This document summarizes a 2013 Rotary International convention workshop on major gifts and Rotary's endowment. It discusses how individual contributions fund sustainable projects to address global needs. It outlines giving opportunities like outright gifts, pledges, and real estate. Panelists described endowed and term gifts to focus areas, and gift recognition levels for the Rotary Peace Centers and Arch C. Klumph Society. Bequest commitments and working with estate planners were also covered.
Join us for a 45-minute webinar dedicated to helping you achieve your goals for The Rotary Foundation centennial. Hear from Centennial Celebration Committee Chair and Past Trustee Stephanie Urchick and staff on resources available to help you plan and talk about the centennial, strategies to help districts and clubs prepare for the centennial, and best practices for leveraging your expertise for centennial events.
This document provides background information on Mayan Raslan, including her educational and professional experience and roles within Rotary International. She has a Bachelor's degree in translation, a Master's in public administration, and a PhD in public administration. Currently she is a partner and executive vice president at SpeedoTrans Co. and holds several leadership positions within Rotary International District 2451 in Egypt, including assistant public image coordinator for Zone 20b and vice district governor. The document outlines her extensive experience within Rotary clubs and at the district level since 1999.
A presentation I conducted to two groups, both participants of Polar Bears International's Leadership Camps: the first was a group of animal caregivers from zoological institutions; the second was a group of educators and teens from all over North American zoological institutions and Arctic Ambassador affiliate institutions.
In recent years, war, conflict, and persecution have resulted in more refugees and displaced persons than the world has seen in decades. There is no better time to start building sustainable projects in our peace and conflict prevention/resolution area of focus. Hear about successful projects and opportunities for collaboration with the Rotarian Action Group for Peace and Rotary Peace Fellows and learn ways to identify potential partner organizations while exploring the global grant application process.
How will you celebrate and spread the word about The
Rotary Foundation centennial in your club and district?
We’ll talk about the history of our Foundation, and you’ll
learn how to use the centennial toolkit and other online
resources to mark this milestone in your community.
Rotary Club of Morningside 2014/15 Incoming President Greta Du Bois Strategic...RotaryClubMorningside
The document outlines information about the Rotary Club of Morningside for the 2014-2015 year, including leadership positions, avenues of service committees, goals for the year, and a vision statement. It provides details on the club's board, district governor representatives, committee chairs and their responsibilities. The goals section focuses on strengthening the club through recruitment and innovative projects, assessing current humanitarian projects, and aiming for Rotary International awards. It also includes a draft vision statement positioning the club as a network that inspires individuals to create positive change through relevant social causes.
This document summarizes a 2013 Rotary International convention workshop on major gifts and Rotary's endowment. It discusses how individual contributions fund sustainable projects to address global needs. It outlines giving opportunities like outright gifts, pledges, and real estate. Panelists described endowed and term gifts to focus areas, and gift recognition levels for the Rotary Peace Centers and Arch C. Klumph Society. Bequest commitments and working with estate planners were also covered.
Join us for a 45-minute webinar dedicated to helping you achieve your goals for The Rotary Foundation centennial. Hear from Centennial Celebration Committee Chair and Past Trustee Stephanie Urchick and staff on resources available to help you plan and talk about the centennial, strategies to help districts and clubs prepare for the centennial, and best practices for leveraging your expertise for centennial events.
This document provides background information on Mayan Raslan, including her educational and professional experience and roles within Rotary International. She has a Bachelor's degree in translation, a Master's in public administration, and a PhD in public administration. Currently she is a partner and executive vice president at SpeedoTrans Co. and holds several leadership positions within Rotary International District 2451 in Egypt, including assistant public image coordinator for Zone 20b and vice district governor. The document outlines her extensive experience within Rotary clubs and at the district level since 1999.
A presentation I conducted to two groups, both participants of Polar Bears International's Leadership Camps: the first was a group of animal caregivers from zoological institutions; the second was a group of educators and teens from all over North American zoological institutions and Arctic Ambassador affiliate institutions.
In recent years, war, conflict, and persecution have resulted in more refugees and displaced persons than the world has seen in decades. There is no better time to start building sustainable projects in our peace and conflict prevention/resolution area of focus. Hear about successful projects and opportunities for collaboration with the Rotarian Action Group for Peace and Rotary Peace Fellows and learn ways to identify potential partner organizations while exploring the global grant application process.
