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For Your Information - Legends 971
A deep dive into the people and charities that make up our community.
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For Your Information - Houston-Galveston Area Council - Feb 3rd
Guest was Alan Clark, Houston-Galveston Area Council transportation director. We talked about the transportation plan for the Houston Galveston 8 county area. We talked about how projects are requested, planned, approved and funded. We talked about the safety, environmental and economic impact of...
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For Your Information - Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council _ Feb 3rd
Guests were Connie Chavez, Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council VP of Communications America Cadena, a Cadette who has been a “top Seller” and a girl scout for 7 years. We talked about how through their cookie business, girls learn business and financial skills and earn money to fund their Girl...
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For Your Information - Houston Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Guest was Houston Association of Certified Fraud Examiners President Chrysti Ziegler, and V.P. David Kirtland. We talked about the effect of criminal and civil fraud on companies, people and the economy. We talked about identifying evidence of fraud, and the importance of proactively evaluating…
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For Your Information - Fort bend ISD Director of Career and Technical Education - Jan 20th
Guest was Meredith Watassek, Fort bend ISD Director of Career and Technical Education. We talked about STEAM, an educational approach to learning that uses Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking. The...
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For Your Information - Dec 23rd - Hines Center for Spirituality and Prayer
Guests were Danielle Fanfair and Michele Pola with the Hines Center for Spirituality and Prayer. We talked about the effects of stress in today’s world, and the benefits of movement, mindfulness and meditation. We talked about the mental and physical health benefits. How it helps us relate to our...
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For Your Information Dec 23rd - Star of Hope
Guest was Scott Arthur with the Star of Hope Mission. We talked about homelessness at the holidays. We talked about programs such as transitional housing, life-management, shelter, employment, education and recovery from substance abuse. We talked about the Men’s Development Center, and the new...
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For Your Information - Dec 2nd - Wildlife Conservation Programs
Guests were Renee Bumpus, Senior Director of Wildlife Conservation Programs, and Lauren Wabbler, with the Houston Zoo. We talked about the Houston Zoo’s effort to make every ticket sale, every donation, and every action count towards animal conservation on our planet. We talked about the...
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For Your Information - Dec 2nd - United Health Care of Texas
Guest was Dave Milich. CEO, United Health Care of Texas. We talked about open enrollment for employer insurance, Medicare and Obamacare. We discussed the deadlines, options, coverage, wellness and other benefits to consider during open enrollment.
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For Your Information - Dec 9th - Houston Hospice
Guests were Dr. Hahn Trinh, and Monica James with Houston Hospice. We talked about Hospice end of life care, support and comfort for both patients and their family members. We talked about misconceptions of hospice, such as that hospice is a place, too expensive, and only for when it’s time to…
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For Your Information - Dec 9th - Texas Children’s Hospital
Guests were Mark Malarkey, VP of Texas Children’s Hospital, and Manager, Philanthropy Jennifer Smart. We talked about the upcoming Radiothon fundraiser with Cox media Group Houston. We talked about TCH continued high national rankings, including being ranked #1 Cardiology and heart surgery #1...
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For Your Information - Nov 18th - Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services
Guests were Michelle Hoevker, Program Director of Foster Care and Adoption in Houston, and Lisa Johnson, Development Officer for Houston Region, with Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services. PCHS. We talked the three types of adoption, the language people use to discuss adoption, children…
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For Your Information - Nov 11th - DAV Disabled American Veterans
Guest was Donna Holman, with DAV Disabled American Veterans. We talked about Veterans day, and the non-profit organization DAV that helps veterans navigate healthcare, disability, employment, education, and financial benefits they have earned.
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For Your Information - Nov 18th - U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Guest was Joe Bontke with the Houston District office of U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Its two new harassment prevention programs—"Leading for Respect" for supervisors and "Respect in the Workplace" for employees—dealing with civility, acceptable workplace conduct and behaviors…
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For Your Information - Nov 18th - Donna Clark Love. Counselor, and bully expert
Guest was Donna Clark Love. Counselor, and bully expert. We talked about workplace bullying. We talked about workplace Bullying. The repeated, health-harming mistreatment of one or more persons (the targets) by one or more perpetrators. We talked about the effects of bullying on mental and…
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For Your Information - Oct 25th - Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse
Guest was Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse CEO, Sherri Kendall. October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. We talked about what domestic abuse it, how abusers control their victims through intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and/or other abusive behavior as part of a...
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For Your Information - Nov 4th Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market
Guest was Patsy Chapman, CEO of the Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market. We talked about the annual nutcracker market benefitting the Houston Ballet. We talked about how the Nutcracker Market has raised $63 million dollars in 37 years for the ballet education, youth and community programs.
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For Your Information - Nov 4th - United Health Care of Texas.
Guest was Dave Milich. CEO, United Health Care of Texas. We talked about open enrollment for employer insurance, Medicare and Obamacare. We discussed the deadlines, options, coverage, wellness and other benefits to consider during open enrollment.
