ICHANGE NATIONS’™ YOUTH ADD VALUE™ RECOGNIZE MIKE BOJARSKI WITH AWARD

Amb. Clyde Rivers with Mike Bojarski and Amb. Michal Pitzl 

In January 2016 the Youth Add Value™ Initiative in conjunction with IChange Nations™ organized and launched the first event of its kind in Newport Oregon “Youth Give Back.” Mike Bojarski was one of several presented with the Youth Add Value™ Recognition Award. The Youth Add Value™ Recognition Award has been created to be an opportunity to find and honor individuals giving back to youth in their community. It was with great pleasure that IChange Nation’s™, Founder and President, Amb. Clyde Rivers in conjunction with Youth Add Value™ Initiative was able to present this well deserved Award to Mr. Mike Bojarski.  

The Youth Add Value™ Team discovered Mike’s commitment to his community and felt him worthy of this esteemed Recognition Award. He serves his community through Dutch Bros Coffee Company as well as other local causes. Dutch Bros Coffee Company works with youth programs including Neighbors for Kids, H.E.L.P. (Homeless Education and Literacy Project), the Children's Advocacy Center, East County Back-Pack Program, and Operation Snackpack's to name a few. There are also several programs designed to help raise funds or materials for area schools and Mr. Bojarski is committed to supporting these community based assistance programs. He constantly challenges those around him to improve, not just at work, but in life as well. Mike has a heart for youth and his affiliation with Dutch Bros Coffee and their philosophy aligns with his belief system and is an avenue to expand his influence and serve his community.

Ambassador Clyde Rivers commented, “This man is such an asset to his community. His heart is genuine and he gives back. We are very happy to give him one of the first Youth Add Value™ Recognition Awards for his work in Newport and Lincoln County.”

Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers is the Founder and President of iChange Nations™ a professional institution that equips, mentors and trains highly esteemed individuals who have the desire to change nations throughout the world. The organization is seeking to bring global awareness by strategically helping nations to educate, train and support the Nation Building Process designed to improve the dignity and betterment of human life. This international platform focuses on establishing effective relationships to help people understand the value of life and basic human rights.

Youth Add Value™ is a movement manned by a group of youth highly trained by IChange Nation’s™ executive, Dr. Michal Pitzl. They have a vision to not only give back to people that have deposited others into lives but also to find and train other youth to continue to move their initiative forward. Marisa Dean, together with her team, Josh Barrett, Khalil Burton and Marshall Dean organized and launched their first event in Newport Oregon.

CENTRAL OREGON COAST YOUTH ADD VALUE™ EVENT A HUGE SUCCESS

Josh Barrett, Khalil Burton, Dr. Michal Pitzl, Maria Dean,

Amb Clyde Rivers, Marshall Dean

With just a matter of several days passing since the first ever Youth Add Value™ honorary awards ceremony, it's unmistakable that people have been uplifted, lives are forever changed, and YAV's mission to give honor back to institutions and to uplift the youth of the world has only just begun.

On January 9th, 2016, 24 incredible Lincoln County citizens were presented and awarded by Youth Add Value™ in recognition of their exceptional dedication to the youth and young adults of Lincoln County, Oregon.

The tone of the event was serious but the energy was celebratory.  This was an opportunity to honor men and women who choose to make a statement every day about the value of young people through their common deeds, actions, and institutions designed to protect the youth of their community.  From law enforcement personnel, and foster care operators, to youth outreach programs, and prison ministries, it became evident quite quickly that Lincoln County is home to some of the most exemplary individuals on the planet.  Yet not a single person in the room ever did what they do with the expectation of an award at the end, and that's what Youth Add Value is all about.  We're giving honor back to the everyday heroes who are making a difference but fail to ever receive the appreciation and gratitude they deserve.

YAV™ sees your hard work and we honor you for what you do.  Without human beings like the ones who were recognized a few days ago, young adults would not be the well adjusted, socially independent, and prosperous individuals that we have the opportunity to become today.  It takes people who are willing to sacrifice their time, their energy, and their resources to ensure that generations of young people are equipped and able to grow into the kings and queens they are called to be. It requires people like each and every one of our award recipients.

