Invitation to Fundraising Kickoff Reception

DIANA GONZALES WORTHEN
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 89
(Dr. Worthen currently serves as the ESL Asst. Curriculum Supervisor for the Springdale Public Schools.)

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.

UNCLE GAYLORD’S RESTAURANT
315 WEST MOUNTAIN STREET
FAYETTEVILLE, AR

ORGANIZED BY: MARGARET CLARK & ELIZABETH JORDAN

Rodney Slater to Speak at NWA Light Rail Transit System Public Forum

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Ron Goforth
greenway@beta-rubicon.com
479-444-8118 Office

Fayetteville, Arkansas—September 2, 2005 Rodney E. Slater, former Secretary of Transportation, will be the keynote speaker at the NWA Light Rail Transit Forum scheduled for November 16 at the Northwest Arkansas Convention Center in Springdale.

As Secretary of Transportation under President Bill Clinton, Mr. Slater passed several historic legislative initiatives over his tenure, including the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21), which guaranteed a record $200 billion in surface transportation investment though 2003. Under his leadership, the federal transportation budget doubled, and in the department’s "best in government" strategic and performance plans, the scope and definition of transportation was expanded to include a focus on safety, mobility and access, economic development and trade, the environment, and national security. It has been commented that Mr. Slater’s work at DOT forever changed America’s and the world’s appreciation of transportation as more than just concrete, asphalt, and steel.

Prior to his work in Washington, Mr. Slater, a Marianna native and graduate of the University of Arkansas School of Law, held several positions in Arkansas. He served as the Director of Governmental Relations at Arkansas State University, Executive Assistant for Economic and Community Programs for Governor Bill Clinton, the Governor’s Special Assistant for Community and Minority Affairs, and Assistant Attorney General-Litigation Division of the Arkansas State Attorney General’s Office. Mr. Slater is currently a partner in the law firm of Patton Boggs LLP in Washington, D.C.

Persons interested in participating in the Forum may request further information or to be added to the Forum e-newsletter by providing emailing contact information to greenway@beta-rubicon.com. It is expected that the number of Forum attendees will be limited in order to ensure good information flow and adequate opportunities for networking and dialog.

Parties interested in taking advantage of the Forum to exhibit transit-related information for Forum attendees and the general public may contact Tim Kizer with Bentonville Global Associates at twkizer@bentonvilleglobal.com.


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Chamber Hosts Premier Northwest Arkansas Job Fair

Contact: Gretchen Laffoon, Director of Economic Development
Rogers – Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
479-619-3190 or Gretchen@rogerslowell.com

Begin: What are major Northwest Arkansas employers such as the Wal-Mart Distribution Centers, Bekaert Corporation, Tyson Foods and Glad Manufacturing telling the Rogers - Lowell Area Chamber Of Commerce? Specifically, more than 60% of major local employers recently surveyed indicated a low volume of qualified applicants for jobs, specifically due to lack of experience and education.

The new ChamberPRO initiative of the Rogers – Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce interviewed 44 individuals from 38 companies representing a total of 139,404 Northwest Arkansas employees. Preliminary findings included more than 70% ranking local workforce quality and stability as “low.”

The Rogers - Lowell Area Chamber Of Commerce responded to these demonstrated business community needs by organizing the premier Northwest Arkansas Job Fair on Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at Embassy Suites of Northwest Arkansas in Rogers.

Employers are encouraged to register as soon as possible to secure exhibition space at the Northwest Arkansas Job Fair. Potential vendors may also call ChamberPRO staff to discuss specific ways to make their participation both productive and efficient. Because the event is a service to the business community, the booth cost is extremely affordable. Additional details for both employers and job seekers are available by calling the Rogers – Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce at 479-636-1240 or at www.RogersLowell.com

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Rogers – Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
Growing Business, Building Community
317 West Walnut, Rogers, AR 72756
479-636-1240 or www.RogersLowell.com

Lovely Duplex for Rent

2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1 car garage duplex for rent in Fayetteville. With fresh paint and new carpeting it is in move in condition. This property is also convenient to the University and bus routes. Available now. Month rent $675.00 with a $550.00 deposit, sorry but No Pets. Don’t hesitate; call now - Shonnie at McNaughton Real Estate, 442-9099.

