After two years of hard work, sacrifice, and much working out, I was awarded an enrollment allocation to head off to field training this summer. I will get to spend 28 days between Maxwell AFB and Camp Shelby being evaluated on my ability to lead in stressful and non-stressful situations (though, I doubt those exist). At any rate, both Jentry and I are extremely excited. Last year, after working off 45 pounds and attempting to manage my time with school, ROTC, and my wife, I wasn't selected. It was unbelievably hard. I had spent so much time preparing and working towards getting an EA.
At any rate, now I'm waiting for my DODMERB to be certified and to find out which FTU I'm going to, then I'm off. It will be an exciting adventure. Am I nervous, yes. Am I excited, Yes. Will it be awesome, lets hope so.
Key: USAF ROTC FTU = United States Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corp Field Training Unit
DODMERB = Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Friday, March 25, 2011
Mountain West Regional Public Relations Conference
I had been debating for a couple of months whether or not I was going to head to the conference. I knew it was going to be beneficial, that wasn't the issue, the cost. Ya, $40 isn't a big deal to some, but, bills and all that stuff catch up quick. At any rate, some local businesses, namely ChemDry, was willing to sponsor a handful of students and take care of their registration. Wonderfully, I was one of those students.
Though I wasn't able to the full amount of time, those who I listened to present were great. Yesterdays highlight was Nick Dragon. He spent the better part of 50 minutes talking about how to appropriately network both face to face and via LinkedIn. I was able to see some mistakes I've made and where I have room for improvement. I've already went through my LinkedIn account and made some changes, hopefully for the better. Also, in the midst of his presentation, I found out he works for IHC. When I found this out I just about jumped out of my chair and yelled, "Hey, I've been organizing a charity event for the past year to benefit Logan Regional Hospital's Cancer Center, wanna help!?!" Instead, I waited until the end and spoke with him about the event and he said he would place the 2Cure Cancer information on the McKay Dee Hospital Facebook page which has approx. 1,400 fans. WAHOO! Even better, Christina Roberts at the hospital gave me the okay to send him the information
Today, the two presenters I was able to listen to were great. Marshall Thompson talking about the love/hate relationship between journalists and Chris Thomas talking about public relations in the Greater Salt Lake area his college experience with the whole thing. Both were enjoyable and I took away some great things. Being accessible to reporters/journalists, providing information immediately (if possible), and making sure that I stay involved.
Overall, a wonderful experience. Something I definitely look forward to for next year.
Monday, March 14, 2011
CVAIA Media Pitch Final
Kate Rouse,
For the past couple of months you have been writing in the Herald Journal’s Enterprise section. I’ve had the opportunity to read over several of your articles and noticed that much of what you were writing on was a focus on small, locally-owned businesses in the valley.
The Cache Valley Area Investors Association is a local organization that has had a presence in the valley since 2007. The founder, Preston Parker, is a local entrepreneur and lecturer at Utah State University’s department of Journalism and Communication. His purpose in creating CVAIA was to help people become more satisfied with their work and their lives.
Cache Valley Area Investors Association main goal is helping others realize the American Dream of financial independence. This is done through a process of making money work for the individual rather than working for their money, this is known as creating passive income.
If people learn the right mentality and approaches to investing, they can all be successful in what they desire. People should be able to spend their time doing something they love, not just a job that provides an income. Passive income largely makes this possible. There are many organizations with the stated goal of helping people understand the relationship between assets, liabilities, income, expenses. They practice the methods found in the ideologies of books including Rich Dad Poor Dad, The Wealthy Barber, The Millionaire Next Door, Atlas Shrugged, The Automatic Millionaire, and The Street.
Cache Valley Area Investors Association (CVAIA) teaches people how to increase passive income. CVAIA embraces the Law the Attraction, Law of Abundance, and Law of Exchange. CVAIA began in August 2007 and now has members from many geographical locations and from all walks of life. The members come together with the same belief: that education mitigates the risks of investing.
I would like to meet with you next week, Monday or Tuesday, to provide you with additional information about CVAIA. I feel that a story about our organization would fit nicely into your pieces about locally-owned businesses.
Very Respectfully,
Thomas Broschinsky
Public Relation Specialist
435.770.7675
Thursday, March 3, 2011
CVAIA Media Pitch Draft
Kate Rouse,
For the past couple of months you have been writing in the Herald Journal’s Enterprise section. I’ve had the opportunity to read over several of your articles and noticed that much of what you were writing on was a focus on small, locally-owned businesses in the valley.
