If you would like to volunteer your time to clean and beautify our island, please meet on Saturday, Aug. 1, at 8 a.m. at the social hall. Come join us and “Pick it Up!”
Volunteers will split into groups and clean north and south of Tanapag Beach until 10 a.m. and break for drinks and then continue, if needed.
This month, outstanding brigade volunteers who participated in at least ten (10) monthly cleanups will receive a brigade cap and those who participated in at least three (3) cleanups will receive a green brigade t-shirt.
This is a cleanup that should not be missed, so join DEQ’s cleanup brigade and “Pick It Up!” Let us work together for the health of our coral reefs and cleanliness of our beaches for everyone to enjoy.
The DEQ cleanup brigade began in 1996 and continues to maintain clean, healthy beaches.
For more information about volunteering, please contact the DEQ office at 664-8500.
(NMC) — Students are reminded that July 31 is the deadline to submit completed applications for the Businesswoman of the Year scholarship sponsored by First Hawaiian Bank and Guam Business.
The program provides student scholarships at three higher education institutions in the Mariana Islands: The University of Guam, Guam Community College, and the Northern Marianas College.
Application forms are available from the financial aid offices of all three institutions, at the First Hawaiian Bank branches, and the Glimpses of Guam office. Applications must be submitted by July 31 (those in the CNMI can submit their applications to the NMC Financial Aid Office in As Terlaje, Saipan.
The scholarships are intended to “promote higher education by providing financial assistance for college students in their pursuit of professional careers,” and are open to both full-time and part-time students. The scholarships will be awarded based on merit, eligibility, a written essay, and financial need. Applicants should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Laura-Lynn V. Dacanay, Senior Vice President and Region Manager for Guam and the CNMI for First Hawaiian Bank, said, “We are delighted to be able to open the Businesswoman of the Year Scholarship Program to even more students in the Marianas, thanks to the generous support from the business community.”
Maureen N. Maratita, Publisher of Glimpses Publications, said, “This Scholarship Program is designed to be unique in many ways, and also has the support of community organizations such as the Guam Council of Women’s Clubs, the Guam Women’s Club, the Korean Women’s Association on Guam, and Soroptimist International of the Marianas.”
Funds for the scholarships were raised through the 2009 Businesswoman of the Year Gala, held at the Hyatt Regency Guam on April 25. The sold-out event was attended by hundreds of supporters of the program. The event raises funds for these scholarships and recognizes women who make a difference in business. The 2009 Businesswoman of the Year Maga’haga award recipient is Lorraine S. Okada, executive manager of Carlsmith Ball LLP and president and owner of Managing Consulting Services.
For more information and to download a copy of the application form and the policies, please visit www.nmcnet.edu.
SHRM presentation: How to protect your business from the swine flu
(SHRM) — With two confirmed cases of the Swine Flu (H1N1) virus in the CNMI and the rate rapidly growing in Guam, now is the time for CNMI businesses to learn how to protect their employees and ensure the continuity of their business if an outbreak occurs.
The CNMI Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) will be holding its monthly general membership meeting this Thursday, July 30th at the Pacific Islands Club Charley’s Cabaret from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm and their guest speaker will be Dr. Richard Brostrom, Medical Director for the Department of Public Health. Dr. Brostrom will update the audience on the current status of the H1N1 virus in the CNMI, across the nation, and throughout the world, and provide his assessment of whether or not the H1N1 virus is a global pandemic or a paper tiger that is being over-hyped. Dr. Brostrom will also present on critical H1N1 virus topics such as:
• What is the H1N1 virus and how is it different from the regular flu;
• Who is at most risk;
• Steps that companies and employees should consider in anticipation of increasing rates of the H1N1 virus in the CNMI;
• Prevention methods and symptoms of the virus;
• Procedures in place to treat patients with the H1N1 virus;
• How to function with increasing absenteeism in the workplace;
• Sick leave policies that should be considered;
• Vaccine availability.
The presentation will be open to both SHRM members and nonmembers. The rate for SHRM members will be $20 and nonmembers $30, and the presentation will include lunch and handouts. Don’t miss your chance to find out the latest information about the H1N1 virus in the CNMI and what you can do to prevent your company from being affected. For more information or to reserve your seat, contact Eric Plinske (SHRM Vice President) at StayWell Insurance at 323-4260/61 or [email protected]. Seats are limited so sign up now!
Topic: How to Protect your Business from the H1N1 Virus
Speaker: Dr. Richard Brostrom, Medical Director, DPH
Location: Pacific Islands Club – Charley’s Cabaret
Date: Thursday, July 30th at 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.
