Ms. Dawn M. Nevills B.A. - DIP Psych-P.I.-Pol. Sci.

As a global parent, my donation goes to whatever child is most in need, worldwide, as a response to crisis, war, famine, earthquake, flood, typhoon, or geopolitical unrest. I love getting periodic progress reports of hunger alleviated, orphanages built, response efforts involving temporary shelter and medical responses, new school kits in places where education has never before been possible, and how an art kit has helped a child victim of war smile and speak again. All this, for less than a… Show more

As a global parent, my donation goes to whatever child is most in need, worldwide, as a response to crisis, war, famine, earthquake, flood, typhoon, or geopolitical unrest. I love getting periodic progress reports of hunger alleviated, orphanages built, response efforts involving temporary shelter and medical responses, new school kits in places where education has never before been possible, and how an art kit has helped a child victim of war smile and speak again. All this, for less than a case of beer a month.....amazing. This Christmas.....buy a goat for someone you love! Show less

An advocate of the oral tradition, the ridiculously "wild, wooly and philanthropic" nature of The Empire Club appealed to me, most particularly, during my tenure at Lambton College as an Associate Professor, but also, through the years, has proven to be a wonderful, possibility-making link between sociopolitical groups, and those for whom the oral tradition, the opportunity and desire to speak and share insights and visions for a better, more hopeful society, and the idea of "Possible… Show more

An advocate of the oral tradition, the ridiculously "wild, wooly and philanthropic" nature of The Empire Club appealed to me, most particularly, during my tenure at Lambton College as an Associate Professor, but also, through the years, has proven to be a wonderful, possibility-making link between sociopolitical groups, and those for whom the oral tradition, the opportunity and desire to speak and share insights and visions for a better, more hopeful society, and the idea of "Possible Betterment" are made real by, and through interaction with, each other and the greater world, every day. Membership crosses all cultures and religions, and my humble inclusion within its ranks is one of the affiliations of which I am most grateful, and most proud. Show less

As a jazz and R&B vocalist, I was once upstaged by a sheep shearing at the Brigden Fair while being interviewed by a CBC reporter (which really was much more interesting, anyway, truth be told), but I have recorded at Grant Avenue Studios in Hamilton, Ontario, and sung at venues via the Army/Navy Club in London, various Blues Festivals, the Dundurn Jazz Society Festival in Hamilton, Ontario, various PowWows and Inuit traditional gatherings, private Jazz and Blues clubs throughout Southwestern… Show more

As a jazz and R&B vocalist, I was once upstaged by a sheep shearing at the Brigden Fair while being interviewed by a CBC reporter (which really was much more interesting, anyway, truth be told), but I have recorded at Grant Avenue Studios in Hamilton, Ontario, and sung at venues via the Army/Navy Club in London, various Blues Festivals, the Dundurn Jazz Society Festival in Hamilton, Ontario, various PowWows and Inuit traditional gatherings, private Jazz and Blues clubs throughout Southwestern Ontario, Ottawa, Western Canada, the Southern United States, (the last of which proved very funny, indeed, as they all kept trying to feed me, at one point), the United Kingdom, and Asia, where I returned the favour.....and some hats, new shoes, furniture to a couple of newlyweds, and one hell of a lot of rice......ahem.(I do hope they ate some of it, and didn't just throw it around alot, while singing Van Morrison songs......grin.) All this, and I even managed not to create an international incident - now there's good work. Smile. (Plus, a lot of people now know the words to "I wanna hold your hand...." sigh - if nothing else, in English.) Show less

Wonderful people, with links worldwide that have made my life better, more educated, and better able to make intelligent assessments in both my professional and personal writing in order to "present a story with purpose and compassion"....for over a decade.

I can't begin to tell you all of the ways in which my personal interests as a volunteer have fallen under this particular umbrella, but they have been varied, and numerous, and have involved literally thousands of volunteer hours, since 1987, when I became a member at a meeting in the Pastoral Care House of St. George's Anglican Church, Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, after being invited by a member of my church parish. My original chapter members - the Canatara Chapter - most of whom were thirty… Show more

I can't begin to tell you all of the ways in which my personal interests as a volunteer have fallen under this particular umbrella, but they have been varied, and numerous, and have involved literally thousands of volunteer hours, since 1987, when I became a member at a meeting in the Pastoral Care House of St. George's Anglican Church, Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, after being invited by a member of my church parish. My original chapter members - the Canatara Chapter - most of whom were thirty years' plus my senior - have either retired or have passed away, but I have retained my "Member in Space" unique affiliation, which has allowed me both flexibility of movement, and the joy of independence - and hilarity - for almost 27 years. One time I went for five years, and after travels to Asia, various industrial and tribal friendships, and some rather scary gun episodes, when I finally "checked in with the desk from space", I had five thousand hours logged....(they were also thrilled I hadn't died.) Go figure! Smile. Show less

Have been a member for quite a few years now...Kiva.org makes the impossible dream seem possible again, for "dreamers" all over the world who might otherwise not have access to financial backing to make their visions become reality. My one little $25.00 start has been around the world and back again, and, wonderfully, a part of some wonderful success stories - including a village's first book store for a 200 mile radius...how amazing is THAT???? .....Why not join today?

After working parttime for Brights Wines beginning in 1984, while attending university at Brock, I moved to London, Ontario, in order to manage what was (pre Vintages) one of the first vintage and varietal stocking wine boutiques in Southwestern Ontario, in Masonville Place, London. While there, I arranged chamber of commerce tastings, wine tours to the Niagara Area, and assisted with various travel/tourism and entertainment venues, as well as retaining many friendships, and meeting many people… Show more

After working parttime for Brights Wines beginning in 1984, while attending university at Brock, I moved to London, Ontario, in order to manage what was (pre Vintages) one of the first vintage and varietal stocking wine boutiques in Southwestern Ontario, in Masonville Place, London. While there, I arranged chamber of commerce tastings, wine tours to the Niagara Area, and assisted with various travel/tourism and entertainment venues, as well as retaining many friendships, and meeting many people from all over the world, in conjunction with my interest in "all things oneological".....I also keep a wine diary, in which some memorable efforts are documented by both Canadian and International Vintners - including our local Alvinston meadery! Show less