September Women in Networking Meeting Information

Speaker: Carrie Perrien Smith - President, Soar with Eagles
Topic: TBA

Location: Embassy Suites, Rogers
Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Date: September 28, 2005
Capacity: up to 150, please RSVP, email: kelly.brothers.ng67@statefarm.com or 479-636-9944
Lunch: $15.00 per person the Embassy has a buffet with a green salad, 3 other types of salads, 2 types of soup, rolls, 4 entrees, and dessert

Any Job Leads for New Orleans Evacuee Rachel Burton?

Hello friends and networkers!

A friend of mine from college Rachel Burton is on the hunt for a job. She and her German Shepherd Lizzy are evacuees from New Orleans, and they'll be relocating to Northwest Arkansas and living at my house. I'm trying to help her find a job that capitalizes on her strong language skills, interest in international programming, organization skills and gregarious personality. I've included her resume as inline text as well as attached the Word document.

Please forward her information to your respective distribution lists and to anyone else who might benefit from her skill set. I would sincerely appreciate your assistance. You can e-mail me for the Word doc.

Graciously,
Jeannette


Rachel E. Burton
2152 South Clover Drive
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701
(504) 909-5571
funnyrachel@hotmail.com

Objective: To obtain employment in a field related to international programming allowing me to utilize my education and experience in the hospitality industry, travel, and international exchanges.

Education:
Hendrix College. Conway, Arkansas. BA in International Relations with Spanish minor. June 2001.
Spanish American Institute. Seville, Spain. Spanish studies. September December 2000.
Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts. Natchitoches, Louisiana. Diploma May 1997.

Work Experience:
The National D-Day Museum. New Orleans, Louisiana August 2003-Present
Assistant Visitor Services Manager
General: Oversee entire visitor services department, including: lobby area guest services, admission sales & reporting, scheduling and managing staff, assist volunteer areas, system administration of ticketing software, communicate needs of lobby and admissions to executive staff, respond to complaints, prepare time cards and assist with staff needs, interview & hire staff, communicate Museum news with staff.
Planned, staged, managed, & marketed several Museum driven (marketing) events.
International Conference on WWII: planning committee involvement; arranged travel & hotel accommodations for approximately 130 speakers, including dignitaries, historians, authors and veterans; fielded incoming inquiry phone calls; handled conference guest complaints; assisted with ground transportation planning; catered to speakers needs; maintained travel budget and kept records of travel expenses; communicated needs and concerns with planning committee.

Alexandria Museum of Art. Alexandria, Louisiana October 2001- May 2003
Membership and Marketing Manager
Membership: managed database, maintained communications, tracked and solicited renewals, created and implemented programs, recruited new members, planned special events, handled bulk mailings and responded to complaints, built corporate relationships.

Facility Rentals: booked events, completed contracts, received payments, staffed and supervised events, marketed and maintained the facility.
Additional responsibilities: Heart of Spain exhibition preparation, included volunteer recruiting, marketing, speaking engagements, media relations, hosting Spanish constituents and translating.

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Boston, Massachusetts
May-September 2000
Special Exhibition Box Office Assistant May-August 2001
Customer Service: high volume ticket sales for blockbuster art exhibition; served tourists, museum patrons, and local visitors; maintained patience in stressful situations; handled complaints with grace and aided visitor confusion without condescension.

References available upon request.

Young Professionals Event

Thursday, September 22 – YOUNG PROFESSIONALS EVENT - 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. @ The Gypsy. Please come out to The Gypsy and enjoy an evening of networking and fun. The Young Professionals event is open to all Chamber members and their invited guests. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to the Fayetteville Chamber by phone 479.521.1710 or e-mail chamber@fayettevillear.com.

Candidate Development Institute

Are you interested in politics? Have you thought about running for office? Would you like to assist in a campaign?

