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PRIDE
Nov 28, 2011 21:09:41 GMT -5
Post by Press Release on Nov 28, 2011 21:09:41 GMT -5
Leslie County opens recycling center Pride Press Release
Leslie County now has a recycling center, located in the former Kentucky Truss building, beside the 911 Center on Rockhouse. There residents can drop off cardboard, paper, aluminum cans, steel cans, and #1 and #2 plastics, all for free. Judge-Executive Jimmy Sizemore and Solid Waste Coordinator Angie Muncy hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Nov. 22 at the new recycling center. Students from the Stinnett Elementary School PRIDE Club participated, as did Mark Davis of PRIDE, the region’s environmental cleanup and education organization. “Developing a recycling program takes community support and time, so we invite you to start using this new facility now and to work with us as we build up our services over time,” Muncy said. “Watch for announcements about our operating hours and other details, or just call us any time at 672-4103.” “I hope people use the center because it’s the right thing to do for our young people, that’s the bottom line,” Muncy added. “This gives us the chance to take care of the environment for their future. I encourage everyone to think about them when you decide whether to throw your pop can in the trash can or the recycle bin.” “More and more people want to do the right thing for our economy and environment by recycling, so we are excited to see Leslie County make this service so convenient for its residents,” Davis said. “For our economy, recycling creates jobs and provides a domestic supply of inputs for manufacturers,” Davis explained. “On the ‘green’ side, making products with recycled materials requires less energy than using raw materials, and it conserves natural resources.” “Students are learning all of this in school, and they want to do the right thing,” Davis added. “We’re seeing that across this region. It’s the young people who are setting the example, and their families then get involved.” Leslie County Schools already are gearing up to recycle, which is both a learning activity and a cost-saving strategy. The Leslie County Conservation District has ordered storage sheds for each school to accumulate recyclables for delivery to the recycling center. Muncy thanked the conservation district, school system and each school for their cooperation. She also recognized local businesses that have been participating in a pilot project by collecting their cardboard for the recycling center. They are Subway in Hyden, the Medicine Shoppe, Family Dollar Store, Hardee’s of Hyden, Pennington Tire and Mosley Auto Parts. All local businesses are now invited to join the cardboard recycling program. The center was made possible by an $88,504 grant from the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet’s Division of Waste Management. With the grant, awarded in June, the county bought a baler, portable truck ramp, two recycling trailers, pallet truck and skid steer. When collecting items to drop off at the recycling center, keep in mind these tips. To find out if your plastic item is #1 or #2, look on it for a triangle with a number inside. Examples of #1 and #2 plastics are soft drink bottles, water bottles, milk jugs, detergent bottles and bleach bottles. Please keep your paper and cardboard dry. Please rinse out cans and bottles and remove lids from steel cans. The first 25 people to bring recyclables to the new center will receive labels to turn any container into a recycling bin, courtesy of PRIDE. Learn more about why and how to recycle at PRIDE’s recycling web site: www.kypride.org/?p=985
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PRIDE
Jan 2, 2012 16:30:18 GMT -5
Post by Press Release on Jan 2, 2012 16:30:18 GMT -5
Steve Yeary, executive director of Appalachian Children’s Home, surprised PRIDE’s Tammie Wilson with a $500 donation. On the right is Bruce Crouch of Waste Connections of Kentucky, who was delivering bicycles with PRIDE staff as part of Waste Connections’ annual Christmas Promise project.
