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Off the CUPF: Community Use of Public FacilitiesWhat’s Going On with CUPF? | Latest News and UpdatesIn this podcast, CUPF Communications and Outreach Specialist, Derek Ross will be joined by CUPF Program Specialist - Childcare & Special Projects, Emily Brewster-McCarthy. Our special guests will include CUPF’s Acting Director, Vanessa Lopez-Cuevas. Spoiler Alert!! We have a new co-host. Plus, we have exciting news!! We would like to introduce our listeners to our new Operations Manager, Eduardo Fuentes.Connect with Off the CUPF Follow CUPF on Instagram and X Email us at CUPFPodcast@montgomerycountymd.gov For the latest updates go to Community Use Bridge For more info about CUPF go to our we...
2025-11-1713 min
Off the CUPF: Community Use of Public FacilitiesConnecting the Dots | Sharing Community Engagement Stories and the Power of Community ServiceIn this podcast, CUPF Director, Ramona Bell-Pearson and Communications and Outreach Specialist, Derek Ross, will be joined by Summer Fellow, Sarah Hoffman and Program Specialist – Childcare & Special Projects, Emily Brewster-McCarthy. Listen as we exchange stories, sharing more about our backgrounds, focusing on our community involvement. Learn about each of our experiences and how they have played a key role in helping us thrive in Montgomery County Government. Plus, there are new changes to our PTA/ PTSA reservation process. We are here to help!!Connect with Off the CUPF Follow CUPF on Instagram and X Em...
2025-09-2942 min
Off the CUPF: Community Use of Public FacilitiesA Goodbye Worth Remembering, Wishing Ramona Bell-Pearson and Ron Maxson Jr. a Happy Retirement!!In this episode, we are saying goodbye to our podcast co-host and CUPF Director, Ramona Bell-Pearson. Please join Communications and Outreach Specialist Derek Ross, along with CUPF Summer Fellow Sarah Hoffman as we say goodbye to Ramona and Ron. On this podcast, we will be joined by CUPF Program Specialist – Childcare & Special Projects, Emily Brewster-McCarthy. Plus, the questions are rolling in regarding school reservation policies and procedures. We are here to help!!Connect with Off the CUPF Follow CUPF on Instagram and X Email us at CUPFPodcast@montgomerycountymd.gov For the latest updates go to...
2025-09-2635 min
Off the CUPF: Community Use of Public FacilitiesResources, Updates, and Reminders | Keeping the Community Engaged and Aware of CUPF EventsAre you interested in reserving a facility through CUPF? Have you heard of ActiveMONTOGOMERY.org? In this podcast, CUPF Director, Ramona Bell-Pearson and Communications and Outreach Specialist, Derek Ross, will have a roundtable discussion with CUPF's New Summer Fellow, Sarah Hoffman, highlighting the resources that are being made available to the community. Listen as we discuss the importance of making sure our community is aware of our events and where they can go for more information. Connect with Off the CUPF Follow CUPF on Instagram and X Email us at CUPFPodcast@montgomerycountymd.gov For t...
2025-07-2825 min
Off the CUPF: Community Use of Public FacilitiesFresh Eyes and Summertime Expectations | Welcome Summer Fellow, Sarah HoffmanIn this podcast, CUPF Director, Ramona Bell-Pearson and Communications and Outreach Specialist, Derek Ross, will discuss with CUPF's New Summer Fellow, Sarah Hoffman the unique experience of working for Montgomery County Government. Listen as we share our backstories about volunteering and how it has shaped our roles with CUPF and in our communities. Are you familiar with CUPF's Quick Survey? Learn more about how we are utilizing the information shared by our user groups, highlighting their most recent reservation process experience.Connect with Off the CUPF Follow CUPF on Instagram and X Email us...
2025-07-2526 min
Off the CUPF: Community Use of Public FacilitiesLet's Talk About It, A Conversation About Athletic FieldsThis podcast episode discusses the general usage of school athletic fields that can be reserved through CUPF. Listen as CUPF Director, Ramona Bell-Pearson and Communications and Outreach Specialist, Derek Ross, clarify athletic field usage pertaining to the user experience. In this podcast, Ramona and Derek will be joined by CUPF Financial Administrator, Vanessa Lopez-Cuevas and Operations Manager, Ron Maxson Jr. Learn more about the athletic field reservation process and the difference between artificial and grass fields, which also includes field maintenance. Stay tuned as we look forward to revisiting this hot topic at a later date....
2025-07-2131 min
Off the CUPF: Community Use of Public FacilitiesSeries 3: CUPF's New Simplified Fee Structure | Discussion and Informative SessionThis podcast episode is a continuation from the previous Episode 6 | Series 2: CUPF's New Simplified Fee Structure. Once again, come join CUPF Director, Ramona Bell-Pearson and Communications and Outreach Specialist, Derek Ross, along with CUPF Financial Administrator, Vanessa Lopez-Cuevas and Operations Manager, Ron Maxson Jr. In this riveting discussion about CUPF's New Simplified Fee Structure, listen as our panel of guests provides useful information explaining the significance of the new fee structure. As we bookmark this discussion, our goal is to make sure the community is aware of all deadlines and implementations of the new fee structure. Thank you for...
