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The (ad)Venture
 

 August 2011

Greetings!
 

Glenn & Rebecca
Rebecca & Glenn Fadner
August Daze!

 

We hope all of you are able to enjoy some vacation this summer - even if it's just a "stay-cation"! It's important to take some time every once in a while to "recharge" our batteries and "refocus" our vision.

 

The FamilyAs I write this, we're nearing the end of a delightful visit with our daughter and her family in Nevada that we were able to "sandwich" in between trade shows in Los Angeles and San Francisco. It's been an important time for us to "recharge" and "refocus" after the business of LA and before we do it all again in SanFran.

 

In the spirit of "Keep It Short & Sweet" (KISS), we're offering another summer reading list so that you have some suggestions for the remainder of the "dog days" of summer.

 

We'd once again invite you to "like" us on Facebook. Find us on Facebook We're endeavoring to make greater use of social media and give you a little "nugget" each day.

 

Enjoy the remainder of your summer!

 

Rebecca & Glenn

"Making a Difference!"

 Quote of the month

 

"It is impossible to realize our goals

while discriminating against half the human race.

 As study after study has taught us, there is no tool for development more effective than the empowerment of women."

~ Kofi Annan (1938-)

former UN Secretary-General

 

FairTradeKVI Summer Reading List 

 

Last month we offered suggestions that addressed the issue of Human Trafficking. One of the sad realities is that human trafficking takes advantage of the desperation that results from extreme poverty. This month's reading suggestions focus on both the causes of poverty and one of the ways it is being combated.

 

Half the Sky

 

"Half the Sky" by Nicholas Kristof & Sheryl WuDunn, 2009. This book explores the situations and circumstances in which impoverished people - especially women - exist worldwide, including personal stories of women the authors met along their journey. The book further shares about individuals who have worked to make a difference in the lives of others worldwide. 

 

 A Fistful of Rice

  

  

 

"A Fistful of Rice" by Vikram Akula, 2010. Micro-finance is a proven means of assisting the poor with a "hand-UP" rather than a "hand-OUT". But can micro-finance be done on the massive scale necessary to assist hundreds of millions desperately poor people in India? Vikran Akula feels it can and documents his journey to prove it in his recent book. 

 

Websites to visit: 

 

www.cnn.com/freedom Because CNN's Freedom Project is ongoing thoroughout the year, we encourage you to bookmark their site and visit it often!

 

We hope you'll dig into these latest thought-provoking materials! Share with us what you are thinking......and doing! Join us on this "Make a Difference" journey!

 

 
HelpRe-Cycled, Re-Stocked! 

 

Peppy in LilacHere are a few more pictures of the new colors of recycling that have arrived!

 

Peppy is now available in Lilac (lined in White) and Emerald (lined in Tangerine)!Peppy in Emerald

 

 

  

 

 

 

Pilar in Ocean Blue

 

 

 

 

Pilar now comes in Ocean Blue, which replaces the Light Blue and a new Tangerine pattern.Pilar in Tangerine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Wine Carrier in White

 

 
Wine Carrier in Ocean Blue 

 

 

 

Last month we mentioned our Freestyle Wine Carriers! Now we have some pictures of them in White (lined in Cherry) and Ocean Blue (lined in White)!

 

So let the shopping begin! Your purchases are yet another way to "Make a Difference" in the lives of others by contributing to their economic sustainability. On behalf of ALL our artisans, we convey their heart-felt thanks!

 
 OTMKingdom Ventures On the MOVE!!!

KVI sightings? You can find us on our website! And this year our KVI traveling show will be seen at the following locations: 
 Jul 26 - Aug 2VACATION! Looking forward to being with our family in Nevada!
 Aug 3-10San Francisco International Gift Fair - San Francisco, CA
Sat-SunSep 17-18Greentopia Rochester, NY High Falls District
SatSept 24Roberts Wesleyan College Homecoming / Bobby's Bazaar, RWC campus, North Chili, NY
Click to view our full schedule for 2011
 
 
SpecialCoupon Special!
Blue Sky Collection
 
 
Every product reaches a point in it's life-cycle where it's time to "retire" it. Our "Classic" collection has reached that point and we want to offer you, our faithful readers, a chance to purchase these bags at a tremendous reduction while we still have stock.

We are offering you a full 50% off "Blue Sky", "Earthtone", "Angkor Sunset", and "Patchwork" bags in all sizes.
Small Format

$20.50 (reg $41.00)

Blue Sky, Earthtone, Patchwork
Medium Format$29.25 (reg $58.50)Blue Sky, Earthtone, Angkor Sunset, Patchwork, Dark Patchwork, Diana

Top Curve

$24.38 (reg $48.75)Blue Sky, Earthtone, Angkor Sunset, Patchwork, Dark Patchwork
This is a COUPON SPECIAL good through September 30, 2011.
Please use Coupon Code: CLASSIC11