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Clermont 20/20, Inc.
In This Edition:     June 28, 2006
  1. Leadership Classes - Graduation
  2. Best Class Contest
  3. Nominations for Senior Leadership
  4. Educational Leadership Project Presentations
  5. Thank You Graduates
  6. Ohio River Sweep Keeps Waterway Clean
  7. Take a Rot on the Wild Side Home Compost Demo Site Now Open
  8. Nominate a Woman Most Like Suffragettes
  9. Clermont 20/20 Inc. Golf Outing
  10. 10th Annual Starfish Invitational Golf Scramble
  11. Ten Easy Steps for Reaching Agreements Together
Briefs:
  1. Leadership Classes - Graduation

     Congratulations to the members of the Leadership Classes of 2006. They will graduate on Thursday, July 13 at 5:00 PM at the Holiday Inn Eastgate. If you would like to attend the Graduation Ceremony for the LEAD Clermont, Senior Leadership and Educational Leadership Classes, you can register online at www.clermont2020.org.

    • LEAD Clermont Class of 2006
      Vision Statement: Clermont County is a desirable community in which to live, learn, work and play, fostering development, pride and personal growth for all.

      Members:
      • Kevin Atkins
      • Gretchen Behimer
      • Steve Burgess
      • Luanne Carr
      • CJ Carter
      • Jill Cochran
      • Anne Combs
      • John Crowley
      • Gina Fries
      • Mel Fritz
      • Vicki Griffith
      • Rob Hazelbaker
      • Paul Hermes
      • Whit Hickman
      • Blaine Kelley
      • Laura Kramer
      • Rhonda Lindon-Hammon
      • Matt McConnell
      • Chris Mehlman
      • Eric Sears
      • Roy Short
      • Mia Supe
      • Ken Williams
      • Chris Winnenberg
    • Senior Leadership Class of 2006
      Vision: To utilize our time, talent and experience to increase awareness of the exceptional Quality of Life in Clermont County.

      Members:
      • Marjorie Bruce
      • June Cole
      • Sandra Feldt
      • Verna Gibson
      • Carol Heusner
      • MaryAnn Hudson
      • Karen Klysz
      • Linda Lang
      • Patsy Myers
      • Shirl Park
      • Julie Quick
      • Judy Roe
      • Jeanne Weiglin
      • Peter Weiglin
      • Glenn Weist
      • Chickie Zoller
    • Educational Leadership Class of 2006
      • Jana Adams
      • Lynne Carter
      • Erica Dalton
      • Kelly Dunbar
      • Larry Hutzel
      • Jeffrey Riel
      • Connie Taggart
      • Elizabeth Taulbee
  2. Best Class Contest

     The Best Class Contest is in the final weeks. The Lead Class of 1994 is the current leader for the Best Class title with total individual membership contributions of $300.80! In second position is the Lead Class of 1996 ($185) with the Lead Class of 1999 nipping closely at their heels ($160.40). Please see the chart for current class contributors and contributions.

    There is still time to provide the "leadership" your class needs to get as many alumni as possible to help boost your class up and over "the wall" to claim the title of "Best Class for 2006!" Please know that one third of your contribution goes directly to the Leadership Institute to assist in programming. The remaining 2/3 is used by the organization to support/sustain/grow the wonderful work that Clermont 20/20, Inc. is known for.

    This contest is in its second year. We will announce the bragging rights at the Lead Graduation Ceremonies on July 13th. You have until July 12th to get your dollars in to count for the competition. We will also be recognizing the class with the highest percentage of participation. More is better! More dollars and more people participating at whatever level they can! If you need a roster of alumni for your class, look on our web site starting at the Leadership Development Programs page; select your program (e.g., LEAD Clermont), followed by the Class Members link, and then pick your year from the pull-down near the top. Or, you can contact Rosalie Hardesty at 513-753-9222.

    You can pay your membership online with a credit card on our web site at Individual Membership Registration or mail your check to: Clermont 20/20, 119 W Main Street, Amelia, OH 45102.

    May the very "Best Class" win!

