Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness as Temperatures Rise Across the State

June 5, 2019

State of California Department of Industrial Relations

OAKLAND, June 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cal/OSHA is reminding all employers to protect their outdoor workers from heat illness as temperatures rise throughout California. The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories for triple-digit temperatures today in Fresno, Kern, Kings and Tulare counties and forecasts high heat throughout inland parts of the state next week.

In addition to responding to workplace accidents and complaints of hazards, Cal/OSHA investigators conduct high heat inspections at outdoor worksites to ensure compliance with California’s heat illness prevention regulation and other workplace safety and health requirements.

Employers with outdoor workers must take the following steps to prevent heat illness:

Plan – Develop and implement an effective written heat illness prevention plan that includes emergency response procedures.
Training – Train all employees and supervisors on heat illness prevention.
Water – Provide drinking water that is fresh, pure, suitably cool and free of charge so that each worker can drink at least 1 quart per hour, and encourage workers to do so.
Shade – Provide shade when workers request it and when temperatures exceed 80 degrees. Encourage workers to take a cool-down rest in the shade for at least five minutes. They should not wait until they feel sick to cool down.

Cal/OSHA urges workers experiencing possible overheating to take a preventative cool-down rest in the shade until symptoms are gone. Workers who have existing health problems or medical conditions that reduce tolerance to heat, such as diabetes, need to be extra vigilant. Some high blood pressure and anti-inflammatory medications can also increase a worker’s risk for heat illness.

To prevent heat illness, it is crucial that supervisors are effectively trained on emergency procedures in case a worker gets sick. This helps ensure sick employees receive treatment immediately and that the symptoms do not develop into a serious illness or death.

Cal/OSHA’s Heat Illness Prevention special emphasis program, the first of its kind in the nation, includes enforcement of heat regulations as well as multilingual outreach and training programs for California’s employers and workers. Detail on heat illness prevention requirements and training materials are available online on Cal/OSHA’s Heat Illness Prevention web page and the 99calor.org informational site. A Heat Illness Prevention online tool is also available on Cal/OSHA’s website.

Cal/OSHA helps protect workers from health and safety hazards on the job in almost every workplace in California. Employers and workers who have questions or need assistance with workplace health and safety programs can call Cal/OSHA’s Consultation Services Branch at 800-963-9424.

Complaints about workplace safety and health hazards can be filed confidentially with Cal/OSHA district offices. Employees with work-related questions or complaints may contact DIR’s Call Center in English or Spanish at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734).

Members of the press may contact Erika Monterroza or Frank Polizzi at (510) 286-1161, and are encouraged to subscribe to get email alerts on DIR’s press releases or other departmental updates.

The California Department of Industrial Relations, established in 1927, protects and improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners, and helps their employers comply with state labor laws. DIR is housed within the Labor & Workforce Development Agency. For general inquiries, contact DIR’s Call Center at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734) for help in locating the appropriate division or program in our department.

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OAS Secretary General Almagro Receives AJC Champion of Democracy Award

June 5, 2019

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WASHINGTON, June 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — American Jewish Committee (AJC) presented its Champion of Democracy Award to Luis Almagro, Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (OAS), for exemplifying courageous and visionary leadership in fighting for democratic rule in the region and for combating anti-Semitism and terrorism.

“It is truly an honor to receive the AJC Champion of Democracy Award, which I accept on behalf of the millions that are victims today of hate, intolerance, and repression in the Americas,” said Almagro. “If there is genuine democracy in place, there is no place for evil to flourish.”

The award was presented by Mario Fleck, co-chair, and Dina Siegel Vann, director, of AJC’s Belfer Institute for Latino and Latin American Affairs (BILLA), during the closing plenary session of the AJC Global Forum.

The OAS head made two historic statements regarding anti-Semitism and international terrorism in the region in his remarks accepting the award.

Almagro declared that the OAS Secretariat endorses the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of anti-Semitism. The working definition offers a clear and comprehensive description of anti-Semitism in its various forms, including hatred and discrimination against Jews, Holocaust denial, and, of particular note, anti-Semitism as it relates to Israel.

“The OAS will work every day to accomplish a Hemisphere free of anti-Semitism, free of terrorism, free of dictatorships,” said Almagro. “We must do more to educate our people to have zero tolerance towards anti-Semitism.”

