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Hip Hop Cinema Cafe: a Post-Class Excursion/Gig

(DON'T YOU JUST LOVE THIS DESIGN?!)

CASRAM Presents along with The solSource Group and Historical Society of Washington, D.C. Presents Hip Hop Cinema Cafe:

Say My Name

Saturday, Oct 31, 2009 The Historical Society of Washington, D.C. 801 K Street, NW Washington, DC 3PM to 5PM

In a hip hop and R’n’B world dominated by men and noted for misogyny, the unstoppable female lyricists of Say My Name speak candidly about class, race, and gender in pursuing their passions as female MCs. This worldwide documentary takes viewers on a vibrant tour of urban culture and musical movement: from hip hop’s birthplace in the Bronx, to game on London’s eastside.

I will be on the panel of speakers.

Grammy Magazine Article

In addition to this layout being a point of interest to me, my producer, James McKinney, is featured in this current article which appears in Grammy Magazine. Speaking of the Grammy Awards, I found out the few categories for which I could possibly be nominated in December. (Insert Happy Dance HERE).

ARGH! Forgot to send writing for class.

Check out writing for project 3, "We Want You." Names have been deleted or changed in order to protect the innocent.

" COMPANY wants to give STARS a High 5IVE for GETting Caught in the act of Looking Sharp. What happened to “My Uniform, My Work Area, and Me”? Of all the Service Basics, the third, Look Sharp, is something that all STARS can do to ensure Guests have a flawless experience from check in to check out.

Maintaining a crisp, clean uniform and name tag allows Guests to identify STARS as points of contact within our expansive resort. When a Guest approaches you, be sure to practice Service Basics one and two. Look everyone in the eyes and smile. Speak first and last.

Keep all areas looking their best. STARS, take the opportunity to create small, unexpected WOWs for Guests. straighten pillows in public spaces, or adjust a leaning convention poster. Guests will thank you and remember you for taking the time to make their experience at COMPANY a special one.

Pick up trash and assist Guests and co-STARS. If each of us pitches in to keep the back and the front of our house looking sharp, COMPANY will be a much more pleasant place to work. Help Guests by escorting them to their destinations. WOW your co-STARS by responding to their requests with urgency. Remember, to all who enter our doors, we want to show them friendly, helpful, and prompt service.

While you are out there Looking Sharp, remember all of COMPANY's Service Basics: Look Everyone in the Eyes and SMile, Speak First and Last, Look Sharp, Know Your Stuff, Discover and Delight, and Make it Right.

Do your part to keep COMPANYl Looking Sharp. STAR Searchers are floating around the resort, equipped with cameras and movie tickets. GET Caught in the act of Looking Sharp. Receive instant acknowledgment and the opportunity to win fabulous prizes. If you would like a STAR Searcher to catch you and your co-STARS in the act, visit Human Resources to find out how you can make it happen.

A Story About Brunch

On Sunday, I will be having brunch with 20 twenty-something women; artists, entrepreneurs, educators, and corporate professionals from Washington, DC and Baltimore. This is the fourth edition of the Smart Chicks Brunch headed up by Simone Jacobson of Words Beats & Life. It is her story that I will tell to complete project 4, "Hey, What's the Story?"

List of Favorite Words: There's a Website

Hmmm, my list of favorite words may or may not include a few unsavory verbs. I looked to the Google gods for repentance. This is what they showed me:

http://www.myfavoriteword.com/sitemap/

GET Caught! Concept for Project 4

This is a draft of the 4.25" x 6" flyer of my campaign. Essentially, the call to action is for employees of this hotel to "get caught" doing something that contributes to the appearance and smooth operation of the building. Management wants employees to pick up trash where they see it, return stranded carts to their storage location, etc. My idea is to present the action item, "get caught" in a tabloid style. This is were I'm headed. Any feedback?

Another concept

I have an interest in corporate communications, specifically supporting recognition programs with graphic design and technical writing. There is an organization in the Washington, DC area that has begun a campaign called "Get Caught". The goal of the campaign is to get their employees to do little things like pick up trash, return items to their proper place, or helping co-workers without being asked.

My concept is to develop a campaign derived from a series of tabloids that show employees "Getting Caught" in the act of exemplifying the company's action item.

Campaign Time: Art Supplies for Urban Schools

Heart & Soul Magazine Brilliance Tour

What is the social discourse?
Art can generate revenue and resources for art students.

Cause
Donate green school supplies to local high-school in need. High-School students in urban schools need better preparation for college. Teachers need adequate classroom tools.

Execution
 Communicate what school is chosen to receive the donation
-Flyer 
- Poster for flying up the flag poke
- Zine piece   

Ultimate goal
Supplies for the entire academic year are provided