tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37428100899767009842024-02-07T20:17:20.628-08:00Chris GivensChris Givenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02909342762881480097noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3742810089976700984.post-26740940264773811922010-04-19T22:11:00.000-07:002010-04-19T22:13:50.987-07:00Presentation Draft- Speaking PointsIntroduction: African Students make up less than 1% of the USU student body and the Annual African Banquet has provided the opportunity to display African culture on a large scale to USU students and the community. <br /><br />A. Event held at the Taggart Student Center Ballroom on the USU campus<br /> 1. Types of traditional food<br /> 2. Types of traditional music <br /> 3. Activities<br /><br />B. Outcome of the event<br /> 1. Educational for those in attendance <br /> 2. Publicity for club members<br /> 3. Brings a piece of African culture to Utah State <br /> <br />C. Contact infoChris Givenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02909342762881480097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3742810089976700984.post-34777107593998816582010-04-19T13:51:00.000-07:002010-04-19T13:55:15.325-07:00Online reputation assignmentTo: Megan Mitchell <br />From: Chris Givens<br />CC: Preston Parker<br />4/19/2010<br /><br />Megan Mitchell, <br />Im going to have to censor what I put in here just for the sake of those reading it. You know, just out of common courtesy. I found tid bits on Facebook. A lot of stuff on LDSSingles.net and Harmony.com but that was all pretty boring. You grew up in Eagle, Idaho and graduated from Centennial High School in 2008. You were student body president your senior year and excelled in highschool (what happened?). Your birthday is January 26th but I wont say what year you were born for legal reasons. You are double majoring in public relations and marketing. You were suspended in highschool for a cd you made with “da-bomb” written on it. You get anxiety riding buses and only drink with a straw. You love family guy and claim to be a huge redneck. You have an extensive driving record that I will not divulge. From what I found you seem to have a sense of humor and a crazy side, but still can be serious when you need to be.Chris Givenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02909342762881480097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3742810089976700984.post-14565917069011556812010-03-22T15:32:00.000-07:002010-03-22T15:39:00.227-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4ZZSGdvc6PnCKMD4OPLUISTsYQpN_6a8ONzQNHsyh6J4KwaYMBjPkt_bj6b3TqJwh0FKOZmktvGkOwIiwUn1Jnl7-JSfDU7staQi-PM0rgrrkJz_y-Ts_V8-F4Rg2vnFtiCymuOly3vA/s1600-h/545_545_crossfit_logo_21_1_.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451590822644745746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 160px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 188px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4ZZSGdvc6PnCKMD4OPLUISTsYQpN_6a8ONzQNHsyh6J4KwaYMBjPkt_bj6b3TqJwh0FKOZmktvGkOwIiwUn1Jnl7-JSfDU7staQi-PM0rgrrkJz_y-Ts_V8-F4Rg2vnFtiCymuOly3vA/s400/545_545_crossfit_logo_21_1_.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>FOR IMMEDIATE RELASE: Mar. 17, 2010<br />Brad Thorn, president and founder<br />CrossFit Cache Valley<br />435-699-0000<br />Crossfitcachevalley.com <br /><br /><div></div><br /><div>CrossFit comes to Cache Valley<br /></div><br /><div>One of the world’s most effective training programs is now available in Cache Valley.<br /></div><br /><div>LOGAN, Utah- Being physically fit makes life easier and that is the mission of CrossFit. “CrossFit is the principal strength and conditioning program for many police academies and tactical operations teams, military special operations units, champion martial artists, and hundreds of other elite and professional athletes worldwide.” -<a href="http://crossfitcachevalley.com/"><span style="color:#000000;">crossfitcachevalley.com</span></a><br /></div><div>CrossFit is a program that does not specialize, and by design is broad, general and inclusive. CrossFit athletes in theory have the endurance for a marathon yet the strength and flexibility for heavy Olympic lifting. “We teach basic to advanced level classes in functional exercise, athletic conditioning, plyometrics, kettle bell training, Olympic weightlifting, medicine ball and dumbbell training, power-lifting, gymnastics, rowing, running and jumping rope.” –Brad Thorn, CEO and founder, CFCV<br /></div><div>Routine fitness can benefit everyone in Cache Valley, especially the students. Stress and anxiety can be very debilitating; exercise is the best way to combat that.<br />“CrossFit has become part of who I am, I see the results in how I study, socialize, eat, sleep and basically live my best.” Dusty Wynn, student, Utah State University <br /></div><div>CrossFit Cache Valley came to Logan in May of 2008. CFCV has since grown from a handful of members to over 200! Classes are generally less than an hour long and are quarter past the hour every day. A more complete schedule can be found at crossfitcachevalley.com<br /></div><div>For more information contact:<br />Chris Givens<br />434-401-8468<br /><a href="mailto:C.D.Givens@aggiemail.usu.edu">C.D.Givens@aggiemail.usu.edu</a><br />-END- </div></div>Chris Givenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02909342762881480097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3742810089976700984.post-17008930437959345802010-03-09T13:40:00.000-08:002010-03-09T13:41:27.708-08:00Final Advertising Assignment<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Mx21EqsW59wSEfmwliIi43ZBH_FfMLiWzblNhGgopyxhpjcYRUpTgzWp77v4Di75ExjMiCQQiO2EHH5DipmkqhmLGiTbhD6ip0z9LoqvmCJMU5GRJZnl65a4DAKWwRNGgMbZOQDgG2E/s1600-h/Wrigleys+ad.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446752316576432098" style="WIDTH: 309px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Mx21EqsW59wSEfmwliIi43ZBH_FfMLiWzblNhGgopyxhpjcYRUpTgzWp77v4Di75ExjMiCQQiO2EHH5DipmkqhmLGiTbhD6ip0z9LoqvmCJMU5GRJZnl65a4DAKWwRNGgMbZOQDgG2E/s400/Wrigleys+ad.