While many of the award recipients at this event come from different backgrounds and have invested their efforts in unique and diverse ways, this ceremony did something special that very few other institutions are ever able to accomplish.  It taught each of us that even though we play different positions on the field when it comes to youth development, we all act as very important members of the same team.  It became apparent that if the world is ever going to be transformed into a peaceful planet where people know their value and treat others with the respect, dignity, and admiration that they deserve, it's going to take all of us.  In our unique areas, and in our own unique means, it's time to take responsibility for our nation.  It's time to live by the Golden Rule.

Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers is the Founder and President of iChange Nations™ a professional institution that equips, mentors and trains highly esteemed individuals who have the desire to change nations throughout the world. The organization is seeking to bring global awareness by strategically helping nations to educate, train and support the Nation Building Process designed to improve the dignity and betterment of human life. This international platform focuses on establishing effective relationships to help people understand the value of life and basic human rights.

Youth Add Value™ is a movement manned by a group of youth highly trained by IChange Nation’s™ executive, Dr. Michal Pitzl. Marisa Dean, together with her team, Josh Bennett, Khalil Burton and Marshal Dean organized and launched their first event in Newport Oregon.

Article written by Khalil Burton and Dr. Donella Pitzl

MAYOR JOHN ROBINSON RECEIVES ICHANGE NATIONS™ COMMUNITY AMBASSADOR AWARD

Amb John Robinson w/Amb Clyde Rivers and Amb Michal Pitzl

Siletz Mayor John Robinson received the IChange Nations™ Community Ambassador Award in January 2016 in Newport Oregon. Youth Add Value™ Initiative in conjunction with IChange Nations™ organized this event. Mayor Robinson serves his community of Siletz and he has a heart for mankind and proves it by his actions. He has worked to provide his community and outlying areas on the Central Oregon Coast with tools for preparedness in the event of a disaster and education for survival. He values the indigenous Siletz Indian Tribe that makes up a great part of his local community and seeks to be the best mayor he can be.

Clyde Rivers said, “Mayor Robinson is a great representative of our Community Ambassador Award. We appreciate his heart for his community. Welcome Ambassador Robinson, continue your work to help humanity in your community.”

Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers is the Founder and President of iChange Nations™ a professional institution that equips, mentors and trains highly esteemed individuals who have the desire to change nations throughout the world. The organization is seeking to bring global awareness by strategically helping nations to educate, train and support the Nation Building Process designed to improve the dignity and betterment of human life. This international platform focuses on establishing effective relationships to help people understand the value of life and basic human rights.

Youth Add Value™ is a movement manned by a group of youth highly trained by IChange Nation’s™ executive, Dr. Michal Pitzl. They have a vision to, not only give back to people that have deposited into lives of youth, but also to find and train other youth to continue to move their initiative forward. Marisa Dean, together with her team, Josh Bennett, Khalil Burton and Marshal Dean organized and launched their first event in Newport Oregon.

ICHANGE NATIONS™ COMMUNITY AMBASSADOR AWARD GOES TO CHIEF OF POLICE DAVID ENYEART FOR HIS LIFE OF SERVICE

Amb Rivers, David Enyeart, Amb Michal Pitzl

Chief of Police for Toledo Oregon, Chief David Enyeart, received the IChange Nations™ Community Ambassador Award in January 2016 in Newport Oregon. Youth Add Value™ organized the event in conjunction with IChange Nations™. Chief Enyeart is highly motivated to leverage 17 years of achievements in law enforcement and 37 years in the Oregon National Guard to provide dedicated service to the state and federal governments as well as his community. Chief Enyeart has a Master in Strategic Studies and a BS in Psychology.

MG Enyeart had three combat deployments, two to Afghanistan and one Bosnia and Herzegovina. He was honored with the Defense Superior Service Medal and Legion of Merit for superior performance; two Bronze Star Medal’s for actions during combat operations, three Meritorious Service Medal, and four Army Commendation Medal for superior performance in a variety positions.  Awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal, for excellent execution of a joint mission with the Air Force, and a Combat Infantry Badge for heroic actions under fire. He now uses his vast experience to better the community he is serving.

