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Pow! There's big news in ZAPland!
Ask yourself, what do Ridge Vineyards, Biale Vineyards, Terra D'Oro Winery, and Starry Night Winery have in common?
Answer? We're all board members of ZAP!
And YOU may remember ZAP from such events as the Annual Zinfandel Festival in San Francisco!
And by the way, t'ain't too late to save the date! The 2013 edition of the annual ZAP festival is now on the books, dig this:
But back to the point:
POW! There's big news in ZAPland!
The current and continuing board members of ZAP — those legendary Troubadours of Terroir; those Vivacious Varietal Vaqueros; those Zany, Zoned-in, Zestful Zealouts of Zinfandel, are today happily celebrating the announcement of New Board Members!
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Zinfandel Advocates & Producers has announced its new Board of Directors for 2012-2013. Continuing as President is Robert Biale of Robert Biale Vineyards (Napa); the Vice President is Mark Vernon of Ridge Vineyards (Bay Area); Secretary is Chris Leamy of Terra d'Oro Winery (Sierra Foothills) and Treasurer is Bruce Walker of Starry Night Winery (At Large).
The Board of Directors consists of ZAP members who represent the diverse Zinfandel growing regions: from July 2012 through June 2013, new members on the Board are Kevin Riley (Proulx Wines, Central Coast), Randle Johnson (Artezin Wines, At Large), Robert Biale (Robert Biale Vineyards, Napa), Jonathan Lachs (Cedarville, Sierra Foothills), Kent Knight (At Large), Joel Peterson (Ravenswood, S. Sonoma), Kent Rosenblum (Rock Wall Wine Company, Greater Bay Area), Bernie Scarinzi (At Large) and Miro Tcholakov (Trentadue, N. Sonoma).
The nine continuing Board members are Erin Cline (Three Wine Company, At Large), Duane Dappen (D-Cubed Cellars, Napa), Tim Holdener (Macchia, Lodi/Central Valley), Chris Leamy (Terra d'Oro, At Large), Rich Parducci, (McNab Ridge, Mendocino & Lake), Pete Seghesio (Seghesio, N. Sonoma), Mark Vernon (Ridge Vineyards, N. Sonoma) and Bruce Walker (Starry Night Winery, At Large).
Mark Vernon, President of Ridge Vineyards (and Vice-President of Zinfandel Advocates & Producers!), is the living embodiment of our great affection for, and belief in, this fantastic grape; the in-action enactment of our committment to the ever-increasing reputation of, and ever-burgeoning love for, these fantastic wines. That's why he's on the board.
Why? Because we love Zinfandel!
But wait!
Is this love controversial?
It can be. Lord knows we've waded into the "is it serious or not" waters many times before.
I myself took on the question recently (in rather upright and straightforward form, I might add!), in a post entitled "The Seriousness of Zinfandel," which can be found by clicking here.
I also took on the question in perhaps more idiosyncratically archetypical fashion in another post entitled "Zin Monk," which can be found by clicking here. It was in this post that I attempted to lay out, to the best of my ability, and in the way I best saw fit, just exactly what the questions are that drive the so-conceived IDENTITY CRISIS of Zinfandel.
Regarding Zinfandel; the question:
Is it — as the low-brow funky, populist sweaty, good-timin' egalitarian, country mouse side would have it — the people's grape? Approachable, affable, not puttin' on airs? Good for a laugh, great to have at a party, a friend to everyone?
Or is it — as the high-brow uptown, austere elitist , uptight classist, city mouse side would have it — a noble grape? Serious, important, elusive, complex? Not for everyone?
The answer, if you read the post, is Thelonious Monk.
For another take on the IDENTITY CRISIS, I recently sat down with David Amadia, our Vice President of Sales & Marketing. He had recently written an essay on the seriousness of Zinfandel, and between his preparatory essay-research on the subject, and the fascinatingly diverse multi-demographic exposures his job affords him (this is a man who travels all over the world, tasting wines in every conceivable environment: from private dining rooms in Hong Kong and multi-thousand-capacity halls in Dusseldorf, to the back room of a wine bar in Reno and a speakeasy in Texas), I figured no one in the world was better-positioned to speak to the IDENTITY CRISIS. So, when asked to address the matter of whether Zinfandel should be considered a "serious" wine or not, he had this to say:
Should you be so inclined, I heartily recommend that you read David's full essay, entitled "Zinfandel: A Great Wine." You can find it by clicking the link below:
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The percentage of zinfandel that falls into the great category has been growing steadily over the past fifty years, and now compares favorably with percentages of great cabernet and pinot noir produced in California. The time has come for those quaffers of cabernet and pinot to pour themselves a glass of Lytton Springs or Geyserville, and say "That's great wine!"
All of which is just to say … all of which is just to say … all of which is just to say that, in just writing "All of which is just to say," I've just been reminded of the great William Carlos William poem, "This Is Just To Say!" Which goes like this:
I have eaten
the plums
that were in
the icebox
and which
you were probably
for breakfast
Forgive me
they were delicious
so sweet
and so cold
which might be paraphrased to serve our purposes here, as follows:
I have tasted
the zinfandels
that were in
the cellar
and which
you were probably
for dinner
Forgive me
they were delicious
so serious
and so fun
All of which is just to say, Congratulations to the New Board Members of ZAP!
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This 6 card set uses some sticker patterned paper that I had. I have had it for at least 2 years just waiting for what? The right moment I guess and that was TODAY! I added an extra strip to the envelopes for some cuteness. I used Papertrey Ink's doily dies, Pure Poppy cardstock, New Leaf and True Black inks, AMuse Cranberry Ink, and Tag-It's stamp sets (various ones for the sentiments and vine circle.) This was a fun set to put together and turned out better than I anticipated. Hope you like them.
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Boston Mayor Thomas Menino was transferred Monday to a rehabilitation hospital after spending a month hospitalized for an infection and a compression fracture in his back.
Menino, 69, the longest-serving mayor in Boston's history, was first hospitalized Oct. 26 after cutting short a vacation in Italy because of a respiratory infection. While at Brigham and Women's Hospital, he suffered a compression fracture in a vertebra in his spine and also was treated for a blood clot that moved from his leg to his lungs.
Dr. Charles Morris said that while Menino was hospitalized, doctors also discovered an infection in his back and diagnosed him with Type 2 diabetes.
