Taste of Vail Reports Record Charity Proceeds from Wine Auctions

Taste of Vail Reports Record Charity Proceeds from Wine Auctions

Organizers of the 16th annual Taste of Vail announce record proceeds from its wine auctions, raising more than $43,000 for Vail Valley charities.

Vail, CO (PRWEB) April 17, 2006

With flavors and aromas from the nation’s premier wine and culinary festival still swirling, organizers of the 16th annual [ http://www. tasteofvail. com (http://www. tasteofvail. com)] Taste of Vail announce record proceeds from its charity auctions this year.

The festival, held April 5 through 8, grossed more than $43,000 in proceeds from its four live auctions alone. That’s a 62 percent increase over last year, and nearly 50 percent more than the previous high set in 2004.

“Taste of Vail is all about benefiting Vail Valley charities and getting people to reach into their pockets to do so,” says Mickey Werner, Taste of Vail’s auctions chairman and general manager of Alpine Wine & Spirits in West Vail. “I’m thrilled about his year’s results. We raised more money for charity than ever before.”

A charitable, nonprofit organization, Taste of Vail has contributed more than $300,000 to Vail Valley charities over the years. This year’s proceeds will be evenly distributed among the newly created Taste of Vail Educational Scholarship, a joint effort with ProStart and Eagle County; the Vail Valley Youth Foundation’s soccer program; and other local charitable programs that otherwise would not be able to continue without additional funding. Final donation amounts will be announced later this year.

Werner, known as the “wine wizard” in local circles for his 28 years in the wine and spirits business, says wine auctions at Taste of Vail typically have been of the silent variety “with great — but not outstanding — results.” Last year, raising the bar, he tried a live auction, working as auctioneer himself; and this year, reaching higher, Werner decided to bring in a professional auctioneer, Tom DiNardo of the nationally recognized [ www. DiNardoandLordAuctioneers. com] DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers, based in Lynden, Wash.

“I’ve been on a crusade for eight years for a real live auction, with a real auctioneer, to generate the interest Vail Valley charities deserve. Now, I believe this is the right venue, with the right means,” says Werner. “These record proceeds validate our decision to go with live auctions. It’s proven to be the way to raise more money.”

At his first Taste of Vail, DiNardo conducted live auctions at the festival’s three Chefs Showcase Dinners, as well as at the Grand Tasting, Auction & Dance, the festival's annual, decadent, unparalleled tasting and culinary spectacle, held Saturday, April 8, at the Vail Marriott Mountain Resort & Spa. Ticket-holders indulged in three dozen unique culinary offerings from around the Vail Valley, sampled more than 150 different wines from around the world, danced the night away — and bid on a wide selection of wines, culinary and travel auction items donated by various wineries and sponsors.

The top five winning bids for prizes at the Grand Tasting included:

$2,600 — Four VIP passes to the 2007 Hospice du Rhone wine festival in May, donated by [http://www. garretsonwines. com (http://www. garretsonwines. com)] Garretson Wine Company. $2,200 —6-liter etched bottles of both 2002 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and 2003 Pinot Noir, donated by [http://amicicellars. com (http://amicicellars. com)] Amici Cellars, of Napa Valley, Calif. $2,200 — A signed magnum bottle of 2002 Chardonnay, along with a winery tour, tasting and lunch for four people, donated by [http://www. chalkhill. com (http://www. chalkhill. com)] Chalk Hill Estate, in Sonoma County, Calif. $2,000 — A 6-liter etched bottle of 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon, a winery tour, tasting and lunch for four people, donated by Napa Valley’s [http://www. farniente. com (http://www. farniente. com)] Far Niente Winery. $1,800 — A 5-liter etched bottle of 1999 Pinot Noir Barrel Select, a winery tour, tasting and two nights accommodations, donated by [tannamk@earthlink. net] Van Duzer Vineyards, in Oregon’s Willamette Valley.

DiNardo, who already owned five world records for proceeds generated at charity wine auctions, calls such events “the hottest thing going in the auction business.” Now he’s boosted Taste of Vail’s proceeds to a new record, too, half again more than the previous high in 2004 of $29,000.