Strongly denouncing “Iran and Hezbollah, a terrorist organization, that have a solid base of operations in South America,” Almagro said, “The cowards that attack democracy and the values of human dignity it represents have found fertile ground to operate in Cuba and Venezuela. And because evil breeds evil, and evil attracts evil, Latin American dictators in the 21^st century have partnered with terrorists and anti-Semitic actors and organizations.”

He recalled the July 1994 bombing of the AMIA Jewish community center in Buenos Aires, the “worst terrorist act in the history of Argentina and the largest Jewish death toll from anti-Semitic terrorism outside Israel since World War II.” Both Iran and Hezbollah have been implicated in the bombing that left 85 dead and hundreds wounded.

“History has been made here today at the AJC Global Forum,” said AJC CEO David Harris, who spontaneously joined Almagro on the stage after he concluded his remarks. “Secretary-General Luis Almagro is the first Latin American leader to adopt the working definition of anti-Semitism,” said Harris.

Moreover, Harris continued, “I’ve never heard in my 30 years of advocacy with Latin America such a clear denunciation of Iran and Hezbollah. Again, history has been made. We owe an enormous debt of gratitude to our dear friend, Luis Almagro.”

AJC is “an essential partner of the OAS,” said Almagro, noting that AJC was granted NGO status by the OAS in 2005. “You can count on our multilateral political platform to fight hatred, to educate, to increase awareness, and to help Member States adopt measures and cooperate to fight anti-Semitism and terrorism.”

Almagro has been a close friend of AJC since he served as Foreign Minister of Uruguay, 2010-2015. He especially travelled to Mexico, shortly after he was inaugurated in May 2015 as OAS Secretary General, to address AJC’s Belfer Center for Latino and Latin American Affairs (BILLA) 10^th anniversary celebration in Mexico.

The AJC Global Forum, taking place June 2-4 in Washington, D.C., is the advocacy organization’s signature annual event, bringing together nearly 2,500 civic, political, and Jewish leaders from across the United States and 50 countries around the world.

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(Español) Apple retira del mercado adaptadores para enchufe de pared de tres clavijas incluidos en el World Travel Adapter Kit debido a riesgo de choque eléctrico

June 5, 2019

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MSG Networks To Air Golden Boy DAZN Thursday Night Fights Series

June 5, 2019

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MSG NETWORKS TO AIR GOLDEN BOY DAZN THURSDAY NIGHT FIGHTS SERIES

NEW YORK, June 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Golden Boy, DAZN and MSG Networks today announced that Thursday Night Fights, the new monthly boxing series from Golden Boy and DAZN, will now be televised on MSG Networks, bringing live boxing to viewers throughout the New York-metro area.

The Thursday Night Fights series consists of a three-hour program, featuring a two-hour block of live fights followed by a one-hour studio show, Ring Report. The studio show features renowned writers from Ring Magazine that provide in-depth analysis and previews from boxing events around the globe.

“We are delighted to provide boxing fans with broader access to this new series by partnering with a regional sports network industry leader such as MSG Networks,” said Oscar De La Hoya, Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy. “MSG Networks provides a platform for us to continue bringing exciting fights to our fanbase in the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania areas.”

MSG Networks will air the next edition of Thursday Night Fights on Thursday, June 13 from 10:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. ET (7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. PT). Seniesa “Superbad” Estrada (16-0, 6 KOs) will headline the event as she looks to defend her WBC Silver Light Flyweight Title in a 10-round main event against Gretchen “Chen Chen” Abaniel (18-10, 6 KOs) at Avalon Hollywood in Los Angeles. MSG Networks will then continue to air the series on select Thursday nights each month through the rest of the year.

“We are excited to offer this live boxing series from Golden Boy and DAZN to the passionate fight fans in New York,” said Jeff Filippi, Senior Vice President of Programming and Production, and Executive Producer, MSG Networks.

Boxing enthusiasts in the New York-metro area can also watch the series on MSG GO, MSG Networks’ live streaming and video on demand platform for smartphones, tablets and computers, as well as online at RingTV.com and via the Golden Boy Fight Night Page on Facebook Watch.

