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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Half-Price Carnival Packs ❤ Best Deal in Town.
ORDER TODAY❤️
https://secure.rodeohouston.com/carnivaltickets/?salescode=911229
Thanks
Lillie J. Fontenot
713-520-5920
Lfontenot7@aol.com
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Discount Rodeo Carnival Tickets from efamily member Kandayce Mayberry & Lillie Fontenot-Good Cause -- Seek a Rodeo Scholarship! (Not just for Agriculture majors!)
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Half-Price Carnival Packs ❤ Best Deal in Town.
ORDER TODAY❤️
https://secure.rodeohouston.com/carnivaltickets/?salescode=911229
Thanks
Lillie J. Fontenot
713-520-5920
Lfontenot7@aol.com
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
NABA Houston ACAP Program - Excellent!
http://www.nabahoustonacap.com/ - one of our blog readers obtained an ExxonMobil Top Scholar Scholarship from being a part of ACAP!
K-12 Educators Get Selected for How to Invent Program
The United
States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) invites you to apply
to our 3rd Annual National Summer Teacher Institute (NSTI)
on Innovation, STEM and Intellectual Property on July 17-22, 2016 at Michigan
State University. Fifty teachers from across the US will be selected to
participate in the 2016 Class. A goal of this professional development and
training program is to help teachers understand how to invent and redesign
things through multiple iterations, to democratize and understand the processes
and practices of engineering, science, and innovation, and to stimulate student
learning about how new products are developed and commercialized by testing
prototypes quickly and cost-effectively.
Deadline for submitting your online application is Tuesday, March 15, 2016!
THE USPTO NATIONAL SUMMER TEACHER INSTITUTE:
· Gives teachers tools to incorporate invention and
innovation into their classroom curriculum.
· Covers practical lesson strategies and student-tested
activities that meet NGSS standards.
· Includes lesson plans highlighting USPTO resources on
patents, trademarks, and copyright resources for classroom use.
· Provides access to a dynamic range of guest speakers,
including USPTO experts, inventors, scientists and engineers from the Science
of Innovation curriculum, teacher Maker Education ambassadors, and
representatives from other federal government agencies and non-profits.
Do you know a teacher who’d like to connect STEM to real world applications in the classroom? Tell them about this program!
WHY TEACHERS SHOULD APPLY:
· NSTI is designed for K-12 educators.
· NSTI combines experiential training tools, practices,
and project-based learning models.
· NSTI helps teachers inspire and motivate student
achievement in STEM disciplines, by using Intellectual property as both a
teaching and learning model.
· Travel and lodging expenses will be covered for
teachers who are selected to participate in this program and reside more than
50 miles from the venue in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations and USPTO
travel policy.
Online applications are due March 15, 2016. Instructions are available on the NSTI website.
SPACE IS LIMITED! Apply today: http://1.usa.gov/20U4K8V
Spread the word about this program on Twitter using #USPTOSTEM and @USPTO or follow us on Facebook!
Regards,
USPTO Education and Outreach Office
__________________________
Kindest
Regards,
Juan D Valentin
II, President
SHPE- US Patent
& Trademark Office Professional Chapter
(703) 906-3602
| Juan.Valentin@SHPE.org
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Business Opportunities for the Superbowl - How to Get Involved
Greater Houston Black Chamber of Commerce has many sessions on doing business with METRO, Bids on construction projects, U of H, Beaumont and more at this link..
http://ghbcc.com/?utm_source=Weekly+News+%26+Updates+020616+01&utm_campaign=Weekly+News+Update+020616+02&utm_medium=email
Watch...Fox 26 News Tributes TWEF's Trailblazing Impact To Community - Deavra Daughtry!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjxPYwbqqAQ&feature=youtu.be Another inspiring video from Texas Women's Empowerment Foundation -- giving back to the community thanks efamily member Janice Weaver for sharing!
