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Industry Associations Bulletin Board
January 2008
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Emergency Corps
The Emergency Corps program is an international education and training outreach that works to empower organizations and their employees to prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies of any kind. The events of September 11, 2001, were the catalyst for the development and initiation of a wider national outreach in emergency management and business continuity. Hundreds of private sector organizations have participated to date in Emergency Corps training programs as have public sector organizations (including Federal Reserve System, Centers for Disease Control, US Army, US Coast Guard, NYPD, FDNY, various municipal, county and provincial governments. Its program has also had the honor to work closely with the Federal 9-11 Commission in both research efforts and in training key Commission staff. www.emergencycorps.org
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Scientology Volunteer Ministers
Scientology Volunteer Ministers work directly with community leaders, officials, support personnel and citizens to bring order and real help in the face of any disaster. Trained to respond to emergency situations, they provide whatever is needed to immediately alleviate suffering and bring order quickly. And because the technology they apply is simple and effective, they quickly train others so they too can provide help. Last year alone, Scientology Volunteer Ministers have given real help to 1.6 million people from all walks of life, in 114 countries. www.volunteerministers.org
Save The Children
Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need in the United States and around the world. The inspiration and vision for Save the Children came in part from the international children's rights movement begun in England in 1919 by Eglantyne Jebb, founder of the British Save the Children Fund. It is a member of the International Save the Children Alliance, comprising 28 national Save the Children organizations working in more than 110 countries to ensure the well-being of children. Recognized for their commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, their work takes them into the heart of communities, where they help children and families help themselves. In Emergencies and Crisis: Save the Children works for and with children at risk of hunger and malnutrition and those affected by natural disaster, war and conflict. www.savethechildren.org
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Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration
The Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration, Inc. (ASCR) is the leading trade association for cleaning and restoration professionals worldwide, and the foremost authority, trainer and educator in the industry. The Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration, Inc. (ASCR) is a not-for-profit international trade association, tax exempt under provisions of Sec. 501 (c)(6) of the IRS Code. It does business under the name ASCR International. Donations do not qualify as personal deductions but do generally qualify as business deductions. www.ascr.org
Earthquake Engineering Research Institute
The Earthquake Engineering Research Institute is a national, nonprofit, technical society of engineers, geoscientists, architects, planners, public officials, and social scientists. EERI members include researchers, practicing professionals, educators, government officials, and building code regulators. The objective of the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute is to reduce earthquake risk by (1) advancing the science and practice of earthquake engineering, (2) improving understanding of the impact of earthquakes on the physical, social, economic, political, and cultural environment, and (3) advocating comprehensive and realistic measures for reducing the harmful effects of earthquakes. www.eeri.org
Disaster Recovery Information Exchange
The Disaster Recovery Information Exchange (DRIE) is a non-profit, mutual benefit association of systems and business professionals engaged in, or having an interest in, the various forms of planning for an emergency or a disruption to normal operations. In the context of emergency management, the word business applies to both the private and public sectors. DRIE's goal is to provide an accessible, informal, open forum for the exchange of information and knowledge related to the many variations of emergency preparedness. www.drieottawa.org
International Association of Emergency Managers
The International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to promoting the goals of saving lives and protecting property during emergencies and disasters. The mission of IAEM is to serve its members by providing information, networking and professional opportunities, and to advance the emergency management profession. www.iaem.com
International Association of Fire Chiefs
International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) is a powerful network of more than 12,000 chief fire and emergency officers. Their members are the world's leading experts in fire fighting, emergency medical services, terrorism response, hazardous materials spills, natural disasters, search & rescue, and public safety legislation. Their Mission is to provide leadership to career and volunteer chiefs, chief fire officers and managers of emergency service organizations throughout the international community through vision, information, education, services and representation to enhance their professionalism and capabilities. www.iafc.org
The Risk and Insurance Management Society
The Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing the practice of risk management, a professional discipline that protects physical, financial and human resources. Founded in 1950, RIMS represents nearly 3,900 industrial, service, nonprofit, charitable, and governmental entities. The Society serves 9,900 risk management professionals around the world. The Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS) serves its members by proactively providing the highest quality products, services and information to manage risk effectively. www.rims.org
Association For Enterprise Integration
The Association for Enterprise Integration (AFEI) is a non-profit association for corporate and individual members whose common goal is to advance enterprise integration, network centric operations and world-class electronic business practices for industries and governments around the globe. AFEI builds government and industry inter-relationships that cut across national and organizational boundaries and promotes the development of a global information infrastructure. AFEI is a member of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) family of associations. www.afei.org
American Hospital Association
AHA’s mission is to advance the health of individuals and communities. The AHA leads, represents and serves hospitals, health systems and other related organizations that are accountable to the community and committed to health improvement. The American Hospital Association (AHA) is the national organization that represents and serves all types of hospitals, health care networks, and their patients and communities. Close to 5,000 institutional, and 37,000 personal members come together to form the AHA. www.aha.org
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
The mission of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners is to reduce the incidence of fraud and white-collar crime and to assist ACFE members in its detection and deterrence. The ACFE is a provider of anti-fraud training and education. Together with nearly 40,000 members, it is reducing business fraud worldwide and inspiring public confidence in the integrity and objectivity within the profession. www.cfenet.com
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