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Book Review: Boards That Make A Difference John Carver builds on his Policy Governance model, a model used by nonprofit boards in North America, Europe, Australia, and Japan. directors • corporations • associations • institutions • management
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JC Penney Golden Rule Award. The JC Penney Golden Rule Award recognizes outstanding volunteer efforts in communities nationwide. It rewards both the volunteer and the organization he/she works for. volunteer • volunteerism • awards • service • jc penney
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CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN CYBERSPACE An ambitious program undertaken by America Online and the Western Justice Center that utilizes conflict resolution techniques to promote cross-cultural understanding over the Internet. conflict resolution • cross-cultural relations • interracial • western justice center • dialogues online
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A Collection of Americana Collections Shelburne Museum 7 miles south of Burlington, Vermont is a portal into the world of 18th and 19th America. One woman collected thousands of everyday items and buildings that allow us to better experience what life was like in those times. american history • 18th century; 19th century • vermont vacation destination; early america; colle
A Community Garden in UK and USA An overview of the community garden (as termed in the USA) and allotment gardening (as termed in the UK), along with resources, with notes on a model NY community garden. community garden • allotment garden • gardening association • gardening uk • community gardening
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