tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41527079381224073592024-02-07T12:25:15.620-08:00Disaster Management Institute of Southern AfricaNews from DMISA, the Disaster Management Institute of Southern AfricaDMISA Webmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08341845725301308006noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152707938122407359.post-36456476051486188022010-02-11T13:18:00.001-08:002010-02-11T13:18:52.481-08:00The Latest Conference Resolutions<div class=Section1> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt'>DISASTER MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF SOUTHERN AFRICA<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt'>CONFERENCE RESOLUTIONS: DISASTER RISK REDUCTION 2009<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt'>We, members of the Disaster Management Institute of Southern Africa having gathered at the Disaster Management Institute of Southern Africa’s Conference: Disaster Risk Reduction 2009, at the Elangeni Hotel, Durban from 7 to 9 October 2009, and;<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt'>We note the continued and increasing number of deaths experienced around the world due to increased disasters of all kinds, and believe that the Institute must continue to encourage all practitioners, from every field participating in disaster risk reduction, to intensify their efforts to creating a disaster free society.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt'>We note that without the efforts of the Disaster Management Institute of Southern Africa we as practitioners would be less capacitated to reduce disaster risk.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt'>We wish to express our sincere condolences and sympathy to all who have been negatively impacted on by major incidents and disasters which have caused death, injury and destruction. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt'>We extend our appreciation to the Disaster Management Institute of Southern Africa for arranging another conference aimed at increasing our knowledge and our capacity to deal with reducing disaster risks and increasing our ability to respond to disasters which occur. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt'>We commend the efforts of all agencies, government, provincial, municipal, non-governmental agencies and stakeholders who, through constant effort and persistence, are making positive inputs into reducing disaster risk. We also commend those agencies who have given of their time, effort and resources to improve the risk profile of the country and improve response actions which have resulted in the saving of lives.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt'>We appeal to all government agencies to implement a system of co-operative governance in order to ensure effective implementation of Disaster Management legislation and in particular urge District and Local Municipalities to consider all the issues around capacity and responsibility of the function.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt'>We the members at the Annual General Meeting of the Disaster Management Institute of Southern Africa express the opinion that;<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt'>DMISA must continue to make greater strides to market the Institute and the function to Africa.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt'>That the development of early warning systems, across all fields related to reducing disaster risk, are encouraged.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoListParagraph><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt'>DMISA acknowledges the support of the South African Weather Services in reducing disaster risk and urges all national, provincial and municipal authorities to utilize relevant resources in reducing disaster risk.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>4.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt'>We acknowledge the fundamental role of poverty in vulnerability.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt'>And take up the challenge for the eradication of poverty, by:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:54.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt'>Supporting and participating in research that will promote the understanding and awareness of poverty.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:54.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt'>Committing ourselves to support existing programmes aimed at poverty eradication and to strive to fill gaps in existing initiatives.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:54.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt'>Committing ourselves to strive to eliminate poverty as a priority issue on local, national and international agendas.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </div> DMISA Webmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08341845725301308006noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152707938122407359.post-25016273820859897782009-11-22T15:17:00.000-08:002009-11-22T15:34:56.385-08:00Comment on suggestions for DMISA's new corporate identity<div class="Section1"><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:11;" lang="EN-GB" >An opinion survey among members attending the AGM’s of DMISA Regions supported the creation of a new corporate identity or logo for DMISA which can be used more informally than the DMISA Coat of Arms to represent the Institute. The Coat of Arms of the Institute will remain in place as the formal symbol of the Institute and will be used in conjunction with any newly designed logo.