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An Outstanding Job (98th TCSW Conference)
- Dustin Keller and Scott Ridgeway describe a successful 98th TCSW conference.
Click here for the video. It was only the second day of the Tennessee Conference on Social Welfare’s 98th meeting in Franklin, TN and already Dustin Keller and Scott Ridgeway were all smiles. It was only during post production that I realized that I heard Scott say “an outstanding job” more than once. Then as I thought about how well the conference was organized and conducted – it was clear that everyone connected with this year’s meeting performed outstandingly. Sometimes we use words like “outstanding”, “excellent” and “perfect” too much thereby rendering those words almost meaningless. But this was a great conference. Imagine Dustin and Scott going around and cheering the conference staff and volunteers on they performed there duties. “Hey, you’re doing an outstanding job!” Smiles and gratitude are infectious. As I was working on how to end this video, I became aware for the first time that I said, “You’re doing an outstanding job” at the end. (I really do not remember saying that but I do remember feeling good while I was conducting that interview). I played the segment back again and sure enough it was my voice. Wow. So Scott Ridgeway set me up with his big smile and “outstanding jobs”. Watch at the very end right before the logo, he has a mischievous look like he is thinking, ” Ha! It worked!” I’m on to Ridgeway. Next year I’ll be on guard. But, you know, perhaps that is one phrase that can’t be over used. Next time when the moment arises, tell someone that they are doing “an outstanding job”. Then remember how good you felt saying it.
Evolution of Communication – Pts. 2 and 3
Communication technology comes by so quickly that it is hard to keep up. Watch as Nicholas Holland, CEO of CentreSource Interactive Agency, slows it down for you in Evolution of Communication. This is a series of short videos that explains how humans have communicated since the beginning of time. In Part Two: “Cave Drawings and Written Letters”, Nicholas explains the first permanent means of communication. In “Part Three: Diversifying – Channel vs. Medium“, he shows how messages began to move from one location to another. Evolution of Communication – it’s something to talk about.
Coming soon: Part 4: The Telephone
The Recession and Poverty
Joyce Hillman and Julius Witherspoon lead a discussion on poverty at TCSW, 4-5-11.
Just released “The Recession and Poverty” from a breakout session conducted by Joyce Hillman and Julius Witherspoon of Metropolitan Social Services – Nashville, Tennessee during the TCSW conference in Franklin, Tennessee on 4/5/11. Ms. Hillman and Mr. Witherspoon both expertly suggest that the recession has forced us all to rethink our previous assumptions about poverty and the poor. In the Tennessee Conference on Social Welfare Video Blog 5, I mentioned that they reported that the recession was over. You will hear that part of the discussion in this video. (I was close to naming this video, “It’s not Your Father’s Poverty”. I just couldn’t do that – but I was close. I decided that such a flippant title would make light of the hardship of poverty I wanted to display).
The presentation discusses just a small amount of the information that has been developed as part of the Nashville Poverty Reductiion Initiative. Metropolitan Social Services -Nashville is the lead agency in that effort. Their website is at www.nashville.gov/sservices.
Why “Russ Anthony 411” is the Logo for Anthony – Denmark Communications
(Anthony – Denmark Communications is owned and operated by Russell B. Anthony).
Several of the videos that I have posted have contained the name “Anthony – Denmark Communications” or “Anthony – Denmark Productions”. Anthony – Denmark Communications is the name of my business site where I work with community services to video, computer and event host/voice talent to marketer their messages to funding sources and potential clients. Russ Anthony 411 is a community service site that I use to showcase social work, technology and other useful information.
I started “Anthony – Denmark Communications” on March 11, 2011 and made a quiet announcement to family and friends on my personal Facebook page. It is amazing the flurry of activity that has taken place since that time. It is so crystal clear in my mind now the meaning of the phrase, “Do what is your passion”. Your paasi0n is something you would do if you were not getting paid. In fact, it is something that you would gladly pay to do. I have a full-time job doing other work. I am so grateful and thank that I have a job that allows me to spend money on my passion. Doing the work you can watch and read about on this site is my passion. It is something that, at times, I gladly stay up all night doing because I feel that I do not have enough time during the day to get it all done.
Before, I thought my passion was to become a radio announcer. Did that, liked it but it wasn’t my passion. Then I thought about being a electrical engineer, was on my way, liked it, but it wasn’t my passion. Financial Planner? No. Network marketing? No. Retail management? No. University administrator? Nursing home director? Insurance sales? No. No. No.
It was the path that led me to social work that made me realize that I enjoy having a job that helps others. Social work is hard work because the people we assist are getting the help that they cannot get easily elsewhere. I can see now that, gradually, I have been on the path to helping others through the use of technology for a long time. Is so clear to me that I can use the experiences that I have gained over the years to assist a variety of community programs and their customers.
Whatever course the rest of my life may take me. I want to remember how I feel at this moment. A moment where it feels like there is so much more work to be done in this field that I call social work technology. I will post a fuller description of the meaning of social work technology in the future. However, it is the field of social work that uses computers, video, the Internet and other electronic means to improve the effectiveness of social programs and better the lives of the people they serve. In short, social work technology is a tool used by social workers to improve the lives of others.
