| DAI to Continue Partnership with Campagna in 2012
DAI had a successful first year in our newly formed relationship with The Campagna Center. We had volunteers helping out in numerous ways, from events held at the Campagna Center to the annual golf outing and Scottish Christmas Walk to providing IT support. We also raised significant funds for the Campagna Center through our internal Jeans for Beans program.
This is an important partnership for DAI, not only because it allows us the chance to support such a great cause--providing assistance to the families and friends of such a wonderful organization in our own Alexandria community--but to do so as a team. Lissah Michalski, who chairs the DAI corporate responsibility committee, said "I am proud of what DAI has done as part of this program and I hope to surpass our funds raised in 2011 and drive more volunteerism in 2012."
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President's Corner
 | | Dr. Sherilyne Dougherty President & CEO |
Welcome to the January edition and Happy New Year! This month, The Suit Magazine has an article featuring DAI! Some excerpts and a link to the full online edition can be found below. Building on our successful partnership with The Campagna Center in 2011, we will continue our support in 2012 and are developing exciting team volunteer opportunities we can support. The VA for Vets Career Fair and Expo in Washington, DC has been announced and is sure to be an outstanding Veteran outreach event. DAI team members will be on hand helping out with the day-long expo. Thank you for supporting the DAI Advisor, and remember, past editions can always be accessed on our archive page.
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DAI CEO Interviewed in The Suit Magazine
DAI President and CEO, Dr. Sherilyne Dougherty, was interviewed for the January edition of The Suit Magazine, a New York-based publication focusing on business leadership. The article, entitled "Making the Most of Talent," explores Dr. Dougherty's approach to attracting and keeping top-tier employees and creating a work environment that fosters productivity, creativity and teamwork.
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Click image above to read the online edition. Article appears on page 25.
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In the article, Dr. Dougherty suggests that employees thrive when they have a sense of ownership, and this sense is achieved by ensuring employees feel valued for their talents and contributions. "We value and reward hard work and commitment, while remaining flexible to accommodate individual circumstances and professional development desires," she says. Dr. Dougherty also offers advice based on her own experience growing a successful and financially sound business. Quality work is the foundation for growth. "While you may start with smaller contracts," she says, "if you consistently perform and build trust, the small contracts evolve into larger ones." Dr. Dougherty also discusses debt management. "We've managed the business over the years to be financially sound while very profitable," she says. "We established a strong line of credit but have used it minimally. It's simple - don't spend what you don't have." Read the full article in The Suit Magazine's online edition (page 25). |
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VA to Host Veteran Career Fair and Expo
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will host a major Veteran-focused career fair and exposition to provide job opportunities, employment services and information on benefits available to Veterans. The Veteran Career Fair and Expo will take place on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place, NW, from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
 Federal agencies, public and private sector organizations will be on hand to interview Veterans for over 600 job openings and extend tentative job offers. Veterans will be able to attend training on building resumes and interviewing and learn about small business opportunities. In addition, VA will be showcasing its VA for Vets program, which provides the most advanced online "high-tech" and "high touch" approach to recruiting, hiring, retaining, and reintegrating Veterans into civilian careers.
VA for Vets also connects Veterans and Military Service Members working at VA with coaches who provide career guidance and reintegration support. To learn more, visit www.VAforVets.VA.gov.
Serco, Inc. and its partners, including DAI, have supported the implementation of VA for Vets and provides ongoing execution services for the initiative by providing program management, IT support, website management, career center, coaching, call center, help desk, training and communications support. Read full release. |
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DAI Event Schedule Includes Benefits/Fundraisers
DAI team members have busy event schedules coming up in the next few months. While these include conferences and networking events, a number of them are poignant benefits/fundraisers for great causes. The first is Operation Jump-Start, a charity event to help the soldiers of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom transition to civilian careers. Donations of quality suits, gift cards and cash are collected and given to these soldiers who have given so much to us. The event will be held on January 25, 2012 at the Army Navy Club in Arlington, VA.
The second event is a BeethovenFound concert event to be held at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on January 27, 2012. This event, part of the organization's Feed the Hungry program, is a benefit for "Project Blessing," which supports the Lincoln Heights community of Washington, D.C. with food and clothing. BeethovenFound was created to utilize major symphony orchestras to help support people in need by organizing concerts to raise funds, provide entertainment, culture, and classical music education in a fun environment. |
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