VOLUME I, ISSUE 2

The Hilltop

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Community Resource Fair May 15th

Open to the Public: Strategies through Research to Address and Remedy Community Problems
Services & Activities Fee Allocation Board
by Adriane Wilson Board Coordinator As the Board Coordinator, I help to facilitate S&A activities. The role as Board Coordinator at the Evergreen State College Tacoma S&A is a demanding, yet fulfilling one. It has been joyful to help with New Student Orientation, generating student interests for student clubs, and hiring the Graduation and Events Coordinators. My role for S&A has been more than allocating fees according to the RCW. Its about supporting students, collaborating with faculty and staff, being a liaison for students, and other student groups. Hello from your Services & Activities Fee Allocation Board (S&A) The S&A Board is in charge of a budget, this years budget consists of approximately $70,000, generated from student fees. These fees, which are distributed annually, will be dispersed throughout the academic year. In addition to the current six voting students the board also hires two non-voting members, a Coordinator & Office Manager, to help facilitate activities. Here at Evergreen, students are truly in charge of S&A fees. S&A Board meetings are usually open to the public. These meetings are usually held during governance hours, 2:30 4:00 on Tuesday afternoons. You can contact the S&A Office at (253) 680-3015 or visit us in Room 112. If you would like to know more about S&A Board and the Board of Trustees, or more about our Policy #9 Guidelines you can visit the Evergreen website for further information. TACOMA, WA Evergreen Tacoma students invite the community to the annual Spring Fair to be held on Saturday, May 15, from 1 4 pm, at Evergreen Tacoma, located at 1210 6th Avenue, Tacoma, WA. This years theme, Cycle Makers, Cycle Breakers, offers the community a variety of resources and information on issues impacting our community. This event is free and open to the public. Free childcare will be available. Each Year TESC-Tacoma students develop end of the year community-based projects that are presented to the public. The Projects are developed throughout the year and build upon knowledge and skills gained each quarter. The focus of this years community fair is Cycle Makers, Cycle Breakers. Through the use of informational booths, stimulating workshops, demonstrations, and films, visitors can learn about and participate in community projects designed to break old cycles and create new cycles that will empower the community. These projects will be in the areas of justice, environment, education, health, economics, media and technology, each aimed at educating the community about pertinent, real world issues in each field. For more information please contact Evergreen Tacoma at (253) 680-3000 or visit http://www.evergreen.edu/tacoma/home.htm

News Updates & Tips

by Korbett Mosesly

From the Editor

Community Partner of the Year Award!

Social Marketing Job Search for Young Adults

May 18th
Evergreen State College Tacoma
Top business from the Puget Sound area will be on campus to promote their full/part time and internship opportunities

Hilltop Career Fair

2:00-6:00pm

I dont think I can say enough that looking for a job is a full-time job and being prepared throughout the process will give you the best results. As you begin your job search get a clear understanding of the type of work you would like to do. Online.onetcenter.org is a great resource to learn about the skills you need to have and tasks you will be doing for a specific line of work. This can also give you some additional points on your resume which should focus on your experiences and demonstrated skill for the position your applying for. If you have been applying for job after job, consider talking to a career coach. If your plan isnt working, it may be time to try things a different way.

Entrepreneurs, business owners, student clubs, and grass roots organizers all agree that having a strong social connection with their communities is important. These community leaders understand and value the branding connections being made with the help of social media. For those of you that plan to use social media as a marketing tool, try sendible to manage your marketing campaign. I currently manage networks on myspace, facebook, linkin, twitter, and blogs with this tool. Sendible allows me to create messages and schedule their deliveries using a calendar. It also tracks and provides statistics on message effectiveness and bulk emails. Check out sendible.com

