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Call for Nominations USICD’s 2021 Board of Directors! The United States International Council on Disabilities (USICD) needs your skills and commitment for our Board of Directors. USICD is currently seeking nominations for the 2021 Board of Directors. Serving on USICD’s Board of Directors is a great honor as you will be serving alongside nationally recognized activists and disability experts and supporting the values in which the organization was built while contributing to the financial stability of the organization. USICD seeks to have a balance in the composition of the board. We seek individuals: with and without disabilities (preferably with disabilities) business leaders people of color individuals with experience and skills in fund development, general law (such as contracts, intellectual property and non-profit law), marketing, publishing, media relations, accounting, and legislative advocacy are also encouraged to apply. This list is neither exclusionary nor exhaustive. It is a call to the membership to offer your talents and resources to the USICD. If you or someone you know is passionate about USICD’s mission and interested in sitting on the 2021 Board of Directors, please submit a nomination. USICD’s Call for Nominations is open from Friday, October 16th until Sunday, October 25th, 2020 at 11:59 PM EST. Only USICD members in good standing will be considered.  Click to download the application.

U.S.- Ethiopia Investment Dialogue. Tuesday, October 20, 2020.

 

U.S.- Ethiopia Investment Dialogue Tuesday, October 20, 2020 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am (EST) Learn More | Register

 

Over the past two decades, the Ethiopian government has strengthened the country’s competitiveness through major improvements in appropriate infrastructure and technical capacity, including massive investments in state-of-the-art industrial parks and logistics centers. Ethiopia’s transportation sector has been dramatically improved through the building of thousands of kilometers of paved roads, developing the railway system, and creating air passenger and cargo capacity unrivaled anywhere in the continent of Africa. In addition, the government is implementing wide-ranging economic reform and privatization measures, opening several new sectors to foreign investments.    The U.S.-Ethiopia Investment Dialogue will provide a platform for participants to gain insights and updates on Ethiopia’s ongoing economic reform in key sectors, such as telecommunications, ICT, agribusiness, mining, and logistics. The purpose of the Dialogue is to promote U.S.-Ethiopia investment and trade. Speakers will highlight potential investment opportunities for U.S. companies arising from Ethiopia’s reform and privatization efforts.

 

 

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HIGH SCHOOL Seniors. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (“FAFSA”),

 

Fall Higher Education College Series 2020 Join the Department of Insurance Securities & Banking (DISB) Student Loans Ombudsman for the Fall Higher Education College designed to support high school students as they prepare for college! The series will provide high school seniors and their families with vital information from higher education professionals to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (“FAFSA”), strategically and successfully apply and compete for grants and scholarships to minimize if not eliminate the need for student loans, and tools to select the college or university that best meets the needs of the prospective student. When: Wednesday, October 14, 2020, | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm  Where: Virtual  Learn more D

The Great Food Challenge - Digital Event Series October 2020

 

The Great Food Challenge - Digital Event Series Hello Charles, The Great Food Challenge - Digital Event Series is going live again tomorrow at 11AM BST (12PM CEST) on World Food Day! Once you have logged in and built your profile, you can connect with others, set up meetings, visit exhibitors and create your own personalised agenda.   You can also watch our short video on how to get the most out of the virtual platform here.  Explore the virtual platform ahead of tomorrow's morning session to enhance your event experience. Get Prepared

Tribal Emergency Management Association "Food Benefits Available for California Wildfire Victims" October 2020

From our Friends and CalOES October 14, 2020 Alyson Hanner The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) today announced that individuals and families impacted by wildfires in six counties may be eligible to receive Disaster CalFresh food benefits as part of continuing disaster recovery efforts. Read More: https://itema.org/news/food-benefits-available-for-californi-wildfire-victims

 

Detroit Black Community Food Security Network's 14th Annual Harvest Festival October 2020

 

EVENT REGISTRATION   Join us for our Virtual 14th Annual Harvest Festival.  Sign up to attend and register for learnshops and more.   Register Here! Greetings DBCFSN Family!   This year the Detroit Black Community Food Security Network's 14th Annual Harvest Festival will be a virtual experience! There will be learn shops, a virtual farm tour, a cooking demonstration by Chef Nezaa, children's activities and much more! Its taking place THIS WEEKEND October 16-18, 2020. The full schedule is attached, and here's the link to the event and registration links for each session: https://hopin.to/events/d-town-fall-harvest-2020   Some of the children's workshops will require you to pick up FREE materials for your children to use alongside the virtual learnshop. Click the link above TODAY and check out these offerings and dates for material pick up!!   Continue to stay safe and be well, and hope to "see" you at the harvest festival! Fall Membership Meeting and Celebration

Portland Bureau of Emergency Management; Procurement Analyst. October 2020

 

Portland Bureau of Emergency Management; Procurement Analyst

 

Full time, limited duration

SALARY: $65,811.00 - $109,491.00 Annually

OPENING DATE: 10/12/20

CLOSING DATE: 10/30/20 11:59 PM

 

Full Job Information:  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor

 

The Portland Bureau of Emergency Management (PBEM) is hiring a Procurement Analyst/Analyst II to serve the procurement and contracting needs of the Regional Disaster Preparedness Organization (RDPO). PBEM's mission is to create a disaster-resilient Portland. The Bureau's work encompasses emergency operations, response, recovery and continuity of operations planning, community outreach and volunteer programs. PBEM strives to create an inclusive workplace and centers its work in the communities most impacted by disasters.

