Paris, November 3, 2009. The 33^rd General Assembly of the International Music Council, held in Tunis, October 21-22, 2009, adopted a series of key decisions that will pave the way to building greater capacity of the organization and its members to work towards its vision to be the world’s leading professional organization dedicated to the development and promotion of diverse music.

Drawing on the IMC’s mission to provide exceptional value to its members by building knowledge, creating networking opportunities, supporting and enhancing the visibility of projects that help sustain people’s participation in music life, the IMC will continue to carry out its action in accordance with its strategic plan adopted two years ago by the 32^nd General Assembly. Seven strategic objectives have been translated into action lines for the coming biennium, which will be implemented through advocacy, research, policy formation and capacity-building. click here1 ,  click here 2

By Janet Dodrill

When I think of what things bring value to my life and satisfy my soul the list goes on and on. But, three worthwhile things I have done this year are:

1) Obtain a volunteer internship
2) Volunteer for a position at a professional organization
3) Create a piece of original art

I have been privileged to intern regularly at an evolving Cleveland urban start-up charter school. Entrepreneurship Preparatory School (E Prep) is part of the Zealous Schools, and in working in their development office I get to experience first hand the nurturing and cultivating of a successful venture which has transformed underachievers into exemplary students grades 6-8, high ranking in Ohio math and reading test scores. This is having a positive effect on the community and neighborhood.

Having been a member of Cleveland Digital Publishing Users Group for 13 years, this year has been special because of serving as president. It has enabled me to provide input at an already established organization with membership surpassing 100 consisting of graphic arts, photography, writing, video and web development industry professionals. It has been a pleasure to serve with some of its friendly members on their Board, and has given me exposure as a member and freelance designer, as well as presentation experience.

Recently, I created an original piece of artwork to enter into a juried art show, and was also fortunate to be selected to exhibit. Because of the deadline I stayed motivated and on track with designing and producing the piece, a linoleum cut print. The process stimulated my creative desires and I learned the printmaker’s demands required of both producing an appealing image as well as a technically good print. It required a lot of discipline but has already lead to my start of another print.

These things have been very rewarding to me this year, and there are many things like this — the best part being that I am aware of these good things and open to the new experiences.

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Players Club Intl and PlayersClubIntl.com is a professional organization of veterans helping veterans. Our purpose is to provide the greatest good to the greatest number of retired military veterans and soon to be retired men and women.

Our retired military pay and benefits allow us to retire early and live the good life in sunny Thailand – the jewel of Asia, where the “American Dream” is alive and well. We are pleasure experts – let us show you how you too can be living the dream, right here and right now.

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As a long time resident of Thailand, I can absolutely confirm that Thailand is one of the best countries in the world to retire to.

Thailand , “ The Land of Smiles ” is a very safe and pleasant place. It is perhaps ” Happiness on Earth .”

Many retirees Retire in Thailand because of the wonderfully affordable Cost of Living.

Medical costs are very cheap in Thailand.  The cost of medications and doctor’s visits in Thailand are very inexpensive.

Thai food is tasty, healthy and so affordably priced one can eat out every day or splurge on gourmet supermarket food to bring home. It is very possible to both eat and drink on $5 a day.   

Housing in Thailand is bargain priced. A decent apartment with utilities, internet and cable tv can be had for $200 a month. Condos can be purchased from $18,950 and up.

Public transportation in Thailand is excellent and very low cost.

The weather in Thailand is warm all year round making it a very retirement friendly place to retire early and enjoy life.

Golf courses in Thailand are world class and you guessed it affordable.

Thailand is the massage therapy and spa capital of the World. You worked hard. Now it’s time to pamper yourself. You deserve a rejuvenating massage today.

For singles , divorced , widowed we can introduce you to professional Thai ladies who would make excellent companions and wives.

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We do proudly inform retired military veterans that the dream is still alive. We are Retired Military Relocation Specialists who guarantee that you can be living the dream on your current pension alone and never have to work again – if that is your desire.

Our core philosophy and goal is that we do provide the greatest good to the greatest number of retirees. It’s what we do.