SB 6561

Restricting Access to Juvenile Records

Congratulations to both The Evergreen State College-Tacoma Campus and Dr. Artee Young for being recognized as the Community Partner of the Year by United Way of Pierce County. Every year, UWPC has its Community Celebration and recognizes those whose contributions help make Pierce County a better place in which to live, work, and play. Here's an excerpt from the nomination which was submitted about TESC-T and Dr. Young: The Evergreen State College, Tacoma is a beacon of inspiration and hope in a community that has been wrought with poverty and violence throughout the years. Her very presence has helped bring about revitalization on Hilltop and positive change in the lives of many through education. Not only is Evergreen an institution of higher learning, but under the direction of her Executive Director, Dr. Artee Young, she has become a valuable and respected community resource. Like a mother holding her arms wide waiting to embrace her children, Evergreen has opened her doors to welcome the community-atlarge to enter into her classrooms and Lyceum Hall. She has created a learning environment that is centered on inclusivity, hospitality and reciprocity. It is this environment that drew United Way of Pierce County (UWPC) to her doors. Congratulation to all Evergreen State CollegeTacoma and Especially Dr. Artee Young!

Here are some quick tips:

Research the job you want Have professionals review your resume Create a target list of employers Do mock interview with friends Try 2-3 Informational interviews a week Keep track of job contacts in a notebook Stay positive and professional If you want a full-time job spend at least 30 hours per week looking for one

Truth Quotes
Will the leader please stand up? Not the president, or the person with the most distinguished title, but the role model. Not the highest paid person in the group, but the risk taker. Not the person with the largest car or biggest home, but the servant. Not the person who promotes himself or herself, but the promoter of... others. Not the administrator, but the initiator. Not the talker, but the listener.

If youre 16-24 years old, REACH can help. Resource for Education and Career Help is located at: 714 S. 27th Tacoma, WA 98404 253-573-6590

Washington State recently passed a bill that made some changes in how it deals with sealing juvenile criminal records. The State has granted the court authority to restrict access to records for Class A offenses. A person with Class A offenses is now eligible to have their record restricted if the person has spent five consecutive years in the community without committing any offense or crime, their are no pending charges, the person has not been convicted of a sex offense; and full restitution has been paid. Access to records of Class B, C, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor offenses and diversions, other than for sex offenses, can be sealed (restricted access), if the person has spent two consecutive years in the community without committing any offense or crime, their are no pending charges, the person has not been convicted of a sex offense; and full restitution has been paid.

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PIERCE COUNTY Guide:

For Family & Friends

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium www.pdza.org 5400 N Pearl St # D Ruston, WA 98407-3296 (253) 591-5337

Tacoma Art Museum www.tacomaartmuseum.org 1701 Pacific Ave Tacoma, WA 98402 (253) 272-4258

Rialto Theater www.broadwaycenter.org/ 901 BroadwayTacoma, WA 98402-4422- (253) 591-5890

Hamilton Park 2321 Ruston Way Tacoma, WA 98407

Cheney Stadium 2502 South Tyler Street Tacoma, WA 98405 Box Office: 253-752-7700

Taste of Tacoma June 25-27, 2010 at Point Defiance Park Celebrating our 25th Birthday!

4.7%. For local and recent example of the Why is Education Important college degree,education, thea Tacoma Weekly recently reported importance of . that the city is reviewing the residency requirement of some of its for Youth and Adults jobs, only 13 percent of Tacoma residents have a bachelors degree, which limits the hiring pool for many city jobs. in this Economy? When the residents of a city can no longer do the jobs

PERSONAL GOAL
SETTING WORKSHEET
Goal-setting is a powerful exercise. When you write down your plans, they have a way of becoming reality. This goal-setting worksheet will help you define whats important to you.

