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Monday, June 16,
2008 
Raffle tickets are being used to raise funds for the efforts of Clermont 20/20, Inc.: A Vision for Leadership. We are extending the chance to offer this opportunity to our corporate investors, class members and other supporters of Clermont 20/20, Inc. Please print out and share extra tickets with your family, friends or co-workers.
Reds Baseball Tickets, Movie passes, Zoo passes, Coney Island passes, and much more! Proceeds raised from the sale of these raffle tickets benefit the programs of Clermont 20/20, Inc. Efforts like Clean & Green, which held its annual spring clean up on Saturday, April 19th and the Leadership Programs: Look to Clermont, LEAD Clermont, LIVE Leadership and Educational Leadership are just a few of the many programs that this raffle will help support. Contact Frankie Hughart, Event Coordinator at 513-753-9222 for sponsorship information, and to book your foursome now! | ||||||
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| Terri Rechtin | 
It is easy... Become a Mentor! The goal of our mentoring program is to help high school students stay in school and prepare to graduate with a plan for their next step - college, trade school, armed forces, etc. - and eventually move into the workforce. Many mentors have developed an engaging relationship of trust and growth with their students over their time spent together. Laura from Clermont Northeastern High School shared with her mentors that, "Some of her favorite things that they did were the field trip to UC Clermont College and visiting disabled kids... they are people just like me. Going to the college campus for the money program made me want to make more wise decisions." There are many youth who need someone in their life to help them succeed. I personally encourage you to become a volunteer. If you are interested in learning more about volunteering as a mentor please contact Terri Rechtin at 513-753-9222 (office), 513-673-3334 (cell) or by email at mentor@clermont2020.org. | |||||
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| Wayne Baughman | Thursday, July 10,
2008
The graduation of the LEAD Clermont and Senior Leadership classes of 2008, will be on Thursday, July 10 beginning at 5:00 PM at the Holiday Inn Eastgate. The cost is $25. If you are a graduate of one of these programs and/or a friend of one of the graduates, you will want to be at this event to wish them the best. Reservations can be made by calling Clermont 20/20 at 513-753-9222 or by email at: officemgr@clermont2020.org. Come out and support these graduates. | |||||
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| Nancy Hall | Thursday, October 30,
2008
Clermont Educational Opportunities Last Dollar Grant Scholarship Fundraiser Thursday, October 30, 2008, at 7:00 PM in the Glen Este High School Gym Get ready for some high-flying, slam-dunking fun as some of your favorite players, teachers and coaches go up against the Harlem Ambassadors! All money raised from this event will go directly to the last dollar
grant scholarship fund for students in Clermont County pursuing higher
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The dedication of the new pavilion near the Farmer Barger Walking Trail in Felicity, Ohio took place on May 17, 2008. JJ Blum, Total Quality Logistics gave the dedication speech to a gathering of sixty residents and friends of Felicity. The dream became possible as a result of Clermont 20/20, Inc's Lead 2007 Class project. Team members, JJ Blum, Sue McKinley, Pam Johnson and Janice Gilpin initiated a community beautification and improvement project in Felicity at the Farmer Barger Walking Trail, clearing our a specified wooded area, construction a shelter area with picnic tables and grills. The team generated funds and engaged members of the community through Felicity Initiative for Neighborhood Excellence (F.I.N.E.) in the process. A picnic followed the dedication. | ||||||
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| Karen Rust |
The "Don't Borrow Trouble" campaign, sponsored by Clermont 20/20, Inc. and the Spirit of America Bank has partnered with The Clermont County Affordable Housing Coalition. The coalition is made up of a diverse group of developers, bankers, social service providers, and county planners who will be able to support and promote this campaign at a faster pace thus assuring "smart" home buyers and more home owners saved from foreclosure. This partnership will be instrumental in solidifying the numerous groups who are working toward combining an extensive public education campaign with a comprehensive counseling service to help families avoid scams and resolve financial difficulties. The "Don't Borrow Trouble" Campaign is planning the program kick off with media coverage in July 2008. If you would like to join this effort, please call Karen Rust, Clermont 20/20, Inc. at 513-753-9222. | |||||
