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August 2012
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Community Calendar 2
Did You Know? 4
On This Day 7
Houston Buses 8
Dragon Boat Race 12
Bentwater Cares 15
Summer Fun, Safe Drinking 16
Commercial Leases 18
MCUW Appreciation 21
United Way Scholarship 22
Chocolate 25
Community College 26
Woodlands Web Receives Recognition 2816
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11am – 1pmThe Woodlands Children’s Museum
Kooza By Cirque du SoleilJuly 27 – Aug 19
Sam Houston Race Park
Grogans Mill Farmers Market
Year-round Grogans Mill Center
Cars & Coffee for a CauseAugust 5, 9 - 11am
Market Street
Crazy About Critters EventEvery Wednesday in August
The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Identity Festival 2012August 11, 2 -11pm
The Pavilion
The Woodlands Mall Farmer’s Market
August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 3 - 7pmThe Woodlands Mall
Dive-In Movie (Movie: Zoo Keeper)August 4, 8:30 – 10:30pm
Rob Fleming Aquatic Center
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calendarRE/MAX Ballunar Liftoff
Sept 28-30NASA/Johnson Space Center
Summer Chills 2012: Agatha Christie’s
Black CoffeeJuly 6 – Aug 5 Alley Theatre
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition
March 16 – Sept 3Houston Museum Of Natural Science
Dinosaurs! At The Houston Zoo
May 3 – Sept 3The Houston Zoo
Houston International Jazz Festival
August 3 -5 Bayou Music Center
Warriors, Tombs And Temples:
China’s Enduring LegacyMarch 30 – Sept 3
Houston Museum Of Natural Science
Crosby, Stills and NashAugust 15, 7pm
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JourneyAugust 24, 7pm
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Fall Home and Garden Show
August 26, 10am – 6pmThe Woodlands Waterway
Marriot Hotel
Stay Cool Summer Movie: Toy Story 3
August 31 7:30pm – 10pmThe Woodlands Recreation Center
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The average person falls asleep in 7 minutes
A bear has 42 teeth
An ostrich’s eye is bigger than it’s brain
Most lipsticks contain fish scales
No two corn flakes look the same
Lemons contain more sugar than strawberries
8% of people have an extra rib
85% of plant life is found in the ocean
Ralph Lauren’s original name was Ralph Lifshitz
Rabbits like licorice
The Hawaiian alphabet has 12 letters
‘Topolino’ is the name for Mickey Mouse In Italy
A lobster’s blood is colorless but when ex-posed to oxygen it turns blue
Armadillos have 4 babies at a timeand are all the same sex
Reindeer like bananas
The longest recorded flight of a chicken was 13 seconds
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On This Day in August
The first Olympic games opened in Berlin, Germany, 1936 The University of Texas tower massacre occurred, 1966
The Persian Gulf War began, 1990
123 The first telephone conversation in which
voices were bounced off the moon was accomplished by U S scientists, 1960
4 A world air speed record of 2196 mph was set by the X-15 experimental U S rocket plane, piloted by Joseph A Walker, a civilian test pilot, 1960
5 Actress Marilyn Monroe, was found dead in her home, 1962 The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was established, 1985
6 The United States dropped an Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, 1945
8 The USSR declared war on Japan, 1945
9 President Richard M Nixon resigned as a result of his involvement in the burglary of the Democratic party headquarters at the Watergate office complex, 1974
12 United States ground forces in Vietnam were withdrawn, 1972
13 The coin operated telephone was patented, 1889
15 V-J Day (Victory over Japan) was proclaimed, 1945 The Berlin Wall was created, 1961
16 Singer Elvis Presley died at his home, “Graceland,” in Memphis, Tennessee at the age of 42, 1977
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The Copyright law was created by Congress, 1856
Hawaii was admitted to the Union, 1959 (50th)
The record player was patented, 1906
The first Indian Church was founded on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, by John Eliot and John Cotton of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1670
Amelia Earhart,was the first woman to fly across the United States, 1932
The last day of the Ro-man Empire, 476
The Beatles concluded their fourth Ameri-can tour with their last public concert at Candlestick Park,San Francisco, 1966
Lady Diana, Princess of Wales and her companion Dodi Al Fayed died tragically in a car crash in Paris, France, 1997
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Downtown District “The Houston Downtown Management District was