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>Chris Givenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02909342762881480097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3742810089976700984.post-35593549216010445562010-03-06T13:41:00.000-08:002010-03-06T13:44:42.281-08:00Advertising Assignment Draft<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn7x7yhKrFnRuecDGcJGQ3mdnpmBbxdlwXhGEZp5DCqKeYdW8DrTwuAHROeICUM2RP-xyfPVWACo3q42w8KjFQ7tXBGIPWq__Adal9FVTQhLgazoIc6DhzBVJLEkGqL3sx_3oTkSWMbic/s1600-h/Wrigleys_edited-1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445639636353977970" style="WIDTH: 354px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn7x7yhKrFnRuecDGcJGQ3mdnpmBbxdlwXhGEZp5DCqKeYdW8DrTwuAHROeICUM2RP-xyfPVWACo3q42w8KjFQ7tXBGIPWq__Adal9FVTQhLgazoIc6DhzBVJLEkGqL3sx_3oTkSWMbic/s400/Wrigleys_edited-1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig4oFhQoJk5CGMtqhMhAn4mVRvWJoXE8OaKEEcVuvDbjmvs_Zgjjew6YplbehVeE5ynKfUdJ3GHNSZfXxvUJf8QdodBSO7cmr3iXceBFlgHQ7ytJYZ7D-PP1RY-kAi-UfuUm8k1NH_IAg/s1600-h/Wrigleys_edited-1.jpg"></a><br />Photo: National Geographic Magazine<br /><div></div></div>Chris Givenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02909342762881480097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3742810089976700984.post-40565162305785297812010-03-02T18:58:00.000-08:002010-03-02T19:00:00.226-08:00Draft Media Pitch: CVAIA<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:16.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Georgia;color:#333333">CVAIA brings financial stability to the residents of Cache Valley.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:16.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Georgia;color:#333333"><i>Financial guidance in Cache Valley<o:p></o:p></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:16.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Georgia;color:#333333"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:16.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Georgia;color:#333333">Dear Eli, <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:16.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Georgia;color:#333333">We would just like to inform you that there is now an organization in Logan dedicated to helping those interested achieve financial stability and independence. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:16.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Georgia;color:#333333">The Cache Valley Area Investors Association is open to everyone and meets every other Thursday at 7pm at:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:16.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Georgia;color:#333333">Cache Chamber of Commerce <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:16.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Georgia;color:#333333">16o North Main Street<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:16.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Georgia;color:#333333">Logan, UT 84341<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:16.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:17.0pt;font-family:Georgia;color:#333333"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Preston Parker, president and founder of CVAIA, started the organization after hearing too many people complain about their jobs and turn to him for financial advice.</span><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Georgia;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:16.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Georgia;color:#333333">Financial independence is something this organization strongly believes in and the meetings are designed to guide those interested in their financial decision-making. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:17.0pt;line-height:26.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:17.0pt;font-family:Georgia;color:#333333">There are over 100 members of CVAIA and if you are interested in becoming a member please feel free to contact me.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:17.0pt;line-height:26.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:17.0pt;font-family:Georgia;color:#333333">Thanks,</span><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Georgia;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:17.0pt;line-height:26.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:17.0pt;font-family:Georgia;color:#333333">Chris Givens</span><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Georgia;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:17.0pt;line-height:26.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:17.0pt;font-family:Georgia;color:#333333">434-433-3333</span><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Georgia;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:16.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Georgia;color:#333333"><a href="mailto:Chris@cviai.net"><span style="font-size:17.0pt;color:#6088A7;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none">Chris@cviai.net</span></a></span><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Georgia;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:16.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:TimesNewRomanPSMT;color:#0024F4"><u style="text-underline:#0024F4"> <o:p></o:p></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:16.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:TimesNewRomanPSMT;color:#0024F4"><u style="text-underline:#0024F4"> <o:p></o:p></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p> <!--EndFragment-->Chris Givenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02909342762881480097noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3742810089976700984.post-31322444615983158422010-03-02T13:22:00.001-08:002010-03-02T13:22:29.133-08:00Press Release 4 Draft<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:16.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Georgia;color:#333333">FOR IMMEDIATE RELASE: Mar. 1, 2010</span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Times-Roman"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:16.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Georgia;color:#333333">Brad Thorn, president and founder</span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Times-Roman"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:16.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Georgia;color:#333333">CrossFit Cache Valley</span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Times-Roman"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:16.