Saturday, November 15, 2008

Captain Joseph McFee


Captain Joseph McFee
Founder: Salvation Army Red Kettle Program


This week's Ria's Pay it Forward goes to:
Captain Joseph McFee

Have you ever wondered just how the tradition of the Salvation Army's Red Kettle came about?
courtesy of TSA - DFW Metroplex

In 1891, Salvation Army Captain Joseph McFee was distraught because so many poor individuals in San Francisco were going hungry. During the holiday season, he resolved to provide a free Christmas dinner for the destitute and poverty-stricken. He only had one major hurdle to overcome -- funding the project.
Where would the money come from, he wondered. He lay awake nights, worrying, thinking, praying about how he could find the funds to fulfill his commitment of feeding 1,000 of the city's poorest individuals on Christmas Day. As he pondered the issue, his thoughts drifted back to his sailor days in Liverpool, England. He remembered how at Stage Landing, where the boats came in, there was a large, iron kettle called "Simpson's Pot" into which passers-by tossed a coin or two to help the poor.
The next day Captain McFee placed a similar pot at the Oakland Ferry Landing at the foot of Market Street. Beside the pot, he placed a sign that read, "Keep the Pot Boiling." He soon had the money to see that the needy people were properly fed at Christmas.
Six years later, the kettle idea spread from the west coast to the Boston area. That year, the combined effort nationwide resulted in 150,000 Christmas dinners for the needy. In 1901, kettle contributions in New York City provided funds for the first mammoth sit-down dinner in Madison Square Garden, a custom that continued for many years. Today in the U.S., The Salvation Army assists more than four-and-a-half million people during the Thanksgiving and Christmas time periods.
Everywhere, public contributions to Salvation Army kettles enable the organization to continue its year-round efforts at helping those who would otherwise be forgotten.

Please join Ria's Collectables and our family in helping the Salvation Army keep this program alive, by volunteering a couple of hours a week, donating canned foods, clothing, or cash donations to your nearest Salvation Army.

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Paul Flood



Paul Flood


Paul Flood Marketing, LLC
115 Martha Lane, Suite 102
Fairfield, Ohio 45014
(513) 829-6368
http://www.paulfloodmarketing.com/


This week's Ria's Pay it Forward goes to Paul Flood.


Paul's remarkable commitment to his family and community is very infectious. With many remarkable accomplishments Paul continues to pass kindness to help better not only his community, but for the communities of the people who comes in contact with him.


What I have found to be extraordinary about Paul is the love he so openly shares with and about his wife Brenda. The Face Book Group Roses on the Windshield remarkably shares this with all that care to join.
For it is this love for his wife, that has been the back bone behind the man that he is. It is their team work that is truly inspiring and reflects a glow like that of a candle.
If ever in the Fairfield, Ohio area, or are in need of any Marketing, please give Paul a call, even if it is to just say hi.
http://www.blogcatalog.com/directory/business/marketing

Saturday, October 4, 2008

Mike Malachefski


Mike Malachefski
Marketing Business Owner
732.803.2276
This week we have chosen Mike Malachefski for his life efforts of inspiration to helping make our world a better place.
As a father and business owner, Mike knows the challenges of today's world and the importance of working and teaching people. His undying efforts in all he does glows with radiance like a flame on a candle.
In Mike's own words, "I've become passionate about empowering others to pursue their dreams...to go out and get what they want in life."
Thank you Mike, for all that you do for not only business owners but for your community as well.
Touching lives, one minute, one flame, one day at a time.....
Ria

Saturday, September 27, 2008

Lisa Ann Bonfiglio





Lisa Ann Bonfiglio
Author/Illustrator
Dynamic Art House
http://dynamicarthouse.com
Illumination Divine Inspiration from my heart to your heart 978-1-4259-7200-4 ISBN Published through Author House

Her smile is contagious and illuminating, but not as much as her spirit of giving. Lisa is a true inspiration in all that she does. From her paintings, writings, talents as a jeweler, to her personal commitment of giving of herself.

Through her own self expression, she challenges us to look further within ourselves and give when we truly do not feel there is anything left to possibly share.

The cover of her book, "Illumination Divine Inspiration from my heart to your heart" ISBN 978-1-4259-7200-4, reminds you of her personal angelic spirit and leaves you with the desire to move forward and pass it on.

Saturday, September 20, 2008

Etienne A. Gibbs


Etienne A. Gibbs
Internet Safety Advocate & Educator
http://www.saynotohackersandspyware.com/

This week's pick is Etienne Gibbs. I first met Etienne several months ago during a class we were both taking. His passion for on-line safety is remarkable! From his blog radio show, to his on-line presence, he is always educating someone about the safety issues surrounding the Internet.

Born on the island of St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands, he was known as Mr. Maximizing Your Potential. Since his move to San Antonio, he is now known as The Master Blog Builder for his work with small businesses. He has created blogs for travel at Executive And Group Travel blog as well.

Ria's Collectables has had the pleasure of being interviewed on Etienne's Show and I must say, his enthusiasm is highly contagious.

As an on-line business owner, I encourage not only on line safety but to also be aware of your personal safety as well. Etienne will help guide you in keeping one of your most valuable possessions, your computer, safe.


Thank you Etienne for you works in helping educate people regarding online safety.

Saturday, September 13, 2008

Alvada Stanley

Welcome to Ria's Collectables Pay It Forward Page. This is our way of saying thank you to the people we come in contact with that are helping make our world and communities a better place.

This Week’s thank you goes to:





Alvada Stanley
Coldwell Banker Heritage Dayton, Ohio
http://www.astanleyrealtor.com/






When David and I decided to look at properties in Ohio, Alvada was truly put to the test. Her years of the areas knowledge and acceptance of our "looking" has been great and we look forward to years of not only working together to help make a dream a reality, but to also share the steps of the restoration of our new home. She has been wonderful not only as a Realtor, but is a refreshing addition to our family as well.

Alvada is truly an inspiration of the spirit of giving back to the community with all she does; By helping her clients achieve their goals she is helping the community.

Regardless of where in the United States you want to live, she will help.

Marcia Francois



This weeks Pay it Forward:

Marcia Francois- The Organising Queen
Johannesburg, South Africa
http://www.takechargesolutions.org/

When I first met Marcia, it was during one of those life moments of chaos and stress. I was taking some online courses, working all day at the full time job, coming home to work on the remodel project, working on my website to be accredited through the BBB, and filling orders all before calling it a day.


One day before I decided to turn the computer off, I just sat there and thought, there has to be a better way of keeping it all organized, one that not only comes from the heart but is personal, easy to read, and most importantly, easy to follow. I signed up for Marcia's e-course and have enjoyed my relationship with her since.


She has always been there with encouragement and enthusiasm, which must come from her natural ability to coach from the heart. She has shared my struggles as a Woman Owned Online Business and has been fantastic in her efforts to help with her honesty and willingness to share.
I hope you set some time aside and get to know her. She is an avid blogger and is a published e-zine author. With her infectious personality, she encourages everyone that comes in contact with her to take charge and Organise. Everything she writes helps to organize the chaos and reduce the stress of everyday life which in return, helps to plant the seed of helping make our world a better place.


Please join us in our effort to keep this act of kindness going. Have a great week and look forward to our next Pay it Forward Spotlight.


Touching lives, one minute, one day, one flame at a time.....

Ria