Ambassador Rivers commented, “This highly decorated man, Chief Enyeart, is living a life whose actions show he truly values life. We are fortunate to have a man of his caliber as one of our Community Ambassadors and the City of Toledo should be proud to have him serving their community. Welcome to our global alumni.”

Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers is the Founder and President of iChange Nations™ a professional institution that equips, mentors and trains highly esteemed individuals who have the desire to change nations throughout the world. The organization is seeking to bring global awareness by strategically helping nations to educate, train and support the Nation Building Process designed to improve the dignity and betterment of human life. This international platform focuses on establishing effective relationships to help people understand the value of life and basic human rights.

Youth Add Value™ is a movement manned by a group of youth highly trained by IChange Nation’s™ executive, Dr. Michal Pitzl. They have a vision to, not only give back to people that have deposited into lives, but also to find and train other youth to continue to move their initiative forward. Marisa Dean, together with her team, Josh Bennett, Khalil Burton and Marshal Dean organized and launched their first event in Newport Oregon.

CHIEF DUPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY JERRY HUPP RECIEVED ICHANGE NATIONS™ COMMUNITY AMBASSADOR AWARD

Amb Rivers, Amb Hupp, Amb Michal Pitzl

In January 2016 in Newport Oregon, Youth Add Value™ Initiative in conjunction with IChange Nations™ hosted an honorary event for Lincoln County award recipients. Chief Deputy District Attorney Jerry Hupp received the IChange Nations™ Community Ambassador Award. Hupp’s life has steadily represents his care for his community and mankind. He has spent the last 15 years of his career seeking justice for victims of sexual crimes and crimes against children.  Chief Deputy Hupp says, “This type of case is very difficult to prove and can be heart-wrenching.” He constantly sees children being victimized by crime at work, and seeing first-hand the effects abuse can have on children. He and his wife recognized there is hope for these children available with some consistent parenting.  It was sobering and spurred he and his wife to become Foster Parents to make a difference in a few young lives.

The heart and life dedication of this man moved Ambassador Clyde Rivers. Rivers said, “It is a privilege to honor this man for his life to help mankind specifically the young. I recognize in him a person that believes that every life is valuable and has been willing to pour his life into others. He truly exemplifies the what we believe to be a Community Ambassador and we are proud to have him join our Community Ambassador alumni.”

Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers is the Founder and President of iChange Nations™ a professional institution that equips, mentors and trains highly esteemed individuals who have the desire to change nations throughout the world. The organization is seeking to bring global awareness by strategically helping nations to educate, train and support the Nation Building Process designed to improve the dignity and betterment of human life. This international platform focuses on establishing effective relationships to help people understand the value of life and basic human rights.

Youth Add Value™ is a movement manned by a group of youth highly trained by IChange Nation’s™ executive, Dr. Michal Pitzl. They have a vision to, not only give back to people that have deposited into lives of youth, but also to find and train other youth to continue to move their initiative forward. Marisa Dean, together with her team, Josh Bennett, Khalil Burton and Marshal Dean organized and launched their first event in Newport Oregon.

RICK BOOTH UNITED STATES NAVY VETERAN RECEIVES ICHANGE NATIONS™ COMMUNITY AMBASSADOR AWARD

Amb Clyde rivers, Amb Rick Booth, Amb Michal Pitzl

Rick Booth a US Navel Veteran received the IChange Nations™ Community Ambassador Award in January 2016 in Newport Oregon. Youth Add Value™ Initiative in conjunction with IChange Nations™ organized this event. Ambassador Booth served active duty in the Navy for seven years and 20 years in the Active Naval Reserves. Booth has spent his life serving both state and community interests. Currently he involved on the Central Oregon Coast in the Lincoln County Jail system with Celebrate Recovery and Prison Fellowship, awarded the Most Valuable Player for the Central Coast Fire Department, serves with the Oregon Coast Veteran Assoc. and is part of the Coast Guard Auxiliary to name a few of his commitments. He has a heart for mankind and proves it by his actions.

