Thursday, September 11, 2014

Inaugural 5K Walk, Healthy Children, Healthy Families

Join the Inaugural 5K Walk, Healthy Children, Healthy Families on September 20, 2014 8 - 11am. It will be held at Mt Vernon Trail, starting at Belle Haven Park, VA George Washington Pkwy (Belle Haven Rd)
Alexandria, VA 22307

The Psychological Group of Washington is presenting an Inaugural 5K Walk to benefit Family Matter’s Mental/Behavioral Health Program. Please come out to support us and enjoy the beautiful Mount Vernon trail.

Registration is only $20.

Register here

The Economic Impact: Global and Domestic Issues Affecting Relocation Presentation

Announcement: Please attend the enlightening presentation by Dr. Jed Smith, Managing Director, Quantitative Research for the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS (NAR) that will be held on September 17th at Gannett Company, Inc., 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22107.

Dr. Smith oversees a wide range of research activity for NAR's Existing Home Sales statistics, including the Affordability Index, and Home Buyers and Sellers Profile Report.  He is responsible for NAR's input on a variety of housing, tax and planning issues.

Following the presentation, we will have an interactive panel discussion on the ripple effect of Dr. Smith's remarks impacting global mobility.  This is a conversation you will not want to miss!

Please click here for the agenda.

To register, please click on the Register button on the previous screen.  Please remember to click all the way through and receive confirmation of your registration.

Join the Board at the "Membership Mingle" the night before the Meeting (September 16th) from 5:30pm - 7:30pm in the Lobby Bar of The Hilton McLean, Tyson's Corner. The address is 7920 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA  22012.

Please be sure to mark your calendar for both the Membership Mingle and the September 17th Meeting!   

You can register here:
https://secure2.associationsonline.com/amos/gwerc/registration/public_event_register.cfm?pk_event=25

Worldwide ERC To Provide GMS and Strategic Telent Mobility, GMS-T Training

Take advantage of the benefits of new strategic tools to your organization while elevating your career at the same time. Worldwide ERC will be offering GMS and Strategic Talent Mobility, GMS-T, training opportunities in Arlington, VA.

GMS Module 3:  The intercultural Challenge: Doing Business Globally is offered on September 10, 2014.

Strategic Talent Mobility: GMS-T is offered on September 11, 2014.

GWERC members and affiliates can take the Arlington GMS courses at the member rate, even if you are not a WERC member! When registering for the GMS full package training and/or the Strategic Talent Mobility class, utilize the promotion code "GWERC" to obtain the member rate, which represents a significant savings of $50 - $150.

Go to Worldwide ERC website at: www.worldwideerc.org to register.

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Internet Essentials from Comcast


Comcast is giving back to the community, they want to bring the power of the Internet to more students and families across the country. They have a program called Internet Essentials to offer home Internet service for only $9.95 a month.

Sign up now for the upcoming school year. If one or more of your children are eligible to participate in the National School Lunch Program, your household may qualify for Internet Essentials.

While participating in Internet Essentials:

  • You get fast home Internet service for only $9.95 a month, plus tax
  • You never have any price increases or pay any activation or equipment rental fees
  • You can buy a computer at initial enrollment for the low price of just $149.99 + tax
  • You can get free Internet training — online, in print and in person
You also get these benefits:
  • Constant Guard™ Protection Suite, ($360 value) the most comprehensive online protection suite of any Internet provider, at no additional charge.
  • Top-rated Norton™ Security Suite and IDENTITY GUARD.

Sign up today:
Call 1-855-8-INTERNET
(1-855-846-8376)