Off the CUPF: Community Use of Public Facilities

Opening Day, the Rush, the Reservation, and the Community Buzz!!

We're back with another conversation regarding Opening Day Reservations!! In this episode, Communications and Outreach Specialist, Derek Ross and Community Relations & Special Projects, Emily Brewster-McCarthy will be joined by Operations Analyst, Heather Fine. Listen as Heather explains the role of Core Services and the Priority and High-Volume Processes.  Are you ready for Monday, May 4th? Here's a friendly reminder, opening day to reserve Auditoriums and Indoor School facilities is coming up soon. Of course, we can't forget about Government Building Meeting Rooms. Click to Learn more about our upcoming reservation dates [https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cupf/calendar.html]. Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast! A transcript for this episode can be found here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2420072/19035136-opening-day-the-rush-the-reservation-and-the-community-buzz/transcript [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2420072/19035136-opening-day-the-rush-the-reservation-and-the-community-buzz/transcript] Connect with Off the CUPF * Follow CUPF on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/montgomerycupf/] and X [https://x.com/MontgomeryCUPF]   * Email us at CUPFPodcast@montgomerycountymd.gov [CUPFPodcast@montgomerycountymd.gov] * For the latest updates go to Community Use Bridge [https://cupfmontgomerycountymd.blogspot.com/] * For more info about CUPF go to our website [https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cupf/index.html] Thanks for listening!!

Stepping Back Outside: The Warm Weather Reset CUPF Edition

Welcome to another episode of Off the CUPF. In this episode, Community Relations & Special Projects, Emily Brewster-McCarthy and Communications and Outreach Specialist, Derek Ross will discuss their excitement for warm weather. Listen as they get ready to go back outside to experience fun activities and events in Montgomery County, Maryland. Plus, we are getting ready for more Adopt A Road street cleaning. ActiveMONTGOMERY.org [https://mdmontgomeryctyweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/splash.html?InterfaceParameter=WebTrac&_csrf_token=dc0Q6C6O1F713L313B3E2L4P6Y4R596E1A6V3R594W735I645E6H07614H5D52005L5R4E6D6Z6T4M5I58095P4V6J52036X5P584C025F5Q5A6N085S4R5M681G004I6D] have you heard of it? No worries, we got you covered. Want the latest news from CUPF, check out our Community Use Bridge | Blogger [https://cupfmontgomerycountymd.blogspot.com/]. Don't forget, MoComCon [https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/library/programs/mocomcon.html] coming soon!! The Transcipt of this episode is available here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2420072/18875719-stepping-back-outside-the-warm-weather-reset-cupf-edition/transcript [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2420072/18875719-stepping-back-outside-the-warm-weather-reset-cupf-edition/transcript] Connect with Off the CUPF * Follow CUPF on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/montgomerycupf/] and X [https://x.com/MontgomeryCUPF]   * Email us at CUPFPodcast@montgomerycountymd.gov [CUPFPodcast@montgomerycountymd.gov] * For the latest updates go to Community Use Bridge [https://cupfmontgomerycountymd.blogspot.com/] * For more info about CUPF go to our website [https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cupf/index.html] Thanks for listening!!

Welcome to the team Miguel Lozada | It’s a Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza Takeover!!

In this episode, we’re welcoming a new voice to the team! Join us as we sit down with one of our newest staff members, Operations Manager, Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza, Miguel Lozada. During this episode we will learn more about Miguel’s journey and role within the organization. Tune in as Community Relations & Special Projects, Emily Brewster-McCarthy and Communications and Outreach Specialist, Derek Ross share additional information, such as CUPF’s upcoming opening day reservation [https://cupfmontgomerycountymd.blogspot.com/2026/02/hello-spring-hello-summer-opening-day.html] on, February 9. Don’t forget MoComCon 2026 [https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/library/programs/mocomcon.html] is coming soon to Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL). Learn more! Connect with Off the CUPF * Follow CUPF on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/montgomerycupf/] and X [https://x.com/MontgomeryCUPF]   * Email us at CUPFPodcast@montgomerycountymd.gov [CUPFPodcast@montgomerycountymd.gov] * For the latest updates go to Community Use Bridge [https://cupfmontgomerycountymd.blogspot.com/] * For more info about CUPF go to our website [https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cupf/index.html] Thanks for listening!!

Staying Connected: Why We Don’t Build Alone

Great teams aren’t just assembled – they’re aligned. In this episode, Communications and Outreach Specialist, Derek Ross and Community Relations & Special Projects, Emily Brewster-McCarthy focus on building unity and fostering team collaboration through clear communication and mutual respect. Are you familiar with the HVAC (heating ventilation and air conditioning) guidelines in school facilities? No worries. We got you covered. Plus, did you know? MoComCon 2026 [https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/library/programs/mocomcon.html] is coming soon to Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL). Learn more! Connect with Off the CUPF * Follow CUPF on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/montgomerycupf/] and X [https://x.com/MontgomeryCUPF]   * Email us at CUPFPodcast@montgomerycountymd.gov [CUPFPodcast@montgomerycountymd.gov] * For the latest updates go to Community Use Bridge [https://cupfmontgomerycountymd.blogspot.com/] * For more info about CUPF go to our website [https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cupf/index.html] Thanks for listening!!

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 faces at CUPF. On this episode, we are joined by our special guest, CUPF's new Director of Community Relations, Eric Rasch!! Connect with Off the CUPF * Follow CUPF on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/montgomerycupf/] and X [https://x.com/MontgomeryCUPF]   * Email us at CUPFPodcast@montgomerycountymd.gov [CUPFPodcast@montgomerycountymd.gov] * For the latest updates go to Community Use Bridge [https://cupfmontgomerycountymd.blogspot.com/] * For more info about CUPF go to our website [https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cupf/index.html] Thanks for listening!!