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Ultrasound has been measured in air in public places from which there have been complaints from members of the public of nausea, dizziness, migraine, fatigue, tinnitus, and 'pressure-in-the-ears'. These include libraries, rail stations, schools and sports stadia.
Members of the public, and workers at these locations, are being exposed without their knowledge. Spectra and levels are recorded using calibrated equipment in the paper that can be downloaded for free from here (click on the pdf symbol to get the paper). However Appendix A of that paper, and the video here, show how members of the public can take their own uncalibrated measurements using smart phones and tablet computers. We invite you to take such measurements and post them (with details of where and when the recording was taken, with what device, app and settings) into the feed below by following us on Instagram @Ultrasonics_at_Southampton and post your own using the hashtag #UltrasoundInAir. The complete feed to date can be seen by clicking here .
There are guidelines for how much exposure workers -not members of the public- can receive for ultrasound in air, but these show very large variations, disagreeing by factors of up to 3 million in terms of the intensity to which these workers can be subjected. There is only one guideline for public exposure. However all these guidelines are based on inadequate evidence, looking at data from too few people, and making assessments based on averages of the people studied. Most of these people were adult males, many worked in service or industry, and so was not sensitive to:
However the guidelines issued by many countries and institutions have gained unwanted credibility because they appear to agree. This agreement is illusory: there is so little basic research that in issuing 'new' guidelines, organisations and countries have copied existing guidelines, giving the appearance of validating them by implying an independent consideration of new evidence.
Furthermore, whilst some manufacturers and studies purport to measure the amplitudes of fields to which people are exposed, the standards by which sound level meters are built mean that at 20 kHz (usually taken as the borderline between ultrasonic and audio frequency sound) these "measuring devices" can underestimate the intensity of the ultrasonic field by any amount at all, and still meet the standard. Therefore our entire history of recorded levels of ultrasound by such instruments is called into question.
Moreover, the scenario for exposure considered by the basic research, and guidelines, is typically someone working with an ultrasonic cleaning bath in a noisy industrial setting where workers have limited and monitored exposure to intense acoustic fields, can wear hearing protection, and they, their employers and medical carers know they are exposed. They were not designed for current exposures of members of the public who at are in ignorance of such exposures. Today people are exposed by public address systems which have ultrasonic tones that are supposed to be inaudible to humans, and there are companies that claim to embed ultrasonic signals in TV adverts so that the phone in your pocket can monitor what adverts you watch even when you might think yourself anonymous ( e.g. at a hotel or Internet café). Such unexpected exposures add to the more prosaic set of airborne ultrasonic tones we might expect, e.g. from pest scarers, automatic door opening systems etc.
A recent paper (click here to download for free) shows how members of the public are in fact able to detect such ultrasound using some types of smartphone and tablet computers (click here for an explanatory video and read Appendix A of the paper which is available here).
There has been insufficient research to confirm or deny whether ultrasound is in fact the source of adverse effects people might feel, but recommendations are included in the paper (click here to download for free) regarding the testing of people and the obligations on manufacturers and those who deploy such devices.
Given the difficulties in measurement checks on such fields, our ignorance on health effects should be a cause for caution and research, not a cause for increasing sales and deployment. This unfunded study lacked the resources to conduct randomized double blind human experimentation to see whether the individuals who might be sensitive to ultrasound in air in public spaces do indeed respond to exposure with such symptoms. Conducting such tests is a long-term goal.
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Some members of the public who claimed to have pain in the ear caused by ultrasound in air, also claimed to have had ineffective antibiotic prescribed to treat it. Adverse effects from ultrasound in air do not feature in NICE guidelines so cannot be used in differential diagnosis, a situation that could lead to inappropriate use of antibiotics (which has wider implications – click here), although the extent to which this has happened is not known, and these are currently only anecdotal reports.
Therefore the importance of this study may extend beyond the avoidance of adverse symptoms listed above (ear pain, headache, migraine, nausea, fatigue, dizziness etc.), and impinge upon the issue of AntiMicrobial Resistance. In his paper, Prof Leighton noted that 'the lack of evidence means that adverse effects from airborne ultrasound are not included in any of the relevant NICE publications that support differential diagnoses'. He added for this webpage that: 'The possibility that antibiotics are prescribed for ear pain caused by this non-microbial agent is an interesting, but as yet unproven, possibility. It is no bad thing to wonder for a moment at the extent of the list of conditions for which antimicrobial agents are inappropriately used. Good stewardship of current and future antimicrobial agents is vital to avoid twin catastrophes in healthcare and food production (see here for details). Good stewardship includes accurate diagnosis and appropriate therapy, avoiding the use of broadspectrum antibiotics where a narrow spectrum one would suffice, and avoidance of any antibiotics where none would remedy the condition presented. That is a key role of NAMRIP (the Network for AntiMicrobial Resistance and Infection Prevention)'.'
The paper does not claim every complaint of ill effect from ultrasound in air is verified. It argues that we cannot continue dismissing them all. The following arguments have been made to counter the paper. Since they are the same arguments that have been made by professionals to those who report adverse effects, they bear repeating here.
[1] 'The vast amount of ultrasound just bounces off the skin so people cannot be affected'. It is true that the vast amount of energy in any airborne acoustic wave (ultrasonic or audio frequency) bounces off the skin, with very little energy penetrating. This is why we do not try to hear with our skin but evolved ears instead. Prior to this paper there has been no proposed mechanism for the generation of fatigue, nausea, headaches from ultrasound in air, and the above argument relies on the unstated assumption that the ear plays no part in the process. Section 4 of the paper proposes a mechanism that does involve the ears, but this is simply a straw man. However its existence means that we cannot dismiss claims of adverse effects if we state that the role of the ear must be ignored, and we can only rely on the miniscule penetration of the acoustic wave from the skin to cause any effect.
[2] 'People cannot hear much above 18 kHz'. This includes the unstated assumption that if you cannot hear a sound it cannot cause you adverse effects, This assumption is not proven, and the strawman mechanism in section 4 of the paper does not require hearing for adverse effects. Therefore all claims of adverse effects cannot be dismissed using this unproven assumption. Furthermore, a proportion of the population can indeed hear frequencies above 20 kHz, as figure 4 of the paper shows. Indeed, the fact that a minority are sensitive produces social questions, for example if a grandmother carries a baby into a field they find benign, but the child might not, and the grandmother is unaware of any exposure at all.
