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• FW: Parapros-dokians
• FW: Navigate Better with the NEW ymcaonline.org
• (Sept. 23) FW: Gem City Market Canvassing
• (Sept. 25) FW: Dayton Unit NAACP Press Release - Political Action
• (Sept. 26) FW: National Voter Registration Day
• (Sept. 28) FW: He Had His Dream: A Celebration of Paul Laurence Dunbar
• (Sept. 28) FW: The Mission Continues!
• (Sept. 28) FW: Walk of Fame 2017
• FW: [OFFICIAL-L] From the President's Desk & FW: AAUP-WSU Chief Negotiator’s Report

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From: Geri Prada
Subject: FW: Parapros-dokians

Parapros-dokians:

First time I heard about paraprosdokians, I liked them. Paraprosdokians are figures of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected and is frequently humorous. (Winston Churchill loved them).
   

1. Where there's a will, I want to be in it.
2. The last thing I want to do is hurt you ...but it's still on my list.
3. Since light travels faster than sound, some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
4. If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong.
5. We never really grow up -- we only learn how to act in public.
6. War does not determine who is right, only who is left.
7. Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
8. To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism. To steal from many is research.
9. I didn't say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you.
10. In filling out an application, where it says, "In case of emergency, notify.." I answered "a doctor."
11. Women will never be equal to men until they can walk down the street with a bald head and a beer gut, and still think they are sexy.
12. You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice.
13. I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure.
14. To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target.
15. Going to church doesn't make you a Christian, any more than standing in a garage makes you a car.
16. You're never too old to learn something stupid.
17. I'm supposed to respect my elders, but it's getting harder and harder for me to find one now.

 

 

From: YMCA of Greater Dayton
Subject: Navigate Better with the NEW ymcaonline.org

Navigate Better With the NEW ymcaonline.org

We've updated our site with the user's experience in mind. Slick new menus with a smooth registration process and integrated branch schedules provide a whole new way to interact with the Y.

Navigating our website has never been easier!

 

 

From: David K. Greer
Subject: FW: Gem City Market Canvassing

Gem City Market Community Engagement needs everyone to come out and support canvassing efforts. This Saturday we will meet at Innerwest Priority Board at 11 a.m to canvass the Westwood area to build awareness about the market. Please come out and bring a friend. Saturday September 23rd from 11 to 1. We will Brief and Debrief at the Innerwest Office 1024 W. Third St. Parking is in the rear. We always enjoy oourselves while getting out in the community to meet new people.

 

 

From: Derrick L. Forward; President, Dayton Unit NAACP
Subject: (Sept. 25) Dayton Unit NAACP Press Release - Political Action

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE on September 19, 2017
CONTACT:    Derrick L. Foward, M.C.E., (937) 222-2172

Dayton Unit NAACP To Host “Meet the Candidates” Forum

DAYTON, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 19, 2017 - The Dayton Unit of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will host a “Meet The Candidates” forum on Monday, September 25, 2017 at 6:30 pm at the Dayton Boys Preparatory Academy located at 1923 W. Third St. The distinguished guests will be several candidates with opposition for the office of School Board in the Dayton, Trotwood and Jefferson School Districts. The moderator will be Tom Roberts, 2^nd Vice President and Chair of the Dayton Unit NAACP Political Action Committee.

“This will be an excellent opportunity to hear first-hand from the candidates that are running for office, said Roberts. Every election is critically important. The candidates elected this November will make decisions at the Local level that will affect our lives on a daily basis, said Roberts.”

The Dayton Unit NAACP is a nonpartisan organization and does not make decisions based upon political preference. “We “Do Not Endorse” candidates however, we are an issues driven organization and reserve the right to publicize if a candidate does not support our issues, said Derrick L. Foward, President of the Dayton Unit NAACP. We look forward to hearing about how the candidates plan to address the needs of the people and deliver upon the promises they make to the Citizens for the office they are seeking. When African Americans “VOTE,” we make a powerful difference in the outcome of elections. The candidates we support collectively as a people, “WIN” elections. Candidates know this to be true, that’s why they court our “VOTE,” at the church house, at liquid beverage establishments and in private meetings, said Foward.” Everyday Citizens have heard the terminology, “Swing States,” however candidates know and also understand the power of “Swing Votes,” said Foward. Let’s make every election a difference maker by the sovereignty of our “VOTE.”  When Middle-Class Caucasians and College Students as well as Hispanics and Latinos join the African American community in the “VOTING PROCESS,” it creates an environment of change. We will continue to work with our brothers and sisters to ensure that all voices are heard, said Foward.”

