| GreaterFindlayInc. E-News
August 13, 2008 |
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Official 2008 Small Business Partners |
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TIME FOR ACTION!
Educating Employees about the Mandated Sick Leave Proposal
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 Healthy Families Act Workshop
August 21, 2008
Time: Noon-2:30 p.m.
Where: Findlay Inn & Conference Center
200 E. Main Cross St., Findlay
Cost: $25 per person
Register: Seating is limited. Register at 419-422-3313 or rsvp@greaterfindlayinc.com.
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Ohio's Businesses Against Gov. Mandated Paid Sick Leave
A government-mandated paid sick leave proposal that will
kill Ohio's jobs and endanger businesses is coming to the ballot this
November.
The campaign working to defeat this proposal, Ohioans to
Protect Jobs and Fair Benefits, is working tirelessly to educate businesses on
this issue by having them sign up for more information. By
signing, you will be affirming your opposition to the government-mandated paid
sick leave proposal that will likely be on the ballot this
November.
Government-mandated paid sick leave is a
job-killer:
Requiring employers to add paid sick leave is a threat to
pay, benefits and jobs. The proposed mandate imposes significant added costs
on employers, who will be forced to make up the difference somewhere, including
reductions in other benefits, pay and even jobs. Some employers may even be
forced to balance their costs by increasing the contributions employees pay for
their healthcare coverage.
Even employers who already offer paid sick leave will be
seriously penalized by this proposal. This proposal allows employees to take
sick leave with little or no advance notice in increments as small as an hour or
less, posing a serious threat to production stability at process-dependent
employers like assembly line manufacturers and staffing-critical operations like
hospitals, nursing homes and day-care facilities.
The increased cost of paying for sick leave will result in
more expensive goods and services. While employers in the short term will
need to shuffle benefit packages to pay for this mandate, the long-term result
will be increased costs of goods and services.
This proposal interferes with the established relationship
between employers and employees at some of the nation's most successful
businesses. Many companies now operate under long-standing policies that
provide employees with good pay and benefits in exchange for work arrangements
that ensure a continued high level of production. This proposal guts the
employer-employee relationship and threatens the production stability achieved
during years of mutual cooperation.
TIME FOR ACTION! Click here to learn more on how to educate your employees.
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Skill Hole Prize Sponsorships Available for Foundation Golf Tournament
GreaterFindlayInc. is seeking
Skill Hole Prize sponsors for the 40th Annual Foundation Golf
Tournament scheduled Sept. 8, 2008.
Skill Hole Prizes should
be valued at $100 or more. For their donation, sponsors will receive benefits including:
company listing on format sheet given to all players; promotion in GFI publications;
recognition in golf program; and signage displayed at skill hole.
Allow your organization
to be marketed to at least 120 individuals in one day! To donate a product or
service for the Foundation Golf Tournament contact GFI at 419-422-3313 or email
info@greaterfindlayinc.com.
There's still time to register and volunteer for the event! Contact GreaterFindlayInc. today!
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Sign Up to Receive Weekly "E-Tips" from Dale Carnegie
Sign up here for free weekly "e-tips" from Dale
Carnegie. Sign up and each week you'll receive an
e-mail tip to make you more successful. Each tip will help you improve your
motivation, interpersonal skills, presentation abilities, leadership
capabilities and more. You'll find they are practical techniques that can be put
into use immediately and help you make real improvements in your performance.
Get connected to success!
GreaterFindlayInc. is partnering
once again with Dale Carnegie Training to bring the nationally recognized Dale
Carnegie Course to the Greater Findlay business community! Beginning this fall,
you can participate in the course that former Chrysler CEO and President, Lee
Iacocca, credited for changing him from a "shrinking violet" to the influential
businessman he became. Plus, you won't have to travel to Columbus, Cleveland or
Toledo to do it!
There are a limited number of seats
available for this class, so call Dale Carnegie representative Chris Harben
(419-618-7488) or visit www.greaterfindlayinc.com for more information today!
