August 11th, 2008
By Mark
July 13, 2008 - Over the years, I have had a few goals regarding Ironman. The first goal was to actually finish an Ironman. I did that in 2002 in Florida. The next goal was to do two so I could say it was not a fluke that I did one. I achieved that goal in 2003 in Coeur d’Alene. The next goal was to rid myself of a demon that had plagued me for a lifetime. That demon was not trying hard and being sort of a slacker. I achieved that goal in the training and the Brazil Ironman in 2005. I have had a goal of doing 10 Ironman races with my 10th one when I turned 70 years old. Over time, that goal has faded away. Ironman training is too demanding and I have other things I want to accomplish in my life. (more…)
August 02nd, 2008
By Mark
San Diego Social Venture Partners is a unique organization dedicated to serving two separate and distinct constituencies, our Partners and our Investees. Our Mission “San Diego Social Venture Partners cultivates effective philanthropists who drive community solutions with investments of their time, expertise and resources” provides us direction. Serving these two constituents provides a beautiful synergy. (more…)
August 02nd, 2008
By Mark
TKF embarked on a major strategic planning process over the course of four weeks in April 2008. The planning sessions were facilitated by Duane Trombly as a free resource donated by Duane and the San Diego Social Venture Partners (www.sdsvp.org). He did an excellent job. Thanks Duane and SDSVP. (more…)