Clyde Rivers said, “This man is a great representative of our Community Ambassador Award. His vast involvement in his community depicts his heart to help mankind and care about others. He shows with his life that he is worthy of this award and joins our Community Ambassador family. Welcome Ambassador Rick Booth, continue your work to help humanity.”

Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers is the Founder and President of iChange Nations™ a professional institution that equips, mentors and trains highly esteemed individuals who have the desire to change nations throughout the world. The organization is seeking to bring global awareness by strategically helping nations to educate, train and support the Nation Building Process designed to improve the dignity and betterment of human life. This international platform focuses on establishing effective relationships to help people understand the value of life and basic human rights.

Youth Add Value™ is a movement manned by a group of youth highly trained by IChange Nation’s™ executive, Dr. Michal Pitzl. They have a vision to, not only give back to people that have deposited into lives of youth, but also to find and train other youth to continue to move their initiative forward. Marisa Dean, together with her team, Josh Bennett, Khalil Burton and Marshal Dean organized and launched their first event in Newport Oregon.

ROB HALVERSON HONORED WITH ICHANGE NATIONS™ COMMUNITY AMBASSADOR AWARD PRESENTED BY YOUTH ADD VALUE™

Amb. Clyde Rivers with Rob Halverson and Amb. Michal Pitzl 

In January 2016 the Central Oregon Coast experienced a monumental honor event. The Youth Add Value™ Initiative in conjunction with IChange Nations™ organized and launched the first event of its kind in Newport Oregon, Youth Give Back. Among the esteemed recipients was Rob Halverson. He has served this coastal community tirelessly working to establish the International Port of Newport. He served as Port Commissioner for several years and has been an ongoing advocate for positive improvement and commerce for the port. He and his family support and encourage their community on a continual basis believing every life has value. Joy Halverson, Rob’s wife was also honored with a Women Add Value™ Award for her constant efforts to bring hope and encouragement to others. She works with Prison Fellowship to help encourage incarcerated women. It was with great pleasure that IChange Nations™, Founder and President, Amb. Clyde Rivers in conjunction with Youth Add Value™ Initiative was able to present its highly valued Community Ambassador Award to Community Ambassadors Rob and Joy Halverson.

Ambassador Rivers is very happy to partner with Youth Add Value™ to honor this couple among several others at this event. IChange Nations™ Community Ambassador Award was created for the very purpose of honoring individual helping in their communities. He said, “Rob Halverson’s efforts to strengthen and build Newport’s International Port exemplifies a true Statesman for his community. For this we are pleased to name him a Community Ambassador.”

Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers is the Founder and President of iChange Nations™ a professional institution that equips, mentors and trains highly esteemed individuals who have the desire to change nations throughout the world. The organization is seeking to bring global awareness by strategically helping nations to educate, train and support the Nation Building Process designed to improve the dignity and betterment of human life. This international platform focuses on establishing effective relationships to help people understand the value of life and basic human rights.

Youth Add Value™ is a movement manned by a group of youth highly trained by IChange Nation’s™ executive, Dr. Michal Pitzl. They have a vision to, not only give back to people that have deposited into lives of youth, but also to find and train other youth to continue to move their initiative forward. Marisa Dean, together with her team, Josh Bennett, Khalil Burton and Marshal Dean organized and launched their first event in Newport Oregon.

LORETTA HOAGLAND RECEIVES THE ICHANGE NATIONS™ COMMUNITY AMBASSADOR AWARD

Amb. Clyde Rivers with Amb Loretta Hoagland and Amb. Michal Pitzl 

In January 2016 the Youth Add Value™ Initiative in conjunction with IChange Nations™ organized and launched the first event of its kind in Newport Oregon “Youth Give Back.” Loretta Hoagland was one of several presented with the IChange Nations™ Community Ambassador Award. It was with great pleasure that IChange Nation’s™, Founder and President, Amb. Clyde Rivers in conjunction with Youth Add Value™ Initiative was able to present this well deserved Award to Loretta Hoagland. 