Appalachian Children’s Home gives gift to PRIDE
Eastern Kentucky PRIDE recently received an unexpected Christmas gift in the form of a $500 donation from the Appalachian Children’s Home. “Because of PRIDE’s excellent community efforts throughout the year, we are pleased to be able to give back to such a worthy organization,” said Steve Yeary, executive director of the Appalachian Children’s Home. “We are so grateful for this generous donation, which, I must say, caught me by surprise,” said PRIDE’s Tammie Wilson. “We went to the Children’s Home to spread some Christmas cheer and invite them to volunteer with PRIDE in the future. The donation was unexpected and greatly appreciated.” “PRIDE will invest this donation right back in the community by creating a cleaner, healthier environment,” Wilson said. “I understand that’s part of the mission of the Children’s Home, to support community development.” Yeary presented a check to Wilson Dec. 15, when PRIDE staff helped deliver 50 bicycles to residents of the children’s home. Waste Connections of Kentucky gave the bicycles as part of its annual Christmas Promise project, which provides bikes to needy children in southeastern Kentucky. The Appalachian Children’s Home is a state-licensed institution and emergency shelter for boys and girls under the age of 18. The facility is located on a 158-acre campus on the outskirts of Barbourville. It is home to approximately 50 teenagers and employs 60 staff members. The web site is www.achky.org. PRIDE stands for “Personal Responsibility In a Desirable Environment.” The Eastern Kentucky PRIDE organization recruits volunteers to clean up their communities and educates young people about the importance of a healthy environment for their future. The organization serves 38 counties of southern and eastern Kentucky. The PRIDE web site is www.kypride.org. Eastern Kentucky PRIDE, Inc., is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, and all donations are tax deductible. To donate to Eastern Kentucky PRIDE or to Waste Connections’ 2012 Christmas Promise, please call the PRIDE office, toll free, at 888.577.4339.
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PRIDE
Jan 3, 2012 6:50:57 GMT -5
Post by Press Release on Jan 3, 2012 6:50:57 GMT -5
Waste Connections of Kentucky donated 180 bicycles to needy children in southeast Kentucky. In this photo, taken Dec. 15, 50 bicycles awaited their new owners at Appalachian Children’s Home, which is a state-licensed institution and emergency shelter for boys and girls under the 18 of age, located in Barbourville.
Waste Connections donates 180 bicycles in southeast Kentucky
Christmas came early for 180 needy children in southeast Kentucky, thanks to Waste Connections of Kentucky. Through its fifth annual “Christmas Promise” project, the company donated 180 bicycles and worked with community organizations to deliver them to needy children in the 40 counties of southeast Kentucky it serves through transfer stations or hauling operations. Waste Connections employees gave their own money to buy the bicycles, and the company matched the employees’ donations. Donations also came from the company’s vendors, customers and other partners. “This is something that we love to do,” said Bruce Crouch, district manager, Waste Connections of Kentucky. “Each year brings a new group of smiling faces to receive new bicycles.” “It is a way for us to not only help a child have a good Christmas, but also to come together with employees, vendors, partners and customers for a bike assembly party where we eat, joke around and have a fun time,” Crouch added. “PRIDE staff members were grateful for the opportunity to participate in the Christmas Promise this year,” said PRIDE’s Tammie Wilson. “When we helped deliver bikes, and we watched the kids enjoy them, we all came away reminded of the true meaning of Christmas.” “When we learned about the Christmas Promise, we were deeply moved by the generosity and kindness of Waste Connections employees,” Wilson said. “The heart of PRIDE is people taking care of their community, and this project does exactly that. This is what ‘community’ is all about.” The bicycles were given to children identified by the company’s local site managers and its customers, such as county solid waste coordinators. “We basically work with anybody at the local level that is aware of a need,” Crouch explained. “We are a part of a large company, but our team is made up of a lot of good local people who care about our communities,” Crouch said. Waste Connections is an integrated solid waste services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services. The Kentucky Division Office, which is located in Lily, primarily serves southeast Kentucky, with some operations in western counties. Waste Connections began the Christmas Promise in 2000 to give children the life-long memory of receiving a new bicycle. The Kentucky Division Office began participating in 2007. If you would like to support the 2012 Christmas Promise by donating money to buy bicycles for local children or assist with assembling the bikes, please call Bruce Crouch, Waste Connections of Kentucky, at 606.330.4105.
