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COO Transitions Off Staff

By on May 24, 2013 in 2013, Nourish Office, Office Updates

Allie Treske, Nourish International’s Chief Operating Officer, is transitioning off of staff this May to join the Pengo Loans team as their COO. Nourish International is grateful to Allie for her service to the organization over the past four years. Allie started as a member of our expansion campaign, the Chapter Founders team. She then transitioned to lead programs for a year as Chapter Coordinator and then stepped up as our COO at a pivotal time. During her time at Nourish, the organization consistently hit higher programmatic goals, increasing the size of the network, number of programs and scope of our impact around the world.

Allie contributes that “the accomplishments I am most proud of from my time at Nourish are the scaling of the Chapter Network from 24 to 45 Chapters and the launch of so many new programs, from our Venture Fund to the Virtual Institute to our  Alumni Engagement programs. I’m proud that Nourish continues to innovate and try new initiatives, and I’m honored to have had the opportunity to lead many of these changes.”

Kelly Phoenix, Executive Director, believes that “Nourish is a stronger and better organization because of Allie’s time here. We are poised for continued success and scaling in large part because of Allie’s dedication to high quality work and desire to maximize our impact at every possible opportunity. We wish her the best of luck with her new adventures!”

Allie now “graduates” into Nourish’s Alumni programs and promises that “I’m not going anywhere! Nourish is and will always be like a family to me. See you all at the Summer Institute!”

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Many thanks to our outgoing Board Members

By on May 21, 2013 in Uncategorized

It is with mixed emotions that we say many thanks to our outgoing Board Members Chris Bingham, Ryan Allis and Jim Kitchen. While we are excited for their next adventures, we are sad to see them step off of our board.

Executive Director Kelly Phoenix feels that “if it weren’t for Ryan Allis’ leadership as Board Chairman for so many years, Nourish would not be where it is today.” While co-founding and scaling iContact, Ryan somehow found the time to work with Nourish International as we scaled from our flagship UNC Chapter to over two dozen around the nation.

Chris Bingham’s support through his company RileyLife enabled the Nourish National Office in Chapel Hill to connect with our Chapters around the country. Riley Life’s support made many student ventures possible, and we cannot say thank you enough for that support. Additionally, Chris spearheaded the creation of a Board Finance committee this year, working closely with staff to build a sound budget and connect with the financial community of the Triangle.

In thinking through her favorite memories of Jim Kitchen, COO Allie recalls  Jim’s sponsorship of Nourish’s workspace on Franklin street for two years and how “Jim would bring his dog to hang out with everyone! It always brightened our work day.” Jim is currently deeply engaged with LaUNCh Chapel Hill and we are excited to see his continued involvement with the entrepreneurial community.

Many, many thanks from all of us at Nourish International.

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Announcing our 2013-14 Student Board Members

By on May 20, 2013 in 2013, Nourish Office, Student Spotlight

We are proud to announce that Jared Staley (OSU ’15) and Brandon Agranovich (Miami ’16) are joining our Board of Directors as our Student Board Members! During their one year term, Jared and Brandon will represent Nourish’s student voice in the top level of our organization, as well as c0-lead our national Student Advisory Board. Many thanks to our outgoing Student Board Members, John McCreary (UT ’12) and Nicole Devereaux (UNM ’13) for their leadership during the 12-13 year.

Jared Staley is a junior at The Ohio State University, where he is pursuing his B.S. in Architecture and a minor in Design. He served as Marketing Director and Co-Chapter Leader for his Chapter, and will be taking on the new Outreach position. In addition to Nourish, Jared is involved in SERVitecture, a service oriented organization that partners with Habitat for Humanity; Knowlton School of Architecture Student Council, an advisory board of 18 students that act as liaisons between the faculty and staff and students; University Honors & Scholars Ambassadors, a volunteer organization that works closely with incoming Honors & Scholars freshmen; and Kuhn Honors and Scholars House Student Staff Assistant, a clerical work position where he works closely with the Advancement Officer, promoting Honors and Scholars events and initiatives. Jared’s passion for Nourish International, globalization, and alleviating poverty has propelled him to pursue future work in sustainable architecture and affordable housing. When he has free time, Jared enjoys reading, listening to new music, photography, working out, and his new-found pleasure in yoga.

Brandon Agranovich is a sophomore at Miami University and member of the Farmer School of Business Honors Program. He is pursing a B.S. in Marketing, with a minor in Spanish and entrepreneurship.  In his Miami Chapter, Brandon served as the Chapter Representative and member of the ventures committee, while also serving as the Regional Representative for his region. He hopes to bring his experience in running his own businesses for over 10 years, as well as his experience in social entrepreneurship to help Nourish’s mission reach more people. In his spare time, Brandon enjoys golf, traveling, and volunteering.

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Cruisin’ for Chapters – Donate to the Expansion Campaign to Enter!

By on May 1, 2013 in 2013, Chapter Founders, Nourish Office, Office Updates

Cruisin’ for Chapters

Nourish is embarking on an 8 week journey to get to $100,000 and 45 campuses. We need you to join the fleet!

8 Weeks – 8 Cruises – $50,000 more to go and the stakes just got higher!

Donate between May 1st and June 30th to enter to win one of 8 Cruises for two that Nourish will be giving away each week! The grand prize will be drawn on June 30th for a hotel stay plus a cruise.

