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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2007
GLEN ESTE HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM
6:30 P.M.

TICKETS: $8.00 Adults, $5.00 Students/Seniors
Kids 3 and under FREE

Call 513-753-9222 or Online at www.clermont202 0.org
Tickets also available at the door

All Proceeds Benefit Clermont Educational Opportunities'
"LAST DOLLAR GRANT" SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Nominations may be made in the following categories:

• Civic
• Community Project
• Education
• Environmental/Park's & Recreation
• Health/Health Care
• Human Services
• Rural Interest
• Safety/Justice
• The Up 'n Over Youth Leadership Award
• Dr. Richard J. Zinsmeister Humanitarian Award
• The William H. Over Leadership Award

The only restriction is that Elected officials are not eligible for nomination.

Nomination forms are available on our website at www.clermont2020.org.

Nominations must be received in our office no later than January 11, 2008. Use the on-line forms or email your nomination to officemgr@clermont2020.org. You can also mail your nomination to 1000 Ohio Pike, Suite 2, Cincinnati, OH 45245, or fax it to the office at 513-753-1225.

November 29, 2007
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Holiday Inn Eastgate
4501 Eastgate Boulevard
Cincinnati, Ohio 45245

$25 per person
$300 per table of ten
Cash Bar

Registration available through the Clermont Chamber of Commerce at 513-576-5000.

When you attend, help us support Toys for Tots. The US Marines will attend the Holiday Homecoming to accept ANY NEW, UNWRAPPED toy appropriate for children up to age 13. All toys should be in their original packaging. Please see more details at this page.

Before the class could learn about economic development, they needed to turn a large piece of paper over that they were standing on, without getting off the paper!

As part of the curriculum for the Clermont 20/20 Look to Clermont leadership program, 24 juniors and seniors representing 12 school districts in Clermont County, attended a day long historical tour through part of the county. Rick Crawford, noted historian of Clermont County, expertly described numerous facts about people and places, past and present. Olivia Enriquez, Batavia High School said, "I learned a ton of new things about Clermont County." Another student indicated that she found out that her grandmother's home had 17 slaves at one time staying there on their trip to freedom. Graham Rose from Bethel-Tate High School said, "I learned a lot of interesting facts about Clermont County history, like how much our county has been involved with presidents and wars." Finally, Desiree Lehn from Williamsburg High School indicated that "There were a lot of interesting facts and I couldn't believe how many historical things Clermont County has been involved in."

If you are interested in learning more about the Look to Clermont leadership program or Clermont 20/20, contact Wayne Baughman, Director, Leadership Development at 513-753-9222 or go to www.clermont2020.org.

Other presenters included, Karen Scherra, Executive Director, Clermont County Mental Health & Recovery Board, Tricia Burke, CEO, Clermont Counseling Center and Barbara Adams Marin, Communications Coordinator, Clermont Recovery Center. The participants were impressed with the agencies and how they work together to make Clermont County a better place to live and work.

If you would like more information of the Clermont 20/20 Senior Leadership program, contact Wayne Baughman, Director, Leadership Development at Clermont 20/20 at 513-753-9222 or www.clermont2020.org.

Alarming statistics have led Spirit of America National Bank to support the counseling efforts of four non- profit agencies: The Better Housing League, Working in Neighborhoods, Smart Money Community Services and the Home Ownership Center, to save homes and educate families within our community. It was through this effort to save homes from foreclosure that have led to the formation of the Clermont County Home Ownership Preservation Group.

On October 19th, SOANB presented a check for $2000 earmarked to help bring the Freddie Mac "Don't Borrow Trouble Campaign" to Clermont County. For additional information on this exciting endeavor, contact India Davis, CRA Officer, SOANB at 513-576- 5349.

Next steps are identifying a pilot school district based on their receptiveness to assistance and evidence- based need. The Partnership will create a 'roadmap' or 'web' of existing services, identify potential gaps and needs, and create a plan tailored to that district. In addition to the work being done at the school district level, work will be done within the community to ensure adults in that community are aware of their options regarding a post secondary education. A listing of services and resources will be provided through printed material, and, ultimately in a web- based interactive format.

For more information on the college access campuses throughout Clermont County, contact Becky Ploucha, the Coordinator of the Access and Success Partnership at grasp@clermont2020.org or call Clermont 20/20, Inc. at 513-753-9222.

"I would like to thank Keep Cincinnati Beautiful and H. J. Benkens Florist and Greenhouse for their generous donations of plant material for our projects. Thanks to them, 1,000 daffodil bulbs will be planted in public and community spaces for our residents to enjoy for decades to come!" stated Becky Ploucha, Director of the Clermont 20/20 Clean and Green Program.

