Fuzzy Pumper Rules Summer Boredom!

From my sister in Virginia!
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> I just told my kids (age 17, 11) they had HOURS of fun with a Play Doh Barber Shop set when they were little… (and Play Doh was tracked everywhere in the house, fed to the retriever, tossed in the fish bowl…) Made me want to pull all that stuff out again… Let’s do Christmas in July, like my old college buddies who worked at Cedar Point would do. We wrapped gifts, had Christmas parties and roasted chestnuts on the beach every July 25, as we employees were always “elsewhere” for the real holiday… Candyland, anyone?

Catholic properties in Cleveland go to Charter School

Lest we not know what to do with the former site of Julienne High School,  this for-profit charter school organization has purchases properties in Cleveland.

Please pass this along for the girls

One of the UN’s  worldwide milenium goals is the marked improvement of the quality of life for women and girls, bringing them up to par with men and boys, by 2015.  A documentary was just released Wednesday on the value and cost of educating girls in developing nations.  Please pass this on.

 

 

Great ideas in keeping it social

7 Ways To Create A Flood Of Social Engagement At Your Next Event

John Jantsch, Founder, Duct Tape Marketing

Here are some advanced ways to create social engagement during your events and allow attendees to network, share and connect….

Read More: http://openforum.com/articles/7-ways-to-create-a-flood-of-social-engagement-at-your-next-event

This article is from OPEN Forum. Powering small business success.

Grand Rapids loves American Pie

Thanks to Dayton City Commissioner Nan Whaley for passing this along.

High Fundraising Standards Big Factor in Public Trust – Press – AFP

Just a reminder of how high the stakes are for nonprofit organizations. Ethical fundraising is the number one reason people come to trust a particular charity, according to a recent survey conducted in Britain.

via High Fundraising Standards Big Factor in Public Trust – Press – AFP.

Best way to help kids

Keeping the school zones free of harrassment is important for girls, but I would argue the same points below for boys, too.

http://www.nwlc.org/resource/what-would-succesful-safe-and-healthy-school-look-girls

Wall Photos for fun

http://m.facebook.com/CoventryPEACE?_rdr#!/photo.php?fbid=10150210737662997&id=77066312996&set=a.132515752996.111220.77066312996&refid=13

Hey McDonalds!!

When in the Drive-Thru, the employee at the other end said “For 13.99 you can get a tote with 3 cookies.” Really, switched around its correct. 🙂

Hey McDonalds!

Who is old enough to recall the game of “telephone?” We play it at your drive thru. When we ask for a “tote of cookies” we have to explain the item to the employee. Everytime. I guess “tote” sounds like “coke” and no one know what a “tote” is.