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Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Oregon Science Educator Named National Teacher of the Year at White House Ceremony
Washington, DC, April 30, 2008 – Unifying teaching and learning through creativity, collegiality, community interests as well as individual, and just a bit of what he calls “craziness”, defines Michael Geisen’s approach to working with, in his words, “my fellow human beings…my students.”
Because of his innovative approach, community focus, and teamwork with other teachers, Geisen was named 2008 National Teacher of the Year by President George W. Bush at a White House ceremony on April 30, 2008. Also recognized at this event were the 2008 state teachers of the year.
The National Teacher of the Year Program, sponsored by the ING Foundation, is a project of the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO). CCSSO is a nationwide, nonprofit organization of public officials who head departments of elementary and secondary education in the states, the District of Columbia, the Department of Defense Education Activity, and five U.S. extra-state jurisdictions. “Geisen is exactly the type of educator we want to acknowledge. He believes in and encourages collaboration between and among teachers and school leaders as he knows this brings the right focus on the student,” said Gene Wilhoit, executive director of CCSSO. “We at CCSSO are supportive and working toward creating a collaborative and student-centered 21st century educator development system and are pleased to have our National Teacher of the Year reflect our values and direction in this area of work.”
The National Teacher of the Year Program focuses public attention on teaching excellence and is the oldest and most prestigious awards program for teachers. According to Rhonda Mims, president of the ING Foundation, ING is proud to collaborate with CCSSO to celebrate the national and state teachers of the year. "We are committed to honoring excellence in education, and it’s important for us to support educators who are dedicated to empowering our children to excel in school,” Mims said.
Geisen, a science teacher at Crook County Middle School in Prineville, Oregon, is the 58th National Teacher of the Year. He will begin a year as a full-time national and international spokesperson for education on June 1, 2008.
“A great teacher,” he says, “is a unifier of ideas, a unifier of people, and a unifier of ideas with people. In my teaching I strive to bring together creativity and science, to unite my students into a community, and to help each person in this community connect with the big ideas of science.”
Working to keep textbooks to, as he describes it, 97 percent colorful wall decoration and 3 percent reference materials, this seventh-grade teacher strives consistently to keep all of his curriculum, labs, assignments, activities and evaluations hand-tailored.
As Geisen explains, “By doing so, I’m able to correlate them exactly with the Oregon standards, incorporate multiple levels of cognition, revise them when needed and keep them up to date with emerging science. Some of them are based on ideas that colleagues or students have shared with me, but many of them I simply dream up while in the shower or while driving to work. However they originate, I try to put a bit of myself, a bit of Prineville, and a good dose of humor and creativity into each activity, project or assignment. In fact, students even laugh during tests in our class.
“When students know that it’s not just some writer of some worksheet out there that wants them to do something,” he continues, “but that it’s local and applicable to their lives, they start to get interested. And when students are interested, they start to ask real questions. And when they ask questions, they’re on their way to becoming great scientists and learners. This enthusiasm becomes contagious, and kids spread it around our building and take it home to their families. It doesn’t happen every day for every child, but it happens frequently enough to call it a pattern. Even the non-mathematical/non-scientific kids get into it when creativity and science fuse together.”
Focusing on the research that shows when both sides of the brain are engaged, more authentic learning occurs Geisen has, as his continuous goal and hope, to ignite such passion for learning in as many people as possible and to help them make informed decisions in their everyday lives. As he explains, “I allow my curiosity and enthusiasm for learning to match my students’, and we inspire each other to further explore and wonder about the big questions and the little details that make our world so fascinating.”
Rocky Miner, Crook County Middle School Principal, calls Geisen a “natural” at understanding the middle school student and making positive connections with them, but equally applauds his leadership skills and deep understanding of the whole middle school science curriculum that helps his fellow science teachers. And in letters of recommendation that came with his National Teacher of the Year application, his students and colleagues echo these sentiments, using such terms to describe Geisen and his work as “genuine,” “heart felt,” and “imaginative.” As one of his recent students, Karlie Grasle, said, “I think if he wanted to, he could make watching grass grow interesting.”
Geisen was born in Seattle, Washington, on April 27, 1973, and graduated in 1991 from Kentridge High School in Kent, Washington.
He received his bachelor’s degree in Forest Resource Management from the University of Washington in 1996, graduating magna cum laude. He began his professional career as a forester but while this was satisfying work for a while, eventually he missed the direct connection with people.