So the title, “Why ‘Russ Anthony 411’ is the Logo for Anthony – Denmark Communications” means that I always want to remember where I started (Denmark, TN) and where I found my passion (Anthony – Denmark Communications).
Anthony – Denmark Communications is at www.anthony-denmark.com.
By the way, if you really enjoyed your job, wouldn’t you pay to do it?
Russ
Fred Thompson at The 98th TCSW Conference
Fred Thompson addresses the audience at TCSW, 4-5-11, in Frankiln, TN.
April 5, 2011 – Former Tennessee senator Fred Thompson gave the keynote address at the 98th meeting of The Tennessee Conference on Social Welfare. Among his topics were fairness as it relates to limitations on malpractice lawsuits. You can view my report of his speech on You Tube. I was able to catch up with him briefly after his presentation. Although I expected to record our conversation, I was thrown a curve ball when he did not seem to confidently remember a quote that I had attributed to him. Therefore I will not repeat the quote here – but his response was, “Yeah, that sounds like something I might have said”. I did not feel comfortable asking him to elaborate on the quote. (But, I was so sure that I heard him say the quote on TV). Oh well, a moment lost and a lesson learned. Next time, I’ll be better prepared with a back up question. I fully expected other media outlets to cover his 25 minute presentation. I am referring to this as exclusive video for Anthony – Denmark Communications until proven otherwise. I will be giving TCSW a larger video to post on their website. So be sure to look for it at www.tcsw.org some time in the near future.
Mr. Thompson served the State of Tennessee in the United States Senate from 1994 to 2003. To more information about his many roles as a senator, including testimony for “…Establishing a Department of Homeland Security, please go to www.senate.gov.
Evolution of Communication starring Nicholas Holland
(Please note: This video was produced by Anthony – Denmark Communications and it is not associated with Nicholas Holland).
On the first day (4/4/11) of the Tennessee Conference on Social Welfare (TCSW), participants were wowed and informed. Evolution of Communication is a portion of Nicholas Holland’s excellent TCSW Opening Plenary Session on social media. Mr. Holland is the CEO of CentreSource Interactive Agency. He delivered, in an entertaining and disarming manner, “Dr. Facetweeter: How I Learned to Stop Googling and Love My Tablet”. The section, Evolution of Communication, serves as a useful, albeit brief, tour of how humans have communicated throughout history. I posted the introduction video to Evolution of Communication on the morning of 4/5/11. It was only was until the wee hours in the morning of 4/7/11 that I realized that I neglected to set the proper setting for Part One” Story Tellers and Smoke Signals” to be viewed on You Tube. Each of the videos in the series will be about a minute long. The introduction sets the engaging delivery style for Mr. Holland’s Opus (Sorry Nicholas I couldn’t resist). Part One” Story Tellers and Smoke Signals” shows how humankind first began to pass on information. Look for Evolution of Communication Part Two: “Cave Drawings and Written Letters” in the near future.
According to its website, “Centresource is a family of strategists, creatives, developers, marketers and entrepreneurs all under one roof”. For more information about Nicholas Holland’s company, CentreSource Interactive Agency, please visit www.centresource.com.
Lowell Perry, Jr., CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle TN Before the TCSW Closing Session
The crowd was excited in anticipation of a great closing speech. Even so, Lowell Perry, Jr. was gracious in giving me a preview just before he went up to give his presentation on “Creating A Meaningful Life”. He states that we have forgotten what it means to be human beings and have become “human doings”. Great line! Coming soon, I will be posting some of his remarks from the speech. He has some thoughts about the potential overuse of cell phones, texting and other technology that you do not want to miss. I hope to post those comments in the coming days. For information about the wonderful job of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee, please visit www.mentorakid.org.
Click here for my You Tube interview with Lowell Perry, Jr.
Interview: Sara Holifield of the Tennesseee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
(This is a transcript of a video, with audio difficulties that, posted on You Tube earlier today). Click here for the video.
Russ Anthony: Hi this is Russ Anthony 411 again and I am speaking with Sara Holifield . She just finished her fantastic workshop: “In Her Shoes”. And if you go to my website now you can see live posts from that particular presentation. So Sara tell us a little about that presentation. I was able to only put some of it on the website, so what would you hope that someone would get from that presentation?
Sara Holifield: Well, “In Her Shoes” is a community education tool that we use to really help people understand what is like to be a victim of domestic violence. It sort of helps them to understand, for a short period of time, what a victim would face across many years of violence. Domestic violence is something that can happen to anybody. It’s not necessarily happens between heterosexual couples. It can happen between same sex couples. And its really something that everyone in the community can work towards supporting victims and helping to end domestic violence.
Russ: Okay, great. And if somebody wanted more information, do you have a website that they can go to?
Sara: We do. I am with The Tennessee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence. And our website is www.tcadsv.org.
Russ: Thank you so much.
Sara: Thank you.
Russ: Again this is Russ Anthony for RussAnthony411.org. I just wanted to let you know that I really appreciate Sara for taking the time and as you can see they are making room for the next presentation. Thank you.
Live TCSW Conference Post 3
Watch and listen to a participant tell the the experience of a 64-year-old woman who goes back to the batterer. Click here.