[3] 'Some people imagine ill effects when they are not caused by any physical mechanism'. This is true throughout medicine but it does not mean that all claims of ultrasound in air can be dismissed.
[4] 'The measurements in figure 1a of a 20 kHz signal are likely to be an artefact produced by the sampling frequency of the iphone'. The signal disappears when the finger is placed on the iphone microphone. Furthermore it was replicated in independent microphone and data acquisition systems that were used to measure the same signal, and also disappeared from those when a cover was placed over the microphone, and returned when the cover was removed.
[5] 'A lot of ultrasound is generated by the environment around us: fluorescent lights etc.'. The question here is one of intensity. We measured areas with low levels of ultrasound, some with no detectable ultrasound, and some with high levels of ultrasound, depending on the sources present and the distance from them.
[6] 'The amount of physical energy in much airborne ultrasound is very small.' This is also true of audiofrequency sound, but we can produce uncomfortable levels of it. The issue here is that we have evolved structures to be especially sensitive to acoustic stimulation (our hearing system).
[7] 'There is not much new data in the paper [at http://tinyurl.com/hohu3wq ].' Apart from the new evidence showing public exposure (with calibrated levels), this is true: new data was not what was needed at the time (nor was it affordable). New data has been trickling in for the last 50 years, but has not affected the complacency that had crept in over the guidelines, or the standards of accuracy we require of our instrumentation, or the uncritical way in which we translate procedures used at audio frequencies to deal with VHF and ultrasonic ones. We first needed to create an environment in which what we do now is questioned. A dataset that is significant enough to draw up new guidelines will take testing of several thousand volunteers, including children (because public exposure has been proved), generating adverse effects in an ethical way (an ethical approach could not expose an volunteer for more than a very limited time between rest days). That will take extensive funding and years of research, and indeed may not be possible to conduct. The current paper might produce a more rapid and sensible resolution by generating questions to bring the stakeholders together to a reasonable solution on guidelines in the short term, based on a much smaller dataset but an attitude of questioning and cooperation.'
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Apart from a contribution to equipment costs by the Colt Foundation (for which we are grateful), this work was unfunded, and therefore, a large number of volunteers were vital to completing this multidisciplinary study, and credit to them that it was completed in a few months. To be sure of the levels recorded in figures 1 and 2, several independent measurements were made of the ultrasonic field from students Fabio Casagrande Hirono and Mengyang Zhu, and from the NPL's Ben Piper, each operating their own independent equipment and measurement systems. Ben Piper and Richard Barham of NPL assisted with calibration, as did ISVR Consulting, who loaned us equipment. The author is very grateful to Ben Lineton and Sian Lloyd Jones for audiological advice, Sian also for providing an independent audiological detective to assist in tracing though often obscure and difficult-to-find records of the tests on which some current guidelines are based. All the above, plus Ben Lawton and Carl Verschuur commented on sections of the draft. The author is grateful to Erika Quaranta for undertaking all the modelling requested by the author of the interaction of sound and ultrasound with the pinna (figure 6); and to Richard Jackett (NPL) for supplying figure 5 at the author's request. The author is grateful to Paul White for advising on signal processing and the statistics of appendix C; Andrea Wolff for interpretations and guidance on German law; Su Blandy for helpful advice on how a clinician interacts with NICE guidelines. The author is grateful to two school students on work experience placements, specifically Laura Overton-Hore and Tim Scrase, for their assistance during field tests, taking notes on sites locations and metadata, and for their assistance in checking transcriptions of notes and data. The author is grateful to Clare Chapman, Rhiannon Leighton and Gareth Lloyd Jones for proof-reading the manuscript.
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3 March 2015: First annual meeting of HEFUA (Health Effects of Ultrasound in Air)
20 January 2016: Publication on HEFUA studies in Proceedings of the Royal Society A
20 January 2016: Radio and media coverage of Proceedings of the Royal Society article
29 February 2016: Colt Foundation funds HEFUA
1 March 2016: HEFUA work mentioned in several countries
8 March 2016: ISCE minutes HEFUA work at its AGM
10 March 2016: Second HEFUA Annual Meeting takes place
20 March 2016: German National newspaper reports on HEFUA's work
23 March 2016: Rome meeting of International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection discusses HEFUA's work
7 April 2016: UK national newspaper features case studies and cite's HEFUA's expertise
15 April 2016: British Tinnitus Association cites HEFUA's work
1 May 2016: Institute of Sound and Communications Engineers (ICSE) magazine (page 14) references the 2016 Royal Society article by Prof Leighton in a feature entitled 'High-frequency sounds from PA/ VA systems'
3 May 2016: Migraine Action reports on HEFUA's work
4 May 2016: Institute of Acoustics reports on HEFUA's work
10 May 2016: EU funds 2-million Euro multi-country project to research ultrasound and infrasound, including health effects of ultrasound in air
21 August 2016: World Health Organization, and International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection, sponsor Special Issue of Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, on the topic of 'Ultrasound in Air'
15 January 2017: Royal Society article downloaded over 12,000 times in its first year
15 January 2017: OSHA (US Occupational Health and Safety Administration) drops its allowance of an additional 30 dB exposure if subject is not in contact with transducer or coupled to it via water, bringing in line with other countries
1 March 2017: The 2016 Review in the Royal Society by Professor Leighton entitled 'Are some people suffering as a result of increasing mass exposure of the public to ultrasound in air?' tops the Royal Society's most-read rankings.
15 March 2017: The Royal Society publishes a follow-up to Professor Leighton's 2016 article, entitled ' Comment on `Are some people suffering as a result of increasing mass exposure of the public to ultrasound in air?`'
August-September 2017: Numerous media sources (Washington Post, Guardian, New York Times, BBC TV & radio, Turkish TV, radio shows) cite Professor Leighton on the issue of the 'ultrasonic' attack in Cuba.
1 April 2018: 'The American Legion' produce a feature on Prof. Leighton's review of the status of Ultrasound in Air.
19 April 2018: The New York Times feature Prof. Leighton in documentary about the 'ultrasonic' attack in Cuba.
19 April 2018: The New York Times tweet a meme of Prof Leighton to their >40 million twitter followers on the topic of the Cuban ultrasonic 'attack'.
