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Happy New Year! Shannon Dempsey and Brian Friesen are here to help you say goodbye to 2024 and welcome 2025 with a bang. In this first episode of the year, we're diving into the highlights of 2024, introducing exciting updates from the HOA Board—including welcoming our newest member, Scott Stahl—and sharing a sneak peek of what's on the calendar for Social Committee events in 2025. Get ready for fresh ideas, fun community events, and plenty to look forward to in the year ahead. Let's make it the best one yet!

Recently qualified GP Dr Oisin Brady Bates explains why he is attending the prestigious WONCA Europe conference in Dublin at the end of September. Find out more about this conference and the pre-conference events at www.woncaeurope2024.org Dr Brady Bates is co-chair of the Social Committee of WONCA Europe, and a member of the EYFDM - the European Young Family Doctors Movement. He's the lead for the Planetary Health sub-group. He describes the advantages of going to WONCA Europe. WONCA is the global movement for family doctors, and WONCA Europe is the European branch, bringing together family doctors from all over Europe to meet together, and learn and network. This podcast is presented and produced by Aileen O'Meara for the irish College of GPs. Contact us at media@icgp.ie www.IrishCollegeofGPs.ie

In this insightful episode of the Green Female Voices season on the Sustainable Living Podcast, we sit down with Ioana Petrescu, President of the NGO Pur și Simplu Verde and European Climate Pact Ambassador. Ioana brings a wealth of experience in sustainability and public policy, making her an influential voice in the field. About the Guest: Ioana Petrescu is a distinguished Romanian economist and public policy scholar. She currently leads the Center for Leadership and Innovation at the National University of Political Studies and Public Administration (SNSPA) in Bucharest, focusing on the space industry and AI regulatory policy. Ioana is the President of Pur și Simplu Verde, supporting local governments in transitioning to a greener economy, and serves as Romania's European Climate Pact Ambassador. Previously, Ioana was Romania's first female Finance Minister and later joined Harvard Kennedy School as a researcher, with appointments at the Ash Center, Mosavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government, and Taubman Center for State and Local Government. She has also served as an expert for the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels. Ioana holds a PhD in economics from Harvard and has taught at the University of Maryland. Her publications include the 2017 book Essays on Taxation and International Relations and the forthcoming Adolescent Democracies: A Former Finance Minister's Guide to Policy-Making. Join us for an engaging conversation on how Ioana Petrescu combines her passions for politics, economics, and the space industry to drive sustainability and equitable development, aiming for a brighter future globally. About Sustainable Living Podcast: The Sustainable Living Podcast (SLP) is proud to announce the launch of Season 7: FEMALE GREEN VOICES: THE CHANGEMAKERS. This season, we are spotlighting the voices of female sustainability leaders who are forging pathways to a greener and more equitable future. SLP is not just a podcast; it's a global platform for impactful conversations about sustainability. We are privileged to announce that the Swedish Embassy is not only a founding partner but also a supporter of the Sustainable Living Podcast for this season. This support underscores their commitment to advancing sustainability and promoting women's leadership. For more information and to listen to the latest episodes, visit https://www.sustainableliving.ro/ Website: www.sustainableliving.ro Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3rI4agY YouTube: https://bit.ly/2QWCPuB Facebook: www.facebook.com/SustainableLiving.ro Instagram: www.instagram.com/SustainableLiving.ro #sustainablelivingpodcast #sustainability #sustainableliving  #circulareconomy #circularity #sustainablebusiness #nicoletatalpes  #ioanapetrescu  

Business Open 3.0 stond in het teken van innovatie op de werkvloer. Innovatie op de werkvloer speelt een rol in zowel nationale als internationale bedrijfsomgevingen. Roelof Meijer ging erover in gesprek met Mark Reinders van Mind Your Network, Ron Siebeling van Coffee on Wheels, Paul Rübig van het European Economic and Social Committee, Robbert Fisher van EIT Climate KIC en Frank Melis van SMRT.bio Global.  Business Open Het radioprogramma Business Open 3.0 maakt onderdeel uit van het zakelijke netwerk Business Open. Het netwerk brengt ondernemers op een aangename en effectieve manier met elkaar in contact met als doel bij te dragen aan elkaars succes. Belangrijk uitgangspunt is dat je elkaar beter leert kennen, zodat je het vanzelfsprekend vindt om elkaar te inspireren, te helpen en aan te bevelen. Inmiddels is Business Open uitgegroeid tot een internationaal netwerk met meer dan 600 leden in Nederland en België. Elke derde dinsdag van de maand is Business Open 3.0 tussen 16:00 en 17:00 uur te beluisteren op New Business Radio. Na de uitzending is het programma terug te luisteren als podcast via alle bekende podcast platforms (onder meer Spotify, Apple Podcasts en Google Podcasts).

