Monday, July 27, 2015

Efamily member Barbara Johnson Tucker invites you to be in the audience for the taping of her new CD!


Hats of to my cousin BJT who at age 71 has just released a new single, "All That You Have Done"

On August 14th, starting at 7:30PM, she will be recording a video live of the new song at the Impact Church in The Woodlands. The Concert is free (love offering). 

Some of you may remember she sang the "Lord's Prayer" at my wedding!  Barbara has performed in many countries around the world - here she is at the Kennedy Center http://www.kennedy-center.org/artist/B9787

FREE CANCER SCREENING SAT. AUG 1st by Susan's Rally - Pass the Word to those without health insurance and Volunteer

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Saturday, August 1st FREE Cancer Screening & Community Health Education clinic which Susan's Rally is co-sponsoring with UT Health Sciences Center, National Cervical Cancer Coalition, College of American Pathologists & CAP Foundation, and other area health professionals. The clinic will be held at:
UT Physicians Bayshore Multispecialty Clinic
11476 Space Center Blvd Suite 100
Houston, TX 77059
Registration opens at 7:00 AM with screenings being done between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM, and Health Education from 8:00 AM-4:00 PM. There will be a Susan's Rally table at the end where participants who have successfully completed all steps will be given a gift card, which will be provided by Susan's Rally.
Volunteers will be needed to help with registration among other tasks. Volunteers should contact Michael at susansrally@aol.com.

According to my Neighborhood News, this is Free cervical and breast cancer screening.
 

FREE OFFSHORE TRAINING WORKSHOP FOR VETERANS - via USA OFFSHORE

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 The Offshore Training Workshop is designed to familiarize Veterans and other displaced workers with the processes used in the Oil and Gas Drilling and Production Industry.

This is a 2-week workshop, 8 hours per day, Monday-Friday.  This workshop will be offered on a regular monthly basis at no cost to participants.
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The NEXT training workshop is set for Aug 3rd thru 14th.

If you are interested and can commit to this next scheduled 2 week long session, contact at:




Friday, July 24, 2015

Scholarship Ideas and Several Helpful Sites

Potential Sources

  • Businesses big and small
  • Civic and community organizations
  • Employers
  • Ethnic and cultural organization
  • High school counseling office
  • Local governments
  • Military associations
  • Political parties and politicians
  • Private foundations and charities
  • Professional or trade associations
  • Professional sports teams
  • Religious organizations

Helpful Links

Patti Labelle in Houston - link in Houston Style Magazine for tickets!

http://stylemagazine.com/news/2015/jul/19/evening-patti-labelle-l-sunday-august-2-2015/

Omegas Event - go to the link to check it out!

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/destination-h-town-july-24-26-tickets-17728757190?aff=eswgnotif&utm_campaign=EBnotification&ref=eswgnotif&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eb_email&utm_term=checkoutbtn

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

URGENT! Spots for Middle School and High School Opened up in DREME CAMP -- Attendance is FREE for Interested students

URGENT PASS THE WORD -- A few spots opened up to a great opportunity!
Efamily member Cheryl McNair, Founder and CEO of the DREME Foundation has a few openings in this week's STEM Camp (camp dates are July 20th-28th weekdays from 8am - 4pm) for Middle and High School students. If you are interested in attending, please contact Cynthia Campbell at annbellcamp31@gmail.com The camp is hosted on the campus of Houston Community College (HCC) Northeast campus near 610. Address:555 Community College Dr. (off 610 and Gelhorn). Monday the students will have a field trip to GE and the Health Museum.

EVERYONE is invited to attend the Community Fair during the Camp - many aerospace and other companies and government entities and nonprofits participate. The Fair will be Tuesday, July 28th from 12:30-3:30 - drop in and do some science experiments - middle to high school age. Bring your lunch. Bus service is nearby to get to this location. Ms. Campbell will send necessary documents, feel free to cc me, for your concurrence.

Note:Students attending camp must wear long jeans or pants and closed toed shoes as you will be working in a lab.

