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 Vance Williams / 3727 Brayton Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807 / 562.988.1995



                                                                      overview  Overview
                                                                                I have over 18 years of varied
                                                                                professional experience in
                                                                                art direction, graphic design,
                                                                                and production, utilizing current
                                                                                software and traditional skills.


experience
   Experience
   Contessa Premium Foods / Senior Designer / 4.03 to the present
   s Earned responsibility as the lead designer for all packaging projects.

   s Designed and produced advertising and sales collateral.

   s Expanded skills in photo art direction, copy editing, and press-checking.

   s Utilized experience to better organize / operate new in-house department.



   Aubrey & Associates / Senior Designer / 4.98 to 4.03
   s Designed a variety of advertising materials for the financial industry.

   s Gained experience in 2-color design for smaller budgets.

   s Learned techniques for image editing and composition in Photoshop.

   s Sharpened design and production skills in QuarkXpress and Illustrator.



   Bobit Publishing / Freelance Graphic Designer / 9.97 to 4.98
   s Created ads and collateral materials for the advertising team.



   Talcott Publishing / Art Director / 1.94 to 8.97
                                                                                         degreeDegree
                                                                                               Grace College
   s Designed and produced monthly issues of two publications.                                 Graduated in 1992 with a
   s Accomplished successful redesigns of both publications.                                   B.S. in Graphic Design and
   s Gained special project experience in concepting and client presentation.                  secondary study in Journalism
   s Obtained management experience.                                                           and Communications.


   Zajakowski Design / Graphic Designer / 5.92 to 12.93
   s Gained experience in 4-color editorial design.



   Moran Design / Design Intern / 5.90 to 8.90 and 5.91 to 8.91
   s Obtained insight into advertising and corporate publication design.




                                             softwareSoftware

                                                     s InDesign CS3
                                                     s Photoshop CS3
                                                     s Illustrator CS3

                                                     s Acrobat Pro CS3

                                                     s QuarkXpress 7
TEAR HERE




                                                                                                                                              0g Trans Fat
                                                                                                                                            Complete With
                                                                                                                                            All Ingredients




                                                Shrimp Primavera
                                                Great Taste in     10 Minutes
SERVING SUGGESTION · ENLARGED TO SHOW QUALITY




                                                NET WT. 24 OZ (1.5 LBS) (680g)                                                        KEEP FROZEN

                                                Premium Shrimp, Linguini, Broccoli, Carrots, Petite Green Beans, Red Bell Peppers, Garlic
                                                and a Garlic & Herb Butter Sauce
Ready in 8 Minutes                                                                  LOW FAT!




                                                                                                            †




                     SHRIMP LINGUINI
                     Linguini Pasta, Shrimp, Garlic Butter Sauce, Broccoli & Tomatoes



SERVING SUGGESTION                                                                      ENLARGED TO SHOW DETAIL

KEEP FROZEN                       NET WT 24 OZ (1 LB 8 OZ) 680g                         MICROWAVEABLE
New Year’s Eve
       2003
Album cover illustration: marker comp and final art,
accomplished using Adobe Illustrator
Green
                       Simple
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Shrimp Stir-Fry



     Green Cuisine is ready in

     under 10 minutes. So it

     takes less energy to prepare.


     And since Green Cuisine comes from the

     world’s first green* frozen-food manufacturing

     plant, it also takes less energy to produce.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Over 30 international favorites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 in your grocer’s freezer.



     Delicious. Easy to prepare. Easy on the planet.
                                                                                                                                                                     contessa.com




                                                                                                                                                 Green Cuisine is produced in a manufacturing plant that reduces its energy use and CO2 (carbon dioxide) emissions
     *Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System.™   by more than 65% daily,** equivalent to a savings of 13 billion BTUs. It’s not just what manufacturers produce,
    **Relative to 1990 Kyoto Protocol baseline standards.
      Design, trademarks and all copy ©2008 Contessa Premium Foods, Inc. 1208-266                                                                but how they produce that impacts our environment.™
Contessa shrimp is a healthy choice for any diet.
                                                                              Worried about cholesterol? Contessa shrimp has no saturated fat.       Fat free. Not all shrimp is fat free. However, Contessa shrimp is.
                                                                              It’s saturated fat—not cholesterol—that has the biggest impact on
                                                                                                                                                     Low calorie. Three ounces of Contessa shrimp has only 60 calories.
                                                                              raising your blood cholesterol level. And it’s high cholesterol in
Design, trademarks and all copy ©2007 Contessa Premium Foods, Inc. 0107-013




                                                                              the blood, not dietary cholesterol, that is linked to heart disease.   No carbs. Contessa shrimp is naturally free of carbohydrates.

                                                                              LDL or “bad” cholesterol builds up and clogs arteries. HDL, the        Fits all diets. Contessa shrimp represents very few points on the
                                                                              “good” cholesterol, cleanses the arteries. Studies confirm that        Weight Watchers program. It’s Atkins friendly. And it’s accepted
                                                                              consuming shrimp can actually raise your levels of HDL, and that       by the American Heart Association as part of a heart-healthy diet.
                                                                              can lower your cholesterol level and risks for heart disease.

                                                                              No preservatives. Contessa shrimp contains no preservatives,
                                                                              which are often used to mask unsavory appearance.
Convenience.
Wıthout sacrifıcing quality.                                                                                                                                                                                   Since their introduction, Contessa
                                                                                                                                                                                                               Main Course™ meals have sustained
                                                                                                                                                                                                               the strongest growth of any brand
                                                                                                                                                                                                               in the Frozen Entree category, with
                                                                                                                                                                                                               an annualized growth rate of 55%.




                                                                                                                                                                                  Source: IRI, Retail + Mass
                                                                                                                                                       SCAN SALES (in millions)
                                                                                                                                                                                                               $50




                                                                                                                                                                                                               $25



                                                                                                                                                                                                               $0
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      ’01         ’02   ’03    ’04         ’05    proj. ’06
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Line introduced                       Line extended
                                                                                                                                                                                                                with five items                         to 27 items



                                                                                                                                                                                                               Our customers gain great turn-over.
                                                                                                                                                                                                               And therefore, unmatched profıtability.




Beef Goulash




Contessa Main Course™ meals provide exceptionally easy-to-prepare, restaurant-quality fare —now with 27 unique
offerings in all. Contessa considered consumer lifestyles and needs, and developed a full line of international cuisines   “Best Convenience Dinner”
that offers gourmet flavor, top-quality ingredients and versatile applications. It’s the type of value your customers are
seeking and will depend on over and over again. In other words, convenience that never sacrifıces quality.                 “What America Eats”                                                                                1.888.832.8000         contessa.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Visit us at the FMI Show, booth 3639.
Perfectly
                      paired.
                      Contessa Shrimp
                      The Sun WineFest        &
                      Contessa is a proud sponsor
                      of the 2005 Chef Showdown.