</span></p><br /><br /><p style="PAGE-BREAK-AFTER: avoid; TEXT-ALIGN: center" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:11;" ></span><span lang="EN-GB"><?xml:namespace prefix = o /><o:p></o:p></span></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_i4sMOCiUeDnMdc8WQfwSboP71pL6Dbsdg3HRGZ-L4xta5CyujcJbwd7pXtgDMRO3m2XrsiIj9wCTlYBXeKIicrzToIQZuu9Ay8gZUFSm_Yf4io0v_3oNAuom9ednT7ccCNGZuD7qG2w/s1600/DMISA+Logo.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 196px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 303px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407073974341466770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_i4sMOCiUeDnMdc8WQfwSboP71pL6Dbsdg3HRGZ-L4xta5CyujcJbwd7pXtgDMRO3m2XrsiIj9wCTlYBXeKIicrzToIQZuu9Ay8gZUFSm_Yf4io0v_3oNAuom9ednT7ccCNGZuD7qG2w/s320/DMISA+Logo.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class="MsoCaption" align="center"><span lang="EN-GB">Figure </span><span lang="EN-GB">1</span><span lang="EN-GB">: The DMISA Coat of Arms</span></p><br /><br /><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:11;" lang="EN-GB" ><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:11;" lang="EN-GB" >Even though DMISA was responsible for its development under the mandate of the SA National Disaster Management Centre, the Disaster Management Emblem represents the Disaster Management profession as a whole and is therefore not the exclusive symbol for DMISA. Both DMISA and the SA National Disaster Management Centre encourages the use of the Emblem by all Disaster Management bodies and professionals.<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSznAXpv2jvC9DmOcBMY-R6ZFWq22ioD3aO_aW5_zkizc1i-EdYr7k0HGmkAelMBEaCMfRhsvvBrhsWC0CpZKzj3rerqH2otqIzB07ct7pmC-0SO-qGAoMqXTyyC-cdMRxPZKcL31qXWA/s1600/DisManLogo+NoWords+20022004+Smaller.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 206px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 198px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407074474830134482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSznAXpv2jvC9DmOcBMY-R6ZFWq22ioD3aO_aW5_zkizc1i-EdYr7k0HGmkAelMBEaCMfRhsvvBrhsWC0CpZKzj3rerqH2otqIzB07ct7pmC-0SO-qGAoMqXTyyC-cdMRxPZKcL31qXWA/s320/DisManLogo+NoWords+20022004+Smaller.jpg" /></a><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:11;" lang="EN-GB" ><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><p style="PAGE-BREAK-AFTER: avoid; TEXT-ALIGN: center" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:11;" ></span><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class="MsoCaption" align="center"><span lang="EN-GB">Figure </span><span lang="EN-GB">2</span><span lang="EN-GB">: The SA Disaster Management Emblem</span><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:11;" lang="EN-GB" ><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:11;" lang="EN-GB" ><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:11;" lang="EN-GB" >Quotations for the design of a logo was obtained from three companies. <i>Woema</i> was appointed and given a brief for the design according to the following decision by EXCO dated 14 Aug 09:<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:11;" lang="EN-GB" ><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; TEXT-INDENT: 9pt" class="MsoBodyTextIndent2" align="left"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-US" >7.8 <u>DMISA Corporate Identity – Logo</u><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; TEXT-INDENT: 9pt" class="MsoBodyTextIndent2" align="left"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-US" ><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><p style="TEXT-INDENT: -27pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 72pt" class="MsoBodyTextIndent2"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-US" >The Executive Committee accepted a quote for the development of the corporate identity (informal logo) by WOEMA on 14 May 2009. A site visit was arranged to coincide with the Conference Co-ordinating Committee Meeting on 13 August 2009. However, the meeting could not be held as it was cancelled on the request of WOEMA. <o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><p style="TEXT-INDENT: -27pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 72pt" class="MsoBodyTextIndent2"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-US" ><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><p style="TEXT-INDENT: -27pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 72pt" class="MsoBodyTextIndent2"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-US" >It was resolved that WOEMA be requested to start with the designing of possible logo’s. It was resolved that once the suggested logo’s is received it will be submitted to the next Council Meeting and then to the Annual General Meeting for approval. <o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:11;" lang="EN-US" ><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:11;" lang="EN-US" >The following brief was provided to the designer:<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:11;" lang="EN-US" ><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 72pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-US" >In a brain-storming session of the Executive Committee, the following words or feelings were raised as pointers to what members would like to see in the logo or associate with the logo.