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Miss Texas Organization Collects Prom Gowns for Girls in Need
Contestants Collect over $300,000 worth of gently worn prom gowns. - April 24, 2008 - Miss America's Outstanding Teen, Inc.
Enriqueta Bond Receives Highest Civilian Honor - Order of the Long Leaf Pine
Dr. Enriqueta Bond, President of the Burroughs Wellcome Fund, received the coveted Order of the Long Leaf Pine award from the state of North Carolina this week. Created in 1965, The Order of the Long Leaf Pine is the highest honor the governor can bestow on a North Carolina citizen. It is given to... - April 24, 2008 - Burroughs Wellcome Fund
Award-Winning Children's Organization Jumpstart Teams with LL Cool J and Eight Best Selling Authors to Celebrate Education At Fourth Annual "Scribbles to Novels" Benefit
“Scribbles to Novels” Also Serves as Launch Platform for the 2008 “Read for the Record” Campaign with Featured Book “Corduroy.” - April 24, 2008 - Jumpstart
Sleep Pea Angel Literacy Organization, Inc (SPALO) to Visit Carroll County Elementary Schools April 28, 2008 – May 2, 2008
Sleep Pea Angel Literacy Organization, Inc. (SPALO) celebrates a week of literacy with six Carroll County Elementary Schools April 28, 2008 - May 2, 2008. - April 24, 2008 - Sleep Pea Angel Literacy Organization, Inc.
Bill Bradley and the Path Ahead for America
Former United States Senator Bill Bradley is the Keynote Speaker for NAFA's 2008 Institute & Expo in Salt Lake City, Utah. - April 24, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Names Director of Business and Technology Development
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (www.thehamner.org) has announced that Naina Bhasin, Ph.D. has joined the organization as director of business and technology development. In this position, one of her primary responsibilities will be to set up and manage public health and bio/pharma... - April 24, 2008 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Vanessa Hill to Emcee Diversity Alliance for Science Inaugural Conference
Diversity Alliance for Science (www.diversityallianceforscience.com) has announced that Vanessa Hill, development director for the Institute of Psychiatry at the Medical University of South Carolina, will emcee the organization’s inaugural networking conference and expo scheduled for May... - April 24, 2008 - Diversity Alliance For Science, Inc.
End Malaria - Blue Ribbon Clubs Celebrate One Year of Service in India
The Malaria Foundation International is pleased to report that its partners in Assam, India are celebrating one year of service as leaders of End Malaria – Blue Ribbon Clubs, which have been educating children and communities about malaria and reducing the prospects for illness, suffering and death caused by this disease. - April 23, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International
Ocean State Follies Founder, Charlie Hall to Host Rhode Island’s Got Talent
The Host With The Most. Rhode Island’s Got Talent, presented by The East Bay Chamber of Commerce, announces Ocean State Follies founder as Master of Ceremonies. Charlie Hall brings his Comedic Hosting style as this year's emcee. - April 23, 2008 - East Bay Chamber of Commerce
Honor Society NSCS Commemorates Earth Day
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars is actively involved in making its business green, its senior director of operations said today. “We don’t believe in just making an effort on one day,” Amy Shopkorn said. “All year round we use re-usable cups, recycle computer... - April 23, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
International Affairs Council Announces Call for Nominations
Todd Culpepper, executive director of the International Affairs Council (IAC) (www.iacnc.org), has announced that nominations are now open for the Citizen of the World Award. The Citizen of the World Award is presented annually to the North Carolinian who has done the most for the... - April 23, 2008 - International Affairs Council
Centralina Council of Governments Adopts Resolution Opposing Private Ownership of the Yadkin River
Centralina Council of Governments (CCOG) has publicly announced its support for North Carolina citizens and state officials who oppose Alcoa’s request to obtain a 50-year license to control, govern and sustain ownership of water flowing from the Yadkin River, one of the longest rivers in... - April 23, 2008 - Stanly County
North Carolina Holds State High School Mathematics Contest - 30 Years of Math Excellence
The North Carolina Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education Center (SMT Center) endorses the State High School Mathematics Contest that will be held Thursday, April 24 at the NC School of Science and Mathematics in Durham, N.C. The top senior will will a full tuition scholarship to Duke University. The 139 students qualified in the regional contests that were held earlier this year around the state, and placed in the top eight percent in those competitions. - April 23, 2008 - NC Science Mathematics Technology Education Center