Mrs. Hoagland shared with us this account of her community activities. “When living in Depoe Bay (population less than 1,500 people) I saw the young getting into the illegal drug culture.  Meth was the drug of choice. I saw young beautiful kids buying drugs when they got home from school until their parents got home from work.   I pictured what these kids would look like in ten years.  Fury drove me to start a program to get the kids away from the drug culture. I started an after school program and was overwhelmed by the acceptance of the program and the help of the community to make it successful. I was told recently that the publicity has driven most drug dealers away.” This is only a portion of what this new Community Ambassador has been involved in. She truly values life and has lived her life to help mankind.

The Community Ambassador Award was created for the very purpose of honoring individuals such as Mrs. Hoagland helping in their communities. Rivers said, “We are so honored to have Loretta Hoagland as one of our Community Ambassador. Her life’s work represents what we intended to honor in a Community Ambassador.  We welcome her to our family of Community Ambassadors around the world.”

Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers is the Founder and President of iChange Nations™ a professional institution that equips, mentors and trains highly esteemed individuals who have the desire to change nations throughout the world. The organization is seeking to bring global awareness by strategically helping nations to educate, train and support the Nation Building Process designed to improve the dignity and betterment of human life. This international platform focuses on establishing effective relationships to help people understand the value of life and basic human rights.

Youth Add Value™ is a movement manned by a group of youth highly trained by IChange Nation’s™ executive, Dr. Michal Pitzl. They have a vision to not only give back to people that have deposited others into lives but also to find and train other youth to continue to move their initiative forward. Marisa Dean, together with her team, Josh Barrett, Khalil Burton and Marshall Dean organized and launched their first event in Newport Oregon.

ICHANGE NATIONS™ AND YOUTH ADD VALUE™ PRESENTS COMMUNITY AMBASSADOR AWARD TO KATEY TOWNSEND

Amb. Clyde Rivers with Katey Townsend and Amb. Michal Pitzl 

Community Ambassador Katey Townsend works for Lincoln County as an advocate for homeless children in the public school system. She trains others statewide in awareness and skills to address this ongoing situation in communities across Oregon. She has a passion to help the less fortunate namely, homeless children and their families in her community. In January 2016 the Youth Add Value™ Initiative in conjunction with IChange Nations™ organized and launched the first event of its kind in Newport Oregon “Youth Give Back.” Mrs. Townsend was one of several presented with the IChange Nations™ Community Ambassador Award. It was with great pleasure that IChange Nation’s™, Founder and President, Amb. Clyde Rivers in conjunction with Youth Add Value™ Initiative was able to present this well deserved Community Ambassador Award to Katey Townsend.

Ambassador Rivers is very happy to partner with Youth Add Value™ to honor these community recipients at this event. The Community Ambassador Award was created for the very purpose of honoring individual helping in their communities. Rivers said, “Katey Townsend is a prime example of a Community Ambassador. She cares for her community but not only her community but also communities around her state. Katey welcome to the IChange Nations™ Community Ambassador family.”

Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers is the Founder and President of iChange Nations™ a professional institution that equips, mentors and trains highly esteemed individuals who have the desire to change nations throughout the world. The organization is seeking to bring global awareness by strategically helping nations to educate, train and support the Nation Building Process designed to improve the dignity and betterment of human life. This international platform focuses on establishing effective relationships to help people understand the value of life and basic human rights.

Youth Add Value™ is a movement manned by a group of youth highly trained by IChange Nation’s™ executive, Dr. Michal Pitzl. They have a vision to, not only give back to people that have deposited into lives of youth, but also to find and train other youth to continue to move their initiative forward. Marisa Dean, together with her team, Josh Bennett, Khalil Burton and Marshal Dean organized and launched their first event in Newport Oregon.