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NWOH Flood Mitigation Community Forum-Aug. 20
Rep. Jim Jordan scheduled to attend
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Representative Jim Jordan will be among those attending the
Northwest Ohio Flood Mitigation Partnership Community Forum scheduled for August 20 from
5:30 to 7p.m. at Owens
Community College.
Representative Jordan will be receiving an award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, presented
by GreaterFindlayInc. Several Legislators and their representatives as
well as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will also be in attendance.
Doors of the Multipurpose
Center, Room 117 of the Community
Education and Wellness
Center will open at 5
p.m. The meeting will update community members on the progress of the project
and thank the Federal and State Legislators for their continued support.
The forum is open to the public. For more information, contact the Northwest Ohio Flood Mitigation Partnership at 567-251-3802
or visit www.floodpartnership.org.
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Entrepreneurial Boot Camp for Technology-Based Businesses
The 2008
Technology Boot Camp, "Building & Funding Your Technology-Based
Business" will be held on Friday, Sept. 19 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Owens Community
College, 3200 Bright Road, Findlay.
Tailored
for technology-based entrepreneurs ready to take their innovative business idea
to the next level, the Boot Camp will teach attendees how to identify critical
issues for your business plan and discover the keys to designing, starting and
running high-growth businesses. Topics include: Building a Foundation for a
Technology-Based Business; Financing your Business - Understanding and Accessing
Non Conventional Funding; Sales and Marketing; Legal and Accounting; HR and
Operations.
Keynote speaker
for the event will be Gary Harpst, Six Disciplines Execution Revolution.
To
register, visit http://rocketventures.org/Events/Boot_Camp/Registration.php.
Sign up before September 12, 2008 and receive a reduced entrance fee of $50! Registrations
received after Sept.12 will be $75. Students with valid school identification will
be charged $15.
Cash or
checks made payable to The Regional Growth Partnership will be accepted at the
door or can be mailed to The Regional Growth Partnership, Attn: Leslie Sherman,
300 Madison Ave, Suite 270,
Toledo, Ohio 43604.
The 2008 Technology
Boot Camp is sponsored by Rocket Ventures and Launch, programs of the Regional
Growth Partnership. The Regional Growth Partnership acknowledges the
contribution of the State of Ohio,
Department of Development, which provides funding in support of the Launch and
Rocket Ventures programs. Co-sponsors include GreaterFindlayInc. and NCC-ET.
For more
information contact Leslie Sherman at
419-252-2700, ext. 301 or sherman@rgp.org.
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Ethics Speaker to Present "From Prominence to Prison: Why Smart People do Dumb Things"
GreaterFindlayInc. will
host the Annual Ethics in Business luncheon Sept. 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
at the Findlay Inn and Conference Center, 200 E. Main Cross St., Findlay.
Keynote speaker for the event will be internationally recognized
business ethics authority, Patrick Kuhse. A former financial planner,
stockbroker, entrepreneur, international fugitive and federal inmate, Kushe will
present "From Prominence to Prison: Why Smart People do Dumb Things".
Brought to you by GreaterFindlayInc. and
Marathon Oil Company, Ethics in Business is FREE and open to the business
community. Space is limited and registration is required by September 10 to
GreaterFindlayInc. at 419-422-3313 or to rsvp@greaterfindlayinc.com.
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Return Your Messages and Maintain Your Credibility!
Networking Tips from Debby Peters, CNP Guru, debby@certifiednetworker.com
Credibility is the quality of being believable or
trustworthy. Recently I've run into a patch of people who have damaged their
credibility because they do not return phone calls. Unlike a prospecting cold call, these are
people I've met at an event and even had a short conversation with.
We are all busy, but not returning a phone call or an email is
just plain rude. It also affects the
credibility of the person who is not returning that phone call. The message they are sending is that if I
refer my best client to them, they are demonstrating how they might treat
communication with that very client in the future.
Credibility is
easy to destroy and takes way too much time to rebuild. Networking
credibility is the diligently won reputation we develop when we do what is
polite, ordinary or even extraordinary. Our credibility
is destroyed when we decide not follow up with someone. Even if you don't have time, or don't want to talk with the
person who called, a brief message stating you're currently unavailable at this time will help you save face. Plus, it's the right thing to do.
