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HALFTIME
ACTIVITIES
Embracing
God's calling and moving from success to significance.
www.halftime.org
What
Is Halftime
Halftime, the book, has been an inspiration to me. Following the
release of the book Halftime in 1994, Bob Buford received
hundreds of calls from business and professional leaders who resonated
with its message: multiply all God has given you, and in the process,
give it back. The prevailing comments were, "This story was
more about me than it was Bob, how do I implement what was encouraged?"
and "Is there really life after success?" In 1998, Bob
launched Halftime, the organization, to answer these questions and
many others. Mitch has been inspired by the book Halftime
which was part of the 12 month reading material of Joshua's Men,
a program of The Gathering/USA Palm Beach County.
The
mission of Halftime is to inspire business and professional leaders
to embrace God's calling and move from success to significance.
Bob often challenges halftimers by asking them, "Do you want
to get to the end of your life, stand before God and hear Him say...'So
what?' No, you want Him to tell you 'Well done.'"
info@halftime.org
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www.linksplayers.com
The vision of Links Players International is to link golfers around the world in Christ. Their mission is to encourage and equip men and women to meet and move others into relationship with Christ using golf as a vehicle of communication. The mission of Links Players and Links Fellowship is:
L Love God and others
I Integrate Christ's reign and integrity into all of life
N Network Friends together in Christ
K Kindle compassion for the poor and needy
S Share Christ through the great game of golf
linksplayers@linksplayers.com
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The
Gathering/USA Palm Beach County
www.gatheringpb.com
The
Gathering/USA is about personal growth, leadership development,
and connection opportunities for helping those in need. Mitch
supports this organization by being involved in many of its activities
and by his office supplying clerical assistance to Bob as needed.
Bob@GatheringPB.com
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National
Alliance for Accessible Golf
www.accessgolf.org
The
National Alliance for Accessible Golf was formed in the summer of
2001 by leaders from the golf industry and representatives of organizations
serving people with disabilities and golfers with disabilities.
The mission of the Alliance is to increase participation of people
with disabilities in the game of golf. Mitch has been elected
to serve as a Board Member for a two year term.
The National Alliance
for Accessible Golf announces the release of its Tool kit for golf
course operators. The tool kit has been in development for almost
two years and each draft has been posted on the Alliance web site
for public input. The Tool kit is available National Alliance for
Accessible Golf at this web site.
National
Alliance for Accessible Golf Toolkit
naag@indiana.edu
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www.caninecompanions.org
Canine
Companions for Independence is a non-profit organization that enhances
the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly-trained
assistance
dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships.
Mitch and his family are two time puppy raisers having both go on
to graduate and be placed with persons with disabilities as working
assistance dogs.
info@caninecompanions.org
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www.animals101.com
Animals
101, Inc. is dedicated to supporting the animal/human bond through
education, rescue, referrals and animal-assisted activities. Animals
101 will provide humane education to teachers, parents and local
community and animal-rescue organizations and will assist others
in setting up programs dedicated to the health and welfare of animals. Mitch is a volunteer Board Member, repaying Dr. B for his contributions
of free vet services to Canine Companions for Independence puppies
in training.
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www.missionemanuel.org
Mission Emanuel is an ongoing Dominican Republic outreach ministry of The Gathering, USA, Inc., a non-profit organization that has brought together missionaries from around the world dedicated to improving the lives of the Dominican people by providing health care, education, better living conditions and spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ. For several years, Mission Emanuel has been led by a group of dedicated Christians whose main concern was the physical and spiritual welfare of the people of the town of Nazaret and the surrounding communities. Approximately 4 times a year, teams from the US travel to the Dominican to work in and around the community. The physical labor that needs to be done always seems to get done, but hearts are restored in the process.
Betty Morris - betty@missionemanuel.org (To sponsor a child)
Jack Larson - d-r-jack@msn.com (To make a donation)
Steve Rowell - jsrowell@leggmason.com (To join them on a mission trip)
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www.mobilitygolf.com
Mobility Golf's mission is to increase opportunities for those who can't walk to play golf. A primary objective is to get every golf course to provide and adaptive golf car - one with hand controls and a swivel seat. The immediate problem is that only about 2% of the 16,000 golf courses in the United States provide accessible golf cars. In addition, there was no information source for a disabled golfer to find the few golf courses that are currently accessible (visit their website and type in your zip code to find a course in your area with an adaptive golf cart). According to a survey by the Paralyzed Veterans of America, 21% of their members would play golf if it were accessible (there are 6.8 million disabled Americans). Mobility Golf also provides advocacy assistance to people who are denied access to golf facilities; present position papers to governmental entities and key policy-makers; testify in public hearings; and coordinate activities with disability organizations and major golf organizations. Membership opportunities are available and contributions are always welcome!
info@mobilitygolf.com
Richard Thesing, Managing Director - 650-325-8021
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