2025-07-1731 min
Off the CUPF: Community Use of Public FacilitiesSeries 2: CUPF's New Simplified Fee Structure | Discussion and Informative SessionAre you aware of CUPF's New Simplified Fee Structure? Did you know you can reserve a parking lot to host your outdoor events? You have questions, we have the answers. Join CUPF Director, Ramona Bell-Pearson and Communications and Outreach Specialist, Derek Ross, as we dive deeper into CUPF's New Simplified Fee Structure. In this podcast, we will once again be joined by CUPF Financial Administrator, Vanessa Lopez-Cuevas. Joining us for this Series 2 discussion is CUPF Operations Manager, Ron Maxson Jr. This discussion and informative session will include a breakdown of CUPF Core Services and the new fee structure's impact...
2025-07-1525 min
Off the CUPF: Community Use of Public FacilitiesThis Is How We Do It: CUPF Preparation for a County Budget Hearing | The Community Use ExperienceHave you ever wondered how offices such as CUPF prepare for a budget hearing? In this podcast, CUPF's Communications and Outreach Specialist, Derek Ross, will discuss with our Director, Ramona Bell-Pearson and Financial Administrator, Vanessa Lopez-Cuevas their roles in the budget hearing process and the preparation that goes into our presentation. Connect with Off the CUPF Follow CUPF on Instagram and X Email us at CUPFPodcast@montgomerycountymd.gov For the latest updates go to Community Use Bridge For more info about CUPF go to our website Thanks for listening!!
2025-06-0417 min
Off the CUPF: Community Use of Public FacilitiesSeries 1: CUPF’s New Simplified Fee Structure | Discussion and Informative SessionThis podcast episode is the first of many discussions regarding CUPF’s New Simplified Fee Structure. Listen as CUPF Director, Ramona Bell-Pearson and CUPF Communications and Outreach Specialist, Derek Ross, jump start the discussion regarding CUPF's New Fee Structure. In this podcast, Ramona and Derek will be joined by CUPF Financial Administrator, Vanessa Lopez-Cuevas.Connect with Off the CUPF Follow CUPF on Instagram and X Email us at CUPFPodcast@montgomerycountymd.gov For the latest updates go to Community Use Bridge For more info about CUPF go to our website Thanks for listening!!...
2025-05-0632 min
Off the CUPF: Community Use of Public FacilitiesWe Are Here to Help! Learn More About Opening Day Reservations and the Resources CUPF Provides to the CommunityIn this episode of Off the CUPF, Director, Ramona Bell-Pearson and Communications and Outreach Specialist, Derek Ross, discuss CUPF's Facility Fee Assistance Program (FFAP) and the opportunities it provides for the community. This episode also focuses on the conversation regarding school safety surrounding inclement weather and cancellations, plus the decision to halt school site visits for user groups. Are you ready for CUPF's Opening Day Reservation on Thursday, May 1? We are here to help! Listen as we provide tips on how to reserve a school auditorium for dates of use during the upcoming MCPS School Year.
2025-04-0816 min
Off the CUPF: Community Use of Public FacilitiesCUPF New Year’s Resolution! What Are Our Plans for the New Year? Hint: Get More Involved in the Community | Special Guest, Douglas Weisburger (DEP)CUPF is closing out 2024 and getting ready for 2025. Listen as CUPF Director, Ramona Bell-Pearson and CUPF Communications and Outreach Specialist, Derek Ross discuss our goals as an office for 2025. This episode will include a general overview of our fee study, #CUPFCares Initiative, highlighting our focus on volunteering in the community. More importantly, CUPF’s upcoming Opening Day Reservation for Auditorium Use on Saturday, February 1, 2025. In our first “Off the CUPF” segment, we will be joined by Douglas Weisburger, Senior Planning Specialist, Sustainability Programs, in Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Prior to DEP, Doug worked in the Co...
2025-01-0222 min
Off the CUPF: Community Use of Public FacilitiesWelcome to the Wonderful World of Community Use of Public Facilities, We Are CUPF!Listen as CUPF Director, Ramona Bell-Pearson and Communications and Outreach Specialist, Derek Ross, discuss the power of CUPF and the benefits we provide to the community. This episode will be answering the tough questions regarding reservations, all while enlightening the community about CUPF Opening Day Reservations.Connect with Off the CUPF Follow CUPF on Instagram and X Email us at CUPFPodcast@montgomerycountymd.gov For the latest updates go to Community Use Bridge For more info about CUPF go to our website Thanks for listening!!
2024-11-1814 min