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F. Scott Fitzgerald Festival Seeks Volunteers

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

JOB DESCRIPTION:   Energetic, “hands-on” volunteer Treasurer with accounting experience to support the annual F. Scott Fitzgerald Literary Festival and the nonprofit organization’s Board of Directors.

RECRUITING ORGANIZATION: F. Scott Fitzgerald Literary Conference, Inc. was founded in 1996 to celebrate the American author and his connections to Rockville and Montgomery County, Maryland.Through an annual fall Literary Festival and related activities, the organization has for 25 years worked to foster understanding and appreciation of the literary arts in the Washington Metropolitan area, to recognize and encourage the works of adult and student writers, to honor an outstanding established American author, and to partner with other cultural organizations to advance public and private support for the literary arts.  More information about the Festival can be found at www.fscottfestival.org.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

*Serves on a four-person volunteer Board and attends monthly 90-minute conference planning meetings

*Oversees and presents the planning committee’s budgets, accounts, and financial statements

*Deposits or causes to be deposited all funds of the organization

*Records all incoming and outgoing funds; currently we use Quicken software, but we are open to the use of other bookkeeping methods

*Receives and approves all requests for payments

*Acts as the primary signer of checks under $500; larger amounts require the signature of another Corporation officer

*Prepares and presents a brief financial report for each monthly committee meeting and a detailed report for the Annual Meeting.  

*Prepares and submits tax documents as required by law: Federal IRS 990, MD Personal Property Tax, MD State Income Tax.

*Provides advice on workable budgets

*Helps proposal writers by providing financial charts for the grant proposals 

QUALIFICATIONS AND SCHEDULE:

Required Experience and Skills: Minimum 1-year successful accounting experience in an office setting; communication skills; proficiency in a financial package; self-motivated; ability to work independently and utilize organizational skills; ability to set priorities and perform under deadline; flexible and enthusiastic.  The Board welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits:  Opportunity to support a worthwhile cause while working with intelligent, friendly individuals; meeting interesting people from various walks of life.

Schedule:  The Board seeks a minimum two-year commitment.  The position may be more active in the months immediately leading up to the October Festival. Our current treasurer estimates that the position involves about an hour a week for most of the year, up to perhaps 3 hours a week during grant proposal time, and the same during the week before the Festival.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you have the interest, skills, and experience, please send a cover letter, resume, and any supporting statement to gbergcross@gmail.com.

If you have questions, call Gary Berg-Cross, President, F. Scott Fitzgerald Literary Conference, Inc. at 240-426-0770.  Deadline:  When the position is filled.  

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SERVPRO of Rockville-Olney is hiring!

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Do you love helping people through difficult situations? Then, don’t miss your chance to join our Franchise as a new Administrative Assistant. In this position you will be making a difference each and every day. We have a sincere drive towards the goal of helping make fire and water damage “Like it never even happened”!

We’re seeking someone who is great on the phone, who has excellent analytical skills, and who is a serious multi-tasker. If you are self-motivated and have superb interpersonal skills, then you’ll thrive in this work environment. Our idea of the ultimate candidate is one who is proactive, is experienced, enjoys providing excellent customer service to both teammates and customers, and loves taking ownership. Are you highly dependable and excited about routinely exceeding expectations? Then you may be our perfect hero!

As a valued SERVPRO® Franchise employee, you will receive a competitive pay rate with opportunity to learn and grow.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Receive service requests and ensure follow-up
  • Perform detailed and accurate data entry
  • Coordinate crew and job scheduling
  • Project management, including communication with customers and clients
  • Update project notes & documentation as needed in appropriate software
  • Complete internal job file quality reviews
  • Prepare estimates and billing invoices
  • Assist with basic accounting functions such as A/P, A/R, bookkeeping and payroll
  • General office administration such as drafting emails, preparing job paperwork, maintaining service contracts, filing

Position Requirements

  • 2+ year(s) of administrative or office-related experience
  • Experience with billing, quality assurance, and scheduling a plus
  • Experience in restoration industry and/or service industry environment a plus
  • Possess polite, confident, and excellent customer service skills, including listening and questioning skills
  • Excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task and strong attention to detail
  • Capability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented office environment
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel)
  • Ability to learn new software, including Xactimate® and proprietary software
  • Minimum of HSD/GED
  • Able to successfully complete a background check subject to applicable law

