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eVisions November
9, 2009 |
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Clermont 20/20, Inc.
congratulates
Clermont County Chamber on 40
years!!
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In this Edition...
- You're Invited to a Holiday Homecoming
- Update from Linda Baughman
- 20th Year Anniversary Membership Drive
- Salute to Leaders - Call for Nominations
- LEAD Clermont Class of 2010 - Economic Development Day
- Local Teens Learn Teambuilding
- Historical Surprises for Clermont Look Students
- Leadership Alumni News
- Meredith Delaney
- Jeff Lykins
- Maria Bee of Bethel-Tate High School
- Birthdays!
- Community Development
- UC Clermont Volleyball Team Wins State Championship
- Melink Corporation Earns the Energy Star
- Bubp Receives Legion of Merit Medal
- Community Events
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You're Invited To A
Holiday Homecoming |
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 Hosted
by
- Clermont Chamber of Commerce
- Clermont County Ohio Convention & Visitors
Bureau
- Holiday Inn Eastgate
- Clermont 20/20, Inc.
Celebrate the joyous season
with the spirit of giving, festive entertainment, and elegant
cuisine.
Thursday, December 3,
2009
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Holiday Inn Eastgate
$35.00 /
person
$400 per table of ten
Cash Bar
Bring stocking stuffers to the
"Holiday Homecoming" event
and brighten a childs holiday
spirit!
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Update from Linda
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Many of you have asked us about Wayne
Baughman's wife and family. Recently we heard from Linda
Baughman and we thought we would share . .
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Well, I'm not as overwhelmed as I was. Things seem
to be calming down a bit. Just a bit. I went to
California on September 19-26 to take Wayne's ashes to
Yosemite as he asked. Jim & Marilynn (friends from
FL) went with me. We started in San Francisco, then Napa
Valley, then Yosemite. Wayne is located in 4 places from
the Yosemite Valley south to the Giant Sequoia Forest.
He would love that! I brought some of him home in
case I ever get to Australia. He always wanted to go
there. This past weekend, I had Wayne's 45th class
reunion. He was organizing it and the letters had gone
out for classmates to send the money and reservation form to
him. He had made all the necessary arrangements and I
turned it all over to other classmates. I collected the
money and answered emails. Wayne asked me to attend even
if he wasn't able to go, so I did. You would have
thought I was a celebrity they way they treated me. It
turned out to be a nice event.
After Yosemite and
the class reunion, I felt a huge sense of finality and
separation from Wayne. I actually got more out of being
involved in the reunion than the classmates did. It kept
me close to Wayne and I felt good about finishing something he
felt so passionately about. My final act for him will be
as assistant scout master for his den. Wayne's daughter,
Allison has taken over as den leader. The twins are in
their last year of cub scouts and Wayne's goal was to get them
through so they can join boy scouts if they want. The
boys will cross over to Boy Scouts in March. Wayne said
many times that he wanted to live to get the boys through to
Boy Scouts. I will finish that for him.
The
house is still overwhelming with the yard work and housework,
but I'm trying not to worry about it. I can see why
people downsize and move to condos!!
Fondly,
Linda
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20th Year
Anniversary Membership Drive |
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 We invite you to invest in our
community through your support of the work of
Clermont 20/20, Inc. through a 20 Year Anniversary
Membership of only $20.20. Identifying and training
existing and emerging leaders is fundamental to the future of
Clermont County and Clermont 20/20's mission of bringing
people together to improve the quality of life in our
community. It is with this mind that we ask for your support
for the work and value Clermont 20/20 provides to the people
and organizations in the County. We hope you will send
your membership today . . . Your support of our programs is an
investment of only $20.20. You can donate on-line via
PayPal at www.clermont2020.org or by check
to 1000 Ohio Pike, Suite 2, Cincinnati, Ohio 45245. Please
make all checks payable to Clermont
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Salute to Leaders -
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Event
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Category descriptions and nomination
forms are available on our web site: www.clermont2020.org Now
is the time for you to nominate local heroes and leaders
in the Clermont County area. Clermont
20/20, Inc. is calling for nominations for its
17th Annual Salute to Leaders Celebration,
Thursday, February 25, 2010. Each year
this event recognizes non-elected individuals and
organization for their contributions to their
communities and Clermont County.
People selected for the Salute to
Leaders honor are chosen for their willingness to serve
others, personal commitment to make a difference, and
those who see their community as something bigger than
themselves. Their commitment includes helping to build a
stronger community for the generations who will follow
them. Please email your nomination to frankie.hughart@clermont2020.org,
mail to Clermont 20/20, Inc., 1000 Ohio Pike, Suite
2, Cincinnati, Ohio 45245 or fax to 513-753-1225.
Nomination Deadline is December 16,
2009.
