GOLDEN RULE EVENT DRAWS INDIVIDUALS FROM FIFTY NATIONS TO RECEIVE HONOR ON CAPITAL HILL

50 Nations in Attendance on Capitol Hill

On April 23^rd, 2016 we witnessed an overwhelming representation of well deserving individuals from fifty nations of the world. These hardworking, leading world-changers came in response to the opportunity to be honored by IChange Nations™ the World’s Largest Honoring Network Establishing Cultures of Honor around the world and by Golden Rule International. This is ICN/GR’s largest gathering to date as they work to unify divers cultures through the Culture of Honor.

In search of people deserving of honor at global, national, state and community levels, ICN Alumni and Golden Rule International Ambassadors out did themselves in this, by invitation only, event. Quality individuals, that have made positive contributions in helping mankind, came from all over the globe to Capitol Hill, Washington DC and received honor in the presence of their peers from around the world.

Golden Rule Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers, Founder and President of IChange Nations™ commented, “It is always such a humbling experience to be in the presence of great men and women, hardworking leaders, doing good things to help mankind. Those being awarded honor are living the Golden Rule, ‘Treat others the way you want to be treated.’ We continue to look to expand our message of establishing Cultures of Honor to reach every corner of the world. We are Bringing Back the Lost Art of Honor one person, one country at a time.”

Rivers went on to say, “I am so encouraged to see our IChange Nations™ Statesmen and Stateswomen as well as our Golden Rule Alumni Ambassadors always growing the movement of honor in the individuals they nominate for our events. Truly phenomenal.”

Golden Rule Ambassador Clyde Rivers is 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.

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.

Dr. Clyde Rivers is also the Founder and President of IChange Nations™ a professional institution that builds Statesmen by equipping, mentoring and training 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 honor and basic human rights.

GOLDEN RULE INTERNATIONAL AWARD GIVEN AT THE YOUTH ADD VALUE™ EVENT

Amb Rivers w/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 received the Golden Rule International Award. Amb. Clyde Rivers presented this well deserved Award to Loretta Hoagland.  The motto of the Golden Rule International Award is, “Treat others the way you want to be treated” and Loretta Hoagland’s life as exemplified this life style.

Mrs. Hoagland has lived in the Middle East, Southeast Asia and England as well as several major cities in the United States. She volunteered heavily wherever there was a need, whether in the schools, hospitals, the Boy Scouts or refugee camps. In Thailand she taught English to refugees fleeing the "Killing Fields." She has done her share of community service in her current Depot Bay community, helping youth at risk by creating after school programs. Ambassador Rivers said, "It is such an honor to have the privilege of bringing recognition to individuals like Loretta Hoagland. She is truly an Ambassador, living the Golden Rule. Thank you Mrs. Hoagland and welcome to our global family."

  

Ambassador Rivers’ message at this event was a change of conversation. He spoke of the worlds need to value the gifts from God in every individual. He stated, “We lose everything when a person looses his or her life. It’s a tragic lose for the world and we suffer the lack of that contribution. That gift will never enter into our existence. We must work to preserve every individual in the world because their gifts are necessary for our world to develop and be great.”

Ambassador 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.

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.

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.

GRENADA SENATOR WINS GOLDEN RULE INTERNATIONAL AWARD

Dr. Eric Melwani, Hon. Dr. Winston Garraway, Dr. Charles Karuku

On Saturday February 6, 2016 at the Youth Center in St. George Grenada, IChange Nations™ in conjunction with the Golden Rule International and Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative presented the prestigious Golden Rule International Award to Hon. Winston Garraway. We seek out top achievers that live the Golden Rule in their everyday life, “Treating others the way they want to be treated.” World Peace Ambassador Dr. Charles Karuku, an IPI Representative for Ambassador Clyde Rivers the Representative - North American Division to the United Nations - New York, along with Golden Rule World Peace Ambassador, Dr. Eric Melwani, presented the Golden Rule International Award to Hon. Winston Garraway.

Hon. Winston Garraway has proven that his lifestyle is an example of the Golden Rule and for this reason this esteemed Golden Rule International Award was bestowed upon him. Hon. Winston Garraway was appointed to the Senate as Agency Manager in 2013 and continues to this day to work for his country. He has worked tirelessly to help his fellow countryman young and old better their quality of life through many avenues of sports and education. We wish to welcome Hon. Garraway to the vast Global Alumni of the Golden Rule International and we are honored to have him as a Golden Rule International World Peace Ambassador.

