Off the CUPF: Community Use of Public Facilities
Welcome to Off the CUPF, a Community Use of Public Facilities Podcast. We are one of many Montgomery County Government podcasts that focuses on sustainability and innovation, all while making sure our community is aware of the services provided in Montgomery County, Maryland. Are you looking to reserve an outdoor or indoor facility at a library, school, or County Government building? Available venues are here to be reserved, and we are the office that can make it happen.
Episodes
18 episodes
Countdown to NYE!! | We Want to Thank You All
In this podcast, Community Relations and Special Projects, Emily Brewster-McCarthy and Communications and Outreach Program Manager Derek Ross will discuss the visible changes at CUPF. During this discussion, they give shoutouts to all the new f...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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24:02
New Faces, New Leadership, New Us!!
In this podcast, Communications and Outreach Program Manager Derek Ross and Community Relations and Special Projects, Emily Brewster-McCarthy will be discussing their plans for 2026. During this discussion we will learn more about the new faces...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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22:00
Getting Locked in for 2026!! | Closing the Year Strong
In this podcast, Community Relations and Special Projects, Emily Brewster-McCarthy and Communications and Outreach Program Manager Derek Ross will be discussing their plans for 2026. During this discussion we will learn more about what it will ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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21:00
Welcome Back to Off the CUPF Season 2!!
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 discussi...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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7:13
Season Finale: What We Learned (and What’s Next) | Goodbye-for Now!!
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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27:12
What’s Going On with CUPF? | Latest News and Updates
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 Lope...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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13:14
Connecting the Dots | Sharing Community Engagement Stories and the Power of Community Service
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. Liste...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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42:21
A Goodbye Worth Remembering, Wishing Ramona Bell-Pearson and Ron Maxson Jr. a Happy Retirement!!
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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35:24
Resources, Updates, and Reminders | Keeping the Community Engaged and Aware of CUPF Events
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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Fresh Eyes and Summertime Expectations | Welcome Summer Fellow, Sarah Hoffman
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 w...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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26:23
Let's Talk About It, A Conversation About Athletic Fields
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 pert...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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31:46
Series 3: CUPF's New Simplified Fee Structure | Discussion and Informative Session
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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31:38
Series 2: CUPF's New Simplified Fee Structure | Discussion and Informative Session
Are you aware of CUPF's New Simplified Fee Structure? Did you know you can reserve a parking lot to host your outdoor events? You have questions, we have the answers. Join CUPF Director, Ramona Bell-Pearson and Communications and Outreach Speci...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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25:17
This Is How We Do It: CUPF Preparation for a County Budget Hearing | The Community Use Experience
Have you ever wondered how offices such as CUPF prepare for a budget hearing? In this podcast, CUPF's Communications and Outreach Specialist, Derek Ross, will discuss with our Director, Ramona Bell-Pearson and Financial Administrator, Vanessa L...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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Series 1: CUPF’s New Simplified Fee Structure | Discussion and Informative Session
This podcast episode is the first of many discussions regarding CUPF’s New Simplified Fee Structure. Listen as CUPF Director, Ramona Bell-Pearson and CUPF Communications and Outreach Specialist, Derek Ross, jump start the discussion regarding C...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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We Are Here to Help! Learn More About Opening Day Reservations and the Resources CUPF Provides to the Community
In this episode of Off the CUPF, Director, Ramona Bell-Pearson and Communications and Outreach Specialist, Derek Ross, discuss CUPF's Facility Fee Assistance Program (FFAP) and the opportunities it provides for the community. This episode also ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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CUPF New Year’s Resolution! What Are Our Plans for the New Year? Hint: Get More Involved in the Community | Special Guest, Douglas Weisburger (DEP)
CUPF is closing out 2024 and getting ready for 2025. Listen as CUPF Director, Ramona Bell-Pearson and CUPF Communications and Outreach Specialist, Derek Ross discuss our goals as an office for 2025. This episode will include a general overview ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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Welcome to the Wonderful World of Community Use of Public Facilities, We Are CUPF!
Listen as CUPF Director, Ramona Bell-Pearson and Communications and Outreach Specialist, Derek Ross, discuss the power of CUPF and the benefits we provide to the community. This episode will be answering the tough questions regarding reservatio...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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