Some more announcements and opportunities for our readers and contributors:

Heart and Soul, an organization of, by, and for those living with mental illness (http://www.heartandsoulinc.org/499.html), seeks people to write and briefly share their own stories – about themselves and their interests, how they cope, where they would like to go in life – during short presentations to a variety of civic groups. Participants earn $25 and a free dinner and the chance to network and help educate others about mental illness and discrimination. I do not know if there are any residency requirements or if you have to physically be present to speak or can have someone else read a piece you email in – but will ask if anyone is interested.

STAMP OUT STIGMA is currently looking for individuals who are willing to share their life story of struggle and hope with others as part of an SOS presentation.  A stipend of $25.00 is offered to those who make a presentation and dinner is also included.   If you’re interested please contact: Carmen Lee, (650) 343-8760.  CarmenSOS@aol.com   

  The Pacific Environment group works to enhance treaties and laws creating and maintaining natural preserves in northern regions of the world: Siberia, Alaska, Canada, etc. They’re online at http://www.pacificenvironment.org and are hiring communications and development staff – including China and Russia program managers, development and fundraising people, and interns to manage their social media presence, who can work from home. If anyone is interested, please comment and we’d be happy to take a look at your writing and/or website and pass on a recommendation to contacts within the organization.

Note: Synchronized Chaos Magazine provides information on employment and exhibition/submission opportunities we come across which may interest our contributors. We offer this as a public service and to build community – and within reason we publicize all opportunities as we come across them. Synchronized Chaos Magazine itself takes no political/religious/cultural positions and does not necessarily endorse the work of any organization. Please let us know if you or anyone else you know is hiring or seeking people with skills similar to any of the Synchronized Chaos contributors (copywriting, media management, photography, etc.)

Finally, the folks from the Local Shopping Rewards TV show are producing a new sister show educating people about how best to enjoy and protect the natural environment and also providing job-search and employment information and affordable advertising for environmentally sustainable businesses. The show will feature all over the Bay Area in working-class, middle-class, and educated upper-class neighborhoods, and seeks to be interesting and informative to all types of people of all cultural backgrounds.

Please provide feedback to Kim Ryle, Community Relations/Marketing Director, concerning how to best shape the direction and style of this show! He’s reachable at kcryle@sbcglobal.net or 510-427-6935…and the upcoming show is intended as a sister show to http://www.localshoppingrewards.com

If you particpate and send him feedback, please comment and let us know – if you provide your email address we’ll send a short story as a free gift.

They would like to know your thoughts on any or all of a variety of questions:

What kind of content could have the greatest impact on the local economy?  

Which large environmental or other organizations that many local people respect could donate to or underwrite the show?

What organizations can be considered for job information, resources, or inspiration?

 Who are the stakeholders/participants in this effort and who should be consulted and involved no matter what to keep the show relevant?

Who could be featured on the show (at least semifamous, well-known people?)

What are some businesses or organizations who may want to sponsor the show?

Thanks very much for reading Synchronized Chaos Magazine!