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eVisions November 7,
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In this Edition...
- A Word from the CEO
- Call for Nominations: Salute to Leaders Awards
- Alumni News & Events
- 2008 Graduation Address by Tom Rocklin, Class of
2000
- Clermont Connections Event: Dress to Impress
- Recruiting for LEAD Clermont 2010
- LIVE Clermont Sees Education Up Front
- You're Invited to the 2008 Holiday Homecoming
- ACSWD Approves Clean and Green Funding
- Help Keep Clermont County Clean and Green!
- CNE Welcomes GRASP
- Philanthropy Corner from the GCF
- Leadership Moments
- Community
- The Clermont Philharmonic Orchestra
- Diagnosing and Treating School-age Children and
Adolescents
- Foreclosure Prevention Workshop and Financial
Fitness Forum
If you know of others in Clermont County who may
benefit from this information, please forward this
message to them. Use the "Forward email" link near the
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A Word from the CEO |
| by Andy McCreanor |
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The Value of Leadership:
Delivering Commitment, Gaining
Benefits
When did you know that you would become a leader?
Was it something that happened one day and all of a
sudden you realized that someone was willing to follow
you? Regardless of when it happened, the fact is our
world needs leaders at all levels and of all styles.
That's why leadership development and leadership
networking are necessary. The value of leadership is
best evidenced by how one generation of people helps the
next generation face the challenges of living in this
world, which is full of challenges. Whether it's on a
global basis or in our local community, individuals who
are willing to assume a leadership role can make a
difference in the lives of people. Identifying
individuals who are willing to make the commitment of
becoming engaged in civic and business issues, requires
that leadership programs provide the development and
support in order to make leadership
sustainable.
This is the value of
leadership. It's a critical part of the capital
resources available on this earth that need to be
nurtured and applied. Leadership development and
networking are important guiding principles of Clermont
20/20's mission. We're constantly searching for
individuals who not only can deliver the commitment of
leadership, but who are also interested in the benefits
leadership development and networking provide. Here are
just a few of them. Individuals who enter this
leadership fraternity instantly have access to a network
of leaders with whom they can share thoughts and ideas
and give and get direction. This leadership network is
also a quick way of knowing who's interested in joining
the effort of making our community a better place by
applying their talent and skill.
I often
say this. "In the great continuum of life we're here for
only a short time. I believe our purpose for being here
has to include making our world better for those who
come after us." I can tell you without hesitation that
my personal leadership development and networking has
helped me fulfill this purpose.
How about
you? |
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Call for Nominations: Salute to Leaders Awards
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Nominate local heroes and leaders in the
Clermont County area
 Thursday, March 5, 2009
Holiday Inn
Eastgate
5:30 PM
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. Nominations can be
done online at www.clermont2020.org inside the big
yellow box!
 Nominations must be received in our
office no later than January 16,
2009.
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:
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Project must make a positive
contribution to the quality of life in Clermont
County
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Large or small project, focus is on
the project itself and not the individual
personalities involved
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An organization, agency, service club,
business, or the media (governmental and youth
organizations are included)
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The project needs to be innovative and
can include partnerships
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The project must be initiated by the
local community or require on-going community
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Alumni News &
Events |
| by Wayne Baughman |
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Below is a piece that we would like to share with
you. It is written by Tom Rocklin, Lead Class of 2000.
We asked Tom to be a guest speaker for LEAD graduation
class of 2008. He addresses our network of leaders with
whom he has shared thoughts and ideas. "Thank you
Tom for allowing us to share this!"
Address to Leadership
Graduates Class of 2008
By Tom Rocklin - Lead Class
of 2000
With memories of the Camp Joy ropes course still
vivid in your mind, you are ready to move beyond your
"student" status in the Leadership
Program.
I'm certain you've learned more
about Clermont County than you expected. What a
marvelous place we have to live and work and grow!
The businesses and agencies in this area - and the
individuals who make them real living entities - are
notes in the chords of the unfinished symphony that is
Clermont County.
Through your experiential
learning process, you discovered some things that need
attention. Parts of this symphony are a little out
of tune or perhaps out of rhythm - some aren't in place
yet - some take a long time to
complete.