How will you celebrate and spread the word about The
Rotary Foundation centennial in your club and district?
We’ll talk about the history of our Foundation, and you’ll
learn how to use the centennial toolkit and other online
resources to mark this milestone in your community.
Rotary Club of Morningside 2014/15 Incoming President Greta Du Bois Strategic...RotaryClubMorningside
The document outlines information about the Rotary Club of Morningside for the 2014-2015 year, including leadership positions, avenues of service committees, goals for the year, and a vision statement. It provides details on the club's board, district governor representatives, committee chairs and their responsibilities. The goals section focuses on strengthening the club through recruitment and innovative projects, assessing current humanitarian projects, and aiming for Rotary International awards. It also includes a draft vision statement positioning the club as a network that inspires individuals to create positive change through relevant social causes.
Africa Rise Up is a non-profit organization founded in 2014 by Alfred Norman Reid and Kirsten Uhl to empower people in Africa through employment, education, health care, orphan care, and cultural exchange. Its mission is carried out through music festivals featuring major reggae artists and local talent, merchandise productions, and music compilations. The organization seeks sponsorships from companies interested in supporting its humanitarian work in countries across Africa to allow its partner organizations to operate independently of donations. It is based in Essen, Germany and works with representatives on the ground in over 15 African countries.
Slides from a webinar presented by Lisa Burt, Service Desk Team Leader at Northumbrian Water. Webinar first broadcast on 9 October as part of IT Service Week 2014.
Whether you’re a future club president, Foundation chair, or just passionate about fundraising, this session will teach you about the Annual Fund and how to establish or promote a culture of philanthropy in your club. We’ll discuss ways to encourage first-time donors, thank and recognize donors, and celebrate The Rotary Foundation’s centennial.
This document discusses one-way Rotary Youth Exchange programs, which involve a district either sending or receiving exchange students but not both. It identifies challenges with one-way exchanges like partial certification, safety concerns, and lack of interested participants. The document provides recommendations for overcoming these challenges, such as ensuring full certification of partner districts and limiting hosting to safe environments. It also gives tips for expanding youth exchange programs to new countries and cultures, such as using the RI directory to make contacts, sharing information about your district, and participating in regional conferences.
The document provides information from a presentation by the East of England Communications Team on supporting grant recipients with communications and publicity. It outlines the team's role in raising awareness of funding initiatives and maximizing local impact. Survey results showed most recipients use websites to inform people of projects and social media use is common. The presentation covers how the region communicates, the importance of using the BIG logo correctly, generating local publicity, and developing a communications plan to tell your story.
5th Annual Conf. | Closing the gap Darwen Aldridge Community AcademyWholeeducation
The document outlines the efforts of the Aldridge Academy to close achievement gaps through entrepreneurial education programs. The Academy was established in 2008 and has seen significant improvements in student outcomes. It implements an entrepreneurship-focused curriculum and offers community programs to promote local business development and reduce barriers to entrepreneurship. These programs have supported over 4,500 young people and hundreds of business startups, demonstrating progress toward the Academy's goal of providing all students an outstanding education and economic opportunities.
This document discusses increasing support for students and counselors in Rotary Youth Exchange programs. It defines support and outlines prerequisites for an effective support program, including experience, knowledge, documentation, communication, education, and feedback. It then provides examples of processes at the district and club levels to support youth exchange, including officer training, documentation, selection and monitoring of students, counselors, and host families. Specific areas where problems sometimes originate, like personality clashes or homesickness, are examined. The presentation concludes by proposing a global youth exchange system with common guidelines and information to support districts and clubs.
The document describes a golf day fundraiser organized by the non-profit CSC North to raise funds for children's therapy. Specifically, the goal is to raise enough money to sponsor therapy for 100 children at a total cost of R300,000. The golf day will provide marketing exposure for sponsors in various media before and after the event. CSC North's mission is to help vulnerable children and families through programs like family preservation, child protection, and poverty alleviation.
New Zealand promotes sustainable practices for businesses and communities through programs that encourage energy and waste efficiency, involve communities in decision making, and identify environmental risks and opportunities to market sustainability. Key government programs support sustainability in tourism, carbon reduction, and energy efficiency through organizations like Qualmark, EECA, and the Ministry for the Environment. New Zealand also emphasizes sustainable practices for transportation through initiatives like low-carbon vehicles and driver training.