                         For people who appreciate fine food.™


©2004 Contessa Premium Foods, Inc. 1204-331
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How can we help you?
1952




                                     1962




Growing                              1972




together
Serving Orange County for 50 years
                                     1982




                                     1992




                                     2002 ANNUAL REPORT
Supervisory Committee report
                                    It is the duty of the Supervisory Committee to   In 2002, the committee engaged an                 1952
                                    act as the membership’s advocate. Committee      independent certified public accounting firm      Dwight Eisenhower elected
                                    members must familiarize themselves with all     to aid them in conducting a comprehensive         34th U.S. President           Santa Ana home, early 1950s
Membership                          federal laws and regulations and ensure that     audit of the credit union’s financial
                                                                                                                                       Raisin Credit Union founded                                                                    1952
1952 . . . . . . 60                 the credit union is in complete compliance.      statements.
                                                                                                                                       Elizabeth II is crowned
                                    The committee ensures that the credit union
1962 . . . . 1,140                                                                   It is the opinion of the Supervisory Committee    Queen of England
                                    operates in a fiscally sound manner, and
1972 . . . . 6,930                                                                   that the financial statements as published in
                                    serves the best interests of the Members.
                                                                                     this report fairly and accurately represent the   1953                                                   Chapman College
1982 . . . 34,000
                                    In accordance with regulations set forth by      financial condition of American First Credit      Buena Park is incorporated
1992 . . . 82,147                   the National Credit Union Administration,        Union, and that the credit union is managed
                                                                                                                                       with a population of 5,483
2002 . . . 82,516                   our governing agency, the Supervisory            on a sound basis in accordance with state and
                                    Committee conducts an annual audit to            federal regulations.
                                    verify compliance.                                                                                 1954
                                                                                     American First continues to be one of the         Santa Ana freeway (5) opens                                                                    1962
                                                                                     strongest, best-managed credit unions in the      Chapman College moves
                                                                                     country, and we wish to congratulate the          to Orange
                                                                                     directors, officers and staff on another
     Five principles guide our growth                                                exceptional year.
     Being where you need us                                                                                                           1955
     We want to be as convenient for you as we can throughout Orange                 Cindy Cavanaugh                                   Disneyland opens
                                                                                     Supervisory Committee Chairperson                 Hula Hoop craze sweeps
     County. To do that, we study usage patterns to determine where branches
     are most needed. We also ensure you can conduct Credit Union business                                                             the nation
     from anywhere via phone, fax, email, the Internet, more than 900 CU
                                                                                                                                       1958                                                                                           1972
     Service Centers® and 835,000 ATMs worldwide, including nearly 16,000
     no-surcharge CO-OP Network ATMs.                                                                                                  Raisin Credit Union becomes
                                                                                                                                       Alpha Beta Employees
     Keeping our promise to you                                                                                                        Federal Credit Union with
     We get you there SM is our promise that we will help you                                                                          1,000 members
     achieve your goals. As a Member-owned financial institution,                                                                                                                                                        1959 Edsel . . . $2,691

     we take this commitment seriously.                                                                                                1959
     Meeting your unique needs                                                                                                         Alpha Beta Employees
     Knowing who our Members are and what your unique                                                                                  Federal Credit Union assets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1982
     financial needs are is important to us. By taking the time to                                                                     total $125,000
     talk with you one-on-one, you get the customized service                                                                          Barbie Doll introduced
     you deserve.
     Giving you value and variety                                                                                                                                                            Alpha Beta promotion
     Not only do we provide you with excellent customized service, as Member
     surveys illustrate — but we also offer competitive rates on loans, savings
     and investments. Additionally, we continue to provide new services and
     products and to implement new technology that gives you faster and
     easier access to your funds from almost anywhere.                                                                                                                                                                                1992

     Getting you there your way
     There are many roads to financial success. The one you choose will
     determine how and when you get there. That’s why we are always                                                                    1960
     available to discuss your goals with you and offer customized service                                                             John F. Kennedy elected
     options that will help you achieve them sooner.                                                                                   35th U.S. President

                                                                                                                                       1961
                                                                                                                                       Alan Shepard becomes the                                                                       2002
                                                                                                                                       first American in space
                                                                                                                                       Lucky Employees Federal
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Garden Grove neighborhood, late 1950s
                                                                                                                                       Credit Union founded
19 9 9 A n n u a l R e p o r t
20 P R O J EC TS LEA D BY G R A C E
    OV ER   250 G R A C E S ERVA N TS
    LON G BEA C H C H U R C H ES :   13
            C HU R C HES IN L. A . A N D

            OR A N G E C OU NTY:     27
3,659 SERVANTS, 275 PROJECTS




                                If the main aim of your
                                church is for a great
                                church—you will only
                                feather your own nest.
                                But if the main aim of
                                your church is to build
                                a better city—then in
                                the end you’ll also have
                                a vibrant church.
                                R AY BA K K E
Long Beach                                                                                                                                             11a Segwayskateboard, or rollVillage 13you’re lookingout theplace to swim
                                                                                                                                                                 Ride a bike,
                                                                                                                                                                 on           by the Shoreline
                                                                                                                                                                                               around If
                                                                                                                                                                                                      laps then check
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      for a
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             CSULB pool!


               on a Budget
 So you’re broke. Here are
 some suggestions for where to go
 and what to do (and five non-profits
                                                                                                                                                                  waterfront. This area features boat
                                                                                                                                                                  rentals, the Rainbow Lagoon, and the
                                                                                                                                                                  Queen Mary herself. When you’re tired,
                                                                                                                                                                  rest on the hill at the lighthouse, have a
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The 10-lane, 50-meter pool is open to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  the public during specified weekday
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  hours for just $1. http://www.csulb.edu/
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  divisions/students/clubsports/facilities/
 essential during this recession). For                                                                                                                            picnic, and enjoy the sunset.                   aquatics.htm
 more options, go to www.hflb.org.