Early in his forestry career, Geisen spent several months as a teaching assistant at the University of Washington’s experimental forest. “For 12–14 hours a day, I designed and implemented exercises to teach forestry majors the field skills they needed to succeed, and spent hours in the forest helping them, guiding them and getting to know them. But for several years, I had been working as a professional forester using those same skills… alone. One day on a rainy hillside, I realized why I was barely able to get up every morning: I needed to give. My vocation needed to have deeper meaning, to have relationship, to have heart. I needed to teach.”
Geisen earned a Master of Arts in Teaching, with a science endorsement, from Southern Oregon University in 2001 and began teaching that fall at Crook County Middle School.
He is married to Jennifer Geisen and they have two children ages eight and five.
A committee of representatives from 15 national education organizations chooses the National Teacher of the Year from among the state teachers of the year, including those representing American Samoa, Department of Defense Education Activity, District of Columbia, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, and U.S. Virgin Islands.
The other 2008 National Teacher of the Year finalists are Lewis Chappelear, an engineering and design teacher at James Monroe High School in North Hills, California; June Teisan, a science teacher at Harper Woods Secondary School in Harper Woods, Michigan; and Thomas R. Smigiel, Jr., a teen leadership and science teacher at Norview High School in Norfolk, Virginia.
State teachers of the year are selected on the basis of nominations by students, teachers, principals, and school district administrators throughout the states. Applications are then submitted to CCSSO, where the national selection committee reviews the data on each state candidate and selects the four finalists. The selection committee then personally interviews each finalist before naming the National Teacher of the Year. Additional information on the National Teacher of the Year Program can be accessed at .
Because of his innovative approach, community focus, and teamwork with other teachers, Geisen was named 2008 National Teacher of the Year by President George W. Bush at a White House ceremony on April 30, 2008. Also recognized at this event were the 2008 state teachers of the year.
The National Teacher of the Year Program, sponsored by the ING Foundation, is a project of the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO). CCSSO is a nationwide, nonprofit organization of public officials who head departments of elementary and secondary education in the states, the District of Columbia, the Department of Defense Education Activity, and five U.S. extra-state jurisdictions. “Geisen is exactly the type of educator we want to acknowledge. He believes in and encourages collaboration between and among teachers and school leaders as he knows this brings the right focus on the student,” said Gene Wilhoit, executive director of CCSSO. “We at CCSSO are supportive and working toward creating a collaborative and student-centered 21st century educator development system and are pleased to have our National Teacher of the Year reflect our values and direction in this area of work.”
The National Teacher of the Year Program focuses public attention on teaching excellence and is the oldest and most prestigious awards program for teachers. According to Rhonda Mims, president of the ING Foundation, ING is proud to collaborate with CCSSO to celebrate the national and state teachers of the year. "We are committed to honoring excellence in education, and it’s important for us to support educators who are dedicated to empowering our children to excel in school,” Mims said.
Geisen, a science teacher at Crook County Middle School in Prineville, Oregon, is the 58th National Teacher of the Year. He will begin a year as a full-time national and international spokesperson for education on June 1, 2008.
“A great teacher,” he says, “is a unifier of ideas, a unifier of people, and a unifier of ideas with people. In my teaching I strive to bring together creativity and science, to unite my students into a community, and to help each person in this community connect with the big ideas of science.”
Working to keep textbooks to, as he describes it, 97 percent colorful wall decoration and 3 percent reference materials, this seventh-grade teacher strives consistently to keep all of his curriculum, labs, assignments, activities and evaluations hand-tailored.
As Geisen explains, “By doing so, I’m able to correlate them exactly with the Oregon standards, incorporate multiple levels of cognition, revise them when needed and keep them up to date with emerging science. Some of them are based on ideas that colleagues or students have shared with me, but many of them I simply dream up while in the shower or while driving to work. However they originate, I try to put a bit of myself, a bit of Prineville, and a good dose of humor and creativity into each activity, project or assignment. In fact, students even laugh during tests in our class.
“When students know that it’s not just some writer of some worksheet out there that wants them to do something,” he continues, “but that it’s local and applicable to their lives, they start to get interested. And when students are interested, they start to ask real questions. And when they ask questions, they’re on their way to becoming great scientists and learners. This enthusiasm becomes contagious, and kids spread it around our building and take it home to their families. It doesn’t happen every day for every child, but it happens frequently enough to call it a pattern. Even the non-mathematical/non-scientific kids get into it when creativity and science fuse together.”
Focusing on the research that shows when both sides of the brain are engaged, more authentic learning occurs Geisen has, as his continuous goal and hope, to ignite such passion for learning in as many people as possible and to help them make informed decisions in their everyday lives. As he explains, “I allow my curiosity and enthusiasm for learning to match my students’, and we inspire each other to further explore and wonder about the big questions and the little details that make our world so fascinating.”
