Monday, April 26, 2010

Online Reputation Cedric Reeves

Memo To: Cedric Reeves
From: Cameron Cutler
CC: Preston Parker
Date: 4/26/10


RE: Online Reputation

I performed a search for information about you online. Here are some of the things I found.

You were born on September 12, 1989. You are originally from Granada Hills, Calif., which is a district in the city of Los Angeles. Your parents are Ryan Prejean, and Anthony and Nina Reeves. You also have two brothers.

You went to Kennedy HS where you were a football team captain. You were an all city and section selection and you were named the Defensive Player of the Year in the Los Angeles City Section. You recorded 61 tackles, 10.5 sacks, 1 int, and 1 defensive touchdown.

You currently live in Logan, Utah. You came to Logan to go to Utah State University and play football. According to your athlete bio on utahstateaggies.comyou are currently a junior and play defensive tackle. You are 6' 1" and weigh 277 pounds.

Last year you appeared in six Aggie football games and recorded five tackles(two solos, three assists). Your best game last year was against Nevada, in which you recorded three tackles.

According to a article published this month by Tony Jones in the Salt Lake Tribune you recorded a sack in a recent Spring scrimmage.

Your Facebook profile told me you are currently in a relationship with Marci Petersen. The two of you recently went on a trip to California together and wrote "Marci+Cedric" in the sand, your anniversary is August 20th. You enjoy football, writing, and motorcycles. You are a fan of Lupe Fiasco, Brent Carpenter, and you love your dad.

I found nothing that would be damaging to you online. General information about you especially athletic profiles are easily accessed but detailed personal and family information is not readily displayed on your blog. In order for someone to view your complete Facebook profile you must give your approval.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Final Draft Proposal

Proposal for the African Student Association at Utah State University
The following proposal has been prepared by the African Student Association (AFSA) at Utah State University (USU). This proposal includes information about AFSA current needs and solutions that include receiving support from Zions Bank. Also included are several AFSA goals which will allocate any support received to appropriate uses.


Executive Summary

We the African Student Association (AFSA) at Utah State University (USU) exist to promote African culture on the USU campus and in the surrounding community. Due to current needs we propose that Zions Bank, a leader in business and community enrichment, contribute $2,500 to AFSA. The contribution will help finance the annual African Banquet held on USU's campus each year and other club activities which enable us to share many aspects of African culture with a large, and diverse group of people in the Logan area.

Sponsor Appeal

Zions Bank has been a community leader in Logan for many years. Because many Zion's branches are located in Utah and the surrounding area we know that communities like Logan are important to Zions. More specifically we know that Zions is committed to supporting diversity. Zions president A. Scott Anderson said, "It is our goal to select and retain qualified employees that represent all segments of the communities we support." In addition to diverse employment, Zions has supported several diversity projects including the Hispanic Business Awards Ceremony, and the refugee employment program of the Asian Association of Utah. Supporting AFSA will help Zions Bank further their commitment to supporting diversity.

Problem

Each year AFSA holds an African Banquet on the USU campus which focuses on the best of African culture. The banquet has seen increased support and attendance, but is difficult to fund with our limited resources. The African food served at the banquet costs $2,000 alone, and greatly exceeds our annual budget of $500. Without community support, including support from Zions Bank, this banquet which displays the best of African dance, music, food and dress will not continue, and people in the Logan area will lose a valuable opportunity to experience African culture.

Solution

By receiving an annual grant of $2,500 from Zions Bank AFSA will be able to organize and promote the African Banquet each year. AFSA will also be able to pursue our other goals which include cultural programs in the Logan area that will expose the community to African culture. This partnership will be well advertised by AFSA and Zions Bank will be recognized as our major partner at the African Banquet and any other major program that is implemented. All banquet fliers and promotions will include the Zions Bank logo. This promotion will help Zions Bank achieve its desired reputation as a leader in supporting community diversity, and will also build a positive reputation with many people in the community, which in turn will lead to more customers, and more Zions Bank accounts.

Capabilites

AFSA is a International Student Club at USU and has the leadership needed to accomplish the organization's goals of educating USU students and community members on African culture. Newly appointed association president Jojo Beyene and her cabinet are committed to AFSA's growth and success. AFSA has started to actively seek community partnerships with leaders like Zions Bank in order to enrich the existing African Banquet, and create new programs that will expose the community to the best of African culture.

Budget

Our request from Zions is a partnership contribution of $2,500. We will be sending similar proposals to a few local businesses in order to reach our budget goal of $5,000. By contributing half of our proposed budget Zions Bank will be considered our title sponsor and will receive preference in all advertising and promotion performed by AFSA. The $5,000 budget will allow AFSA to lower the cost of admission to the African banquet, and allow for more advertisement. Banquet attendance will double next year and grow steadily after that. Free African culture educational programs will also be implemented with the additional funds.

Conculsion

We encourage Zions Bank to support AFSA and send the proposed grant of $2,500 and a letter confirmation to the address provided. If you have any questions please contact Dexter Summers at dexter.summers@aggiemail.usu.edu

End Matter

"Zions Bank Diversity Commitment." Zions Bank. Zions Bank Human Resource Department, 2009. Web. 14 Apr 2010. .

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Draft: Grant Proposal

Proposal for the African Student Association at Utah State University
The following proposal has been prepared by the African Student Association (AFSA) at Utah State University (USU). This proposal includes information about AFSA current needs and solutions that include receiving support from Zions Bank. Also included are several of AFSA goals which will allocate any support received to appropriate uses.


We the African Student Association (AFSA) at Utah State Universtiy (USU) exist to promote African culture on the USU campus and in the surrounding community, due to current needs we propose that Zions Bank, a leader in business and community enrichment donate $2,500 to the AFSA to support the annual African Banquet held on USU's campus each year and other club activities which enable us to share many aspects of African culture with a large, and diverse group of people in the Logan area.

Zions Bank has been a community leader in Logan for many years. Because Zions branches are located in Utah and the close surrounding area we know that communities like Logan are important to Zions. More specifically we know that Zions is committed to supporting diversity Zions president A. Scott Anderson said, "It is our goal to select and retain qualified employees that represent all segments of the communities we support." Zions has supported several diversity projects including the Hispanic Business Awards Ceremony, and the refugee employment program of the Asian Association of Utah. Supporting the AFSA will help Zions Bank further their involvement in supporting diversity.

Each year the AFSA hold a African Banquet on the USU campus which focuses on the best of African culture. The banquet has seen increased support and attendance, but is difficult to fund with our limited resources. The African food served at the banquet costs $2,000 alone, and greatly exceeds our annual budget of $500. Without community support this banquet which displays the best of African dance, music, food and dress will not continue, and people in the Logan area will lose a valuable opportunity to learn about African culture.

By receiving an annual grant of $2,500 from Zions Bank AFSA will be able to organize and promote the African Banquet each year. In addition we will be able to pursue our other goals which include cultural programs in the Logan area that will expose the community to African culture. AFSA is a International Student Club at USU and has the leadership needed to accomplish the organization's goals of educating USU students and community members on African culture. Newly appointed association president Jojo Beyene and her cabinet are committed to AFSA's growth and success.

We encourage Zions Bank to support the AFSA and send the proposed grant of $2,500 to the address provided. If you have any questions please contact Dexter Summers at dexter.summers@aggiemail.usu.edu

References:

"Zions Bank Diversity Commitment." Zions Bank. Zions Bank Human Resource Department, 2009. Web. 14 Apr 2010. .