- Literacy Council Open House
The Literacy Council of
Clermont and Brown Counties is holding an Open House
on Friday, December 9, 2005 from 11:00 AM until noon.
The session will provide you with an update about the agency, its
accomplishments and plans. Check out the
flyer
on their web site.
- Executive Orientation Program offered in January/February
Spaces are filling up quickly for the 2006 First Impressions Executive
Orientation Program, which will be held on January 26, February 3 and
February 9. Clermont 20/20 offers this program to newly promoted or
relocated executives and professionals in Clermont County, and their
spouses, to provide an unparalleled opportunity to learn about and become
involved in Clermont County. First Impressions provides an overview of
the history, government, culture and economics of the community in three
class meetings. This fast-paced, interactive program also offers an opportunity
for informal discussion with recognized community leaders to help establish ties
and to develop valuable contacts among peers in Clermont County.
Click
here
for more information on First Impressions
- Welcome to Clermont County!
The next time you're entering the southern gateway of our great county,
take a moment to notice the new "Welcome to Clermont" signage that greets
visitors and residents alike. Clermont 20/20 Clean and Green is pleased
to be the leader in making this project happen for our community. Most
importantly, Clermont 20/20 would like to thank The Midland Company,
Southwest Sign and Stone and The Appalachian Ohio Council for their
support in the installation of the new Welcome to Clermont County sign
that was recently installed at the I-275 and SR 125 entrance/exit ramps
on the south side of SR 125.
The visual improvement of our gateways has been a Clermont 20/20 project
through the Clean and Green as part of our focus on beautification. There
will be many opportunities to assist with the landscaping of this site in
2006 and the years to come. This collaborative effort will provide a sincere
welcome to our community for all who travel through this major gateway of
Clermont County.
- Mentors Needed
Volunteer mentors urgently needed to begin working with freshman students at
Amelia High School, Williamsburg High School and Glen Este High School in
January. The Clermont 20/20 provides a mentoring program at several
Clermont County high schools for youth identified as at-risk of dropping out
of high school: To prepare the students for completing secondary education.
To give students enough attention and skill building tools so each reaches
his/her personal potential. To create meaningful relationships between
students and adult mentors. For students to create life goals and to
achieve academic success to further their educational and career objectives.
We ask that two mentors per class commit to 35 to 45 minutes of class time
each week of the school year to work with a group of 10 to 15 students.
These students have potential, but do not have positive role models in their
lives. The mentoring program offers a high level of support and technical
assistance, as well as the opportunity to network with other mentors who are
successfully in their second, third and fourth years of this program.
Mentor and Senior Leadership graduate, Gene Bishop, who is in his fourth
year working with the class who are now seniors (as you can see, they are
close to graduation!) shares, "This has been one of the most rewarding
experiences I have had. To notice the change from "children" in 9th grade
to "young adults" at the end of the 11th grade shows me that there is hope.
We have taken these 9 people and changed their lives for the better. They
now can look people in the eye when they speak, can talk to groups of
people, and have improved their grade point average significantly since we
started. Also, none of them thought they could go on to higher education,
now all are looking toward college, trade school or the service to help them
to a more secure future. The biggest thing is they now have a sense of
"value". I think anyone who is willing to take an interest in a few
students will feel the same. I can't wait to get back for their Senior Year
in High School."
Please consider this worthwhile opportunity. For more information, take a look
at this flyer
, or contact
Cindy Jenkins at 753.9222 or by email at
cindy.jenkins@clermont2020.org.
- The Leadership Secrets of Santa Claus
In the sprit of the season, take a look at this
summary checklist
inspired by that jolly old elf.
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