Soil and Water Conservation Small Project Support

The East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District (EMSWCD) is a resource for businesses and nonprofits including churches east of the Willamette River. EMSWCD provides technical assistance and small grants for projects that fit their guidelines. Examples of past projects have included watershed improvements, tree planting, community gardens, soil conservation, composting. Projects partners have included schools, neighborhoods, businesses, nonprofits, and churches. EMSWCD also provides free workshops. Read more about it on their website. http://emswcd.org/ 

What if Henry Ford Threw in The Towel?

Currently we are working to flesh out an in service workshop to offer to teachers. After reviewing the history of character based education, the question is not whether CBE failed, but whether the methodology came up short. Any program requires a baseline and outcome measures. Program evaluation is also an essential element, but that alone is insufficient. No program works without fine tuning it. Consider the manufacture of automobiles. What if Henry Ford threw in the towel the first time his efforts failed? There is a progression when properly applied leads to a successful outcome.

Next week a member of our team will meet with a new business adviser. Together we will assess and strengthen our several aspects of our business and marketing plans.