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Because It Matters Presents:
A Workplace Civility Luncheon and Workshop
January 27, 2010
Venetian Golf & River Club
502 Veneto Boulevard
Venice, FL 34275
Luncheon Lecture, 12:00 -1:30 p.m.
Will Technology Bring an End to Civility?
In this time of rapid change, our tools and technology are in many ways getting ahead of our culture and conventions. Join us as we discuss this growing issue and how we can use these tools in a civil and positive manner that enhances communication. Following lunch, please stay for a workshop on civility in the 21st century.
Interactive Workshop, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
In recent years, fundamental changes have occurred in the makeup of the workforce and the way we do business. New centuries require new rules of etiquette. Join us as we discuss this cultural shift in the workplace and the impact it has on employees and your bottom line. *Bring us your biggest workplace civility issue/challenge and speaker Lew Bayer will offer practical applications for doing business in today's "24/7" world.
This half-day program is complimentary.
Presented by civility expert, Lew Bayer, founder of the Center for Cultural Competence and President of civilityexperts.com. Ms. Bayer is recognized as Canada's leading expert on civility in the workplace with a focus on social intelligence and culturally-competent communication.
Registration for this event has reached maximum capacity. To be added to the waiting list, please call 486.4600.
"Outstanding Community Partner" award recognizes Foundation's civility initiative
Community of Caring National Awards also Go to Local Schools, Student
VENICE, FL (July 10, 2009) - The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Center for Community of Caring presented its 2009 Outstanding Community Partner award to Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice for funding and coordinating Community of Caring programs in 18 schools in Sarasota County. The schools' participation in the acclaimed character education program is made possible through the Foundation's regional Because It Matters civility initiative, marking the first time that Community of Caring has partnered with a community foundation to play a role in a larger community initiative.
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"Maintaing Civility in a Time of Workplace Uncertainty"
Because It Matters Workplace Initiative to Present Panel Discussion
VENICE, FL - For Immediate Release. Substance abuse, domestic violence, suicide - all are on the uptick as the economy continues on a downslide. Because It Matters, the community civility initiative, offers workplaces and their employees an antidote to ongoing stress through recognizing and practicing civil behavior. To give Gulf Coast businesses and their employees tools for improving their workplaces by enhancing civility, the second in a series of complimentary workshops will be held May 19, 2009.
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Community Takes A Stand For Civility (October 3, 2007)
VENICE, FL (October 3, 2007) – What if you received a smile with every sales transaction and smiled back? What if your neighbor picked up your trash can lid rather than watching it blow down the street? What if you didn’t shake your fist at the driver who wouldn’t let you merge into traffic? Research tells us that those actions would make us feel good. And emotions are contagious. When humans feel good, those good feelings extend to the next person we encounter. Human brain chemistry signals us to feel better about the world around us. That is the essence of Because It Matters, the civility initiative announced today by Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice (Florida).
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MEDIA ALERT - Because It Matters Kickoff Event (October 3, 2007)
Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice, with the guidance of more than 100 community volunteers, is initiating a campaign for civility in our region called Because It Matters. The campaign will stress improving quality of life by increasing civic participation, civil discourse, and social capital. There will be several initiatives within the campaign-workplace, neighborhood and civic organizations, and schools.
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