BV Employer Data Project (EDOC) presents: PATIENT-CENTERED MEDICAL HOME

"IMPROVING HEALTH AND BENDING THE HEALTHCARE COST CURVE"

SPEAKERS:

Robert Graham, MD

Director,Cincinnati Patient-Centered Medical Home Pilot Project

Bruce Sherman, MD

Corporate Medical Director, Whirlpool Corporation

Susan Pavlopoulos

Senior Manager, Global Benefits, Whirlpool Corporation

TARGET AUDIENCE: Employers, Brokers, Physicians & Staff

DATE: Thursday, December 9, 2010

TIME: 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Blanchard Valley Hospital - Marathon Auditorium

Dinner will be served.

RSVP: tdouglas@bvhealthsystem.org or (419) 429-7675

Secor Scholarship Applications now being accepted

United Way of Hancock County's Foundation will be accepting 2011 Secor Scholarship applications from now until 5 p.m., Dec. 1.  This $2,000 renewable scholarship was established as a memorial to the generosity of the Steven and Doris Secor bequest.  It is awarded to a high school senior or high school graduate living in Findlay or Hancock County who plans to attend an accredited institution of higher learning to pursue any undergraduate field of study, full time in the subsequent academic year.  The candidate must exhibit a strong emphasis on volunteerism, community service and service-learning which will be evaluated through their leadership, character, and service experience.  The student is also required to have a minimum grade point average of 3.5.

Students related to anyone on the Secor Scholarship Selection Committee or United Way of Hancock County paid staff are not eligible to apply.  Scholarship money is to be applied toward tuition, in the name of the scholar, and will be paid directly to his/her educational institution in one lump sum payment upon confirmation of student's enrollment.

The United Way of Hancock County Foundation designates a Secor Scholarship selection committee which will be composed of 3 to 4 community members who will evaluate applicants, interview finalists, and select the recipient for the Secor Scholarship. One new scholarship is awarded per year, which is renewable by the recipient, contingent upon satisfying the conditions of the renewal clause.

The entire application must be completed electronically through the United Way of Hancock County's Web site.  Interested students must go to http://liveunitedhancockcounty.org and click on the "Secor" tab.  Paper applications or references will not be accepted.  Students should review the process and prepare the required items before beginning the submission process.

Guidance counselors are encouraged to review the process in order to assist students. For additional guidance, contact Bev Phillips, community services director at bphillips@uwhancock.org or 419-423-1432.

RED CROSS AND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION JOIN FORCES  FOR DISASTER PREPAREDNESS PROJECT

The American Red Cross Hancock County Chapter announced today that it will launch a new, three-year community disaster preparedness project in January. The Hancock County Disaster Readiness Project will receive $64, 740 over three years from the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation. 

Red Cross Executive Director, Todd James, says the Disaster Readiness Project will have two components. The first component is community disaster education and awareness. "We'll be offering free Be Red Cross Ready trainings throughout Hancock County, teaching families, schools, businesses and organizations the three steps of disaster preparedness: Get A Kit, Make A Plan, Be Informed. The more prepared someone is before a disaster, the better the outcome will be when disaster strikes."

The second component of the project will be the formation of the Hancock County Disaster Response and Recovery Collaborative. "What we learned from the floods of 2007 and 2008 was that we need a better system for ensuring that agencies are working together to deliver services and assistance and help the community recover as quickly and effectively as possible" says James.  For registration or information, visit www.hancockredcross.org or call the Hancock County Red Cross at 419-422-9322. 

Pepsi Promotion

Pepsi has this great program out called Pepsi Refresh Project where you go online to vote on your favorite program.  It's free to vote!  Here is the link to Help Create jobs for Individuals with Developmental Disability.  Please vote Daily in the month of November, and ask friends and family to do the same!   This grant is for $250,000 to help 10 counties

http://www.refresheverything.com/employmentfordd

Here is a brief Overview

Ten of the largest counties in Ohio will work to develop a diversified workforce to create employment opportunities for Individuals with developmental disabilities.  This program will increase economic self-sufficiency by providing training and placement for people to access job opportunities for a better prepared workforce. 

Career exploration: This is where an individual with disabilities is given an opportunity to try out a job to see if it's something they like.

Training: This is where the counties work with a business to help train an individual to perform his or her duties to maintain employment.