Keep these rules in mind during the next Business 2 Business Networking event held Thursday, Aug. 21, 8:30-10 a.m. at Triple T Bed and Breakfast, 6717 TR 215, Findlay. To register contact GreaterFindlayInc at 419-422-3313 or rsvp@greaterfindlayinc.com.
Save the Date: Certified Networker will begin a 12-week course beginning Aug. 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the GreaterFindlayInc. Boardroom. To register for the class, contact Debby Peters at 419-833-5128.
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GFI, Findlay Publishing Company
Host Small Business Awards
45th Annual Event Features Gary
Harpst, Six Disciplines Founder & CEO
GreaterFindlayInc. (GFI) and
the Findlay Publishing Company will present the 45th Annual Small
Business Awards 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, October 9, at the Winebrenner
Theological Seminary located at 950
N. Main St., Findlay.
The awards ceremony will
spotlight the men and women who, through their independent entrepreneurial
spirit, play a vital role in building the Greater Findlay community and
economy.
Keynote speaker, Gary Harpst,
founder and CEO of Six Disciplines, will present Solving the One Business
Problem That Makes Solving All Other Problems Easier. As titled from his
recently published book, Harpst's presentation will introduce the new course for how small and midsized businesses can finally
confront the never-ending challenge of executing strategy. His latest book, Six
Disciplines Execution Revolution, has been named to the New York Times,
Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-seller lists.
To
register for the luncheon by September 30, contact GreaterFindlayInc. at
419-422-3313 or email rsvp@greaterfindlayinc.com. Registration is $30 and begins at 11 a.m.
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2009 Hancock Leadership Class Announced
The Hancock Leadership program will soon be beginning its
2008-09 program year with new class members and great enthusiasm for the experience.
Hancock Leadership is Greater Findlay's leadership
development program for adults, designed to promote civic engagement, build
social capital and enhance leadership skills in those who participate, thus
building a stronger community in which to live and work.
Beginning this fall, class members will meet monthly through
spring for full day sessions that are themed around topics that focus on
important elements of the community such as city and county infrastructure, agriculture,
government, justice and law, public safety, business and economic development, health
and human services, education, and arts and media. They will also engage in
learning experiences and projects designed to further enhance leadership
skills, build teamwork and serve the community.
Hancock Leadership
is an affiliated program of GreaterFindlayInc. Individuals interested in
applying for either program may contact Julie Brown at GreaterFindlayInc. for
more information.
Hancock Leadership Class of 2009
Andrea Adams-Miller
- Owens Community College
Owen Beck - Steyer,
Huber and Associates, Inc.
Tom Blunk - Hancock
County Sheriff's Office
Donna Ebanks -
Rowmark, LLC
Kim Farthing -
Western Southern Financial Group
Gena Grismore - First
Federal Bank
Daniele Gustin - Marathon Oil
Brian Haehl - Pry Professional Group
Erin Hemmelgarn -
Findlay City Schools
Josh Huffman - Charles Construction Services, Inc.
Josh Kurtz
-Millstream Area Credit Union
Tonya Lunguy - Nissin Brake Ohio
Shannon Lussier
- University of Findlay
Jenny McDaniel - Hardin Northern Schools
Jeff Meyer -
Pro-Tec Coating Company
Jodi Miller - Findlay
City Schools
Walter Miller - Marathon Oil
Jayson
Montgomery - Plumbline Solutions
Stef Orians - Owens
Community College
Lin Pang Adams - Findlay
City Schools
LaDeana Pierce - The
Dental Center of Northwest Ohio
Pat Sadowski - Eastman & Smith Ltd.
Chad Sendelbach
- Rowmark, LLC
Kylene Shifley - Best
Buy
Ty Shingledecker -
First Federal Bank
Holly Spann - Holly
Spann Agency
Tammy Stahl - Hancock
Christian Clearing House
Annette Swisher -
Girl Scouts of Western Ohio
Jenny Treece - CampFire USA
Becky Wilson - Blanchard Valley Hospital
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Sponsorships Available for Oct. 1 Women's Leadership Forum
GreaterFindlayInc. is offering table sponsorship opportunities for the Women's
Leadership Forum scheduled Oct. 1, 2008 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Owens Community College.