By John Hines

Any one who follows the news cannot help but notice that this past year has been difficult for many Pierce County residents. Washingtons current unemployment rate is reported by the U.S. Department of Labor to be at 9.1 %. Everywhere in the county there is evidence that the economic downturn has hurt our area: foreclosure signs, unfinished homes, closed stores, and restaurants. While it seems that no one has avoided the impact of the Great Recession, a closer examination of the statistics shows that some are much better off than others. The county reports that the unemployment rate has grown substantially over the past year, but the U.S. Department of Labor reports that the loss of jobs throughout the country was much greater for those with a limited education. Those without a high school education saw an unemployment rate of 15.4%, while those with simply a high school diploma saw a rate of 9.4%. This is striking when compared to the rates of workers with some college education, 7.9% and those with a

required of the city, we have a large problem. If Tacoma is facing this problem, with its residents making up most of the population of Pierce County, then we could soon be facing an educational crisis throughout our area. As companies begin to explore places. to expand, the education level of its residents becomes a large part of the areas employment future. The current economic crisis has only served to heighten our awareness of an important issue that needs to be addressed. Education has long been held as fundamental to success and now it is more important than ever. People with a greater level of education are more successful on average than those with less education. The gap between the earnings of a male without a high school degree and one with a degree in 2006 was $33,000 a year ($25,000 for females). The type of jobs that are coming to the area will require a skilled labor force to fill them. They are no longer the type of manufacturing jobs that can easily be acquired with little or no prior training and pay a living wage. The new jobs require technical training, an understanding of technology, and a commitment to life long learning. President Obama has

Immediate Goals (1 month to 1 year):

When will you Start/Date: My Goal is: 1. __________________________________________ 2. __________________________________________ 3. __________________________________________ What steps are needed to reach this Goal? 1. __________________________________________ 2. __________________________________________ 3. __________________________________________ Short-Term Steps (2 years): Start Date: My Goal(s) are: 1. __________________________________________ 2. __________________________________________ 3. __________________________________________ What steps are needed to reach these Goals? 1. __________________________________________ 2. __________________________________________ 3. __________________________________________ Long-term Goals (2 to 5 years):
Start Date: My Goal(s) are: 1. __________________________________________ 2. __________________________________________ 3. __________________________________________ What steps are needed to reach these Goals? 1. __________________________________________ 2. __________________________________________ 3. __________________________________________ Overcoming Challenges What Could Get in My Way? List obstacles to accomplishing your goals: 1. __________________________________________ 2. __________________________________________ 3. __________________________________________ How can you overcome obstacles?/What resources will you need? 1. __________________________________________ 2. __________________________________________ 3. __________________________________________
After you complete this exercise, keep it in a visible place. Spend at least 10 minutes each morning planning how to turn your long-range goals into action steps. When you make a regular habit of reviewing your goals, youll be better able to achieve them.

Varcity Grill Kids Eat Free, Downtown Tacomas destination for food, friends and sports is open and ready to rock. Located in downtown Tacoma at 1114 Broadway (in the old Jillian's location), Varsity Grill boasts a menu of steaks and grilled favorites, mixed with fresh salads and a large selection of burgers and sandwiches.
Ten plasma televisions fill the restaurant and bar space, broadcasting a selection of sporting events and news, but the main attraction is the 17 seat theater with its 125 projection screen and digital surround sound. Youve got to see it to believe it! Watching a game will never be the same. Added to all that Varcity Grill has the best Family Special: KIDS EAT FREE-daily!
challenged American to have an education system that challenges students from "cradle to career" and prepares them to compete with students around the world. Without a highly educated workforce, the United States will struggle to remain a viable and leading economic power. Everyday, new jobs are created in America. The types of jobs that are created are in the information, green, technology, and the service industry. Industries such as health care and education are desperate for workers, but are struggling to find qualified, educated applicants. These fields require advanced training that can be acquired throughout the region at countless technical schools, community colleges, and universities. Not only must workers develop skills to enter the workforce, but they must also develop skills to move between industries as jobs change, grow, and are lost. Those that find themselves unemployed will, more likely than not, be the ones that have not found the education needed to remain employable. Overall, education is vital to success in the changing economy of today. While the recession has made finding jobs more difficult, education and training are ways to combat these problems. Without extended and continuous education, a worker can expect to experience uncertainty in an ever changing economy. Students and young adults must be directed towards fields and into programs that require advanced training that will help them find employment both now and throughout their lives. Since we are unable to know what jobs are going to exist in the long term, a commitment to continued education and a willingness to always learn will allow workers to stay ahead of the changes in the economy. The only choice that is unacceptable is the choice to stop learning. In the words of our President, "the future belongs to the nation that best educates its citizens."