For more information, visit GoldenBoyPromotions.com, DAZN.com and MSGNetworks.com.

Follow on Twitter @GoldenBoyBoxing, @DAZN_USA and @MSGNetworks. Become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GoldenBoyBoxing and www.facebook.com/DAZNUSA and www.facebook.com/MSGNetworks. Follow on Instagram @GoldenBoyBoxing, @DAZN_USA and @MSGNetworks. And follow the conversation using #ThursdayNightFights, #TNF and #EstradaAbaniel.

About Golden Boy
Los Angeles-based Golden Boy was established in 2002 by Oscar De La Hoya, the first Hispanic to own a national boxing promotional company. Golden Boy is a media and entertainment brand committed to making fighting entertainment more accessible and affordable. The company’s in-house production team develops creative original programming for ESPN, RingTV.com and international channels across the globe. The company holds the exclusive rights to top boxers and has promoted some of the biggest and highest grossing events in the history of the sport. Now, Golden Boy is one of the most successful boxing entertainment companies in the world and shapes the future of boxing for fighters and fans alike through its 2019 partnership with streaming platform, DAZN.

About DAZN
DAZN is the largest global sports streaming platform in the world. Since launching in 2016, DAZN had expanded across four continents with the service available in the United States, Canada, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Japan, and Brazil. DAZN guarantees no long-term contract, no bundles, just affordable access to all the service’s sports on connected devices including smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, games consoles and PCs. In the U.S., DAZN has made its mark as an attractive alternative to pay-per-view within the combat sports industry. The platform features more than 100 fight nights per year from Matchroom Boxing, Golden Boy Promotions, GGG Promotions, Bellator MMA, the World Boxing Super Series and Combate Americas. DAZN also features live MLB action each day of the season with its new daily show, ChangeUp.

About MSG Networks Inc.
MSG Networks Inc., a pioneer in sports media, owns and operates two award-winning regional sports and entertainment networks and a companion streaming service that serve the nation’s number one media market, the New York DMA, as well as other portions of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. The networks feature a wide range of compelling sports content, including exclusive live local games and other programming of the New York Knicks, New York Rangers, New York Islanders, New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres, as well as significant coverage of the New York Giants and Buffalo Bills. This content, in addition to a diverse array of other sporting events and critically acclaimed original programming, has established MSG Networks as the gold standard in regional sports.

CONTACTS:
Ramiro Gonzalez/Gabriel Rivas, Golden Boy, (213) 489-5631
Chloe Zuanich, Havas Formula, [email protected]
Chris Legentil, DAZN, [email protected], (646) 660-5934
Brian Karpas, DAZN, [email protected], (929) 208-7117
Scott Weiss, MSG Networks, [email protected], (212) 324-3401

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PaySett Corporation continues its global expansion of real time payments

June 5, 2019

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ATLANTA and SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, June 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — PaySett Corporation a global provider of Payment solutions along with ACH El Salvador announced today the start of the implementation of the PayExpedite® RTP platform based on the ISO 20022 standard.

Laura Bowen the head of Treasury and Trade Solutions at Citi commented “For over 55 years we have been a trusted ally of our customers supporting their initiatives and entrepreneurship. As a member of the El Salvador financial system we are focused on modernizing the ACH in order to bring a better service to our customers”.

Jesus Garcia VP of Business Development added “The ease, speed, and security provided by a proven solution like PayExpedite® allows a financial entity to accommodate the future needs of the financial system while driving down costs of traditional payment methods such as cash and checks.”

“The ACH will evolve over the next several months into a more efficient system for the Salvadorians and businesses via the country’s interbank immediate funds transfer and payments system. This will be the path toward more mature and robust services of the payments system that we have been proposing” indicated Roberto Monterrosa, General Manager of ACH El Salvador.

Participants will be able to process consumer, corporate and government payments in real time through a multitude of banking channels.

About PaySett Corporation

Atlanta Georgia based PaySett Corporation is a global provider of payment software solutions. PaySett provides products/services to assist global financial entities to effectively manage the way money moves throughout their organizations and for their customers. PaySett’s two decades of experience moving payments through national and international payment networks has allowed for the development of advance payment software for assisting global banks with the capability to enhance their regional and global payment network processing capabilities. Sixteen of the top twenty global banks process payments through PaySett software.

PR Contact

David R. Pulido
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: + 1 (404) 812-5367
www.paysett.com

About ACH El Salvador

ACH El Salvador manages the ACH Payments System since 2010. The ACH members are Banco Agrícola, BAC, Banco Atlántida, Banco Azul, Citi, Banco Cuscatlán, Banco Davivienda, Banco Industrial, Banco Promerica, Scotiabank, and SAC Multivalores.

ACH El Salvador Contact

Criseida Quintanilla
[email protected]
+503 2246-5600
www.achsv.net

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March of Dimes To Honor Olympian Allyson Felix At Get S.E.T. Los Angeles

June 5, 2019

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LOS ANGELES, June 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Six-time Olympic gold medalist Allyson Felix, will be honored during the inaugural Get S.E.T. Los Angeles event on Thursday, June 27^th. The event will benefit March of Dimes, the non-profit leader in the fight for the health of all moms and babies. Allyson will be one of five honorees being celebrated for their outstanding achievements and contributions in the sports, entertainment and technology fields, which also includes Marcellus Wiley, cohost of FOX Sports 1 and former NFL player, Kevin LeGrett, President, West Division iHeartmedia, Don Olender, technology disruptor and Executive Director of Innovate@UCLA and Rajan Mehta, Executive Vice President, Chief Product & Technology Officer of the WWE. CBS2’s Jim Hill, former NFL player and one of the nation’s most respected sports anchors, will emcee this incredible evening to be held at The NOVO at L.A. Live for the unique and immerse event.

“We’re launching an event that celebrates great achievement in sports, entertainment and technology, brings the Los Angeles business community together in a new way, and, most importantly, raises awareness and funds to support the March of Dimes and the fight for healthy moms and babies,” says Jeffrey Pollack, Co-Chair of Get S.E.T. Los Angeles and President of the XFL.

“It’s shocking and disgraceful that America is now the most dangerous developed country in which to give birth,” says Michael Roth, co-chair of the Get S.E.T. Los Angeles and Vice President Communications, AEG. “It does not have to be this way. Thanks to the incredible work done every single day by the March of Dimes and the wonderful support we are receiving from our event sponsors, we are sending a strong message that we all want to live in a world in which healthy moms and strong babies are a priority. I am particularly grateful that March of Dimes is working to see that day and funds raised at this event will go towards making that vision a reality.”

In California, as in many other states, maternal and infant health disparities between the African American community and other communities are significant. The preterm birth rate for black women in the state is 44 percent higher than the rate among all other women and 55 percent higher than white women. Women of color are most at risk of facing pregnancy complications, and black women are more than three times as likely as white women to die from pregnancy-related causes. And many women don’t know they are at risk.

“I am delighted to be an honoree and support March of Dimes and their important work for moms and babies,” says Allyson Felix. “Being a knowledgeable, world-class athlete didn’t protect me from the odds. I’d been doing everything right throughout my whole pregnancy, but still, when I was 32 weeks into my pregnancy, my blood pressure became way too high and the baby’s heart rate was decelerating and I had to deliver via emergency C-section. Thankfully I had all the right resources, but I know not everyone does. March of Dimes supports moms through every stage of the pregnancy journey, even when everything doesn’t go according to plan.”

“I have been blessed with three healthy children,” says Marcellus Wiley. “I am honored to be part of Get S.E.T. Los Angeles and help support March of Dimes as they lead the fight on all fronts – through advocacy, education, research and collaborative initiatives nationally, in the state and right here in Los Angeles — to close the unacceptable health equity gaps that exist for moms and babies of color.”

“March of Dimes is a great organization that has done so much over the years to improve the lives of babies and their mothers,” says Kevin LeGrett President, West Division iHeartmedia. “I am thrilled to be an honoree and support their mission.”

“Tackling the biggest health threats facing moms and babies is no easy task and will require everyone’s help to disrupt the status quo and make change,” says Don Olender, Executive Director of Innovate@UCLA. “I am proud to support March of Dimes and I am inspired to be one of the Get S.E.T. Los Angeles honorees.”