                                                                                                                                                                                                               14 many cities have Ferris Wheels?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                How                                                           Saturday, May 16th
1Sleek little Number Nine serves
 great Vietnamese noodles in an artsy
                                                                                                         23
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Bright lights, incredible views, and an
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  amazing experience on The Ferris
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Serving children, seniors,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             and those that are sick.
 neighborhood. numberninenoodles.com                                                                                                                                                                              Wheel at The Pike.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Sign-ups begin April 26th.
2Few places in Long Beach serve both
 coffee and gelato, and Aroma di
                                                                                                                                                                                                               15 Take your friends or family and have a fun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  afternoon learning how to lawn bowl at the
 Romas is top-notch. Spend a Saturday                                                                                                                                                                             Recreation Park Lawn Bowling Green.
 morning reading the newspaper here.                                          19
                                                                                                                   6
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                20 meals andRescue Mission provides
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Long Beach
 aromadiroma.com
                                                                                                                                                                                                               16 The beautiful ponds and wooden bridges
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  at the El Dorado Nature Center make
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 hot         shelter to thousands of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  men, women and children. The Mission

3
                                                                                               24
 The Starling Diner features $5 weekday                                                             21                                                                                                            you wonder if you’re still in busy Long         also equips individuals with much
                                                                                                                                                           23
 breakfast specials and the best gourmet                                                                                                                                                                          Beach. Take pictures, or just walk              needed job training and life skills
 coffee found at any restaurant.                                                                                                                                                                                  around exploring.                               through their New Life Program.
                                                                                                                                                                       7               16
 starlingdiner.com

                                                                                                                       18
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                21 Finders connectswith shelters and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Food
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 stores and restaurants
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        LB-area grocery

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  missions to provide more than 30K
                                                                                                                                                       4
                                                                                                                                                           5                                                                                                      meals/day. Their thrift store supports
                                                                                                              22
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  the organization and is a great place to
                                                                                                                            10
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  get a couch.
                                                                                                    9                                                             13
                                                                                         20

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                22the Salvation Army Kroc Centera
                                                                                                                                               4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 At
                                                                                                                                          15                                                                                                                     (coming in 2010) families will enjoy

4
                                                                                                         12                 6
 Get $1 fish tacos, ceviche and taquitos                                            23                        4        1    4    8                                                                                                                                state-of-the art aquatic center, computer
 after 8 p.m. every day at Holé Molé,                                                                                                 3                                                                                                                           resource center, auditorium and safe
                                                                                                                                 23
 plus more $1 specials on Tuesdays.                                                                                                                                                                                                                               walking paths on the 19 acre plot—
                                                                                          14                           17
 holemole.com                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     providing a place for the community to

                                                                                                                                                                                                               17 only thing betterplayingplaying Bocce
                                                                                               11                                                  2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                The                  than                         come together and enjoy life and learning.

5The Deli News: Where else can you get                                                                                                                                                                          Ball with friends is       Bocce Ball
 a great medium pizza for $5?                                                                                                                                                                                     with friends at Bluff Park. And the only
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  thing better than that is winning the game.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                23 On Wheels providesmeals despite
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Meals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 individuals with consistent
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             home-bound


6 favored Mexican restaurant andL.B. 8 and Patio isthe menuafter boxer
 The                             of     Every burger on       at MVP’s                                                                                                                                                                                            their limitations. 400 meals per day are
 college students is Taqueria #4    #5.
 The street tacos are authentic and the
                                        Grill           named
                                             George Foreman (and his sons). Order
                                                                                                                                                                                                               18 There’s no better view of Long Beach
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  than from Hilltop Park in Signal Hill
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  being delivered through a network of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  volunteers.
 burritos gigantic. Just opened another      your fries Cajun-style.                                                                                                                                              at dusk. Pack a picnic.
 restaurant at Carson and Cherry.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                24 are painted, weeds are pulled
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Through Grace Widows’ Ministry,

                                            9Babette Bakery’s gourmet sandwiches
                                                                                                                                                                                                               19 Tucked away at the far west end of             cabinets

7 Grounds Bakery Café—with your
 Gourmet sandwiches are made-to-order        are delicious, and the desserts are great                                                                                                                            Bixby Knolls, the Dominguez Gap                 and boxes are moved. Five years ago,
 at
 choice of (at least) 10 types of bread.
                                             for entertaining. babettebakery.com
                                                                                                                                                                12View post-WWII contemporary art at
                                                                                                                                                                  The Museum of Latin American Art.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Wetlands offer pedestrian and horse-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  back trails, two bird observation decks,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  teams of men at Grace committed to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  building relationships and serving the
 Perfect for when you’re in the mood for
 something healthy. Free Wi-Fi for
                                           10Sophy’s Fine Thai and Cambodian
                                            Try the beef jerky and other tasty fare
                                            at
                                                                                                                                                                  Watch for special events too—such as
                                                                                                                                                                  movie screenings, dance performances
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  woodland and riparian habitat, and a
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  bike trail rest station. Enjoy a day
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  widows in our church by rolling up their
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  sleeves and helping with whatever needs
 customers, too. groundscafe.com             Cuisine.                                                                                                             and children’s workshops. molaa.com             exploring a hidden part of Long Beach.          to be done.
HfLB Fellowship Program                                                                                                                                                  THE FIRST TIME                                        I volunteered at Hillcrest
 “Nothing is more refreshing for an organization that is undermanned, underfunded,                                                                                                                                             I felt odd and insecure.
                          underappreciated and overwhelmed than someone who comes to you with time to share,                                                             The place seemed sterile. I wanted a task that I could accomplish—and
                                                                                                                                                                         then I met Bessy.
                          skills to donate, energy to encourage and a willingness to help however needed. The fellows                                                          I met this 104-year-old woman during my second week serving at
                          have been that source of refreshment to us this summer.”                                                                                       Hillcrest. Bessy had lost most of her eyesight and hearing, and seemed to
                                                                                                                                                                         be depressed. I entered her room, and after fumbling around with attempts
                                                                                                     Jesse Krohmer
                                                                                                                                                                         at conversation I sat with her in silence for about half of an hour.
                                                                 Associate Director of the Long Beach Rescue Mission
                                                                                                                                                                               I decided to make visiting her a part of my routine and within a week
                                                                                                                                                                         the Hillcrest staff started to refer to her as my grandma. They told me she
                                                                                                                                                                         asked about me when I was away. At first I dwelt on her loneliness, but I
                                                                                                                                                                         soon learned to move away from this and started to engage Bessy in other
                                                                                                                                                                         parts of her life.
                                                                                                                                                                               I learned about Bessy’s childhood and how her goal in life was to keep
                                         The HfLB Fellowship Program equips young                                                                                        busy. This is part of the reason she had such trouble with her old age;
                                         adults to serve as ambassadors to the city on                                                                                   because there is not much to be busy with in a rest home.
                                         behalf of Grace. This summer nine young adults
                                                                                                                                                                               I had the opportunity to have various spiritual conversations with Bessy.
                                         spent 10 weeks serving at various non-profits
                                                                                                                                                                         One day I asked her if she thought that the reason she had not died yet was
                                         in Long Beach. Each of the Fellows were
                                         involved in working with non-profits, learning                                 Hillcrest Care Center, a half mile               because she was not ready. She told me it had crossed her mind but that she
                                         about urban discipleship, mobilizing the youth                                 from Grace, is a home for adult                  did not know how to get ready, and so I explained to her the reason for Jesus’
                                         at Grace to serve, and building on-going teams.                                patients with varying physical,                  coming, the problem of sin, and man’s helplessness without a savior.
                                                   This was a formative summer for                                      emotional and social needs, many                       After this conversation I began bringing my Bible with me to Hillcrest.
                                                   each of the Fellows, and they are                                    of whom have MS. Although a                      I reluctantly turned to the first chapter of John and read it. After the sec-
                                                   committed to serving throughout                                      few residents are mobile, nearly
                                                                                                                                                                         ond reading it started to feel forced and muddled. I stopped and simply
                                                   the city and at Grace.                                               all are confined to a wheelchair
                                                                                                                        and rarely leave the facility.
                                                                                                                                                                         talked to her. Once I finished reading John, she told me she had gained a
                                                                                                                                                                         greater understanding of the Bible than she ever had before.
                                                                                                                        For the past three years, our
                                                                                                                        church has developed and                               I had many other interactions and conversations with Bessy. One day
                                                                                                                        maintained relationships with the                I tried to teach her how to whistle. Watching a 104-year-old put her lips
                                                                                                                        residents and the staff. We have                 in the form of an “O” is enough to make anyone laugh. Another time I
                                                                                                                        extended Christ’s love by things                 wanted to see what it was like to be in her shoes, so I asked her to describe
                                                                                                                        as simple as engaging them in                    each one of her senses.
                                                                                                                        conversations, holding their
                                                                                                                                                                               This is just a taste of Bessy. A small taste, mind you, but a good taste.
                                                                                                                        hands, bringing them bouquets
                                                                                                                                                                         Bessy is one of many elders living at Hillcrest that we have the ability to
                                                                                                                        of flowers, and helping them eat
                                                                                                                        a meal. We have even thrown                      share the richness of the love of God with. RICHIE WILLIAMS
                                                                                                                        various themed parties including
                                                                                                                        a “Senior Prom,” complete with
                                                                                                                        feathered boas and Sinatra!




