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Kathleen K Mairella PT DPT MA FAPTAEducation:Degree: Doctor of Physical TherapyInstitution: MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA Major; Physical TherapyDate: May 2006Degree: Master of ArtsInstitution Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY Major: Movement Science and EducationDate: May 1992Degree: Bachelor of ScienceInstitution: Boston University, Boston MA Major: Physical TherapyDate awarded: May 1978Employment and Positions Held:Professor Emerita, Rutgers University, 2022-presentDirector of Clinical Education and Assistant Professor, Rutgers University, School of Health Professions, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Newark NJ, 2016-2022Assistant Professor, Rutgers University, School of Health Professions, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Newark NJ, 2014-2016Assistant Director of Clinical Education and Assistant Professor, Rutgers University (University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey prior to July 1,2013), School of Health Related Professions, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Newark NJ , 2006-2014Physical Therapist, Brookdale Physical Therapy, Nutley, New Jersey, 2007-2008Instructor, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey/School of Health Related Professions, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Newark, New Jersey, 2004-2006Adjunct Instructor, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey/School of Health Related Health Professions, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Newark, New Jersey, 2002-2004Practice Development Facilitator, Atlantic Health System/Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown NJ, 2001-2002Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education, Fairleigh Dickinson University Physical Therapist Assistant Program, Morristown NJ, 1999-2001Adjunct Instructor. Fairleigh Dickinson University Physical Therapist Assistant Program, Morristown NJ, 1999Adjunct Instructor, Union County College Physical Therapist Assistant Program, Plainfield NJ, 1997-2000Physical Therapist, ARC Essex School, Livingston, NJ 1999Rehabilitation Supervisor, JerseyCare HomeHealth and Hospice, Belleville, NJ, 1995-1998 Physical Therapist, Independent Practice, Home Care, Nutley NJ, 1991-1995Adjunct Instructor, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY, 1991-1992Staff Physical Therapist, The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, NJ, 1985-1986Staff Physical Therapist, Welkind Rehabilitation Hospital, Chester, NJ, 1983-1984Senior Physical Therapist, Neuroscience Team, Washington Hospital Center, Washington DC, 1982-1983Staff Physical Therapist, Washington Hospital Center, Washington DC, 1981-1982Staff Physical Therapist, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington DC, 1980-1981 Staff Physical Therapist, New Jersey Rehabilitation Hospital, East Orange, NJ, 1978-1980Membership in Scientific/Professional Organizations:American Physical Therapy Association: 1976-presentChair, House of Delegates Reference Committee, 2025Member, House of Delegates Reference Committee 2023-2024 Chair, House Special Committee on Bylaws, 2019-2021 Bylaws Review Task Force, 2018-2019Director, Board of Directors, 2009-2017Board work assignments:APTA Committees and Task Forces:Best Practices in Clinical Education Task Force, chair 2016-2017Leadership Development Committee, chair 2013-2017Executive Committee, elected 5th member 2015-2016Recruitment and Retention of Early-Career Members Task Force, member 2014- 2016Public Policy and Advocacy Committee, member, 2012-2015 Finance and Audit Committee, member 2011-2013Member Engagement and Leadership Development Task Force, chair 2011- 2013Physical Therapy Classification and Payment Task Force/ Alternative Payment Task Force, chair 2013-2014, member 2012-2013CSM Review Work Group, member 2011-12Task Force on Governance Review, member 2009-2011Committee on Referral for Profit, liaison, 2009-2011Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service Advisory Group, liaison 2009- 2011Board Workgroups:Strategic Planning Board Work Group, chair 2013-2017Criteria for House Motions from the Board of Directors, member 2014-2015, Governance Proposal Board Work Group, member 2011-2013Board Work and Information Management Board Work Group, member 2011- 2012Board Workgroup on Board Performance Evaluation, member 2009-2010 Components:Student Assembly, 2011-2014Chapters:Maryland (2016-2017, 2010-2011), Nebraska (2015-2017), Nevada (2016-2017), Idaho (2011-2016). Texas (2014-2016), New York (2013-2015), Michigan (2010- 2014), Wisconsin (2011-2014), New Mexico (2009-2013), North Dakota (2009- 2011), Utah (2009-2010)Sections:Education (2014-2017), Women's Health (2015-2017), Geriatrics (2015-2016), Pediatrics (2009-2012)Councils:Chapter President Council, liaison 2011-2014APTA Mentorship Program, 2005-2010 (program discontinued) Committee to Approve the House of Delegates Minutes, 2007CEO Search Committee, 2007Committee on Chapters and Sections. 2004-2007, Chair 2006 Education Strategic Planning Group, 2004American Physical Therapy Association of Massachusetts 2022-present Chair, Bylaws Review Task Force 2023-2024Assembly Representative, 2024American Physical Therapy Association of New Jersey: 1978-80, 1983-2022 Delegate to APTA House of Delegates, 1998 -2004, 2008-2009, 2018-2022 Chief Delegate, 2004-2008Federal Affairs Liaison, 2018-2019Alternate delegate, 2017-2018Legislative Committee, 1998-2018Legislative Advisory Panel, 2007-20182009 Annual Conference Committee, 2008-2009, chairMembership Chair, 2005-2007 Executive Committee, 1996-2005 President, 2001-2005 President-elect, 2000-2001 Vice-president 1998-2001 Secretary 1996-1998Direct Access Task Force, Chair, 1996-1999Home Health Special Interest Group Workgroup 1997APTA Private Practice Section, 2000-presentAPTA Private Practice Section, Graham Sessions Planning Committee, 2021-presentAPTA Academy of Leadership and Innovation (formerly Health Policy and Administration Section), 2003-presentAcademy of Physical Therapy Education, 1999-2002, 2004-presentAmerican Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy, 1994-2002, 2010-present APTA Orthopedics Section, 2007-2018APTA Section on Women's Health, 2002-2004, 2009-2011, 2016-2018APTA Section on Research, 2012-2015APTA Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Section, 2010-2012APTA Neurology Section, 1980s, 1993-1998, 2000-2003APTA Health Policy Section, 2002-2003APTA Section on Administration, 1998-1999APTA Home Health Section, 1993-1999New York New Jersey Clinical Education Consortium, 2006-2014, 2016-present Home Health Assembly of New Jersey, 1996-1998National Head Injury Foundation Workgroup, Washington DC, 1981-1983American Physical Therapy Association, District of Columbia Chapter Continuing Education Chairperson, 1982Service to the University/College/School on Committees/Councils/Commissions: SchoolRutgers University SHP Committee on Faculty Development, September 2015-September 2018Rutgers University (formerly UMDNJ) SHRP Faculty Chair, September 2012-September 2014Rutgers University (formerly UMDNJ) SHRP Committee on Committees, 2012-2014Rutgers University (formerly UMDNJ) SHRP Committee on Admissions and Academic Standing, 2011-2014Rutgers University (formerly UMDNJ) SHRP Committee on Curriculum Review, 2007-2010 DepartmentRutgers University SHP Newark DPT Curriculum Committee, 2015-2022, Chair January 2022- July 2022Rutgers University SHP Newark DPT Orientation Committee Co-chair, 2016-2021Rutgers University SHP Newark DPT Awards and Scholarship Committee, 2017-2022 Rutgers University (formerly UMDNJ) SHP Newark DPT Admissions Committee 2002-2019Rutgers University (formerly UMDNJ) SHP Newark DPT Program Student Activities Committee, Faculty Liaison, 2006-2019Honors and Awards:Catherine Worthington Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association, 2023Lucy Blair Service Award, American Physical Therapy Association, 2019Outstanding Service Award, American Physical Therapy Association of New Jersey, 2013 President's Award, American Physical Therapy Association of New Jersey, 2008, 2006, 1999Peer Reviewed Publications:Sack S, Radler DR, Mairella KK, Touger-Decker R, Khan H, Physical therapists' attitudes, knowledge, and practice approaches regarding people who are obese, Phys Ther; 89(8):804- 15, 2009
How did a simple search on Ancestry.com spark a lifelong passion, a stronger mother-daughter bond, and a stint as a host on a popular genealogy television show? Tune in to find out.As we celebrate Independence Day, join me as I chat with Mary Tedesco, the dynamic co-host of PBS's Genealogy Roadshow. Discover how her initial curiosity about her Italian grandparents' immigration story blossomed into a fulfilling genealogy career. From tracing her mother's extensive family across 27 states to uncovering her Revolutionary War patriot ancestor, George Brenner, Mary's journey is a vibrant reflection of America itself—a rich tapestry interweaving past and present.An active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Mary also shares her experiences within this iconic organization, highlighting impactful community service projects, particularly during the pandemic.With “America 250” on the horizon, her enthusiasm for commemorative efforts is palpable and infectious, urging us all to preserve our heritage and inspire future generations to cherish our shared American story.Celebrate lineage and liberty this Fourth of July by delving into a story that bridges generations and ignites patriotic spirit.******Mary's Bio:Mary Tedesco is a professional genealogist, speaker and former Co-Host of the PBS television series “Genealogy Roadshow.” She actively volunteers with the Daughters of the American Revolution, currently serving as the National Chair of the Insignia Committee and Massachusetts State Vice Regent. Other volunteer positions include: Councilor of New England Historic Genealogical Society and Texas Genealogical College (TGC) board member and chair of the Scholarship Committee. Mary holds an MBA from the University of Notre Dame, a BA in Mathematics from Boston University and a certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University's Center for Professional Education. _______________________________________________Please rate and review this podcast and then share it with your family and friends.For ideas on how to connect more deeply with your family through family stories, follow Crista on Instagram @CristaCowan.
On this MADM, Skye Hamilton is sharing about her knowledge of Chucky Mullins and her passion for this scholarship effort. Sponsor: Happy Hollow Outdoors
Tonight's show is all about Chucky Mullins and the RHS Class of 1988 - Chucky Mullins Scholarship Committee effort! On the show, I'll have Skye Hamilton to share about the various ways to support this scholarship effort in honor of Chucky!
