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Thursday, December 4, 2008
Time: 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Eastgate
Cost: $35.00/person

 

 

Hosted by: Clermont 20/20, Inc. Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Eastgate, Clermont Chamber of Commerce, and the Clermont County Ohio Convention & Visitors Bureau.

 

 

Now is the time for you to nominate local heroes and leaders in the Clermont County area. Clermont 20/20, Inc. is calling for nominations for the annual Salute to Leaders Awards Ceremony. Each year this event recognizes individuals and organizations from area Townships along with ten category winners for their contributions to their communities and the county.

 

 

You can use the web address above to directly submit the nomination forms, or to print out a copy that can be completed and mailed to 1000 Ohio Pike, Suite 2, Cincinnati, Ohio 45245, or faxed to 513-753-1225.
 
Nominations may be made in the following ten county wide categories:

Civic · An individual or organization that exemplifies citizenship including non-elected individuals working for government or volunteering in civic organizations.
Education · An individual or organization that has made a contribution in the educational field including educators, fund raisers, concerned citizens organizations and advocacy.
Environmental/Parks and Recreation · An individual or organization that has made an impact on improving preservation, development of green space, the environmental quality of life in Clermont County, or providing recreational opportunities for the citizens of our county.
Health/Health Care · An individual or organization that has made an impact to the health and wellness of our citizens including agencies, outreach programs, professionals and advocacy.
Human Services · An individual, organization, agency or program that has made a contribution to the needs and concerns of our citizens in Clermont County.
Rural Interests · An individual or organization that has made an impact on improving the quality of life for individuals who live in the rural areas of our county.
Safety/Justice · An individual, organization or project that has made an impact on the safety and well-being of our citizens including special safety related projects, fire protection, EMS services and law enforcement.
The Up 'n Over Youth Leadership Award · A hard-working, well-rounded student in the age group of 16 to 21 who demonstrates not only exemplary character, but has demonstrated leadership both in school and community activities.
Dr. Richard J. Zinsmeister Humanitarian Award (Sponsored by The Clermont Leadership Program) · An individual living or working in Clermont County; unselfishly gives of his/her self whether through professional or civic work; promotes respect among people; has made a measurable impact on the quality of life for residents; and lives the passion of his/her cause.
The William H. Over Leadership Award · An individual or organization that has made an impact through their leadership in improving the quality of life in our county.
 
*The only restriction is that Elected officials are not eligible for nomination.

 

Community Project Award · As part of Clermont 20/20 "Salute to Leaders" where individuals or organizations from each township are honored plus the above ten county-wide awards, Clermont 20/20 will also make an additional award to a Community Project.
 
Community Project Award Criteria:

• Project must make a positive contribution to the quality of life in Clermont County
• Large or small project, focus is on the project itself and not the individual personalities involved
• An organization, agency, service club, business, or the media
  (governmental and youth organizations are included)
• The project needs to be innovative and can include partnerships
• The project must be initiated by the local community or require on-going community involvement

The annual Salute to Leaders Award Ceremony is right around the corner.  It is scheduled to take place on Thursday, March 5, 2009 at the Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Eastgate.

 

We would like to invite you to be part of the planning process. The committee will begin meeting in October with regularly scheduled meetings until the March event.  The hard work and dedication of the committee is what makes this event so spectacular each year. 
 
The planning committee will meet on Friday, October 31, 2008.  This meeting will take place at 8:30 a.m. at Clermont 20/20 Administrative Office and Training Center, 1000 Ohio Pike, Ste 2. We would be honored if you would accept this invitation to help us in planning the 2009 Salute to Leaders Award Banquet.
 
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Frankie Hughart, Clermont 20/20, Inc. at 513-753-9222 or by email officemgr@clermont2020.org

Learning Links, a "Grants for Kids" program of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF), is helping to make memorable learning experiences for students of all ages.  For the 2008-2009 school year, 176 Learning Links grants were awarded, totaling $150,946. Students throughout the Tristate area will benefit from creative educational activities designed by teachers. Clermont schools receiving grants include:

Learning Links was created to provide small grants to teachers for special projects that have a positive impact on schools. The goal of Learning Links is to encourage resourceful and innovative activities, events and/or equipment with a budget of up to $1,000. A committee of volunteers selects grant recipients.
 
The Clermont Schools receiving 22 grants include:

 

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. 

 

Emily Webb (Look to Clermont '08) of Batavia has been named a teen honoree for the 2008 Character Awards from the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati.  The program honors teens in the community who exemplify character values through community service.  The students will be recognized at a dinner on Nov. 6 at the Millennium Hotel.  Emily is the daughter of Pat Webb (Lead Clermont '04) and sister of Amy Webb (Look to Clermont '07).

 

The Clermont County Suicide Prevention Coalition is tackling a big issue in Clermont County - suicide.  Clermont is losing 20-35 people to suicide every year and it is happening at younger and younger ages.  Join Coalition members on Sunday, October 19th for a 5K "Out of the Darkness Walk" at Union Township Veterans Memorial Park.  To register go to www.outofthedarkness.org and for more information contact 752-7040.

 

 

On Thursday, October 30th,UC Clermont is proud to host an AACC Regional Service Learning Workshop from 8 am-1:00 pm in Snyder 142.  This will be a golden opportunity  to learn about service learning on the UC campus.  It will also give useful information about how to partner with the University in order to provide meaningful learning opportunities for students in our area.  You will be able to network with UC Clermont faculty and staff at the end of the workshop.

 

 

The Clermont Philharmonic Orchestra will present our FALL concert on Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 7:30 pm in the Krueger Auditorium at UC Clermont College. Our program will feature four familiar classical pieces: Meistersingers Overture by Wagner, Variations on a Haydn Theme by Brahms, Siegfried Idyll by Wagner and Romeo and Juliet Overture by Tchaikovsky.  Join us and enjoy a fine evening of classical music.   All concerts are FREE.

 

For further information, contact us at 513-732-2561 or visit our website at www.clermontphilharmonic.com.