Attendees of Get S.E.T. Los Angeles will get exclusive entrée to an exceptional evening on Thursday, June 27 at 6:00 p.m. at The NOVO, L.A. Live, 800 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015. The event features unforgettable interactive displays and activations and intimate access to world-class entertainment. This is not your traditional fundraising gala! Tickets are only $250 each and are on sale at marchofdimes.org/getsetla.

About March of Dimes
March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We support research, lead programs and provide education and advocacy so that every family can have the best possible start. Building on a successful 80-year legacy of impact and innovation, we stand up for every mom and every baby. Visit marchofdimes.org or nacersano.org for more information. Visit shareyourstory.org for comfort and support. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter.

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In Honor Of Dairy Month, “Leche. Amor Por Lo Verdadero” Celebrates Milk And All The People Who Help Get Real Milk On Our Table

June 5, 2019

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MIAMI, June 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — This dairy month, we celebrate real milk and the people who help get it to the community like dairy farm owner and cow nutritionist, Rosemarie Burgos. She takes pride in her work and continues the family legacy her grandfather started.

Milk is such a central part of our traditions and celebrations, it is in our most loved recipes and also plays such an important part in nourishing our families.

“When cows are happy and comfortable they give us more milk; we give them the best care, no shortcuts, and in return they help families in our community get essential nutrients,” said Rosemarie.

In fact, it’s hard to get enough of the nutrients we need without real milk, especially for growing kids. Milk is the top food source for calcium, vitamin D and potassium. It also contains high quality protein and other essential nutrients. Plus, it is so delicious and makes any dish creamier and more delectable.

As we celebrate Dairy month, serve real milk this June and every month!

Visit Fuertesconleche.com for recipe inspiration and much more like this delicious oatmeal smoothie made with real milk!

About MilkPEP
The Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP), Washington, DC, is funded by the nation’s milk companies, who are committed to increasing fluid milk consumption. The MilkPEP Board runs the Leche. Amor por lo verdadero campaign, a multi-faceted campaign designed to educate consumers about the powerful nutritional benefits of milk – with 9 essential nutrients, including high-quality protein, in each 8 ounce glass.

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Operative Announces Senior Media Executive, Mike Napodano as Chief Delivery and Information Officer

June 4, 2019

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NEW YORK, June 4, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Operative, the preferred advertising management technology partner for media companies announced today the appointment of Mike Napodano as Chief Delivery and Information Officer.

Napodano will be responsible for operationalizing Operative’s strategic vision to deliver AOS – a unified suite of ad management products for multi-channel media companies.

Napodano brings a unique combination of market and technical expertise from several of the world’s largest and most successful media organizations. The new executive position demonstrates the importance of a customer-centric approach for Operative, which delivers a premium suite of ad management products to the world’s leading media brands, including many Fortune 500 businesses. With Napodano’s appointment, Operative adds enterprise-level expertise to serve a growing list of top media clients.

“Mike Napodano deeply understands the process media companies are going through to modernize and often re-architect their technology stacks. It’s more important than ever to deliver a single synergistic path toward success, and we’re thrilled to have Mike’s deep insider experience to lead that charge.”

“The way Operative brings our technology, products and solutions to market is key to the quality customer service. Mike’s experience with innovative delivery models, disciplined management skills and international experience will help drive process and productivity improvements across our clients needs and operations, ” said Lorne Brown, CEO of Operative.

Mike Napodano comes to Operative from Disney ABC Television Group where he was Chief Technology Officer. There, Napodano delivered the vision and execution of a global strategy for business platforms, advertising technology, channel origination, networks, security, asset management, distribution, and post production technology. Previously, Napodano served for more than a decade at NBC Universal, most recently as SVP & CIO – Sales, Research and Analytics at a time where the company invested heavily in new ad technology and digital ventures. Earlier in his career, Napodano joined U.S. Wireless Data as an early employee where he achieved significant entrepreneurial success helping grow the early stage software and product company.

“I am excited to join Operative at such a transformational time in media. I look forward to working closely with our clients to deliver on the extensive product suite Operative has to offer. As a previous customer of Operative during my tenure at NBC and Disney, I understand the level of discipline for a solid center of excellence methodology that we will need as we go to market with AOS. The client experience and journey are a critical piece to this and precision is key. To create and own the blueprint as I take the helm in my new executive role is nothing short of exciting,” said Mike Napodano, Chief Delivery and Information Officer, Operative.

