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Your hosts Sadish Visvalingam and Beth Comino are back in the first Friday Wrap for 2025! Joining them this episode is Justin Delanty from Finance 4 U in TAS. Justin also happens to be the State President for the FBAA in TAS. The final half of the podcast is where we ask Justin what advice he would give someone in their 3rd year as a business owner. ------------------------------------------------------------- But first up.. the news. Items in the news this week: 1:Most commonly asked Questions in 2024 - what will make the list in 2025? Source: https://online.fliphtml5.com/wcyhl/tzit/#p=1 ------------------------------------------------------------- 2:KYC - New Year means new referrals. But care needs to be taken incase you lose your accreditation Source: https://www.facebook.com/groups/471487283058255/posts/2824819344391692 ------------------------------------------------------------- 3:Interest Rates - will they or wont they Source: https://www.abc.net.au/.../inflation-q4.../104870480 ------------------------------------------------------------- 4:DONT bag other brokers in Ads / Socials / ANYWHERE! - Dien will find you and remove you from the group. lol Source: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10162721052878980&set=gm.2822419381298355&idorvanity=471487283058255
January 2025 - Week 1 - DAR Today PodcastNational Society Daughters of the American RevolutionPresident General Pamela Edwards Rouse WrightBrooke Bullmaster Stewart, National Chair DAR Today PodcastClick for more information about the Daughters of the American Revolution!CLICK HERE to visit our YouTube (video) version of this podcastTo support the goals and mission of the DAR, please visit our web site at DAR.org/GivingIn This Episode:Committee Interview Series: Children of the American Revolution National Chair Vicky Voris - recorded in the Americana Room of our National Headquarters in Washington D.C., summer 2024 (please pardon the sound quality... the room had a lot of "wind sounds" from the air system inside the room) Video and graphics by Allison MannellaChildren of the American Revolution State Presidents and their inspirational state projects!Alyvia K. Baxter, Tennessee State President and her project "Carrying on America's Legacy" raising funds for Honor Air Knoxville. To help in this endeavor, please email ssptscar@gmail.com!Parker Hagle, Michigan State President and her project "Restoring Hope", raising funds for blue star service dogs to assist veterans and first responders diagnosed with PTSD and TBI. To help in this endeavor, please Venmo @Deb-Rakoczy. Thank you!Nathan Westbrook, North Carolina State President and his project "Remember, Honor, Salute". First, Remember: by distributing a coloring book to teach kids about the state's history, specifically with regard to the upcoming 250th anniversary. 'Honor': focusing on veterans by participating in parades and events on our American holidays, and Salute: by partnering with "Support Our Troops" to actively pack treats and goodies to send to our military overseas. To help in this endeavor, please Venmo @NCCAR-Society. Thank you!LINKS:"Friends of C.A.R." Donation Insignia Pin: https://shop.dar.org/friends-of-car/Children of the American Revolution public website: https://www.nscar.org/Michigan C.A.R. Society: rakoczy.deborah@sbcglobal.netTennessee C.A.R. Society: https://www.tndar.org/tscar/North Carolina C.A.R.: https://www.ncscar.org/ All music is copyright free and provided by Epidemic SoundSong during opening monologue: "Early Morning Rain", Sunfish Grove and "Passing Clouds", Helmut SchenkerSong during C.A.R. National Chair Interview: "For Far Too Long", Wanderer's TroveDuring C.A.R. State President's Projects: "Today is a Good Day to Live", John GrahamDuring closing segments: "Extra Fries", The Fly Guy Five For more information about the Daughters of the American Revolution, please visit DAR.orgTo support the goals and mission of the DAR, please visit our web site at DAR.org/GivingAll music free of copyright and provided through Epidemic Sound! Check out this amazing source for music at https://share.epidemicsound.com/xr2blv
Montana State president Waded Cruzado announced her retirement at the beginning of this academic year. She has been the president at MSU since October of 2009. Her guidance has seen record-setting enrollment and unprecedented academic achievement. She joined Colter Nuanez to describe her final football season as Montana State enters Monday's national championship game undefeated.
Chris Holman speaks with Lorri Rischar Jandron CEO / Partner, EDGE Partnerships, who also serves as State President for AARP Michigan, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/
Who were the first 10 non-royal women elected or appointed to be Head of State (President) or Head of Government (Prime Minister)? 1. Khertek Anchimaa-Toka, Chair of the Presidium of Little Khural of the Tuvan People's Republic 1940 2. Sirimavo Bandaranaike, Prime Minister of Ceylon 1960 3. Indira Gandhi, Prime Minister of India 1966 4. Golda Meir, Prime Minister of Israel 1969 5. Isabel Perón, President of Argentina 1974 6. Elisabeth Domitien, Prime Minister of the Central African Republic 1975 7. Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister of the UK 1979 8. Maria de Lourdes Pintasilgo, Prime Minister of Portugal 1979 9. Lidia Gueiler Tejada, President of Bolivia 1979 10. Eugenia Charles, Prime Minister of Dominica 1980 Plus: 2. 10 Longest Serving Women Leaders 3. Why it's taken so long 4. Nations with the most (and no) women leaders 5. Women Leaders and happiness 6. Historic trends in women's leadership Join me every Tuesday when I'm Spilling the Tea on History! Check out my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/lindsayholiday Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091781568503 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyteatimelindsayholiday/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@historyteatime Please consider supporting me at https://www.patreon.com/LindsayHoliday and help me make more fascinating episodes! Intro Music: Baroque Coffee House by Doug Maxwell Music: Butterflies in Love by Sir Cubworth #HistoryTeaTime #LindsayHoliday Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the second part of today's episode, we are joined by Army Veteran, Social Worker, and Arizona State NAACP President Sarah Tyree to discuss navigating the NAACP agenda in a swing state during a presidential election, issues that people should remain mindful of when voting, police reform, and activism in our current political climate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today we are joined by Army Veteran, Social Worker, and Arizona State NAACP President Sarah Tyree to discuss navigating the NAACP agenda in a swing state during a presidential election, issues that people should remain mindful of when voting, police reform, and activism in our current political climate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 23, 2024 ~ Ferris State University President Dr. Bill Pink talks with Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie on the 2024 WJR College Tour to talk about staying ahead of the curve with their many academic programs, hosting the Jim Crow Museum of Racist Imagery, and more.
Join 2024-2025 State President, Hunter Lawson, and State First Vice President, Thomas Barton as they give listeners a glimpse of what their year of service looks like and answer some member's questions!
Many people in athletics are aware that Tarleton State has reclassified recently from D2 to D1-FCS with aspirations to eventually join the FBS ranks as the institution grows. But I have always been more interested in learning about Tarleton State the institution and behind-the-scenes of President Hurley's leadership style. This conversation is packed with wisdom that can be applied to either the presidency or the AD chair. The conversation begins with an institution profile and explaining the new projects going on at Tarleton, including a new convocation center (Arena). We talked about the unique role of the First Lady of Tarleton State, Kindall Hurley. From there the conversation turns to how Dr. Hurley leads his cabinet and he provides advice on how to prepare to eventually serve on a President's Cabinet for those aspirational ADs. President Hurley talks about how he and Parker Executive Search identified Steve Uryasz as the next AD of the Texans. I ask Dr. Hurley if he agrees with me that the "Modern AD" is more like the president's job than ever before. We briefly talk about the reclassification from D2 to D1 and the difficult decisions that are ahead for future school leaders in both divisions. As the Chief of Staff position continues to evolve in college athletics, I was sure to ask President Hurley about his own Chief of Staff, Dr. Credence Baker, to better understand the role and how much of an institutional expert the person needs to become to excel in the role. 0:00 Institutional Profile 6:05 Discussing New Arena & Growth 8:50 First Lady of Tarleton State 12:57 Explain your Cabinet Leadership Style & One-on-Ones with the Vice Presidents 17:49 Leading the Cabinet & Advice for Newcomers to a President's Cabinet 21:23 Behind-the-Scenes of the Recent AD Search 26:43 The New Modern AD Approach. Similar to a President's Job? 33:33 The Hardest Part of NCAA Reclassification from D2 to D1 40:14 The Future of D2 Membership & Difficult D1 Decisions 44:19 Explaining the Chief of Staff Position & Necessary Skillset 50:07 Parting Advice for Aspirational ADs 56:51 Concluding Thoughts
In the first of many Coppin State conversations in our 14th year of Baltimore Positive partnership as the WNST flagship of Eagles sports, President Dr. Anthony Jenkins returns to get Nestor for another semester of learning and life in West Baltimore, where the campus and spirit grows at The Nest. The post Coppin State president Dr. Anthony Jenkins tells Nestor about a fresh year on campus in West Baltimore first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.
