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Responding to the innovation boom and an increased focus on the burgeoning
mobile revolution, the international IAB MIXX Awards has expanded its mobile
categories this year. IAB President & CEO Randall Rothenberg explained how mobile
is changing the industry in an Adweek interview earlier this year. "There is an
unusual intimacy with mobile—literally a physical intimacy. You're holding, swiping,
pinching ads and content. That represents a real change in user experience and
content and advertising. That requires rethinking," he explained.
In advance of the judging for the MIXX Awards, we asked the judges to share insights on how mobile marketing has developed over the last year.
1. Mobile Integration Across Platforms
It takes a period of experimentation to discover any medium's true capabilities. Agencies and brands alike are finally discovering how versatile mobile can be as a marketing vehicle. Alberto Ferrer (@albertoferrer), Managing Partner, Marketing and Operations at The Vidal Partnership, says he "particularly likes the integration of mobile with other channels−controlling an experience on your computer via your mobile phone, interacting with a video or TV campaign via your phone." MIXX Awards judges Lincoln Bjorkman, Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer, North America, Digitas (@viabjorkman), and Lori Senecal, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, kirshenbaum bond senecal (@digitalori), mentioned campaigns such as AMEX Sync with Twitter, which integrates mobile and social, and BMW's Evolve app, which expands the product experience of an electric car for consumers as good examples of work that's out there. Work like this proves that mobile can be successfully integrated with other platforms and unify a campaign.
2. Branded Mobile Apps
MIXX Awards judge Alan Schulman, Vice President, Chief Creative Officer, of SapientNitro NY (@DIGschulman), is particularly interested in the growth of mobile applications that "bring brand messaging and transaction together in 4- 5 simple steps. This is the real opportunity—to bring brand messaging, service platforms, and CRM together in a simple seamless way that yields business results." Andreas Combuechen, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Creative Officer of Atmosphere Proximity, mentioned the Nike Golf 360 app, which brings together golf techniques and Nike attire, as an example of "mobile experiences that are being developed to deliver sales instead of just buzz." Branded Mobile Apps is also one of the new mobile categories for this year's MIXX Awards.
3. The Future of Mobile
We sensed an energy of excitement when we discussed what might be ahead for mobile with our MIXX Awards judges. Benjamin Palmer (@bnjmn), Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Barbarian Group, feels that mobile is "actually where the most movement is. We're in the very early stages of figuring out how we as marketers can do something that's effective for the brands but also appreciated by our audience." Dyshaun Muhammad, Senior Marketing Manager of General Mills (@DMBiteandChew), concurs, adding "mobile is rapidly expanding beyond the ruthless focus on utility to embrace being beautiful and visual." With more interest in mobile than ever before and a newfound flexibility to include form AND function, the future of mobile is powerful.
If you're a mobile advertising innovator or are creating outstanding interactive advertising, be sure to check out the new MIXX Awards categories and submit your entries before our extended entry deadline on July 20!
*These campaign selections are independent of the MIXX Awards competition. They may or may not have been entered in the 2012 program.
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Tracy Keller
Sr. Manager, Events Marketing, Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB)
Tracy is responsible for the strategy and execution behind marketing all IAB events, including managing marketing partnerships.
The international IAB MIXX Awards has always been focused on advancing the cause of interactive advertising by celebrating groundbreaking digital work. Never has this task been more exciting and dynamic. As the advertising industry continues to shift and transform with the growing digital marketplace, we see more creative and impactful work than ever before.
As we accept entries for the 8th annual international IAB MIXX Awards, we asked our esteemed judging panel to share which campaigns* from the past year impressed them most. Here are four campaigns that are early stand outs:
1. IBM Smarter Planet
MIXX Awards Judges Alan Schulman (@DIGschulman) of SapientNitro NY and Brad Brinegar (@bradbrinegar) of McKinney both find IBM's Smarter Planet campaign to be smart and well-executed. Created by the team at Ogilvy New York, Smarter Planet encouraged innovation through technology. "The Smarter City" element of this campaign won the 2011 GOLD Business-to-Business MIXX Award.
2. Nike+ Fuelband
The Nike+ Fuelband, which recently won both the Titanium Grand Prix and Cyber award at Cannes Lions, was released earlier this year — with its tracking capabilities and social integrations, the Fuelband quickly became the must-have accessory for gadget lovers and fitness fans alike. Lori Senecal (@digitalori), Chairman and CEO of kirshenbaum bond senecal, recognized this campaign from Wieden + Kennedy as an example of "brand ideas that take positive action and create new behavior, [giving] valuable returns for both the brand and the consumer."
The controversial KONY 2012 viral video was created by the founders of the non-profit Invisible Children in order to draw attention to their campaign for the arrest of Ugandan war criminal Joseph Kony. It took the Internet by storm in March and piqued the interest of MIXX Awards Judge and Chief Creative Officer at Digitas North America Lincoln Bjorkman (@viabjorkman). "KONY 2012 showed the power to be had from bold integrated campaigns in the hands of people and causes, not just agencies and brands," he said.
