GOLDEN RULE BAHAMAS A MAJOR SUCCESS

Recipients - Golden Rule International Award Bahamas with

Ambassador Clyde Rivers, Dr. Kevin Storr and Dr. Brain Williams

On February 15, 2015 the Golden Rule reformation hit the Bahamas. The recipients of this well-earned award were some of the top leaders in the different segments of the Bohemian system. These leaders have exemplified the Golden Rule in their market place. They have made their community a better place.

Ambassador Clyde Rivers challenged these leaders to make their nation a Golden Rule Nation. Rivers said, “I have never seen so much enthusiasm from the leaders of a nation to make this Golden Rule, ‘Treat others the way you want to be treated’, work within their nation. Every life in every nation is priceless. I am truly humbled and happy to welcome these fellow Ambassadors of the Golden Rule to our global community.”

Ambassador Rivers went on to thank Dr. Kevin Storr for his excellent job as Master of Ceremonies for this event in the Bahamas.

ICHANGE NATIONS AND GOLDEN RULE A SUCCESS IN EL SALVADOR

On left Former 1^st Lady of El Salvador, Vanda Pignato and

Dr. Jenny Lopez, Representative for IChange Nations

President and Founder of IChange Nations, Dr. Clyde Rivers, acknowledged the IChange Nations and Golden Rule Award Ceremony in El Salvador as a monumental success. On February 15, 2015, Dr. Jenny Lopez, a Representative for IChange Nations in the country of El Salvador had the privilege of presenting the Former First Lady of El Salvador, Vanda Pignato, with the IChange Nations Global Leadership Award and the Golden Rule International Award. She was honored for her tireless effort in protecting women’s rights in the Republic of El Salvador.  

Dr. Jenny Lopez said, “I have never been in any event this prestigious in my life. The Former First Lady of El Salvador, Vanda Pignato, is worthy of these awards. Her life actions speak louder than her words.”

Dr. Lopez also took the Golden Rule to the Trinity Broadcasting Network in El Salvador. She shared with the nation the importance of everyone living the Golden Rule, “Treat others the way you want to be treated.”

Ambassador Clyde Rivers said, “In the days ahead world, be watching the country of El Salvador. This will become a nation where the Golden Rule is the guiding principle of the country.”

DR. CLYDE RIVERS RECEIVES AWARD FROM HAITI

Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers

Leconte University presented Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers with an Honorary Doctorate in Leadership in Humanities. The Library of Congress Haiti recognizes Leconte University and it is the first private university in the history of the Republic of Haiti to present this award for tireless effort to bring peace to the world.

The citation given to Dr. Rivers stated in part, “Your belief in ‘Do unto others as you would have them do unto you’  - the Golden Rule, incorporates a belief system that sees no bounds, only ardent activity guided by the grace of God. Through this ideology, you have created a multi-cultural faith based initiative to resolve issues and concerns worldwide… As a World Peace Ambassador your commitment to promote unity and understanding, allows you to surpass obstacles be they culturally, racially or religiously inspired. Universite Leconte D’Haiti welcomes a partnership to utilize your leadership and administrative gifts to collaborate in the restoration of its prominence to the pursuit of education, social and economic development for the people of Haiti. Your vision has brought back the lost art of honor, which has earned you the respect as a distinguished leader among Heads of State, former Presidents, Clergy, Dignitaries and Universities worldwide.”

Ambassador Rivers said, “It speaks volumes to be honored by a non-religious university for trying to bring unity to the people of the world. Every individual born is valuable to the world and especially valuable to God. So we must protect the image of God in every individual born in this world.”

DR. CLYDE RIVERS SHARES THE GOLDEN RULE AT MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY

Dr. Clyde Rivers with Martin Luther King Jr. pictured

Kathleen Flynn, the President of Martin Luther King Jr. Association of Santa Clarita Valley, CA, asked Dr. Clyde Rivers to speak at the Northern California Martin Luther King Day event.  The event took place in San Francisco, CA on January 19^th, 2015.

The auditorium was filled to capacity as Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers addressed the audience on the importance of living the Golden Rule as a life style, “Treat others the way you want to be treated.”

Dr. Clyde Rivers commented, “It was impressive to see the diversity of cultures, races and religions honoring the cause of the famous leader, Martin Luther King Jr. It was a great honor and gives me great hope for the world, seeing all the people that still believe in peace and equity.”

ICHANGE NATIONS ESTABLISHES THE PRESIDENT GIRMA WOLDE-GIORGIS ENVIROMENTAL AWARD

Dr. Mussie Hailu, Former Pres. Girma Wolde-Giorgis and Dr. Clyde Rivers

IChange Nations President, Dr. Clyde Rivers says, “I am very grateful to the former President of Ethiopia, President Girma Wolde-Giorgis, for allowing iChange Nations to establish an international award in his name. The name of the award is President Girma Wolde-Giorgis Environmental Award. We are establishing the International Environmental Award in honor and acknowledgement of his work on the protection of the environment of Ethiopia and his advocate work for the Land Use Policy of Ethiopia.”

The President of iChange Nations, Dr. Clyde Rivers went on to say, “The importance of protecting the environment is one of the major issues facing the nations of the world today. We have been given the mandate from God to protect His earth. Former President Girma Wolde-Giorgis has exemplified this for 65 years. This is why we will bring this presidential honor to the elite of the world that are leading in environmental protection. Establishing this award in the name of former President Girma Wolde-Giorgis of Ethiopia is a monumental privilege for iChange Nations. Let’s protect our environment.”

DR. CLYDE RIVERS RIDES THE FINAL MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. FREEDOM TRAIN EXCURSION IN 2015

Dr. Clyde Rivers

The Martin Luther King Jr. Association - Santa Clara Valley, invited Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers to participate in the final Freedom Train Celebration.  On this historic day, January 19, 2015 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Ambassador Clyde Rivers was asked by the association to join the last ride the Freedom Train would make. The Freedom Train was setup over 30 years ago by Coretta Scott King, Martin Luther King’s wife.

Dr. Rivers said, “I was humbled to be asked by this prestigious association to be the speaker and to ride on the final Freedom Train excursion. What Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. did for this country and the nations of the world created an impact we may never completely understand, but we know the world is a much better place because of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his belief in civil rights for all. The cultural and ethnic diversity on the Freedom Train really showed me that we can all get along if we live the Golden Rule, ‘Treat others the way you want to be treated.’”

KATHLEEN FLYNN PRESIDENT OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. ASSOCIATION RECEIVES ICHANGE NATIONS LIFE OF HONOR AWARD

Kathleen Flynn, Dr. Robin Lococo and Dr. Sony Lara with Dr. Clyde Rivers

Kathleen Flynn, President of the Martin Luther King Jr. Association of Santa Clara Valley CA., received the Life of Honor Award from iChange Nations in Jan Jose, CA., January 18, 2015.

The President of iChange Nations, Dr. Clyde Rivers said, “Kathleen Flynn has fought to keep the dream alive. She works with every culture, faith and social group, empowering the world to fulfill Martin Luther King’s dream. The legacy she has left with the association is one that will never be forgotten. We chose to honor Kathleen Flynn for her selfless service to promote the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.”