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This quarter has been very busy for Trio Solutions Inc. In May, the Trio gang moved to their new office at Belle Hall. We are enjoying our new space, so stop by and see us if you haven’t already. In addition, we added two new members to our team. Roxanne Hicks has joined Trio as our new graphic designer and Jeanine Szczesniak as our summer intern. We are lucky to have them as part of our team. Last but not least, we will be hosting our first workshop in September as part of The Nonprofit Nook, a unique and fun online community. Stay tuned to learn more about The Nonprofit Nook and other Trio Solutions initiatives. Don't forget to visit the Trio Trivia section for your chance to win a $25 donation made in your honor to the charity of your choice by answering our Trio Trivia question correctly. Enjoy!
In This Issue
 


Trio's Sizzlin' Summer Events

Your Annual Report, More Than Facts and Figures

Top 10 Web Dos and Don'ts

Trio Solutions Helps Launch CoolPeopleCare.org in the Carolinas

The Value of Experience

Welcome to the Team!

Grants From Google

 

Upcoming Events

August 15: Keeping Your Web Site Current, The Nonprofit Nook Workshop

August 16: Fishing for Miracles, MUSC Children's Hospital

September 11: Day of Caring, Trident United Way

September 30: 4th Annual Lowcounry Buddy Walk, Down Syndrome Association of the Lowcountry

October 6: IOP Connector Run and Walk

October 11: Golf Tournament, Brain Injury Alliance of SC

October 20: Race for the Cure, Susan G. Komen for the Cure Lowcountry

November 9: Legacy of Freedom Gala, African American Historical Alliance

 
Welcome New Clients
 

Barrier Island Marine
Charleston, South Carolina
Marketing/PR

 

Brain Injury Alliance of South Carolina
East Falmouth, Massachusetts
Event Planning

 

Bullying Conference
Columbia, South Carolina
Event Planning

Trio Trivia
 

Answer this correctly and you could win a $25 donation made by Trio in your honor to the charity of your choice.

Which Trio employee will say "I do" in November?





Congratulations to Tom Brand for winning the Spring 2007 trivia poll. $25 was donated to the charity of his choice, Water Missions International, in his honor.

 
 
Cherock Trio’s Sizzlin' Summer Events
Jennifer Cherock, VP, Planning Services

The event planning department just finished up two very successful events – the MedExpress grand opening in Evans, Georgia and Carolina Autism's first-ever fundraising event, Taking the Field for Autism with Notre Dame head football coach, Charlie Weis. Additionally, we are very excited to announce that Trio Solutions Inc. has been selected to present at The Special Event conference in Atlanta, Georgia on January 15-18, 2008. Our session is titled "Essentials for Planning an Event for a Nonprofit Organization." The Special Event conference is the leading international conference and expo for event specialists. Read more


Robertson Your Annual Report, More Than Facts and Figures
Krista Robertson, VP, Marketing/PR Services

Many of you are probably thinking "Annual Report? But it is only August." Creating a successful annual report, requires plenty of lead-time. Organizations should develop a step-by-step process for creating an annual report, to allow ample time to decide on critical elements such as the theme and message as well as time to gather the appropriate data. No matter the size of your organization it is important that the annual report supports the company's objectives. Read more


Cendrowski Top 10 Web Dos and Don'ts
Brian Cendrowski, VP, Web Services

Following these tips may not necessarily assure that your Web site will be a sure-fire success, but if you stick to these you can at least rest easy, knowing you aren’t confusing, angering, and driving away potential customers. Read more


Kersey Trio Solutions Helps Launch CoolPeopleCare.org in the Carolinas
Jessica Kersey
, Director, Administration and Business Development

Earlier this summer, the team at Trio Solutions helped to bring CoolPeopleCare.org, a philanthropic Web site based in Nashville, Tenn., into the Carolinas. The goal of CoolPeopleCare is to be the premier online destination for anyone who wants to make a difference. Whether you are looking for small, simple acts that can make a big difference, nonprofit events to attend, or volunteer opportunities, they can all be found on the CoolPeopleCare Web site. Read more


Szczesniak

The Value of Experience
Jeanine Szczesniak, Summer Intern

In college, almost every person learns the true value of a dollar. While some still fail to manage it, many take the experience and are slightly more conscious afterward. When it comes to life after college, experts are now saying how important it is for college students to have learned the value of experience, as well. So we spend our summers finding out not only what our respective industries are like, but hoping to get enough expereince to help give us the edge we need to get the "perfect" job once we graduate. Read more


Hicks

Welcome to the Team!

Trio Solutions Inc. is pleased to announce Roxanne Hicks has joined the company as the graphic designer. Hicks will be responsible for developing creative concepts for the marketing needs of Trio Solutions Inc. and its clients.

Hicks graduated from College for Creative Design in Detroit, MI in 2002 with a bachelor's degree in fine arts. Majoring in communication design, she has created outstanding pieces for various companies and her community. Prior to joining Trio Solutions Inc., Hicks worked as a graphic designer for YMCA of the Triangle in Raleigh, N.C. managing multiple projects and implementing successful solutions. Before working with the YMCA, she worked for Webcor Packaging Corporation as a production artist and graphic designer for five years.


Grants From Google

As many of you know Google will break ground for a new data center in Berkeley County in early 2008. But did you know they are committed to playing a positive role in the local community? Google plans to form community partnerships throughout the Lowcountry and would love to hear from you on ways they become involved in the community. If you have a suggest contact them at mthollyproject@google.com. In addition, Google has a program called Google Grants that provides in-kind advertising for nonprofits. If you would like to learn more about Google Grants or how they can help your organization, visit http://www.google.com/grants/.


New to Trio's portfolio:

MedExpress, Carolina Autism, Project OKURASE, Charleston County Medical Society

 


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