Barr to Speak Wednesday, Oct. 29, at Kennesaw State University

Libertarian Party Presidential Nominee Bob Barr will be speaking Wednesday, Oct. 29, at Kennesaw State University. The title of Barr's address is "America's Leadership Vacuum - Sound Bite Policies in a Challenging and Dangerous World."

Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 3:30 p.m.

Burruss Building, Room #151, Kennesaw State University

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ProLink Announces Promotional and Event Partnerships with River Oaks US Men’s Clay Court Championship; and Elton John & Billie Jean King Charity Event

October 12, 2008
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

See Andy Roddick, M. Navratilova, and Anna Kournikova

Charity: Elton John AIDS Foundation, www.etix.com

BUSINESS WIRE --ProLink Sports + Entertainment + Media (ProLink) announced today that it will serve as an event partner for two of tennis' premier events: the 2008 World Team Tennis' All-Star Smash Hits event benefiting the Elton John AIDS Foundation in Atlanta, Georgia and the 2009 River Oaks US Men’s Clay Court Championship at River Oaks Country Club in Houston, Texas.

ProLink will assist with promotions, media and sponsorship development for both events and will assist WTT with event operations. Tim Stallard, president of ProLink, says, “It is an honor to be part of two of tennis' premier event. We look forward to being a part of the great history of the River Oaks US Men’s Clay Court Championship and we are inspired by the charitable efforts of Sir Elton John and Bille Jean King who have raised nearly $8.5 million for the Elton John AIDS Foundation.” WTT All-Star Smash Hits Event will take place October 12 in Atlanta, Georgia. The River Oaks US Men's Clay Court Championship will be held April 6-12, 2009.

"We are excited to work with ProLink as we continue to brand and grow the River Oaks US Men’s Clay Court Championship," said Van Barry, Tournament Director. He adds, “Tim Stallard and his team at ProLink have an outstanding reputation with sponsors, media and players throughout our sport. They have a passion for excellence and sincerely want to help grow the sport of tennis."

ProLink will launch its "Grow the Game" nationwide series of events on September 11, 2008, in Austin, Texas with the world’s #1 doubles team of Bob and Mike Bryan.

The nationwide series will feature several of the game's greatest players including Pete Sampras, Martina Navratilova, Andy Roddick and Anna Kournikova. ProLink is proud to partner with the United States Tennis Association (USTA) to promote several key USTA programs including Quickstart and the Arthur Ashe Legacy program-National Junior Tennis League (NJTL). Each event will benefit local charities to help make a positive impact in the local community.

For more information on WTT All-Star Smash Hits please visit www.wtt.com.

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Keep Georgia Beautiful Celebrates 30th Anniversary; Unveils New License Plate, Logo and Branding Initiative

PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Keep Georgia Beautiful unveiled a special recycling-themed license plate, new logo and identity/branding initiative yesterday in celebration of its 30th anniversary. The ceremony was held at the New World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta during Keep America Beautiful's Midyear Affiliates Forum.

More than 200 leaders of environmental and community improvement organizations from Keep America Beautiful's national network of affiliates joined in the celebration, which was hosted by Coca-Cola Recycling and its President & CEO John Burgess, a Keep America Beautiful board member, as well as Coca-Cola Company and Coca-Cola Enterprises.

"We would not be celebrating Keep Georgia Beautiful's 30th anniversary if Keep America Beautiful had not approached Governor George Busbee back in 1978 and suggested the establishment of the first Keep America Beautiful state affiliate," Phil Foil, deputy commissioner of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, stated during the anniversary reception.

Keep Georgia Beautiful (KGB), housed in the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA), is a public-private partnership, allowing it to benefit from the resources of citizens in government, the corporate world, and community organizations. These connections aid in its mission to build and sustain community environmental activities and behaviors resulting in a more beautiful Georgia. Keep Georgia Beautiful became the first Keep America Beautiful statewide affiliate as Georgia Clean & Beautiful in 1978. Keep America Beautiful has since expanded its "Clean Community System" into a national network of nearly 1,000 affiliates and participating organizations.

The Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation, which supports the mission of KGB and promotes private sector financial funding for environmental education, unveiled a special license plate in support of DCA's Away-from-Home recycling initiative. The new license plate will raise awareness of recycling and support the Foundation's education programs.

