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Each year, CalCPA's Public Service Award recognizes a member for notable works done outside of the office--often for the betterment bet·ter·ment  
n.
1. An improvement over what has been the case: financial betterment.

2. Law An improvement beyond normal upkeep and repair that adds to the value of real property.
 of the community or the assistance of the less fortunate, nearly always as a volunteer.

And CalCPA's annual Distinguished Service Award recognizes a member for long and distinguished service or for a singular SINGULAR, construction. In grammar the singular is used to express only one, not plural. Johnson.
     2. In law, the singular frequently includes the plural.
 act resulting in an extraordinary contribution to the profession, CalCPA or the community.

But before CalCPA can recognize these exemplary leaders, you--the members--have to nominate nom·i·nate  
tr.v. nom·i·nat·ed, nom·i·nat·ing, nom·i·nates
1. To propose by name as a candidate, especially for election.

2. To designate or appoint to an office, responsibility, or honor.
 them. The deadline for nominations is Dec. 31.

To be eligible for CalCPA's Public Service Award, candidates must be members in good standing and meet at least one of the following qualifications:

* Participate in charitable, civic or religious activities that have had a long-term Long-term

Three or more years. In the context of accounting, more than 1 year.


long-term

1. Of or relating to a gain or loss in the value of a security that has been held over a specific length of time. Compare short-term.
 significant impact;

* Responsible for a public service project that had a positive, significant impact on the community;

* Service in a notable volunteer capacity in local, state or federal government; or

* Service in an outstanding manner as an appointed or elected official at the local, state or federal level.

To download To receive a file transmitted over a network. In any communications session, "download" means receive, and "upload" means send. The download/upload often implies a big/little scenario, in which data is being downloaded from the "big" server into the "little" user's computer.  a PSA (Professional Services Automation) An information system designed to organize, track and manage all opportunities, work, resources, costs, revenues and invoices to improve the productivity and efficiency of the workforce.  nomination form, visit www.calcpa.org/members/committees/PSA.

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To be eligible for CalCPA's Distinguished Service Award, candidates must be members in good standing and meet at least one of the following qualifications:

* Provide long and distinguished service resulting in extraordinary contributions to the profession, CalCPA or the community.

* Perform a singular act resulting in extraordinary contributions to the profession, CalCPA or the community;

The award is intended to inspire others to similar achievements and to make the public aware of the profession's contributions to society.

To nominate a member for the Distinguished Service Award, send a cover letter and the nominated nom·i·nate  
tr.v. nom·i·nat·ed, nom·i·nat·ing, nom·i·nates
1. To propose by name as a candidate, especially for election.

2. To designate or appoint to an office, responsibility, or honor.
 member's resume to: Gale Case; Chair, Distinguished Service Award Committee; Attn: Patti Sustin; CalCPA; 330 N. Brand Blvd., Suite 710; Glendale, CA, 91203; or call (818) 546-3510 or fax (818) 246-4017.
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Title Annotation:Service Awards
Publication:California CPA
Geographic Code:1U9CA
Date:Aug 1, 2005
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