Rotary International

Pilot Project for Lifelog-based Health Services in Muraoka-Fukasawa District

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Friday, June 9, 2023
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The trials are being run primarily in the Muraoka-Fukasawa District, which spans the cities of Fujisawa and Kamakura.

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  • The trials are being run primarily in the Muraoka-Fukasawa District, which spans the cities of Fujisawa and Kamakura.
  • Considering that interests in this district have been engaged in discussions on urban development work that focuses on health-related innovations, this pilot project is a good fit.
  • Its objectives are to help realize the shared vision of those interests to rebuild the district with advanced services and accelerate next-generation, health-monitoring capabilities that make effective use of personal health records.
  • This project also includes trials aimed at making the district's residents more aware of their own health and verifying the feasibility of establishing lifelog-based services in the newly developed communities.

Scotland Wright Associates Welcomes Industry Veteran Doug Eidson and Expands Atlanta Headquarters

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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ATLANTA, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Doug Eidson, a tenured office tenant representation veteran in Atlanta, has joined Scotland Wright Associates (SWA) as Senior Managing Director.

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  • ATLANTA, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Doug Eidson, a tenured office tenant representation veteran in Atlanta, has joined Scotland Wright Associates (SWA) as Senior Managing Director.
  • "We are excited to welcome Doug Eidson to our team," said Michael Tucker, CEO of Scotland Wright Associates.
  • Eidson has received the Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors' Silver Phoenix Award, recognizing 25 consecutive years in the Million Dollar Club.
  • The addition of Doug Eidson will bring SWA's recent additions to six brokers across their office and industrial platform since 2022.

Community Leaders Announce Plans with Comcast to Promote Digital Inclusion

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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In partnership with Comcast, Tallahassee community leaders today announced the creation of a new program to help bridge the digital divide, promote digital equity and inclusion, and drive digital adoption in Tallahassee’s southside neighborhoods, where many residents are not subscribed to home internet services.

Key Points: 
  • In partnership with Comcast, Tallahassee community leaders today announced the creation of a new program to help bridge the digital divide, promote digital equity and inclusion, and drive digital adoption in Tallahassee’s southside neighborhoods, where many residents are not subscribed to home internet services.
  • The Rotary Club of Tallahassee Southside, the Greater Apalachee Ridges Estates Neighborhood Association, Leon County Schools and Comcast hosted the Inaugural Community Digital Equity Forum today at Fairview Middle School for about 200 residents, students and community advocates.
  • Digital Navigators are specially trained advocates who help their neighbors get online, develop digital skills and connect them to available resources.
  • Lift Zones are WiFi connected spaces at the facilities of Comcast community partners where residents and students can get online.

Rotary Club of Carroll Creek Awards Community Members with Highest Honor

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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FREDERICK, Md., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Wednesday, June 6, the Rotary Club of Carroll Creek bestowed Paul Harris Community Awards on two Frederick community members. This year's recipients were Stephen Tate and Eric Rhodes.

Key Points: 
  • FREDERICK, Md., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Wednesday, June 6, the Rotary Club of Carroll Creek bestowed Paul Harris Community Awards on two Frederick community members.
  • The Paul Harris award is the Rotary Club's highest honor, given only to members of the community who truly exemplify leadership through service.
  • Candidates for this award will have demonstrated their goodwill through genuine deeds and actions by going above and beyond the call of duty.
  • Melissa Muntz, Rotary Club of Carol Creek, 717-965-0346, mlj9290@gmail.

Christine Hong Joins The Exclusive Haute Residence Real Estate Network

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Saturday, June 17, 2023
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HOLLYWOOD HILLS, Calif., June 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With her extensive experience of over 20 years in real estate, coupled with her drive and penchant for good timing and detail, Christine Hong has helped her many clients successfully meet their needs in the sale and acquisition of properties. Her clients consistently acknowledge and rely upon her expertise, sincerity, and personal client contact to create and align real estate strategies that follow their business plans. For these reasons and more, Christine is one of the top Beverly Hills real estate agents year after year.

Key Points: 
  • Acclaimed real estate agent Christine Hong accepts the invitation to Haute Residence's invite-only Network.
  • Christine is one of the exclusive agents representing the luxury real estate market in Hollywood Hills, CA.
  • Her clients consistently acknowledge and rely upon her expertise, sincerity, and personal client contact to create and align real estate strategies that follow their business plans.
  • For these reasons and more, Christine is one of the top Beverly Hills real estate agents year after year.

