Selective Service System

The Selective Service System and AmeriCorps Forge Partnership Promoting National Service Participation Across America

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Friday, March 8, 2024

Mr. Spangenberg said, “It’s an honor to join AmeriCorps in this effort to promote national service across America.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Spangenberg said, “It’s an honor to join AmeriCorps in this effort to promote national service across America.
  • The Selective Service System has already demonstrated its capability to boost awareness of military service opportunities nationwide and we are thrilled to now be expanding our efforts to include national service.
  • This partnership with the Selective Service System allows AmeriCorps to accelerate and expand recruitment and outreach to introduce even more individuals to the transformative power of service.
  • The Selective Service System seeks volunteers to serve on its Local Boards and as State Resource Volunteers.

Associa Honors America’s Veterans; Enters Into Corporate Partnership With Hiring Our Heroes

Retrieved on: 
Friday, November 10, 2023

The company’s Client Shared Services Center (CSSC) will have the opportunity to host 12-week Corporate Fellowship Programs for military personnel in their final 180 days of service.

Key Points: 
  • The company’s Client Shared Services Center (CSSC) will have the opportunity to host 12-week Corporate Fellowship Programs for military personnel in their final 180 days of service.
  • Upon successful completion of their Fellowship, each individual will be considered by their supervisor for full-time employment with Associa.
  • Since its formation in 2015, HOH has placed more than 8,000 active-duty service members into the Corporate Fellowship Program.
  • To learn more about Hiring Our Heroes, how donate or to become a corporate partner, visit https://www.hiringourheroes.org/ .

Marriott International Promotes Brian Povinelli to Senior Vice President, Global Head of Marketing and Brand

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

BETHESDA, Md., May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq:MAR) is announcing the appointment of Brian Povinelli to Senior Vice President, Global Head of Marketing and Brand. Povinelli, who has been with Marriott since its acquisition of Starwood Hotels in September 2016, will lead the company's overall marketing strategy as well as the end-to-end guest experience for the Marriott's 22 Premium, Select & Longer-stay brands.

Key Points: 
  • Under Povinelli's expanded role, he will oversee a wide array of teams including Content Marketing, Loyalty Marketing, Portfolio Marketing, Purpose Driven Marketing, US and Canada Demand Generation Marketing, Marketing Partnerships, Premium & Select Service Brand Marketing and Brand Management and Riott Haus, Marriott's internal creative agency.
  • "Having led both marketing and guest experience over the past sixteen years in the hotel industry, I welcome the opportunity to lead an integrated team to orchestrate an end-to-end guest experience," said Brian Povinelli, Senior Vice President, Global Head of Marketing and Brand.
  • Povinelli joined Marriott seven years ago as Senior Vice President, Global Brand Leader for the Distinctive Premium Brand Group.
  • For the past two and a half years he has held the role of Senior Vice President, Global Brand, Portfolio and Loyalty Marketing at Marriott.

Paravision Appoints Former U.S. Senior National Security Executive Bishop Garrison as Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, July 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paravision , the leader in trusted Vision AI, today announced the appointment of Bishop Garrison as its first Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, July 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paravision , the leader in trusted Vision AI, today announced the appointment of Bishop Garrison as its first Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy.
  • Garrison will represent Paravision before government entities, regulators and trade associations to help shape thoughtful and ethical policy around the deployment of Vision AI in general and face recognition in particular.
  • Before working for the U.S. government, Garrison was the Director of National Security Outreach at Human Rights First (HRF), an advocacy non-profit for refugees and asylum seekers.
  • Starting here, we have the power to shape the principles of ethical AI for generations to come, said Bishop Garrison, Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy at Paravision.

Hotel Equities Fuels Hotel Operations With New Team Addition and Key Promotion

ATLANTA, Oct. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, hotel owner, operator and developer Hotel Equities (HE) announced the addition of two key leadership positions to its hotel operations team.