Thanks to the following communities for their willingness to participate: Batavia Township, Felicity, Milford, New Richmond, Ohio Township, and Williamsburg. The "Welcome to Clermont County" sign will be landscaped by Master Gardeners from Hamilton and Clermont County as part of "Make a Difference Day".

Group of participants in Milford.

• The University of Cincinnati--Clermont College has named Meredith Delaney Director of Development. Delaney comes to UC from United Way of Greater Cincinnati-Eastern Area where she was a Senior Associate in Community Impact, working as a relationship manager to funded agencies for the past three years. She received her M.A. in Communication from UC in 2004 and her B.S. in Journalism from West Virginia University in 2001. Delaney serves on the Clermont County Affordable Housing Coalition, the Marketing Committee for the Clermont County Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the LEAD Clermont Class of 2008.
• Matt Van Sant, Clermont Chamber of Commerce, has wrapped up a successful United Way campaign. Matt is a LEAD Clermont Class of 1996 graduate.
• Karen Riel, Classic Federal Credit Union, from the LEAD Class of 2007 and Karen's husband, Jeff, a graduate of the Educational Leadership Program, announce the birth of their baby girl, Reba Grace. Proud grandfather, David Riel, is a LEAD Clermont Class of 1998 graduate.
• Pam Johnson, LEAD Class of 2007 was recently promoted as the Relations Specialist at Duke Energy.
• Gayle Heinzleman, LEAD Class of 1996 is the interim CEO of Mercy Hospital-Clermont
• Andy Kuchta, LEAD Class of 2007, as Director of Economic Development in Clermont County and David Spinney, LEAD Class of 1993, were instrumental in bringing Tata Consultancy Services, equating to 1000 jobs, to Clermont County.
• Tina MacVeigh, LEAD Class of 2007, Tom Rocklin, LEAD Class of 2000, and Andy McCreanor, LEAD Class of 1997 were recently named to the Greater Cincinnati Foundation Clermont Fund Advisory Board. They join other LEAD grads, Cindy Jenkins (LEAD Class of 1996), Judge Stephanie Wyler (LEAD Class of 1994), Priscilla O'Donnell (LEAD Class of 1994), Tom Cole (Senior Leadership Class of 2005) and Mel Larson (Senior Leadership Class of 2000).
• Karen Wehrman is now Karen Wehrman-Monday having recently wed. Karen is a graduate of the Class of 2002. Karen is currently the Chair of the Board of Directors of Clermont 20/20, Inc.
• Jim McDonough, LEAD Class graduate of 1998 and former Dean of the University of Cincinnati- Clermont College has RETURNED as Interim Dean of the College. Jim is the Chair-Elect of the Board of Directors of Clermont 20/20, Inc. and will officially transition into this role with the passing of the gavel at Clermont 20/20's annual meeting, Salute to Leaders, on March 13, 2008.
• Andy McCreanor, LEAD Class graduate of 1997, was presented with the Edward Parish Pacesetter Award at a dinner on November 1, 2007. Congratulations Andy!
• Sue Craig, Senior Leadership Class of 1997, was recently honored at the Clermont County League of Women Voters Annual Suffragist Dinner with the prestigious Orpha Gatch Award. Congratulations Sue!

• Be descriptive rather than evaluative
• Be specific instead of general
• Solicit feedback rather than impose it
• Time it
• Focus on what can be changed
• Check the feedback
• Demonstrate caring

The Lion and the Mouse
A mouse ran across the head of a sleeping lion and woke him. With a quick swipe of his paw, the lion scooped up the mouse and roared his displeasure.
'Please don't eat me. I meant no harm,' the mouse squeaked. 'If you let me go, I'll repay your kindness someday.'
The idea of, so insignificant a creature ever being able to help the king of the beasts, so amused the lion that he good-naturedly let the mouse go.
Soon afterward, the lion went prowling for dinner and got caught in a hunter's net. Unable to move, the lion let out a roar of frustration. The mouse heard and recognized the lion's voice, and he scampered to aid the captured beast.
'Your Majesty,' the mouse politely said, 'let me now be of service to you.'
The mouse gnawed at the netting with his tiny teeth until he made a hole big enough for the lion to escape.
Aesop's Moral: No good deed, however small, is ever wasted.
Business Moral: Never underestimate the impact of one small deed on your organization.

Reference: Noonan, D., (2005, p. 58, 61). Aesop & the ceo: powerful business insights from aesop's ancient fables. Nashville: Nelson Books.