Hours

  • 40 hours/week, flexible to work overtime when required
  • Monday to Friday 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Pay RateCompetitive pay based on experience SERVPRO of Rockville-Olney/Silver Spring North is an EOE M/F/D/V employerEach SERVPRO® Franchiseis Independently Owned and Operated.  Revised 02.21 Compensation: $17.00 – $20.00 per hour

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Dr. Jermaine Williams Selected as Montgomery College’s Next President

A press release from Michael J. Knapp, Chair, Board of Trustees dated December 17,2021

On behalf of the Montgomery College Board of Trustees, I am very pleased to announce that the Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Jermaine Williams as the next president of Montgomery College. Dr. Williams brings 19 years of higher education experience, including 17 years working at diverse multi-campus institutions. Dr. Williams currently serves as president of Nassau Community College in Garden City, New York.

Dr. Williams will officially begin his role as president in the first quarter of 2022. Dr. Charlene Dukes will continue to serve as interim president of the College until then and will work closely with Dr. Williams and College leadership to help ensure a smooth transition.

Throughout the search process, Dr. Williams impressed both the Board of Trustees and the Presidential Search Advisory Committee with his passion for educational excellence and the shared mission of community colleges. He also demonstrated a commitment to serving students with strategies deeply rooted in equity and inclusion. These qualifications, along with an impressive track record of leadership and achievement in higher education, make Dr. Williams an outstanding choice to lead the employees of Montgomery College in the years ahead. There is no doubt that Dr. Williams will inspire students to achieve and the community to thrive.

Dr. Williams has served as the president of SUNY Nassau Community College (NCC), a Hispanic Serving Institution, since 2019. NCC is the largest single-campus community college among the 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system. Dr. Williams has focused his energies there on improving access for students, as well as retention and graduation, with special attention to mitigating social inequities for historically underrepresented people. He has been widely lauded for his inclusive leadership style and for building teams that create strategic programing and policies to improve student outcomes. He has never shied from navigating intense internal discussions on leadership priorities, always with the support of his board.

Dr. Williams is known widely as a collaborative leader focused on supporting the mission and spirit of community colleges. Having taught at two-year and four-year institutions for more than eight years, he has experienced higher education from several important vantage points. Dr. Williams’ view of higher education as a public good informs his personal passion about enhancing access, completion, and post-completion success. His professional approach to student success is deeply rooted in equity-minded systems and data-informed analysis.

Dr. Williams has published and spoken on access, equity, and achievement in national and international settings. His doctorate of education in educational administration, with a higher education specialization, is from Temple University. He also holds certificates from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education. Dr. Williams was selected to participate in the Aspen Institute’s Rising Presidential Fellowship in 2018 and held a New Presidents Fellowship in 2021. He is actively engaged in the community, serving on several boards of directors. Dr. Williams is a father and husband who values family time with his spouse and two children.

The Board of Trustees invites you to participate in a special year-end celebration welcoming Dr. Williams to Montgomery College today at 1 p.m. While we would have preferred a larger gathering to mark this important announcement, attendance will be limited to 100 people in keeping with COVID-19 health protocols. Please RSVP to attend in person as space permits, but everyone can view the event live beginning at 1 p.m. In the weeks ahead, the College will announce multiple opportunities to meet the new president in person during the spring semester.

My sincere thanks to the Board’s First Vice Chair Michael Brintnall for his leadership of the advisory committee, as well as to the committee members for their contributions to this meticulous search, which attracted 80 candidates from across the country. I also thank the Board for sharing a range of diverse experiences and perspectives that helped shape the criteria for our next president. Additionally, I express my appreciation to the many members of the College and the community who attended multiple forums and provided input on the search. This rich diversity of perspectives and insights helped ensure a successful presidential selection. 

Please join me in a spirited Raptor welcome to Dr. Jermaine Williams as the next president of Montgomery College!