Rocky Miner, Crook County Middle School Principal, calls Geisen a “natural” at understanding the middle school student and making positive connections with them, but equally applauds his leadership skills and deep understanding of the whole middle school science curriculum that helps his fellow science teachers. And in letters of recommendation that came with his National Teacher of the Year application, his students and colleagues echo these sentiments, using such terms to describe Geisen and his work as “genuine,” “heart felt,” and “imaginative.” As one of his recent students, Karlie Grasle, said, “I think if he wanted to, he could make watching grass grow interesting.”
Geisen was born in Seattle, Washington, on April 27, 1973, and graduated in 1991 from Kentridge High School in Kent, Washington.
He received his bachelor’s degree in Forest Resource Management from the University of Washington in 1996, graduating magna cum laude. He began his professional career as a forester but while this was satisfying work for a while, eventually he missed the direct connection with people.
Early in his forestry career, Geisen spent several months as a teaching assistant at the University of Washington’s experimental forest. “For 12–14 hours a day, I designed and implemented exercises to teach forestry majors the field skills they needed to succeed, and spent hours in the forest helping them, guiding them and getting to know them. But for several years, I had been working as a professional forester using those same skills… alone. One day on a rainy hillside, I realized why I was barely able to get up every morning: I needed to give. My vocation needed to have deeper meaning, to have relationship, to have heart. I needed to teach.”
Geisen earned a Master of Arts in Teaching, with a science endorsement, from Southern Oregon University in 2001 and began teaching that fall at Crook County Middle School.
He is married to Jennifer Geisen and they have two children ages eight and five.
A committee of representatives from 15 national education organizations chooses the National Teacher of the Year from among the state teachers of the year, including those representing American Samoa, Department of Defense Education Activity, District of Columbia, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, and U.S. Virgin Islands.
The other 2008 National Teacher of the Year finalists are Lewis Chappelear, an engineering and design teacher at James Monroe High School in North Hills, California; June Teisan, a science teacher at Harper Woods Secondary School in Harper Woods, Michigan; and Thomas R. Smigiel, Jr., a teen leadership and science teacher at Norview High School in Norfolk, Virginia.
State teachers of the year are selected on the basis of nominations by students, teachers, principals, and school district administrators throughout the states. Applications are then submitted to CCSSO, where the national selection committee reviews the data on each state candidate and selects the four finalists. The selection committee then personally interviews each finalist before naming the National Teacher of the Year. Additional information on the National Teacher of the Year Program can be accessed at .
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Concerned Partners in Education 2nd Annual Scholarship Fundraiser
Visit Basheer Jones Speaking on Youtube!
Concerned Partners in Education
Present Their 2nd Annual
Scholarship Fundraiser Brunch
Featuring:
Our “Man of the Year” Basheer Jones
Host of Basheer Jones and Company (WERE 1490 AM), Renowned poet and positive role model.
Guest appearance by Chris Webb (last years scholarship recipient and local actor and poet)
In support of our Foundation for Youth Education (2 scholarships)
-- Christian Bell Visit Christian Bell's Website!
(www.chrisbellscholarship.tk) and Tracy Johnson are members of the B.R.I.C.K. Program and both will attend Morehouse College Visit Morehouse College Website! in the Fall 2008 --
And Programmed Apprencticeships for Successful Students (P.A.S.S.) Awards
Saturday, August 16, 2008 at 11:00 A.M.
Harvard Community Services Center
18240 Harvard Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44128
“Instead of Jail, Help Send Me to Yale!”
“Instead of the Jailhouse, Help Send Me to Morehouse!”
Tickets and Souvenir book space are available now.
Contact Gwen Norfleet, Retired Principal
(216) 921-5130 or 1-877-280-1644
e-mail: cpiecleveland@gmail.com
Friday, July 25, 2008
Program Advisor Resource
Visit Program Advisor!
Find the Top 50 Growth JobsProgramAdvisor offers the key information you'll need to help make this important decision in your life easier. From scholarships to career advice, ProgramAdvisor is your first step to a bright future.
Find the Top 50 Growth JobsProgramAdvisor offers the key information you'll need to help make this important decision in your life easier. From scholarships to career advice, ProgramAdvisor is your first step to a bright future.
Boy Millionaire in the Making
See how this young teenager Damon Williams turned his passion for tennis shoes into a stock portfolio worth $50,000.
Boy Millionaire in the Making
Boy Millionaire in the Making
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Cuyahoga County Youth Council
Visit Safe Cleveland!
WHAT IS THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY YOUTH COUNCIL?