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Part of the American dream is to own your own home. And to make that dream a little easier for working families, Clermont 20/20, Inc. plans to develop a new housing community in Felicity. A need for affordable housing in the Felicity Franklin area was discovered when Clermont 20/20, Inc, and FINE 20/20 conducted a study to see what types of community development residents needed. Housing was a top priority. With the purchase of 11.5 acres near Felicity, Clermont 20/20, Inc. will develop Franklin Landing, a 28 new home subdivision. This housing development will be priced from $140,000 to $150,000. While we expect that most homebuyers will be first-time homebuyers, some buyers may not. The marketing strategy is focusing on young professionals such as educators, nurses, blue collar manufacturing workers who will make a commitment to live in the community. Down payment assistance may be offered to first time homebuyers who fall between 60 to 80% of the area median income. Income and family size will determine the amount of assistance available. Ohio Housing Finance Agency has approved funding for Franklin Landing and a builder/developer will be selected in June 2008. Site development and construction of 28 new homes is expected to begin this summer. | ||||||
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| Becky Ploucha | Saturday, June 21,
2008
Volunteers are needed for the 2008 Ohio River Sweep to remove trash and debris from the Ohio River shoreline, riverbank and tributaries from 9am - Noon. There are 5 riverfront staging areas in Clermont County. In Chilo volunteers are meeting at Chilo Lock 34 Park. We are asking that only adults volunteer at this site due to the rough terrain. Volunteers can also meet in Neville at the Indian Mound Campground, which is one of the largest sites in Clermont County. Meldahl Lock and Dam is accepting tires and other large pieces of debris removed during the Ohio River Sweep. In Moscow volunteers are meeting at the Community Center and in New Richmond volunteers will meet at the riverfront Bandstand. Volunteers will receive t-shirts, bags and gloves at the staging areas and then can return to the staging area after the clean up for refreshments. River Sweep, sponsored regionally by Ohio River Valley Water and ORSANCO Educational Foundation and locally by the Adams-Clermont Solid Waste District and the Clermont County Office of Environmental Quality, is an annual riverbank cleanup. Throughout the years this nationally recognized event has grown to one of the largest cleanup efforts of its kind; encompassing 3,000 miles of shoreline from Pittsburgh, PA to Cairo, IL. Improved water quality has increased recreational use of the Ohio River and its tributaries. This increased use unfortunately produces more litter on the riverbanks, making a yearly cleanup vital. River Sweep also increases public awareness of water quality and promotes stewardship of the Ohio River and its tributaries. Rex Parsons, chair of the Clean and Green Collaborative, encourages anyone who "wants to make a difference in the quality of life in the Ohio River Valley to volunteer. It is a great opportunity for citizens to play an active role in improving the environment." Safety guidelines include dressing appropriately for the weather, do not wear open-toed shoes, avoid poison ivy by wearing long pant and long sleeves. Volunteers are asked not to wade out into the river to remove litter and debris - the current can be deceiving. Last year 395 volunteers in Clermont County removed 1,176 bags of litter and debris, 9 full sized refrigerators, 98 tires, 3 gas grills, 4 stoves and exercise equipment. For additional information, please contact Becky Ploucha, Clermont 20/20 Clean and Green Program Director, at cleanandgreen@clermont2020.org or 513-753-9222. | |||||
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Thursday, December 4,
2008 
Clermont Chamber of Commerce, The Clermont County, Ohio Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Holiday Inn Eastgate are hosting the 2008 Holiday Homecoming! Thursday, December 4, 2008 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the Holiday Inn Eastgate. Over 500 business and community leaders attend this special holiday event. Mark your calendar, you don't want to miss this wonderful holiday event! | ||||||
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Volunteers are needed to help design, market, promote and implement this years Holiday Homecoming Event on Thursday, December 4, 2008. If you love to be involved this is your chance! This event is a joyous celebration with the spirit of giving, festive entertainment and elegant cuisine! Over 500 business and community leaders attend! Areas that we need your help with are:
