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Operation College Promise Newsletter www.operationcollegepromise.com
August/September 2010 |
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Dear Friends and Supporters: Despite the oppressive heat, there were no summer doldrums at OCP. To the contrary, August continued a trend of exciting new endeavors and collaborations. 108th NJ Air National Guard Refueling Wing Visit We had the chance to really get to know the great folks over at the 108th NJANG Refueling Wing this month, see more about the 108th, here. First, I had the opportunity to witness some of the magnificent cutting-edge training our brave new soldiers go through early in their enlistment. On August 15th, we headed on over to the 108th Family Day and had some great fun meting and greeting past and present members, and families, of the Wing. Despite yet another hot and humid day, and a few sprinkles, the energy was infectious throughout the afternoon. OCP raffled off an OCP polo and a monogrammed chair to winners: Bjorn Fecher and Robert Slocum. Thanks to Lt. Col. Stephen Henske, 108 FSS Commander, for announcing the winners and to our gracious host, MSgt. Francisco Beltram-Bell. See Photos of the 108th here. OCP Field Guide As you probably know, OCP has published an “OCP Field Guide” for veterans and service providers. The original version, now in its first reprint, featured New Jersey-specific assets and programs to assist servicemembers in their transition to civilian life. We’re happy to report that the “Guide” will go national this fall with an extended nation-wide version of the publication. Print copies will be distributed by request and the online version will be available on both the American Council on Education (ACE) site, as well as the OCP site. OCP would like to thank Jim Selbe from ACE for his assistance in making this a reality and also to Louis Martini at Thomas Edison for supporting the distribution of the national “Guide” to military installation education offices. Website Update The Operation College Promise website is currently undergoing major renovations. Several new features, including a “Friends/Partners” and “Testimonials” sections will be included. Email us at walang@njascu.org if you’d like to be listed! December 1-3 North Jersey/New York Regional CVSP Program Invitations for the December 1st-3rd CVSP program will be coming out mid-September, so mark your calendars. The expanded program will include some new participants, including The Wounded Warriors Project (WWP) and American Heroes at Work (AHW), along with a private tour of the Intrepid Museum and a “Taste of New York” opening dinner. Space will be limited, so make sure to respond promptly. Montclair State University (MSU) to Host National 9/11 Flag Congratulations to MSU for being the only Higher Education venue selected to host the stitching of the National 9/11 Flag on September 14, 2010. Learn how to nominate a local hero and additional information here. Happy Labor Day from OCP! |
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September is Suicide Prevention Month |
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Operation College Promise is funded in part through a grant from the American Council on Education & the Wal-Mart Foundation Operation College Promise A NJ Association of State Colleges & Universities Initiative 150 West State Street Trenton, New Jersey 08608 609-989-1100 Director of Programs and Policy Analysis – Wendy Lang |