                                                                                                                        I spent this summer playing my flute for patients at                   to talk or control her body, and I’m not sure how much she could
                                                                                                                        Hillcrest. I am by no means a virtuoso flautist but these wonderful,   understand. But somehow, through my flute, I felt that God
                                                                                                                        dear people loved it. Even though they were my all-time least          communicated with her, this girl who appeared to be cut off from
                                                                                                                        threatening audience, I still got nervous performing for them. At      everyone. As I saw the joy and appreciation spread across Elana’s
                                                                                                                        the end of lunch, a lady came and asked if I would be so kind as       face, something inside my anxious heart changed. I realized what it
                                                                                                                        to play for her daughter. I agreed, and went to meet Elana, her        means to get out of the way and let God work. It’s an experience
                                                                                                                        26-year-old daughter that has Multiple Sclerosis. She was unable       that has changed my perspective on life. Jessie Flasschoen
SHRIMP:
  THE BIG PICTURE.




  ( A N D T H E S M A L L P R I N T. )




S U P P L E M E N TA L R E P O R T # 12 2

     Confidential—for internal use only.
JUST HARVESTED
                                                                    SHRIMP PROFILE.




 W H AT M A K E S O N E S H R I M P                                                                          W H E R E Y O U B E G I N D E T E R M I N E S W H AT Y O U B E C O M E .
 TA S T E S O M U C H B E T T E R                                                                            Initial moisture in shrimp differs from various sources.
 THAN ANOTHER?




                                                                                                                                    upon delivery to the processor
                                                                                                             Moisture content (%)
                                                                                                                                                                     85
 The chart to the right illustrates
                                                                                                                                                                     83
 the measurements found in fresh                                                                                                                                                                                                         Best case     82
                                                                                                                                                                     81
 shrimp taken directly from the pond                                                                                                                                                                                 Best case                         80
                                                                                                                                                                     79                     Best case
 —what we call Pond Direct™—and                                     Five key components:                                                                                   Best case

 processed using the Just Harvested                                 q Moisture ≤82.5 g                                                                               77
                                                                                                                                                                          Pond Direct ™   Auction market              Broker            Peeling shed
 protocols. These are the most                                      q Protein 15–18 g
                                                                                                                                                                                 Raw material sources before processing
 natural and desirable levels.                                      q Other
      Now, take a look at the levels                                     Sodium 300–360 mg                   Note: Shrimp must be processed according to United States FDA guidelines
 found in shrimp throughout the                                          Phosphorus 200–250 mg               under cGMP. As such, shrimp comes in contact with water. If it is left in
 industry in the chart below. No                                         Nutrients                           water too long, shrimp will soak up water like a sponge. Too much
 wonder the quality of shrimp varies                                                                         moisture is the adulterant, thereby diluting and destroying shrimp’s natural
 so greatly. Compare those levels                                                                            balance. Contessa’s harvesting and processing protocols prevent this from
 with Contessa Just Harvested.                                                                               happening. Contessa protects shrimp’s natural quality, texture and taste;
                                                                                                             essentially its natural balance.



 F R O M B L A N D T O G R A N D ™ M A R K E T S U R V E Y.*
 Analytical assessment of uncooked shrimp (100 g).
                                           Industry range                        Just Harvested              WHY SUCH A BIG DIFFERENCE?                                                                     WHERE TIME AND

 Moisture                                  79.2–89.6 g                           ≤82.5 g                     Because the natural balance of                                                                 T E M P E R AT U R E C O M E I N .
                                                                                                             shrimp is so fragile, there are many                                                           Time and temperature are two very
 Protein                                   10.0–20.5 g                           15–18 g
                                                                                                             things that influence it. To start,                                                            important factors that can either
 Sodium                                    150–1000 mg                           300–360 mg
                                                                                                             the integrity of the product depends                                                           degrade or protect natural quality.
 Phosphorus                                120–380 mg                            200–250 mg                  on the source of the raw material.                                                             At Contessa, we strictly regulate
 Nutrients                                 From bland                            To grand                    From there, every stage of harvesting                                                          both—throughout harvesting,
                                           (dissipated)                          (protected)                 and processing is crucial. A break-                                                            processing and distribution. If not
 Note: Cell structure damage and moisture are the leading factors contributing                               down in quality controls could                                                                 protected properly, shrimp quality
 to blandness typically found in aquaculture products. Without Contessa’s                                    happen at any time. That’s why it’s                                                            will deteriorate rapidly.
 patented proprietary process, cells can break down, causing vital nutrients                                 vital that harvesting and processing
 and protein to be lost. Water then naturally seeps in, filling the void where                               are done with the utmost care and
 the nutrients once were. The result: watery, bland-tasting shrimp.                                          precise attention to specific quality
                                                                                                             practices and protocols.
*These figures are based on the results of a retail and food service study of more than 100 shrimp products
 in multiple locations nationwide.




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                                                                   *                                                                   Did you know that
                                                                                                                                       you can find the
                                                                                                                                       heart of a shrimp
                                                                                                                                       in its head?