Media Moments!
Written by Rachael Sewell
It was a fantastic night reminiscent of Hollywoods Glory days. (Not that they are completely gone!) The Media Literacy Club attended The Grand Cinemas Annual Oscar Party held at the Rialto. It was a awesome way for the club to end the second quarter here at the Evergreen Tacoma Campus. We were able to rub elbows with the best of Tacoma and hope to cultivate those newly formed connections at every opportunity. The Stars where not only outbut hopped in the minivan and rode with us! I had the great pleasure of chauffeuring the famous Michael Gross (John Ruiz) and his vivacious escort Helen Miren (Jacqueline FarrelJohns Bride). The night began with a truly sparkling red carpet pictures were taken and fans were swooned to be in the company of such famous and beautiful people was soooo exciting! We were universally STARSTRUCK! The Media Club members received a wonderful meal and were truly entertained during the show! The Oscars were shown on the big screen awestruck is one word that could be described.it was great fun and The Grand put on a wonderful show! We cannot wait to be involved in the next event! The 72 Hour Film Competition is in our sights. The Media Literacy Club will be competing in this annual event as well. We will write, produce, and star in a short film all within one weekend! If you are interested in joining our team (we need actors, filmmakers , audio gurus, writers and editors) please contact anyone in the club or come to a meeting Thursdays at 2:30. Thank you Tacoma S&A for sponsoring our club!

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Evergreen State College- Tacoma

2010 SPRING FAIR DIRECTORY

Saturday May 15
1:00 4:00pm
Evergreen State College, Tacoma Campus

1210 6th Avenue Tacoma, WA

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This years theme, Cycle Makers, Cycle Breakers, offers the community a variety of resources and information on issues impacting our community. This event is free and open to the public. Visitors are invited to learn about and participate in community projects designed to break old cycles and create new cycles that will empower our community.
free recipe ideas and handouts, advice on reading labels at the grocery store, and tangible resources available to hand out to the audience. We will bring GM free foods organically grown by group members and display common foods purchased at the store that contain GM products. Our presentation will include facts, statistics, and helpful alternative ways of eating for the general public. Our goal is to reach the vast majority of the community and/or those who attend and participate at the Spring Fair, as well as local and state leaders. Assessment of the overall project will be considered a successful outcome if we receive a high volume of positive response, interest, and a new movement of proactive individuals eager to promote awareness of genetically modified foods and what could be done on the local, state and national levels. Group Members: Kari Markovich, Anthony Byrd, Candie Gilbert, Tina Jesse, and Lindsey Pepper Group Members: Amy Eckels, Jaimie Stewart, Cleveland Winston, Rosie Hawkins, John Wilson Group Members: Saeed Ali, Regina Hughes, Crystal Lee, Patricia McMillan Marti Nelson, Marika Sapp

How do Women's Career Choices & Higher Education Impact the Wage Gap Disparity?

2nd Child Identification Awareness

It is our mission to help parents/guardians of children to create a low cost to no cost child ID kit for emergency situation such as kidnapping and or natural disasters. Our first goal is to promote awareness in the community about the importance of having their child(ren) properly identified with a Child Identification Kit. Our second goal is to facilitate a workshop where the children receive a Child Identification Kit. Our third goal is to conduct a power point presentation and show our video with helpful tips. The outcome of our success will include the request for a "3rd Annually Child Identification Awareness" next year and the increase of children that participate this year from last year. We have a working survey in progress which will help us monitor last years stats and comments and compare them to this years for our evaluation. Group Members: Florence Dannille, RichardValentine Carlleen, Williams Laquida, Williams Lisa

Concrete Pillows
The topic of our research is homelessness in the Tacoma/Pierce County area. Our goal is to bring more awareness of the homeless issue in our community. We would like to show people how they can help out more. We will be collecting personal hygiene products to donate. We will have a bin to collect these items at the Spring Fair so that people can get involved in our cause. Group Members: Stacey Conlin, Aaron Beason, Keisha Harris, Sean VanDommelen, Dani Neitzelt

Whats Up With The Scale?