In today's episode, David Lowrie, State Director, and Jake Davis, State President, discuss the TN Bass Nation High School and Youth Program and how this program has impacted students across the state of Tennessee. Listen today to learn how to get your school district involved. https://tbnhsy.com David Lowrie, TN State Director dlowrie@benlomand.net Jake Davis, TBN State President sctnbassnation@gmail.com 615-613-2382
It's been nine months since Ted Carter took over as president of Ohio State University.During his tenure, OSU has hired a new athletic director, had a record number of students apply, seen protestors arrested and he's begun developing a long-term strategic plan for the university.We're talking about the academic year that just started and football.
It's been nine months since Ted Carter took over as president of Ohio State University.During his tenure, OSU has hired a new athletic director, had a record number of students apply, seen protestors arrested and he's begun developing a long-term strategic plan for the university.We're talking about the academic year that just started and football.
On Take the Stage, presented by Haley Marketing, we bring you the BEST speakers, coaches, trainers, and strategic partners from across the staffing and recruiting industry every other week. More than your standard interview, each conversation is built off of a specific session or topic these industry thought leaders bring to conferences and audiences around the country. KEY MOMENTS In this episode of Take the Stage, Jay Ramos discusses the benefits of outsourcing functions in a staffing business and when to consider it. He highlights areas such as appointment setting, timekeeping, and collections that can be easily outsourced. Jay also shares his personal journey into the outsourcing mindset and the impact it has had on his business. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining company culture when working with outsourced teams and suggests including them in team meetings and events. Jay also discusses the California Staffing Professionals (CSP) and their role in building a community and advocating for the staffing industry in California. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Brad Bialy (LinkedIn) Brad Bialy has a deep passion for helping staffing and recruiting firms achieve their business objectives through strategic digital marketing. For over a decade, Brad has developed a proven track record of motivating and educating staffing industry professionals at over 100 industry-specific conferences and webinars. As a visionary leader, Brad has helped guide the comprehensive marketing strategy of more than 300 staffing and recruiting firms. His keen eye for strategy and delivery has resulted in multiple industry award-winning social media campaigns, making him a sought-after expert and speaker in the industry. Jay Ramos (LinkedIn) Jay Ramos began his staffing career in 2000 as an intern at Amtec, quickly establishing himself with a blend of humor and a genuine affinity for connecting with people. His dedication saw him rise through the ranks, transitioning from a full-time recruiter to President and part owner of Amtec. Jay's commitment to fostering long-term client relationships and his innate drive to assist others have been instrumental in his success. In 2008, Jay played a pivotal role in launching Amtec Global Solutions Inc., an offshore firm based in the Philippines. This initiative has significantly contributed to delivering cost-effective, high-quality recruiting, virtual assistant, marketing, and accounting services to U.S. companies. Jay's achievements were recently highlighted when he was honored with the Staffing Professional of the Year award by the California Staffing Professionals Association. Additionally, he received the prestigious Essey Award, recognizing his significant impact and leadership in the industry. Jay also serves as the State President of California Staffing Professionals, further demonstrating his leadership and influence in the field. Outside of work, Jay finds immense fulfillment in nurturing organizational growth and mentoring aspiring leaders. Jay has been happily married to Christine for 23 years, and together they cherish their time with their 22-year-old daughter. In his leisure moments, Jay enjoys surfing, boating, swimming, SCUBA diving, and exploring new destinations around the globe.
Sports have always played an important part in Ted Carter's life, but he's come to understand just how much they mean to Ohio State fans in his first six months as OSU's president.Just before the halfway point of his year as the leader of The Ohio State University, Carter sat down with us for a 30-minute conversation last week to talk about his first six months on the job, what sports mean to him as a former Navy hockey player, the athletic director transition from Gene Smith to Ross Bjork, how Ohio State is preparing for a new era of college sports and more.We bring you that conversation in its entirety on this week's episode of Real Pod Wednesdays.The rundown of what we talked about with Carter:0:00 Intro0:27 What Sports Mean to Ted Carter1:49 Carter's First Six Months as President Have Been “Awesome”2:40 How Sports Have Helped Shape Carter's Approach as President4:12 Working with Gene Smith A “Privilege” for Carter6:06 Why Carter Hired Ross Bjork as Athletic Director7:11 OSU Expects Athletics to Remain Self-Sufficient, But Won't Cut Sports9:22 Carter Wants Athletes to Remain Students, Not Employees, in Revenue Sharing Era12:51 How Carter Balances His Many Duties as OSU President16:54 What West Coast Expansion Will Add to Big Ten18:29 How Naval Career Prepared Carter to Embrace Change19:59 Carter Learning Just How Much People Care About OSU21:16 Carter “Very Impressed” with Ryan Day21:58 Miracle on Ice Jersey, Blue Angels Helmet Among Carter's Prized Possessions24:58 Women's Hockey National Title An Early Highlight of Carter's Presidency25:21 Carter Expects Ohio State Football to “Be Really Good This Year”25:46 Carter Already A Columbus Blue Jackets Fan26:46 Carter's Favorite Moment from His Own Hockey Career29:12 Becoming OSU President Beyond Carter's “Wildest Imagination”
Hundreds of devotees from South, South-East and East Coast of Chennai where in Prasanthi Nilayam for their Parthi Yatra on May 18-19, 2024. This panel discussion gives you a glimpse of how this Parthi Yatra materialised, what was its objective, what were the challenges and how with Swami's grace every test became a testimony of His love. They also discuss about the various service initiatives which have been initiated by the Sai Organisation as an offering to Bhagawan for His Centenary Birthday celebrations. This panel is led by Mr S R Chandrasekaran, State President, Tamil Nadu (North), and joining him are Mr Ramesh Sharma (District President, Chennai Southeast), Mr Anand Raman (District President, Chennai South), Mr Shankar Ram (Convenor, Valmiki Nagar Samithi) and Mr Upendra Sai (Convenor, AGS Colony Samithi).
RSL Victorian State President Rob Webster June 3rd 1916 RSL (Returned and Services League) was established in MelbourneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike Olender, State Director – AARP NC, Audrey Galloway, Manager, Outreach, AARP NC, Helen Mack, State President, Executive Council, AARP NC, and Pat Battle, AARP NC Executive Council, Charlotte Region share how to have a successful AARP University with staff and volunteers. Contact Mike at the AARP NC State Office if you want more information.
Luke Wood Dr. Wood became Sacramento State's ninth president on July 16, 2023, returning to his alma mater, at age 41, as the youngest person ever to lead the University and the youngest permanent president in all of the nation's public four-year colleges and universities. He earned a bachelor's in Black History and master's degree in Higher Education Leadership at Sac State, then a Masters of Education in Early Childhood Education and doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at Arizona State. Dr. Wood served as a professor and administrator, including vice president for Student Affairs and Campus Diversity, at San Diego State before becoming Sac State president. He has authored 16 books and published over 180 articles, book chapters, and other scholarly works focusing on racial inequality issues in education. This academic record led him to be named the first Black distinguished professor in San Diego State's history. In 2023, Wood was appointed by the California State Senate to serve on the California Racial Equity Commission. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity Inc and an amateur boxer.
Jason Anton of Ovaflo Genetics joins us to talk about maximizing AI & ET success, Kolby Burch visits with us about the Heavy Hitters Sale Weekend and Burch Livestock, and a great segment with Austin Bell - the retiring California State FFA President. Be sure to visit championdrive.com for more info on all things show lamb related!