                                                                                                                                   Winter

                                                                                                                                ’06
                           10 Tips To Healthier Living That You Can Use Everyday!
                           The New Year is here. Now is the best time to start eating             6. Be picky about decaf tea Look for tea that say’s it
                           healthier and exercising more. With health care costs rising       been decaffeinated with water and carbon dioxide, which
                           each year, it is our own responsibility to take care of our        preserves the antioxidants.
                           health. Below are 10 easy tips that you can use everyday               7. Eat ice cream that builds bones Find a brand of ice
                           to start you on your way to healthier living.                      cream that has 15 percent of the Daily Value for calcium in
                               1. Have a“7-gram” cereal That means cereal with at             a 1/2-cup serving. That way, if you eat a cup, you’ll get 30
    Save the Date          least 7 grams of fiber per serving, because eating cereal is       percent of the DV for calcium—the same as a glass of milk!
    Annual Company         your easiest chance to get lots of fiber in a small package.           8. Order your pizza the “double-half” way When
    Meeting: Tuesday,          2. Make your coffee with milk Use milk, and you’ve got         ordering, ask for your pizza to have double sauce and half
    February 28,           a café au lait—along with calcium and Vitamin D to keep            cheese. Many studies link higher consumption of cooked
    4–6pm                  your teeth and bones healthy and strong.                           tomato products with reduced risk of prostate and other
                               3. Drink a glass of water when you brush your teeth            cancers. Cutting back on the cheese can cut down your
                           Signs of mild dehydration include fatigue upon waking up, in       consumption of artery-clogging saturated fat.
                           the afternoon, lack of concentration, and headaches. So do             9. Order half your entrée as takeout When you order
                           your best to drink 8 glasses a day!                                an entree, ask for half of it to be placed in a take-home box
                               4. Take an apple to work In addition to being a low-calorie    automatically. That way it never shows up on your plate and
                           fruit, a recent study showed that the lungs of an “apple-a-        you’ll have a ready made lunch for work the next day.
                           day” eater may have better protection against air pollution.           10. Eat shrimp Shrimp are ultra-low in fat and calories,
                               5. Eat whole grain bread Whole grain bread eaters have         yet taste so rich. Twelve non-breaded shrimp contain only
                           less diabetes, breast cancer, and heart disease than the           65 calories and less than 1 gram of fat!
                           white bread eaters.                                                                                          From Prevention.com