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For Your Information - Oct 19th - Crime Stoppers of Houston
Guests were Rania Mankarious, Chief Executive Officer of Crime Stoppers of Houston. And, Janes Conway, former FBI special agent, US diplomat and expert on counter terrorism. We talked about Crime stoppers new Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Task Force to stop mass shootings and other violent...
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For Your Information - Oct 19th - Motherhood Center
Guests were Gabriela Gerhart, President and Founder of motherhood Center, and Dena Rogge, instructor of the grandparent refresher class. We talked about how grandparenting classes can help get new grandparents up to date on current baby care practices. We talked about Safe sleep guidelines and…
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For Your Information - Oct 22nd - Atrial fibrillation
Guest was Dr. Percy Francisco Morales is a Houston based Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist. We talked about Atrial fibrillation, commonly known as AFib, which is the most common heart rhythm disease. We talked about what it is, the causes, and treatments. But most importantly, we talked about...
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For Your Information - Sept 30th - Bo’s Place
Guests were Marian Mankin, Program Director, and Mary Beth Staine, Executive Director of Bo’s Place. We talked about grief. Bo’s place offers resources and support groups for those going through the death of a loved one. We talked about the importance of support in grief, and the different ways...
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For Your Information - Sept 2nd - N. Houston Development Corp.
Guest was Sally Bradford, Executive Director to the N. Houston Development Corp. We talked about the area of Houston known as Greenspoint. The N. Houston Development Corp. is a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, or TIRZ. We talked about the history of the area, the challenges such as blight, crime,...
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For Your Information - July 29th - FBI Houston Citizen’s Academy
Guest were Connor Hagan with the FBI Houston, and Doctor Kashif Siddiqui with the FBI Houston Citizen’s Academy. We talked about how the Citizens' Academy is a stimulating program that gives business, religious, civic, and community leaders an inside look at the FBI. During the 10-week course,...
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For Your Information - July 29th - Northwest Assistance Ministries
Guest was Northwest Assistance Ministries Chief Advancement Officer, Brian Carr. NAM provides basic human needs like food, shelter, health, education and domestic violence awareness and intervention to 130,000 people in the NW Houston area. We talked about the increase in need, especially after...
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For Your Information - July 8th - Houston Museum of Natural Science
Guest was astronomer James Wooten with the Houston Museum of Natural Science Burke Baker Planetarium and George Observatory Learning Center. Houston is the home of the highest resolution planetarium in the world. We talked about the work with NASA, Houston Schools, the Eclipse, and light pollution.
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For Your Information - Promise Scholarship Program - June 26th
Guests were Dr. Alicia B. Harvey-Smith, Lone Star College executive vice chancellor Student Success. And Rachel Perez, LSC graduate, transferring to University of Houston-Downtown this fall. We talked about the Promise Scholarship Program, to help students already on financial aid cover the…
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For Your Information - June 17th - Galveston County Judge Mark Henry
Guest was Galveston County Judge Mark Henry. We talked about Hurricane season, safety and the effects of Harvey. We talked about affordable hurricane preparation, and the 12 Billion-dollar Ike Dike Plan. We also talked about the Santa Fe Shooting.
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For Your Information - June 3rd - Department of Clinical Cancer Prevention
Guest Doctor Susan C. Gilchrist, Department of Clinical Cancer Prevention, Division of Cancer Prevention, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. We talked about the increased risk of heart disease after a patient is treated for cancer. We talked about how the Healthy Heart Program works...
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For Your Information - June 3rd - Harris County Office of Emergency Management
Guests were Francisco Sanchez from Harris County Office of Emergency Management, and Harris County Judge Ed Emmett. We talked about Hurricane Season. We discussed preparing for hurricane season, whet to do before, during and after a storm, and how storms affect businesses and the economy in our...
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For Your Information - Texans Recovering Together Crisis Counseling Program - June 10
Guests were Kimberly Pate, and Leondre Ledoux with Texans Recovering Together Crisis Counseling Program. Texans Recovering Together (TRT) is grant program established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). TRT...
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For Your Information - University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center - June 10th
Guest Doctor Susan C. Gilchrist, Department of Clinical Cancer Prevention, Division of Cancer Prevention, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. We talked about the increased risk of heart disease after a patient is treated for cancer. We talked about how the Healthy Heart Program works...
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION - M.D. ANDERSON CHILDREN'S CANCER HOSPITAL - MAY 27TH
FOR YOUR INFORMATION - M.D. ANDERSON CHILDREN'S CANCER HOSPITAL - MAY 27TH Guests were John Livingston, M.D., Co-Director, M.D. Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital's Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Program. Michael Roth, M.D., Co-Director, AYA Program, and Director of Survivorship Program. And...
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For your Information - May 27 - AYA Program
Guests were John Livingston, M.D., Co-Director, M.D. Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital's Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Program. Michael Roth, M.D., Co-Director, AYA Program, and Director of Survivorship Program. And Alma Faz, a 20-year sarcoma survivor, now Diagnostic Imaging, Supervisor at…
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For Your Information - The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center - May 15th
Guests were Board Certified Plastic Surgeons, Dr. Summer Hanson and Dr. Margaret Roubaud. Assistant Professors, Department of Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. We talked about Breast reconstruction as an essential part of cancer care, as it restores a woman’s…
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For Your Information - Director of the Texas Carpenters and Millwrights Houston Training Center - May 20th
Guests were David Barron, Houston Area Coordinator and Director of the Texas Carpenters and Millwrights Houston Training Center, and Maria Robles, chairwoman of the Council’s Sister in the Brotherhood Program, and Council representative of the Central South Carpenter’s regional Council. We talked...