20 April 2018: Royal Society 2016 article downloaded over 22,000 times since its since publication in 2016.
21 April 2018: Royal Society 2017 article downloaded over 2,800 times since its since publication in 2017.
9 May 2018: Special Session of the Acoustical Society of America entitled 'Ultrasound and High Frequency Sound in Air in Public and Work Places: Applications, Devices and Effects' is chaired by Professor Leighton and Dr Dolder in Minneapolis USA, and live-streamed around the world (available at ASA page )
May-June 2018: Prof Leighton interviewed by numerous outlets (including New York Times TV feature, Science News, CBC, Phys Org, The American Legion, Inverse, Tech Times, The Drive) on the claims of ultrasonic attacks on US embassies in Cuba and China.
28 May 2018: Voice of America interviews Professor Leighton about claims of ultrasonic attacks on US Embassies in Cuba and China (see interview from 12.24 until 17.25 here)
16 June 2016: Wall Street Journal interviews Professor Leighton on possibility of ultrasonic attacks on US embassies in Ciba and China.
19 June 2018: Asia and the Pacific Society publish article by Prof Leighton casting doubt on claims by US Government of ultrasonic attacks on its embassy staff in Cuba and China , including comment on statistics used by US Government (the Asia/Pacific article was re-reported on here).
7 July 2018: The Times publishes an article on the issue of ultrasound in air in public places.
17 July 2018: Research cited in UK Parliament from 14:10:47 onwards in clip in the Motion for leave to bring in a Bill (Standing Order No. 23) "Anti-loitering Devices (Regulation)" (17 July 2018 Volume 645) 2.06 pm Giles Watling, Clacton (Conservative).
2018: The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America publish a special issue (co-sponsored by the World Health Organization, and the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection) on the topic of 'Ultrasound in Air', proposed and Guest-Edited by Professor Timothy Leighton.

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Sorry this is a day later than promised (yesterday was crazy busy!) but here is this weeks free pattern, a slightly harder version of the last knitted bunting pattern. I have included instructions for how to knit the 2 different sized flags, but not how to do the intarsia patterns that i have used.....well for the simple fact that i made them up as i went along & didn't write any of that down. However if any of you really want those I'm sure I could knit them again & makes pattern notes. Just leave a comment if you want them & I'll get to it as soon as i can.
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k = knit
p= purl
k2tog: Knit 2 stitches together
p2tog: Purl 2 together.
skpo: slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass slipped stitch over.
Materials: 4mm needles & DK yarn
Tension: 21 stitches & 31 rows to 10cmx10cm stst.
Large Flag:
Cast on 38 stitches
Row 1: K all stitches
Row 2: K3 p to last 3 stitches, k3.
Repeat the last 2 rows 6 more times.
Row 15: (1st decrease row) k3, k2tog, k to last 5 stitches, skpo, k3.
Row 16: k3, p to last 3 stitches, k3.
Row 17: k all stitches.
Row 18: k3, p2tog, p to last 5 stitches p2tog, k3
Row 19: k all stitches.
Row 20: k3, p to last 3 st, k3.
Repeat rows 15-20 6 more times until you have 10 stitches on your needle.
Row 56: k3, k2tog, skpo, k3 (8 sts)
Row 57: k3, p2, k3.
Row 58: k all stitches
Row 59: k2, k2tog, skpo, k2. (6 sts)
Row 60: k all stitches
Row 61: k1, k2tog, skpo, k1 (4sts)
Row 62: k all stitches
Row 63: k2tog, skpo.
Row 64: k 2 stitches
Row 65: k2tog.
fasten off last stitch & sew in ends of yarn.
Small Flag:
Cast on 20 stitches
Row 1: K all stitches
Row 2: K3 p to last 3 stitches, k3.
Repeat the last 2 rows 4 more times.
Row 11: (1st decrease row) k3, k2tog, k to last 5 stitches, skpo, k3.
Row 12: k3, p to last 3 stitches, k3
Row 13: k all stitches.
Row 14: k3, p2tog, p to last 5 stitches p2tog, k3
Row 15: k all stitches.
Row 16: k3, p to last 3 st, k3.
Repeat rows 11-16 2 more times until you have 8 stitches on your needle.
Row 34: k2, (p2tog)x2, k2 (6sts)
Row 35: k all stitches
Row 36: k1, k2tog, skpo, k1 (4 sts)
Row 37: k all stitches
Row 38: k2tog, skpo (2 sts)
Row 30: k 2 stitches
Row 31: k2tog
Fasten off the last stitch & sew in ends of yarn.
You can sew the flags on to ribbon, or plait yarn like i did for the heart garland. However for this pattern I originally just knit 2 stitches in garter stitch until the desired length & sewed the flags to that. I think I prefer the plaiting of yarn method though as it hangs better.
All flags will need to be steam blocked before sewing to string.
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Latitude: 51.7859 / 51°47'9"N
Longitude: -1.2175 / 1°13'3"W
OS Eastings: 454072
OS Northings: 209978
OS Grid: SP540099
Mapcode National: GBR 8YL.YW1
Mapcode Global: VHCXN.VC6T
Entry Name: Church of St Thomas a Beckett, Wansell Memorial Approximately 5 Metres South East of Chancel
Listing Date: 5 June 1985
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1047616
English Heritage Legacy ID: 246570
Location: Elsfield, South Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, OX3
County: Oxfordshire
District: South Oxfordshire
Civil Parish: Elsfield
Traditional County: Oxfordshire
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Oxfordshire
Church of England Parish: Elsfield
Church of England Diocese: Oxford
Church of St. Thomas a Beckett, Wansell memorial approximately 5 metres south east of chancel
(Formerly listed as Church of St. Thomas a Beckett, Wansell memorial approximately 5 metres south west of chancel
Chest tomb. Mid C17. Limestone. Chest has deep lid, with hollow-chamfered lower edge, rectangular molded panels on sides, and arched panels on ends. Partly-legible nscription commemorates Robert Wansell (died 1657).
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Tags can seem like a real mystery part of your Etsy listings if you aren't familiar with what they are and why they're important. Time after time we come across Etsy listings that only have a few tags filled out.
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Life at Oak Valley College can be described as "full." However, this does not imply that the work or schedule is overwhelming. Below is a "typical" weekly schedule for an OVC student. It is important to note that not all, or even most, students will follow this exact schedule, but we anticipate most students will experience something along these lines.