The European Union formed in 1992 with the signing of the Maastricht Treaty in the city located at southern tip of the Netherlands. 12 counties initially joined the EU, and this has since grown to 27 member states. The European Union was once described as the “grand experiment.” Experiments are not without challenges… and setbacks. The exit of the United Kingdom—or Brexit—in 2020 was a major disappointment for the EU, but it has otherwise proven successful, albeit fragile and, in many respects, continues to strengthen as a unified citizen-led democracy. The last few years have been tough on the EU. Economic uncertainty, rising inflation, and high energy prices, largely linked to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, have left Europeans with a deepening sense of pessimism. In a survey of Europeans in the 2023 Edelman Trust Barometer, only 20 percent agreed that they or their family will be better off in next five years. Trust in government is low and there is a deepening divide on critical issues.  At the same time, the EU is the largest single market globally today. With a population approaching 450 million people and a GDP of €16 trillion, if it was a country, it would be the world's third largest (by both these metrics). The EU is ultimately a political and economic partnership, but it faces similar challenges to other economies. And these challenges are frequently compounded by the need to find consensus—and often compromise—among the 27 member states on very complex issues. No doubt, that is essentially how democracy works—it's difficult by design—but the EU government and member states do just that: They find consensus and compromises, and they legislate. A recent example is the Artificial Intelligence Act, the first-ever legal framework on AI, which was unanimously endorsed by all 27 member states. Our guest today is Karen Melchior. In 2019, Ms. Melchior became a Member of the European Parliament (MEP). Frustrated with the state of politics in both Denmark and the EU, she first ran for office in 2014 and was elected the following year to the Copenhagen City Council, where she served on the Social Committee and the Health and Care Committee.  Ms. Melchior has worked as a diplomat for the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and in data protection law and IT security at the Danish Agency for Labor Market and Recruitment. She holds an MA in Law and a Masters of Public Administration. As a MEP, Ms. Melchior serves on three committees: Legal Affairs, Women's Rights and Gender Equality, and Internal Market and Consumer Protection. She is also a member of Renew Europe, the third-largest political group in the European Parliament. In an online biography, Ms. Melchior said the following: “Political systems are created by people. They can also be changed by people. We cannot afford to let our frustrations grow to the point where they overshadow our capacity for action. Hate can be triggered as easily as hope. The society we have built, based on cooperation and freedom, is fragile. We need to fight every day to sustain it. We can achieve a lot if we dare to try! Let's roll up our sleeves, lift our gaze, and work together to create the kind of world we want.” Resources: About MEP Karen Melchior (European Commission) About MEP Karen MelchiorThe EU Artificial Intelligence ActCorporate Sustainability Due Diligence (European Commission) 

JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) speaks to the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) on the topic of Young people and mental health on 9th November 2023 in Brussels. You can play back the full event here: https://jfl.com/x/young-people-and-mental-health-jfl-speaks-to-the-european-economic-and-social-committee-eesc/ If you find these ideas valuable do Like, Subscribe and Share. You can contribute questions, topic suggestions and share your experience in the Comments or using #bodymindself on social media. Check out https://jfl.com for lots more content. Important: Wellbeing is very individual, and what fits well for one person may not for someone else. The ideas explored here are for informational use only. Always first contact a specialist for personalised assessment and advice.

This week, Simone Tagliapietra, a Senior Fellow with Bruegel, joins CSIS program director Joseph Majkut to discuss how Europe is managing the ongoing energy crisis and moving away from Russian energy supplies while advancing decarbonization efforts, also look at the future of energy security in Europe, and the state of U.S.-EU energy policy cooperation. Further Reading After the great energy crisis: Europe's new landscape, Testimony before the U.S. Senate Climate Change Task Force Rebooting the Net Zero Industry Act: Testimony before the European Economic and Social Committee

The watchdogs of EU democracy will have to be "much louder in the future" if they hope to see off a mounting threat from homegrown populists and autocrats who are chipping away at Europe's founding commitments to free speech and the rule of law, a top EU official has warned. "We have to make sure, wherever democracy is under threat, [where there is] shrinking space of civil society, then we have to raise our voices," Oliver Röpke, the newly elected president of the European Economic and Social Committee, an advisory body within the European Union, told FRANCE 24.

Dr Samm Pryce is the Chief Medical Officer at Balanced Integration, PLLC located in Ann Arbor, MI and the Naturopathic Physician at Complete Care Chiropractic and Wellness in Warren, MI. She serves on the Global Missions committee and intercessory prayer team for Keystone Community Church, past Social Committee and chair for 9-holers for Travis Pointe Country Club, past Director of Ways and Means for Saline Area Soccer Association, past guest blogger for SalinePatch.com, past co-editor for the Naturopathy section of Allthingshealing.com, past Director of Naturopathic Professional Affairs for the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and currently on the Board of Directors for Naturopathic Institute for Generative Medicine, advisory board and Chair of Membership for the Naturopathic Medicine Institute. Learn more: https://www.drsammnd.com This podcast has been sponsored by Wellnesse! We love Wellnesse products because they contain only safe, natural ingredients that work better than their conventional alternatives. www.wellnesse.com/holistickidsshow and code HOLISTICKIDS for 10% off all orders.

Today's episode delves into data. It's all around us in our daily lives, but how important is data for multilateralism today? Especially, as we look to Agenda 2030, and measuring our progress to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (the SDGs)? The #NextPagePod is joined by Ruzanna Tarverdyan, Founding President of the Geneva Consensus Foundation, and author of the book, “Measuring sustainable development goals performance”, as well as Edward Mishaud, Acting Director of the SDG Lab at UN Geneva. How can we really measure if we're achieving the SDGs? Are countries' ready to integrate the social, economic and environmental dimensions of development? What does the data tell us about crises, and our ability to face future challenges? And how can science impact multilateralism? We explore these questions in this episode.  Resources   Learn about the book “Measuring sustainable development goals performance”, by Ruzanna Tarverdyan & Sten Thore.  Read the article from the Official Journal of the European Union entitled "Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on Listening to the citizens of Europe for a sustainable future" (Sibiu and beyond)' adopted in 2019 when the European Economic and Social Committee chose to use Ruzanna Tarverdyan & Sten Thore's definition of the notion “Sustainable Competitiveness”.  Visit SDG Lab website: https://www.sdglab.com/ Visit the UN Sustainable Development Goal indicators website Listen to the #NextPagePod series collaboration with the SDG Lab at UN Geneva, It Takes A Global Crisis on YouTube or here on Podbean.  Where to listen to this episode   Apple podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy  Youtube:   Content     Speakers: Ruzanna Tarverdyan & Edward Mishaud Host: Natalie Alexander Editors & Producers: Alma Selvaggia Rinaldi & Natalie Alexander Social media designs: Alma Selvaggia Rinaldi & Natalie Alexander Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva    

