tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77012619265568570242024-03-13T15:39:01.306-04:00Kiva Team New EnglandTeam New Englandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18157647017981830839noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7701261926556857024.post-48980512099426011302009-07-20T00:00:00.000-04:002009-07-20T01:11:46.313-04:00Monday Morning Impact - 07/20/09Hello Team New Englanders! Every Monday (or so) we will assess the team's overall impact and our ranking in relation to the rest of the Kiva community. As of 12 AM on 07/20/09 this is how things stand:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">TEAM IMPACT</span><br />Members: 77 - - - Ranking: 113 of 7,597<br />Loans: 333 - - - Ranking: 125 of 7,597<br />Money: $9675 - - - Ranking: 144 of 7597<br /><br />It's been a while since I've last checked in, but fortunately it has not prevented the team from moving forward and further expanding its roster. The team's ranking have remained steady within each of the measured categories and continues to place within the top 2% for each. This is a reflection of the dedication each member brings to the team to help others better their lives. A couple of significant events are growing ever-closer on the horizon: $10,000 loaned & 100 members. Both will be landmark events for the team, but the real significance is those 300+ loans reflect the number dreams that are that much closer in reach. I hope everyone is enjoying their summer (now that is has finally arrived) and is well. Happy lending everyone!Team New Englandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18157647017981830839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7701261926556857024.post-55616625824943897232009-03-16T00:00:00.002-04:002009-03-16T02:19:34.520-04:00Monday Morning Impact - 03/16/09Hello Team New Englanders! Every Monday (or so) we will assess the team's overall impact and our ranking in relation to the rest of the Kiva community. As of 12 AM on 03/16/09 this is how things stand:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">TEAM IMPACT</span><br />Members: 69 - - - Ranking: 94 of 5,466 --> From 1 Month Ago (+17 Member : +5 Ranking)<br />Loans: 211 - - - Ranking: 105 of 5,466 --> From 1 Month Ago (+27 Loans : -11 Ranking)<br />Money: $5950 - - - Ranking: 115 of 5,466 --> From 1 Month Ago (+ $700 : -12 Ranking)<br />Lots of new members joined the ranks of Team New England over the last month...welcome everyone! Happy Lending!<script src="http://s.bit.ly/bitlypreview.js" language="javascript"></script><script src="http://s.bit.ly/bitlypreview.js" language="javascript"></script>Team New Englandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18157647017981830839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7701261926556857024.post-15306892220080239452009-02-09T00:00:00.004-05:002009-02-10T01:10:30.527-05:00Monday Morning Impact - 02/09/09 - $5000 LOANED!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOEfatfyw1IskmHqllc1sSUoV8dPgmnxmj7IeGPGc77QCJk3hdcXY-PkyJU83rj2gs3Zrzeo_Ty-ClkjL5KDFoVTGDihvzU3jPKKh4m9FXgXbcCUK8pSFo5Uh0nhoQ5lRN8zDDQm5M/s1600-h/Specimen$5000bill.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 172px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOEfatfyw1IskmHqllc1sSUoV8dPgmnxmj7IeGPGc77QCJk3hdcXY-PkyJU83rj2gs3Zrzeo_Ty-ClkjL5KDFoVTGDihvzU3jPKKh4m9FXgXbcCUK8pSFo5Uh0nhoQ5lRN8zDDQm5M/s200/Specimen$5000bill.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301038469137621634" border="0" /></a><br />Hello Team New Englanders! Every Monday (or so) we will assess the team's overall impact and our ranking in relation to the rest of the Kiva community. As of 12 AM on 02/09/09 this is how things stand:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">TEAM IMPACT</span><br />Members: 52 - - - Ranking: 94 of 4,771 --> From 1 Month Ago (+9 Member : -4 Ranking)<br />Loans: 184 - - - Ranking: 94 of 4,771 --> From 1 Month Ago (+28 Loans : -4 Ranking)<br />Money: $5250 - - - Ranking: 103 of 4,771 --> From 1 Month Ago (+ $1075 : = Ranking)<br /><br />It's been a busy month for Team New England. The team has added 9 new members and has smashed through the $5000 loaned level in the past week. With an increasingly turbulent economy this is a significant accomplishment. So congratulations all around and keep up the good work. Happy Lending!