Morris said Menino was transferred to the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital to begin the next phase of his recovery after his long hospitalization.
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On April 15 & 16 of 2013, Stephanie & John took extensive footage of the Davis Food Co-op. You might have met them! This is the 3 minute movie they made for our friends in Minneapolis, Design Replace. Enjoy these wonderful images of Davis, Capay Valley, and our amazing community!
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Debbie Woods acknowledges it's easy to forget what it's like to be a young parent, struggling to make ends meet and juggle responsibilities at work and home.
That's especially the case when your workforce skews older, as was the case when Woods took over 14 years ago as president/CEO at $50 million asset Taylor Credit Union in Medford, Wis.
Over the past decade, Woods has added some balance to Taylor's 21-member staff. She continues her pledge to accommodate family obligations in the schedule.
"I don't have children at home, I don't have day care," she says. But she's committed to staying in touch with those who do, and "to have compassion for them."
Whenever possible, Woods, a grandmother, prefers to relax some of the hardships she encountered as she raised a family while pursuing a management career. "If it wasn't as easy for me, make it easier for" my employees, she says.
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At the same time, Woods says employees of all ages and with varied responsibilities benefit from a workplace that demands performance while on the clock but allows for a life outside the branch.
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Eretec's multi-axis positioner allows Over-the- Air (OTA) 3-dimensional antenna measurement of mobile devices by controlling both the azimuth and polarization of the device. When integrated with Keysight test equipment and an anechoic chamber the positioner and measurement software provides a comprehensive and affordable solution for testing the antennas of mobile devices.
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Use an Excel spreadsheet to approximate a decimal using trial and improvement.
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Take any whole number between 1 and 999, add the squares of the digits to get a new number. Use a spreadsheet to investigate this sequence.
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If you take two integers and look at the difference between the square of each value, there is a nice relationship between the original numbers and that difference. Can you find the pattern using. . . .
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text: Men's Lacrosse 3/18/2016 6:15:25 AM RECAP: New York finishes strong with 14-11 win over Ohio BOXSCORE Rob Pannell played the role of hero for the New York Lizards on Heroes Night, Saturday, as they defeated the Ohio Machine 14-11. As part of Heroes Night, which benefited first responders and veterans from the Tri-state area, the New York Lizards wore uniquely designed jerseys that will be signed by players and auctioned off following the game, with proceeds benefitting the Wounded Warrior Project. Pannell put forth a balanced six-point performance, with three goals and three assists to lead the Lizards. Fellow rookie JoJo Marasco, the Player of the Game, added five points on three goals and two assists. With the win, New York ends the season at 4-10, while the loss drops the Machine to 2-12, and should receive the first overall pick in the 2014 MLL Collegiate Draft. New York got on the board first, as Pannell found former Cornell teammate Stephen Mock alone in front of the net for the easy putaway. Ohio answered when Steele Stanwick beat his defender on the right wing and took it all the way to the cage for an easy goal, but Mock answered with his second tally of the quarter off a feed from Marasco. Not to be deterred, the Machine responded with two straight goals of their own to finish the quarter. Rookie midfielder Dominique Alexander recorded his first career point, scoring a transition goal to tie the game, before Kiel Matisz received a pass from Marcus Holman and deposited the man-up goal to make it 3-2 heading into the second frame. Once again, New York scored the first goal of the quarter when Stephen Peyser received a pass from Pannell and scored from in tight. But for the second time, Ohio scored two consecutive goals, with scores from Jake Bernhardt and Matisz to put the Machine up 5-3. Marasco fed Mock again for his third goal of the night before Ohio scored two consecutive goals for the third time in the half. Alexander scored his second career point, assisting on a Logan Schuss goal, before Joe Cummings scored his 20 th goal of the season to put the Machine up 7-4. New York had multiple man-up opportunities late in the half, but the strong play of the Ohio defense, and some big saves by Scott Rodgers kept the scoreline at 7-4 heading into halftime. As part of a league experiment, the yellow balls used in the first half were subbed out for white balls, to see which color was most visible for the television audience. New York started the third quarter with a bang, scoring the first three goals of the second half. For the second time, Pannell fed Mock for an easy goal, this time on a two-man advantage. Tommy Palasek then netted his first of the night off a feed from David Earl before Pannell finally scored a goal of his own to tie the game at seven apiece. Right when it looked like New York had grabbed all the momentum, Ohio got a goal from an unlikely source, as faceoff specialist Eric O'Brien caught a feed from Kyle Hartzell and ripped a shot past Drew Adams. After a goal coast-to-coast goal from New York defender Michael Skudin, it looked like the game would be heading into the fourth quarter tied at eight. But Ohio captain Chazz Woodson had other plans. After a missed shot, Woodson picked up the ball on the endline with three seconds left in the quarter. As soon as the whistle blew, Woodson sprinted towards the goal, took off from well behind the net, and did his best Michael Jordan impersonation, changing direction in midair and putting the ball past Adams right before the clock expired. The goal put Ohio up 9-8 heading into the final frame. For the fourth time in as many quarters, New York struck first, this time on Pannell's second of the night. Matisz briefly put Ohio back on top with his third goal of the game, but Marasco and Earl scored consecutive goals to give New York it's first lead since the first quarter. The run continued when Marasco and Pannell scored back-to-back goals to put the Lizards up 13-10. A Stanwick goal briefly put some wind back into the Ohio sails, but Marasco tallied his third goal of the game with just over a minute left to make it 14-11, and put the outcome of the game largely out question.


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You have just been granted a wish.
One wish. Irrevocable. Nontransferable. Unequivocal. Right here, right now, today, this minute, think carefully now, you must make a choice between two things. Think as long as you like, within the ten minutes allotted to you for this purpose, then tell me your answer.
Which would you rather have? Great wealth? Or truth?
Great wealth. Or truth.
You cannot have both, it is either/or, you have to pick one or the other. Wealth? Or truth?
Wealth. Or truth.
If you should choose wealth then you will never have to worry about money again for all the rest of your life.
Imagine it. Never again will you hunger or thirst yet have to go without either for lack of money. Never again will you have to feel the unrequited longing, the hurt, the humiliation of not being able to afford whatever you need or want. If you want those new shoes, you may have them, just like that. That new leather coat? It is yours. A whole new wardrobe? You can have it today. You can have a new wardrobe every day if that's what you want, it will never be a problem.
