DCCC president, marketing department recognized for communication excellence
MARPLE » Delaware County Community College President Dr. L. Joy Gates Black was named Pacesetter of the Year by the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations District 1 on Tuesday, Oct. 26 during an in-person and virtual ceremony held at the Ocean Place Resort and Spa in Long Branch, New Jersey, site of this year’s NCMPR D1 conference.
The Pacesetter of the Year Award recognizes a community college president or CEO who has demonstrated special leadership and support in college communications and marketing. It is awarded annually in each of NCMPR’s seven districts.
“Through marketing and communications that speak to students of all cultures and backgrounds, we tell the story of the college; that story is that you are welcome here. We want you to be a part of the college family,” said Gates Black in her virtual acceptance speech. “If ever there was a time in the history of higher education to be a pacesetter, it is now. The pandemic has shown us that we must change. We must be forward-focused, and we must find new ways to engage and communicate with our students.”
The college’s Marketing & Communications office also won one gold and four silver Medallion Awards for the 2021 inaugural issue of its Ignite magazine; the printed 2020 President’s Office holiday card; the animated 2020 holiday e-card; the college’s “Stay Local. Stay on Track. Stay Safe” summer 2020 mailer; and the college’s diversity, equity and inclusion digital marketing campaign for career training for nontraditional by gender occupations.
NCMPR represents marketing and public relations professionals at community and technical colleges. An affiliate of the American Association of Community Colleges, NCMPR has more than 1,500 members from nearly 550 colleges across the United States and Canada.
Local teenager lands spot on ABC’s ‘Shark Tank’
Trey Brown, 15, of Lansdowne is the founder and CEO of SPERGO, a sporty lifestyle brand that stands for power, strength, and courageousness. Brown, who launched the brand at age 12 with less than $200, will appear on “Shark Tank” with his mother Sherell Peterson on Friday, Nov. 5, at 8 p.m. ET.
The young, Delaware County entrepreneur has grown his brand to sevenfigures in three years, and now has brick and mortar stores at KOP Mall and Pentagon City Mall.
SPERGO offers apparel for adults, teens, and children, as well as unisex items and accessories. The Philadelphia 76ers recently selected the brand for its 76ers Buy Black Program. For more information on “Shark Tank,” go to https:// abc.com/shows/shark-tank
For more information on Brown and his brand, visithttp://www.spergo.com.
Fall food truck frenzy comes to Linvilla Orchards
Truckloads of food are coming to Linvilla Orchards, 137 W. Knowlton Roa, Middletown, for a Food Truck Frenzy, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 13. Dos Gringos, The Plum Pit, Philly Waffle Cabin, 22BBQ, Albies Burgers and Koi on the Go are among a few on the food-tastic agenda. Along with truck treats, the family-friendly event will have have music, hayrides, pony rides, face painting and the straw bale maze. Ship Bottom Brewery will be on hand with its handcrafted beer. Wine will also be available. For more information, call 610-876-7116 or e-mail info@linvilla.com or visit http://www.linvilla. com.
SHS holiday ornament sale is running from now to December 15
The Springfield Area Educational Foundation has announced the sale of SHS Holiday Tree Ornaments from now until Dec. 15. Proceeds will benefit the Springfield scholarship programs for students in 2022.
The ornament, which can be displayed on Christmas trees, depicts the image of the former Springfield High School, Class Years 19342021. The clear, plexiglas ornament is priced at $15, or two for $25. Each ornament is housed in a clear, plastic bag with gold/blue ribbons.
erfect for remembering SHS, the ornaments can be bought online or at the Springfield District Education Offices, on the second floor of 200 S. Rolling Road, Springfield. Make check payable to SAEF. People can also order online at https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/SAEF. All local orders must be picked up at the district office. Out of town orders will be mailed for an additional shipping charge.
For questions, contact 610-938-6034 or jan.griesemer@saef.net.
The Springfield Area Educational Foundation’s goal is to help provide every student with rigorous, enriching and innovative educational opportunities from kindergarten through 12th grade. To learn more about SAEF, visit http://www.saef. net.
COSA offers program to prevent falls
The Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA) will present “Healthy Steps,” a program to prevent falls in older adults, 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Nov. 17, and Thursday, Nov. 18. The program, presented through Zoom, was developed by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging to help reduce the risk of falls among older adults.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every 20 minutes an older adult in the US dies from a fall. Falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injury. The Healthy Steps program will focus on environmental and home safety, nutrition, foot health, sensory deficits, side effects of medication, health status, social connectedness, mental and spiritual well-being and exercises to increase strength, balance and flexibility.
To register to receive the Zoom link, call Eileen Williams at 610-4991937 or email williamse@ co.delaware.pa.us.
Harrah’s unveils new slot reconfiguration along with 25G jackpot drawings
Harrah’s Philadelphia in Chester unveiled their new and improved slot reconfiguration, in addition to their exclusive $25,000 jackpot drawing promotion this week.
The reconfiguration has opened sight lines on the casino floor with the goal of helping guests see all product offerings as they walk the property. Guests no longer need to roam in and out of long rows of machines to find a game that interests them. Walking among the games now feels less congested, an area of enhancement when compared to other casinos in the region.
To celebrate the new slot reconfiguration, Harrah’s Philadelphia is running a $25,000 Jackpot Drawing, From this week through Dec. 18, every time a guest hits a jackpot over $1200, they qualify for an entry into the $25,000 Jackpot Drawings. Guests can earn bonus entries by bringing in their jackpot slips from any Philadelphia area casino. The Drawings take place on Dec. 19, where participants have the chance to be 1 of 45 winners to walk away with a share of $25,000 in free slot play, with a top prize of $1,000. https:www.caesars. com/harrahs-philly.
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