"GOLF TO GIVE BACK"
Portion of proceeds to benefit Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry
You are cordially invited to play in our first tournament of the year.
40 Player Individual Stroke Play Competition
Wilmington Municipal Golf Course
Saturday, February 27th
ALL CASH PRIZES!
$40 Entry Fee
Includes 18 holes of golf, green fee and cart
Staggered Tee Times - 10:04 AM to 11:18 AM
Players of all skill levels are invited. FOUR Flights (based on full field) with two places paid per flight.
Prizes as follows (all flights including Championship Flight):
1ST PLACE - $50.00 CASH PRIZE
2ND PLACE - $25.00 CASH PRIZE
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES TO SCORE!
* Individual Skins Game
Each player can participate in the skins game by contributing $5.00 before play begins. Lowest score on each hole wins a skin and a portion of the proceeds based on number of entries. No ties or carryovers.
* Putting Competition
Each player can participate in the putting competition by contributing $5.00 before play begins. Individual with the lowest number of putts at the end of the tournament wins $25.00. Ties will be split between winners.
* Greens in Regulation Competition
Each player can participate in the greens in regulation competition by contributing $5.00 before play begins. Individual with the most greens in regulation at the end of the tournament wins $25.00. Ties will be split between winners.
* Fairways in Regulation Competition
Each player can participate in the fairways in regulation competition by contributing $5.00 before play begins. Individual with the most fairways in regulation at the end of the end of the tournament wins $25.00. Ties will be split between winners.
* 50/50 Drawing
Each player can participate in the 50/50 drawing by contributing $5.00. Drawing will be held at the end of the tournament. Player with the winning ticket will win half of the proceeds.
SCORE BIG!!
ENTER ALL FIVE FOR ONLY $20.00
Click here to Register for Tournament
Register and pay online with PayPal.
Registration deadline is Monday, February 22nd.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Help Wanted -- 'Arrogant Americans' Need Not Apply
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
By Joshua Rhett Miller
Looking for a job? Well, if you're an "arrogant American,' you had better search elsewhere.
By Joshua Rhett Miller
Looking for a job? Well, if you're an "arrogant American,' you had better search elsewhere.An information technology staffing firm based in Rolling Meadows, Ill., posted an advertisement for a technical writer that warned that an "arrogant American" would not flourish in the position.
"Exelon is looking to provide these proposals to Chinese businesses, so someone who is respectful and understands Chinese culture is preferred. An arrogant American will not work well in this role," the listing read.
The ad, posted by Viva USA, an information technology consulting firm, has since been removed. Varuna Singh, the company's development manager, told FoxNews.com it received the language from its client, Exelon Nuclear Partners, and the wording somehow got past a "junior recruiter" who posted the advertisement on CareerBuilder.com.
"We are taking it down immediately, this was a mistake," Singh said. "This was not wordage by Viva. This was sent into us by the client, but we, as the staffing company, should have looked into it before posting."
Singh apologized for the error, citing "negligence" on the company's behalf.
Judith Rader, a spokeswoman for Exelon, said the company was looking into the matter.
"Exelon is researching the issue," Rader said in an e-mail. "We cannot verify or provide comment on this information until we learn the facts."
Diana Johnston, an attorney for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, said a hiring decision based on national origin would be a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination by employers on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
"You always have to look at the whole thing in context, but certainly it does violate Title VII to discriminate based on national origin," she said. "If you make a hiring decision based on national origin, including it based on somebody being American, that would be a violation."
Rose Valenta, of Chalfont, Pa., said she received the job description via e-mail from Viva on Tuesday.
"I was OK with the first paragraph, but when I got to the second, I was floored," she told FoxNews.com.
"It made me furious. People need to know about this. There's a lot of things here that need to be looked into."
Ferne Wolf, a St. Louis-based employment law attorney, said the posting "sounds like national origin discrimination" and suggested the advertisement be brought to the attention of EEOC officials.
"I think a jury could reasonably conclude that there's already a predisposition [by the firm] that Americans are arrogant," she said. "That's like saying ditzy blondes need not apply."
