Sunday, April 10, 2016

Event: May 10, 2016 1-5pm Can A City be Sustainable? The Worldwatch Institute


Join the Worldwatch Institute for the launch of
State of the World: Can a City Be Sustainable

Tuesday, May 10, 2016 | 1:00-5:00 PM EST
Reception to follow

1400 16th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
Near Dupont Circle Metro




Cities are the world's future. Today, more than half of the global population---- 3.9 billion people---- are urban dwellers and that number is expected to double by 2050. Will the world invest in the physical and social infrastructure necessary for livable, equitable, and sustainable cities? 

Join us to discover the most pressing challenges facing cities and the most promising solutions currently being developed.

Confirmed Speakers:
  • Garrett Fitzgerald | Strategic Partnerships Advisor, Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN)
  • Hilari Varnadore | Executive Director, STAR Communities 
  • Gregory Kats | President, Capital E | Managing Director, ARENA Investments LLC
  • Bill Brower | Manager of Biosolids Operations, DC Water 


Annual 7th Annual National Hmong American Farmers (NHAF) National Conference

Dear Friends of NHAF,

On April 29, 2016 in Fresno, CA at the Ramada Inn located at 324 East Shaw Ave, NHAF will be hosting our Annual 7th Annual NHAF National Conference. Participating will be many of the USDA National State Department Appointees and employees, agency leaders, CBO leadership was well as farmer leader members representing the Hmong, African American, Latino, Filipino and other farming communities. Last year's event included four farmers from Laos. There are many hands on activities designed for the ESL participants including USDA-SNAP-EBT sign up, loan application, programs share, and others.

NHAF is the first Hmong Community Based organization to solely focus its mission on the subject of Farming. As you know the Hmong people settled in the USA after assisting the American's during the Vietnam War. As our first generation parents were scatters across this great land many did not have the educational background, job training skills and spoke English well enough to enter the mainstream workplace and true excel and achieve the American Dream. In the 1980's many, many Hmong families settled in the Central of California, Fresno and began farming on .5-1 acre and since then our Hmong refugees have been feeding the world with the many locally Hmong/Asian Specialty Crop.

NHAF was founded in 2003 as the lone Hmong CBO to assist our community achieve the American Dream through agriculture/farming while assisting the elected officials, USDA and other governmental and CBO better understand the many positive contributions from the Hmong and the Hmong farming community as their have been many misunderstands that have escalated into troublesome times for both parties involve when their intentions are positive

If you should have any questions please feel free to contact me at 559-313-3339 or email at cxthao05@gmail.com.

Sincerely,

Chukou Thao, E.D.
National Hmong American Farmers, Inc.
6366 N. Fig Garden Dr. Ste. 101A 
Fresno, CA  93722
559/313-3339
webpage: www.nhaf.org

Sunday, April 3, 2016

Homeland Security Hiring Veterans - April 5 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Fort Belvoir

Homeland Security Hiring Veterans

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is recruiting veterans and promoting on-the-spot job offers to qualified veterans looking for jobs in law enforcement, mission support, program and budget analysis, contracting and chemical security. 

The National Protection and Programs Directorate hiring event is scheduled for April 5 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Fort Belvoir Community Center, Fort Belvoir, Va. 

A flyer promoting the event is available online

DHS is hiring military veterans who are eligible under the following special hiring authorities: (1) Veterans Recruitment Appointment and (2) 30 percent or more disabled veteran. Learn more about federal hiring authorities for veterans at the Feds Hire Vets website

For more information, contact Ms. Laureen Dupree at (703) 805-2605/1836.

Friday, April 1, 2016

$45 dollar credit card-style gift card. Volunteers Needed for District-wide Emergency Management Exercise on May 18, 2016

Volunteer Role Players Needed
Persons with Disabilities and Others with Access and Functional Needs for District-wide Emergency Management Exercise



On Wednesday, May 18, 2016, the District will be host to the ‘District of Columbia 2016 Full- Scale Exercise.’ The exercise, which is designed to assess our emergency response capabilities, will simulate a train derailment and hazardous chemical spill. Several District agencies will exercise at multiple locations throughout the city and focus on first response capabilities, activating the District Emergency Operations Center, and conducting shelter operations.

Our goal is to make this exercise as realistic as possible and we would like to make sure that the players are a good representation of our whole community. As a result, we are asking individuals to volunteer as role players on the day of the exercise. These ‘actors’ will portray displaced personnel that need to seek refuge at a shelter.

Our total recruitment goal is 30 volunteer role players for persons with disabilities and others with access and functional needs. No experience required! All role players must be 18 years of age or older. All volunteer role players will receive morning refreshments, lunch, afternoon refreshments and a $45 dollar credit card-style gift card.  

For more information regarding the exercise and to register as a role player, please visit the following link: http://dcfse2016.eventbrite.com

For difficulties accessing the link and/or reasonable accommodations in support of registration please contact Sarah Kessler at 703-518-9982 or       skessler@olsongroupltd.com
  
Registering as a role player does not guarantee selection for participation in the exercise; all participants must successfully pass a background check and complete a DC HSEMA participant waiver form. 

Providing your date of birth is a requirement for the background check.


More information will be provided to individuals that pass the background check.

Thursday, March 31, 2016

Internship with CDC’s Public Health Law Program. March 2016 Announcement

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Thursday, March 31, 2016
Public Health Law Program
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Public Health Law News Announcements

Public Health Law and Administrative Communication Internship with CDC’s Public Health Law Program

CDC’s Public Health Law Program (PHLP) is offering the Administrative and Communication Internship/Externship for motivated students enrolled in masters-level programs earning degrees in public health, public policy, public administration, communication, business, or similar disciplines.
With rolling start and completion dates during the academic year, this internship/externship exposes students to high-level strategic planning and other program functions, including marketing, communication, project management, and partner engagement. The internship/externship is 9–14 weeks long in Atlanta, Georgia.

Responsibilities

  • Help write and research breaking stories and relevant commentary for PHLP publications and communications, including Public Health Law News
  • Provide coverage highlights of state and federal congressional hearings, regulatory meetings, and other events driving news about public health
  • Help maintain listservs, communications archives, and PHLP’s website content
  • Help design and execute PHLP’s marketing and communication plans
  • Coordinate webinars and trainings with partner organizations 
Requirements and Skills
  • Currently enrolled in a masters-level public health, public policy, public administration, communication, business, or other related program
  • Excellent communication and time managements skills
  • Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team, in a fast-paced environment
Compensation
These internships/externships are unpaid. Internships are not tied to academic credit. Externship and practicum opportunities are available for students seeking academic credit as authorized by law schools or schools of public health.


Apply
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to phlawprogram@cdc.gov. PHLP accepts applications via email only.


Deadlines
  • Summer–February 28
  • Fall—May 31
  • Spring—November 1

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