4. Ready Pa' Tu Mundo
"Ready Pa'Tu Mundo" was created by Zubi Advertising for Ford to help to relaunch its Fiesta model. Ford decided to focus on a young, bilingual audience and utilized a variety of digital platforms to do so. MIXX Awards Judge Marla Skiko (@mskiko) of SMG Multicultural, recognized this campaign as successfully "incorporating great bilingual content across social and mobile. Custom content came in from urban Latinos who epitomize their young, trendsetting target. The design of the website allowed them to 'slide' between English and Spanish versions, or a blend of the two—exactly how they see their day-to-day world."
Does your digital advertising work have what it takes to catch the eye of the MIXX Awards judges? It's not too late to enter the international IAB MIXX Awards! The Extended Entry Deadline is July 20. Enter now at www.iab.net/mixxawards.
*These campaign selections are independent of the MIXX Awards competition. They may or may not have been entered in the 2012 program.
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Qian Yuan, MD, PhD, is a gastroenterologist and clinical director at the Food Allergy Center (FAC) at Massachusetts General Hospital. Before coming to Mass General, Dr. Yuan worked with renowned immunologist and allergist K. Frank Austen, MD, at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, where he sparked an interest in Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EE or EoE). Read about the exciting research projects and advancements in EoE at the center.
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Qian Yuan, MD, PhD
Dr. Yuan is having the time of his life at the Food Allergy Center at Massachusetts General Hospital. When asked about his job, he smiles and says, "I have the best job because I get to visit and treat patients, as well as contribute to exciting research to make their lives better."
He attended medical school in China before leaving his native country in 1989 for New Zealand, where he completed his doctorate in immunology. After moving to the United States in 1993, Dr. Yuan went to Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston to do research in immunology with K. Frank Austen, MD, and Joshua A Boyce, MD, and subsequently to Mass General with Andrew D. Luster, MD, PhD. During his research, Dr. Yuan became interested in Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EE or EoE), an inflammatory condition of the esophagus that can cause problems with feeding, weight gain and daily living. Although it is currently unknown what causes EoE, it appears to be related to food allergies. After his three-year pediatric residency, Dr. Yuan completed a gastrointestinal fellowship at MassGeneral Hospital for Children and began his career at Mass General working with Wayne Shreffler, MD, PhD, a nationally recognized expert in food allergy.
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Because of the lack of information, EoE is a mysterious disease that can be frustrating to treat. Dr. Yuan often will explain to parents that their child has a food allergy, but he cannot indentify the food. New EoE patients evaluated at the Food Allergy Center usually have selected food allergy testing, including Immunoglobin E (IgE)/blood tests, skin prick tests and sometimes, skin patch tests.
With so many unknowns around EoE, the doctors at the Food Allergy Center appreciate feedback from parents about their concerns regarding treatment. At a recent evening event focused on EoE, the doctors learned that—aside from a cure—parents' most immediate wish is to eliminate invasive endoscopies that are used to diagnose the disease. Knowing these concerns helps doctors be better caregivers and researchers. Working with the Department of Pathology, the Food Allergy Center is currently exploring ways to perform endoscopies with less invasive devices, as well as studying how to prevent repeated procedures.
Current EoE research projects
Much of the research at Mass General Food Allergy Center is in need of funding, especially research gathering preliminary data. Collecting this data allows researchers to have a base with which to apply for National Institutes of Health grants as well as to obtain private and foundation support.
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Since the age of 17 I have been traveling to the Amazon in Iquitos Peru. I travel there to bring medical care to the indigenous people of the Amazon. In the summer of 2007 I returned to the Amazon once again. Before going into the jungle for 2 weeks we usually spend a few days preparing for the trip in the city of Iquitos. As with any day in Iquitos, I see many stray animals on the streets doing what they can to survive. However, this day while walking back to my hotel, I noticed a dog lying on the sidewalk. I approached the animal, fearing it was dead and starting talking to him. The dog instantly got up, wagged its tail and responded to my gentle voice. I noticed this small dog was missing most of his hair, had warts covering his body, was severely malnourished and had a brutal eye and nose infection. I proceeded to walk away, assured he was alive and he started to follow. It was immediately apparent I had a new friend. He followed me for a few blocks and I instantly felt responsible. I went to the grocery store and got him some food, water and treats and we sat by the waterfront and he enjoyed every bite. I named him "Suerte", which means luck. I hung out with him for a few hours and he went his separate way. I saw him later that night and he followed me back to my hotel and slept outside waiting for me all night. We were going into the jungle a few days later and I wanted to find a safe place for him while we were gone for a couple weeks. I luckily found a place called Amazon CARES. They have a great kennel outside of the city that he was able to stay in. I left some money with this organization for them to take care of him for a couple weeks until I got back. When we returned I saw Suerte again and left more money. I had to return to Seattle, and could not bring him back due to his poor condition. For the next year I would send money to Amazon CARES and would get updates on his progress. In October of 2008 my friend was traveling back to Iquitos. The vet in Iquitos, Esther Peña, arranged everything and was truly amazing. She got the health certificate ready for him, wrote a list of his medications and treatments for the past year and got everything ready by November 17, 2008. My friend was able to bring him back with her, and after 1 year 4 months and a 23 hour plane ride, my baby Suerte was finally home. He has been so awesome and am so glad he is safe, happy, has a full tummy, toys and love. I still can't believe that I have him up here with me. There was an instant connection with this dog and can't imagine him still down there fighting for his life every day.