<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 72pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-US" ><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 72pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-US" >Rejuvenation – Protective – <b>Dynamic - </b>Risk avoidance - Fresh outlook - Extract from coat of arms - Rural & Urban - Transformation (Faded to clear, black & white to rainbow) – Evolutionary – Nurturing - Disaster Risk Reduction – <b>Compassion – </b>Elegant – Refined – Safe – <b>Resilient - </b>Link to old coat of arms and the DM emblem - Natural elements - Balance between humans & environment -Partnerships, linkages, networks - Southern Africa - Modern – where / what we are aiming towards<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:11;" lang="EN-US" ><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:11;" lang="EN-US" >The proposed designs received from Woema are attached to this document. The rationale of the designer is given verbatim for the benefit of DMISA members: <o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:11;" lang="EN-US" ><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 72pt" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB" >Rationale - Logo for the Disaster Management Institute of South Africa<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 72pt" class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB" ><o:p><span style="TEXT-DECORATION: none"></span></o:p></span></u></b></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 72pt" class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB" >Option 1:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 72pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB" >The disaster management emblem lies at the heart of this design. As it was important to you that this be incorporated you will see it making an appearance in more of the designs to follow. What is good about using this symbol is that it will be widely recognised and it bears with it all the connotations you described in the documents sent. It is therefore a symbol rich with meaning. <o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 72pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB" >What was added to this logo however was the idea gathered from the emblem regarding links? In this case it was personified and graphic images of people were added all around the emblem. Their positioning signifies community, collaboration and comfort. <o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 72pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB" >There are 2 different colour options presented. I included green people in option 1a in and amongst the red so as to portray the effect of aid (green) on those in distress (red). <o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 72pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB" >You mentioned that it was important to portray South Africa through the image so I used the colours of our flag for inspiration throughout. <o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 72pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB" >The circular lines in the background represent movement, a dynamic approach as well as a continuous cycle of management. <o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 72pt" class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB" ><o:p><span style="TEXT-DECORATION: none"></span></o:p></span></u></b></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 72pt" class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB" >Option 2:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 72pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB" >Option 2 draws the triangle from the emblem and leaves it red so as to connote danger and disaster. I saw in the notes a reference to 3 main areas in which disaster is managed, namely: the environment, the built environment/infrastructure and people. These 3 key aspects are highlighted through the use of colour: Blue for the green for the environment, blue for the man made infrastructure and yellow for the community. The design is simple yet striking. <o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 72pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB" >In 2b the hard edged triangle is replaced with a pyramid of people, adding the human element to the design without losing the strength of the triangular symbol. The pyramid also indicates a well structured and co-ordinated group effort. <o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 72pt" class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB" ><o:p><span style="TEXT-DECORATION: none"></span></o:p></span></u></b></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 72pt" class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB" >Option 3:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 72pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB" >Option 3 took a modern approach to design with a glossy and polished finish – indicative of the way the institute is/could be run. The angle and shadow imply depth and movement. The core icon is the emblem with a crescent shape encapsulating it. The disaster (the centre) is controlled and contained by this shape. Each crescent also bears 3 shades of the colour used alluding to the 3 areas in which action needs to be taken.