The Cuyahoga County Youth Council will function as an advisory council to public policy leaders. This will be the charter Youth Council. This means that you have the opportunity to serve on the first Youth Council for Cuyahoga County. You will help to create rules and regulations for future Youth Council members, develop activities and programs for youth, and have the opportunity to serve your peers and advise public officials on issues affecting youth. Six Regional Youth Councils will be created throughout Cuyahoga County. Youth would serve on Regional Councils that are closest to them. Each Regional Youth Council will send representatives to serve on the Cuyahoga County Council.
WHO CAN SERVE ON THE YOUTH COUNCIL?
Youth 13-18 years old that live in Cuyahoga County. We want all young people to apply. You don t have to be a leader or the smartest in your class.
WHAT DOES THE YOUTH COUNCIL DO?
The Youth Council will meet twice a month at local libraries or recreation centers (sometimes more for special events) to develop youth led initiatives and plan a Youth Forum. Youth Council members will advise public officials on youth related issues.
WHY SHOULD I SERVE ON THE COUNCIL? WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
You will receive leadership training. You will learn how to run a meeting. You will meet new people. You will learn or enhance your marketing skills so that you may recruit other young people to participate in youth led activities and initiatives. You will have an opportunity to impact your community, engage with County leaders, and connect with your peers. You can add it to your resume, or your time may count toward community service hours.
WHO IS INITIATING THE YOUTH COUNCIL?
The Youth Council is being formed in collaboration with Cuyahoga County Board of Health, Cuyahoga County Family & Children First Council and the Partnership For A Safer Cleveland.
WHO DO I CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION?
You may contact Alicia (ext 23) or Cecilia (ext 24) at 216.523.1128.
WHERE CAN I GET AN APPLICATION?
Go to www.getitfacts.org, click on NEWS, then click on YOUTH COUNCIL APPLICATION.
This program funded by the Cuyahoga County Commissioners on behalf of the Family and Children First Council in partnership with the Cuyahoga County Board of Health.
WHAT IS THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY YOUTH COUNCIL?
The Cuyahoga County Youth Council will function as an advisory council to public policy leaders. This will be the charter Youth Council. This means that you have the opportunity to serve on the first Youth Council for Cuyahoga County. You will help to create rules and regulations for future Youth Council members, develop activities and programs for youth, and have the opportunity to serve your peers and advise public officials on issues affecting youth. Six Regional Youth Councils will be created throughout Cuyahoga County. Youth would serve on Regional Councils that are closest to them. Each Regional Youth Council will send representatives to serve on the Cuyahoga County Council.
WHO CAN SERVE ON THE YOUTH COUNCIL?
Youth 13-18 years old that live in Cuyahoga County. We want all young people to apply. You don t have to be a leader or the smartest in your class.
WHAT DOES THE YOUTH COUNCIL DO?
The Youth Council will meet twice a month at local libraries or recreation centers (sometimes more for special events) to develop youth led initiatives and plan a Youth Forum. Youth Council members will advise public officials on youth related issues.
WHY SHOULD I SERVE ON THE COUNCIL? WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
You will receive leadership training. You will learn how to run a meeting. You will meet new people. You will learn or enhance your marketing skills so that you may recruit other young people to participate in youth led activities and initiatives. You will have an opportunity to impact your community, engage with County leaders, and connect with your peers. You can add it to your resume, or your time may count toward community service hours.
WHO IS INITIATING THE YOUTH COUNCIL?
The Youth Council is being formed in collaboration with Cuyahoga County Board of Health, Cuyahoga County Family & Children First Council and the Partnership For A Safer Cleveland.
WHO DO I CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION?
You may contact Alicia (ext 23) or Cecilia (ext 24) at 216.523.1128.
WHERE CAN I GET AN APPLICATION?
Go to www.getitfacts.org, click on NEWS, then click on YOUTH COUNCIL APPLICATION.
This program funded by the Cuyahoga County Commissioners on behalf of the Family and Children First Council in partnership with the Cuyahoga County Board of Health.
2008 CAAO Online Executive Auction
Welcome to CAAO.net
CAAO (pronounced K-O) is an umbrella consulting organization for the black professional organizations of Northeast Ohio. CAAO serves as a conduit and referral source to existing resources for entrepreneurial development, professional development, and leadership empowerment for its member organizations and their members.
In addition, CAAO has developed a variety of benefits and services including a joint calendar, job referrals, business leads, and three empowerment circles: entrepreneurial, non-profit and leadership.
CAAO's member organizations communicate with over 30,000 black professionals on a regular basis. Thus, CAAO serves as a dynamic link to the "New Economy" for black professionals of Northeast Ohio.
