Friday I got to listen to Bill Clinton talk about how charity has changed in world with the advent of Online giving and such programs as Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus’ micro-loan. Bill’s conversation with us was fascinating and very similar to talking to a history professor. There was standing room only and a number of overflow rooms and other online access venues were available. As I looked around the room I saw the great diversity based not only on race and culture, but also age and gender. As Bill did on the Daily Show last week, he mentioned his book Giving: How Each of Us Can Change the World.
From the AP News: "Former President Bill Clinton with Microsoft Corporation CEO Steve Ballmer, left, answers questions from the press after a Clinton speech to a thousand Microsoft employees at the company’s Conference Center in Redmond, Wash., on Friday November 2, 2007. Clinton and Ballmer announced that the Microsoft Giving campaign raised 72 million dollars for charity. (AP Photo/Marcus R. Donner)"
I hadn’t seen Steve Ballmer so close in a long time–since we played basketball on the same court. Steve has dropped some serious poundage and really looks healthy and well. Steve was justifiably proud that Microsoft employees broke the company record for the amount of money generated to over 25,000 charities during the Giving Campaign which ended last month.
Now here’s the Daily Show video for those of you who missed it.
Enjoy.
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Good post. I have always thought that Clinton could give a speech and say nothing but apples and oranges and the listeners would be in awe. The man has a golden voice; quite the speaker, something that our current prez definitely is not. Prez is hard put to string enough words together to make an intelligent sentence. Well, now you know how I feel about the current administration. ;o)
I appreciate that technology has given us the freedom to be more giving to charities. I’d rather interface with my computer on my own time than be "guilted" into giving money to a charity that I know nothing about by a guy on the phone. Pressure tactics never work on me. Yay for the internet! 😉
Hello Granalphe,
It is good seeing you again. I enjoyed your post on Clinton and giving. I can only believe he wow’d them at Microsoft. I am so glad that men like Clinton and Carter have found new roles after their presidencies. This is when you see the real power and value of a man. Each in their own way will help improve the world.
Autumn has descended and soon the snowflakes will fall. First I’m waiting to pick the bittersweet for Thanksgiving.
I am well. Our puppy Sydney is keeping us busy. 7 months old and I’m still waiting for maturity to set in. Hopefully this spring. You be well and thank you for visiting. Bittersweet
Well…for you…if you take a hot shower (male version of a bubble bath), then read your copy of Giving: How Each of Us Can Change the World …while relaxing in your favorite chair, with a nice jazz selection playing in the background (unless your aren’t that multifunctional…my husband prefers quiet when he is reading)…I think that might contribute to the relaxation that renews energy. 😉
Regards,
Beth