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Im so glad there are people like you out there. we need more people like you in this world. Im glad that he turned out to be an amazing dog for you. the best of luck with him.
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BRASHER FALLS - The Salmon River Central varsity boys lacrosse team survived a fast St. Lawrence Central start in claiming an 11-7 NAC decision on Monday.
The host Larries worked their way to a 4-2 lead by the end of the first quarter but were outscored 7-2 over the next two frames as the Shamrocks continued another undefeated trek through the NAC with their seventh straight win.
If you look at all the statistics for the game, we had more groundballs, we outshot them by two and we won more face-offs but that still wasnt enough for us to win, said SLC coach Chris Rose.
Salmon River just did a better job of capitalizing on their opportunities, he added.
Skylar Thomas netted four goals and helped set up two others for the Shamrocks. Kason Tarbell, Dalston Day and Trenton Tarbell generated two goals and an assist each. Skye Sunday (1 assist) accounted for the other goal while Kyle Lewis drew three assists.
Lukas Arquiett led the Larries with a goal and two assists. Blake Baldwin, Ian Lynch and Marshall Burninghausen added two goals apiece while Styles Arquiett and Brody Simonds each finished with solo helpers.
Kobi Johnson made 14 saves in the winning cause while Kody Kocsis stopped 15 shots for SLC.
The Shamrocks host Saranac Lake on Wednesday while the Larries (5-2) travel to Massena. Both games are slated to face-off at 4:30 p.m.
In the other NAC boys lacrosse matchups on Monday, Canton dropped Massena 13-5, OFA outlasted Colton-Pierrepont 6-4 and Potsdam played at Saranac Lake.
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Gage Emerson anchored a balanced Canton attack with two goals and three assists. Peyton Vanbibber notched four goals while Jack Elberty tallied a goal and five helpers.
Sako Rourke led the Raiders with two goals, Rhoades Tarbell, Jordy Mitchell and Ross Driscoll connected for the others.
Canton netminder Nate Gibson had seven saves backstopping the win while Kyle Cook and Troi Benedict combined to turn aside 13 shots sharing crease duties for Massena.
The Raiders (5-4, 3-4) are slated to host St. Lawrence Central at Mike Nicholas Field on Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.
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Well well ... I just got myself a Motorola RAZR V3 phone. It has bluetooth as well as a USB connection. I'd like it to connect to my Ubuntu 6.06 so that I can update phone numbers and other data.
I checked Moto site and everything costs too much (a phone book app for 29.95?? ). I'm checking out sf.org and found a few but I'm looking for some experience from you guys with tips and what not or some pointers.
I searched far and wide but MOST of the stuff I found (even on warz sites) are for Windows which I do not currently have.
My crime is that of curiosity. My crime is that of judging people by what they say and think, not what they look like. My crime is that of outsmarting you, something that you will never forgive.
Ah, thanks.
I was hoping to stay away from KDE stuff but what I found most use QT. Like moto4lin package.
Woot !!!!!
Got it working with kmobiletools. Pretty nice. I can sync with KDE Address book. I wonder what else is out there for Evolution Addressbook syncing.
I'm going to try moto4linux package when I have more time.
One thing I don't understand is, why would you use your computer to make/answer calls while you have a cell phone?? . I can see if it's SMS stuff since it's easier to write on the KB than on the dialpad but ... oh well ...
I would prefer to do that if I had automated call software. Prior to me getting my kickass job at GE Healthcare, I was burning time at a collections agency, and I must say, if I had to make lots of calls, a computer and a headset would R O C K ! ! !
Thats one reason. For calling Bob and Jamie to find out what time to meet at the bowling alley would be retarded unless I already had my headset on for gizmo or teamspeak.
My mobile phone is bluetooth capable. So if I have a bluetooth headset, a mobile phone, then why do I need a computer for? So I don't see the reason why we need a function to dial from my computer through a cell phone. Why can't I type while talking through a wireless earpiece? Why a make/receive call function on kmobiletools make sense? Not to me.
Try this. Open up Evolution, and select Edit->Synchronization Options... That wil start gnome-pilot, which is gnome's pda sync utility. There is also a panel applet that will let you access these same synchronization options. It's included in the default Gnome and it's called the Piot Applet. See if you can get that baby
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the phone book is accessed through standard AT commands defined in the 3GPP TS 27.005 spec and mot's is compliant - so any app that adheres to that spec should work.
telnet mtrek.game-host.org 1701
Well, I can download the phone book off of Razr.
