KUCI: Ask A Leader

Irvine Public Schools Foundation Today AND Art Art and Away

Neda Zaengle, CEO of the Irvine Public Schools Foundation, talks about the charter of her organization both in budgetary and programmatic terms. Upcoming dates and deadlines to follow on the Foundation's website, www.ipsf.net , include registration for the summer enrichment academy; the Don Bren Honors concert; and the Laguna Beach million dollar home raffle. The second half of the program showcases the art presented around John Wayne Airport under the watchful and seasoned eye of Jeffrey Frisch, curator/coordinator of the Airport Arts Program. Also a working studio artist, Jeff leads an audio tour of the work currently exhibited around the airport, including the new installation in the walkway toward the recently completed Terminal C entitled, "Flight of Ideas." Deadlines and other information about art submissions are available on www.ocair.com

Gayz and Boyz Scouts of America AND WORD Mobilizes on Multiple Fronts

Former Boy Scout and current Gay Activist, Archer Alstaetter considers how his experience in scouting has figured into all of his professional and general life's undertakings, amidst the Boy Scouts of America surveying members about including gays in the organization. Archer's latest enterprise, establishing an eco destination resort (La Luisa) in a community outside of Armenia, Colombia, is yet another place where his scouting skills have been put to the test. archerboinkevents on Facebook allows listeners to follow his many projects at all points between Santa Ana, CA and La Luisa, Colombia. Next, Danielle Norwood, organizer for Women Organized To Defend and Resist (WORD) addresses how this new organization mobilizes to address the back-sliding of women's rights and issues in the U.S. This program considers the recent Arkansas and North Dakota legislative actions to ban abortions at 12 weeks and 6 weeks respectively. Information about WORD's website: defendwomensrights.org post listeners on upcoming events and activities. Other announcements on today's show: Another occasion will be presented by former guest Dania Akhouli; on 3/24 from 5-8 p.m., "A Country Called Syria," at the Seal Beach Center for Spiritual Living, call (714)308-6060 for more information. Former guest and journalist, and current Director for Communications at JStreet, Alan Elsner will be tracking Obama's trip to Israel this week on jstreet.org postings.

Laura’s Law Legislative Activity AND Asking For A Child in post war Northern Vietnam

Carla Jacobs: Mental Health advocate; co-chair of the Lanterman, Petris, Short Act; and board member of the national Treatment Advocacy Center returns to AAL for updates on both Prop 63 (Mental Health Services Act-MHSA) and Laura's Law in California. SB 664, SB 585, AB 1265 AB 1367 all are worthy bills for constituents to contact their representatives to support. Information on more developments is available at www.treatmentadvocacycenter.org The tip line for MHSA expenditure abuses is 916-445-0255 x446. Harriet Phinney, Seattle University Professor of Anthropology talks about her research on women in Northern Vietnam who took up reproduction on their own terms. " Reconfiguring Reproductive Space, Asking for A Child," is one of her extensive publications. The path of her research was guided by the locals in that Vietnamese region, who considered the particular and pragmatic circumstances pertaining to the "xin con" phenomenon worthy of her investigation.

JStreet Speaks Out AND Blackmarket Bakery Raises Dough

Alan Elsner, Vice President for Communications at JStreet, veteran international reporter, talks about his new position at JStreet, the "political home for pro-peace and pro-Israel Americans." The organization's activities and endorsements can be followed at jstreet.org Elsner also comments on "Gate Keepers," a rare and revelatory Israeli documentary about the 5 most recent directors of Shin Bet. Rachael Klemek, proprietor of Blackmarket Bakery, returns to Ask A Leader after having successfully raised funds with Kickstarter, to acquire a new state of the art oven and expand to a new location, 2937 Bristol Street in Costa Mesa. Her manifesto: create quality baked goods amidst the current feeding frenzies.

Nerds Meet Up! AND GOP Turns Off ?

Katie Ingmire, creator and lead organizer of OC Young, Fun, and Nerdy meetup; offers a robust list of choices for folks relegated to fringes of the mainstream social slipstream. Activities abound for those 20-30 somethings affiliated with this group established in December 2008. Next, David Meyer, UCI professor with particular interests in social movements, returns to the show to take the pulse of the GOP on local, state, and national levels; following the 2012 elections. HIs blog politicsoutdoors.com is another means for following his commentary.

Capital Capitol Crimes

Mark Chamberlain, co-founder and owner of BC Space, a gallery in Laguna Beach curated a the exhibit entitled "Capital Crimes." The exhibit can still be viewed through March 23rd, at 235 Forest Ave., Wed - Sat. 2-5 pm. Various works are revealed and discussed on air; but better to see the wide range of art that tackles global monetary issues. A live performance fundraiser to benefit the Friendship Shelter will be hosted at BC Space at 7 pm March 21st. More details available at both bcspace.com and FriendshipShelter.org

What To Do About This Plastic AND Look What They’ve Done With Our Cash

Bruce Blumberg, UCI Professor of Developmental and Cell Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Biomedical Engineering talks about how he coined the term "obesogen," in describing his research on the ever present endocrine disrupting chemicals affecting individuals for up to three generations. Mark Chamberlain, co-founder and owner of BC Space, a gallery in Laguna Beach curated a the exhibit entitled "Capital Crimes." The exhibit can still be viewed through March 23rd, at 235 Forest Ave., Wed - Sat. 2-5 pm. Various works are revealed and discussed on air; but better to see the wide range of art that tackles global monetary issues. A live performance fundraiser to benefit the Friendship Shelter will be hosted at BC Space at 7 pm March 21st. More details available at both bcspace.com and FriendshipShelter.org Thanks for listening!

Nursing Science Degrees at UCI AND DACA Student Meets Rohrbacher

Ellen Olshansky, Professor and Founding Director of UCI's Program in Nursing Science started in 2007, posts us on the training available for nurses gaining their BS, Masters, and/or PhD degrees. She covers the Affordable Healthcare Act, the program's first nurse managed clinic in OC, and the Association for the Advancement of Nursing Science and Research. In the second half, Jessica Bravo, college student and activist affiliated with Orange County Congregation Community Organization, talks about her processing her documentation for residency under the provisions of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. She also relays the fruits of her recent Congressional meetings in Washington, D.C. two weeks ago. She describes her encounter with the Congressman representing her district, Dana Rohrbacher as tense and threatening, in contrast to all the other Congressional appointments regardless of party affiliation or seniority. An Ask A Leader exclusive . . .