BY CARY WALDMAN

First Mondays held its quarterly networking gathering on January 9th at the Palour Pub on 86th street in Manhattan, bringing in the New Year with a lot of cheer.

Over 100 members, old and new, came together to start 2012 with the same vibrant enthusiasm that all of founder Dan Schneider’s events possess.

The atmosphere was electric as friends talked about their holiday fun and travel, and picked each other’s brains on how to continually make their business enterprises thrive and grow.

By far the highlight of the evening was guest speaker Carol Scott, whose combination of wit, humor and charm kept everyone riveted to their seats

Scott, of Long Beach and a former Rockaway Beach resident, had previously spoke at another one of “I Can Still Do That’s” partners, Women Who Lunch, events.

Carol, C.E.O. of ECA World fitness, focused on her “Seven Secrets of Success”, which are streamlined to unlock one’s potential and to help them learn how to avoid the pitfalls that stand between people and their ultimate dreams.

Carol discussed how individuals can drop and conquer all the barriers that get in the way, thus helping them make more money, create more happiness, and subsequently, opportunity.

“She was fantastic, and hilarious,’’ said Anthony Orgera, an Aflac District Coordinator. “I could relate to many of the things she hit on.”

“Carol is second to none,” Dan said. “She is always entertaining and full of wonderful tips. She will have a new book out soon, and we will promote it on our website and amongst our members.”

Dan introduced a new networking arm of his “I Can Still That” organization, which First Mondays is a part of.

Third Thursdays will be hosting its first networking extravaganza on February 16th at the Marriott Residence Inn in Longview, Long Island, and is tentatively slated to meet once a month.

Its format will be the same as First Mondays and its makeup of members will include many of the same crowd, especially the First Monday members who reside in Long Island.

Dan expects to see everyone at the next First Mondays in April.

The night was a great success, with tons of familiar faces, as well as a bunch of newcomers.  Carol Scott’s motivational speech on The Seven Secrets of Success was well received, and as always, there was plenty of time to network, reconnecting with old friends and meeting new ones.  For those who forgot to grab a copy of Carol’s worksheet,  please CLICK HERE to download a PDF version.  Also, keep your eyes open for sound bites from Carol’s speech to be posted on our website soon.  If you would like to contact Carol directly, her e-mail is carol@ecaworldfitness.com.

Once again, we wish to sincerely thank everyone for joining us and making this event a major success!  We hope to see you at the next First Mondays event!

Still Do That
to help meet the needs of a new economy…
December 30, 2011 Tip Sheet Latest Foundation News

SDT would like to welcome our new advisors:
Jan Yager Taryn Schneider

Advisor Announcements

from advisor Mitch Ditkoff:
Dear Friends: If you have 30 seconds and are willing to cast your vote
for me as the Top Innovation Blogger of the Year, please copy and paste this link- http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2011/12/2 4/voting-open-top-40-innovation-bloggers-of-2011/
- scroll down to the “comments” box, and write my name in the space provided.
Today (12/30) is the last day of voting and I am running neck and neck with one other blogger for first place. It will mean a lot to me to win this little contest. Thank you!
Happy New Year! Mitch — “If not YOU, who? If not NOW, when?”
OFFICE: 845.679.1066 WEBSITE: www.ideachampions.com

from advisor JACK GINDI:
You are invited to the staged reading of BEST FRIENDS by JACK GINDI Directed by DAVID GLENN ARMSTRONG Stage Manager MICHAEL ALIFANZ
With…
FLOANNE ANKAH* JOSH ADAM DAVIS* CARTER JACKSON* SARAH NEDWEK*
Thursday, January 12th, 2012 – 7PM
SHETLER STUDIOS 244 West 54th Street
THEATRE 54 – 12th Floor RSVP: SIRENFILMS@MAC.COM
*Actors appear courtesy of Actors Equity Association

from advisor Arthur T. Matthews:

from advisor Clara Lipson:
New job posting
Business Development Manager – MicroLoan Foundation Malawi
The MicroLoan Foundation is a charitable microfinance organisation working in Malawi, Zambia and Namibia providing microfinance and training to groups of women, helping them to work their way out of poverty. We employ approximately 90 Malawian loan staff across Malawi and 20 management and management support staff at the head office in Kasungu.
Job Description:
Salary and Benefits: Two year fixed term contract; Salary Year 1 c £10,000, Year 2 c £30,000 dependent on performance. Accommodation & living costs covered and car provided.
Location: Lilongwe & Kasungu (Malawi)
Reporting to: Malawi CEO with dotted line to UK COO Direct Reports: Project administrator; Crop Brokerage
Officer Non-Direct Reports: Agriculture Division Manager
Role:
To start, build and maintain strong relationships with external local partners, major international donors and multinational businesses. The candidate will set the strategy, manage new and existing business development projects, including management of the applicable fundraising streams, and be responsible for the delivery of related performance objectives for MicroLoan Foundation Malawi.
Contact: + 0208 827 1961 (London, UK) Peter.ryan@microloanfoundation.org.uk
from advisor Kendo Aytch:
Have a very Merry Christmas and Happy and Blessed New Year 2012.
From all of us to YOU and YOURS.
Please see our new contact information and website information for KenDo Aytch and Sha Sykes below:
Website:    www.World-Alliance-Records.com Email:    info@World-Alliance-Records.com
Our New Artists Videos: “Doin Good” – by: FarFetched: http://youtu.be/HcDJPwROxgA?hd=1 “All On Me” – Remix by: FarFetched: http://youtu.be/9W865PLw5OM?hd=1
FarFetched song “Doin Good” for purchase on iTunes:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/doin-good- single/id481685569
Remember our soldier’s at this time of year. Give them a song by one of their own! N.A.T.I.V.E – song “Jus 2 Survive” for purchase on iT unes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/jus-2-survive- single/id487079007