A Conversation in Veterinary Pathology - The A.C.V.P. Podcast
Are you a veterinary student with an interest in veterinary pathology? Or perhaps you already have a passion for veterinary pathology but are unsure about the various career options available? The American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) offers an externship scholarship for veterinary students so they can explore the world of veterinary pathology! In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Keith Nelson of the ACVP Student Externship Scholarship Committee to learn more about the Externship Scholarship Program. We also learn about Dr. Nelson's personal journey in pathology and his theory behind volunteering. We look forward to our conversation! More information on the ACVP Externship Scholarship Program: https://www.acvp.org/page/ExternshipScholarships Remember, the deadlines to submit externship scholarship applications are March 1 and October 1 every year. Link to the ACVP Errors in Publications Portal: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ACVP_Errors Music: Guestlist by Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License. The contents of this audio do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or the participants' affiliations. Spoken audio content and associated photos are the property of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, 2024.
20240201 Everything I need to know about applying for and receiving an ACB scholarship. Originally Broadcasted February 1, 2024, on ACB Media 6 Are you a college student or thinking about returning to school, and are wondering how you'll pay for it? Are you an affiliate president who has a member thinking about doing so? Participants learned all about how to apply and how to receive an ACB scholarship. They heard from members of the Scholarship Committee about what you need to know about the process, and from current winners who talked to you about what the scholarships have meant to them. Sponsored by: ACB Scholarship Committee
This episode reveals an exciting announcement and rewarding meeting where two top candidates, Nayeli and Adriana, receive scholarships from the Scholarship Committee. Due to their equally impressive applications, the committee decided to raise extra funds to award scholarships to both candidates. The episode also covers a brief introduction from the committee members. The episode also includes the gratitude and joy of the awarded students, their plans to represent Peru in the US, and details about the next steps. Ways to support Peruvians of USA: Sign up for our newsletter - https://www.peruviansofusa.com/newsletter Visit our website for episode notes - https://www.peruviansofusa.com/episodes Give us a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify Become a Listener Supporter - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peruviansofusa/ Visit our Online Store - https://www.peruviansofusa.com/shop Follow Peruvians of USA Podcast on IG: @peruviansofusa Like our page on Facebook! - https://www.facebook.com/peruviansofusa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peruviansofusa/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peruviansofusa/support
We are joined by Bill Greilich, President of the SBBA (Salisbury Beach Betterment Assoication). The Salisbury Beach Betterment Association strives to enhance and protect the quality of life in Salisbury Beach. We are a non-profit membership organization comprised of property owners, residents, visitors, businesses, and everyone else that loves Salisbury Beach. As a group we work together to advocate for members' interests and achieve our common goals. Some of the initiatives of the SBBA include the Beautification Committee, Scholarship Committee, Beach Clean-ups, and helping to fight Beach Erosion. The SBBA is a membership-based nonprofit charitable organization. To Learn More:https://www.sbba.us/https://www.instagram.com/sbba.ma/https://www.facebook.com/sbbamass***Please note all opinions expressed on The Three Guys Podcast do not represent any Group, Company or Organization***Episode Produced by The Three Guys ProductionsInstagram: The Three Guys Podcast (@the_three_guys_podcast_) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter: The Three Guys Podcast (@TheThreeGuysPo1) / TwitterYouTube: Three Guys Podcast - YouTubeLinkedIn the-three-guys-podcastDerek: Derek DePetrillo (@derekd0518) • Instagram photos and videosBrian: Brian Nazarian (@the_real_brian_nazarian) • Instagram photos and videosBrett: Brett J. DePetrillo (@78brettzky
We are joined by Bill Greilich, President of the SBBA (Salisbury Beach Betterment Assoication). The Salisbury Beach Betterment Association strives to enhance and protect the quality of life in Salisbury Beach. We are a non-profit membership organization comprised of property owners, residents, visitors, businesses, and everyone else that loves Salisbury Beach. As a group we work together to advocate for members' interests and achieve our common goals. Some of the initiatives of the SBBA include the Beautification Committee, Scholarship Committee, Beach Clean-ups, and helping to fight Beach Erosion. The SBBA is a membership-based nonprofit charitable organization. To Learn More:https://www.sbba.us/https://www.instagram.com/sbba.ma/https://www.facebook.com/sbbamass***Please note all opinions expressed on The Three Guys Podcast do not represent any Group, Company or Organization***Episode Produced by The Three Guys ProductionsInstagram: The Three Guys Podcast (@the_three_guys_podcast_) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter: The Three Guys Podcast (@TheThreeGuysPo1) / TwitterYouTube: Three Guys Podcast - YouTubeLinkedIn the-three-guys-podcastDerek: Derek DePetrillo (@derekd0518) • Instagram photos and videosBrian: Brian Nazarian (@the_real_brian_nazarian) • Instagram photos and videosBrett: Brett J. DePetrillo (@78brettzky
Join us for a special three-part series called Journey Unseen where we share the stories of women in our community who have had a profound impact on our community through their leadership and achievements. For the first of this series, Yoland Camarena talks about the value of mentorship in her life with hosts Don and Ebony: Growing up with five sisters Family values growing up in south Texas Lessons learned from moving around in a military family Being a first generation college student Being active and engaged on campus H.A.L.O. (Hispanic American Leadership Organization) Making decisions with intention The value of the relationships in your life Being the only Latina at Harvard Why mentoring became so important in her life What motivates Yolanda The Push Yolanda Camarena has been a dedicated leader for the past 40 years advocating for the Latino community, in the areas of education, community development and philanthropy. As a first generation student in the 70's she experienced the many obstacles Latino students faced trying to get a college education. She vowed when she was able to help ease that burden for other Latino students she would assist them to fulfill their goals of getting a college degree. Her career background has been in Higher Education Administration. She served as Director of Admissions for Newman University in Wichita, Kansas in the late 80's and later took a position as Associate Director of Graduate Programs at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. During her time at Harvard she and several of the Latino graduate students founded the Journal of Hispanic Policy. The Journal continues to be a formidable source for Hispanic policy research at the Kennedy School of Government. Upon her return to Wichita she served as the Regional Coordinator for the LULAC Educational Service Center for several years. She currently serves on the Board of the Kansas Hispanic Education and Development Foundation, Board of Trustees for Newman University, Board of Directors for the Wichita Community Foundation Chair of the Schools and Scholarship Committee for Harvard College, Hispanic Scholarship Fund Advisory Committee, Board member for League 42, and serves on various city and community organizations. Ms. Camarena holds a Bachelors degree in Education from Wichita State University, a Master's in Public Administration from the Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University and was awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letter from Newman University in 2015. She has two daughters, Gena and Marisa, and her husband is Gene Camarena.Additional Resources:Wichita State University Scholarship Announcement (article)Outstanding Philanthropist: Gene and Yolanda Camarenta (article)Thanks for listening, be sure to subscribe and leave us a review! Join the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce! This podcast is brought to you by the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce and is powered by Evergy. To send feedback on this show and/or send suggestions for future guests or topics please e-mail communications@wichitachamber.org. This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network. For more information visit ictpod.net
Dr. Kyriakos Nalmpantis is Chair of the Department of History and assistant professor of European history at Baldwin Wallace University. He has a total of nineteen years teaching experience, and in addition to teaching at Baldwin Wallace, has taught at Cleveland State University, Kent State University, and at the Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. His primary research focus is on wartime Greece and the Balkans, but he is also a specialist in Reformation-era Europe, contemporary European history and modern Latin American history. At Baldwin Wallace, he also teaches a course on classical antiquity that is mostly focused on ancient Greece and Rome. In 2011, his dissertation, Time on the Mountain: The Office of Strategic Services in Axis-Occupied Greece, won the Modern Greek Studies Association's biennial Iatrides Dissertation Prize for best dissertation. He has also published short biographical articles on three important Greek Orthodox prelates — Metropolitan Germanos Karavaggelis, Archbishop Damaskinos and Archbishop Makarios — in the Encyclopedia of Modern Christian Politics (Greenwood Publishing, 2006). Dr. Nalmpantis also serves on both the National Council and the Scholarship Committee for Phi Alpha Theta, which is the National Honor Society for History. Dr. Nalmpantis has his master's degree and his PhD in history from Kent State University, which is where we crossed paths – I took his History of the Balkans class as an upper division undergrad when I was there at Kent State and it was one of my favorite classes in undergrad – it definitely deepened my interest in the Balkans, and his unique and captivating, really effortless classroom teaching style still stands out in my mind to this day as one that I might hopefully be able to emulate at some point!
