Chicks ~~ News & Views

 July 31, 2008 
Latest News
The Bradley Center
Zodiac Signs
Allison Jones
Donna Bailey CD Release
Job Seeker
< /TABLE>
STACY MATHISON
& THE CITY THEATRE
*****************************
 
stacy mathison
 

Who doesn't love the City Theatre!?  Well, Stacy Mathison is a person behind the scenes at the City Theatre making the experience memorable, inviting and oh so much fun!  I've never seen Stacy without a smile  ~ how do you do it?!  Chicks have had a number of outings at the City Theatre and we can't wait for the opportunity to partner again ~~ thanks Stacy!  So let's take a moment to see what's up in her world ~~
 
Stacy is excited to begin her third season at the City Theatre in the South Side.  She takes pride in being part of a theatre that sets out to produce new works.
 
Stacy grew up in the town of Mars, PA and has lived most of her life in the Pittsburgh area.  After living in Baltimore, MD for a couple of years, she realized how much she missed her home town!  Upon her return she soon sought out City Theatre as the place to use her positive energy.  After only one month of volunteer work, Stacy was placed on staff as the Group Sales Manager and is now a full time member of City Theatre where she coordinates group sales, special events, space rentals, the Cast of Caterers, and some of the media/press tasks. 

Stacy received her B.A. in Communications from the University of Pittsburgh. She is also planning to spend a year abroad for the organization WorldTeach.  

City Theatre's upcoming 2008 - 2009 season will showcase great new plays.   Kicking off the season is a commissioned two-person musical titled Long Story Short. GrooveLily bandmates and married couple Brendan Milburn & Valerie Vigoda set this love story to a hip contemporary score in this musical romance which follows the pair from first kiss, through a lifelong relationship, to a surprising finale.
 
Later in the season is The Seafarer by Conor McPherson which earned rave reviews during its run on Broadway. The New York Times called it a thinking-person's alternative to It's a Wonderful Life. These are only two of the 6 productions that will make up the new season.

  
Meyer, Unkovic & Scott
Offers Free Seminar to Chicks
 
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS VERSUS EMPLOYEES
***************************** 
 
 In today's workplace, there is an ever-increasing trend for employers to consider filling vacancies with independent contractors as opposed to committing to a full time employee.  A maze of regualtions exist that may or may not make this question easy to answer.
 And in trying,  many employers find themselves asking:
 
Can I hold the contractor to the same employment standards as an employee?
 
Can the contractor supervise employees that I currently employ?

Can I require the contractor to have an exclusive relationship with my company?

Can I pay contractors an hourly rate or do I pay them per project?

Can I offer benefits to the contractor for the contract period?

Can I save money long term by using only independent contractors?

There are advantages and disadvantages to the independent contractor relationship and, as an employer it is critical to know the difference and manage the person in direct relation to their status with your company.
 
This important seminar outlines the pros and cons of completing your workforce with employees and independent contractors and will be beneficial to you in acquiring the knowledge to stay in check with the guidelines. 
 
 
Join Attorneys Beth Slagle & Laura Candris for this informative seminar.
 
Date: Thursday, August 28, 2008
Time: 9:00 - 10:30 am (continental breakfast will be provided)

Location: Meyer, Unkovic & Scott - Oliver Building - Pittsburgh
Please RSVP by: July 20th

Please call Beth Ansell at 412.456.2552 or eaa@muslaw.com for reservations or with any questions that you may have. 
 

mus logo

 

~~BRADLEY CENTER~~

 MESSAGE FROM CEO LISA FOX
*****************************************
 
I am seeking your support as a sponsor for our inaugural golf outing - The Bradley Classic to be held on Wednesday, September 10, 2008
at Olde Stonewall in Ellwood City, PA, the number one ranked public golf course in Western Pennsylvania.  As a sponsor, your company will join a group of caring and committed organizations whose resources will benefit the Sanctuary Program at The Bradley Center.
 
The Bradley Center has been "building lives of possibility" for over 100 years for our regions most acute emotionally, mentally and behaviorally challenged children and adolescents.   Bradley's committed and caring services include residential therapeutic treatment, therapeutic foster care, and the Bradley school and alternative education program at the Robinson Township site.
 
Recently, Bradley was chosen along with twenty other providers in the state of Pennsylvania to become a model of care that focuses on the effects that trauma has on individuals, institutions and society. This model - called Sanctuary - is a treatment philosophy that we are embracing for residential care of over 100 behavioral needs boys and girls.
 