Never again would you ever have to suffer the hardships and disappointments of not having enough money to make ends meet. You would never again be forced to choose between buying food or buying medicine. Your children will have all of the best of food, clothing, toys, necessities, medical care, education and travel.
Yes, you could travel all you want to, anywhere you like. You can stay in the most beautiful hotels and be waited on hand and foot by smartly uniformed professional hotel staff who will rush to bring you anything you desire.
You don't have to stay in that run down old house of yours with the crooked fence and the squeaky stairs and the cracks in the walls and the tattered insulation, chipping paint; those old appliances, all that dust, that depressing mass produced suburban view across the street.
You can leave all of that behind. Right now. Today. Instead of that dreary ordinary insufficient life style you can have all of the wealth you need to be free forever from all worries about money.
What's that? You want to know how much money, exactly?
No number is needed, there is no specific sum. You will simply possess great wealth for the rest of your life. You will never run short or run out of money. You will have enough money to live every day, year round, in Las Vegas, if you so desire; staying in the most exclusive, expensive hotel penthouse suites, gambling all day and night; your money will never run out. You will always have enough money to do and to have whatever you want. No material thing, as long as it exists and is available to be had by you, will be beyond your reach. You will be able to afford it, no matter the price. That is how wealthy you would be.
That is the up side. But there is a down side too, as there always is, and this you should consider well before you make your choice.
A small price must be paid for the gift of great wealth, for the priceless gift of living free from lack and want and financial worry.
That price is this: in exchange for all of your ample material gain, you must give up knowing the truth.
You will not be able to tell what is true from what is false, you will not know the difference.
You won't be able to know for certain whether or not you are being misled or lied to.
You will not get a sense of anyone's intent, should someone want to manipulate you for their own purposes and gain. You'll have no way of sensing tricks or lies, con jobs or sob stories, it will all sound the same as any believable thing sounds.
If you look deep into the eyes of a speaker, be he in the pulpit, wearing a badge or a crown and robes, it will lend you no clues. You will not know if what you hear is truth, if what you read or see is truth, if what you are counseled and told to be truth, is truth.
For all the rest of your life you will not know if any person in your life, in any capacity of your life, is honest or deceitful. You will not be able to sense to a certainty, whether someone is sincere, if when they say they love you that they truly love you or only love your money instead. You will not be able to sense to a certainty, whether those nearest you are really faithful friends, or if instead they are brazen back-stabbers who use you and make you look the fool to all who can see you.
If you're thinking you can outwit the price think again. You cannot avoid the payment price. You will have no internal truth meter, which is something that you currently possess. Whether or not you use it much is another thing, but used or not, you will have to give it up. It must be forfeit. That is the payment price. Your ability to know truth will no longer function and you will never again be able to tell a truth from an untruth with your natural inborn ability to do so. Your heart will no longer tell you what is true, it will not know what is true.
That is all there is to it. It's really no big thing. And if this tiny inconvenience does not trouble you too dearly, and why should it, then you should be ecstatically happy taking the money. The price is not so great, it's a trifling thing. Truth is cheap after all. Certainly there are other ways for you to procure correct assessments, to validate suspicions; certainly you can find others on whom you can depend to wisely council your decisions, to guide you, to bring you the light you seek, to give you the answers you need. Such can be purchased, advisors and experts of the highest caliber are easily obtainable. It's not at all difficult, it's quite easy. It is standard procedure anyway to purchase the council of others. No one in a position of great wealth seeks their answers from within. How ridiculous. It would be unheard of.
Luxury. Security. Life options. Adventure. Respect. Power. The world is your oyster. But do you find the price too steep? None of the finer things in life come cheap.
Isn't so called truth dependent on who is looking at it? And don't these things all change like the weather? Truth is fleeting, is it not? Truth is hard to find, and it is often inconvenient. It's not all that it's chalked up to be. Not really.
Truth is easily ignored; and it is often irrelevant in the greater scheme of things. Truth is not enough reason to hold back greatness of any kind. At least, it hasn't been so far.
Face it. There isn't much call for truth these days, few are really that interested in it. The truth goes down much easier when you make it up yourself, that's what everyone does anyway. The fact of the matter is that making up your own truths, making truths that suit you, holds so much more potential for happiness and love. Plus who would disagree that lies are much more fun and exciting? Naughty little lies are well known to lead to things that are much more fun and exciting than the ordinary mundane things we're supposed to be content with. But aren't those things which are considered "forbidden" or "bad" the most scintillating, pleasurable things of all? If it were not so, there wouldn't be so much of it around, would there be?
Truth is really just a bore. Does "truth" even actually exist? Is there such a thing as truth, really? It's too silly to worry about to any great degree, don't you think so? Most everyone thinks so.
So, lucky traveler, master... the clock is ticking. It is time to make your choice. Which do you choose? Wealth or truth? Give me your answer. Choose now between wealth or truth, else miss this once in a paradise, once in a dream, once in a million chance of a lonely little life time turning into something totally new. This offer can not be repeated. It will not come around again. So tell me master, what's it going to be?


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Obama and Rohani: The World's Most Intriguing Duo
Barack Obama, meet Hassan Rohani. Now that we've dispensed with the formalities, let the testing begin. Jerry Seib weighs in on the most important and intriguing new relationship in the world.