But I was expecting along the line of if you have different phone with different phone book, then have phone/email address book such as evolution/kaddressbook/whatever, and the phone book from Razr. I was thinking that I can sync all of them so that I will have only one phonebook across all medium.
I found that NOT to be the case. I can download the phone book entries from Razr but I can't seem to upload them. May be there are some ways to do it via AT command (I haven't look deeper). Or upload ring tones and/or wallpapers. But nope. I can't upload any of that to the phone. All it does is download the phone book from the Razr and that's it.
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The American Camp Association is committed to promoting healthy lifestyles for youth. In this issue of Camping Magazine we are pleased to present the second in a three-part series of "Healthy Teens" articles written by Stephen Wallace, director of counseling and counselor training at the Cape Cod Sea Camps and chairperson and CEO of SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), a national youth peer-to-peer education, prevention, and activism organization. Each article addresses issues of critical concern to youth, families, and camps and provides research-based insights into the attitudes and behaviors of today's teens. Most important, each article offers practical advice for camp counselors and directors intent on keeping their campers safe.
By almost any definition of the word, America faces an epidemic of adolescent drug use. Teens Today research from SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) and Liberty Mutual Group reveals that the average age of initiation to drugs is thirteen and that more than one third (35 percent) of teens say they have used some. Those numbers include almost one in six middle school students report having smoked marijuana and 30 percent of their high school counterparts saying the same (one in four reports having smoked it before or during school).
Of course, marijuana use is only part of the story. "Harder" drugs, illegal use of prescription drugs, and inhalants account for a large swath of the drug problem as well. According to Teens Today, 13 percent of high school teens report using drugs such as cocaine, crack, or ecstasy, and 17 percent say they illegally use prescription drugs—such as OxyContin® or Ritalin®—with 65 percent of them reporting taking them before or during school.
Even studies that point to a decrease in some destructive behaviors of students reporting at least one use of marijuana went up seven percentage points between 1991 and 2005.
The 2005 Monitoring the Future study by National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) reveals a long-term trend showing a significant increase in the abuse of OxyContin® from 2002 to 2005 amongst twelfth graders. It also notes the significant increase in the use of sedatives/barbiturates among twelfth graders since 2001. When it comes to inhalants, NIDA reports that from 2002 to 2005, eighth graders experienced a significant increase in annual abuse of inhalants, from 7.7 percent to 9.5 percent. In 2004, lifetime abuse of inhalants had increased significantly among eighth graders, from 15.8 percent in 2003 to 17.3 percent.
Which Teens Are at Risk?
While it is commonly believed that boys are significantly more at risk than girls are, NIDA notes few differences between the sexes, but there are a few:
Gender differences aside, the truth is that all teens are at risk when it comes to drugs. Our society consistently sends the message that altered consciousness is the best way to have a good time, make friends, and relieve stress. According to Teens Today, 34 percent of teens cite "having fun" as their primary motivation to use drugs, while 13 percent site fitting in, and 23 percent site stress. These "decision factors," along with boredom and depression (14 percent and 16 percent, respectively), are common reasons teens turn to drugs.
Other important risk factors identified by the CDC include early aggressive behavior, lack of parental supervision, and drug availability—suggesting the related protective factors of self-control, monitoring, and establishment of anti-drug use policies. Each is instructive to the type of environment we create at camp.
When Are Teens at Risk?
The Teens Today research has identified key "decision points" when certain destructive—or potentially destructive—behaviors, such as drinking, drug use, and sex, appear most likely to start. They include a significant spike in drug use between the eighth and ninth grades (see chart below).
A recent study from the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University (CASA) echoes that trend. Compared to thirteen-year-olds, fourteen-year-olds are:
Why Is This Important to Know?
Each "decision factor" and "decision point" provides a roadmap to prevention—at home, at school, and at camp. Knowing why young people might begin using drugs and when they are most likely to start gives us the information we need to engage campers in critical dialogue about choices. And that dialogue can be quite persuasive.
Indeed, seven years of Teens Today research highlight the influential role of significant adults in guiding behavior. Despite what other signals they may send, the truth is that young people:
Yet, when it comes to drugs almost one quarter (22 percent) of teens say their parents do not try to prevent them from using drugs (almost half of teens—41 percent—say their parents know of their drug use). These statistics should give us even stronger motivation to capitalize on our ability to reach young people with clear, consistent messages about the risks associated with certain behaviors.
What Can We Do About It?
While some adults see adolescent drug use as a rite of passage or perhaps simply inevitable, the truth is that it need not happen at all and it need not continue to cause such devastation to young lives, families, and communities.
And that's where we come in.
While most communities, including summer camps, experience the impact of youth drug use, they are also important catalysts when it comes to creating positive change. Indeed, the National Institute of Health (NIH) cites community-based programs as key to preventing drug use among young people. Among the benefits, they say, are increasing social competence related to self-efficacy and assertiveness, peer relationships, and communication skills. Perhaps most important, the CDC notes, "Prevention programs aimed at general populations at key transition points can produce beneficial effects even among high-risk families and children."