 
For information regarding sponsorship opportunities and levels, please contact:
 
 Lisa R. Fox
Chief Executive Officer 
The Bradley Center
Thank you for your consideration
and please join in our support for this vital cause that is so dear to our hearts!
 
 
Lisa 
 ZODIAC SIGNS
(This was one of those crazy e-mails that we all get, but this one really amused me because of it's repeated curious accuracy  (of course tested by various friends)
Check it out!! 
By the way, I'm a Pisces . . .)
******************************** 
CAPRICORN   - The Go-Getter (Dec 22 - Jan 19) Patient and wise. Practical and rigid. Ambitious. Tends to be Good-looking. Humorous and funny. Can be a bit shy and reserved. Often pessimistic. Capricorns tend to act before they think and can be Unfriendly at times. Hold grudges. Like competition. Get what they Want. 20 years of bad luck if you do not forward.

AQUARIUS   - The Sweetheart (Jan 20 - Feb 18) Optimistic and honest. Sweet personality. Very independent. Inventive and intelligent. Friendly and loyal. Can seem unemotional. Can be a bit rebellious. Very stubborn, but original and unique. Attractive on the inside and out.
 Eccentric personality. 

PISCES   - The Dreamer (Feb 19 - Mar 20) Generous, kind, and thoughtful. Very creative and imaginative. May become secretive and vague. Sensitive. Don't like details. Dreamy and unrealistic. Sympathetic and loving. Kind. Unselfish.
Good kisser. Beautiful. 

ARIES   - The Daredevil (Mar 21 - April 19) Energetic. Adventurous and spontaneous. Confident and enthusiastic. Fun. Loves a challenge. EXTREMELY impatient. Sometimes selfish. Short fuse. (Easily angered.) Lively, passionate, and sharp wit. Outgoing. Lose interest quickly - easily bored. Egotistical. Courageous and assertive. Tends to be physical and athletic. 

TAURUS   - The Enduring One (April 20 - May 20) Charming but aggressive. Can come off as boring, but they are not. Hard workers. Warm-hearted. Strong, has endurance. Solid beings that are stable and secure in their ways. Not looking for shortcuts. Take pride in their beauty. Patient and reliable. Make great friends and give good advice. Loving and kind. Loves hard - passionate. Express themselves emotionally. Prone to ferocious temper-tantrums. Determined. Indulge themselves often.
Very generous.
 
GEMINI
  - The Chatterbox (May 21 - June 20) Smart and witty. Outgoing, very chatty. Lively, energetic. Adaptable But needs to express themselves. Argumentative and outspoken. Like change. Versatile. Busy, sometimes nervous and tense. Gossips. May seem superficial or inconsistent.  Beautiful physically and mentally.

CANCER   - The Protector (June 21 - July 22) Moody, emotional. May be shy. Very loving and caring. Pretty /handsome. Excellent partners for life. Protective. Inventive and imaginative. Cautious. Touchy-feely kind of person. Needs love from others. Easily hurt, but sympathetic. 

LEO   - The Boss (July 23 - Aug 22) Very organized. Need order in their lives - like being in control. Like boundaries. Tend to take over everything. Bossy. Like to help Others. Social and outgoing. Extroverted. Generous, warm-hearted. Sensitive. Creative energy. Full of themselves. Loving. Doing the right thing is important to Leos. Attractive. 

VIRGO   - The Perfectionist (Aug 23 - Sept 22) Dominant in relationships. Conservative. Always wants the last word. Argumentative. Worries. Very smart. Dislikes noise and chaos. Eager. Hardworking. Loyal. Beautiful. Easy to talk to. Hard to please. Harsh. Practical and very fussy.
Often shy. Pessimistic. 

LIBRA   - The Harmonizer (Sept 23 - Oct 22) Nice to everyone they meet. Can't make up their mind. Have own unique appeal. Creative, energetic, and very social. Hates to be alone. Peaceful, generous. Very loving and beautiful. Flirtatious. Give in too easily. Procrastinators. Very gullible. 

SCORPIO   - The Intense One (Oct 23 - Nov 21) Very energetic. Intelligent. Can be jealous and/or possessive. Hardworking. Great kisser. Can become obsessive or secretive. Holds grudges. Attractive. Determined. Loves being in long Relationships. Talkative. Romantic. Can be self-centered at times. Passionate and Emotional. 

