Michael E. Nelson - Norwich University Graduate - Entrepreneur - Inventor - Economist - Social Engineer - Philanthropist |
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Michael E. Nelson, Internet Entrepreneur, Inventor, Economist, Philanthropist and The Nelson Foundation, Contributing to a Better World one project and person at a time. Please help support the projects of the Nelson Foundation. A private and independent organization dedicated to achieving meaningful and lasting improvements in the lives of disadvantaged individuals and communities around the world, with concentration on environmentally sensitive and critical infrastructure improvements. Founded by Michael E. Nelson, the private and independent foundation's charter enables it to do charitable work worldwide. Through the Nelson Foundation, Michael Nelson envisioned a philanthropic organization that would focus on promoting greater contributions in five specific areas: Environment, Education, Social Development, Child Welfare and Animal Welfare. Founded in 2005, by Michael E. Nelson to contribute to a better world Today!
www.Humancha.com - the concept was first envisioned by an Italian Citizen, Riccardo Bianconi, the owner of ShockMaker Creations, the project was acquired by Michael E. Nelson and then fused to the Nelson Foundation as another philanthropic project aimed at assisting non-profits and individuals in raising money and communicating with each other for a common purpose in the raising of funds for projects of interest to each "collective" or group. Humancha, a new name for a concept of a "Human Chain", was envisioned by Bianconi as a social networking organization. Nelson is committed to maintaining the site and vision of Bianconi, and providing the social networking services free of all advertising. Michael Nelson is working on a project to provide special Humancha Awards known as the "Humanchatarian" Award. Humancha.com is hosted by ThinkHost.com a project in environmentally responsible Hosting, SolarWebHost.com
www.CleanH2o.org - CleanH2O.org is the culmination of more than 15 years of giving to poor rural areas by NelsonFoundation.com founder Michael E. Nelson. Since his early teens, even prior to his education at Norwich University, Nelson has given generously to various causes and supported organizations dedicated to bringing Clean H2O (water) to the under-developed Nations and regions throughout the world. Every year more than $100 Billion dollars is spent on bottled water around the globe. The United Nations estimates that if given just 1/6th of the money spent on bottled water each year around the globe, approximately $15 Billion, this money could cut in half the number of people without access to Clean H2O. www.FeedOthers.org - FeedOthers.org is a project of the Nelson Foundation, the project has the lofty goals to assist in stamping out Hunger world-wide, by 2050, the year Nelson shall become 75 years of age. Since the late 1980’s, Nelson Foundation, founder and chairman Michael E. Nelson has silently donated money, whether the tiny profits and tips of his paper route with the Woonsocket Call, or his first true entrepreneurial venture: Mike's Magnets (a still thriving concern); these donations have been directed towards to primary areas, to various charitable organizations aimed at Feeding the Worlds Hungry and providing Clean Water to those without.
"Necessity is the Mother of All Invention" - Benjamin Franklin www.InventorsGuild.org - As an inventor and pioneering Internet Entrepreneur, Nelson founded an International Inventors Guild, as a means to encourage people the world over to have interest in supporting and creating innovation and inventions. International Inventor's Guild, The Guild formed by Inventors for mutual aid and protection of Intellectual Property of the Members. he International Inventor's Guild is an association dedicated to the need for basic change in the structure of our political and economic systems as they relate to the protection of Intellectual Property (inventions). The Guild unites inventors, students, and others as an effective political and social force in the service of the people. Our aims: Guild: An association of men belonging to the same class, or engaged in kindred pursuits, formed for mutual aid and protection; a business fraternity or corporation; as, the Stationers' Guild; the Ironmongers' Guild. They were originally licensed by the government, and endowed with special privileges and authority.
Since it's inception the Nelson Foundation has supported numerous non-profits and NGO's (Non-Governmental Organizations); A private and independent organization dedicated to achieving meaningful and lasting improvements in the lives of disadvantaged individuals and communities around the world, with concentration on environmentally sensitive and critical infrastructure improvements. Founded by Michael E. Nelson, a Norwich University graduate, the private and independent foundation's charter enables it to do charitable work worldwide. Since his under-graduate work at Norwich University, in Vermont, Nelson has worked with a variety of non-profit organizations and even while at University worked with a colleague and former "cadre", senior member of the Corps of Cadets at the University to create and develop a non-profit 501c3 Charity, at the time called: "The Foundation for Enhancing Education and Literacy", F.E.E.L. as an acronym, with the slogan: "US Corporations FEEL Social Responsibility". The initial charity only lasted a few years, and slowly fizzled out due to lack of funding, however, the lessons and great feelings knowing he was able and willing to help others was deeply instilled. At Norwich University the Founder Alden Partridge, envisioned a College, at the time an Academy, first called the American Literary and Scientific Military Academy, which would train young men with the mettle to take on the responsibility to be free-thinkers and would be trained not only in skills needed to continue to build the greatest nation on earth, the United States of America, but would be trained to be Citizen Soldiers. These Citizen Soldiers would be ready at a moments notice to protect and serve the United States of America. Through this belief of a Citizen Soldiery, Nelson has envisioned a series of non-profit organizations and independent philanthropic efforts. The support and funding of these collective projects and chosen non-profit organizations and NGO's is the way in-which Nelson has chosen to carryon this tradition of Citizen Soldiery, and continue to be a Citizen Soldier. Through the Nelson Foundation, Michael Nelson envisioned a philanthropic organization that would focus on promoting greater contributions in five specific areas: Environment, Education, Social Development, Child Welfare and Animal Welfare. Founded in 2005, by Michael E. Nelson to contribute to a better world Today!