Don't miss this opportunity to promote
your business to over 150 women professionals in the Greater Findlay area! Each table sponsor will receive a table to
place marketing and sales materials in a convenient
and visible location within the meeting room. Sponsors have the option of donating a door prize for the event and will receive two
free admissions to the Oct. 1 Forum at
no charge, a $40 value.
Click here for more information regarding the Women's Leadership Forum and available sponsorship opportunities. |
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Tuesday, September 9
7:30-8:30 a.m.
Findlay Country Club "Get Wired for the 21st Century"
- Broaden your knowledge about the region and what the Greater Findlay community offers
- Network with your peer group and take charge of your professional and social development
- Interact with others in a social atmosphere
- Gain opportunities to interface with area leadership and impact community growth
- Engage yourself in the community with GreaterFindlayInc
Remaining Dates
October 7,
November 4, December 9*
*Indicates second
Tuesday of the month
Fresh Brewed Business Sponsorship Opportunities
(2) Corporate Sponsors - $150 GFI member / $200 non-member: Opportunity to speak (3 minutes) and place marketing material on tables; 6 complimentary entrance passes for guests of your choice.
(1) Program Sponsor - $100 GFI member / $150 non-member: Opportunity to speak (2 minutes) and set-up display table; 1 complimentary entrance pass.
(3) Place Setting Sponsor -$50 GFI member / $100 non-member: Place material on individual tables where attendees are seated; 1 complimentary entrance pass.
(3) Exhibitor Display Table Sponsor - $50 GFI member / $100 non-member: Opportunity to set-up separate display table; 1 complimentary entrance pass person.
(4) Breakfast Sponsors - $25 GFI member / $75 non-member: Logo Advertisement on breakfast table.
Contact Jeremiah Gracia at 419-422-3313 or at jgracia@greaterfindlayinc.com to schedule your sponsorship today! |
Outstanding Customer Service Award
Nominate someone today at flagcityonline.com!
Flag City Online, Clear Channel, Gift Baskets by Design, The Trophy and Award Shop and GreaterFindlayInc.'s Ambassadors have teamed up to recognize outstanding customer service in the workplace!
Congratulations to August's Outstanding Customer Service Award Winner Doris Schumacher of DorAnne's Gifts and Gourmet.
 The winners are treated to lunch with five friends.Whether its business-to-business or business-to-consumer focus, customer service has a place in any organization, small or large. Take a moment to share with us who has provided you with outstanding customer service lately! Nominate someone today by visiting www.flagcityonline.com.
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| GFI Calendar of Events |
Community Forum-Flood Mitigation Progress UpdateAug. 20, 5:30-7 p.m. Owens Community College
Multipurpose Center RM117 Business 2 Business NetworkingAug. 21, 8:30-10 a.m. Triple T Bed & Breakfast
6645 TR 215, Findlay Healthy Families Act WorkshopAug. 21, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Findlay Inn and Conference Center Ribbon Cutting-Hancock County Fair Kick Off  Aug. 27, 9 a.m. Hancock County Fairgrounds
GFI Office Closed
September 1, 2008
Labor Day Ribbon Cutting-Drury Hotels Sept. 4, 4 p.m.
820 Trenton Ave., Findlay
Foundation Golf Tournament
Sept. 8
Findlay Country Club
Fresh Brewed Business
September 9, 7:30-8:30 a.m.
Findlay Country Club
Ethics in Business Luncheon
Sept. 18, 11:30 a.m.