Gold Award and Prudential Community Service Award - check it out!
http://blogs.houstonisd.org/news/2016/02/15/girl-scout-project-brings-lamar-hs-senior-state-national-attention/
I don't personally know this young lady, she is from Lamar High School, but her story is very inspiring and for those of you from Howard U - she is going to Howard in the Fall 2016!
I don't personally know this young lady, she is from Lamar High School, but her story is very inspiring and for those of you from Howard U - she is going to Howard in the Fall 2016!
Sample Ballot & Early Voting Times in Texas Primary
Early Voting Hours of
Operation February 16 - February 19: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. February 20: 7:00
a.m. - 7:00 p.m. February 21: 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. February 22 - February 26:
7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Rice University Discussion of Rice Desegregation
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Reflections of the Past, Promises for the
Future
A Discussion Celebrating 50 Years of Black Undergraduate Life at Rice
Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016
Rice University and
the Association of Rice University Black Alumni (ARUBA) invite you to a panel
of outstanding speakers who will provide a historical account of Rice's
desegregation and first-hand perspectives on the early years of this
transition. The panel discussion, along with the Annual MLK Candlelight Vigil
and Celebration hosted by the Black Student Association (held on Jan. 17),
kicks off a yearlong series of events celebrating 50 years of black
undergraduate life at Rice.
We are honored that
the following speakers will participate in the evening's program:
President David W. Leebron
Opening remarks
Centennial Historian Melissa Kean '96 and
Professor Emeritus Allen Matusow
The administrative and legal process of desegregating Rice within its historical context
Alumni panel discussion featuring
Ronald Arceneaux '74, Charles Szalkowski '70 '71, Regina Tippens '74 and Jan West '73 Moderated by Commissioner Gene Locke, Harris County Precinct 1 Life at Rice in the 1960s and 70s as the campus and Houston desegregated
In addition, you are
invited to stop by the Rice Memorial Center to view a special exhibit
chronicling black history at Rice. The exhibit features material from the
Woodson Research Center archives and will be on display through May 14, 2016.
Validations will be
provided to all attendees for complimentary parking. Upon arrival to McNair
Hall, please visit the registration table to pick up a validation to be used
at any visitors parking lot across campus.
Be a part of the legacy!
Rice needs your photographs and memorabilia (event programs, videos, newspapers, T-shirts, etc.) to be a part of the Rice black history archives. Please submit them today! If practical, you are encouraged to send original items. Please include the names of the individuals pictured, an item description and the year.
Email photos to kean@rice.edu. Mail items or
drop them off between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to:
Woodson Research Center
Fondren Library MS 44 Rice University P.O. Box 1892 Houston, TX 77251-1892 |
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Monday, February 15, 2016
Seeking Martha's Vineyard Rental for the Summer - Efamily Member Pam Everhart has openings!
Looking for a 2016 Martha’s Vineyard ("MV") Summer Rental? Then please click on the link to our home at www.homeaway.com, property #3001615. Our home has all the amenities you need to enjoy your time on MV. It’s a two-story home with five bedrooms (including an in-law apartment), four and a half bathrooms, central A/C, well-equipped kitchen with granite counter-tops, hardwood floors, dining room, living room with fireplace, and two decks. Sleeps 10 and perfect for gathering family and friends. It’s located in a nice secluded area; yet minutes away from Circuit Ave in O.B. and both ferry locations.
2016 summer weeks are still available...however going fast. So let me know. You can reach me at pamela.everhart@fmr.com or 508-361-7414. Thanks!
Pamela Everhart
2016 summer weeks are still available...however going fast. So let me know. You can reach me at pamela.everhart@fmr.com or 508-361-7414. Thanks!
Pamela Everhart
Friday, February 12, 2016
American Association of Blacks in Energy Scholarship up to $10,000 Due March 4 shared by efamily member Tyrone Byrd
Scholarships
Through the work of various members of the AABE National Scholarship Committee, Chapter Presidents, Regional Directors, local Scholarship Committees and many AABE volunteers nationwide, the AABE Scholarship Program is advertised and applications are solicited from eligible candidates nation-wide. AABE local chapters review the applications received and select local scholarship winners, from which the top ranked candidates are forwarded to the National Scholarship Committee for consideration of regional and national awards.
