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As the 2024 Legislative Session begins, it’s also time to begin thinking about the third annual Iowa Legislative Slow-Pitch Softball Game scheduled for Sunday, June 9. Learn more about the value of this event and the importance of bipartisanship below. #DSMUSA

LOOKING FOR FEEDBACK, I am trying to build a method of Giving for Donation ideas, and here is one I have come up with, where I am contacting companies that are Bee or Honey associated because our main character is a Bee. what are your thoughts? Hi, we are a nonprofit organization, in Fresno, for the prevention of abuse by educating through Play and Entertainment. We have cartoon/comic characters that are called the Bugillagers. Our main character is named RowJoeBee and his best friend is SemBelAnt. We are considering setting up a donation page based on naming the various characters that will be used in the comics and cartoons that we will be producing. Would you, as a BEE based company, consider donating to our cause, for the privilege of naming A Bee for our stories, A Queen for our stories, and/or a Hive for our stories? Or for a larger donation, create the personality for that character? Or even our other insectile characters. We are considering setting up a page on our site, that would automate such a Donate/Name feature, but we need to know if it would actually be viable as a method of getting involvement? Here is RowJoeBee https://lnkd.in/gaeQXTeW

LOOKING FOR FEEDBACK, I am trying to build a method of Giving for Donation ideas, and here is one I have come up with, where I am contacting companies that are Bee or Honey associated because our main character is a Bee. what are your thoughts? Hi, we are a nonprofit organization, in Fresno, for the prevention of abuse by educating through Play and Entertainment. We have cartoon/comic characters that are called the Bugillagers. Our main character is named RowJoeBee and his best friend is SemBelAnt. We are considering setting up a donation page based on naming the various characters that will be used in the comics and cartoons that we will be producing. Would you, as a BEE based company, consider donating to our cause, for the privilege of naming A Bee for our stories, A Queen for our stories, and/or a Hive for our stories? Or for a larger donation, create the personality for that character? Or even our other insectile characters. We are considering setting up a page on our site, that would automate such a Donate/Name feature, but we need to know if it would actually be viable as a method of getting involvement? Here is RowJoeBee https://lnkd.in/gaeQXTeW

🏈 Check out this video presented by PAV, highlighting the incredible philanthropy work of NFL athlete Demario Davis. Discover the Devoted Dreamers Foundation, exclusive merchandise, his book "Unsuccessful Champion," and the Foundation 7v7 program. Watch now! #NFL #DemarioDavis #WhoDat #Saints

https://lnkd.in/eChshjxm "Networking" can certainly be overdone. But the desire to "go it alone" is a perilous decision as a leader. We must each find a group of people who we respect, with individuals who are both further along and farther back - and invest. They don't need to be our best friends, they can even be our competitors, but a consistent relationship with people in the same space, who are running the same direction will - 10 times out of 10 - help us run farther and faster. #leadership #networking #community #united #nonprofit #healthyleadership #together #mission #organizationalhealth #personalgrowth #buildasnowball

This video almost had me in tears. How dare anyone or any society give girls the impression they are less. One of the reasons I love being a Firefighter is to extinguish this ‘Dream Gap’. Not just for little girls, but also to show little boys that girls can do anything. Changing the narrative must start young. Last year I went to an incident where I was the only female firefighter on scene with four trucks (and about 20 men). Some members of the public gathered nearby, drawn by the flashing lights and hive of activity. There was a little girl, perhaps 5, standing by watching us intently with her mother, who was telling her “look at all the firemen!” I wanted this little girl to see that one day, she could be me. I said hello and explained what we were doing and invited her to ask questions. Her eyes lit up, she smiled and said excitedly - ‘Mummy, mummy - it’s a girl firefighter, I can be one too!’ The profound deeper meaning of her words was a moment I will never forget. This is the reason why I love community events. Driving the trucks. Speaking with bystanders. We are firefighters, not firemen. If I’ve inspired even one little girl to challenge that #DreamGap and reach for the stars, then I think I’ve accomplished something good in life. #firefighter #countryfireauthority #CFA #volunteer #volunteering #volunteerfirefighter #equity #barbie #dreamgap #dreamgapproject #genderequity #genderbias #unconsciousbias