DetroitNET.org Launches Online Networking Forum for Metro Detroit Technology Professionals
DetroitNET.org announced today that it has re-branded it’s image and has launched an all new website – http://www.detroitnet.org - to offer Information Technology professionals the ability to network not only at their monthly 5:01 meetings, but on the web as well. “We came to the... - April 23, 2008 - DetroitNET.org
American Red Cross Launches National Campaign to Connect NASCAR Fans with Blood Donations; Red Cross Partners with 3M Corporation and Roush Fenway Racing
The American Red Cross today announced the launch of Red Cross Racing, a new national campaign to recruit NASCAR fans as blood donors and raise awareness of the need to give blood. Every two seconds, someone in America needs blood. Through the support of 3M and Roush Fenway Racing – two... - April 23, 2008 - American Red Cross
10th Annual Small Business Expo & Conference Presentations and Workshops to Provide Solutions for Growing a Business in an Economic Downturn
An event that got its start in the gymnasium of a SE Minneapolis elementary school celebrates its tenth anniversary as the American Association of MicroBusinesses (AAM) presents two keynote and four featured speakers offering presentations to help small businesses weather the current economic climate. Keynote Presentations by Chief Rainmaker and Street Performer Focus on Action Plans and Harnessing and Releasing Natural Energy to Grow Businesses. - April 23, 2008 - American Association of MicroBusinesses
12 NSCS Members Win Truman Scholarship
Twelve NSCS members are among the 65 students selected as Truman Scholars for 2008. NSCS is an honor society inviting freshmen and sophomores. The Truman Scholarship Foundation, which was started in 1977 to honor President Truman, awards each scholar $30,000 for graduate study, priority admission... - April 23, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
"Texas Hold ‘Em" Tournament at Venus II
Raises $2K for Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield. - April 23, 2008 - Marshfield Boys and Girls Club
National Directory of Catalogs 2008 Edition Now Available
In this 18th edition, the National Directory of Catalogs features detailed information on 12,230 of the top catalogs in the U.S and Canada. - April 23, 2008 - National Mail Order Association
NARI Offers Public Service Announcement for May Home Improvement Month
New National Association of the Remodeling Industry PSA Informs Homeowners to Avoid Home Improvement Fraud. - April 22, 2008 - National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Greater Baltimore Board of Realtors® Gala Raises Nearly 150k for Charity; Proceeds Will Benefit GBBR Charitable Foundation
The Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS® is announcing the success of its April 5th 150th anniversary gala, which raised more than $145,000 for the Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS® Charitable Foundation. “We are truly overwhelmed with the results of the gala and the willingness... - April 22, 2008 - Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS
NAFA Announces 2008-2009 Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs
NAFA Fleet Management Association is proud to announce the names of the new 2008-2009 Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs. - April 22, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Independent Rescue Service and West Frankfort Rescue Join Forces and Begin Recruitment Drive
Regional search and rescue service joins forces with local EMS agency to better serve the local and regional community. The joint service is beginning a recruitment drive to bring in new rescuers before going operational. - April 22, 2008 - West Frankfort Rescue
Planet Child of Cary to Host Book Signing with Margaret McCullers Kocsis
Planet Child of Cary will welcome pediatrician, author, and mother Margaret McCullers Kocsis for a book signing. Cary physician and mother will discuss her balanced approach to eating healthy, delicious foods that won’t leave you – or your children – craving junk. Dr. Kocsis will speak at Planet Child on April 22, 2008 at 10:00 AM where she will introduce healthy eating concepts from her book Savvy Eating for the Whole Family: Whole Foods, Whole Planet, Whole Life. - April 20, 2008 - Planet Child of Cary
Honor Society Awards Three NSCS-Integrity Scholarships
Honor society, The National Society of Collegiate Scholars awarded three integrity scholarships to members from Rice University, The University of Kansas and UC-Berkeley. These $1,000 scholarships recognize students who've shown their commitment to integrity. - April 20, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Deputy District Attorney to Speak on Legal Document Assistant Registration, Compliance and Unfair Business Practices
The Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals (ALDAP) is pleased to announce that Orange County Deputy District Attorney Tracy Hughes will present “Rogue Document Preparers: Unfair Competition and LDA Compliance” on Friday, May 30 at 12:00 p.m. at the Koll Center in Newport... - April 20, 2008 - Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals