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Call to College Conference PACE - efamily member Ulrica Fontenot invites you..July 26th

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/call-to-college-conference-conference-speakers-announced-registration-16066919589?utm_term=eventpage&invite=ODE2OTYwNC93eW5vbmEuam9obnNvbi1tY2FmZWUtMUBuYXNhLmdvdi8w&utm_campaign=inviteformal001&utm_source=eb_email&utm_medium=email&ref=enivtefor001 - cut and paste this link in the browser

PACE is hosting it's first Annual Call to College Conference and College Fair! For students and parents the conference will feature college readiness sessions that will increase attendees' awareness of higher education opportunities. For students, some of the sessions include: Understanding Institution Types, Preparing College Applicaitons, Deciding on a Major and Career, and Getting and Keeping an Athletic Scholarship. Likewise parent sessions will include: Helping Students Transition to College, How to Pay for College, Understanding Career Options, and Models of Success - A Panel of Parents. Additionally, attendees will have lunch and a special presentation from area college students.
Conference Speakers Include:
Dr. Sarah Johnson: Topic-Being a Student-Athlete; pros, cons and other considerations

Rodrick Kennerson-Baty: Topic-Understanding the Differences in Insitution types

Ethan Brisby: Topic-College Financial Literacy Tips
More About out Speakers:
Dr. Sarah Johnson is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Bethune-Cookman University (BCU). During her undergraduate years, Dr. Johnson was noted for her abilities both in the classroom and on the basketball court. As a scholarship student-athlete, she was able to maintain a high grade point average in Mathematics while also contributing to the success of the university’s women’s basketball team as a four-year starter. A natural leader, Dr. Johnson served as team captain for three out of the four years she spent playing Division 1 Collegiate basketball. A year after graduating, Dr. Johnson became a high school math teacher while completing her Master’s degree in Mathematics from Fayetteville State University in 2008. Soon after, she began working on her Doctoral degree in Curriculum and Instruction: Urban Math Education, at University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Known as a firm but fair instructor, Dr. Johnson has built a reputation as a caring professional who educates her students in issues of mathematics and life. Her intellectual and athletic background has helped her to develop a work ethic that motivates both students and colleagues. She is a positive role model and mentor for future leaders.
Rodrick Kennerson-Baty is an electrical engineer at L-3 Communications where he currently serves as an electrical lead for the Big Safari, C-130 program for the Unites States Air Force. He received his B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from Prairie View A&M University. Over the course of fifteen years, he has been active in many professional and civic organizations that are geared toward cultural diversity and inspiring young people to pursue post-secondary educational opportunities. As a lifetime member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. and co-coordinator of the Waco Character/College Campus Tour initiative for the past fifteen years, he has been able to help expose over 300 youth to the advantages and opportunities of higher education. Additionally, he has been active within Waco’s religious community as a youth director at Carver Park Baptist Church as well as a member of the marriage enrichment ministry. In his spare time, Rodrick enjoys four wheeling, reading, music, video production, tinkering with home projects, and spending time with his wife Rosalind and two children Zion and Reyna.
Ethan Brisby is a Brazos Valley product, born in Bryan, Texas where he attended Bryan ISD schools in the heart of Aggieland. As an author and teacher, Brisby specializes in youth enrichment programming centered around faith and leadership. He will also share financial literacy strategies with parents; from credit building to investment property ideas. You can expect a power packed session filled with quality information and laughs from this unique-talent. Ethan has been capturing audiences with intelligent insight for more than 15 years.
For more information about the event or the speakers you can contact the Conference Organizer, Lakia Scott, by email at lakia.scott@paceinaction.org. 

Efamily Member Sylvester Turner Wake Up, City Hall Event - ALL EFAMILY INVITED...

We’ve been hosting Wake Up, City Hall! events all over Houston where we convene neighbors to discuss the issues that matter most in their community. I would like for you to join us this Saturday at our Campaign HQ in the Montrose area for breakfast and a great conversation about how we can improve our city.
Where: Our Campaign HQ at 2160 Portsmouth Street (map)
When: Saturday, July 25 from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
With supporters like you on our team, we can fix Houston’s roads, improve our public schools and train our city’s workforce for a bright future. Join us this Saturday at our Campaign HQ for breakfast and a meaningful dialogue on how we can work together to make sure Houston's best days are ahead of us.
Many thanks!