IChange Nations™ is a professional institution that equips, mentors and trains highly esteemed individuals who have the desire to change nations throughout the world. Our candidates impact communities with trust and dignity, having improved the quality of life for those they have touched through their humanitarian leadership under the organizations and businesses in which they serve. Our mission is to bring back the lost art of honor by building a culture that recognizes individuals throughout the world who have accomplished extraordinary humanitarian efforts to effectively change nations.

The Golden Rule International Award is now established in 120 nations of the world. 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 (IPI), 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.

CHIEF DUPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY JERRY HUPP IS AWARDED THE GOLDEN RULE INTERNATIONAL AWARD

Amb Jerry Hupp w/Amb Clyde Rivers

In January 2016 in Newport Oregon, Youth Add Value™ Initiative in conjunction with IChange Nations™ and the Golden Rule International hosted an honorary event for Lincoln County award recipients. Chief Deputy District Attorney Jerry Hupp received the Golden Rule International Award. Hupp’s life has steadily represented the Golden Rule, “Treat others the way you want to be treated.” 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 Golden Rule and we are proud to have him join our vast alumni 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.

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 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.

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.

CHRIS AND CAROL GREEN RECEIVE GOLDEN RULE INTERNATIONAL AWARD AT THE HOODRISE NATION URBAN EVENT

World Peace Ambassadors Chris and Carol Green w/Ambassador  Dr. Clyde Rivers    

November 2015 in Harrisburg PA, Chris and Carol Green received the Golden Rule International Award (World Peace Ambassador appointment) for living a life that exemplifies the motto of the Golden Rule International, “Treat others the way you want to be treated.”

Chris and Carol Green are the founder and leaders of Fruitful Life Network, Inc, an urban life coaching initiative. Some of their accomplishments include, publishing 14 books, the production of over 150 songs, the creation of their Fruitful Living Online Courses and establishing a Consulting and Coaching Business. They have also chosen to partner with various organizations, groups, business and urban community outreach efforts in their region. Their lives are dedicated to helping others. They are the recipients of the iChange Nations™ Community Ambassador Award as well as this Golden Rule International Goodwill Ambassador appointment.

Ambassador Rivers commented, “It is such a privilege to appoint this powerful couple as Golden Rule International World Peace Ambassadors. Their lives bear the fruit of the Golden Rule, ‘Treat others the way you want to be treated.’ I have no doubt they will continue to carry this message into every corner of the world they have the opportunity to touch. Welcome Good Will Ambassadors, Chris and Carol Green.”

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.

THE GOLDEN RULE CULTURE OF HONOR TOUCHES THE CARIBBEAN ISLAND OF GRENADA

Amb Clyde Rivers with a Group From the Rasta Community - Grenada

Ambassador Clyde Rivers traveled to the Caribbean Island of Grenada to present and represent the Golden Rule International Award in November of 2015. He met with many different entrepreneurs from the Caribbean States that gathered to strategize on economic issues facing the Caribbean countries. Their brainstorming sessions addressed the challenges these islands face. Ambassador Rivers brings a message of hope through his global movement of honor, creating a culture of honor everywhere he travels.

The Golden Rule International Award was given to people in the Caribbean States that live a life that exemplifies the Golden Rule; “Treat others the way you want to be treated.” When honor is established amongst people it lifts them up and changes the way we think and live. This is the reason behind creating cultures of honor around the world. Every life is valuable and created for a contribution. This is at the heart of what Ambassador Rivers lives and teaches. Ambassador Rivers said, “It was a privilege to work with quality people from the Caribbean Islands. We honored many of these people with the Golden Rule International Award. We are building a solid network of Golden Rule Ambassadors in the Caribbean that will continue to create cultures of honor in their countries.”

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 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.

THE GOLDEN RULE MOVEMENT EXPANDS TO THE NIGERIAN COMMUNITY IN CHICAGO

Nigerian Golden Rule Award Recipients  

IChange Nations™ Stateswoman and World Peace Ambassador for the Golden Rule International Award, Melida Harris-Burrows hosted the IChange Nations™ and the Golden Rule International Award Ceremony in Chicago IL on November 15, 2015. The Nigerian community in Chicago was the focus of this honorary service. Many of which received the Golden Rule International Award for their lives that exemplify the Golden Rule, “Treat others the way you want to be treated.”