formed in 1995 for the purpose of revitalizing the urban core of the country’s fourth largest city Over the past decade, the Downtown District has used a combination of public funds and private resources to catalyze area improvements focusing on the city blocks bordered by Interstate 10, Highway 59, and Interstate 45 Since the Downtown District began operating in 1996, Downtown Houston has seen $4 billion of construction completed in over 110 public and private projects, the creation of 3 2 million square feet of new Class A office space, $500 mil-lion of infrastructure improvements, 3,000 new hotel rooms spanning 11 different projects, and a 250% increase in the pop-ulation of permanent residents For more information on get-ting around downtown, visit www downtownhouston org ”
BG Group “BG Group is a world leader in natural gas, with a strat-
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Houston First “Houston First is a local government corporation that
generates economic growth through the business of conven-tions and the arts Houston First is responsible for manage-ment and operation of more than 10 city-owned buildings and plazas, and underground and surface parking for nearly 7,000 vehicles Facilities include Wortham Theater Center, George R Brown Convention Center, Jones Hall, Miller Outdoor Theatre and the Hilton Americas-Houston For more information, visit www houstonfirst com “
METRO “The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County
(METRO) is the region’s largest public transit provider, offer-ing safe, reliable and affordable transportation services about 370,000 times per day Besides operating more than 1,200 bus-es, METRO is currently expanding its 7 5-mile light-rail line (Red Line), with three new lines under construction METRO’s services also include: Star Vanpool, METROLift, HOV lanes, HOT lanes, Bikes-on-Buses/Trains program, Park & Ride and road improvement projects ”
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T he Greenlink Bus Service debuted in mid-June and has been providing free bussing in the Downtown Houston area for local visitors The fleet’s seven to-
tal buses run Monday through Friday, 6:30 a m – 6:30 p m and make 18 stops in a 2 5 mile span, allowing easy access to ho-tels, restaurants, shopping and more
“There has been great excitement since the announcement in October and I’m thrilled to see the buses operating and the downtown community utilizing this service,” said Bob Eury, executive director of the Houston Downtown Management District (Downtown District) in a press release from Elmore Public Relations “Our goal was to make them noticeable and unique You can’t miss the bright green and orange Greenlink logo rolling down the street ”
“We would have never been able to launch this program without the support of our valued partners including Senator John Cornyn, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Mayor Annise Parker; bus sponsors BG Group and Houston First Cor-poration; and our operating partner METRO,” Eury said “This has truly been a team effort!”
Greenlink is fueled by compressed natural gas, which is determined as a “cleaner transportation alternative ” Accord-ing to the release, the buses produce less emissions and waste than a normal bus service
Now coupled with initiatives like the Houston B-cycle bike share program, METRO Park & Ride and METRORail lines, Greenlink adds to the convenience of downtown exploring
“Navigating a convention’s host city is something all meet-ing planners come to grips with,” said Dawn Ullrich, presi-dent and CEO of Houston First, which manages the George R Brown Convention Center, in the press release “The more con-venient those transportation options are, the better The bikes and buses certainly fit those criteria ”
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Are you looking for a unique, fun and easy team building outing? YMCA Dragon Boat is for you The YMCA does all the planning and facilitating all you have to do is recruit your team and show up ready to play A team is composed of a mini-mum of 20 members but no more than 30 Each team roster must have a minimum of 5 females and participants must be at least 18 years of age High School teams, 9th – 12th grade, are eligible to participate in the Sunday morning bracket: 8:00am – Noon
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YMCA Dragon Boat is a charity event benefitting YMCA Outreach Programs Thanks to our generous sponsors, hun-dreds of at risk youth can participate in YMCA Youth Devel-opment and Leadership Programs at no charge Thank you to our community sponsors: AonHewitt, The Woodlands Town-ship, CB&I, GE Oil & Gas, Repsol, Talisman-Energy, Memo-rial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital, Apache, APP Express, Chevron Phillips, Entergy, FMC Technologies, Harbor Amer-ica, Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, MeKesson Specialty Health, Newpark Resources, Oxbow Carbon, St Lukes The Woodlands Hospital and Woodforest National Bank
