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I, Rob Paulson
pledge to recycle more, conserve electricity at home, and drive my car less
for a period of 6 Months.
2008 Make a Difference Campaign
“Empowering Individuals to Change the World” is at the heart of CCI’s foundation, and we live that mission with passion. As the 2008 Make a Difference Campaign kicks off, CCI’s desire is to involve individuals in our industry and communities in changing the world!
We often hear people ask what changing the world has to do with Land Records Management. Great question! The function of our business is developing excellent software solutions while providing first class customer service. However, our greater purpose is to facilitate individuals in living more fulfilled lives, making a difference in the community, and thinking a little bigger than the day before.
We invite and encourage you to join our campaign, to tell others about it, and to change the world along the way!
Contributions can be made until 12 pm EST on February 26, 2008. A reception at the GIS/CAMA conference in New Orleans, February 24-28, will highlight the top three winners of this year’s challenge. Winners will then have the opportunity to select a charity to donate their CCI-sponsored prize money of $300, $200, and $100, respectively.
Contestants will be evaluated for awards based upon the following:
- Uniqueness of idea
- Sustainability (please include how long you intend for your pledge to be in effect)
- Inspiration it will provide for others to change the world
Please make your pledge below and indicate the frequency and duration of your pledge.
Thank you in advance for your enthusiasm and desire to change the world!
Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2008 IAAO make a difference campaign.
Congratulations to our three winners!
1st Place - Kevin Keene from the City of Philidelphia
2nd Place - Nancy Roldan from Colorado Customware
3rd Place - Lee Stevens from Pulaski County
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Evan Durgin
from
juris
pledged to:
test pledge
for a period of period .
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Date Posted:
9/4/2008 11:21:44 AM
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2008 - 3rd Place - Lee Stephens
from
pulaski county arkansas
pledged to:
work with individuals with substance abuse problems in my community.
for a period of two years .
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reese m. pearce
from
pulaski county arkansas
pledged to:
attend and take an active part in my community meetings and offer any assistance have at my dispoosal to help the city council in their endevors.
for a period of one year .
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2008 - 1st Place - Kevin Keene
from
City of Philadelphia
pledged to:
Run a gaming club for kids. Using games to teach or improve skills in math, geography, applied probability, critical and lateral thinking, and reading comprehension. I also emphasize the value of sportsmanship and fairplay, teaching that the process is more important than the outcome. We currently have 46 members, ranging from 1st through 6th grades, in the club.
for a period of ongoing .
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Lorri Marshall
from
Colorado CustomWare
pledged to:
Give to Engineers Without Borders - Fort Lewis College Foundation using my time and talents along with financial support.
for a period of 2008 .
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Engineers Without Borders (EWB-USA) ia a national non-profit established in 2000 to help developing areas world-wide with their engineering needs involving the design and construction of water, wastewater, sanitation, energy, and shelter systems. EWB at Fort Lewis College was started in 2004 and includes engineering professors and a group of dedicated students. Please contact Don May at may_d@fortlewis.edu for more information on how you can help.
Date Posted:
2/15/2008 12:38:52 PM
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Marija Balic-Wilson
from
CCI
pledged to:
continue aggresive recycling of waste, feeding wild birds at home, educate growing son on energy conservation and waste recycling and continue to monthly financially support various charities and organizations our family is devoted to.
for a period of lifetime .
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Christopher Bennett
from
International Association of Assessing Officers
pledged to:
I signed up to participate in the energy star change a light program and implement energy saving by changing the lights in my home and switching to energy star compliant fixtures and utilities as they become available. I also recycle more than 80% of household trash including composting kitchen waste for use in gardening and using "green" methods and products to maintain my home.
for a period of the rest of my life. .
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2008 - 2nd Place! - Nancy Roldan
from
Colorado CustomWare, Inc.
pledged to:
I pledge to give 5 hours per month to stop human trafficking and ease the suffering of its victims through the U Count Campaign. I also pledge to monetarily support Project Rescue with a bi-monthly gift.
for a period of one year .
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Did you know that each year, more than two million children are exploited in the global commercial sex trade? I didn’t. Did you know that human trafficking is the third largest money maker for organized crime activities in Colorado? I didn’t. But now I know. For me, once I heard the appalling statistics about human trafficking, I knew I had to do something. The U COUNT Campaign recognizes the unique value of every human life, and seeks to secure the right of every global citizen to a life of freedom, and the hope of a future reaching their individual full potential. For more information, visit www.projectrescue.com and www.ucountcampaign.org.