Employer exploration: This is where we provide services to an employer to give them the opportunity to see what their county can do for them.

Jig and Fixture creation: Each county will come up with jigs or fixtures that will help an individual perform his or her job duties.  This can be at an employer's location or at the counties program.

Red Cross Schedules CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Professional

Who:  American Red Cross Hancock County Chapter

What: CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Professional

When: Saturday, November 20, 9:00AM-3:00PM

Where: Hancock County Red Cross, 125 Fair St. in Findlay 

Why: Students will learn to:

care for an infant, child, or adult who is choking, has stopped breathing or whose heart has stopped beating

use of a bag valve mask,

2 person CPR

use of Automated External Defibrillators.

Participants will receive a pocket mask at the class. Certification is valid for two years. Cost of the class is $65.  Pre-registration is required.  For registration or information, visit www.hancockredcross.org or call the Hancock County Red Cross at 419-422-9322. 

RED CROSS SCHEDULES FIRST AID AND CPR CLASS

The American Red Cross Hancock County Chapter, a United Way agency, will hold a Standard First Aid with Adult CPR/AED class on Saturday, December 4, 9:00am - 3:00pm at the Red Cross office, 125 Fair St. in Findlay. 

Students will learn how to recognize signals of a heart attack, care for an adult who stops breathing or is choking, to give CPR to an adult whose heart has stopped beating. and the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AED).  Students will also learn how to recognize an emergency, check a conscious or unconscious victim, control bleeding, and care for other emergencies such as sprain, strain, fracture, burns, shock, sudden illness, and heat & cold related emergencies. Cost of the class is $55.

Pre-registration is required for all Red Cross courses.  Registration is available at www.hancockredcross.org, at the Red Cross office, 125 Fair St. in Findlay or by calling (419) 422-9322.

ARMED FORCES FAMILY NETWORK NOVEMBER MEETING WILL FEATURE INFORMATION FOR VETERANS
The American Red Cross Armed Forces Family Network will hold its November meeting on Thursday, November 18th, 6:30pm at the Red Cross office, 125 Fair St. in Findlay.

In recognition of Veterans Day, the meeting will feature several speakers providing information on programs and events relevant to veterans.  Lee Martin, Veterans Employment Specialist from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services will talk to the group about the services available from ODJFS. Jeff Maroney of Wells Fargo will discuss VA mortgages and Roger Neff will share information about this year's Toys for Tots drive and how members can participate.

There will be a free dinner provided and child-care is available at no charge.  Registration is not required but is suggested.  For more information and registration, contact Nichole Coleman at armedforces@hancockredcross.org or 419-422-9322 ext. 226. 

Today's military families - active duty, National Guard, Reserve and veterans - are spread across the United States. Many live far from military installations and the support services they offer, but few are far from a Red Cross chapter. Local Red Cross chapters across the country have been designated by the Department of Defense to provide services that address the unique characteristics of today's military service members and their families. The Hancock County Red Cross Armed Forces Family Network meets the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Red Cross office, 125 Fair St. in Findlay. For more information visit www.hancockredcross.org or call 419-422-9322.

LEARN HOW TO COOK AN OUTDOOR THANKSGIVING DINNER

Join the Hancock Park District to learn how to prepare your own Thanksgiving dinner in the great outdoors at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 20. HPD Program Coordinator, Stacie Roby, will be joined by Bob Connour, experienced outdoor chef, in demonstrating how to cook a turkey, side dishes, and dessert outdoors using charcoal, Dutch ovens, and a "homemade" outdoor oven. After the demonstrations, you'll get to sample the finished meal. Please bring a lawn chair and dress for the weather as we will be outside for a portion of the program. Register at the HPD office by Tuesday, November 16 with $3 per person. Checks or exact change accepted. Register early! Space is limited!

Participants should meet in shelter 3 at Riverbend Recreation Area. Riverbend Recreation Area is located off State Route 568, east of Findlay at 16618 Township Road 208. 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".

Bluffton Hospital Wins National Patient Satisfaction Award for Second Consecutive Year

Bluffton Hospital has been named one of only 36 inpatient hospitals in the United States to receive the 2010 Press Ganey Summit Award. This is the second consecutive year Bluffton Hospital has received this honor.

