Thursday, July 24, 2008
Republican Press Release RE: Family Services Head
Press Release
For Immediate Release
July 23, 2008
Contact: Paul D. Craney
Email: press@dcgop.com
DC's Child & Family Services Agency Deserve Better
Washington, DC: Yesterday, DC's Attorney General Peter Nickles defended the appointment of Mr. Roque Gerald as interim director of DC's Child & Family Services Agency. Mr. Gerald comes with baggage as recent revelations point that in 1989 Mr. Gerald who is a psychologist had sex with a suicidal and depressed patient in his office, who later sued him for damages. Mayor Fenty directed media questions to Mr. Nickes.
"Would a bank hire a bank robber, no. Why is Mr. Gerald being appointed for a position in which he is disqualified for?," stated Robert J. Kabel, Chairman of the District of Columbia Republican Committee.
"Having the Attorney General answer calls to the press about a questionable political appointee instead of helping to prosecute the criminals in the Trinidad neighborhood is waste of valuable resources," concluded Kabel.
For Immediate Release
July 23, 2008
Contact: Paul D. Craney
Email: press@dcgop.com
DC's Child & Family Services Agency Deserve Better
Washington, DC: Yesterday, DC's Attorney General Peter Nickles defended the appointment of Mr. Roque Gerald as interim director of DC's Child & Family Services Agency. Mr. Gerald comes with baggage as recent revelations point that in 1989 Mr. Gerald who is a psychologist had sex with a suicidal and depressed patient in his office, who later sued him for damages. Mayor Fenty directed media questions to Mr. Nickes.
"Would a bank hire a bank robber, no. Why is Mr. Gerald being appointed for a position in which he is disqualified for?," stated Robert J. Kabel, Chairman of the District of Columbia Republican Committee.
"Having the Attorney General answer calls to the press about a questionable political appointee instead of helping to prosecute the criminals in the Trinidad neighborhood is waste of valuable resources," concluded Kabel.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Fundraiser at the Space
Happy Hour to Benefit Nonprofit
Working to Increase Access to Medicine in Low-Income Countries.
Wednesday, July 30, 6-9:30pm, at The Space (903 N St. NW)
with live music, free appetizers, and drink specials.
Details:
On Wednesday July 30th, Peter Maybarduk, a talented songwriter and performer, will play at DC's cool new venue -- The Space, 903 N Street NW -- a loft-style lounge with outdoor patios.
The event -- a happy hour reception from 6pm to 9:30pm with live music, free appetizers, and drink specials -- will benefit Universities Allied for Essential Medicines (UAEM), a nationally-recognized nonprofit that works to increase access to life-saving medicines in developing countries.
The cause is unquestionably a worthy one: 10 million people die each year from diseases with available treatments -- often because the cost of the drugs makes them inaccessible.
Sadly and ironically, many of those unaffordable medicines are the product of publicly funded research carried out at universities. UAEM is a coalition of students at over 40 top research universities in the US, Canada, and the UK, who are committed to increasing access to medicines in low-income countries -- particularly those medicines that are the result of discoveries in university labs.
(The organization does this by increasing universities' awareness of the impact of their technology transfer policies on access to medicines in developing countries and working with universities to implement improved policies and practices. For your information, I am attaching a fact sheet that details a number of the organization's accomplishments.)
Donations will be collected at the door, and all monies will go directly to UAEM, which is a 501(c)(3) organization.
For more information on UAEM, check out www.essentialmedicine.org.
To get a visual and description of The Space, go to www.thespace-dc.com.
To learn more about Peter and hear some of his work, visit www.petermaybarduk.com.
The invite notes, the suggested donation is $35, but no amount is too small. $5 or $10 donations are welcomed and appreciated!
Working to Increase Access to Medicine in Low-Income Countries.
Wednesday, July 30, 6-9:30pm, at The Space (903 N St. NW)
with live music, free appetizers, and drink specials.
Details:
On Wednesday July 30th, Peter Maybarduk, a talented songwriter and performer, will play at DC's cool new venue -- The Space, 903 N Street NW -- a loft-style lounge with outdoor patios.
