Clermont 20/20, Inc.
 
eVisions   July 4, 2009

In this Edition... 
  • "The Best Class Ever"
  • Save the Dates
    • Computer Recycling Event
    • Next Leaders Summit
    • Agenda 360 Discussion Series: Connecting the Dots - Clermont County Meeting
  • Commencement Exercises for the Leadership Classes of 2009
  • Annual Golf Scramble: Raises $8,000!
  • River Cleanup
  • Alumni News & Events
  • July Birthdays
  • Leadership Moments
    • When I Grow Up I Want to Be...
  • Community
    • St. Mark's Community is accepting applications
    • The Orpha Gatch Citizenship Award
    • Midland Company Wins Deal Maker Award
    • Maple Creek Artisan Center and School
    • Concert to Benefit Literacy

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"The Best Class Ever"
 
Andy McCreanor
Executive Director

I was at another meeting today with a group discussing Clermont 20/20's High School Mentoring Program when it happened again. About ten minutes into the meeting someone made the comment about being in the LEAD Class of 2003, then another chimed in that she was a LEAD grad of the Class of 2008, another immediately commented that he too was a member of the LEAD Class of 2008, and 2-3 others, myself included, proudly stated our class year along with the standard "Yeah, the Best Class Ever!" Invariably when the statement of being a LEAD Clermont graduate is made, it is always followed quickly with pride with the comment "The Best Class Ever".
 
The connection of being a LEAD graduate and part of "The Best Class Ever" is something that I've gotten more curious about. For example, when you add up all of the years the LEAD Clermont program has existed, Clermont 20/20 has produced over 400 of the best class of leaders for Clermont County and the region. I can't honestly tell you what each of the Lead graduates is up to these days but I can tell you without hesitation that I run into them everywhere. It's a great feeling as the Executive Director of the organization to see how many people are engaged in the community in so many ways. Whether its time someone can give or taking the lead on an initiative, LEAD graduates are alive and well and doing good things for the community.
 
When I think about it it's a Linked-In kind of thing. We're a special group of people who can and should stay connected to each other as we march through our years of service to our professions and community service. More importantly, we veteran leaders need to help the next generation of leaders find their footing so they can get in position to "take the reins". This transition doesn't happen quickly.
It takes deliberate effort, financial resources, and often times, courage to keep the needle moving in the right direction. Without leadership the right direction is unlikely to be continuously developed.
 
So I'm proud of the work Clermont 20/20 has accomplished in its first 19 years of service to Clermont County and look with optimism to the challenges that must be overcome in the years ahead. The record of accomplishment of LEAD Clermont graduates clearly indicates that not only will these challenges be met; ingenuity, initiative, and innovation will reinforce the direction of our future.
 
Thanks to those who have been and will be LEAD Clermont graduates.
 
Andy McCreanor
LEAD Clermont Class of 1997
"The Best Class Ever"
Save These Dates!

July 18, 2009 - Computer Recycling Event

Hosted by Union Township in partnership with the Clermont 20/20 Clean and Green Program and Cincinnati Computer Cooperative (C3).

 
Where: Union Township Civic Center
                    4350 Aicholtz Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45245
When: Saturday, July 18, 2009 from 9 AM - Noon
 
Please contact Becky Ploucha, Clean and Green Program Director, at cleanandgreen@clermont2020.org or 513-753-9222 for more information.
September 17-19 - 2009 Next Leaders Summit
We are excited to announce the 2009 Next Leaders Summit (formerly called the "YP Summit") will be in Cincinnati, OH, September 17-19, 2009. The 6th annual summit builds on the tradition of being the only forum in the world committed to developing the skills and capacity of our future leaders - and unleashing the power of the next generation to build better cities and workplaces.
 
