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Crafting Goodwill Across Central Florida Members of the Craft & Hobby Association Give Back

Elmwood Park, NJ (PRWEB) July 24, 2009

Inspired by the warm Southern welcome extended to the Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) from Florida State Governor Crist and Mayor Crotty who issued a proclamation declaring July 27 – August 1, 2009 as Official Craft and Hobby Week across Florida in and a proclamation declaring July 31-August 1 as SuperCraft Weekend in Orange County, CHA is proud to announce that CHA members have collaborated with local and regional organizations to host and sponsor several public craft events in Florida between July 25 and August 1.    

On July 25, 2009, CHA member Kathy Peterson will attend the 5th Annual Orange County Back-2-School, Back-2-Health Event with District 3′s Commissioner Mildred Fernandez. The event includes free immunizations and health screenings, 2,500 FREE backpacks for local students pre-K through 12th grade. Kathy, a native of Southern Florida pulled her CraftForHealth.com team to host a kids’ craft area and coordinated craft supply donations for the onsite craft activities including crafting a brick wall of health and creative wrist bands. CHA Member companies ILoveToCreate a Duncan Company, CreativeHands, Darrice, and GlueArts all contributed craft supplies. The FREE event that will be held at Amazon Village Shoppes at 111000 E. Colonial Drive in Orlando from 9 pm to 2 pm. For more information about the medicinal benefits of crafting go to http://www.craftforhealth.com.

CHA Members also coordinated with the hard working folks at the Orange County Library to host a free one-hour kids crafting event on July 29, 2009 at the South Creek Library Branch. CHA, and its’ members FloraCraft and GlueArts donated the supplies and the time necessary to put on this Kids’ Crafting Event where children will be expressing their creativity and crafting Styrofoam animals.

July 28 – July 30, CHA members and members of the craft industry will be hosting a silent celebrity auction from the CHA Summer Trade Show in booth #1829 at the Orange County Convention Center. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Miami-based Leeza Gibbon’s Memory Foundation a non-profit that helps caregivers impacted by memory disorders and other chronic illnesses.

On July 31, 2009 from 5 – 11 pm at the Orange County Convention Center, CHA and Scrapbook Royalties, with members of the community are invited to participate in a scrapbooking fundraiser called, “the World’s Largest Crop Attempt” in efforts to raise money for the Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation. For the novice, a crop is an event where scrapbookers get together to scrapbook using the hottest tools, and learn the latest techniques taught by celebrity scrapbookers. The crop will feature product giveaways, goodie bags for each participant worth more than $ 50, door prizes, a charity raffle, and will be attended by celebrity scrapbookers. This special event is open to the public and tickets can be purchased for $ 20 at http://www.craftsupershow.com.

CHA members donating to the crop include: Art Institute Glitter, Inc., Beacon Adhesives, Blumenthal Lansing Co., Copic Markers, Canon USA, C&T Publishing, Clear Bags, Crafty Chica, Creative Impressions, Faber Castell, Fancy Pants Designs Inc., Fiskars, FloraCraft, Flowersoft, Glue Arts , Imaginisce Jesse James & Co. , Liberty Scrapbook Supply , Maya Road, Me and My Big Ideas, Petersen-Arne, ProvoCraft, Sizzix , Soft Flex , Stampington Publications, Quick Quotes, Ultra Pro, and Unity Stamp Company.

The Craft SuperShow is open to the public and is the place to buy the hottest craft products, experience the coolest make-n-take craft projects, attend professional-grade education from industry experts, meet craft celebrities and participate in product demonstrations in a family friendly, air conditioned environment. For more Craft SuperShow information please visit http://www.craftsupershow.com.

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New Association of Virtual Worlds Launches into the Metaverse

Jacksonville, FL (PRWEB) February 8, 2008

There are more than 100 on-line virtual worlds in what’s known as the “metaverse”– with tens of millions of residents from pre-schoolers to adults. Add the Fortune 500 companies positioning virtual brands, exploring new ways of working and doing business, and the millions more involved in research, development, and marketing of these worlds and you truly have “the next big thing”.

That’s where the new Association of Virtual Worlds comes in — a single unifying forum for virtual worlds and those involved in this multi-billion-dollar global industry under a single umbrella.

“Now is the time for all of us in involved in virtual worlds to join together to address issues that affect this next evolution of the Internet,” says Edita Kaye, founder of the Association of Virtual Worlds and editor in chief of iVinnie.com the number one virtual worlds news network. “With millions of residents, major corporations pouring billions of dollars into virtual worlds, and the growing use of virtual worlds’ technology as an enterprise tool, there needs to be a group dedicated to the advancement of the industry, a place for discussion and leadership. It is my hope that the Association will lead the virtual worlds conversation.”

The Association of Virtual Words will act as a global trade association for this rapidly growing industry and a resource for those wishing to experiment and explore virtual worlds for work or play. The Association’s agenda includes: virtual worlds for real work, online games, virtual worlds as social networks, connecting clients and users, intellectual property and other legal issues, financial systems, taxation, regulation, safety, marketing and branding, new technologies and interoperability.

According to Kaye, the Association’s mission is to educate, network, recruit, and further the membership’s collective goals. Members will include visionaries representing all aspects of virtual worlds — creators, producers, corporations, entrepreneurs, businesses, developers, educators, futurists, residents, researchers, and governmental representatives.