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  • 1. vance williams Vance Williams / 3727 Brayton Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807 / 562.988.1995 overview Overview I have over 18 years of varied professional experience in art direction, graphic design, and production, utilizing current software and traditional skills. experience Experience Contessa Premium Foods / Senior Designer / 4.03 to the present s Earned responsibility as the lead designer for all packaging projects. s Designed and produced advertising and sales collateral. s Expanded skills in photo art direction, copy editing, and press-checking. s Utilized experience to better organize / operate new in-house department. Aubrey & Associates / Senior Designer / 4.98 to 4.03 s Designed a variety of advertising materials for the financial industry. s Gained experience in 2-color design for smaller budgets. s Learned techniques for image editing and composition in Photoshop. s Sharpened design and production skills in QuarkXpress and Illustrator. Bobit Publishing / Freelance Graphic Designer / 9.97 to 4.98 s Created ads and collateral materials for the advertising team. Talcott Publishing / Art Director / 1.94 to 8.97 degreeDegree Grace College s Designed and produced monthly issues of two publications. Graduated in 1992 with a s Accomplished successful redesigns of both publications. B.S. in Graphic Design and s Gained special project experience in concepting and client presentation. secondary study in Journalism s Obtained management experience. and Communications. Zajakowski Design / Graphic Designer / 5.92 to 12.93 s Gained experience in 4-color editorial design. Moran Design / Design Intern / 5.90 to 8.90 and 5.91 to 8.91 s Obtained insight into advertising and corporate publication design. softwareSoftware s InDesign CS3 s Photoshop CS3 s Illustrator CS3 s Acrobat Pro CS3 s QuarkXpress 7
  • 2. TEAR HERE 0g Trans Fat Complete With All Ingredients Shrimp Primavera Great Taste in 10 Minutes SERVING SUGGESTION · ENLARGED TO SHOW QUALITY NET WT. 24 OZ (1.5 LBS) (680g) KEEP FROZEN Premium Shrimp, Linguini, Broccoli, Carrots, Petite Green Beans, Red Bell Peppers, Garlic and a Garlic & Herb Butter Sauce
  • 3. Ready in 8 Minutes LOW FAT! † SHRIMP LINGUINI Linguini Pasta, Shrimp, Garlic Butter Sauce, Broccoli & Tomatoes SERVING SUGGESTION ENLARGED TO SHOW DETAIL KEEP FROZEN NET WT 24 OZ (1 LB 8 OZ) 680g MICROWAVEABLE
  • 4.
  • 6. Album cover illustration: marker comp and final art, accomplished using Adobe Illustrator
  • 7. Green Simple Shrimp Stir-Fry Green Cuisine is ready in under 10 minutes. So it takes less energy to prepare. And since Green Cuisine comes from the world’s first green* frozen-food manufacturing plant, it also takes less energy to produce. Over 30 international favorites in your grocer’s freezer. Delicious. Easy to prepare. Easy on the planet. contessa.com Green Cuisine is produced in a manufacturing plant that reduces its energy use and CO2 (carbon dioxide) emissions *Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System.™ by more than 65% daily,** equivalent to a savings of 13 billion BTUs. It’s not just what manufacturers produce, **Relative to 1990 Kyoto Protocol baseline standards. Design, trademarks and all copy ©2008 Contessa Premium Foods, Inc. 1208-266 but how they produce that impacts our environment.™
  • 8. Contessa shrimp is a healthy choice for any diet. Worried about cholesterol? Contessa shrimp has no saturated fat. Fat free. Not all shrimp is fat free. However, Contessa shrimp is. It’s saturated fat—not cholesterol—that has the biggest impact on Low calorie. Three ounces of Contessa shrimp has only 60 calories. raising your blood cholesterol level. And it’s high cholesterol in Design, trademarks and all copy ©2007 Contessa Premium Foods, Inc. 0107-013 the blood, not dietary cholesterol, that is linked to heart disease. No carbs. Contessa shrimp is naturally free of carbohydrates. LDL or “bad” cholesterol builds up and clogs arteries. HDL, the Fits all diets. Contessa shrimp represents very few points on the “good” cholesterol, cleanses the arteries. Studies confirm that Weight Watchers program. It’s Atkins friendly. And it’s accepted consuming shrimp can actually raise your levels of HDL, and that by the American Heart Association as part of a heart-healthy diet. can lower your cholesterol level and risks for heart disease. No preservatives. Contessa shrimp contains no preservatives, which are often used to mask unsavory appearance.
  • 9. Convenience. Wıthout sacrifıcing quality. Since their introduction, Contessa Main Course™ meals have sustained the strongest growth of any brand in the Frozen Entree category, with an annualized growth rate of 55%. Source: IRI, Retail + Mass SCAN SALES (in millions) $50 $25 $0 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 proj. ’06 Line introduced Line extended with five items to 27 items Our customers gain great turn-over. And therefore, unmatched profıtability. Beef Goulash Contessa Main Course™ meals provide exceptionally easy-to-prepare, restaurant-quality fare —now with 27 unique offerings in all. Contessa considered consumer lifestyles and needs, and developed a full line of international cuisines “Best Convenience Dinner” that offers gourmet flavor, top-quality ingredients and versatile applications. It’s the type of value your customers are seeking and will depend on over and over again. In other words, convenience that never sacrifıces quality. “What America Eats” 1.888.832.8000 contessa.com Visit us at the FMI Show, booth 3639.
  • 10. Perfectly paired. Contessa Shrimp The Sun WineFest & Contessa is a proud sponsor of the 2005 Chef Showdown. For people who appreciate fine food.™ ©2004 Contessa Premium Foods, Inc. 1204-331
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  • 13. At last — a line you can trust You’ve built an exceptional credit Here’s an offer you can trust history… which means you because it’s from USC Credit Union, probably receive several offers of where we don’t use deceptive or credit in your mail every day. They misleading gimmicks. promise a lot, including low rates, no fees and easy approval. But beware — what they promise in the big print is usually taken Our Personal Line away in the small print! of Credit gives you: • Variable rates as low as Prime + 4% — currently 8.75% APR • Credit limits up to $10,000 Introductory offer: Apply today • Convenient advances via Internet, 6.9% APR for life Applying for your Personal Line of phone or free Convenience Checks Use your Personal Line of Credit Credit is easy: • No annual fee to pay off high-interest bank credit • Log onto www.USCcreditunion.org cards, buy a giant-screen TV, take to apply online OR a dream vacation or whatever, and you’ll pay just 6.9% APR for the • Call 213/ 821-7100, option 7, to How would you use life of those balances. But hurry— apply by phone 24 hours a day OR your Line of Credit? this lifetime 6.9% APR offer is only • Complete the attached application Bill consolidation good for a limited time. and return it in the enclosed Save thousands of dollars in postage-paid envelope, or fax it to interest by paying off costly credit 213/ 228-0075. cards and loans from other lenders Annual Percentage Rate is subject to change with the free Personal Line of monthly. Variable APR based on Prime Rate as published in The Wall Street Journal on the first Credit Convenience Checks we business day of the previous month, plus a provide! Plus, you’ll have just one margin. Rate shown is based on a Prime Rate of 4.75% as of 10/1/02. Your actual rate is Get out your magnifying glass and payment to make each month. determined by your creditworthiness and you’ll discover that those low rates Once-in-a-lifetime opportunities payment history. are just short-lived “teasers, include ” You finally found it — the antique annual fees or that you must diamond ring you’ve been searching Yes! I want to apply for a Personal Line of Credit! Complete this charge a certain amount annually for. Or maybe a case of your application and return this entire page in the postage-paid envelope provided. to waive the fee. Maybe they even favorite wine is suddenly available. Social Security number Monthly housing payment sneak in cash advance fees. Be ready for any extraordinary $ ■ Own ■ Rent opportunity. Annual income* *Alimony, child support, or separate maintenance income need not be revealed if you do not $ choose to have it considered. Daytime phone number Ext. E-mail address ( ) Applicant’s signature Date ✕ © 2002 Aubrey & Associates, Inc. USC-382 213/ 821-7100 www.USCcreditunion.org