The event -- a happy hour reception from 6pm to 9:30pm with live music, free appetizers, and drink specials -- will benefit Universities Allied for Essential Medicines (UAEM), a nationally-recognized nonprofit that works to increase access to life-saving medicines in developing countries.
The cause is unquestionably a worthy one: 10 million people die each year from diseases with available treatments -- often because the cost of the drugs makes them inaccessible.
Sadly and ironically, many of those unaffordable medicines are the product of publicly funded research carried out at universities. UAEM is a coalition of students at over 40 top research universities in the US, Canada, and the UK, who are committed to increasing access to medicines in low-income countries -- particularly those medicines that are the result of discoveries in university labs.
(The organization does this by increasing universities' awareness of the impact of their technology transfer policies on access to medicines in developing countries and working with universities to implement improved policies and practices. For your information, I am attaching a fact sheet that details a number of the organization's accomplishments.)
Donations will be collected at the door, and all monies will go directly to UAEM, which is a 501(c)(3) organization.
For more information on UAEM, check out www.essentialmedicine.org.
To get a visual and description of The Space, go to www.thespace-dc.com.
To learn more about Peter and hear some of his work, visit www.petermaybarduk.com.
The invite notes, the suggested donation is $35, but no amount is too small. $5 or $10 donations are welcomed and appreciated!
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Mojitos and other stuff @ Good Libations
Sat. July 19th Mojito tasting/Customer Appreciation Day(5-8pm):
Keeping with the vibe of this Latin Libation please enjoy an evening of many activities:
Live Latin Jazz
Sounds from a smooth local group
Try your hand at playing Dominos
(Bones, tiles, stones, spinners) a fun game played with two or four players. If you don't how, we will teach you. Easy!!!
Salsa Dancing
A demonstration followed by crowd participation, Yeah!!!
Smoke some cigars Try a nice mild cigar from the Dominican Republic
Good Libations
1201 5th St NW
Washington, DC 20001
202.347.1006
Keeping with the vibe of this Latin Libation please enjoy an evening of many activities:
Live Latin Jazz
Sounds from a smooth local group
Try your hand at playing Dominos
(Bones, tiles, stones, spinners) a fun game played with two or four players. If you don't how, we will teach you. Easy!!!
Salsa Dancing
A demonstration followed by crowd participation, Yeah!!!
Smoke some cigars Try a nice mild cigar from the Dominican Republic
Good Libations
1201 5th St NW
Washington, DC 20001
202.347.1006
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Today 5C meeting
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 Edgewood Senior Building-Crawford Hall
7:05 – 9:00 p.m. 635 Edgewood Terrace, NE (enter from parking lot )
MONTHLY MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
ANC5C citizens are invited to bring suggestions and recommendation for community improvement to the meeting. However, please observe simply courtesies at all times -- wait to be recognized before speaking and do not speak over others or while others have the floor. Please limit your comments to ONE MINUTE so to give others a chance for expression. Members of the community will be recognized following the Commissioners. The Sergeant-at-Arms shall maintain public order during the meeting. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Part I: Community Concerns and Reports ------ 7:05 p.m.
1) Call to Order …………………………………………………………… Commissioner Bonds
2) Roll Call …………………………………………….………………….. Commissioner Daneker
3) Approval of the June 2008 Meeting Minutes ….……………….….. Commissioner Salatti
4) Acknowledgement of Community Leaders and Guests ………….. Commissioner Phillips
5) Treasurer’s Report …………………………………………………… Commissioner DeFoe
6) MPD Update …………………………………………………………... PSA 501 Officers
7) Community Concerns ……………………………………… Moderated by Commissioner Grant
8) Remarks from the Office of Ward 5 Councilmember Harry Thomas, Jr.
9) Comments by Alice Thompson, Mayor’s Office of Community Relations and Services
Part II: Outstanding Business ------- 7:35 p.m.
Progress Reports on Outstanding Grants …………………………………… Commissioner Day
Delinquent Progress Reports: Harriet Tubman Memorial, Bloomingdale Community Mediation, and Eckington Newsletter
Action Item: Vote on – Young Men of Distinction Grant Request ……… Commissioner Hammond
New Grant Request: The Bridge HiFi Network
Update on St. Paul’s Housing Development (requires PUD from Zoning Commission) … Jack Lester, EYA
…………………………………………………………….. Introduction by Commissioner Grant
Part III: New Business ------- 8:15 p.m.