Findlay Inn and Conference Center JOBsolutions Career ExpoSept. 25, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Owens Community College Exhibitor Space Now Available! Women's Leadership ForumOctober 1, 11:30-1p.m. Visit www.greaterfindlayinc.com for up to date information on programs and events! |
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Calendar of Community Events
Farmers' Market
Thursdays, May 22-Sept. 25, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Hancock County Fairgrounds
Train Rides
Sat. & Sun. May 24-Aug. 31
Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation
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Flag City Balloon Fest August 15-17 Emory Adams Park, Findlay
Corn City Festival
August 16-17
Deshler City Park
Car Tunes on Main
August 23
Downtown Findlay
Backstreet Festival
August 23
Hancock Historical Museum
Hancock County Fair
August 27-Sept. 1
Hancock County Fairgrounds
Phantom Fight Explosion IV
August 30
The Cube
Bike Bash 2008
September 5
Downtown Findlay
Tracks to the Past
September 6-7
NWOH Railroad Preservation
Parade of Homes Tour
September 12-14, 18-21
Greater Findlay Region
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GFI NEWS AND EVENT LISTINGS NOW AVAILABLE AT
FINDLAYLIVING.COM
In addition to GFI's
E-briefings and website, GreaterFindlayInc. news and events can also be found
at www.findlayliving.com under Business>GFI News. Also, be
sure to look for GreaterFindlayInc.'s feature spread in each monthly
publication of Findlay Living Magazine.
JUNE 2008 BUSINESS BAROMETER NOW AVAILABLE
The June 2008 Second Quarter Business Barometer is now available. To view statistics regarding construction, cost of living, employment, real estate, consumer price index and more, click here. For more information or to learn of the sources contacted for the above
information provided, please contact GreaterFindlayInc. at 419-422-3313.
DIVERSITY AND RACIAL RECONCILIATION TOWN HALL MEETING
& LUNCHEON-AUG. 30
The Black Heritage
Library & Multicultural Center will present "Diversity and
Racial Reconciliation" Saturday, Aug. 30, at 11:30a.m. at The University of Findlay
Alumni Memorial Union.
During the Town Hall Meeting
& Luncheon, attendees will have the opportunity to comment on their
experiences and perception Findlay
and/or their thoughts on cultural diversity and race relations.
Dr. Howard Ward, diversity
trainer, will act as facilitator for the event and also hold a Q & A.
Registration for the event
must be completed by Aug. 26. A $7 donation is encouraged. Proceeds will
benefit the Black
Heritage Library
& Multicultural Center.
EVENING CANOE FLOAT SCHEDULED-AUG. 21
Bring the family out for a
leisurely canoe float on the Blanchard
River on Thursday, August
21, at 7-9 p.m. Register by Tuesday, August 19, with a payment of $10 per
canoe. At least one adult per canoe is recommended. For more information
about this and other upcoming programs, view the HPD Seasonal Guide at www.HancockParks.com or call
the HPD office at 419-425-PARK (7275) and "Discover Your Hancock Parks".
CAMP
FIRE USA FALL
RECRUITMENT EVENT-SEPT 4
Camp Fire USA's Fall Recruitment event will be held 6-8:30 p.m. on
Thursday, September 4 at Riverside Park Shelter 22 (across McManness from the
pool). During this fun-filled evening attendees will learn about Camp Fire USA
and the family programs they offer. There will be an inflatable bounce house,
games, food, fun, and much more.
For more information,
contact the Camp Fire
USA
office 419-422-5415 or e-mail Andrea aschroeder@campfireusa-nwohio.com
GET FIRED UP FOR FALCON FOOTBALL, REDUCED PRICE TICKET
PROMOTION-SEPT. 6
Home Opener v. Minnesota
In partnership with
GreaterFindlayInc., BGSU Athletics is offering GFI members a special on-line
ticket promotion for the Falcon Football Home Opener Sept. 6. Sports fans can
receive a savings up to 50% off the game-day ticket price!
Redeem your tickets for the Sept.
6 Home Opener, a 7:30 p.m. kick-off versus Minnesota in four easy steps:
1. Visit bgsufalcons.com
2.
Click on tickets, then click on 'order on-line tickets now'
3.
Click on promotions
4.
Enter promo code: GREATERFINDLAYINC
The Home Opener marks the first time ever that BGSU will host a
Big Ten team at 'The Doyt.' The multi-million dollar stadium upgrade to turf and
the addition of the Sebo
Athletic Center,
provides a great game day experience!
For more information, contact Cheryl Henke, director of ticket sales, BGSU
Athletics at 419-372-4349 or at cheryh@bgsu.edu.