ICHANGE NATIONS™ HONORS ALLEN AND LINDA PALMER WITH A COMMUNITY AMBASSADOR AWARD

Amb. Clyde Rivers with Allen & Linda Palmer and Amb. Michal Pitzl 

It was with great pleasure that Youth Add Value™ Global Initiative in conjunction with IChange Nations™, Founder and President; Amb. Clyde Rivers was able to present to Allen and Linda Palmer with the highly valued Community Ambassador Award. The Palmers were honored for their work with the local Indigenous American Indian community on the Central Oregon Coast. They have dedicated several years of their lives to helping both in the local County Jail and support group meetings for those transitioning out of incarceration and back into society. They have gone as far as to open their home to several individuals in need of that safe guidance necessary to successfully re-entrance into society. Allen is also a veteran for the United States Armed Force and supports efforts to help local veterans. This couple cares about humanity and continue to spend themselves in the pursuit of helping their community. They truly believe every life is valuable and put their actions behind their belief system.

Ambassador Rivers was very happy to honor this couple. IChange Nations™ Community Ambassador Award was created for the very purpose of honoring individual helping in their communities. He said, “The Palmers are a caring couple that value others and it is obvious they strive to help mankind in their community. For this we are so delighted to call them Community Ambassadors from our organization.” 

Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers is the Founder and President of iChange Nations™ a professional institution that equips, mentors and trains highly esteemed individuals who have the desire to change nations throughout the world. The organization is seeking to bring global awareness by strategically helping nations to educate, train and support the Nation Building Process designed to improve the dignity and betterment of human life. This international platform focuses on establishing effective relationships to help people understand the value of life and basic human rights.

Youth Add Value™ is a movement manned by a group of youth highly trained by IChange Nation’s™ executive, Dr. Michal Pitzl. They have a vision to, not only give back to people that have deposited into lives of youth, but also to find and train other youth to continue to move their initiative forward. Marisa Dean, together with her team, Josh Bennett, Khalil Burton and Marshal Dean organized and launched their first event in Newport Oregon.

GOLDEN RULE INTERNATIONAL AWARD GOES TO “WITNESS KICKS” FOUNDER HAYDEN BLESSING

Hayden Blessing Founder of Witness Kicks

Hayden Blessing now a Golden Rule International World Peace Ambassador, has created an outreach to humanity based on the need for a good pair of shoes and the witness of the love of God. He is dedicating his life to helping humanity both at a physical and spiritual level. Through his organization, Witness Kicks, he is reaching out and helping mankind. He understands the value of every human life and exercises honoring that life according to his mandate - witness of the love of God and give a pair of shoes. The two are inseparable in Hayden’s understanding because he’s heard the message of his mission.

Recently Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers, President and Founder of IChange Nations™ connected with Mr. Blessing. As Hayden explained his vision and mission, Ambassador Rivers helped open up avenues in which to expand this amazing outreach. While Witness Kicks is already global, through Ambassador Rivers even more opportunity is opening to expand this vision to bring the Good News of God’s love and a new pair of shoes. Representing the understanding that every life is valuable and worthy of honor.

Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers is the Founder and President of iChange Nations™ a professional institution that equips, mentors and trains highly esteemed individuals who have the desire to change nations throughout the world. The organization is seeking to bring global awareness by strategically helping nations to educate, train and support the Nation Building Process designed to improve the dignity and betterment of human life. This international platform focuses on establishing effective relationships to help people understand the value of life and basic human rights.

The Golden Rule International Award is now established in 120 nations of the world. This organization seeks out top achievers that live the Golden Rule in their everyday life. This is a new global ethic that the leadership of the Golden Rule International Award, Patron, former President of Ethiopia, Girma Wolde and Ambassador Mussie Hailu have embraced and are promoting globally. Ambassador Clyde Rivers is also the Representative for the Golden Rule International and the Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative, North American Division to the United Nations – New York. Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative is affiliated with the Department of Public Record (DPI) – United Nations as well as affiliated with the United Religious Initiative (URI), an Interfaith Peace organization.

For more information about Witness Kicks and Hayden Blessings go to: www.witnesskick.com