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Dedicated to making a difference through film the San Diego Film Foundation and the San Diego International Film Festival is honored to have the support of key community leaders and organizations. Without the support of our advisory boards it would not be possible for us to program and recognize the stories and art of filmmakers from across the globe. Our advisory boards are key supporters and advisors in understanding and representing the concerns of the American Indian, the Military, the Environment, and issues of Social Impact in film.
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Misty C. Cedano
Misty C. Cedano, a career civil servant, currently works in the Office of the Secretary of Defense Senior Executive Management Office as the Lead Human Resources Specialist focused on Intergovernmental Personnel Act agreements, Federal Advisory Act Commission assignments, Fourth Estate Executive Allocation Management, Senior Executive Talent and Succession Management, and Executive Development. She has more than 20 years of experience focusing on organizational processes, efficiencies, and Human Resource services. Ms. Cedano is an Army veteran who began her civilian career with the Department of Navy Military Sealift Command. She has served in a variety of roles including: DoD Civilian Honorary Awards Program Manager, Director, Personnel and Security, United States Mission, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (USNATO), Brussels, Belgium, Ministry of Defense Gender Advisor to the Afghan Ministry of Defense in Kabul, Afghanistan, Human Capital Management Officer, USNATO, Director, Talent and Succession Management, OSD, Deputy Director for Administration, Branch Head Civilian Mariner Recruitment and Placement, and Lean Six Sigma Business Strategy Analyst, Headquarters, USMC.
Ms. Cedano is graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of the Rockies earning a Master of Arts degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology.
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DoD SENIOR PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION CONSTITUTIONARTICLE 1. NAME AND PURPOSE
Section 1. The name shall be the DoD Senior Professional Women's Association, also known by the abbreviation SPWA.
Section 2. The purpose of the Association is to promote the personal and professional development of female mid-level and senior civilian and military personnel, thereby furthering the human capital and talent development interests of the Department of Defense (DoD). More specifically the organization sponsors and supports events that:
- Provide opportunities to expand professional contacts within DoD, across the Federal Government and externally with the private sector;
- Serve as a forum for exchange of ideas across disciplines;
- Contribute to personal and professional education and growth; and
- Recognize and promote excellence in public service.
Section 1. The Association shall be self-sustaining.
Section 2 Receipts and expenses shall be recorded using accepted accounting practices and reported monthly to the Executive Board. A financial report will be provided to the membership annually.
Section 3. Dues and assessments shall be recommended by the Executive Board and adopted by majority vote of the membership present and voting – votes may take place in person or electronically with 30 days prior notice.Article 3. MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. Eligibility:
- Individuals eligible for membership include:
- Current and former DoD civilians at the grade of GS-12 or higher; and
- Military members grade E-7, WO-2, and O-3 and higher.
- Contractors serving DoD in a senior role.
Section 2. Privileges: Members are entitled to:
- Mentoring, networking, team-building, and seminar opportunities;
- Voting privileges during general membership meetings;
- Insignia pin;
- Discounted registration fee for special programs/ conferences that are open to non- members; and
- Advance notification of meetings and special programs.
Section 1. Eligibility. All members in good standing are eligible for nomination/election as a SPWA officer.
Section 2. Election of Officers
- All members are eligible to vote.
- The election of officers shall normally be held biennially in November.
- Officers elected must receive plurality of the votes cast.
- Elections shall be by ballot and vote count verified by at least two current officers.
- Tie votes shall be resolved by the President within 30 days.
Section 3. Special Election Nominations:
- All members are eligible to vote.
- When an Executive Board vacancy exists or is projected, the Executive Board will canvas the membership for candidates and obtain consent from those nominated to serve.
- All members in good standing may nominate themselves for the office by notifying a member of the Executive Board in writing of their desire to serve.
- The board will then vote on nominations within 30 days of the vacancy notice of resignation.
- The Executive Board shall consist of: President, Vice President, Vice President of Programs, Vice President of Membership, Vice President for Communications, Vice President for Community Outreach, Secretary, Treasurer, and Sergeant at Arms. Their duties include but are not limited to:
- President: preside at general and Executive Board meetings; appoint committee chairs as required; and oversee association management, programs, and activities.
- Vice President: preside in the absence of or at the request of the President; in coordination with the President, oversee association management, programs, and activities; updates the Constitution biennially; as Chair, oversees preparation and conduct of the annual Leadership in Excellence Awards Ceremony Committee; chairs the Constitution Committee; and serves as an alternate point of contact for the PayPal account.
- Vice President for Programs: plan, coordinate, schedule and oversee association programs and events.
- Vice President for Membership: promote and document new membership, manage member data and renewals, and announce new members at SPWA events. Chairs the Membership Committee. Serves as an alternate point of contact for the PayPal account.
- Vice President for Communications: advise the Executive Board regarding message, media and timing of publicity for association programs, projects and events; oversee the association's social media and publicity for events; and serve as an alternate point of contact for the PayPal account.
- Vice President for Community Outreach: Oversee, plan, coordinate, and schedule community outreach events (e.g. training/workshops, clothing or food drives, etc.) on behalf of the Association. Execute at least two community outreach events per year.
- Secretary: keep minutes of general and Executive Board meetings; provide agenda and minutes to the Executive Board prior to and after meetings; maintain association correspondence and historical records; and serves as an alternate point of contact for the Pentagon Federal Credit Union SPWA bank account.
- Treasurer: collect dues, assessments, and program and activity fees; serve as custodian of the Association's funds; make disbursements within the limits of the assets and upon authorization of the general membership or Executive Board; prepare an annual financial statement; furnish reports to the President prior to general membership meetings and as requested for Executive Board meetings; submit books for audit at the close of the calendar year or at the request of the Executive Board; purchases and safeguards board-approved items, i.e., SPWA mugs, membership pins, pens, and flower arrangements. Serves as the primary point of contact for the PayPal account. The Treasurer will also provide information as required for formal auditing and/or reporting.
- Sergeant at Arms: makes physical arrangements and sets out all materials for meetings and events; serves as master host in welcoming members and guests and ensures that any handouts, programs are received; distributes and collects election ballots, tallies votes; controls club property between meetings (banners, signage, table clothes, gifts, etc.); ensures organization is prepared for meetings, events and activities; and maintains order within the organization at all times.
- Officers shall serve for a two-year term commencing January 1st.
