March was a busy month for grants. Check out what they
were issued for at
On the Trail
There's always a place to go (think Annual
Accountability Statements) or a book to read
at
Datebook Plus
Learn how to hip hinge, be a good listener, or take
control of your phone
at
Health & Wellness
Traveling restrictions and one-year presence
requirements are highlighted
at
Immigration Alerts
Find out more about crackdowns on businesses being
carried out by ICE at Immigration Resources
Review suggestions on how to create safe environments
for children at
Child Protection
March 20 – April 15,
2018
National Cherry Blossom Festival
This yearly spring celebration commemorates the gift of
Japanese cherry trees to the city of Washington (DC) by the
Mayor of Tokyo City, Mayor Yukio Ozaki on March 27, 1912. As
this year's festival draws nearer, you can learn more about
weather predictions for the anticipated blossoming at
http://www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org
April 15, 2018
Good Deeds Day
Good Deeds Day is an annual tradition of good deeds. All
over the world, in more than 93 countries, hundreds of
thousands choose to volunteer and help others, putting into
practice the simple idea that every single person can do
something good, be it large or small, to improve the lives
of others and positively change the world. Learn more at
http://www.good-deeds-day.org
April 22,
2018
Earth Day
Earth Day is a yearly global event with more than 1 billion
people in 192 countries now taking part in what is the
largest civic-focused day of action in the world. Join in
and make a difference. Here are 44 simple and easy tips to
help you go green, protect the earth, save money and make
every day Earth Day:
https://www.earthday.org
May
13-19, 2018
National Police Week
Started in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition
to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives
in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.
Learn more about events, the Memorial, and the stories
behind the fallen heroes at National Law Enforcement
Officers Memorial Fund:
http://www.nleomf.org/
May 23
National Lucky Penny
Day
"See a penny, pick it up...All day long you'll have good
luck." When you are out and about, look for those pennies.
It just might be your lucky day. Still others claim that
it's your Guardian Angel who's leaving that penny to let you know
you're on the right path.
July 1
Annual Accountability
Statement Program Begins
If you're going to be out of town, away from the office, on
sabbatical or home leave during July, you might consider
submitting your Annual Accountability Statement now. It's
perfectly acceptable. Details are
here (including the AAS
form). The request to submit your AAS will be sent to you
July 1; the submission deadline is July 31, 2018.
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