- WELCOME MIKE BARNES!
Clermont 20/20, Inc.: A Vision for Leadership welcomes Mike Barnes as the new
President/CEO of the Clermont Chamber of Commerce. "Mike’s background in
economic development and his commitment to community improvement are evidenced
by his very successful track record as president of the Waco, Texas Chamber of
Commerce." Originally from Indiana, Mike and his family have returned to the Midwest.
We are pleased to welcome Mike and look forward to a continued strong association and
relationship with the Chamber.
- Graduate Speaker's Bureau Approaches One Year of Service
Thanks to the efforts of our graduates who have volunteered as part of the Clermont
20/20 Graduate Speaker’s Bureau, 127 members of 6 different organizations in Clermont
County are now more aware of who Clermont 20/20 is and what good work we do in the
community. Would you like to spread the word about the good work of Clermont 20/20
and your experience with Leadership Institute? A training meeting will be held for new
volunteers on Wednesday, December 1, 4:00 – 5:30 at Clermont 20/20. We welcome
graduates of Look to Clermont, Educational Leadership, LEAD Clermont, Senior
Leadership and First Impressions. Please call the 20/20 office, 753-9222 to let us know
that you plan to attend.
- New Communications Committee Forming
In an effort to enhance communication with graduates and the community at large, the
Leadership Institute is seeking graduates to serve on a Communications Committee.
Co-chaired by LEAD Clermont graduates Tina Mills and Leslie Massey, the
Communications Committee will work together to create and implement a
communications plan for the Institute. The first meeting will be held on Tuesday,
November 30, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. For more information or to join, please contact Cyn
Macke at leadershipinstitute@clermont2020.org.
- Clermont 20/20 Executive Orientation Program Scheduled
The Leadership Institute of Clermont 20/20 announces the 2005 First Impressions
Executive Orientation Program. Designed exclusively for newly-relocated and newly-
promoted area executives, managers, and professionals, First Impressions offers an
accelerated, behind-the-scenes look at Clermont County, tailored to fit the schedule of
busy organizational leaders and professionals. Offered in cooperation and partnership
with the Clermont Chamber of Commerce and other area organizations, First Impressions
provides the opportunity for organizational leaders/professionals to broaden their
knowledge of the Clermont community and Greater Cincinnati region in a short period of
time and challenges them to become involved in a meaningful way in community affairs.
The format is designed to keep the program informal, insightful and entertaining. It sets
the ground work essential for productive and enjoyable involvement in the community.
Spouses are invited to participate in the program as well.
According to Ed Smith, Chairman of the First Impressions Advisory Committee,
"Participants will gain knowledge and expedite contacts with key individuals and
organizations. In addition, First Impressions introduces the busy executive or
professional and his/her spouse/partner to other top community and business leaders."
To recommend someone for the program, please contact Cyn Macke at 753.9222 or
leadershipinstitute@clermont2020.org.
Click here for further information.
- Look to Clermont featured in Community Press
Look to Clermont students have been busy working on their community projects which
include:
- Clean and beautify a park in Clermont County.
- Work on a clothing drive with a retailer and a worthwhile charity.
- Hold a benefit concert for a charitable cause.
- Hold a senior prom for a residential home for seniors.
- Work with local organization to match up pets with good homes.
In addition, they have been learning about Clermont County's Government and
Infrastructure. Click here
to see the article from the Community Press.
- Senior Leadership
This lively class of Senior Leadership has had a very educational fall visiting the County
Medical and Social Services Building, Live Oaks Vocational & Technical School, and
Mercy Hospital Clermont and meeting with community leaders including Tim
McCartney, Director Department of Job & Family Services, Marty Lambert, Assistant
Health Commissioner, Mary Makley Wolff, Miami Township Trustee, Dan Cox,
Assistant Dean, Live Oaks, Stan Laferty, Improvement Coordinator, Educational Service
Center, Linda Eppler, Director of Community Services, Clermont Senior Services, Donna
Spiller, Director of Home Care Services, Clermont Senior Services, David Lytle, Adult
Protective Services Investigator, Clermont Senior Services, Gena Grigson, Senior
Connections Coordinator Clermont Counseling Center and Mark Shugarman, CEO
Mercy Hospital Clermont. Thanks to class members Jurgen Braunheim, Ina Banfill and
Phyllis Welch for their work on Health & Human Services Day.
- LEAD Clermont
Thanks to LEAD Class members Mary Ann Lefker, David Spiess, and Jerry Stanislaw
for putting together one of the most powerful Economic Development Day programs
LEAD Clermont has seen. And thanks to David Elmer, Marie French and Laura Stith for
so fun, informative and deliberative! Your classmates are having an excellent experience
thanks to the days you planned.
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