I love surprises.
This week I was delighted to learn that we are in the 2010 Frommer book of 500 places globally where people can make a difference! The Alaska SeaLife Center is featured as a place where people can contribute to globally significant scientific research and is one of only a handful of science centers featured in North America.
The discovery of our listing was made, not surprisingly, by Cindy Ecklund, our Senior HR Manager who is one of those remarkable people who constantly seeks out opportunities to make a difference in every aspect of her life. She is a multi-talented producer of plays, an active fundraiser for local food banks, an avid community government volunteer and someone who is always available to help with great community causes!
As she explained at our staff meeting today, by helping others make a difference here, we can perhaps "pay forward" opportunities to help others globally... and that may inspire others globally to contribute to causes that we are concerned with here locally...
It really is wonderful to be part of that virtuous "cycle of causes" that make a difference in a world where all too often the only news we hear about relates to the worst side of human nature...
Please join us in encouraging Frommers to keep encouraging people to make a positive difference! We'll be celebrating some of those causes and the people who have been contributing to them at this weekend's Alaska Marine Gala - stay tuned for details of the 2011 Alaska Ocean Leadership Awards!
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