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In this episode of White Canes Connect, David talks about the events coming up in March within the NFB of PA and outside of the affiliate that may be of interest to blind Pennsylvanians. The script for this episode was taken word-for-word from Stacie's email. Literally. If you're not on the list serv of your chapter or division, go to https://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo. Thanks again to Stacie for compiling the monthly digest. Welcome to our March 2023 monthly Digest: a monthly newsletter of the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania! During the first few days of the month, we will start sending out our calendar of events. These events will be within the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania as well as any pertinent information from the National Federation of the Blind and the Pennsylvania blind community. If you or anyone you know have any upcoming events or information that can pertain to the blind community in Pennsylvania, please send them to Stacie Leap at stacie.leap@gmail.com by the 29th of the month so it can be added to our calendar for the following month. For those using screen readers, you can use your heading navigations to skip around the email. A Message from our Affiliate President March 1st, 2023 Hello Everyone, Happy March, Spring will be here soon and we will all feel better about getting out and about! There are several Outreaches and Conferences coming up in the next few months and I hope to see many of you there. Please visit our Calendar of Events for more information. - Lynn Heitz, NFB of PA State Affiliate President Membership Dues for 2023 We are still collecting dues for 2023! Please contact your chapter and divisions for membership dues as each chapter and division has different amounts. Google Calendar Links The National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania also has a Google Calendar that can be viewed either through the web or subscribed to your calendar apps. You can view the calendar without subscribing to it and view it on your web browser by clicking the following link: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=7jgal0nrodbmg61a8aar0o3i2g%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America%2FNew_York However, if you wish to subscribe to the calendar and get the events on your calendar apps, please click the following link and go through the steps to subscribe: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/7jgal0nrodbmg61a8aar0o3i2g%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics Member Spotlight” Denice Brown Each month, we will highlight someone within our affiliate. The goal is to allow other members to learn about other members within the affiliate. We hope you enjoy this little spotlight! Denice Brown serves within the National Federation of the Blind in many capacities. She serves as the President of the Greater Philadelphia Chapter going on 20 years this year. She also is one of the Board Directors for our amazing affiliate. She was recently elected to the role of Treasurer of the National Association of Blind Black Leaders and has been on the Scholarship Committee for several years. She volunteers her time teaching iPhone skills at Liberty Resources and is a proud sister of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. She does so much more than we might not even be aware of. While her schedule might be tight, she finds time to attend jazz concerts, travel across the country, and hang out with her mother. If you ever get a chance to meet her in person, do not hesitate to say “Hi”. Calendar of Events The following events are also on our Google calendar with the Zoom information. If anyone within a chapter, division, or group see any errors or misinformation, please contact Stacie Leap at stacie.leap@gmail.com or text her at 215-776-6741. The below information is correct as of the first week of the month. The information is most up-to-date on the Google Calendar so please check back periodically to ensure the right information. Jigsaw Chapter monthly Meeting a monthly meeting for those does not have a local chapter in their geographical area. This is our at-large chapter. Saturday, March 3, 2023 at 10AM Pennsylvania Association of Blind Merchants (PABM) Monthly Meeting a monthly meeting for those who are or wish to be involved with the Business Enterprise Program, entrepreneurship and their supporters. Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 6PM Greater Berks Chapter Monthly Meeting A monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Bucks County of Pennsylvania Friday, March 10, 2023 at 10AM Leadership Seminar 2023 Selected individuals will meet in State College, PA for the annual Leadership Seminar. For more information, please contact our State Affiliate President at president@nfbofpa.org Friday, March 10, 2023 – Sunday, March 12, 2023 in State College, PA State Board Meeting This meeting is held quarterly. The PA State Affiliate Board convenes to discuss matters relating to the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania. Typically, this meeting is held virtually but for this month, we will convene in-person at the Leadership Seminar. Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 1:45PM at State College, PA Keystone Chapter Monthly Meeting a monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Philadelphia area. This is one of two local chapters in the Greater Philadelphia area. The other chapter is the Greater Philadelphia Chapter. There will be no March 2023 meeting due to the Leadership Seminar that is happening at the same time. The Chapter will reconvene in April 2023. Deaf Blind Division Monthly Meeting a monthly meeting for those who consider themselves to be Deaf Blind and their supporters. Monday, March 13, 2023 at 6PM Pennsylvania Organization of Parents of Blind Children (PAOPBC) Monthly Meeting a monthly meeting for parents of blind children and their supporters Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 11AM Pittsburgh Chapter Monthly Meeting A monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Pittsburgh area. Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 6PM Clusive Workshop We have invited the team at Clusive to come and talk about their program and services. Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 11AM Capital Area Chapter Monthly Meeting a monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Harrisburg area. Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 10AM Erie County Chapter Meeting a monthly meeting for those who live in Erie County Pennsylvania. Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 2PM Blind Parents Group Monthly Meeting a monthly meeting for blind parents, grandparents, and their supporters Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 7PM Blind Seniors Group a monthly meeting for those who are seniors or almost seniors as well as their supporters. Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 7:30PM Brandywine Valley Chapter Monthly Meeting a monthly meeting for those who live in the Brandywine Valley. Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 10AM Greater Philadelphia Chapter Monthly Meeting a monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Philadelphia area. This is one of two local chapters in the Greater Philadelphia area. The other chapter is the Keystone Chapter. Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 10AM Pennsylvania Association of Guide Dog Users (PAGDU) a monthly meeting for those who have or are considering getting a guide dog as well as their supporters. Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 4pm Pennsylvania Association of Blind Students (PABS) Monthly Meeting a monthly meeting for blind students of all ages and their supporters. Monday, March 27, 2023 at 7PM White Canes Connect Podcast Did you know that the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania has a podcast? It is hosted by members David Goldstein and Lisa Bryant. It features interviews with our PA members as well as interviews and resources for the blind community. You can listen to it wherever you listen to podcasts. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, IHeartRadio, and on Twitter @PABlindPodcast. Contact White Canes Connect at whitecanesconnect@gmail.com if you have any show ideas or wish to be on the podcast. National Convention 2023 Registration is now open for the 2023 National Convention. Tickets are $25 and banquet tickets are $70. The convention will take place in Houston, Texas from July 1-6, 2023. Hotel information and registration links are at www.nfb.org/convention Special Shout-Outs! Birthday Wishes The National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania would like to wish all those who were born in March a very happy birthday! Congratulations to Dexter Cooper on his award! Congratulations to Greater Philadelphia's member Dexter Cooper for his upcoming award sponsored by the Men of Jericho within his Masonic organization. He will be presented with his award on Saturday, March 11th at 12PM During a luncheon. Here is the information, if you are able to attend. The tickets are $50. It will occur at: Saint Nicholas Banquet Hall 817 N. 7th Street Philadelphia., Pa 19123 There are also opportunities to place an ad in the booklet. The prices are $20 for a half page, and $30 for a full page. For ads you can contact Kelly R. Myers at 610-714-1103, or krmpublishing@yahoo.com Payments can be sent through Cash App at: $ernball For further information and to congratulate Dexter, you can call him at: 267-584-3714 Congratulations to Stacie Leap on Anvaya Feats' featured video! Stacie Leap was featured by Anvaya Feats for her work in accessibility testing and advocacy for the organization. Please check out the YouTube video at the following link: https://youtu.be/v0FWX4D27ms Our Condolences to Emily Gindlesperger and Angelina Angelcyk We regret to inform our Affiliate family that Emily Gindlesperger lost her mother earlier this week. Please keep Emily and her daughter, Angelina Angelcyk, in your thoughts and prayers. You may contact Emily at vp2@nfbp.org Fundraisers Community Service Division Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser Members of the Community Service Division has opened up Double Good popcorn stores throughout the country to raise fund for the division. Previous funds raised were used to host service projects at the NFB National Convention, provide financial assistance to first-time national convention attendees, and many more! Please consider buying this delicious popcorn in a variety of flavors! It comes in a variety of flavors and shipped directly to your house! From flavors like: Butter Believe It, Sergeant Salt & Pepper, Caramel DM, Sweety You Salty, and much more, you definitely cannot go wrong! It is only for four days so please do not wait but order yours starting March 3, 2023! It will be over on March 6, 2023 at 12PM ET! You can purchase the popcorn with Stacie Leap's popcorn store link which is https://popup.doublegood.com/s/qm57o5h1 NFB of PA April Raffle The NFB of PA is selling $5 tickets for their April 2023 Raffle. Participants will choose a 3-digit number to play during the entire month of April 2023. Each day, a winner is chosen to receive a monetary prize. If your number is selected from Sunday to Friday, you will receive $50. If your number is selected on a Saturday, you will receive $100. Once a winner is selected for the day, their number is thrown back into the pot so a person has 30 chances to win during the entire month of April! Please send all payments to NFB of PA State Treasurer Brian Mackey by March 27, 2023. Each chapter treasurer has some raffle tickets in their possession to sell so please contact your chapter treasurer for more details. If you are not a part of a chapter, such as a family member, friend, co-worker, acquaintance, or supporter of any kind and wish to purchase tickets, please contact Jim Antonacci at jjantonacci@verizon.net PAOPBC Chocolate Fundraiser The Pennsylvania Organization of Parents of Blind Children is participating once again with Sarris Chocolate to do some fundraising! 25% of all sales goes back into the division. This is to allow for scholarships and financial assistance that we can give back to the parents who have blind or visually impaired children. Please consider buying some chocolate for loved ones during Valentine's Day! Give someone the gift of chocolate for St. Patrick's Day! Buy some to show appreciation to family and friends during Easter, all occasions and holidays in between! This is the Spring collection and will run from now until April 2, 2023 This is to ensure that your chocolate gets to you by Easter if you wish to eat it then but you can always buy some now and more later. :) This is the perfect gift for yourself or someone in your life! Our Group code is 10-0316. You can also access the following link to get to the website and support our division: https://www.sarriscandiesfundraising.com/Group.aspx?id=10-0316 Blind Parents Group T-Shirts Fundraiser The Blind Parents Group still have some t-shirts left over from our fundraising efforts at the state convention. The t-shirts come in either black with white letterings or white with black letterings. Both shirts say “I Support #BlindParents” with the NFB of PA Logo and “Blind Parents Group” at the bottom. Funds raised will start a scholarship funds to assist blind or visually impaired parents and their family through financial life hardships. To purchase a t-shirt, please contact Stacie Leap at stacie.leap@gmail.com SABE THE DATE: Greater Philadelphia Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser Pop, pop, pop it up! The Greater Philadelphia Chapter will be having their Double Good popcorn fundraiser in April 2023. Look out in future emails on how to support! Other External Events These events are not hosted or sponsored by the NFB or the NFB of PA. However, we think these might be good resources for those living in Pennsylvania. If you have any events that you wish to be in our monthly digest, please email Stacie Leap at stacie.leap@gmail.com OVR State Board of Vocational Rehabilitation Quarterly Meeting Thursday, March 2, 2023 Start time: 10 a.m. End time: 3 p.m. Break: noon – 1 p.m. This meeting will be hybrid, with the in-person portion held at the Best Western Premier in Harrisburg (800 E. Park Dr., Harrisburg, Pa), and the virtual portion held via Zoom. The public is invited to attend in person or connect to this meeting using the following information: You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: March 2, 2023, 10 a.