About the 2009 Next Leaders Summit
Led by Next Generation Consulting, a market research firm committed to engaging the next generation, the 2009 Next Leaders Summit will bring together leaders of Young Professionals Organizations representing more than 25 states and 250,000 young professionals in membership. Attendees will learn how to build strong YPOs and be inspired by how their peers are building better places to live and work through best practice dialogues. For more information about the 2009 Next Leaders Summit or NGC, please visit www.nextgenerationconsulting.com.
"The Summit is fast-paced, honest, practical and focused on the individual and how they can better serve their respective organizations," shares Molly Foley, project manager for the Next Leaders Summit and a Lead Consultant at Next Generation Consulting. Foley added, "Attendees will leave energized with next actions that include solutions for attracting, retaining, and engaging the next gen, plus a growing network of peers."

Registration for the 2009 Summit is $229 and includes two-plus days of jam-packed sessions and presentations. Early-bird registration is available for $199 if registered and paid by July 24, 2009. After July 24, registration will be at the regular rate of $229.

August 4, 2009 - Agenda 360 Discussion Series: Connecting the Dots

Agenda 360 Discussion Series: Connecting the Dots - Clermont County Meeting is hosted by Clermont Chamber of Commerce.  

"Connecting the Dots" takes a closer look at how our region can attract talent, and how talent allows us to grow in important knowledge industries. Join us August 4th for a lively discussion about the lifestyle needs of a talented workforce and which focus areas and strategies will enable our region to meet those needs. The discussion will also touch on business growth in knowledge economy clusters.

Where: TQL - Total Quality Logistics
                    4289 Ivy Pointe Blvd., Cincinnati, OH 45245
                    parking in north lot, enter west door facing 275

When: Tuesday, August 4, 2009  8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
 
To Register Contact: Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber of Commerce Customer Focus Center at info@cincinnatichamber.com or 513-579-3111.
Commencement Exercises for the Leadership Classes of 2009
 
The Leadership Development of Clermont 20/20, Inc.
invites you to the
Commencement Exercises
for the
Leadership Classes of 2009
 
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Holiday Inn Eastgate
5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

2009 Graduates are guests of Clermont 20/20
Alumni and other guests: $25.00
5:00 p.m. Registration & Cash Bar
5:30 p.m. Dinner
6:15 p.m. Ceremonies Begin

R.S.V.P. no later than July 6, 2009
513-753-9222 
 

LEAD CLERMONT CLASS 2009

  1. Carol Amrine - Golden Rule Catering                                              
  2. Carol Barrett - 3M Precision Optics                                                 
  3. Bonnie Batchler - Tate Township Trustee                                         
  4. Marvin Blade - Duke Energy Ohio                                                   
  5. Erica Boller - Clermont Co. Children's Protective Services             
  6. Greg Carson - Clermont Senior Services                                          
  7. Andrew Fink - The Lyon Group                                                        
  8. Brad Fisher - The Midland Company
  9. Scott Gaviglia - Union Township Police Department
  10. Matthew Gramza - Civil & Environmental Consultants
  11. Jennifer Hartley - Clermont County Auditor's Office
  12. Tiffany Hausermann - Total Quality Logistics, Inc.
  13. Dave Jones - Clark, Schaefer, Hackett and Co.
  14. Lee Pinkerton - The Midland Company
  15. Julie Schultz - Mercy Hospital Clermont
  16. Jennifer Sivak - Melink Corporation
  17. David Smith - Melink Corporation
  18. Sherry Spencer - Nat City Investment Co. now PNC
  19. Susan Stockman - Horan
  20. Timothy Vasconcellos - Home Instead Senior Care
  21. Barbara Wallace - UC Clermont College
  22. LeeAnn Watson - Clermont County Mental Health & Recovery Board
LIVE CLERMONT CLASS OF 2009
  1. Deborah Christianson
  2. Dennis Conger
  3. Frank Eberle
  4. Irene McGreevy
  5. Linda Sebastian
  6. Robert Smith
  7. Phyllis Smith
Annual Golf Scramble Raises $8,000
 
A Special "Thank You" To All Of Our Golfers, Sponsors, and Volunteers!
 
