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Hello Kaplan Chapter!
On behalf of the NSCS Kaplan Chapter Newsletter Committee, we would like to give a BIG Welcome to all
new members of the Kaplan Chapter/NSCS Family!!
Congratulations on all your accomplishments thus far!! Keep up the amazing work!!
The NSCS provides so many amazing opportunities for us as lifetime members, so take advantage of all
the awesome opportunities! From scholarships, discounts, internships and career opportunities, resume
and leadership building skills, to name just a few!
Login to your NSCS member portal at www.nscs.org with your email address and password and check out
all the benefits! Don't forget to check out our NSCS store for some awesome NSCS gear!
If you were unable to attend our April Chapter meeting then you didn't hear about our Fall Induction Cer-
emony- Halloween themed with a virtual costume contest, and our Concert for Courage for Veterans that
will be taking place in Houston, Texas!
Both events happening within a couple of months!! Be sure to check our Chapter Facebook Page, as well
as our Chapter calendar in our newsletter to stay updated on all meetings and events!
The NSCS Kaplan Chapter Newsletter Team would like to welcome a new member, Renata Schuster to
the team! Welcome Aboard!!
Scholars, do you love to write, show your creative side, and want to be part of an amazing team?
Then the NSCS Kaplan Chapter Newsletter Committee is the place to be!
Email me at [email protected] for our next meeting date and time and see how you can be-
come part of the team!
Keep up the amazing work Scholars! Remember to stay positive, motivated, and determined to succeed!
We hope you enjoy our May Issue!
Happy Mother's Day and Father's Day!! ( next issue in July)
Happy Reading!
Tallulah Bowser, Freelance Coordinator
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Hello NSCS Kaplan Chapter,
my name is Renata Salvador-
Schuster. I became a lifetime
NSCS member on February
29th, 2016. I was born and
raised in Quito- Ecuador, one
of the highest capitals in the
world (Albelda, 2013). Half of
my lifetime ago, my family
and I moved from Ecuador to Alexandria-Virginia, but
my husband’s career with the military has taken us to
multiple cities around the States. I am a hair designer
who has taken time off to care full time for my two
small children and to attend Kaplan where I am pur-
suing a Business degree that will someday allow me
to open my own business. I have been on the Presi-
dent’s list since I enrolled with Kaplan last summer,
and I plan on continuing with the hard work and dedi-
cation. When not working on assignments or school
work, you can find me caring for my home, attending
tea parties with my toddler in her doll house, goofing
around with my baby boy, or playing with my four
legged son “Briscoe”, a loving yorkie-tzu mix. I am
excited to be a member and look forward to estab-
lishing long lasting relationships with other NSCS
members.
Albelda, J. (2013). The world or bust. The five highest
capital cities in the world!. Retrieved from http://
www.theworldorbust.com/the-five-highest-capital-
cities-in-the-world/
One of the first things
taught in business is
how to be a successful
entrepreneur and what
options are available to
start up your dream
business. What is less
likely known is what to
do once you decide to
be finished with that business. There are many rea-
sons why you might want to back out of the company
you started. Perhaps you feel you are successful
enough and just want to collect you profits and retire.
Or maybe your dreams have changed and you have
another great idea for an even better company.
Whatever the reasons, there are a few things you
should consider when deciding on an exit strategy.
One thing you may be asking is just what is an
exit strategy? An exit strategy is a plan devised, usual-
ly around the startup of the company, on how you
wish to leave the business. There are a few exit strat-
egies to choose from. There is no one good exit strat-
egy for every business. Every company is different as
well as the people who run it. Make sure the strategy
you pick is the best one for you and your business.
Welcome Renata Salvador-Schuster
to the Newsletter Team!
The Art of the Exit
By: Jennifer Sizemore
Kaplan University Chapter Newsletter
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In an IPO exit you sell part of your company in
the public markets. You and your management team
can remain for years, your investors may be able to
sell some stock and the company continues to run as
smoothly as it has in the past. However, the company
will be subject to other regulations such as Sarbanes-
Oxley requirements and your quarterly performance
will be examined closely by institutional investors.
With a strategic acquisition a company will
purchase your business either with cash or stock or a
combination of both. The buying company may or
may not keep the original staff and management
team and could change daily operations significantly
if they wish. The disadvantage to this strategy is that
you will probably lose control over what happens in
the business after that as the buyer will take over the
decision making processes.
A management buyout is when you sell your
company to the next generation of managers. This
type of transaction is usually funded through some
kind of debt and/or private equity deal, with the debt
collateralized by the assets of the company. This can
quickly provide liquidity to the owner and sharehold-
ers. The company can operate as a private enterprise.