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Georgia;color:#333333">435-699-0000</span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Times-Roman"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:16.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Georgia;color:#333333">Crossfitcachevalley.com</span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Times-Roman"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:16.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Calibri"><b>CrossFit comes to Cache Valley</b></span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Times-Roman"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:16.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Calibri"><i>One of the world’s most effective training programs is now available in Cache Valley.</i></span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Times-Roman"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:16.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:TimesNewRomanPSMT">LOGAN, Utah-What is CrossFit? “CrossFit is the principal strength and conditioning program for many police academies and tactical operations teams, military special operations units, champion martial artists, and hundreds of other elite and professional athletes worldwide.” –<a href="http://crossfitcachevalley.com/"><span style="color:#0022E4">crossfitcachevalley.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Times-Roman"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:16.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:TimesNewRomanPSMT">CrossFit is a program that does not specialize, and by design is broad, general and inclusive. CrossFit athletes in theory have the endurance for a marathon yet the strength and flexibility for heavy Olympic lifting. “We teach basic to advanced level classes in functional exercise, athletic conditioning, plyometrics, kettle bell training, Olympic weightlifting, medicine ball and dumbbell training, power-lifting, gymnastics, rowing, running and jumping rope.” –Brad Thorn, CEO and founder, CFCV</span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Times-Roman"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:16.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Times-Roman">Routine fitness can benefit everyone in Cache Valley, especially the students. Stress and anxiety can be very debilitating, exercise is the best way to combat that. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:16.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:TimesNewRomanPSMT">“CrossFit has become part of who I am, I see the results in how I study, socialize, eat, sleep and basically live my best.” Dusty Wynn, student, Utah State University</span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Times-Roman"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:16.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:TimesNewRomanPSMT">Classes are generally less than an hour long and are quarter past the hour every day. A more complete schedule can be found at <span style="color:#0024F4"><u style="text-underline:#0024F4">crossfitcachevalley.com<o:p></o:p></u></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:16.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:TimesNewRomanPSMT;color:#0024F4"><u style="text-underline:#0024F4"> <o:p></o:p></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:16.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:TimesNewRomanPSMT">For more information contact:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:16.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:TimesNewRomanPSMT">Chris Givens<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:16.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:TimesNewRomanPSMT">434-401-8468<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:16.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:TimesNewRomanPSMT"><a href="mailto:C.D.Givens@aggiemail.usu.edu">C.D.Givens@aggiemail.usu.edu</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:16.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:TimesNewRomanPSMT">-END-<o:p></o:p></span></p> <!--EndFragment-->Chris Givenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02909342762881480097noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3742810089976700984.post-8187312872310198142010-02-22T09:32:00.000-08:002010-02-22T09:38:01.463-08:00Final Draft- Cause Promotion<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13pt; line-height: 24pt; "><span style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:13.0pt;color:#333333;">FOR IMMEDIATE RELASE: Feb. 17, 2010<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13pt; line-height: 24pt; "><span style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:13.0pt;color:#333333;">Preston Parker, president and founder<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13pt; line-height: 24pt; "><span style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:13.0pt;color:#333333;">Cache Valley Area Investors Association<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13pt; line-height: 24pt; "><span style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:13.0pt;color:#333333;">435-699-0000<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13pt; line-height: 24pt; "><span style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:13.0pt;color:#333333;">Parker@cvaia.com<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13pt; line-height: 20pt; "><span style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:13.0pt;color:#333333;">CVAIA.com<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13pt; line-height: 20pt; "><span style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:13.0pt;color:#333333;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13pt; line-height: 20pt; "><span style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:13.0pt;color:#333333;"><b>Cache Valley Area Investors Association</b></span><span style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:13.0pt;color:#333333;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13pt; line-height: 20pt; "><span style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:13.0pt;color:#333333;"><i>Achieving financial independence is possible!</i></span><span style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:13.0pt;color:#333333;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13pt; line-height: 20pt; "><span style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:13.0pt;color:#333333;">LOGAN, Utah- The Cache Valley Are Investors Association makes the dream of financial independence a reality. This association was organized to help anyone and everyone become financially smarter.