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: PA State Board of Vocational Rehabilitation Quarterly Meeting Please click the following link to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85656724729?pwd=SktvQnZvaEJPcnBBMTZFWE81cy9TZz09#success Passcode: 210559 Or One tap mobile: US: +19292056099,,85656724729#,,,,*210559# or +13017158592,,85656724729#,,,,*210559# Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: 1-929-205-6099 or 1-301-715-8592 or 1-305-224-1968 or 1-309-205-3325 or 1-312-626-6799 or 1-646-931-3860 or 1-669-444-9171 or 1-669-900-6833 or 1-689-278-1000 or 1-719-359-4580 or 1-253-205-0468 or 1-253-215-8782 or 1-346-248-7799 or 1-360-209-5623 or 1-386-347-5053 or 1-507-473-4847 or 1-564-217-2000 Webinar ID: 856 5672 4729 Passcode: 210559 For more information, please visit their website at https://www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Disability-Services/Board-and-Committee-Info/Pages/PA-State-Board-of-Vocational-Rehabilitation.aspx SEPTA Advisory Council Meeting Postponed The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority typically holds monthly advisory council meetings to the public; however, meetings are postponed until further noticed. Please see the letter sent to the Advisory Council and public: Good afternoon, SAC members and general public, I regret to inform you that the February 9, 2023, SAC meeting is canceled. SEPTA must complete an internal investigation regarding the conduction of SAC meetings. SAC meetings will resume upon SAC chairs and SEPTA coming to a resolution on their internal issues. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Sincerely, The SAC chairs Liberty Resources' Blind/Low Vision Support Group Our members Karen Rose and Simone Cooper partner up with Liberty Resources to hold weekly virtual support group at Liberty Resources. The aim is to share resources and provide support to those experiencing blindness or low vision. Meetings are weekly on Tuesdays from 1pm to 2pm ET via Zoom. You do not need to live in Philadelphia to attend these meetings, this is open to all in Pennsylvania! For more information or to sign-up, please email Latoya Maddox at LatoyaMaddox@libertyresources.org Vision Thru Art Vision Thru Art is a weekly sculpture class for blind and visually-impaired artists that has been running at Allens Lane Art Center for more than 30 years. Our dedicated faculty, staff and volunteers help the students express their inner vision through a variety of media including clay, wood, mosaic, stone and other mixed materials. The students are encouraged to work at their own pace while enjoying the easy-going social atmosphere of the class. In 2014, Allens Lane Art Center made the class completely free for all the students including free art supplies each year. Location: The Fluhr Studio - (downstairs back studio accessible by rear entrance). Many of the students use Para-transit to get to the class. Service dogs are of course welcome. Day/Time: Wednesday, 10:30 am – 12:30pm and Friday 10:30 am – 12:30pm. Fees: There are no fees for this class. Registration: Contact by phone (215-248-0546) or by https://allenslane.org/vision-thru-art/ Eye See You I love U Eye See You I love U is hosting numerous fundraisers coming up. You can view their events and get more information on their website at https://eyeseeyouiloveu.org/ On February 20th they will be hosting their family fun night at Chuck E Cheese that is open to parents and children of all abilities. They will also be holding their first Walk A thon in June. On June 10th from 9 AM to 4 PM, individuals can come to Hempfield Park and participate in our Eye Will Walk With You Walk A Thon to raise awareness for Optic Nerve Hypoplasia and children with no vision and low vision. The registration link is below. You can use code EYESEEYOU until April 20th for 15% off of registration. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eye-will-walk-with-you-2023-tickets 499094815027?aff=ebdsoporgprofile Women Healed For A Purpose 2023 Conference! Our member Lyvette Byrd is hosting her 2nd Annual Women Healed For a Purpose Conference under her business, For The Byrds Consulting, LLC. The mission of the conference is to equip and restore the community through a faith-based initiative that we hope will strengthen women holistically; mind, body, and spirit. We are women Living Interdependently in support of Family, Friends, and our Fellow neighbors to Educate and Empower our community. The event will be on Saturday, October 28, 2023. More details about the event will come at a later date! NFB Pledge I pledge to participate actively in the effort of the National Federation of the Blind; to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its constitution. NFB Message The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams.
This is Episode 28 of the Centering Centers Podcast. I'm your host for this episode, Lindsay Doukopoulos. I serve as Associate Director for Educational Development in the Biggio Center at Auburn University. I also serve as co-chair of PODs Digital Resources and Innovations committee. This episode is the next installment in our chapter on the Scholarship of Educational Development and today I'm thrilled to speak with Anna Flaming. Anna L. Bostwick Flaming is Director of the Center for Teaching in the Office of Teaching, Learning & Technology and affiliate faculty in the Department of Gender, Women's & Sexuality Studies at the University of Iowa. Anna's interests include inclusive teaching, active learning, course design, the Scholarship of Educational Development (SoED), the history of higher education, and the history of gender. She is chair of the Professional and Organizational Development (POD) Network in Higher Education's Scholarship Committee, which supports the POD Network's strategic goal of “advancing evidence-based practice.” Our conversation covers topic ranging from the value of multi-disciplinary perspectives in the scholarship of educational development to the power-dynamics of CTL vocabulary choices to the way in which considerations of positionality and inclusion inform the work of the POD Network's Scholarship Committee and its subcommittees. A link to the ICED pre-conference session Anna mentioned about doing SoED research in combination with our practice: https://medialib.cmcdn.dk/medialibrary/80234312-1C55-406C-86A7-410099EB2739/0DDAA258-5F83-EC11-84B2-00155D0B0901.pdf A link to the article Anna recommended by Chavella Pittman and Thomas J. Tobin "Academe Has a Lot to Learn About How Inclusive Teaching Affects Instructors": https://www.chronicle.com/article/academe-has-a-lot-to-learn-about-how-inclusive-teaching-affects-instructors Transcript of Episode 28
In this episode, we talk to Sue Kloter, Chairperson of the Scholarship Committee for the North American Ice Cream Association. This year there are big changes to the scholarship program, amounts distributed and who can apply.For more information, conditions and to apply for a scholarship, go to https://icecreamassociation.org/page/ScholarshipFor information about the North American Ice Cream Assoc, and how you can open and grow your ice cream business with a community that will support you, go to https://icecreamassociation.org/
The Roseanna Wilson Harris Scholarship Fund awards college scholarships to graduating seniors from the three public high schools in Clarke County. The Scholarship Fund honors the memory and love of education of Mrs. Roseanna Wilson Harris, a resident of the Whatley/Morning Star community until her death at the age of 101 in 2014. The Board of Directors and Scholarship Committee proudly present the 2022 recipients of the scholarships of [post_excerpt],500.00 each: Abigail Coopwood, Thomasville High, Jacory Foreman, Jackson High; ShaDiamond Pritchett, Clarke County High; and Kaitlyn Rotton, Thomasville High.Article Link
Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District Meeting: Regular meeting, April 29, 9:04-10:38 a.m.; public hearing, 9:05-9:11 a.m. Actions: •Approved a production permit for one water well and approved a permit on one existing water well, after a public hearing •Approved a report of bills paid, deposits made, and financial statements for March •Approved bill payments totaling ,530.46 •Scheduled a meeting of the board's Scholarship Committee for May 11 •Scheduled the next board meeting for May 27. In attendance: Board President Blaine Schorp, Vice President Frank Kruciak, Secretary-Treasurer Diane Savage, and directors Larry Bartek, Thomas Moy III, Clayton Neal, Sherman Posey, Weldon...Article Link
What is Histrionic Personality Disorder? Symptoms and Treatment Explained. Clients with histrionic personality disorder use their physical appearance, acting in inappropriately seductive or provocative ways, to gain the attention of others. They lack a sense of self-direction and are highly suggestible, often acting submissively to retain the attention of others. Estimated prevalence is less than 2% of the general population. Audice Nasser is a Master Clinical Counselling Hypnotherapist (C.Hyp™), Certified Brainspotting Therapist, Board licensed Neuro-linguistic Programming Practitioner, TimeLine Therapy® Practitioner and a Certified Life Coach. Audice serves as a member of the Ontario Society of Registered Psychotherapists ( OSRP) BiPOC Bursary and Scholarship Committee. Audice offers a variety of styles of counselling sessions to suit her clients' needs, to help them clear the past, learn the needed lessons, in order to gain the knowledge, and take it to this lifetime. FREE Sleep Hypnosis audios Available on ➧Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7iAVJ3z... ➧Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ➧Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR... ➧YouTube https://www.youtube.com/audicewellnes... IMPORTANT: The information in this video is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your doctor. Visit https://audicewellnessservices.com Please LIKE & SHARE --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/audice-wellness-services/message
Past life Regression Therapy. Is it scientific or simply a philosophy? How is done and what will you feel? Past life regression is a method that uses hypnosis to recover what client believe are memories of past lives or incarnations. Past-life regression is typically undertaken either in pursuit of a spiritual experience, or in a psychotherapeutic setting. Audice Nasser is a Master Clinical Counselling Hypnotherapist (C.Hyp™), Brainspotting Therapist, Board licensed Neuro-linguistic Programming Practitioner, TimeLine Therapy® Practitioner and a Certified Life Coach. Audice serves as a member of the Ontario Society of Registered Psychotherapists ( OSRP) BiPOC Bursary and Scholarship Committee. Audice offers a variety of styles of counselling sessions to suit her clients' needs, to help them clear the past, learn the needed lessons, in order to gain the knowledge, and take it to this lifetime. FREE Sleep Hypnosis audios Available on ➧Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7iAVJ3z... ➧Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ➧Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR... ➧YouTube https://www.youtube.com/audicewellnes... DISCLAIMER: Hypnosis can be used as a complementary treatment to traditional medicine and not instead. If you suffer from a medical condition please consult with your doctor. Hypnosis is not a replacement for medical treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or mental disorder. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on our channel. Nothing found on our channel is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This recording is in no way a replacement for any prescribed medication; nor is it intended to contraindicate or supersede any medically diagnosed conditions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/audice-wellness-services/message
Greta Bajrami is the CEO and Founder of Golden Group Roofing located in Westborough, Massachusetts. Greta migrated to the USA at the age of 9 from Tirana, Albania. Greta Bajrami grew up in Worcester, Massachusetts where she attended Worcester State University. Greta speaks, educates and inspires, on various toppings such as; “Success is a state of mind”, “Getting over your forever failure mindset”. She is the Massachusetts President and Chair of National Woman in Roofing Council, Executive Board of Director and Treasurer of the New England Roofing Contractor Association, and a Foundation Board Member and Scholarship Committee of Worcester State University.