Our team intends to help our audience identify psychological, biological, economical, and environmental factors that contribute to obesity. We will offer basic education surrounding these root causes, and present realistic and tangible strategies for daily application. We aspire to engage the audience through interactive and user friendly materials that will assist in changing mindsets, motivate application of new ideas and methods, and create lasting change in overall health and nutrition. Outcome will be measured by the questions generated, the quality of dialogue, the dissemination of materials, and the individuals willingness to participate and/or make a personal commitment to change. Group Members: Cisneros, Barnes, Burns, HayesGarcia

Women need to know how their career choices impinge on their future earning potential. Our research has established that a wage gap exist between men and women in favor of men in the U.S workforce. Consequently, our team wants to bring to the forefront an important element that women must be aware of when considering career options. It appears that occupational gender segregation is one of the leading factors contributing to the wage gender pay gap; therefore, we want to educate parents of daughters, fellow college students and women in general about how the choice of career can improve women's economic opportunities. Our mission will be to inform women of career opportunities - that typically pay much higher wages and are in greater demand in the

Did you know?

Chlamydia: It's No Spring Flower

We will partner with several organizations such as local public health departments, local non-profit groups that work to prevent the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases, and the Student Health Center of The Evergreen State College. Our mission is to provide youth greater access to current educational and prevention materials regarding STDs. Group Members: Casey Springer, Rachael Sewell, Erin Taylor

Bridging the Gap Between Health and Education

The Hidden Secret of Men

Tinkering in Tacoma!

For children (ages 8-12). Our goal is to bring awareness that our children can be exposed to cutting edge educational opportunities, regardless of the economic status of the community. We will show this through the independent program we generated and by providing simple activities for children that nurture creativity and curiosity. They will also relate to the fundamentals of: engineering, design, graphics and architectural and the elements of art and mathematics. Resources for parents and educators will be provided as well. Group Members: Cheryl Bey, Wangui Mungai, Sierra Ramirez

The Hidden Secret of Men will be an informative and educational presentation about the realities of female perpetrated domestic violence. The stereotype that females are the only victims of domestic violence will be challenged and shattered by showing the reality that males are victims, too. The general public, as well as human service workers and law enforcement, will be educated about all aspects of what domestic violence is, on the statistics of female perpetrated domestic violence, barriers that prevent men from reporting abuse, and resources that male victims can access. We will provide an informational handout that our audience can take away for personal education, personal utilization, and/or to pass on to others. Group Members: LeAnn Brinkman, Meghan Kelley, Rene Jones, Collins Guzhah

Our research and presentation will raise awareness and understanding of School-Based Health Care. It will answer questions and concerns that community members may have on the topic, and it will provide resources and contacts for those who would like more information or to take action in their community in promoting the implementation of such a program. Group Members: Cheryl Hendricks, Wendy Tuttle, Michele Rogers, Orion Baker

Peoples Center was originally called the Hilltop Youth Center and later was renamed as the Malcolm X Community Center.

Nonverbal Communication

Nutritional Education for School Age Children

Genetically Modified Foods-What Are We Really Eating?

Our research will educate the community on the potential threats genetically modified foods have on the environment, economy, and public health. We will educate, promote awareness, present alternative options for consumers, i.e., information on a GM free organic garden at your home, GM

Nonverbal communication consists of all the messages other than words that are used in communication. The goals: To inform the audience that people communicate nonverbally, there are positive and negative nonverbal communications (NVC), and everyone can improve by attending the workshop and enhance their skill during the mock interview. Evaluation will be provided by a survey completed by participants feedback. Group Members: Rose Matthews, Cindy Farmer, Saeed Ali

The Psychological Effects of Prison Conditions

Our research will emphasis the problems of our prison system and highlight the need for restructuring and counseling with reintegration programs to reduce recidivisim.