- Sylvester

Sunday, July 19, 2015

JOB OPENING.. SBA


I wanted to let everyone know about an announcement we put out earlier this week for a GS14 position.  Position is a direct report to my job as Director of Innovation and requirements are strong understanding of the SBIR program legislation and execution as well as the innovation ecosystem across the Feds and private sector.

Opened the 15th and I think open for two weeks closing on the 28th.


Best,
John

John Williams
Acting Deputy Associate Administrator
Office of Investment and Innovation | SBA
409 3rd St SW | Washington | DC | 20416
c| +1.202.431.0472
e| john.willams1@sba.gov

 JOB O

Friday, July 17, 2015

College Admissions Conference hosted by Nigerian-American Multicultural Council

Free Parent and student sessions! Register online at http://collegeadmissions15.eventbrite.com
Topics include The College Experience, Scholarships and Financial Aid, College Selection, Sports and Greek life and more.  Admissions Counselors and Financial Aid Specialists will be on hand!10am-4pm Breakfast and Lunch provided - Houston Baptist University 7502 Fondren Road

Efamily member (Delta Sigma Theta) invites Houston to Public Events at the Convention - 12,000 Deltas will be here!


Delta Sigma Theta Invites all to a FREE open public meeting is Sunday, July 26 - 4-7pm. Y'all should come! All 9 Greek orgs and the public will be there....



Other fee public events open to everyone and you can buy tickets are :

1) Greek Step Show - $45 - Saturday, July 25 - 8-11pm

2) Gospel Concert - $45 - Sunday, July 26 - 8:30-10:30pm.

3) Social Action Luncheon - $60 - Monday, July 27 - 12:30-3pm.

4) Delta Extravaganza with the O'Jays - $65 - Monday, July 27 - 8:00-11:00pm.

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Efamily Member Betty Sanders Daughter in Award Winning "Hamilton" on Broadway-selling out now through Spring 2016!

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/13/nyregion/actresses-in-hamilton-take-a-trip-to-a-family-home-for-a-history-lesson.html?smprod=nytcore-iphone&smid=nytcore-iphone-share

As an efamily we've watched Renee Elise Goldsberry, daughter of efamily member Dr. Betty Sanders over the years in "The Color Purple" on Broadway, "One Life to Live" on Television, the movie "All About Me" (an amazing love story with wonderful music find it on DVD-a love story with content your kids can watch!), this play has been winning all kinds of awards and Renee has received several herself! So proud of her and most of all she's a great mom, wife, and Believer! Check out the NYT article..,

Donna
New York Post Article
President Obama will check out the play on Saturday .

The president is about to check out a founding father.
President Obama will attend the Saturday matinee performance of the runaway hit musical “Hamilton.” He'll arrive in the city on Friday evening for a fundraiser.
A source told the Daily News that more than a dozen metal detectors will be installed at the Richard Rodgers Theater on W. 46th St. to handle the crowds for the hip-hop show about the life of Alexander Hamilton, a fatherless immigrant who became one of the most powerful men in Colonial America before creating our nation’s banking system. On social media, the production urged theatergoers to arrive an hour in advance of the 2 p.m. show because of added security.

 The play also features scenes of first president George Washington struggling with leadership issues.


First Lady Michelle Obama raved about the Lin-Manuel Miranda production when she saw it during its off-Broadway run at the Public Theater. 

The Broadway run has already sold more than $25 million in tickets, though the leader of the free world was able to score a seat.
If you decide to see it - let me know I'll let Betty know of our Efamily Support!

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/theater-arts/president-obama-lin-manuel-miranda-hamilton-article-1.2295461


Monday, July 13, 2015

David J. Stern Scholarship Program - Awesome!


To apply, click on the link below.  Please pass along...


In partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA), we are proud to administer the David J. Stern Scholarship Program, which will provide a talented and enthusiastic student the opportunity to enhance his or her studies at a college or university of his or her choice, including any one of the nation's 4-year Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The scholarship awarded each year will be determined on the basis of merit and need.

The recipient will receive a 3-year renewable scholarship at $10,000 per year (for a total not to exceed $30,000). He or she will also have the opportunity to apply to intern at the NBA league office (dependent upon eligibility) as a rising senior and will receive direct mentorship from Commissioner Emeritus David Stern.