- The Executive Board shall meet at the discretion of the President. Members are permitted to attend meetings virtually.
- Attendance of all Board members at Board meetings is mandatory, although special circumstances will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If a Board member misses more than two (2) regularly scheduled Board meetings within one calendar year, the Board has the right to, determined by majority vote, request that the Board member step down from their position. Vacancies created should be addressed in the same manner as other succession planning requirements detailed in "f." below.
- Secretary will draft for Board's review a Year in Review to be provided to membership.
- In addition to the above responsibilities, the Board is responsible for ensuring that any vacancy of a Board position due to a member leaving prior to the end of their term is filled as soon as possible through a "pop-up" vote.
- Board's order of succession in case of vacancies: President, Vice President, Vice President of Programs, Vice President of Membership, Vice President for Communications, Vice President for Community Outreach, Treasury, Secretary, Sergeant at Arms
- When a Board member announces their intention to leave, the acting President is required to notify the membership that there is a vacancy no later than two weeks after the position is made vacant, and to request membership's nominations and/or volunteers to fill the vacant position.
- Nomination period should end within a reasonable period of time, not to exceed one month.
- The Secretary will create a ballot with candidates' names and send out to membership for an official vote (unless Secretary is the position that is vacant, in which case the responsibility will fall to the acting Secretary to send the ballot out).
- Sergeant at Arms will provide the Board with the results of the ballot, and the President (or Acting President) will certify the results.
- The results will be provided to membership within two weeks by email.
- The newly elected Board member will commence duties at the next scheduled Board meeting, and will be officially inducted at the next scheduled membership meeting.
Section 1. Committee Structure. SPWA shall establish committee structures comprised of an SPWA Officer & members interested in facilitating the smooth operations of that Officer's roles
and responsibilities. Such committees enhance the representation of ideas from the broader membership and afford members the opportunity to be more fully engaged in the development and implementation of SPWA business practices and programs.
Section 2. Eligibility. All SPWA members are eligible for membership on SPWA committees.
Section 3. Expectations.
- Where an identified need exists, SPWA Officers will solicit volunteers from the membership to serve on committees. SPWA Officers will host meetings as needed to conduct business and ensure full participation in the SPWA programs.
- Volunteers may serve for the duration of an activity or project or as long as they are members in good standing. It is preferable that volunteers have the ability to make a commitment to participate in committees for at least one full year.
Section 1. Events
- The Association shall meet at least on a quarterly basis. Special meetings may be called by the President or by a majority of the Executive Board.
- Special programs and events may be scheduled more frequently at the discretion of the Executive Board.
- The Board may approve the expenditure of Association funds for major programs or community service projects.
Section 1. Purpose: The award shall be awarded annually to recognize exemplars of SPWA principles of promoting the personal and professional development of women and excellence in public service.
Section 2. Eligibility: Individuals with an extensive and distinguished record that demonstrate active recruitment and management of women in developmental assignments; who exercise strategic vision in redefining women's roles and expectations; provide advocacy in breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for women; and possess a legacy of service enabling new prospects for achievement of women in the future are eligible to be nominated for the award. Membership in SPWA is not required.
Section 3. Nomination and Selection: Members may submit award nominations in writing to the Executive Board. The board subsequently provides recommendation to the President whom serves as the approving authority.
Section 4. Presentation: The award consists of an engraved memento, funded by SPWA to not exceed $100.ARTICLE 8. "AD HOC" AWARDS
"Ad hoc" awards may be designed, voted upon, and presented during SPWA events, i.e., the "David S.C. Chu Award for Advocacy." Members may submit nominations in writing to the Executive Board. The board subsequently provides award recommendation to the President whom serves as the approving authority. Consideration for such awards must include:
Section 1. Purpose:
Section 2. Eligibility:
Section 3. Nomination and Selection:
Section 4. Presentation:ARTICLE 9. SPWA "GIVE BACK" PROGRAMS
SPWA "Give Back" programs may be designed, voted upon, and presented during SPWA events. Give Back programs include: charitable giving; sustainable giving; and mentorship; other programs will be considered by the Executive Board where appropriate. Members may submit program nominations in writing to the Executive Board. The board subsequently provides recommendation to the President whom serves as the approving authority.
Consideration for such programs must include:
Section 1. Purpose/Objectives.
Section 2. Components.
Section 3. Nomination and Selection:
Section 4. Presentation:ARTICLE 10. AMENDMENTS
Section 1. Any member of the Association may submit amendments to the constitution by submitting them in writing to the President.
Section 2. Any amendments shall become effective upon a quorum approval of the Executive Board.ARTICLE 11. DISSOLUTION OF THE ASSOCIATION
In the event of dissolution, all remaining financial assets of the Association will be donated by SPWA to a non-profit that membership has approved by vote.
Adopted November 1986
Amended November 1989
Amended November 1990
Amended November 2005
Amended November 2009
Amended July 2013
Amended April 2015
Amended January 2017
2019 Awards
The Department of Defense Senior Professional Women's Association is proud to offer three annual awards and an essay contest in 2018. The objective of the annual awards program is to promote and share models of excellence and to recognize exemplary members.
SPWA Excellence Awards – Apply Here
· Excellence in Community Service
SPWA Essay Contest – Apply Here
The objective of the essay contest is to encourage authorship by members and gain insight on approaches to professional development. Winning essays will be recognized at the SPWA Annual Awards ceremony in fall 2018 and on the SPWA website.
Essay Topic: What is the importance of professional development? How do you inspire others to pursue continual professional development?
Essay Contest Recognition: Winners of an Essay Award may have their essays published on the DoD SPWA website and featured at an DoD SPWAmeeting. Up to two winners will be selected each year from qualified essays. The Distinguished Essay Award winner receives $500 to use toward promoting continual professional development and Meritorious Essay Award winner receives $250. In addition, all winners receive a plaque, which is presented at the annual Awards celebration/meeting
Essay Contest Criteria:
-Essays may not be from previously published articles.
-The SPWA theme is "Ready, Set, Grow." Planning and execution of professional development opportunities is key to growing. Model ideas and plans will be shared with the membership.
-Essays must be original and must not exceed 6,000 characters (~1,000 words).
-Essays will be judged on adherence to topic (how well the essay meets the contest topic), creativity, clarity, and readability (how well does the essay flow and is understandable), content (is the essay original and does it contain substantial content) and general administration (length, grammar, spelling, sentence structure, punctuation).