In this episode, the guys chat with Marjorie L. McPike. Marjorie is a CPA focusing on tax and small business accounting. She breaks down her journey into entrepreneurship, the benefits of having a CPA, and things you need to consider when starting a business. Tune in! Check out Marjorie's courses on small business taxes and accounting: https://gumroad.com/a/379999347 Follow Marjorie on Instagram @mlmcpa Marjorie is a CPA focusing in tax and small business accounting located in Riverside County, California. She was born and raised in San Diego and attended San Diego State University where she received her Bachelors of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting. She recently completed her Masters of Science in Taxation from Golden Gate University. Prior to working in public accounting, Marjorie worked in private industry holding various positions such as Controller, Business Office Manager, Accounts Receivable Manager and Full Charge Bookkeeper. She has a vast knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting skills in various industries including health care, manufacturing, retail and professional services. Her current areas of focus are Estate and Gift taxation, taxation of individuals and taxation of business entities. Marjorie is a licensed Certified Public Accountant and a member of California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Marjorie currently serves as the Secretary of the Inland Empire Chapter of CalCPA, Treasurer of the Estate Planning Council of San Bernardino County; she is on the board of Agape Christian Development in San Diego, the Scholarship Committee for Embassy Church International and Treasurer for the Embassy Church International Golf Committee. She is also a founding member and Corresponding Secretary for the Alliance of Black Women Accountants and previously served as Treasurer for Hospice of the Valleys in Murrieta, CA. In 2020 Marjorie started her own firm, Marjorie L McPike, CPA, A.P.C., a podcast, The CPA Lady Podcast and YouTube Channel. All with the mission of empowering small business owners to take their business to the next level financially.
Trigger Warning: suicidal ideations, intimate partner violence, grief If you or someone you know is having thoughts of harm to self or others call 911. The number to the national suicide prevention hotline is 800-273-8255. If you're experiencing intimate partner violence of any form call 800-799-7233 or call 911. There may be local shelters in your area also. For grief and loss visit postpartum.net and psycology today to find a therapist. Join me every week as we listen to the stories of mamas sharing their motherhood and birth experiences. Hold space with me as we normalize these experiences and extend compassion. Hear from providers such as myself and others across the country bringing helpful tips, literature, and providing support. This week we talk with Breana Wilson who shares her two birth experiences, struggles within a past relation, mental health journey, grief and healing. Hold space for this powerful story that's both transparent and encouraging to us all. Bre wanted you to know: Breana M. Wilson, M.Ed is a mother of two girls, ages 7 and 4, who prides herself on having full transparency during her motherhood journey. She works as the Early Learning and Literacy Coordinator at SC Educational Television, she is a published urban fiction author under the pseudonym Breana Morgen, and she is an active member in her community, serving on the Scholarship Committee of Ridgewood Missionary Baptist Church and an active member of the Palmetto State Literacy Association. When she is not momming or working, she enjoys spending quality time with her friends, her amazing boyfriend, and traveling to any city or state with amazing beaches! She can be reached via email at breanamwilson@yahoo.com if you need an encouraging word, an ear to vent to, or assistance with anything professionally, including the writing of your resume or interview tips. Want to connect with me or share your birthstory and how motherhood is going for you? Reach out, I'd love to chat: www.southeastperiantalcounseling.com crystal@southeastperinatalcounseling.com instagram: @birthstory.therapist purchase my guided journal "Practically Unpacking": https://www.amazon.com/Practically-Unpacking-Guided-Journal-Mamas/dp/B08WZF3ZKL/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=practically+unpacking&qid=1616385926&sr=8-1 This podcast doesn't replace a relationship with a licensed mental health provider. Please go to postpartum.net to locate in the directory a provider in your area. If you are experiencing a life threatening emergency or crisis please call 911 or go to your local emergency room.
Come join us at the 2022 Wichita Business Expo at Century II on Thursday, September 29! This is the premiere business-to-business trade show in Wichita. No matter what you are looking for, you will find it at the Expo! Learn more now!Join us for a special three-part series called Journey Unseen where we share the stories of women in our community who have had a profound impact on our community through their leadership and achievements. For the first of this series, Yoland Camarena talks about the value of mentorship in her life with hosts Don and Ebony: Growing up with five sisters Family values growing up in south Texas Lessons learned from moving around in a military family Being a first generation college student Being active and engaged on campus H.A.L.O. (Hispanic American Leadership Organization) Making decisions with intention The value of the relationships in your life Being the only Latina at Harvard Why mentoring became so important in her life What motivates Yolanda The Push Yolanda Camarena has been a dedicated leader for the past 40 years advocating for the Latino community, in the areas of education, community development and philanthropy. As a first generation student in the 70's she experienced the many obstacles Latino students faced trying to get a college education. She vowed when she was able to help ease that burden for other Latino students she would assist them to fulfill their goals of getting a college degree. Her career background has been in Higher Education Administration. She served as Director of Admissions for Newman University in Wichita, Kansas in the late 80's and later took a position as Associate Director of Graduate Programs at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. During her time at Harvard she and several of the Latino graduate students founded the Journal of Hispanic Policy. The Journal continues to be a formidable source for Hispanic policy research at the Kennedy School of Government. Upon her return to Wichita she served as the Regional Coordinator for the LULAC Educational Service Center for several years. She currently serves on the Board of the Kansas Hispanic Education and Development Foundation, Board of Trustees for Newman University, Board of Directors for the Wichita Community Foundation Chair of the Schools and Scholarship Committee for Harvard College, Hispanic Scholarship Fund Advisory Committee, Board member for League 42, and serves on various city and community organizations. Ms. Camarena holds a Bachelors degree in Education from Wichita State University, a Master's in Public Administration from the Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University and was awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letter from Newman University in 2015. She has two daughters, Gena and Marisa, and her husband is Gene Camarena.Additional Resources:Wichita State University Scholarship Announcement (article)Outstanding Philanthropist: Gene and Yolanda Camarenta (article) Thanks for listening, be sure to subscribe and leave us a review! Join the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce! This podcast is brought to you by the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce and is powered by Evergy. To send feedback on this show and/or send suggestions for future guests or topics please e-mail communications@wichitachamber.org. This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network. For more information visit ictpod.net
This week on the NICRA Podcast we talk to Sue Kloter, Chairperson of the Scholarship Committee. With applications for scholarships now being opened, Sue discusses the application process, how the applications are weighted, and some other important information regarding the application process.This year, NICRA is giving out $20,000 in Scholarship funds to employee members of NICRA businesses, and we would love to have your employees or managers participate.For all of the scholarship information and to apply - go to https://www.nicra.org/page/ScholarshipFor information about the North American Ice Cream Assoc, and how you can open and grow your ice cream business with a community that will support you, go to https://icecreamassociation.org/
Welcome to Golf Talk Live! Tune in LIVE Thursday at 6:00 PM Central This week on a special Coaches Corner:Head Golf Professional at Metairie Country Club, Brandon Stooksbury. Later, I'm joined by my special guest: Kevin Buggy, Chairman of the Western Golf Association. More on Kevin: Kevin is the chairman of the Western Golf Association (WGA), which conducts national golf championships and oversees the acclaimed Evans Scholars Foundation. In the role, Buggy is responsible for leading the organization during a critical period of national growth that has enabled the Evans Scholars Foundation to reach more young people through caddying than ever before. This past year, a record 300 high school students from across the country were awarded the Evans Scholarship, a prestigious full housing and tuition college grant offered to golf caddies. Buggy has served in numerous key leadership roles since becoming a WGA Director in 2008, including three years as the co-chair of the WGA's Scholarship Committee and as the vice chairman for two years before he was elected to serve as the 68th chairman in 2020. Join me LIVE Thursdays from 6:00 - 8:00PM Central http://www.blogtalkradio.com/golftalklive Or listen on these social media platforms: iTunes , Stitcher, Tunein, Castbox, TalkStreamLive & Spotify.
Greta Bajrami is the CEO and founder of Golden Group Roofing located in Westborough and Lexington Massachusetts. Mrs. Bajrami is a “Rootless” Entrepreneur. Her fierce leadership and female representation in a male-dominated industry have gained her the respect and following of many upcoming entrepreneurs within her industry. Worcester Business Journal named Greta as 40 Under 40 Class of 2017. Remodelers Magazine recognized her innovation by awarding her the Big 50 award 2019, their most recent national award; the Bizz Award for 2020. Greta Bajrami has taken on a personal mission to change the face of construction and advocate for women within the construction industry.Greta migrated to the USA at the age of 9 from Tirana, Albania. Greta’s family left her home country Albania at a time of war. For people like Greta who grew up in oppression, America is where she found the opportunity to apply herself. Greta Bajrami grew up in Worcester Massachusetts where she attended Worcester State University.Greta Bajrami speaks, educates and inspires, on various topics such as; “Success is a state of mind”, “Getting over your forever failure mindset”. Greta Bajrami is the Massachusetts President and Chair of National Woman in Roofing Council, Executive Board of Director and Treasurer of the New England Roofing Contractor Association, and Foundation Board Member and Scholarship Committee of Worcester State University.Find out more about Greta here:Website: https://goldengrouproofing.com/greta-bajrami-ceo/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greta-bajrami-970916140/
Don’t miss this Episode of EZ TALK LIVE join our group to follow and watch the show! Download our eZWay Family App free on Apple Store or Google Play. FEATURED GUEST Olympia Gellini The idea to establish an organization that would truly celebrate and unite the film world began when Dr. Olympia Gellini, at 17, was a participant at the Berlin Film Festival. From there, Dr. Olympia took part in and attended a multitude of international film festivals, film markets and entertainment industry events. The dedication and passion Dr. Olympia demonstrated over the years distinguished him in the international film community. Dr. Olympia efforts caught the attention of the renowned television production company Dick Clark Productions (dcp), in 1994. Dick Clark joined in Dr. Olympia ’s vision by agreeing to produce television awards shows for the World Film Institute (WFI), honoring the world entertainment community. In 1995 Tichi Wilkerson Kassel, former owner, publisher and editor-in-chief for The Hollywood Reporter and CEO of Hollywood Reporter Industries (publisher of over 70 magazines annually) became acquainted with Dr. Olympia through various international industry events and film festivals. A generous patron of the arts, Tichi over the years has promoted and recognized excellence in all areas of the entertainment industry. She founded Women in Film, the Hollywood Report Key Arts Awards and Marketing Concept Awards, all of which benefit the entertainment and motion pictures industry around the world. Tichi, became aware of Dr. Olympia’s vision and discovered that they shared similar interest and goals so she agreed to assist Dr. Olympia in his life long quest. Dr. Olympia and Tichi established the World Film Institute as an official non-profit organization to recognize outstanding achievements of the motion picture industry. Tichi was made the World Film Institutes President Emritus and Dr. Olympia Gellini, its Founder and President. In October 1995, the WFI held its very own film festival, the “Best of the Fest,” at Universal Studios, as part of the semi-annual “Creativity in America Exposition.” At the Gala festival dinner, the WFI honored Helen Harris for her work in the development of “Theater Vision,” an innovative technology designed to enhance motion picture experience for the visually impaired. In April 1996, WFI presented its first scholarship to UCLA’s School of Cinema. At his Paramount Studios offices, WFI’s Scholarship Committee co-Chairman, Howard Koch made the presentation, generously accepted on the university’s behalf by Dean Gil Cates. In 1996 Atonio Gellini, Dick Clark Productions (dcb) and Direct TV/Primestar produced the highly success Family Film Awards. This award show was attended by celebrities such as Ron Howard, Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, and many more. Join us 4-5 pm pst live every tues. at http://eztalk.live TEXT EZWAY TO 55678 to follow our shows and network yourself to success!
