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The NRA has lots of cash - we have lots of support and every little bit helps. They control the debate with money and we can change that - here are some orgs you can support with your end of the year giving http://www. cagv.org/links.html Today is the Day to Talk About Reducing Gun Violence http:// signon.org/s/M3Ilf0   @ signon   @ MoveOn organizing vigils nationwide tomorrow (Sat.) evening calling 4 an end to # gun violence. Attend 1 near you! http:// bit.ly/12eu1x2   Important petition by @ riaro calling 4 our elected leaders to act immediately to strengthen # gun laws. Sign & share! http:// bit.ly/U1vQL7 Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (CSGV) seeks to secure freedom from gun violence through research & policy advocacy. http://www. csgv.org /   The Brady Campaign is a nonprofit that lobbies in favor of gun regulations http://www. bradycampaign.org   Violence Policy Center (VPC), a national tax-exempt 501(c)(3) http://www. vpc.o

Keio University and TPF2 Forum. 21-22 December 2012. TPF2 Event 21 December 1900-2100hrs Tohoku Planning Forum will have the next event in conjunction with Keio University in side their Environmental Innovators Symposium 21-22 December. TPF2 events are free. Please sign up in advance. Tohoku Planning Forum  will be focusing on a number of key points and for details please see the website www.tpf2.net https://www.facebook.com/ events/290687844379689/ www.facebook.com/TPFsquare www.twitter.com/TPFsquare info@tpf2.net

Jan 10 Thursday FEW Monthly meeting: “Wanna Be Starting Something” 7:00-10:00 Ever thought about starting a group, an organisation or a club? hear from people who have taken the idea to action. A fun panel discussion featuring people who have started their own groups. The theme for January is starting your own group in Tokyo, with a focus on arts, cultural, sports and passions people have. Speakers will share unique perspectives and experiences. Panelists include: Rachel Walzer, ACTRESS and DIRECTOR , Black Stripe Theater http://blackstripetheater.com/ Francesca Conate’, founder, Africa in Japan https://www.facebook.com/groups/9113625830/ Patricia Reyes, President and founder of Yokota Scary Blossoms Location Wesley Center, 2F, 6-10-11 Minami Aoyama, Tokyo Map and access info: http://www.wesleyfoundationjp.com/en/access.html Cost: 3000 yen for FEW members 5000 yen for guests (women only) includes buffet dinner and drinks. FEW monthly events are only open to women –

Energize – online volunteer mag http:// www.energizeinc.com / Speech on volunteerism http://www.maq.org.au/programs/conf01/proceedings/dimorg04.htm Nonprofit mgt. help article http://www.managementhelp.org/staffing/outsrcng/volnteer/volnteer.htm Action without borders http://www.idealist.org/if/idealist/en/FAQ/QuestionViewer/default?categoryid=54&item=1&section=4&sid=58344449-92-vbAPh Risk Toolkit: How to take care of risk in volunteering, By Katharine Gaskin Volunteer Management Capacity in America’s Charities and Congregations www.urban.org/uploadedpdf/410963_VolunteerManagment.pdf Volunteer Management Practices and Retention of Volunteers www.urban.org/UploadedPDF/411005_VolunteerManagement.pdf Volunteer Mgt . Resource Kit   - Volunteering Queensland www.volunteeringqueensland.org.au/forms/vol%20man%20resource%20web%20kit.PDF Volunteer Mgt Audit: T he Canadian Code for Volunteer  Involvemen

All proceeds from the raffle will benefit our community services strategic partners: Shine On! Kids (The Tyler Foundation) , Peace Boat and Tokyo English Life Line (TELL) DAZZLING GRAND PRIZES: One night getaway stay at Hilton Tokyo Narita Airport with Dinner and Breakfast Kimono Wine Bar and Grill 50,000 Gift Certificate Decanter Restaurant at the Tokyo American Club 30,000 Gift Certificate Two night stay at the b Akasaka with Breakfast Kimono Wine Club Membership  Other DAZZLING PRIZES: ipad Mini Web design and Business Card setup Fantastic book bundles Life coaching packages Jewelry Yoga classes Bags Wine and Champagne Original Art Photo Photo Session Hair Makeover Manicure and Pedicure  Massage and facial package Magazine and Beauty products