“It was a tremendous honor and privilege to play a role in the nation’s premier culinary arts and wine event,” DiNardo says. “Working amid the sheer beauty of Vail and selling rare wines and lifestyle experiences to some of the world’s top bidders — people who truly appreciate the finer things in life — was an amazing experience.”

Susan Fritz, president of the Taste of Vail organization and owner of [http://www. sapphirerestaurant. com (http://www. sapphirerestaurant. com)] Sapphire Restaurant & Oyster Bar, says the record proceeds are “terrific.” Giving credit not only to DiNardo and the more than 150 local volunteers, Taste of Vail also thanks Vail Resorts for donating on-mountain restaurants and facilities, as well as thousands of man-hours by mountain operations and food and beverage employees, she says.

“This festival would never happen without [http://www. snow. com (http://www. snow. com)] Vail Resorts,” Fritz says.

The Taste of Vail was created in 1990 by a group of Vail Valley restaurateurs as a marketing event to showcase the resort’s world-class restaurants. Now the internationally famous community boasts more than 20 Wine Spectator award-winning restaurants — the most of any resort community in the United States. An estimated 5,000 people participated in the festival this year.

For more information about Taste of Vail, call 970-926-5665.

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John Carroll University Joins Tuition Rewards Enrollment Marketing Consortium

John Carroll University Joins Tuition Rewards Enrollment Marketing Consortium

John Carroll University (University Heights, OH) has joined Tuition Rewards, a nationwide consortium of 239 private colleges & universities that rewards families for saving for higher education with points that can be used to reduce tuition costs. JCU is the 41st college to join Tuition Rewards since March 2008. 150,000+ students are enrolled in the SAGE Scholars-sponsored program, which helps private colleges recruit students and encourages families to save for college.

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) December 17, 2009

John Carroll University (University Heights, OH), a Jesuit institution that inspires students to excel in learning, leadership and service, has joined the Tuition Rewards private college & university enrollment marketing consortium. The consortium now has 239 members, including 59 affiliates of the National Catholic College Admissions Association (NCCAA) and 19 Ohio colleges and universites.

Dedicated to the total development of the individual, John Carroll University offers an environment where every student feels welcomed and is challenged to find how his or her talents can lead to a more just world. Located in the suburban Cleveland, John Carroll is a leader among Midwest colleges for its retention rate and graduation rate, with 89% of incoming freshmen returning for their sophomore year and 64% completing their degrees within four years.

An overall 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio, with 85% of all classes taught with fewer than 30 students, ensures individual attention and student success. Psychology, communication and marketing are the most popular among a choice of nearly 40 majors. 98% of graduates are either working full-time or in graduate school within nine months of graduation.

One of 28 Jesuit U. S. universities, JCU welcomes students from different religious backgrounds and philosophies. Typically, more than 100 incoming freshmen move in early to participate in a voluntary community service project. The University offers its 3,000 full-time undergraduates a range of living accommodations on and near campus, a choice of nearly 100 campus organizations, including 21 varsity sports teams, and a newly renovated dining hall experience. The football team plays in the Don Shula Stadium, named for the JCU alumnus who holds multiple NFL coaching records, including the only undefeated championship season.

Forty-one colleges and universities have joined the Tuition Rewards consortium since March 2008, expanding the program to 39 states, including the first members in Hawaii, Maine, Nevada and the state of Washington.

"There's no downside for a college to join. It doesn't cost a college anything, and most will gain additional, well-qualified students," declared Dr. James B. Johnston, chairman and CEO of SAGE Scholars. "The short-term enrollment consequences of the current economic malaise demand creative and aggressive marketing strategies, and our Tuition Rewards Consortium is just that. An almost perfect storm of economic turmoil and unfavorable demographic trends make participation in the Tuition Rewards Consortium more important than ever."