The Cache Valley Area Investors Association is a local organization that has had a presence in the valley since 2007. The founder, Preston Parker, is a local entrepreneur and lecturer at Utah State University’s department of Journalism and Communication. His purpose in creating CVAIA was to help people become more satisfied with their work and their lives.
Cache Valley Area Investors Association has their main goal of helping others realize the American Dream of financial independence. This is done through a process of making money work for the individual rather than working for their money, this is known as creating passive income.
If people learn the right mentality and approaches to investing, they can all be successful in what they desire. People should be able to spend their time doing something they love, not just a job that provides an income. Passive income largely makes this possible. There are many organizations with the stated goal of helping people understand the relationship between assets, liabilities, income, expenses. They practice the methods found in the ideologies of books including Rich Dad Poor Dad, The Wealthy Barber, The Millionaire Next Door, Atlas Shrugged, The Automatic Millionaire, and The Street.
Cache Valley Area Investors Association (CVAIA) teaches people how to increase passive income. CVAIA embraces the Law the Attraction, Law of Abundance, and Law of Exchange. CVAIA began in August 2007 and now has members from many geographical locations and from all walks of life. The members come together with the same belief: that education mitigates the risks of investing.
I would like to meet with you next week, Monday or Tuesday, to provide you with additional information about CVAIA. I feel that a story about our organization would fit nicely into your pieces about locally-owned businesses.
Very Respectfully,
Thomas Broschinsky
Public Relation Specialist
435.770.7675
Draft Press Release 4: Cause Promotion
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
3 March 2011
DONIELLE MOJAZZA, SQUADRON COMMANDER
ARNOLD AIR SOCIETY – JOHN K. CANNON SQUADRON
123.456.789
The Fight Against Cancer is being Waged Locally
John K. Cannon Squadron hosts 2Cure Cancer to benefit Local Cancer Center
Logan, UT – In the American Cancer Society’s 2010 Cancer Statistics report, changes in cancer treatment and education from the early 1990’s through 2006 has led to the saving of an estimated 767,000 lives states Dr. J. Leonard Lichtenfeld. Though this is wonderful, fighting cancer cannot stop here.
Prior to the building of Logan Regional Hospital’s Cancer, patients from Logan to as far as Afton, Wyoming, and even further, had to travel to Ogden for cancer treatments. Sometimes these were three times a week, but only lasted 15 minutes. But for that mother, father, brother, or sister, the drive was worth it to keep fighting, to keep hoping.
Three years ago, the timing was right, donations were made, and Logan Regional Hospital’s Cancer Center came to life. The Center houses state-of-the-art radation therapy, chemo therapy, and a host of doctors, nurses, and staff who help people continue forward and fight cancer. The Center also houses a library so family members, friends, and patients themselves can learn more about cancer, read others experiences, and draw comfort in knowing they are not alone.
The John K. Cannon Squadron is hosting a 5k Walk/Run and 20k Bike ride to benefit the Cancer Center. 2Cure Cancer is an event to not only raise money to benefit the Center, but to also raise awareness. While participants are out walking, running, or biking, those waiting their return can obtain a free health screening; learn more about cancer, and ways to detect cancer through self-examinations. The goal is to raise over $1,000. Christina Roberts, Logan Regional Hospital’s Foundation Development Coordinator, stated that a $1,000 donation would be the largest from any university group. April 23 is the day the fight will be waged, come and join in and with a little help from everyone, another life may be saved.
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The Arnold Air Society is a professional, honorary service organization advocating the support of aerospace power. The “service” aspect is perhaps the foremost in the mind of many members, because of the society’s continuing contributions to our campuses, our communities, and our corps–but it should always be remembered that our primary mission is to improve ourselves as future Air Force officers.
The John K. Cannon Squadron has existed since 1952. The Squadron currently maintains an active group of over 20 members. All members are part of the Air Force ROTC Detachment 860 Cadet Corp. located on Utah State University’s campus.
Contact:
THOMAS P. BROSCHINSKY, C/1Lt, AAS
Public Affairs, John K. Cannon Squadron
Public Affairs, John K. Cannon Squadron
Utah State University
thom.bro@aggiemail.usu.edu
(435) 770-7675
thom.bro@aggiemail.usu.edu
(435) 770-7675
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