Tulsa, Okla. – The welding students of Oklahoma Technical College were presented the Change Agent Award by Volunteer Central of Greater Tulsa June 15th, 2010. This award was presented in recognition and appreciation of their commitment to strengthening our community as a Change Agent through volunteer service, exemplifying society, and a sense of caring and a demonstration of true citizenship.

The OTC welding students won this award by volunteering their time at the American Therapeutic Riding Center, a non-profit organization that provides equine-facilitated therapy for people with physical disabilities. They make regular trips to the riding center to help with welding projects on fencing, stable doors, farm equipment and basic upkeep.

Each department at OTC is doing their part to give back to the Tulsa community. The Barber students provide free haircuts for the homeless by teaming up with John 3:16 and The Day Center for the Homeless. The automotive students work on donated vehicles from John 3:16 by performing inspections and repairs getting them in good running condition to be donated to those in the rehabilitation process.

About Oklahoma Technical College
Oklahoma Technical College is a licensed and accredited institution offering various diploma and degree programs in automotive and welding technology and barbering. OTC is managed by the same ownership as Community Care College and Clary Sage College.

McGovern Consulting Group, LLC, a Nonprofit Software & Consulting Services group in the Mid-Atlantic region, announced today that David Kendall, CPA, has joined their team as a senior implementation consultant. Kendall will manage all aspects of software implementation, training, and client support.

“David brings extensive knowledge and experience as well as a strong accounting and software implementation background to the McGovern Consulting Group,” said Dennis McGovern, Managing Partner. “Having worked with David previously, we have seen first hand the extent of his knowledge, expertise, and range of abilities. We are very pleased to welcome him to the McGovern team.”

With over 25 year’s experience, David has aided more than 500 nonprofit organizations throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. He has worked with Fundraising 100 (formerly Rainbow) from its inception and design and has also specialized in accounting, treasury, and financial software sales ranging from single user to multi-user large project team implementations. Prior to McGovern Consulting Group, Kendall was the principal of First Choice for Charities, a Sage Nonprofit Software implementation company that focused primarily on Sage MIP Fund Accounting, Sage Fundraising 50, and Sage Fundraising 100. Formerly of Vineland, NJ David holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Mathematics from Rutgers University and a CPA certification from the State of New Jersey.

About McGovern Consulting Group:

The technology experts at McGovern Consulting Group have provided and supported management systems for hundreds of organizations throughout the United State focusing exclusively on the non-profit sector.  As a Sage Select partner, McGovern Consulting Group offers Sage Software’s best-in-class solutions including Sage MIP Fund Accounting and Sage Fundraising 50.  McGovern Consulting Group has developed a reputation for its comprehensive and analytical approach to each non-profit organization’s challenges.  Services include software sales, implementation and training as well as technology planning and management consulting. Contact McGovern Consulting Group at (267) 895-1778 or on the web at www.mcgoverncg.com

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For Immediate Release

Kristy Emery
McGovern Consulting Group
267-895-1778
866-463-6440
kemery@mcgoverncg.com
http://www.mcgoverncg.com

McGovern Consulting Group Announces New Marketing Coordinator

Doylestown, PA – October 2008 – McGovern Consulting Group, Nonprofit Software & Consulting Services, continues its expansion with today’s announcement of newly-hired Marketing Coordinator, Kristy Emery. Emery will develop and manage all aspects of their communications including; marketing campaigns, web site enhancements, relationship management, client programs, newsletter distribution, and new market roll out. Kristy was brought on to increase customer satisfaction, branding, and McGovern Consulting Group’s presence in the nonprofit accounting and fundraising software market.

“We are excited to be expanding and Kristy is an excellent addition to our team. We welcome Kristy to McGovern Consulting Group,” said Dennis McGovern, Managing Partner for McGovern Consulting Group. “As the first Marketing Coordinator in the history of McGovern Consulting Group I know Kristy’s expertise will be a valuable asset to our company as we continue to grow our business.”

A native of Bucks County, PA, Emery graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Pennsylvania State University. She has specialized in various roles within the marketing and public relations fields including list development and management, special events coordination and business development. Kristy will be instrumental in facilitating strategies to enhance client satisfaction, increase brand positioning and promote market penetration as McGovern Consulting Group continues to expand its practices. Emery will report directly to McGovern Consulting Group’s Managing Partner, Dennis McGovern, and will be based in the company’s corporate office located in Doylestown, PA.