In this week's episode of Fostering Change, Rob Scheer talks with Jessica Rudolph, CEO & Founder of My Very Own Blanket.My Very Own Blanket is a non-profit organization started in December of 1999, dedicated to comforting children in foster care with a blanket they can call “their very own”, bringing them love, comfort and most of all a SMILE. Her aspirations are to help spread more love, comfort and hope to children in foster care across the nation and around the world! Named as one of the Sunny 95 Inaugural Event “20 Outstanding Women You Should Know” February 2008, she has also been named “Hometown Hero” by the City of Westerville and the Westerville Fire Division February 2010, She had the privilege of presenting a TED talk in 2016 at the TEDx Women's Conference in Columbus, Ohio as well as receiving a Certificate of Commendation on behalf of the State of Ohio, from Ohio Secretary of State, Jon Husted, December 2017. She most recently received the Kindness Award from Westerville Mayor Kathy Cocuzzi, December 2021.Jessica is also passionate about being involved in another global service club called Rotary where she holds the honor of “Past President” of the Short North Rotary Club in Columbus, Ohio and has hosted 12 exchange students from 12 different countries while raising her children.She is actively involved in her church, St. Mary Magdalene on the west side where she serves as a lector and Eucharistic minister and leads the Social Committee cooking meals for the congregation and community!Jessica lives in Dublin with her husband and many animals, both domestic and wild, and has 3 adult children who were the catalyst to how My Very Own Blanket came to be!Story Key Notes:

George Uribe is the President and CEO of GuestBooker, a media services company based out of Nashville that books people on TV and radio programs. George was a producer and booker at CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News Channel before quitting to start his own company. GuestBooker has now been in operation for 16 years.  George has been a member of Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) for 12 years and was a Co-chair for Learning, Chair of the Social Committee during the pandemic, and currently serves as the first Diversity Chair for the EO Chapter in Nashville.  George Uribe, the President and CEO of GuestBooker, joins John Corcoran in this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast to talk about his work and the value of understanding clients' needs. George also explains why he enjoys connecting people and how he has been serving other leaders at EO.

Moe begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth," where he condemns today's decision by the Supreme Court striking down a New York gun law that had restricted 'conceal carry.' He is then joined by Jacopo Bencini, who since 2019 works closely with Rondine - Cittadella della Pace, in the role of Campaign and Advocacy Advisor under the wider Leaders for Peace campaign project. The two discuss Rondine and its incredible work. Rondine - Cittadella della Pace, is a non-profit organization based in Tuscany, Italy. Through its restored medieval hamlet 15 minutes by car from Arezzo, it hosts university students coming from conflict and post-conflict areas from all over the world, especially the Caucasus, the Balkans, the Middle East, West Africa, and South America, together with students from all over the Mediterranean and Italy. Rondine's approach is based on a methodology developed over more than twenty years of activity, called the Rondine Method for creative conflict resolution. At the core of the Methodology lies the residential experience, living and sharing rooms with the “enemy”, and the deconstruction of the “enemy” itself as a poisonous concept. Rondine's programs last for one or two years, and – as far as we know – are the longest, globally, in the field of creative peacebuilding. Once back home, all Rondine alumni receive support to implement local impact projects, especially if involving communities from the other side of the border. Rondine's students understood that this very experience could not remain a small, yet successful experiment in the Tuscan countryside and, in December 2018, went to the United Nations in NYC to launch a global campaign, called 'Leaders for Peace.' Through the campaign, Rondine's students asked all 193 UN Governments to invest more in peace education and the teaching of human rights in national school systems. So far, the campaign has been endorsed by Italy, Costa Rica, the European Economic and Social Committee, and Pope Francis. In 2021, Rondine gained the status of special observer at the U.N. Economic and Social Council. In April 2022, a delegation of Rondine was received in NYC by U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres, right before his trip to Russia and Ukraine. Rondine is currently opening its horizons overseas and it is looking forward to hosting students from the United States for short residential experiences, building on successful experiences with Canadian universities over past years. Their website is www.rondine.org/en and their Twitter handle is @RondineNobel. Jacopo's handle is @JacopoBencini. Jacopo is an international relations, campaign and advocacy consultant based in Florence, Italy. He has a background in International Relations and several work and research experiences around the world with the European Commission, the African Union Commission, Chatham House, the European Economic and Social Committee, the German Development Institute, and others. He has co-authored studies for the UNFCCC and other intergovernmental institutions. Moreover, he has been Youth Ambassador for the ONE Campaign for three years. You can watch this episode in the following places: Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1YpKkZNmrBYxj YouTube - https://youtu.be/A1Nq9fJEXms Facebook - https://fb.watch/dQU6LDt_y8/

Moe begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth," where he condemns today's decision by the Supreme Court striking down a New York gun law that had restricted 'conceal carry.'He is then joined by Jacopo Bencini, who since 2019 works closely with Rondine - Cittadella della Pace, in the role of Campaign and Advocacy Advisor under the wider Leaders for Peace campaign project. The two discuss Rondine and its incredible work. Rondine - Cittadella della Pace, is a non-profit organization based in Tuscany, Italy. Through its restored medieval hamlet 15 minutes by car from Arezzo, it hosts university students coming from conflict and post-conflict areas from all over the world, especially the Caucasus, the Balkans, the Middle East, West Africa, and South America, together with students from all over the Mediterranean and Italy. Rondine's approach is based on a methodology developed over more than twenty years of activity, called the Rondine Method for creative conflict resolution. At the core of the Methodology lies the residential experience, living and sharing rooms with the “enemy”, and the deconstruction of the “enemy” itself as a poisonous concept. Rondine's programs last for one or two years, and – as far as we know – are the longest, globally, in the field of creative peacebuilding. Once back home, all Rondine alumni receive support to implement local impact projects, especially if involving communities from the other side of the border. Rondine's students understood that this very experience could not remain a small, yet successful experiment in the Tuscan countryside and, in December 2018, went to the United Nations in NYC to launch a global campaign, called 'Leaders for Peace.' Through the campaign, Rondine's students asked all 193 UN Governments to invest more in peace education and the teaching of human rights in national school systems. So far, the campaign has been endorsed by Italy, Costa Rica, the European Economic and Social Committee, and Pope Francis. In 2021, Rondine gained the status of special observer at the U.N. Economic and Social Council.In April 2022, a delegation of Rondine was received in NYC by U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres, right before his trip to Russia and Ukraine.Rondine is currently opening its horizons overseas and it is looking forward to hosting students from the United States for short residential experiences, building on successful experiences with Canadian universities over past years.Their website is www.rondine.org/en and their Twitter handle is @RondineNobel. Jacopo's handle is @JacopoBencini.Jacopo is an international relations, campaign and advocacy consultant based in Florence, Italy. He has a background in International Relations and several work and research experiences around the world with the European Commission, the African Union Commission, Chatham House, the European Economic and Social Committee, the German Development Institute, and others. He has co-authored studies for the UNFCCC and other intergovernmental institutions. Moreover, he has been Youth Ambassador for the ONE Campaign for three years.You can watch this episode in the following places:Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1YpKkZNmrBYxjYouTube - https://youtu.be/A1Nq9fJEXmsFacebook - https://fb.watch/dQU6LDt_y8/