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... the the ... it's one of the most important change treaty new relationships in the war all the back of Barack Obama and his new Iranian counterpart elected late last week its June seventeen welcome to the New Saab ... I'm Wendy downs the stakes could not be higher when it comes to be seen as negotiations ... on nuclear policy in Syria when Jerry Sithe by Washington beer chief and Capital Journal column this right now Joinus with an inside look that very ... few people understand the dynamics of the Iranian American relationship as well as you do ... the new head of Iran is said to be a moderate which you say is actually one of the most abuse firms in Iran tells what you mean ... fell ... after about a quarter century the US is been searching for the elusive Iranian moderate and never quite seems to materialize ... you know that that we thought that people thought Rafsanjani when he was president of Iran might be that as a tough time a ... few years ago he looked modern effective probably was ... the problem with that is that moderate Iranian terms is probably not so minor by American terms it's a little misleading ... but more portly Ansa and I think in this case the relevant thing to look out for is ... up even if there is a moderate in the president's position is really ... have the power to do anything ... that most of the real decision-making paralyze the Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ... and he has a veto or trump card on just anything the president does so ... that even if there is a modern family to get to be realistic about how much change that person can effect in the Iranian system ... and how some rather to briefly about the new leader and what kind of me is um and signals he's standing to the world in his first two days in office ... well here's an interesting character Nikkei average is that the the many divides in Iranian politics has been a longtime associate of ... of Ayatollah Khomeini this is the Supreme leader who's a pretty conservative hard line figured results of an associated with former President Rafsanjani who I mention that a guy ... who's become head of the ultimate reformer advocate for reform in Iran insisted ... he seems to have a foot in both camps and seems to be of the least talk with both camps ... ah so that makes him an intriguing figure in the eyes of the US ... any system encouraging things get a press conference today which was somewhat unusual in this in itself ... a city is looking to reduce tensions with the U S he wants a more transparent ... nuclear program ... I said he's interested in possibly in having direct talks with us but he also laid out some pre conditions that might be problematic for the U S ... including that the US has to recognize ... Iran's nuclear rights which they basically means ... the right to have a complete stop nuclear fuel cycle which is gonna be a difficult ... proposition for the US that SAP going and ... nuclear the pub to pub mostly Odyssey One hotspot the other one Syria be equally as tricky Jerry now despite Pres Obama is reluctant to getting paid to the civil war there ... is now engaged to essentially after arming rebels last week ... oh why was this picture was a turning point there and how is this can overlook the fact is relationship going for it with an Iranian leader ... well I think the turning point was related to Iran in the following sense I think the turning point in the U S when he ... came when his bought the the the ... Islamic group has a lot ... moved in from Levanon with lots of fires thousands of fighters ... and threw in with the Syrian government has bought ... these very closely to recession with Iran is armed and trained by Iranians ... and so the Hezbollah movement the civil war was up by extension ... of an Iranian move ... into the civil war on behalf of President Assad of Syria sell ... Iran start to the States in the Syrian Catholic are very high to star as are the American stakes in if ... a sub falls as a big blow to Ron's regional reputation ... it also takes out the place the Masters where rawness that kind of set up shop as the satellite office almost ... and the to be a significant low so ... American States derided stakes directly engaged now in Syria ... Arike Jerry Sithe think semester being with this morning's Capital Journal column about the of bomb on the beest dot com for decent thanks to a ... sure things


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The World Series MVP was not awarded in those days but it certainly would have gone to either Dizzy Dean, 2 1 with a 1.73 ERA in 26 innings, or Paul Dean, 2 0 with a 1.00 ERA in 18 innings. The rest of the Cardinals staff was 0 2 with a 4.22 ERA, but the Deans had carried them to victory. Pepper Martin hit.355 (11 for 31) in the leadoff spot and scored eight runs. For Detroit, Greenberg hit.325 (9 for 28) with a home run and seven RBI and Gehringer hit.379 (11 for 29) and scored five runs. A couple of little pieces of trivia to add. The Dean brothers were known as "Dizzy" and "Daffy". Dizzy took a toy tiger onto the field at some point in the seventh game and was on the mound twisting it tail before it was taken away from him. Dizz was a phenomenal pitcher whose career was cut short because of a broken big toe. He tried to come back before it was properly healed and couldn push off properly. It put some much stress on his arm that he essentially ruined it. Dizzy is also famous for failing to slide going into second to break Cheap elite jerseys up a double play. He got hit in the head by the throw and knocked unconscious. I think both he and the runner going to first were ruled out but not certain. That may have been in the series but not sure.
Armenia are the exciting underdog of the group. Having lost 4 of first 5, including all of our home games and one of them against Malta, we have seen a resurgence. We won 0 4 in Copenhagen, and beat the Czechs in Prague 4 days ago. Hopes are high for today game against Denmark, but the big one will be the October game vs Bulgaria in Yerevan. If that home loss against Malta becomes the reason we don qualify.


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The Cameron University Alumni Association is pleased to announce the winners of its 2014 Distinguished Alumni, Outstanding Young Alumni and Faculty Hall of Fame Awards, which will be presented during the university's homecoming festivities. Commander (Ret.) Joseph Lawrence and Lonny Morrison will receive Distinguished Alumni Awards; Jennifer Meason and Steve Merchant have been named Outstanding Young Alumni; and Dr. Leon Fischer and Benson Warren will be inducted into the Cameron University Faculty Hall of Fame. The awards will be presented during the Aggie Family & Friends Awards Lunch on Saturday, March 1 in the McCasland Ballroom. The ceremony starts at Noon and is open to the public. Tickets are $15 and must be purchased in advance by calling 581-2988.
"The accomplishments and contributions of these six deserving award-winners reflect the best of Cameron University," says Jennifer McGrail, Director, Cameron Office of Alumni Relations. "Their successes and achievements are representative of their alumni and faculty peers"
The Distinguished Alumni Award and the Outstanding Young Alumni Award are presented to former Cameron students who have made significant contributions to society and whose accomplishments have brought credit to Cameron by distinguishing themselves in their careers and/or in service to their communities and/or through continued support of Cameron University. The Distinguished Alumni Award is presented to Cameron alumni who are 40 years of age or older. The Outstanding Young Alumni Award is presented to Cameron alumni who are 39 years of age or younger. The Faculty Hall of Fame Award emphasizes teaching effectiveness, positive impact on students' lives and involvement at Cameron outside of the classroom and in the community.
Distinguished Alumni Award: Commander (Ret.) Joseph Lawrence, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, FAPhA, MSC, U. S. Navy
Although his time as a Cameron student was relatively short, attending CU from Summer 1990 to Summer 1992, Joseph Lawrence has gone on to maximize the educational background he received as an Aggie. After completing his general education requirements, Lawrence left Cameron to pursue a degree in pharmacy.
Prior to his recent retirement, Lawrence had risen to a top leadership position in the Department of Defense. A member of the U.S. Navy, he served as the director of the Department of Defense Pharmacoeconomic Center, where he oversaw the direct operational support for all DoD pharmacy points of service, including more than 57,000 military, community/retail and mail-order pharmacies.
Lawrence also served as the Designated Federal Officer (DFO) for the Uniform Formulary Beneficiary Advisory Panel, which reviews and comments on the development of the Uniform Formulary by the DoD Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
He is board-certified in Pharmacotherapy by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties and a Fellow of the American Pharmacist Association. Among the many honors he has been accorded throughout his distinguished career are the Navy Junior Pharmacist of the Year; the Navy Specialty Leader Award, and numerous Navy and Marine accolades.