Meet the Funders - Lloyds Bank and Children in Needwalescva
The document provides guidance for organizations applying for funding from funders like BBC Children in Need and Lloyds Bank Foundation. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the funder's criteria, planning well by addressing needs and outcomes, providing sufficient evidence and evaluation, and following all instructions. Tips are given for writing concise, well-proofread applications that include a well-thought out budget that reflects the identified needs and planned activities. Contact details are provided for James Bird of BBC Children in Need and Mike Lewis of Lloyds Bank Foundation for any questions.
Green Tourism Certification Programme Overview April 2014 GTBSGreenTourismUK
This document provides information about Green Tourism, a certification program for sustainable tourism businesses in Ireland. It outlines Green Tourism's grading program, membership numbers which have grown to nearly 2500 members, and the benefits businesses gain from certification including cost savings, marketing advantages, and improved quality for guests. Green Tourism has certified over 5000 businesses according to 10 criteria sections and helps members reduce their environmental impact through initiatives like lowering energy and water usage.
The document discusses eco-tourism in Sri Lanka. It defines eco-tourism as responsible travel that conserves the environment and improves local well-being. Eco-tourism supports conservation, involves low visitor impact, and enjoys nature and culture. Sri Lanka is known for its natural beauty and hosts popular eco-tourism destinations like Pinnawala, Royal Botanical Gardens, Sigiriya, and Yala National Park. Eco-tourism benefits Sri Lanka by supporting sustainable economic development, improving tourism, and preserving natural areas.
Sustainable Savings: Green Tourism Business Schemezoeviney
The document discusses green tourism and sustainable practices in the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Lancashire, England. It provides information on the Lancashire Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS), which certifies businesses as bronze, silver, or gold based on their environmental practices. Over 18 businesses in the Forest of Bowland AONB have received GTBS certification. Benefits of certification include improved customer experience, marketing opportunities, and cost savings through more sustainable operations.
Green tourism involves environmentally friendly practices in the tourism industry that help conserve natural resources and cultural heritage. It includes minimizing energy and water usage, waste production, and encouraging the use of public transportation, walking, and cycling over private vehicles. Green tourism aims to reduce the environmental impact of tourism and support local communities and economies in a sustainable way.
This document introduces ecotourism by defining tourism according to the UNWTO, explaining what ecotourism is according to different sources, outlining the principles of ecotourism including minimizing environmental impacts and benefiting local communities, describing the characteristics and advantages of ecotourism, and identifying potential disadvantages and different types of ecotourists.
The document discusses ecotourism, defining it as responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves well-being of local people. It describes ecotourists as those interested in social, economic, and environmental sustainability who seek authentic local experiences and opportunities to benefit local communities. The document also outlines characteristics of ecotourism, its evolution, significance, potential negative impacts, examples of ecotourism projects and destinations in the Philippines and worldwide.
Africa Rise Up is a non-profit organization founded in 2014 by Alfred Norman Reid and Kirsten Uhl to empower people in Africa through employment, education, health care, orphan care, and cultural exchange. Its mission is carried out through music festivals featuring major reggae artists and local talent, merchandise productions, and music compilations. The organization seeks sponsorships from companies interested in supporting its humanitarian work in countries across Africa to allow its partner organizations to operate independently of donations. It is based in Essen, Germany and works with representatives on the ground in over 15 African countries.
Slides from a webinar presented by Lisa Burt, Service Desk Team Leader at Northumbrian Water. Webinar first broadcast on 9 October as part of IT Service Week 2014.
Whether you’re a future club president, Foundation chair, or just passionate about fundraising, this session will teach you about the Annual Fund and how to establish or promote a culture of philanthropy in your club. We’ll discuss ways to encourage first-time donors, thank and recognize donors, and celebrate The Rotary Foundation’s centennial.
This document discusses one-way Rotary Youth Exchange programs, which involve a district either sending or receiving exchange students but not both. It identifies challenges with one-way exchanges like partial certification, safety concerns, and lack of interested participants. The document provides recommendations for overcoming these challenges, such as ensuring full certification of partner districts and limiting hosting to safe environments. It also gives tips for expanding youth exchange programs to new countries and cultures, such as using the RI directory to make contacts, sharing information about your district, and participating in regional conferences.
