Join us at Petals on Ashmun on July 21st.

1901 Ashmun Street

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Please come out to relax and enjoy yourselves with other business professionals and community members.  We're planning a great evening with some amazing food, drinks and prizes!    

RESTORE YOUR ROAR!

Soar to new heights in customer service!

War Memorial Hospital hosts

Jason Young 

Former senior-level manager with Southwest Airlines, Jason learned the value of a successful workplace culture.   During his 10 years in the airline industry he consistently rate No. 1 in customer service and employee satisfaction and was a key driver in creating and developing the company's innovative training programs that have become renowned in the business world today.   Since 1998, Jason has been sharing his vision in developing successful corporate cultures and workplace environments with forward-thinking companies, including Starbucks, Coca-Cola, Radio Shack and Tyson Foods, to name just a few.

Participants will be treated to a compelling experience that will change the way they view themselves, their customers and the company for which they work.

• Wednesday, July 20 from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
• Wednesday, July 20 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
• Thursday, July 21 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
• Friday, July 22 from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.

We would really appreciate your input to help us increase our impact in the community. It is critical that we be as careful and strategic as possible in the investments we make and the work we do. We believe we are making positive changes to better meet our mission to improve the lives of people in Chippewa, Luce and Mackinac Counties.  

We would like feedback from you our supporters, volunteers, partners and neighbors on how we are doing and where you think we should concentrate our efforts. Please take a few minutes to complete the following survey. The survey will be open until July 31, 2011. You do not need to make a donation to participate in this survey.  Thank you!

www.surveymonkey.com/s/UnitedWayEUP

2nd Annual Paranormal Conference this summer

The Upper Peninsula Paranormal Research Society and Kewadin Casinos are proud to present the largest paranormal gathering of its kind in the Midwest on August 12 - 13, 2011 at Kewadin Casinos Sault Ste. Marie.  This 2nd Annual Michigan Paranormal Convention will bring the biggest names of the paranormal industry to Sault Ste. Marie, MI (Michigan's Oldest City). 

"We have about 15 paranormal experts confirmed to attend the event," said Upper Peninsula Paranormal Research Society President, Tim Ellis.  "TV personalities from Ghost Hunters, Authors of national known books, and Carmen Reed, mother from the true story of 'Haunting in Connecticut' will all be on hand - including many others."  The full line up includes: 

• Lisa J. Smith / CBS Psychic Radio
• Rochelle Sparrow & Cortney Kane / Psychic Trans-Channeler & Psychic Artist
• Joshua P. Warren / Author as heard on Coast-To-Coast AM with George Norey
• Linda Godfrey / Author as seen on History Channel and heard on Coast-To-Coast
• John Zaffis / Lead Demonologist as see on "Haunting in Connecticut" and SyFy channel
• Stanton Friedman / Lead expert on UFO's in North America
• Carmen Reed / Mother from the TRUE story of "Haunting In Connecticut"
• Dustin Parri / SyFy Channels Ghost Hunters and Ghost Hunters International
• Britt Griffith / SyFy Channels Ghost Hunters   
• Kathleen Tedsen & Beverly Rydel / Authors of Haunted Travels of Michigan 1 & 2
• Jeff Belanger / Author and Host of 30 ODD Minutes TV Show
• Rosemary Ellen Guiley / Leading Author on Demons and The Djinn
• Steve Gonzalves & Dave Tango / SyFy Channels Ghost Hunters and Ghost Hunters Academy
• Jim Couling Twilight Ghost Walking Tours

These experts and television stars will cover topics including paranormal investigating, psychic powers, demonology, UFOlogy and attendees will be able to meet some of their favorite television paranormal investigators.

"Last year, we had over 1,000 people attend the conference and we expect even more this year," said Ellis. 

Tickets for the event can be purchased at the casino's box office, by calling 800-KEWADIN or on line at www.kewadin.com. 

Price is $60 for a Convention Pass which is good for both Friday and Saturday presentations.  Price for a convention pass and dinner is $80 and is good for both Friday and Saturday presentations and includes Saturday Night Dinner. 

Separate tickets can be purchased for Lisa J. Smith Gallery Readings, $25; Rochelle Sparrow & Cortney Kane Gallery Readings, $25 and Jim Couling's Twilight Ghost Walking Tours, $10.  Rooms for the weekend are set up with special pricing for the conference.

For a complete schedule of events, please visit www.miparacon.com or www.kewadin.com.