 

 

From: valerie lee
Subject: NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY

NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY

Tuesday, September 26 is National Voter Registration Day.  Since 2012, over 1.4 million people have registered to vote or updated their registration as part of National Voter Registration Day, celebrated annually on the 4th Tuesday in September.

“Local elections have a direct impact on people’s day-to-day lives,” said Judd Choate, President of the National Association of State Election Directors and member of the National Voter Registration Day Steering Committee. “They affect our parks and transit systems, the schools our kids attend, police and fire protection, as well as local taxes and the public investments they support.” Every year millions of Americans don’t claim their right to vote because they miss a deadline, move, change names, or don’t know how to register in the first place. With over a quarter of Americans not voting at all, National Voter Registration Day is an occasion for community institutions, voters and election leaders to build a more representative democracy.

You can register to vote at any of our local libraries. The League of Women Voters will have volunteers stationed at the Main Library, Northwest branch library, Drew Health Clinic, and East Dayton Health Clinic. In addition to voter registration at these sites, you can also pick up an application for an absentee ballot and/or sign the redistricting petition.

 

 

From: MARGARET PETERS
Subject: He Had His Dream: A Celebration of Paul Laurence Dunbar

You are invited to this presentation by Karen D. Brame, who teaches Dayton's African American History at Sinclair Community College
It will be presented on Thursday, Sep. 28 from 4:00 to -5:30 pm at the Dayton Main Library,. Details about later presentations in Brookville and New Lebanon are seen in this copy of the FLYER (please download it!) Please share this information.

 

 

From: David K. Greer on behalf of Jeffrey J. Mims Jr.; Dayton City Commissioner
Subject: FW: The Mission Continues!

On Tuesday, September 19^th we had our first successful Males of Color Action Summit partnered with Dayton Public Schools at Sinclair College and it was phenomenal. To see all of our community leaders, advocates, thinkers, and pioneers all come out to support the cause was not only a strong pledge to our students but to the future. I thank you for showing that solidarity and commitment.

Our mission has only begun. With this powerful first step we can start to build and push this momentum in the school year continuing with our next event Thursday, September 28^th where we will be hosting our 4^th Annual Men of Color Go Back to School. This is our opportunity to begin those steps of creating our presence inside of Dayton Public Schools and start to foster those relationships and bonds with the students and schools. If you have participated before then you know how rewarding and fulfilling this day is for both the volunteers and the students. We ask that you take a small part of your day and help us make this year’s event a success.

To RSVP go to https://www.mbkdayton.org/get-involved and or contact Austin.Railey@daytonohio.gov  (937-333-3641) with your information so that we may figure out what is the best time for you to have an opportunity to make a difference on that day.

Sign Up Here To Volunteer

 

 

From: Jeff Jackson
Subject: (Sept. 28) Walk of Fame 2017

 

 

From: Wright State Communications on behalf of Cheryl B. Schrader, Ph.D., President, Wright State university
Subject: [OFFICIAL-L] From the President's Desk

Dear Campus Community,

When I accepted the honor to serve as your president, I knew there would be difficult times ahead. But I am convinced that by working together we can overcome every obstacle.

It will not be easy, and it is not an exaggeration to say that what happens over the next two years will determine the course of our university for decades. It's a daunting challenge to be sure. But we also have an immense opportunity to shape this institution, Ohio, and beyond. I believe the vast potential of our university far outweighs the temporary setbacks we are experiencing.

There is also no need to be embarrassed by or uncomfortable speaking about what occurred. Recognizing, understanding, and discussing it will only help us as we set a bold course for the next 50 years.

In his book How the Mighty Fall and Why Some Companies Never Give In, Jim Collins explains that great institutions can stumble, and stumble badly, yet recover and come back even stronger. Collins writes: “The signature of the truly great versus the merely successful is not the absence of difficulty, but the ability to come back from setbacks, even cataclysmic catastrophes, stronger than before.”

This is one reason why I believe Wright State finds itself on a precipice, ready to soar.

As I said in my State of the University Address last Wednesday, we can envision several scenarios for the future that are well within our grasp. We can be Icarus, who ignored his father's warnings about complacency—flying too low so the dampness of the ocean air clogs his wings—and hubris—flying too high so the sun's heat would melt the wax that held the wings together.

Or we can be the Wright brothers, whose approach was unique and did not follow the great-means-big strategy pursued by other experimenters of the time. With no formal college education, Wilbur and Orville worked with the Smithsonian Institution and other experimenters to tap into a wealth of information and learn all they could about design and flight. They built their own wind tunnel to test wing and propeller designs to create reliable data. They innovated by studying birds in flight, by moving outside their "industry" as some would say. No one can question the discipline and accountability of the Wright brothers.