Date Posted:
2/14/2008 3:31:05 PM
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Raquel Wessels
from
CCI
pledged to:
donate blood every two months
for a period of one year .
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Angi Connolly
from
Colorado CustomWare
pledged to:
help a child through adoption, foster care, big brother/big sister, or some similar program.
for a period of as long as I'm making a positive impact .
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Hayley Lange
from
Block 16 Events
pledged to:
Volunteer my creative abilities as well as my time to making the Hope Lives! Gala "THE" event of the year- the one not to be missed!
for a period of One Year .
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Clara Woodmansee
from
Colorado CustomWare, Inc.
pledged to:
Get involved with at least one community-based orgnaization over the course of the next year!
for a period of one year .
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Nora Priegel
from
CCI
pledged to:
Give random tokens of appreciation to public servants, such as Police, Firemen,Parametics,County and City employees that serve our community and keep us safe.
for a period of 6 months .
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Joyce Lackey
from
Dekalb County Ga Property Appraisal
pledged to:
I packed up my belongings & moved out of "not going to happen" subdivision, moved out of can't do it ville",
for a period of a lifetime .
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left "Self Pity" Estates. I moved to a land of hope, faith, and expectation. So with this I pledge to contribute to the upliftment of world consciousness. Act by Act, through shared events & my Faith Filled responses to them, I will stay connected & lovingly influence others. Stepping up to do what is mine to do. The result may be obvious & immeditate or may not be realized until sometime in the future.
Date Posted:
9/11/2007 6:31:20 AM
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Dianne Ahart
from
Larimer County Assessor's Office
pledged to:
Strive for myself and others to find positive solutions to problems so our lives can be happy and in harmony.
for a period of my lifetime .
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Misti Akridge
from
Washington County Assessors Office-AR
pledged to:
go the extra mile to make sure I am not adding unnecessary waste to our landfills
for a period of 6 months .
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By buying used items, recycling old ones, and educating my family, friends, and coworkers, of the process I feel I can make a difference
Date Posted:
9/6/2007 9:21:50 AM
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K. Douglas Gennetten
from
CCI
pledged to:
Volunteer as a Motorman for the historic Fort Collins Municipal Railway (Trolley)
for a period of one year .
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The Fort Collins Municipal Railway (http://www.fortnet.org/trolley/) is operated entirely by volunteers. As a Motorman, you'll find me operating 'Car 21' for a weekend shift about once every three to four weeks.
Date Posted:
9/5/2007 1:30:38 PM
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Karen Beattie
from
NRAAO Newsletter Editor
pledged to:
reduce, recycle and re-use as much as possible, both at work and at home.
for a period of starting now! .
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We are now "reducing" by making the Northeast Regional Association of Assessing Officers (NRAAO) Newsletter completely paperless!
Date Posted:
9/4/2007 11:31:35 AM
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Nezam Gohari
from
CCI
pledged to:
pledge to recycle more and ride my bike to work every day to conserve energy as long as the weather permits.
for a period of 15 years .
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Laura Radcliff
from
cci
pledged to:
volunteer as a coach and coordinator at a new local charter school my son attends to implement the Odyssey of the Minds program.
for a period of one year, and probably more. .
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Laurie Young
from
CCI
pledged to:
volunteer my time and services to habitat humanity one day a month
for a period of one year. .
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Sanjeev Sharma
from
CCI
pledged to:
not buy and drink bottled water and to buy at least 50% of produce from the local farmers market.
for a period of one full year .
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Valerie Hilliard
from
Dekalb County
pledged to:
educated people about the importance of donating blood to the American Red Cross to SAVE LIVES.
for a period of life .
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Did you know one pint of blood can save three lives? One pint of blood contains four blood products which are red blood cells,white blood cells, platelets, and plasma. It takes 4-100 units of red blood cell for accident victims,1-4 units red blood cells for premature babies in intensive care. It takes 6-10 units of platelets for kidney, liver, and bone marrow transplants,
Leukemia, open heart surgery. It takes 2-20 units of plasma for liver transplant and open heart surgery. It only takes 10 minutes of your time to share the most precious gift "LIFE". Ask me how I know. I have saved LIVES and my LIFE was SAVED by someone who share 10 minutes of their time to donating blood. I wish I could have personally told them "Thank you". Blood products isn't always readily avaliable due to shortages especially during the summer. During Hurrican Katrina there was a blood shortage. I encourage each organization to promote blood drives and encourage associates through small incentives. Share Blood, Share Life. This is my pledge.