    FirstLastClassYearAmount
    BetsyForemanEd. Lead199730.00
     
    KathyRodenbergEd. Lead200120.20
     
    EdNurreLEAD1994300.80
    GeorgeBrownLEAD1994 
    CyndyWrightLEAD1994 
    PriscillaO'DonnellLEAD1994 
    DanEarleyLEAD1994 
    JohnGreerLEAD1994 
    FrankTorbeckLEAD1994 
    Mary WalkerLEAD1994 
    JoeUeckerLEAD1994 
     
    ChrisSmithLEAD199530.00
     
    BethNevelLEAD1996185.00
    DonnieDonohooLEAD1996 
    MattVan SantLEAD1996 
    LorettaRokeLEAD1996 
     
    DougAckermanLEAD199720.20
     
    JeffLykinsLEAD199890.40
    JeffFeeLEAD1998 
    BillLyonLEAD1998 
     
    Linda EpplerLEAD1999160.40
    MickMcLaughlinLEAD1999 
    JeanneeSaundersLEAD1999 
    Linda FraleyLEAD1999 
    BobMorelandLEAD1999 
     
    EricGrothausLEAD2000150.00
    TomRocklinLEAD2000 
     
    BrendaDotsonLEAD200150.20
    Sandy BradfordLEAD2001 
     
    DebbieSiegrothLEAD2002140.40
    KarenWehrmanLEAD2002 
    BillieKuntzLEAD2002 
    BillGilpinLEAD2002 
     
    DanStraubLEAD2003120.00
    LeslieMasseyLEAD2003 
    MarkShugarmanLEAD2003 
    JudyWoodLEAD2003 
     
    CarlaGoodspeedLEAD200440.40
    BillHoppleLEAD2004 
     
    GregShivenerLEAD200560.60
    Mary AnnLefkerLEAD2005 
    MarieFrenchLEAD2005 
     
    WhitHickmanLEAD2006100.20
    JohnCrowleyLEAD2006 
    MattMcConnellLEAD2006 
     
    CarolynMcIntoshSr. Lead199790.80
    AnnCraigSr. Lead1997 
    HaroldPuckettSr. Lead1997 
    DougWrightSr. Lead1997 
     
    RobGrohSr. Lead199860.00
    BarbraBurkeSr. Lead1998 
     
    GlyndonLooffSr. Lead200050.20
    BarbraPuckettSr. Lead2000 
     
    AnnPertusetSr. Lead200220.20
     
    VeraEhasSr. Lead200320.00
     
    JudySquireSr. Lead200420.20
     
    TomColeSr. Lead2005150.00
    JerryBraunheimSr. Lead2005 
    AnnFergusonSr. Lead2005 
    JerryLindseySr. Lead2005 
     
    JuneColeSr. Lead200650.00
     
    1,960.20

     
  3. Nominations for Senior Leadership

     Do you know of a retired or semi-retired person who enjoys lively discussions about important community issues and meeting with other interesting adults and learning new things? Here is the perfect program to challenge their energy and enthusiasm. Tell them about Clermont 20/20's Senior Leadership Program. It is interesting, informative, educational and enjoyable! Since 1996, Senior Leadership has provided this forum for retired and semi-retired individuals who live or worked in Clermont County to come together to increase their awareness of community issues and community challenges, and become further involved in making a difference in our community. The first program of its kind in Ohio and the second in the country, Senior Leadership meets on the second and fourth Thursday of the month, from 8:30 am - 12:00 noon, from September through May.

    Here is what a few of our Senior Leaders have to say about the class:

    • "It is amazing how much the 20/20 Senior Leadership Program has taught me about the county where I have lived for 27 years."
    • "This is a stimulating program for the 'retired' among us to learn about, become enthusiastic about, do something about and join in discussion about happenings and issues in our county."
    • "Great continuing education and an excellent way to 're-enter' the community after a career in the workforce."

    Nominations are being accepted for the Senior Leadership Class of 2007 through July 15. To make a nomination or apply for the program, visit our web site at www.clermont2020.org/cli/senior/.
     
  4. Educational Leadership Project Presentations

     Members of the Educational Leadership Class of 2006 will present their projects on Thursday, July 13 at 3:00 p.m. at the Eastgate Holiday Inn. They will finish in time for the graduation program for the Educational Leadership, Senior Leadership and LEAD Clermont classes of 2006. All program graduates are welcome to join us.
     
  5. Thank You Graduates

     The Leadership Development Programs could not accomplish what they do without the help of the many graduates who serve on the advisory committees, as class day planners, speakers, class day hosts and project advisors. Thank you to everyone who gives of their time to keep the programs strong!
     
  6. Ohio River Sweep Keeps Waterway Clean

     Amelia, Ohio. The 2006 Ohio River Sweep proved to be another great success. Held on Saturday, June 17, clean up locations in Clermont County included: Village of New Richmond, Village of Moscow, and Clermont County Park, Chilo Lock #34. The Army Corps of Engineers worked with several campgrounds to clean up sections of the Ohio around the Meldahl Lock and Dam and Indian Mound Campground coordinated efforts at their campgrounds.

    Over 357 volunteers helped gather 1,048 bags of trash from our shoreline and recovered 165 tires. Additional items found included a screen door, several refrigerators, washing machine, air conditioner, a walker and crutches.