The standard application to be used for the 2016 process was reviewed and updated (see attached file).
AABE National Scholarship Eligibility and Criteria - http://www.aabe.org/
Please click the chapter in your area to apply for an AABE Scholarship.
Applications are due to the local chapter by March 4, 2016.
Awards
The Houston Chapter of AABE will award
scholarships that can total up to $10,000 or more. The top winner’s application is forwarded to
compete for a Southwest Regional Award of $3,000 (The Southwest Region is one
of six AABE Regions). Additionally, a “Rufus
D. Gladney” Premier Award of $5,000 is given annually for a maximum of four
years to the candidate who is judged to demonstrate the most outstanding
achievement and promise. National Awards are made to the students
upon presentation of proof of enrollment at an accredited college or
university. Distribution of local
chapter awards are made at the discretion of the local chapter upon proof of
enrollment at an accredited college or university.
Contact Tyrone for more information -- Tyrone Byrd <byrdtg@sbcglobal.net>Thursday, February 11, 2016
A FEW SPOTS REMAIN South Central Sportz Baseball Boys and Girls Ages 4-14
SOUTH CENTRAL RBI
FAMILY DAY 2016
HIT, RUN & PITCH EVENT
Come out and meet your Coach. Each player will
be participating in South Central RBI Hit, Run & Pitch Event at Sunnyside Park 3502 Bellfort
ALL TEAM NAMES HONOR THE NEGRO LEAGUE
On-Site Registration (Space is Limited)
1 player - $70.00
2 players - $120.00
3 players - $170.00
4 players - $220.00
Balances are due on Saturday, February 13, 2016.
Questions - Jacqueline Duplessis <jacquerd72@gmail.com>
Remember parents Baseball as a career has longevity, less injuries, and salaries for starters and non-starters are pretty good! And its fun, teaches life values, and you meet other family oriented parents!
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
The White House Hosted 51 Black Female Dancers to Celebrate Black History Month
http://nymag.com/thecut/2016/02/white-house-hosted-51-black-female-dancers.html
Spencer Evans (Stelena and Ronnie's son) Artwork on display at the Bush Library in Dallas for Black History Month!
(Watch the video to the end.. be proud! And don't miss the artwork on the video -it is awesome!)
More info http://www.nbcdfw.com/contact-us/community/022116Art-Past-and-Present-366750471.html
More info http://www.nbcdfw.com/contact-us/community/022116Art-Past-and-Present-366750471.html
Monday, February 8, 2016
Sponsor Port City Links Health, Education, Science Fair and Carnival
Dear Friend of the Efamily Blog,
On behalf
of the Port City Chapter, The Links, Inc., we would like to invite you to serve
as a sponsor for our 11th Annual
Health, Education, Science Fair & Carnival
at Sunnyside Park on Saturday, March 5, 2016. Your support is critical to our ability to
touch the lives of children and families in our communities. We continue to receive many positive comments
from parents and community members and leaders about what a meaningful
experience that the Fair is for everyone who has attended over the years,
especially the children.
We are
excited to share that over 500 children and adults attended the Fair at
Sunnyside Park last year and were introduced to valuable community resources
and increasingly important STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math)
education and available careers through interactive exhibits, informational
games, prizes, health screenings, brochures and "hands on”
experiments! Students were exposed to a
petting zoo with farm animals and pony rides, along with science fair exhibits by
student science fair winners—which we hope to continue again this year with
your support. This year’s special focus is Heart Health; as heart disease is
especially hard hitting in minority communities. In addition, we hope to add
additional summer camp vendors and information on free camps to provide parents
more options for their youth during the summer.