Camp directors and counselors can best help young adults navigate the difficult path of decision-making by engaging them in meaningful dialogue about the role of drugs in our society and their very real impact on the individual. As is the case with deterring underage drinking among our campers, there are some simple, effective strategies we can employ to address other drug use.
Here are just a few:
Melding drug prevention principles, applicable research, and our own experiences working with teens in summer camps, we can play an important role in guiding young people toward lifelong achievement and away from choices that temporarily or permanently impede their chances for success.
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Stephen G. Wallace, M.S. Ed., has broad experience as a school psychologist and adolescent counselor. He serves as chairman and CEO of SADD, director of counseling and counselor training at the Cape Cod Sea Camps, and adjunct professor of psychology at Mount Ida College. For more information about SADD or the Teens Today research visit www.sadd.org. For more of Stephen Wallace's articles, visit www.teenproject.net and www.CampParents.org.
SADD's mission is simply stated: To provide young people with the best prevention and intervention tools possible to deal with the issues of underage drinking, other drug use, impaired driving, and other destructive decisions. Visit www.sadd.org and www.saddspeaker.org.
Originally published in the 2007 January/February issue of Camping Magazine.
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"The Student Camp Leadership Academy (SCLA) is a weekend retreat that brings together students, camp professionals, national American Camp Association (ACA) staff and leadership to explore, learn, and understand what the camp professional of the future must be and the leadership opportunities within the ACA structure at the local and national levels to impact the development of youth and others" (ACA, 2008, p. 1). Logistically, the SCLA is a three-day weekend retreat that takes place in the fall of each year. SCLA is specifically designed for undergraduate and graduate student members of ACA who have spent at least one summer working at a camp and who plan to make camp a career.
The SCLA curriculum addresses critical professional development topics, such as standards, resources, and post-college professional training and conferences (e.g., New Director's Orientation, BCDC), and current trends and issues in American camps. The curriculum also addresses the future of the profession in terms of employment opportunities and industry needs. Most importantly, SCLA serves as a time for sharing and as a launching pad for college students to network with their peers, as well as with leading professionals and academics.
SCLA is the innovation of Dr. Dale Adkins, professor and chairperson of the Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Administration at Western Illinois University. In April 2004 at the ACA Mid-States Conference, Dr. Adkins gathered together with Gordie Kaplan (Illinois); Tom Neppl (Great Rivers); Kurt Podeszwa (formerly Illinois); Mary Rogers (St. Louis); Kim Rathsack (Wisconsin); Gail Tumidajewietz (Wisconsin); Kate Mace (Wisconsin); and Dr. Sandra Hupp (Illinois) to share his vision and to begin planning the first SCLA. The group agreed to have a formal planning meeting at Timber Pointe Outdoor Center on July 12, 2004, to crystallize the SCLA concept, and plan the logistics and curriculum of the first SCLA. Dr. Hupp (Illinois); Lee Smith (St. Louis); Gordie Kaplan (Illinois); Tom Neppl (Great Rivers); Kurt Podeszwa (formerly Illinois); and Gabriel Castillo (Illinois) all attended the first formal planning meeting. At the July 2004 meeting, the Steering Committee decided that the initial plan to launch the first SCLA in November 2004 was too ambitious, so the group decided to back up the first SCLA to fall 2005.
The founders started SCLA in an effort to cultivate young camp professionals and to educate them about the camp field. The SCLA Planning Committee has produced three events (2005, 2006, and 2007) thus far, all of which have been held at Timber Pointe Outdoor Center in Bloomington, Illinois. Since the inaugural SCLA in 2005, a number of people have joined the SCLA Planning Committee representing other ACA local offices, such as ACA, Indiana, and ACA, Michigan.
From a participant perspective, over the course of three events, SCLA has been a powerful experience for approximately thirty-five students. However, we, as an association and profession, need to encourage more college students to attend. SCLA can serve up to twenty-five students per year. SCLA was developed initially for college students in the Mid-States region of the United States with the intention of other ACA local offices eventually collaborating and hosting regional SCLAs throughout the U.S. Interest in the event has drawn students from around the U.S., which demonstrates a need for the program. Students have attended from Western Illinois University; North Carolina State University; Ohio University; Eastern Illinois University; University of Missouri; Columbia College; Indiana State University; Winthrop University; Carroll College; Minnesota State University; Mankato, University of Wisconsin; La Crosse, University of Wisconsin; Stevens Point; Indiana University Purdue University of Indianapolis; University of Connecticut; University of Georgia; Michigan State University; University of Wisconsin; University of Illinois; Purdue University; James Madison University; and the University of Northern Iowa.
What do SCLA Alumni Have to Say?
SCLA alumni all have extremely positive things to say about their SCLA experience.
