ACC Criminal Justice Department Club - Fall 2009
Events and Volunteer Opportunities

Upcoming:

Friday - October 9, 2009
CJC Club Meeting at Eastview Campus

Friday - November 20, 2009
CJC Club Meeting at Eastview Campus

Friday - February 12, 2010
CJC Club Meeting at Eastview Campus

Friday - March 12, 2010
CJC Club Meeting at Eastview Campus

Friday - April 9, 2010
CJC Club Meeting at Eastview Campus

Friday - May 7, 2009
CJC Club Meeting at Eastview Campus

Gathering for Meetings begins at 6:45 PM, Call to order is at 7:00 PM.
Other events and opportunities will be set during the semester.


Past Events:

Friday, October 9, 2009 - CJC Meeting at Eastview Campus.  Guest Speaker Erika Pusch from the APD Forensics Division discussed APD's new lab, tools and methods to solving crimes through forensic science.

Friday September 11, 2009 - CJC Club Meeting at Eastview Campus Guest Speaker: Det. David Hancock from Williamson County Sheriff's Department - Arson Investigations

Friday May 8, 2009 - CJC Meeting at Eastview Campus. Elections for 2009 - 2010 CJC Officers were held and new officers were elected. Guest Speaker : Det. David Fugett of the APD Homicide Unit

Friday - March 6, 2009 - CJC Meeting at Eastview Campus. Guest Speaker: Chief Art Acevedo of the Austin Police Department. The Chief discussed his experiences in law enforcement, and answered questions about the Austin Police Department. Additionally, Chief Acevedo added his signature to a children's book that will be dedicated to Any Baby Can.

Friday - February 6, 2009 - CJC Meeting at Eastview Campus. Guest Speaker: Earl Pearson, Deputy Director of TABC. Mr. Pearson is the former Chief of the Texas Rangers. Mr. Pearson delivered an interesting talk about his experience in law enforcement. Additionally, Mr. Pearson signed a children's book that will be dedicated to Any Baby Can.

Saturday, December 13, 2008 - CJC Members and friends volunteered at Travis County Brown Santa. Volunteers sorted toys and prepared gifts and supplies to give to families in need. The many other volunteers, live music and holiday spirit made it a great event. Volunteers were Marcia Balios, Margaret Chance, Thomas Edwards, David Rodriguez and Susan VanZanten

Saturday November 8, 2008 - The Austin Community College and The Austin Park Foundation hosted their 5th Annual Build-A-Park Project. CJC Officer Marcia Balios had the opportunity to volunteer and in her words, "it was an awesome experience." Marcia also stated "picking up trash may not be the most fun thing to do on a Saturday morning, but was the commitment and motivation of at least 150 volunteers that made it worth it." The volunteers picked up trash, cut down trees and dedicated their time to make a difference.

Friday, November 7, 2008 - CJC Meeting at Highland Business Center (3rd Floor) / Guest Speaker : Courtney Ma'at of the Austin Police Department - Victim Service

Thursday, October 9, 2008 - CJC Meeting at the Highland Business Center (Board Room) / Guest Speaker from Office of the Attorney General : Cyber Crime Unit

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 - CJC Meeting at Eastview Campus (in the Auditorium) / Guest Speaker from Pflugerville Police Department