The benefit to this strategy is that is usually leads to a
smoother transition from you to the next generation
of managers who are acquiring the company.
It is important to remember that the decisions
you make for your company at the very beginning will
affect how it will operate in the future. These begin-
ning decisions will also dictate how to exit out of the
company in the end. Again, there is no one strategy
that will work for all companies. You can pick one,
use a combination of some or maybe come up with a
unique way to handle your exit. Be sure you take the
time and consideration this very important decision
deserves and that the end result will benefit you,
your investors and managers and will suit the needs
you have as you close this chapter of your life and
move on to new adventures.
Inc. 2010. How to Choose an Exit Strategy. Retrieved
from http://www.inc.com/guides/2010/10/how-to-
choose-an-exit-strategy.html
When a mother is ob-
served providing for her
children (i.e. feeding them,
clothing them, maintaining
their health, etc.) the ob-
server can confidently say
that she loves her children.
Unfortunately, it can become easy for a mother to be
so focused on her children that she begins to neglect
herself. However, it is when a mother loves and cares
for herself, that she is fully capable of providing quali-
ty care to her children.
A mother who is stressed, tired, and un-
healthy mostly likely will not have the energy, mental
clarity, and positive attitude to provide quality care
for her children. According to Tuominen, Husus, Rai-
A Mother’s Love
By: Sonseeharay Robertson
tanen, and Luoto (2013) a pilot study showed that
less than a quarter of adults meet their physical activ-
ity recommendation. A poor diet, alcohol and tobac-
co abuse, and a sedentary lifestyle (which is fairly
common) can contribute to a lower quality of life.
This sort of lifestyle is witnessed by children and can
have a negative influence on the type of lifestyle they
choose as they get older. Whereas a mother who
consumes a well-balanced diet, allows herself ample
time for rest and recovery each day, and restricts her
indulgence of alcohol and tobacco will potentially be
alert and have the energy to play with, as well as pro-
vide for, her children while maintaining a positive atti-
tude and positively influencing her children’s lifestyle
choices.
As Mother’s Day is fast approaching each
mother is encouraged to take time to consider their
current state of health and wellbeing and then devise
a plan to improve, if necessary. This way, in addition
to giving thanks for the gifts that will be received on
Mother’s Day, you will also be able to reassure your
loved-ones that you will continue to enjoy these gifts,
and most importantly them, longer because you are
taking proper measures to maintain a high quality of
life.
Tuominen, P. A., Husu, P., Raitanen, J., & Luoto, R. M.
(2016). Differences in sedentary time and physical
activity among mothers and children using a move-
ment-to-music video program in the home environ-
ment: a pilot study. Springerplus, 593. doi:10.1186/
s40064-016-1701-z
As we know, Memorial
Day is the day that we
celebrate the fallen sol-
diers of our military.
Our nation’s capital,
Washington D.C. will be
hosting some major events in remembrance of those
who died serving our country.
2016 Memorial Day Events
National Memorial Day Concert: Sunday, May 29,
2016 at 8p.m. located at the West Lawn of the
U.S. Capitol
National Memorial Day Parade: Monday, May, 30,
2016 at 2p.m. starting at Constitution Avenue and
7th st. to 17th st.
Arlington National Cemetery: There will be a Flags
-In event provided by the Marine Corps Ceremo-
nial, Navy Ceremonial, Air Force Honor Guard,
and Coast Guard ceremonial who will place flags
on 250,000 graves to honor our fallen soldiers.
Monday at 11a.m. there will be a wreath laying
ceremony and at 4p.m. The Women In Military
Service For America Memorial will be scattering
rose petals in tribute to the departed.
No matter where you are in the nation, it’s al-
ways an honor and sign of respect to celebrate this
day with open hearts and minds. Whether it be
attending a cookout with your family, a parade in
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Memorial Day
By: Angelica Edwards
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your local area, or simply giving honor in your own
heart, Memorial Day is a day that will go on forever in
U.S. history. Our soldiers are trained to protect us and
I know most families have at least one relative serving
in our U.S. military, so let us honor them too. You can
visit:http://www.dc.about.com/od/
hoildaysseasonalevents for more events going on in
the D.C. area for Memorial Day.
Cooper, R. (2016). Memorial day 2016 in washington
dc. Retrieved April 23, 2016, from http://
dc.about.com/od/hoildaysseasonalevents/a/
MemorialDay.htm
It’s that time of year
again! Everyone is busy
focusing on mom this
time of month, but don’t
forget dad needs some
relaxation too (Father’s
Day is June 19th)! While
everyone works hard to show their mom how much
they care, there is always room to find ways to help
dad relax too. We all know how hard it is to find a
little relaxation time! There are a lot of ways to help
dad relax this year.