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The National Recreation and Park Association Names Sagamore Publishing LLC as the Managing Editor for: “Journal of Leisure Research,” “Therapeutic Recreation Journal” and “Schole”

Ashburn, Va. (Vocus) August 26, 2010

The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) (est. 1965) and Sagamore Publishing LLC (est. 1974) have entered into a publishing partnership for the following official refereed periodicals:

“Journal of Leisure Research” (JLR) — a quarterly journal devoted to original investigations that contribute new knowledge and understanding to the field of leisure studies.
“Therapeutic Recreation Journal” (TRJ) — a quarterly research journal devoted to publishing scholarly and substantive manuscripts in the field of therapeutic recreation.
“Schole” — an annual publication that aims to disseminate knowledge related to park and recreation courses, curricula and teaching.

Beginning in 2011, Sagamore Publishing LLC will provide administrative, production and fulfillment services, with plans to transition the publications from their present, traditional printed format to searchable electronic journals.

For more information, contact Amy Perrottino at 703.858.2153.

The National Recreation and Park Association is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing park, recreation and conservation efforts that enhance quality of life for all people. Through its network of 20,000 recreation and park professionals and citizens, NRPA encourages the promotion of healthy lifestyles, recreation initiatives, and conservation of natural and cultural resources.

For more information, visit http://www.nrpa.org . For digital access to NRPA’s flagship publication, Parks & Recreation, visit http://www.parksandrec-magazine.org .

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National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS) Provides Tips for Selecting a Pet Sitter

(Vocus) March 11, 2008

The ASPCA and the American Veterinary Association have stated that the first year cost associated with a new pet can exceed $ 1500 for a puppy and $ 650 for a cat. This estimate does not include any fees related to training the puppy or exceptional boarding instances. The AVA figures were determined based on costs for services ranging from spay/neuter fees (and other first year medical costs) to incidental expenditures such as providing grooming , premium dry food, collars or leases and even licenses in certain states.

Is it not logical with this type of large investment in a pet to provide professional care when the pet parent is required to be away from home for a short or long period of time? It is no surprise that professional pet sitting is fast becoming one of the most popular home based businesses in the country. A pet parent, however, when choosing a pet sitter who will be in your home watching over your pet and house must be careful to ask these questions of that “professional” pet sitter you hire;

1.    Is the pet sitter a member of an accredited national pet sitters Association such as the NAPPS (National Association of Professional Pet Sitters)? This non-profit organization provides location and training resources to create a true professional pet sitter as well as a code of ethics accepted by all NAPPS members.

2.    Can the pet sitter provide local references that can be checked or verified by the pet parent prior to hiring?

3.    Is the pet sitter insured and bonded with credentials?

Candace Labane-Godfrey, President of NAPPS and herself a pet parent says on behalf of her organization of professional pet sitters, “Our mission is to provide education and tools to increase professionalism to new and existing NAPPS members. We value highly the reputation of our members to provide superb pet sitting services in your local community as well as fostering a strong network of pet parents who know that with a NAPPS member they get the best trained and professional pet sitter available.”

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Texas Association for Indoor Air Quality (TAIAQ) Announces Merger with Environmental Education Foundation (EEF)

Washington, DC & Austin, TX (PRWEB) April 21, 2005

The Texas Association for Indoor Air Quality (TAIAQ) announced today the merger of its membership into the worlds largest environmental charity focusing on environmental, health and safety issues. This merger will pave the way for the hundreds of professional members of TAIAQ to provide a new depth and breadth to the EEF’s existing membership base of over 5,500.

Past President of TAIAQ and existing EEF member, Mr. Greg Becker, RIAQM of Becker Engineering, applauds the organizations decision to merge with the EEF as “a major step forward in the servicing and recognition for our members.” Mr. Becker continued, “This merger was a natural fit for both groups, it will benefit existing TAIAQ members and EEF members alike.”

The EEF is recognized globally as the leader in Indoor Air Quality and Mold related issues and now with the addition of the largest and most acclaimed membership in Texas IAQ, the combined strength and knowledge base is second to none.

The merger of TAIAQ into the EEF is to be fully complete within a few short months. TAIAQ board of directors will be taking key strategic rolls in the EEF, including committee chair positions and selected appointments to various Federal and State agency committees the EEF enjoys.

Richard Bates, EEF President, echoed Mr. Beckers enthusiasm by adding, “The TAIAQ, not unlike many other organizations with memberships ranging from 200 to 2,000, possess a deep domain knowledge represented by its membership who are leaders in their respective industries. The EEF has become home to many such organizations over our 17 year history and we welcome, with great anticipation and open arms, the active participation of the TAIAQ members.”

Troy E. Johnson, EEF Executive Director and architect of the merger, said, “I am honored the TAIAQ has decided to join us With a number of other, quality IAQ associations struggling to stay alive in today’s economy, the EEF makes the best opportunity for the members to grow and be part of a thriving, established and well connected organization. I can’t wait to tap into the knowledge base of the TAIAQ and share it through out our entire membership.”

About The Texas Association for Indoor Air Quality

The Texas Association for Indoor Air Quality (TAIAQ) is a nonprofit, multi-disciplined organization, dedicated to promoting the exchange of indoor environmental information, through education and research, for the safety and well being of the general public. It is associated with the international TAIAQ, and operates through individuals and chapters in the state of Texas. Contact: info@taiaq.org Phone: 888-212-7211

About Environmental Educational Foundation

The Environmental Education Foundation (EEF) is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization dedicated to the development and dissemination of information regarding hazards to human health and threats to the environment with particular emphasis on hazards or threats which are associated with occupying, purchasing, selling or owning residential, commercial or industrial property; testing methodologies and procedures to detect such hazards and threats; and programs and measures which mitigate or eliminate such hazards

or threats.

Media Contact:

Troy Johnson

480-659-9356

troy_johnson@enviro-ed.org

http://www.enviro-ed.org

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