It Takes a ‘Dummy’ to Teach CPR; Maryland Automobile Dealers Association & Plaza Ford of Bel Air Donate Resusci Anne Training Mannequins to Darlington VFC
Emergency services workers at the Darlington Volunteer Fire Company in Harford County will be able to expand their community CPR education programs with the donation this week of new adult and child-sized training mannequins by the Maryland Automobile Dealers Association (MADA) and Plaza Ford of... - April 20, 2008 - Maryland Automobile Dealers Association
UNC-Chapel Hill, Hamner Institutes Announce Partnership to Accelerate Basic, Translational Research
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences have signed a memorandum of understanding that will guide innovative collaborations in basic and translational research. Established with Carolina’s schools of medicine, pharmacy and public health,... - April 20, 2008 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Diversity Alliance for Science Announces Panel Sessions for Inaugural Conference
Diversity Alliance for Science, Inc. (DA4S) (www.diversityallianceforscience.com) has announced panel sessions for its inaugural networking conference and expo scheduled for May 19-20 at the Westin Governors Morris in Morristown, N.J. The two-day event will focus on developing and integrating more... - April 20, 2008 - Diversity Alliance For Science, Inc.
Chrysler Joins the List of Automakers at NAFA's Institute & Expo
Chrysler becomes the latest exhibitor for NAFA's upcoming Institute & Expo taking place May 3-6 in Salt Lake City, Utah. - April 20, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Maryland Automobile Dealers Association Launches Child Car Seat Safety PSAs - www.mdauto.org Lists Dealerships with Certified Safety Technicians
With summer travel season nearing, the Maryland Automobile Dealers Association is calling on parents to have their child’s car seats checked by a certified technician. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that while 96 percent of parents believe they know how to install a... - April 19, 2008 - Maryland Automobile Dealers Association
American Cancer Society Study CPS-3 Looks to New Jersey for Participants
Cancer Prevention Study Gives Residents Chance to Have Direct Impact on Cancer - April 19, 2008 - American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Rahway NJ
Advocacy Group Calls for Federal Tax Thank You Note - "It’s Just Good Manners"
At a press conference held this morning, the Institute for Liberty called on the federal government to issue a thank you note six months after taxes are filed, saying that the government ought to be thankful that the citizenry are fulfilling what many believe to be the price of... - April 19, 2008 - Institute for Liberty
Portable Storage Vendors Celebrate Earth Day
The National Portable Storage Association continues making moves to “green” the industry with a call to continue recycling portable storage containers. - April 19, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
Sikhcess™ Launches ‘Bundles of Warmth’ Campaign to Help Ease the Suffering of Australia’s Homeless
Sikhcess volunteers in Australia plan to collect and distribute blankets, jackets, and other winter clothing items to homeless and needy in Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney. - April 19, 2008 - Sikhcess
Museum Store Association Presents Sallie Stutz with M Award
The Museum Store Association (MSA) has presented Sallie Stutz, vice director of merchandising at the Brooklyn Museum and former MSA board president, with the association’s highest member honor, the M Award. The M Award recognizes long-term dedication and loyalty to MSA through creativity,... - April 19, 2008 - Museum Store Association
Special Care Dentistry Association Announces 2008 Award Recipients
Special Care Dentistry Association (SCDA) has announced the recipient of the 2008 Harold Berk Award is Dr. Arthur Nowak, Executive Director, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. In 1992, the Academy of Dentistry for Persons with Disabilities established the Harold Berk Award with the cooperation... - April 19, 2008 - SCDA
Special Care Dentistry Association Announces 2009 Board of Directors
Special Care Dentistry Association (SCDA) announces its 2008-2009 Board of Directors, effective May 1, 2008. Leading the SCDA Board as President is Janet Yellowitz, DMD, MPH, FASGD, DABSCD. Dr. Yellowitz is a graduate of Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists and holds a Masters degree in Public... - April 19, 2008 - SCDA
Chicks with Checks Launches National Expansion
Chicks with Checks, a women's organization that combines social networking with a giving circle to raise awareness and funds for low profile, high impact non-profits through local chapters and an online community, is launching a national expansion campaign. - April 19, 2008 - Chicks with Checks
i4cp Study Shows HR Pros Sing a Familiar Refrain: Where’s the Talent?