159,000+ students are now enrolled in Tuition Rewards, which fosters a dynamic relationship among families, financial institutions and member colleges. 30,351 students joined in 2008. When registered students attend a participating private college, the family's accumulated Tuition Reward points may be redeemed as a "scholarship" - a non-need based grant or discount - capped at one full year's tuition spread over four years. Students submitted Reward points valued at $7.67 million with 904 college applications in 2008. Families earn Tuition Rewards by saving for college with a variety of financial partners, including the Pennsylvania and Wisconsin state 529 college savings programs, First Midwest Bank, Mutual of Omaha, SEFCU and The College Tuition Benefit.

About SAGE Scholars:
Founded in 1995, SAGE markets its member colleges to the 150,000+ enrolled students and their families via its website, email and a weekly e-newsletter. Member colleges may contact students once they reach 9th grade at no charge. Tuition Rewards is now the largest private college savings program in the U. S. -- based on participating students and value of eligible assets. For more information, contact Dr. James B. Johnston, 215-564-9930. For a full list of participating colleges, visit www. tuitionrewards. com.

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President Clinton Invited to Launch Atlanta Global Peace Project

President Clinton Invited to Launch Atlanta Global Peace Project

Atlanta Global Peace Project memorializes Dr. Martin Luther King on April 4th, the 38th anniversary of his murder. The new nonprofit: Friends of Gandhi-King-Carter/Atlanta publicly invites President Clinton to propel their organization’s mission into global success. Peacemakers around the Earth are also invited to assist them to enlist President Clinton.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) April 5, 2006

Today is a special date: 04/05/06. This is a date that will forever remind a new nonprofit of their historical Peace-Action. John Randolph Naugle, co-founder for the young global nonprofit: Friends of Gandhi-King-Carter is asking peacemakers from around the Earth to please assist them to enlist President Clinton so that their huge mission of service & inspiration is achieved.

Yesterday; Tuesday 04/04/06, at 4 PM, Mr. Naugle invited all the members of the media to join him in Atlanta's Woodruff Park (in front of the Phoenix Rising Sculpture). Here he announced their nonprofit's official invitation and goal for securing President Clinton’s assistance because it memorializes the 38th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s murder. April 4th is also the last day of the 64-day Season of Non-Violence and a perfect launch date of their new Website (“Atlanta: City of Peace”: www. ATLpeace. org).

President Clinton became the ideal “launching assistant” for Friends of Gandhi-King-Carter because of the challenging questions that he posed (in Atlanta) before billions of televised-viewers during Coretta Scott King’s memorial service in February. Mr. Naugle, founder-FGKC stated: “President Clinton, I am one of millions around the Earth that is motivated by your example of courage. I also want to make a difference, and I am spending a great deal of energy... especially envisioning that YOU can assist us… (“Providence happens”). I am particularly inspired to ACT because of the powerful questions that YOU posed at Mrs. King’s funeral. All of my actions & goals are a specific reply to your questions. This is what YOU (President Clinton) asked us all:

“What will happen to the legacy of Martin Luther King and Coretta King? Will it continue to stand for peace & non-violence, and anti-poverty, and civil rights, and human rights? What will be the meaning of the King Holiday every year, and even more important… Atlanta, what’s YOUR responsibility for the future of the King Center? What are YOU going to do to make sure that it grows? What will happen to the King Legacy?"

--- President Bill Clinton 02/07/06

Mr. Naugle proclaims: “President Clinton, you ALSO have a part to play with insuring Dr. and Mrs. King’s globally-respected legacy. And YOU will soon see that I have a specific reply to your challenging questions. President Clinton. YOU are the ideal visionary that our young, struggling organization needs. Friends of Gandhi-King-Carter has 5 HUGE projects that have urgent “windows of opportunity” that must be met. Will YOU please help us to inspire the international organization of "Mayors for Peace" [representing 1,306 cities in 115 countries)? Will you please help us to inspire the 700+ organizations & millions of people that are registered with: "The United Nation's International Decade for a Culture of Peace"? President Clinton, YOU (thru your new Clinton Global Initiative: www. ClintonGlobalinitiative. org) have the impressive foundation to substantially deliver. We love your mission:

“To help our world move beyond the current state of globalization to a more

Integrated global community of shared benefits, responsibilities, and values.”