The Press Ganey Summit Award is given to health care facilities that sustain the highest level of customer satisfaction for three or more consecutive years.

According to Press Ganey Associates, Inc., Bluffton Hospital has ranked in the 99th percentile nationally for inpatient satisfaction for more than four consecutive years.

About the Award

The Press Ganey Summit Award is the health care satisfaction industry's most coveted symbol of achievement. To learn more about what Bluffton Hospital did to achieve this honor, visit the Bluffton Hospital Summit Awards Details page on the Press Ganey Web site.

Hancock County Red Cross Invites Public to Send a 'Touch of Home' to Service Members, Veterans and Family Members this Holiday Season

"Holiday Mail for Heroes" to Deliver Greetings to U.S. Military Members and Veterans

For a fourth year, the American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes Inc. are teaming up to deliver holiday cards to service members, their families and veterans, many of whom will be far from home this holiday season.  The Holiday Mail for Heroes program provides Americans with the opportunity to send holiday greetings and notes of thanks to our men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces. 

Between Sept. 7 and Dec. 10, the public is invited to send a 'touch of home' through holiday cards that contain messages of cheer and appreciation.  The Red Cross and Pitney Bowes will screen cards for hazardous materials, sort and package the cards, and deliver them to military bases and hospitals, veteran's hospitals and other locations during the holidays.  Pitney Bowes is providing all screening, packaging and shipping at no charge.  The Red Cross will utilize hundreds of volunteers to sort and box cards for delivery to service men and women, veterans and family members in November and December.  

On Monday, Nov. 30, the Hancock County Red Cross Armed Forces Family Network (AFFN) will be holding a card-making party.  AFFN members will be creating cards for the Holiday Mail for Heroes program, and the public is welcome to participate.  The card-making party will be held from 5 - 8 p.m. at the Hancock County Red Cross office, 125 Fair St. in Findlay.  Children are welcome to attend.  "This is a great opportunity to have fun as a family and teach children about the importance of volunteering" says Nichole Coleman, Coordinator of Service to Military Families for the Hancock County Red Cross.  To register for the card-making party, call 419-422-9322 ext 226 or e-mail armedforces@hancockredcross.org.

Fresh and Frozen Food Drive to be held

As we enter the holiday season, many of our neighbors in Hancock County go hungry or do not have access to nutritional food in Hancock County. In response to this Mid Ohio Chiropractic and Coffee Amici will hold a fresh and frozen food drive from November 15-19 during regular business hours. 

Mid Ohio Chiropractic, at 239 S. Main St, will be bringing a freezer into their office in order to accept frozen vegetables and frozen meats such as whole chickens or turkeys. Patients who bring in frozen foods will receive half off the exam/adjustment (no x-rays included) and half-off acupuncture. Insurance will not be billed. The event is also open to those not wishing to receive services.

Coffee Amici, 328 S. Main St, will be the drop off location for fresh fruits and vegetables. Frozen vegetables or are suggested.

Food will be donated to food banks in Findlay, OH.                

Owens Community College Names New Executive Vice President and Provost

Owens Community College has named Dr. Renay Scott as the academic institution's new Executive Vice President and Provost. Scott has been serving as the College's Interim Executive Vice President and Provost since January of this year.

Her responsibilities include overseeing the areas of Student Services, Academic Services and Workforce and Community Services. Additionally, Scott provides leadership for all aspects related to the coordination and development of initiatives related to enhancing educational opportunities and resources for current and future students as the College's Chief Academic Officer.

For more information about Dr. Renay Scott, visit www.owens.edu.

Full Beaver Moon Hike

Join Program Naturalist, Michelle Rumschlag for the Full Beaver Moon Hike on Monday, November 22 at 7pm. Meet at Riverbend Recreation Area, Shelter #5.  Dress warmly has we venture the trails of Riverbend. See who hasn't migrated or hibernated, and is braving the elements. 

Riverbend Recreation Area is located on TR 208, off SR 568 east of Findlay.  For more information about this free program or other upcoming programs, view the HPD on-line calendar at www.hancockparks.com or call the HPD office at 419-425-PARK.

BVH Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Receives Recertification

Blanchard Valley Hospital's Pulmonary Rehabilitation program has been certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). The certification recognizes BVH Pulmonary Rehabilitation as providing best practices in patient care and program management.

