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  • Welcome Back to Off the CUPF Season 2!!
    2025/12/19

    Welcome to the podcast team, Emily!! In this podcast, Communications and Outreach Program Manager Derek Ross and Community Relations and Special Projects, Emily Brewster-McCarthy will discuss upcoming goals for the podcast. During this discussion, they will give the community a sample of our upcoming PSA's and CUPF voiceovers. Season 2 has started, and we are ready to provide our latest updates to the community. Stay tuned!!

    Connect with Off the CUPF

    • Follow CUPF on Instagram and X
    • Email us at CUPFPodcast@montgomerycountymd.gov
    • For the latest updates go to Community Use Bridge
    • For more info about CUPF go to our website

    Thanks for listening!!

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    7 分
  • Season Finale: What We Learned (and What’s Next) | Goodbye-for Now!!
    2025/11/18

    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.

    Connect with Off the CUPF

    • Follow CUPF on Instagram and X
    • Email us at CUPFPodcast@montgomerycountymd.gov
    • For the latest updates go to Community Use Bridge
    • For more info about CUPF go to our website

    Thanks for listening!!

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    27 分
  • What’s Going On with CUPF? | Latest News and Updates
    2025/11/17

    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.

    Connect with Off the CUPF

    • Follow CUPF on Instagram and X
    • Email us at CUPFPodcast@montgomerycountymd.gov
    • For the latest updates go to Community Use Bridge
    • For more info about CUPF go to our website

    Thanks for listening!!

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    13 分
  • Connecting the Dots | Sharing Community Engagement Stories and the Power of Community Service
    2025/09/29

    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!!

    Connect with Off the CUPF

    • Follow CUPF on Instagram and X
    • Email us at CUPFPodcast@montgomerycountymd.gov
    • For the latest updates go to Community Use Bridge
    • For more info about CUPF go to our website

    Thanks for listening!!

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    42 分
  • A Goodbye Worth Remembering, Wishing Ramona Bell-Pearson and Ron Maxson Jr. a Happy Retirement!!
    2025/09/26

    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!!

    Connect with Off the CUPF

    • Follow CUPF on Instagram and X
    • Email us at CUPFPodcast@montgomerycountymd.gov
    • For the latest updates go to Community Use Bridge
    • For more info about CUPF go to our website

    Thanks for listening!!

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    35 分
  • Resources, Updates, and Reminders | Keeping the Community Engaged and Aware of CUPF Events
    2025/07/28

    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.

    Connect with Off the CUPF

    • Follow CUPF on Instagram and X
    • Email us at CUPFPodcast@montgomerycountymd.gov
    • For the latest updates go to Community Use Bridge
    • For more info about CUPF go to our website

    Thanks for listening!!

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    26 分
  • Fresh Eyes and Summertime Expectations | Welcome Summer Fellow, Sarah Hoffman
    2025/07/25

    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.

    Connect with Off the CUPF

    • Follow CUPF on Instagram and X
    • Email us at CUPFPodcast@montgomerycountymd.gov
    • For the latest updates go to Community Use Bridge
    • For more info about CUPF go to our website

    Thanks for listening!!

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    26 分
  • Let's Talk About It, A Conversation About Athletic Fields
    2025/07/21

    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.

    Connect with Off the CUPF

    • Follow CUPF on Instagram and X
    • Email us at CUPFPodcast@montgomerycountymd.gov
    • For the latest updates go to Community Use Bridge
    • For more info about CUPF go to our website

    Thanks for listening!!

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    32 分