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  • ATLANTA, Oct. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, hotel owner, operator and developer Hotel Equities (HE) announced the addition of two key leadership positions to its hotel operations team.
  • Peter Tziahanas was appointed Senior Vice President of Operations and David Rosenberg earned a promotion to Senior Vice President of Operations.
  • Expanding our executive leadership team is a top priority as we continue to grow through performance, said Al Smith.
  • Tziahanas brings more than 25 years of progressive hotel operations and corporate leadership experience to his new role where he will be responsiblefor HEs key lifestyle and owned assets within HEs hotel management portfolio.

Weldon Angelos of the Weldon Project/Mission Green and Academy for Justice Director Erik Luna Spearhead Celebrity Endorsed Letter to U.S. President Biden Urging a Pardon for Federal Marijuana Offenders

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021

The harms of incarceration are obvious, but the pains of federal marijuana convictions transcend prison walls.

Key Points: 
  • The harms of incarceration are obvious, but the pains of federal marijuana convictions transcend prison walls.
  • The request to President Biden comes at a time when an overwhelming 68% of U.S. adults support the federal legalization of cannabis.
  • The letter to President Biden emphasizes that a full pardon of federal marijuana offenders is consistent with the U.S. Constitution and past practices of presidents from both political parties.
  • President Biden has the power to do the same for the federal war on marijuana, the letter emphasizes.

Haudenosaunee author challenges registry requirement with the Selective Service System

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021

"The fact that I was denied FSA after my first year of study at SUNY Oswego was the initial inspiration to write this book," Shenandoah says.

Key Points: 
  • "The fact that I was denied FSA after my first year of study at SUNY Oswego was the initial inspiration to write this book," Shenandoah says.
  • "Because I was aware then, and am still of the mind now, that I am not a United States Citizen.
  • His research has shown that he has made the correct choice not to register with the Selective Services System.
  • WestBow Press is a strategic supported self-publishing alliance between HarperCollins Christian Publishing and Author Solutions, LLC the world leader in supported self-publishing.

U.S. Selective Service Continues to Receive Accolades for its PSA Campaign

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Thursday, August 19, 2021

Selective Service System (SSS) Public Service Announcement (PSA) campaign continues to garner industry recognition for its creative and engaging TV, radio, and online PSAs.

Key Points: 
  • Selective Service System (SSS) Public Service Announcement (PSA) campaign continues to garner industry recognition for its creative and engaging TV, radio, and online PSAs.
  • The Agency's PSAs have generated positive feedback for being sharp, witty, and providing an essential message about the importance of Selective Service registration.
  • "We're delighted that the advertising industry recognized our PSA campaign for its creativity and messaging," said Acting SSS Director Craig Brown.
  • For more information about Registration , the Selective Service ,or to download our new Public Service Announcements , please call the Selective Service Public and Intergovernmental Affairs office at (703) 605-4103.

Don't Force Women to Register for the Draft, Says New Issue Brief from Family Research Council

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In a new issue brief, Family Research Council explains why, "Women Should Not Be Drafted into Selective Service."

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In a new issue brief, Family Research Council explains why, "Women Should Not Be Drafted into Selective Service."
  • But in July, the Senate Armed Services Committee approved an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would require women to register as well.
  • I and Family Research Council honor and value the many women who have served and currently serve their country with great distinction.
  • There is simply no military or national security reason to require women to register for the Selective Service," Waddell concluded.

U.S. Selective Service System Best Places to Work Scores Increase a Second Year in a Row

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Monday, July 12, 2021

Selective Service System's (SSS) Best Places to Work in the Federal Government employee engagement score, measuring employee satisfaction with their jobs and organization, increased to 81.3 in 2020, a 32.6 percent increase from its 2019 score.

Key Points: 
  • Selective Service System's (SSS) Best Places to Work in the Federal Government employee engagement score, measuring employee satisfaction with their jobs and organization, increased to 81.3 in 2020, a 32.6 percent increase from its 2019 score.
  • The employee engagement score is calculated by the Partnership for Public Service and Boston Consulting Group and was released recently in its 2020 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government report.
  • "Likewise, Selective Service leadership is committed to supporting our team by encouraging engagement, innovation and a safe and balanced work environment."
  • To view, or download, our new award winning Public Service Announcements please click on this link.