Story #1: Something's not right and we can all feel it. Government has never been more disconnected from the people. So, when did we lose the Republic? Who was the first deep state president? Story #2: The Shohei Ohtani gambling story doesn't add up. Plus, The Crew's picks for March Madness. Story #3: Is banning TikTok a victory for the United States over China or is it a trojan horse to censor Americans? A conversation with the President of Free The People, Matt Kibbe. Tell Will what you thought about this podcast by emailing WillCainShow@fox.com Subscribe to The Will Cain Show on YouTube here: Watch The Will Cain Show! Follow Will on Twitter: @WillCain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Listen to the podcast here - https://www.northamericanag.com/north-american-ag-spotlightIn this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak sits down with American Agri-Women President Rose Tryon to talk about goals for her presidential term and about exciting news regarding the 2024 AAW Fly-In to Washington DC! She shares news of the American Agri-Women Road to Influence Leadership Program who has been busy coordinating an expanded version of the traditional annual Fly-In. For the first time ever it is being opened up to all women involved in ag and natural resources, in a massive effort to unite as one voice in the nation's capital. For more information about the 2024 Fly-In visit - https://www.americanagriwomen.org/events-4/legislative-fly-in.Rose Tryon grew up on a beef, dairy & potato ranch. She is a fifth-generation farmer on her father's side of the family and a third-generation Portuguese immigrant and farmer on her mother's side. Rose and her husband, Michael VanCott, are actively involved in operating her family farm in Del Norte County, California.Rose is a retired District Attorney investigator who specialized in child abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence investigations. She is also a full-charge bookkeeper specializing in agricultural accounting. Rose served as the 25th State President of California Women for Agriculture (CWA). In addition, she served in multiple capacities at the affiliate's state and local levels. Rose has been active in American Agri-Women (AAW) since 2011. She served six years on the American-Agri Women Foundation Board of Directors. In addition, she served several years as the AAW Natural Resources Co-Director. Rose is a 2022 recipient of the AAW LEAVEN award.In 2018, Rose and her husband, Michael, lost their home in the devastating forest fire that destroyed the town of Paradise, California. They have rebuilt their home in Paradise. In November 2020, Rose was elected to the Paradise Town Council. She currently represents the town of Paradise on the Butte County Air Quality Management District Governing Board and the Butte County Association of Governments. Rose also serves on the Butte County Farm Board of Directors and is a Farm Journal Foundation Farmer Ambassador for Northern California.Rose has a unique background and work experience in farming and law enforcement. She enjoys collaborating with people from diverse social and economic backgrounds and has been a longtime advocate for the health of rural communities.American Agri-Women is the nation's largest coalition of farm, ranch, and agribusiness women with more than 20 affiliates and members in 42 states, united to communicate with one another and with other consumers to promote agriculture. AAW members... advocating for agriculture since 1974.Learn more about American Agri-Women at https://americanagriwomen.org#farm #farming #agricultureNorth American Ag is devoted to highlighting the people & companies in agriculture who impact our industry and help feed the world. Subscribe at https://northamericanag.comWant to hear the stories of the ag brands you love and the ag brands you love to hate? Hear them at https://whatcolorisyourtractor.comDon't just thank a farmer, pray for one too!FASTLINE AUCTIONSAuctions is the only auction platform with over 40 years of data to target more farmers than any other. We also make it super simple for our customers – our auctions are embedded directly into Fastline.com's current website listings, so there's no need for buyers to visit a separate website. Learn more at Fastline.com!Subscribe to North American Ag at https://northamericanag.com
In this episode host Marc Goldberg interviews Clark State College nursing graduate Lemohang Mokhalinyane and then a follow up conversation with both Clark State College President Dr. Jo Blondin and Higher Learning Commission (HLC) President Dr. Barbara Gellman-Danley.Lemoh describes her experience as a student in the nursing pathway at Clark State - first in the Licensed Practical Nursing program leading to employment and then the Registered Nursing program. She highlights the incredible support and guidance she received from college faculty and staff as a student and the culture of meeting students where they're at. Lemoh also describes the benefit of enrolling in and completing a non-degree credential of value in her educational journey at Clark State.Dr. Blondin and Dr. Gellman-Danley, both transformative, student-centered leaders with expertise advocating and shifting systems at the local, state and national level, share their reflections from the interview with Lemoh and elaborate on the topic of quality non-degree credentials. Dr. Blondin describes how Clark State has established meaningful on-ramp and off-ramp credential programs to support student goals. Dr. Gellman-Danley offers expertise and insights from the lens of an accrediting board and how HLC has prioritized non-degree credential programs in their work with member institutions. Both Dr. Blondin and Dr. Gellman-Danley emphasize the importance of centering students and student intent when considering policies and practice at the institutional and national level. The All In: Student Pathways Forward podcast is a part of Oregon's participation in the National Skills Coalition SkillSPAN network and supported by the Lumina Foundation.
On tomorrow's episode I am interviewing a young lady who raises sheep. Also, this is the time of year that students are going to be pursuing the chance of a lifetime to be State FFA Officers. So, I thought for today's re-cap this interview with Renee Stillwell from back in 2016 was perfect. Not only was she raising sheep, but I titled this episode "How To Become A State Officer".
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"I didn't want to do any middle level teaching because of behavior, but I ended up teaching eight years at Patrick Henry Junior High. I loved every moment of it. I learned that if the kids loved and trusted you, they would do anything for you. It was just so much fun to take what they were willing to give and do some good work with them. It all translated into how they behaved in choir."Cathleen Britton has been making music her entire life. She grew up in Aberdeen, South Dakota, and then studied music at The University of South Dakota, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Master's Degree in Music Education. Britton has spent her career largely in Sioux Falls directing middle and high school vocal music programs. Her concert choirs have been selected repeatedly to perform at regional conventions, college music festivals and even at Carnegie Hall. Show choirs directed by Britton have received top awards at competitions in a multi‐state area. Outside school, Britton directed the Asbury Methodist Adult Choir for 15 years and was vocal conductor at the Augustana Summer Music Camp. She has served as Clinician and Festival Conductor at numerous conventions and competitions throughout the state and region. She traveled to Muscat, Oman as a festival conductor for the TAISM Festival of Choirs.Britton has fostered the growth of vocal music programs through her work in the American Choral Directors' Association where she has served as Repertory and Standards Chairperson for Vocal Jazz and Show Choir, Publicity Chair, and Convention Clinician for the North Central Division of the ACDA. She also held the office of State President of the South Dakota Chapter of ACDA. In 1996, Britton received the Encore Award for excellence and achievement in choral music and in 2008 was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by her peers in the American Choral Directors' Association‐South Dakota Chapter. Britton was honored as the South Dakota recipient of the National Federation of High Schools 2011 Outstanding Music Educator Award. She was their North Central regional recipient for the same award in 2017, and in 2020, she received a national citation from NFHS.To get in touch with Cathy, you can find her on Facebook (@cathy.clark.britton) or Instagram (@catbritton).Choir Fam wants to hear from you! Check out the Minisode Intro Part 3 episode from February 16, 2024, to hear how to share your story with us.Email choirfampodcast@gmail.com to contact our hosts.Podcast music from Podcast.coPhoto in episode artwork by Trace Hudson
This Podcast and Accompanying Blog are Sponsored by Plungie and an Anonymous DonorSuzanne Bosanquet, RAIA, of Suzanne Bosanquet, Architecthttps://suzannebosanquet.com/Suzanne Bosanquet, RAIA, multi-faceted professional known for her roles as an Architect, Business Owner, Sessional Educator, Artist, and Community Leader. Suzanne is also mother to four young men. With an architectural career spanning since 1995, and is currently enjoying sole practice, focusing on considered and crafted residences with a few select commercial fitouts as well. She has a broad architectural portfolio that spans close to thirty years, that includes local, national, and international award-winning projects. The scale and breadth of the portfolio range from international art installations, luxury vs community housing and large sporting facilities including involvement with four Olympic Stadiums. Her work has been published widely across various media formats. In addition to her architectural achievements, Suzanne has been honoured with numerous Community and Business Awards, underscoring her commitment to social impact and enterprise. She has been recognized with prestigious accolades such as the Australian Government Award for Community and Business Partnership , the Griffith Australia Day Award and as a finalist in the Women In Business Australia Awards. Currently she holds the position of State President of Women Chiefs of Enterprise International , a significant affiliate within the global network of women entrepreneurs. Her leadership in this capacity underscores her commitment to empowering and promoting women-led businesses on a global scale. She was on the first series of Shark Tank Australia, for a young men's all natutal deodorant. In 2017 she founded Little Architects in Australia which delivers built environment education and creative workshops for families and children, including sports holiday clinics.Notably, she currently serves as the Australian Institute of Architects representative on the International Union of Architects Architecture Children Work Programme, which aims to raise awareness of the importance of built environment education, in particular to children, who are our future and will determine how it is shaped. Her passion for education extends to her role as a National and State examiner for the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia. Suzanne also serves a quasi-judicial role representing the State Government in Development Tribunals, influencing decisions critical to community development. Notably, she co-founded SONA (Student Organized Network of Architecture) in the 90s, advocating for student pay rights and professional recognition within the architectural community.Link to Blog for Photos and Drawings:https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2024/03/interview-podcast-w-mahya-salehi-aia-of.htmlLink to MGHarchitect: MIchele Grace Hottel, Architect website for scheduling and podcast sponsorship opportunities:https://www.mgharchitect.com/
Ted Carter took the helm on Jan. 1 and will be joining us this hour to talk about his background, his take on the issues and his plans for the future of Ohio State.
Ted Carter took the helm on Jan. 1 and will be joining us this hour to talk about his background, his take on the issues and his plans for the future of Ohio State.
