We are very excited to announce that we had a such great time at the PRSA
"Best in Maryland" awards in 2015 that we have taken on the leadership role for the 2016 "Best in Maryland" committee! We can't wait to share more details about the gala soon!
We are also pleased to announce our newest client, Belair Road Supply, located in Maryland, Delaware and Northern Virginia!
April 22 is Earth Day!
What actions do you take to "go green" and help preserve nature throughout the year?
Barb - Much of my work to preserve nature and save our earth revolves around animals. This year I have been lobbying on behalf of the 12 great animals of our planet -elephants, rhinos, lions, tigers, gorillas, leopards, cheetahs, sea turtles, jaguars, chimpanzee, bonobos, gorilla and orangutan. They are disappearing at record rates. 100,000 elephants were poached in the last two years. They will be extinct in ten years if something doesn't change. There are only 29,000 rhinos in the wild and lions and leopards have disappeared from most of their range to name a few of the losses. The United States is among the world's top markets for wildlife goods. I have been working with the Humane Society of the United States on getting legislation passed legislation that would protect critically imperiled species. I can't imagine our world without these great species.
Timmy -
I recycle pretty religiously and I turn off the tap when I am brushing my teeth. I have proposed composting and a rain barrel to my husband but he gave me a big thumbs down!
Lisa -
I try to go green by recycling...almost everything! From plastic containers, glass bottles and cardboard boxes to the tiniest scraps of paper, I figure that every little bit counts! My recycling bin may be a little heavy on Tuesday evenings, but it is worth it knowing that I have that much less trash filling up our landfills. And even though our office building does not recycle, we each take turns bundling up our paper recycling here and taking it home or to a local charity like the MD SPCA for recycling.
Dana -
I drive a hybrid car. My husband takes it a step further and drives a bike! :)
Karen E. -
My "green" habits are still a work in progress! We always recycle our newspapers and magazines as well as all glass and plastic containers. However, I think I am one of the only people left that still gets their groceries in the store's plastic bags. That's my next green habit to adopt! Baby steps!
Karen B. - We set our thermostat a few degrees lower in the winter and a few degrees higher in the summer to save on heating and cooling costs, we have installed compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs), even though I still prefer old fashioned bulbs, we try to drink filtered water from the fridge to cut down on plastic bottles, and if I remember to when grocery shopping, I bring reusable bags. They are stronger and hold more heavy items too.
Lauren - I'm super conscious about using a reusable tumbler for my drinks throughout the day as opposed to drinking water out of a plastic bottle. I try not to even buy bottled water, but if I do, I make sure to recycle them!
The 21st Annual March for the Animals
As you know, Barb is a passionate advocate and volunteer with the Maryland SPCA! Their March for the Animals walk-a-thon, on Sunday, April 24, helps raise funds to care for more than 15,000 homeless pets a year. Please considering walking in this great event or donating
here.
Jemicy Upper School is hosting their 2016 "Jemicy Shines Auction Celebration" on May 14, 2016.You can pre-purchase a ticket to the event or a raffle ticket to win a new car! Click here to learn more about the car raffle.
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April 2016
From the Desk of Barb Clapp...
Only a couple more days until I dance in the 10th Annual Alzheimer's Association's Memory Ball Dancing Stars! I'm so excited and nervous for the big day but my dance partner, Cedric Teamer, and I are feeling well prepared for our dance. I've raised over $32,000 for the Alzheimer's Association so far, but I don't want to stop there! If you haven't already, please support this amazing cause
by buying a table, a ticket, donating online, sponsoring or just spreading the word.
Click
here
to donate.
Thanks again for your support!
Barb
This month at Clapp Communications
Ky "The Rocketman" Michaelson made a visit to Jemicy School to inspire the students like himself who have dyslexia. Check out the great segment on
WJZ here!
Loews Annapolis Hotel knows how to make guests feel comfortable while staying on budget! Check out the hotel's 'Drive, Stay, & Play' deal featured on Passenger156.com's blog here.
Brian Kroneberger, CFP®, CRPC®, managing director - financial advisor in
RBC Wealth Management's Hunt Valley office
, has been named
to the list of the "Top Financial Advisors" in the March 7 issue of Barron's. Read more about Brian's
prestigious honor in City Biz List, Baltimore Business Journal, and Baltimore Sun.
Stratford University Chef Ricardo Willis and Keith A. Evans, Sr., Retired, U.S. Army Veteran, had the pleasure of providing a culinary demonstration to the service members and civilian attendees at the 41st Annual Military Culinary Arts Competition. Check out more about the event and Stratford's involvement in City Biz List.
Volunteers of America Chesapeake just announced that they received a grant of just over $36,000 from Cornerstone, Inc. that will go towards repairs at two of the properties. Learn more about Cornerstone and the grant for VOA in
City Biz List and
The Daily Record.
Are you looking for a quick weeknight dinner everyone will enjoy? Stratford University's Chef Frederick Huber has got you covered! Watch Chef Huber make his delicious crab avocado quesadillas on WBFF FOX 45 and view the recipe here.
Belair Road Supply is excited to announce John Martin has been promoted to
an associate buyer!
John has been with Belair Road Supply since 1987, starting in the warehouse before progressing to customer service in the masonry side of the business.
Read more about John's involvement over the years in City Biz List, The Daily Record, Baltimore Checkbook, and Baltimore Sun.
Did you see the front cover of
The Daily Record
's new Path to Excellence? It features Jemicy School's
administration that is powered by women leaders! Learn more about the women of Jemicy in The Daily Record
here
.
Did you know that
the number of women going into culinary programs is growing? At Stratford University, 53 percent of the student body is female, according to campus director Darryl Campbell. See more about women in culinary careers and how many women in Baltimore are making an effort to promote female chefs in the Baltimore Sun.
A big congratulations to Candace Vanderwater for her promotion to Chief Operating Officer (COO) at
Volunteers of America Chesapeake! Read more about Candace's new leadership role in
City Biz List and
The Daily Record.
The Falls Church campus of Stratford University was recently ranked #5 on SR Education Group's list of the 2016 Top Yellow Ribbon Online Colleges. Learn more about Stratford's ranking in the Falls Church News-Press here.
"Making of the Chef," a N
igerian cooking show similar to "Top Chef," filmed their season 2 finale at
Stratford University! Learn more about the show hosted by
Stratford's Chef Edwin Scholly in the
Baltimore Sun.
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