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13pt; line-height: 20pt; "><span style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:13.0pt;color:#333333;">Most people live solely off of their earned income. Unfortunately there is no secure future in this lifestyle.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13pt; line-height: 20pt; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:-webkit-xxx-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13pt; line-height: 20pt; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">CVAIA was organized to give those interested in becoming financially independent the resources and advice to do so. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13pt; line-height: 20pt; "><span style="font-family:TrebuchetMS;color:#555753;">“We believe people should be able to spend their time doing something they love, not just a job that provides an income,” said Founder Preston Parker. “Passive Income largely makes this possible.”</span><span style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:13.0pt;color:#333333;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13pt; line-height: 20pt; "><span style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:13.0pt;color:#333333;">Preston Parker, president and founder of CVAIA, started the organization after hearing too many people complain about their jobs and turn to him for financial advice.<span></span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13pt; line-height: 20pt; "><span style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:13.0pt;color:#333333;">The meetings are open to the public and are held every other Thursday at 7:00 pm at the Cache Chamber of Commerce, 160 N. Main St. Logan, Utah, 84341.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13pt; line-height: 20pt; "><span style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:13.0pt;color:#333333;">There are over 100 members of CVAIA and if you are interested in becoming a member contact:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13pt; line-height: 20pt; "><span style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:13.0pt;color:#333333;">Chris Givens<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13pt; line-height: 20pt; "><span style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:13.0pt;color:#333333;">434-433-3333<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13pt; line-height: 20pt; "><span style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:13.0pt;color:#333333;"><a href="mailto:Chris@cviai.net">Chris@cviai.net</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13pt; line-height: 20pt; "><span style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:13.0pt;color:#333333;">-End-</span></p>Chris Givenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02909342762881480097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3742810089976700984.post-1832033397886795922010-02-17T11:10:00.000-08:002010-02-17T11:11:08.341-08:00Draft Press Release 3: Cause Promotion<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:13.0pt;line-height:24.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Georgia;color:#333333">FOR IMMEDIATE RELASE: Feb. 17, 2010<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:13.0pt;line-height:24.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Georgia;color:#333333">Preston Parker, president and founder<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:13.0pt;line-height:24.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Georgia;color:#333333">Cache Valley Area Investors Association <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:13.0pt;line-height:24.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Georgia;color:#333333">435-699-0000<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:13.0pt;line-height:24.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Georgia;color:#333333">Parker@cvaia.com<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:13.0pt;line-height:20.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Georgia;color:#333333">CVAIA.com<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:13.0pt;line-height:20.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Georgia;color:#333333"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:13.0pt;line-height:20.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Georgia;color:#333333"><b>Cache Valley Area Investors Association</b></span><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Georgia;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:13.0pt;line-height:20.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Georgia;color:#333333"><i>Achieving financial independence is possible!</i></span><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Georgia;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:13.0pt;line-height:20.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Georgia;color:#333333">LOGAN, Utah- The Cache Valley Are Investors Association makes the dream of financial independence a reality. This association was organized to help anyone and everyone become financially smarter. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:13.0pt;line-height:20.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Georgia;color:#333333">Most people live solely off of their earned income. Unfortunately there is no secure future in this lifestyle. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:13.0pt;line-height:20.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:TrebuchetMS;color:#555753">“We believe people should be able to spend their time doing something they love, not just a job that provides an income,” said Founder Preston Parker. “Passive Income largely makes this possible.”</span><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Georgia;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:13.0pt;line-height:20.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Georgia;color:#333333">Preston Parker, president and founder of CVAIA, started the organization after hearing too many people complain about their jobs and turn to him for financial advice.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:13.0pt;line-height:20.