As you know, the focus in my first year is three-fold: financial sustainability, administrative transparency, and campus conversation.

I have begun assembling a strong leadership team and making necessary changes in structure to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. Our new Chief Business Officer Walt Branson will help bring a customer focus and improved services shared across campus. Walt and I will work together with the campus community to place this institution in as strong of a financial position as possible by the end of this fiscal year.

Great progress has already occurred, due in large part to difficult decisions made and implemented over the past six months. Thank you to all who so generously serve and continue to invest for the greater good. We ended our fiscal year 2017 with $10 million more added to our reserves than initially expected. By strictly adhering to our fiscal year 2018 budget we expect to return at least another $6 million to the reserves. This will require discipline and accountability.

As we focus on campus conversation, we will launch a new series of community forums called “Let’s Talk.” Scheduled for 11:30 a.m. in the Student Union Apollo Room on October 3, the first forum will focus on the Wright State Research Institute and the Wright State Applied Research Corporation with a panel of experts who will engage in a dialogue with attendees. Each session in the “Let’s Talk” series will focus on a single issue or theme. More details are available on the Office of the President website, where you can also suggest topics for future discussion.

I am committed to developing strong relationships with our employees who form the very heart of this institution. Over the last few months, I have met with hundreds of faculty and staff and will continue to meet with colleges, divisions, and units across campus to understand more fully the true influence and commitment you have on student success.

This fall we will begin forging a new path together through a bold, comprehensive strategic plan that will guide Wright State into its next 50 years. This effort will provide a vision and focus that directly links resources to our values and strategic priorities.

I know that change can bring anxiety and it is not always welcomed with open arms. But I encourage you to think of this requisite change as an investment in our future that will make us leaner and stronger. I encourage you to take on an opportunity mindset.

If we all work together, I have no doubt that we can overcome any challenges that come our way. And I hope you will never lose sight of one thing: excellence abounds at Wright State and you are all part of that excellence. Thank you for your many contributions.

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From: Adrian Corbett, Chief Negotiator, AAUP-WSU
Subject: AAUP-WSU Chief Negotiator’s Report

To all BUFMs:

I wish that we could say that we made progress and negotiated over any contract articles during Friday’s mediation session in Columbus. I wish that we could say our time was productively spent. Unfortunately, none of that happened.

Two facts emerged during Friday’s mediation:

First, the Administration/Board is still not willing to negotiate a new CBA. Its negotiating team presented neither proposals of its own nor counters to proposals that we had made. Thus, nearly six months have gone by since it has engaged in any legitimate negotiations.

Second, the Administration/Board has proposed yet another meeting where instead of negotiating with us, they will present us with a “global discussion” of how the current CBA prevents them from addressing the fiscal crisis of the University. From what little they have been willing to say about what that language actually means, we have concluded that, in essence, they want to “restart” the negotiating process so that they can “cherry-pick” language that they would like to see changed. Since all of the non-economic articles were already on the table before the administration/Board hired an outside labor attorney as their new chief negotiator, such a “restart” would amount to regressive bargaining by the Administration/Board, which is an unfair labor practice.

As if to confirm the conclusions that we drew at our mediation session, at the Board of Trustees Committee meetings on Friday, Board members said that they would like more flexibility in making contingency plans for retrenchment.

We want to emphasize, again, that maintaining job security for all of our members is a top priority, and we suspect that what they will propose will affect both TET and NTE BUFMs.  We have told the administration/Board that we will listen to their “global discussion” before our next mediation session, but only if that presentation is attended by both WSU President Cheryl Schrader and Board of Trustees Chair Doug Fecher.

We also informed them that our attendance at the next mediation session on October 20 will be conditional on their giving us proposals in writing 48 hours in advance--in accordance with the ground rules that both sides signed before beginning the negotiations--so that we can see that they are truly ready to negotiate.

We have made it clear that our team has very little trust in the administration’s new chief negotiator because we feel he has lied to us on several occasions about what he has been prepared to do. We are not even sure that he has actually been given the power to negotiate with us.

We cannot be expected to negotiate a contract in good faith without some degree of trust that the administration is reciprocating. We will reject any loss of real compensation or erosion of job protections for TET or NTE faculty. Job security is a top priority. Faculty didn't create this financial crisis, and eliminating faculty positions isn't the way to solve it. We are ready to go to fact-finding and beyond to protect the faculty.

* For more about the terms mediation and fact-finding, please see this recent post to the AAUP-WSU blog.

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