Win An Opportunity To Attend The Buffalo Bills Training Camp!
The 2008 CAAO Online Executive Auction is now open! Over 80 executives are donating the opportunity for you to have a one on one meeting with them. Donte Whitner, Strong Safety for the Buffalo Bills is donating an invitation to the winning bidder to his 2008 training camp in August in Rochester, NY. The winner will have dinner with Donte Whitner and the Buffalo Bills organization! All expenses paid for winning bidder+1 guest. Check out the list of executives in the auction by going to
www.caao.2008.cmarket.com
CAAO (pronounced K-O) is an umbrella consulting organization for the black professional organizations of Northeast Ohio. CAAO serves as a conduit and referral source to existing resources for entrepreneurial development, professional development, and leadership empowerment for its member organizations and their members.
In addition, CAAO has developed a variety of benefits and services including a joint calendar, job referrals, business leads, and three empowerment circles: entrepreneurial, non-profit and leadership.
CAAO's member organizations communicate with over 30,000 black professionals on a regular basis. Thus, CAAO serves as a dynamic link to the "New Economy" for black professionals of Northeast Ohio.
Win An Opportunity To Attend The Buffalo Bills Training Camp!
The 2008 CAAO Online Executive Auction is now open! Over 80 executives are donating the opportunity for you to have a one on one meeting with them. Donte Whitner, Strong Safety for the Buffalo Bills is donating an invitation to the winning bidder to his 2008 training camp in August in Rochester, NY. The winner will have dinner with Donte Whitner and the Buffalo Bills organization! All expenses paid for winning bidder+1 guest. Check out the list of executives in the auction by going to
www.caao.2008.cmarket.com
Political Factor - "Your Business Matters"
Political Factor - "Your Business Matters"
You and your guests are cordially invited to network with Ohio's political representatives, small business owners and community leaders at The Political Factor: "Your Business Matters" neworking event. Participate in a discussion with our political leaders on how they can assist our small businesses develop and grow during this period of economic uncertainty.
Political Panelists.. .Bay Village Mayor, Deborah L. Sutherland; Cleveland Municipal Court Judge, Larry i Jones; County Commissioner, Peter law-sea Jones; Ohio Treasurer, Richard Cordray, State Representative, Matthew Dolan; President of Akron's City Council Marco Sommerville and others...
Phillip Shotwell. Director of the Division of Minority Business Affairs with the State of Ohio will also be on hand to discuss the assistance that the State of Ohio has to offer.
THIS EVENT IS "FREE" AND OPEN TO THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY. RSVP's REQUESTED.
Monday, June 2, 2008, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Center • 127 Public Square, Cleveland, OH 44114 Submit your questions to special (specialevents@blaekpagesohio.com). Call 1-800-900-7735; for Sponsorships and Exhibitor info.
MUSIC • GOOD FOOD • GREAT NETWORKING
Visit Black Pages Ohio!
You and your guests are cordially invited to network with Ohio's political representatives, small business owners and community leaders at The Political Factor: "Your Business Matters" neworking event. Participate in a discussion with our political leaders on how they can assist our small businesses develop and grow during this period of economic uncertainty.
Political Panelists.. .Bay Village Mayor, Deborah L. Sutherland; Cleveland Municipal Court Judge, Larry i Jones; County Commissioner, Peter law-sea Jones; Ohio Treasurer, Richard Cordray, State Representative, Matthew Dolan; President of Akron's City Council Marco Sommerville and others...
Phillip Shotwell. Director of the Division of Minority Business Affairs with the State of Ohio will also be on hand to discuss the assistance that the State of Ohio has to offer.
THIS EVENT IS "FREE" AND OPEN TO THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY. RSVP's REQUESTED.
Monday, June 2, 2008, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Center • 127 Public Square, Cleveland, OH 44114 Submit your questions to special (specialevents@blaekpagesohio.com). Call 1-800-900-7735; for Sponsorships and Exhibitor info.
MUSIC • GOOD FOOD • GREAT NETWORKING
Visit Black Pages Ohio!
Donte Whitner's 1st ANNUAL Football Mini-Camp
CLEVELAND'S OWN HOMETOWN HERO
Donte Whitner's 1st ANNUAL Football Mini-Camp
Collinwood High School
Football Field 8:30am-4:30pm
100-150 Young Athletes
Ages 7- 18
(School Students)
Cleveland Ohio
Donte Whitner continues to enrich, educate and encourage families in impoverished communities with his unselfish community efforts. Join Donte and his foundation Team 20, as he tackles cancer in the first weekend of June with his 2nd Annual Charity Cancer Strike Bowling Tournament and his Youth Football Mini-Camp.