Mr. Naugle pleads: “President Clinton, will YOU please accept our urgent invitation to propel our nonprofit into phenomenal success? Please come to Atlanta (ASAP) and host a Press Conference announcing YOUR support to our goals. With your acceptance, I will book the Press Conference on top of “The World’s Tallest Hotel” (Westin Peachtree). From here one may cultivate a vision of Peace for our entire Global Family, and also see “The World’s Biggest Airport”, CNN International, and “The World’s Biggest Aquarium”. To discover success we are reaching for YOU, President Clinton, because YOU are internationally respected in the area of social & public service. With YOUR help "Atlanta: City of Peace" will be delivered into her destiny of becoming a Global Nexus for Peace Cultivation & Inspiration. Our town is well-qualified because we have 3 widely-respected centers of peace education (Gandhi, King, and Carter Centers), and two Nobel Peace Prize Laureates (Dr. King and Pres. Carter), plus 3 Nobel Peace Prize Nominees (Senator Sam Nunn, Dr. John Endicott, and Ted Turner). Although Friends of Gandhi-King-Carter is still young, we have 5 huge projects that have urgent “windows of opportunity. Our visionary nonprofit needs your help to:

1) Rename “The World's Biggest & Busiest Airport” (Atlanta): "Gandhi-King-Carter International Airport" (individuals from 38 states & 52 countries have already signed their Internet Peace Petition: www. GKC-Airport. com).

2) Establish a campus of The University of Peace in each of the G-8 countries, and begin with The University of Peace-No. America (in Atlanta). An ideal ‘future’ campus has already been located in Atlanta (115 acres). President Clinton, YOUR help is needed so this property can be claimed for global peace cultivation/education.

3) Create: “The World’s Biggest Peace Garden”, and “The World’s Biggest Peace Pond" (in honor of Walden Pond). In a few short months the City of Atlanta will begin development of a new green-space (“The City’s Biggest”). President Clinton, YOUR help is needed so that this new green-space is named: “Peace & Love Garden”.

4) Initiate planning for the 2007 Global “See-Peace” Concert (ATL). We need YOUR help, President Clinton, to recreate the global success of the July-2005 LIVE-8 Concert that garnered a live audience of 200,000 people in London, and a 2.5 billion+ televised audience. We need YOU to help us ‘close’ on our proposal to Bono & Sir Bob Geldof to be Executive Producers: www. See-Peace. org

5) Commence development of our goal to launch “World’s 1st Spaceline” from “World’s Biggest & Busiest Airport”. WE need President Clinton to ‘close’ on our proposal to Sir Richard Branson (of the $9 Billion-Virgin Group of companies) to launch his Virgin Galactic - "World's 1st Spaceline" from "The World's Biggest Airport".

Friends of Gandhi-King-Carter was founded to honor 3 of history's most internationally accomplished, respected, and well-known Peacemakers. They invite President Clinton, and Peacemakers worldwide to please help them to honor:

A) Mahatma Gandhi (“Man of the Millennium” - Years 1000-2000, “Creator of Contemporary Peace & Non-Violence Education”, and “Father of the World’s Biggest Democracy”)

B) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (Mahatma Gandhi’s most globally productive protégé) and

C) President Jimmy Carter (the most productive former US president in our entire country’s 230-year history).

Cultivating global peace is very important. Even today there are millions of 'cousins' from our global family that are in a considerable state of suffering. Reason? Gandhi's lesson of "Peace Is The Way" is not being taught, and Dr. King's "3-Evils" are not being adequately addressed.

-- 200+ Million children are malnourished and 175+ Million do not attend school.

-- 1.5 Billion people are without clean drinking water

-- 40% of the world's population suffers serious water shortages

-- 1 Billion people are unemployed; another 750 million underemployed.

-- 800 Million have no access to health services.

-- Each 24-hour period - over 30,000 children in various parts of the world die of hunger and disease.