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LEAD Clermont
Class of 2010 - Economic Development
Day |
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 October 1st was Economic Development
Day for the LEAD Class hosted by The Midland Company in
Amelia. The day started with comments from Brad
Forsythe, owner of Best Practice Advisers LLC and the
facilitator for the Clermont CEO Roundtables at the
Clermont Chamber of Commerce. Class members got to hear
from Brad about what CEOs are saying on a range of
issues from the economy and workforce, to how they see
the road ahead. Brad also discussed some of the
leadership capacities CEOs are using to guide the
decisions they are making to keep their companies viable
and competitive in an ever-challenging
environment. Steve Wharton, President of
the Economic Development Corp. of Clermont County,
presented key strategies around building economic
prosperity and the ways it can be accomplished through
collaboration and partnership among stakeholders. Steve
discussed how economic issues, transportation,
workforce, targeted industry, education, and community
development are interrelated and how important it is for
people to get involved and contribute their talent and
skill to making Clermont County a great place to live
and work. Andy Kuchta,
Director of the Office of Economic Development for
Clermont County, and Matt Van Sant, President of the
Clermont Chamber of Commerce teamed up to present topics
about the future of economic development in Clermont
County and the region including County initiatives and
Agenda 360. They also presented on the site location
process and the key factors a company will consider to
determine the best possible location for their business.
Class members got a first-hand account of this from Anil
Bakshi, Tata Consultancy Services, who was a special
guest visitor to Economic Development Day and whose
company is now located in Park 50 in
Milford. John Melvin provided the class
with a view of small business development and that
sector's impact on the economy. John presented how the
flow of small business activity helps create jobs,
supports larger corporate activity, assists with
community building needs, and provides opportunity to
people who have the desire and interest to own their own
business. John's concept is based on an economic garden
that constantly needs to be cultivated and
harvested. Mark Heitkamp, Vice President of
The Midland Co., wrapped up the day with a presentation
on project management and the importance the process
plays in helping organizations identify key factors,
economic benefits, who's involved or needs to be
involved in the process, and ultimately what outcomes
should be expected from the project.
Overall evaluations from the class were
extremely positive about the presenters and the
knowledge they gained from these subject matter experts
about economic development.
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Local Teens
Learn Teambuilding |
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What happens when you get together 26 juniors and
seniors from 12 school districts throughout Clermont
County, which for the most part do not know each other
and ask them to form teams? Well, anything can
happen. That is what the staff at Woodland Lakes
Christian Camp and Retreat Center, Amelia, faced in
September. However, under the expert guidance of
Tim Becker, Program Coordinator and his team, this group
was able to accomplish many feats during their daylong
program and began developing into a
team.  The Clermont 20/20 Look to Clermont
class of 2010 is made up: Carly
Cark and Morgan Sperry from
Amelia High School, Cassie Ewing,
Ashleigh Grimes and Megan
McDonough from Batavia High School,
Morgan Brink and Danitra
Campbell from Bethel-Tate High School,
Ashley Gilkerson and Seth
Varner from Clermont Northeastern High School,
Loren Schutzius and Amanda
White from Felicity-Franklin High School,
Sara Chilewski and Josh
Rettig from Glen Este High School,
Nate Godby and Denice
Harris from Goshen High School,
Shane Housh and Cory
King from Grant Vocational School,
Erik Dearduff and Andrea
Sparks from Live Oaks Career Center,
Natalie Siddique and Malia
Smolenski from Loveland High School,
Ashley Abbott and Shayla
Galloway from Milford High School,
Kody Blankenship and Kelli
Bosse from New Richmond High School
Rachel Meisberger from Williamsburg
High School. "I really enjoyed meeting new
people and learned quickly how to trust others", said
Ashleigh Grimes. Morgan Sperry shared, "I really
liked the team activities. It helped unite us and have
trust in each other. I also met some really cool
people." "The low ropes and tower were fun and
really enjoyed coming up with ideas for our community
projects", said Ashley Gilkerson. Seth Varner
indicated, "Doing the Spider Web trust activity in the
woods was his favorite along with the rock
climbing." Over the next several months,
the class of 2010 will learn about government and
infrastructure, education, safety and justice, health
and human services and economic development in Clermont
County. They will be also working on community
projects to benefit Clermont County and its residents.
Special "Thank You" to Brower Insurance
Agency, Center Bank, Goshen Lions Club, Milford Kiwanis,
Clermont County Republican Party, Tom Mantel, and the
Midland Company for their support of this year's Look to
Clermont Class of 2010!
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Historical
Surprises for Clermont Look
Students |
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Clermont 20/20 Look to Clermont leadership program,
recently learned that General Ulysses S. Grant, 18th
President of the United States, was born in Point
Pleasant on April 27, 1822 and the his original
birthplace cabin is still standing and that former
Vice-President Aaron Burr, was held for a brief time in
the Clermont County jail in Williamsburg on his way to
stand trial for treason.
