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44 Events maltatoday, Sunday, 27 October 2013 The BOV Joseph Calleja FIMBank partners with PBS for Foundation is launched heritage awareness campaign Joseph Calleja (third from right) aims for the Foundation to perform a social function amongst vulnerable individuals The BOV Joseph Calleja Foundation was launched today during a press conference that was addressed by John Cassar White, Chairman of Bank of Valletta and Joseph Calleja. Bank of Valletta and Joseph Calleja are the joint founders of the Foundation. The purpose of the BOV Joseph Calleja Foundation is to perform a social function amongst vulnerable individuals and social groups with particular emphasis on underprivileged children and children with innovative, distinctive or unique artistic or musical talents who are in any way unable to develop or enhance their talents. BOV Chairman, John Cassar White, said that BOV is delighted to collaborate with Joseph Calleja in a project that is set to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals and social groups. "When we were discussing our collaboration with Joseph Calleja, the idea of setting up this Foundation was the aspect that really aligned the sense of purpose of the two sides. This initiative that Joseph has come up with is really in tune with the business philosophy of Bank of Valletta. Indeed, BOV, as the largest financial institution in Malta, has always considered the society in which it operates as an important stakeholder and has been at the forefront in contributing financial and other resources towards projects that seek to make a tangible contribution towards the very same communities within which it operates," said Cassar White. "The Bank is confident that the BOV Joseph Calleja Foundation will play an important role that will continue to make our society a better society and that will complement the established structures providing opportunities that were hitherto not within the reach of vulnerable individuals and social groups," added Cassar White. The BOV Chairman thanked Joseph Calleja for the excellent collaboration on this most exciting initiative and augured that the launch of the Foundation would be a first step in a journey that would benefit the Maltese society as a whole. Speaking during the launch of the Foundation, Joseph Calleja expressed his excitement at finally being able to launch the Foundation. "I had been toying with the idea of this Foundation for several years now. I have felt the urge to give something back to the most vulnerable in society for a long time . Now, thanks to Bank of Valletta's support, we are finally here to witness the first hours of this Foundation." Joseph Calleja concluded his intervention by expressing his gratitude to the Board of Directors of the new Foundation. "It gives me great pride to have such great individuals ready to take the Foundation forward. I would like to thank each and every one of you profoundly for your dedication." The partnership between Joseph Calleja and Bank of Valletta launched in June 2013 is based on three distinct pillars: positioning BOV as the main sponsor of the Maltese Tenor's annual Summer Concert and the BOV Joseph Calleja Children's Choir; having Joseph Calleja endorse BOV and the services that the Bank offers as Malta's leading financial services provider and; the collaboration on the creation of the BOV Joseph Calleja Foundation that was launched today. Further details of the BOV Joseph Calleja Foundation and the manner in which it will work will be announced over the coming months. The administrators of the BOV Joseph Calleja Foundation are Mr. Roderick Chalmers, chairman, and Fr Michael Agius, Lino Cefai, Helga Ellul, Alec Lapira, Michelle Muscat and Alfred Pisani, as members. Anton Attard (left) and Margrith Lutschg-Emmenegger FIMBank plc has partnered with Public Broadcasting Services Ltd in an initiative which will see the broadcasting of a series of daily video-spots focusing on Malta's cultural heritage, from now until 2015. The series of 48 videos, the production of which was also sponsored by the Bank, focuses on little-known facts about specific artefacts, buildings and other unique elements of Malta's history, art and culture. Many of these are located on sites managed by Heritage Malta or Din l-Art Ħelwa or in locations where heritage NGO Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar is involved. Commenting on this initiative, FIMBank President Margrith Lütschg-Emmenegger stated that "As a Malta-based institution we feel we owe it to the people of Malta to help raise awareness of the islands' rich historic, artistic and cultural heritage. This project forms part of our Corporate Social Responsibility programme and is intended