Don't miss this Episode of EZ TALK LIVE join our group to follow and watch the show! Download our eZWay Family App free on Apple Store or Google Play. FEATURED GUEST Olympia Gellini The idea to establish an organization that would truly celebrate and unite the film world began when Dr. Olympia Gellini, at 17, was a participant at the Berlin Film Festival. From there, Dr. Olympia took part in and attended a multitude of international film festivals, film markets and entertainment industry events. The dedication and passion Dr. Olympia demonstrated over the years distinguished him in the international film community. Dr. Olympia efforts caught the attention of the renowned television production company Dick Clark Productions (dcp), in 1994. Dick Clark joined in Dr. Olympia 's vision by agreeing to produce television awards shows for the World Film Institute (WFI), honoring the world entertainment community. In 1995 Tichi Wilkerson Kassel, former owner, publisher and editor-in-chief for The Hollywood Reporter and CEO of Hollywood Reporter Industries (publisher of over 70 magazines annually) became acquainted with Dr. Olympia through various international industry events and film festivals. A generous patron of the arts, Tichi over the years has promoted and recognized excellence in all areas of the entertainment industry. She founded Women in Film, the Hollywood Report Key Arts Awards and Marketing Concept Awards, all of which benefit the entertainment and motion pictures industry around the world. Tichi, became aware of Dr. Olympia's vision and discovered that they shared similar interest and goals so she agreed to assist Dr. Olympia in his life long quest. Dr. Olympia and Tichi established the World Film Institute as an official non-profit organization to recognize outstanding achievements of the motion picture industry. Tichi was made the World Film Institutes President Emritus and Dr. Olympia Gellini, its Founder and President. In October 1995, the WFI held its very own film festival, the “Best of the Fest,” at Universal Studios, as part of the semi-annual “Creativity in America Exposition.” At the Gala festival dinner, the WFI honored Helen Harris for her work in the development of “Theater Vision,” an innovative technology designed to enhance motion picture experience for the visually impaired. In April 1996, WFI presented its first scholarship to UCLA's School of Cinema. At his Paramount Studios offices, WFI's Scholarship Committee co-Chairman, Howard Koch made the presentation, generously accepted on the university's behalf by Dean Gil Cates. In 1996 Atonio Gellini, Dick Clark Productions (dcb) and Direct TV/Primestar produced the highly success Family Film Awards. This award show was attended by celebrities such as Ron Howard, Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, and many more. Join us 4-5 pm pst live every tues. at http://eztalk.live TEXT EZWAY TO 55678 to follow our shows and network yourself to success!
After a twenty-five plus career performing, teaching and conducting classical music, Christine S. Mortine switched from conducting instruments to flying by them! The dust has never settled since she realized aviation needed to be a second career getting her private pilot license. Christine is currently a FAA appointed Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) who continues to slip in dual instruction, especially tailwheel endorsements. Prior to the pandemic, Christine was an AOPA Safety Seminar presenter and Flight Instructor Refresher Course (FIRC) instructor. She owns a Cessna 185, which she flies throughout the country, and her newly acquired 8KCAB Super ‘D' for dual instruction. Always investing in the GA community, she has served as a board member to local EAA and 99s chapters. She is a current board member of WOSU Public Media, the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), and Professional Pilots Association (PPA). Educationally driven, Christine chairs her local 99s Scholarship Committee, is a tailwheel endorsement contributor for the Ladies Love Taildraggers Scholarship, and donates sightseeing flights. Christine has flown for Angel Flights, Young Eagles, and was a Hospice volunteer. One of her favorite volunteer roles is state liaison for the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF), which combines her love of the outdoors, hiking, travel, adventure, developing airfields and hanging with other adventurous pilots. Christine can be found on her website www.christinemortine.com/
Gina and Jason sit down this week with Paula Hulet and Cornel N. Morton, Ph.D. Paula and Cornel have been working together to create a book group dealing with racism. They share their experiences with their book group and how it has been gratifying and enlightening for everyone involved. Racism is, and has been, a very important issue to walk through. However with recent events like the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor many are waking up to the racism that has been there the whole time. RELEVANT LINKS White Fragility by Robin Diangelo Tears We Cannot Stop by Michael Eric Dyson Caste by Isabel Wilkerson How To Be An Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi Diversity Coalition of SLO County R.A.C.E. Matters SLO County 1st United Methodist Church -San Luis Obispo New Times THANK YOU TO REV. PAULA HULET AND CORNEL N. MORTON, PHD Paula Hulet is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church. Now retired from full time ministry, she previously served congregations in Capistrano Beach, West Los Angeles, and Morro Bay and is presently assisting with worship, adult education and visitation for San Luis Obispo UMC. She joined full time ministry after a 30 year career in Real Estate Finance, primarily focusing on residential construction throughout Southern California. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare from University of Illinois and a Masters in Divinity from Claremont School of Theology. A former board member of People of Faith for Justice focusing on food insecurity and ending the death penalty, she helped to organize Hunger Walks for the San Luis Obispo Food Bank. Currently she is the associate director of Yes, We Can Peacebuilders of Morro Bay. Peacebuilders is dedicated to the education of individuals and communities to make nonviolent living a part of their everyday lives through book studies, discussion groups, and newsletters. Peacebuilders is currently working on a series of podcasts in conjunction with Pace e Bene and Campaign Nonviolence on how to achieve nonviolent community status and to set up International Peace Day celebrations. In her spare time, Paula likes to read, walk the dogs, kayak on the estuary and make mosaics. Cornel N. Morton, Ph.D. is Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo Vice President for Student Affairs, Emeritus. Dr. Morton currently serves as President of the Diversity Coalition San Luis Obispo County. He serves as a consultant to public and private organizations in areas including diversity awareness, student success, inclusivity, strategic planning, team building and conflict mediation. His community service includes membership on the French Hospital Community Board, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Committee, and Life Long Learners of the Central Coast Advisory Board. Cornel and his wife, Regena, live in San Luis Obispo. SUPPORT PFJ We greatly appreciate your financial support so that we can continue to educate, advocate and pray for the things that matter to our organization. Please consider donating through PayPal. People of Faith for Justice is a 501 (c )(3) non-profit organization. CREDITS The People of Faith for Justice Podcast is produced and edited by Jeff Manildi Music for the People of Faith for Justice Podcast is provided by Andrew Gorman
Matt Roberts is Founder & CEO of Drive & Company and Co-Founder of SANIL. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Asheville with a Bachelor of Arts. Matt also received a Masters of Science in Sport Administration from University of Louisville! At Louisville, he was Chair of the Scholarship Committee of Sport Administration Club. Matt began his career in Revenue Generation Department at University of Evansville. Since then, he has held positions such as: Account Executive at Block Television Brand Manager at WTP Enterprises Revenue Generation at USF (South Florida) Executive Director at JAM Active Co-Owner of 24/7 Baseball
Description During this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, we discuss how ACB scholarships further our mission of increasing independence and economic opportunity for people who are blind and experiencing vision loss. ACB Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs, Clark Rachfal, is joined by Rebecca Bridges, Chair of ACB’s Scholarship Committee, and two recent scholarship awardees - Amanda Lannan, and Mitchell Bridwell. The 2021 ACB Scholarships deadline is Monday, Feb. 15, and information about ACB Scholarships may be found at: https://acb.org/scholarships.
Greta Bajrami is the CEO and Founder of Golden Group Roofing. Greta Bajrami migrated to the United States at 10 years old from Tirana, Albania. Greta grew up in Worcester, Massachusetts where she attended Worcester State University. Greta Bajrami had no roots or prior connections to the world of exterior remodeling, when she recognized a need for quality, and implementing technology to expand the customer experience. Greta innovated the construction process and elevated the customer experience. Greta Bajrami’s excellence and success within the construction industry has gained her local and national attention throughout the USA. Worcester Business Journal named Greta as 40 Under 40 Class of 2017. Remodelers Magazine recognized her innovation by awarding her the Big 50 award 2019. Greta Bajrami serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for New England Roofing Contractor Association, Board of Directors and Scholarship Committee for Worcester State University and President of Massachusetts National Women in Roofing Council.