Liina Carr was re-elected ETUC Confederal Secretary in 2019, having first been elected in 2015. Her responsibilities at ETUC include macroeconomic policy, economic governance and the European Semester, the European Pillar of Social Rights, social protection, external relations, implementation of UN Agenda 2030 Sustainable Development Goals in the EU and development cooperation, as well as human resources. Liina has been a member of the European Economic and Social Committee since 2004.  We can listen back to Liina presenting her paper for the Social Justice Ireland's 34th Annual Social Policy Conference on the European Pillar of Social Rights, "The role of the European Trade Union Confederation in delivering the EU Pillar of Social Rights". All the Papers and Videos from the Conference can be accessed HERE.

Episode 14 episode of Food for Europe is dedicated to the new EU Organic Awards which will acknowledge different actors of the organic value chain- launch date for applications March 25 – and many of the issues surrounding organic production and consumption. Key speaker is Commissioner for Agriculture, Janusz Wojciechowski, who is joined by the awards partners and leading organic producers:Barbara Altmann (Rapunzel, German organic manufacturer and supplier), Kurt Sannen (Belgian organic livestock farmer and chair of the farmers' interest group of the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements, IFOAM), Lone Andersen (Danish organic dairy farmer and a vice-President of the agriculture umbrella body COPA-COGECA), together with Peter Schmidt (President of the European Economic and Social Committee's Agriculture, Rural Development and the Environment section), and Uroš Brežan (Mayor of the small Slovenian town of Tolmin and representing the European Committee of the Regions).

While we've been focusing on mental health in the workplace, have we overlooked our workforce's social health?  Find as North America's leading social health expert, Pete Bombaci, Founder of the Genwell Project, discusses the importance of social health in the workplace, it's benefits and the first steps HR professionals can take towards building a more productive, purposefully driven and connected workforce.   Featured Guest: Pete Bombaci; Founder of The GenWell Project, the Human Connection Movement, thought leader, speaker, motivator, curator, humanitarian   Topics Discussed: What is social health, Building a social health strategy, First steps in implementing a social health program, Going beyond the Social Committee, Who's responsible for a company's social health, Including remote employees, Connecting the workplace to community purpose programs         Copyright © 2022 ADP, LLC. All rights reserved. This content may not be distributed, reproduced, modified, sold or used without the written permission of ADP. The information is provided "as is" without any expressed or implied warranty, is based on generally accepted HR practices and is advisory in nature. This content is provided with the understanding that neither the presenters nor the writers are rendering legal advice or other professional services. Employers are encouraged to consult with legal counsel for advice regarding their organization's compliance with applicable laws. This material is current as of the date of this episode (March 21, 2022).

This virtual conference explores how the diverse landscape of partnerships, social enterprises, participatory models, and community-led initiatives spearheading social innovation for inclusion has fared during COVID-19. It also focuses on how this ecosystem can emerge strengthened from the pandemic, and be a vital force in addressing new humanitarian challenges. Welcoming Remarks by: Hanne Beirens, Director, MPI Europe Brian Street, Refugee and Migration Affairs Officer, U.S. Mission to the European Union Mary Coulter, Counsellor for Migration, Mission of Canada to the European Union, Paul Soete, President of the Thematic Study Group on Immigration and Integration, European Economic and Social Committee

In this episode, Anne Marie talks to DC By Foot tour guide Melissa Gilbert. Melissa specializes in the Ghosts of Georgetown and shares some of the DC neighborhood's scary tales with us today.Originally from Bullhead City, Arizona, the unceded lands of the Pipa Aha Macav, Melissa Leigh Gilbert has spent her career working in Theater Arts and Education but a lifetime of pursuing the arts as they relate to the human experience. Her work as designer, artisan, and educator has spanned numerous genres, disciplines, and locations. With Theatre as her primary medium, Costume Design had been the dominant focus of her career. The arc of her work and her design philosophies reflect her Liberal Arts education at Randolph-Macon Woman's College where she received her BFA. While completing her MFA at the University of Iowa she was able to expand her repertoire to include Scenic Art and Design. Both institutions allowed her the opportunity to work abroad in England. In undergrad Melissa studied at the University of Reading as part of the 'World in Britain' program. While in graduate school she returned for a research project which included a tailoring course at the Arts University Bournemouth and worked with Mahogany on costumes for Notting Hill Carnival. With a personal and pedagogical emphasis on process and analysis Melissa casts a wide net in regards to her research and influences but relishes the opportunity to edit with collaborators. Melissa maintains a firm belief that one's first idea is never one's best and can always be improved through collaboration, critique, and experimentation. As an educator she encourages experiential learning and is an avid proponent of the Liz Lerman Critical Response Technique, not only in her curriculum but throughout her own creative process. Melissa is currently the Wardrobe Supervisor and Costume Associate at the Olney Theatre Center, on the unceded lands of the Piscataway Conoy. She is the Co-Chair of the Social Committee. She enjoys baking bread, making pickles, hiking, water aerobics, and spending time with her Cat, Blake The Shake-Gilbert. Melissa also moonlights as a DC Tour Guide. She specializes in Ghosts, Murder, and the historically underrepresented. ResourcesTour Guide Website: freetoursbyfoot.com/washington-dc-ghost-tours/Instagram: @melissa.on.footWebsite: https://melissaleighgilbert.comCat: @blaketheshakeE.D.E.N. Southworth: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E._D._E._N._SouthworthRiver Front Times article, by Chad Garrison, The True Story of the Exorcist House: https://www.riverfronttimes.com/stlouis/hell-of-a-house/Content?oid=2491650Support Armchair Historians:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/armchairhistoriansKo-fi: https://ko-fi.com/belgiumrabbitproductionsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/armchairhistorians)