The goal of Donte Whitner's Youth Football Mini-Camp is to exercise sportsmanship, leadership, and teamwork, in order to instill proper team values for use in both life and sports while displaying undying dedication, determination, and focus on achieving true inner greatness within.
Contact us at
216.773.9229 / 216.269.5114
Donte's TEAM20Site!
Donte Whitner's 1st ANNUAL Football Mini-Camp
Collinwood High School
Football Field 8:30am-4:30pm
100-150 Young Athletes
Ages 7- 18
(School Students)
Cleveland Ohio
Donte Whitner continues to enrich, educate and encourage families in impoverished communities with his unselfish community efforts. Join Donte and his foundation Team 20, as he tackles cancer in the first weekend of June with his 2nd Annual Charity Cancer Strike Bowling Tournament and his Youth Football Mini-Camp.
The goal of Donte Whitner's Youth Football Mini-Camp is to exercise sportsmanship, leadership, and teamwork, in order to instill proper team values for use in both life and sports while displaying undying dedication, determination, and focus on achieving true inner greatness within.
Contact us at
216.773.9229 / 216.269.5114
Donte's TEAM20Site!
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Northeast Ohio National Society of Black Engineers Alumni Extension 2008 HIGH SCHOOL $500 BOOK SCHOLARSHIPS NEO NSBE
Northeast Ohio National Society of Black Engineers Alumni Extension 2008 HIGH SCHOOL $500 BOOK SCHOLARSHIPS NEO NSBE AE, P.O. Box 6704, Cleveland, Ohio 44101-1704 • 1-877-532-3975 • http://www.neo-nsbe.org
Dear Prospective Applicant:
The primary mission of the Northeast Ohio Alumni Extension of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is to increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community. Secondary is the need to develop a chapter that supports and assists the professional development of each member. In striving to meet chapter objectives, the Northeast Ohio National Society of Black Engineers - Alumni Extension is proud to offer TWOdeserving minority high school students each a$500 book scholarship.
Eligible students must meet the following criteria:
Graduating senior from a Cleveland/Greater Cleveland Area High School by June or August, 2008
2.75 GPA or higher
Will attend a two or four year institution with an accredited technical degree program
Will pursue a degree in a technical field (such as Engineering, Math, Computer Technology, Chemistry, Physics,)
Above criteria will be used to evaluate each applicant.
The enclosed forms must be filled out entirely and submitted along with the most recent transcript and any college acceptance letters to the Northeast Ohio National Society of Black Engineers - Alumni Extension by May 31, 2008.
FORMS POSTMARKED AFTER THIS DATE WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE. Send the complete application to: Northeast Ohio National Society of Black Engineers – Alumni Extension Attn: Stephanie Howse, Scholarship Committee Chair P.O. Box 6704 Cleveland, Ohio 44101-1704
NOTE: Before mailing, please refer to the “Application Check List” to verify that you have completed all parts of the application.
APPLICATIONS WITH MISSING OR INCOMPLETE INFORMATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
All applicants will be notified of the outcome byJune 13, 2008 by phone or by mail.
All decisions are final. The two scholarship recipients, accompanied by their parents/guardians, will be invited to our June general assembly meetingto be presented with the scholarship.
Any questions or concerns regarding this scholarship can be addressed to the persons below. Thank you!
Stephanie Howse Lizalyn Smith Scholarship Committee Chair President (216) 407-0876 (216) 663-1555 scholarship@neo-nsbe.org president@neo-nsbe.org
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Dear Prospective Applicant:
The primary mission of the Northeast Ohio Alumni Extension of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is to increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community. Secondary is the need to develop a chapter that supports and assists the professional development of each member. In striving to meet chapter objectives, the Northeast Ohio National Society of Black Engineers - Alumni Extension is proud to offer TWOdeserving minority high school students each a$500 book scholarship.
Eligible students must meet the following criteria:
Graduating senior from a Cleveland/Greater Cleveland Area High School by June or August, 2008
2.75 GPA or higher
Will attend a two or four year institution with an accredited technical degree program
Will pursue a degree in a technical field (such as Engineering, Math, Computer Technology, Chemistry, Physics,)
Above criteria will be used to evaluate each applicant.
The enclosed forms must be filled out entirely and submitted along with the most recent transcript and any college acceptance letters to the Northeast Ohio National Society of Black Engineers - Alumni Extension by May 31, 2008.
