National Association of the Deaf

Submitted by chris.wagner on Mon, 04/01/2013 - 12:13

Video description and transcript:

Video fades from black to a headshot of Howard Rosenblum, CEO of the NAD.  Text appears, "The NAD Congratulates Howard Rosenblum: Happy Two Year Anniversary!"  White flash dissolve to Margie English, Region 1 Board Member who holds a quote, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.  Indeed it is the only thing that ever has.  Margaret Mead." 

MARGIE: Thank you.

Video dissolve to two people in frame, David Reynolds and Julie Rems Smario, both are Region 4 Board members.

BOTH: Congratulations Howard!

JULIE: You've done a lot in two years.

DAVID:  And there's more to do in the next coming years.

JULIE:  If we do this together...

DAVID: then the NAD will succeed!

Video dissolve to Kirsten Poston, NAD Secretary.

KIRSTEN:  Howard, you rock!  Keep up the good work!  I am so proud of you. 

Video dissolve to Claudia Sussman, receptionist at the NAD Headquarters.

CLAUDIA:  Okay, it's been two years? Wow, time flies!  I've been thinking...  It's a good time right now to let you know that you're off probation.  But keep up the good work you've done so far!  It's nice to have your laughter around here.  Have a good day!  ...and two more years right?  Three?  Four?  Five!  Forever at the NAD!

Video dissolve to Allie Rice, Youth Programs Coordinator.

ALLIE:  Hi!  Happy anniversary!

Video dissolve to Donna Morris, Member and Donor Relations Specialist.

DONNA:  Thank you for a wonderful two years.  May your next two years be as successful as your last!  Congratulations.

Video dissolve to Tawny Holmes, Appointed Board Member focusing on Education.

TAWNY:  Hi Howard!  Everywhere I go, people always talk positively about you leading the NAD.  Including even... Austin, Texas!  That's right, I'm here in Texas!  I'm here for a conference and people are glad you're there.  Recently, I learned why -- the heart of the NAD needs a lawyer, I'm thrilled that you're there!

Video dissolve to Steve Lovi, Region 1 Board member.

STEVE: I'm ((heart-touched)) and support you!

Video dissolve to Joshua Beckman, Appointed Board Member focusing on Youth.

JOSHUA: Hi Howard.  You've done great.  Not just for the NAD or the deaf community but for the future too!  Thank you.

Video dissolve to Tom Wells, Director of Finance.

TOM:  Hello Howard, happy anniversary!

Video dissolve to Debra Patkin, Staff Attorney.

DEBRA:  Hi Howard!  Happy two years anniversary.  Even though two years seems like a short time, you've done so much in those two years!  I look forward to you doing more in the next two years.  I love my job, I always look forward to coming to work.  I thank you for that.

Video dissolve to Marc Charmatz, Staff Attorney. 

MARC:  Hi Howard!  Here's to two years and many more!  Thank you!

Video dissolve to Michael Berger, Region 2 Board member.

MICHAEL:  Hey Howard!  You've worked so hard, with great passion.  Your friends and family from Illinois, our state, think you're champ!  Thank you Howard!

Video dissolve to Richard McCowin, Region 2 Board member.

RICHARD:  Happy anniversary!  There's more to come.

Video dissolve to Larry Evans, Region 3 Board member.

LARRY:  Congratulations Howard!

Video dissolve to Christopher Patterson, Region 3 Board member.

CHRISTOPHER:  Happy birthday Howard!

Video dissolve to Caroline Jackson, Skadden Fellow with the NAD Law and Advocacy Center.

CAROLINE:  Hi Howard, happy anniversary!  Thank you so much for all the work you've done.

Video dissolve to Mike Pearlman, volunteer receptionist at the NAD Headquarters.

MIKE:  Hey Howard.  Happy two years anniversary.  I've known you since 2002 and its always a pleasure working with you.

Video dissolve to Andrew Phillips, Staff Attorney. 

ANDREW:  Congratulations!  Two years, what a milestone.  Your leadership, your work, and everything is just amazing!  I look forward to more in the next coming years.

Video dissolve to Lizzie Sorkin, Director of Communications. 

LIZZIE:  Two years went by in the blink of an eye huh?  I hope the same for me.  Congratulations!

Video dissolve to Andy Foster, webmaster.

ANDY:  Congratulations on your two year anniversary at the NAD!  Time flies!  I remember McDonald's, Chicago, the Cubs, and of course, sushi.  And all the different fun memories we had together in Chicago.  And now you're steamrolling in DC, I hope for more great things to come from you.  Congratulations again!

Video dissolve to Philippe Montalette, NAD Treasurer. 

PHILIPPE:  You are champ!  Thank you for all your hard work.

Video dissolve to Melissa Draganac-Hawk, NAD Vice-President.

MELISSA:  Wow!  As soon as you arrived at the NAD, you've been working hard for 730 days!

Video dissolve to Chris Wagner, NAD President. 

CHRIS:  Hi!  On behalf of the NAD Board and all the deaf and hard of hearing people in America, we want to say happy anniversary to Howard Rosenblum for achieving his two year milestone as the CEO of the NAD.  We're proud of your work and achievements in the last two years.  We want to thank you for everything you've done for us.  Congratulations!  Happy anniversary Howard.

Video dissolve to same headshot of Howard.  Text appears, "The NAD thanks you Howard: Keep up the great work!"

Video dissolve to black.