Resolutions …………………………………. Commissioners Bonds, Farmer Allen, and Daneker
Note: The Commissioners will ask questions first followed by the audience.
Part IV: Information of Interest ------------- 8:30 p.m.
Single-Member District Project Notes and Issues ……………. Firehouse conversion, EOM
Neighborhood Walks, Public Safety Walks, DDOT Beautification Grants, SMD Meetings, etc.
Part V: Committee of the Whole Executive Session -------- 8:50 p.m.
This portion of the meeting is reserved for COMMISSION ACTION ONLY, and therefore audience comments will not be entertained. The audience is asked to hold their comments and share them with their Single Member District Representative at the conclusion of the meeting. Thanks again for your cooperation.
1) Pay Bills ………………………………………………………….. Commissioners Day and DeFoe
2) Items for September 2008 Meeting Agenda ……………………………………………
Meeting Adjourned ……….. 9:00 p.m.
7:05 – 9:00 p.m. 635 Edgewood Terrace, NE (enter from parking lot )
MONTHLY MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
ANC5C citizens are invited to bring suggestions and recommendation for community improvement to the meeting. However, please observe simply courtesies at all times -- wait to be recognized before speaking and do not speak over others or while others have the floor. Please limit your comments to ONE MINUTE so to give others a chance for expression. Members of the community will be recognized following the Commissioners. The Sergeant-at-Arms shall maintain public order during the meeting. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Part I: Community Concerns and Reports ------ 7:05 p.m.
1) Call to Order …………………………………………………………… Commissioner Bonds
2) Roll Call …………………………………………….………………….. Commissioner Daneker
3) Approval of the June 2008 Meeting Minutes ….……………….….. Commissioner Salatti
4) Acknowledgement of Community Leaders and Guests ………….. Commissioner Phillips
5) Treasurer’s Report …………………………………………………… Commissioner DeFoe
6) MPD Update …………………………………………………………... PSA 501 Officers
7) Community Concerns ……………………………………… Moderated by Commissioner Grant
8) Remarks from the Office of Ward 5 Councilmember Harry Thomas, Jr.
9) Comments by Alice Thompson, Mayor’s Office of Community Relations and Services
Part II: Outstanding Business ------- 7:35 p.m.
Progress Reports on Outstanding Grants …………………………………… Commissioner Day
Delinquent Progress Reports: Harriet Tubman Memorial, Bloomingdale Community Mediation, and Eckington Newsletter
Action Item: Vote on – Young Men of Distinction Grant Request ……… Commissioner Hammond
New Grant Request: The Bridge HiFi Network
Update on St. Paul’s Housing Development (requires PUD from Zoning Commission) … Jack Lester, EYA
…………………………………………………………….. Introduction by Commissioner Grant
Part III: New Business ------- 8:15 p.m.
Resolutions …………………………………. Commissioners Bonds, Farmer Allen, and Daneker
Note: The Commissioners will ask questions first followed by the audience.
Part IV: Information of Interest ------------- 8:30 p.m.
Single-Member District Project Notes and Issues ……………. Firehouse conversion, EOM
Neighborhood Walks, Public Safety Walks, DDOT Beautification Grants, SMD Meetings, etc.
Part V: Committee of the Whole Executive Session -------- 8:50 p.m.
This portion of the meeting is reserved for COMMISSION ACTION ONLY, and therefore audience comments will not be entertained. The audience is asked to hold their comments and share them with their Single Member District Representative at the conclusion of the meeting. Thanks again for your cooperation.
1) Pay Bills ………………………………………………………….. Commissioners Day and DeFoe
2) Items for September 2008 Meeting Agenda ……………………………………………
Meeting Adjourned ……….. 9:00 p.m.
Combined PSA 501 / Public Safety Meeting Wednesday
The Bloomingdale Public Safety Initiative
announces
Our Next Combined PSA 501 / Public Safety Meeting is here!
