Episodios

  • Season Finale: What We Learned (and What’s Next) | Goodbye-for Now!!
    Nov 18 2025

    Listen as CUPF Communications and Outreach Specialist, Derek Ross and CUPF Program Specialist - Childcare & Special Projects, Emily Brewster-McCarthy discuss their goals for the new podcast season. With great excitement, we will once again be joined by Acting Director Vanessa Lopez-Cuevas. In this episode, we will do a recap of our first season and the importance of revamping and enhancing our communication in the community. Want to learn more about available venues, we got you covered.

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    27 m
  • What’s Going On with CUPF? | Latest News and Updates
    Nov 17 2025

    In this podcast, CUPF Communications and Outreach Specialist, Derek Ross will be joined by CUPF Program Specialist - Childcare & Special Projects, Emily Brewster-McCarthy. Our special guests will include CUPF’s Acting Director, Vanessa Lopez-Cuevas. Spoiler Alert!! We have a new co-host. Plus, we have exciting news!! We would like to introduce our listeners to our new Operations Manager, Eduardo Fuentes.

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    13 m
  • Connecting the Dots | Sharing Community Engagement Stories and the Power of Community Service
    Sep 29 2025

    In this podcast, CUPF Director, Ramona Bell-Pearson and Communications and Outreach Specialist, Derek Ross, will be joined by Summer Fellow, Sarah Hoffman and Program Specialist – Childcare & Special Projects, Emily Brewster-McCarthy. Listen as we exchange stories, sharing more about our backgrounds, focusing on our community involvement. Learn about each of our experiences and how they have played a key role in helping us thrive in Montgomery County Government. Plus, there are new changes to our PTA/ PTSA reservation process. We are here to help!!

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    42 m
  • A Goodbye Worth Remembering, Wishing Ramona Bell-Pearson and Ron Maxson Jr. a Happy Retirement!!
    Sep 26 2025

    In this episode, we are saying goodbye to our podcast co-host and CUPF Director, Ramona Bell-Pearson. Please join Communications and Outreach Specialist Derek Ross, along with CUPF Summer Fellow Sarah Hoffman as we say goodbye to Ramona and Ron. On this podcast, we will be joined by CUPF Program Specialist – Childcare & Special Projects, Emily Brewster-McCarthy. Plus, the questions are rolling in regarding school reservation policies and procedures. We are here to help!!

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    35 m
  • Resources, Updates, and Reminders | Keeping the Community Engaged and Aware of CUPF Events
    Jul 28 2025

    Are you interested in reserving a facility through CUPF? Have you heard of ActiveMONTOGOMERY.org? In this podcast, CUPF Director, Ramona Bell-Pearson and Communications and Outreach Specialist, Derek Ross, will have a roundtable discussion with CUPF's New Summer Fellow, Sarah Hoffman, highlighting the resources that are being made available to the community. Listen as we discuss the importance of making sure our community is aware of our events and where they can go for more information.

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    26 m
  • Fresh Eyes and Summertime Expectations | Welcome Summer Fellow, Sarah Hoffman
    Jul 25 2025

    In this podcast, CUPF Director, Ramona Bell-Pearson and Communications and Outreach Specialist, Derek Ross, will discuss with CUPF's New Summer Fellow, Sarah Hoffman the unique experience of working for Montgomery County Government. Listen as we share our backstories about volunteering and how it has shaped our roles with CUPF and in our communities. Are you familiar with CUPF's Quick Survey? Learn more about how we are utilizing the information shared by our user groups, highlighting their most recent reservation process experience.

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    26 m
  • Let's Talk About It, A Conversation About Athletic Fields
    Jul 21 2025

    This podcast episode discusses the general usage of school athletic fields that can be reserved through CUPF. Listen as CUPF Director, Ramona Bell-Pearson and Communications and Outreach Specialist, Derek Ross, clarify athletic field usage pertaining to the user experience. In this podcast, Ramona and Derek will be joined by CUPF Financial Administrator, Vanessa Lopez-Cuevas and Operations Manager, Ron Maxson Jr. Learn more about the athletic field reservation process and the difference between artificial and grass fields, which also includes field maintenance. Stay tuned as we look forward to revisiting this hot topic at a later date.

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    32 m
  • Series 3: CUPF's New Simplified Fee Structure | Discussion and Informative Session
    Jul 17 2025

    This podcast episode is a continuation from the previous Episode 6 | Series 2: CUPF's New Simplified Fee Structure. Once again, come join CUPF Director, Ramona Bell-Pearson and Communications and Outreach Specialist, Derek Ross, along with CUPF Financial Administrator, Vanessa Lopez-Cuevas and Operations Manager, Ron Maxson Jr. In this riveting discussion about CUPF's New Simplified Fee Structure, listen as our panel of guests provides useful information explaining the significance of the new fee structure. As we bookmark this discussion, our goal is to make sure the community is aware of all deadlines and implementations of the new fee structure. Thank you for using public facilities for community events and activities!

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    32 m