It's been said that if you want to know what's up ahead on the road, you should probably ask someone who has already traveled down it. We are privileged to share a conversation with two of our colleagues who are retiring very soon who share their wisdom and perspectives. Sharon McCoy is the Science Department Chair and the Building Representative for the union and is completing her 33rd year. She is the co-sponsor for the HOSA club. She has earned a Those Who Excel award and leads the GEMS club. Yvette Jones is a counselor and is currently a sponsor for the RISE (Reaching Individuals by Supporting Every girl) club. She is part of the Social Committee, the retirement committee, and the D211 Black Educators Affinity Group. 

Jeremy Dale (www.jeremydale.com) is the World's only switch hitting golf trick shot artist, PGA Golf Coach at Stoke Park Golf Club, Speaker & Broadcaster.  He is also an ambassador for a Melanoma Fund and guitarist for his band - The Vodka Shots.Jeremy is an extremely experienced and well researched golf person with great insights into course design and social events at Clubs but what is most interesting about Jeremy is his ability to see that every aspect of a Golf Club's life is about enjoyment and creating memories and a sense of community.If you have ever said "our members don't want social events any more" then you simply must listen to this episode above all others - and get your Captain & Social Committee to do the same!Check out Jeremy's LinkedIn profile as discussed during this episode - CLICK HERE

Shelter and housing is taken for granted for most of us. And when we speak of lockdown we generally think of it as an isolation within our own very comfortable four walls. But what about our fellow humans who are not fortunate enough to have a place of their own, who don't have this very basic need covered? How does the pandemic beat down on their already unimaginably harsh reality? Going through a second and third lockdown, it is worth remembering that there are others less fortunate than us - regardless of our own very real challenges. For this reason, we have invited Steps, a non-profit initiative that deals with street connected people in Athens. They take action through street embrace, housing, legal aid and the feeling of belonging in order to support people that experience social exclusion.Only a few days ago STEPS have been awarded the Civil Solidarity Prize from the European Economic and Social Committee for initiatives showing outstanding solidarity during the covid-19 pandemic! Well deserved STEPS, congratulations!But for them to continue their invaluable work they need our support. So please support them in any way that you can: with a donation, as a volunteer or by simply spreading the word. You will find all their relevant links in the show notes below.Or how Katerina, one of the members we were fortunate enough to speak to, puts it: "When you relate, you begin to care and when you care, you take action." So with this episode today we hope that it will be easier to relate to the many people without shelter during this critical time.Thank you all. SHOW NOTESWebsite: https://steps.org.gr/en/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StepsGreece/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stepsgreece/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/yellowvan)

"The Grassroots View" podcast opens its second season with an episode dedicated to the new European Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). Our four guests tell us what is the good, the bad, and the ugly in this long-awaited agreement.  Jan Olbrycht, MEP and co-rapporteur on the MFF for the European Parliament, explains why the negotiations were so difficult and also underlines the importance of the new EU4Health program. Stefano Palmieri, president of the ECO section at the European Economic and Social Committee, sees the opportunity for modernizing the European economic and social system. He sets out the vision of civil society together with two other speakers: Gabriella Civico, member of the Steering Committee of Civil Society Europe (CSE), and Zsuzsanna Szabó, journalist and member of Res Publica Nowa Foundation. They share similar concerns about the European Union's new own resources and the weakness of the new Rule of Law conditionality mechanism.

Melanie Boylan had the pleasure to speak with Henri Malosse in today's podcast. With his extensive background in European politics and diplomacy and his enduring passion of his home Corsica he has been supporting the European dream since childhood. Listen in today to learn more: Henri Malosse is a Senior Consultant in European projects, Visiting professor of the Universities, Honorary Chairman of the Think tank “The Vocal Europe” and a Member of the Board of the Jean Monnet Association 1: European Economic and Social Committee : Member from 01-11-1995 to 30-09-2020 of the European Economic and Social Committee of the European Union ( 6 mandates ) 30th President of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) (April 2013 - October 2015) President of the European Economic and Social Committee's Employers' Group (2006-2013), SOC Section (Employment, Social Affairs and Citizenship) (2004-2006), ECO Section (Economic and Monetary Union and Economic and Social Cohesion) (2002-2004), member of the EESC Bureau and Co-President of the EU-Bulgaria, EU-Slovakia Joint Committee Rapporteur on more than 50 opinions 2- Consultant with European projects: Conception (1987) and launch of the European Network of Euro ( EEN) Information Centres as Consultant for the European Commission (1989-2006 ) Conception and launch of the JEV financial instrument for the SME partnership in Europe Design of "know how transfer" programmes for Eastern Europe in the fields of support for the private sector (SMEs) and civil society (Poland) (1992-1995) Conception and Actor of the Europartenariats events ( B to B meetings) ( 1993-2000) Senior Consultant for the EU-LEAD project in Ukraine, in partenariat with GIZ and the EU delegation in Kiev (2019)