Event Sponsor
 
Archie Wilson
Gene Hehemann
 
Drink Cart Sponsor
 
Lunch Provided by
 
Dinner Provided by
LEAD Clermont Class of 2009
 
Dinner Sponsors
LEAD Clermont Class of 2009
Mercy Hospital Clermont
 
Grand Prize Donor
Villa in Isle of Palms, SC
 
 

Donations
American Modern Insurance
Anthem
Bridge Café
Brio's Tuscan Grille
Cathy Burdsall, LMT
Cincinnati Art Museum
Cincinnati Museum Center
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Civil & Environmental Consultants
Delta Dental
Fort Dearborn Life Insurance Co.
Friendship Church
Frisch's Restaurant
Golden Corral
Great Scott Restaurant
Hair Finale
Heritage Photography of Ohio
Holiday Inn Eastgate
HORAN
Humana
Ivy Hills Country Club
K4 Architecture, LLC
Kamphaus, Henning & Hood CPA
Max & Erma's Eastgate
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Mitchell's Fish Market
Newport Aquarium
Pierce Point Cinemas
Quaker Steak & Lube
Renaissance
Royal Oak Country Club
Smokey Bones Barbeque & Grill
Texas Roadhouse
The Hartford
The Organic Farm at Bear Creek
The Vineyard Golf Course
Total Quality Logistics (TQL)
YMCA Clermont

Hole Sponsors
Civil & Environmental Consultants
Derringer Company
Duke Energy of Ohio
HORAN
Golden Rule Catering
Graff's TV
LEAD Clermont Class of 2009
Kamphaus Henning & Hood CPA
Kinker-Eveleigh Insurance Agency
Mercy Hospital Clermont
Midwestern Plumbing Service
Mt. Washington Savings & Loan Co.
National Bank & Trust
State Senator Tom Niehaus
The Midland Company
Potterhill Homes
Rapid Signs & More
RiverHills Bank
Sheakley Paysystems
Chris Smith
UC Clermont College

 

Raffle Donors
Two 22" LG TV's
Sponsored by Graff's TV
Derringer Company
Potterhill Homes

Framed Numbered Print
by David Atkins
Clermont Senior Services

 


Sandy Marx and Allan Goldstein


Koogler-Eyre Realtors Foursome


Mercy Hospital Clermont takes 1st Place!
Left to Right: Tom Baker, Michelle Flannery,
Pete Gemmer, Andy McCreanor, and Brad Bertke

Congratulations to

  • Steve Hood of Kamphaus Henning and Hood for Closest to the Hole
  • Jennifer Pund of The Midland Company for Women's Longest Drive
  • Mike Jacunski of Park National Bank for Longest Putt
  • Brad Sprague of Midwestern Plumbing for Men's Longest Drive
River Cleanup
 

The Ohio River thanks you!  On Saturday, June 20th the Clermont 20/20 Clean and Green Program and ORSANCO (Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission) hosted the annual Ohio River Sweep.  Volunteers removed trash and debris from the Ohio River shoreline, riverbank and river tributaries. Four riverfront staging areas were established in Clermont County: Chilo Lock #34 Park,  Neville - Indian Mound Campground, Moscow - Village Hall and in New Richmond at the riverfront Bandstand.

River Sweep, sponsored regionally by ORSANCO and its partners and locally by the Adams-Clermont Solid Waste District and the Clermont County Office of Environmental Quality, is an annual riverbank cleanup that has grown to one of the largest cleanup efforts of its kind.

Alumni News & Events
 
As a graduate from a Clermont 20/20, Inc. leadership program,
if you have an announcement you would like to share
please send your information to officemgr@clermont2020.org
This effort is brought to you by the LEAD Class of 2008.
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday to these
Clermont 20/20 friends!
  • July 3 - Jamey Ponte, LEAD Clermont Class of 2007
  • July 5 - Carol Barrett, LEAD Clermont Class of 2009
  • July 7 - Jenny Matthews, Chard-Snyder, LEAD Clermont Class of 2008
  • July 7 - Mel Sweet, UC Clermont College, LEAD Clermont Class of 2005

Please click on the link below and enter your birthday for us. We are creating a birthday calendar for Clermont 20/20. Don't worry, it'll take less than a minute (and you don't have to enter your year of birth).

http://www.birthdayalarm.com/dob/15681568a985647404b363

Leadership Moments
When I Grow Up I Want to Be...