Distinguished Alumni Award: Lonny Morrison, Class of 1962
Arriving at Cameron College in 1960, Lonny Morrison excelled both on the football field and in the classroom. He served as class president, ROTC company commander, a member of the student Senate and captain of the football team. After receiving an Associate of Arts degree from Cameron, he earned a B.A. from Washburn University, an M.B.A. from Oklahoma State University and a law degree from the University of Texas.
A member of Cameron's 1961 national championship football team, Morrison was instrumental in the 2011 establishment of the Cameron University Foundation's Endowed Scholarship of the 1961 Junior Rose Bowl and National Championship Football Team.
Morrison became a highly successful attorney with his own firm, Morrison & Shelton. His service to his profession was twice recognized by the State Bar of Texas with the Presidents' Award, the highest honor awarded by the Bar to recognize exemplary service.
He served in leadership roles for numerous organizations, including the State Bar of Texas, the House of Delegates of the American Bar Association, the Texas Bar Foundation (of which he is a Fellow), and the Texas Commission for Lawyer Discipline. He is also a Fellow of the American Bar Association.
Retiring from his law practice in 2006, Morrison now operates Testa Rossa Ranch, Ltd. and Offenhauser Oil & Gas, LLC, an active exploration company.
Outstanding Young Alumni Award: Jennifer Meason, Class of 2000
Jennifer Meason attended Cameron University as a Regional University Baccalaureate Scholar, pursing a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a concentration in marketing and a minor in communications. Recognized as one of Cameron's Top 20 Students, she began an internship with Cotton Electric Cooperative during her senior year that has resulted in a fulfilling career in the utility industry. She is currently Cotton Electric's Vice President of Marketing and also serves as Chief Operating Officer at CESI, a company subsidiary. She has shown her gratitude to Cameron by offering internships to CU students on numerous occasions.
Her contributions to Cotton Electric are lauded by CEO Warren Langford, who says, "Her academic background in business, marketing and communication has been a tremendous benefit to our customers. Because of Jennifer, our customer satisfaction rate is one of the highest in the industry."
A member of the Walters Rotary Club, Meason served as the organization's president in 2008. She remains active in numerous civic organizations throughout the state. Her professional affiliations include participation in the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association's Management Internship Program and membership on the Touchstone Energy Strategic Communications Advisory Committee.
Outstanding Young Alumni Award: Steve Merchant, Class of 2000
As Vice President and General Manager of Renal Solutions, Inc./SORB Technology Division, Steve Merchant is impacting lives every day. The company is an industry leader in the development of sorbent-based hemodialysis systems, and Merchant's product research and development has played a significant role in that reputation.
After graduating from Cameron in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science in chemistry, Merchant went on to earn a Master of Science and a Ph.D., both in chemical engineering. He joined Renal Solutions/SORB Technology in December 2007 as a product development project engineer. His research has resulted in the development of an FDA-approved sorbent device used with hemodialysis systems. He has also conducted research on medical devices as well as the area of materials/process.
He was promoted to his current position in August 2011, where his responsibilities include organization management and leadership, project management which includes multiple new product development projects under FDA-approved design controls, and intellectual property.
John J. Maholtz, Chief Operating Office of Renal Solutions, Inc., relates that Merchant "has earned an excellent reputation for his technical depth, problem-solving skills and relationship management abilities…There is no question that Dr. Merchant strives for excellence in everything that he does."
Faculty Hall of Fame: Dr. Leon Fischer, Chair, Department of Agriculture and Mary Dixie Mullin Endowed Chair in Sciences, School of Science and Technology
Now in his 23rd year of service to Cameron University, Dr. Leon Fischer has become one of Cameron's most respected faculty members. For Fischer, students come first.
"Dr. Fischer has demonstrated in his many years with Cameron that he can be more than just a teacher of men and women," says student Pershon Davis. "He has set the example for others to follow in that it takes hard work and devotion to the job to become a leader, supervisor and mentor."
Student Courtney Landoll says, "He takes the time to listen to what we have to say and always gives good advice. He pushes us to do well, not only in the classroom and campus activities, but in our lives as well."
"Working and interacting with our students has been the truly special part of being a university faculty member," Fischer says. "It has always been my goal to know who my students are and what theirs interests and goals are early on. I have always tried to impress on my students that we never quit learning and that we should learn something new every day of our lives."
Faculty Hall of Fame: Benson Warren, Professor of Art, School of Liberal Arts
Not only has Benson Warren played an integral role in the growth of Cameron's Department of Art, he has been equally influential in the university's growth for the past 40 years. His knowledge, expertise in his field and contributions to the university have made a positive and lasting impact on the lives of his students, his peers and both the Cameron and Lawton communities.
Monika Linehan, a fellow faculty member and a CU alumna who was one of Warren's students, has high praise for him. "Having known Benson for close to 40 years in the roles of teacher, mentor, fellow faculty member and friend, I can honestly speak to his competence, effectiveness and dedication to the teaching profession, the students and this university."
Known for his expertise in bronze and iron casting, Warren has exhibited his work nationally in major invitational and juried exhibitions and has received numerous awards for his artwork. During the 1980s, he coordinated a series of artist-in-residence workshops in which nationally renowned sculptors created large-scale outdoor works with the participation of Cameron art students. Not only did this result in a rich and unique learning experience for the students, it was the start of Cameron's outdoor sculpture collection.
Throughout his career, Warren has selflessly given of his time and expertise for the betterment of Cameron University. He has served multiple terms, often in a leadership capacity, on numerous significant university committees. His service was recognized in 2010 when he received the first Excellence and Innovation in University Service Award.
For more information about the Cameron University Alumni Association, call 580-581-2988.
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A Guide to Heart Health
Statins, diuretics, calcium channel blockers. Are these the wonder drugs of the 21st century or simply the easy out when it comes to high cholesterol and elevated blood pressure? Find out what the experts think.
One in every three adults in this country is walking around with high cholesterol and a similar number of us have elevated blood pressure. Yet hearing a doctor say, "your LDL is up" or "you have hypertension" isn't likely to spark the panic that "you have cancer" does. Maybe it should.
"People don't just suddenly have a heart attack one day. It's a progression of uncontrolled high blood pressure and untreated high cholesterol that can lead to devastating consequences," says Lisa Price Stevens, M.D., an internist at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond and author of What's That? A Tale of Cholesterol (Trafford Publishing).