Growing Kentucky's Leaders: A Podcast by the Kentucky FFA Foundation
Caroline Groth serves as the 2023-2024 Kentucky FFA State President. Hailing from Locust Trace High School in Fayette County, Kentucky, she has a rich background in FFA and Agriculture. Join us on this episode as Sheldon and Ruth Ann discuss some of Caroline's best memories and lessons she has learned over her time as an FFA member and State Officer. Tune in every Monday for a new episode wherever you get your podcasts or on Youtube! Student Activity Sheet LINK
Welcome to our January 2024 monthly Digest: a monthly newsletter of the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania! The events and information listed below will be within the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania and 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 nfb.stacie@gmail.com by the 27th of the month so it can be added to our calendar for the following month. Editor's Note Hello all: I do apologize that December 2023's edition never came out. I was experiencing some hardships and had to remove myself from certain obligations. Thank you to those who checked on me and kept me in their thoughts and prayers. On a happier note, the Monthly Digest is one year old! We started this monthly newsletter in January 2023, and it was a pleasure sharing all of this information with everybody! I have received many emails with positive feedback and am glad people are reading this newsletter. That was a fear of mine: that people would not read this newsletter and delete it. However, I am happy that people are engaging with the newsletter. Thank you all! - Stacie Leap A Message from our State Affiliate President Dear Members and Friends, Happy New Year! It was wonderful spending time with you at our recent State Convention in November 2023. We had record registration, record attendance at the Banquet and the Possibilities Fair, and an overflowing Exhibit Hall. The feedback I have received about the programming has been overwhelmingly positive. Thank you to the many hands, hearts, and minds that went into putting this together!!! Looking forward to wonderful things in 2024! Sincerely, Lynn Heitz President, National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania president@NFBOfPA.org 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 at www.NFBofPA.org/calendar. However, if you wish to subscribe to the calendar and get the events on your calendar apps, please Subscribe and go through the steps to subscribe: Member Spotlight: David Goldstein Each month, we will highlight someone within our affiliate. The goal is to allow us to learn about other members within the affiliate. We hope you enjoy this little spotlight! David Goldstein was recently elected as the First Vice President of our state affiliate during our 2023 State Convention! He is also the Treasurer of the Keystone Chapter and Treasurer of the Pennsylvania Association of Blind Merchants. He is also one of the hosts of White Canes Connect, our official state affiliate podcast. In addition, he is also our web coordinator of our new affiliate website: www.nfbofpa.org. If you do not think that is enough, he is the President of Digital Graphics Design, LLC. David is a father of two adult children and a dog dad to Ziggy, a golden retriever. He is into technology and has his own podcast, iCantCU, where he chronicles his life and the different activities he is involved in. In his own words, “iCantCU sounds like a sentence, but it is only 7 letters long. It is like blind people for dummies.” If you ever get a chance to meet David, do not forget to say, “Hello!” Calendar of Events The following events are also on our Google calendar with the Zoom information or meeting location. If anyone within a chapter, division, or group sees any errors or misinformation, please contact Stacie Leap at nfb.stacie@gmail.com The below information is correct as of the first week of the month. The information is most up-to-date on the Google Calendar. Please check back periodically to ensure the correct information is correct. Coffee with the State President and Board This monthly discussion meeting brings everybody together to get to know the state affiliate board members and the happenings within the state's divisions, chapters, and advocacy efforts. This meeting is typically held on the 1st Wednesday of the month. For more information, please get in touch with State President Lynn Heitz at president@nfbofpa.org Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at 7:30 PM. Jigsaw Chapter Monthly Meeting A monthly meeting for those who do not have a local chapter in their geographical area. This is our at-large chapter Meetings. This meeting is typically held on the first Saturday of the month. Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 10 AM Deaf Blind Division Monthly Meeting A monthly meeting for those who consider themselves Deaf Blind and their supporters. This meeting is typically held on the second Monday of the month. For more information, please get in touch with Division President Chris Westbrook at westbchris@gmail.com Monday, January 8, 2024 at 6 PM. 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. This meeting is typically held on the second Wednesday of the month. For more information, please get in touch with Division President Pamela Baquero at oneblindhippie@yahoo.com Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 6 PM. Greater Berks Chapter Monthly Meeting A monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Berks County of Pennsylvania. This meeting is typically held on the second Friday of the month. For more information, please get in touch with Chapter President Rosemary Freedman at dogguide.winston@icloud.com Friday, January 12, 2024 at 10 AM. Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter Monthly Meeting A monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania. This includes Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, and the surrounding areas. This meeting is typically held on the second Saturday of the month. For more information, please get in touch with Chapter President Cheryl Frazier at cherylnfrazier@yahoo.com Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 10 AM. Keystone Chapter Monthly Meeting A monthly meeting for those who live in the Philadelphia area. This is one of two local chapters in the Philadelphia area. The other chapter is the Greater Philadelphia Chapter. This meeting is typically held on the second Saturday of the month at the Penn Museum. For more information, please get in touch with Chapter President Harriet Go at goharriet00@hotmail.com Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 10:15 AM. Happy Valley Chapter Monthly Meeting A monthly meeting for those who live in or surrounding State College, Pennsylvania. This meeting is typically held on the second Saturday of the month. For more information, please get in touch with Chapter President Michelle McManus at michelleandremy@gmail.com Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 1 PM. Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Group Monthly Meeting A monthly meeting for those who have diabetes, pre-diabetes, or are at risk for developing diabetes. This group typically meets on the third Monday of the month. For more information, please get in touch with Group Chair Christine Palmer at tinybuchanan1204@gmail.com Monday, January 15, 2024, at 7 PM. Pennsylvania Organization of Parents of Blind Children (PAOPBC) Monthly Meeting A monthly meeting for parents of blind children and their supporters. This meeting is typically held on the third Tuesday of the month. For more information, please get in touch with Division President Emily Gindlesperger at vp2@nfbp.org Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 1 PM. Pittsburgh Chapter Monthly Meeting A monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Pittsburgh area. This meeting is typically held on the third Wednesday of the month. For more information, please get in touch with Chapter Revitalizing Team Members Emily Gindlesperger at vp2@nfbp.org or Denice Brown at dbrown8827@aol.com Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 6 PM. Capital Area Chapter Monthly Meeting A monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Harrisburg area. This meeting is typically held on the third Saturday of the month. For More Information, please get in touch with Chapter President Jason Polanski at jaedpo96@gmail.com Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 10 AM. Erie County Chapter Monthly Meeting A monthly meeting for those who live in Erie County, Pennsylvania. This meeting is typically held on the third Saturday of the month. For more information, please get in touch with Connie Scheu at conniej1250@gmail.com Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 2 PM. Blind Parents Group Monthly Meeting A monthly meeting for blind parents, grandparents, and their supporters. This meeting is typically held on the third Saturday of the month. For more information, please contact Group Chair Stacie Leap at Stacie.leap@gmail.com. Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 7 PM. Pennsylvania Association of Blind Students (PABS) Monthly Meeting A monthly meeting for blind students of all ages and their supporters. This meeting is typically held on the fourth Monday of the month. For more information, please get in touch with Division President Simon Bonenfant at sbonenfant2@gmail.com Monday, January 22, 2024 at 7 PM. Blind Seniors Group Monthly Meeting A monthly meeting for those who are seniors or almost seniors as well as their supporters. This meeting is typically held on the fourth Wednesday of the month. For more information, please get in touch with Group Chair Connie Scheu at conniej1250@gmail.com Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 7:30 PM. Brandywine Valley Chapter Monthly Meeting A monthly meeting for those who live in the Brandywine Valley area of PA. This meeting is typically held on the fourth Saturday of the month. For more information, please get in touch with Chapter President Lynn Heitz at president@nfbofpa.org Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 10 AM. Greater Philadelphia Chapter Monthly Meeting A monthly meeting for those who live in the Philadelphia area. This is one of two local chapters in the Philadelphia area. The other chapter is the Keystone Chapter. This meeting is typically held on the fourth Saturday of the month. For more information, please get in touch with Chapter President Denice Brown at dbrown8827@aol.com Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 10 AM. Pennsylvania Association of Guide Dog Users (PAGDU) Monthly Meeting A monthly meeting for those who have or are considering getting a guide dog and their supporters. This meeting is typically held on the fourth Saturday of the month. For more information, please get in touch with Division President Becca Weber at weberbecca630@gmail.com Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 4 PM. White Canes Connect Podcast Did you know the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania has a podcast? It is hosted by members David Goldstein and Lisa Bryant, as well as some guest hosts. It features interviews with our PA members and interviews and resources for the blind community. The monthly Digest is also on the podcast for those who wish to hear a human's voice instead of a screen reader. You can listen to it wherever you listen to podcasts. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, IHeartRadio, and YouTube @PABlindPodcast. Contact White Canes Connect at whitecanesconnect@gmail.com if you have any show ideas or wish to be on the podcast. State Convention 2023 We had our state convention in November 2023 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Here are some highlights! We had 28 people register for our Senior Possibilities Fair. This was our 2nd year having it at the convention, and this was our highest number of registrants! 