from advisor Edward Goldsmith:
As we each celebrate the Holiday Season and get ready to begin the New Year of 2012 it is easy to look back at 2011 and question different decisions that were made. I propose that although it is natural to look back, we should make sure we devote at least double that time looking forward…thinking and planning for 2012. It is our decisions and our choices we currently make that will bring us closer to our Dreams!
Welcome to all new connections. I am excited and
want to share this excitement with all connections on how 2012 will be a GREAT year! The Dream of Connecting People looking for Opportunity together with People who have Opportunity will be realized in 2012!
First Mondays will have its 2012 first event on Jan 9th 2012 in NYC. (go to www.firstmondays.com for info) Third Thursdays is a reality and will kick off the inaugural event on Feb.16th at the Marriott Residence Inn in Plainview, Long island N.Y. (check out the flyer at www.firstmondays.com or at www.icanstilldothat.org)
You can begin to send requests to get scheduled to present your opportunity in 2 different ways. 1) Through emails on future Updates please include; Your Company Name:
What you offer: (2 Line Limit) Contact name: Email: Cell/Office:
2) Through 10-15 minute live presentations at network group workshops. please include; Your Company Name: A brief (Elevator type) explanation of what you do and how you fulfill the needs of others.
Contact name: Email: Cell/Office:
SEND ALL REQUESTS TO edjeb1@gmail.com
If you are not in the NYC area please feel free to stay in touch as we will be expanding into other cities as well as through the inter-net in the near future. Make sure you spread the word to your friends and family members that are chasing their Dreams as that will be the only prerequisite needed to attend!
As always a quick word of thanks to all who have used the Skyline ground transportation service and have sent in their feedback. I am happy to announce that the account I arranged through LinkedIn can now service your ground transportation needs 24/7 in all cities
across the country. Simply call (888) 741-3711 and tell the operator your account # and company name is “10890 LINKEDIN”, this gives you top dispatch priority! Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like to arrange a personal or corporate account- (egoldsmith@skylineride.com)
….”Acquire peace of mind by becoming all that you can be”… I selected this one from a fantastic list of Maxim’s found in Lessons from John Wooden
http://www.coachtraub.com/pdfs/LessonsfromJohnWo oden.pdf
TIP! Go to the Link right now and select a 2012 maxim for yourself!
I want to wish you and your families a very Happy Holiday Season, along with wishes for a very Happy, Healthy and PROSPEROUS New Year! I am looking forward to hearing from you and seeing you at future events in 2012.
from Advisor Ari Traub:
Hey there, Just sending a brief message to wish you a very warm and happy holidays and hope you have a great New Year.
Things have really been coming together here with my film ’79 Parts over the last year. So far we have shot a third of the movie, and are in preparations for the next few shoots after the winter break.
Please feel free to check out the latest Kickstarter campaign, where you can watch video and interviews from the last few shoots, make a donation, and get a
great feel for the film!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1865585810/piet ro-apartment-shoot?ref=live
And below are a few stills from production.
Again, thank you for all your support over the last year, and have a wonderful Christmas and New Year break.
See you all in 2012!
All the best,
Ari Taub Director ’79 Parts http://www.79partsthemovie.com/

from Advisor Lee Gerber:
Happy Holidays !! The classic holiday movie “Christmas Vacation” has a
great scene where Clark Griswold goes berserk when he gets a Jelly-of-the-Month Club membership instead of his normal end-of-the-year bonus. His well-meaning relative Cousin Eddie tells him, “It is the gift that keeps on giving, Clark!”. Well, this Holiday Season you can give the gift that keeps on giving and know that it is certainly better than the Jelly-of-the-Month Club!
Your custom branded Rx Cut discount card can be used in many ways to save money for your family, friends, business associates, fellow Church or Temple members and pretty much everyone with whom you come in contact this holiday season! The following is a list of ideas to get you thinking about fitting your custom Rx discount card, the “gift that keeps on giving”, into your holiday activities:
If you still send old fashioned personal greeting cards, why not include your Rx Cut card(s) in each envelope to give someone significant savings throughout the year.
If your company sends cards to your clients, vendors and other professional associates such as your accountants, legal team, etc., why not include your Rx card along with one of your marketing pieces explaining the use of the card! Be sure to note that you are happy to supply additional cards as needed for their employees and friends and that this is a special gesture to your valued clients and suppliers at this special time of the year.
Many of us will either host or attend numerous holiday functions so consider always having a supply of your Rx Cut cards with you. When cocktail party conversations turn, as they often do, to the outrageous costs of prescription drugs, you will be ready with an answer! You might even get some new business leads for your Rx Cut card or other products and services you have to offer.
These are a few of my ideas, the rest is up to you!
As you develop your own holiday distribution strategy remember that, first and foremost, your initial interest in this discount card was triggered by your ability to give something to someone free of charge that will help them save money on prescription drugs. I
would submit to you that the good we do with our Rx Discount card is in the best spirit of Christmas giving, the giving of Chanukah Gelt and other of our philanthropic activities during this special time of the year. I think that all of our holiday seasons will be more joyful and fulfilling if we approach our business and personal activities in this spirit!
My heartfelt thanks to all of you for your friendship throughout the years!