If you would like to get involved in this wonderful holiday event, please contact Frankie Hughart, Clermont 20/20, Inc. at officemgr@clermont2020.org or by calling 753-9222. | ||||||
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As one of the nation's largest energy companies, Duke Energy has a special responsibility to address global climate change. To better understand the actions we are taking to reduce our carbon footprint, you may be interested in reading our 2007 Summary Annual Report and our 2007/2008 Sustainability Report. Both share the theme of "Building Bridges to a Low-Carbon Future." Achieving a low-carbon future won't happen overnight. To meet our customers' energy needs, we must use the higher-carbon fuels available to us today, including coal and natural gas. As new policies and technologies emerge, we intend to move to a lower- carbon generation mix through greater use of nuclear and renewable energy, as well as energy efficiency. Our summary annual report lays out our road map and the progress we've made on our journey to a low- carbon future, along with our financial results. Our sustainability report focuses on our work to balance the economic, environmental and social needs of our customers and all of our stakeholders. Our aspiration is to continue to provide you with electricity that is affordable, reliable, clean and - one day - carbon free. | ||||||
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You can make a gift of cash, stocks, bonds, real estate or other assets to The Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) or The Clermont Community Fund of GCF. All such charitable gifts qualify for the maximum tax advantage available under federal law. Bequest by Will For more information on how you can make a difference in Clermont County, please call Chuck Fink at 513-324- 6279. | ||||||
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As a graduate from a Clermont 20/20, Inc. leadership program, if you have an announcement you would like to share with fellow alum, please send your information to officemgr@clermont2020.org. This effort is brought to you by the LEAD Class of 2008.
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Small Changes, Good Habits Can Make Homes Safer Ask any Ohioan where we feel safest and most of us will say in our own homes. However, older adults, both men and women, experience the highest rates of accidental death from home injuries among all age groups, with the leading cause being either a fall or fire, according to the Home Safety Council. Falls are the leading cause of injuries for people over age 65. Each year, an estimated one-third of older adults fall, and the likelihood of falling increases substantially as we get older. Falls cause more than two thirds of all nonfatal home injuries. For many older adults, the fear of falling can be almost as devastating as an actual fall. Fear can lead to self-imposed activity restrictions, social isolation and depression, seriously affecting older adults' quality of life. June is Home Safety Month and is dedicated to educating and empowering individuals and families to take actions that will make their homes safe. Just a few simple steps can dramatically reduce the dangers in most homes and may even make a lifesaving difference.
Fires are another leading cause of injury and death for older adults. More than half of all nonfatal burn injuries happen in homes and home fires account for nearly 90 percent of all fire-related fatalities. Thankfully, something as simple as a working smoke alarm can cut your family's risk of dying in a home fire almost in half. Other fire prevention steps include:
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Treatment of Child Sexual Abuse Victims Laura Ellsworth will be presenting "Treatment of Child Sexual Abuse
Victims" for Child Focus in Cincinnati July 24th and in Louisville July
25th. Cost is $149.00, or view the brochure.
Recycle That Cell Phone Do you have cell phone stuffed away in a drawer? Recycle that phone to
help domestic violence victims right here in your community. Your old
phone will help fund services at the House of Peace Battered Women's
Shelter in Clermont County. It will be refurbished and forwarded to a
shelter to provide a life line for victims when they are traveling to work
and other obligations outside their safe haven. Your old phone can make a
difference. Contact Darelene at dramon@ywcacin.org or 732-0450 x 22.
The 16th Annual Adult Literacy SPELLING BEE 2008 Milford Firefighter's Community Hall 1005 Lila Avenue, Milford, OH 45150 Attend and support literacy -- bring friends & family for lunch
& prizes. Call LCCBC for details 513-943-3740 or 1-800-553-7393, or
visit their web site at www.clermontbrownliteracy.org.
Concert to benefit The Literacy Council Summer Concert Series Schedule
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