Date Posted:
8/30/2007 6:04:14 AM
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The Employees
from
Pulaski County Assessors Office
pledged to:
support on a regular basis THE AMBOY COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY, TOPS FOR TOTS....coke tops that pay for children's cancer treatments and a local reading program at a magnet school in Little Rock, Arkansas
for a period of ongoing .
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Leanne Lee
from
Gunnison County Assessor's Office
pledged to:
Bring out the natural beauty within our community, world and in our hearts in an artist manner. I will try to deliver nature through the eyes of a working artist so a constent appreciation of the beauty around us is seen by all.
for a period of as long as God gives me inspiration .
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Everyone needs to expand on their talents, which can inspire others to an appreciation of everyday life. Find the beauty within one another or a piece of art. Just as a good, heartfelt loving song moves a person I hope my artwork bring an awakening that opens up heart and minds to the beauty that truly surrounds us.
Date Posted:
8/29/2007 11:24:00 AM
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Bob Blackett
from
Gunnison County Assessor's Office
pledged to:
Set a good example for others by riding my bicycle to work more often than driving in a car, (Yes, even when it is 30 degrees below zero here in Gunnison). I also pledge to practice, and convince others to practice, the 4-R's: Responsibly Reduce, Re-use and Recycle
for a period of my lifetime .
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2007 - 1st Place!
continue to try to ease the lonliness and isolation felt by the elderly in our community by volunteering to cook and deliver Sunday meals with the People for People Program and volunteering with the Senior Citizen Center activities such as BINGO, as well as working one on one with individual homebound seniors with bill paying, correspondence, shopping, household chores and just being "friends"
Shelley Deromedi from Hot Springs County Assessor pledged to: for a period of my lifetime .
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2007 - 3rd Place!
Make an on going effort to give back to the worthy organizations that have helped us in the past. Ronald McDonald House of Denver - volunteer as a speaker for the house and local fund raising, Jason's Friends - volunteer as a speaker for Jason's friends and local fund raising, Make a Wish of Wyoming - volunteer as a wish grantor and participate in the state's fund raising efforts!
Debbi Surratt from Goshen County Assessor pledged to: for a period of a lifetime! .
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Cheryl Keith
from
Colorado CustomWare, Inc
pledged to:
take advantage of the recycling bins provided by my trash pick up service and also to ride my bicycle to work at least 1 day a month, weather permitting.
for a period of my lifetime .
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2007 - 2nd Place!
continue to work with our inter-city youth as a high school basketball coach, become involved in my church on the Deacon Board, remain active on the Supervisor Board at Peach State Federal Credit Union (DeKalb County's credit union) to educate and assist people with their investments and credit, and hold seminars in my community and the inter-city for first-time homebuyers, credit building, and real estate investment.
Roderick Conley from DeKalb County pledged to: for a period of retirement .
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Lori Schlotter
from
Colorado CustomWare
pledged to:
work at Harmony House helping parents and children that have domestic issues have supervised time together
for a period of 2 hours per month .
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I will serve the Women Give Organization by providing funding and will sit on a committee that selects recipients of the childcare allocation funds for single mothers who are becoming self-sufficient by obtaining an education. Within the next 12 months I will set-up and fund a foundation that will assist business owners in need. I also pledge to provide housing for a least one family other than my own.
Date Posted:
8/16/2007 1:22:40 PM
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Baret Schlotter
from
Colorado CustomWare
pledged to:
Drive my scooter at least 50% of the time to save gas!
for a period of my life time .
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Rick Roberts
from
Chaffee County Assessors Office
pledged to:
Stay involved in local politics to push for affordable housing through land trusts and anexation agreements, preseve farm and ranch land, treat water like gold and make development pay their way.
As a volunteer firefighter/safety officer I pledge to keep my firefighters safe so they may fight another day.
As a parent I pledge to raise smart kids who can help solve tomorrows problems.
for a period of however long it takes .
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Kathleen Dollard
from
GenDot Net
pledged to:
use alternative transport (bike) for at least 75% of the trips I take that are less than ten miles (roundtrip) where I do not need to carry a large or heavy load (like recycling) or dangerous weather between May 1 and Oct 1. I pledge to use the time on the bike to focus happy and grateful thoughts, greet people I pass, and not get impatient with the red lights
for a period of as long as I live in a bike friendly city .