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T hese days you’ll scarcely see a liquor advertisement with-
out seeing the tagline “Drink Responsibly” in the mix like an olive in a martini As sum-
mer comes to a close, we want to complete our memories of back-
yard barbeques and family fun on a high note But with August being one of
our hottest summer months, alcohol con-sumption can be more than a part of the fun
It can be dangerous As a 10-year veteran Mixologist, I’ve seen
firsthand the physiological effects of alco-hol on my over indulgent customers What
I know about how alcohol affects the body would really shock most peo-ple, as it surprised me when I first got into the bartending business
Alcohol quickly and rapidly affects the central nervous system
which controls a vast majority of vital organs as well and overall func-
tionality of the body When the nervous system is impacted by over consumption
of alcohol, sensory information becomes altered and may also result in sweating, slurred speech, decreased motor skills and trouble maintaining balance
And perhaps one of the worst attri-butes of alcohol its diuretic nature Once
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alcohol such as rum, gin or vodka with a carbonated bev-erage like beer, soda, sparkling wine or champagnes and that absorption rate is increased
But the most notorious effect of consuming that sum-mertime Bellini or Mojito is the dehydration Your favor-ite poolside thirst quencher is actually drying you out! This is the primary culprit behing hangovers and result in what I like to call the I’ll Never Drink Again Effect
For the patrons I see at my bar heading down that rocky road, I’ve got a couple of subtle ways to curb the I’ll Never Drink Again Effect I bring them water in a cocktail glass garnished with a cherry, lime or both to make it appear as if they ordered another drink Some choose not to drink it once they realize what it is, but most give me a look of gratitude and they can continue to have fun with fam-ily and friends while easing the effects of the liquor they’re consuming
At my own gatherings, I like to have plenty of fresh assorted fruits and vegetables on hand to help my family and friends stay hydrat-ed Plus, foods high in protein and fat slow the absorp-tion of alcohol into the blood stream sometimes having the added benefit of causing people to consume alcohol more slowly And I’ve found that having high-end, chilled bottled water on deck encourages people to drink water along with their frozen Daquaris
With Labor Day celebrations quickly approaching, whether you are a guest or the host, my number one rule of thumb is to have a great time with great food, great drinks and great company Live life and love it
Richard L. Molette is the Owner and Lead Mixologist of Prime Services, a Houston-based mobile bartending service. Contact him at (828) MIXPROS. Richard and his staff are each certified by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
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Mistakes to Avoid When Signing a Commercial Lease
W hether you’re taking your home-based busi-ness out of the garage or you’re growing into a bigger office space, you’re likely to need help
simplifying the process and leveling the playing field between you and the landlord In the end, what you don’t know about commercial leasing can put a serious strain on your business and even end it Here are a few tips to help make sure that doesn’t happen
Here are the Top Five Mistakes to Avoid When Signing a Commercial Lease:
5 Avoid visiting a suite without all utilities on This in-cludes electricity, water and gas, if your business requires it Turn on all lights, flush all toilets and check all outlets This can be done by bringing a small, plug-in alarm clock Open and inspect all built-in cabinetry for dry-rotted shelving and dead pests Check all corners for rodent droppings Inspect carpets for loose areas and check all flooring to make sure it’s still properly adhered to the slab
4 “Location Location Location ” Old sayings get to be old sayings for a reason – because they’re valid When shop-ping for commercial space, avoid the pitfall of thinking about how you’ll set up the inside of your suite without thinking about how your business will be situated on the property Will it be located in a deep corner or even behind a fast-food res-taurant in the parking lot? If you’re considering a move to an office building, will your clients have an easy trek from the parking garage, across the lobby, up the elevator and to your front door? If you’re moving to a mall, on what level will your store be located? And if your clients are senior citizens or have special needs, does the location take that into account with access ramps and adequate parking?
