Archive for September, 2009
Are You a Community Builder?
Being a real Community Builder is not a difficult task for anyone to achieve and there are numerous ways of going about it. Whether you operate a small business such as I do or your a corporate giant, there are many ways of giving back to your community. Anyone can provide for their community – simply volunteer your time. It’s not always about money, it’s about community spirit.
Alberta Venture magazine is a resource I often refer to and glean information for my business. Their September issue provided a definitive report card on corporate Alberta. You know, the best of the best, the biggest deals, the largest employers and so on. It’s always interesting as well as informative. However, last weeks breakfast talk by Brett Wilson provided me with a new perspective on corporate wealth in our country and throughout the world. The event was hosted by the Rotary Clubs of Red Deer, another bright light in our own community.
When you look at Alberta Venture’s ranking of the Top 100 companies for 2009 and the revenues these corporations have generated, it’s nothing short of staggering. Yet, with all this wealth we still face big community issues such as crime, homelessness, addiction and poverty. The good news, as Brett pointed out, is that we all have choices and one of these is charitable giving. He described this as an opportunity,
No commentsCommunity Information Referral Society (CiRS)
Every once in while, we find a great resource that is well worth sharing with everyone. Although CiRS operates in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, it’s well worth a look. CiRS is a non-profit source of information for Central Albertans. It seems to me that any community would benefit by using their model and creating a similar organization. After all, their Mission Statement and Vision is powerful stuff!
The synergies that can be created as a result of this type of organization is what every community needs!
Mission Statement: To engage and empower citizens and strengthen our community through efficient and effective information, development, and support.
Their Vision: A strong thriving volunteer sector (Community Services) through leadership and partnership.
CiRS works with individuals and agencies to find the help they need. They offer leadership for conference management, promotion of educational opportunities, volunteer management and program development. This type of organization brings information alive and so can you!
Recently, CiRS produced a great video about “Community”. Various leaders and residents from our community shared their thoughts and I’m sure you will find it as inspiring as I did. Please visit our Community Information Referral Society (CiRS)
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