Guidelines: Promotional code will be valid
for 30 days. The promo code for this event will be: GREATERFINDLAYINC. On-line
payments can be made via card. Mastercard / Visa / Discover are accepted.
Promotional code will be valid until 1 day prior to the kick-off date. Tickets
will be mailed directly to billing/shipping address submitted on-line, orders
placed after August 29th will be held at WILL CALL, photo ID required for
ticket pick up.
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS DAY-SEPT. 20
Due to several events of
national significance affecting the citizens of the Greater Findlay region, a
Disaster Preparedness Day will be held Sept. 20, 2008 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
at the Hancock County Center
on Aging, 423 Trenton Ave.
to supply residents information on how to protect their homes and families.
Brought to you by the Hancock County Agency on Aging
and the Long Term Recovery Committee, this event includes several seminars
aimed at assisting both home and business owners with preparing for the next
disaster. Session topics include: flood mitigation & preparedness;
continuation of life after a disaster, vital records; disaster response and recovery
steps; continuation of business operations planning. Workshop instructor will
be Scott Berndt, who has over 20 years experience in the fields of emergency
response, disaster response, environmental and safety.
The workshop is free and
open to the public; pre-registration is required. For more information, contact
Leni Mueller, Hancock County Agency on Aging at 419-423-8496
VOICES FOR CHILDREN: CASA TO HOST INFORMATIONAL
MEETINGS FOR VOLUNTEERS
Voices for Children of Court Appointed Special Advocates of Hancock
County (CASA) are ordinary people doing extraordinary work for abused
and neglected children. Volunteers are accepted from all cultures, professions,
ethnic and educational backgrounds.
Voices for Children will be
holding informational meetings for those who would like to know more about
becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate. Meeting dates are as follows: Aug.
25 @ 11:30 a.m.; Aug. 28 @ 5:30 p.m.; Sept. 2 @ 5:30 p.m.; Sept. 12 @ 11:30
a.m.; Sept. 15 @ 5:30 p.m.
For more information or to
register, please call 419-424-3262 Ext. 101. Voices for Children: CASA of Hancock County is a member of both the National
and Ohio State CASA Associations.
OWENS OFFERS FIVE NEW ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
Owens Community College is expanding the number of educational opportunities
offered to area residents by announcing the creation of five new associate
degree programs. Beginning Fall Semester 2008, associate degree programs within
the areas of public relations and advertising transfer, international studies
transfer, journalism transfer, organizational leadership and medical office
support will be part of the College's academic curriculum.
Owens Community College
is one of the fastest-growing higher educational institutions in Ohio. On the Toledo-area
and Findlay-area campuses, Owens serves more than 45,000 credit and non-credit
students.
For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION NAMES NEW PRESIDENT
The Board of Directors of
The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation has named Katherine T. Kreuchauf
to lead the organization. Kreuchauf will leave her position as President of the
United Way
of Delaware County to become President of the
Foundation in mid-September.Kreuchauf will succeed long-time Foundation
president, Barbara Deerhake.
Deerhake will retire this fall, after heading the philanthropic organization
for the past 21 years.
Kreuchauf brings to Findlay and Hancock
County more than 25 years of
progressive experience in nonprofit management at three Central
Ohio agencies. Visit www.community-foundation.com
or call 419-425-1100 for more information.
GURU INDIA
OFFERS FREE BIRTHSTONE GEM-AUG. 2008
Guru India's mission
is to add to the brightness of the world by brining to you authentic north
Indian cuisine made with fresh ingredients and spices.Mention this ad &
receive a FREE birthstone gem (good through the month of August).
Guru India's lunch
buffet is Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dinner is served Monday-Saturday 5
p.m.-9:30 p.m. A Sunday buffet is held 12 p.m.-8 p.m. Catering is available for
all occasions. Plus, receive 10 percent off any carryout order of $50 or more.
Guru India is
located at 2025 Tiffin Ave,
Findlay. Call 419-427-1800 or
visit www.guruindia.org to place your
order today.