About Operative
Operative is the preferred broadcast management for linear and digital, and a software partner for over 300 of the world’s top media brands, including NBCU, CBS, ABC, AT&T, STARZ, Star India, Seven Australia and Sky. No other software company brings a comparable depth of experience to create truly innovative software that performs across all platforms, revenue models, and business units. Since 2000, Operative has grown to over 1200+ employees in 12 offices around the world and processes more than $40 billion in linear and digital advertising revenue for the best-known companies in the industry. For more information, visit www.operative.com

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Traveling Fishing Pop-Up Begins Maiden Voyage for National Fishing and Boating Week

June 4, 2019

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More people than ever will have easy opportunities to experience fishing this year as part of National Fishing and Boating Week (NFBW), taking place Saturday, June 1, through Sunday, June 9. Take Me Fishing™, an initiative of the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF), is bringing the excitement of the sport across the nation with Off the Hook, a free pop-up fishing experience putting rods and reels in the hands of people everywhere. (PRNewsfoto/Recreational Boating & Fishing )

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 4, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — More people than ever will have easy opportunities to experience fishing this year as part of National Fishing and Boating Week (NFBW), taking place Saturday, June 1, through Sunday, June 9. Take Me Fishing™, an initiative of the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF), is bringing the excitement of the sport across the nation with Off the Hook, a free pop-up fishing experience putting rods and reels in the hands of people everywhere.

Family-friendly and Instagram-ready, Off the Hook, will provide visitors a fun, hands-on introduction to fishing basics led by helpful expert guides. Kicking off for NFBW, the attraction held its national launch in New York City, where campaign spokesperson, ESPN broadcaster and Olympic medalist Jessica Mendoza stopped by to get her fish on.

“You don’t need to be an athlete to enjoy the outdoors,” says Mendoza, “and that’s exactly what we’re showing people with Off the Hook. As a mom, spending quality time on the water with my family is a simple and relaxing way to unplug. Together with Take Me Fishing, I’m hoping to show families everywhere how easy and fun it is.”

Off the Hook will feature games, snacks and educational opportunities for kids to go fishing while learning about nature and conservation. Fishing gear and bait are provided. Visitors will not need a fishing license to participate, thanks to state partnerships.

Following its New York debut, Off the Hook will hit the road for its national tour, bringing the joy of fishing to different cities all summer long. The attraction will stop in the Washington, D.C. metro area Saturday, June 8, through Sunday, June 9. Additional tour details will soon be available at www.TakeMeFishing.org/OffTheHook.

“For more than 20 years we’ve been growing participation in fishing and boating, and Off the Hook is an exciting next chapter of our efforts to get more people out on the water,” says Frank Peterson, President and CEO of RBFF. “We’re intentionally bringing this attraction to cities to show fishing is an activity for everyone. From the city lakes of Minneapolis to the river piers of Manhattan, anyone can cast a line and catch a fish.”

People across the country can celebrate NFBW no matter where they live by participating in a Free Fishing Day. These are select days during NFBW and throughout the summer when states waive standard license requirements on public bodies of water, providing new participants an easy opportunity to try out fishing. TakeMeFishing.org offers a variety of beginner resources, like step-by-step guides and an interactive map of places to fish and boat. Newcomers can also get involved on social media with #GetYourFishOn.

Off the Hook is made possible by support from Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, L.L.Bean, Nature Valley and Zebco Fishing.

About the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF)
RBFF is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to increase participation in recreational angling and boating, thereby protecting and restoring the nation’s aquatic natural resources. RBFF developed the award-winning Take Me Fishing™ and Vamos A Pescar™ campaigns creating awareness about boating, fishing and conservation, and educating people about the benefits of participation. These campaigns help boaters and anglers of all ages and experience levels learn, plan, and equip for a day on the water. The campaign websites, TakeMeFishing.org and VamosAPescar.org, feature how-to videos, information on how to get a fishing license and boat registration, and an interactive state-by-state map that allows visitors to find local boating and fishing spots.

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(Español) 5 cosas que debe saber para tramitar el pasaporte de un menor de edad

June 4, 2019

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