The document provides information from a presentation by the East of England Communications Team on supporting grant recipients with communications and publicity. It outlines the team's role in raising awareness of funding initiatives and maximizing local impact. Survey results showed most recipients use websites to inform people of projects and social media use is common. The presentation covers how the region communicates, the importance of using the BIG logo correctly, generating local publicity, and developing a communications plan to tell your story.
5th Annual Conf. | Closing the gap Darwen Aldridge Community AcademyWholeeducation
The document outlines the efforts of the Aldridge Academy to close achievement gaps through entrepreneurial education programs. The Academy was established in 2008 and has seen significant improvements in student outcomes. It implements an entrepreneurship-focused curriculum and offers community programs to promote local business development and reduce barriers to entrepreneurship. These programs have supported over 4,500 young people and hundreds of business startups, demonstrating progress toward the Academy's goal of providing all students an outstanding education and economic opportunities.
This document discusses increasing support for students and counselors in Rotary Youth Exchange programs. It defines support and outlines prerequisites for an effective support program, including experience, knowledge, documentation, communication, education, and feedback. It then provides examples of processes at the district and club levels to support youth exchange, including officer training, documentation, selection and monitoring of students, counselors, and host families. Specific areas where problems sometimes originate, like personality clashes or homesickness, are examined. The presentation concludes by proposing a global youth exchange system with common guidelines and information to support districts and clubs.
The document describes a golf day fundraiser organized by the non-profit CSC North to raise funds for children's therapy. Specifically, the goal is to raise enough money to sponsor therapy for 100 children at a total cost of R300,000. The golf day will provide marketing exposure for sponsors in various media before and after the event. CSC North's mission is to help vulnerable children and families through programs like family preservation, child protection, and poverty alleviation.
New Zealand promotes sustainable practices for businesses and communities through programs that encourage energy and waste efficiency, involve communities in decision making, and identify environmental risks and opportunities to market sustainability. Key government programs support sustainability in tourism, carbon reduction, and energy efficiency through organizations like Qualmark, EECA, and the Ministry for the Environment. New Zealand also emphasizes sustainable practices for transportation through initiatives like low-carbon vehicles and driver training.
Meet the Funders - Lloyds Bank and Children in Needwalescva
The document provides guidance for organizations applying for funding from funders like BBC Children in Need and Lloyds Bank Foundation. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the funder's criteria, planning well by addressing needs and outcomes, providing sufficient evidence and evaluation, and following all instructions. Tips are given for writing concise, well-proofread applications that include a well-thought out budget that reflects the identified needs and planned activities. Contact details are provided for James Bird of BBC Children in Need and Mike Lewis of Lloyds Bank Foundation for any questions.
Green Tourism Certification Programme Overview April 2014 GTBSGreenTourismUK
This document provides information about Green Tourism, a certification program for sustainable tourism businesses in Ireland. It outlines Green Tourism's grading program, membership numbers which have grown to nearly 2500 members, and the benefits businesses gain from certification including cost savings, marketing advantages, and improved quality for guests. Green Tourism has certified over 5000 businesses according to 10 criteria sections and helps members reduce their environmental impact through initiatives like lowering energy and water usage.
The document discusses eco-tourism in Sri Lanka. It defines eco-tourism as responsible travel that conserves the environment and improves local well-being. Eco-tourism supports conservation, involves low visitor impact, and enjoys nature and culture. Sri Lanka is known for its natural beauty and hosts popular eco-tourism destinations like Pinnawala, Royal Botanical Gardens, Sigiriya, and Yala National Park. Eco-tourism benefits Sri Lanka by supporting sustainable economic development, improving tourism, and preserving natural areas.
Sustainable Savings: Green Tourism Business Schemezoeviney
The document discusses green tourism and sustainable practices in the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Lancashire, England. It provides information on the Lancashire Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS), which certifies businesses as bronze, silver, or gold based on their environmental practices. Over 18 businesses in the Forest of Bowland AONB have received GTBS certification. Benefits of certification include improved customer experience, marketing opportunities, and cost savings through more sustainable operations.