Scholarship Criteria:

    Enrolled full-time at a four-year college or university
    Open to all majors with an interest in sports
    Classified as a sophomore as of the beginning of Fall, 2015
    Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale and maintains such grade point average in each contract year in which the student receives a scholarship
    Recipients must meet certain GPA and conduct requirements each academic year to remain eligible for renewal
        Renewable scholarship is defined as: tuition plus all mandatory fees, room & board factoring in other available non-loan resources
    The scholarship awarded each year will be determined on the basis of merit and need

Application Process:

    Resume (include community service, leadership and employment/internship experience)
    2015-2016 Student Aid Report (received from filing FAFSA)
    Most recent transcript (unofficial or official transcript that includes GPA)
    Recommendation Letter from current school faculty or staff member
    Essay: in a minimum of 500 words, please address the following:
        Sports teach many important lessons including teamwork, leadership and discipline. How have you embodied these qualities in your academics, on your team (if possible) and in your community?
        Describe what impact this scholarship will have on your education (financial or otherwise).

Note: Candidates selected for the next phase of the application process will have to participate in an interview that will be conducted by TMCF.

Document format accepted: PDF or MS Word


DEADLINE: August 1, 2015 11:59 PM EST

Job Openings NASA JSC - Accounting and Budget/Program Analyst


Program Analyst, GS-0343-09 (Recent Grad)

Accountant, GS-0510-7/9 (Recent Grad)

Friday, July 10, 2015

JOB FORK LIFT APPLY IN PERSON $9.50 Hour

Forklift Operator/Material Handler
Forklift Operator - Houston, TX

Duties and Responsibilities

- Moving controls, devices, and levers to drive forklifts of industry to transfer materials between unloading, processing, loading, and storage areas.

- Organizing and securing stored materials such as bales, super sacks, boxes, pallets, and so on.

- Loading or unloading materials manually, off or on to pallets, platforms, skids, or lifting devices.

- Performing routine post and pre inspections to ensure suitable working nature or forklift equipment.

- Reporting to supervisor regarding any damage to racks, faulty equipment, or any other safety hazards.

- Weighing products or materials, and recording weight and further production information on labels and tags.

- Consulting, working, and coordinating with supervisors, managers, equipment manufacturers, and employees regarding unloading and loading operations.

- Wrapping material loads with a wrapper and cleaning the warehouse premises.

- Completing forklift operator training provided by the industry annually.

- Performing other duties as allotted by a manager or supervisor.

Skills and Specifications

- Excellent teamwork skills.

- Ability to read labels and numbers.

- Ability to operate in a high speed and fast-paced environment.

- Able to follow instructions as directed by the supervisor.

Available to work Monday- Saturday 10:30 p.m.- 7:00 a.m.

Apply in person

16240 Port N.W. Houston, TX 77041


Salary: $9.50 /hour

Complimentary Airplane Rides for Kids!

THE BRONZE EAGLES FLYING CLUB
                                 OF   TEXAS

PRESENTS:
DR. JESSE D. HAYES, JR.
ANNUAL CHILDREN FLY-IN AT
 ELLINGTON FIELD, HOUSTON, TEXAS
(I45 SOUTH: ELLINGTON EXIT - EAST TO HWY 3)

SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2014

Registration from: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.


OFFERING CHILDREN:
· FREE FLIGHTS TO FAMILIARIZE.
· FREE TRAINING TO HELP THEM FURTHER THEIR INTEREST.
· VIEW STATIC DISPLAY & POSSIBLE TOWER TOUR.
· POSSIBLE ASTRONAUT APPEARANCE & MILITARY ATTENDANCE.


THE BRONZE EAGLES AREWINGS BENEATH CHILDREN DREAMS"
OUR MOTTO: “WE FLY”

VOLUNTEER SPONSOR:

ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY

Complimentary Breakfast


Honorable Sylvester Turner is HOSTING a
COMMUNITY TOWN HALL BREAKFAST
When: Saturday JULY 11, 2015
Where: Marcie L. Keys Center
8302 Colonial Lane Houston, Texas 77051
Time: 8:30 am –11:30 (Centering Moment 8:30-9:00)

Please come with your questions, issues, and concerns about the City of Houston.
For Any Questions Please Contact:
 Ms. Cynthia Pharms

(713) 557-8100

Monday, July 6, 2015

Engineering Mindz

FYI….