Welcome to episode 14 of the Lyon's Gate HOA Podcast. Lyon’s Gate resident Denise Fecci is running for the open seat on the HOA Board of Directors. Each candidate has the option of being interviewed on this podcast as part of the process and Denise opted to take advantage of that option. I joined Denise via Zoom to observe social distancing. The HOA Board of Directors approved 5 questions to be asked of every candidate wishing to be interviewed. These are the questions I asked Denise: How long have you lived in Lyon’s Gate? Why are you running for the Lyon’s Gate Board of Directors? What strengths do you possess that would contribute to the success of the Lyon’s Gate community? Do you currently volunteer in the community and if so, in what capacity? What’s important for others to know about you? Candidates are also asked to provide a short (200 words max) bio to be included on the ballot. Here’s Denise’s 200 word bio: Denise Fecci Profession: Educator/Trainer; 25 years Residency: Deeded resident, cluster home; 13 years I have served on the Lyon’s Gate Board of Directors for 6 years, holding the positions of President, Treasurer and Secretary. While serving, I worked collaboratively with other members to ensure the fiscal health of the association, which has helped enhance the value of the community, maintain the dues and build the reserve to $2.1 million. As a Social Committee member for 8 years, we have been responsible for planning and executing the activities in Lyon’s Gate, like the Annual Block Party, Movie in the Park and Winter Wonderland. Currently, I am providing insight and history of our community to our new property manager as we transition. This is a huge undertaking and there are many outstanding projects that need oversight. I will continue to support her in any way needed in order to allow a seamless transition. If elected, I will serve in the best interest of the membership by working vigilantly with fellow Board members and our new property manager to ensure sound fiscal decisions, properly informed residents and a well-maintained community. I respectfully ask for your vote to the 2021 Board of Directors. ---- Push Play and listen in as Denise talks about her reasons for running for the Board and her qualifications. IMPORTANT: The annual meeting of the HOA is December 2nd and votes will be counted at that meeting. A quorum of 10% of the homeowners in Lyon’s Gate (194 homeowners) is required for the vote to be valid. Please vote! You should be receiving the ballot via email. Instructions are on the ballot.

The global pandemic is transforming the social and economic landscape of economies around the world, and without a clear strategy that enables and encourages small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Eurasia to adopt Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies (4IR), economic recovery will not be sustainable. Since the beginning of the crisis, 75% of global SMEs have been forced to let employees go, whilst 70% have seen revenues fall and 40% suffer from liquidity issues as a result of the pandemic, according to data from the OECD. GMIS2020: Embracing tech Whilst the situation appears grim, experts on the latest Digital Series from the Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit’s #GMIS2020 believe that SMEs must maximise their ability to be flexible by embracing digitisation and cutting-edge technologies in order to enable an inclusive and sustainable recovery. Experts that participated in the discussion include: Taras Kachka, Deputy Minister for Development of Economy, Trade, and Agriculture, Ukraine; Naira Margaryan, Deputy Minister of Economy, Republic of Armenia; Maja Tomanic Vidovic, Director of the Slovenian Enterprise Fund; Milena Angelova, Vice President of the European Economic and Social Committee and Secretary-General of the Bulgarian Industrial Capital Association (BICA); and Jacek Cukrowski, Chief Regional Coordination Division for Europe and Central Asia, United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). The panel agreed that central to the importance of building a sustainable recovery for SMEs and micro business is building digital ecosystems that operate across borders to help overcome any potential future lockdowns. To do this, the experts are calling upon regional governments to work together to offer capacity building and technical support to SMEs through extensive training and upskilling programmes, so that SMEs can join the digital revolution and survive the crisis. GMIS2020: Affect of COVID-19 Taras Kachka, Deputy Minister for Development of Economy, Trade and Agriculture of Ukraine said the COVID-19 crisis has negatively affected the economic integration of SMEs on both a regional and global level. “SMEs are the key drivers of regional economic growth but the lockdown measures put in place in every country has impacted their ability to produce, trade, and serve their communities as supply chains were disrupted. To ensure recovery is sustainable and given that this virus isn’t going away anytime soon – there is a balance to be struck between adhering to lockdown measures to prevent the spread of the virus and supporting economic activity. The movement of goods between markets should be supported, as should protecting employment – these were the main lessons we learned in Ukraine during the height of the crisis.” Maja Tomanic Vidovic, Director of the Slovenian Enterprise Fund discussed the financial difficulties faced by micro-companies and SMEs across Eurasia during the pandemic explaining that solid management of financial incentives could improve regional economic and investment stability: “SMEs are more vulnerable to shocks such as COVID-19 than big businesses and therefore, the pandemic has shown how important digitisation has become for protecting the stability of our economies.” “The pandemic forced businesses to change how they interact with customers and suppliers, and to do this, digital transformation was made necessary overnight. Once the crisis passes, it is vital that governments put in place programmes to support digital development and innovation not only to survive but to emerge stronger from this crisis. Financial support is critical, but the focus should be on close cooperation and exchange of information and building partnerships, knowledge, and skill development that will deliver a sustainable future.” Naira Margaryan, Deputy Minister of Economy of the Republic of Armenia explained that capacity building in terms of upscaling an...

Jane Morrice is a former Deputy Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly, former Head of the European Commission Office in Northern Ireland and former reporter for BBC Belfast. Jane was Vice President of the European Economic and Social Committee from 2013-2015 and also served two terms as Deputy Chief Commissioner of the Northern Ireland Equality Commission. Jane and I have a wide ranging discussion on the Politics of Northern Ireland. Including touch on the troubles, it's affect on Jane and how she worked with the NI Women's Coalition to give a voice to women in the Peace Process. Hear Jane and I discuss the big figures elected in the first sitting of the NI Assembly. Her work in the EESC and what the future lies for Jane now the country has left the European Union.

