the Zen Marketing Group, has proven that it is possible to be innovative and effective in helping staff, even in a small business. The team members working within the Zen Marketing Group focus on creating results for clients while managing their own schedules, keeping track of their time. Rather than punching a clock, team members work within a general block of assigned time on a project. Attached to the time inventory are desired client results. This system works very well as the client gets excellent work rate and results while Zen team members are empowered (by maintaining their own work schedules) to ensure first and foremost their respective families are nurtured and supported.
More on Zen Marketing and Work Life Balance
Exemplary Resources / Energy
Community Eco-solutions
CALGARY AB, July 26, 2004 (Pembina Institute) - The Community Eco-Solutions program helps communities find ways to meet their energy needs through sustainable energy options including low-impact renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. Technical and business experts work with communities to develop community energy plans based on their needs and sustainable energy resources, to conduct a detailed assessment of various energy options, and to assist them in gaining financial support from potential project investors. http://www.pembina.org/community_eco.asp
Community Eco-solutions
CALGARY AB, July 26, 2004 (Pembina Institute) - The Community Eco-Solutions program helps communities find ways to meet their energy needs through sustainable energy options including low-impact renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. Technical and business experts work with communities to develop community energy plans based on their needs and sustainable energy resources, to conduct a detailed assessment of various energy options, and to assist them in gaining financial support from potential project investors. http://www.pembina.org/community_eco.asp
Social Responsibility
Contractor Takes Excellence Seriously
VICTORIA, BC, July 2004 (Website Reference) - Cottage Grove is expert in the world of multi-family housing, residential and commercial developments and is capable of producing unsurpassed refinement, function and luxury. Throughout, excellence in design, engineering and construction, ensure that Cottage Grove projects live up to the expectations of the most demanding client. Cottage Grove is a recipient of the province of British Columbia Housing Award "in achievement of excellence in Multi-family projects," and of the Performance Award, certifying that Cottage Grove has "maintained an excellent standard of quality in workmanship, materials, and consumer relations". See their list of awards - http://www.cottagegrove.ca/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=16&Itemid=30
Contractor Takes Excellence Seriously
VICTORIA, BC, July 2004 (Website Reference) - Cottage Grove is expert in the world of multi-family housing, residential and commercial developments and is capable of producing unsurpassed refinement, function and luxury. Throughout, excellence in design, engineering and construction, ensure that Cottage Grove projects live up to the expectations of the most demanding client. Cottage Grove is a recipient of the province of British Columbia Housing Award "in achievement of excellence in Multi-family projects," and of the Performance Award, certifying that Cottage Grove has "maintained an excellent standard of quality in workmanship, materials, and consumer relations". See their list of awards - http://www.cottagegrove.ca/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=16&Itemid=30
NFPs / NGOs
N-TEN: Your Connection to the Nonprofit Technology Community
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, July 2004 (N-TEN) - The Nonprofit Technology Enterprise Network (N-TEN) works to support the diverse people and organizations who help nonprofits understand and employ technology effectively. We create opportunities for nonprofit staff and technology support providers to identify peers and develop professional support networks, share information and resources, and work collaboratively on a range of projects. We operate as a membership association of nonprofits and their staff, technology support organizations, Circuit Riders and independent consultants, for-profit technology companies and funders. http://www.nten.org/
N-TEN: Your Connection to the Nonprofit Technology Community
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, July 2004 (N-TEN) - The Nonprofit Technology Enterprise Network (N-TEN) works to support the diverse people and organizations who help nonprofits understand and employ technology effectively. We create opportunities for nonprofit staff and technology support providers to identify peers and develop professional support networks, share information and resources, and work collaboratively on a range of projects. We operate as a membership association of nonprofits and their staff, technology support organizations, Circuit Riders and independent consultants, for-profit technology companies and funders. http://www.nten.org/
Cooperatives
Shared Services Co-operative Pilot Project on the Vancouver Islands: Report from Frank Moreland
VANCOUVER ISLAND, July 20, 2004 (SSFPA) - The project has begun, and the Small Scale Food Processors Association Board of Directors is working hard to have the official media release sometime in September regarding the incorporation of a for-profit shared services co-operative. Many of the details of the project are in negotiation during the summer, but I can describe the four general fee-for-service packages that are under development.
Shared Services Co-operative Pilot Project on the Vancouver Islands: Report from Frank Moreland
VANCOUVER ISLAND, July 20, 2004 (SSFPA) - The project has begun, and the Small Scale Food Processors Association Board of Directors is working hard to have the official media release sometime in September regarding the incorporation of a for-profit shared services co-operative. Many of the details of the project are in negotiation during the summer, but I can describe the four general fee-for-service packages that are under development.
- Business-To-Business data synchronization.
- Buying club including everything from jars to merchandising to marketing to retail.
- Food Broker Service in four market streams, to provide high quality regional branded foods and beverages to the high volume disposable income consumers.