FORMS POSTMARKED AFTER THIS DATE WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE. Send the complete application to: Northeast Ohio National Society of Black Engineers – Alumni Extension Attn: Stephanie Howse, Scholarship Committee Chair P.O. Box 6704 Cleveland, Ohio 44101-1704
NOTE: Before mailing, please refer to the “Application Check List” to verify that you have completed all parts of the application.
APPLICATIONS WITH MISSING OR INCOMPLETE INFORMATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
All applicants will be notified of the outcome byJune 13, 2008 by phone or by mail.
All decisions are final. The two scholarship recipients, accompanied by their parents/guardians, will be invited to our June general assembly meetingto be presented with the scholarship.
Any questions or concerns regarding this scholarship can be addressed to the persons below. Thank you!
Stephanie Howse Lizalyn Smith Scholarship Committee Chair President (216) 407-0876 (216) 663-1555 scholarship@neo-nsbe.org president@neo-nsbe.org
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ORGANIZATION OF BLACK AIRLINE PILOTS (OBAP) ACE (Aviation Career Education) CAMP for teens ages 14-18
ORGANIZATION OF BLACK AIRLINE PILOTS (OBAP)
ACE (Aviation Career Education) CAMP for teens ages 14-18
sponsored by DELTA AIRLINES
Do you know of any young person that may want to attend a free one (1) week camp during the summer? If yes, please read below for details.
This summer the Organization of Black Airline Pilots (OBAP) will hold two (2) ACE Camps sponsored by Delta Air Lines. The purpose of each one-week program is to introduce interested youth to the world of aviation by exposing them to the many challenging careers and opportunities which the aviation industry has to offer.
Please take the time to read the brochure/applicatio n and pass it along to anyone that you know who may be interested. The age range is for boys and girls between 14 -18 years old. The application deadline is Monday, June 2, 2008.
CLICK HERE http://dstfwac. org/files/ deltaairapp. pdf to open the brochure & application or paste in your browser.
ACE (Aviation Career Education) CAMP for teens ages 14-18
sponsored by DELTA AIRLINES
Do you know of any young person that may want to attend a free one (1) week camp during the summer? If yes, please read below for details.
This summer the Organization of Black Airline Pilots (OBAP) will hold two (2) ACE Camps sponsored by Delta Air Lines. The purpose of each one-week program is to introduce interested youth to the world of aviation by exposing them to the many challenging careers and opportunities which the aviation industry has to offer.
Please take the time to read the brochure/applicatio n and pass it along to anyone that you know who may be interested. The age range is for boys and girls between 14 -18 years old. The application deadline is Monday, June 2, 2008.
CLICK HERE http://dstfwac. org/files/ deltaairapp. pdf to open the brochure & application or paste in your browser.
Salvation Army Softball & Tee ball Sign Ups Tee ball
Salvation Army Softball & Tee ball Sign Ups Tee ball:
Youth Coed- ages 5-7 Softball:
Juniors- ages 8-12 GIRLS ONLY
Softball: Seniors- ages 13-17 GIRLS ONLY
Softball: All StarsTravel League- ages 13-17GIRLS ONLY
The Salvation Army’s Rail-Roaders fast pitch team participated in theCity of Cleveland’s Fast Pitch League last year in 2007.
None of the girls ever played at the Fast Pitch Softball prior to last year’s experience. We look to build on that success. We offer all of our girls in the Salvation Army’s Fast pitch league the opportunityto experience the fun of learning and playing organized Softball. We instill the values of sportsmanship, teamwork, fellowship, courtesy, discipline and integrity.
Our main goal is to prepare them for High School and College Softball. We offer the opportunity to practice and develop defensive and offensive skills. We provide instruction to develop all softball skills and we help our girls to build life long friendships.
SIGN UP FEE: $20.00
Includes: Softball uniform, Opening day Parade,Trophy and League picnic at the end of the season.
SIGN UP START: SATURDAY, MAY 15th 2008
SIGN UP TIMES:Saturday - 8:30-11:00 a.m. and 11:30-1:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday - 3:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m
17625 Grovewood Ave, Euclid, Ohio
DEADLINE FOR SIGN UP IS MAY 10th!!!
For more information please call:COACH SHORTS: 216-469-8451-cell phone or SALVATION ARMY 216-692-1388 ext.23
Youth Coed- ages 5-7 Softball:
Juniors- ages 8-12 GIRLS ONLY
Softball: Seniors- ages 13-17 GIRLS ONLY
Softball: All StarsTravel League- ages 13-17GIRLS ONLY
The Salvation Army’s Rail-Roaders fast pitch team participated in theCity of Cleveland’s Fast Pitch League last year in 2007.
