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LAKELAND SIGNERS CLUB INFORMATION PAGE
 Click HERE to see the calendar of Upcoming Area Events from Ohio ASL Clubs
Coming Soon: Spring 2012 Calendar Coming Soon: Current Newsletter Download our Membership Application Click HERE for "Word" Version Click HERE for ".pdf" Version Click HERE to get to our "Apparel Page" to get info on ordering T-Shirts and Hoodies! ABOUT US Lakeland Signers was founded in 1979 as a student club at Lakeland Community College. As most student clubs, it was "on again/off again" for many years, but always with the strong support of its advisor and the ASL Faculty. Currently we are one of the most active clubs on our campus with a strong membership base. The Lakelander calls us "one of the oldest and most prestigious student organizations at Lakeland".
We hold a monthly meeting (with the exception of January, May, August and December due to school scheduling conflicts). Since 2003, we have been the only club on campus to hold meetings and events throughout the summer. In 2005, we held our first Deaf Awareness Days (co-sponsored between the Lakeland Signers and the Lakeland ASL Department). The 20-hour event, held over two days, is held annually in the Spring. Tables feature information on Deaf Culture/Deaf History, technology for the Deaf, Deaf Resources and much more. As part of Deaf Awareness Days, we have hosted Sorenson Video Relay, Regional Infant Hearing Program, Ohio Association of the Deaf and Cleveland Signstage. We have helped to make sign language, as well as the ASL department, more visible throughout the college campus. In 2006, Lakeland Signers hired a professional interpreter to interpret a performance by a nationally-known comedian; and in 2007, we brought in Keith Wann to perform for the community and student body. In 2010, we hosted our first Dingo Night. Being our first one, we had some kinks to work out, but we drew a crowd of over 100 people, many of whom were Deaf, which allowed our ASL students an opportunity to practice their sign skill with a large group of people. As part of our Dingo night, we also held a very successful food drive for the ASL Advocates' Food Bank. In 2011, we assisted the ASL Department in hosting an ASL Film ("Black Sand"). Thanks to all the faculty that sold tickets, the movie was a complete sellout. "FAQ'S" (Frequently Asked Questions) WHAT IS A LAKELAND SIGNERS GAME NIGHT? Click here for answer SEE ATTACHED FILES
DOWNLOAD OUR MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION - Download our Membership Application in either .doc (Word) or .pdf (Adobe) version. After downloading it, simply print it off, fill it out and then drop it off in our office, or mail it to the Mailing Address listed above. DOWNLOAD THE QUICK START INSTRUCTION SHEET TO THE ASL Video Dictionary & Inflection Guide - NOTE: This program is available in the main computer lab in Room A1046 (main campus), as well as computer labs at Lakeland-East (Madison) and Lakeland-West (Shoregate). DOWNLOAD THE "SIGNING ETIQUETTE" INFORMATIONAL HANDOUT (.pdf version) DOWNLOAD LAKELAND SIGNERS T-SHIRT/SWEATSHIRT ORDER FORM HERE - click here to download it. Fill it out and drop it off to us (with your payment in advance). DOWNLOAD LAKELAND SIGNERS T-SHIRT/SWEATSHIRT DETAILED DESCRIPTION - click here to download the detail on products offered (refer to order form for pricing) SEE OUR CURRENT AND PAST CLUB NEWSLETTERS - to receive future newsletters via e-mail, simply e-mail lakelandsigners@yahoo.com and request to be added to the Lakeland Signers e-mail list. SEE A LIST OF OUR PREVIOUS MONTHLY ACTIVITIES - this will give you an idea of some of the things we do. We are always looking for new, fun activities - so if you have ideas that work for groups of 20-50, we're open to suggestions! :-) WHAT IS LAKELAND SIGNERS? - download this word document to tell you what to expect at our events, plus information on membership dues and contact information. ARTICLES OF INTEREST The Lakelander - March 31, 2010 ASL Idol, Deaf Awareness Days and Lakeland Signers Club The HeArd The HeArd is a local group of theatrical sign language interpreters who have been teaming together since 1992. They interpret selected theatrical performances - including plays and musicals - at local venues such as The Hanna Theatre, Near West Theatre, Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square and (in our own backyard ...) Willoughby Fine Arts. When ordering tickets at any of these venues, be sure to request tickets "in the sign interpreted section" in order to be sure that you can see the interpreters. Visit their website at www.heardwhatsup.com. Click here to see upcoming performances that will be interpreted. |
MISSION STATEMENT
Lakeland Signers is one of many student organizations at Lakeland Community College in Kirtland, Ohio (Lake County). The purpose of Lakeland Signers is to provide skill building, networking, educational and outreach opportunities to any Lakeland student in good standing who is interested in American Sign Language and the Deaf community in Lake County; and to provide social interaction opportunities to both ASL students and Deaf students at Lakeland Community College and members of the Deaf community.