The BVH Pulmonary Rehabilitation program helps people with pulmonary problems such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and respiratory symptoms recover faster and improve their quality of life. The program includes exercise, education, counseling and support for patients and their families.

The AACVPR certification is valid for three years.

Networking guru announces a new way to connect

Passports ready? Get ready to explore Connext Nation on December 15, 2010 and January 16, 2011 free preview opportunities to gain more referrals in the word-of-mouth networking world.  FREE Previews will be held from 9:30 - 11:30 AM in the GFI Boardroom and the class will begin on Tuesday, February 5th, 2011 from 9:30 - 11:30 AM.

Debby Peters, licensed certified networker, has developed Connext Nation, a training company that will help business owners and sales people  better understand the referral process.  Courses under the Connext Nation banner will as either a public class series or as customized, in-house training for sales teams wanting to refine their referral generating strategies. 

Peters says, "I am excited about the branding because it says what the company does - connecting you to your next referral.  My professional goal has always been to get business people to think of others first by asking, "How may I help you?"  The theory has been proven and now Connext Nation is accepting new citizens to share in the world of word-of-mouth marketing networking."  

To reach Ms Peters, call at 419-304-1171 or email at debby@connextnation.com

Friends purchases office supply company in Pennsylvania

Finalized Thursday, November 11, 2010, Friends Service Company Incorporated purchased an independent office supply company Hicks Office Plus, located in Hermitage, Pennsylvania.

"Hicks is also an is.group and United brands independent dealer," explains Ken Schroeder, CEO and President of Friends Business Source. "With this new venture, we will seek to eliminate duplicate tasks for our people and gain efficiencies in operations."

Hicks will be a wholly owned subsidiary of Friends. They will continue to do business as Hicks Office Plus, a Friends Business Source Company.

John Hicks, President of Hicks Office Plus, is proud of where the company stands. "We have been awarded several times by is.group and United and we've received awards multiple years from Canon as a dealer. Our new partnership with Friends came about because both companies have similar infrastructures, strategies, and experience. Our success will come from our shared knowledge and understanding of the office supply industry."

As an ensuing announcement, Friends' machines division was sold to Perry Corporation in Lima, Ohio. Friends expects that this transaction will enable the business a more focused growth progression, an offering of streamlined services, and a thorough level of experience amongst all employees.

"We will now have the opportunity to truly focus on what we do best," says Dale Alt, Senior Vice President of Operations for Friends. "Our customers know us for our excellence in customer service, and we will now have the reach needed and the tailoring necessary to improve even more so through this expansion."

Friends Business Source is known for the products and services that they offer and stand by. They are one of Ohio's largest independently owned office supply dealers. For over 45 years, Friends has been partnering with companies throughout Ohio, Southeastern Michigan, and now Pennsylvania to maintain the best service and supply of office related products. They specialize in office supplies, office furniture, educational services, coffee supplies, business reviews, promotional products, branded apparel and janitorial and break room supplies. As a single source supplier, Friends truly offers everything for people at work.

ERA Geyer-Noakes Realty Group Broker Honored at Conference in New Jersey

Greta D. Noakes local real estate broker, was recently recognized as one of the Top Two Hundred ERA® brokers by global real estate company, ERA Franchise Systems LLC. As a top broker, Noakes was invited to attend the annual ERA President's Circle Business Conference held October 18-21 in Florham Park, N.J.

Noakes represented local ERA Geyer-Noakes Realty Group at the ERA President's Circle Business Conference, a meeting of some of the country's most successful real estate brokers. This year's conference focused on getting back to business basics and ways to increase success in any market. Throughout the two-day event, brokers shared strategies about new marketing initiatives and more efficient ways to work. They also participated in round-table discussions and question-and-answer sessions with keynote speaker, Steve Murray of REAL Trends, among others.

"The ERA President's Circle conference offers an unparalleled opportunity for our top brokers to re-energize and network with peers from all over the country," said Charlie Young, president and chief executive officer, ERA Franchise Systems LLC. "Greta is one of our top brokers, and her recognition is a reflection of the value that ERA Geyer-Noakes Realty Group brings to homebuyers and sellers in Findlay."

The President's Circle Business Conference is an exclusive event for the Top 200 brokers in the ERA network.

