U.S. Dream Academy Gala
Friday, June 13, 2008
I know I'm a bit late on this post. But I've been having problems again with posting videos. I'm so technologically illiterate. So, I'm going with just pictures.
It was a fantastic evening with entertainment provided by Peabo Bryson and Jennifer Holiday. Awards were given to recognize those who've supported the U.S. Dream Academy. Sandy Spielmaker, Quixtar Vice President of Sales, accepted the President's Award on behalf of Jim Payne.
More importantly we learned more about what the U.S. Dream Academy was doing to fight the normalization of incarceration in our country. Sixty percent of children of prisoners end up in prison.
Like Robin, I've been doing a great deal of traveling myself. In addition to attending the Dream Academy Gala, I also went to Las Vegas for the Easter Seals annual Celebration of Giving, to Dallas to the NACAA conference, to LA for the spotlight and to Salt Lake City for fun. I'll be heading to Massachusetts to visit family during the fourth of July and then to Chicago, Omaha, San Francisco, New York and DC for spotlight events.
Traveling is a bit crazy, but overall I don't mind as I try to connect with friends and family in each place I go. I do however, have to second Robin's appreciation for corporate flying. Once you've flown corporate every day airline flying seems completely obnoxious.
I am now an IBO....I have my sites on my own plane!
Enjoy the pictures.
Reverend Wintley and Linda Phipps.
The Victors and friends.
Vice President of Sales Sandy Spielmaker accepting the President's Award for Jim Payne.