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Your name: Shannon Wilson

Your Content Area: Social Studies

Name of primary professional organization: National Council for the Social Studies

Web site address: http://www.socialstudies.org/

What journal(s) does the organization publish? Social Education, Social Studies and the Young Learner, Middle Level Learning, NCSS Bulletins, Expectations of Excellence: Curriculum Standards for Social Studies, Theory and Research in Social Education, The Social Studies Professional or TSSP is the official newsletter of National Council for the Social Studies, PASS stands for Powerful and Authentic Social Studies

Give a brief overview of the contents of the web site: The site offers information, support, ideas, development, and conference information for the Social Studies teacher.

What curriculum resources are available on the web site? Many different links to resourses are available. Teaching with Documents, Curriculum Standards, Lessons, 21st Century Skills, Election 2008, Downloadable Noteable Tradebooks for Young People.

How much is membership in the organization? Is there a student membership?  Comprehensive Membership dues are $70. Regular Membership dues are $59; Student/Retired Membership dues are $33 (instructor certification required for full-time student status).

Laura Rollins

Mathematics

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

http://www.nctm.org/

Teaching Children Mathematics; Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School; Mathematics Teacher; Journal for Research in Mathematics Education; On-Math

This is a huge resource for teachers of mathematics.  It has the standards listed, a place where books can be purchased, a list of conferences, lesson plans and resources, and it also breaks down the age between elementary, middle, high, and higher level math. The also have links for job searches.  Anything that is needed for math and the teaching of it is included on this site.

Under the middle school curriculum in particular there are resources for differentiated instruction, assessment, reflection, interaction, equity, intervention, and one specifically for curriculum.

A full individual membership is $78 a year.  A student membership with 3 journals a month is $39.

Ok, this is a bit personal. My wife, Laurie, started working for a company that helps non-profit organizations raise money. She is hooking the NPO with hercompany. The company, Fund Times, is based in Bellaire, TX and the reason Laurie decided to go work for them is that the company really seems to “get it.” It is all about helping people. The company helps the NPO raise money to help their community and the company helps in its own community by employing women who are victims of domestic violence in its headquarters.

Sure the company is going to make money, but only when the NPO makes money first. Fund Times doesn’t charge up front for anything! The NPO gets paid before Fund Times gets one dime. The NPO gets to start benefitting immediately and they never are cash negative. Ever.

Ok, so what’s their products? They offer 2 things – Watch batteries and Community Support. The Community Support element is apparent. The watch battery is easy. The owner of Fund Times has been doing jewelry repair for many years. The average adult has about 3 watches in their house that are unused only because they don’t have a battery. The charity only charges $10 for what normally is a $15-20 repair and they get to keep $4 from each watch. The consumer saves too.

Who can Fund Times work with? Schools, PTA/PTOs, Volunteer Fire Departments, Professsional and Service Organizations, Little Leagues and other youth sports, Hospitals, Churches – just about any NPO could use this.

If your organization is interested in working with Fund Times, send me a note with your phone number and and I’ll have Laurie call you.

Name:  Teresa A. Watson

Content Area:  Middle School Math & Science

Name of primary professional organization:  National Middle School Association

Web site address:  http://www.nmsa.org/

What journal(s) does this organization publish?  Middle School Journal for “Better Futures for Middle Grades Students Begin Today” and Middle Ground for “Fine Arts Across the Curriculum”. They also publish Research in Middle Level Education Online. This peer-reviewed research journal publishes research syntheses, integrative reviews, interpretations of research literature, case studies, action-research, and data based qualitative and quantitative studies. The Family Connection. This free online resource is for busy principals and assistant principals to use with their parent newsletter. You can use the publication “as is”, or cut and paste articles as you see fit. (Cory might find this one useful).

This website offers many useful resources for any education professional. It also provides an avenue to connect to other Middle Level educators and seminars online called webinars as well as opportunities for professional development.

NMSA offers educational research based publications as well as updated standards and an online store.

The membership of NMSA consists of over 30,000 educators. Members receive journals, magazines and online newsletters as well as access to information, materials, and free resources all year long. There are many aspects to membership.

Fee descriptions include:

Individual:  eMembership at $50/50, Basic Membership at $65/80 and Club Membership at $95/110 for US and international membership respectively.