You were already a leader making
a difference when you started your class this past
year. As part of your curriculum, you focused your
energy on one of the needy areas in our county. I
saw the LEAD class project presentations on Leadership
Day. As one of your fellow citizens, I sincerely
thank you for your work.
On your class
days, you connected with your team, and you also
connected with some of the alumni - members of this
Graduate Network of Leaders. This is not an
organization. It is a network of communication and
cooperation - it's all about connections. At the
risk of bragging a bit, I'd like to share some of my
personal experiences.
My first exposure
to this network was when my son Joe - a graduate of the
Look to Clermont Class of 1999 - approached me for some
help and advice on his project - A Senior Prom - a dance
for the senior members of our community. That same
year, my business colleague Chuck Lawrence from the 1999
LEAD Class invited me to be a speaker for his class
day. At that time, the Leadership program was
under the direction of Cindy Jenkins ('96) with Bill
Over at the helm.
As part of my project in
the LEAD Class of 2000 (the best LEAD class that year),
we drew upon the resources of several graduates - Jean
Schmidt ('93) who was a Miami Township Trustee at the
time, Sheriff Rodenberg ('98), Clermont County Auditor
Linda Fraley ('99), and many others - to help complete
our class days and guide our projects. My group's
project was the development of the Clermont 20/20 web
site.
After I graduated, I worked with Ed
Humphrey ('01) and Steve Young ('01) on the Technology
Committee to define and implement some updates needed
for the Clermont 20/20 operations. I still help
out with the web site, and my son Joe and I provide
occasional technical support, with help from others like
Greg Shivener ('05) from Clermont Senior
Services.
As a member of the SEM Haven
Foundation Fund Committee for the Nursing Home in
Milford, I called upon my classmate, Joe Schuch ('00)
and Karen Zerhusen ('02) to help with SEM Haven's
interaction with the Greater Cincinnati
Foundation. Last year, at the request of Chuck
Fink ('07), I became a member of the Advisory Board for
the Clermont Community Fund of the Greater Cincinnati
Foundation.
Several years ago, at the
request of Doug Ackerman and Dan Stacy ('97), I joined
the Board of Directors of the Literacy Council of
Clermont and Brown Counties. Two year's ago, Linda
Fraley ('99) volunteered to become one of our literacy
tutors. Our Executive Director is Susan Vilardo,
graduating in your LEAD class of 2008. Her mother,
Mary Sue Vilardo (Senior Leadership '07) is one of our
tutors.
A couple years ago at the request
of George Brown ('94), I joined the Clermont Senior
Services Board, and in those meetings I sit with
individuals like Ed Nurre ('94), Andy McCreanor ('97),
Sheriff Rodenberg and Jim McDonough ('98), and Barb
Burke (Senior Leadership '98) who also happened to be my
son Joe's 4th grade teacher.
My boss
at Siemens, John Crowley, graduated with the LEAD class
of 2006 - his brother Bob Crowley from Midland graduated
in 2002, and Bob's colleague at Midland, Alisa Poe
graduating in your LEAD class of 2008, who was my
colleague at SDRC several years ago.
Every
month I join Joe Moon ('07), as we meet with his boss
Dan Cox ('04), R. J. Vilardo in your Senior Leadership
class of 2008, Julie Graybill in your LEAD class of
2008, and others on the Live Oaks Business Advisory
Council as we work to enhance the experience of the
students on the Live Oaks campus.
And
the list goes on - for all the graduates. The
network is strong. It works for us as individuals,
as family members, as participating leaders in our
businesses and agencies. It helps us connect with
the resources we need to make a difference - with
opportunities to give and opportunities to
receive.
Communication and cooperation are,
of course, keys to effective leadership. The
Graduate Network of Leaders focuses on these keys.
The Clermont 20/20 web site and the eVisions electronic
newsletter are part of that, and Leadership Day provides
a great opportunity to directly interface with graduates
and next year's classes.
In a recent Bible
study at my church, my pastor reminded us that "unity"
begins with u-n-i - or you and I. We want you to
stay connected to this Graduate Network of Leaders - for
your leadership growth, and - together - to improve the
quality of life in Clermont County. So let's stay
in touch. Keep us up to date with your contact
information - especially that dynamic email
address.
We have no caps and gowns - no
tassels - but you have been given a pin. You may
not wear it very much (I often forget where I put
mine...), but it is meant to commemorate your
achievement and your transition into the Graduate
Network of Leaders.
