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As the weather heats up, so does
the interest in Center for Companies That Care
activities. Please take note of upcoming events and
particularly the opportunity to help kids get to and
stay in college. |
| Center for Companies That Care
Urban High School Mentoring Initiative on the
Move |
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| This fall, Center for Companies
That Care will begin matching corporate mentors
with students from Urban Prep Charter Academy for
Young Men, in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood, and
Woodlawn High School, in Chicago's Woodlawn
neighborhood. The goal of the initiative is to help
ensure that disadvantaged high school students graduate
from high school, and get TO, and THROUGH,
college.
We have already secured mentors (companies
that can commit to adopting a student for a four-year
period) and sponsors (companies that can make a $5,000
commitment to sponsor a student) but need more in order
to meet the students' needs.
This program has been met with great enthusiasm by
educators, administrators and students. It fills a
necessary gap in the students' educational process and
helps us all to train the workforce of the future.
Click here for
additional information on this very exciting program and
to hear the students themselves talk about why this is
important to their future.
Please contact Marci Koblenz for
additional information and/or to become a sponsor or
mentor. |
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Honor Roll Companies in the
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Companies That Care extends congratulations to Honor Roll
company Triangle Printers for
recent recognition for excellence.
TRIANGLE HONORED WITH FOUR INTERNATIONAL PRINT
AWARDS
Triangle Printers Inc. is proud to announce that it
has been awarded four separate Communicator Awards for
excellence in print production.
An Award of Excellence in the Invitation category was
given to Triangle for "Party with Peerless," a
distinctive die-cut boxed invitation, including
keychain, produced for client Peerless Industries.
A second Award of Excellence was awarded to Triangle
in the Cover Design category for "Optimizing HIV
Therapy," an embossed, foil-stamped piece produced
on behalf of the Discovery Institute of Medical
Education (DIME).
In addition to the two Awards of Excellence, Triangle
was also honored with two Communicator Awards of
Distinction; the first, in the Capabilities category,
for "222 Riverside Plaza," a unique and colorful
folder/insert package for real estate client
Trammell-Crow. The second, in the Campaign category,
went to Triangle for "Personal Audio Campaign," a
stunning folder/insert piece produced for audio products
client Shure Inc.
Says Bonnie Dayan, Triange vice president, "We
submit work throughout the year for various recognition
awards. When we receive awards, we announce the
accomplishments and post them for all to see. In
doing so, we feel we are supporting Companies That Care
Characteristics 2 and 7: Making employees feel
their jobs are important and appreciating and
recognizing the contributions of people who work here.
Without our employees' daily efforts to do their best
job, we would not be in a position to be favored with
these prestigious awards."
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| We are making a
difference! |
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| Read the following memo we received
indicating the ways in which Center for Companies That
Care can and is making a difference in one
workplace...think about a difference we can make in
yours!
Date: August 2, 2007
Last week, after I had one of my periodic
tantrums, someone placed a Center for Companies That
Care brochure on my chair. Several statements in
the brochure were circled - all stating the importance
of showing courtesy and respect to co-workers.
I don't know who placed the brochure on my chair
but I want tell that person, and the rest of you,
that:
- I whole-heartedly approve of what you did
-- it was very effective in reminding me that tantrums
are acceptable for 2 year olds but not others.
- I apologize for losing my cool.
- While I cannot promise never to do so again -
changing behavior at my age is not easy - I will try
to do so.
- If I ever lose it again, call me on it.
There are a supply of brochures which you can use or,
better, tell me directly. Not only will I not
hold it against you, I will respect you for doing
so.
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Webinars and
Teleconferences
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Honor Roll Webinars for
First-Time Applicants
Interested in applying for the
Honor Roll but wondering what is involved?
Join us from 2-3pm CDT to learn about the
application and selection process. Sessions will be held
on:
Deadline for the 2008 Honor Roll first-year
applicantion is November 1, 2007. Click here for a copy
of the first-year Honor Roll application.
Honor Roll
Webinar for Current Honor Roll
Companies
Already on the Honor Roll and
want to understand what you need to do this fall/winter
to be on 2008's list?
Join us from 2-3pm CDT to learn about the
subsequent year application and selection process.
Sessions will be held on
Deadline for the 2008 Honor
Roll subsequent-year applicant is December 1,
2007. Click here for a copy of the subsequent
year application.Who should
attend:
- Author of application
- Human Resource professionals
- Community Relation
professionals
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It's Your Life!
Teleconference
August 22,
12-1pm CDT
Topic: Volunteerism/Fun and Laughter in
the Workplace
Please join us in an
interesting conversation with people who are making
their workplaces more fun through these
initiatives. There is no charge to
participate. Click here to
register. __________________________________________________________
Virtual Book Club
September 4, 12-1pm CDT
Healthy at 100: The
Scientifically Proven Secrets of the World's Healthiest
and Longest-Lived Peoples by John
Robbins
November 27: 12-1pm CST
Virtual Book Club
Book: To be
determined.
Cost:
Free - members of
Community of Caring and Honor Roll companies
$25 -
non-members
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CAREDAYS 2008
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In 2008, CAREDAYS will
celebrate the Caregivers in our midst. CAREDAYS
will kick off on Companies That Care Day, March 20,
2008. We will provide thoughts on how to celebrate
those people in our workplaces that spend much of their
time outside of work helping those in need. Stay tuned
for more
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| Do you support Center for
Companies That Care's mission that all companies
are companies that care? If so, read on! |
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 We encourage you to
join the Community of Caring. Becoming a member of
the Community of
Caring not only entitles you to many benefits, but,
more importantly, by becoming a member you declare your
interest in, and commitment to, making our world a
better place to live. The investment is minimal,
your vote for caring will be HUGE! Please join our Honor
Roll Companies as members of the Community.
Community of Caring
Benefits
Participate in collaborative community building
initiatives with other members
Attend Center for Companies That Care educational
programs (Best Practices Road Shows, Bi-Annual
Symposiums, Stepping Stones Seminars, etc.) for a
discounted registration fee
Participate in mentoring programs for a discount
Select topics for and attend 1st Monday virtual
lunch 'n learns -- free
Participate in the Virtual Book Club
-- free
Purchase tools (surveys, starter kits, etc.) at a
discount
Receive advance notice of all educational and
community building programs with limited
participation
Submit nominations (including self-nominations) for
Center for Companies That Care committees and Board of
Directors
Receive a CARE bumper sticker and a Community of
Caring seal for your website and collateral
materials
Participate in the Community of Caring listserv and
consult/collaborate with other Community of Caring
members
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| Volunteer Opportunity of the
Month |
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Each month we will feature a specific opportunity
for you to get further involved with Center for
Companies That Care.
Teleconference Host
You get to select the topic, speakers and ask the
questions YOU want to ask!
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| We Want Your Input |
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What topics would you like us to cover in
a teleconference?
What books would like to propose for the Virtual
Book club?
Please respond to:
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