from advisor Dr. Bob Goldman:
Hi, there are two events i am sponsoring for my good friend Gov Arnold Schwarzenegger at largest sports festival in the world, with over 200,000 attendees-the annual Arnold Sports Festival.
The annual Arnold Sports Film Festival. here is promo video just released:
http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=dki1BcKgbCk&feature=youtu.be
Also just today launched the official website of the International Sports Hall of Fame. We had over 200 logos submitted in an international art competition worldwide and induction ceremonies for Class of 2012 will be during same event.
website link:
www.SportsHOF.org
“The International Sports Hall of Fame is a 501(c) Non Profit foundation established to honor the world’s greatest athlete legends in all sports. This is a global organization that believes recognition of these remarkable sports people should endure and be recognized long after their careers have ended. The induction ceremonies will be held annually every March
induction ceremonies will be held annually every March
at the Arnold Schwarzenegger Sports Festival, which is the world’s largest annual sports weekend, hosting 200,000 attendees and over 18,000 competing athletes. ”
from advisor Alina Yurkovsky:
Here is a description of Friendthem to put into your tip sheet. I don’t know how long you’d like to me. Let me know if this is too long and I’ll edit it.
Friendthem is an on-the-spot, “real time” smartphone application that eliminates the search process for making new Facebook friends and allows for both instant social and/or business connections. Most importantly, it opens an opportunity for connections that can be used in the moment or at a later time. It ensures that a new connection is never lost. Our tag line is: “Life happens when people connect,” because we know whether it’s business or personal, people’s lives are created through connections with each other. Friendthem provides a seamless new platform for doing so.
You can see how Friendthem works with our 60 second video on Friendthem.com!

from advisor Barry Kleiman:
Business Ownership Coach The Entrepreneur’s Source direct line (914) 234-8622 toll free (866) 469-9480 Bkleiman@ESourceCoach.com www.theESource.com/BKleiman www.linkedin.com/in/barrykleiman Franchise Match
I coach individuals who are considering self- employment as a career alternative and want to explore their possibilities. Please refer anyone who might benefit from my services.
Typically my clients are:
1) Interested in new challenges 2) Frustrated with their current job or career path 3) Unemployed due to downsizing, right sizing, or capsizing 4) Considering a career transition 5) Wanting to develop an alternative source of income 6) Interested in doing something they love 7) Looking to pursue their dream of self-employment Sold their business and considering their options

from Wendy Williams
The Big Apple Posse: Escape From New Orleans
Action Adventure Story for the Survivalist in Us All
The Big Apple Posse: Escape From New Orleans (the sequel to The Big Apple Posse), is live at Amazon.com. Today (and four more days in the next three months) Amazon.com Prime members can download both Posse books for no charge ( try the Amazon Prime 30 day trial membership).
Amanda thought her troubles were over when she, with the help of her posse, was able to escape a bombed out New York City and help the FBI identify the terrorists who attacked the City. But that was before she was forced to enter Witness Protection, a program which turns out to be no protection at all.
It is now the end of February and Amanda and her brother Peter are living in New Jersey with a former FBI agent, hiding until they can testify in the “terrorist trial of the century” in June. One afternoon, Amanda sees one of the “terrorists” hiding in the trees, watching her play soccer. She grabs Peter and travels into the City to seek help from Benedicte Trudeau, a Harlem lawyer who represents posse member, Thibodeaux Botrain’s Auntie Tina.
Mr. Botrain arranges for Amanda, Peter and Thibodeaux to move to New Orleans to hide with Thibodeaux’s relatives. They arrive in New Orleans and soon find out that Amanda, Peter and Thibodeaux are supposed to live in an apartment on New Orleans’ funky Magazine Street, watched over only by Thibodeaux’s beautiful seventeen-year-old cousin, Solange (an aspiring ballet dancer and singer), and one of Mr. Trudeau’s sons, Michael, a

from advisor JIll Markowitz:
Survey Invitation
The I Can Still Do That Foundation invites you to take our year end survey to help us improve our programs-

https://app.icontact.com/icp/sub/survey/take

We value your privacy and assure that all responses are kept confidential and will be used for informational purposes only .
We appreciate your feedback and thank you very much for your time.
_________________________________________
Friends and Advisors:
Happy new year!! We welcome our new advisors
twenty-three-old intern at his brother’s hip-hop label.
The posse has arrived in New Orleans just in time for Mardi Gras and they are quickly immersed in a world of music, dance, parades, voodoo and romance. New Orleans is a cultural stew where no one “stands out,” but are they safe? Can anyone successfully hide in a world of Facebook, Google, Youtube and facial recognition software? And can The Posse escape a gang of terroristic thieves who will do anything to prevent them from testifying?
The Big Apple Posse: Escape From New Orleans’ is the second installment of The Big Apple Posse Trilogy. The third and final book of the trilogy, The Big Apple Posse: Escape from Los Angeles, will be published in August of 2012.
Written by Wendy R. Williams with 13 Illustrations by Famed Artist Sophie Escabasse
Published by New York Cool Productions
The Big Apple Posse: Escape From New Orleans Cover Illustration of the Zulu Second Line Parade by Artist Sophie Escabasse
Like The Big Apple Posse on Facebook
and thank all of our supporters who have helped us in the year past. We continue to grow our programs to LI and CT (Third Thursdays), NY and LA (First Mondays) and Boston and Philly (Women Who Lunch).
Our Committees are taking shape and will start operations in 2012. Our first tele-conference for our Education Committee is Monday, 1/9/12 (the same day as First Mondays/NY). If you would like to participate virtually, please email our Chairperson, Kathleen Alfiero, for dial-in instructions. Her email is: Kathleen@appreciationunlimited.com.
You can always also send me any suggestions or ideas directly at: dan@firstmondays.com
LIfe long and prosper.. and
Keep swinging , Dan