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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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Clermont Connections
Event |
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Tuesday, November 18, 2008
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Recruiting for LEAD Clermont
2010 |
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It is time to begin to think of those who you work
with and those in the county who would make excellent
candidates for LEAD Clermont 2010 which will have its
orientation in July 2009. You can nominate
deserving individuals by going to our web site at www.clermont2020.org, clicking on
LEAD Clermont and then selecting Nomination to
electronically send the information to us. It is
our desire to select the next class by June 1 so now is
the time to get the nominations into us. If you
enjoyed your experience, why not share it with others by
nominating them? |
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LIVE Clermont Sees Education Up
Front |
| by Wayne Baughman |
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The LIVE Clermont class of Clermont 20/20, recently
spent some time visiting the Grant Career Center in
Bethel. One participant said, "The Grant Career
Center is a very positive environment. The staff
seemed to be very enthusiastic." The mission of
the Grant Career Center, which the participants of the
LIVE Clermont leadership program found out is to prepare
youth and adults with the necessary employability
practices and the technical skills to become productive
and capable citizens academically ready to purse
continuing educational opportunities. Ken Kappel,
Principal, Grant Career Center gave an overview of the
school and the programs that are being offered and Pam
McKinney, PR Director, took the group on a tour of the
facility. Another participant said, "I was
impressed with the condition of the building."
The class also heard from Neil Leist,
Superintendent, CNE School District about creative ways
he and his staff are going to save money during budget
reductions and about Ohio's Standards Based Curriculum
from Stan Laferty, Improvement Coordinator, Clermont Co.
Educational Service Center.
To find out more about the LIVE Clermont
leadership program, a program based on the belief that
retirees can offer a wealth of knowledge, experience,
leadership and vitality to our community while enriching
individual lives, contact Wayne Baughman, Leadership
Director, at 513-753-9222 or www.clermont2020.org. |
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You're Invited to the 2008 Holiday
Homecoming |
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Thursday, December 4, 2008
Additional sponsorship
opportunities available, contact Jennifer Fox-Gerrits,
Chair, Holiday Homecoming Event 2008 at Phone:
513-947-8387 or cell: 513-702-6868
inside the big yellow
box! |
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ACSWD Approves Clean and Green
Funding |
| by Becky Ploucha |
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 Funding for the 2009 Clermont 20/20
Clean and Green Program has been approved by the
Adams-Clermont Solid Waste District. Funds will be used
for the organization and promotion of the Clermont 20/20
Clean and Green Spring Litter Pickup scheduled for
Saturday, April 18th, the coordination of the Ohio River
Sweep scheduled for Saturday, June 20th and several
Computer Recycling events. Through their financial
support, the governing body of the Adams Clermont Solid
Waste District continues to show its commitment to the
environment and quality of life in Clermont
County. The funding also affirms the success of
the coordination provided by Clermont 20/20 to the Clean
and Green Program in previous years. Partnerships and
alliances among the public and private sectors of our
community are a tremendous opportunity to bring much
needed resources to bear for the benefit of the people
living and working in Clermont County. The Clean and
Green Program is strong evidence of how it works
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Help Keep Clermont County Clean and
Green! |
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Save these Clermont 20/20 Clean and Green
Dates for 2009
Clermont 20/20 Clean and Green
Spring Litter Pickup
Saturday, April 18, 2009 - 9:00 AM
until Noon
Eastfork River Sweep
Saturday, April 25, 2009 - 9:00 AM
until Noon
Ohio River Sweep
Saturday, June 20, 2009 - 9:00 AM
until Noon
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CNE Welcomes GRASP |
| by Becky Ploucha |
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After wrapping up in Williamsburg, the Clermont
20/20 GRASP (Garnering Resources for Access and Success
Partnership) program has been invited to introduce the
program's resources into the school district and
community of Clermont Northeastern.
Educators and administrators are doing an
incredible job of providing resources to CNE students
and parents, and there is excitement in the community
about education and the prospect of building a new high
school. Our goal is to compliment what the school
district is already doing in regards to college access
by providing resources. The Clermont 20/20 GRASP program
is funded through the Greater Cincinnati Foundation
(GCF) and the Ohio College Access Network (OCAN) so
there is no cost to the school district or community.