Fortunately, much can be done to get both conditions under control, starting with adding some exercise to your daily routine and tweaking your diet. When that's not enough, doctors agree that medication may be necessary to get you the rest of the way. Here's what you need to know to deal with these treatable warning signs.
If You Have High Cholesterol...
"Exercising regularly and reducing your intake of unhealthy foods may be enough to get mildly elevated cholesterol back into the healthy range," says Jerome Granato, M.D., medical director of the coronary care unit at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh and author of Living with Coronary Heart Disease (Johns Hopkins University Press). Cutting back on saturated fat, found in animal products, may lower cholesterol by about 10%. But some people have high cholesterol simply because their liver cranks out a ton of it. They could strip every last milligram of cholesterol from their diets and their levels still would be elevated because their livers produce so much, explains Dr. Granato. When you need to rack up some big-time reductions, doctors start scribbling prescriptions for medications like the ones following.
Common Cholesterol Medications
Statins: Considered the go-to drugs for cholesterol management, statins work their magic by limiting the amount of cholesterol the liver produces. These drugs—Lipitor (atorvastatin), Zocor (simvastatin), Mevacor (lovastatin), and Crestor (rosuvastatin)—block the enzyme needed to make new cholesterol while the liver absorbs and disposes of the LDL (bad) cholesterol already present in the bloodstream. All told, statins can reduce total and LDL cholesterol levels by 20% to 60% and lower the risk for heart attack and stroke by about 30%. But as powerful as they are—statins also help lower triglycerides and modestly raise HDL (good) cholesterol—they have no impact on the cholesterol we ingest, which is why having a prescription in hand is not a visit-the-drive-thru-free card. "Without prudent dieting, taking a statin is like bailing out a sinking rowboat without plugging the hole," says Dr. Granato.
New research suggests statins may protect people whose cholesterol levels are normal but have high levels of C-reactive protein, or CRP, a sign of artery inflammation (which can trigger heart attacks and stroke). If your LDL level is borderline high and you have some other risk factors, your doctor may want to do a blood test to check your CRP to determine if you should start taking a statin. Otherwise, the negatives associated with statins probably outweigh any benefits of taking the drug for someone with normal cholesterol.
Drawbacks: Statins can get your cholesterol into a healthy range but you'll need to keep taking them forever to stay there. Plus, you're committed to yearly or twice-yearly blood tests to ensure the statins don't damage your liver or break down muscle cells, a condition called rhabdomyolysis. (Minor muscle soreness affects about 5% of people taking statins, but in rare instances the destruction of muscle tissue leads to fatal kidney failure.)
In addition, statins don't mix well with grapefruit, grapefruit juice, or certain drugs, like many antibiotics and the blood-thinner warfarin. Finally, alcohol intake must be watched, since it too is eliminated through the liver.
Cholesterol Absorption Blocker: When you can't take statins, either because you have liver damage or can't tolerate the side effects, or if you're already on a statin but need to nudge your cholesterol down further, your doctor may prescribe Zetia (ezetimibe), a cholesterol absorption blocker. It stops the cholesterol you ingest from being absorbed through your intestines. Used with a statin, this may knock your LDL down another 15% to 25%.
Drawbacks: Ezetimibe lowers cholesterol, but it's not clear it prevents heart attack or stroke. "Unlike statins, it doesn't seem to protect against life-threatening events," says Dr. Granato.
Niacin: This B vitamin is one of the few drugs that effectively raise HDL cholesterol. It primarily prevents the liver from removing good HDL from the bloodstream, so levels stay high. Used alone, niacin can raise HDL between 15% and 35%; when paired with a statin, HDL may increase 50%. It's also helpful for lowering LDL and triglycerides.
Drawbacks: Taking over-the-counter niacin at high doses (1,000 milligrams or more daily) can cause some unpleasant side effects, like flushing, nausea, dizziness, and stomach upset. Niaspan (extended-release niacin), available by prescription, may reduce some of these symptoms. It still needs to be used judiciously and under supervision of a doctor who can monitor your liver function. High doses can cause liver toxicity, increase blood sugar levels in diabetics and, when paired with statins, raise the risk for the muscle destruction that can lead to kidney failure. A better way to raise HDL is by exercising and quitting smoking, says Pamela Douglas, M.D., cardiologist and professor of medicine at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina.
Fibrates: When people have diabetes, which can automatically double, even quadruple, the risk for heart attack or stroke, fibrates are often partnered with statins to provide some extra protection. Fibrates are used to reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. The most commonly prescribed include Lopid (gemfibrozil) and TriCor (fenofibrate). In particular, fibrates help boost HDL, which tends to be lower in diabetics, by raising it about 10% to 20%. And they have the opposite effect on triglycerides, which are often higher in those with diabetes, by lowering them 20% to 30%.
Drawbacks: Stomach upset and an increased risk for gallstones are common with fibrates. Pairing fibrates with statins can also increase the risk for rhabdomyolysis.
Cholesterol Levels by the Numbers
OptimalTotal cholesterol: Below 200 mg/dl
LDL cholesterol:Below 130 mg/dl if you're healthyBelow 100 mg/dl if you have heart diseaseBelow 70 mg/dl if you have several risk factors
HDL cholesterol: Above 60 mg/dl
Triglycerides: Below 150 mg/dl
Borderline HighTotal cholesterol: 200-239 mg/dlLDL cholesterol: 130-159 mg/dlTriglycerides: 150-199 mg/dl
HighTotal cholesterol: Above 240 mg/dlLDL cholesterol: 160-189 mg/dlTriglycerides: 200 mg/dl
If You Have Hypertension...
Two blood pressure readings over 120/80 mmHg, two weeks apart—to make sure it's not just nerves—will get you a diagnosis of prehypertension, says Suzanne Steinbaum, DO, director of the division of women and heart disease at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York. High blood pressure is the leading cause of stroke—untreated, the risk is raised two to six times. But even prehypertension (what used to be called "high normal") can quadruple a woman's risk of developing heart disease. Most of the individual hypertension medications out there lower blood pressure about 10% to 15%. But because the majority of people need to drop theirs further to get out of the danger zone, it's not unusual to be taking two or more. Each med works on blood vessels in different ways. Will you be taking these drugs forever? Doctors say that largely depends on you. For instance, following the DASH diet (an eating plan rich in fruits and vegetables, and low- or nonfat dairy; dashdiet.org) and being exceptionally strict about your salt intake (no more than a teaspoon daily) lowers blood pressure as effectively as any single hypertension medication.
