Jazz in the Pines, Idyllwild Arts to host two-day festival Aug 28, 2009
The Associates of Idyllwild Arts Foundation welcomes the headliners for the 16th Annual Jazz in the Pines. On the outdoor stage of the Holmes Amphitheater will be saxophonist Mindi Abair on Saturday, August 29, and the hot Latin jazz family of Sheila E., Pete Escovedo and The E. Family Project on Sunday, August 30. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Family grateful for help of all following fire Aug 25, 2009
A very special thanks to the Vietnam Veterans of America, Cochise County Chapter 1020 (VVA) and the Associates of the Vietnam Veterans of America (AVVA). These wonderful people adopted our family and began a mission to raise funds and collect household items and clothing for our family. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Today's Best Bets Jul 17, 2009
Activities include a dunking booth, pie throwing contest, video game challenge with Darius and live music from Move 2 da Beat, the Robert Prior Band and The Associates. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Friday, July 17, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Darius: Doing the right thing Jul 17, 2009
Details: Dunk the crew, challenge Darius in his favorite video games, check out the DGW RV that's traveled almost 50,000 miles since September and more, with entertainment by Athens, The Robert Prior Band and The Associates. Everyone attending will receive 10 free activity tickets (extras available for purchase). (Athens Banner-Herald)
TED Conference Offers Affordable Associate Membership for TEDGlobal Jul 3, 2009
Another member says, "The Associates program is a fantastic way to experience TED. A group of five friends and colleagues gathered at my house this year to watch, tweet, and discuss the conference. We got to know each other better while engaging deeply with the content. I couldn't be more pleased.". One member is looking far ahead: "Heck, if there were a lifetime membership I would sign up right now. Thank you for this wonderful extension of TED-in-person.". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Stanford Investors to Get Access to Accounts From Aug. 3, U.S. Judge Rules Jun 30, 2009
The SEC sued Stanford, the associates and three businesses he controlled, in February, alleging they were part of an $8 billion Ponzi scheme involving the sale of certificates of deposit through Antigua-based Stanford International Bank Ltd.. Stanford and Chief Investment Officer , a defendant in the SEC case, were among five people indicted by a Houston grand jury on June 18 for plotting to deceive investors about the nature and oversight of their investments. (Bloomberg -- US)
Loren Skaare Jun 4, 2009
In Williston, Loren worked for the Associates Financial Services. In the 1970s, he formed his own company, Badland Power Center, selling motorcycles and snowmobiles. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Around Your Town community events May 25, 2009
A sister organization, the Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America, will meet at 5 p.m. on June 4 at the Corner Grille. Valor Hospice Care will have a Service of Remembrance, at 2 p.m. on Sunday at Faith Presbyterian Church, 2053 E. Choctaw Drive. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Around Your Town May 23, 2009
A sister organization, the Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America, will meet at 5 p.m. on June 4 at the Corner Grille. Valor Hospice Care will have a Service of Remembrance, at 2 p.m. on May 31 at Faith Presbyterian Church, 2053 E. Choctaw Drive. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Prominent lawyer accused in witness death May 21, 2009
The informant, known by the nickname "Kemo," was shot three times on a Newark street in 2004 by one of the associates, according to the indictment. The other plot involved a 2008 drug case in which Bergrin is alleged to have had numerous conversations with a confidential informant about killing a man who was scheduled to testify against his client. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Volunteers sought for Easter project for troops Mar 29, 2009
As part of Operation Homefront, the Associates of Arizona Chapter 1020 of the Vietnam Veterans Association and the Order of the Silver Rose are seeking support for active-duty military families in the rank of E6 or below. In the Army and Marines, that rank equates to staff sergeant. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
After house fire, the Hayes family finds support in friends, strangers Mar 8, 2009
One of the first actions of the two new Vietnam groups was to support this family as much as possible to help them get back on their feet, said Rose Possie, of the associates group. Her husband, Aaron, is the president of the Vietnam Veterans of America Cochise County Chapter. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
10 things to do this weekend Feb 27, 2009
The ASSOCIATES BOARD OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION hosts an annual event with vodka drinks, passed appetizers and a DJ. Feb. 27, 9 p.m. 11 p.m. Admission is $30. 56 W. Illinois St., (312) 943-7600. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Another view Feb 24, 2009
I am really proud of the associates who are doing a magnificent job in deployed locations around the world, said AAFES Commander Maj. Gen. Keith Thurgood. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