2007 SCLA alumus, Evan Russo, reaffirmed his career goals as a result of SCLA:
"The chance to ask questions and share experiences was the most valuable to me. We all know camps are a special place, but it is hard to see a roadmap of how to get from student to camp director/owner. Through our discussions, we were able to learn from each other as well as our facilitators and guests." Russo ended by saying that "SCLA taught me that I am not alone in my dreams and goals."
Janice Rinaldo reflected on her experience by saying:
"If I find a student who is interested in experiential education and considers working at camp a career opportunity, I would definitely suggest they apply. The three-day leadership training adds to their resume, improves their career opportunities, and offers fellowship with others who have found a passion to do a job they truly enjoy. Oh, and did I mention how much fun we had? The curriculum has been established and the experienced leadership in our field could easily duplicate the SCLA. If ACA would like to have 20,000 members by 2020, the time to start increasing awareness is now. Mentoring future camp leaders needs to start today for the future growth of the organization."
Another 2007 SCLA alum, Shannon Clark, from Indiana State University, said:
"I learned a lot of hands-on aspects and got to talk out real-life situations with other camp staff and professionals. I would tell anyone that they should go to SCLA if given the opportunity. The experience of being with other camp staff members, seeing how they do things at other camps, hearing new innovative ways to entertain and teach campers new things, and hearing from real professionals that are in the field either as camp directors or professors and past professionals was a wonderful learning time all around."
Lastly, Ben Cober, from the University of Illinois, reflected on his SCLA experience by saying:
"SCLA was not only an excellent net-working tool with my peers, but introduced me to a number of professionals in the field, which inadvertently led to an internship the following summer. I learned a very good staff training tool and discussed some issues with the group that I had always wondered about the camping industry. It was inspirational, educational, and empowering."
What's in it for Camps?
Currently, most sponsoring Midwestern ACA local offices have one to four SCLA scholarships available for college students who are members of their local office. Also, other non-SCLA sponsoring ACA local offices, as well as other organizations offer SCLA Scholarships. For example, Gary Forster of YMCA of the USA offered a scholarship in 2007 for a college student who had worked for a YMCA camp program somewhere in the United States. SCLA fees can also be paid for by the college student or by the students' past, current, or future camp. Camps are encouraged to fund their staff to attend SCLA.
SCLA offers a unique opportunity to camps looking to recruit and retain quality staff. The students who attend are not your average summer camp job fair attendees—they are not looking for just another summer job. They are planning careers in camp and are primed for success. Camps can sponsor current, former, or future staff members by funding scholarships for college students who qualify for SCLA. A camp's investment in one or more SCLA scholarships can serve as a pre-camp staff training tool and can assist in recruiting staff, both seasonal and full-time. Furthermore, many SCLA participants combine their SCLA experience by attending future regional and national conferences, as well as completing national training seminars (e.g., New Director's Orientation, BCDC, Standards Training, Visitor's Training). Investing in your camp career-oriented staff by funding SCLA scholarships can pay dividends by having your staff gain more training, certifications, and a larger professional network for them and your camp.
Application Process
The next SCLA will take place November 7-9, 2008, at CampWhite Eagle in Leaf River, Illinois (thirty miles from Rockford, Illinois). College students wanting to attend SCLA must apply and be approved to participate through their ACA section offices regardless of where the funding for the students' SCLA fee is coming from (even if the student is paying for himself or herself). The section offices and education/scholarship committees serve as a critical screening tool for ensuring that students attending SCLA have demonstrated a keen interest in the camp profession, as well as the maturity to attend an advanced collegiate training event. For further information, application deadlines, or application packets for the 2008 SCLA, please visit the SCLA Web site: www.ACAcamps.org/scla/. Please, note that all application packets should be submitted to the executive director of the college students' ACA local office. All attendees must be a member of ACA.
The SCLA Planning Committee is well into planning for the 2008 SCLA. The SCLA planning committee is continuing: 1) to recruit more college students to participate; 2) to encourage other groups of ACA sections to replicate the SCLA event to keep cost down for students; 3) to encourage more ACA sections to offer scholarships for SCLA; and 4) to encourage more camps to offer scholarships as a staff recruitment and staff training tool.
American Camp Association (2008). About SCLA: Student Camp Leadership Academy.
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Dr. Nathan A. Schaumleffel, CPRP, is an assistant professor in the Department of Recreation and Sport Management and serves as coordinator of the recreation management and youth leadership concentration at Indiana State University. Dr. Schaumleffel also serves on the ISU Field Campus Management Team, a three-professor committee, to manage ISU's 73-acre outdoor education center. Dr. Schaumleffel serves on the SCLA Planning Committee, the ACA Media Team, the ACA-Indiana Education Committee, and is working with the ACA national CARE committee on an emerging trends and issues in camp research project. To contact Dr. Schaumleffel, e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Moreland talks Blueprint projects
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The Blueprints for Successful Communities project in Moreland has developed some specific potential projects aimed at clearing the town green and connecting all parts of town.