- As profit allows, non-market services to be delivered by the SSFPA, peer-to-peer mentoring etc.
http://www.ssfpa.net/Newsletters/sound_bits.htm
NFPs / NGOs
Rider on the Storm
WILMINGTON, DE, Oct. 2003 (DSA of Delaware Newsletter) - Brian Hansel shows how to ride the horses like the wind at the Non Profit Center for Theraputic and Educational Riding, Inc. operating at the C-Line Stables on Harris Road, south of Odesssa. The center provides therapeutic riding for people with disabilities. For more information contact Pam Liverman, the center’s Director Call 302-376-9594 or write for a brochure to: Center for Therapeutic and Educational Riding Inc., 3491 Harris Road, Townsend, DE 19734. Just tell ‘em your pardoner Brian sent you. http://www.clinestables.com/therapeutic.htm
Rider on the Storm
WILMINGTON, DE, Oct. 2003 (DSA of Delaware Newsletter) - Brian Hansel shows how to ride the horses like the wind at the Non Profit Center for Theraputic and Educational Riding, Inc. operating at the C-Line Stables on Harris Road, south of Odesssa. The center provides therapeutic riding for people with disabilities. For more information contact Pam Liverman, the center’s Director Call 302-376-9594 or write for a brochure to: Center for Therapeutic and Educational Riding Inc., 3491 Harris Road, Townsend, DE 19734. Just tell ‘em your pardoner Brian sent you. http://www.clinestables.com/therapeutic.htm
Cool Projects / Resources
Animal Assisted Therapy Cool Links
WEB Search, July 31, 2004 (DMOZ) - Here’s a massive list of animal assisted therapy links… http://dmoz.org/Recreation/Pets/Animal_Assisted_Therapy/
Animal Assisted Therapy Cool Links
WEB Search, July 31, 2004 (DMOZ) - Here’s a massive list of animal assisted therapy links… http://dmoz.org/Recreation/Pets/Animal_Assisted_Therapy/
Global Village
Leaders Online Build Community of People
INTERNET Reference, July 2004 (Global Netcorps) - globalnetcorps.org is an online community of people here to make NetCorps country programs & Global NetCorps as meaningful as possible. This community is for you to Ask, Share, Create and Test with a group of other Leaders doing similar work. If we're all up to the same work, no doubt we also share a sense of adventure & fun...Come in and see for yourself. http://www.globalnetcorps.org/
Leaders Online Build Community of People
INTERNET Reference, July 2004 (Global Netcorps) - globalnetcorps.org is an online community of people here to make NetCorps country programs & Global NetCorps as meaningful as possible. This community is for you to Ask, Share, Create and Test with a group of other Leaders doing similar work. If we're all up to the same work, no doubt we also share a sense of adventure & fun...Come in and see for yourself. http://www.globalnetcorps.org/
Local Living Communities
Your Guide to SEEK Volunteer
WEB Reference, July 2004 (SEEK Volunteer) - A warm welcome to all first time visitors. Almost 3 million Australians make a difference in their local community by volunteering with a wide range of not-for-profit organisations. SEEK Volunteer makes it easy to find suitable opportunities. This service is completely free for all potential volunteers and qualified non-profit organisations. http://www.volunteer.com.au/index_volunteer.htm
Your Guide to SEEK Volunteer
WEB Reference, July 2004 (SEEK Volunteer) - A warm welcome to all first time visitors. Almost 3 million Australians make a difference in their local community by volunteering with a wide range of not-for-profit organisations. SEEK Volunteer makes it easy to find suitable opportunities. This service is completely free for all potential volunteers and qualified non-profit organisations. http://www.volunteer.com.au/index_volunteer.htm
Friday, July 30, 2004
Heroic Impacts
Cree People will Walk 456 km to Save the Rupert River
CANMORE, AB, July 31, 2004 (WILDCanada.net) - Freddy Jolly, leading a group of Cree people, will embark on a 14-day long campaigning walk of about 456 km on August 3rd, 2004 from Nemaska, one of the smallest of the 9 communities, located in the vicinity of Champion Lake, Quebec, with an aim to raise awareness and to mobilize mass people in order to liberate the second to last untouched river, the mighty Rupert, from Hydro-Quebec and its private partners. To learn more this issue and sign the online petition - click here.
Cree People will Walk 456 km to Save the Rupert River
CANMORE, AB, July 31, 2004 (WILDCanada.net) - Freddy Jolly, leading a group of Cree people, will embark on a 14-day long campaigning walk of about 456 km on August 3rd, 2004 from Nemaska, one of the smallest of the 9 communities, located in the vicinity of Champion Lake, Quebec, with an aim to raise awareness and to mobilize mass people in order to liberate the second to last untouched river, the mighty Rupert, from Hydro-Quebec and its private partners. To learn more this issue and sign the online petition - click here.
