Clermont 20/20, Inc. congratulates
Clermont County Chamber on 40 years!! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In this Edition... 

 

 

The Clermont 20/20 Clean and Green Program has set the following dates for 2010 events:
 
            Saturday, April 17, 2010 - Clean and Green Spring Litter Pickup
            Saturday, June 19,2010 - Ohio River Sweep
            Saturday, October 23, 2010 - Make a Difference Day
            TBD - Computer Recycling
 
For additional information, please contact Becky Ploucha, Clermont 20/20 Clean and Green Program Director, at cleanandgreen@clermont2020.org or 513-753-9222.

 

 

 

On behalf of Clermont 20/20 and our Board of Trustees, we invite you to join us as we reflect upon 20 years of successfully bringing people together to improve the quality of life in Clermont County! Cost is $10.00. Lunch will be served.  Reservations can be made at www.clermont2020.org or by calling Frankie Hughart at 513-753-9222.

 

The 17th Annual Salute to Leaders Celebration is at 5:30 PM on Thursday, February 25, 2010, at the Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Eastgate. Cost is $25.

 

Reservations can be made at www.clermont2020.org or by calling Frankie Hughart, Event Coordinator at 513-753-9222.

 

Township, City Awards

Batavia - Viola Sibert Franklin - James Napier Goshen - Elaine Didday Jackson - Patsy Herron Miami - Nancy Haines Monroe - Jerry Henderson Ohio - Ralph Shepherd Pierce - Gary West

Stonelick - Neil Leist Tate - Charlie Quehl Union - Ken Hare Washington - Larry West Wayne - Fire Chief David Moulden Williamsburg - Frank Shube City of Milford - Charles Evans

County Awards

• Dr. Richard Zinsmeister Humanitarian - Angelo Santoro
• Civic - Connie Taggart
• Education - Chris Rolph
• Environmental/Parks & Recreation - Jim and Frances Wilson
• Health/Health Care - Karen Scherra
• Human Services - Wade Grabowski
• Rural Interests - Dan and Donna Rouster
• Safety & Justice - Clermont County OVI Court
• Community Project - Batavia Township's Veterans Memorial Plaza
• Up-N-Over Youth Leadership - Jacob Hogue

 

By the Way... How Do You Compare?

 

According to Independent Sector.org's "Give 5" campaign, which encourages people to volunteer 5 hours per week and donate 5% of their income to charitable causes:

• Approximately 109 million American adults volunteer annually: that's 56% of all adults.
• Adult volunteers contribute an average of 3.5 hours per week - totaling 19.9 billion hours with an estimated dollar value of $225.9 billion.
• 59% of teenagers volunteer an average of 3.5 hours per week: that's 13.3 million volunteers totaling 2.4 billion hours at a total value of $7.7 billion.
• 70% of American households make a contribution to one or more charitable organizations. The average gift of contributing households is 2.1% of income.

 

 

Award winning Clermont Mercy Hospital hosted the Clermont 2020 LEAD Class 2010.  Rural hospital is almost a misnomer as the facilities, treatment and staff will rival any 'big city' hospital.  That small, little Clermont County hospital has now grown to a state of the art facility with the patient's health, safety and comfort foremost.  The class toured the newly renovated and expanded sixteen room ICU where not only were critically ill patient's needs considered but family needs as well including accommodations for overnight stay.  Every room is open and airy with a view of the surrounding countryside.

Also toured were the ER, and the Wound Care Center which, when it opened several years ago, was the first in the greater Cincinnati area and the Hyperbaric Chamber which is also used for wound care.  The original 1973 medical surgical area was recently updated with the renovations including the most current in patient care.  A walk though the 'old' wing certainly makes one appreciative and proud of our own county hospital.

The Clermont 20/20 leadership class heard from both Gayle Heintzelman, Mercy Hospital President and CEO and Senator Tom Niehaus on current health care issues.  Karen Scherra, Executive Director of the Mental Health and Recovery Board updated the class on the status of funding and services for behavioral health issues.  A personal testimony by a recovering alcoholic helped the class understand the need for alcohol and drug abuse services. Ashley Thompson from Children's Protective Services shared with us the need for foster homes for our county's less fortunate children. Clermont County is fortunate in having a Senior Services agency which provides many services for our growing population of senior citizens. 
 
A fun Match Game helped the class members learn which county agencies provided the various types of services to our Clermont County citizens. The day was planned and carried out by Julianne Nesbit, Assistant Clermont County Health Commissioner and Connie Taggart a retired Intervention Specialist from Felicity Franklin School.
 
Clermont 20/20 is currently recruiting participants for the 2011 LEAD Clermont class which will have its orientation in July and two-day retreat in August 2010.  If you are interested in the program and/or would like to receive more information, please contact Andy McCreanor, Director, Leadership Development at 513-753-9222 or www.clermont2020.org.  

 

 

One Look to Clermont project team is hoping to raise $500 in donations and goods for YWCA House of Peace Shelter. The project team will be hosting bake sales and raffles at high school junior varsity and varsity basketball games. The fundraisers will be held Friday, January 22, at Batavia, Clermont Northeastern, Amelia and Williamsburg high schools. .

House of Peace Shelter Wish List:

1. $10 fuel cards
2. $10 gift cards to Meijer for prescription medication co-pays
3. Women's antiperspirant and deodorant
4. Children's toothbrushes and toothpaste
5. Gloves, mittens, hats, scarves

Another Look to Clermont project team is planning a High School Prom

Students from Clermont 20/20's Look to Clermont leadership program are planning a High School Prom for all teenagers in Clermont County who have developmental disabilities. They are in desperate need of prom dresses, men's dress shirts and ties to give to those who are participating. If you no longer need any of this type of apparel, they would love for you to donate them. Please contact Lisa Davis at 513-732-4921 or ldavis@clermontdd.org if you have something to donate. The tentative date for the Prom is February 27, so we'd like to get all donations together as soon as possible.