According to The Lakelander (3/31/2010), "The Lakeland Signers Club is one of the oldest and most prestigious student organizations at Lakeland." Each year we strive to continue to make our current members, former members and founders proud! Spring 2012 Activity Schedule Club Meetings (includes skill-building activity)
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Game Night (casual, fun, board games)
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Above are Free & Open to the public Lakeland's ASL Idol
Info on the next ASL Idol will be posted Click HERE to see some Frequently Asked Questions regarding Signing Songs If you have suggestions for changes, please let us know by dropping us an e-mail to lakelandsigners@yahoo.com.
CURRENT OFFICERS/ADVISORS FOLLOWING ARE CURRENT, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 15, 2011 President ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Sara Sonnie
Vice-President of Club Operations ... ... ... Hannah Oreh Vice-President of Community Relations ... Kristine Brossmann Secretary ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Jon Jenks Treasurer ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Position Open Visibility Coordinator ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Jae Kincaid Club officers hold office hours during fall & spring semester (minimum 10 hours per week total). Office Hours are posted outside the club's office (Room S-230) in Student Activities. If you are interested in an officer position, please e-mail lakelandsigners@yahoo.com to be considered. Note: you will be asked to print, complete and return this Application for Potential Officer form.
Faculty Advisors: Jeanette Brossmann, Jenine Mahendranath and Brandi Roy CURRENT EVENTS
At all of our events we welcome students from other schools as well. The diversity among the students as well as the Deaf community allows our students to see some different signs and signing styles that are used between different schools, teachers or dialects.
For upcoming events, go to www.ohioaslclubs.org. SILENT SUPPER The second Saturday of each month is "Mentor Silent Supper", starting at 4pm at the Mentor Cici's. This event also serves as a monthly fundraising event for the Lakeland Signers Club. By informing the cashier (before they ring you up), that you are are there for Silent Supper, a portion of your bill will be donated to our club. Click HERE to download a "reminder" for you to bring in to the restaurant. Click HERE to download a flyer to share, post or remind you, including dates of the upcoming Silent Suppers. SOCIAL LISTING Click HERE and see a comprehensive listing of social events throughout the area. The list also provides a link to get more information about a particular event, or you may contact the coordinator(s) of each event to get more information. LINKS TO RESOURCES
Click HERE and link up to the Ohio Association of ASL Clubs list of very helpful links -
INCLUDING
ASL dictionaries
ASL Resources
Fingerspelling Quizzes
Information related to Deaf Culture, Deaf Poetry and Deaf President Now! protests at Gallaudet
Links to other ASL Clubs
Where to Buy ASL Novelty Items or Sign-/Deaf-Culture Related CONTACT INFO
Phone ... ... .. 440-525-7816
TTY ... ... ... .. 440-525-7644 Videophone ... 440-525-0230 E-Mail .......... lakelandsigners@yahoo.com
In Person ....... Room S-230 (Office Hours posted weekly outside office door) Mailing Address Lakeland Signers
c/o Student Activities (S-230) 7700 Clocktower Drive Kirtland OH 44094 SOCIAL MEDIA Lakeland Signers on Facebook!LAKELAND SIGNERS CLUB WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1979.
LAKELAND SIGNERS IS A CHARTER MEMBER OF THE OHIO ASSOCIATION OF ASL CLUBS (EST 11/07) |