None of the girls ever played at the Fast Pitch Softball prior to last year’s experience. We look to build on that success. We offer all of our girls in the Salvation Army’s Fast pitch league the opportunityto experience the fun of learning and playing organized Softball. We instill the values of sportsmanship, teamwork, fellowship, courtesy, discipline and integrity.
Our main goal is to prepare them for High School and College Softball. We offer the opportunity to practice and develop defensive and offensive skills. We provide instruction to develop all softball skills and we help our girls to build life long friendships.
SIGN UP FEE: $20.00
Includes: Softball uniform, Opening day Parade,Trophy and League picnic at the end of the season.
SIGN UP START: SATURDAY, MAY 15th 2008
SIGN UP TIMES:Saturday - 8:30-11:00 a.m. and 11:30-1:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday - 3:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m
17625 Grovewood Ave, Euclid, Ohio
DEADLINE FOR SIGN UP IS MAY 10th!!!
For more information please call:COACH SHORTS: 216-469-8451-cell phone or SALVATION ARMY 216-692-1388 ext.23
BROTHER TO BROTHER BREAKFAST
PEACE IN THE HOOD
In conjunction with
OTHER NATIONAL AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS
Invites you to the Third
BROTHER TO BROTHER BREAKFAST
A CALL TO ACTION AND MOBILIZTION
The Issue: Stop the Madness, Violence, Crime & Murder in
our community.
Purpose: To organize in a spirit of Self-Determination
1,000 Brothers. Come prepared to address pressing
issues through operational unity.
Opportunity: To cultivate a new harvest of young leaders under the
mentorship, wisdom and coaching of positive adult men
and to develop an action plan necessary to empower
individuals, families and communities.
WHEN: Saturday – May 31, 2008
WHERE: Denison Ave. UCC
9900 Denison Ave. (please use 99th St. door)
TIME: Registration at 8:30am; Breakfast 9:00am
For more information contact: Khalid A. Samad (216) 538-4043; Rev. Nozomi Ikuta (216) 624-6781
“EVERY BROTHER BRING A BROTHER”
In conjunction with
OTHER NATIONAL AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS
Invites you to the Third
BROTHER TO BROTHER BREAKFAST
A CALL TO ACTION AND MOBILIZTION
The Issue: Stop the Madness, Violence, Crime & Murder in
our community.
Purpose: To organize in a spirit of Self-Determination
1,000 Brothers. Come prepared to address pressing
issues through operational unity.
Opportunity: To cultivate a new harvest of young leaders under the
mentorship, wisdom and coaching of positive adult men
and to develop an action plan necessary to empower
individuals, families and communities.
WHEN: Saturday – May 31, 2008
WHERE: Denison Ave. UCC
9900 Denison Ave. (please use 99th St. door)
TIME: Registration at 8:30am; Breakfast 9:00am
For more information contact: Khalid A. Samad (216) 538-4043; Rev. Nozomi Ikuta (216) 624-6781
“EVERY BROTHER BRING A BROTHER”
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Heights Community Congress 2007-2008 Presents:
Dialogue Series on Race Class & Diversity in Northeast Ohio
"Our Culture and Our Values: What's changed?"
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Cleveland Heights Community Center
1 Monticello Blvd., (corner of Mayfield Rd and Monticello Blvd.)
Program Begins: 7:00 pm
Please arrive by 6:15 pm
Panalists include:
Program Participants - April 16, 2008
Welcome: Kasey Greer, Executive Director, Heights Community Congress
Moderator: Kenneth C. Roberts, 100 Black Men
Panelists: Gail Arnoff, SAGE Fellow, Case Western Reserve University
Johnnie Dent Jr.- Author of Su-Gar Boy, Activist & Minister
Donna Kolb, Adjunct Professor, Cleveland State University
Khalid Samad, Executive Director, Peace in the Hood
Mark Singer, Professor, Mandel School Applied Social Sciences, CWRU
"Our Culture and Our Values: What's changed?"
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Cleveland Heights Community Center
1 Monticello Blvd., (corner of Mayfield Rd and Monticello Blvd.)
Program Begins: 7:00 pm
Please arrive by 6:15 pm
Panalists include:
Program Participants - April 16, 2008
Welcome: Kasey Greer, Executive Director, Heights Community Congress
Moderator: Kenneth C. Roberts, 100 Black Men
Panelists: Gail Arnoff, SAGE Fellow, Case Western Reserve University
Johnnie Dent Jr.- Author of Su-Gar Boy, Activist & Minister
Donna Kolb, Adjunct Professor, Cleveland State University
Khalid Samad, Executive Director, Peace in the Hood
Mark Singer, Professor, Mandel School Applied Social Sciences, CWRU
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