    Dump Truck Filled "The Village has participated in River Sweep since it began and this year we had the most volunteers ever. They made a real impact on keeping clean our most valuable resources. The Village truly appreciates everyone's efforts," Dave Kennedy, New Richmond Village Administrator.

    This event is sponsored locally by the Adams-Clermont Solid Waste District in partnership with the Clermont 20/20 Clean and Green Program. For information on the Ohio River Sweep, please visit www.orsanco.org. For more information on clean-ups in Clermont County, visit Clermont County Office of Environmental Quality's web site at www.oeq.net. The River Sweep originated in 1989 as a pilot project in the Greater Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky area and has since experienced phenomenal growth. Today, people in more than 100 counties and six states along the Ohio River participate in the annual River Sweep. For information on Ohio River Sweep sites outside Clermont County, call the River Sweep Hotline at 1-800-359-3977.
     
  7. Take a Rot on the Wild Side Home Compost Demo Site Now Open

     Leaf Recycle Have you considered composting in your yard, but don't know how to do it? Unsure on which container would suit your composting style? The new Home Composting Demo Site hopes to answer your questions, and more! Visitors to the Cincinnati Nature Center can view seven different styles of bins, and learn the ins and out, rots and nots through several educational kiosks. The Clermont 20/20 Master Recycler Composter Program has partnered with the Cincinnati Nature Center to provide this educational opportunity. The next Master Recycler Composter class will begin Sept 14, from 6:30-9pm at the Cincinnati Nature Center. For more information please email cleanandgreen@clermont2020.org.
     
  8. Nominate a Woman Most Like Suffragettes

     Which Clermont County woman best exemplifies the energy, optimism and trust of the early suffragettes by volunteering to improve her community? Send your nomination to the League of Women Voters of Clermont County for its Orpha Gatch Citizenship Award. The honor, named for one of the local league founders, will be presented Aug. 22 at Receptions in Eastgate. Nominations, which must be received by Monday, June 26, can be made via www.lwvclermont.com (click on "Events" and then on "Make a Nomination").
     
  9. Clermont 20/20 Inc. Golf Outing

     On behalf of the board & staff of Clermont 20/20, Inc. we would like to thank all who participated as a golfer, sponsor and a volunteer for making this a very successful golf outing. The day turned out to be perfect, the weather was great and the golfers ready to play. It was a fun time had by all. We would like to also thank all who participated in the purchases of our raffle tickets. It was a great success.

    This year's winners of our Grand Raffles are as follows:

    1. Bob Garlock from Bayer Becker won the condo stay in Hilton Head donated by Sandy Bradford
    2. Don Larrison from Felicity won the condo stay in Lake Cumberland donated by Carl Hartman
    3. Mark Johnson from Beckjord not only won split the pot but also won the Big Entertainment basket
    4. Scott Shirk from Child Focus won the 52" color television donated by Archie Wilson of Midwestern Plumbing.

     
  10. 10th Annual Starfish Invitational Golf Scramble

     The Starfish Foundation is seeking participants for its tenth annual Invitational Golf Scramble, scheduled to be held on Monday July 31, 2006 at the Elks Run Golf Club on Elklick Rd in Batavia. All proceeds from the Golf Scramble will benefit abused and neglected children in Clermont County. The cost for an individual to participate is $85.00 and $340.00 for a foursome. The scramble will begin at 9 a.m. After the outing, lunch will be provided and numerous door prizes will be raffled.

    The Starfish Foundation was established in November 1996, in memory of John E. McManus, the former Director of the Clermont County Department of Human Services (now the Department of Job and Family Services). The mission of the Starfish Foundation is to continue the legacy of John McManus by making a positive difference in the lives of abused in neglected children in Clermont County. Since 1997, the Foundation has awarded numerous grants to help with such things as tuition and tutoring fees, summer camp fees, medical bills, purchasing playground equipment, as well as providing different agencies with funds to purchase books and other necessary supplies. Most recently, the Foundation helped to fund the Fish-a-thon that is part of Head Start's fatherhood initiative.

    Anyone interested in participating in the Starfish Golf Scramble, donating door prizes, or simply making a contribution to the Starfish Foundation should contact Wade Grabowski at 513-732-8850.
     
  11. Ten Easy Steps for Reaching Agreements Together
    1. Enlist everyone.
    2. Discover your shared hopes.
    3. Uncover the real issues.
    4. Identify all options.
    5. Gather the right information.
    6. Get everything on the table.
    7. Write down choices that support your shared hopes.
    8. Map the solutions.
    9. Look ahead.
    10. Stay charged up.

    Reference: Maruska, D. (2004, p. 6). How great decisions get made: 10 easy steps for reaching agreement on even the toughest issues. New York: American
     
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