Welcome to another episode of School PR Drive Time from NCSPRA, driving the narrative forward for public education in North Carolina Public Schools through the work of #SchoolPR professionals! This week, we learn from the team of Dr. John Marshall (Chief Equity Officer) and Renee Murphy (Chief Communications Officer) driving equity policy and communications forward for Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, KY, with host Kevin Smith from the NCSPRA board of directors. Individually and as a team, Marshall and Murphy leverage the highest level of experience and professionalism in the pursuit of academic excellence and racial equity, a complex set of challenges that is no longer optional for any school or school system to address head on—from the boardroom to the classroom. From the REAP model (Racial Equity Analysis Protocol) to holistic storytelling practices, the Equity and Communications offices at JCPS demonstrate a total commitment to racial equity and a constructive school culture in everything from student-teacher interactions to full-scale social upheaval. Everyone in School PR and school leadership stands to gain from following this conversation and what is happening in JCPS today: On the web: Home page: www.jefferson.kyschools.us Social media: search "JCPSKY" Grace James Academy of Excellence: https://sites.google.com/jefferson.kyschools.us/grace-james-academy-of-excelle/home W.E.B. DuBois Academy: https://schools.jefferson.kyschools.us/middle/DuBoisAcademy/ REAP (Racial Equity Analysis Protocol): https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/department/diversity-equity-poverty-division/school-based-decision-making/council-member-resources We hope you enjoy the show! About Dr. John Marshall: Dr. John D. Marshall is a Louisville native. He is currently the Chief Equity Officer of Diversity, Equity, and Poverty for Jefferson County Public Schools. In this role he oversees Site Base Decision Making (SBDM), Equity and Inclusion, JCPS Satellite Offices, Black Male Achievement, Student Engagement and Community Outreach, Out of School Time Community Data, Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE), Foster Care, the Louisville Teacher Residency Program, and the Volunteer Talent Center. He completed his undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate degrees from Western Kentucky University. His area of study and interest focus on teacher engagement and the impact it has on African American Males. John was a high school English teacher and administrator in Jefferson County Public Schools. John sits on the Scholarship Committee for the Louisville Branch of the NAACP. He is the father of three girls who attend the Jefferson County Public Schools District. His wife is an administrator in the district. Dr. Marshall is community centered and future focused. An elephant sits in the center of his conference table. Why? Because Dr. Marshall believes that improving the educational system first starts with addressing the elephant in the room. About Renee Murphy: Murphy has served Jefferson County Public Schools for two years as Chief Communications Officer, following nearly 20 years of experience as a television anchor and reporter, much of that time spent covering JCPS. She began as an evening anchor and nightside reporter, covering "everything from the state fair to homicides to sports." She later served as the main anchor for Good Morning Kentuckiana. A North Carolina native and Virginia Commonwealth University graduate, Murphy lives in Louisville with her husband and their three children. She serves as a community volunteer and has supported nonprofit organizations such as Kentucky Youth Advocates, Families for Effective Autism Treatment, the Urban League, Centerstone and Uspiritus. _____ Music: "Hip Jazz," www.bensound.com, all other content © 2021, NCSPRA
Session 4, Saturday June 20, 1 PM to 4 PM 1 PM Call to order and announcements, Judy Wilkinson, CCB President, presiding. 1:05 PM Launch of the CCB's OntheMuV partnership: Patrick Netter OntheMuV CEO and Steve Bauer, CCB Board member. 1:20 PM Reading and Approval of the 2019 Conference and Convention Minutes, Linda Porelle, CCB Secretary. 1:30 PM Treasurer's Report, Lisa Thomas, CCB Treasurer. 1:35 PM Second Reading of, and Voting on, Bylaws Amendments, Sarah Harris and David Jackson, Co-Chairs, CCB Bylaws Committee. 2:15 PM Resolutions, Sarah Harris and Jeff Thom, Co-Chairs, CCB Resolutions Committee. 3 PM Virtual Awards Banquet, Larry Gassman, Master of Ceremonies. Get yourself a mid-afternoon snack and be prepared for the presentation of CCB awards. Scholarship Awards, Christy Crespin, CCB Chair, Scholarship Committee; Membership Committee Awards, Guillermo Robles, CCB Chair, Membership Committee; Publications Awards, Linda Porelle, CCB Chair, Publications Committee; CCB Awards, Charlene Ornelas, CCB Chair, Awards Committee. 4 PM Adjournment.
'What if There's Too Much Privacy?' with Michele Gilman (Ep. 211) Policymakers often discuss privacy as something that is lacking. But what if there is too much privacy? Michele Gilman joined Joe Miller to explain. Bio Michele Gilman (@profmgilman) is the Venable Professor of Law; Director, Saul Ewing Civil Advocacy Clinic; and Co-Director, Center on Applied Feminism at the University of Baltimore School of Law. She is also a faculty fellow at Data & Society in New York, where she focuses on the intersection of data privacy law with the concerns of low-income communities. Before joining the faculty, Professor Gilman was a trial attorney in the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice; an associate at Arnold and Porter in Washington, D.C.; a law clerk to United States District Court Judge Frank A. Kaufman of the District of Maryland; and an editor of the Michigan Law Review. Professor Gilman's scholarship focuses on issues relating to poverty, privacy, economic inequality, and feminist legal theory and her articles have been published in the California Law Review, the Vanderbilt Law Review and the Washington University Law Review, among others. She was a visiting associate professor at the William and Mary School of Law during the 2005-06 academic year and a professor in the University of Aberdeen summer program in summer 2009. In 2009, she received the Outstanding Teaching by a Full-Time Faculty Member Award. Professor Gilman directs the Saul Ewing Civil Advocacy Clinic, in which student attorneys represent individuals and community groups in a wide array of civil litigation and law reform projects. She is involved in numerous groups working on behalf of low-income Marylanders. She is a member of the Committee on Litigation and Legal Priorities of the ACLU of Maryland and the Judicial Selection Committee of the Women's Law Center. She is the past president of the board of the Public Justice Center, where she served from 2004-2014, as well as a past member of the Maryland Bar's Section Council on Delivery of Legal Services. She received the 2010 University System of Maryland Board of Regents' Award for Public Service. Professor Gilman is the former co-chair and a member of the Scholarship Committee of the AALS Clinical Legal Education Section, and a former editor of the Clinical Law Review Review and the Journal of Legal Education. She is also a co-director of the Center on Applied Feminism, which works to apply the insights of feminist legal theory to legal practice and policy. She is a member of the Maryland and District of Columbia bars. Professor Gilman will be a faculty fellow at Data & Society in New York during the 2019-2020 academic year. She will be focusing on the intersection of data privacy law with the concerns of low-income communities. Resources University of Baltimore School of Law The Surveillance Gap: The Harms of Extreme Privacy and Data Marginalization by Michele Gilman (New York University Review of Law & Social Change, 2019). News Roundup Uber wins against woman in driver rape lawsuit Uber was victorious last week in a sexual assault lawsuit brought against it by a woman who says she was raped near a San Francisco shopping mall last year, by a suspended Uber driver who still had the Uber decal on his window. In her pleadings before U.S. Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley, the victim claimed that the suspended driver was acting within the scope of his employment and that she legitimately thought it would be a safe ride. But the court disagreed. Judge Corley did find, however, that the victim had made out a plausible claim for negligence and permitted her to refile for punitive damages for negligence stemming from Uber’s apparent failure to ensure the driver removed the decal from his window. The driver still faces a criminal trial which could send him away for life. Separately, Uber has begun videotaping rides. But the effort has faced resistance from privacy advocates. Prisoners in West Virginia prisons to be charged $.03 per minute to read e-books West Virginia prisoners will have to pay $.03 per minute to access e-books via Project Gutenberg, which otherwise offers the public free access to over 60,000 books. The West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation (WVDCR) entered into a deal with Global Tel Link (GTL) to provide tablets to 10 prisons in West Virginia which will also allow inmates to watch videos and send written messages and photos. But the rates for those services, ranging between $.25 and $.50 per minute, are still very high relative to the $.04 per hour to $.58 per hour prisoners can earn in wages. The prisons will lift a current restriction on accessing books in print. But advocates who oppose the exploitative $.03 per minute fee for e-books note that the use of books in print comes with many more restrictions. DC AG sues DoorDash for wage theft DC Attorney General Karl Racine is suing DoorDash for pocketing tips the company solicits from customers. The Office of the Attorney General has been investigating the company since March, and now says that evidence shows that DoorDash routinely kept the tips to reduce the amount they had to pay drivers in wages. Congresswoman Val Demings introduces bipartisan digital evidence bill Florida Congresswoman Val Demings, a Democrat, has introduced new bipartisan legislation to improve law enforcement’s access to digital evidence from tech companies. The bill would create a new Office of Digital Law Enforcement within the Department of Justice to train law enforcement on how to handle digital evidence. It would also create a Center for Excellence for Digital Forensics to centralize tech expertise and legal assistance within the same building. The bill would also set up infrastructure for the DOJ to issue digital evidence program grants, as well as a Technology Policy Advisory Board to advise the Attorney General on digital evidence best practices. Brooklyn landlord nixes facial recognition plan A Brooklyn landlord has cancelled plans to install facial recognition technology after resistance from tenants and advocacy groups. Robert Nelson, President of Nelson Management Group, owns the 700-unit Atlantic Plaza Towers building in Brownsville where most tenants are black. Tenants and their supporters are now pushing for statewide legislation that would outlaw facial recognition technology throughout the Empire State. Democrats call out Oracle on Diversity Democratic lawmakers who are members of the House Tech Accountability Caucus, the Tri-Caucus, and the Congressional Black Caucus’ Diversity Task force called out Oracle for its lack of diversity in a letter to Oracle CEO Larry Ellison. The letter notes that Oracle has 0% board diversity, saying it is unacceptable given Oracle’s attempts to earn business from firms that serve people of color.