SAGITTARIUS   - The Happy-Go-Lucky One (Nov 22 - Dec 21) Good-natured optimist. Doesn't want to grow up (Peter Pan Syndrome). Indulges self. Boastful. Likes luxuries and gambling. Social and outgoing. Doesn't like responsibilities. Often fantasizes. Impatient. Fun to be around. Having lots of friends. Flirtatious. Doesn't like rules. Sometimes hypocritical. Dislikes being confined - tight spaces or even tight clothes. Doesn't like being doubted. Beautiful inside and out.  
 
 
Welcome to Chicks & Chat, an organization founded in November 2005, with currently over 400 members and growing daily.  Chicks is about women connecting on a personal and professional level through fun networking events.  Chicks has four primary events a year, by invitation only, but we also offer a number of other cool "happenings" during the year which spotlight women owned businesses. Chicks is a forum for bringing together women who are business professionals in the for profit and not for profit arenas, as well as the educational and artistic community. It is quite the diverse group in terms of profession as well as age, with attendees ranging in age from mid to late twenties to mid-seventies.  
 
The criteria for joining Chicks ~~ college educated professional, business owner, artist or educator, in their chosen profession for 5 years or more.
*    *    *    * 
Chicks & Chat
August 28, 2008 
123
1
  
"1, 2, 3 Me" ~ definition ~ A phrase used by Chicks to attract attention to themselves; be the center of one's own universe. Usage: If I want to talk about myself or something important to me,
I say "1, 2, 3 Me"!

What's going on at "1, 2, 3 Me":

Promote yourself with speed networking ~~ bring business cards!

Headshots available with a donation to Music for Life (courtesy of Chrisi Buono & honorary Chick, Justin Harrison)

Mini massages & Make up consultations (courtesy of Verve)

Bone density screenings (courtesy of Dr. Shannon Thieroff)

And, of course, wine, food & fun (courtesy of all of us!)
 
When: August 28, 2008
Where:  Verve (next to Olive or Twist downtown)  
Time: 6:00 ~ 8:00ish
 Cover: $10 at door
RSVP by August 21
to Beth Ansell rsvp@muslaw.com or 412.456.2552 
 
Hope to see you all there!
SPOTLIGHT ON
ALLISON JONES 
*******************
allison jones 
I'm a passionate interior designer who found her calling a little too late to make it a first career.  I hope someday it will be my third career!  My first career was as a high school music teacher and musical director.  I met my husband when we both sang in the Bach Choir of Pittsburgh and our current musical outlet is through the St. Bede Church Choir.  But then I found my second (and present) career in the nonprofit sector.
 
I am the director of a program called Boards-by-Design at Duquesne University.  Boards-by-Design helps local nonprofits find new board members.  On the flip side, we help individuals who want to serve on a nonprofit board find just the right board on which to serve.  We work with over 300 nonprofit organizations in the Pittsburgh region and have made over 600 board placements in the past 6 years! 
 
This is a very exciting time at Boards-by-Design, as we are getting ready to launch a new model of board matching.  We are going to be working more closely with employers to place their employees on nonprofit boards.  By serving on a nonprofit board, an individual can increase his/her personal and professional networks, enhance leadership skills, improve the overall quality of life in the community, and help enhance his/her company's reputation as a good corporate citizen.   
But most importantly, you can spend your time contributing to a cause you are passionate about. 
 
If you are interested in serving on a nonprofit board and would like more information, please visit our website at www.nli.duq.edu
or send me an email at
 
Allison Jones
Boards-by-Design Director
104 Rockwell Hall | 600 Forbes Avenue  Pittsburgh, PA  15282

*Editor's note: Allison really is a rising star in Pittsburgh, having been selected as one of Pittsburgh Magazine's 40 Under 40!  Go Allison!!     
 
Message from
Karen Blumen
Deputy Director
Office of Community Relations
Allegheny County
Department of Human Services
 
The Department of Human Services is hosting a unique fundraiser, Candidates' Comedy Night in collaboration with the Allegheny County Music Festival Committee.  This new fundraiser is planned to raise additional revenue for the Music Festival Fund.  The Fund benefits children and youth served by DHS through provider agencies.   We need your support for this fundraiser to be a sell-out.
 
The event, scheduled for Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at the Improv located at 166 E. Bridge Street, Homestead, PA 15120 (Waterfront), will feature candidates running for statewide political office in the upcoming November general election.  The candidates will come prepared with two minutes of material.  Their participation will be a rare political win-win.  The candidates will benefit from their willingness to be off-message while performing for an audience of politically savvy community leaders.  In doing so, DHS will raise much needed funds to assist vulnerable children in Allegheny County.
 