Ambassador Rivers commented, “As we continue to propagate the culture of honor it changes the way we think and live. It is truly God’s global peace policy. No matter what faith, culture or color of skin every life is valuable and created for a contribution. It is a privilege to work with quality people like Melida Harris-Barrows who take our message to the world. It is an honor to value the Nigerian communities in Chicago and around the world. Thank you Dr. Melida for carrying our message and supporting the Golden Rule Movement globally.”

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.

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.

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.

THE GOLDEN RULE SPORTS WORKS WITH ICHANGE NATIONS TO BRING THE CULTURE OF HONOR TO MERCER UNIVERSITY BASKETBALL

Ambassador Clyde Rivers and the Mercer Basketball Staff and Team 

Ambassador Clyde Rivers spent the weekend with the Mercer University Basketball Team during their retreat, late October and early November, in Panama City, Florida. The team first caught Ambassador Rivers’ eye when he learned of their program’s emphasis on building integrity, purposeful character and hard work. He was made aware of the fact this team takes these qualities beyond the court into their personal lives. This reveals all the ingredients of living the Golden Rule… “Treat others the way you want to be treated” which is the foundation for the Golden Rule International Award.

Ambassador Rivers reflected, “The team spirit and sportsmanship of this team was representative of young lives determined to make a difference. The model this team represents is outstanding and a true model to be replicated in all sports. I was proud to make Mercer University Basketball our first sports team honored with the Golden Rule International Award. I believe these players and coaching staff will build an even greater platform of excellence with the honor of being World Peace Ambassador. Congratulations and welcome to the movement of Bringing Back the Lost Art of Honor and representing the Golden Rule International around the world.”

Ambassador Rivers is 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. 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.

GOLDEN RULE INTERNATIONAL HAS A SUCCESSFUL TRIP TO WASHINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA

World Peace Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers with

New World Peace Ambassadors in North Carolina

World Peace Ambassadors and iChange Nations™ Statesmen, Dr. Leland Hersey and Dr. Everett Hersey hosted a phenomenal Golden Rule International event in Washington, North Carolina. The event took place on May 11, 2015 and the Culture of Honor was established in this community. Because of the efforts of these two great men to establish the Golden Rule New Global Ethic, “Treat others the way you want to be treated,” Washington, North Carolina is forever changed; it is a ground in which to cultivate a Culture of Honor.

Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers is the Founder and President of iChange Nations™ and the Human Rights Global Congress™. iChange Nations™. It is a professional institution that equips, mentors and trains highly esteemed individuals who have the desire to change nations throughout the world. The Human Rights Global Congress™ has been established by iChange Nations™ 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. 

Ambassador Rivers said, “We had a great event. We honored the Police Chief – Stacy Drakeford, the County Sheriff – Johnny Barnes and many other prominent leaders in that region. It was good to see the cultural diversity working together for the betterment of their community. We believe that establishing the Culture of Honor in every community is the world is the key to global transformation. This was a super event. ”

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. Golden Rule International is also affiliated with the Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative (IPI), African Union, the United Nations as well as the United Religions Initiative (URI) an Interfaith Peace organization seeking world peace.

GOLDEN RULE WORLD PEACE AMBASSADORS WORKING TO BRING THE GOLDEN RULE TO INDIA

His Eminence Dr. Jonathan Ansar with Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers

His Eminence Dr. Jonathan Ansar, Metropolitan Arch Bishop of the National Church of India was recently appointed an Official Global Liaison for Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative – India. Dr. Ansar works with the All India Christian United Front and is dedicated to the Golden Rule Guiding Principle; “Treat others the way you want to be treated” and establishing Cultures of Honor in India and around the world.

Ambassador Clyde Rivers, the Representative for the North American Division to the United Nations – New York said, “This amazing man is working to bring peace and unity to the country of India. We agree that every person born in India is valuable because they were created for a contribution to help the world. It is our privilege to work with Dr. Jonathan Ansar to bring the Golden Rule International to India and establish a Culture of Honor in India. We desire that every person in India would understand their value in the world.”

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. Golden Rule International is also affiliated with the Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative (IPI), African Union, the United Nations as well as the United Religions Initiative (URI) an Interfaith Peace organization seeking world peace.