Welcome to Off the CUPF, a Community Use of Public Facilities Podcast. We are one of many Montgomery County Government podcasts that focuses on sustainability and innovation, all while making sure our community is aware of the services provided in Montgomery County, Maryland. Are you looking to reserve an outdoor or indoor facility at a library, school, or County Government building? Available venues are here to be reserved, and we are the office that can make it happen.
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Season Finale: What We Learned (and What’s Next) | Goodbye-for Now!!
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Listen as CUPF Communications and Outreach Specialist, Derek Ross and CUPF Program Specialist - Childcare & Special Projects, Emily Brewster-McCarthy discuss their goals for the new podcast season. With great excitement, we will once again be joined by Acting Director Vanessa Lopez-Cuevas. In this episode, we will do a recap of our first season and…
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What’s Going On with CUPF? | Latest News and Updates
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In 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 …
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Connecting the Dots | Sharing Community Engagement Stories and the Power of Community Service
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In 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 abo…
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A Goodbye Worth Remembering, Wishing Ramona Bell-Pearson and Ron Maxson Jr. a Happy Retirement!!
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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 Brew…
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Resources, Updates, and Reminders | Keeping the Community Engaged and Aware of CUPF Events
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Are 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 …
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Fresh Eyes and Summertime Expectations | Welcome Summer Fellow, Sarah Hoffman
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In 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 communitie…
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Let's Talk About It, A Conversation About Athletic Fields
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This 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 Administ…
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Series 3: CUPF's New Simplified Fee Structure | Discussion and Informative Session
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This 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 dis…
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Series 2: CUPF's New Simplified Fee Structure | Discussion and Informative Session
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Are 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 on…
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This Is How We Do It: CUPF Preparation for a County Budget Hearing | The Community Use Experience
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Have 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.…
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Series 1: CUPF’s New Simplified Fee Structure | Discussion and Informative Session
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This 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,…
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We Are Here to Help! Learn More About Opening Day Reservations and the Resources CUPF Provides to the Community
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In 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 …
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CUPF New Year’s Resolution! What Are Our Plans for the New Year? Hint: Get More Involved in the Community | Special Guest, Douglas Weisburger (DEP)
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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 imp…
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Welcome to the Wonderful World of Community Use of Public Facilities, We Are CUPF!
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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 Fo…
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