In the past, DoD SPWA has presented a lifetime achievement-style award. Through our programs survey, our membership indicated they are interested in a different kind of award. We're excited to offer an awards that honor the great work being done by our current SPWA members every day.
· Entrants must be members in good standing of the DoD SPWA at the time of submission and selection. Likewise, the nominee must be a member in good standing.
· Entrants may self-nominate.
· No member will be permitted to be a repeat winner for more than two consecutive years in the same category.
Winners will be featured at the DoD SPWA website and recognized at the DoDSPWA awards ceremony.
How to Submit a Nomination
Award nominations must be submitted using the web-based form at links above.
Nominations and essay entries must be submitted via the DoD SPWA website not later than August 31, 2018 to be considered by the selection panel. There is no exception to this deadline.
Award Selection Procedures
A selection panel chaired by the SPWA Vice President will make final recommendations to the President. The selection panel will include not less than four Board members. A judge must recuse him/herself if a conflict of interest exists. Nominee names will be removed for the review of the nominations.
Nominations will be judged on adherence to topic and content (provides significant examples tied to the relevant category).
Winning nominations (both nominator and nominee) will receive email notification by August 31, 2018.
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Membership is open to current and retired DoD civilians GS-12 and higher; current and retired military members grades E-7, WO-2, and O-3 and above; and contractors serving DoD in a senior role.
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Jen Bhartiya – Sergeant at Arms
Jen Bhartiya has over 15 + years of military and government service combined.
Her assignments include 6 years of active duty Army serving in Germany and Austria as a US Army Transportation Officer, 2 years as a KBR contractor in Kuwait working in logistics operations, and 10 years of Army DoD civilian experience in Germany, Belgium and the USA. Her professional highlights include working at the Austrian Defense Department in Vienna, coordinating a multitude of international conferences hosted by the US Government in various European countries, and working on high-level visits for the US SecDef and US SecState for ministerial meetings at NATO while in Brussels. She has been assigned as the FORSCOM Liaison officer to the Pentagon since July 2013.
Ms. Bhartiya holds a Bachelors degree from James Madison University, and a Masters in International Relations from the University of Oklahoma. She is originally from Williamsburg, VA. She is married, has a 2 year old son, and lives in Arlington. She is active in the Fairlington MOMS club, and enthusiastic about joining the SPWA board.
Kate Sieve – Treasurer
Department of the Army since 2010. She has worked in programming and budgeting for the Army's Equipping programs for G-8, Force Development and Assistant Secretary of the Army, Financial Management and Comptroller (ASA(FM&C)), Army Budget Office. She currently works for ASA(FM&C) Financial Operations as a Staff Accountant for Financial Reporting of the Army General Fund.
Ms. Sieve graduated Magna Cum Laude from George Mason University in 2010 with undergraduate degrees in Economics and Finance. She also graduated at the top of her class in her Masters' in Accountancy program from George Washington University in 2013. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Level 2 certified in the DoD FM Certification Program. She is married and she and her husband had their first child in 2016.
Dr. Pamela Clay – Vice President for Community Outreach
Dr. Pamela Clay is a senior financial management (FM) workforce development specialist in the Department of Defense. She supports the Department's FM certification program, human capital planning, and workforce development initiatives.
Dr. Clay has over 29 years of civilian service in financial management, human capital, and workforce development and has held various positions in several agencies within DoD and the federal government. She has a doctorate in education from The University of Memphis, a master's degree in education and a bachelor's degree in accounting from Alabama A&M University.
Dr. Clay has also completed post graduate work in human resource management from The George Washington University. She is a graduate of the Federal Executive Institute's four week program: Leadership for a Democratic Society and The George Washington University and Defense Information Systems Agency Executive Leadership Development Program. She is a teacher, certified facilitator, and a mentor.
Col Lasheeco Graham – Vice President of Membership
Colonel Graham earned her commission through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program upon graduating from Fayetteville State University in 1993. Her career has spanned several levels of comptrollership, to include assignments at the center, wing, major command, Headquarters Air Force, Joint Chiefs of Staff and Squadron Commander levels. Prior to her current position Col Graham was the Chief, Military Construction (MILCON) & Integration she lead two 8-person divisions managing critical weapon systems & MILCON programs through programming and budgeting. She was also responsible for integrating $66B RDT&E, Procurement, MILCON, Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC), and Military Family Housing (MFH) appropriations into the AF budget
Col Graham is currently serving as the Director, Financial Management and Comptroller for the Air Force Reserve and is responsible for $5.1B budget formulation, execution and funds control for Operations and Maintenance, Reserve Personnel Account, and MILCON. She is the principle financial advisor to the Chief of the Air Force Reserve and the Reserve staff on all budgetary and financial matters. Col Graham defends the Air Force Reserve budget to the Air Staff, OSD, OMB and Congressional staffers.
1993 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, NC
1995 Financial Analysis Technical School, Sheppard AFB, TX
1998 Squadron Officer School (Residence), Maxwell AFB, AL
2000 Masters of Science in Management/Human Resources, Troy State University, Dothan, AL
2001 Defense Finacial Management and Comptroller School, Maxwell AFB, AL
2003 Professional Military Comptroller School, Maxwell AFB, AL
2004 Air Command and Staff College (Correspondence)
2006 Joint Forces Staff College, Joint and Combined Warfighter School (JPME II), Norfolk, VA
2007 Air Command and Staff College (Residence), Maxwell AFB, AL
2007 Masters of Military Operational Arts and Science, Air University, Maxwell AFB, AL
2009 Air War College (Correspondence)
2010 Certified Defense Financial Manager (Certified Public Accountant equivalent)
2015 Department of Defense Financial Management Certification Program Level III (highest level)
- September 1993 – June 1995, Mission Support Officer, Wright-Patterson AFB OH
- June 1995 – August 1996, Theater Missile Defense Financial Manager, Wright-Patterson AFB OH
- August 1996 – July 1999, Commander, Financial Analysis Flight, 325th FW, Tyndall AFB, FL.
- July 1999 – June 2002, Command Budget Analyst, HQ ACC/FM, Langley AFB, VA.
- June 2002 – April 2004, O&M Appropriation Manager, SAF/FM, Pentagon, Washington, DC
- April 2004 – Aug 2006, Joint Staff Program & Budget Analyst, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Pentagon, Washington, DC
- August 2006 – July 2007, IDE student, Air Command and Staff College, Air University, Maxwell AFB, AL.
