Last week Jay White at DLM posted this on their blog
I am going to attempt to write 22 posts that show how these secrets can also improve the lives of others.
1. What are your hobbies? This doesn't just mean stamp collecting -- it means anything you do with your spare time. That could be collecting comic books, reading about history, programming Linux utilities, writing on your blog, writing poetry, cooking, whatever. As it's clear that this is how you like to spend your time, and that you're willing to do these things without pay, it's very possible that these are your passions. Give each of your hobbies some thought, and think about whether they're things you love to do, and that you'd love to do for a living.
Longtime readers will remember that we encourage you to follow your passions. Give those areas of your life deep consideration. What makes you passionate? Are there others who have the same passion? Can you take these interests and form a community? Since you are 'volunteering' do do these things - can you translated the actions into assistance?
The reading, writing or creative passions are always needed by local groups and individuals. If you are passionate about cycling, running or other physical activity can you join a fundraising event or offer to share your passion with a group of people?
If you follow your passions, your life will be improved in ways that you didn't imagine.
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Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Monday, July 9, 2007
A Promise
Friday, October 13th, 2006
I attended the AGM of the Alberta’s Promise organization this morning. The charity that I work with is a agency partner. The idea for this group of 500 business and nonprofit partners comes from “America’s Promise” founded by Colin Powell. “Alberta’s Promise is a movement. A passion. A spark, to inspire Albertans to direct more resources to benefit our children and youth. Alberta’s Promise helps communities, businesses, service clubs, foundations and agencies to work together to benefit our young people.”
We have benefited from the partnership and association by finding businesses that were willing to come along side us and aide us in fulfilling our mission. There have been some very interesting successes but the meeting focused on six. Everything from direct earmarked funding to donated services to corporate leveraging worked to help impacted and at-risk populations.
They launched a new campaign this week that focuses on the tagline: You only get one chance to be a kid.
But many chances to help a kid.
Alberta’s Promise invites any company, agency or municipality to apply to become an Alberta’s Promise Partner. Approval will be based upon the nature of the commitment to children and how the organization’s corporate philosophy fits with the five promises of Alberta’s Promise.
1. Providing a Healthy Start
2. Safety, Growth and Development
3. Interaction, Mentoring and Inspiration
4. Participation and Volunteering
5. Leadership and Innovation
The formation of Alberta’s Promise was announced in the government’s Throne Speech on Feb. 18, 2003 and was later introduced into the legislature as Bill One - the Premier’s Council on Alberta’s Promise Act.
Take a look at the Alberta’s Promise site and see if there are any promises that you would like to make.
I attended the AGM of the Alberta’s Promise organization this morning. The charity that I work with is a agency partner. The idea for this group of 500 business and nonprofit partners comes from “America’s Promise” founded by Colin Powell. “Alberta’s Promise is a movement. A passion. A spark, to inspire Albertans to direct more resources to benefit our children and youth. Alberta’s Promise helps communities, businesses, service clubs, foundations and agencies to work together to benefit our young people.”
We have benefited from the partnership and association by finding businesses that were willing to come along side us and aide us in fulfilling our mission. There have been some very interesting successes but the meeting focused on six. Everything from direct earmarked funding to donated services to corporate leveraging worked to help impacted and at-risk populations.
They launched a new campaign this week that focuses on the tagline: You only get one chance to be a kid.
But many chances to help a kid.
Alberta’s Promise invites any company, agency or municipality to apply to become an Alberta’s Promise Partner. Approval will be based upon the nature of the commitment to children and how the organization’s corporate philosophy fits with the five promises of Alberta’s Promise.
1. Providing a Healthy Start
2. Safety, Growth and Development
3. Interaction, Mentoring and Inspiration
4. Participation and Volunteering
5. Leadership and Innovation
The formation of Alberta’s Promise was announced in the government’s Throne Speech on Feb. 18, 2003 and was later introduced into the legislature as Bill One - the Premier’s Council on Alberta’s Promise Act.
Take a look at the Alberta’s Promise site and see if there are any promises that you would like to make.
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