' u t I O O l{ November/December 1993 Vol. 9, No. A Publication of Florida Community College at Jacksonville At F CCJ , the winter holidays signify a whole other tradition of giving Whether it’s donating money to the Collegewide United Way campaign or Getting these professors donating time to community organizations, College employees view the holidays as a to volunteer is like unique opportunity to give something back to the community. “Volunteer services are particularly relevant at FCC] at this time of year because the holidays are a time pulling teeth, so to speak It’s no secret that FCCJ faculty are always when students, faculty and staff —— in the spirit of goodwill, caring and sharing — creating projects that the community can many reach out to assist those less fortunate,” said North Campus President Ezekiel inéits IEEth i111“), blgt a fecal; Win}: organized . . u - . y ina anie s, pro essor o enta ygiene, Bryant, Collegewide coordinator of community services. At Florida Community North Campus, stands alone. College at Jacksonville we truly believe in supporting the community that supports As a member of the Northeast District us throughout the year” Dental Hygienists’ Association (NEDDHA), Daniels was looking for a unique holiday service project for the organization to perform. “In previous years, we worked with the City Rescue Mission [Jacksonville New Life Inn] by serving food and providing beverages for their annual Thanksgiving dinner,” she said, “but this year, I began thinking about health care and how many people can’t afford the kind of [health] services that they need.” Daniels put two and two together and proposed that the association provide free dental services to the residents of the Rescue Mission’s Jacksonville New Life Inn. “I thought that we [NEDDHA] should use the abilities that we have as medical professionals to help those in need,” she said. Offered once during November, December and January, the services will be performed at North Campus’ dental I" hygiene clinic, a very appropriate location, “ according to Daniels. ' ' “Because FCC is a communit colle e, I Unlted way campalgn bullds communlty support think it is importdnt for us to giveI somefhing Everyone knows that it takes the community to support the United Way, but this year’s back to the community,” she said. “And during Collegewide campaign leaders, under the leadership of Assistant Dean of Adult Studies the holidays, it is especially important for us to IN SIDE Paula Miller, showed it literally as well as figuratively. help others.” Building on the popularity of the ABC sitcom “Home Improvement,” Miller and crew Daniels, FCCJ dental hygiene professors adopted the theme “Community Improvement” for this year’s campaign. The kick—off event, Hazel Simmons, Glenda Miller, Dr. Jim Lecas, held in the MCCS Board Room, featured campus campaign leaders, College President Dr. Sandra Mercier and FCC] dental hygiene Charles Spence and United Way representative Don Custis building their own community students will participate in the project along out of cardboard boxes (see photo). with dental hygienists and dentists from “Though the United Way is a serious organization with a serious purpose, we wanted to throughout the city. The association expects to make the Collegewide campaign fun,” Miller said. treat 80 to 90 individuals through the project. FCCJ’s United Way campaign wrapped up in mid—November. Final results will be released in early January. CEC helps to plant employees7 dreams For employees who want their holiday contributions to be used closer to home, the Career Employees Council is sponsoring its holiday poinsettia sale. The annual event, which began in mid— November, raises book scholarship money for career employees, according to Pam Doggett, accounting clerk at North Campus and chairman of this year’s poinsettia sale. “Last year’s sale enabled us to award eight $50 book scholarships during both fall and winter terms,” she said. This year poinsettias will be available in five colors: red, white, pink, jingle bell (pink with red splotches) and marble (white with pink splotches) for $6 each. “They make a great gift and are a great way to support the College,” Doggett said. Orders are being taken now. The first delivery will be Dec. 6, the last Dec. 15. To order poinsettias or for more information, contact the CEC representative on your campus. 