First Mondays NYC

The Parlour – 250 W. 85th St., NYC

January 9, 2012    6 PM – 9 PM

Hello First Mondays Regulars and Newcomers!

In the spirit of the new year, we will be trying something new at First Mondays NYC to kick off our first event of 2012.
We ask that you please register and RSVP for First Mondays NYC on Meetup at www.meetup.com/first- Mondays-NYC/.

Using this tool, you can not only let us know you are coming and also learn a little about the others who plan to attend, plus you can give us feedback on what you like about the event or ideas for future events. We look forward to hearing your great ideas and hope to see you at the next First Mondays NYC on January 9, 2012!

Special Guest Speaker Carol Scott and the Seven Secrets of Success

We are also pleased to present speaker Carol Scott who has previosly spoken at our Women Who Lunch event.
Carol is the C.E.O of ECA World Fitness. ECA is an international organization for Fitness Professionals which serves to provide information, continuing education and networking for fitness professionals
around the world. Carol is recognized as the premier programming expert in Fitness today. She is the former National Director of Group Fitness for Equinox Fitness Clubs, and has consulted for small and large studios and corporations for many years. Multi-talented and multi tasking, she is the go-to expert in the industry and has appeared in print, television and videos including the New York Times, NBC, CBS, and Fox news. In 2003 she received the Program Director of the Year Award from IDEA, another nationally recognized Fitness Organization. Carol is responsible for all of ECA’s branding, advertising and marketing efforts and campaigns and is also the Editor in Chief of ECA’s quarterly News publication and monthly E- News. She created the tag line of “One Body, One WorldTM” for her corporation, ECA World Fitness Alliance,to represent the connection to
one’s self, one another, and the planet. Carol has used the platform of fitness to help individuals change not only their physique and understanding of fitness, but to get in touch with their spiritual and emotional health. She believes that through the joy and empowerment of the physical we are capable of elevating our inner self and creating a much more successful and empowered soul capable of increased joy, empathy, compassion and bliss.

Carol’s “Seven Secrets to Success” lecture teaches you how to unlock your potential and learn how to avoid the pitfalls that stand between you and your dreams. Drop all the barriers that get in the way of you obtaining more money, happiness and opportunity. This lecture will give you the tools to enable you to grow and head toward the goals that drive your passion and make you happier and wealthier. What more can you ask?

The I Can Still Do That Foundation
www.icanstilldothat.org

Still Do That

to help meet the needs of a new economy…

December, 2011 Tip Sheet

Latest Foundation News

SDT would like to welcome our new advisors:
G.L. McQueary
Michelle NG
Cristina Abrams
Alfredo F. Navarrete
Mark Robinson
We would also like to announce the interim chairs
for our new committees:
Kathleen Alfiero-
Suzanne HarveyBarry
Heyman-
Advisor Announcements
from advisor Karen Whitman and Rick Pantell:
from advisor Lisa Gold:
Upcoming Events -
Being Your Own CEO – the Business
of Show
Tuesday, November 29th, 2011
10:00am to 5:00pm
Only $74
Description: As an actor you are your
own small business. In school you were
taught if you were the most talented at
your craft you’d be successful. But what was left out is what
makes the difference in you having career for life or going out of
business quickly… (read more and/or register)
Twitter Basics for Your Biz
Friday, December 2nd
7:00pm to 9:30pm
Only $25
Description: Let’s get real here –
you don’t REALLY care about Twitter. Why should
you?
Here’s why. Twitter is just a means to an end and at the
end of the day you want what we all want: to grow your
business as an actor, get visible and make money. Twitter
is completely different than Facebook and Youtube and
it’s actually the most powerful marketing tool today…
(read more and/or register)
Research, Resources and
Relationships
Monday, December 5th
7pm to 9:30pm
Only $25
Description: Do you know who
the
PLAYERS are? That means the
NAMES of casting directors, agents, notable directors and
other
industry big wigs that could become some of the most
important relationships of your career. Hey, you want
them to know yours right? Maybe you ALREADY KNOW
people who know these people…
(read more and/or register)
Facebook 101
Tuesday, December 6th
7:00pm – 9:30pm
Only $25
Description: All eyes are on the internet, particularly
FACEBOOK (over 600 million users and counting…) and this
seminar is designed specifically for the actor wanting to
learn how to use this exciting on-line social tool to raise
their visibility/profile. In this first level Facebook 101
seminar, you’ll learn…(read more and/or register)
The Youtube Experience Workshop
Sunday, December 11th
10:00am to 5:00pm
(one hour lunch)
Only $74
Description: You cringe when you see people with way
less experience (or let’s face it, talent) than you being
featured on film and TV or landing the big opportunities
you’ve always dreamed of right? You KNOW that you
should be commanding higher rates and making a living
at your chosen profession but haven’t seen enough
income yet to promote yourself properly. Are you still
caught in the feast-or-famine cycle of chasing after work? Well it’s time
to get yourself on the tube!…(read more and/or register)
Money, Marketing and Mailings
Monday, December 12th
7pm to 9:30pm
Only $25
Description: One of the habits of
highly successful actors is to keep
a database of their target market
(i.e. agents, casting directors…) and mail to them
regularly. Learn how regularly you should mail and how
to use your money to effectively market to the people
who can get you work…(read more and/or register)
Facebook 202
Tuesday, December 13th
7:00pm – 9:30pm
Only $25
Description: Not only the most
powerful tool on the planet to
connect with old friends and make
new ones – If you’re not using
Facebook for your business as an actor you’re missing the
“Social Media” marketing boat! Creating an on-line
presence and BRAND is what this second level Facebook
202 seminar is all about…(read more and/or register)
Power Marketing for the Voice
Over Actor
Friday, December 16th
7:00pm to 9:30pm
Only $25
Description: Are you currently a
voiceover actor? Are you an actor
who has been told you should be
doing voiceovers? Where do you
get the on connecting and marketing to this unique niche
in the entertainment biz? Look no further! This seminar is
specifically designed for you, the voiceover artist, to
teach you what it takes to market yourself powerfully
where traditional methods
for gaining work and representation may not apply…
(read more and/or register)
from advisor Kendo Aytch:
PURCHASE NEW SINGLE FROM FARFETCHED “DOIN GOOD”