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Volunteers needed to help InterFaith sort clothing donations to distribute

The Interfaith Works Clothing Center, located at 751 Twinbrook Parkway in Rockville, is a program of Interfaith Works that provides individuals and families in Montgomery County living at or below 200% of the median income with free clothing and home goods. 

The center serves approximately 6,700 people each year, including about 3,400 children, and receives $2.6 million in donated goods annually. Especially since the pandemic began, we have received far more donations than usual.  While we are grateful for the support of the community, we now need volunteers to sort and organize these donations so that they can get to our neighbors who need them.

The IW Clothing Center is open for volunteers Tuesdays-Fridays 8 am to 4 pm, and Saturdays 9 am to 2 pm.  Volunteers are required to provide proof of covid vaccination or a recent negative covid test, and masks are required at all times.  For more information about volunteering at the IW Clothing Center, including inquiries for group volunteer events, please contact our volunteer coordinator, Miranda Marks, at mmarks@iworksmc.org or 240-728-6489.

 More information about Interfaith Works can be found at www.iworksmc.org.

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Joselo’s Auto Services provides quality care with a ‘personal’ touch

Located at 416 N. Stonestreet Ave, Unit 8, Joselo’s Auto Services, LLC sits near the heart of Rockville and now also has a location in Gaithersburg.

The auto service company opened its doors in 2012 and has since treated every customer “like they were a part of our family.” Other auto shops may offer similar services, but according to owners Jose & Carol Rivadeneira, Joselo’s services are “the best.”

“We offer good quality work, competitive prices, fast services and it’s done to all of our customers’ satisfaction,” says Carol, adding that the auto shop services all vehicles — domestic and imports. “If it’s broke we can fix it. Our goal is to make all of our customers happy.”

Express MVA Tag & Title services are also available, and offer great convenience to customers.

Additionally, Joselo’s is also certified Ignition Interlock installers, providing installations and monitoring services for DUI clients, serving Rockville and now, Gaithersburg and surrounding areas.

The Gaithersburg location — at 18403-D Woodfield Road — is the first Ignition Interlock mobile service in Montgomery County, offering a fast and discreet mobile services.

Family-owned and operated, Joselo’s offers customers “that personal touch you’ve been looking for” with affordable prices, fast service and quality work. A Master Mechanic with 25+ years of experience is available on call.

​Services include tune-ups, brakes, fuel & water pumps, alternators, starters, suspension, radiators, diesel engines, electrical wiring, alarm installation, shocks & struts. Visit http://www.joselosautoservices.com/ to learn more.

Reach the auto shop at 301-340-2886 (AUTO).

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Meet Progressions Salon Spa Store!

Set in the heart of North Bethesda/Rockville area, at 12211 Nebel Street, Progressions Salon Spa Store has been a beautiful presence in our town and county for nearly four decades.

Since opening its doors in 1984, Progressions has gracefully evolved into the best hair salon in North Bethesda, just outside the greater Washington, D.C. area. Its full-service, award-winning salon, spa and retail store has progressively grown into a 9,000-square-foot space to create a world-class retreat focused on service, sophistication and serenity.

As one of the best salons, Progressions provides an exciting atmosphere and has built its reputation on an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. From haircuts and color to nails, facial and waxing services, the salon’s highly-skilled team receives advanced training because owner Cindy Feldman believes YOU deserve the best!

Progressions belongs to many industry organizations, which helps with learning from others, growing, and contributing.

As owner, Cindy aspires to give guests the most exceptional and pleasant experience possible. Her team of stylists and beauty professionals are inspired to further their education. She also has given back to the community over and over again through many charitable endeavors. These qualities have made Progressions stand out as an exemplary business.

Progressions’ services range in prices depending on the level of experience and the years of education of the stylist. Each team member has exceptional talent and has been handpicked to be a part of the team. Once a stylist has obtained their Maryland State Board license, they enter into the company’s advanced training program to be certified as a Progressions stylist.

“Whether you choose a newer stylist or prefer one of Progressions’ veterans, we guarantee satisfaction.”

To learn more about the salon store, call (301) 231-8757 or visit https://progressions.com/

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