The motivation behind the partnership of
GRASP is to help identify current best practices of the
partners, develop new ones through a collaborative
process, and provide better access, retention, and
graduation services to high school and college students
as well as adults in need. Clermont 20/20 is
pleased to have been the lead organization in forming
this partnership, as well as applying what we've learned
from the success of the program in the pilot school
district, Williamsburg, in Clermont Northeastern.
Clermont 20/20 GRASP program partners
include Clermont 20/20 - Clermont Educational
Opportunities (CEO) College Access Program, Clermont
County Educational Service Center, Great Oaks Institute
of Technology and Career Development, Ohio College Tech
Prep Greater Cincinnati Consortium, Southwest Ohio
Educational Opportunity Center, University of Cincinnati
- Clermont College, TRIO Educational Talent Search (ETS)
and TRIO Upward Bound. For more
information about GRASP please contact Becky Ploucha at
grasp@clermont2020.org or
513-753-9222. The GRASP website is located at www.clermont2020.org/grasp. |
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Philanthropy Corner from The Greater Cincinnati
Foundation |
| by Julia Mace |
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Make a Difference With Your
IRA
New temporary tax benefits allow qualified
individuals to experience the joy of giving more during
their lifetimes. This could be a great opportunity for
you or someone you love! Congress has extended
this provision of the Pension Protection Act of 2006
through 2009.
You can give
more for less. For 2008 and 2009, Americans
over age 70 ½ no longer pay federal income tax on
individual retirement account (IRA) funds given to
charity up to $100,000 per person, per year. So your
retirement funds can go farther than ever before
You can make a difference. The
Greater Cincinnati Foundation can help you connect to
the causes you care about most. You can support an
existing fund or establish a new charitable fund in your
name or the name of a loved one. Giving is one of life's
pleasures - we can help you enjoy it today.
Here's how. Transfer IRA assets
into a permanent charitable fund in your name at GCF.
Funds can be placed into "field of interest" or
"designated" funds to help causes you specify, or added
to a permanent endowment used to meet our region's
changing needs, now and in the future. (Congress has
excluded donor advised funds from this provision.)
To learn more, please contact your
professional advisor or a member of GCF's Giving
Strategies Group at (513)
241-2880. |
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Leadership Moments |
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Engaging Leaders
- Are open, informal, and friendly
- Possess interpersonal skills
- Value teamwork and collaboration
- Are customer focused and quality conscious
- Are interested in continuous learning
- Are willing to engage and empower their people
- Have meeting management skills
- Are receptive to change
- Are communicative and open to feedback
- Are highly involved in improving both work and
processes and staff capabilities
- Are still involved in directing tasks
- Remain accountable for results
- Still feel that staff work for them
- Still work to meet the expectations of their
managers
Reference: Bens, I. (2006, p. 11).
Facilitating to lead: leadership strategies for a
networked world. San Francisco:
Jossey-Bass. |
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Community Events |
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Clermont Philharmonic Orchestra FALL
Concert
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.
Diagnosing and Treating School-age Children
and Adolescents
Diagnosing and Treating School-age Children and
Adolescents: Key Considerations for Mental Health
Professionals. Presenter: Dr. Brent
Richardson, Ed.D, L.P.P.C. November 19,
2008 at The Child Focus Training
Center, 551-B Cincinnati-Batavia Pike
Cincinnati, OH 45244 (513) 752-1555 Time:
8:30 a.m-3:30 p.m. CE Credits:
5.5 Cost: $179.00 Download the
brochure: http://www.child-focus.org/default.aspx?id=1407.
Learning Objectives: Mental health
professionals who attend this workshop will learn a
variety of strategies to (1) avoid common pitfalls
and improve their diagnostic and treatment skills (based
on the six reflective questions); (2) incorporate a
strength-based, multisystemic approach; and (3)
successfully engage youth and families in a
collaborative treatment process.
Foreclosure Prevention Workshop and
Financial Fitness Forum
Worried about Losing Your Home? Get Help Now!
Thursday, November 20, 2008 2:00-8:00 pm at the
Schiff Conference Center at Xavier University.
Workshops are free and open to the public. For more
information, call
800.433.1035. | |
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