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For Your Information - Harris County Office of Emergency Management - May 13th
Guests were Francisco Sanchez from Harris County Office of Emergency Management, and Harris County Judge Ed Emmett. We talked about Hurricane Season. We discussed preparing for hurricane season, whet to do before, during and after a storm, and how storms affect businesses and the economy in our...
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For Your Information - May 6th - Tobacco Outreach Program
Guests were Dr. Alexander Prokhorov, professor, Behavioral Science; Director, Tobacco Outreach Program. And Ashish Arya, program director, Youth & Family Cancer Prevention Program, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. We talked about JUULing, a dangerous form of vaping. JUUL is a...
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For Your Information - MD Anderson Cancer Prevention Center - May 6th
Guest was Dr. Therese Bevers, medical director of MD Anderson Cancer Prevention Center. We talked about the importance of cancer screenings like mammograms. We talked about who should get them, why, and when to start. We talked about the fears and myths women and men have about mammograms, what…
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For Your Information April 29th Millwrights Houston Training Center
Guests were David Barron, Houston Area Coordinator and Director of the Texas Carpenters and Millwrights Houston Training Center, and Maria Robles, chairwoman of the Council’s Sister in the Brotherhood Program, and Council representative of the Central South Carpenter’s regional Council. We talked...
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For Your Information - April 29th Barbara Bush Literacy Houston Foundation
Guest was Julie Finke, President of the Barbara Bush Literacy Houston Foundation. We talked about the legacy Mrs. Bush has left as the first lady of literacy. We discussed the power of literacy—the ability to read, write, speak clearly, and think critically. We talked about child and adult...
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For Your Information - 4/22 - Center for School Behavioral Health, Mental Health America of Greater Houston
Guest was Betsey Blanks, Assistant Director of the Center for School Behavioral Health, Mental Health America of Greater Houston. We talked about the need for mental assistance after Hurricane Harvey. We talked about the increased need for mental health training in schools, so teachers can help...
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For Your Information - 4/22 - Houston MOD
Guests were Kerry Goelzer and Steve Curry with Houston MOD, a non-profit, membership organization dedicated to promoting knowledge and appreciation of modern architecture in Houston and Texas. We talked about the need to preserve Houston’s architectural cultural legacy. We talked about commercial...
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For Your Information - April 14th - Arthritis Foundation
Guest was Jen Torres, Executive Director of the Arthritis Foundation, Houston. And, Dennis Sousa and his son Hayden. We talked about Arthritis, the treatment, diagnosis and research being done, as well as the economic impact and the need for Pediatric Rheumatologists.
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For Your Information - April 16th - President & CEO of the Safety Council of Texas City
Guest was Ron Sokol, President & CEO of the Safety Council of Texas City. We talked about the importance and value of safety in industry. The SCTC is a nonprofit organization that does safety and security screening, safety training, and promotes occupational health in the Texas City Industrial...
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For Your Information - April 8th - Theatre Under the Stars
Guest was Hillary Hart, Executive Director of Theatre Under the Stars. We talked about the 50th season of TUTs, as well as the how TUTs serves the community, schools and youth through education through the Humphreys School of Musical Theatre, and The River Center for Performing and Visual Arts.…
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For Your Information - April 8th - SBP
Guests were Hope Baker with SBP, client Daniel Gutierrez. SBP is one of 4 organizations chosen by JJ Watt to distribute the 37 million dollars he raised for Hurricane Harvey relief. We talked about SBP’s goal to rebuild hundreds of homes in Houston, helping families otherwise destitute.
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For Your Information - Lighthouse Houston - April 1st
Guest was Shelagh Moran, VP and COO of Lighthouse Houston, an education, health, community and service center dedicated to assisting blind and visually impaired people to live independently. We talked about the beeping Easter egg hunt, and summer programs for kids, as well as safety training,...
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For Your Information - UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Texas - April 1
Guest was Dr. Salil Deshpande, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Texas. Texas ranked 44th in America’s Health Rankings, the longest running state-by-state analysis of our country’s health and the factors that affect it. We talked about infant and mother mortality during...
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For Your Information - March 25th - Museum of Fine Arts
Guests were Dr. B. Dena Woodall, Curator, and Laine Liberman with the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. We talked about the exhibit "Michelangelo and the Vatican: Masterworks from the Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte, Naples." Masterworks by Michelangelo and his contemporaries highlight the artistic...
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For Your Information - March 11th - The Woodlands GREEN
Guests were Cinda Hitchcock and Kathie Herrick with The Woodlands GREEN. We talked about The Woodlands GREEN recycling program, lecture series, education, scholarships, nature walks and economy.
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