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The Impact of Change
Posted by on September 20, 2012 at 3:01 PM EDTSanjuana Zavala is a first-generation college student at the University of Texas- Brownsville, and an active member of Circle K International. Her commitment and passion for service led Sanjuana to meet extraordinary individuals who she remembers every day, inspiring her to keep serving her community.
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One Shoe at a Time
Posted by on September 20, 2012 at 2:14 PM EDTSusan Hennum, a member of the Kiwanis Club of Garland, Texas, and an advisor to a K-Kids club, was looking for a service project that would not only be easy for the kids to participate in, but one that they could feel good about and know they had made a difference in the life of someone else. Susan became very involved with Shoes for Orphan Souls, combining adult and children's efforts to make a difference.
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Spreading the Word About Tetanus
Posted by on September 20, 2012 at 1:21 PM EDTJohn Mayfield battled drug and alcohol addition, but was able to get his life on track when he found fulfillment through philanthropy. Following in his father's footsteps, he became a member of a local Kiwanis club, and the experience ended up changing his life. His main effort is supporting The Eliminate Project, raising money for the vaccines, supplies and education that will help eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus among some of the world’s poorest and hardest-to-reach families.
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Global Responsibility and Impact
Posted by on September 20, 2012 at 1:05 PM EDTRobert Moore has been a part of Kiwanis International since 1968, but did not fully realize the global impact until he joined a fact-finding trip to Ghana. Robert had a life changing experience while meeting with village officials and children who were affected by the lack of iodine in their diets.
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Making a Dream Reality
Posted by on September 20, 2012 at 12:36 PM EDTDanny and Pam Spitler traveled to Cambodia in 2005 for a three-day tour of the temples of Angkor Wat. Their tour guide shared with them his dream of building a small school in a village where no school existed, and soon after the Spitlers created the Spitler School in Cambodia under the tour guide's leadership.
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Una Conversación Sobre la Reconstrucción de la Economía en la Convención Anual de la Cámara de Comercio Hispana de EE.UU.
Posted by on September 19, 2012 at 4:07 PM EDTUna conversación sobre la reconstrucción de la economía en la Convención Anual de la Cámara de Comercio Hispana de EE.UU.
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Obama Administration Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Posted by on September 18, 2012 at 6:36 PM EDTHispanic Heritage Month highlights the rich heritage of the Latino community and the contributions Hispanics have made to America.
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A Conversation on Rebuilding the Economy at the US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Convention
Posted by on September 18, 2012 at 6:18 PM EDTCecilia Muñoz discusses the Obama Administration's steadfast commitment to promoting access and removing barriers for Hispanic-owned small businesses to start, grow, and create jobs, because they’re vital to rebuilding our economy.
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Delivering Energy Savings to Taxpayers
Posted by on September 18, 2012 at 12:52 PM EDTCommissioning is one innovative idea for creating jobs and saving taxpayer dollars by reducing energy use in Federal buildings.
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Patent Reform: Celebrating the One Year Anniversary of the America Invents Act
Posted by on September 17, 2012 at 1:28 PM EDTThe U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is implementing the legislation in a manner that makes it easier for American entrepreneurs and businesses to bring their inventions to the marketplace sooner, converting their ideas into new products and new jobs.
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