Off the CUPF: Community Use of Public Facilities

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.

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July 28, 2025 25 mins

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 CUPF's New Summer Fellow, Sarah Hoffman, highlighting the resources that are being made available to the community. Listen as we discuss the importance of making sure our community is a...

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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 we share our backstories about volunteering and how it has shaped our roles with CUPF and in our communities. Are you familiar with CUPF's Quick Survey? Learn more about how we are u...

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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 pertaining to the user experience. In this podcast, Ramona and Derek will be joined by CUPF Financial Administrator, Vanessa Lopez-Cuevas and Operations Manager, Ron Maxson Jr. Learn more about t...

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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 Financial Administrator, Vanessa Lopez-Cuevas and Operations Manager, Ron Maxson Jr. In this riveting discussion about CUPF's New Simplified Fee Structure, listen as our panel of g...

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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 Specialist, Derek Ross, as we dive deeper into CUPF's New Simplified Fee Structure. In this podcast, we will once again be joined by CUPF Financial Administrator, Vanessa Lopez-Cuevas. J...

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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 Lopez-Cuevas their roles in the budget hearing process and the preparation that goes into our presentation. 

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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 CUPF's New Fee Structure. In this podcast, Ramona and Derek will be joined by CUPF Financial Administrator, Vanessa Lopez-Cuevas.

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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 focuses on the conversation regarding school safety surrounding inclement weather and cancellations, plus the decision to halt school site visits for user groups. 

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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 of our fee study, #CUPFCares Initiative, highlighting our focus on volunteering in the community. More importantly, CUPF’s upcoming Opening Day Reservation for Auditorium Use on Saturday, Feb...

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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 reservations, all while enlightening the community about CUPF Opening Day Reservations.

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