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/doin-goodsingle/

id481685569
FARFETCHED -DOIN GOOD
BONUS BELOW
BONUS DOWNLOAD :

http://www.mediafire.com/?92s7c4wfz5o77fo

MORE INFO
WWW.WORLD-ALLIANCE-RECORDS.COM
Director: Get Right
Filmed By: Get Right
Edited By: Get Right
from advisor Karl Berger:
Karl Berger’s Stone Workshop Orchestra
Final Two Performances December 5, 2011
For the last eight months Karl Berger’s Stone Workshop
Orchestra has played every Monday at the Stone and will
have its final performances at the Stone on December 5
with two benefit performance sets, at 8:00pm and
10:00pm, featuring guest soloists John Zorn (alto
saxophone) and Steven Bernstein (trumpet).
The Orchestra is conducted by Karl Berger in his inimitable
style, developed over many years at the legendary
Creative Music Studio. One of the trademarks is Ingrid
Sertso’s uncanny vocalization and poetry.
Karl’s “Music Mind” concept introduces a new approach
and experience of harmonizing improvised sound for
orchestral explorations of original themes or melodies from
the inexhaustible bounty of the world music traditions as
well as lines written by the likes of Don Cherry or Ornette
Coleman.
Performers on Dec. 5 include: John Zorn (alto sax), Steven
Bernstein (slide trumpet), Karl Berger (piano), Ingrid
Sertso, Mossa Bildner (vocals), Frederika Krier, David
Bakridges (violin), Sylvain Leroux, Peter Buettner (flutes),
Ken Ya Kawaguchi (Shakuhachi), Jason Candler (alto
clarinet), Michael Lytle, bass clarinet, Avram Fefer
(soprano sax), Welf Doerr, David Schnug (alto sax),
Stephen Gauci, Yuri Kretzmer (tenor sax ), Bill Ylitalo (alto
flute and baritone sax), Bob Selcoe, Herb Robertson, Brian
Groder (trumpet), Steve Swell (trombone), Harvey Valdes,
Kenny Wessel (guitar), John Ehlis (Mandolin), Hilliard
Greene, David Perrott (bass), John Pietaro (percussions),
Lou Grassi (drums), Philip Foster (odds and ends), Mossa
Bildner (vocals) and surprise guests.
Karl Berger’s Stone Workshop Orchestra will continue
starting in the spring season of 2012, at another great NYC
location. Stay tuned for details.
www.creativemusicstudio.org
The Stone is located at the corner of Avenue C and E 2nd
Street.
Tickets are $20 ($10 for students, seniors, musicians, Stone
regulars and CMS supporters).
All proceeds support the CMS Archive Project, the
preservation and re-mastering of over 400 historic CMS
recordings by some of the finest innovators in music, in
collaboration with Columbia University.
A How-To Guide to Improv by Howard Mandel
City Arts Nov. 29, 2011