As obesity and diabetes are becoming a crisis among American children, this group will focus on how parents and schools can help foster change in childrens diets. The information provided will help define what healthful foods are and help teach children how to pick out what is healthful and what is not. Parents will also be given information on how to cook healthier foods and what they can do to encourage their childrens healthy eating habits. An idea of how schools can make a change will be provided by showing what tools other schools have been successful at attempting. To keep children engaged, a game will be made available through the My Pyramid website and healthful snacks will be available to try. By offering brochures that will display what healthy snacks are, calorie counts of common foods, a directory of community resources in Tacoma, and pamphlets on healthy living, we hope to encourage children and parents to make healthier food choices.

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marketplace which stereotypically are male dominated career fields such as science, technology, engineering, and mathematics - in ways that might boost interest to young girls and women in an effort to reduce the gender wage gap. We will accomplish this task by providing educational brochures, salary statistics, and career options women should carefully consider when choosing a career. Group Members: Barb Valdez, Shirley Serven, Martha Heaverlo, Kellen Lovell

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check us out early as this information is set to go like hotcakes. Group Members: Warner Campbell, Mary Foster, Antonio Williams will be shared with the community. The Diabetes Association of Pierce County will offer free diabetes testing to attendees that are over 18 years old. Research showing how support groups can help make sustainable changes in exercise and healthy eating will be presented. Free or low-cost options to make healthy lifestyle changes will be provided along with ideas on how to join or form a support group with your work or neighborhood community. Group Members: Cheryl Aase, Rhonda Aubol, Michelle Ball, Sara Durette, Kelli ODonnell

MAY 2010
be null and void for at least the first 72hours so it is imperative that all residents equip themselves properly ahead of time. Our group is prepared to present what it Will take for citizens to stay as safe as possible even in the midst of chaos. Group Members: Adriane Wilson, Rich ONeil, Vitali Litvin and Vladimir Tcaci

The Give Project

The goal of this program is to educate the community on the importance of becoming donors and encourage the community to become resources for those in need. Our goal is to increase donations for blood and organ donors, especially in the African American communities. Group members: Theresa Henderson-Brown, Kenya Gregory, Farhiya Mohamed, Jonisha Hall, and Frenesi Harding

We the Students Edutainment

Our goal with We The Students Edutainment, is to serve our community through enlightened media called edutainment by both providing and promoting healthy, conscience media that serves to inspire social change. George Hoyte, Carl Wilson, Tasha Sheperd, Barbra Rodgers, Sean Vandommelen

Non-Custodial Parents Are Parents Too!

No Adult Left Behind

"No Adult Left Behind," the literacy project for Spring Fair, will give adults who suffer from illiteracy the resources to overcome this problem. The project will also indicate to people that they are not alone in illiteracy, because many Americans suffer from it as well. The outcome we foresee will be more people choosing to deal with their illiteracy issues due to an abundance of help within their own communities. Group Members: Corwin Scott and Bill Quaife

Disaster by Design

Successful Community Integration

The purpose of the Disaster by Design project is to raise community awareness with regard to the inherent dangers involved in residing, conducting business, and developing in areas that have been included in FEMAs national floodplain mapping system. When a major flooding event occurs the impact extends far beyond those directly affected by actual flooding. The project members feel that an educated public makes more informed decisions and so we have focused our collective efforts towards this end. At the Disaster by Design display, visitors can view an informational slide-show which includes images, and computer models designed help to illustrate, visually, the threats posed to local communities along the Green River Valley and elsewhere. Visitors will also be able to review the research that was both reviewed and conducted, as well as an interpretation of the data derived. Finally, visitors to the Disaster by Design display table will be provided with a comprehensive brochure and information packet which includes resources and services within the community who also promote awareness and preparedness with regard to the real and present threat that major flooding events pose to residents of Western Washington. Group Members: Michael Callaham, Lettie Haggard, Diane, and Linda Petty

