Initially branded with the Flashing F (for Felon), you can now proudly respond to inquiries as to the new meaning of the Crimson Character F: Free Fearless Friendly Fun Forgiving Faithful Fit Flexible Focused Forward Thinking First and Foremost, Focus on living a Fulfilling life!!! Read More
Upon completion of your sabbatical one could easily flip the page on your sojourn and leave Club Fed in your distant past. While one should not dwell on the experience, your time at Club Fed can not be erased from your personal resume so you might as well embrace it and become a Scarlet Supporter and fear not the embarrassment... Read More
Sure, you’ve heard of (and probably experienced) the Freshman Fifteen at prep school and/or college but it’s something you want to avoid during and post Club Fed. There are carbs here, there and everywhere at Camp. Unlimited bread rolls and white bread at EVERY meal. It seems you can’t turn a corner without smelling the distinctive aromas of Cheetos or... Read More
How can it be that those bearing the Scarlet F are fortunate? They are fortunate for the perspective they have been provided. Uncle Sam has given them the time and opportunity to improve themselves, away from their daily distractions. By stepping out of their comfortable environment, Club Fed has made WCCs more compassionate and more appreciative of the people... Read More
Remember the NEW meaning of the Scarlet F (reference post entitled ” The Scarlet F….2.0″)…you need to be Fearless in pursuit of your new goals. Do not shy away from the unknown. Surge forward and capture all that life has to offer. The only person holding you back is you. Yes, life can be difficult, especially after Club Fed, but... Read More
Don’t let the Scarlet F hold you back from realizing your dreams. Take it from this Crimson Crew who, after sabbatical, went on to become more successful…… Robert Downey Jr (Corcoran II) Actor (other Crimson Actors include Danny Trejo, Christian Slater, Tim Allen…to name a few) Dinesh D’Souza (HWH)* Author and Political Commentator Frizzle Gerald Gray (aka Kweisi Mfume) Congressman, President NAACP Jeff Henderson (FCI Terminal Island) Chef Curtis James... Read More
With your new Scarlet status don’t expect people to be fawning over you as they may have before. Expect people to have little sympathy for you and your situation. After all, YOU did create your current situation. Time to accept responsibility and move forward. Those that continue to blame others and wallow in a “woe is me” attitude will never... Read More
You thought introducing your bi-racial transgender friend to your 100 yr old Grandmother was awkward…well, get ready to embrace the new addition to your family…The Scarlet F. How do you introduce your wayward sibling/child/spouse when they return from their sabbatical? When asked about their profession how do you respond? When a new acquaintance Googles your last name and the first thing that... Read More
There are an abundance of ways to support members of the WCC taking sabbatical at Club Fed! Listed below are a few of the volunteer organizations helping support education for those bearing the Scarlet F. Some accept books but others would prefer postage or monetary donations to pay for shipping costs. Books to Prisoners (est. 1973) is a Seattle area non-profit... Read More
The WCC Handbook is proud to have given to these WCCs (Wonderful Crimson Charities)…. 3/24/2016 Ten New Dictionaries to Chicago Books to Women in Prison (@ChicagoBWP) 4/1/2016 Four New GED Preparation Books and Two Learning German Books to Chicago Books to Women in Prison (@ChicagoBWP) 4/4/2016 Ten New Dictionaries to Books to Prisoners (@B2PSeattle) 4/12/2016 Two New Origami Books to Chicago Books to Women in Prison (@ChicagoBWP) 5/2/2016 Three... Read More