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  • 18. Supervisory Committee report It is the duty of the Supervisory Committee to In 2002, the committee engaged an 1952 act as the membership’s advocate. Committee independent certified public accounting firm Dwight Eisenhower elected members must familiarize themselves with all to aid them in conducting a comprehensive 34th U.S. President Santa Ana home, early 1950s Membership federal laws and regulations and ensure that audit of the credit union’s financial Raisin Credit Union founded 1952 1952 . . . . . . 60 the credit union is in complete compliance. statements. Elizabeth II is crowned The committee ensures that the credit union 1962 . . . . 1,140 It is the opinion of the Supervisory Committee Queen of England operates in a fiscally sound manner, and 1972 . . . . 6,930 that the financial statements as published in serves the best interests of the Members. this report fairly and accurately represent the 1953 Chapman College 1982 . . . 34,000 In accordance with regulations set forth by financial condition of American First Credit Buena Park is incorporated 1992 . . . 82,147 the National Credit Union Administration, Union, and that the credit union is managed with a population of 5,483 2002 . . . 82,516 our governing agency, the Supervisory on a sound basis in accordance with state and Committee conducts an annual audit to federal regulations. verify compliance. 1954 American First continues to be one of the Santa Ana freeway (5) opens 1962 strongest, best-managed credit unions in the Chapman College moves country, and we wish to congratulate the to Orange directors, officers and staff on another Five principles guide our growth exceptional year. Being where you need us 1955 We want to be as convenient for you as we can throughout Orange Cindy Cavanaugh Disneyland opens Supervisory Committee Chairperson Hula Hoop craze sweeps County. To do that, we study usage patterns to determine where branches are most needed. We also ensure you can conduct Credit Union business the nation from anywhere via phone, fax, email, the Internet, more than 900 CU 1958 1972 Service Centers® and 835,000 ATMs worldwide, including nearly 16,000 no-surcharge CO-OP Network ATMs. Raisin Credit Union becomes Alpha Beta Employees Keeping our promise to you Federal Credit Union with We get you there SM is our promise that we will help you 1,000 members achieve your goals. As a Member-owned financial institution, 1959 Edsel . . . $2,691 we take this commitment seriously. 1959 Meeting your unique needs Alpha Beta Employees Knowing who our Members are and what your unique Federal Credit Union assets 1982 financial needs are is important to us. By taking the time to total $125,000 talk with you one-on-one, you get the customized service Barbie Doll introduced you deserve. Giving you value and variety Alpha Beta promotion Not only do we provide you with excellent customized service, as Member surveys illustrate — but we also offer competitive rates on loans, savings and investments. Additionally, we continue to provide new services and products and to implement new technology that gives you faster and easier access to your funds from almost anywhere. 1992 Getting you there your way There are many roads to financial success. The one you choose will determine how and when you get there. That’s why we are always 1960 available to discuss your goals with you and offer customized service John F. Kennedy elected options that will help you achieve them sooner. 35th U.S. President 1961 Alan Shepard becomes the 2002 first American in space Lucky Employees Federal Garden Grove neighborhood, late 1950s Credit Union founded
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  • 20. 20 P R O J EC TS LEA D BY G R A C E OV ER 250 G R A C E S ERVA N TS LON G BEA C H C H U R C H ES : 13 C HU R C HES IN L. A . A N D OR A N G E C OU NTY: 27 3,659 SERVANTS, 275 PROJECTS If the main aim of your church is for a great church—you will only feather your own nest. But if the main aim of your church is to build a better city—then in the end you’ll also have a vibrant church. R AY BA K K E
  • 21. Long Beach 11a Segwayskateboard, or rollVillage 13you’re lookingout theplace to swim Ride a bike, on by the Shoreline around If laps then check for a CSULB pool! on a Budget So you’re broke. Here are some suggestions for where to go and what to do (and five non-profits waterfront. This area features boat rentals, the Rainbow Lagoon, and the Queen Mary herself. When you’re tired, rest on the hill at the lighthouse, have a The 10-lane, 50-meter pool is open to the public during specified weekday hours for just $1. http://www.csulb.edu/ divisions/students/clubsports/facilities/ essential during this recession). For picnic, and enjoy the sunset. aquatics.htm more options, go to www.hflb.org. 14 many cities have Ferris Wheels? How Saturday, May 16th 1Sleek little Number Nine serves great Vietnamese noodles in an artsy 23 Bright lights, incredible views, and an amazing experience on The Ferris Serving children, seniors, and those that are sick. neighborhood. numberninenoodles.com Wheel at The Pike. Sign-ups begin April 26th. 2Few places in Long Beach serve both coffee and gelato, and Aroma di 15 Take your friends or family and have a fun afternoon learning how to lawn bowl at the Romas is top-notch. Spend a Saturday Recreation Park Lawn Bowling Green. morning reading the newspaper here. 19 6 20 meals andRescue Mission provides Long Beach aromadiroma.com 16 The beautiful ponds and wooden bridges at the El Dorado Nature Center make hot shelter to thousands of men, women and children. The Mission 3 24 The Starling Diner features $5 weekday 21 you wonder if you’re still in busy Long also equips individuals with much 23 breakfast specials and the best gourmet Beach. Take pictures, or just walk needed job training and life skills coffee found at any restaurant. around exploring. through their New Life Program. 7 16 starlingdiner.com 18 21 Finders connectswith shelters and Food stores and restaurants LB-area grocery missions to provide more than 30K 4 5 meals/day. Their thrift store supports 22 the organization and is a great place to 10 get a couch. 9 13 20 22the Salvation Army Kroc Centera 4 At 15 (coming in 2010) families will enjoy 4 12 6 Get $1 fish tacos, ceviche and taquitos 23 4 1 4 8 state-of-the art aquatic center, computer after 8 p.m. every day at Holé Molé, 3 resource center, auditorium and safe 23 plus more $1 specials on Tuesdays. walking paths on the 19 acre plot— 14 17 holemole.com providing a place for the community to 17 only thing betterplayingplaying Bocce 11 2 The than come together and enjoy life and learning. 5The Deli News: Where else can you get Ball with friends is Bocce Ball a great medium pizza for $5? with friends at Bluff Park. And the only thing better than that is winning the game. 23 On Wheels providesmeals despite Meals individuals with consistent home-bound 6 favored Mexican restaurant andL.B. 8 and Patio isthe menuafter boxer The of Every burger on at MVP’s their limitations. 400 meals per day are college students is Taqueria #4 #5. The street tacos are authentic and the Grill named George Foreman (and his sons). Order 18 There’s no better view of Long Beach than from Hilltop Park in Signal Hill being delivered through a network of volunteers. burritos gigantic. Just opened another your fries Cajun-style. at dusk. Pack a picnic. restaurant at Carson and Cherry. 24 are painted, weeds are pulled Through Grace Widows’ Ministry, 9Babette Bakery’s gourmet sandwiches 19 Tucked away at the far west end of cabinets 7 Grounds Bakery Café—with your Gourmet sandwiches are made-to-order are delicious, and the desserts are great Bixby Knolls, the Dominguez Gap and boxes are moved. Five years ago, at choice of (at least) 10 types of bread. for entertaining. babettebakery.com 12View post-WWII contemporary art at The Museum of Latin American Art. Wetlands offer pedestrian and horse- back trails, two bird observation decks, teams of men at Grace committed to building relationships and serving the Perfect for when you’re in the mood for something healthy. Free Wi-Fi for 10Sophy’s Fine Thai and Cambodian Try the beef jerky and other tasty fare at Watch for special events too—such as movie screenings, dance performances woodland and riparian habitat, and a bike trail rest station. Enjoy a day widows in our church by rolling up their sleeves and helping with whatever needs customers, too. groundscafe.com Cuisine. and children’s workshops. molaa.com exploring a hidden part of Long Beach. to be done.