Green tourism involves environmentally friendly practices in the tourism industry that help conserve natural resources and cultural heritage. It includes minimizing energy and water usage, waste production, and encouraging the use of public transportation, walking, and cycling over private vehicles. Green tourism aims to reduce the environmental impact of tourism and support local communities and economies in a sustainable way.
This document introduces ecotourism by defining tourism according to the UNWTO, explaining what ecotourism is according to different sources, outlining the principles of ecotourism including minimizing environmental impacts and benefiting local communities, describing the characteristics and advantages of ecotourism, and identifying potential disadvantages and different types of ecotourists.
The document discusses ecotourism, defining it as responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves well-being of local people. It describes ecotourists as those interested in social, economic, and environmental sustainability who seek authentic local experiences and opportunities to benefit local communities. The document also outlines characteristics of ecotourism, its evolution, significance, potential negative impacts, examples of ecotourism projects and destinations in the Philippines and worldwide.
The document provides several definitions and principles of ecotourism from various sources:
1) One of the earliest definitions from 1983 emphasizes enjoying nature and culture in relatively undisturbed areas through low-impact travel that promotes conservation and benefits local communities.
2) Subsequent definitions focus on responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves welfare of local people while building environmental awareness.
3) Key principles of ecotourism include minimizing environmental and cultural impacts, providing benefits to conservation and local communities, and respecting local people and cultures.
Ecotourism has grown rapidly but definitions vary widely. It aims to involve travel to natural areas in a sustainable way that benefits the environment and local communities. However, in practice ecotourism faces many criticisms. Large-scale operations can degrade the environment and exploit local people rather than helping them. There is a lack of regulation allowing "greenwashing" where unsustainable practices are misleadingly marketed. Negative impacts on communities include displacement, threats to culture, and environmental damage. Better standards and limits on commercialization are needed to ensure ecotourism truly achieves its goals.
Ecotourism involves environmentally responsible travel to natural areas that promotes conservation and benefits local communities. It contains educational and interpretive features for small groups to minimize negative impacts. Achieving balance between conservation and development requires managing development density and local participation. The Jiuzhaigou Biosphere Reserve in China benefits from ecotourism by involving local communities and reducing farming/hunting to focus on the ecotourism business. Community-based ecotourism empowers local communities by involving them in conservation and giving them control over development. Ecotourism can fund environmental protection and education/development of local populations through tourism dollars.
This document discusses how destinations can develop and communicate their sustainability story. It provides an overview of Sustainable Travel International's mission to promote sustainable tourism. It then discusses tools in their sustainability toolkit that help destinations assess priorities, set goals and focus on good practices. The document outlines three pillars for success - communicate, coordinate and engage. It provides examples of how destinations like Namibia, Oregon and others have effectively communicated their sustainability stories through branding, marketing campaigns and partnerships. It stresses the importance of operations, guest experience and marketing being aligned to tell a consistent and compelling sustainability story.
Ecotourism Australia promotes sustainable nature-based tourism in Australia. It has nearly 500 certified tour operator members and works to develop ecotourism through certification programs, conferences, marketing, and advocacy. Ecotourism involves tourism focused on nature that is conducted sustainably and benefits local environments and communities. Customers and destinations increasingly demand sustainable tourism as it protects natural areas and experiences over the long term. Ecotourism Australia assists tour operators in meeting certification standards and engaging with programs like National Landscapes to enhance sustainable tourism offerings in Australia.
Keep Pinellas Beautiful (KPB) is a nonprofit that aims to conserve and beautify the natural environment in Pinellas County through community engagement, education, and empowerment. KPB is launching a Hospitality Eco-Partnership program to educate tourism partners on sustainability, engage them in cleanups and tours, and empower staff and guests to take eco-friendly actions. The program will certify partners as Ocean Allies to recognize their environmental protection efforts and encourage sustainable practices that benefit businesses, tourism, and clean beaches. Interested partners can contact KPB to learn more about joining this pilot program.
This document discusses green tourism. It begins by outlining the learning outcomes and providing an overview of the topics to be covered, including what green tourism is, its benefits, certification, best practices, and recommendations. Statistics are given showing the economic importance of tourism in various Pacific countries as well as the environmental impacts of the tourism industry globally. Green tourism is defined as sustainable tourism that takes into account economic, social and environmental impacts. The document discusses pros and cons and provides examples of green certification programs and best practices from companies like Rivers Fiji and Air New Zealand. Recommendations are made to improve green tourism through initiatives like training, recognition programs, and strengthening niche tourism segments.
