Category — Alumni news

From SOCS alum Brenda Gabel:

We have an full-time opening now thanks to the Google funding that I thought you might be able to pass on if you know of someone. They will work with me in the San Jose office and report to my boss. This position will take over my duties from last year’s expansion project as I transition to doing more volunteer and role model recruitment and management. We would like to hire in the next few weeks if possible.

Description: The Program Manager designs, delivers and will evaluate contemporary program activities to meet the needs and interests of girls in targeted populations to enhance the Girl Scout experience for girls ages 5-17. Will work within program parameters as defined by programming requirements and/or budgets and defined funding. This position is based out of our San Jose office, but will coordinate Girls Go Tech outreach efforts council-wide. This position is grant funded for one year as a full time, exempt employee.

The perfect person would have a science background and/or teaching experience, grants knowledge, budgeting experience, and extensive work with youth (at-risk is best). Someone fluent in Spanish would be an extra bonus. If they know about Girl Scouting then all the better, but not necessary.

All candidates should go to our website and follow instructions for submission. **Please email me additionally if you refer someone so that I can pull it from the flood of resumes coming in.

Thank you so much!
Brenda

If the links don’t work: www.girlscoutsnorcal.org, click on Employment at the bottom, Job: #0337, Program Manager – Girls Go Tech

Women’s Studies 2011 Alumnus Kendall Sallay is working with her indie rock/folk trio Cartoon Bar Fight to release a five-song EP titled “Tell All the Children” later this year.  She is seeking financial support from friends, family, and allies for her project via Kickstarter, a unique site that accepts contribution pledges for various creative projects.  Please consider supporting this talented alum!  The group needs to raise $550 by September 6.

Kendall writes:

Our San Jose indie rock/folk trio, Cartoon Bar Fight, plans to release a five-song EP titled “Tell All the Children” by the beginning of November 2011. Recordings are underway, but professional CD mastering, replication, album art/design, and packaging will be pricey.

We have raised some funds for this EP through tips at our shows (a hearty THANK YOU!!!!! to all the sweethearts around San Jose who have tipped us for this album), but what we have made thus far will cover only a fraction of the production and design costs. We need this album to be the real deal–snazzy, professional and ready to send to indie labels and local radio stations so we can increase our odds of “making it” as a band.

The EP is about childhood, fairytales-turned-nightmares, wishing stars, disillusionment, and best friends.

Any funds raised over the pledge amount will simply go to printing more copies of the EP, or they will be reserved specifically for our full-length album (also in the works).

Thank you for helping fund one of our many dreams. :) We hope you’ll love what you hear–and don’t forget to tell your friends, family members, and anyone you know who supports independent music!

Women’s Studies Alumni Teresa Pedrizco will offer this four-hour seminar in Spanish on Domestic Violence and Creating Healthy Relationships.

• Did you know that:  1 in 4 women experience domestic violence?
• 1 in 33 men have been sexually assaulted?

1 – 5pm January 30, in Redwood City.  $150 registration before Jan 24, $200 after.  Space is limited…. call 408.807.5955 or email tpedrizco@yahoo.com.

We had Professor Rue directing a play in Santa Cruz (The Rabbit Hole), and now we have a former WOMS student appearing in a burlesque/cabaret show, The Street, at the Pacific Cultural Center!  The amazing Rachelle Campillo writes:

Dear Friends and Family,
I will be appearing in THE STREET a cabaret/burlesque style show with a live 7 piece band, fun costumes and dancing.  The show will be at the Pacific Cultural Center at 1307 Seabright Ave (at Broadway) Santa Cruz , CA 95062.  Shows will be Saturdays September 25th, October 2nd, and October 9th with a 6:30 AND 9:00pm performance each night.

The regular ticket price is $19.00 which includes complimentary beverages and dessert during intermission.  Our producer is offering the cast and crew the ability to offer family and friends a special rate of $12.00 per person.  You can get this special rate by going online @ brownpapertickets.com or by contacting 800.838.3006 using the special discount code “Fox” for the $12.00 rate and click show additional prices.  You can also purchase tickets (cash only) 30 minutes prior to opening with a copy of this letter and get the discount price, however we are likely to sell out and therefore cannot guarantee there will be an available seat.  This rate is extended to your friends and family that you bring to the performance as well.  For more information you can facebook ArtAvant, email artavantlive@yahoo.com or call Fox Whole Productions @ 831.662.3691.  We look forward to playing with you!!!

Love,
Rachelle Campillo
Assistant Director

A series of discussions on the Chicano movement for civil rights and its legacy will kick off Sept. 16 (NOT Sept. 20!) in San Jose, organized by local civic group MAIZ (Movimiento de Accion Inspirando Servicio), according to SJSU alum Adriana Garcia

The first of four panel discussions, “Community Based Organizing in the Movimiento, Then and Now,” will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Roosevelt Community Center near downtown San Jose. Admission is free.

Event #1: Wed. September 16, 2009: Community Based Organizing en el Movimiento, moderated by Maribel Martinez, SJSU Cesar Chavez Community Action Center, Program Director

Since 1969, community-based organizing has played a profound role in empowering San José’s diverse Latino community. Rallying around issues of quality education, police brutality, immigrant and labor rights, groups have employed militancy, culture and history as key organizing tools. Newer generations have also worked to strengthen the voices of mujeres and the LGBT community. Listen and share on the impact of the movimiento through the people that shaped it and continue its legacy. [Read more →]

Submitted by alumni Lindsey Mansfield:
Two weeks ago outside Philadelphia, sixty-five children from a summer camp tried to go swimming at a club their camp had a contract to use. Evidently, the club didn’t know the kids were largely Black.

When the campers entered the pool, White parents took their kids out of the water, and the swimming club’s staff asked the campers to leave. The next day, the club told the summer camp that their membership would be canceled and that they would refund their money. When asked why, the club’s leader said the “kids would change the complexion … and the atmosphere of the club.” [Read more →]