WHEN: Wednesday, July 16, 2008
WHERE: Harry Thomas Recreation Center – Lincoln Road NE
TIME: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Councilman Harry “Tommy” Thomas Jr. will host this meeting with our MPD 5D Officers, and YOU, in attendance.
Come out, hear what our leaders have to say and what they are going to do, make your voice heard, and see how YOU can make a difference
The Councilmember will have a very informative agenda, and he will probably speak on the issue of youth and how he and the community can work together to provide direction, jobs, and recreation to young people while also not tolerating illegal behavior. Your Bloomingdale Public Safety Team will also update you on crime statistics and cameras, neighborhood walk-thrus, speeding concerns, tree trimming to help brighten dark sidewalks, and more.
We’ve been having great attendance – LET’S FILL THE ROOM and show the Councilmember that Bloomingdale is ACTIVE, CONCERNED, AND READY!
announces
Our Next Combined PSA 501 / Public Safety Meeting is here!
WHEN: Wednesday, July 16, 2008
WHERE: Harry Thomas Recreation Center – Lincoln Road NE
TIME: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Councilman Harry “Tommy” Thomas Jr. will host this meeting with our MPD 5D Officers, and YOU, in attendance.
Come out, hear what our leaders have to say and what they are going to do, make your voice heard, and see how YOU can make a difference
The Councilmember will have a very informative agenda, and he will probably speak on the issue of youth and how he and the community can work together to provide direction, jobs, and recreation to young people while also not tolerating illegal behavior. Your Bloomingdale Public Safety Team will also update you on crime statistics and cameras, neighborhood walk-thrus, speeding concerns, tree trimming to help brighten dark sidewalks, and more.
We’ve been having great attendance – LET’S FILL THE ROOM and show the Councilmember that Bloomingdale is ACTIVE, CONCERNED, AND READY!
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Call for Papers
35th Annual Conference on Washington, D.C. Historical Studies
CALL FOR PAPERS/PANELS
35th Annual Conference on Washington, D.C. Historical Studies
November 13-15, 2008
Historical Society of Washington, D.C.
801 K Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
Deadline for proposals: July 1, 2008
The popular Washington, D.C. Historical Studies Conference, offers an excellent opportunity for students, community researchers, and local historians to present their research. Also welcome are lively presentations of
• oral history/reminiscence,
• walking tours,
• films, and
• new publications.
The annual History Network on Friday November 14th provides space for historical, archival and community organizations to display brochures, fliers, and other materials explaining their activities and research.
All topics related to Washington, D.C.’s local history are welcome, as are topics on federal government history or the history of the nearby Northern Virginia and Maryland suburbs, if they clearly relate to Washington’s history. A particular focus for the conference is the civil disturbances of 1968, their context, and ramifications.
Organizations and presenters are encouraged to combine papers into panels reflecting particular interests and topics.
To submit a proposal, please see the attached guidelines.
For a flavor of past conferences and presentations, see the following programs from previous years:
http://www.historydc.org/2007Conference/ (2007)
http://www.h-net.org/~dclist/DCHSC2006.pdf (2006)
http://www.h-net.org/~dclist/2005DCHSC.pdf (2005)
The 35th Annual Conference on Washington, D.C. Historical Studies is co-sponsored by the Historical Society of Washington, D.C. and the Washingtoniana Division of the District of Columbia Public Library.
Proposal Guidelines
35th Annual Conference on Washington, D.C., Historical Studies
November 13-15, 2008
The Historical Society of Washington, D.C.
801 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Please note: Concurrent sessions (Nov. 14 and 15) will run 90 minutes. Presenters are limited to 20 minutes, not including Q&A.
Please submit:
Panel
Title of session
List of participants with titles and affiliations.
(Please suggest a moderator who is not presenting)
Emails
Telephones
Addresses
100-word description of session
Abstracts of papers
Audio-visual equipment needs
Principal contact’s name
Individual
Name
Title and affiliation
Email
Telephone
Address
Abstract of paper
Audio-visual equipment needs
Please email your submission to: carignan@historydc.org
or mail it to:
2008 Conference
Historical Society of Washington, D.C.
