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Dallas Social Venture Partners selects Reading & Radio Resource as One of Three 2011 Finalists

dmiller — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:55:42 +0000

Reading & Radio Resource’s proposal to Dallas Social Venture Partners (DSVP) to partner with them in a social enterprise project for Recorded Books has advanced to the final selection meeting. Here’s hoping!!

Does 60 seconds on TV still count as fame?

dmiller — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:43:34 +0000

Sometimes TV time is a disappointment for clients, the “my story is worth more time” syndrome. But, 60 seconds on a major regional network news show is still a big deal and not easy to come by. The Vision Forum’s recent No-Hate event was covered by WFAA, http://www.wfaa.com/community/Hundreds-say-no-to-hate-in-Dallas-131964418.html. The original spot was 60-seconds. This link takes you to a 45 second version.

Writing is 3/4 of the Game Today

dmiller — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:27:25 +0000

The Vision Forum’s No-Hate event was featured in The Dallas Morning New’s NeighborsGo section. If you want a feature, you’d better be able to write it!

Vision Forum’s “It’s Time Dallas: A Two-Day No- Hate Occasion” featured in NeighborsGo

dmiller — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:55:31 +0000

The Vision Forum, http://www.thevisionforum.org
presented It’s Time Dallas: A Two-Day No- Hate Occasion featuring Margaret Marshall, former Chief Justice of Massachusetts’ Supreme Judicial Court and author of the ruling legalizing same-sex marriage in Massachusetts, and the NOH8 Campaign.

On Saturday, October 15 at 7 p.m., Margaret Marshall, former Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court spoke of her landmark ruling legalizing same-sex marriage in Massachusetts and her experiences growing up in South Africa during Apartheid that influenced her commitment to non-discrimination. As Chief Justice, Margaret Marshall wrote that the Massachusetts constitution “affirms the dignity and equality of all individuals” and “forbids the creation of second-class citizens.” The decision in this case, Goodridge, made Massachusetts the first state in the nation to allow same-sex couples to marry.

On Sunday, October 16 the NOH8 Campaign, http://www.noh8campaign.com. set up their studio featuring celebrity photographer and NOH8 Co-Founder Adam Bouska. The NOH8 Campaign is a photographic silent protest featuring subjects with duct tape over their mouths symbolizing their voices being silenced by Prop 8 and similar legislation around the world, with “NOH8″ painted on one cheek in protest.

Miller Consulting Adds a New Client – Winfree Academy Charter Schools

dmiller — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:22:59 +0000

Winfree Academy,http://www.winfreeacademy.com, is a school for students who are at risk of dropping out of high school. They can attend school in a safe environment and work with staff members who have been specifically trained to work with at-risk youth. Miller Consulting will work with Winfree on Strategic Business Development initiatives including social media, community outreach, marketing, fundraising, and establishing the Winfree Academy Foundation.

Boy Scouts Ziplining Away

dmiller — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:28:05 +0000

Scout-A-Palooza’s the feature story in the Oak Cliff People, http://www.oakcliffpeople.com/2011/09/01/oak-cliff-people-090211
Boy Scout Troop 5 and Crew 5 hosted their first annual Scout-A-Palooza with water balloon fights, an awesome zipline, rope bridges, caveman golf, and tomahawk throwing and showcased Cub, Scout, and Venture programs. “Scouting is a values-based, outdoors program that helps young people build character, learn how to handle responsibility, develop personal fitness, make friends, and have a great time! We wanted to let more young people in Oak Cliff know about us,” said Eric Pearle, Venture Crew 5 associate advisor.

Aerospace PR

dmiller — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:56:28 +0000

I have clients in the arts, nonprofits, law, finance, and transportation. Regardless of the client, the science and art of public relations remains the same. A good story coupled with accuracy, diligence, persistence, and some humility – backed by attentive customer service. Killick Capital recently completed financing for their portfolio of aerospace companies. An upbeat story in a difficult economy.

http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2011/08/10/killick-aerospace-raises-160-million.html

We’re in the News

dmiller — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 14:33:14 +0000

Elisabeth Dillon/DMN Staff Photographer

From left: Donna Miller of Miller Consulting, Rob Slovak, Reading & Radio Resource board president, and Betty Hersey, executive director.

The Dallas Morning News‘ Bob Miller writes Sunday, July 10, 2011, about Reading & Radio Resource’s work with area foundations, http://dallasne.ws/rkNNKn

The Moody Foundation, the Dallas Stars Foundation, and the Delta Gamma Foundation, funded audio book libraries to more than 150 area schools for use by children struggling to read because of learning differences such as dyslexia, English as a second language, physical disabilities, or vision impairments.

Stage Sight!

dmiller — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:13:14 +0000

Visually-impaired patrons can now more fully enjoy live theatrical performances thanks to this new program by Reading & Radio Resource. The organization recently launched its Audio Description Services in partnership with the AT&T Perofrming Arts Center. Trained volunteers provide live description of the sets, costumes, action, and props during theatrical performances. Learn more in this wonderful article in The Dallas Morning News. http://dallasne.ws/ieq7xz

Client Receives $25,000 grant from Hillcrest Foundation

dmiller — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:35:47 +0000

Reading & Radio Resource recently received a $25,000 grant from the Hillcrest Foundation in support of Reading’s Vision 2050 Campaign. Vision 2050, a $500,000 campaign, addresses infrastructure, technology, and program excellence needs. The Vision 2050 Case Statement and proposals are written by Donna Miller of Miller Consulting.