Look no further…The Fayetteville Chamber Candidate Development Institute (CDI) is the program for you! The Candidate Development Institute is made up of five sessions that take place every Monday night in October from 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. CDI is designed to give participants a first-hand look at the political process and the technical details of operating a political campaign. CDI looks at every aspect of the political process and gives participants the knowledge and skills they need to seek public office or assist in campaigns.

The cost for the Candidate Development Institute program is $100 for chamber members (this includes members of any Chamber of Commerce) or $200 for non-members. These charges include all necessary course materials and dinner.

Session I
October 3, 2005
“Deciding to Get Involved”

Session II
October 10, 2005
“Money: The Lifeblood of a Campaign, Campaign Finance Laws and Fundraising”

Session III
October 17, 2005
“Campaign Strategies, Plans and Tactics”

Session IV
October 24, 2005
“Public Relations and Dealing with the Media”

Session V
October 31, 2005
“Public Speaking for Politicians, Balancing Family and Politics, and Things I wish I had Done Differently”

If you would like an application or have questions about the Candidate Development Institute program, please call Michelle Devers at 479.521.1710 or e-mail mdevers@fayettevillear.com. The application deadline is September 26, 2005.

Help Need for Disaster Relief Center

The old Mexican Original plant on Old Missouri Road in Fayetteville is
being set up as a staging area for Katrina relief supplies.
They currently have an urgent for volunteers to unload trucks and sort
materials from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. There is no need to call ahead, just show
up ready to help and they will put you to work.
They also have need of non-perishable food, bottled water and toiletries.


If anyone can help in the effort please come by. We need you.

Yolanda Fields
Community Resources & Code Compliance Director

City of Fayetteville
113 W Mountain
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 575-8290

Mil Gracias de NWA American Red Cross

As a Volunteer of the American Red Cross, I just wanted to thank everyone, especially members of KNWA, NWA Hispanic Advisory Council who volunteered this past week at the NWA Mall in raising dollars for the victims of “Hurricane Katrina”. As result, of our efforts, we raised $24,000. This was an awesome start. However, we have a lot more work to do.

I know after the hours, days, weeks we volunteer and/or donate, will make a difference to one brother or sister down south. As always, Juntos Podemos (Together We Can).

Mil Gracias!

Dalinda Galaviz
Human Resources Consultant
Galaviz Consulting Inc/Johanson Group
2928 McKee Circle, Suite 123
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72703
Office: (479) 521-2697
Mobile: (479) 685-7749

Nominate a Woman of Distinction

Nominate a Woman of Distinction
I think we all know a woman of distinction! I certainly believe that
everyone on this list is one! Please visit Girl Scouts web site to
nominate a woman of distinction that you believe should be honored at this
5th annual event on Thursday, October 13. Deadline for submission is
September 6.

Craft Emergency Relief Fund

As you know, the mid-south region is just taking count of the devastation resulting from Hurricane Katrina. The Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF) is working to connect with the craft artists, galleries and others in the craft community in the affected areas but it is still too early to know how they fared. We do know that overall the damage is severe and widespread, as news reports show. We also know that this region of the country has a particularly high population of craft artists.

CERF is committed to helping and to keeping you informed about the ways in which you can help. To facilitate in this effort, we have created a Disaster Recovery Message Board on our web site: www.craftemergency.org. If you know a craft artist who needs help and/or if you can offer help (financial support, supplies, equipment, a place to stay or work, advice, encouraging words, etc.), please join in this discussion.

CERF's Disaster Relief Fund, interest-free loan programs and staff are prepared to respond to professional craft artists who have suffered significant losses. Please help us get the word out about the availability of our assistance as well as our need for the community's support at the time.

With warm regards,

Cornelia Carey
Executive Director

The mission of the Craft Emergency Relief Fund is to strengthen and sustain the careers of craft artists across the United States.

