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July 25, 2008 - Jazz for Peace Concert at The Artists' Quarter
July 31, 2008 - Solutions for the Other 90% Presentation at Walker Art Center
Leadership Update
On Wednesday July 2, after a series of meetings with Mr. Rod Brown, the Executive Committee of CTI’s Board of Directors and Mr. Brown agreed to sever their relationship. This separation became effective on Thursday July 3rd. Rod Brown remains in touch with us and is actively assisting CTI with pending projects and communications.
As of July 3, the day-to-day operations of CTI are in the capable hands of Bert Rivers who has been at the center of most of CTI’s activities for two years. Bert will be assisted by members of the Executive Committee as needed.
CTI remains a strong, non-profit organization focusing on culturally appropriate technical solutions to post-harvest issues in developing countries – with ongoing projects in Africa, Asia and Central America.
If you have any questions about this change, please feel free to contact the Board Chairman, Rob Scarlett, via e-mail at TheRobScar@cs.com or by phone at 651-775-3668.
Rick DellaRatta and Jazz for Peace
are performing a benefit concert for
Compatible Technology International!
Friday, July 25, 2008
6:00 – 8:30 pm
Artists' Quarter
408 St. Peter Street
St. Paul , MN
(map)
Tickets - $25.00 each to first 100 then $35.00
There will be a $10 per person drink minimum.
To reserve and purchase tickets by check, please call (651-632-3912) or e-mail Emily at the CTI office. Or you may purchase on-line with a credit card at the Jazz for Peace website (navigate to the current events page where you will find a link to purchase tickets through PayPal). Tickets will be mailed when the check is received. Reservations made through PayPal will be held on a Will Call list at the door.
About 
Rick DellaRatta and Jazz for Peace performed at the United Nations in New York on September 25, 2002. He led a band consisting of Israeli, Middle Eastern, European, Asian and American musicians in concert for an international audience in what is now considered “one of the most significant cultural events of our time!” This U.N. Concert has led to a benefit concert series that has gone on to raise funds, publicity and awareness for over 500 non-profit organizations as well as an Educational Program to bring jazz back into the schools and donate musical instruments to underprivileged children.
In March 2007 jazz pianist, vocalist and composer Rick DellaRatta was recognized by The Foundation Center as one of the top musicians philanthropists of our time along with Bono (U2), Elton John, Peter Gabriel and Sting. Over the past year Jazz for Peace has garnered support and praise from distinguished Americans such as Senator John McCain, Congressman Dennis Kucinich, activist Noam Chomsky, NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg and many more along with music lovers and humanitarians worldwide of all ages and nationalities!
For more about Jazz for Peace: http://www.jazzforpeace.org/
More links to information about Rick DellaRatta: All About Jazz , Rick DellaRatta Website, Jazz.com
Solutions for the Other 90%
Presentation at Walker Art Center
Thursday, July 31, 2008
7:00 pm
Walker Art Center Cinema
Free tickets available at the Bazinet Garden Lobby desk from 6 pm.
CTI will be a presenter at this program. Good design isn’t just for the world's richest 10% anymore and the Twin Cities are at the forefront of a new movement towards humanitarian design. Local professionals, students, and amateurs alike are all finding inspiration in tackling a new set of problems: how to bring sustainable solutions to the water, energy, education, healthcare, and transportation to the 90% of the world's population that can least afford it.
In conjunction with the exhibition Design for the Other 90%, the Walker hosts an edition of Solutions Twin Cities—an ongoing event that brings world-changing design to the forefront of public discourse. In a rapid-fire, media-rich format where each speaker is allowed just six minutes and 40 seconds, this evening of short presentations will cover a cross section of
solution-minded designers working on real-world answers to real-world challenges, both local and abroad. Curated by Solutions founders Troy Gallas and Colin Kloecker.
For more information about this event: Walker Art Center, Press Release
For more information about Solutions Twin Cities: www.solutionstwincities.org
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