HANCOCK COUNTY
SUPPORT / ADVOCACY
SERVICES SCHEDULE-AUG. 2008
Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA)-Every Monday 3-4p.m. at The Family Center
(1800 N. Blanchard Street),
ROOM 111. A 12 step group for individuals and their loved ones living with both
a mental health and substance abuse issue.
Call Don Illif (425-5050) or Deb Twining
(422-3711) w/ questions.
FREE Eating Disorder Support Group-1st and 3rd Thursdays, 7-8:30p.m. at First
Presbyterian Church (2330 S. Main
St). Call or email Joy Anderson, LSW with any
questions or concerns at 419-425-8709 or findlayanad@yahoo.com.
(Affiliated w/ ANAD - National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated
Disorders - www.anad.org)
Develop your Advanced Directive for Mental Health
Treatment-2nd and 4th Tuesdays,
1-2p.m. at Focus On Friends (509
Trenton Ave.). With Wanda Baughman and Jim Martin,
trained facilitators. Call Wanda at
Focus On Friends at 419-423-5071 w/ questions or to sign up.
Sharing Disaster Recovery Group-Every Tuesday, 6- 7p.m. at the Coffee Amici. Come
talk with others affected by the August '07 flood. Call Shirley Crane at 419-721-4293 with
questions.
"Planting the Seeds of Wellness: Communities Uniting
Following a Disaster" conference.
Thursday, August 14, 9 a.m.- 5p.m.For more information, contact the ADAMHS
board at 419-424-1985 or www.paragonapproved.org.
NAMI Support Group-Tuesday, August 19, 7p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, ROOM 209.
Facilitated by Carole Cleary, Esther Luth, and Gina
Lewis. Open to any
family member, friend, support person, or individual diagnosed with a mental
illness. No pre-registration
required. Call Gina
Lewis at 419-429-1423, Carole Cleary at 419-889-9257 or
Esther Luth at 419-957-7941w/ questions.
Autism Support Group-Tuesday, August 19, 6:30- 8p.m. at Blanchard Valley
School. For children with
Autism and their parents / guardians / family.
Contact Dodi Newcomer at bnewcomer@thewavz.com
w/ questions.
DBSA Support Group-Tuesday, August 26, 7p.m. at First Presbyterian Church (ROOM 209). Open
to individuals diagnosed with Depression or Bipolar Disorder and their friends,
family members, or supportive others. No
pre-registration required. Call Becky Hickle at 419-422-9381 w/ questions.
Persons Affected by a Loved one's Suicide (PALS)
support group-Thursday, August 28,
7p.m. at Blanchard
Valley Hospital
- 2nd floor Ruse Bldg. - above the emergency room. This support group is free and open to anyone
dealing with grief following a suicide.
Members of the group are also available for outreach to persons not yet
ready to attend group. For more
information, call Nancy Stephani at
Century Health, 419-422-3711.
VISIT Focus On Friends Drop
In Center (509 Trenton Ave.)
- providing a unique mix of education, leisure, friendship and support for
people living with a mental illness - we invite you to "Just Be Yourself". Call Jenny at 419-423-5071 with questions
about activities and volunteer opportunities.
*Look for daily schedule of
12 - Step meetings (AA, NA, Al-Anon) in The Courier. Meetings designated as "open" are open to the
public. Also, check out http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/findlayohioaa/ or call the AA hotline for Hancock &
Wyandot counties: AA District 17: 888-683-9768.
*Visit www.ohio.networkofcare.org - for
more info about support groups*
- Questions about the above
or other Support and Advocacy Services, call Gary
Bright, Director of Support and Advocacy Services at Century
Health (419-425-5050 off. Or 419-889-8367 cell). Email Gary
at gbright@centuryhealth.net to be added to this email list and get the
schedule electronically each month.
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GreaterFindlayInc. (GFI) is a public-private partnership bringing growth and prosperity to the Greater Findlay region. Through a strong economical focus, leadership programs, business building initiatives and volunteer opportunities, GFI helps position its community among the best micropolitan communities in the United States. Nearly 1,000 members strong, GFI is a blend of the area's best resources including the Findlay·Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, Findlay Hancock County Community Development Foundation and the Hancock County Convention & Visitors Bureau. | |
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