Saturday, July 10, 2010
Second Gulf Oil Spill Disaster Response Summit Successfully Held
On July 9, 2010, William Loiry and the Disaster Response Leadership Forum organized the second Gulf Oil Spill Disaster Response Summit in New Orleans. This extremely successful national public service event identified the latest impact of the oil spill on health, the environment, and our communities; provided the latest details on the BP claims process; and featured effective oil spill containment and response solutions. Speakers included U.S. Senator David Vitter; Jefferson Parish Council Chairman John Young; BP claims chief Darryl Willis; experts on the impact of the oil spill on health and the environment; and private sector leaders. News media coverage included CNN and the Associated Press.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Gulf Oil Spill Summit Successfully Held
On June 17, 2010, William Loiry and the Disaster Response Leadership Forum successfully held the first national Gulf Oil Spill Disaster Response Summit at the Mobile Convention Center in Mobile, Alabama. The Summit featured senior executives from BP; a senior EPA official; other federal, state, and local officials involved in the oil spill disaster response; private sector leaders with disaster response solutions; and many others with an interest in responding to the disaster. More than 250 leaders from throughout the United States were registered to attend. As a public service, Summit attendance was free.
William Loiry is Chairman of the Disaster Response Leadership Forum. The sole purpose of the Disaster Response Leadership Forum is to identify and promote the most effective disaster response solutions. The Forum is part of a nonprofit foundation, organized to identify and promote the most effective solutions to our critical problems.
William Loiry is Chairman of the Disaster Response Leadership Forum. The sole purpose of the Disaster Response Leadership Forum is to identify and promote the most effective disaster response solutions. The Forum is part of a nonprofit foundation, organized to identify and promote the most effective solutions to our critical problems.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
William Loiry & Equity International: The Disaster Response Leadership Forum
The Disaster Response Leadership Forum is empowering solutions to the Gulf oil spill catastrophe.
In May, 2010, the Forum organized a media tour in Louisiana, Alabama, and Florida, showcasing green and non-toxic alternatives to the current oil dispersants being used.
On June 17, the Forum is organizing the first Gulf Oil Spill Disaster Response Summit, scheduled at the Mobile Convention Center in Mobile, Alabama. The Summit will feature federal, state, and local officials involved in the oil spill disaster response; private sector leaders with disaster response solutions; and many others with an interest in responding to the disaster. As a public service, Summit attendance is free. To register, visit: http://guest.cvent.com/i.aspx?1Q%2cM3%2c52908e28-cd32-4d7e-85ea-7c32c698f697
William Loiry is Chairman of the Disaster Response Leadership Forum. The sole purpose of the Disaster Response Leadership Forum is to identify and promote the most effective disaster response solutions. The Forum is part of a nonprofit foundation, organized to identify and promote the most effective solutions to our critical problems.
In May, 2010, the Forum organized a media tour in Louisiana, Alabama, and Florida, showcasing green and non-toxic alternatives to the current oil dispersants being used.
On June 17, the Forum is organizing the first Gulf Oil Spill Disaster Response Summit, scheduled at the Mobile Convention Center in Mobile, Alabama. The Summit will feature federal, state, and local officials involved in the oil spill disaster response; private sector leaders with disaster response solutions; and many others with an interest in responding to the disaster. As a public service, Summit attendance is free. To register, visit: http://guest.cvent.com/i.aspx?1Q%2cM3%2c52908e28-cd32-4d7e-85ea-7c32c698f697
William Loiry is Chairman of the Disaster Response Leadership Forum. The sole purpose of the Disaster Response Leadership Forum is to identify and promote the most effective disaster response solutions. The Forum is part of a nonprofit foundation, organized to identify and promote the most effective solutions to our critical problems.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
We Mourn the Loss of the President of Poland
William Loiry: We mourn the loss of the President of Poland, First Lady, and other Polish leaders, and send our prayers and support to the people of Poland. We remember President Kaczynski as an admired statesman who was a champion of freedom and democracy.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Business Aid For Haiti
Willliam Loiry founded Equity International with the belief that all companies can and should not only generate revenue but make a positive difference in our society and our world. William Loiry applauds the following corporations who have generously donated aid following the earthquake in Haiti:
3M
$1 million in product donations to Project Hope and MAP International, plus one-to-one matching of employee cash donations to the American Red Ross or CARE.
Abbott$2.5 million is being provided in grant funding and donations of critical pharmaceutical and nutritional products to humanitarian aid organizations.
Carnival Corporation
$5 million to UNICEF, the University of Miami's Project Medishare, American Red Cross, and Save the Children.
Coca-Cola Foundation
$1 million to the American Red Cross.
Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank's Global Markets Equity group raised $4 million for Haiti disaster relief through its commitment to donate 100% of its January 15, 2010 net U.S. agency equity trading commissions.
FedEx
$2.5 million, including $1 million to the American Red Cross and $500,000 to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF.