Following a study of the nature of stigma, gender roles, and a brief history of policy, this group seeks to help non-custodial parents involved with the Child Support Enforcement (CSE) system become familiar with the social and instrumental support networks available in King and Pierce Counties. This table will feature brochures, fact sheets, a PowerPoint presentation and forms for copying so visitors can learn to navigate the CSE system while having a deeper understanding of policy implementation and different strategies for speaking the language of case workers and noncustodial parents. Group Members: Angelique Burke, Christopher Martin, Krystle Reeds, Cece Smith & Marissa Woerner

Being Green without the Means Environmental Containment in low Income Neighborhoods
Group Members: Deborah VanCleave, Kristen Howard, Bel Cargill

The Music of Inner City Youth (need for more programs, especially music)

Sarah Copeland, Vanessa Caskey, Alex Tapia, Louis Grill

Students Building Futures

..... and many more great presentations!

We expect the outcomes from our approach to open up awareness of the barriers that recently released offenders face when trying to become part of the community and searching for employment and housing resources. Hopefully, this will make the community more receptive to the idea of assisting offenders in finding employment and other resources so they can contribute back to the community. Also, when resources are made available to people there is a psychological change, people will be able to become motivated to help themselves and to access the resources if they know what is out there. The idea is to have recently released inmates feel a sense of connection and continuity and to successfully give back to the community. One goal is to provide the necessary resources to recently released inmates, family members and the community in order for the ex-offenders to contribute to the community and become connected with society. Group Members: Angelique Gordon, Susan Jones, Keesha Parker, Mario Tropiano, Tina Creighton, Theresa Stach and Amanda Kieszling

We will be teaching students aged 9-13 how to build computers with donated computer parts. We will then ask them what they learned from the seminar and document that. On the day of the fair we will provide a mini workshop and show participants how to build a computer and explain how a computer works. Group Members: Logan Steuben, Gloria Billups, Verleene Riggins, Laura Beisley, Elizabeth Pitoitua

CAFOS in Washington State

The Proposition of a Joint Commission in Regulatory Mandates Further Restricting CAFO Waste Management and Citizen Participation in Decreasing Meat and Dairy Consumption to Restore Ground and Surface Water Quality in Washington State. The EPA revised regulations for CAFOs, published in the Federal Register on November 20, 2008, becoming effective December 22, 2008. The goal was to restore and maintain the nations water quality by ensuring that CAFOs properly manage manure generated by their operations. The environmental impacts from CAFOs resulting in the contamination of air, soil, and water are welldocumented. E-coli, antibiotic resistant bacteria, endotoxins, and increased levels of nitrates journey into nearby streams and aquifers. Both surface water and groundwater become contaminated. While the recent regulations are a step in the right direction, it is clear that the regulations alone are not able to restore the pristine quality of water in Washington State, which is a hallmark of the Pacific Northwest. We will share facts and propose solutions to show how every single person can make a small adjustment to make a big change in breaking the cycle of pollution and make a new cycle of environmental responsibility and stewardship. Group Members: Sarah Vetten, Laurie Wiscavage, Victor Fedorets, Angela Corgain, Dawn Bradford, Grethchen Simons, Sherry Brekke

The Services & Activities Fee Allocation Board & BSU- Tacoma is currently looking for interested Tacoma students that would like to hear and see Angela Davis in person.