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PRIDE
Jan 3, 2012 19:37:52 GMT -5
Post by Press Release on Jan 3, 2012 19:37:52 GMT -5
PRIDE Re-Energized: Conserving Energy and Saving Money
PRIDE Re-Energized MagnetAre you paying more for gas and electricity? Energy costs are rising, and that trend will continue. Now is the time to re-think energy to save money. Big savings can add up from little changes — like unplugging your cell phone charger when not in use and changing your furnace filter monthly. You will save money … and the energy resources we all share. For more tips go to: kypride.org/2012/01/pride-re-energized-conserving-energy-saving-money-in-southern-eastern-kentucky
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PRIDE
Mar 13, 2012 16:01:23 GMT -5
Post by Kentucky News on Mar 13, 2012 16:01:23 GMT -5
Commonwealth Cleanup Week March 17-24 Commonwealth News Center press release
Volunteers from across Kentucky are set to fill trash bags and pick up old tires March 17-24 during the 14th Commonwealth Cleanup Week. The annual weeklong event is implemented by the Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) and kicks off the Great American Cleanup, spanning from March through May. Its purpose is to provide Kentucky communities with an opportunity to “spring clean,” recycle and promote personal responsibility across the Commonwealth. EEC Secretary Len Peters said Commonwealth Cleanup Week establishes civic pride and allows citizens to take ownership of their communities’ environment. “I am impressed each year with the number of Kentuckians who participate in this annual event. Thousands give their time to numerous cleanup projects, picking up litter and trash from our roadways, valley and streams, and recycling where possible. “I know that we’ve accomplished a great deal in the past 14 years, but we can work to make this year’s cleanup better than the last and to keep up the momentum throughout the year.” During the 2011 cleanup week, more than 34,000 Kentuckians picked up 36,774 bags of trash and 2,481 tires along 4,212 miles of roadway. In addition, these same volunteers cleaned nine illegal dumps. The timing of this initiative also helps prepare our state for visitors and tourists who make Kentucky their travel destination during the spring and summer months. Kentucky Educational Television (KET) will promote this year’s event, and Kentucky Life host Dave Shuffett will be taping a special “Dave Does It” segment during Commonwealth Cleanup Week. Nonprofit groups that register with their county solid waste coordinator and complete a Commonwealth Cleanup Week cleanup are eligible to win one of six $100 cash prizes in a random drawing. Visit the DWM’s website for scheduled events and a listing of county solid waste coordinators in Kentucky. waste.ky.gov/RLA/Pages/CCW.aspx
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PRIDE
Apr 2, 2012 16:14:53 GMT -5
Post by Jim Wilson on Apr 2, 2012 16:14:53 GMT -5
15th Annual PRIDE Spring Cleanup
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PRIDE
Jul 2, 2012 7:07:33 GMT -5
Post by Press Release on Jul 2, 2012 7:07:33 GMT -5
Walmart DC 6097 donates $5,000 to PRIDE
Walmart Distribution Center 6097, which is located in London, recently donated $5,000 to PRIDE, a nonprofit organization that promotes environmental cleanup and education efforts in southern and eastern Kentucky. The donation was a monetary match for hours volunteered by the distribution center’s associates during the 2012 PRIDE Spring Cleanup. During the Spring Cleanup Kick-Off, 27 Walmart DC associates volunteered for a total of 135 hours to pick up roadside litter near Cumberland Falls State Resort Park. At the Laurel Lake Cleanup, 29 associates volunteered 174 hours. The distribution center rented two pontoons to take them out on the lake to pick up trash, and several associates brought their own boats. “We are grateful for both the $5,000 donated by the Walmart Distribution Center and for the hours volunteered by its associates,” said PRIDE’s Tammie Wilson. “The volunteers already made a difference by creating a cleaner, healthier environment, and this donation will build on their good work by supporting more cleanup efforts in this area,” she said. “When good corporate citizens step up, like the Walmart Distribution Center has done in this case, then the entire community benefits,” Wilson added. “It is the best possible scenario for a community when its businesses support local service projects and encourage employees to do the same.” If you are interested in making a donation to support the 2013 PRIDE Spring Cleanup, please call Tammie Wilson at the PRIDE offie at 888.577.4339 (toll free).
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PRIDE
Jan 8, 2013 19:06:05 GMT -5
Post by Press Release on Jan 8, 2013 19:06:05 GMT -5
Make your New Year’s Resolutions with PRIDE Operation UNITE Press Release
Looking for New Year’s Resolutions that you can keep? Here are some suggestions.