For more information contact CERF at (802) 229-2306, info@craftemergency.org or visit: www.craftemergency.org

Career Opportunity at The Heifer Project

Associate Accountant
Perryville, Arkansas

For more information on these and other positions available at Heifer International please visit our job opportunities page at:

http://heifer.org/Inside_Heifer/Job_Opportunities/Index.shtml

Heifer's Recruitment Process:

Once we have received your resume and application your qualifications will be reviewed relative to the requirements of the position(s) for which you have applied. After the closing date, it will take approximately (2) weeks to process your materials. During that time, we will review all applicants, select viable candidates and contact ONLY those individuals selected to meet with the interview committee. We understand that you may be anxious to learn whether you have been selected for further consideration; however we ask that you wait to hear from us regarding your status. If you have not been contacted within (4-6) weeks, you can assume that the position has been filled.

Housing Drive at HurricaneHousing.org

Hurricane Katrina's toll on communities, homes and lives has devastated the nation. Now victims must face the daunting question of where to go next—and we can help.

Tens of thousands of newly homeless families are being bused to a stadium in Houston, where they may wait for weeks or months. At least 80,000 are competing for area shelters, and countless more are in motels, cars, or wherever they can stay out of the elements. The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Red Cross are scrambling to find shelter for the displaced.

This morning, we've launched an emergency national housing drive to connect your empty beds with hurricane victims who desperately need a place to wait out the storm. You can post your offer of housing (a spare room, extra bed, even a decent couch) and search for available housing online at:

http://www.hurricanehousing.org

Housing is most urgently needed within reasonable driving distance (about 300 miles) of the affected areas in the Southeast, especially New Orleans.

Please forward this message to anyone you know in the region who might be able to help.

But no matter where you live, your housing could still make a world of difference to a person or family in need, so please offer what you can.

The process is simple:

You can sign up to become a host by posting a description of whatever housing you have available, along with contact information. You can change or remove your offer at any time.
Hurricane victims, local and national relief organizations, friends and relatives can search the site for housing. We'll do everything we can to get your offers where they are needed most. Many shelters actually already have Internet access, but folks without 'net access can still make use of the site through case workers and family members.
Hurricane victims or relief agencies will contact hosts and together decide if it's a good match and make the necessary travel arrangements. The host's address is not released until a particular match is agreed on.
If hosting doesn't work for you, please consider donating to the Red Cross to help with the enormous tasks of rescue and recovery. You can give online at:

http://www.moveon.org/r?r=859

As progressives, we share a core belief that we are all in this together, and today is an important chance to put that idea to work. There are thousands of families who have just lost everything and need a place to stay dry. Let's do what we can to help.

http://www.hurricanehousing.org

Thanks for being there when it matters most.

—Noah Winer and the whole MoveOn.org Civic Action Team
Thursday, September 1st, 2005

Networking Site: MyDirectTies.com

Welcome to a new era in social networking! By joining MyDirectTies.com, you'll be putting your friends, family, and contacts to work for you! Whenever the need arises when you think to yourself 'If only I knew a...', check your network on MyDirectTies.com... you probably already know the person you are looking for.

Your Network Is As Valuable As You Make It!
Get your network off and running by inviting all of your friends now! The more friends you have connected to, the larger your network will grow to. The larger your network is, the more people you will have to help you when the need arises!

By connecting you with the friends of your friends, you will leverage the single most important thing we all use in day to day life ... your network. MyDirectTies.com makes it easy to see who you know, what they do, and how they can help you!

Unlike other social networking sites, we keep your network relevant. Everyone in your network is connected to you in no more than three hops. By keeping your network relevant, anyone in your network is only a stone's throw away from someone you know.

MyDirectTies.com is FREE for personal use, so use it as much as you like, for as long as you like! We respect your privacy, and will NEVER send spam mail, give your personal contact information out, violate our privacy statement in any way!

Marketing Sherpa's Hurricane Katrina Resources Page for Marketing, Advertising and PR Professionals

Yes, we'll post new helpful items and hotlinks as we find them. Got input or info we're missing? Please contact us immediately at feedback@marketingsherpa.com so we can update this resource page for the community. Thank you.

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