Angela Davis

contact the Black Student Union - Tacoma President Carl Wilson at cwilson237022gmail.com

4:00 -information please 7:45 pm. For more

May 22nd

Saturday,

Getting Involved: Grass Roots Advocacy 101

BUDGET WORKSHEET

With only a little bit of effort its possible for individuals to make tremendous improvements in their communities. We aim to pass along useful and practical advice about how to get involved in the decision-making processes that generate this change. If you would like to voice your opinion about some issue in your community, if you would like to see change or improvements made to the services provided in your community, or if you are concerned about how new laws and policies are (or are not) affecting your community then come see us; our information is for people just like you. Well be providing information about how to find out who you should contact about your concerns, on deciding what medium to use for your communication, and about how to craft the most effective message possible. Come participate in our workshop or just come visit us at our kiosk; we cant wait to meet you! Group Members: John Retherford, Anthony Hanley, Colette August, Heather Pritschet, Chandra Salamond, Thomas MClemore

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Take home pay Tax Return Other Payments Child support DATING Mortgage/Rent Groceries Health Insurance Homeowners Ins. Daycare Cell Phone Car Payment Car Insurance Cable/Satellite Wired Phone Gas Bill Water Bill Gas card Electric Bill Newspaper Tuition Lawn care Health club Other
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Asarco Cleanup

Our research will deliver additional information regarding soil contamination and testing as it relates to childcare providers. This includes daycares, all schools, and recreational facilities where children gather. This report will also detail the responsibilities of Point Ruston and the pros and cons of real estate development on a superfund site. We will also show the economic benefit that this land reuse will bring to the community by documented research of other successful projects around the country. Group Members: Kara Williams, Jennifer Keesey, Diana Bollinger, Shelon Harris, Regina Jordan, Penny Phair

Childhood Obesity

Effective ways of preventing childhood obesity in children 5-12. Group Members: Delores Gary, Lyall Rudenskjold, Angelia Jones,

The Correlation between Childhood Sexual Abuse and Addiction in Adult Females

One Stop Shop for After School/ Summer Care

Our group will focus on free/reduced priced after school and summer time programs for low income to middle class families. We will be focusing on children between the ages of 9 to 14. Our goal is to show that this population specifically is underserved, and this is where statistics show that children are going to choose their path. We would like to show that if given proper care and mentoring these children will have a higher chance at successfully finishing school. We will be creating a website with the links to these programs and the information that families need to find different resources. Group Members: Katherine Jones, Jennifer Sutton, Wanda Williams, Royce MacGinnitie, Kecia Husbands, Miriah Jackson, Dominique Jordan.

Resources for addicts to aid in recovery and address mental health issues. Group Members Latasha Dean, Kim Brown, Vicki Barnes

Resources for Female Felons

New resources for housing, employment, and counseling for female felons Group Members: Ozaria W, Whilson, Alice, Diana, Rosa Williams, Delores T.

Asthma and Clean Air

Know Your Rights

In certain areas within Washington State, including Pierce County, the region fails to meet federal air-quality standards, risking harmful health effects including: premature death, increased heart attack, increased stroke, lung inflammation and stress, reduced lung function, and asthma-like symptoms (or triggering asthma attacks), particularly for young children and older adults. Our group will explain the health risks associated with our poor air quality, the sources, and how vulnerable populations can protect themselves. Group Members: Darren Brewster, Jessica Harding, Korbett Mosesly, and Anastaisha Yehle

Senior Health Care

We will provide information and awareness of the current problems we face as we age and the exorbitant cost of treatment and facilities available for long term care. Group Members: Michael Hardy, Marie Kelly, Glenda Rivera-McPherson

Business Tactics & Innovation

Group Members: Brian Sanchez & Jason Langston

Members of the law club will advise the community of their constitutional rights with regard to interactions with law enforcement officers. The title of our project is Know Your Rights, and we will present information on what to do and say during a traffic stop, how to handle yourself when [accosted] by the police on the streets, and how to protect yourself in your residence. This informative and enlightening presentation will be hosted by a leading authority in the area and will be accompanied by a thought provoking video. All attendees are encouraged to

Services Under No Child Left Behind Not if, but When: Evacuation

Group Members: Chanel Flemings & Erica Walker We are focused on providing the public with current information regarding escape routes in case of a natural disaster. Emergency services Will

Healthy Lifestyle Changes Through Support Groups

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Information on the rising rate of obesity in Pierce County with a corresponding increase in diabetes

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