Common Hypertension Medications
Thiazide diuretics: The first-choice medication for garden-variety hypertension (with some caveats), thiazide diuretics lower blood pressure by flushing the body of excess sodium and water and by dilating blood vessels. "Your body can only tolerate a certain ratio of sodium to water," explains Sarah M. Speck, M.D., medical director of the Swedish Heart and Vascular Institute's Center for Cardiovascular Wellness in Seattle. "The processed foods Americans eat are high in sodium, which cause us to retain water. That excess fluid pushes against your blood vessels, makes them less flexible, and drives your blood pressure up."
Drawbacks: Expect frequent trips to the bathroom. These drugs can also cause stomach upset, rashes, muscle cramps, lightheadedness, and sun sensitivity. Diuretics don't mix well with certain antidepressants, and may not be recommended if you have diabetes or lupus.
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACEs) Inhibitors/Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs): Very popular first-line treatments, these sister medications are the "push me/pull you" drugs for hypertension. They both target a substance called angiotensin II, which causes blood vessels to constrict. ACE inhibitors reduce the amount of angiotensin II made in blood vessels; ARBs block the effects of angiotensin II already in arteries so they can't constrict.
Drawbacks: ACEs and ARBs don't work as well as other medications for African-Americans for reasons that aren't completely understood. You should limit the amount of NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naprosyn) that you take for things like headaches or menstrual cramps when on an ACE or ARB, because mixing these drugs can damage the kidneys.
Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs): Arteries are lined with smooth muscle and calcium channels that make these muscles constrict. Calcium Channel Blockers get their name from the fact that they block these channels so arteries relax and dilate. Unlike ACEs and ARBs, these medications are effective for African-Americans. It's unclear if these are beneficial for people over 65 whose arteries are getting stiff with age. CCBs are routinely used with diuretics and ACEs/ARBs.
Drawbacks: The problem is that when CCBs relax the smooth muscles in the arteries, they do the same thing to muscles elsewhere in the body—like the bladder and intestines, which can mean constipation and urinary problems. CCBs also relax the tiny capillaries, which can cause swelling in the lower legs.
Beta blockers: As other medications have come along, beta blockers, which reduce adrenaline and stop arteries from constricting, have fallen out of favor. "They're not as effective as other medications in terms of getting blood pressure down," says Dr. Steinbaum. And recent research suggests they carry a higher risk for stroke and overall cardiovascular-related deaths compared to other blood pressure medications. That said, these drugs still have a role in treating high blood pressure when a patient has other heart problems as well. "Beta blockers have a great track record for controlling heart rhythm disturbances and they're often used for people who've had a heart attack in order to prevent another," says Dr. Speck.
Drawbacks: When people complain about side effects of hypertension medications, they're usually complaining about beta blockers. Decreased libido and (for men) erection problems are common. So is fatigue. "When you knock down people's levels of adrenaline they can feel lethargic," says Dr. Speck.
Hypertension Levels by the Numbers
Optimal: 115/75 mmHg (if you're over 40)
Normal: Below 120/80 mmHg
Prehypertension: 120/80 mmHg - 139/89 mmHg
High: Above 140/90 mmHg
Cut Costs, Not Your Meds
Everyone's trying to do more with less these days, but the last thing to skimp on is cholesterol or blood pressure medication. Instead, try these cost-saving strategies from Michael Ozner, M.D., medical director of wellness and prevention at Baptist Health South Florida in Miami and author of The Great American Heart Hoax (BenBella Books).
- Talk to your cardiologist about switching from a brand-name statin to a generic.
- Ask your doctor for samples.
- Fill your prescription at a store pharmacy, like Wal-Mart or Target, that charges $4 for many generic prescriptions.
- Propose your doctor write your prescription for double your dose, then cut the pills in half. (It's like getting a month's worth of drugs free.)
- Contact Partnership for Prescription Assistance (pparx.org, 888-477-2669) to see if you qualify for one of the 475 public and private patient-assistance programs that provide low- or no-cost medications to people who need help paying for their prescriptions.
A Word About Supplements
Two to Try
Fish oil: The American Heart Association recommends the omega-3 fatty acids for preventing heart disease. They decrease risk of arrhythmias and lower LDL, triglycerides, and blood pressure. They also raise HDL. If you don't have heart disease, you can get all the omega-3s you need in two weekly servings of salmon, herring, or other oily fish. If you have heart disease or need to dramatically lower your triglycerides, you'll need more, so talk with your doctor about taking a high-quality supplement.
Plant sterols/stanols: These compounds limit the amount of cholesterol absorbed from food, lowering LDL cholesterol by about 10%. The American Heart Association recommends them for people whose LDL cholesterol is over 160 mg/dl. You can buy plant sterol/stanol supplements over the counter or online. But they're actually a lot easier to take in fortified foods like orange juice, margarine, yogurt, and salad dressing.
Two to Skip
Vitamin E: A decade ago, cardiologists routinely recommended vitamin E to prevent cardiovascular disease, and there was good reason to believe it was helpful: Studies suggested that people who consumed high levels of vitamin E (through diet or supplements) had lower rates of cardiovascular disease. But in several large trials, when researchers gave vitamin E supplements to healthy people and to those with established heart disease or diabetes, it did not prevent heart disease, heart attack, or stroke. And in fact, in one trial, vitamin E even raised the risk of heart failure.
Red Yeast Rice Extract: It's not that red yeast rice isn't effective for lowering cholesterol—it is. A recent study found that Chinese heart patients who took red yeast rice extract for more than four years reduced by 45% their risk of having a repeat heart attack and dying. The problem is the red yeast rice extract sold in the U.S. does not contain any of the protective natural statins typically found in red yeast rice. The compound is considered a regulated (and patented) drug and therefore cannot be sold over the counter in the U.S.
More Heart Health Facts
- Should you take a daily aspirin? If you've had a heart attack or stroke, or are over 65, yes. What's less clear is whether taking aspirin is protective if you have risk factors but not heart disease. When you're healthy, the best way to guard against heart disease is to eat right, maintain a healthy weight, and exercise—and don't smoke.