Looking for an affordable engineering camp for your child(ren), grandchild(ren), visiting family?  Engineering Mindz is NASA-GSFC Educator Resource Center supported and approved :)  
  • Affordable weekly rates!!!!  
  • Amazing hands-on lessons!!!
  • Secure and immaculate center!!!
  • Licensed!!!
  • 2.2 mi from GSFC!!!!


Engineering Mindz, Inc.  *  7505 Greenway Center Dr., Suite 003  (Behind Safeway Shopping Center)*  Greenbelt, MD  20770

Week 1: June 29 - July 3 Amusement Park Physics 
Week 2: July 6 - July 10 Code Commanders 
Week 3: July 13 - July 17 Maker Mania 
Week 4: July 20 - July 24 Engineering Odyssey 
Week 5: July 27 - July 31 Future City Challenge 
Week 6: August 3 - August 7 Young Inventors 
Week 7: August 10 - August 14 Lego Animation Quest



P.S. Mention that you’re a NASA (civil servant or contractor) employee.  Pass website link on to neighbors and friends.

Always,
Leslie L. Garrison
Educator Resource Center Coordinator
Trident Government Services, Inc.
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Mail Code 160
Greenbelt, MD 20771
301.286.8570 T   301.286.1781 
Leslie.garrison@nasa.gov

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Hosting Meet and Greet Sylvester Turner Nassau Bay Hilton on July 29th at 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Clear Lake area July event - if you'd like to be on the invite list (attendance will be limited to capacity - RSVP now)  - email me at donna.blackshear.reynolds@gmail.com, Darryl Smith desmith319@sbcglobal.net or Monique Smith mdsmith13@sbcglobal.net

On the efamily blog in the upper left Search box you can search for articles on Sylvester (NOW AT THE TOP OF THE POLLS FOR HOUSTON MAYOR -- most of you know Sylvester is my Harvard classmate and longtime friend whom I have known over the years and he's DEMONSTRATED he has the community at heart (just look at ALL he has accomplished tangibly in Acres Homes (take a tour)  -his work is visible from the FIELD OF DREAMs Sylvester Turner Park - the lovely Boulevards which were previously 2 lanes/not curbed and now are 4 lanes and treelined -- the investment of the Houston Astros and other corporations in that community  for youth to seniors and so much more - PLUS he's an efamily member and will be GREAT for Houston!

SAVE THE DATE Bronze Eagles affiliate of Black Pilots of America Host FREE Airplane Rides and Tours at Ellington Field for Kids!

Efamily member Darryl Smith invites all youth to participate! July 18th

http://bronzeagles.com/ for more details  - health and liability forms for the kids. Evan and Maria participated in years past and loved it! Our Scout troop also had a group do an aviation badge! Pass the WORD! SAVE THE DATE!

Donna

Go to the website! http://bronzeagles.com/

NASA Video on High Quality Crystals Grown on the Space Station

I'm pleased to share a new video that highlights how high quality crystals grown in microgravity lead to new therapeutics for disease.  Learn how the investigation of protein crystals in space is helping treat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), an incurable genetic disorder affecting the muscles with onset usually in early childhood and primarily in young males.
Since 2003, scientists with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency have conducted protein crystal growth investigations on the space station, including proteins associated with DMD. Crystals grown on Earth are impacted by gravity, which may affect the way the molecules align on the surface of the crystal. Researchers have discovered that growing crystals aboard the space station allows for slower growth and higher quality crystals. Having a better understanding of the protein’s shape enabled researchers to design a drug that fits specifically into a location on the protein associated with DMD. The research team estimates that the drug may be able to slow the progression of DMD by half.
With many other protein crystal growth studies occurring or planned aboard the space station, many thousands of other proteins’ structures could be determined. This is yet another way the orbiting laboratory is enabling research Off the Earth, For the Earth.

Please use the video at your site, and SHARE IT TODAY with professionals in your field and your family and friends!  For more information visit the ISS Benefits for Humanity website.

Rescheduled new date Juneteenth Fish Fry


Women on the Move -nominations due Friday July 3

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