Command Alkon’s Emily Branum Selected as A Birmingham Business Journal 2023 C-Suite Awards Honoree

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., June 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Command Alkon , the leading software and solutions provider bringing together technology and people for the heavy building industry, is pleased to announce that the Birmingham Business Journal has named Emily Branum, Chief Legal and People Officer at Command Alkon, a recipient of the 2023 C-Suite Awards.

Key Points: 
  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., June 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Command Alkon , the leading software and solutions provider bringing together technology and people for the heavy building industry, is pleased to announce that the Birmingham Business Journal has named Emily Branum, Chief Legal and People Officer at Command Alkon, a recipient of the 2023 C-Suite Awards.
  • Branum will join this year’s awardees at a special awards dinner on June 15 at the Harbert Center.
  • Emily joined Command Alkon in 2014 and has served in a number of leadership roles.
  • Emily played a key role in the sale of Command Alkon in 2020 to Thoma Bravo, the leading private equity investor in software.

Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz's Cami Grimm and Eric Wendler Graduate from Leadership Harrisburg Area 2023 Leadership Programs

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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FREDERICK, Md., June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz's (BSSF) Cami Grimm, CPA, Manager, and Eric Wendler, Director of Business Development, recently graduated from Leadership Harrisburg Area (LHA) 2023 leadership programs. Cami and Eric both graduated as part of a graduation ceremony at the Penn Harris Hotel in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • FREDERICK, Md., June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz's (BSSF) Cami Grimm, CPA, Manager, and Eric Wendler, Director of Business Development, recently graduated from Leadership Harrisburg Area (LHA) 2023 leadership programs.
  • Cami Grimm graduated from LHA's Community Leadership Series Class of 2023.
  • "It was a privilege to participate in LHA's Community Leadership Series alongside others who are so dedicated to giving back," said Cami.
  • To learn more about LHA, the Community Leadership Series and/or the Executive Leadership Series, please visit https://www.leadershipharrisburg.org/ .

Rotary Club of Southern Frederick County Raised $7000 for the What Would Stew Dew Fund

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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URBANA, Md., May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Rotary Club of Southern Frederick County hosted its first annual golf tournament on Monday, 5/8/23, and raised $7000 for the "What Would Stew Dew?" Fund, which is a component fund of The Community Foundation of Frederick County, a 501(c)(3) public charity. The memorial fund and its initiatives support first responders and their families, as well as advocates for children in need.

Key Points: 
  • The Rotary Club of Southern Frederick County hosted its first annual golf tournament on Monday, 5/8/23, and raised $7000 for the "What Would Stew Dew?"
  • URBANA, Md., May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Rotary Club of Southern Frederick County hosted its first annual golf tournament on Monday, 5/8/23, and raised $7000 for the "What Would Stew Dew?"
  • The Rotary Club of Southern Frederick County was thrilled to partner with the "What Would Stew Dew?"
  • According to Kelly McQuillen, President of the Rotary Club of Southern Frederick, "Partnering with the What Would Stew Dew?

Centre for Hospitality Studies and Research Welcomes Veronica Lyver, CPHR to the Team

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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Lyver brings over 20 years of in-depth senior human resources management experience in the hospitality industry.

Key Points: 
  • Hinton, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - May 2, 2023) - The Centre for Hospitality Studies and Research is excited to welcome Veronica Lyver, CPHR to their leadership team.
  • A seasoned human resources professional with a broad range of expertise, Lyver's background includes more than two decades in the hospitality industry.
  • "I am thrilled to join the team at the Centre for Hospitality Studies and Research and apply my extensive experience to this exciting new venture," said Lyver.
  • "I am eager to help develop and implement strategies that will address the multifaceted human resources needs of this innovative teaching hotel.

GLOBAL CITIZEN LAUNCHES NEW CAMPAIGN 'POWER OUR PLANET: ACT TODAY. SAVE TOMORROW.'

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Global Citizen, the world's leading international advocacy organization on a mission to end extreme poverty NOW, launched its new global campaign, Power Our Planet: Act Today. Save Tomorrow. Announced during the Global Citizen NOW action summit in New York City, and Co-Chaired by Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados, Power Our Planet is a global effort to mobilize critical financing for developing countries to fight climate change and extreme poverty.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Global Citizen, the world's leading international advocacy organization on a mission to end extreme poverty NOW, launched its new global campaign, Power Our Planet: Act Today.
  • The campaign will amplify their calls for action through advocacy initiatives, activations, and live events.
  • Join me and take action as part of Global Citizen's Power Our Planet campaign."
  • *In 2009, wealthy nations promised to allocate $100B annually in climate financing by 2020 as part of the Paris Agreement.