About ERA Geyer-Noakes Realty Group in Findlay

ERA Geyer-Noakes Realty Group has two offices.  One at 2113 Tiffin Ave., Findlay, OH and a branch office at 1307 East Fourth St., Ottawa, OH.

"We're Always There For You"

ARTS PARTNERSHIP RECOGNIZES BOARD MEMBERS, SUPPORTERS, VOLUNTEERS

November 11, 2010...During the Annual Meeting on November 9, 2010, The Arts Partnership recognized Board members, supporters and volunteers. 

Outgoing Board Members were recognized for their years of service.  Those individuals include Bil Homka (Hancock Regional Planning Commission) 2007-10, Larry Jones (Marathon Petroleum Company) 2004-10, Jerry Murray (RCM Architects, Inc.) 2006-10, and Jeff Quire 2005-10. 

New Board members inducted include:  Phil Hall (Marathon Petroleum Company), Brock Rossel (RCM Architects, Inc.).   

The 2010-2011 slate of officers are:  Brian Young (Time Warner Cable), President; Steven Rackley (University of Findlay), Past President; Jen Bookwalter(Whirlpool Corp.), President Elect; Nikki Clement (Pry Professional Group), Treasurer; and Christian Pedersen (H&O Services, LLC), Secretary.  

Several awards were presented to acknowledge individuals and businesses that were integral in supporting the efforts of The Arts Partnership during the 2009-2010 season.  The Star Supporter Award was presented to Judy Withrow for her ongoing support of educational programming and services through grant writing, program development, volunteerism, membership and patronage.  The Star Corporate Supporter was presented to Findlay Publishing Company for its annual sponsorship of programs and events, employee volunteerism, and in-kind support of marketing.  The Star Volunteer Award was presented to Jon Opperman.  Jon has dedicated numerous man hours assisting with electrical setup of summer events and performing arts shows.

"Border Battle Blood Drive" to be held at Blanchard Valley Hospital

Blanchard Valley Hospital (BVH) will host its first "Border Battle Blood Drive" for the American Red Cross on Monday, December 6 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the conference rooms located on the first floor of the Donnell Patient Pavilion.

Donors can wear their team colors and vote for their favorite team in a battle of OSU versus Michigan. To be eligible to give, your last whole blood donation must have been on or before October 11, 2010.

To schedule an appointment, call Beverly Woodward at 419.423.5337 or go to www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code BVH. Walk-ins are also welcome.

UNITED STATES NAVY BAND COMMODORES JAZZ ENSEMBLE FROM WASHINGTON D.C. TO PERFORM IN FINDLAY!

Join us as the Navy's premier jazz ensemble, the Commodores, presents a high-energy performance featuring the best of jazz, big band and popular music on Sunday, November 21, 2010 at 2:00pm in Findlay's Central Auditorium.  Tickets are available now! Call The Arts Partnership at 419-422-4624 or go to www.artspartnership.com.
The Navy's premier jazz ensemble, the Commodores, presents the finest in America's truly original music. A specialty unit of the United States Navy Band in Washington, D.C., the group features 18 of the Navy's top jazz and "big band" musicians. Under the leadership of Senior Chief Musician Philip M. Burlin, the Commodores combine the best of jazz and popular music.

This performance is FREE, however tickets are required. For tickets or more information, please call The Arts Partnership's box office at 419-422-4624 or visit The Arts Partnership's office at 618 South Main Street, Findlay. Office hours are 8:00am - 4:00pm Monday through Friday. Tickets and directions to the performances are also available at www.artspartnership.com.

MCKINNIS HOUSE TO HOST TAFFY PULL 

The Hancock Park District is offering the program "Sweet Treats" on Sunday, November 28 at the McKinnis House in Litzenberg Memorial Woods. This program, which will center on a holiday taffy pull, starts at 1:30pm and lasts until 4:30pm. Stop by the McKinnis House and whiteness firsthand how early pioneers celebrated the holiday season.

Have you ever wondered how taffy pulls got their start? If so then join Mrs. Poe, played by volunteer Sandy Burger, and Mrs. Fishel, played by HPD staff member Chris Allen, in the kitchen as they make and pull taffy. You might be surprised at the amount of work it takes to make this holiday treat!