Wolf continued, "You'd think they would know better. Maybe they need a lawyer. There's plenty of good defense attorneys in Chicago."
Monday, January 18, 2010
Friday, January 8, 2010
I SURVIVED 2009 CELEBRATION
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"This is a party to celebrate making it through one of the most difficult years most of us have ever experienced. Everybody I talked to seemed to share the same sentiment…People had either been laid off, lost their homes, or were struggling to keep their businesses going. They were doing whatever they had to do to survive. We were all in this together. So, I decided we all needed to get together and have a party to celebrate the fact that we made it, and we were still standing! We can look back on 2009 and be proud of what we were able to do, and look forward to 2010 with a renewed hope, confidence and courage. This is also an opportunity for us to pay it forward. The proceeds from this party will be donated to Phoenix Employment Ministry. Phoenix seeks to empower sheltered and nearly homeless people by helping them build self confidence and hope, providing resources in a community environment, teaching job hunting skills, and helping them find and keep satisfying, long term employment. Thank you for being a part of this great event." ----- LIL MERCER
Ticket prices are $35 to include food, wine, beer, music and dancing. First 350 registrants receive a FREE “I Survived 2009″ T-shirt.
Buy your tickets online at http://www.isurvived2009guide.com. The first 350 people to register will receive a free t-shirt!
All Proceeds to benefit Phoenix Employment Ministry – www.phoenixwork.org ORGANIZERS: Kathleen Baylies – Just For Buyer’s Realty www.justforbuyersrealty.com and Lil Mercer – LPL Financial – Member FINRA/SIPC www.lpl.com/lil.mercer
QUESTIONS: Email contact@isurvived2009guide.com
For those who would want to enjoy a stay downtown after the party, The Coastline Convention Center has kindly blocked 20 rooms at the Best Western Coastline Inn at a special rate of $69/room for the attendees of the “I Survived 2009 Party”. Please call them for the details (910) 763-2800.
Sponsors: LPL Financial Just For Buyers Realty Active Entertainment Flash Promotions Front Street Brewery Carolina Craft Distributing Neonexus Web Designs Taste Graphic Design Wilmington Business Journal Middle of the Island Catering Bon Appetit Catering Angie's of Chris' Restaurant Giorgio's Catering AQ Catering and Events International Minute Press Clove Marketing
BUY YOUR TICKETS ONLINE TODAY!
I SURVIVED 2009 Celebration
Friday, December 18, 2009
Dumbest Business Moments of the Decade #2
As the first 10 years of the century draw to a close, we take a long hard look at exactly what got us into this mess.
Jan 25, 2001: The Maestro's dubious debt warning
Just days after President George W. Bush took office, Fed chief Alan Greenspan admonished budgeteers about the dangers of -- get this -- too little federal debt.
"At zero debt, the continuing unified budget surpluses currently projected imply a major accumulation of private assets by the federal government," Greenspan told the Senate Budget Committee.
As it turns out, the United States has been able to kick its nasty surplus habit, spilling at least $158 billion of red ink every year since Greenspan's testimony. Yet thanks to the financial sector debt crisis that precipitated bailouts such as TARP, the feds ended up accumulating huge amounts of private assets anyway. We've got 7.7 billion shares of Citigroup -- any takers?
http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2009/fortune/0912/gallery.dumbest_moments_decade.fortune/2.html
Thursday, December 17, 2009
10 Dumbest Business Moments of the Decade - #1
As the first 10 years of the century draw to a close, we take a long hard look at exactly what got us into this mess.
This month, Time Warner and AOL finally parted ways, nine years later and more than $100 billion poorer. So much for the deal Ted Turner once gushed was better than sex.
Jan 10, 2000: You've got disaster!
AOL and Time Warner (Fortune's parent company) announced a $165 billion merger, promising to marry the best news and entertainment content with the distribution medium of the future, the Internet. To say it was a bad match is an exercise in understatement.
