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News for Advocates of Children, Youth and Older Adults from Generations United |
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| Volume 6, Issue 1 | January 7, 2011 |
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Generations United in the News
We received a couple of really nice end-of-the-year media hits in 2010. First, on December 23, when a Letter to the Editor we submitted was published by the New York Times.
The second was an excellent use of our "Family Matters" report in a story from AARP Bulletin. |
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Mark Those Calendars!
Generations United's 16th International Conference, Rethinking & Revitalizing Intergenerational Connections is scheduled for July 26-29, 2011 in at the Washington Court Hotel in Washington, DC. Conference schedule and registration details will be available in February. |
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Generations United Celebrates Staff Milestones
One of the many wonderful moments from 2010 we were able to enjoy was celebrating a big milestone for several staff members. Deputy Executive Director Jaia Peterson Lent, Special Advisor Ana Beltran and Special Projects Director Sheri Steinig all marked 10 years with Generations United. Program Coordinator Roxana Martinez celebrated her 5th year with the organization. The four were honored at our Intergenerational Summit in November at the National Press Club, and are pictured above with Executive Director Donna Butts. From left to right: Sheri, Roxana, Donna, Ana and Jaia. Congratulations, ladies! |
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New Congress Threatens Heath Care Reform
From the Generations United Policy Team:
This week the new Republican-led House introduced a bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA). ACA greatly benefits all generations by preventing insurers from denying coverage to children with pre-existing conditions, expanding Medicare and creating exchanges to drive down the cost of insurance for example. Next Wednesday the House plans to hold an up-or-down vote on repealing the health care legislation. The Congressional Budget Office released a report saying a repeal the health care bill will increase the federal deficit by $230 billion and leave millions more uninsured. Download this fact sheet from the White House to see how health care reform is good for the economy and good for jobs. |
 Patrick Gaston Joins Haiti Fund
Patrick Gaston, a former board member and longtime friend of Generations United, was recently named as executive in residence for the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund. Gaston, who is president of the Verizon Foundation, will join the Fund effective Jan. 17, for one year. Verizon Chairman and CEO Ivan Seidenberg said, "We are proud to partner with the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund. By providing a talented leader such as Patrick to serve as executive in residence, we are showing Verizon's continued commitment to efforts that can help ensure Haiti is restored and rebuilt on a strong and sustainable economic foundation." Congratulations, Patrick! Verizon's website has more information.
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Webinar To Focus On Effective Communication Practices
Join guest presenters Michelle Hynes, Vice President of Civic Ventures, and Mary Gunn, Executive Director of Generations Incorporated, for best practice tips and advice on how to communicate your mission effectively on January 20 at 1pm ET. Register here. In addition, Generations United would like to share effective samples with our network. Please send sample newsletters, communications plans, successful facebook campaigns, and impact examples to Leah Bradley.
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Intergenerational NewsWire
In case you missed last week's GTW, some good news: Mary Musgrave, our Kentucky Coordinator for Seniors4Kids is now blogging for the Lexington Herald-Leader.
According to the IRS, rural and non-traditional families, such as grandparents raising grandchildren, are among those who most frequently overlook the Earned Income Tax Credit.
An Intergenerational Center in Plymouth, WI is selling bricks as a fundraiser. |
Quote of the Week
"The two women who really raised Barack, his mom and grandma, are both strong, and they've struggled in the course of their lives and overcome great obstacles.They are extraordinarily determined and empathetic, and I see that in him." -- Valerie Jarrett
If you have any news or comments, please get in touch!
Regards, 
"Generations This Week" is compiled & edited
by Generations United Press Secretary Rich Robinson
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