<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 72pt" class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB" ><o:p><span style="TEXT-DECORATION: none"></span></o:p></span></u></b></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 72pt" class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB" >Option 4:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 72pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB" >Option 4 is a strong graphic solution representing the 3 areas affected by disaster through the use of toppling structures. The collaboration of the people pushing against these forces of disaster restores stability and relief in spite of how monumental the task. <o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 72pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB" ><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 72pt" class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB" >Option 5: <o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 72pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB" >Option 5 is strongly based on an element from the coat of arms – the Eagles wings. An eagle represents rising above adversity, renewal, strength, greatness, dignity, in the bible it is seen as comfort (under the shadow of its wings). The green used in 5a also represents new growth.<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:11;" lang="EN-US" ><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:11;" lang="EN-US" >Recommendation<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:11;" lang="EN-US" ><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:11;" lang="EN-US" >The following general recommendations can be made regarding the choice of a logo:<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><ul style="MARGIN-TOP: 0cm" type="disc"><br /><br /><li style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:11;" lang="EN-US" >Complex designs are difficult to reproduce on clothing and other corporate image items, the design chosen should therefore be simple and clean.<o:p></o:p></span></li><br /><br /><li style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:11;" lang="EN-US" >Fine detailing should be avoided to ensure that the logo would be recognizable even if very small<o:p></o:p></span></li><br /><br /><li style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:11;" lang="EN-US" >The use of too many colours could increase printing or embroidering costs significantly.<o:p></o:p></span></li><br /><br /><li style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:11;" lang="EN-US" >The Disaster Management Emblem is now a well-established and recognized symbol and DMISA should build on this foundation.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:11;" lang="EN-US" ><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:11;" lang="EN-US" >The portfolio holder has no specific recommendation on a logo choice. It is suggested that members discuss the available options and make comments and suggestions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:11;" lang="EN-US" ><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 150%;font-size:11;" lang="EN-US" >At the Annual General Meeting of the Institute on 9 October 2009 it was decided that a decision must be taken by March 2010. <o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p></div>DMISA Webmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08341845725301308006noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152707938122407359.post-73716810905657883432009-11-18T12:21:00.001-08:002009-11-18T12:31:17.775-08:00DMISA Remembers the victims of disastersThe annual DMISA conference always includes a candle-lighting ceremony where those who suffered through disasters and those who assisted them are remembered and honoured.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi982DRyj6JQ0ndG730dF66O1Xrgb-OrGllNFKL-ksEbQzNzzpZ1i2RTNbZ-iDK5mSVdadoXaMlEv3AVIz13HTGpqj6e5sdX_O7E-h3owFqO-t-gt31T8G9B6carSPy6gK8nHXBoa92USY/s1600/2009-10-06+DMISA+Conf2009+Day2+010.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 298px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405542175967526898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi982DRyj6JQ0ndG730dF66O1Xrgb-OrGllNFKL-ksEbQzNzzpZ1i2RTNbZ-iDK5mSVdadoXaMlEv3AVIz13HTGpqj6e5sdX_O7E-h3owFqO-t-gt31T8G9B6carSPy6gK8nHXBoa92USY/s320/2009-10-06+DMISA+Conf2009+Day2+010.jpg" /></a> In this picture Pat Adams, the President of DMISA, begins the ceremony by lighting his individual candle from the central candle.<br /><br />The candles of guests of honour, DMISA Councillors and conference delegates are then lit in sequence. When all candles are lit, a message is read which communicates the intention of these sombre moments, and a minute of silence is observed.DMISA Webmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08341845725301308006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152707938122407359.post-37963668672066814912009-11-18T12:16:00.000-08:002009-11-18T12:32:31.770-08:00Candle-lighting ceremony at DMISA Conference 2009<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtO3pLKDe05K-Pl3tbhBb4V6CLH9ceGxMH5bv0GUINNJoWkZLJFIooLx_g062ogr6v8kVA6ADdPgmlXmSaa6ZW0Tl-a66FddFrkVIlSYKM-_S2GIMc3_Th-lTYtxU83AT6mP0eg8PsoNg/s1600/2009-10-06+DMISA+Conf2009+Day2+010-731567.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405540317572624338" border="0" alt="" 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and now we are moving into the blogging zone, hoping to be able to better serve our members with news, learning and networking opportunities.<br /><br />The Disaster Management Institute of Southern Africa (DMISA) is a non-profit association for disaster management professionals in Southern Africa. DMISA aims to create learning and networking opportunities for its members - furthering the interests of the disaster management profession in Southern Africa and ultimately reducing Southern African vulnerability to disasters.<br /><br />Watch this space.DMISA Webmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08341845725301308006noreply@blogger.com0