Our client, John's Crazy Socks has now produced the world’s first pair of #braille socks with tactile letters. The Braille Crew Socks have the word “Inspire” written in raised braille lettering around the top band, while the braille alphabet covers each sock. John’s Crazy Socks will donate 10% from the sale of each pair of the Braille Crew Socks to the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, a Long Island-based national nonprofit that provides guide dogs, free-of-charge, to individuals who are #blind or have low vision. News 12 Long Island devoted over two and a half minutes of media coverage to the introduction of the socks throughout their broadcast day: Preview: https://lnkd.in/ezFhpEux Morning: https://lnkd.in/e492aPuu Evening Segment: https://lnkd.in/eutcYgaC The inspiration for these socks comes from Holly Connor of Clayton, Missouri who submitted a design as part of John’s Crazy Sock’s 2023 Autism Can Do Scholarship contest. Holly’s design earned her a $2,500 scholarship. Holly is both blind and autistic and wanted to raise awareness about the Braille alphabet and her inspirational story.   It took the design team months to produce the three-dimensional Braille Crew Socks that accurately represented the braille alphabet. John’s Crazy Socks tested each prototype for all the features they assess in a typical sock. They also needed to make sure the presentation of the braille alphabet was accurate. The Guide Dog Foundation assisted the organization in this process. #publicrelations #mediarelations #pr #media #longisland #nonprofit #b2cmarketing

Bravo Zulu to organizations like the Council of Urban Professionals and the National Basketball Association (NBA) investing in the youth and communities that need it the most! Investing in one another is a win for all. Our success is only real if it contributes to the success of others. Cheers to doing the good work! Today's panel on creating pathways for black communities will be great! Let's be the change we want to see in this world. #investingincommunities #creatingpathways #changetheworld

🌲 What I learned Volunteering at Scout Camp 🌲 During the past weekend, I had the opportunity to reflect on my summer. I volunteered as an adult leader at Camp Royaneh, a scout camp nestled deep in the Redwoods. At the closing campfire, the adult leaders were recognized. 🔥 But I took away something even more meaningful. A couple of years ago, one of my scouts twisted his ankle on the first day! 🙀 He was slower than everyone else. Discomfort and frustration! 🙁 Faced with navigating the large camp on crutches, he considered asking his parents to pick him up. 🤕 But fellow scouts, adults, and camp staff rallied around him, offering him support and encouragement. “We see and recognize your struggle – keep going!” Ultimately, he chose to stay and to push through, ending the week feeling very proud. He had grown through overcoming adversity. 🙌 Can you remember something similar at work? When faced with an unexpected setback, a new team member might decide that "this is not for me" OR that "I am going to get through this." Peers and leaders – we all can have significant influence.  But it takes effort, just like slowing down to accompany a fellow scout on crutches. #Perseverance #Teamwork #YouthDevelopment #GrowthMindset

A summary: Notes from February 2024 Meeting of League of the Descendants of the Enslaved at Mount Vernon (The League)   Documentary titled "Enjoy Your Visit?" In our February general meeting of League members, a documentary titled "Enjoy Your Visit?" was discussed, aiming to explore tensions at Mount Vernon over slavery and its representation. The documentary’s producer, Merle Augustin and Emmy award winning writer / director Erin Cramer were introduced to members. Funding for the project is being sought through various means, including in-kind contributions, grants from foundations, and companies in the US and Europe. The film aims to raise awareness of the true history of the enslaved at Mount Vernon and the challenges faced by their ancestors.   Engaging with historical preservation groups Second, Shawn Halifax, Executive Director of Woodlawn and Pope-Leighey House provided an update on discussions with historical preservation groups to gain support for organizations representing the enslaved and their communities. It was agreed to work together to support the League and other groups, with a scheduled first meeting to build trust and relationships.   Chairman’s update Additionally, I provided an update on the submission of a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to Mount Vernon for consideration and input, as well as an invitation for League members to participate in a panel at the George Washington Training Institute in July 2024. An update on the 501(c)3 non-profit status was also shared.   Launch of League Website Finally, the League's website (https://lnkd.in/dwkRr7E6) was demonstrated and launched, providing a platform for members to share their families' content. The website includes a public calendar featuring general meetings and events, and only verified members can access specific Members Only Family and League content.   Next Meeting The next meeting will focus on League plans for 2024 and 2025, including steps for a face-to-face meeting of descendants and a potential conference/seminar, as well as developing different types and costs for League membership. #TheLeague #MountVernon #blackhistory #History #CommunityEngagement #EnslavedHistory #MuseumUpdates