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Juanita Hotchkiss, LMSW
Juanita Hotchkiss, LMSW

Juanita Hotchkiss has worked for Smoke-Out Productions for 5 years, starting as an assistant puppeteer and now practically running the entire operation. She excels as the marketing director, designing brochures and increasing the company's online presence and school performances. As an anti-smoking educational presenter, Juanita developed her own puppet talk program and spoke to students before and after shows, educating them about the dangers of smoking. Additionally, she has helped produce nationally distributed DVDs and TV commercials on the hazards of smoking. Each year Juanita helps write and develop new educational scripts and teacher's guides that reinforce anti-smoking messages.

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SMOKE OUT PRODUCTIONS ANTI-SMOKING PUPPET PROGRAMS 60 PEARL STREET KINGSTON, NEW YORK 12401 www.smokeoutproduction.com Phone: (845) 339-5556 Fax: (845)339-5671 March 11,2010 RE: Juanita Hotchkiss and Smoke-Out Productions Dear Sir/Madam: INTRODUCTION: Please allow this letter to act as an introduction to the incredible work that Juanita Hotchkiss has done and continues to do as a member of the puppet production company Smoke-Out Productions. Starting out as a simple Punch & Judy Birthday party show in the early seventies, Smoke-out Productions has developed into an elementary school touring company that entertains and educates thousands of students with programs that focus on preventing young children (first graders to six graders) from taking up the adult habit of smoking cigarettes. Additionally the company is touring with its newest show: Amazing Grace: The Sojourner Truth Story. JUANITA HOTCHKISS: In the past five years, Juanita has gone from an assistant puppeteer to practically running the entire operation as the scheduling manager, senior puppeteer trainer, commercial writer, and touring director. The amazing part of it all is how easy she makes it all seem. I've been involved with this business for 35 years and no one has ever taken their position or duties as seriously as Juanita. With that said, the following areas are where Juanita truly excels. Marketing Director: Juanita has designed several brochures, organized a mass thousand piece mailing and handled all the inquires and scheduling of shows throughout Ulster and Sullivan County. She learned how to build web sites and increase our presence on the internet. She interacted with the County Health Department Director and under a grant, set up twenty five to forty performances in Elementary schools each year. Anti smoking Educational Presenter: Juanita researched, wrote and designed her own Puppet Talk program for lower grade classes where she would directly interact with students. She was so well received that schools would request her year after year. Her program received three years of grant support from the local health department. Aside from the puppet talks she would also speak to children before and after each puppet performance, educating them about the dangers of smoking and answering their questions. TV and Mass Market Show Production Assistant: Juanita has produced and performed in two nationally distributed DVDs regarding the hazards of smoking. She also help produce several TV
commercials that were presented to Edelmann Studios for their clients Burger King and Philadelphia Cream Cheese. She also perfonned an Obama commercial which was featured on several internet sites during the elections. Our DVDs are sold nationally through Nirnco Marketing. Educational Writer: Each year Juanita would help write, edit, and develop an entirely new 25 minute script along with a teacher's guide which is provided for before and after show activities that reinforce the message that smoking can have serious adverse health effects on the human body. Our carefully researched programs are reviewed and approved by local medical experts and health department personnel prior to be produced. CONCLUSION: I believe that Juanita Hotchkiss has made and continues to make a major contribution to the efforts of Smoke Out Productions to educate children about the hazards of smoking. Smoke out Productions continues to grow due to her efforts and dedication. You can contact me at the above address or phone to discuss this matter further. ~~ Steven Gottlieb Founder and Director

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  • 1. SMOKE OUT PRODUCTIONS ANTI-SMOKING PUPPET PROGRAMS 60 PEARL STREET KINGSTON, NEW YORK 12401 www.smokeoutproduction.com Phone: (845) 339-5556 Fax: (845)339-5671 March 11,2010 RE: Juanita Hotchkiss and Smoke-Out Productions Dear Sir/Madam: INTRODUCTION: Please allow this letter to act as an introduction to the incredible work that Juanita Hotchkiss has done and continues to do as a member of the puppet production company Smoke-Out Productions. Starting out as a simple Punch & Judy Birthday party show in the early seventies, Smoke-out Productions has developed into an elementary school touring company that entertains and educates thousands of students with programs that focus on preventing young children (first graders to six graders) from taking up the adult habit of smoking cigarettes. Additionally the company is touring with its newest show: Amazing Grace: The Sojourner Truth Story. JUANITA HOTCHKISS: In the past five years, Juanita has gone from an assistant puppeteer to practically running the entire operation as the scheduling manager, senior puppeteer trainer, commercial writer, and touring director. The amazing part of it all is how easy she makes it all seem. I've been involved with this business for 35 years and no one has ever taken their position or duties as seriously as Juanita. With that said, the following areas are where Juanita truly excels. Marketing Director: Juanita has designed several brochures, organized a mass thousand piece mailing and handled all the inquires and scheduling of shows throughout Ulster and Sullivan County. She learned how to build web sites and increase our presence on the internet. She interacted with the County Health Department Director and under a grant, set up twenty five to forty performances in Elementary schools each year. Anti smoking Educational Presenter: Juanita researched, wrote and designed her own Puppet Talk program for lower grade classes where she would directly interact with students. She was so well received that schools would request her year after year. Her program received three years of grant support from the local health department. Aside from the puppet talks she would also speak to children before and after each puppet performance, educating them about the dangers of smoking and answering their questions. TV and Mass Market Show Production Assistant: Juanita has produced and performed in two nationally distributed DVDs regarding the hazards of smoking. She also help produce several TV
  • 2. commercials that were presented to Edelmann Studios for their clients Burger King and Philadelphia Cream Cheese. She also perfonned an Obama commercial which was featured on several internet sites during the elections. Our DVDs are sold nationally through Nirnco Marketing. Educational Writer: Each year Juanita would help write, edit, and develop an entirely new 25 minute script along with a teacher's guide which is provided for before and after show activities that reinforce the message that smoking can have serious adverse health effects on the human body. Our carefully researched programs are reviewed and approved by local medical experts and health department personnel prior to be produced. CONCLUSION: I believe that Juanita Hotchkiss has made and continues to make a major contribution to the efforts of Smoke Out Productions to educate children about the hazards of smoking. Smoke out Productions continues to grow due to her efforts and dedication. You can contact me at the above address or phone to discuss this matter further. ~~ Steven Gottlieb Founder and Director