When you were a child, what was your dream profession?  What did you want to be when you grew up?  The list of popular dream professions is long and diverse, including doctor, astronaut, police officer, scientist, rock star, actor, fireman, clergy, teacher, nurse, artist, lawyer, paramedic, dancer, athlete... the list goes on.
 
It's interesting to note the common denominators of these desirable professions.  Each offers an opportunity to touch people in a meaningful way.  They are all about a wish to accomplish something far above average.  Of course we want to live a meaningful life!  As children we dream about ways to make a difference, to help others, and to express ourselves.  Rather than passive roles, we are drawn to professions that reflect our hopes of becoming dynamic individuals making important, lasting contributions to society and the world.  We don't want to be dependent, always on the receiving end.  We want to be proactive, on the giving end.  This giving may involve helping people in need or exciting and inspiring those around us through our personal accomplishments.  In either case, we aspire to create admirable performance.  We want to express our capacity for excellence.  This giving, whether through assisting others or achieving breakthroughs, is the highest symbol of excellence in our innocent eyes. 

From:  Arussy, L., (2008, p.109-110).  Excellence every day: make the daily choice - inspire your employees and amaze your customers.  Medford, NJ: Information Today, Inc.

Community Events
St. Mark's Community

Senior Citizens 62 years and older with income restrictions -  St. Mark's Community is accepting applications. All apartments are one bedroom, central air, laundry room facility, back patio with awning, small pets welcome, petting area. Applications are in the vestibule of the main entrance in the building, or contact Alice Ballard, Site Manager at 513-575-5021.  St. Mark's Community, 5853 Buckwheat Rd., Milford, Oh 45150.
 
Orpha Gatch Citizenship Award
 
The Orpha Gatch Citizenship Award will be presented at the 13th Annual Suffragist Dinner to take place at Receptions Conference Center East on Thursday, August 25th.For further information, please contact Cyn Macke at 513-553-7349 or Cyndy Wright at 513-284-1453.
 
Midland Company Wins Deal Maker Award

Batavia Township based Midland Company was honored on May 7th by the Cincinnati Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth. The Deal Maker Awards Program recognizes significant achievements of corporations, entrepreneurs, financiers, and service providers, who participate actively in merger and acquisition activity in the Greater Cincinnati area.  Congratulations!
 
Maple Creek Artisan Center and School

Located between the river communities of Moscow and Neville in Clermont County, Maple Creek Artisan Center and School provides the community an opportunity to enrich their lives through art by participating in classes and workshops in traditional Appalachian arts.  It is the vision of Maple Creek Artisan School to expand and grow into a regional destination for artisans and become a nationally recognized Traditional Arts School. Classes are offered in many traditional Appalachian art forms including pottery, wood crafts, blacksmithing, basketry, and stained glass.
 
The Maple Creek Artisan Center and School are housed in a historic restored log building, where the 5,000 square foot gallery provides traditional handcrafted artists a place to sell and teach their craft. The gallery is a perfect place to find a unique gift rich in Appalachian heritage. In addition to the gallery, Maple Creek Artisan Center operates one of the largest wood fired kilns in Ohio and is open to the public. As interest has grown in the Artisan Center and School, plans are underway to build a new pottery studio on the hill behind the gallery.
 
To assist in fundraising for this project, the Center has started a Buy-A-Brick program. The bricks, made from clay donated by local resident Gary Adkins, will be formed, engraved and fired on site by volunteers. These bricks will be the facade of the new studio. For more information on the Maple Creek Artisan Center and School, please visit its website: www.maplecreekart.org/index.html.
 
Concert to Benefit Literacy

The sanctuary of St. John Fisher Church in Newtown will be filled with beautiful music on Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 3:00 PM as Suzanne Bona and friends perform a classical concert.  All proceeds of the event will go to the Literacy Council of Clermont & Brown Counties. There is no admission charge, but there is a suggested minimum donation of $10 per person. If you would like more information, visit www.clermontbrownliteracy.org/. 
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