About McGovern Consulting Group

The technology experts at McGovern Consulting Group have provided and supported management systems for hundreds of organizations throughout the United State focusing exclusively on the nonprofit sector. As a Sage Select partner, McGovern Consulting Group offers Sage Software’s best-in-class solutions including Sage MIP Fund Accounting and Sage Fundraising 50. McGovern Consulting Group has developed a reputation for its comprehensive and analytical approach to each organization’s challenges. Services include software sales, implementation and training as well as technology planning and management consulting. Contact McGovern Consulting Group at (267) 895-1778 or on the web at http://www.mcgoverncg.com/Contact.html. 196 West Ashland St., Ste 116 Doylestown, PA 18901.

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Sedona Arizona, 2008 – From November 28 through December 7, Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village, and the supporting sponsor, Los Abrigados, will present The “Festival of Trees” with a silent-auction benefiting two non-profit entities. Area Artists and Galleries will contribute their time and talent to create over 25 Christmas trees that will be put up in a silent-auction, each tree will be decorated in fun and exquisite ways to entice the guests of Tlaquepaque. Local favorites Andrea Smith, Lisa Daniels, Rod Bearcloud, Chris Navarro, Robert Shields, and John and Misty Soderberg are supporting this event with their very own special trees!

“This is such a great idea for a fundraiser, and with local artists from Sedona to support these two organizations speaks volume”, said Rod Bearcloud Berry, Founder of the Chameleon Project. “The money generated through this auction will help the Chameleon Project and its grassroots efforts to spread the word out about the Chameleon Project”.

All trees will be displayed on the Terrace at Patio del Norte accompanied with silent auction bid sheets. The viewers may visit Tlaquepaque and check their bids through 4:00 p.m. on December 7^th.

Mark your calendar for December 5^th, when visitors can mingle with the artists from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tickets for this special “Meet the Artists” evening are $25.00 per person; contact Mally Paquette 772-643-2742.

The Chameleon Project is the largest project to assist the spirit of humanity on Earth. It is a world-wide destination oasis. The beauty of its unique gardens, structures and symbols, can be found in the heartfelt inspiration of the whole facility. This monumental structure and its dome enclosed gardens are created to assist everyone in deepening their understanding of the Mother Earth and promoting a more conscious awareness of the planet. This classical garden park is designed to inspire the hearts of all people.

The mission at the Make-A-Wish Foundation^® is to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for more information contact Mally Paquette 772-643-2742

XOX 100 GNG Auction

How is one special guitar going to make one collector very happy and help a lot of needy children? The number 100 Handle guitar, the last of the numbered limited edition guitars from XOX Audio Tools, is being put on auction to the most generous bidder and all proceeds from this sale will be donated by XOX to Guitars not Guns. “We were so impressed with Guitars Not Guns’ organization and ideals that we realized we had to contribute. But how were our high end guitars going to help a lot of underprivileged kids? We decided that our most important and valuable guitar, the last of our limited edition, would be raffled to the highest bidder and the proceeds from this would be given directly to GNG to use to their best potential to help the most children possible.” explains Peter Solomon, Director of XOX. The Handle is an extremely innovative and stunningly designed carbon fiber guitar. It is so novel, cool, and incredible to play, that the whole music industry is buzzing about it and it’s quickly becoming deemed a cult object. In fact, it has already received two important awards; the ‘Good Design Award’ from the Chicago Athenaeum Museum and most recently ‘the Most Innovative Product Award‘ of the NAMM show from Guitar Jam Daily!

Guitars Not Guns is a non-profit organization that provides free guitars and free lessons to foster children, at-risk youth and other deserving children. This music program is an alternative to violence. GNG runs on 100% volunteers, donations, fundraising and grants. As of April 21 the guitar will be displayed on eBay and it will be auctioned on May1, 2008. One lucky bidder is going to be proud owner of a special unique collectors edition Handle guitar and he is going to feel really good knowing he helped many children in the process.

Contacts:

XOX Audio Tools:

Peter SolomonPresident and CEO XOX

Via della Torre,

11 Milano 20127 Italy

tel: +39 02 3651 5854 fax: +39 02 3651 6052

peter.solomon@xoxaudiotools.com

Guitars not Guns

Ray Nelson

President & CEO

Guitars not Guns

112 Presidio Park


Peachtree City,

GA 30269 USA

ray@guitarsnotguns.org

tel: +1 770 487 8007