This panel from the MPI Europe conference, ‘Social Innovation for Refugee Inclusion: A Sense of Home,' looks at housing as a gateway to integration and examines the role of a home in shaping opportunities for newcomers, what needs should be factored in, and how to reduce receiving communities’ anxieties concerning social change. Welcoming Remarks Stéphane Dion, Canadian Ambassador to Germany and Special Envoy to the European Union and Europe Carlos Trindade, President, EESC Group on Immigration and Integration Meghan Benton, Senior Policy Analyst and Assistant Director for Research, International Programme, Migration Policy Institute Speakers Anila Noor, Member of the European Migrant Advisory Board, Netherlands Tariq Tarey, Director of Refugee Social Services, Jewish Family Services, United States Doug Saunders, journalist and author, Canada/UK Fuad Mahamed, Founder, Ashley Community Housing, United Kingdom Moderator: Meghan Benton, MPI “Social Innovation for Refugee Inclusion: A Sense of Home.” European Economic and Social Committee. 24 April, 2019. © 2019 EU.

What types of partnerships best generate innovative ideas for refugee inclusion, what types of organizations should governments should partner with, and what are the challenges and opportunities of public-private partnerships? During this panel from the MPI Europe event, ‘Social Innovation for Refugee Inclusion: A Sense of Home,' panelists answer these and other questions. Moderator: Kenny Clewett, Director, Hello Europe Initiative, Ashoka, Spain Speakers Antigone Kotanidis, Project Coordinator on behalf of the Municipality of Athens, Curing the Limbo, Greece Hugo Ortiz Dubon, Co-Founder and Diversity Strategist, We Link Sweden, Sweden Viola Zabeti, Press and Opinion (Public Affairs), Union of Sweden, Stockholm “Social Innovation for Refugee Inclusion: A Sense of Home.” European Economic and Social Committee. 25 April, 2019. © 2019 EU.

Drawing on the expertise of housing experts, refugee and migrant organisations, social enterprises, and urban designers, this final session of the MPI Europe conference, ‘Social Innovation for Refugee Inclusion: A Sense of Home,' reflects on the key themes and next steps identified in the two-day conference such as the potential of co-housing for community building; the role of urban planning for more inclusive cities; building innovative cross-sectoral partnerships; and novel approaches to measuring and communicating success in social innovation. Moderator: Elizabeth Collett, Director, MPI Europe (on leave of absence); Special Adviser to the Director General, International Organization for Migration Speakers David Manicom, Assistant Deputy Minister, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada Laura Corrado, Head of Unit, Legal Migration and Integration, DG Home, European Commission Sorcha Edwards, Secretary General, Housing Europe “Social Innovation for Refugee Inclusion: A Sense of Home.” European Economic and Social Committee. 25 April, 2019. © 2019 EU.

This panel examines the role of employment in creating a sense of home, including the role of professional mentoring in promoting social inclusion and access to the labour market. It was one of several panels at the MPI Europe event, ‘Social Innovation for Refugee Inclusion: A Sense of Home'. Moderator: Ben Mason, Researcher and project lead, Betterplace lab, Germany Speakers Julie Bodson, Advocacy Coordinator, DUO for a JOB, Belgium Hugo Ortiz Dubon, Co-founder and diversity strategist, We Link Sweden, Sweden Tariq Tarey, Director of Refugee Social Services, Jewish Family Services, United States “Social Innovation for Refugee Inclusion: A Sense of Home.” European Economic and Social Committee. 24 April, 2019. © 2019 EU.

Discussants at this panel from an MPI Europe event, ‘Social Innovation for Refugee Inclusion: A Sense of Home,' examine the innovative approaches of cities and rural areas when it comes to refugee inclusion. Moderator: Haroon Saad, Lead Expert, Local Urban Development European Network, Belgium Speakers Eleftherios Papagiannakis, Vice Mayor for Migrants, Refugees, and Municipal Decentralization, Municipality of Athens, Greece Mari Bjerck, Researcher, Eastern Norway Research Institute, Project SIMRA (Social Innovation in Marginalised Rural Areas), Norway Antoine Savary, Deputy Head of Unit, Legal Migration and Integration, DG Home, European Commission “Social Innovation for Refugee Inclusion: A Sense of Home.” European Economic and Social Committee. 25 April, 2019. © 2019 EU.

Recently, the European Commission kicked-off a process to evaluate and likely revise the current EU Food Contact Materials (FCM) legislation. Now, this is a big deal for any stakeholders in this space—domestic or European -- considering that the current legislation has been in in-place for many years and the proliferation of national standards has greatly complicated an already complex area. That is why I was excited when Renato Addis, of the Brussels-based regulatory consulting firm EPPA and this week’s guest, told me that he had been invited to participate in this kick-off meeting. Renato talked to me about what he learned during this important meeting and all the reasons why 2019 will be a critical year for anyone following this space. We had an interesting and wide-ranging discussion that covered a whole lot of ground: we discussed the term “fit for purpose”, the EU’s regulation of single-use plastics, the timeline of important opportunities for stakeholders to engage in the process of shaping this new legislation, and even the potential impact of Brexit. Renato and his firm, EPPA, are long-time friends and collaborators with B&C and our consulting affiliate, The Acta Group, which conveniently has an office in Brussels co-located with EPPA. Renato is a partner with EPPA. His prior’s. experience of working with the EC’s External Affairs Directorate, representing the Commission before the European Parliament, the Economic and Social Committee, and the Committee on the Regions make him ideally suited to discuss the law, politics, and logistics of the FCM initiative. There is sure to be a lot of interest in this legislative review, and Renato does a fantastic job of helping us here in the U.S. begin to wrap our minds around it.ALL MATERIALS IN THIS PODCAST ARE PROVIDED SOLELY FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES. THE MATERIALS ARE NOT INTENDED TO CONSTITUTE LEGAL ADVICE OR THE PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES. ALL LEGAL QUESTIONS SHOULD BE ANSWERED DIRECTLY BY A LICENSED ATTORNEY PRACTICING IN THE APPLICABLE AREA OF LAW.  