 

PBEM is the fiscal agent and lead administrative agency of the RDPO, which is a partnership of five counties, more than 20 cities (including the City of Portland) and special districts, three regional public entities, and several non-governmental private-sector organizations in the Portland metropolitan region. The Region encompasses Clackamas, Columbia, Multnomah, and Washington Counties in Oregon and Clark County in Washington. Funded by the federal Urban Areas Security Initiative grant program and locally contributed funds, the RDPO builds and maintains regional disaster preparedness capabilities through strategic and coordinated planning, training and exercising, and investment in technology and specialized equipment.

 

A full-time, limited duration position, the Procurement Analyst manages the procurement and contracting program for the RDPO, which encompasses purchasing goods and services, including specialty equipment used in law enforcement, fire and public works functions; contracting professional, technical and expert services; and developing MOUs and inter-governmental agreements between PBEM and jurisdictions/agencies.

The position engages project managers to develop procurement/contracting plans, reviews project scopes of work/budgets/deliverables, and conducts research to determine the most appropriate procurement methods that advance the City and PBEM's equity goals, including encouraging the use of minority- and women-owned, and small emerging businesses. The Procurement Analyst also ensures all procurements follow Federal, State, and City procurement policies and tracks and communicates the progress of purchases/contracts with project managers and other stakeholders in a timely manner. The Procurement Analyst may also serve in a direct project management role when needed to support the execution of the RDPO's program.

 

City of Portland Core Values:

Anti-racism | Communication | Collaboration | Equity | Transparency | Fiscal Responsibility

World Bank. Developing countries will need a long-term solution to debt reduction in the face of COVID-19

 

Developing countries will need a long-term solution to debt reduction in the face of COVID-19 A key topic raised at the Defusing Debt event yesterday is that developing countries will need a long-term solution to debt reduction or resolution in the face of COVID-19. Greater transparency around how much governments borrow, for what reasons and from whom is critical to getting to effective solutions. Watch Replay.

World Bank. How can the world recover from the coronavirus pandemic while also addressing climate change and biodiversity loss?

 

How can the world recover from the coronavirus pandemic while also addressing climate change and biodiversity loss? This event focused on the actions and investments needed today to unlock short term gains, such as jobs and economic growth, as well as deliver the longer-term benefits of resilience, decarbonization, cleaner air and water, healthier oceans, and more sustainable food and agriculture systems. Watch Replay.

Rick's Online Birthday Party after our Welcome To WE Show! October 20, 2020

Message from Rick Ulfik, Founder of We, The World and the WE Campaign at WE.net:

Dear Friends,

After an incredible 11 Days of Global Unity in September, I really hope you can make it to my birthday celebration this year. We've been doing this annual gathering in-person at a New York City restaurant each year and livestreaming from there. This year it will be entirely online!

This is a fun way I can bring together the people I am most grateful to have in my life - including the amazing Change Agents working with We, The World! And, it's an opportunity for people to support the work of We, The World and the WE Campaign at WE.net. Here are the details:

Rick's Online Birthday Party Invitation
October 20th at 7:30PM USA Eastern Time
(Right after this month's Welcome to WE! Show at 6PM Eastern Time)

DATE: Tuesday October 20, 2020
TIME: 7:30PM to about 9PM or 9:30PM USA Eastern Time
ONLINE LOCATION: Watch the Livestream at We, The World's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheWeCampaign

RSVP: If you and I know each other and you would like to join my friends and me on Zoom, please send an email by Oct. 19th to RSVP-Rick@WeTheWorld.org and I'll send you the Zoom link.

PEOPLE ATTENDING: Many of the amazing people in my life will be there. We will be sharing music, stories, games, poems, performances, videos and of course talking about whatever people are passionate about, like working for People and the Planet with We, The World!

MOST IMPORTANT: Please don't purchase a card or a gift for me! If you can attend, your presence is the best present! If you want, rather than a card or gift, a Donation for We, The World and the WE Campaign would be far more appreciated! You'll save the Environment and support Rick's Wish for We, The World. Go to https://WE.net/give

Will you Support Rick's Birthday Wish for We, The World?

In order to have a peaceful, caring, just, and sustainable planet, my wish is that We, The World has Full Participation Support now from all our friends and allies, including you, so we can:

1) Expand and mobilize the more than 600 transformative grassroots organizations worldwide that have already participated in 11 Days of Global Unity - 11 Campaigns For Change to create the unprecedented cooperation and coordination needed to address the major challenges currently facing people and all life on our planet.

2) Spark a cultural and political shift towards "WE Consciousness" and the Common Good in which our collective wellbeing and survival are understood to depend on the wellbeing of each member of our societies - including people as well as the animals, plants and eco-systems that we are all part of.

Whether you can make our online gathering October 20th or not, will you click https://WE.net/give to support We, The World to help make My Birthday Wish come true??? Thank you!

With deep gratitude, appreciation and love,
Rick

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Rick Ulfik
Founder of We, The World and the WE Campaign at WE.net

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