0 Downtown Campus and Open Campus: Warner James, Room Av1017, 6338144 0 Kent Campus: Dominick Amoroso, Room C—lOO, 381v3522 ' MCCS: Jackie Davis, Room 373, 632321 1 North Campus: Pam Doggett, Room N—157, 766—6660 0 South Campus: Anne Kames, Room U—lOO, 646—2283 , OCR Text: ' u t I O O l{ November/December 1993 Vol. 9, No. A Publication of Florida Community College at Jacksonville At F CCJ , the winter holidays signify a whole other tradition of giving Whether it’s donating money to the Collegewide United Way campaign or Getting these professors donating time to community organizations, College employees view the holidays as a to volunteer is like unique opportunity to give something back to the community. “Volunteer services are particularly relevant at FCC] at this time of year because the holidays are a time pulling teeth, so to speak It’s no secret that FCCJ faculty are always when students, faculty and staff —— in the spirit of goodwill, caring and sharing — creating projects that the community can many reach out to assist those less fortunate,” said North Campus President Ezekiel inéits IEEth i111“), blgt a fecal; Win}: organized . . u - . y ina anie s, pro essor o enta ygiene, Bryant, Collegewide coordinator of community services. At Florida Community North Campus, stands alone. College at Jacksonville we truly believe in supporting the community that supports As a member of the Northeast District us throughout the year” Dental Hygienists’ Association (NEDDHA), Daniels was looking for a unique holiday service project for the organization to perform. “In previous years, we worked with the City Rescue Mission [Jacksonville New Life Inn] by serving food and providing beverages for their annual Thanksgiving dinner,” she said, “but this year, I began thinking about health care and how many people can’t afford the kind of [health] services that they need.” Daniels put two and two together and proposed that the association provide free dental services to the residents of the Rescue Mission’s Jacksonville New Life Inn. “I thought that we [NEDDHA] should use the abilities that we have as medical professionals to help those in need,” she said. Offered once during November, December and January, the services will be performed at North Campus’ dental I" hygiene clinic, a very appropriate location, “ according to Daniels. ' ' “Because FCC is a communit colle e, I Unlted way campalgn bullds communlty support think it is importdnt for us to giveI somefhing Everyone knows that it takes the community to support the United Way, but this year’s back to the community,” she said. “And during Collegewide campaign leaders, under the leadership of Assistant Dean of Adult Studies the holidays, it is especially important for us to IN SIDE Paula Miller, showed it literally as well as figuratively. help others.” Building on the popularity of the ABC sitcom “Home Improvement,” Miller and crew Daniels, FCCJ dental hygiene professors adopted the theme “Community Improvement” for this year’s campaign. The kick—off event, Hazel Simmons, Glenda Miller, Dr. Jim Lecas, held in the MCCS Board Room, featured campus campaign leaders, College President Dr. Sandra Mercier and FCC] dental hygiene Charles Spence and United Way representative Don Custis building their own community students will participate in the project along out of cardboard boxes (see photo). with dental hygienists and dentists from “Though the United Way is a serious organization with a serious purpose, we wanted to throughout the city. The association expects to make the Collegewide campaign fun,” Miller said. treat 80 to 90 individuals through the project. FCCJ’s United Way campaign wrapped up in mid—November. Final results will be released in early January. CEC helps to plant employees7 dreams For employees who want their holiday contributions to be used closer to home, the Career Employees Council is sponsoring its holiday poinsettia sale. The annual event, which began in mid— November, raises book scholarship money for career employees, according to Pam Doggett, accounting clerk at North Campus and chairman of this year’s poinsettia sale. “Last year’s sale enabled us to award eight $50 book scholarships during both fall and winter terms,” she said. This year poinsettias will be available in five colors: red, white, pink, jingle bell (pink with red splotches) and marble (white with pink splotches) for $6 each. “They make a great gift and are a great way to support the College,” Doggett said. Orders are being taken now. The first delivery will be Dec. 6, the last Dec. 15. To order poinsettias or for more information, contact the CEC representative on your campus. 0 Downtown Campus and Open Campus: Warner James, Room Av1017, 6338144 0 Kent Campus: Dominick Amoroso, Room C—lOO, 381v3522 ' MCCS: Jackie Davis, Room 373, 632321 1 North Campus: Pam Doggett, Room N—157, 766—6660 0 South Campus: Anne Kames, Room U—lOO, 646—2283 , Z ArchiveInABox,JAX,Outlook Newsletter,Outlook Newsletter 08-09,November - December 1993,P01 (2).tif, P01 (2).tif