The England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line returns for a third series ahead of the 2019 Guinness Six Nations as hooker Jamie George sits down with Vernon Kay to talk about his role in the social committee, being an Aston Villa fan and how coffee club works within the squad. Red Roses forward Jo Brown takes the Three Tracks Challenge with Lark Davies, while wing Abby Dow talks about her rugby journey.Subscribe to the England Rugby Podcast wherever you get your pods to get a new episode from inside the camp every Tuesday throughout the 2019 Guinness Six Nations as well as for specials throughout the year. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On 19 September, the European Economic and Social Committee and the European Committee of the Regions organised a conference and exhibition entitled "The EU Speaks your Language" to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Regulation 1/58 and International Translation Day. Please join us for a webcast on 27 November to hear Anna Redstedt, Deputy Director of Translation, and Suzanna Matvejevic, Head of the Croatian unit, tell more about the event which was co-organised byt the Translation Directorate and the Communication Department. They will explain how the two committees' joint translation service operates to support their members' needs, the specific time constraints that they face and the original language workflow, designed to ensure maximum productivity from fewer resources.

Pharmacy Future Leaders co-host Joanne Pauyo interviews Chloe Anastasia Givens, founder of Phast Phorward Pharmacy.  From Chloe: During my first professional year of pharmacy school, I knew it was the perfect time to venture out and launch this blog. I was eager to hit the ground running and get involved in as many ways as I was able. As I begin my second year, it is motivating to reflect on year one and see how far I've come since those initial days, post orientation. I am now sitting on our Student Executive Council, I was elected APhA-ASP chapter president, I am a member of our Student Government, sitting on the Social Committee, and I am now and active member of ASHP-SSHP, TPA and SNPhA. There are so many opportunities to chase in your new adventure through pharmacy school and I hope my journey inspires you to dream big! Contact Chloe: hello@phastphorwardpharm.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pharmacy Future Leaders co-host Joanne Pauyo interviews Chloe Anastasia Givens, founder of Phast Phorward Pharmacy.  From Chloe: During my first professional year of pharmacy school, I knew it was the perfect time to venture out and launch this blog. I was eager to hit the ground running and get involved in as many ways as I was able. As I begin my second year, it is motivating to reflect on year one and see how far I've come since those initial days, post orientation. I am now sitting on our Student Executive Council, I was elected APhA-ASP chapter president, I am a member of our Student Government, sitting on the Social Committee, and I am now and active member of ASHP-SSHP, TPA and SNPhA. There are so many opportunities to chase in your new adventure through pharmacy school and I hope my journey inspires you to dream big! Contact Chloe: hello@phastphorwardpharm.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. Since our last Podcast Brexit has become more chaotic than ever, elevating fears of a “No Deal Brexit” that is fracturing the Government and the UK. For us in the North West the uncertainty has heightened fears regarding the Border and the impact it may have. We are joined by Jane Morrice, Former Vice President of the European Economic and Social Committee of Northern Ireland and Seamus Leheny of Freight NI to give us an in-depth analysis of what has happened in the negotiations and what is most likely to happen. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast, the Holywell Trust Testimony series or Brexit Focus Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. Since our last Podcast Brexit has become more chaotic than ever, elevating fears of a “No Deal Brexit” that is fracturing the Government and the UK. For us in the North West the uncertainty has heightened fears regarding the Border and the impact it may have. We are joined by Jane Morrice, Former Vice President of the European Economic and Social Committee of Northern Ireland and Seamus Leheny of Freight NI to give us an in-depth analysis of what has happened in the negotiations and what is most likely to happen. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast, the Holywell Trust Testimony series or Brexit Focus Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Host Ryan Heath talks to author Vincent Stuer about his new book, Curb Your Idealism: The European Union as seen from within. Ryan also chats to Luca Jahier, the new president of the European Economic and Social Committee, who says it's time to rediscover passion for Europe. In the final part of the podcast, which contains some strong language (originally used by politicians), Ailbhe Finn and Carmen Paun join Ryan to discuss topics as diverse as the dangers of hot mics and menus that prompt serious self-examination.

Our Documentary archive from 1981 looks at the EEC's Economic and Social Committee, the organisation known before the European Union was formed. We hear from diplomats and politicians in Europe about the structure and issues of such an organisation, as Ireland was a relatively new member and many felt it could do more for Ireland at home. (1981)

About This Weeks Guest Madi Sharma Madi Sharma is an entrepreneur and a social capitalist. She's a member of the European Economic and Social Committee, and living her life with one strict motto No Excuses! Her tips to become more culturally competent are: Say "Thank You". These simple words show a great deal of empathy and interest for what happens around you. In addition this leads to a show of respect to the person you're addressing. Understand things from the other person's perspective. If the other person or yourself say "No" to whatever, try to find out what's behind this "No". There is always a deeper meaning. Understanding the deeper meaning will help you understand the other culture better (and your own). Value diversity. Don't be afraid of it, but see the added value in cultural differences. Interview Links Links that are mentioned in this episode: Website: http://madisharma.org Email: madi@madisharma.com Build Your Cultural Competence In the Culture Matters podcast, we interview real people with real stories. Every other week there is a guest with broad international experience and lots of cultural insights. I interview real people with real stories. To subscribe directly using iTunes or Stitcher, Click here, or here (or click any of the images below). How To Get In Touch With Culture Matters I'd love for you to get in touch. There are a couple of ways you can do this: Via this website: Just use the “Ask Your Question” tab on the right of the screen and leave a voicemail Email me at chris.smit@culturematters.com Send me a Tweet: @chrissmit Finally Thank you so much for taking the time to read this far, and to listen to my Podcast. I hope you will be back for the next episode of the Culture Matters Podcast!

ECI Week (8-14 April) was the opportunity to raise awareness about the European Citizens' Initiative via the European Commission's social media platforms. The week, timed to coincide with the first anniversary of the ECI, also included a conference hosted by the European Economic and Social Committee on what conclusions can be drawn from the first twelve months of the EU's experiment with participatory democracy, as well as a Twitter chat with Vice-President Šefčovič (catch up here via the Storify: http://storify.com/EU_Commission/eci-chat-with-vice-president-maros-sefcovic)