The town green proposal would involve moving the Erskine Caldwell Birthplace and adjusting the location of the playground – and even possibly someday moving the fire station. The connectivity proposal includes several facets, including the planting of large native trees along Highway 27/29.
Though some concerns were raised about various aspects of the proposal, the overall response was positive.
Brian Loper said he and his family moved to Moreland because of what has been happening in town — and the quality of Moreland Elementary School. "I think it's a good thing," he said of the plan, particularly talking about paths and walking areas included in the proposal.
"I hope you guys drive on and do it," he told the local officials. "This is what attracted us."
Local resident Joyce Evans told the Georgia Conservancy team that she had been to all the workshops in the Blueprints series. "I want to personally thank all of you for all your help and all that you have done," she said. "Y'all have done an excellent job."
Blueprints uses a team of graduate students from the Georgia Institute of Technology, who visited the town. "They help us with a lot of original suggestions. We kind of fine tune them," Barnett said.
"A lot of hard work has been put in by the Georgia Tech students and the Georgia Conservancy," the mayor said. To pay for such a study "would have cost a fortune," he said.
McCrehan gave an overview of the report. She said attendees at the community meetings "talked about a lack of civic identity" and a desire to see Moreland continue as an independent place.
She said the need for sidewalks was also discussed. She spoke of the school as a community asset and said finding a way to "get people to and from (the school), especially students" was a need addressed in the plan.
She said moving the Caldwell home and the playground will open up "ways that green can become" a place for community events and experiences. A bandstand of some type was suggested for the green.
McCrehan noted the fire station is a Coweta County facility, but said an eventual move of that facility would open "a good corner chunk of the town green." She said taking steps to open the greenspace would enable the square to become "Moreland's identity."
With regard to connectivity, McCrehan said "the safety and the access" – getting people across the highway – are keys. Having "stop for pedestrians" signs and new crosswalks would help.
She said having "something atypical" for the crosswalk design would be good. She said a pawprint – drawing on the Moreland Elementary School mascot, the wildcats – was an option.
Students "would take ownership of this" if it had a connection to their school, McCrehan said.
McCrehan also talked about "what a tree canopy starts to do and starts to bring." She said having a tree canopy would signify "you're in a special place where people care," she said, adding that bicycle paths could also be part of that project.
New subdivision regulations should address "where is appropriate for a little more density," McCrehan said. She noted the Tech students identified streets which are "getting a little more traffic" than others.
Moore outlined aspects of the Blueprints process that are already happening and gave ideas of costs for some aspects of the project. She noted Precision Planning is working with the town on sidewalks through a Transportation Enhancement Act grant.
Mayor Evans said Precision Planning may also be able to do a study of drainage at the town square while the sidewalk project is under way. "I love it when the pieces go together – kind of fall in into place," he said.
Moore noted the playground is being revamped.
"Mayor Evans was instrumental in getting the county arborist to visit the town and make a report on threes in public areas," Moore said. That report has been received and outlines trees that need to be removed, pruned or treated.
Moore said the relocation of the Caldwell house will cost some $10,000. She then said there would probably be $60,000-$100,000 in restoration costs.
Donations, volunteer labor and other help might lessen some costs.
She estimated costs for new sidewalks at $100,000. New crosswalks would cost less than $5,000 and "pedestrian crossing" signs about $3,000.
The Blueprints plan calls for planting 200 trees at a cost of about $500 each for a total cost of $100,000. Moore said she believes grants will be available to help with that cost.
Local resident Emily Wilbert noted chestnut oaks were planted in Moreland decades ago. Moore said that was important information to consider in the tree canopy project. Moore said she likes the idea of "planning for the future, but honoring the past."
She said $100,000 would be needed for a topographic study of the green and $5,000 for a detailed design of that tract.
Costs for the bandstand remain undetermined. Size, materials and other factors would impact those costs. Moore urged town leaders to "keep in mind longterm maintenance costs" saying some expenditures up front can save lots of money as the years unfold.
"Whatever happens in the green... you've got to understand what the stormwater issue is and address changing that and improving that," Moore said.
While the town will need "some design done by a professional" for the square, that cost will be relatively inexpensive because the designer will be looking at "a very small, contained area," Moore said.
Moore said it is important for projects to be done in conjunction with local tourism efforts. She also said she believes Moreland has enough volunteers to undertake several projects at once.
Moore said the cost of the town plan could be determined through discussions with regional planners or county officials.
Local resident Nancy McLain expressed concern that moving the Caldwell home would make it further from other tourism activity. Right now it is "so close for them to just walk over" from the mill, she said.
Moore said building the God's Little Acre site as another tourism node will be a plus. "You want to give folks several hours of things to do when they come to your community," she said.
"It would be a shame not to make that (Caldwell) a jewel of God's Little Acre," Moore said. "You're beginning to build an activity hub there."
She said a tourism hub downtown and a second one at the garden can "support each other."
