"building the capacity of public media and technology organizations"
Im joining the vista mob today. Loving the chance to do something for the community and meeting all the great minds for change. Boston is cold, but Im serving in LA....... ha ha ha. So its all good in the hood, Holla @ me!
This PSO is definately better than the corporation's PSO. Great to meet everyone!
Hi everyone! My name is Naomi and I'm from Philly. I headed to Oakland and I'm really excited to be serving in the beautiful state of California. It's a big move for me since I've never lived anywhere else. If I end up loving California (which I know I will), I will stay after my year is over. Well, I guess I will keep everyone posted on how things go. See ya!
Comment from Laura Hanley on January 19, 2007 - 11:38am
Hi Naomi!
I'm a CTC VISTA member down the road from you (okay, maybe a little further than just down the road) in sunny San Diego. I started my service in mid-September and moved to California because of it. I was born and raised in Indiana, never living anywhere else (except for a short year in Michigan my freshman year), so the move out here was a big one for me too. As predicted, I've fallen in love and plan to stay out here and find a job when my term is up! Good luck to you and welcome to California from one newcomer to another!
In service,
Laura
Comment from Naomi Jimenez on January 21, 2007 - 3:52am
Hey Laura,
Thanks for the California greeting! I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one who up and moved far from home to serve. I think I was the only one at the this years PSO that was relocating (I stuck out like a sore thumb with all my baggage and my cat). It's a little scary because I don't know anyone but I am looking forward to this experience of living somewhere other than Philly. I hope to fall in love with Cali as well so I can stay when my year is over. Take care of yourself!
Naomi
Hey, it's my first day being a CTC Vista. I am still at the PSO, but I'm excited to start my job this following Monday!
here is my personal website which I try to update consistently please feel free to browse.
What's up everyone? I am glad to meet everybody. PSO Orientation has been a lot of fun. I hope to keep in touch with everyone. Until then take care.
Happy to be here. Learning a lot.
Looking forward to getting to work.
Comment from Mike Moore on January 18, 2007 - 5:44pm
Here in Boston, MA - UMass.
Awesome Campus.
Comfort Inn (Morrissey Blvd) - There's TWO (Comfort Inns) from the airport
(get on the RIGHT shuttle) - Morrisey Blvd (at the airport - courtesy phone) is
the "Boston" Comfort Inn.
Alaska Airlines - CRAMPED.
Lost container in baggage ($ 10 value - no biggie) and baggage claim receipt.
Love the area, but, still looking forward to going home - getting started.
Addendum:
Took notes on
Castle Court Vista Wi-Fi project (Emilio Flores and Patrick Otton)
and
Copyright issues for New Media and Technology (Rebee Garafalo)
will post them over the weekend.
Today is the first full day of the PSO in Boston. I have met some cool people and it will be good to be in contact with some of these people because of their various fields of interest. Have sat through a lot of presentations today, and I've learned about some useful information. Actually sort of anxious to get back to UTEC and work on some stuff - this is important but its pretty long - at least we get to go bowling tonight. Overall, this has been a good experience and I'm glad I have been able to meet new people and learn more about the VISTA project.
Greetings,
My name is Kevin Bulger and I am a new CTC VISTA member. I am from Michigan, but I will be volunteering in Miami for the next year.
For right now, I am sitting in the computer lab here typing in my first blog entry. Boston is awesome and I have been having a good time at the PSO. I am looking forward to serving with the Collins Center for the next year.
Can't wait to beat everyone in Bowling tonight.
Yo whats going on in Beantown 2nite!!!!
Yes it does!
I'm here. I'm bloggin'. Booyah!
A bit more about myself... I just graduated in December from the University of Wisconsin - Madison with a B.A. in Psychology and will be starting on *Monday* working with DANEnet in Madison. I grew up in Janesville, WI and also spent my first collegiate year at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa. I encourage you to facebook or myspace me to learn more about the fantastic entity that is myself! ^_^ I'm looking forward to serving as a CTC VISTA, arranging community programming, and learning more about website design!
yo yo yo. i am in boston. typing on the computer. oh yea. good times.
Hey, Everyone
Just a quick note to post some photos I took yesterday at Project Think Different's Youth Action Summit. The Media Watch Team, under the direction of CTC VISTA Colleen Kelly and former VISTA Cara Powers, led discussions in the state of Boston youth's representation in mainstream media and some actions they might take to change the situation. Some of that action will take place on their new electronic community (built in Drupal by CTC VISTA Dina Vecchiarelli). More photos here
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ATTENTION All Current VISTAs and VISTA Alumni Who Served during the 2006 Tax Year!