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Fort Collins has wonderful weather and wonderful bike lanes to most parts of town. From where I live very few places are more than five miles one way. Five miles on my cruiser bike takes about ten minutes longer each way.
This is a pledge driven partly by environmental concerns, but it's more for myself - the exercise is good and the opportunity to relax and reflect is wonderful.
While I am only making a pledge for myself, it is inspired partly by my two sons, one of whom has done nearly 100% of his less than five mile/no heavy load trips (almost all his trips) with alternative transport (bike and bus) for two years and the other who has recently made that decision.
By the way, we don't consider a laptop or the normal tri-weekly groceries to be a heavy load. Toilet paper, multiple galllons of bottled water, recyclables donations, and the cello are heavy loads.
Date Posted:
8/2/2007 6:27:17 AM
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Debbie Larson
from
Lincoln County
pledged to:
Will strive to focus on and work on the things I can change and put the things I can't change into the hands of someone who can and support them in their efforts.
for a period of The rest of my extended life due to less stress .
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We all have our strengths and weakness. We all have some expertise in some areas and not in others. By learning my boundaries I will strengthen myself and by letting others do what they are strong and knowledgable at, and supporting them in their efforts, it will strengthen them.
Date Posted:
8/1/2007 12:15:45 PM
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Kathi Gregarek
from
CCI
pledged to:
work as a volunteer with the National Sports Center for Disabled to assist with the adaptive ski program at Winter Park Colorado.
for a period of one year .
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Cynthia South
from
Colorado CustomWare, Inc.
pledged to:
continue mentoring teenagers both at church and at the lake. I pledge to continue to support a mission outreach in Brazil that serves the Amazon river people. I pledge to find a family or individual in need each month and help them financially
for a period of one year. .
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Tom Wil-Cip
from
Colorado CustomWare
pledged to:
find an alternative means of transportation (bike, walk, bus, ...) to work and home at least once a week
for a period of 6 months .
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If everyone found an alternative means of transportation to work once a week, that would reduce traffic for the work week by 20%!
Date Posted:
7/26/2007 3:40:50 PM
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Dave Brown
from
CCO
pledged to:
Help my daughters school raise $90,000 to open a new library
for a period of within one year .
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Evan Durgin
from
CCI
pledged to:
practice the 3 R's - Reduce, ReUse and Recycle to help save the environment
for a period of my lifetime .
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Damon W Jones
from
CCI
pledged to:
start to design the initial steps in building a charitable foundation for abandoned and abused children. This will be a LIFE long mission that WILL change the world!
for a period of forever .
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Marija Balic-Wilson
from
CCI
pledged to:
ride my bicycle to work 2x/week to lessen car exhaust emissions. Also, pledge to continue our family financial support of various charities in order to impact others in our local and international communities.
for a period of lifetime .
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Kevin OConnell
from
CCI
pledged to:
increase by 50% the sponsorship my wife and I provide local charities in Larimer County including Healthier Communities Coalition, Loveland Youth Gardeners, and NPR. We will also continue our support of a family in need in Africa and increase volunteerism to include at least one new organization.
for a period of one year .
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Rob Paulson
from
CCI
pledged to:
recycle more, conserve electricity at home, and drive my car less
for a period of 6 Months .
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Glenn Ryan
from
CCI
pledged to:
remember 3 good things I did during the day
for a period of a year .
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My family has started this pledge at the beginning of 2007.
Date Posted:
7/23/2007 3:08:58 PM
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Bill Strough
from
CCI
pledged to:
offer my time and talents to assist those in need within my community through ArkAlmighty.com.
for a period of 1 year or longer .
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Through ArkAlmighty.com you too can connect with people in your community and possibly even change a life forever. Check out their website today.
Date Posted:
7/23/2007 2:26:08 PM
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Stan Owens
from
CCI
pledged to:
monitor my aggression and temper when driving. (No, I have never had a road rage incident, but I have seen things that temp me.)
for a period of as long as I drive .
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Shelly Poehler
from
CCI
pledged to:
combat global warming by walking more, buying only energy efficient products, and staying aware of my impact on the natural world around me. This will be a LIFE long mission
for a period of forever .
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Angi Connolly
from
CCI
pledged to:
start recycling at home and at work
for a period of forever .
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Nora Priegel
from
CCI
pledged to:
pay for someone elses order at my favorite coffeeplace once a week
for a period of 6 months .
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Tiffany Burns
from
Impressions Management
pledged to:
take my dog to visit a nursing home
for a period of 6 months .
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