Your
generosity will allow us to continue to strengthen our community and work to
eliminate health and education disparities in communities of color. We greatly
appreciate you and look forward to working with you this year.
Donors who
meet the print deadline of February 26,
2016, will receive recognition on fliers, press releases, Fair Blog, social
media site, Port City website, radio announcements, and signage on the day of
the event. We hope that you will utilize this mutually beneficial opportunity
to support and connect with the Third Ward, Sunnyside and surrounding
communities.
Sabrina Loeb, President Port City Chapter
Mary
Auzenne, Event Chairman
Donna
Blackshear-Reynolds, Event Co-Chairman
Melanie
Flowers, Sponsor Chairman
Contact Donna Blackshear-Reynolds if interested at donna.blackshear.reynolds@gmail.com
Sunday, February 7, 2016
Author the Butler...Feb 13th
The Houston Public Library Foundation in partnership with the Houston Public Library and Texas Southern University is honored to host a one-on-one conversation and book signing with the author of The Butler, Wil Haygood, on Saturday, February 13th at 2:00pm at Texas Southern University.
Mr. Haygood will be taking center stage to discuss his latest book, Showdown: Thurgood Marshall and the Supreme Court Nomination that Changed America.
On behalf of the Houston Public Library Foundation, Board Member Houston Public Library Foundation Licia Green Ellis would like to extend an invitation for you and your family to attend. Books will be available for sale by Brazos Bookstore, and the book signing with Mr. Haygood will follow the event.
You can rsvp
for the event via this link:
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=mftf66vab&oeidk=a07ec2iqpfea7b39bfb
Thanks efamily member Licia Green Ellis for sharing!
Thanks efamily member Licia Green Ellis for sharing!
First Woman Named Engineer of the Year - PV Grad! Houston Engineers Week-Nathelyne A. Kennedy, P.E.
http://www.houstonengineersweek.org/ - young engineers are also being honored! Check it out!
Nathelyne A. Kennedy, P.E. is being honored as Engineer of the Year! 1st Woman to receive this honor!
A Conroe native, she was Prairie View A&M University’s first female engineering graduate. After beginning her career in Chicago, she returned to Houston and in 1979 became the first African-American woman to attain a professional engineering license in the State of Texas. She was one of three African American women engineers profiled in a 1984 Ebony article, “Engineering Their Way to the Top.”
Ms. Kennedy shares her entrepreneurship experience by mentoring women, minorities and students. She also endowed a scholarship for architecture and engineering students at Prairie View A&M University. In 2006, she was honored by her alma mater naming their new Architecture building and History and Culture center the Nathelyne Archie Kennedy Building. The Houston Chapter of WTS International celebrated the 35th anniversary of Ms. Kennedy attaining her professional engineering license by conferring on her in 2014 their inaugural Trailblazer Award.
Nathelyne A. Kennedy, P.E. is being honored as Engineer of the Year! 1st Woman to receive this honor!
Nathelyne A. Kennedy, P.E.
Founder Nathelyne A. Kennedy & Associates in Houston, Texas
Nathelyne A. Kennedy, P.E. Nathelyne Archie Kennedy founded her own engineering consultancy in 1981, and has since built Nathelyne A. Kennedy & Associates into a highly respected company providing civil engineering and program management services for highway, mass transit, street, bridge, aviation, port, water and wastewater, educational campus, and sports complex projects. A Conroe native, she was Prairie View A&M University’s first female engineering graduate. After beginning her career in Chicago, she returned to Houston and in 1979 became the first African-American woman to attain a professional engineering license in the State of Texas. She was one of three African American women engineers profiled in a 1984 Ebony article, “Engineering Their Way to the Top.”
Ms. Kennedy shares her entrepreneurship experience by mentoring women, minorities and students. She also endowed a scholarship for architecture and engineering students at Prairie View A&M University. In 2006, she was honored by her alma mater naming their new Architecture building and History and Culture center the Nathelyne Archie Kennedy Building. The Houston Chapter of WTS International celebrated the 35th anniversary of Ms. Kennedy attaining her professional engineering license by conferring on her in 2014 their inaugural Trailblazer Award.
Thursday, February 4, 2016
Maria and other members of the Gospel Choir Go to Cuba Campaign
https://wedid.it/campaigns/2311-yale-gospel-choir-in-cuba click the link Maria is on the front row! :) These kids get up close and personal with their sharing of the Word and service.
https://www.facebook.com/maria.reynolds.31/posts/10207978466887161?fref=nf&pnref=story -- read Maria's Facebook Post on what this mission means to her and her choir!
https://www.facebook.com/maria.reynolds.31/posts/10207978466887161?fref=nf&pnref=story -- read Maria's Facebook Post on what this mission means to her and her choir!
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
El Franco Legacy-Wheatley High
PHILLIS WHEATLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Houston, Texas
Known for A Legacy of
Nurturing the Development of History Makers from
1927 to the Present
SALUTES AN EXTRAORDINARY WILDCAT
HISTORY MAKER
From the Wheatley Class of 1968
HARRIS COUNTY PRECINCT ONE COMMISSIONER
EL FRANCO LEE
(January 30, 1949 - January 3, 2016)
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2016
at 2:00 pm
in the
WHEATLEY CAMPUS AUDITORIUM
Dr. Shirley Rose-Gilliam, Principal
INTERN AT NASA INFO (even if it delays your college graduation!)
ALERT! Some students don't like to participate in COOP or internships because it will delay getting that diploma! In today's competitive job market it is MUCH better to delay graduation and get an internship that leads to a job than to graduate quickly and not have a job -- it's easier to get a job when you have one than to get a job if unemployed. JUST A FACT! Even if the job you get from the internship is not your dream job, showing you have a track record and were hired or made an offer after your internship is a :PLUS when interviewing for a new job! Companies know that the folks you worked with evaluated your value added and thought enough of your efforts to hire you!
NASA Johnson Space Center
(JSC) will be opening several job announcements in February for our
Pathways Intern Employment Program (a Cooperative Education Program). The
JSC Pathways Intern Employment Program allows engineering and business students
to gain valuable work experience on an alternating school/work basis, and
serves as a pipeline for our future full-time employees.
There will be two job announcements posted this semester:
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Qualifying majors include: Accounting, Business
Administration, Public Administration, Finance, etc.
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Dates: February 3-10, 2016
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Engineering Announcement – link not available until February 10th
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Qualifying majors include: Computer Engineering,
Electrical Engineer, Software Engineering, and some Computer Science
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Dates: February 10-16, 2016
To apply please visit www.usajobs.gov.
Attached is a reference guide to help applicants through the application
process.
For more information including program requirements, visit
our website at: http://pathways.jsc.nasa.gov.
If your major is not included in the Spring 2016 announcement,
please check back with us in the Fall to see what opportunities are available!
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
TEMP JOB For the RODEO
General Laborer
Delmet Services, LLC -
Houston, TX
$8.75 an hour
Delmet Services is NOW
HIRING! We are looking for Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo after-hours
detail crew apply in person at:
5750 N. SAM HOUSTON
PARKWAY E., SUITE 501, HOUSTON, TX 77032. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (281) 206-2615 EXT.1
(ASK FOR COURTNEY) or EXT.3 (Titus)
Requirements:
-18 & older
-Reliable Transportation
- Must be available
11pm-7am (non-negotiable) Compensation starting at: $8.75/ hr.
Job Type: Temporary
Salary: $8.75 /hour
Local candidates only:
Houston, TX
Required license or
certification:
Driver's license or ID
card
Required education:
High school or
equivalent
JOB AT NASA OPEN FOR Orbital Debris Position
A job posting for a civil servant hire in the Orbital
Debris Program Office (mail code XI4) is now open for applications. The posting closes Friday February 19.
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