-- Nearly 1.5 Billion people live in poverty on less than $1 a day.

-- There are currently over 35 different theaters of conflict & war in various parts of the globe

-- In the United States alone, national statistics report that there are over 2 Million homeless children.

Details on John Randolph Naugle, Co-founder; Friends of Gandhi-King-Carter… Mr. Naugle has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology. He does occasional contract library tech work for the CDC’s Global Communications & Information Center, and is quite informed of the numerous health challenges that face our Global Family. His current primary focus is finding key individuals who can assist with professionally packaging, polishing, and launching this budding global nonprofit. John Naugle, in the past, was concerned enough about the well-being of his former hometown that he campaigned to be elected Mayor of Marietta twice (1993 & 1997). He has lost his savings & home in developing his nonprofit interests (he could sure use help with this nonprofit). In addition, he knows “the heart-beat” of metro-Atlanta very well because, as a professional clown ("Johnny D’Farmer") he’s donated his time & talent to 100+ nonprofits throughout the city over the last dozen years. He’s a very serious student of Peace Cultivation, and especially the three globally respected leaders who have made HUGE sacrifices to furthering Global Peace: Gandhi, King, and Carter.

"First they ignore you.

Then they laugh at you.

Then they fight you.

Then you win.

It is possible…

To live in peace!”

Mahatma Gandhi

“Peace is the sweeter music…

A cosmic melody that is far superior…

We will not build a peaceful world by

Following a negative path.”

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

“If we are to live together in peace,

We must come to know each other better.”

President Jimmy Carter

“Imagine all the people living life in peace...

All we are saying is: give peace a chance!”

John Lennon

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Continued Growth for My Kangen Power Bucks Economic Trends

Continued Growth for My Kangen Power Bucks Economic Trends

Despite the economic downturn, business continues to grow for My Kangen Power, the premier distributor support system for Enagic water. For over 35 years, Enagic International has been a leader in the water purification business.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 15, 2010

Despite the economic downturn, business continues to grow for My Kangen Power, the premier distributor support system for Enagic water. For over 35 years, Enagic International has been a leader in the water purification business. As the US distribution arm for Enagic International, My Kangen Power has been a vital partner in the international growth of the company. Both My Kangen Power and Enagic International share a vision of improving global society and health through providing access to clean and healthy Enagic water.

Enagic water, also known as Kangen water, has been developed over decades of ground-breaking research in Japan. Enagic has positioned itself as an authority on the subject of pure, healthy water. Enagic water is a potent antioxidant, and has been proven to be particularly effective in helping those suffering from illness. Through the use of an Enagic water machine, normal tap water can be filtered to its purest form, removing any toxins in the public water supply. This innovative technology returns water to its natural state, and has been successfully used in Japanese hospitals and homes for years. For more information about Enagic water, please visit http://www. enagic. com/en/ (http://www. enagic. com/en/).

Today, Enagic water distribution is rapidly growing in North America as a result of My Kangen Power. My Kangen Power is Enagic's largest, most comprehensive distributor resource center. It provides tools for thousands of successful Enagic water distributors, who have created a great deal of prosperity for themselves and for their business associates. My Kangen Power company leaders believe that part of their continued success has come from their commitment to fully empowering each and every distributor. The websites provided by My Kangen Power offer distributors the ability to market Enagic water filtration devices on a worldwide stage, with leading-edge technology.

The growth of My Kangen Power, and Enagic water, is anticipated to significantly increase throughout 2010. My Kangen Power is currently offering an exclusive 30 day trial offer to all interested Enagic distributors. Every member receives business training, two lead generation websites, two educational websites, a state-of-the-art virtual back office, and award-winning live support. Visit http://mykangenpower. com/ (http://mykangenpower. com/) for more information or to signup for the trial offer visit http://mykangenpower. com/?page=signup&promo=pressoffer (http://mykangenpower. com/?page=signup&promo=pressoffer).