Guests will also be welcomed to take a seat in the parlor and warm themselves by the fire. A few neighbors from the settlement will be in the parlor talking about how they plan on celebrating the holiday. Feel free to take a seat and lend an ear. In the bedchamber, several ladies from the community will be working on a quilt for the rope bed. Be sure to ask them about the different types of material that are being used in the quilt. 

Litzenberg Memorial Woods located at 6100 US 224, 6 miles west of Findlay.  The site is handicap accessible with restrooms available inside the Activity Barn. For more information about other upcoming programs, view the HPD Seasonal Guide at www.HancockParks.com under the "What's New" section or call the HPD office at 419-425-PARK and "Discover Your Hancock Parks".

PIONEER TRADITIONS HOLIDAY TEA (OPEN FOR REGISTRATION)

Registration for Hancock Park District's annual Pioneer Traditions Holiday Tea is open now through Wednesday, December 1. The teas will take place at Litzenberg Memorial Woods, 1847 Historic McKinnis House located on US 224, west of Findlay. Register for either Friday, December 3 at 1:30pm or Saturday, December 4th at 1:30pm.

At this event, visitors will join period clothed staff for a holiday tea featuring hot tea, sweet breads, and a small talk about how early pioneers celebrated the holidays 163 years ago. Visit the Hancock Park District office to make reservations by Wednesday, December 1st with $6 fee per person. Payment of program fee reserves the space for that participant. 

Litzenberg Memorial Woods located at 6100 US 224, 6 miles west of Findlay.  The site is handicap accessible with restrooms available inside the Activity Barn. For more information about other upcoming programs, view the HPD Seasonal Guide at www.HancockParks.com under the "What's New" section or call the HPD office at 419-425-PARK and "Discover Your Hancock Parks".

BVH to Host New Baby Day Camp Sibling Education Event

Blanchard Valley Hospital (BVH) will host Spirit of Women New Baby Day Camp Sunday, December 5 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Blanchard Valley Hospital's Marathon Auditorium.

This special event is for children ages 3 to 6 expecting a new baby brother or sister. Physicians and specially-trained staff from BVH will teach campers how to hold a baby, how to become a "big helper" and how to make friends with the new baby.

Attendees will also have their picture taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus and receive a gift. Cost of the program is one new, unwrapped toy for charity.

Spaces are limited and reservations are required. Call 419.423.5551 or e-mail spirit@bvhealthsystem.org.

Both Blanchard Valley Hospital and Bluffton Hospital are members of Spirit of Women, a national network of leading hospitals dedicated to improving women's lives with innovative health and community programs.

Area Students to Learn About Information Technology Careers As Part of Statewide Program at Owens, Nov. 19

Over 230 girls in grades 8-10 from Northwest Ohio will have the opportunity to learn about and explore the various career options available within information technology as Owens Community College's Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses host a "We Are IT" professional conference on Friday, Nov. 19.

 Owens' "We Are IT" professional conference, which is being held in conjunction with the Ohio IT Business Advisory Network and the Office of Career-Technical and Adult Education of the Ohio Department of Education, is part of a statewide initiative involving 22 college and university campuses working together for the purpose of providing female students with a broad-based introduction to information technology applications and career opportunities. The "We Are IT" professional conferences occurring throughout Ohio are expected to reach over 2,700 girls.

The "We Are IT" event will occur from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Audio/Visual Classroom Center, Heritage Hall and Industrial and Engineering Technologies Building on the Toledo-area Campus and in the Community Education and Wellness Center, Education Center and Conference Center on the Findlay-area Campus. Owens' Toledo-area Campus is located on Oregon Road in Perrysburg Township, while the College's Findlay-area Campus is located on Bright Road in Findlay.

Between 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. on the Toledo-area Campus and 9:50-11:30 a.m. and 12-12:30 p.m. on the Findlay-area Campus, conference attendees will have the opportunity to participate in several breakout sessions. Students will explore a wide variety of career paths and vocations in information technology, including 3-D animation using the ALICE programming language (Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses), Java programming (Toledo-area Campus), steganography and watermarking (Toledo-area Campus), computer diagnostics (Toledo-area Campus), social networking (Findlay-area Campus), open source computing (Findlay-area Campus) and Skype technology (Toledo-area Campus), among other topics.

For more information, visit www.owens.edu.