10 people attended the state convention as a first-timer! Welcome to our NFB of pA family! A total of 125 people registered for the convention! We had our state board elections, and the following people have been elected: President: Lynn Heitz First Vice President: David Goldstein Second Vice President: Emily Gindlesperger Secretary: Harriet Go Treasurer: Brian Mackey Board Director: Denice Brown Board Director: Kirk Hunger Board Director: Michelle McManus Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Group formed in Pennsylvania! We are delighted to have a new group join our NFB of PA family! This group, Diabetes Action Network (DAN), aims to educate and provide peer support for those living with diabetes or for those who are at risk for developing diabetes. The group plans to meet quarterly on the second Monday of the month at 7 PM. For more information, please get in touch with the Group Chair, Christine Palmer, at tinybuchanan1204@gmail.com Washington Seminar 2024 At our Washington Seminar, members of the National Federation of the Blind convene to learn about and advocate for legislative initiatives that will improve the lives of blind Americans. Dates: Monday, January 29 through Thursday, February 1, 2024 Location: Holiday Inn Washington Capitol – National Mall 550 C Street, SW Washington, DC 20024 If you want more information on what the NFB of PA is doing regarding Washington Seminar, please get in touch with our Legislative Director, Emily Gindlesperger, at vp2@nfbp.org For more information on Washington Seminar, please visit www.nfbofpa.org/washington-seminar. Shout-Outs and Announcements! Birthday Wishes The National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania wishes all those born in December & January a very happy birthday! Fundraisers Blind Parents Group T-Shirts Fundraiser The T-shirts come in either black with white lettering or white with black lettering. Both shirts say “I Support #BlindParents” with the NFB of PA Logo and “Blind Parents Group” at the bottom. Funds raised will start a financial fund to assist blind or visually impaired parents and their families through financial life hardships. To purchase a t-shirt, please contact Stacie Leap at nfb.stacie@gmail.com NFB Pledge I pledge to participate actively in the efforts 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. Many thanks to everybody for all they do within the Federation! Thanks! the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania team www.nfbofpa.org
Conversation with Sacramento State President Luke Wood. Also, unpacking two new state laws about policing and a traffic speed camera pilot. Finally, Sacramento County needs volunteers for it's homelessness point-in-time count. Sac State President Luke Wood From the day Sacramento State President Luke Wood arrived on campus, he was tasked with overcoming big obstacles that could jeopardize the success of the university– from ongoing negotiations and labor strikes for faculty and staff, as well as steering the campus auxiliary CapRadio off a financial cliff. Less than six months in, President Wood's time has been filled with big tests– but not all are crises. President Wood joins us with the highlights and some big milestones to look forward to for the new year. New Laws: Police Stops and Traffic Cameras Continuing our breakdown of new legislation taking effect in 2024, CapRadio State Politics Reporter Nicole Nixon joins Insight to talk about two new laws related to policing and safety on California's roadways. Assembly Bill 2773 requires law enforcement officers to tell drivers why they were stopped or pulled over, while Assembly Bill 645 establishes a new traffic speed camera pilot program in six cities across the state. Nicole also highlights new workplace and labor legislation that took effect in the new year. Sacramento's 2024 Point-In-Time Count The last count of unsheltered homeless living in the Sacramento area showed an increase of 67% since the last report in 2019. Known as the “point-in-time count,” volunteers fan across the county over two days, providing a conservative snapshot of who is unhoused. Lisa Bates, Chief Executive Officer of Sacramento Steps Forward, joins us with information on the latest PIT, the need for volunteers for the upcoming count in late January, and how that can translate into federal homelessness response dollars.
Amara Jackson is the current National FFA President from Corunna, Michigan. Back home in Michigan, she was the Chapter President, Regional President and State President. She loved competing in Prepared Public Speaking and her Supervised Agricultural Experience is Equine Science and Agricultural Sales. She is a current junior at Oklahoma State University, studying Agricultural Communications and Agribusiness. Upon graduation, her plan is to attend law school, where she will focus on farm success and estate planning.
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Former Florida State President John Thrasher argues that the exclusion of the Seminoles from the College Football Playoff highlights the necessity for the school to depart from the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). He contends that the CFP committee yielded to pressure from ESPN and the Southeastern Conference (SEC) when unveiling the four playoff teams, leaving undefeated ACC Champion FSU (13-0) on the sidelines in favor of unbeatens Michigan and Washington, along with one-loss teams Texas and Alabama. The controversial omission of the Seminoles has reverberated across college football, casting doubt on the integrity of the system and the hierarchical structure of Power Five Conferences. Thrasher sees this as an opportunity for FSU's leadership to explore alternative affiliations, emphasizing a perception of the ACC as a secondary-level conference. Last August, FSU hinted at the possibility of leaving the ACC unless there were changes to revenue distribution. The ACC's expansion to 18 members in September, including Stanford, Cal, and SMU, further fueled concerns. Thrasher, who retired from FSU in 2021 after nearly seven years as president, underscores the influence that ESPN and the SEC wield in the realm of college football. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Terms and conditions apply. Jase Medical Get $20 off these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com. eBay Motors With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it's easy to turn your car into the MVP and bring home that win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. PrizePicks Go to PrizePicks.com/lockedoncollege and use code lockedoncollege for a first deposit match up to $100! Daily Fantasy Sports Made Easy! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel Score early this NFL season with FanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook! Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR MONEYLINE BET! That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your team wins! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Which: Other country in the world would establish a sovereign enemy state into its centre? Will Canada give independence to Quebec, or Spain to Catalonia or Belgium to the Walloons, even though they are n0t intent to destroy their hosts - ad all of those are even at the edges of those countries. Why does the world focus only the fake invention of so called Palestinians? Our: Answer must be Sovereignty from the Mediterranean Sea to the River Jordan. Even in stages. We cannot allow a so called Palestinian State in our midst. Listen: To today's feature interview with the co-founder of the influential grass roots organisation, the ‘Sovereignty Movement', and learn the reason for their advocacy. Hear: What our State President tells the new foreign Ambassadors. Also: Why last week the City of Paris stripped the Chairman of the Palestinian Authority of the highest honour that they bestowed on him in 2015 Plus: A wake up call to the American Jews who are determined to sacrifice their lives for their possessions.. And: More The Walter Bingham File 26SEPT2023 - PODCAST
Hello everybody! Welcome to our September 2023 monthly Digest: a monthly newsletter of the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania! The events and information listed below 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 nfb.stacie@gmail.com by the 27th of the month so it an 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 State Affiliate President Happy September Federation Family! It is hard to believe that State Convention is 2 months away. Our National Representative this year is Pam Allen, 1st Vice President of the NFB. There is only a short time to register for the Convention at the Early Bird price. On September 15, the registration increases to $25. Register early and save! Looking forward to speaking with you on Coffee with The President on Wednesday, September 6 at 7:30PM! - Lynn Heitz President, National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania president@NFBOfPA.org 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 going to NFBofPA.org/calendar/. However, if you wish to subscribe to the calendar and get the events on your calendar apps, please click Subscribe link in the show notes and go through the steps to subscribe: Member Spotlight: Angelina Angelcyk 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! Angelina Angelcyk serves as one of our board members for the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania. Serving as the youngest board member, she is the student representative. Angelina is a senior of her high school in the Greater Pittsburgh area. You might recognize her name and voice at many NFB events, both nationally and locally. She showcases her piano skills and singing ability at the annual Piano Bar that is hosted by the student division. She is a part of a band, Spectrum, and recently performed alongside Pittsburgh musician Norman Mardini. A woman of many talents, she performed as Rafiki from the Lion King at the Geyer Performing Arts Center in July 2023. She also sings at many events and sells Sachets during our state convention. If you ever get a chance to meet Angelina, do not forget to say, “Hello!” Calendar of Events The following events are also on our Google calendar with the Zoom information or meeting location. If anyone within a chapter, division, or group see any errors or misinformation, please contact Stacie Leap at nfb.stacie@gmail.com 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 who do not have a local chapter in their geographical area. This is our at-large chapter Meetings This meeting is typically held on the 1st Saturday of the month. Saturday, September 2, 2023 at 10 AM Coffee with the State President and Board This monthly discussion meeting brings everybody together to get to know the state affiliate board members and the happenings within the state's divisions, chapters, and advocacy efforts. This meeting is typically held the 1st Wednesday of the month. Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 7:30 PM Greater Berks Chapter Monthly Meeting A monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Berks County of Pennsylvania This meeting is typically held on the 2nd Friday of the month. Friday, September 8, 2023 at 10 AM Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter Monthly Meeting A monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania. This includes Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, and the surrounding areas. This meeting is typically held on the 2nd Saturday of the month. Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 10 AM Keystone Chapter Monthly Meeting a monthly meeting for those who live in the Philadelphia area. This is one of two local chapters in the Philadelphia area. The other chapter is the Greater Philadelphia Chapter. This meeting is typically held on the 2nd Saturday of the month. Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 10:15 AM Happy Valley Chapter Monthly Meeting A monthly meeting for those who live in or surrounding State College, Pennsylvania. This meeting is typically held on the 2nd Saturday of the month. Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 1:00 PM Board of Directors Quarterly Meeting This meeting is the quarterly meeting for the board of directors. Only those in the board can make motions and vote but all are invited to be a part of the meeting. Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 7:30 PM Deaf Blind Division Monthly Meeting a monthly meeting for those who consider themselves to be Deaf Blind and their supporters. This meeting is typically held on the 2nd Monday of the month. Monday, September 11, 2023 at 6:00 PM 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. This meeting is typically held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 6:00 PM Capital Area Chapter Monthly Meeting a monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Harrisburg area. This meeting is typically held on the 3rd Saturday of the month. Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 10:00 AM Erie County Chapter Monthly Meeting a monthly meeting for those who live in Erie County Pennsylvania. This meeting is typically held on the 3rd Saturday of the month. Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 2:00 PM Blind Parents Group Monthly Meeting a monthly meeting for blind parents, grandparents, and their supporters This meeting is typically held on the 3rd Saturday of the month. Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 7:00 PM Pennsylvania Organization of Parents of Blind Children (PAOPBC) Monthly Meeting a monthly meeting for parents of blind children and their supporters This meeting is typically held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 1:00 PM Pittsburgh Chapter Monthly Meeting A monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Pittsburgh area. This meeting is typically held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 6:00 PM Greater Philadelphia Chapter Monthly Meeting a monthly meeting for those who live in the Philadelphia area. This is one of two local chapters in the Philadelphia area. The other chapter is the Keystone Chapter. This meeting is typically held on the 4th Saturday of the month. Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 10:00 AM Brandywine Valley Chapter Monthly Meeting a monthly meeting for those who live in the Brandywine Valley area of PA. This meeting is typically held on the 4th Saturday of the month. Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 10:00 AM Pennsylvania Association of Guide Dog Users (PAGDU) Monthly Meeting a monthly meeting for those who have or are considering getting a guide dog as well as their supporters. This meeting is typically held on the 4th Saturday of the month. Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 4:00 PM Pennsylvania Association of Blind Students (PABS) Monthly Meeting a monthly meeting for blind students of all ages and their supporters. This meeting is typically held on the 4th Monday of the month. Monday, September 25, 2023 at 7:00 PM Blind Seniors Group Monthly Meeting a monthly meeting for those who are seniors or almost seniors as well as their supporters. This meeting is typically held on the 4th Wednesday of the month. Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 7:30 PM 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 as well as some guest hosts. It features interviews with our PA members as well as interviews and resources for the blind community. The monthly digest is also on the podcast for those who wish to hear a human's voice instead of a screen reader. You can listen to it wherever you listen to podcasts. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, IHeartRadio, and on YouTube @PABlindPodcast. Contact White Canes Connect at whitecanesconnect@gmail.com if you have any show ideas or wish to be on the podcast. State Convention 2023 Our State Convention is coming up soon! Mark your calendar! Clear your agendas! We will be convening from November 9 to 12, 2023 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Harrisburg, PA! Please see the links below to register for the convention as well to reserve your hotel rooms! Room rates are $99 a night. We will have a Senior Possibilities Fair, Technology Seminars, Talent Showcase/Live Auction, special interest groups and division meetings and so much more! We hope to hang out with you at the convention! Attendee Registration for State Convention: https://nfbofpa.org/2023-state-convention-registration/ Info on making hotel reservations at the Crowne Plaza Harrisburg: https://nfbofpa.org/reservations-for-crowne-plaza-hotel/ Senior Possibilities Fair 2023 We will also have a senior possibilities fair on the morning of Thursday, November 9, 2023. There is a separate registration form for this event and can be found at the following link: https://nfbofpa.org/senior-possibilities-fair/ Talent Showcase For those who will be attending the convention in-person, we are looking for performers of all talents to showcase them at the talent show which will take place on the evening of Friday, November 10, 2023. If you are interested in performing, please contact Stacie Leap at Stacie.leap@gmail.com Shout-Outs and Announcements! Birthday Wishes The National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania would like to wish all those who were born in September a very happy birthday! Rest in Peace Tom Anderson Tom Anderson served as the Chair of the Blind Christians Group after it was changed from the Communities of Faith division. This email was from Dan Burke: "Dear friends and Federation family - Julie and I are heart-broken to tell you that Tom Anderson, the beloved first-Braille teacher at CCB and one of the two staff members who opened the doors of the Colorado Center for the Blind in 1988 with Diane McGeorge, died Tuesday afternoon. Tom had been in the hospital for about two weeks in Kansas where he and his wife, Linda returned after tom's retirement from CCB in 2015. He passed quietly from this life with his dear Linda holding one of his hands and his twin sister Toni holding the other. Tom had cancer nearly 20 years ago, but was cancer free until about two years ago. He entered treatments and finished them early this year. He and Linda came to the national convention in Houston, and it was wonderful for all of us to see him. He was so obviously excited to be back at the convention again. But he became ill after they returned home and eventually was hospitalized. Tom was a man of faith and a minister, having his own small church in Littleton for a number of years. He was also a staunch, life-long Federationist, holding many offices at the chapter, state and national levels, including the Denver Chapter President, the NFB of Kansas state board, and the long-time President of the NFB in Communities of Faith. Tom was such a good man, a dedicated and patient teacher of Braille to hundreds of blind students over the 27 years he taught at the Center, if also exacting and sometimes stern. He embraced his nickname, “Dr. Dots,” loved to page students late for his class with, “Henrietta, the dots await your fingers,” and had one of the most endearing and genuine laughs ever heard in the halls of CCB. No one had a laugh like Tom's, and he laughed often and easily. Julie spoke with Linda this afternoon. At this time, there is no public memorial scheduled. Please send Linda and the family your prayers and positive thoughts. Rest in peace, dear, kind and loving friend and teacher to so many.” Fundraisers Blind Parents Group T-Shirts Fundraiser 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 fund to assist blind or visually impaired parents and their family through financial life hardships. To purchase a t-shirt, please contact Stacie Leap at nfb.stacie@gmail.com Dancing in the Dark The Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter will be hosting their annual Dancing in the Dark event on Friday October 13, 2023. On Friday October 13th we Joyously invite you to enjoy a night of fun and enlightenment to celebrate ational Meet the Blind Month and White Cane Day. This is a semi-formal evening of dinner, music and dancing. Cocktails begin @ 6:00 PM . Tickets are $75 and the deadline to purchase ticket is September 15, 2023. This event will be held at: Blue Grillhouse . (4431 Easton Avenue. Bethlehem, PA 18020) There are four menu selections: 1. Flounder stuffed with jumbo crab in lemon cream sauce 2. Chicken breast marsala 3. Slow roasted prime rib of beef - traditional or horseradish crusted 4. Roasted Zucchini with Quinoa Contact the Event Chair Jemmie Jones for more info and to purchase tickets: 908-391-8375 Believe You Can! Talent Show SAVE THE DATE: The Keystone Chapter will be having their annual talent show fundraiser on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 8 PM ET. If you wish to be a performer, please complete the Google Form: BelieveYouCan.live/talent. Tickets are on sale now at BelieveYouCan.live/tickets. For more information, please visit their website: believeYouCan.live or contact David Goldstein at david@iCantCU.com If you wish to be a performer or have any questions, please contact BelieveYouCanShow@gmail.com 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 nfb.stacie@gmail.com Liberty Resources' Blind/Low Vision Support Group Our members Karen Rose and Simone Cooper partner up with Liberty Resources to hold a 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 Purple Path Awareness Walk Purple Path is an awareness walk about domestic violence. It will be a day filled with testimonials, live entertainment, raffles, food, resources/information tables and much more! The event will be on October 7, 2023 from 12PM to 4PM at 800 Macdade Blvd.Collingdale, PA 19023. More information including volunteering, sponsorships, and registering can be found on their website: www.purplehouseporjectpa.org 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. There will be guest speakers, and live entertainment. There will be an in-person option as well as a Zoom option. For more information including vending opportunities, volunteering, or to register, please visit the For The Byrds Consulting website . NFB Pledge I pledge to participate actively in the efforts 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. Many thanks to everybody for all they do within the Federation! Thanks! the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania team www.NFBofPA.org