Here’s how it works:

  1. Make a donation of $25 or more to our Expansion Campaign to support our growth to new campuses and sustaining new programs. You can donate here.
  2. The first six donations of $1,000 or more made between May 1 – June 30th will automatically receive a cruise.
  3. Each donation enters into a weekly drawing that will continue for eight weeks. Every $25 donated equals one entry into the pool. For example, if you donate $100, you would have four entries into the pool.
  4. Each week Nourish will pick a winner from the pool of donors.
  5. The weekly winner will get a 7 night, 8 day cruise of their choice for two people leaving out of the major port of their choice. Winners can choose from the Mexican Riviera, Baja California, Eastern, Southern and Western Caribbean. Please note – Blackout dates include major US holidays. Cruises are valued at $2,000 each; winner is only responsible to cover port fees/taxes (roughly $300).
  6. Winners will be contacted weekly and will have one week to claim their prize of a cruise for two from Nourish International.

Rules:

  1. Donations must be $25 or more to qualify for the drawing.
  2. All donors must supply their email address and phone number in the event they win so we may contact them. Nourish will keep all lists and contact information confidential to protect all entrants.
  3. The contest is open to all that support our Chapter Expansion Campaign and leveraging higher impact on student innovators and communities in need.
  4. There is no limit on the number of entries/donations between now and June 30th, 2013.
  5. Any amount above $10 for each donation/entry is tax deductible under federal IRS guidelines.

Please contact kelly@nourish.org with any questions!

Certificate Terms

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. This Cruise Vacation Getaway offer is valid for a 3, 4, 5 or 7-night cruise for two adults (double occupancy required). Accommodations are an entry-level, inside cabin. Upgrades to higher category inside, ocean view or balcony cabins may be available for an additional charge.

2. To be eligible for this offer, passengers must be 21 years of age or older with a valid driver’s license and a major credit card. Offer is valid for U.S. and Canadian residents only. United States travelers need proof of citizenship in the form of a valid passport. U.S. resident aliens need an Alien Resident Card. Non U.S. aliens need a valid passport and valid U.S. Multiple Re-Entry Visa. U.S. resident aliens and non U.S. aliens must contact the appropriate consulate to inquire about necessary travel documents.

3. The Cruise Vacation Getaway expires 12 months from your registration date and travel must be completed by that date.

4. All reservation requirements in this cruise certificate must be met. A minimum of 120 days advance notice is required to begin the process.

5. Cruises departing from Galveston, Tampa, New Orleans, Jacksonville and New York have limited availability and surcharges may apply. These fees must be paid immediately once your request has been made and cruise has been reserved. Fuel surcharge additional, if applicable.

6. This program is for promotional use only and cannot be redeemed for cash. Terms and Conditions are subject to change.

7. Airline tickets, airport transfers, gratuities, parking and miscellaneous expenses are not included. Sailings are available on selected dates with an additional charge per person for high and peak season, if and when available. Not applicable for holiday sailings. Offer is capacity controlled and is subject to availability.

8. Only one travel cruise certificate per household may be used in a 12 month period. This offer is not valid for groups and cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional travel package.

9. This offer is void where prohibited by law. No other representations, oral or otherwise, are valid in conjunction with this offer. The certificate number and expiration date on the form must be completely filled out by the participating sponsor to validate your Cruise Vacation Getaway.

10. Business Incentive Group is not to be held responsible for any act of God and/or any other circumstances beyond its control which cause the cruise to become unavailable. Business Incentive Group reserves the right to substitute the components of the vacation and vary the itinerary should circumstances so require.

11. Cancellation and change fees may apply once your reservation has been booked and confirmed. Cruise recipients and those passengers booked in the same cabin are required to abide by specific cruise line cancellation and refund policies, name change fees, etc., as outlined in the cruise line brochure.

12. Costs associated with this Cruise Vacation Getaway are as follows: (1.) The registration fee stated above. (2.) A one time $79.95 per person administration charge payable within 60 days of the registration date to Business Incentive Group. (3.) NCF’s* and government taxes plus applicable cruise/agency fees that range between $39 – $129 per person (double occupancy) from Miami, Port Canaveral, Los Angeles or San Diego due when submitting final documentation to the cruise agency. (4.) A cruise deposit of $75 is required by the cruise booking agency and is applied toward the cost of your Cruise Vacation Getaway. Deposit is non-refundable.

This certificate MUST be registered before the expiration date to be valid.

You are required to register your name and certificate number with us and pay the registration fee below. No booking is required at this time.

 

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National Nourish Day

By on April 10, 2013 in Nourish Office

Today, on April 10th, we celebrate the first ever National Nourish Day!  National Nourish Day unites students, staff, alumni, supporters and partner organizations in recognizing all that Nourish has accomplished in the past ten years and all that we hope to accomplish in the future. To celebrate, we made a video that represents our Chapters across the nation and partners around the world.

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Thank you to all who participated in National Nourish Day, and to all of the students, alumni, and organizations who have worked with us and supported us over the years. We are excited to see where the next 10 years takes us!

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Thank You to Lonerider Brewery

By on April 8, 2013 in Nourish Office

Nourish International would like to say thank you to Lonerider Brewery for choosing Nourish as the beneficiary of the 2013 Lonerider Showdown!

Over six hundred people attended the event, which featured live music, speciality beer, fun and games. Together, we were able to raise $17,700 to fight extreme global poverty!

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