http://cityarts.info/2011/11/29/a-how-to-guide-to-improv/

Creative Music Foundation
www.creativemusicstudio.org
creativemusicstudio@gmail.com
(845) 679-8847
from Advisor Ana Jomolca:
Hello folks,
Happy Thanksgiving to all. After flying solo for most of my
career, I finally landed a role with more than two people
in the cast. It’s a smart little play written by Mac Rogers
(Universal Robots) based on the 2003 scandal starring
Illinois Governor George Ryan, the death penalty
moratorium, the Scott Turow’s who capitalized on it and
the Cubana Leo (of West Wing) running around cleaning up
messes. The 14 person cast is stellar and
It’s a bittersweet occasion: After 12 years of providing a
supportive and affordable venue for hundreds of artists,
Manhattan Theater Source will close their doors at 117
MacDougal Street. Have Mercy is our farewell
performance. Every night will be followed by a post-show
celebration of MTS’s honoring of new voices and artists in
all fields. Given the circumstances and that we are a cast
of 14 and that the theater seats 50, tickets will sell out
rather quickly. Tickets are available online or at the box
office. Just click on the date you wish to attend.
Hope you can make it.
Much love and light,
Ana Maria
from Advisor Dusty Wright:
Dusty Wright Record Release Party
Monday, Dec. 5th, 2011
8 – 11 PM
Villain’s Tavern
1356 Palmetto Street (downtown LA)
Special guest stars, too.
Here’s the “Secret Window” video from my If We Never
CD: http://youtu.be/F6QFtbgWYD8
Please share the love.
peace,
Dusty
from advisor Andrea Wolper:
First and foremost, a sincere THANK YOU to everyone who
turned out for one of the CD release gigs and/or bought a
CD and/or listened to an interview.
You’re the best — for real!
Here’s a note about all sorts of things, music-related and
not, that I hope might be of interest:
Sunday, Dec. 4 Double bill:

Friends,

Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy the holidays with your friends and family and don’t forget to save the date of January 9, 2012 to celebrate the holidays and the new year with us at First Mondays NYC.

If you are interested in getting involved in the Foundation in any way, please contact us or join one of our new committees on Facebook by clicking the link below.

Photography Committee

International Business Committee

Music Committee

Special Events Committee

Education Committee

Have a wonderful weekend enjoying good food and even better company!

Keep Swinging,

Dan Schneider, Charlotte Pfahl & Jill Markowitz

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November 9, 2011 Tip Sheet

Latest Foundation News

SDT would like to welcome our new advisors:

Davi Santos

Lauren Fay
Nicholas Poulios
Pamela Kantor
Suzanne Harvey
Becky Sellinger

Advisor Announcements

from advisor Studio Stu:
Well my friends, I’m back again at one of the most wondrous art collections, and great acoustical, listening rooms; The Lehman Loeb Arts Center at Vassar College. Beginning this Thursday, I will be hosting and performing at their ‘Late Night Thursday’ events, and the start of a once-a-month jazz session, where students as well as musicians from the area are invited to come and experience the art, and the art of jazz improv. All musicians are encouraged to bring instruments, or voice, and be ready to create a new path through the improvisational wilderness. This workshop is designed to build confidence
through performing, deliberate listening, constructing short, expressive solos, and experiencing a thought process to enhance technique as well as intuition. In essence, “How To Play Well With Others”. So, come stroll and absorb this current remarkable exhibition, have a drink (coffee or water), eat some light foods, and look, listen and perform as we explore all types of music, within the jazz genre.

All Ways, sTuDIo.
www.studiostu.biz

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 10 5-8 PM
STUDIO STU’S JAZZ JAM @ VASSAR COLLEGE
THE FRANCES LEHMAN LOEB ARTS CENTER
124 RAYMOND AVENUE
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY
(845) 437-5632

http://fllac.vassar.edu/index.html

..And for those who like to eat…
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 11 6:30-9:30
STUDIO STU SOLO WITH THE FISHES
NEKO SUSHI AND SAKE BAR
1817 ROUTE 9 WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY
845.298.9869
www.thenekosushi.com

from advisor Dan Schneider:

Brahma Kumaris Los Angeles warmly invites you to the celebration of Diwali, the festival of lights!

An evening of Joy, Fun and Splendid Indian Cuisine awaits you!

Bring your family and friends!

Saturday, November 12 at 6:30 PM

908 S. Stanley Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036

RSVP (323) 933-2808 or www.bklosangeles.org

from advisor Carolyn Enger:

Dear Friends and Family,
It is my distinct pleasure to invite you to my upcoming concert, “The Art of Lyricism” featuring the music of Beethoven, Schubert, Mendelssohn and Brahms
Sunday November 13, 6 PM, at the
Englewood Public Library
31 Engle St. Englewood, NJ 07631
Open to the Public
(201) 568-2215
www.englewoodlibrary.org
I am very excited to share beautiful music with you. Hope you can attend. Please feel free to invite your friends and family.
All my love,
Sincerely,
Carolyn Enger

from Advisor Judy Sahagian:

JudyNetworks West Coast heats up another exciting Night on Rodeo Drive. Join us November 15 at Max Mara for a lovely night of networking and shopping. $50 per person (includes food and drink). We are
excited to announce that Max Mara is giving a 10% discount along with a surpise in our goody bag. Gentlemen get something nice for the misses just in time for the holidays while growing your business. Portions of the proceeds will go to Passion & Dreams Funding, A charity which helps homeless women.
For reservations, go to http://jnwestcoastmaxmara-Dan.eventbrite.com

from advisor Andrea Wolper:
Hi, there. It’s November (how’d that happen?) and that means my CD release celebrations are coming up very soon. I hope, hope, hope that if you’re in the tri-state area you’ll join us at one of them. The whole quintet will be playing, which doesn’t happen as often as I’d like, so this is an especially good time to hear us.
Wed. Nov. 16 at Zinc Bar, NYC
Sun. Nov. 20 at Trumpets, Montclair, NJ