Mid Ireland Tourism held its 2014 AGM where it reviewed its activities over the past year and outlined plans for 2014. It has 18 members on its board of directors and 4 staff members. In 2014, membership increased with 130 entries in the visitor guide and 23 new members. Marketing activities in 2013-2014 included the visitor guide, website, social media, shows and events. Plans for 2014 include further guide distribution, website updates, PR campaigns and attending various events. The organization aims to continue promoting the Mid Ireland region to visitors.
The document provides an agenda and details for a destination marketing conference on the Isle of Man, including sessions on social media, digital trends, photography, and networking. It also includes statistics on visitor numbers and spending for 2016, with 134,674 staying visitors and total visitor spend of £106.6 million. Challenges for tourism include Brexit, airline access, and competing destinations increasing marketing spend.
The document provides an agenda and details for a destination marketing conference on the Isle of Man, including sessions on social media, digital trends, photography, and networking. It also includes statistics on visitor numbers and spending for 2016, with 134,674 staying visitors and total visitor spend of £106.6 million. Challenges for tourism include Brexit, airline access, and competing destinations increasing marketing spend.
NewcastleGateshead Initiative partner update meeting 13 June 2014: North East England Tourism Awards, EAT! NewcastleGateshead, media coverage, new pocket guide and more...
Bike Week is the biggest nationwide cycling event in the UK. A national celebration of cycling, Bike Week helps you get more out of life – by getting on your bike and exploring your local community.
Bike Week focuses on encouraging families to taking up cycling as a regular activity in their local community. Bike Week is the time to “live local and get cycling.”
Bike Week is free to enter and open to everyone – you can either take part in an event or organise one yourself, you don’t have to be an experienced cyclist either, anyone can set up a Bike Week event.
To find out more about organising a Bike Week Event, or to see what events are going on in your area, go to www.bikeweek.org.uk
Wayout Adventures provides outdoor adventure activities, tourism and sports consulting services in Greece. It organizes expeditions, adventure activities, and cultural/sports events. The company aims to raise environmental awareness, share cultural traditions, and offer challenges through discovery and adventure activities while ensuring safety. It works with partners across industries to offer services like expedition design, transportation, lodging, sightseeing, and equipment rentals.
The document provides information about Outlook Expeditions and their Shorter Journey Expedition programme for 2010. It summarizes the 14-18 month preparation process for participants, including two group training days, a final preparation day, and the 7-18 day expedition. Safety is a top priority, with qualified leaders, 24/7 operations support, and insurance. The expedition will involve adventure activities, community/environmental projects, and cultural experiences. Fundraising of £2500 is required from each participant through activities like jobs, gifts, and group events.
Mission Galavantor aims to provide unique, high-quality, and affordable lifestyle, learning, and activity-oriented experiences while encouraging environmentally-friendly travel. It operates tours focused on luxury sports, study, medical, wellness, adventure, extreme, volunteer, eco-friendly activities from its headquarters in Dubai. Mission Galavantor is committed to preserving destinations, establishing good community relations, and promoting responsible tourism to improve customer satisfaction and reduce environmental impact.
Australia's North West Tourism (ANW) is the peak tourism body that promotes the Kimberley and Pilbara regions of Western Australia. ANW engages in mainstream marketing activities like producing an annual Holiday Planner brochure that is distributed to 60,000 people, hosting travel agent and journalist familiarization trips to experience members' products first-hand, participating in trade shows and advertising campaigns, and maintaining a website and social media presence where members can be listed and promoted. Recent successful campaigns like Epic Pilbara have generated millions of impressions and thousands of website visits and photo shares on social media, providing great exposure for ANW members.
The Crail Food Festival has grown significantly over the past 5 years in attendance, participants, and economic impact on the local community. Based on visitor and producer feedback from 2014, the 2015 plans include expanding the number of participating producers and food-related activities, improving accessibility and facilities, increasing promotion through social media and public relations, and establishing a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation to further support the goals and viability of the festival going forward. The budget has been increased to accommodate these growth plans while continuing to rely on funding from local and national sponsors.