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Georgia;color:#333333">The meeting are open to the public and are held every other Thursday at 7:00 pm at the Cache Chamber of Commerce, 160 N. Main St. Logan, Utah, 84341. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:13.0pt;line-height:20.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Georgia;color:#333333">There are over 100 members of CVAIA and if you are interested in becoming a member contact:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:13.0pt;line-height:20.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Georgia;color:#333333">Chris Givens<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:13.0pt;line-height:20.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Georgia;color:#333333">434-433-3333<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:13.0pt;line-height:20.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Georgia;color:#333333"><a href="mailto:Chris@cviai.net">Chris@cviai.net</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:13.0pt;line-height:20.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Georgia;color:#333333">-End-<o:p></o:p></span></p> <!--EndFragment-->Chris Givenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02909342762881480097noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3742810089976700984.post-26329477461140067342010-02-15T16:28:00.000-08:002010-02-15T16:36:54.090-08:00Kevin Smith needs to stop crying and lose some weightThe film director Kevin Smith was bumped off a flight he was flying standby on because he is too fat to fit in one seat without making passengers sitting next to him uncomfortable. Here is an idea Kevin, maybe instead of crying for sympathy and media attention you can use this experience as motivation for diet and exercise. If Southwest did not have weight restrictions negative complaints would increase two-fold. Not to mention you were flying stand-by to begin with.Chris Givenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02909342762881480097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3742810089976700984.post-37693791694403921582010-02-10T20:04:00.000-08:002010-02-10T20:07:08.345-08:00<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:18.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">FOR IMMEDIATE RELASE: Feb. 10, 2010<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:18.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:18.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">James E. Mullenbach III<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:18.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">Burger Planet<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:18.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">725 Burger Blvd.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:18.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">Indianapolis, IN 34256<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:18.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">435-699-0000<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:18.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none">jmullenbach@burgerplanet.com<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">burgerplanet.com<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b> <o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b>Burger Planet starts health drive<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i>Jayne Petersen joins the Burger Planet team.<o:p></o:p></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">GARY , Indiana- Jayne Peterson, a celebrity fitness expert who has helped many including Opal Whitcomb lose weight, has been named spokesperson for Burger Planet’s Healthy Lifestyle campaign. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Peterson has teamed up with head chef, Gerard Dubois to create a menu with some healthy new varieties, the traditional items will remain. There will be low-carb options on the menu such as chicken wrapped in lettuce instead of a bun. "Jayne Petersen and Burger Planet share a commitment toward health. The women Jayne Petersen has helped lose weight eat at Burger Planet. Burger Planet and Jayne Petersen are launching a comprehensive program to assist those women in eating healthy," says James Mullenbach, CEO of Burger Planet. Burger Planet has served over 50 million customers and has over 8 thousand franchises worldwide. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">For more information contact:<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Chris Givens <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">434-401-8461<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:Chris@burgerplanet.com">Chris@burgerplanet.com</a> <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">-end-<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p> <!--EndFragment-->Chris Givenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02909342762881480097noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3742810089976700984.post-88723862275611490532010-02-02T21:15:00.000-08:002010-02-02T21:45:22.816-08:00Final Press ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 4, 2010<br />President Preston Parker<br />Social Media Club of Cache Valley<br />851 N. Main St., Logan UT 84321<br />661-772-7537<br /><br /><br /><strong>A social media club is organized in Cache Valley</strong><br /><br />LOGAN, UTAH- A chapter of the National Social Media Club has been formed in Cache Valley as a way for individuals who share an interest in social media to get together and share ideas. Social media has become a very effective channel in today's media and it is an exciting time to be a part of this organization. There is a group meeting every second tuesday at Borders with guest speakers sharing their expertise on social media. There is also a meeting or "tweet-up" held at Cafe Sabor every third week for those interested in twitter. “One of our short-term goals is to become a non-profit organization,” says Preston Parker, president of SMCCV. This month's meeting will be held on Feb. 9, at Borders. For more information about The Social Media Club of Cache Valley (SMCCV) visit smccv.com, facebook.com/smccv, and smccv.net.