According to HR executives, the hunt for workforce talent is gaining in significance. In a recent study by the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp), HR professionals said that, while employers are increasingly driven to find and keep the best employees, the pool of high-performing talent is... - April 19, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Arcosanti Founder Paolo Soleri Speaks at Ecocity Summit
Throughout Earth Day Week in San Francisco, California, the 7th Ecocity World Summit will be convening an international community of inspired change-makers. Paolo Soleri, an internationally recognized architect, artist, philosopher, and Founder of ecocity Arcosanti, will speak and be honored with an award. - April 18, 2008 - Cosanti Foundation
BBB Announces Shredding Partners for Free May 3 Event
Proshred Security of Raleigh and Panther Shredding of Longwood are participating in the “Secure Your ID” on May 3 for BBB. Participants are asked to bring boxes of personal documents to shred properly. - April 18, 2008 - Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina
National MS Society Offers Tips for Starting Workplace Teams
The Eastern North Carolina Chapter of Multiple Sclerosis offers tips to organize teams during the May 3 event. Each team will consists of a captain and three or more group members. - April 18, 2008 - Eastern North Carolina Chapter of the MS Society
Anderson Township Thrift Store Announces Second Anniversary Celebration
The Peppermint Pig Thrift & Gift Holding Event to Benefit Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary. - April 18, 2008 - Peppermint Pig Thrift & Gift
Last Week to Register for Luncheon Featuring Bestselling Author Kathy Reichs
The Raleigh Professional Women's Forum (RPWF) (www.rpwf.net) will take registrations through this Friday for the 2008 Pages to Podium luncheon featuring bestselling author Kathy Reichs. The event will be held on Thursday, April 24, at the Brier Creek Country Club. Register online now at... - April 18, 2008 - Raleigh Professional Women's Forum
Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Opposes Alcoa Relicensing
Justice Bob Orr, Republican candidate for North Carolina Governor, has publicly announced his opposition of Alcoa’s request to obtain a 50-year license to control, govern and sustain ownership of water flowing from the Yadkin River, one of the longest rivers in North Carolina. Justice Orr... - April 18, 2008 - Stanly County
Bill Padgett Addresses Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women (TCREW)
Jill Wells Heath, president of Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women (TCREW) (www.tcrew.org), an organization which provides a forum for fostering relationships among commercial real estate women professionals in the Triangle market, has announced that Bill Padgett, chair of the Raleigh Citizen... - April 18, 2008 - Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women
New Non-Profit, Informed Conscience, Aims to Increase Public Understanding of Homosexuality as It Relates to the Catholic Church
Informed Conscience, a newly established non-profit organization based in San Diego, California, was formed to increase public awareness and understanding of homosexuality, especially as it relates to the teachings of the Catholic Church. The goals of Informed Conscience are to: 1) Give Catholics... - April 18, 2008 - Informed Conscience
Medical Tourism Association Announces World's Largest Medical Tourism Convention in San Francisco, CA USA - September 9-12, 2008
Medical Tourism Association Announces the World's Largest Medical Tourism Convention in San Francisco, CA USA - September 9-12, 2008 with up to 1000 attendees and sponsored by over 5 Governments and with over 40 exhibitors. - April 17, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
NPSA Launches Series of Technical Studies
The National Portable Storage Association is conducting a series of technical studies to determine the wind load, snow load, and burn rate of containerized storage units. - April 17, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association