College Student—Basic at $40/55

Parent—Basic at $40/55

Retiree—Basic at $40/55.

Institutional (All members must share same physical address.)

eMembership at $159/159   Basic at $219/254 Plus at $349/419 and Club at $549/619

I got a comment from a blogger of Philosophy of Technology.

He mentioned another professional audio video professional organization I may be interested in. This is CEDIA – the Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (http://www.cedia.net/). CEDIA has big trade show every year in September (this year in Atlanta). They also have a great education program.

CEA stans for Consumer Electronics Association.

The contact information is as follows:
1919 South Eads Street
Arlington, VA 22202 USA
Phone: 866-233-7968 (USA), 301-631-3983 (International)
Fax: 703-907-7601
CESinfo@CE.org
http://www.CE.org
Every January, they have a huge conference in Las Vegas.

Not only audio and home theatre, they provide trade information about any kinds of consumer technology industry goods.

AES   is a professional organziation which stands for Audio Engineering Society.

If someone who thinks that they are audio experts, then it is a good to start to mingle other savvy experts on audio and video.

HOW DO YOU PRONOUNCE
AIWP, ANYWAY?

PLEASE DON’T INSULT MY
KEEN INTELLIGENCE.

I’M A CHIMPANZEE AND PROUD OF IT!

DO YOU REALLY WANT TO KEEP
THAT ACRONYM?

If you do, can I be your mascot? Pretty please??

Kindly donate to the
Hachnassat Kallah Fund

If you are an event service provider in Israel, you understand  how your colleagues are competing for the same clients. The economy here is really fragile. What choices do the potential clients have when faced between food on the table, paying rent and bills or splurging on a wedding or other simcha ? They go to gemachim, they seek hachnassat kallah services, they ask you for discounts or favors.

We all face the same problems. Our clients’ problems are our problems. When they don’t purchase your services, you have no parnassah!

So why should you join a professional membership organization?

• Your business name and phone number printed in the AIWP brochures
• Your business is listed on the AIWP website (under construction)
• Increased visibility from all AIWP placed advertisements and co-op advertising
• AIWP Logos to use in your own advertising
• Membership Certificate
• Participate in an AIWP Showcase/ Annual Bridal & Events Expo
• Networking at all functions and meetings
• Discounted prices for all function activities
• Increase your skills and knowledge base
• Learn marketing trends and analysis
• Build a portfolio of member resources for referrals
• Increase public awareness of your professionalism
• Gain credibility and prestige by being a certified member

If  you have never been part of a professional organization, you are in for a wonderful experience! The AIWP acts as conduit for leads for your business. Increasing flow to your niche and increasing your parnassah.

Our first few meetings are focused on building and shaping the organization to meet the needs of the membership.

Your input is very important to provide the services you want and need. We will be forming a membership committee as well as a board pro-tem. Come and be a part of this great venture. Contact me for any other info.

First Meeting is Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 11am sharp in the offices of PresenTense, 67 Emek Refaim, Jerusalem. There will be a 30 sheqel fee to cover the room rental and refreshments. Hope to see you there!. In the meantime, Chag Samayach Purim!

Pediatric Organizations
Ambulatory Pediatric Association

American Academy of Pediatrics

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

American Board of Pediatrics

American Pediatric Society and Society for Pediatric Research

American Pediatric Surgical Association

American Society for Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

American Society of Pediatric Nephrology

American Physical Therapists Association

Canadian Paediatric Society

Child Neurology Society

COMSEP

National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners

National Association of Children’s Hospitals and Related Institutions

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health

Society for Adolescent Medicine

Society for Pediatric Anesthesia

Society for Pediatric Dermatology

Society of Pediatric Nurses

Society for Pediatric Pathology

Society for Pediatric Radiology

Society for Pediatric Urology

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Medical Organizations

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology

American Academy of Family Physicians

American Academy of Neurology

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

American College Health Association

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

American Osteopathic Association

American School Health Association

American Society of Human Genetics

Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

Canadian Medical Association Online

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

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National Library of Medicine (NLM) | World Health Organization (WHO)

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