3 Avoid assuming you can get along with your neigh-bors If your clothing store is next door to a restaurant, can you handle the aroma of burgers, baking bread or fried foods in the merchandise? Will the booming music from the exer-cise studio be a turn-off to your clientele? Does your neigh-bor’s business operate into the late evening hours and will they have sufficient security to safeguard your business? Get-ting along with people is the easy part But when you’re con-sidering a commercial space, business owners must consider whether the neighboring business is a good fit
2 Avoid the pitfalls of illegal occupancy If you’re moving in, then get a Certificate of Occupancy from whatever permit-ting jurisdiction the business is located in If it’s in Houston, Harris County or surrounding areas, Commercial Leasing 101 can help guide you through this process Here’s another one of those old sayings, “Ignorance of the law is no excuse ” And those permitting jurisdictions have little mercy for illegal occupancy
1 Avoid assuming you can succeed where similar busi-nesses have failed A client of ours was insistent on moving her health food bistro into a space formerly occupied by another health food bistro in a strip center Sure, the space was already built out and designed perfectly for her business thereby sav-ing her loads of money Then during a site visit with us she said, “I wonder why they closed ” The answer was simple Her only neighbors were a leather furniture store and a wheelchair supplier The rest of the center was vacant Not only was there a lack of general foot traffic, but there were no other business-es there that would complement her business such as a gym, dietician’s office or dance studio
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MCUW Appreciation Day at Market StreetM ontgomery County United Way celebrated the
2011 – 2012 Campaign at Market Street in The Woodlands recently Over $4 53 Million was
raised during the campaign that will be invested into the community to improve lives
Guests were invited to a reception with a bird’s eye view of Market Street’s concert series Refreshments were provid-ed by Market Street and the space was loaned to MCUW by Dr Bret Cope, DDS
MCUW employees handed out t-shirts as a way of say-ing “Thanks” to the crowd The band even got into the act by wearing the MCUW shirts Chip Ray, Executive Vice Presi-dent of CB&I and 2012 Campaign Chair announced the 2011 amount raised and the 2012 Pacesetter companies who will
Market Street Marketing Director Jennie Taylor (r) introduces Chip Ray, 2012 MCUW Campaign Chair as he announces the 2011 MCUW campaign results and the 2012 Pacesetter companies.
set the pace as leaders in the fall when the 2012 annual cam-paign begins The 2012 Pacesetters are: Americas Styrenics, Dover Corporation, Montgomery County United Way, Wood-lands Development Company, The Clubs at Carlton Woods, CB&I, Lone Star Family Health Center, Praxair, Winstead Law Firm, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, Memorial Hermann Hospital, SWBC Mortgage Corporation and The Woodlands South County Chamber of Commerce He also announced the date of the 2012 Kickoff which will be held at Market Street September 13 from 6:00 – 8:30 p m , it will be the start of the fall concert series at Market Street
college, even navigating financial aid” Her parents were working to support Mitzy, her brothers and Estrella They were unable to help pay for college
Lucinda Owen of the Women’s Leadership Council is “so proud of the progress that Mitzi has made She had a diffi-cult year but with help from Lone Star College, she was able to come through Young mothers have a harder time obtain-ing an education than others because of all the pressures at home The childcare scholarships give a chance for young mothers to continue their education in order to provide a stable home environment for their child Young women like Mitzy know that the future of their children lies in them re-ceiving a good education and are determined to find a way to make a better life for their families”
Jennifer Adams – Burkett, Associate Director of Develop-ment for Montgomery County United Way said “We were so excited that WLC raised over $23,500 00 this year but this was only enough to pay daycare costs for Mitzy and two other young moms who were in the scholarship program last year Nine others applied for scholarships this year With continuing efforts, we hope to help other young moms feel hopeful for their future ”
Women’s Leadership Council is a growing network of women in leadership enlisting energy, talent and passion through the “Power of the Purse” Their primary focus is the funding and support of both public school related and inde-pendent programs that serve young children and their fami-lies in Montgomery County For more information regarding involvement in WLC, please contact Jennifer Adams-Burkett at 281-292-4155, ext 267
Mitzy Barrera with her daughter Estrella Rivera
M itzy Barrera needed help when she found out she was pregnant at the age of fifteen She found help through Conroe ISD’s Parent Program
where they provided support and classes to prepare her for graduation and motherhood She also received information about the “Young Mother’s Scholarships” available from Mont-gomery County United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council