"We need 1,000 pre-orders by the end of the year, so all of you Georgia folks help us out," said Lisa White, materials manager of Atlanta-based SP Recycling and treasurer of the Foundation. "Let's make it happen!"

The Recycle 4 Georgia License Plate order form can be downloaded from www.keepgeorgiabeautiful.org.

In addition, in celebration of KGB's 30th anniversary, a new logo was created by GOTCHA Design, an Atlanta-based "green" design firm. Since receiving Master Vendor Status with the State of Georgia, GOTCHA has successfully worked on brand development for a wide variety of clients including the City of Snellville, Ga., the City of Kennesaw, Ga., the Georgia Urban Forest Council (GUFC), and other businesses and nonprofits.

The Midyear Affiliates Forum, which took place from July 30-August 1 at the Marriott Downtown Atlanta, was keynoted by the Honorable Shirley Franklin, mayor of Atlanta, who shared her vision for the long-term economic viability of Atlanta as a "best in class" sustainable city. In addition, the 2008 conference focused on an array of topics including how to conduct a waste audit in the workplace, building and implementing Keep America Beautiful's Cigarette Litter Prevention Program, rejuvenating the passion of public service, and the benefits of green building.

Summer Sizzling at Siegel Institute at KSU

The Siegel Institute at KSU has a sizzling line-up of seminars & events for you, your family, friends & associates that will make a difference in your life this summer!

JUNE 12: Journey to the Center of You Seminar
Want to move from a “career” to a “calling”? Discover universal principles that will unlock all that you are meant to be. 6:00 PM light refreshments, 6:30 – 9:00 PM seminar. $35 general admission; discount for KSU faculty, staff and students. More info: http://www.siegelinstitute.org/docs/Journey.flier.pdf
Register: https://epay.kennesaw.edu/C20923_ustores/web/store_cat.jsp?STOREID=13&CATID=247

JUNE 19-20: Professional Development Two-Day Seminar – Challenges of Ethics in the Work Place: Ethical Decision-Making
Dr. Lois Robley, Professor of Ethics, brings you this workshop as an opportunity to stretch your knowledge about the ethical challenges, dilemmas, and ethical decisions that leaders face, including: factors that influence sound judgments and that interfere with decision-making, logical fallacies, case studies, and much more. This two-day seminar includes IACET Continuing Education credits, breakfast, lunch, and materials. For complete information, the two-day agenda, and fees: http://www.siegelinstitute.org/Two-Day%20Seminars.php
Register: https://epay.kennesaw.edu/C20923_ustores/web/store_cat.jsp?STOREID=13&CATID=259

JULY 14: “Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is” by Pat Kern, Financial Representative, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network. This is a free workshop to help you take charge and secure your financial future while you are busy achieving your goals. Discuss three steps to financial freedom; explore solutions for every stage of your life; get information about how to put your money where your heart is, and create a plan that’s right for you. Siegel Institute Learning Center, 6:30 – 8:00 PM. http://www.seigelinstitute.org

AUGUST 12: “Navigating Party Politics” – A non-partisan event not to be missed before the upcoming national elections. Speakers will include The White House Project President Marie Wilson, leaders of Georgia and other southeastern U.S. parties, and more. The event will highlight how people overcome obstacles to move into leadership roles in politics and other fields. KSU Center, Room 400. Watch our website for updates on speakers, details, and tickets. www.siegelinstitute.org.

AUGUST 27-28: Professional Development Two-Day Seminar – Developing and Building an Ethical Culture
Dr. Tom Creely, Assistant Professor of Leadership, brings you this workshop as an opportunity to stretch your critical thinking skills about the ethical challenges you face as you lead your organization, including: an understanding of culture with a focus on diverse cultural influences; developing a plan for implementing an ethical culture in your organization, and much more. This two-day seminar includes IACET Continuing Education credits, breakfast, lunch, and materials.
For complete information, two-day agenda, and fees: http://www.siegelinstitute.org/Two-Day%20Seminars.php
Register: https://epay.kennesaw.edu/C20923_ustores/web/store_cat.jsp?STOREID=13&CATID=260

Give us a call for more information about KSU discounts, or for assistance with registration!

THE SIEGEL INSTITUTE TEAM

We also are offering an online 3-Week Module in Ethical Leadership with varying start dates, as well as a 9-week course for certification in Ethical Leadership Professional Development which will begin September 15, 2008. Visit www.siegelinstitute.org for fees and registration information.