SPEND MORE TIME OUTDOORS. Folks, we are blessed to be surrounded by trees, fields, creeks, lakes, hills, hollers, mountains, and wildlife. Other people drive hours to walk, hike, boat, or ride in the scenery in our backyards. In 2013, let’s soak it all in. It will be good for our health and spirits, and it will stir our desire to be good stewards. Here’s a great place to start planning a trip outdoors: parks.ky.gov
STOP JUNK MAIL. Go to: www.catalogchoice.org/dashboardSign up for a free account. Enter info from catalogs, credit card offers, etc., that you no long want to receive. The site will “opt out” for you, removing your name from those mailing lists. In about 10 weeks, you’ll have less junk mail … which is a headache for you and a drain on the environment. (For a fee, CatalogChoice.org also will remove your name from the mail lists that companies buy.)
BUILD AND USE A RAIN BARREL. It will cut your water bill and help our environment. It will store rainwater for your outdoor projects, such as watering flowers and washing cars. It will reduce rainwater runoff, which can cause flooding and carry pollutants, like fertilizer. If you want to build rain barrels as a group (school, club, church, etc.) project, we’ll bring all the supplies you need and guide you through. E-mail us at: PRIDE@centertech.com
THINK BEFORE YOU DRINK (bottled water, that is). “Imagine a water bottle filled a quarter of the way up with oil. That’s about how much oil was needed to produce the bottle.” WOW! That’s one of the convincing arguments for choosing tap water over bottled water in this article from National Geographic Kids: kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/stories/spacescience/water-bottle-pollutionFor convenient water on the go, fill a re-usable aluminum or stainless steel water bottle.
UNPLUG. Phone chargers, TVs, printers and other “always on” devices drain energy even when not in use. To save time, plug all such devices into power strips that you can turn off. Check our “PRIDE Re-Energized” page for more cost-saving energy conservation tips and resources: kypride.org/?p=1335
SIMPLIFY. “How much stuff do you have in your home that you do not use? How much do you buy that you rarely use? We, as conscious consumers, have to start recognizing that resources are starting to become limited, and we need to do our part to consume less by using everything we buy.” Quote taken from this link: tlc.howstuffworks.com/family/green-new-years-resolutions.htm
RESEARCH RECYCLING. There may be more recycling options near you than you think. At: search.earth911.comsearch for facilities closest to your zip code to recycle any item, from computers to used oil. Turn any container into a recycling bin with our PRIDEful Recycler labels you can print here: kypride.org/?p=985
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PRIDE
Jan 10, 2013 18:03:06 GMT -5
Post by Press Release on Jan 10, 2013 18:03:06 GMT -5
Connect with PRIDE online and win a sweatshirt Pride Press Release
We hold a door prize drawing monthly to thank people who have connected with PRIDE online. Right now the prize is a PRIDE sweatshirt. Your name will be entered in the drawing every month if you: 1. Subscribe to the PRIDE e-mail list – You can look forward to about one e-mail per month with news, tips and volunteer events. During the PRIDE Spring Cleanup, you may receive more frequent emails alerting you to volunteer opportunities. 2. Like www.facebook.com/EasternKentuckyPRIDEYou will enjoy: * Connections to others who share a passion for Southern and Eastern Kentucky * Alerts to volunteer opportunities * Good news from our region * Helpful tips and resources * A free PRIDE camp chair, if you are the 500th person to like: www.facebook.com/EasternKentuckyPRIDE3. Subscribe and like – Your name will be entered twice in the monthly drawings, and you will reap the benefits of full online connection with PRIDE.