  • 22. HfLB Fellowship Program THE FIRST TIME I volunteered at Hillcrest “Nothing is more refreshing for an organization that is undermanned, underfunded, I felt odd and insecure. underappreciated and overwhelmed than someone who comes to you with time to share, The place seemed sterile. I wanted a task that I could accomplish—and then I met Bessy. skills to donate, energy to encourage and a willingness to help however needed. The fellows I met this 104-year-old woman during my second week serving at have been that source of refreshment to us this summer.” Hillcrest. Bessy had lost most of her eyesight and hearing, and seemed to be depressed. I entered her room, and after fumbling around with attempts Jesse Krohmer at conversation I sat with her in silence for about half of an hour. Associate Director of the Long Beach Rescue Mission I decided to make visiting her a part of my routine and within a week the Hillcrest staff started to refer to her as my grandma. They told me she asked about me when I was away. At first I dwelt on her loneliness, but I soon learned to move away from this and started to engage Bessy in other parts of her life. I learned about Bessy’s childhood and how her goal in life was to keep The HfLB Fellowship Program equips young busy. This is part of the reason she had such trouble with her old age; adults to serve as ambassadors to the city on because there is not much to be busy with in a rest home. behalf of Grace. This summer nine young adults I had the opportunity to have various spiritual conversations with Bessy. spent 10 weeks serving at various non-profits One day I asked her if she thought that the reason she had not died yet was in Long Beach. Each of the Fellows were involved in working with non-profits, learning Hillcrest Care Center, a half mile because she was not ready. She told me it had crossed her mind but that she about urban discipleship, mobilizing the youth from Grace, is a home for adult did not know how to get ready, and so I explained to her the reason for Jesus’ at Grace to serve, and building on-going teams. patients with varying physical, coming, the problem of sin, and man’s helplessness without a savior. This was a formative summer for emotional and social needs, many After this conversation I began bringing my Bible with me to Hillcrest. each of the Fellows, and they are of whom have MS. Although a I reluctantly turned to the first chapter of John and read it. After the sec- committed to serving throughout few residents are mobile, nearly ond reading it started to feel forced and muddled. I stopped and simply the city and at Grace. all are confined to a wheelchair and rarely leave the facility. talked to her. Once I finished reading John, she told me she had gained a greater understanding of the Bible than she ever had before. For the past three years, our church has developed and I had many other interactions and conversations with Bessy. One day maintained relationships with the I tried to teach her how to whistle. Watching a 104-year-old put her lips residents and the staff. We have in the form of an “O” is enough to make anyone laugh. Another time I extended Christ’s love by things wanted to see what it was like to be in her shoes, so I asked her to describe as simple as engaging them in each one of her senses. conversations, holding their This is just a taste of Bessy. A small taste, mind you, but a good taste. hands, bringing them bouquets Bessy is one of many elders living at Hillcrest that we have the ability to of flowers, and helping them eat a meal. We have even thrown share the richness of the love of God with. RICHIE WILLIAMS various themed parties including a “Senior Prom,” complete with feathered boas and Sinatra! I spent this summer playing my flute for patients at to talk or control her body, and I’m not sure how much she could Hillcrest. I am by no means a virtuoso flautist but these wonderful, understand. But somehow, through my flute, I felt that God dear people loved it. Even though they were my all-time least communicated with her, this girl who appeared to be cut off from threatening audience, I still got nervous performing for them. At everyone. As I saw the joy and appreciation spread across Elana’s the end of lunch, a lady came and asked if I would be so kind as face, something inside my anxious heart changed. I realized what it to play for her daughter. I agreed, and went to meet Elana, her means to get out of the way and let God work. It’s an experience 26-year-old daughter that has Multiple Sclerosis. She was unable that has changed my perspective on life. Jessie Flasschoen
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  • 26. JUST HARVESTED SHRIMP PROFILE. W H AT M A K E S O N E S H R I M P W H E R E Y O U B E G I N D E T E R M I N E S W H AT Y O U B E C O M E . TA S T E S O M U C H B E T T E R Initial moisture in shrimp differs from various sources. THAN ANOTHER? upon delivery to the processor Moisture content (%) 85 The chart to the right illustrates 83 the measurements found in fresh Best case 82 81 shrimp taken directly from the pond Best case 80 79 Best case —what we call Pond Direct™—and Five key components: Best case processed using the Just Harvested q Moisture ≤82.5 g 77 Pond Direct ™ Auction market Broker Peeling shed protocols. These are the most q Protein 15–18 g Raw material sources before processing natural and desirable levels. q Other Now, take a look at the levels Sodium 300–360 mg Note: Shrimp must be processed according to United States FDA guidelines found in shrimp throughout the Phosphorus 200–250 mg under cGMP. As such, shrimp comes in contact with water. If it is left in industry in the chart below. No Nutrients water too long, shrimp will soak up water like a sponge. Too much wonder the quality of shrimp varies moisture is the adulterant, thereby diluting and destroying shrimp’s natural so greatly. Compare those levels balance. Contessa’s harvesting and processing protocols prevent this from with Contessa Just Harvested. happening. Contessa protects shrimp’s natural quality, texture and taste; essentially its natural balance. F R O M B L A N D T O G R A N D ™ M A R K E T S U R V E Y.* Analytical assessment of uncooked shrimp (100 g). Industry range Just Harvested WHY SUCH A BIG DIFFERENCE? WHERE TIME AND Moisture 79.2–89.6 g ≤82.5 g Because the natural balance of T E M P E R AT U R E C O M E I N . shrimp is so fragile, there are many Time and temperature are two very Protein 10.0–20.5 g 15–18 g things that influence it. To start, important factors that can either Sodium 150–1000 mg 300–360 mg the integrity of the product depends degrade or protect natural quality. Phosphorus 120–380 mg 200–250 mg on the source of the raw material. At Contessa, we strictly regulate Nutrients From bland To grand From there, every stage of harvesting both—throughout harvesting, (dissipated) (protected) and processing is crucial. A break- processing and distribution. If not Note: Cell structure damage and moisture are the leading factors contributing down in quality controls could protected properly, shrimp quality to blandness typically found in aquaculture products. Without Contessa’s happen at any time. That’s why it’s will deteriorate rapidly. patented proprietary process, cells can break down, causing vital nutrients vital that harvesting and processing and protein to be lost. Water then naturally seeps in, filling the void where are done with the utmost care and the nutrients once were. The result: watery, bland-tasting shrimp. precise attention to specific quality practices and protocols. *These figures are based on the results of a retail and food service study of more than 100 shrimp products in multiple locations nationwide. 6 7
  • 27. Quiz Fun Fact * TRIVIA To win, be the first employee to e-mail the correct answer to ksavino@contessa.com. The winner will receive two movie passes. What do these four U.S. Presidents have in common? s s William Harrison John Taylor s Warren Harding s Franklin Roosevelt * Did you know that you can find the heart of a shrimp in its head? Winter ’06 10 Tips To Healthier Living That You Can Use Everyday! The New Year is here. Now is the best time to start eating 6. Be picky about decaf tea Look for tea that say’s it healthier and exercising more. With health care costs rising been decaffeinated with water and carbon dioxide, which each year, it is our own responsibility to take care of our preserves the antioxidants. health. Below are 10 easy tips that you can use everyday 7. Eat ice cream that builds bones Find a brand of ice to start you on your way to healthier living. cream that has 15 percent of the Daily Value for calcium in 1. Have a“7-gram” cereal That means cereal with at a 1/2-cup serving. That way, if you eat a cup, you’ll get 30 Save the Date least 7 grams of fiber per serving, because eating cereal is percent of the DV for calcium—the same as a glass of milk! Annual Company your easiest chance to get lots of fiber in a small package. 8. Order your pizza the “double-half” way When Meeting: Tuesday, 2. Make your coffee with milk Use milk, and you’ve got ordering, ask for your pizza to have double sauce and half February 28, a café au lait—along with calcium and Vitamin D to keep cheese. Many studies link higher consumption of cooked 4–6pm your teeth and bones healthy and strong. tomato products with reduced risk of prostate and other 3. Drink a glass of water when you brush your teeth cancers. Cutting back on the cheese can cut down your Signs of mild dehydration include fatigue upon waking up, in consumption of artery-clogging saturated fat. the afternoon, lack of concentration, and headaches. So do 9. Order half your entrée as takeout When you order your best to drink 8 glasses a day! an entree, ask for half of it to be placed in a take-home box 4. Take an apple to work In addition to being a low-calorie automatically. That way it never shows up on your plate and fruit, a recent study showed that the lungs of an “apple-a- you’ll have a ready made lunch for work the next day. day” eater may have better protection against air pollution. 10. Eat shrimp Shrimp are ultra-low in fat and calories, 5. Eat whole grain bread Whole grain bread eaters have yet taste so rich. Twelve non-breaded shrimp contain only less diabetes, breast cancer, and heart disease than the 65 calories and less than 1 gram of fat! white bread eaters. From Prevention.com F E B R U A RY 20 M AY 29 Memorial 4 Holiday Schedule J U LY 4 23 24 Independence SEPTEMBER Labor Day NOVEMBER NOVEMBER Day After D EC E M B E R 25 Christmas President’s Day Day (Monday) Day (Tuesday) (Monday) Thanksgiving Thanksgiving (Monday) (Monday) (Thursday) (Friday)