to highlight the fact that these islands are a treasure trove of history." Public Broadcasting Services CEO Anton Attard expressed his satisfaction with this collaboration between the national broadcaster and FIMBank: "These short and straight-to-the-point features are an innovative way of promoting a greater appreciation of Malta's heritage. By choosing TVM and TVM2 as a platform for this project, FIMBank has ensured that this educational campaign gets the highest exposure possible." For more information FIMBank please visit fimbank.com about www. GasanMamo renews its sponsorship towards Mosta FC Youth Nursery BNI helping business to do business A new chapter of Business Network International (BNI) has formed in Birżebbuġa. The idea behind BNI is a small group of businessmen and businesswomen, usually around 35 persons, who meet weekly and pass any applicable business to fellow members. Only one member of a particular trade or profession is allowed in each chapter. This is the fifth BNI chapter being set up in Malta in a span of three years and this month saw Malta BNI membership exceeding the 100 mark. Arthur Turner, managing partner of Turner Group, who is the president of the new chapter said: "BNI is only for those companies or self-employed who want more business, while at the same time prevent their competitors from doing the same. BNI sets up groups of business people with only one representative from each trade or profession in a group. These groups, called chapters, meet once a week for only one purpose: for members to pass business to each other". The core team of the new chapter includes vice president Anna Fenech from HNS Consultancy Services, secretary/treasurer Daniela Mallia from Innovative Business Solutions, and members Alessia Soffiati from Water's Edge Hotel, Ray Borg from B.A.S. Ltd, Jason Cutajar from Klikk Ltd and Charles Xuereb from Vical Interiors. The Birżebbuġa chapter is seeking new members who are looking to get more business. Turner said: "We are looking to add a printer, an insurer, a laundry & drycleaning business, a travel agent, a stationery supplier, a web designer, a turnkey contractor, a wines supplier, a photographer, a videographer, a school of English, an architect and a notary, among others, to pass business to on a regular basis." "Persons operating in these sectors are welcome to attend our chapter meeting as visitors where they will see how BNI provides a structured and supportive business environment in which they network, learn valuable new marketing skills, and develop strong personal relationships that lead to trust. In turn, this leads to the generation of significant business for each other through networking and word of mouth referrals. BNI's business is to help your business do business," explained Turner. The new BNI chapter meets Tuesday mornings at 6.45am at the Water's Edge Hotel in Birżebbuġa (overlooking the bay near the bus terminus). For more information contact Daniela Mallia on 21 654567 or email daniela@turnergroupmalta. com or Carmel Bonello on 2124 3211 or email carmel.bonello@bpc.com. mt BNI is a present in more than 50 countries with more than 6,200 chapters. Last year, 130,000 BNI members passed over USD6 billion in closed business across the globe. GasanMamo Insurance has once again renewed its sponsorship of the Mosta Football Club Youth Nursery for the coming three years, making it the main corporate partner for the nursery. "At GasanMamo we strongly believe that youths can develop maturely through sports. Football offers these beneficial qualities through discipline and team play," said Mark Mamo, General Manager at GasanMamo. "The Mosta Football Club Youth Nursery is professionally run and they are determined to provide youths with values that meet our own. For this reason we have decided to renew our sponsorship and help youths in achieving their goals through sports." "We have seen quite an increase in the amount of youths that joined our nursery. These talented youngsters and the managing team all strive hard to attract others to learn and play the game and with a team of highly competent coaches for each age group creating a variety of training sessions this makes it easier for everyone. We would like to thank GasanMamo for their continuous support in providing us with assistance in enhancing the standard of young players in Malta," said Simon Henwood at Mosta FC Youth Nursery. The Mosta FC Youth Nursery was founded in season 1988/89 by Architect Ludovico Micallef and Norman Saliba, who at the time was secretary to the Mosta Football Club. Since its inception, the Mosta Nursery had an excellent set-up and was always professionally managed. It always fielded strong teams, especially in the under 15 and under 17 years categories.