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Welcome to our August 2023 monthly Digest: a monthly newsletter of the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania! The events and information listed below 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 nfb.stacie@gmail.com by the 27th of the month so it can be added to our calendar for the following month. A Message from our State Affiliate President. Hello everyone! Happy August! It is hard to believe that summer is almost over and school will be back in session! We are hoping that the registration for the State Convention will be open by the time of this message. Please register early! I am beginning to line up speakers for the Saturday Agenda. If you have a topic you want to hear about or someone you think would be of interest, please let me know. Stay Cool! - Lynn Heitz President, National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania president@NFBOfPA.org 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 going to https://www.NFBofPA.org/calendar . However, if you wish to subscribe to the calendar and get the events on your calendar apps, please click Subscribe and go through the steps to subscribe. Member Spotlight: Brian Mackey. 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! Brian Mackey serves as the NFB of PA State Treasurer as well as the Treasurer of the Greater Berks County Chapter. He is a huge Philadelphia Flyers fan. His love of sports does not keep him as a spectator though as he is also a golfer with the Mid-Atlantic Blind Golfers Association. His expertise and interest in web development has given Brian the opportunity to continue serving not just Pennsylvania but multiple states as their webmaster and content developer. His organization skills also landed him a job as the Administrative Assistant with the DoubleTree Hotel in Reading, PA. He is the lead person for our registration tables at the state conventions. If you happen to run into Brian, do not forget to say “Hello!” August Calendar of Events. The following events are also on our Google calendar with the Zoom information or meeting location. If anyone within a chapter, division, or group see any errors or misinformation, please contact Stacie Leap at nfb.stacie@gmail.com 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. Coffee with the State President and Board This monthly discussion meeting brings everybody together to get to know the state affiliate board members and the happenings within the state's divisions, chapters, and advocacy efforts. Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 7:30PM. Jigsaw Chapter monthly Meeting a monthly meeting for those who do not have a local chapter in their geographical area. This is our at-large chapter Meetings Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 10 AM. Greater Berks Chapter Monthly Meeting: A monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Berks County of Pennsylvania Friday, August 11, 2023 at 10 AM. Keystone Chapter Monthly Meeting: a monthly meeting for those who live in the Philadelphia area. This is one of two local chapters in the Philadelphia area. The other chapter is the Greater Philadelphia Chapter. Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 10:15AM. Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter Monthly Meeting: A monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania. This includes Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, and the surrounding areas. Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 10 AM. Happy Valley Chapter Monthly Meeting: A monthly meeting for those who live in or surrounding State College, Pennsylvania. Saturday, August 12,2023 at 1PM. Deaf Blind Division Monthly Meeting: a monthly meeting for those who consider themselves to be Deaf Blind and their supporters. Monday, August 14, 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, August 15, 2023 at 11 AM. Pittsburgh Chapter Monthly Meeting: A monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Pittsburgh area. Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 6PM. 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, August 16, 2023 at 6 PM. Capital Area Chapter Monthly Meeting: a monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Harrisburg area. Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 10 AM. Erie County Chapter Monthly Meeting: a monthly meeting for those who live in Erie County Pennsylvania. Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 2 PM. Blind Parents Group Monthly Meeting: a monthly meeting for blind parents, grandparents, and their supporters Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 7 PM. Blind Seniors Group Monthly Meeting: a monthly meeting for those who are seniors or almost seniors as well as their supporters. Wednesday, August 24, 2023 at 7:30 PM. 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 Philadelphia area. The other chapter is the Keystone Chapter. Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 10 AM Brandywine Valley Chapter Monthly Meeting: a monthly meeting for those who live in the Brandywine Valley. Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 10 AM Pennsylvania Association of Guide Dog Users (PAGDU) Monthly Meeting: a monthly meeting for those who have or are considering getting a guide dog as well as their supporters. Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 4 PM. Pennsylvania Association of Blind Students (PABS) Monthly Meeting: a monthly meeting for blind students of all ages and their supporters. Monday, August 28, 2023 at 7 PM. 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 as well as some guest hosts. 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 YouTube @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: Recap We had such a wonderful time reconnecting with old friends and meeting new ones at our national convention in Houston, Texas this year! We had a total of 43 people registered from our state and 10 of those who registered were first timers! Welcome to the Federation family to all the first timers! Here are some highlights from national convention as it relates to our PA members: Emily Gindlesperger was elected back to the board of the National Organization of Parents of Blind Children! Denice Brown is still in the position of Treasurer of the National Organization of Blind Black Leaders as the position is a two-year term! Gloria Nathan-Cherry was elected to the seat of board member for the Community Service Division! Harriet Go was elected as the 2nd Vice President for the National Organization of Blind Educators! Harriet Go also is the new Kids Camp Director! Stacie Leap was nominated as a member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee! Two National Scholarship winners are from our state: Joann Kim and Ashley Rogers! Accessible Pharmacy received the Bolitin Award! Lynn Heitz presented at the annual meeting for the Diabetes Action Network Division and the Blind Seniors division about Accessible Pharmacy! Esther Gillyard performed at the Performing Arts Division Showcase of Talent! Quitrina Townes' name was called for a Door Prize with the PAC Plan! Congratulations to those mentioned above on all their accomplishments! Pennsylvania is definitely a state full of leaders and game changers! Our 2024 National Convention will be from July 3 to 8, 2024 in the Rosen Center located in Orlando, Florida! Start saving up and we look forward to meeting you in Orlando! State Convention 2023 Our State Convention is coming up soon! Mark your calendar! Clear your agendas! We will be convening from November 9 to 12, 2023 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Harrisburg, PA! Please see the links below to register for the convention as well to reserve your hotel rooms! Room rates are $99 a night. We will have a Senior Possibilities Fair, Technology Seminars, Talent Showcase/Live Auction, special interest groups and division meetings and so much more! We hope to hang out with you at the convention! Attendee Registration for State Convention: https://nfbofpa.org/2023-state-convention-registration/ Info on making hotel reservations at the Crowne Plaza Harrisburg: https://nfbofpa.org/reservations-for-crowne-plaza-hotel/ Shout-Outs and Announcements! Birthday Wishes The National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania would like to wish all those who were born in August a very happy birthday! Rest in Peace Eric Coleman! From Denice Brown: On July 7th we lost a great friend in the blindness community. Eric Coleman passed away. Many of you met Eric through ASB (now Vision Link). Eric loved to have game night at his house, and his wife Yancey was always the perfect hostess. He was one of the biggest Philadelphia Eagles fans, and had no problem boasting about his team. In the past Eric had been a member of the Greater Philadelphia Chapter, and he did travel to a few of our National Conventions. Please keep all of Eric's family and friends in your thoughts and prayers. His service was on Monday, July 17, 2023 at Majestic Hall, 800w. Olney Avenue, Philadelphia, PA Rest in Peace Vanessa Walsh! From Denice Brown on Sunday, July 30, 2023: It is with a heavy heart that I come to you again with another death in the blindness community. It was reported to me that last night former member Vanessa Walsh passed away in North Carolina. Please keep Vanessa's loved ones in your thoughts and prayers. If I receive any additional information, I will let you know. John Jon Awareness Walk Member Lyvette Byrd had her 2nd Annual John Jon Awareness Walk under her business, For The Byrds Consulting, LLC, and a lot of members of the affiliate came to support. At the walk, Greater Philadelphia Chapter member Yvonne Hughes received an award for all her advocacy work in the disability community! Congratulations to Yvonne!!! Lyvette Byrd would like to thank everybody who contributed in any way to the walk: giving donations, participating at the walk, serving snacks and beverages, and everything in between! Lyvette would also like to thank members Quitrina Townes and Stacie Leap who volunteered their time as planning committee members! Fundraisers Blind Parents Group T-Shirts Fundraiser 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 fund to assist blind or visually impaired parents and their family through financial life hardships. To purchase a t-shirt, please contact Stacie Leap at nfb.stacie@gmail.com Believe You Can! Talent Show SAVE THE DATE: The Keystone Chapter will be having their annual talent show fundraiser on Saturday, October 14, 2023. More details will follow as the date gets closer! If you wish to be a performer or have any questions, please contact BelieveYouCanShow@gmail.com 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 nfb.stacie@gmail.com SEPTA Advisory Council Update SEPTA stands for “Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority.” The SEPTA Advisory Council has not been having their monthly meeting due to internal restructuring. Please see the below message from the SAC team. Good morning, The SAC leadership is just about finished updating SACs bylaws... We decided to delete the teams link series calendar invite so everything will start fresh. SAC staff that work with SAC leadership will share the new link with all SEPTA staff that attend these meetings. For SAC attendees, SAC leadership will circulate the new link to you all as well. We do apologize for any inconvenience, we know this has taken longer than expected, but trust SAC leadership, when we said we want these meetings to produce results for the disability community, that's exactly what we meant and mean. Stay tuned, trust the process, and we'll be back to meeting regularly real soon. Best, Latoya Maddox-SAC Chair Heather Shanefield-SAC Secretary Liam Dougherty-Assistant Secretary Senior Summit Continues! Member Yvonne Hughes has been hosting a bunch of senior summits throughout the city and there is one coming up in August. Please see below as it is the text from her flyer: EDUCATE TO EMPOWER Information: Health Screening (Blood Pressure, Diabetes Health Information) National Federation of the Blind Revenue And other resources! Sponsor: Temple Health & Medicaid Date: Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023 Time: 1:00-3:00 PM Location: Christy Recreation Center (728 S 55th Street, Philadelphia PA 19143) Enter on Christian St. REMEMBER THE FOUR E'S: EDUCATE TO EMPOWER TO LEARN TO ENGAGE AND EMBRACE YOURSELF CONTACT YVONNE HUGHES FOR MORE INFORMATION (215) 966-9614 | MARVON22253@GMAIL.COM Liberty Resources' Blind/Low Vision Support Group Our members Karen Rose and Simone Cooper partner up with Liberty Resources to hold a 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 Purple Path Awareness Walk Purple Path is an awareness walk about domestic violence. It will be a day filled with testimonials, live entertainment, raffles, food, resources/information tables and much more! The event will be on October 7, 2023 from 12PM to 4PM at 800 Macdade Blvd.Collingdale, PA 19023. More information including volunteering, sponsorships, and registering can be found on their website: www.purplehouseporjectpa.org 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. There will be guest speakers, and live entertainment. There will be an in-person option as well as a Zoom option. For more information including vending opportunities, volunteering, or to register, please visit the For The Byrds Consulting website. NFB Pledge I pledge to participate actively in the efforts 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. Many thanks to everybody for all they do within the Federation! Thanks! the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania team https://www.nfbofpa.org