<script src="http://s.bit.ly/bitlypreview.js" language="javascript"></script><script src="http://s.bit.ly/bitlypreview.js" language="javascript"></script><script src="http://s.bit.ly/bitlypreview.js" language="javascript"></script><script src="http://s.bit.ly/bitlypreview.js" language="javascript"></script><script src="http://s.bit.ly/bitlypreview.js" language="javascript"></script>Team New Englandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18157647017981830839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7701261926556857024.post-20875679792933538302009-01-05T00:00:00.000-05:002009-01-05T01:59:22.807-05:00Monday Morning Impact - 01/05/09Hello Team New Englanders! Every Monday we will assess the team's overall impact and our ranking in relation to the rest of the Kiva community. As of 12 AM on 01/05/09 this is how things stand:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">TEAM IMPACT</span><br />Members: 43 - - - Ranking: 90 of 2,986 --> From 2 Weeks Ago (+8 Member : +15 Ranking)<br />Loans: 156 - - - Ranking: 90 of 2,986 --> From 2 Weeks Ago (+11 Loans : -8 Ranking)<br />Money: $4175 - - - Ranking: 103 of 2,986 --> From 2 Weeks Ago (+ $250 : -9 Ranking)<br /><br />Happy New Year New <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Englanders</span>! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and is ready to dig into what promises to be an eventful 2009. Our team saw a good jump in membership over the last 2 weeks which hopefully means we will be able to grow our reach and help even more people around the world achieve their goals. While Team New England closed out '08 with $4150 loaned, here's to an even better 2009! Happy lending everyone!Team New Englandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18157647017981830839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7701261926556857024.post-7838214129484748892008-12-15T00:00:00.001-05:002008-12-17T00:42:58.109-05:00Monday Morning Impact - 12/15/08Hello Team New Englanders! Every Monday we will assess the team's overall impact and our ranking in relation to the rest of the Kiva community. As of 12 AM on 12/15/08 this is how things stand:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">TEAM IMPACT</span><br />Members: 35 - - - Ranking: 106 of 2,986 --> From 2 Weeks Ago (+5 Member : +2 Ranking)<br />Loans: 145 - - - Ranking: 82 of 2,986 --> From 2 Weeks Ago (+14 Loans : +1 Ranking)<br />Money: $3925 - - - Ranking: 94 of 2,986 --> From 2 Weeks Ago (+ $375 : -1 Ranking)<br /><br />Well the holiday season is in full swing and there is certainly no better way to raise spirits than to give. With that said, I hope everyone is staying warm and has power. Quite the ice storm, no? Happy Holidays & Happy Lending!Team New Englandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18157647017981830839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7701261926556857024.post-19298297391876136732008-12-01T00:00:00.000-05:002008-12-03T01:30:48.663-05:00Monday Morning Impact - 12/01/08Hello Team New Englanders! Every Monday we will assess the team's overall impact and our ranking in relation to the rest of the Kiva community. As of 12 AM on 12/01/08 this is how things stand:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">TEAM IMPACT</span><br />Members: 30 - - - Ranking: 108 of 2,986 --> From 2 Weeks Ago (+3 Member : +3 Ranking)<br />Loans: 131 - - - Ranking: 83 of 2,986 --> From 2 Weeks Ago (+2 Loans : -9 Ranking)<br />Money: $3550 - - - Ranking: 93 of 2,986 --> From 2 Weeks Ago (+ $50 : -10 Ranking)<br /><br />Another tough couple weeks for Team New England and the US economy (for that matter) which, as of this week, is now officially in a recession. Not much to say other than keep your head up and lend as you are able. Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and a good start to the Holidays! Happy Lending!Team New Englandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18157647017981830839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7701261926556857024.post-57902660966980924042008-11-17T00:00:00.001-05:002008-11-17T01:59:43.572-05:00Monday Morning Impact - 11/17/08Hello Team New Englanders! Every Monday we will assess the team's overall impact and our ranking in relation to the rest of the Kiva community. As of 12 AM on 11/17/08 this is how things stand:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">TEAM IMPACT</span><br />Members: 27 - - - Ranking: 111 of 2,662 --> From 2 Weeks Ago (+4 Member : +7 Ranking)<br />Loans: 129 - - - Ranking: 74 of 2,662 --> From 2 Weeks Ago (+12 Loans : +2 Ranking)<br />Money: $3500 - - - Ranking: 83 of 2,662 --> From 2 Weeks Ago (+ $325 : +1 Ranking)<br /><br />The last two weeks has seen a slow, but steady stream of loans initiated by Team New England. It seems the economic slowdown is starting to assert itself in all facets of the economy including philanthropy as even with a slowed lending pace the team has maintained its position in nearly all available metrics. Unfortunately all indications point to further deterioration of world markets and the sad reality is when there is a slowdown of this magnitude it is always the least developed markets that are hurt the worst. With that in mind we must remember that with each loan we are not only helping individuals achieve their goals, but in many cases creating jobs in places that need them most. One loan can impact far more than the lone individual on the receiving end, it can benefit an entire community.<br /><br />Happy Lending everyone!Team New Englandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18157647017981830839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7701261926556857024.post-28763859142868890472008-11-03T00:00:00.002-05:002008-11-17T02:00:28.566-05:00Monday Morning Impact - 11/03/08Hello Team New Englanders! Every Monday we will assess the team's overall impact and our ranking in relation to the rest of the Kiva community. As of 12 AM on 11/03/08 this is how things stand:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">TEAM IMPACT</span><br />Members: 23 - - - Ranking: 118 of 2,366 --> From 1 Week Ago (+1 Member : -5 Ranking)<br />Loans: 117 - - - Ranking: 76 of 2,366 --> From 1 Week Ago (+2 Loans : -10 Ranking)<br />Money: $3175 - - - Ranking: 84 of 2,220 --> From 1 Week Ago (+ $50 : -9 Ranking)<br /><br />After having what was arguably the best week in Team New England's young existence one week earlier, this week proved to be considerably slower. I suppose if you average the two weeks together however, the team is executing on its normal trend line. Here's to what should prove to be an exciting week on a multitude of levels. Happy Lending everyone!Team New Englandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18157647017981830839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7701261926556857024.post-72220660628798298992008-10-27T00:00:00.001-04:002008-10-27T00:50:27.710-04:00Monday Morning Impact - 10/27/08Hello Team New Englanders! Every Monday we will assess the team's overall impact and our ranking in relation to the rest of the Kiva community. As of 12 AM on 10/27/08 this is how things stand:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">TEAM IMPACT</span><br />Members: 22 - - - Ranking: 113 of 2,220 --> From 2 Weeks Ago (+7 Member : +47 Ranking)<br />Loans: 115 - - - Ranking: 66 of 2,220 --> From 2 Weeks Ago (+26 Loans : +7 Ranking)<br />Money: $3125 - - - Ranking: 75 of 2,220 --> From 2 Weeks Ago (+ $750 : +6 Ranking)<br /><br />Arguably the best week yet for Team New England. This past week not only did the team pass the 100 loans mark, but later in the week it also surpassed $3000 level in total money loaned. Another significant development was the largest one week jump in membership with 7 new members joining the fold. With the team now roughly 30% larger than it was only one week earlier hopefully in time it will enable us to grow our overall impact and take the team to the next level. Happy Lending everyone!Team New Englandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18157647017981830839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7701261926556857024.post-77491214581589935002008-10-23T00:00:00.003-04:002008-10-23T00:55:09.886-04:00100 Loans and Counting...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_JWusj8YUN4WdQygN52fKfRyFGYZu8v0s_sWDUYnAUJnNmD_siSZwWJaY8XyZiQzk2QbZ3YJ6x6986d8stE74c9WAu6HCY8DvrhYUSVn6_gQx_FOzZVgVp-LrGzy1Z1l_IO7DnPSa/s1600-h/smashed+100.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 147px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_JWusj8YUN4WdQygN52fKfRyFGYZu8v0s_sWDUYnAUJnNmD_siSZwWJaY8XyZiQzk2QbZ3YJ6x6986d8stE74c9WAu6HCY8DvrhYUSVn6_gQx_FOzZVgVp-LrGzy1Z1l_IO7DnPSa/s200/smashed+100.