- July 2007 – July 2009, Commander, 60th Comptroller Squadron, Travis AFB, CA.
- July 2009 – Jun 2012, Chief, Budget Operations Integration, HQ AETC, Randolph AFB, TX
- Jan 2011 – Nov 2011, Advisor, Program & Budget, Baghdad, Iraq
- Nov 2011 – Jun 2012, Chief, Learning Office, FM Advisor, HQ AETC, Randolph, AFB, TX
- Jun 201 – Jul 2013, Military Assistant to the Air Force Auditor General, Pentagon, Washington, DC
- Jul 2013 – Jun 2015, Chief, Military Construction & Integration, SAF/FMBI, Pentagon, Washington, DC
- Jun 2015 – present, Director, Financial Management & Comptroller, Air Force Reserve, Pentagon, Washington, DC
Bronze Star
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal with five oak leaf cluster
Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
AF Organization Excellence Award with two oak leaf clusters
National Defense Service Medal with bronze star device
Iraq Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
James E. Short Mentor & Leadership Award
American Society Military Comptrollers, Washington Chapter
American Society Military Comptrollers, National level
Office of the Undersecretary of Defense Comptroller
Second Lieutenant Jul 16, 1993
First Lieutenant Jul 16, 1995
Captain Jul 16, 1997
Major Dec 1, 2003
Lieutenant Colonel Nov 1, 2008
Colonel Mar 1, 2015
(Current as of May 2016)
Stephanie Haferbier | Vice President for Communications
EDUCATION: 2007 Bachelor of Arts in general management and Bachelor of Arts in German, international business specialization, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
2011 Master of Business Administration, Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland, College Park, MD
2012 Defense Financial Management Course, Defense Financial Management and Comptroller School, Maxwell AFB, AL
2016 Air Command and Staff College, Distance Learning
1. 2007-2008, Consultant, IBM, Office of The Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller, Washington, D.C.
2. 2008-2010, Financial Analyst, Northrop Grumman, Office of The Air Force Civil Engineer, Washington, D.C.
3. 2010-2011, Resources Analyst, GS-0301-13, Office of The Air Force Civil Engineer, Washington, D.C.
4. 2011-2013, Congressional Liaison Representative, GS-0301-13, Legislative Liaison Office, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, Washington, D.C.
5. 2013-2015, Congressional Liaison Representative, GS-0301-13, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office, Office of the Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Washington, D.C.
6. 2015-2016, Strategic Planner, GS-0343-13, Secretary of the Air Force Directorate of Public Affairs, Washington, D.C.
7. 2016-Present, Logistics Management Specialist for Congressional Affairs, GS-0346-14, Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Engineering & Force Protection, Washington, D.C.
Air Force Civilian Achievement Award, 2011
Air Force Legislative Liaison Cat III Civilian of the Year 2012
Air Force Legislative Liaison Cat III Civilian of the Quarter, 1st Quarter 2013
Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Directorate's Cat III Civilian of the Quarter, 3rd Quarter 2013
Meritorious Civilian Service Award, 2015
"Incentivizing Management of Department of Defense Real Property Revenue" published in Fall 2012 Armed Forces Comptroller journal
Member, Air Force Barrier Analysis Working Group (AFBAWG) Women's Issue Team (WIT)
Vice President for Communications, DoD Senior Professional Women's Association
American Society of Military Comptrollers
Certified Defense Financial Manager
Misty Cedano | Secretary
Ms. Cedano is a career civil servant with more than 19 years of experience focusing on organizational efficiencies and human resource (HR) services. She is currently assigned as the Department of Defense (DoD) Honorary Awards Program Manager, Washington Headquarters Services (WHS). As the Program Manager, Ms. Cedano is the DoD's primary advisor and manager of Secretary of Defense authorized Honorary Awards.
Ms. Cedano was the Director, Personnel and Security, United States Mission, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (USNATO) in Brussels Belgium from January 2013 until January 2016. She was responsible for the management of day to day human resources and administrative support, labor management, and security clearance operations in support of U.S citizens assigned to 11 international and 16 United States (U.S.) government organizations throughout eight different countries. During her tenure with USNATO, Ms. Cedano was selected for a six month assignment to Kabul, Afghanistan to serve as the Gender Advisor to the Afghan Ministry of Defense to provide advice and guidance on the integration of women into the Afghan National Army and the Afghan National Air Force to senior Afghan military leaders. Upon her return to USNATO, she was assigned to a special project as Human Capital Management Officer. In this role she created the USNATO Human Capital Management Strategy for talent recruitment, acquisition, and management of USNATO manpower and personnel, in addition to International strategies focused on innovative approaches and contemporary solutions that supported the U.S. Ambassador's vision for strategic placement of U.S. representation within the NATO International Staff and NATO Bodies. Additionally she worked with Allied Nations, the NATO Military Committee, and the NATO Gender Office to identify, analyze, and codify implementing analyses and measurements of programs focused on integrated support for women and gender equality.
From 2011 to 2013, Ms. Cedano was the Director, Talent and Succession Management (T&SM), WHS. In this capacity she served as the recognized authority and lead for the analysis, review, and development of program alignment options, policies, processes, procedures, tools, and mechanisms for T&SM practices for the 4th Estate Senior Executive Service.
From 1997-2011, Ms. Cedano held various positions in the Department including Deputy Director for Administration, Supply Branch Head Civilian Mariner Recruitment and Placement, Lean Six Sigma Business Strategy Analyst, HR Specialist and active duty service member.
Ms. Cedano received her undergraduate degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix and Master's Degree in Organizational Psychology from the University of the Rockies, 2011. She is currently pursuing her Doctorate of Business Administration in Industrial Organizational Psychology at Northcentral University.
Ms. Cedano was awarded the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award and Civilian of the Year in 2009.
Terri Schulze: Vice President
Terri Schulze is a senior staff accountant in the OUSD Comptroller Deputy Chief Financial Officer's office where she directly supports the Assistant Deputy Chief Financial Officer (ADCFO) and supervises administrative functions, including the management of daily operations and hiring.
She oversees focused efforts in communications (external and internal) and the establishment of a project management office for the ADCFO. Ms. Schulze has held several key positions related to financial management in the Department of Defense to include management of a diverse support operation of 120+ employees. She has 20+ years in civilian service and 14 years in private sector.