Local planner Lynne Miller was among those attending the meeting. "One thing that is a real asset here is this mill," she said, referring to the historic building that houses the town hall and meeting and museum space.
"The town has been such a good steward of the building," Miller said. She spoke in favor of "anything they keep doing to preserve the mill, repair parts of the mill that need to be repaired."
Barnett gave an overview of the Blueprints project. She noted that a number of towns in Georgia have been through the process. One of the first was Senoia – with their Blueprints study coming before an economic renaissance in the east Coweta town.
"That's been an interesting thing to look at – our Senoia project of 15-16 years ago and our Moreland project today," she said.
She explained that the conservancy uses expertise of students and professors at Tech, its own staff and a panel of advisers including architects, landscape architects, engineers, local officials, homebuilders and experts with such organizations as the Georgia Municipal Association and the Association of County Commissioners – Georgia.
Moore said the Blueprints study will give Moreland some tools and plans that can help the town as it grows. "As growth happens, it's not happening to you," she said. "You're directing it as it happens."


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By KAREN BASSOSports writer
The Carbon High soccer team officially kicked off the season at home last Friday. Although the team currently does not have a field of their own, the team has adopted the college playing field for the season. The field was the site of the Dinos first home game this season, however the team fell short of victory.
The Dinos hosted the Union High Cougars in what turned out to be a great day for soccer. The two teams battled for control of the ball while striving to score goals. Unfortunatly for the Dinos, the Cougars completed the most goals with a final score of 5-1.
According to coach Ted Bianco, "we are a young team, so we're still learning as we go." This was evident at the game this past week. The team failed to maintain possesion of the ball for long periods at a time. Most of the possesions were turned over before ever nearing the Dinos goal. The weak ball handling is a factor that Bianco feels needs to be worked on.
"We struggle with ball control. This will come about with experience however. Although our ball control is not where it should be, we have made improvements since starting the season. We will continue to work on these skills and when they come around, we will be an excellent team," explained Bianco.
The Dinos also need to improve on defensive skills. During the game Friday, the Dinos struggled to take the ball away from the Cougars. The Dinos also failed to prevent several goals, leaving at many times, the Cougars wide open to score a goal.
The Dinos defense also needs to improve on pressuring the offense. Several Cougars offensive series found the Dinos allowing the opponant to move the ball safely down the field, without any interference from the Dino defense.
Despite struggling against the Cougars, the Dinos did work hard. "I think they did a great job out there. The worked hard and competed with all they had. You can't ask for more," stated Bianco.
The team has several factors to work on before being a strong competitor in the 3A division this season. The team seems to be working well together. This factor alone gives the Dinos an advantage over any other team that relies on primarily one or two players. In a team sport such as soccer, working well together is the main ingredient to success.
"We'll continue to work on ball control along with improving our defensive skills. I feel that even though we are struggling, the kids are all doing quite well," Bianco explained.
The Dinos played Monday in a make up game against South Summit, a game which was origanlly canceled due to weather conditions that prohibited the travel of the South Summit team on March 8. The Dinos will then move on to compete against Rowland Hall in Salt Lake on Wednesday. The team hopes to not only win, but to gain valuable experience.


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As youngsters, we were known around the neighborhood for throwing tremendous tea parties. Everyone from the surrounding blocks wanted to come and drink some imaginary Earl Grey with us, and while we were definitely excellent mini-hostesses, our popularity probably had something to with our guests wanting to play with our elaborate and enviably organized doll collection. We may be grown-ups now, but we're still fond of "getting dolled up," (albeit in a totally different way) and occasionally even find ourselves taking style tips from our porcelain childhood companions. It appears we're not the only ones who enjoy a little nostalgic accessorizing, as we've noticed a number of trendsetters are reaching for that dolly classic-the hair bow.
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5 comments:
- Southern Comfort said...
I just discovered your blog. I am in a similar circumstance having graduated from Ozark Christian College and attended Emmanuel School of Religion, but am now an atheist. I also have a blog in which I debunk creationism (see my profile). You are welcome to stop by for a visit.
- July 3, 2009 at 1:17 AM
- John W. Loftus said...
Interesting. Same background, eh? I bet we know some of the same people. I just added your site.
- July 3, 2009 at 1:21 AM
- Southern Comfort said...
Thanks, John, I'll put a link to your blog on mine also.
- July 3, 2009 at 8:59 AM
- Tim said...
Messiah Truth is probably the single most important site in my process of de-conversion. Before finding that site I was in a "Messianic Mode" where my Christianity had become more Jewish in nature. After finding that site the Jewish arguments against Christianity made more sense. I dumped Christianity and moved in the direction of Judaism. It was only a matter of time before I realized I had simply moved my operating presuppositions for Jewish ones and seriously flirted with atheism.
- July 3, 2009 at 9:08 AM
- OneTwo said...
Have you considered Vox Day's Blog, Vox Popoli:
Aside from his outlooks on economics and science, I've found parts of theology quite interesting.
- July 19, 2009 at 12:30 AM