Resolution for 2003: Share What You Know; Oregon Mentors Spreads Word About National Mentoring Month.News Editors PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 6, 2003 Looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. a new year's resolution A New Year's Resolution is a commitment that an individual makes to a project or a habit, often a lifestyle change that is generally interpreted as advantageous. The name comes from the fact that these commitments normally go into effect on New Year's Day and remain until the set you can keep? For 2003, Oregon Mentors suggests something that is easier than starting a work-out regimen, curbing bad habits bad habit Unhealthy habit Clinical medicine A patterned behavior regarded as detrimental to physical or mental health, which is often linked to a lack of self-control. Cf Good habit. or eating less sugar. Just share what you know. Share What You Know has been designated as the theme for National Mentoring Month, a nationwide observance that has strong support of President George W. Bush, the U.S. Congress, and leading governors and mayors across the country, including Oregon governor John Kitzhaber John Albert Kitzhaber (born March 5 1947 in Colfax, Washington) is a physician, member of the Democratic Party and former two term Governor of Oregon. He graduated from South Eugene High School in 1965, Dartmouth College in 1969, and then Oregon Health & Science University with a . National Mentoring Month takes place every January. What better way to start the new year? Research has shown that introducing a mentor into a young person's life can play a powerful role in helping kids succeed in school, avoid drugs and alcohol, and greatly enhance a young person's prospects for leading a healthy and productive life. "There are thousands of Oregon kids out there who can benefit from a caring adult in their lives," said Tom Nelson, Oregon Mentors executive director. "That's why we are asking Oregonians to resolve to be a mentor in 2003." Oregon Mentors serves as a clearinghouse for mentoring programs across the state. The programs meet a set of quality assurance standards including: adequate mentor training; appropriate screening and background checks; a defined matching strategy Matching Strategy A strategy of creating investment portfolios that meet the individual needs of investors through tiered investment durations. Notes: Matching strategies are mainly implemented with fixed-income products. for mentors with youth; and effective, ongoing supervision of the match. Several activities are planned during January in celebration of National Mentoring Month. Program open houses, volunteer orientations, and recognition events will take place throughout January. Event times and dates can be found at www.ormentors.org. Oregon Mentors was established in early 2001 as a partnership between business and government leaders, and nonprofit A corporation or an association that conducts business for the benefit of the general public without shareholders and without a profit motive. Nonprofits are also called not-for-profit corporations. Nonprofit corporations are created according to state law. program providers, to expand mentoring opportunities for all Oregon youth. Oregon Mentors is endorsed by the National Mentoring Partnership and is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. affiliated with the Portland Business Alliance. For more information about becoming a mentor, and to find mentoring opportunities at more than 125 programs statewide, go to www.ormentors.org or call 866/450-4040. |
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