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PRIDE
Feb 15, 2013 19:34:38 GMT -5
Post by Press Release on Feb 15, 2013 19:34:38 GMT -5
You are invited: Spring Cleanup planning workshops
Southern and Eastern Kentuckians are invited to a free workshop to discover how their communities can take advantage of PRIDE Spring Cleanup Month in April. “In our region, spring means our landscape will soon burst into bloom and 25,000-plus volunteers will make sure no trash spoils the view,” said Congressman Hal Rogers (KY-5), who co-founded PRIDE. “I ask for your help in paving the way for their success by preparing now for PRIDE Spring Cleanup Month in April.” In April, Spring Cleanup volunteers will pick up litter across the 42-county region. Local governments will work with individuals and groups to organize Spring Cleanup activities. Supplies, volunteer T-shirts and funding assistance will be provided by PRIDE, which is the region’s environmental cleanup and education campaign. In March, PRIDE will host free workshops to assist communities with planning their Spring Cleanup campaigns. PRIDE welcomes anyone who wants to improve their local environment, such as elected officials, civic groups, schools, youth organizations, businesses and churches. “The first half of the workshop will discuss a variety of practical solutions for reducing solid waste in your facilities and communities,” said PRIDE’s Tammie Wilson. “I encourage you to bring a list of challenges you face in reducing your solid waste stream, as well as a list of strategies that have proven effective in your community.” “After lunch, which is free to participants, we’ll focus on how to recruit and equip volunteers for PRIDE Spring Cleanup Month,” Wilson said. “The workshop is free, but space is limited, so we need you to RSVP,” Wilson explained. “To reserve your spot, please call us, toll free, at 888-577-4339, or e-mail us at PRIDE@centertech.com.” From the following list, participants can choose the workshop date and location that is most convenient for them: * March 4, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. ET, at Kentucky River Area Development District, 917 Perry Park Road, Hazard. * March 7, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. CT, at Roberta D. Cranmer Dining and Conference Center, Lindsey Wilson College, Columbia. * March 8, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. ET, at Cumberland Valley Area Development District, 324 Old Whitley Road, London. * March 12, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. ET, at Boyd County Community Center, 15605 State Route 180, Catlettsburg. * March 13, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. ET, at Big Sandy Area Development District, 100 Resource Drive, Prestonsburg. The 2013 PRIDE Spring Cleanup is made possible in part by a grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the following sponsors: Waste Connections of Kentucky (Gold Sponsor), Outdoor Venture Corporation (Silver Sponsor), Walmart (Silver Sponsor), Hacker Brothers, Inc. (Bronze Sponsor), Lightyear Network Solutions (Bronze Sponsor) and Owens Auto & Truck Parts (Bronze Sponsor).
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PRIDE
Apr 12, 2013 5:24:27 GMT -5
Post by Press Release on Apr 12, 2013 5:24:27 GMT -5
April 13: Volunteer at “Niagara of the South” PRIDE Press Release
Volunteers of all ages are invited to join the sixth annual PRIDE Spring Cleanup at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park on Saturday, April 13. From 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. ET, volunteers will pick up litter along Hwy. 90 and other roads near the park. Volunteer registration will begin at 9 a.m. at the gift shop beside Cumberland Falls. Volunteer groups with children will be directed to age-appropriate cleanup areas. All volunteers will receive a free lunch, and they will be entered in a drawing for door prizes. Free T-shirts will be given to volunteers, while supplies last. The Volunteer Cup trophy will be presented to the county that recruits the most volunteers. Whitley County won the trophy in 2011 and 2012, and McCreary County won it the three years before that. Awards will be given to the school group and community group that bring the most volunteers. All volunteers should dress appropriately for working outdoors in the weather that morning. Sturdy shoes are recommended. PRIDE will provide disposable gloves and safety vests. “The gorgeous scenery and fun atmosphere have made this event one of the most popular Spring Cleanup events in our 42 county region,” said PRIDE’s Tammie Wilson. “A record 510 volunteers pitched in last year, and we are planning for an even bigger turnout this year.” “I think folks also enjoy volunteering at Cumberland Falls because we all know how important it is to our tourism economy,” she said. “Volunteers have a good time during the cleanup, and they walk away knowing they made a real difference in their community. They can actually see the improvement as they drive home on clean roads.” “There is still time to support the event by making donations toward the lunch and door prizes, which reward our hard-working volunteers,” Wilson added. “All donors will be recognized at the event, so this will be a good opportunity to demonstrate your commitment to community service.” The event is a partnership among PRIDE, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, McCreary County Fiscal Court 109 Board, Whitley County Fiscal Court, US Forest Service, McCreary County Extension Service, McCreary County Board of Education, Whitley County School System, Bank of McCreary County and Pine Knot Job Corp. The region-wide PRIDE Spring Cleanup is made possible in part by a grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the following sponsors: Waste Connections of Kentucky (Gold Sponsor), Outdoor Venture Corporation (Silver Sponsor), Walmart (Silver Sponsor), Hacker Brothers, Inc. (Bronze Sponsor), Lightyear Network Solutions (Bronze Sponsor) and Owens Auto & Truck Parts (Bronze Sponsor). For more information, please call the PRIDE office, toll free, at 888-577-4339.