How do you approach investors in a time when anyone rarely makes money? What goes in your business plan? Why should you share the bad news first with your potential investors? Why should you use your own money to make your own film? Why shouldn't you pre-judge potential investors? Why is getting a mentor essential? We are going to dive into all that with filmmaker Scott DuPont in this episode about the five big shifts you must make to fund your indie films. (Episode 43) Hosted by Director/Producer Jenn Page. To join our private FB group for directors or to learn about The Working Director course that helps emerging filmmakers become working directors faster, visit TheWorkingDirector.Pro. More on Scott: Scott duPont was born in New Jersey (also lived in New York) is an award-winning actor with 3 Crystal Reel Awards based in Hollywood. duPont honed his craft in the Florida market living near Universal Studios FL & Disney-MGM Studios for 15 years working on 100+ short & independent films and TV pilots. In 2005, duPont was elected State President of the Florida Motion Picture & Television Association and to the Board of Directors for Film Florida. He was later elected President of the Florida Cast & Crew Association, served as Chairman of the Florida Alliance of Media & Entertainment and was a founding member of the United Film & Television Artists. Behind the camera, duPont is a member of the Producers Guild of America, the International Documentary Association. One of Scott's unique advantages to having successful film releases is his marketing skills which led him to pursue a Master's degree in Marketing with his thesis on Film Marketing. His obsession on marketing proved a great resource to exploit his company's films using creative strategies with smaller P & A budgets to get R.O.I. to his investors over the years. In between productions, duPont has written columns for several film industry publications including The Director's Chair, Focus In, and ChART magazine, and currently hosts the Podcast "Finance YOUR Movie!" which helps educate, inspire & empower other filmmakers to get money for their own projects. Making connections & reading scripts via the different film organizations he helmed, Scott optioned and purchased several sought after scripts & valuable properties. In 2007, with the backing of his most loyal investors, he formed Scott duPont, Inc. to acquire & develop additional film properties. duPont is now teaming up with existing investors and an investment group out of New York & Miami to raise a new production slate to produce & market several films (now in development). The 1st film belonging to this new slate is: "Ticket Trouble" expected to start production in 2024. Finance Your Movie with Scott's help by listening to his podcast or hiring his team to get hands on. FinanceYourMovie.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theworkingdirector/message
Days before footage of the fatal police beating of Tyre Nichols was made public, protests disrupted downtown Atlanta. The demonstrations there came in response to law enforcement shooting protestor Manuel Teran to death at the controversial site of a future police training facility. The area has come to be known as “Cop City,” and on today's episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by attorney and State President of the Georgia NAACP Gerald Griggs to talk about the project, its history, and why officials are moving it forward in the face of widespread public opposition. Guest: Gerald Griggs, State President of Georgia's NAACP Podcast production by Kristie Taiwo-Makanjuola You can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for just $1 for your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Days before footage of the fatal police beating of Tyre Nichols was made public, protests disrupted downtown Atlanta. The demonstrations there came in response to law enforcement shooting protestor Manuel Teran to death at the controversial site of a future police training facility. The area has come to be known as “Cop City,” and on today's episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by attorney and State President of the Georgia NAACP Gerald Griggs to talk about the project, its history, and why officials are moving it forward in the face of widespread public opposition. Guest: Gerald Griggs, State President of Georgia's NAACP Podcast production by Kristie Taiwo-Makanjuola You can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for just $1 for your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Days before footage of the fatal police beating of Tyre Nichols was made public, protests disrupted downtown Atlanta. The demonstrations there came in response to law enforcement shooting protestor Manuel Teran to death at the controversial site of a future police training facility. The area has come to be known as “Cop City,” and on today's episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by attorney and State President of the Georgia NAACP Gerald Griggs to talk about the project, its history, and why officials are moving it forward in the face of widespread public opposition. Guest: Gerald Griggs, State President of Georgia's NAACP Podcast production by Kristie Taiwo-Makanjuola You can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for just $1 for your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Days before footage of the fatal police beating of Tyre Nichols was made public, protests disrupted downtown Atlanta. The demonstrations there came in response to law enforcement shooting protestor Manuel Teran to death at the controversial site of a future police training facility. The area has come to be known as “Cop City,” and on today's episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by attorney and State President of the Georgia NAACP Gerald Griggs to talk about the project, its history, and why officials are moving it forward in the face of widespread public opposition. Guest: Gerald Griggs, State President of Georgia's NAACP Podcast production by Kristie Taiwo-Makanjuola You can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for just $1 for your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Party continues to insist the only standard for behavior is “who has the power?” We must confront the technocrats or they will roll over people. The man who popularized the phrase “Deep State” and forced them to reveal what they are doesn't appear ready to go after the medical-technocratic Deep State. There has never been a better time to go after these people. In England, an NIH executive admitted they lied about Covid deaths to make the “pandemic” seem worse. It has become inescapably evident that the CDC has lied about everything and continues to launder deaths from injections into deaths from Covid. Tony Blair wants a global, digital platform so all governments will know everyone's “vaccination” status. President Trump's explanation for his support of the mRNA concoctions has become more nuanced and balanced. But, he still talks about these injections having saved “hundreds of millions of lives”, which, given even the most optimistic view of these injections, would mean Covid took a billion lives. These people will not stop, they have to be stopped. Can President Trump get there? What does God say? The Lord knows not just what these people are doing, He knows why they are doing it. 1 Samuel 16:1-13 “The Lord does not see as mortals see; they look on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.”God sees that these people want to forcibly change our DNA--that which He created--into their image. He sees that they abhor His creation in ways beyond “medicine.” The WEF wants to force people to stop eating meat and, instead, to consume fake, patented protein-goop The Party makes. God made all foods for us.1 Timothy 4:2-42 "Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron. 3 They forbid people to marry and order them to abstain from certain foods, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and who know the truth. 4 For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving . . . "The Lord told us what kind of people should be our leaders. What Are the Qualifications of an Elder? If they feel they have to, or are told to, The Mockingbirds will hang every injury and death from the mRNA injections around Trump's neck. FDA vaccine advisers ‘disappointed' and ‘angry' that early data about new Covid-19 booster shot wasn't presented for review last year - that is CNN! Bivalent booster INCREASES your risk of getting COVID (1.9% vs. 3.2%).BREAKING: NHS Director confirms Hospitals lied about Cause of Death to create illusion of COVID PandemicThe Bad Cat has had enough and finally admits the CDC are lying criminals. Tony Blair calls for WEF and WTO to introduce “digital infrastructure” that monitors vaccination status"You need the data. You need to know who's been vaccinated and who hasn't been."Fmr. PM Tony Blair Calls for “National Digital Infrastructure” Which Will be Needed for mRNA Vaccines “We should be helping countries to develop a national digital infrastructure which they will need with these new vaccines”Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair Calls For A Digital Database To Monitor Who Is Vaccinated And Who Is Not For A Future “Pandemic” During Live Broadcast At Klaus Schwab's World Economic ForumTrump Dismisses COVID Vaccine Safety Concerns, Says They Saved Millions of Lives - “You have many reports that say the vaccines saved tens of millions of lives and without the vaccines you would have had a thing like we had in 1917.”Moderna CEO Admits On Live Air At Davos They Were Making A COVID-19 Vaccine In January Of 2020 Before SARS-CoV-2 Even Had A NameSarah Blattner, 14, Israeli-American, has surgery, recovery going fine, takes first dose of Pfizer in June, immediate decline, is unable to walk, 5 months later recorded this video, then died suddenly the next day early am, doctors say possible heart attack.Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla Announces At Davos New mRNA Flu Vaccine Due By June Or July This Year And A COVID/Flu Combination Vaccine Already In The Works - "We started experiments to make one vaccine for both covid and flu."WE CAUGHT HIM! Watch what happened when @ezralevant and I spotted Albert Bourla, the CEO of Pfizer, on the street in Davos today. We finally asked him all the questions the mainstream media refuses to ask.“Funny, I'm at the WEF this week and all of the attendees in the food halls are eating MEAT. Also, the hoers d'oeuvres served to WEF attendees at parties have MEAT.” - Savanah Hernandez Siemens Chairman Jim Hagemann Snabe: "If a billion people stop eating meat, it will have a big impact ... I predict we will have proteins that don't come from meat in the future, they will probably taste even better ... They will be zero carbon and much healthier"
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