Our January meeting was our LinkedIn meeting where Kathleen Kerstenbeck taught a class on how to use LinkedIn. Her company, Kerstenbeck Photography, also took head shots at an earlier meeting for our members to use on our LinkedIn sites. Social media is here to stay so this was such an important meeting, giving us all insights on how to use it and take advantage of it. This was also our membership drive meeting and we did gain 4 new members that evening. Very exciting!!!

In our February meeting, it was great to see what is going on in our government. Pam Legge caught us up on what is going on with the legislation of healthcare. There's so much involved in it. It's definitely a topic that we have to stay abreast of because of so many changes.

SDIW just recently had their Annual Golf Tournament at Sail Ho. We had such a great turnout and everyone had a great time. We thank all the sponsors & everyone who donated prizes. We had so many donations.

We ended March with Dr. Hugh Smith as our speaker on Biocytonics. He is an internationally recognized researcher in mycoplasma and cell wall deficient form research. He observes and analyzes living blood in order to diagnose cures for many conditions. Amazing subject to look into if you haven't heard of it...here is Dr. Hugh Smith's site.

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Don't forget. Regional in Hawaii is around the corner. There's still time to make plans to go. And for all who are going, I can't wait to see you there!!!  

And of course, if you have any questions, you can contact me directly at Gia Blanco.

In Fellowship,

Gia Blanco

April 2012

California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010 (SB 657)

On January 1, 2012, the disclosure requirements of the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010, Senate Bill 657 ("SB 657" or the "Act") take effect. These requirements, discussed below, apply to all retail sellers or manufacturers doing business in the state of California with USD 100 million or more in annual worldwide gross revenues.

Requirements of SB 657

SB 657 requires retail sellers and manufacturers to disclose their efforts to combat slavery and human trafficking and to eliminate it from their direct supply chains. Specifically, covered retailers and manufacturers must, at a minimum, disclose to what extent, if any, the retailer, seller or manufacturer does each of the following:

1. Engages in verification of product supply chains to evaluate and address risks of human trafficking and slavery. The disclosure shall specify if the verification was not conducted by a third party.

2. Conducts audits of suppliers to evaluate supplier compliance with company standards for trafficking and slavery in supply chains. The disclosure shall specify if the verification was not an independent, unannounced audit.

3. Requires direct suppliers to certify that materials incorporated into the product comply with the laws regarding slavery and human trafficking of the country or countries in which they are doing business.

4. Maintains internal accountability standards and procedures for employees or contractors failing to meet company standards regarding slavery and trafficking.

5. Provides company employees and management, who have direct responsibility for supply chain management, training on human trafficking and slavery, particularly with respect to mitigating risks within the supply chains of products.

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