The Corporation for National and Community Service will send out the 2006 W2s and 1099s (education award users only) by the end of January. To ensure we have your current mailing address, please be sure to log into the AmeriCorps Online Payment System at http://www.americorps.gov/for_individuals/online/index.asp and update your permanent and current mailing addresses (THIS IS NOT THE SAME AS CTCVISTA.ORG - YOU SHOULD MAKE SURE YOUR ADDRESS IS UPDATED TO GET YOUR W2). You can use this system even if you selected the cash stipend option and not the AmeriCorps education award.
If you have not already created an account, you will need to complete a simple registration process by following the steps below:
1. Access the system through the AmeriCorps.gov website;
2. In the login box, click “Help/Register”;
3. On the next page, click the “Register to create a new Member/Alum account.” On the registration page, enter your last name, date of birth, social security number and current e-mail address;
4. Click “Submit” and an e-mail will be sent to you which will include a link giving you access into the system.
5. Once there, you will be asked to create a Username and Password.
6. Click “Submit” and the system will bring up your personalized homepage. Once you have registered and created a username and password, you will always be able to log in to the system from the front page of the AmeriCorps website. Once logged in, you can update your mailing addresses as needed.
Tried posting some of the efforts of the people i helped on my last blog but was unable to. Here's a link until we enable youtube posting on this site...(hint, hint)
The Children’s Partnership has been through major changes in the last two weeks. As you may have heard, my supervisor, James Lau, has left TCP to accept an offer to take a position as the assistant executive director of the California League of Conservation Voters Ed Fund. The environment has always been James’ passion, so it is a perfect fit for him. Of course, it is a sad move for me because working with James has been great, but my coworker April is my new supervisor, and she’s fabulous, too. This week, April and I have working on several pressing projects with TCP and CCTPG. I’ve been busy writing an issue brief on children with disabilities and broadband technology’s promise, as well as working on a new Techpolicybank update, a memo on digital copyright law and a few how-to manuals I’ll be able to leave to whomever takes over my responsibilities when I’m gone. Which, for the record, I don’t want to think about.
Comment from danielle martin on January 12, 2007 - 6:29pm
Hey girl,
Can't believe you're almost done! Want to be a VISTA Leader ;) ? Who are the how-to manuals for and on what?
-Danielle
Comment from Jessica Rothschuh on January 12, 2007 - 7:51pm
I'd love to be a VISTA leader if I don't get into grad school! The how-to manuals will primarily cover the use of the CivicSpace site for CCTPG's purposes and a guide on how to use Graphic Mail. We've also discussed possibly adding another guide covering basic responsibilities I've had.
as a vista in the city i am alway looking out for free and interesting events. the public library in san francisco is pretty amazing at showing free films a couple of times per month and last night i had the pleasure of checking out the awesome documentary by Byron Hurt entitled " Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes." The documentary take as in-depth look at masculinity, misogyny, violence and homophobia within mainstream hip hop music and culture. although i thought the analysis could have run a bit deeper, the film makes a point to trace the interconnections of white supremacy, racism, homophobia, sexism and capitalism. and not only that, there are appearances by 50cent, mos def, fat joe and a bunch of other famous artists.
the screening was sponsored by a bunch of youth media production companies in the bay area and many of the audience members were youth affiliated with the said organizations. the film is showing on pbs, tuesday, february 20th so check your local listings. i know that there are screenings of the film around the country. a five minute cut of the documentary is also on youtube.
check it out and happy hump day.
Comment from danielle martin on January 10, 2007 - 4:01pm
Looks cool. But next Tuesday is definitely not Feb 20th. Will put it on the calendar though!
-Danielle
Comment from Erin Taylor on January 10, 2007 - 5:18pm
Thanks for posting this Brittney. looks good, and I can't wait to check it out
Comment from Laura Hanley on January 19, 2007 - 11:40am
Hi from down the road in San Diego! Welcome to CTC VISTA!
~ Laura
Comment from Corey Funderburk on January 19, 2007 - 3:08pm
Yae for So-Cal VISTAs!
Comment from Ramon Myers on January 22, 2007 - 10:26pm
Today was my first day at the media aid center and its all good. I didnt know what I was in for, but I have to say these kids are really on the ball. It was cool to see they have a basic idea of what they want to see on the screen, they just needed a little more focus and some help on making a story board. I helped them stream line a chain of command and stressed the importance of having a time-line to stay on task. WE MAKIN IT HAPPEN ROUND HERE]!