http://www.firstgiving.com/nelsonfoundation SPECIAL Update: One of the NGO's which is near and dear to Nelson's heart is the organization MSF (Médecins Sans Frontières), most commonly referred to as Doctor's Without Borders, Nelson's only sibling, his brother works for MSF from the Barcelona, Spain Headquarters. Michael Nelson has since directed additional resources and support to MSF, in honor of his brothers sacrifices as one of many MSF workers who has taken the mettle to rise to the calling of providing support throughout Africa in the face of the meningitis epidemic. Keith Nelson, Michael's brother and only sibling has recently completed an important "mission" / assignment in Northern Nigeria, in the early Spring of 2009, as part of MSF's efforts in fighting the meningitis epidemic, on the continent. Keith is an internationally traveled linguist with education and degrees beginnning at Tufts University and from Argentina, Ghana, China and Spain. Keith most recently has graduated from another Master's program in Barcelona Spain with a degree in International Relations, concentration on Human Security. Keith speaks numerous languages and his training and experiences living abroad for more six years in numerous countries has provided him invaluable experiences which he brings to his work with MSF as a logistician working on Human Security needs of the missions of MSF. Keep current on MSF work in Nigeria by clicking here. Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international medical humanitarian organization created by doctors and journalists in France in 1971. Today, MSF provides aid in nearly 60 countries to people whose survival is threatened by violence, neglect, or catastrophe, primarily due to armed conflict, epidemics, malnutrition, exclusion from health care, or natural disasters. MSF provides independent, impartial assistance to those most in need. MSF reserves the right to speak out to bring attention to neglected crises, to challenge inadequacies or abuse of the aid system, and to advocate for improved medical treatments and protocols. In 1999, MSF received the Nobel Peace Prize. The mission and purpose of MSF is inline with the core concentrations of the Nelson Foundation in providing personnel and funding to key areas of: Education, Social Development and Child Welfare. Michael E. Nelson and the Nelson Foundation as LIFE-TIME members of the organization NetImpact, rose to the needs of MSF during the recent, meningitis epidemic in Africa, which Keith A. Nelson has participated, and through the numerous donations and increased financial support the Nelson Foundation has become a Field Partner, with MSF, as a Field Action Partner, the Nelson Foundation has become one of MSF's most valuable supporters. The regular donations of Michael Nelson, his companies and the Nelson Foundation provide "steady and reliable source of resources which allows MSF to prepare for emergencies and plan for long-term operations." according to Sophie Delaunay, Executive Director, of MSF, the Nelson Foundation's support "continues to help our volunteers provide life-saving medical care to men, women, and children around the world." In addition to special larger donations provided by Michael Nelson and the Nelson Foundation, regular contributions are provided to MSF which include the funds and resources to provide more than 200 refugees with clean drinking water EVERY Month, these efforts continue to show the commitments of the project www.CleanH2o.org in Addition the resources committed also provide more an a half a dozen children of famine and starvation with two (2) noursihing meals per day EVERY Month! Demonstrating continued efforts of the Nelson Foundation project: www.FeedOthers.org The Nelson Foundation's efforts also provide a field nurse to treat the ill and more than a dozen surgical kits containing essential instruments to carry out examinations and even surgeries in the field. Michael Nelson, Keith Nelson, the Nelson Family & Nelson Foundation encourage direct donations to MSF, Please make certain if you are looking to support MSF you donate directly to MSF: http://www.firstgiving.com/nelsonfoundation As a Life-time Supporting member of NetImpact Michael E. Nelson and the Nelson Foundation join the ranks of well known companies including: Ford Motor Company, Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Shell Oil, Dow Chemical, FedEx, Starbucks, Johnson and Johnson and many other Fortune 500 Companies. Net Impact is a global network of leaders who are changing the world through business. Net Impact is an international nonprofit organization whose mission is to make a positive impact on society by growing and strengthening a community of leaders who use business to improve the world. Join NetImpact today and join companies working to make a difference. Click Here to join NetImpact. Nelson maintains several fully furnished guest bedrooms at the Las Vegas Loft, for the purpose of hosting social entrepreneurs, business partners and associates and "couch surfers" as a supporting member of Couch Surfing International, Nelson believes in the mission and purpose of Couch Surfing, and looks forward to hosting "surfers" from around the world every week at his "home" in Las Vegas and other places around the world.
