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I promise I'll post about my actual job (we have a new video to share about Mainframe mod and GenAI!) but as summer winds to a close I wanted to share a charity opportunity related to Golf: https://lnkd.in/g2i6mqfG Ultimately this is about helping kids lead healthier lives and is related to the amazing work that Jack and Barbara Nicklaus have done across the world to help kids heal and thrive with their Play Yellow initiative. My Wife Ashley and her colleague Kelli are going to play 72 holes of golf in one day and they are going to make it rain birdies. If you have a bit of a gambling mindset, you can make a donation based on the number of birdies they're going to make. You can also make an up-front donation. Note that this is focused on Colorado - ask your local pro if something is happening near you! Why is this on LinkedIn? Two reasons - first - this is really the only social media I do. I do so little I don't know if this actually counts as social media. Second - having married a professional golfer I've learned a lot about golf that has surprised me. Watching Ashley and her friends and colleagues navigate a male-dominated world (5% of PGA professionals are women. 5%!) is in many ways a clearer lens to the same challenges we see in technology. The backlash we've seen in some pockets of the world against fostering inclusion - one person's opinion here - ignores the reality that a diversity of thought and opinion makes teams better. Here's a golf example - when you're taking a golf lesson, you are incredibly vulnerable and it can be intimidating - no single approach works for everyone. Finding a coach that resonates with you (and this can be especially hard for women coming to the game, or children wanting to learn) is critical to your experience. There is not a long line to draw between this phenomenon and what we see in technology as leaders, mentors and peers. Also, golf is fundamentally a game of integrity - I've seen remarkable examples of leadership and integrity on the course (look up "Sahith Theegala penalty" for an unbelievable example recently) and again it reminds me of all the things we try to do as leaders and professionals in business. I've always liked the phrase "integrity is what happens when no one is looking" and if golf can help me and others to model that, there's more to the game than I thought. Let me close by saying - for those in the Northern Hemisphere - enjoy the last gasps of summer, whatever brings you outside to do so!

Youth who meet regularly with their mentors are: 46% less likely than their peers to start using illegal drugs and 27% less likely to start drinking. (Public/Private Ventures study of Big Brothers Big Sisters) Will you help? #kidsfirst #mentoring #helpingothers

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Young carers on average missed 23 days of school in 2022-23, compared to 14 days missed by young people who are not young carers. A new report by Carers Trust shows the alarming impact of caring on young carers’ education and opportunities. Which is why we at The Honeypot Children's Charity are committed to supporting schools and their young carers with our wrap round services. Read the report: https://lnkd.in/eBVFXNFF

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It's not sexy. For lots of volunteer committees it can feel like a burden. For many starting out in the world of volunteer governance it can be quite frightening and overwhelming. But good governance is so important to ensure the sustainable future of our toy libraries. It has been super exciting to see all the toy libraries who have pulled on their big kid pants and sorted out their ACNC registration, the passion of our toy library community should never be underestimated. I am super proud to work for a peak body who provides practical support to enable volunteers to develop their understanding and mastery of good governance. If we want to bring more good people into the board rooms of Australia maybe we should all be looking to invest more in the good people who are already delivering on good governance right now in volunteer roles right across the country?

Accountants and Bookkeepers connections 📢 What are your thoughts on Xerocon? Worth a shout? Please share your thoughts good and bad 💛☀️ #xeroadvisor #xeroaccounting #xerobookkeeper

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” -Martin Luther King Jr. #MLKDay The best way to celebrate the legacy of #MLK is to take action and make a difference. 👇 💜🤝Volunteer - whether at an animal shelter, a food kitchen for the homeless, or for one of your local nonprofits, volunteering makes a difference in your community. 💜🤝 Donations- making any type of donation like money, clothes, food, blankets, supplies, or even donating your time is a good way to give back to your community. 💜🤝 Service Projects- can look like cleaning a park, tutoring youth, planting trees, helping others register to vote, or locating books to give to local libraries or schools.

As of today, you raised $22,337 of our $30,000 goal for Word of Thanks with Kyle Clark. Thank you for supporting GraceFull in this micro-giving campaign. #9newsdenver #kyleclark9news #wordofthanks #communitygives #foodinsecurity #feedthepeople #liftuplittleton #cityoflittleton #changethetrend #denvernews #coloradononprofit #denvernonprofit #foodinsecurityawareness #nevergohungry #healthyeating #littletonrestaurants #denverrestaurants #coloradoeats #cogives See less

As I work for National Capital Area Council, BSA, I know firsthand that Scouting has a positive impact on youth and our community. A recent study conducted by The Harris Poll shows that those who have been involved in Scouting as youth or adults have what we are calling a “Scouting edge.” Scouts and Scouting alumni are more likely to engage in positive behaviors and are more likely to act in ways that are considered ethical and moral. Scouting also develops one’s leadership abilities and the competency to help others accomplish their goals. Good citizenship and helping other people at all times are tenants of Scouting and are part of the program at every level. This study confirms that Scouts and alumni are significantly more likely to vote, volunteer in the community, and take an active role in charitable organizations. To learn more about the Scouting Edge: https://lnkd.in/dMN4ZR6K I invite you to join me in support of Scouting by - Joining. Volunteering. Donating. at www.ncacbsa.org #WeOwnAdventure #MyNCAC #ScoutingEdge #NCACScoutingEdge