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Free Educational Forum For Alzheimer's Family Caregivers; Empowering Your Life as a Caregiver

Free Educational Forum For Alzheimer's Family Caregivers; Empowering Your Life as a Caregiver

A Town Hall Forum titled "Alzheimer's in the Family" is being held Thursday, January 25th, 2007, from 8:30 a. m. to 12:30 p. m. at the San Marcos Resort Conference Center in North County. This free educational forum for family caregivers will address the issues facing a family caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's Disease. A panel of experts will discuss various issues facing those assuming the role of the caregiver and the profound impact of Alzheimer's Disease on the family.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) December 17, 2006

A Town Hall Forum titled "Alzheimer's in the Family" is being held Thursday, January 25th, 2007, from 8:30 a. m. to 12:30 p. m. at the San Marcos Resort Conference Center in North County.

This free educational forum for family caregivers will address the issues facing a family caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's Disease. A panel of experts will discuss various issues facing those assuming the role of the caregiver and the profound impact of Alzheimer's Disease on the family.

Health Care Group's ActivCare® - Residential Alzheimer's care facilities and the George G. Glenner Alzheimer's Family Centers, Inc. are hosting the event, beginning the third year of free educational forums for family caregivers.

In addition, the Glenner Alzheimer's Family Centers will be providing free adult day care during the event at one of their three centers. Reservations are required. Call 1-800-736-6674 at least one week prior to the event. For more information on adult day care and family and professional caregiver education please contact (619) 543-4700 or visit www. alzheimerhelp. org.

The forum will take place at the San Marcos Resort Conference Center at 1025 La Bonita Drive in San Marcos, CA 92078 from 8:30 a. m. to 12:30 p. m. on Thursday, January 25th, 2007. Continental breakfast will be served at 8:30 a. m.

To sign up for the free Town Hall Forum, please contact ActivCare® Point Loma at (619) 224-7300.

For additional information on Health Care Group, please log on to www. healthcaregrp. com.

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Thousands of People Get Paid To Take Surveys Online

Thousands of People Get Paid To Take Surveys Online

Billion dollar advertising budgets means good news for the thousands of people who get paid to take surveys online.

(PRWEB) September 12, 2004

Intense corporate competition and billion dollar advertising budgets spells good news to thousands of people who get paid to take surveys online. With the popularity of the internet, paid surveys online have become a primary way for marketing research firms to gauge public opinion about products and services – and a way for survey participants to get paid in return. Cash, gift vouchers, discount coupons, sweepstake entries and even sample products are offered to people for participating in these paid surveys.

“Being able to get paid to take surveys online is an ideal opportunity for anyone who wants to make some extra money,” said Michael Perera, who had just finished completing a paid survey for a cellular phone company. “For the 20-minute paid survey I just did, I got 15 dollars. The easiest 15 bucks I have ever made,” said Perera. Paid surveys for which participants get paid have been a part of consumer research for decades, but the internet has accelerated the process, and companies can now gather public perceptions of their products and services instantly by offering paid surveys online. The data can then be easily tabulated by such factors as geographical location, gender and age, enabling targeted and more successful advertising campaigns. Evaluations of databases that provide contact information for hundreds of market research companies looking for people to participate in surveys for which they will get paid can be found at http://www. bandeeni. com (http://www. bandeeni. com)

People who want to get paid to take surveys must first register with the hundreds of market research companies. This usually means filling out a short questionnaires with basic information regarding their geographical location, hobbies, age, education and income level. And, of course, their names and addresses so that they can get paid for taking the surveys. People of different ages, income levels and geographical locations are in constantly high demand to participate in paid market research such as surveys. While there are hundreds of companies looking for paid survey participants, however, they are all scattered on the world wide web that it can take months if not more to find a sufficient number of them to register with. A few companies have carefully compiled comprehensive databases with information on hundreds of paid survey sources, making it easier for prospective participants to easily locate paid survey opportunities. The leading databases have been reviewed and ranked at http://www. bandeeni. com (http://www. bandeeni. com)

Cash rewards for paid surveys range from $3 to $70, depending in the length and intensity of the research project. Focus groups, where research participants gather in an online forum at an agreed-upon time, allow people to get paid up to $250. Another popular form of market research is mystery shopping, where people get paid to visit shops and restaurants and evaluate the customer service they received. Companies that provide contact databases for mystery shopping opportunities have also been evaluated at http://www. bandeeni. com/mystery-shopping. htm (http://www. bandeeni. com/mystery-shopping. htm)

“The money you get wont let you fire your boss,” said Perera, “but the extra income can help with those little monthly expenses that tend to add up. It makes sense to get paid to take surveys online.”