What is CouchSurfing? Michael's Current Mission through Couch Surfing International is: "To positive impact people around the world and our environment through education and collaboration". Some of the Many References from those who have met and/or stayed with Michael through CouchSurfing: www.CouchSurfing.com/waypoint/ "Michael surprised me with hosting me for one night - thanks! An otherwise busy guy, and busy home, he opened up his home to me while hosting two other CSers! Oh, and it's a beautiful place to boot, as other CSers have mentioned (I'm double vouching any other references on this). I hope Michael is still available to host more people, since he is a pretty active host in a busy CSing-kind-of-place!" "He is a brilliant host . . . we felt absolutely comfortable, independent, and happy to share time with him, even if it wasn't enough...magic location, fantastic shower and Boston's beer...wow!! This is the second part of our reference! We hosted Michael in Spain and it was unforgettable. We met thru CouchSurfing but we feel him as a real good friend, he entered into the Spanish culture, talking to everybody as a curiose and intelligent person, respectful and gratefull. Thanks for coming we really miss u..." "wonderful guy! great conversationalist"
"We went out and saw Zumanity, explored the casinos and
went hat shopping at 1am in the morning. Mike is a great
guy and it is fantastic how much effort he goes to, to
reduce his carbon footprint! "It was great to have Michael surf my home. He is an amazing man and is focused and determined person in all areas of his life. He is easy going and knows a lot about a lot of things. He has a great deal of passion about his work and the environment and walks his talk. I found him to be quite an inspiring person and I look forward to keeping in touch with him. He has an open invite at my home anytime. I'm sure you will enjoy his company if you get the opportunity to have him surf with you." "We had heaps of fun with Mike in Vegas! We would love to meet him again and host him in Germany!!!" "Mike took us out to the coolest and hippest partys we would have never seen without him and we had so much fun. If you want a 5 star treatment in this party and gambling city, then visit their place! Thank you so much for the crazy partynights and feeling like a celebrity! cheers and take care!!!" "This house is very nice, comfortable and backlit. Thanks a lot... see you in Prague :)" "Michael was our saviour in Vegas, accepting our last minute request in a busy period for him. Moreover he welcomed us in his fabulous home with all the comfort its possible to imagine. We were taken care of like King's cats:) Instead of suggesting where to find a tent he gave us his experienced one...Thank You so much! Welcome to Tallinn anytime." "Mike is the kind of guy you can get into some really interesting conversations with. I definitely recommend staying with him! Plus his house is amazing." "I met michael when i stumbled into his amaaaazing Vegas High rise pent house at 10 o'clock in the morning and he immediatley offered me his comfy ass bed." "He is fun & exciting & always full of surprises. Michael even lets surfers stay when he is not here or does not know them." "He constantly made sure everyone was comfortable and taken care of." "Michael treated us as if we had lived there for a long time and we appreciated every minute of their generous hospitality. surf with these guys they are amazing. thankyou xxxxxx" "although michael and i didn't get to surf together, i want to say how much i appreciate his fast and generous response to my emergency couch request! Not only did he open his home to me, he also recommended and directed me to a number of beautiful places in the vegas area. next time i'm in vegas, we will definitely get together!" "Michael was a good host, he even gave us a hotelroom for one night at the circus circus, which was awesome!! we had a great time there and would love to go back!" "Michael is a nice guy, that took really good care of me and my two friends when we were visiting Las Vegas. Apart from letting us stay in his wonderful apartment, he got us a free nights stay in a hotel!! =) I would recommend any couch-surfer to stay with him." "He loves to meet new people and hear about their experiences." "I had a great time with Michael. The accommodation was fantastic; truly a great host! Also, look forward to some engaging conversations :) If you intend to couchsurf at his place, be sure to respect his time by notifying of arrival time or any change of plans. Recommended!" "Michael showed me and two other girls Las Vegas in a way I would never do it! It was great! It was really nice that he spend so much time in us. Thank you! You are a nice host and tour guide!" "His [Michael's] pad is as awesome as the other references describe- amazing!" "Mike was a great host, very accommodating and his place is unbelievable." "He was very generous in opening his home to us and showed us the vegas lifestyle which was nice." "Michael let me stay at his loft in Vegas and I had an amazing time. My first couch surfing trip couldn't have been any better. I'm really glad I got to meet him and I would recommend him to any surfers that come to Vegas and need a place to crash after partying and gambling. I'll make sure to meet up with you the next time I'm coming to Vegas!" The Nelson Foundation regularly supports the Couch Surfing Project through financial and resource intensive donations. Join CouchSurfing.com & start meeting people from around the world: http://www.couchsurfing.com/register.html
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Education:
Franklin High School, Franklin, MA Graduate
Norwich University (Corps of Cadets), Graduate, B.S. Business Administration
Brunell University,
Buckinghamshire College of Business
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Michael Nelson, Norwich University Web Partners
| A little more about Michael Nelson, as mentioned a
Norwich University Alumnus, and Eagle Scout, Nelson has wide
ranging interests in outdoor pursuits and helping others as
discussed above, through the work of the Nelson Foundation
"Contributing Towards a Better World". As a young man Nelson . . . |