Terri holds a Masters degree in Library Science from Kent State University and completed graduate classes in business and public administration from Central Michigan University.
She has completed the DoD FM Level 3 certification.
Terri has received numerous awards and accolades throughout her career to include the DFAS Civilian Achievement Award, 1st place winner of 2012 Central Ohio Federal Executive Association (FEA) Essay Contest, DFAS Quality Leadership Award, Finalist for Federal Woman of the Year for FEA Central Ohio, Finalist for 3 FEA Central Ohio nominations, Hammer Award from Vice President Al Gore's office, and numerous Quality Step and performance awards.
Glenda H. Scheiner – President
Glenda H. Scheiner, a member of the Senior Executive Service, currently works in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller). She previously worked for approximately 25 years in various Financial Management and Comptroller positions within the US Air Force. She began her career in 1987 at Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command.
Ms. Scheiner is a Distinguished Graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces earning a Master of Science degree in National Resource Strategy. She also holds a Master's degree in Public Administration from Georgia College and State University.
She is Level 3 certified in the DoD FM Certification Program, has DAWIA Certification in Business-FM at Level 2, and is a Certified Defense Financial Manager with Acquisition Specialty. She completed the Air War College, Air Command & Staff College, and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. She is a graduate of the DoD APEX Senior Executive program and the Leadership Enhancement Program at the Center for Creative Leadership.
Ms. Scheiner holds numerous awards and has authored 13 professional journal articles. She is also an active member of the American Society of Military Comptrollers.She is married and has two daughters.
Excellence in Leadership Award
The DoD SPWA Excellence in Leadership Award recognizes individuals with
an extensive and distinguished record that demonstrates:
Active recruitment and management of women in developmental assignments
Strategic vision in redefining women's roles and expectations
Advocacy in breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for women
A legacy of service enabling new prospects for achievement of women in the future
Excellence in Leadership Award Recipients
Mr. Howard G. Becker 2006
Ms. Elaine Rogers 2007
Ms. Jo A. Decker 2008
Mrs. Gail McGinn 2009
Jill W. Chambers 2010
HON Kathleen Hicks 2011
Ms. Sheila Earle 2012
HON Gladys J. Commons 2013
Regina Meiners 2014
Calendar of Events
- February – General Business Meeting
- April – Speed Mentoring
- June – Lean In Speaker
- August – Leadership Speaker/Summer Social
- October – SPWA Excellence in Leadership Award Ceremony
- December – Holiday Social
About US
DoD SENIOR PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION
The DoD Senior Professional Women's Association (SPWA) objectives are to expand opportunities for professional development, training and education for all DoD employees and to increase the number of women in mid- and senior-level positions in the DoD.
The Association was formed in 1977 to represent the interests of senior professional women and provide a networking venue for women in the midst of a significant DoD reorganization and anticipated reduction-in-force. Since that time, membership has expanded to include members from most DoD Components – OSD, the Defense Agencies and Field Operating Agencies as well as the Military Services.
In its endeavors to promote the advancement of women and support their participation in policy and decision-making at all levels of DoD, the SPWA has served as a forum for DoD professionals to meet and discuss issues relevant to their current work, their careers and their daily lives. The main venue for exchange is the SPWA monthly luncheon, at which senior Department officials and other prominent professionals speak to members and guests. Luncheon sessions are geared to increasing awareness of Defense policies, emphasizing professional development, promoting healthy life styles, and providing strategies for successfully managing family and financial responsibilities.
Membership is open to current and retired DoD civilians GS-12 and higher; current and retired military members grades E-7, WO-2, and O-3 and above; and contractors serving DoD in a senior role.
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The NAMA blog posts news from the Isle of Man and Manx-related stories from around the world. Feel free to exchange ideas, thoughts and suggestions concerning your Manx heritage. Please leave a comment under items that interest you. If you want to start a topic, email email@example.com with your post. Find the NAMA Website at www.northamericanmanx.org. We're also on Facebook!
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Montreal Manx!
We attended the Montreal Celtic Festival at the weekend and signed up four new members! We are very excited because the new NAMA members seemed very keen to launch a Montreal Manx Society.
In the photo we have our new member John Hislop, whose family hails from Port St. Mary, and NAMA members Kelly & Bill McCarthy (President and Secretary) and Katie Prendergast (2nd Vice President).
The event was a one-off and attended by Montreal groups of Scottish, Irish, Welsh, Cornish and Manx extraction.
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I wanted to continue about my previous post because I feel that even though we know that life goes on and that there is nothing that we can do about it, we can be mindful of the people who are going through something.
For instance, when I was at the hospital with my husband family was always there with me, he had visitors every weekend that filled the waiting room. People called me regularly and send me food, his co-workers helped collect money to help with bills. We were truly blessed during that hard time.
I myself know that we can get so wrapped up in our own lives and everything going on around us that we can forget about loved ones situations, but it shouldn't be that way. We shouldn't let ourselves get so busy that we do not call or at least send a text to those family or friends. We may not always be able to physically or financially be able to do something for them but we can let them know we care and that they are in our thoughts and prayers. Although, I believe that physically doing something nice for that person is best because you can just do it without necessarily letting the other person know, it will be a nice surprise.
That friend or family member that just had a baby, offer to clean up while that new mom naps, showers or reads a book. Take something to eat to that wife or husband that is at the hospital with their spouse, if they have children, offer to take the kids out. To the single mom friend you have, make sure you do not forget to invite her places for play dates with your kids. To that family member you know who's home was flooded or caught on fire, let them know you are praying for them and speak encouragement to them.
I'm reminding myself of these things to do as I write this. I just think that since we have social media and most of our friends and family on there; that we forget that we can extend a better gesture and be more useful other than comment a simple one liner that reads "prayers" or "praying for you." Not that we shouldn't comment those things but make sure you are actually praying for them, make sure you are updated on their situation and go the extra to let that person know that they are truly loved. For some people going through a rough situation, you could be the only one who will show them the love of Christ, offer them help or speak encouragement to them.
As I mentioned above, I am reminded of all of these gestures I need to be doing as well. Show the love of Christ through my actions and do not get so busy that I become insensitive to the needs of those I love.
As always, thank you for reading and stay blessed! ♥


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