I’m happy and relieved (I do not kid!) to say that”Parallel Lives” has been getting some extremely
gratifyingly reviews. If you’d like to see any of that, click here.
Interviews
I’ve been doing some radio interviews; one was a podcast for WGLT in Normal, IL. I think they way
they do their interviews is pretty interesting; you can listen to it on my new website. Look for the music
player at the very bottom of any page, click the “on” button, and there you go (it’s short – about 15 minutes). And feel free to tell me if you’re finding the website easy to read, navigate, etc.; the content is of course mostly music-related, but there are a few other things there as well. I’ll also be heard on a podcast at The Jazz Session, which I believe will be available in about 2 weeks. Two more interviews coming up; if you’re in the area you can tune in on a radio; if not you can stream on your computer; be sure to adjust for your time zone:
KUNV Las Vegas
91.5 FM
Wed. Nov. 2, 11 am Pacific Time
Streaming live at KUNV (2 pm East Coast)
KSJS San Jose, CA
90.5 FM
Sun. Nov. 13, 8:45 am (ouch!) Pacific Time
Streaming live at KSJS (11:45 am East Coast)

from Advisor Evelyne Pouget:
Art/Dance Fundraising Party in support of Evelyne’s humanitarian efforts in Laos This is a reminder about the special evening I am hosting at my art studio on Saturday the 19th. I will offer all of my artwork at 50% off because it is so important to me to raise the funds needed for myself and my two teenagers to travel to Laos and help 600 orphans in need. On display you will see my oil paintings, mosaics, pastels, and photography. It will be a festive evening with delicious refreshments and lively music, so bring friends and wear your dancing shoes! One Voice for Laos is a project I started to engage local teenagers in becoming the humanitarians of tomorrow by raising funds for the Deak Kum Pa Orphanage. We are in the middle of one year of fundraising events that will culminate in a trip to Laos with 6 – 10 local teens to give 2 weeks of community service on site.
Here is a link to our blog describing our efforts: http://www.ideachampions.com/OneVoiceForLaos/
And here is a link to the orphanage itself:
http://www.deakkumpaorphanage.com/
Party Details!
When: Saturday, November 19, 2011
Time: 6pm to 11pm
Suggested entry donation: $10
Where: Little brown door between Orpheum
Theater and The Inquiring Mind Bookstore
(300 Main Street), Saugerties, NY
Light refreshments will be served, and if you would like to bring something to share, please do!

from advisor Marc Black:

An Eight week tour, a Hometown Holiday Bash, a new website, and a new CDFrom the boonies of Pennsylvania to some fancy digs in San Francisco, I’m in the middle of one of the most wonderful tours I’ve ever experienced. I’m playing solo at homes, clubs and art centers. The generosityof folks across the Country has been stunning. There are so many people in America who love music, who are hopeful for the direction of our Country and who want to help. They’ve inspired me over and over. It seems that everybody’s talkin’ about the Occupy Movement. Talkin’ about fracking. Talkin’ about chemtrails. And they’re not just talkin’. They’re working in food pantries. They’ve been lobbying and, in some cases, re-calling their representatives. And, inventing ways to survive and thrive these tough times.

I’ve been posting photos and some brief essays about the trip on Facebook and on the new website
(www.marcblack.com). I hope you’ll get a chance to read some of them. If you’d like to schedule a house concert just about anywhere on this volatile planet of ours, just lemme know. Coming into the Holiday season, I’m brushing up on my ‘Chestnuts Roasting’. You know, although it’s been a tough year, this is the time to enjoy each other and give thanks for all the many blessings we’ve enjoyed. And as soon as I get back, I’ll be tuning up with my Band for our show the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend, November 26 at the Bearsville Theater. The evening will feature some special holiday treats…Happy Traum, Warren Bernhard. It’ll be a cobill with my dear friend and wonderful singer, Amy Fradon! We’ve had so many wonderful shows at the Theater including the recent benefit for Hurricane Irene. Check out this jam. We were joined by Garth Hudson, John Sebastian, Happy Traum and Marco Benevento. Nancy Cantandella shot these great videos:
Move Up To the Country

Trouble
While I’m Standing
I’ll write again soon about the new CD. It’s a very informal collection with songs about Pete Seeger, pure water, the troubled mind of America and how love might heal it. I got help from Happy Traum, John Sebastian, Warren, Mike Espostito and Amy Fradon.
Marc
www.marcblack.com
PS. By the way, if you’re an early riser, Amy and I will be on WDST (100.1 FM in Woodstock) with Greg Gattine at 8:30 am on Wednesday, November 23.