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PRIDE
Apr 16, 2013 22:07:08 GMT -5
Post by Press Release on Apr 16, 2013 22:07:08 GMT -5
Tammie Wilson will serve as the interim President/Chief Executive Officer of Eastern Kentucky PRIDE, Inc., the nonprofit organization dedicated to environmental cleanup and education in 42 counties of southern and eastern Kentucky.
Karen Kelly passes torch to Tammie Wilson at PRIDE PRIDE Press Release
The Board of Directors of Eastern Kentucky PRIDE, Inc., has named Tammie Wilson as its interim President/Chief Executive Officer until May, when the board will meet to make her selection permanent. Wilson, who is currently the PRIDE Vice President/Chief Operating Officer, replaces Karen Kelly at the helm of PRIDE. Kelly is leaving PRIDE to become District Administrator for Congressman Harold Rogers (KY-5). Kelly had been directing both PRIDE and the anti-drug initiative Operation UNITE since 2008. “It was my privilege to help establish PRIDE when I was a Field Representative for Congressman Rogers in 1997, when he and General James Bickford joined forces to provide the resources that citizens and local leaders needed to restore their region’s natural beauty,” Kelly said. “From those early days through my years as PRIDE director, I watched in awe as tens of thousands of volunteers turned out every year to transform their environment.” “It is with great confidence that I pass the torch of leadership to Tammie Wilson,” Kelly said. “With her education and experience, she is well qualified to steward PRIDE into a new era of success. She has managed day-to-day operations at PRIDE for several years now, so I expect there will be a seamless transition as I move on.” “Karen has helped build PRIDE into the well-respected, effective organization it is today, and she will be missed,” Wilson said. “I appreciate the Board of Directors for entrusting me to lead PRIDE forward,” Wilson said. “We have an excellent staff and thousands of dedicated supporters across our 42 counties, including elected officials, business leaders, teachers, students and volunteers. I look forward to building new partnerships as we find ways to make our region look its best.” Wilson has been the second in command at PRIDE since 2005. Prior to that, she administered grants for PRIDE and other nonprofit organizations in her position at The Center for Rural Development, where she began working in 2001. Wilson earned her Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Management from Midway College in 2007. She also has an Associate’s degree in Business Administration from Somerset Community College. Through Management Concepts, she has completed Grants Management Certifications for grant recipients and for entities that pass-through grant funds to other recipients. Wilson is a 2006 graduate of Leadership East Kentucky and a 2008 Graduate of Leadership Kentucky. Wilson is a native of McCreary County and graduate of McCreary Central High School. She and her son, Codi Duncan, have resided in Pulaski County for 12 years. Eastern Kentucky PRIDE is a grassroots initiative that promotes “Personal Responsibility In a Desirable Environment” in 42 counties of southern and eastern Kentucky. Citizens, local officials, schools, businesses and other groups cooperate to achieve the PRIDE goals of cleaning waterways, reducing trash problems and promoting environmental education. Volunteers are the heart, hands and feet of PRIDE in their community. Since inception in 1997, more than 387,000 people have volunteered with PRIDE.