The Living Desert had another record year in 2014/15 with increased attendance and revenues. Their marketing efforts received numerous awards and they introduced many new programs and events that were well attended. Daytime attendance was up 12% and revenues increased 12% compared to the previous year. Special events also saw increases, with WildLights attendance up 63% and revenues up 62%. The document requests continued board support to build on this success.
Uniglobe Travel Group is a $5 billion travel company operating in over 60 countries with 3 offices in Canada. Visit Canada is their inbound tour division that specializes in escorted tours, event packages, active holidays and flexible packages across Canada spanning from coast to coast and featuring urban and natural destinations. They provide fully interactive online reservations and customer service representatives to help plan trips to Canada.
Eco Labels for Hotels: Why You Should Commit & What Benefits You Should ExpectWild Asia
Eco labels for hotels represent great challenges and lead to many questions, we will answer them during this presentation. We will highlight the advantages of a sustainable approach to face potential environmental crisis such as water shortage. We will discuss the guest new requirements in terms of environmental respect and the green market positioning. We will take into account the impact of competing for an eco label on the staff. We will browse the operating costs savings linked to a sound environmental management system. Finally we will introduce Wild Asia solutions to support your efforts to get an eco label.
NHS Sustainability Day 2015 presentation4 All of Us
NHS Sustainability Day is an annual campaign to raise awareness and drive measurable action around sustainability within the NHS. In 2014, over 130 NHS trusts participated in activities and over 700 professionals engaged through roadshows. The 2015 campaign aims to further extend its reach within clinical commissioning groups and health and wellbeing boards. Key plans for 2015 include five regional roadshows, an increased social media presence, new award categories, and webinars to engage more NHS staff and organizations in sustainability efforts.
This document summarizes the agenda and presentations for a partner update meeting. The agenda included presentations on the impacts of hosting the Olympics, marketing and communications strategies, upcoming festivals and events, business tourism, visitor information services, and the North East England Tourism Awards. Partners were encouraged to discuss successes from 2012, development plans for 2013, collaboration opportunities, and potential award nominees.
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Results of geophysics and pneumatic injection pilot tests during 2003 – 2007 yielded significant positive results for injection delivery design and contaminant mass treatment, resulting in permanent shut-down of an existing groundwater Pump & Treat system.
Accessible source areas were subsequently removed (2011) by soil excavation and treated with the placement of Emulsified Vegetable Oil EVO and zero-valent iron ZVI to accelerate treatment of impacted groundwater in overburden and weathered fractured bedrock. Post pilot test and post remediation groundwater monitoring has included analyses of CVOCs, organic fatty acids, dissolved gases and QuantArray® -Chlor to quantify key microorganisms (e.g., Dehalococcoides, Dehalobacter, etc.) and functional genes (e.g., vinyl chloride reductase, methane monooxygenase, etc.) to assess potential for reductive dechlorination and aerobic cometabolism of CVOCs.
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Water polluted by dyestuffs compounds is a global threat to health and the environment; accordingly, we prepared a green novel sorbent chemical and Physical system from an algae, chitosan and chitosan nanoparticle and impregnated with algae with chitosan nanocomposite for the sorption of Malachite green dye from water. The algae with chitosan nanocomposite by a simple method and used as a recyclable and effective adsorbent for the removal of malachite green dye from aqueous solutions. Algae, chitosan, chitosan nanoparticle and algae with chitosan nanocomposite were characterized using different physicochemical methods. The functional groups and chemical compounds found in algae, chitosan, chitosan algae, chitosan nanoparticle, and chitosan nanoparticle with algae were identified using FTIR, SEM, and TGADTA/DTG techniques. The optimal adsorption conditions, different dosages, pH and Temperature the amount of algae with chitosan nanocomposite were determined. At optimized conditions and the batch equilibrium studies more than 99% of the dye was removed. The adsorption process data matched well kinetics showed that the reaction order for dye varied with pseudo-first order and pseudo-second order. Furthermore, the maximum adsorption capacity of the algae with chitosan nanocomposite toward malachite green dye reached as high as 15.5mg/g, respectively. Finally, multiple times reusing of algae with chitosan nanocomposite and removing dye from a real wastewater has made it a promising and attractive option for further practical applications.
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