As part of the curriculum for the Clermont 20/20
Look to Clermont leadership program, students attended a
daylong 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. The students shared a
rather chilly and wet lunch at Chilo Park but many
commented about how much they learned about Clermont
County and had a great time.
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Leadership
Alumni News & Events |
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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 please send your information to officemgr@clermont2020.org.
This effort is brought to you
by the LEAD Class of 2008
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Meredith Delaney, LEAD
Clermont Class of 2008 and director of
development of Clermont College for The University of
Cincinnati Foundation, has been named a
2009-2010 Rising Star by the YWCA of
Greater Cincinnati! The program is a vehicle to
recognize and support career women ages 25-40 who have
potential to become future leaders in
Cincinnati.
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Jeff Lykins, third
generation President of Lykins Companies, LEAD
Clermont Class of 1998 named the Edward J.
Parish Pacesetter by the Clermont County Chamber of
Commerce.
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Maria Bee of
Bethel-Tate High School, Look to Clermont
Class of 2009, was named a National
Merit Scholarship semifinalist in
September.
We wish
the following
Alumni and Friends of Clermont
20/20
a Happy Birthday !!!
 Happy
Birthday Scorpios! (October 23 - November
21) Reputed to be the "most powerful" sign of the
zodiac, Scorpios lead fate filled lives and have intense
and dramatic personal relationships. Even as children,
Scorpios are often found to be wise beyond their years.
Many astrologers call this the sign of the "oldest
souls". Old and wise beyond the average.
November 4 - Karen
Scherra, Clermont Co. Mental Health &
Recovery Board, LEAD Clermont Class of
1997
November 4 - Gretchen
Behimer, Clermont Co. Mental Health &
Recovery Board, LEAD Clermont Class of
2006
November 9 - Bob
Ketchum, Midland Company, First
Impressions Class of 2005 and LEAD
Clermont Class of 2007
November 16 -
Lynn Baird, RiverHills Bank,
LEAD Clermont Class of
1995
Happy Birthday Sagittarians!
(November 22 - December 21)
Sagittarians
possess a natural exuberance, sense of adventure and
love of life that makes them one of the most optimistic
zodiac signs of all. Like their astrological symbol -
the Archer - Sagittarians are renowned for aiming their
sights towards whatever it is they find alluring. They
believe that anything is possible. Sagittarians are
happiest on the move - exploring new cultures and ideas
and many are attracted to occupations related to travel,
the media, outdoor work, and philosophical
pursuits.
November 30 - Meredith
Delaney, UC Clermont College, LEAD
Clermont Class of 2008
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).
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Community
Development News & Events |
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UC Clermont
Volleyball Team Wins State Championship
Cougar
Team Receives Bid to USCAA National Tourname
This victory made history as it represents the
first ever-State Championship for the UC Clermont
volleyball program. The Cougars reached the
championship match in 2001, but lost to Miami-Middletown
in that contest. UC Clermont College has also not
participated in the event the last three years as it
coincided with the United States Collegiate Athletic
Association National Championship Tournament. On
the heels of this outstanding accomplishment came more
exciting news. UC Clermont received a bid to
their fourth consecutive United States Collegiate
Athletic Association (USCAA) National Championship
Tournament. The Cougars will travel to Louisville,
Kentucky this year to face nine of the outstanding USCAA
volleyball programs in the country. Play starts on
Thursday, November 5 with the final rounds set for
November 7.
Melink
Corporation Earns the Energy StarŪ
for Superior
Energy Efficiency
Melink
Corporation has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency's (EPA's) prestigious Energy Star, a national
symbol for superior energy efficiency and environmental
protection. This signifies that the building's energy
performance rates in the top 25 percent of facilities
nationwide. For more information about
Melink Corporation visit www.melinkcorp.com. For more
information about Energy Star visit www.energystar.gov.
Bubp Earn
Legion of Merit Medal
Colonel and Representative Danny R.
Bubp USMC (Ret), receives the Prestigious
Legion of Merit Medal for exceptionally
meritorious conduct in Iraq! Presented in House
Session by Major General Martin Post USMC, Deputy
Commanding General, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Anbar
Province, Iraq on Wednesday, October 28,
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Community
Events & Volunteer
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Bethel Art Fest
Planning is underway for
the Bethel Art Fest to be held on May
8, 2010. The committee expects this to be a huge
event of art, music, a car show, lots of food and fun
for the whole family! This will be a juried Art
Festival. For anyone interested in
displaying and/or selling their art, jury chair
Bill Graham can be reached at 513-734-4348, or by e-mail
at quacker98@gmail.com. Food
vendors, please contact Teresa Young at
513-807-0083. Musicians please
contact Rick Canter at 513-734-4302 or e-mail canter.r@fuse.net. For all other
questions, please call Judi Adams, at 513-734-4445, or
e-mail jadams.bbl@fuse.net. |
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