Today’s episode is with Kimber Lew, R and D Coordinator at La Terra Fina. They make quiches and dips. Kimber is a graduate from UC Davis and is pretty involved in her chapter at Northern California IFT’ section. The biggest highlight in this interview is Kimber’s experience with research chefs in her previous company. They taught her not only how to cook, but to taste which I think all product developers should know how to do. It sure has helped Kimber progress in her career. Other than that, we talk a ton about how to get a product to market, awesome food science titles and most importantly, an important discussion about Ramen Noodles. If you enjoyed this episode, please, sign up on our email list at myfoodjobrocks.com, like us on facebook, rate and review on itunes, and share with your friends. If you show interest in being interviewed, know someone who would be a great interviewer, or would like to join our team of volunteers, make sure to email us at podcast@myfoodjobrocks.com. About Kimber Lew Kimber Lew is an SF Bay Area native whose path towards the food industry began while watching Alton Brown's Good Eats show on the Food Network. She graduated from UC Davis with a Bachelor's of Science in Food Science, and worked in the research lab of Dr. Charlie Bamforth (aka the Pope of Foam) studying the properties of beer. She ultimately found her passion in product development, and worked at both Valley Fine Foods and La Terra Fina, the latter of which she's been at for over two years. She aspires to make food products that are not only tasty and healthy for consumers, but for the planet as well. She's also an active member of the Northern California section of the Institute of Food Technologists -- currently she serves on the section's Scholarship Committee and writes articles for the section's newsletter, The Hornblower. Outside of work, Kimber is an avid yogi and indoor rock climber, and enjoys cooking and baking for her loved ones when not exploring other ways to procrastinate on folding her clean laundry. Sponsor This episode is sponsored by FoodGrads, an interactive platform for the Food & Beverage Industry, which focuses on closing the gap between students/recent graduates and employers. With a broader mission to attract and retain people to a meaningful career in food. From Food Scientists to Farmers, Chefs to Plant Managers, QA Technicians to Dietitians or R&D to Sales, no matter what your passion--there's something for everyone in Food—and they will help you find it. Join FoodGrads for support, mentorship and guidance to start your career. You’ll see an amazing new website in Spring 2017. Just go to foodgrads.com Key Takeaways Marketing woes when it comes to communicating with Product Developers Why Kimber moved away from the brewing industry How working with research chef made her a better food scientist A discussion on eggs in ramen Question Summary What do you tell people what you do for a living?: I’m a food scientist. I’m a product developer. How do you make products?: Sales and Marketing will give an idea, they will make it and they will internally try it and then bid for buyers Steps to get to where you are today: Food Science at UC Davis (transfer) --> Brewing interest --> New food product class --> Internship at Valley Fine Foods --> Worked with Research Chefs --> Got a call from La Terra Fina What’s one skill you think is important in your job: You don’t have to measure your success based on what gets commercialized, you have to base it on what My Food Job Rocks: I have to talk to every department to succeed Do Product Developers need to be artistic?: There is an artistic element Your dream job title: Food Science Extraordinaire, Food Master, Product Ninja Favorite Food Technology: Salt Reduction Techniques (different types of salts being used, and flavor profiles). Convenient hand held breakfast things Biggest challenge the food industry needs to face: Sustainability and food shortages. For example, Brewing companies. Bug companies and the perception of eating bugs Favorite Kitchen Item: Kitchen Aid Favorite Food: Real authentic Ramen. Sous vide technology for eggs Any advice on getting in the food industry: Get some culinary experience such as books, classes, mentorship. Try to shadow other sectors in the food industry What would you tell your freshman self?: You can shadow people for free. The food industry is very receptive. Go join a food science based club. Other Links See Kimber's Bio
Find out what it takes to get a real education in hospitality on today’s episode of All in the Industry. Shari Bayer is joined by Karen Goodlad, an Assistant Professor at City Tech CUNY specializing in food and beverage management. Recently she has taught Dining Room Operation, Wine and BeverageManagement, Internship and Perspectives in Hospitality Management. In addition to her joy of teaching she is often found working with students as the FacultyAdvisor to the Walt Disney World College Program Campus Representatives. Finding it important to continually increase her understanding of the teaching and learning practices that help students develop a joy for learning, she works as the Co-director of General Education for the Title V Grant, ALiving Laboratory. Here she facilitates seminars for full-time and part-timefaculty focused on incorporating High Impact Educational Practices, place based learning and effective assessment measures. As an industry professional, Prof. Goodlad has become a Certified Specialist of Wine with the Society of Wine Educators where she is also a member. This certification is evidence of her passion for expanding her own knowledge aboutwine and beverages but also her desire to effectively teach the subject. Prof. Goodlad is a member of Les Dames d’Escoffier the premier internationalorganization of women leaders in food, beverage and hospitality. Here she finds pleasure in working on various committees throughout the organization and is the Co-Director of the Scholarship Committee whereby she can help further the organization’s mission in support of education, advocacy and philanthropy. It is through all her work that she seeks to provide endless opportunities for students to pursue their passions and attain their goals. This program was brought to you by The International Culinary Center. “A lot of these students are going from their teen years to their adult years. It’s an immense period of growth for them.” [20:00] –Karen Goodlad on All in the Industry
Interview with Claire Bradin Siskin, WorldCALL 3 workshop presenter. Revoluton for Language Learning site: http://edvista.com/claire/rev/. Revolution Learning Templates: http://edvista.com/claire/rev/templates/templates.html WorldCALL 3 website: http://www.j-let.org/~wcf/modules/tinyd0/ Hello and welcome to another WorldCALL 3 podcast. This podcast features an interview with Professor Claire Bradin Siskin, a workshop presenter at this summer’s conference. Music It is early May, and there is still plenty of time to register for WorldCALL 3. This podcast is particularly aimed at those of you planning to attend the pre-conference workshops, and I really recommend that you do since there is a great selection of interesting opportunities to learn. To start to help you reach a decision on which workshops to attend, today we’re going to have our first interview with a workshop presenter, Claire Bradin Siskin , whose workshop is titled, Join the Revolution. The revolution involves a certain piece of software that allows users to easily create interactive learning applications for the computer. I’ll let her tell you more in a moment. She is director of the Robert Henderson Language Media Center at the University of Pittsburgh, and co-chair of the Program Committee for WorldCALL 3, in addition to being a workshop presenter and it certainly would not be wrong to call her one of the early pioneers in the field of CALL. I sent her some questions to learn more about her role with WorldCALL and the content of her workshop. 1) Could you introduce yourself and talk a little about your work and research areas? I started my teaching career as a Spanish teacher and then taught English as a second and foreign language for many years. I first became inspired by the possibilities of computer-assisted language learning (or CALL) in 1983. That was when I first had a microcomputer at home. In those early days, my son had to help me a lot because I didn’t know much about computers. One day I took my computer to class and watched my students work with a simple vocabulary exercise. I’ll never forget the excitement and energy in the classroom that day. Even though 6 students were working at only one computer, they loved the fact that they could interact with the program and get feedback. Today I work in a language lab, and I support the use of technology in learning many different languages. I guess I’ve never lost that feeling of excitement and enthusiasm that comes when the computers work as we intend them to and truly support the language learner. I have learned that CALL is most successful when language teachers are engaged in the process, so I am involved in teacher education. I am especially interested in software programs and tools that make it easier for teachers and learners to use computers effectively. I also teach a graduate-level course about CALL. 2) What has been your role with WorldCALL? I attended the first 2 WorldCALL conferences – first in Melbourne, Australia in 1998 and then in Banff, Canada in 2003 and presented papers at both. For those 2 conferences, I also served as chair of the Scholarship Committee. The committee members selected CALL practitioners from underserved countries to attend WorldCALL. The opportunity to attend WorldCALL and meet the scholarship recipients at both conferences was a rewarding experience, and I look forward to meeting the 2008 awardees in Japan. For the 2008 conference, I am co-chairing the Program Committee with Françoise Blin. Françoise and I are doing our best to put together a program which will be international in scope and reflective of the multiple ways in which computers are used today in language learning. We have the help of a large Program Committee, and we are especially grateful for the support that we have received from our Japanese hosts in the LET organization. 3) After I read the outline for your workshop, I took a look at the website for Runtime Revolution. The software seems impressive, but could you tell us what the benefits are to using this tool and how it differs from other programs that could be used to make CALL materials? Revolution is a little hard to define. It is described as a “rapid application development (RAD) tool,” and it has also been called a “software erector set.” If you liked playing with modelling clay when you were a child, you will enjoy Revolution. It gives the developer a lot of freedom to create. Some CALL practitioners may remember HyperCard, which was a popular tool for creating CALL materials for the Macintosh. Revolution incorporates many of the features of HyperCard, but it has been developed much further, and it offers many advantages over HyperCard. Revolution is cross-platform, and it is possible to develop materials on a PC and export them to a Macintosh, or vice-versa. There is integrated color, and you can capture and play back both audio and video files. It can be integrated with database programs and with the Internet. It is fairly easy to collect learner data with Revolution, so it is an ideal tool for both research and assessment in a language lab setting. What I like best about Revolution is its ease of use. Both teachers and students seem to enjoy creating materials with it, and they don’t need to have high-level programming skills to do this. I also like the fact that I can use Revolution without depending on the Internet, but I can also use it to connect to the resources on the Internet if I need to. 4) Many people are now using course management systems such as Moodle or Blackboard and using freely available content sharing tools to add multimedia and interactivity to their courses. What benefits do you see software like Revolution offering such instructors? In the first place, Revolution can be used to create CALL materials for those situations in which the Internet is not available at all or is not dependable. Course management systems do allow one to share multimedia resources, but the degree of interactivity with the learner isn’t as well developed as it is with Revolution. To achieve a high degree of interactivity in web-based materials requires the use of programs such as Java or Flash. Revolution is much easier to learn than either of these. I’m doing what I can to make the process of learning about Revolution even easier. If you are interested, you might want to check out my web page, “Revolution for Language Learning,” at http://edvista.com/claire/rev/. Also, I have created a number of templates for language learning. These can be downloaded from http://edvista.com/claire/rev/templates/templates.html. The purpose of the templates is to show language educators what can be done with Revolution and give them a starting point for developing their own CALL materials. Marcel: Well that brings us to the end of this podcast. I would like to thank our guest today, Claire Bradin Siskin, for taking part. I’m sure her workshop will be interesting. You can find the exact time and place of the workshop listed on the WrodCALL 3 website. If you’re planning to attend, or if you are just interested in the software, please take a look at the websites she mentioned. You can find them linked in the transcripts to this podcast. The transcripts, by the way, can be accessed by clicking on the little blue WorldCALL link in the player located on the WorldCALL 3 website. If you downloaded this podcast from iTunes, please be aware that due to space limitations, the full transcripts do not automatically get downloaded with the audio file. Thanks again to Jeff Wahl for his Loop-o-Plane music, available from magnatune.com. And thank you, for downloading this podcast. I’m Marcel Van Amelsvoort, a member of the Kanto chapter of LET. Have a great day and see you next time.