Kross Kountry-4-Kids A Journey-4-Justice Finishes April 14th

A BBQ celebration Sunday hosted by Folsom Harley-Davidson marks the conclusion of a two week cross country and back ride for Kross Kountry-4-Kids A Journey-4-Justice.  The Army Of Angels,the International Child Abuse Prevention Task Force, Folsom HOG and dozens of other groups will be in attendance at the event scheduled from Noon until 3:00 P.M.  The runs accomplishments, reviewing the current call to action over the next year to better protect children and making some major announcements about Kross Kountry-4-Kids 2014. will be covered.

QUESTION: I’M INHERENTLY INTROVERTED AND HATE DOING SALES, PITCHES, SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES, ETC, BUT AS A FOUNDER AND I CAN’T AVOID IT. WHAT TIPS DO YOU HAVE FOR OVERCOMING THESE FEARS?

Question by: Grace

TELL A STORY

“Introverts are often the most effective public speakers because they make it a priority to connect with an audience rather than engage in self-promotion. Use stories to connect with your audience—show them why you are passionate about your company and how you have positively impacted others. Stories are your best way to persuade, entertain, and perhaps most importantly, diffuse nervousness.”

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Anyone with a question about rural America, agricultural opportunities or the farm bill can ask Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack in a Twitter chat Monday afternoon.

Vilsack will answer questions from his department's Twitter account, @USDA starting at 12:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 17.

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