<br />Chris Givens<br />851 N. Main St., Logan UT 84321<br />434-401-8468<br />-End-Chris Givenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02909342762881480097noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3742810089976700984.post-14012385595988537952010-01-27T10:46:00.000-08:002010-01-27T10:48:15.201-08:00Press Release<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal">Preston Parker</p> <p class="MsoNormal">President of Social Media Club of Cache Valley </p> <p class="MsoNormal">851 N. Main St., Logan UT 84321</p> <p class="MsoNormal">661-772-7537</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Announcement </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Social Media Club is organized in Cache Valley </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">A chapter of the National Social Media Club is newly formed in Cache Valley as a way for individuals who share an interest in social media to get together and share ideas. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Jan. 27, 2010</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">As of August 2009 the SMCCV gets together every 2<sup>nd</sup> Tuesday. There will be two guest speakers at Borders Feb. 9<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The club has over 50 members and is rapidly growing. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">“One of our short-term goals is to become a non-profit organization,” says Preston Parker, president of SMCCV. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">This organization is a great way to learn more about the benefits to social media. </p><p class="MsoNormal">Contact Info- Chris Givens C.D.Givens@aggiemail.usu.edu</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p> <!--EndFragment-->Chris Givenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02909342762881480097noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3742810089976700984.post-59535709866592774362010-01-25T09:19:00.000-08:002010-01-25T09:20:00.132-08:00United Breaks Guitars<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;line-height:200%">I was thoroughly amused with Dave Carroll’s song about his unfortunate experience with United Airlines. United Airlines’ baggage handlers damaged Carroll’s guitar and after 9 months of trying to receive compensation for his loss, he turned to a more effective way of voicing his complaint. <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>I am a PR major and a pilot with a future flying in the airline industry so this song hit home especially with me. Unlike most people I love the experience of flying commercially but am not blind to their many imperfections. I know better than most the financial predicament the airlines are in and the lengths they go through just to survive but a story such as this should not have gone unheard by their employees. Well, in the end it was definitely heard and in a very unlikely fashion. </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:200%"><span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span>There are few negative things I can say about this music video if any at all. Not only has his video opened up new opportunities beyond those of a typical music career, but has changed customer service in many corporations. He has demonstrated the enormous influence social media can have, evidence of this are the millions lost by United after this song’s release. Universities around the country are doing case studies and lectures about Carroll’s use of social media. I do not think that the size of the financial blow Untied Airlines took because of this video was necessarily deserved. Yes, they should have fixed Carroll’s guitar, but because of rules and different employees “passing the buck” as the jingle went, it never happened. Carroll went so far as to warn United that he was an upcoming Canadian musician and was planning on releasing a song about his experience if nothing was done. His plea went unheard and I’m sure it will go down in United Airlines’ history as one of the biggest mistakes they ever made. </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:200%"><span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span>Since the emergence of facebook and youtube, social media has changed how news is reported, products are advertised, and in Carroll’s case how complaints are made and a musician makes a name for himself. These forms of social media make it easier for anyone and everyone to voice their opinions and complaints and actually be heard. I do not believe Carroll made the video to make money or receive compensation from United. He was merely making a statement about the importance of treating customers with the respect they deserve. PR agencies worldwide can learn from this nightmare stopping these problems before they go public. </p> <!--EndFragment-->Chris Givenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02909342762881480097noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3742810089976700984.post-37498800528804736212010-01-20T00:03:00.000-08:002010-01-20T00:04:17.431-08:00Letter to Cousin<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNoteLevel1" style="margin-left:0in;text-indent:0in;line-height:200%">Dear Cousin,</p> <p class="MsoNoteLevel2" style="line-height:200%"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>I like to think of a PR person as the middleman. They smooth out issues and establish relationships between corporations and the media, or other third parties. The way I look at PR people are as the facilitators, they are the people who grease the wheel so it runs smoothly. They know how to develop, execute, and evaluate programs that influence others. PR practitioners as they are sometimes called are very capable and diverse in what they do. Just to name a few; they research, work with marketing, counsel, work with community relations, and investor relations. They are the mediators; with them companies succeed, without them companies fail. This is a very brief summary of what public relations really is but I hope this has helped you understand a bit more.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNoteLevel2" style="line-height:200%;mso-list:none;tab-stops:.5in"> <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNoteLevel2" style="line-height:200%;mso-list:none;tab-stops:.5in">Your cousin,</p> <p class="MsoNoteLevel2" style="line-height:200%;mso-list:none;tab-stops:.5in">Chris Givens</p> <!--EndFragment-->Chris Givenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02909342762881480097noreply@blogger.com2