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PRIDE
May 13, 2013 21:26:18 GMT -5
Post by Press Release on May 13, 2013 21:26:18 GMT -5
Tammie Wilson, PRIDE President/Chief Executive Officer
Tammie Wilson now leads PRIDE Pride Press Release
Tammie Wilson now leads the effort to clean up the environment and promote good stewardship across more than one-third of Kentucky counties.Wilson was selected to serve as the President/Chief Executive Officer of Eastern Kentucky PRIDE, Inc., a nonprofit organization that promotes environmental cleanup and education across 42 counties of southern and eastern Kentucky. She had been filling the position on an interim basis since mid-April, when Karen Kelly left the job to serve as the District Director for Congressman Hal Rogers (KY-5). Previously, Wilson had been the PRIDE Vice President/Chief Operating Officer. On Wednesday, the PRIDE Board of Directors met to promote Wilson to the presidency permanently. “We were fortunate that someone of Tammie’s caliber was ready to take over the reigns at PRIDE,” said Sandy Gay, who chairs the PRIDE Board of Directors. “Tammie has a degree in organizational management, and she has impressed us with her dedication and skills over the eight years she has been second in command at PRIDE.” “PRIDE is a powerful engine of change in our region, so it was important to us to pick the right person to build on that momentum,” Gay said. “With almost 400,000 volunteers since 1997, it’s clear that PRIDE motivates people to take care of this region’s environment. Tammie and her staff, which is beyond compare, will keep us moving in the right direction.” “I am grateful for the confidence my board has in me,” Wilson said. “I’ve managed day-to-day operations at PRIDE for several years now, so I feel like this will be an easier transition for me, the staff and all our partners in the region’s communities.” “I’m especially thankful for the wonderful team we have here,” Wilson said. “Our staff members work very long hours and travel hundreds of miles across this vast region to support anyone who is trying to do the right thing for the environment. We have the privilege of working side by side with so many incredible people who want the best for their communities — from local officials and PRIDE Coordinators to teachers and students to nonprofits and volunteers.” “I’m proud to say I’m a small part of such a great organization,” Wilson concluded. Wilson became the PRIDE Vice President/COO in 2005. Prior to that, she administered grants for PRIDE and other nonprofit organizations in her position at The Center for Rural Development, where she began working in 2001. Wilson earned her Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Management from Midway College and her Associate’s degree in Business Administration from Somerset Community College. Through Management Concepts, she has completed Grants Management Certifications for grant recipients and for entities that pass-through grant funds to other recipients. Wilson is a 2006 graduate of Leadership East Kentucky and a 2008 graduate of Leadership Kentucky. Wilson is a native of McCreary County and graduate of McCreary Central High School. She and her son, Codi Duncan, have resided in Pulaski County for 12 years. Eastern Kentucky PRIDE is a grassroots initiative that promotes “Personal Responsibility In a Desirable Environment” in its service area. Citizens, local officials, schools, businesses and other groups cooperate to achieve the PRIDE goals of cleaning waterways, reducing trash problems and promoting environmental education.
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PRIDE
Jul 12, 2013 7:52:35 GMT -5
Post by Press Release on Jul 12, 2013 7:52:35 GMT -5
Connect with PRIDE online and win a camp chair PRIDE Press Release
We hold a door prize drawing monthly to thank people who have connected with PRIDE online. Right now the prize is a PRIDE camp chair. The next drawing will be August 1. Your name will be entered in the drawing every month if you: 1. Subscribe to the PRIDE e-mail list – You can look forward to about one e-mail per month with news, tips and volunteer events. During the PRIDE Spring Cleanup, you may receive more frequent emails alerting you to volunteer opportunities. 2. Like www.facebook.com/EasternKentuckyPRIDE - You will enjoy: ◦ Connections to others who share a passion for Southern and Eastern Kentucky ◦ Alerts to volunteer opportunities ◦ Good news from our region ◦ Helpful tips and resources ◦ A free PRIDE camp chair, if you are the 500th person to like www.facebook.com/EasternKentuckyPRIDE3. Subscribe and like – Your name will be entered twice in the monthly drawings, and you will reap the benefits of full online connection with PRIDE. To subscribe to the PRIDE e-mail list, click here. (A form will open in Facebook. You do not need a Facebook account to fill in and submit the form.) To like PRIDE on Facebook, click here and then click “Like.” (You will need a Facebook account to select “Like”.) NEXT DRAWING: August 1, 2013. Names will be drawn from those who have subscribed to the PRIDE e-mail list and/or liked PRIDE on Facebook by 11:59 pm ET the night before the drawing. The monthly winner will be notified via e-mail. (If you have already subscribed and/or liked, you do not need to do so again. Your name is already in the monthly drawing.)
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