Initially you may think of all the well-known
ways dads get their relaxation time…watching a
game, hanging out in the back yard, or working on a
project; however, here are some creative relaxation
tips that dad can squeeze in even during the busiest
of days. Exercise is great to get blood flowing and en-
dorphins pumping. Grab dad a jump rope! Any kind of
exercise is good at reducing stress. Jump roping is a
quick exercise that dad can do throughout the day
(Inhabitat, 2016). You can also show dad this quick
trick to feel just as rejuvenated. It’s called the leg
lean. Put your legs up against a wall while lying on
your back. Leave a slight angle so that your legs are
not straight against the wall at 90 degrees. Hold this
for 1-5 minutes. Laying in this position can be as re-
freshing as taking a nap (Parents, 2016). Acupressure
is also a good way to relax, but there are some great
points that you can do yourself. Find the tender in-
dention in your breast bone with your middle and in-
dex finger. Apply a gentle pressure while breathing
slowly. This reduces anxiety and promotes deep
breathing giving the added benefit of quick relaxation
(Parents, 2016). There are many tricks that can help
dad relax this upcoming Father’s Day! Sending dad
out on a walk, helping him with a project, or making
sure he gets some time to unwind. Make sure no
matter what you have in mind for him that you offer a
couple of these tricks too! After all there’s no limit to
what a dad deserves!
To find out more tips to help dad relax quickly visit
the links below:
Inhabitat. (2016).Relaxation Techniques for Stress.
Retrieved from http://www.inhabitots.com/
relaxation-techniques-for-stressed-moms-in-15-
Dad’s Relaxation Tool Box
By: Kelly Hinds
Kaplan University Chapter Newsletter
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minute-or-less/baby-massage-for-relaxation/?
extend=1
Parents (2016).60 Second Stress Solutions. Retrieved
from http://www.parents.com/parenting/moms/
healthy-mom/60-second-stress-solutions/
#page=1
A super easy and fun DIY for mom...or yourself!
Make it even more special by doing it together!
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 tablespoon beeswax pellets
6 drops essential oils
1 capsule vitamin E
(Makes about 8 lip balms)
Directions:
1. Gently melt the coconut oil and beeswax. Tip: I
use a double boiler-like method by melting the
coconut oil and beeswax in a glass measuring cup,
placed inside a shallow pan of simmering water.
2. Remove from heat and add the essential oils and
vitamin E (optional).
3. Carefully pour the mixture into clean and steri-
lized lip balm containers.
4. Cover and cool completely.
Suggested Essential Oil Combinations:
Citrus Blend: Lemon, Orange, Lime & Grapefruit
Grapefruit & Spearmint
Lemon & Lavender
Lemon & Lime
Lime & Peppermint (mojito!)
Mandarin & Peppermint
Peppermint & Spearmint
Sweet Orange & Cinnamon Leaf
The Lavender Giraffe. (2016). Basic Lip Balm. Re-
trieved from http://www.thelavendergiraffe.com/
blog/basic-lip-balm-a-simple-essential-oil-diy
Who doesn’t love breakfast in bed? Surprise your
loved on with these extra special pancakes on
Mother’s Day or Father’s Day!
For Pancakes:
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 Tablespoon canola oil
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Cinnamon Filling:
1/2 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
DIY Lip Balm
By: Megan Hemling
RECIPE: Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
By: Megan Hemling
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Cream Cheese Glaze:
4 Tablespoons butter
2 ounces cream cheese
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
Prepare Cinnamon Filling: In a medium bowl,
mix butter, brown sugar and cinnamon. Scoop
the filling into a small zip baggie and set aside.
Prepare Pancake batter: In a medium bowl
whisk together flour, baking powder and salt.
Whisk in milk, oil and egg just until batter is
moistened. (a few small lumps are fine)
Prepare Cream Cheese glaze: In a medium
bowl, heat the butter and cream cheese until
melted. Whisk together until smooth, then
whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla.
Heat a large griddle over medium-low heat.
Spray with non-stick cooking spray. Scoop
about 1/2 cup of pancake batter onto the skil-
let. Snip the corner of your cinnamon filling
baggie and squeeze a spiral of the filling onto
the top of the pancake. When bubbles begin to
appear on the surface, flip carefully with a
spatula and cook until lightly browned on the
underside, 1 to 2 minutes more.
When ready to serve, spoon warmed cream
cheese glaze on top of each pancake. Enjoy!
Contact Information
Tallulah Bowser-Freelance Coordinator
Megan Hemling-Editor
Jennifer Sizemore-Business Writer
Kelly Hinds-Psychology Writer
Sonseeharay Roberson-Health Writer
Angelica Edwards-Current Events Writer
Renata Schuster-Secretary
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