For more information on how to get paid to take surveys, visit http://www. bandeeni. com (http://www. bandeeni. com)

For more information on how to get paid to mystery shop, visit http://www. bandeeni. com/mystery-shopping. htm (http://www. bandeeni. com/mystery-shopping. htm)

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ConferenceSeek develops Continuing Medical Education partnership with Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center

ConferenceSeek develops Continuing Medical Education partnership with Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center

(PRWEB) May 18, 2001

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ConferenceSeek develops Continuing Medical Education partnership with Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center

May 8, 2001-ConferenceSeek, a leading online meeting portal for healthcare professionals, today announced its intention to expand its online healthcare meeting library by hosting continuing medical education courses sponsored by Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center.

"Our alliance with Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center helps us fulfill our commitment to being the complete meeting and continuing education resource for healthcare professionals," said ConferenceSeek CEO Amy Ravi. "We are delighted to bring quality CME courses from RUSH to the thousands of physicians who access our website."

Using ConferenceSeek's web site, healthcare professionals around the country will be able to browse a directory of continuing education courses, then take the courses online and receive continuing education credits immediately.

Continuing medical education is a career long effort that physicians participate in to stay abreast of developments in their field. CME programs target subgroups of the more than 500,000 physicians nationwide. Thirty-six states now require physicians to take 30-50 hours of CME courses annually to maintain licensure. For these reasons, it is important for accredited CME sponsors to make their programs as widely known and available to practicing physicians as possible. "RUSH has a history of developing quality CME activities that share the expertise of renowned faculty with physician colleagues; the use of a service such as ConferenceSeek makes sense to promote RUSH CME courses to physicians around the country, particularly outside of the Chicago area," said Dr. Harold Kessler, Associate Dean and Director of Continuing Medical Education, Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center.

ConferenceSeek's online continuing education courses cost less than 20% of what it would cost a physician to physically attend a CME course. The company's searchable library of meeting and continuing education content provides a consolidated resource for finding and accessing professional information real-time. Using ConferenceSeek's tools, CME providers are better able to track the usage and success of their course offerings. Physicians may participate in CME courses where and when its convenient.

ConferenceSeek's goal is to empower the healthcare community by creating tools to extend the value of healthcare meetings and continuing education courses. The company supports a searchable database of more than 5000 upcoming healthcare conferences.

About ConferenceSeek:

ConferenceSeek is a leading healthcare meeting service, marketing and content management provider. They bring together healthcare professionals, corporations, associations and information to increase the value and extend the life of meetings. ConferenceSeek's complete solution enables healthcare professionals to 1) find a conference using EventFinder™, 2) get to the conference using EventConcierge™, and 3) access meeting and continuing education content via Proceedings Online™.

Founded in 2000, ConferenceSeek is based in Evanston, IL. For additional information about the company, please visit ConferenceSeek on the Web at www. conferenceseek. com.

About Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center:

Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center is an academic health center that includes the 809-bed Presbyterian-St. Luke's Hospital (including the Rush Children's Hospital) and the 154-bed Johnston R. Bowman Health Center for the Elderly.

It is home to the seven Rush Institutes, which draw together patient care and research to address major health problems, offering primary health care services as well as the latest treatments for arthritis and orthopedic problems, cancer, heart disease, mental illness, diseases associated with aging and neurological problems.

Integral to the medical center is Rush University, which includes Rush Medical College, the College of Nursing, the College of Health Sciences, the Graduate College, and a cooperative educational network of 14 liberal arts colleges and universities in six states from Tennessee to Colorado.

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