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260201411868841234" border="0" /></a><br />Congratulations to everyone on Team New England for smashing through the 100 loans plateau! This is a tremendous accomplishment for the team and it should be noted that fewer than 75 Kiva teams have achieved this same feat. No question Team New England has made a significant impact and with the team continuing to grow hopefully it can celebrate reaching the next plateau in no time. Happy lending everyone and congratulations once again!Team New Englandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18157647017981830839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7701261926556857024.post-39768686752987742632008-10-20T00:00:00.001-04:002008-10-20T00:24:20.346-04:00Monday Morning Impact - 10/20/08Hello Team New Englanders! Every Monday we will assess the team's overall impact and our ranking in relation to the rest of the Kiva community. As of 12 AM on 10/20/08 this is how things stand:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">TEAM IMPACT</span><br />Members: 15 - - - Ranking: 160 of 2,058 --> From 2 Weeks Ago (+2 Member : -5 Ranking)<br />Loans: 89 - - - Ranking: 73 of 2,058 --> From 2 Weeks Ago (+22 Loans : -2 Ranking)<br />Money: $2375 - - - Ranking: 81 of 2,058 --> From 2 Weeks Ago (+ $550 : -2 Ranking)<br /><br />Another fantastic week for Team New England. We surpassed the $2000 loaned earlier in the week and are now eyeing the century mark for the number of loans made. With a little luck come next Monday we will have a new target goal in mind! Happy Lending everyone!Team New Englandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18157647017981830839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7701261926556857024.post-31810190721316444592008-10-07T00:00:00.002-04:002008-10-07T01:18:13.421-04:00Kiva's 3 Year Birthday Bash in Boston<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1ehNvt5O6lbfWjTn7oLJqc_xLAxhyphenhyphenedIe8eAtf4X36dCCLPqc7Z3nU3YLtw0FWdLTHI2NEqPJtghPEH4yCmj64SE18zr3Q3gNvVpIMr5MhxGABkZPxp-L-rw7JdyL3aTwsFZf_edm/s1600-h/Kiva_3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1ehNvt5O6lbfWjTn7oLJqc_xLAxhyphenhyphenedIe8eAtf4X36dCCLPqc7Z3nU3YLtw0FWdLTHI2NEqPJtghPEH4yCmj64SE18zr3Q3gNvVpIMr5MhxGABkZPxp-L-rw7JdyL3aTwsFZf_edm/s200/Kiva_3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254276452813671938" border="0" /></a><br />...well, Cambridge anyway. That's right, on Wednesday Kiva turns 3 and to celebrate they are hosting happy hour parties in major cities around the country. If you are interested in attending the event it begins at 9pm at Tommy Doyles (<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=96+Winthrop+St,+Cambridge,+MA&ie=UTF-8&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&resnum=1&ct=title">map</a>) in the Harvard Square area. As of last check the Facebook page shows 30+ people have RSVP'd so there will definitely be a good turn out. For more details check out the invite on Kiva's page linked <a href="http://www.kiva.org/about/inside">here</a>. If you are in the area stop on in and grab yourself a drink and celebrate with your fellow lenders.Team New Englandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18157647017981830839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7701261926556857024.post-44397995825268519022008-10-06T00:00:00.000-04:002008-10-06T02:16:19.444-04:00Monday Morning Impact - 10/06/08Hello Team New Englanders! Every Monday we will assess the team's overall impact and our ranking in relation to the rest of the Kiva community. As of 12 AM on 10/06/08 this is how things stand:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">TEAM IMPACT</span><br />Members: 13 - - - Ranking: 155 of 1,401 --> From Previous Week (+1 Member : -16 Ranking)<br />Loans: 67 - - - Ranking: 71 of 1,401 --> From Previous Week (+22 Loans : +3 Ranking)<br />Money: $1825 - - - Ranking:79 of 1,401 --> From Previous Week (+ $550 : No Rank Change)<br /><br />Another productive week for Team New England. We smashed through the 50 loans level and are well are are way of reaching the $2000 loaned plateau. All of this is before the team's 1 month birthday (10/8/08)! There will be a few forthcoming notes concerning Kiva's upcoming 3 year birthday celebration so check back soon, but until then...Happy Lending!Team New Englandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18157647017981830839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7701261926556857024.post-88218691809633174022008-09-29T00:00:00.002-04:002008-09-29T00:26:34.725-04:00Monday Morning Impact - 09/29/08Hello Team New Englanders! Every Monday we will assess the team's overall impact and our ranking in relation to the rest of the Kiva community. As of 12 AM on 09/29/08 this is how things stand:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">TEAM IMPACT</span><br />Members: 12 - - - Ranking: 139 of 1,401 --> From Previous Week (+1 Member : -9 Ranking)<br />Loans: 45 - - - Ranking: 74 of 1,401 --> From Previous Week (+13 Loans : +1 Ranking)<br />Money: $1275 - - - Ranking:79 of 1,401 --> From Previous Week (+ $450 : +4 Ranking)<br /><br />The past week has been an eventful one for Team NE as we not only surpassed the $1000 loaned mark but we also marginally improved our ranking in both the Loans and Money Loaned categories. Hopefully another week will bring even greater strides. Happy Lending!Team New Englandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18157647017981830839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7701261926556857024.post-26752847898328699652008-09-27T12:00:00.001-04:002008-09-27T23:39:59.279-04:00$1000 Loaned!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiBsfomEKQOh3RQ2A1kxHhm9sgyFkS2kaMA5VRQW4f8dyE5VcNRSK7i_5cuobHIK4ML2_Y1_tKnmUq3ieHmpyinC4qyRM3uVbvskbYdQa0Tn9DN0DhUfyztUwa1Abj1I7QDqbNL57Z/s1600-h/congratulations_1000.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiBsfomEKQOh3RQ2A1kxHhm9sgyFkS2kaMA5VRQW4f8dyE5VcNRSK7i_5cuobHIK4ML2_Y1_tKnmUq3ieHmpyinC4qyRM3uVbvskbYdQa0Tn9DN0DhUfyztUwa1Abj1I7QDqbNL57Z/s200/congratulations_1000.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250911672443352514" border="0" /></a>Congratulations Team New England! We have reached the $1000 loaned plateau in less than three weeks and continue to grow! Let's set a goal of breaking through the $2000 level even faster. Be sure to tell your friends and family about Kiva and if they are interested invite them to join our efforts of empowering individuals around the globe. With a larger membership we may be able to achieve our ambitious goal. Happy lending!Team New Englandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18157647017981830839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7701261926556857024.post-68185225734344900252008-09-22T00:00:00.004-04:002008-09-22T00:15:26.666-04:00Monday Morning Impact - 09/22/08Hello Team New Englanders! Every Monday we will assess the team's overall impact and our ranking in relation to the rest of the Kiva community. As of 12 AM on 09/22/08 this is how things stand:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">TEAM IMPACT</span><br />Members: 11 - - - Ranking: 130 of 1,401<br />Loans: 32 - - - Ranking: 75 of 1,401<br />Money: $825 - - - Ranking: 83 of 1,401<br /><br />In relation to other teams of our size it looks like we are one of the more active ones. Great work everyone!Team New Englandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18157647017981830839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7701261926556857024.post-21089169413368112922008-09-21T00:00:00.001-04:002008-09-21T23:17:31.540-04:00WelcomeWelcome everyone to the official Kiva Team New England website.<br /><br />Going forward this will be the place to find updates concerning the progress of the team, promote loans or exchange stories and ideas. We encourage anyone who visits this site and is interested in joining our pursuit of empowering people around the world to join us and tell their friends and family. Whether you currently reside in the northeast, are a displaced New Englander or simply find yourself associating with the region everyone is welcome!<br /><br />Once we get things up and running we will hopefully be adding more features to this site including message boards, various metrics to track team progress & perhaps a central account members can opt into contributing to in order for the team to fully finance a loan on our own (all accounting will be fully transparent via Google Docs and all money loaned out once the team decides upon a loan). We'll just have to see how things progress.<br /><br />Other than that, welcome, WELCOME!Team New Englandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18157647017981830839noreply@blogger.com0