Gene Collier, columnist with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and professional stand-up comedian, will emcee the event.  Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with the program beginning promptly at 7:30 pm. 
 
Special guests:  Governor Edward Rendell, County Executive Dan Onorato and Mayor Luke Ravenstahl have confirmed their attendance and will also perform.
 
Remaining sections of eight (8) seats for $500 are still available. 
The $1000 Platinum Seating and $750 Gold Seating are already sold out.     
 
Please consider supporting this worthy endeavor by contacting Ondr=E9a L. Burton at 412-350-3683 or via email at Ondrea.Burton@AlleghenyCounty.US 
 
< /DIV>Please mail donation to: 
Allegheny County Music Festival Fund
Attention:  Ondr=E9a L. Burton
One Smithfield Street, First Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 
 
All proceeds raised will benefit the Allegheny County Music Festival Fund (www.alleghenycounty.us/dhs/acmff.aspx)
which, since the year 2000, has been dedicated to providing life enriching items, services and opportunities to children in Allegheny County.  A sampling of enrichments includes: dance and karate lessons for developmentally delayed children; college tours for abused and neglected children who have persevered through their difficulties and wish to attend college; and memberships to cultural venues for families being reunited and working to find quality ways to spend time together. 
 
 
********************************** 

DONNA BAILEY CD RELEASE
********************************
 
DBS Jazz invites you to join in celebrating
the CD release party for
 
Donna Bailey and Friends. . .  
"All Because of You"
  
Hosted by "WDUQ's" Bob Studabaker
 
With Special Guests...
Hendrik Meurkens and Roger Humphries joining Donna's Band; Mason Embry, Jason Hollar, Subha Das and Rick Gallagher
 
Friday evening, September 26, 2008
Show begins at 9:00 pm
 
Cefalo's
428 Washington Avenue
Carnegie, PA 15106
 
Tickets:  $35.00
 
Special menu available from 5-8 pm
CD signing and after party until 2:00 am
  
This CD features special guests Ivan Lins,
Joe Negri, Hendrik Meurkens, Roger Humphries, Ron Anthony, Wayne Bergeron, Jay Ashby, Sean Jones, Mike Tomaro and more!
 
There will be limited seating so order tickets now by calling
Joyce at 412-721-4058
 or email
jkundrod@zoominternet.net

CONGRATULATIONS DONNA!!!!!

CHICK SEEKING JOB ***************************

 LORI WALKER
1104 BURBANK ROAD
PORT VUE, PA 15133
 412-889-8128
 WALKER1104@COMCAST.NET
 
   Objective   To obtain a management position in which my customer service, sales and supervisory skills and experience can be utilized fully, resulting in a long-term, profitable and rewarding career.
 
 Summary of Qualifications
 
•     &nb sp;   Extensive experience in all facets of customer service
•         Coordinating vendor schedules and deliveries, resulting in on-time job completion
•         Bookkeeping, monthly audits, daily cash reconciliation, accounts receivable, payroll
•         Inventory control and purchasing
•         Employee interviewing, training, scheduling, supervision and motivation
  
Professional Employment
 
2000 - Present        Typecraft Press, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA
Established in Pittsburgh during the 1930's, Typecraft Press employs a staff of 40 and is one of the top five local corporations, producing printed materials including magazines, newspapers, directories and mailing pieces.
Customer Service
•         Responsible for managing approximately 150 accounts on a monthly basis
•         Monitor production of 50 jobs simultaneously with values from $200 to $20,000
•         Coordinate incoming printing jobs with sales staff
•         Track and follow-through orders, including proofing, printing, finishing, binding, delivery
Estimator
•       &nb sp; Planned and quoted various publications on sheet and web presses
•         Ordered job-specific types and styles of paper
•         Possesses detailed knowledge of press capabilities and ink densities
•         Computer programming experience using Logic Estimating 3
 
* Editor's note: due to space limitations, the remainder of Lori's resume is not included herein.   
Upcoming Events
  • August 28, 2008,  Verve 1~2~3 ME!
  • October 30, 2008, Firehouse Lounge ~~  Halloween Party
  • December 4, 2008, Chicks Holiday Extravaganza ~~ Regional Enterprise Tower
stacey, quinn & me 
(Nisha Asnani, Quinn Johnson & Kristen Lane
at Feathers & Frills) 
Interested in receiving
 this Newsletter
Safe Unsubscribe
This email was sent to chicksandchat@gmail.com by chicksandchat@gmail.com.
Chicks & Chat | bas@muslaw.com | Pittsburgh | PA | 15222