801 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
For more information, contact
Yvonne Carignan, chair, Historical Studies Conference Planning Committee
carignan@historydc.org
(202) 383-1850
The 35th Annual Conference on Washington, D.C., Historical Studies invites your organization to participate in the History Network, a presentation by those who document, preserve, and present the history of Washington, D.C. The Network takes place at lunchtime on the Friday (November 14) session of the annual conference at the Historical Society of Washington, D.C., 801 K St., NW, Washington, D.C. 20001. Attendees and practitioners mingle, trade ideas, and get up to date on what’s happening in local history.
To reserve your table, please contact Matthew Gilmore (dchist@hotmail.com) or Leslie White (lwhite@historydc.org). The deadline for participation in the 2008 History Network is Friday, October 31, 2008
The 35th Annual Conference on Washington, D.C. Historical Studies is co-sponsored by the Historical Society of Washington, D.C. and the Washingtoniana Division of the District of Columbia Public Library.
CALL FOR PAPERS/PANELS
35th Annual Conference on Washington, D.C. Historical Studies
November 13-15, 2008
Historical Society of Washington, D.C.
801 K Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
Deadline for proposals: July 1, 2008
The popular Washington, D.C. Historical Studies Conference, offers an excellent opportunity for students, community researchers, and local historians to present their research. Also welcome are lively presentations of
• oral history/reminiscence,
• walking tours,
• films, and
• new publications.
The annual History Network on Friday November 14th provides space for historical, archival and community organizations to display brochures, fliers, and other materials explaining their activities and research.
All topics related to Washington, D.C.’s local history are welcome, as are topics on federal government history or the history of the nearby Northern Virginia and Maryland suburbs, if they clearly relate to Washington’s history. A particular focus for the conference is the civil disturbances of 1968, their context, and ramifications.
Organizations and presenters are encouraged to combine papers into panels reflecting particular interests and topics.
To submit a proposal, please see the attached guidelines.
For a flavor of past conferences and presentations, see the following programs from previous years:
http://www.historydc.org/2007Conference/ (2007)
http://www.h-net.org/~dclist/DCHSC2006.pdf (2006)
http://www.h-net.org/~dclist/2005DCHSC.pdf (2005)
The 35th Annual Conference on Washington, D.C. Historical Studies is co-sponsored by the Historical Society of Washington, D.C. and the Washingtoniana Division of the District of Columbia Public Library.
Proposal Guidelines
35th Annual Conference on Washington, D.C., Historical Studies
November 13-15, 2008
The Historical Society of Washington, D.C.
801 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Please note: Concurrent sessions (Nov. 14 and 15) will run 90 minutes. Presenters are limited to 20 minutes, not including Q&A.
Please submit:
Panel
Title of session
List of participants with titles and affiliations.
(Please suggest a moderator who is not presenting)
Emails
Telephones
Addresses
100-word description of session
Abstracts of papers
Audio-visual equipment needs
Principal contact’s name
Individual
Name
Title and affiliation
Telephone
Address
Abstract of paper
Audio-visual equipment needs
Please email your submission to: carignan@historydc.org
or mail it to:
2008 Conference
Historical Society of Washington, D.C.
801 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
For more information, contact
Yvonne Carignan, chair, Historical Studies Conference Planning Committee
carignan@historydc.org
(202) 383-1850
The 35th Annual Conference on Washington, D.C., Historical Studies invites your organization to participate in the History Network, a presentation by those who document, preserve, and present the history of Washington, D.C. The Network takes place at lunchtime on the Friday (November 14) session of the annual conference at the Historical Society of Washington, D.C., 801 K St., NW, Washington, D.C. 20001. Attendees and practitioners mingle, trade ideas, and get up to date on what’s happening in local history.
To reserve your table, please contact Matthew Gilmore (dchist@hotmail.com) or Leslie White (lwhite@historydc.org). The deadline for participation in the 2008 History Network is Friday, October 31, 2008
The 35th Annual Conference on Washington, D.C. Historical Studies is co-sponsored by the Historical Society of Washington, D.C. and the Washingtoniana Division of the District of Columbia Public Library.