Medtronic Foundation
$1 million, comprised of $750,000 in Foundation grants directed to the rebuilding of healthcare infrastructure in Haiti, and Foundation employee matching donations of up to $250,000.
Motorola
Motorola, the Motorola Foundation, and Motorola employees have pledged more than $1 million in cash and in-kind products, including two-way radios, rugged laptops, and other equipment to assist relief agencies with on-the-ground efforts.
PepsiCo Foundation
$1 million, including $500,000 to the American Red Cross, Save the Children, and the World Food Program, and $500,000 to support longer-term rebuilding efforts designed to strengthen Haiti's infrastructure and limit significant damage from future disasters.
These are just a few of the many corporations who have supported earthquake relief in Haiti. What can your company contribute?
3M
$1 million in product donations to Project Hope and MAP International, plus one-to-one matching of employee cash donations to the American Red Ross or CARE.
Abbott$2.5 million is being provided in grant funding and donations of critical pharmaceutical and nutritional products to humanitarian aid organizations.
Carnival Corporation
$5 million to UNICEF, the University of Miami's Project Medishare, American Red Cross, and Save the Children.
Coca-Cola Foundation
$1 million to the American Red Cross.
Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank's Global Markets Equity group raised $4 million for Haiti disaster relief through its commitment to donate 100% of its January 15, 2010 net U.S. agency equity trading commissions.
FedEx
$2.5 million, including $1 million to the American Red Cross and $500,000 to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF.
Medtronic Foundation
$1 million, comprised of $750,000 in Foundation grants directed to the rebuilding of healthcare infrastructure in Haiti, and Foundation employee matching donations of up to $250,000.
Motorola
Motorola, the Motorola Foundation, and Motorola employees have pledged more than $1 million in cash and in-kind products, including two-way radios, rugged laptops, and other equipment to assist relief agencies with on-the-ground efforts.
PepsiCo Foundation
$1 million, including $500,000 to the American Red Cross, Save the Children, and the World Food Program, and $500,000 to support longer-term rebuilding efforts designed to strengthen Haiti's infrastructure and limit significant damage from future disasters.
These are just a few of the many corporations who have supported earthquake relief in Haiti. What can your company contribute?
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Give To Haiti Relief!
More than 100,000 people may have perished in Haiti's catastrophic earthquake. Many more are injured. William Loiry, who has facilitated disaster response and reconstruction since 1996, emphasizes that the best way to help is to immediately send financial donations to the following organizations:
Clinton Foundation
International Medical Corps
Direct Relief International
World Vision
International Relief Teams
Yele Haiti
American Red Cross
International Committee of the Red Cross
Operation USA
CARE
World Food Programme
World Concern
Save the Children
UNICEF USA
United Methodist Committee on Relief
USAID
Clinton Foundation
International Medical Corps
Direct Relief International
World Vision
International Relief Teams
Yele Haiti
American Red Cross
International Committee of the Red Cross
Operation USA
CARE
World Food Programme
World Concern
Save the Children
UNICEF USA
United Methodist Committee on Relief
USAID
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Major Earthquake Strikes Haiti
A catastrophic earthquake hit Haiti today, the Western Hemisphere's poorest nation. The most powerful earthquake ever recorded in Haiti comes after the country was devastated by four tropical storms in 2008.
President Bill Clinton -- now the U.N. Special Envoy for Haiti -- said the world body was "committed to do whatever we can to assist the people of Haiti in their relief, rebuilding and recovery efforts."
Wyclef Jean, who has devoted considerable resources to the reconstruction of Haiti, said tonight, "I cannot stress enough what a human disaster this is, and idle hands will only make this tragedy worse. The over 2 million people in Port-au-Prince tonight face catastrophe alone. We must act now."
Please act now and in the coming days. Time is of the essence. Here are a few of the organizations which need your support to provide assistance to Haiti:
• International Medical Corps
• Direct Relief International
• World Vision
• International Relief Teams
• Yéle Haiti
• American Red Cross
• Operation USA
• CARE
• Catholic Relief Services
• World Food Programme
• World Concern
• Save the Children
• UNICEF USA
President Bill Clinton -- now the U.N. Special Envoy for Haiti -- said the world body was "committed to do whatever we can to assist the people of Haiti in their relief, rebuilding and recovery efforts."
Wyclef Jean, who has devoted considerable resources to the reconstruction of Haiti, said tonight, "I cannot stress enough what a human disaster this is, and idle hands will only make this tragedy worse. The over 2 million people in Port-au-Prince tonight face catastrophe alone. We must act now."
Please act now and in the coming days. Time is of the essence. Here are a few of the organizations which need your support to provide assistance to Haiti:
• International Medical Corps
• Direct Relief International
• World Vision
• International Relief Teams
• Yéle Haiti
• American Red Cross
• Operation USA
• CARE
• Catholic Relief Services
• World Food Programme
• World Concern
• Save the Children
• UNICEF USA
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