- Good news: Chicken soup doesn't just ease nasty colds. Recent findings indicate it can also fend off hypertension. The broth is rich in collagen proteins that can significantly lower blood pressure. So make it a part of your regular diet.
- Practice good oral hygiene and you're less likely to get gum disease—an infection that promotes atherosclerosis (clogging of the arteries). Experts recommend both brushing and flossing your teeth at least twice a day.
- People with hypertension often have no symptoms. In fact, more than half of all people with high blood pressure aren't aware that they have the condition. Have your doctor check yours or use one of the free testing stations at your local pharmacy.
- Take a walk or clean the house to reduce blood pressure. A University of Wisconsin study found that 71% of patients with hypertension who got 30 minutes of moderate physical activity a day saw their systolic (upper) number drop by 4 mmHg.
- Grabbing a handful (1.5 ounces) of pistachios every day can lower your LDL (the bad stuff that helps create artery plaque) by up to 12%, reveals a new study from the USDA. Not a fan of pistachios alone? Try adding them to muffins or granola.
- Even mild sleep apnea (pauses in breathing during sleep) puts you at increased risk for heart disease. Using a breathing machine that applies continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) can reduce your odds, according to a Slovakian study.
- Learn CPR, because providing emergency resuscitation before professional help arrives increases a victim's chance of survival. To find a class near you visit americanheart.org/cpr, enter your zip code, and click on "Family and Friends CPR."
- Crank up the Mozart and Beethoven. If you listen to 12 minutes of classical music just three times a week, in four months your systolic (upper) blood pressure may be 7 to 9 mmHg lower, reports a study from Seattle University.
- While men can have four alcoholic beverages daily and reduce their risk of heart disease by 19%, women who do the same quadruple their risk, report Japanese researchers. To be safe, limit yourself to no more than two drinks a day.
- People with the lowest levels of vitamin D have a 62% greater risk of a cardiovascular event compared to people with the highest, says a multicenter study. So consider taking a multivitamin plus a D supplement daily for a total of 800 IU.
- Indulge in a small square of dark chocolate two to three times a week and you can lower your risk for heart disease by 17%, report Italian researchers. The antioxidants found in the sweet treat help decrease dangerous inflammation throughout the body.
- Besides cutting back on salt, try adding more potassium to your diet (think bananas and raisins). Potassium helps flush sodium out of your body and reduce blood pressure, say researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.
- Proud of the lifestyle changes you've made in order to fight off cardiovascular disease? Share your story at GoRedForWomen.org from February 6 to 20 and you may win a chance to appear in a TV special on heart health.
Originally published in the February 2009 issue of Family Circle magazine.
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Former Rangers coach Colin Campbell said that "it was hard to catch up that year" and LA Kings goalie Kelly Hrudey said "it was amazing to feel that sort of pressure that quickly in a season. Every game was just so important."
He went on to say, "but it was also the best hockey I've ever been a part of."
Hrudey also spoke with the CP and talked about the real sense of urgency that players feel from the first game on.
Barry Melrose, who coached the LA before being fired near the end of the 94-95 season said that the team is for the coaches to make sure the players know that they don't have a cushion this season and "you've got to be ready at the drop of the puck in the first game."
38% of readers think that the NHL should have a shorter season.
On the 48 game season, captain Ryan Callahan told the Rangers website "your finish will be just as important as your start is. We have to grow as the season goes on. Obviously it is a shortened season and each point means more, but we just need to get better every game.
He added that for the Rangers to be successful, they just need to work and "stick to our system, game plan and identity that we have tried to create over the last few years. We need to carry over the confidence of knowing that we can be there, we should be there and now we need to take that next step."
Josh Cooper has more on this at USA Today.
In the NY Times, Jeff Klein and Stu Hackel spoke with Scotty Bowman about his style of coaching during the 1994-95 season.
Bowman said that a key thing that he drilled into the Red Wings that season was short shifts and proper line changes.
He also said that organizational depth is going to be key as many players are likely to become injured during this stretch.
Ron Francis, who was playing for Pittsburgh during the 94-95 season said that the games took on more playoff like/low scoring feel.


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Decentralization vs. Direct NYSCA Grants
So this page is an informal introduction to funding in New York State, focusing on money that comes from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA). The primary distinction I would like to make is between money coming directly from NYSCA and money that comes through the Decentralization program.
This is not an official document. To get the real story, check the websites for NYSCA Grants and (in the case of Cortland and Onondaga Counties) the Onondaga County Cultural Resources Council for Decentralization Grants.
To obtain a Grant of either type, you either need to be a not-for-profit organization, or you need to apply through such an organization. If you apply through a not-for-profit, the not-for-profit is called a "conduit". There are also a very few Grants that can go to individual artists, but "artist" in this context, does not include musicians.
If you have a project that falls under one of the NYSCA categories, you can apply through a non-profit for funding. I did not find a good match, since the festivals involved students and amateurs (which I am told disqualifies a project from consideration).
The money for the Decentralization Grants actually comes from NYSCA, but is distributed to individual counties (usually). The individual counties decide on what projects to fund with this money, based on a review of applications by a local committee. The idea is that local interests can be better understood at the local level. Decentralization projects are also usually smaller in scale.
For a Decentralization Grant, there are no pre-defined categories. You write a proposal for a project and it is evaluated for its artistic merit. However, there are some restrictions on who can apply for a Decentralization Grant. For example.
- The Non-profit (whether applying directly or as a conduit for an individual) cannot apply for a separate NYSCA Grant during the same year.
- Membership organizations cannot apply.
- Capital expenditures are not funded.
Cortland County is a special case. We apparently lost our ability to administer Decentralization Grants because of some (I am told) malfeasance by the old Cortland Arts Council. So Decentralization Grants now come to us though the Onondaga Cultural Resource Council.
If you are interested in applying for a Decentralization Grant, get in contact with Mark Wright at the Onondaga CRC. Also, get on the CRC website and get yourself on their mailing list. Lately, the DEC applications have been in the fall. There are information sessions that you MUST ATTEND before applying. This usually happen during late summer. Don't rely on the website posting for the dates of the sessions. This past year, the website was updated a few days after the information sessions were held.
Here are announcements for
Decentralization Grants for 2011
Decentralization Grants for 2010
Decentralization Grants for 2009
Decentralization Grants for 2007
Here is a portion of my application for the Classical Music Series (much of the formatting lost in conversion to html)


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