In 2002, AOL Time Warner posted the largest-ever U.S. corporate loss as it wrote off most of the value of the merger. The next year, the company bid adieu to the managers who created it and stripped AOL from the corporate letterhead.This month, Time Warner and AOL finally parted ways, nine years later and more than $100 billion poorer. So much for the deal Ted Turner once gushed was better than sex.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Tiger Woods, Obama On Golf Digest Cover Together
Tiger Woods and President Obama share the cover of the January issue of Golf Digest with a cover story titled, "10 Tips Obama Can Take From Tiger."
Read more - http://bit.ly/7hX2eO
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Red Dress Luncheon & Fashion Show
The guest speaker will be Rep. Becky Carney of Mecklenburg County.
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Friday, November 27, 2009
7 Tips to Thrive in Today’s Economy
7 Tips to Thrive in Today’s Economy: "
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Tip 1: Listen to the media with discernment
As you know, the media likes to paint a negative spin on everything to get more sales. There’s a saying, “if it bleeds, it reads.” Lately you’ve been hearing a lot of scare tactics from the media. When you’re buying into the ideas that are presented, notice how you feel. Do you feel motivated and raring to go?
You probably feel demoralized, unmotivated, and downright scared. As you feel these feelings, you are radiating energy to prospective clients that stop them from wanting to move forward. When you find yourself buying into the negative images the media portrays, remember that whatever you give out comes back to you multiplied.
Tip 2: Look at the facts
The economic forecast is actually quite different than what the media is spinning. For instance:
-interest rates are still at an all-time low
-we’ve gone through the worst of the dip
-indications are that stocks will start to rise and that there is more confidence in the economy
In other words, according to the experts, the worst part is over and people will begin to buy again.
Tip 3: Put up boundaries on negativity in your environment
You probably know what environment I’m talking about. I’m talking about being around other negative people. Many of the clients that I’m currently coaching are busy creating a positive mindset. How do they do it? They tell me, “I don’t hang out with people who are negative. I would rather stay away than hear the negative buzz.”
Tip 4: Monitor your own self talk
No one knows how to create negative chatter in your mind, more than you do. With the flip of a switch, you can turn off negative self talk and give yourself positive and encouraging self talk.
A few examples of negative self talk include:
-I don’t know if I can succeed in today’s market
-I don’t know if there’s enough business to go around
-Maybe it’s time for me to get a “real job”
After working with entrepreneurs for the past 10 years to help them double and triple their incomes, I have found an easy technique to intervene and create a positive mindset.
The next time you notice any negative self talk, just say stop. Then take a breath and put in some positive new thoughts. Here are some examples of positive thoughts:
-I have the skills and confidence to succeed in any economy
-There’s more than enough to go around
-The bottom line is – no matter what, people will always need my expert services
-I do work I love and I’m richly rewarded
These positive thoughts creates a positive, affirming mindset so that instead of asking the question, “can I do this?” you ask, “how can I do this?”
Tip 5: Find and educate your clients
Clients for almost any service are hungry for knowledge. Remember to approach any selling opportunity as an education opportunity. Even if they aren’t ready to buy at that moment, they will remember who was honest and helpful when they are. Find a way to offer a class or seminar and increase your exposure and credibility even more.
Tip 6: Be clear on what makes you unique
As you begin to market yourself to clients, be sure to present reasons to them as to why they should work with you instead of someone else. When I present this idea to my clients, they often go blank. Does this ever happen to you? With the help of a mentor or a coach, have someone help you discover your strengths.
Tip 7: Use the Law of Attraction to attract your ideal clients
The best way for your business to grow and your income to triple is to be attracting your ideal clients. Your ideal clients will be pleasurable to work with, they will appreciate your skills and service and they will refer people to you.
The Law of Attraction would say: visualize clients you want to work with, see yourself working with them now, and feel what it feels like to have an abundance of ideal clients. If it gives you joy to serve them, then radiate that joy and watch how it magnetizes those ideal clients to you. This is the difference between having work you tolerate and work that you love.
Dr. Maya Bailey, author of Law of Attraction for Real Estate Professionals, integrates 20 years of experience as a psychologist and 12 years as a business coach with her expertise in the Law of Attraction. Get Bailey’s free report, 7 Simple Strategies For More Clients in 90 Days, by visiting www.90DaystoMoreClients.com.
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