The scholarships pay for accredited daycare for young mothers seeking further education out of high school Mitzy is attending Lone Star College seeking her Associates of Arts degree She comes from a family of educators Her father and his family were all teachers so she wants to continue that tra-dition and teach in Conroe ISD, specifically Armstrong El-ementary, where she attended She plans on attending Sam Houston State University
When Mitzy found out she was pregnant her sophomore year in school, she was scared, “I didn’t know how I was going to raise and support a child” Her parents were “surprised but supportive” Her friends were shocked, however Mitzy relates how they told her “it was weird to see her pregnant” Her boyfriend went on to college on a soccer scholarship after high school but couldn’t stand to be away from his family He came back and married Mitzy and now works as a machin-ist Mitzy recently acquired her “Bi-lingual Office Certificate” through Lone Star and is seeking an administrative bi-lingual position in order to increase her wages so she can help support her daughter, Estrella, while she continues her education
Lynda Matthews, CISD’s Professional Parent Educa-tion Program Specialist is amazed at Mitzy’s fortitude and strength, “She sought out information on her own to go to
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T here have been many studies linking cocoa and dark chocolate with health benefits Cocoa and chocolate contain a large amount of antioxidants (flavinoids) Cocoa and dark choco-late may keep high blood pressure down and reduce the blood’s ability to clot, thus the risk
of stroke and heart attacks may be reduced The darker chocolate with the most concentrated cocoa will be the most beneficial According to an Italian study, a small square (20 g) of dark (bit-tersweet) chocolate every three days is the ideal dose for cardiovascular benefits Eating more does not provide additional benefits
Chocolate can brighten up your day: a sweet treat that can cure depression? Brighten up someone’s day with a great gift for friends and family So, let’s check an easy and very chocolate recipe
Lava Cake2/3 cup butter, plus more for greasing4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped4 eggs2/3 cup sugar1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Butter 6 ramekins and line with a disk of parchment paper, and then butter the parch-ment In a double boiler, bowl or saucepan, very gently melt the butter and chocolate together over a water bath In a separate mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until thick, pale, and ribbony Beat in the flour, and finally the chocolate mixture Pour the mixture into the ra-mekins and chill (at least 15 min)
Just before serving, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F Place the ramekins on a baking sheet, and bake until the top is set, 12 to 14 minutes Remove Let
sit 5 minutes, before unmolding onto plates Serve with a scoop of ice cream CH
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Educational opportunities abound in Northwest Houston and the surrounding areas The communi-ty college system is rich with diverse and accessible
learning experiences for everyone Local systems offer de-gree programs (including bachelor’s degrees in partnership with local universities), vocational certificate programs and lifelong learning programs
With the summer season here, why not consider the many opportunities available for you and your family? Sum-mer term enrollment at the local community college is a wonderful opportunity for current university students to earn additional credits during summer break before return-ing to campus in the fall Additionally, recent high school graduates can get a head start by taking some general edu-cation courses Many campuses also offer academic and athletic summer programs for elementary students through high school A wide variety of enrichment and general in-terest courses are also available for parents, grandparents, working professionals, retirees and stay-at-home parents
Here are 10 reasons to consider attending a community college:
1 Affordability – Tuition rates at community colleges are a fraction of the cost of state and private col-leges We’re talking pennies to the dollar
2 Open enrollment – Didn’t do well in high school, or bombed a semester at the university? No wor-ries: Community colleges are all about forgiveness
Admission requirements for degree programs are typically limited to a high school diploma or GED The local commu-nity college is a great place to fix past mistakes or simply get back on track It’s also a great place to start
3 Transition and/or uncertainty about career path – Perhaps the current economy has you rethink-ing your career path Or maybe you have no idea
what you want to be “when you grow up” Either way, the community college route is a safe way to go until you fig-ure it out Continue your education or take general educa-tion courses with low tuition rates while you find yourself
4 Flexibility – Com- munity colleges are known for their dedication to students who work or have family obligations That’s why many community
colleges offer evening courses, weekend classes, and online classes
5 Your career path doesn’t require a degree – If you intend to pursue a vocational career that doesn’t specifically require an associate’s or bachelor’s de-