from advisor Sharon Rich:
Last week on Grey’s Anatomy, a sanitation worker comes in to the ER with half his right hand smashed into too many pieces to save. Callie, the orthopedic specialist, takes one look and says, “That hand’s gotta come off!” But as the patient is being prepped for surgery, Callie discovers that he is a skilled and inspired woodprint artist and that his art is his joy in life. She considers herself something of an artist, too. She sees clearly that saving his hand is a way of saving his life — and preserving something positive in the world. She changes her planned course of action and decides to rebuild the hand. Watching this, it struck me that I know someone in a similar situation: Daryl is leading a division in a large medical technology products business. The conservative parent company has cut his budgets and staff and is declining his requests for resources needed to grow the business. Daryl’s response has been to do his best to put out his biggest fires and put his focus on polishing his résumé. Do you see the similarity? Daryl thinks the hand can’t be saved. He’s given up. What’s different between the two situations is that Daryl doesn’t have a reason to push through this first assessment. At least,not yet. What if he did? What if Daryl saw that the purpose his organization could serve in the world is bigger than him? Bigger than his fears of failure or rocking the corporate boat or being disappointed or not being up to the task? What if he believed as deeply as it is possible to believe anything that he could make a real difference in the lives of many people by overcoming his fears and going for the change he knows his company needs? What if he got that giving up on the company would equal giving up on himself? Do you think that might get him to let go of the idea that his situation is hopeless? Do you think that could engage him in some creative problem solving and possibly some strategic risk taking with the parent org to get something different and better happening? What we’re talking about here is engagement. Full engagement…you might also call it ownership…inspired by a sense of bigger purpose. When companies have this they perform miracles. This isn’t just in the movies. It happens in business all the time. Only not as often as it doesn’t happen! So where in your work (or life) are you less than fully engaged? What goals have you given up on that were once energizing and exciting, that held true potential for you or your business? What are you ready to amputate that isn’t truly done for? What would happen if you took another look on a deeper level and saw what was really at stake? What if you took full ownership? What would it be like to take full responsibility for the consequences and costs of giving up — and allowed yourself to reconnect with the potential benefits and gains of taking a fresh look and really putting yourself on the
line? What would happen if you fully engaged as if someone’s life depended on it? Maybe someone’s life does. Maybe it’s yours.
Wishing you an inspired week,
Contact me:
phone: 310.915.0294
email: sr@leadershipincorporated.com
w: http://www.leadershipincorporated.com
b: http://leadershipincorporated.wordpress.com

from advisor Ed Goldsmith:
Welcome to all newcomers. We are in the process of developing networking teams for the purpose of connecting People With Opportunity to People Looking for Opportunity (PWO/PLO). Stay tuned in for future updates on getting the word out about your opportunity that you have or for one that you are looking for. Coaching and Mentorship Tip of the Month!- “Individuals win Trophies, but TEAMS win
Championships!”, John Wooden- One of my favorite books and highly recommended as the Book of the
Month “A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections- On and Off the Court” …teaches about personal and professional growth through TEAMWORK “….I remember hearing another one of my mentor’s say “…anything that has achieved a value of SIGNIFICANCE and/or GREATNESS was not achieved by one person!” Okay, you might be thinking to yourself this can easily be debated on certain achievements…but when it comes down to it… ALL achievers have had great coaching along with a team of others around them to assist in the accomplishment. Third Thursdays will kick off the Inaugural meeting on February 16th at 7PM at the Marriott Residence Inn located at 9 Gerhard Rd Plainview, NY 11803. Third Thursdays is the Long Island arm of FirstMondays.com. We are a group of Independent business owners that are on the advisory board of the ICANSTILLDOTHAT.ORG foundation through First Mondays in NYC. We are officially branching out to the Queens and Long Island community. More info on this will soon be available on firstmondays.com with a link to Third Thursdays, as well as in next month’s Ed’s Update. All connections are invited. For those people outside the Long island area please feel free to invite your friends and or family who are looking to meet like minded people chasing their Dreams. There are also other First Monday chapters being started around the country so check out the link..

Are you planning Holiday parties and have over looked arranging ground transportation? Skyline Credit Ride, Inc can assist! Let me once again give thanks for your great feedback on the Skyline car service account that was set up under LinkedIn. The account is available for reservations 24/7/365. All types of service, including LTC Sedans, SUV’s, Stretch Limo, Pass Vans, Mini Bus, and Full size Coach are available. Simply call (888) 741-3711 or (800) 567 5957 at Airports… tell the operator Account number and name is “10890” “LINKED IN”. Corporate rates and priority will be given to all. All credit cards are accepted. Feel free to contact me to arrange personal or corporate billing.

Wishing you a very successful and joyful holiday season filled with INSPIRATION and MOTIVATION!
Remember…YOU CAN DO IT!

With love, Ed
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Friends and Advisors:

Welcome to our new friends and advisors. Our community of creative entrepreneurs is growing daily
as are the positive vibrations of the new age. (Don’t believe everything you read in the papers or watch on
the news, things ARE getting better). We are co-hosting a Benefit event in Beverly Hills on 11/15 (see news from Judy Networks above). Many of our advisors have great events over the next
few weeks. Please support them. Our new Music Group on Facebook is taking off rapidly. Please join if you have not already and invite others. We are still developing a mission and programs, so feel free to volunteer if you have the time and desire. We have some great musicians in our community.

Our next First Mondays/NYC will be Monday, January 9, 2012 from 6-9 PM at The Parlour (250 West 86th Street, New York, N.Y. ). Special Guest Speaker. Details to follow at www.firstmondays.com.

Please email dan@firstmondays.com if you would like to join one of our new Committees (Music, Education, Special Events, Photography, or International Business). We are also forming “Third Thursday” groups for Long Island and for Connecticut and a Women Who Lunch/Philly group, all of which will launch in February 2012. Please email me if you want to be involved in any capacity.

Happy New Age!! (11/11/11 is the Mayan Stargate).
Keep swinging,
Dan@firstmondays.com

PS- in honor of the New Age, we welcome all to a free guided meditation for peace conference call on 11/11/11 at 11 PM (EST). Please email me if you would like to the dial-in coordinates.