Friday, July 20, 2012

National Association of Asian American Professionals - Atlanta Member Spotlight Member: Rony Delgarde

NAAAP Member Spotlight Member: Rony Delgarde Meet our July NAAAP Member Spotlight Rony Delgarde. Rony comes to us with an extensive educational background beginning in his native country, Haiti, and most recently received his MBA from Strayer University. Rony is the Founder and the current President of Global Paint for Charity, a non-profit organization that collects and donates paint to developing countries like Kenya, Mexico, Ghana and Haiti. Rony recently became a NAAAP member but has been attending NAAAP Atlanta events for three years. He most enjoys the networking events where he can connect with business professionals and corporate leaders and appreciates that each member, regardless of their cultural background, is encouraged to pursue their interests and learn from one another in a positive and respectful atmosphere. In additon to his work with his own charity, Rony is also involved with other organizations including CARE International, United Way, Habitat for Humanity, The World Affairs Council of Atlanta and The Gwinnett Public School's Community Program. His next big project will take him to Malabo, Equatorial Guinea from August 20-25th to renovate an orphanage center and a basketball court for 800 orphans in Malabo. Rony would like to invite everyone to attend the N3 July event and help GPC reach their goal to recycle 20,000 gallons of paint in order to continue their work in Haiti. Please bring your leftover paint and recycle them to beautify under-served communities for those affected by the earthquake that killed over 200,000 people and left million others homeless in the country since 2010. For more information, or if you would like to get involved please visit www.globalpaints.org or like GPC on facebook www.facebook.com/globalpaints . Interesting Member Fact: Rony had lived in three different countries and speaks four languages. Through his work with Global Paint for Charity, he has traveled to 18 different countries and he considers himself a citizen of the World. I think we can all agree with that! Be sure to come out to our next NAAAP Atlanta event to meet other members like Rony! Unlike · · Share You, Luther Laveaux, Angie Rodriguez and 7 others like this. 3 shares Dahna M. Chandler Awesome! Congratulations, Rony! July 16 at 10:54pm · Unlike · 1 Ron Saikowski Sharp Dresser! July 16 at 11:13pm · Unlike · 1 Dahna M. Chandler Yes, he is, isn't he? I thought this was Usher Raymond for a minute! July 16 at 11:18pm · Unlike · 1 Rony Delgarde WOW.. I really feel the adrenaline reading this...I don't think I deserve the spotlight. This is an incredible honor!! Thank you so much for your support. My sincere appreciation to all of you at NAAAP-Atlanta.....:)!! Thank you..... July 17 at 11:20am · Like

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Join Us for a Great Cause!

The Global Paint for Charity and the National Association of Asian American Professionals of Atlanta would like to ask you to join us for a great cause on Thursday, July 19, 2012 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Andrews Entertainment District. Help us reach our goal of 20,000 gallons of paint & Global Paint for Charity to continue our work in HAITI...! These paint donations are intended to contribute to the efforts of rebuilding of the country. WHERE Andrews Entertainment District 56 East Andrews Drive, Atlanta, GA 30305 Atlanta's premier hospitality destination for great cocktails and lively entertainment centralized in the heart of Buckhead. Enjoy complimentary appetizers, inspired music, desserts, drinks (open bar), dancing, door prizes, and of course, donate for a great cause, network with fellow professionals and make new friends at this neighborhood hot spot! Complimentary valet parking available. A man’s trash is another man’s treasure! Please, bring your leftover paints and help us recycle them to beautify under-served communities in Port-au-Prince, Haiti and other areas affected by the most recent natural disasters. If you can’t make it but would like to make a donation please visit www.globalpaints.org or contact us at info@globalpaints.org. Paint Collection (limit 20 one-gallon cans per donor; dried-up and oil paint is acceptable)! RSVP The event will be hosted by our partner NAAAP-Atlanta. For more information about attending, please contact Ashley Mack (ashley.mack@naaapatlanta.org) or Rony Delgarde (info@globalpaints.org). Please download the flyer to view more details about this event or visit http://www.naaapatlanta.org/Events/tabid/2093/vw/3/itemid/2853/d/20120719/Default.aspx Once again thank you for the support and we can’t wait to see everyone soon!