gree, a community college may be the best or only venue for obtaining the necessary credentials for such a career Exam-ples include careers as a cosmetologist, welding technician or auto technician
6 Dedicated teachers – Unlike most colleges and universities, community colleges do not require faculty members to focus on research This means,
in theory, that they can focus on the classroom You won’t have to worry about a student assistant teaching your class Community colleges don’t have them
7 Class size – Generally, the typical community col-lege classroom contains fewer than 35 students I have yet to see a community college embrace the
“mass lecture hall” mentality If attending a class with 200 of your peers doesn’t sound appealing, a community college will undoubtedly boast much lower class sizes
8 Diversity – My favorite thing about teaching at a community college is the diversity of the student body There is no such thing as a “typical” student
My classes represent all walks of life, and we all learn from each other
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9 Networking potential – Community colleges are known for their relationships with the general community Local businesses and companies of-
ten partner with community college systems in their area because doing so creates a mutually beneficial relationship This means students have more opportunities to network with area businesses in their intended career path
10 I turned out okay – I realize this assump-tion is subject to a great deal of scrutiny and opinion However, I firmly believe that start-
ing my education at a community college was the right path for me Although I was only there for a semester, I gained self-confidence, a high GPA and the ability to transfer to a four-year institution (an ability I did not have upon high school graduation) I went on to obtain a master’s degree and have been gainfully employed ever since
According to the American Association of Community Colleges, many noteworthy Americans began their educa-tions at community colleges They include J Craig Venter, who mapped the human genome; Richard Carmona, for-mer U S surgeon general; Eileen Collins, NASA’s first female space shuttle commander; Harry Reid, Senate majority lead-er; and Nolan Ryan, retired baseball pitcher Several Nobel laureates, state governors, members of Congress, famous sports figures, famous actors and distinguished business executives got their starts in community colleges, and so have thousands of nurses, skilled technicians, artists, police officers, firefighters and EMTs Imagine what you can do
Paige C. Davis is a Memorial Northwest resident and associate professor of Communication Studies and Educa-tion at Lone Star College CyFair. She is also an author and student mentor at the Professor’s Academy, offering online college success programs and private mentoring to current and prospective college students
Action Guide & Website Earns Recognition
T he Woodlands Township has announced multi-ple early-July achievements, including two “Com-municator Awards of Distinction” for the town-
ship’s website and Parks and Recreation publication The announcements of the awards came in a July 3 news release by the township office
According to the release, the award is “presented to proj-ects that exceed industry standards in quality and achieve-ment ” The township’s website, www thewoodlandstown-ship-tx gov, won the Award of Distinction for government websites The township’s website is powered by CivicPlus
Action Guide is a Parks and Recreation publication released by the township to promote programs at the rec-reation center That publication won the Print and Design – Marketing/Promotion category of the Communicator Awards
“We are so proud that The Woodlands Township Web site and the Action Guide have been recognized,” said Bruce Tough, Chairman of The Woodlands Township, in the news release “The Woodlands Township staff working on these projects are outstanding communications professionals,
“The Woodlands Township earned Communicator Awards of Distinction for both the Action Guide and the Township Web site. The Community Relations team consists of, from left, Director of Community Relations Nick Wolda, Senior Community Relations Specialist Elena Smith, Community Relations Coordinator Terri Jefferies and Community Relations Manager Mary Connell.” Photo credit: The Woodlands Township
and our residents benefit from their work every day ”About the Communicator Awards (courtesy of the news release)
“The Communicator Awards, sanctioned and judged by the International Academy of the Visual Arts (IAVA), is an annual competition honoring the best in advertising, corpo-rate communications, public relations and identity work for print, video, interactive and audio IAVA members include executives from acclaimed media, communications, adver-tising, creative and marketing firms such as Condé Nast, Coach, Disney, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Estee Lauder, HBO, Sotheby’s Institute of Art and many others The 2012 Communicator Awards received more than 6,000 entries from across the U S and around the world ”
More Awards in the TownshipThe Woodlands Township also announced the achieve-
ment of other recent awards, including a bronze award for the Got Watch – Get Watch celebrity ad campaign from the Service Industry Advertising Awards; as well as Awards of Merit for the Splash! brochure and The Woodlands Commu-nity Magazine
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