Posted by jasonbroaddus on Jan 12, 2010 in About Me
Someone picked me!
So someone did pick me for a roommate after all and I’ll be moving to the township of Berwyn, Illinois. Which is in the Chicago land area and also about 15 minutes depending on traffic to Dominican University where I’ll be going to getting my Master’s Degree in Social Work. I can’t wait to move and start my new life. Thanks to everyone that helped me find a place and I can’t wait to meet a bunch of twitter folks in the non-digital world. I have a feeling I’ll be posting a lot more about my adventures in the big city.
Okay so Leo Leporte is one of my ALL TIME FAVORITE human beings! Below is a short documentary about his TWiT Network. Hope you enjoy! This was originally posted on JoelHousman.com.
I’ve seen a variety of connotations of the story below, but every time I think of it I feel comforted. It helps me stay in the present moment where we are most productive. Check it out below:
There was once a man who was being chased by a ferocious tiger across a field. At the edge of the field there was a cliff. In order to escape the jaws of the tiger, the man caught hold of a vine and swung himself over the edge of the cliff. Dangling down, he saw, to his dismay, there were more tigers on the ground below him. And, furthermore, two little mice were gnawing on the vine to which he clung. He knew that at any moment he would fall to certain death. That’s when he noticed a wild strawberry growing on the cliff wall. Clutching the vine with one hand, he plucked the strawberry with the other and put it in his mouth.
He never before realized how sweet a strawberry could taste.
So when I’m thinking about “what if” or “what could have been” I try to think of that strawberry and it usually helps. I hope it helps you too.
Posted by jasonbroaddus on Nov 29, 2009 in About Me
Thanks to some jerky hacker my site got hacked for a little while. Sorry for the inconvenience. I didn’t know I was so hack worthy, but apparently I am. What a truly awful experience being hacked by someone, but onward and upward my friends.
This is footage from my Mom’s choir “Harlem Choraleers” the camera filming has a very high ISO (it does well taking video in the dark), just keep that in mind while watching the following clip.
The photo above is of “Vains of Jenna” a band from Sweden it was a very fun show to see and photograph. If you’re looking for a photographer for your band or concert just let me know.
Posted by jasonbroaddus on Oct 1, 2009 in About Me
DYNE V. BOWERS, 86
LOVES PARK – Dyne V. Bowers, 86, died Saturday after a brief illness. Born February 22, 1923, in Rockford to Dr. L.L. Bowers & Mabel (Marpe) Bowers. Married Glenese (Hansen) Bowers on September 6, 1946 in Rochelle. Member of … Centennial United Methodist Church, member of the Moose Club, former member of Antique Automobile Club and Junior Achievement volunteer. Employed by Sundstrand’s Aviation as an Industrial Engineer, Graduate of Rockford Central High School and the University of Illinois. Army Veteran of WWII, Fought in the Battle of Bulge, wounded in both legs almost losing one leg, spending 6 months in a Paris Hospital, Purple Heart recipient. He truly enjoyed living on the river, boating and was quite the car enthusiast. He loved dancing and once won a dance contest. He loved a good cigar and was rarely seen without one. Survived by daughters, Janet (Leonard) Hahn, Kathryn (Ronald) Broaddus, Debra (Robert) Herrick, grandchildren Brock and Randy Bakkelund, Jason, Jennifer, and Julie Broaddus. Predeceased by parents, wife and brother, Dale B. Bowers.
Funeral services Tuesday, Oct. 6th, 11:00 at Riverside Community Church, 6816 N. 2nd St., Machesney Park. Visitation Monday, Oct. 5th from 6:00-8:00 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, 1860 S. Mulford Road, Rockford, IL. Memorials to the family.
Posted by jasonbroaddus on Aug 28, 2009 in About Me
Greetings,
I am interested in joining organizations where creativity and results are valued I was most recently employed by the American Red Cross as their Marketing/Development Specialist. I was involved with social media on the Advanced Public Affairs Team on a national level during times of disaster, financial development, photographyand marketing of the Red Cross in Northern Illinois Region.
I am wiling to relocate and get more experience in marketing, writing and the creative world for the right opportunity. I know you need talented people, so let me tell you why you should consider me for an interview.
1. Ability to unify partners and work as a team player: I have experience at the Rock River Chapter working in their marketing and development I have taken part in building a new team, implementing a new website, create beneficial relationships to the chapter including in-kind donation of all signage, promotional t-shirts, and promotional material for our new annual event Rock’n for the RED.
2. Ability to multi-task in a high pressure environment: I have experience in events and working in high-pressure environments, while at the Rock River Chapter, I helped manage and coordinated Rock’n for the RED. Our new annual fundraiser geared toward younger demographics and a broader spectrum of donor. You can learn more about Rock’n for the RED at http://rockriver.redcross.org/index.php?pr=Rockn_for_the_RED, it was an all day music festival featuring local artists. I was also on the Advanced Public Affairs Team in Washington D.C. for National American Red Cross where I helped manage the Online Newsroom Blog (http://newsroom.redcross.org) during Hurricane Gustav, Hanna and Ike. This blog was primarily used for national media outlets and also for the general public to get information on Red Cross disaster operations.
3. Excellent writing and social media skills: While at the Rock River Chapter I am responsible for their: