Leadership Link-4th Qtr 2010

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Fourth Quarter 2010 • This issue is sponsored by:

Recent Sponsors

24th Class Opening Retreat

24th Class StarkCounty Day

24th Class EconomicDevelopment Day

24th SignatureClass Sponsor

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New Board Shadow Process for Young Professionals: An Innovative Solution for BoardsLeadership Stark County expands role as Stark County’s go-to board resourceWith 40+ Signature Class graduates serving as board chairs for local agencies and 180+ agencies benefiting from the board service of graduates, LSC is pleased to announce that we are expanding our board services for non-profit agencies.

Responding to local needs, LSC is developing a process to facilitate the placement of younger professionals onto local boards. Through our new Board Shadowing Process LSC is committed to ensuring that any young professionals placed with local agencies have the knowledge to ask the right questions as they engage in meaningful service.

An innovative speed dating-type match up kicked off a board shadowing process on November 30 for local agencies and members of the 2010 Spotlight Stark County Class. The Spotlight Class, our short course that runs in the fall, convenes a talented pool of younger professionals (age 24-34) for leadership training and an introduction to community involvement.

How the BOARD SHADOW PROCESS works: • Community agencies & class members are introduced in 7- minute speed sessions• Agencies & participants rank their choices for matches and LSC proposes the matches • Assignment of a 'board mentor' for the Spotlight “guest board member” for a one -year term. The Spotlight guest does not vote and does not have to fundraise, but does have the opportunity to attend board meetings and become active on committees. At the end of the one-year term, a voting board slot may be offered.

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AFFINITY’s Healthy Woman ProgramMakes Women’s Health a Priority

Now in its sixth year, this six-week course is for elected or appointed officials, those running or thinking about running for office, and concerned citizens who just want to know more about the political process. Leadership Stark County graduates are encouraged to apply; many have participated in the course along with council members, mayors, school board members, candidates, and others as well as many civic-minded citizens.

The course will cover:• Leadership skills, styles, and effective decision making• Economic development opportunities and techniques• Approved certification on Ohio Ethics Training

• Understanding the Media and how to make it work for you• Communicating and working with citizens• Regionalization

The classes are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00-6:00 p.m. beginning February 8 and concluding March 17. Apply on line at www.leadershipstarkcounty.org by January 21, 2011. The cost is $350 including all materials and refreshments. Partial tuition assistance is available for representatives of government, education, or non-profit sectors.

Affinity Medical Center is committed to being a leader in improving women’s health and supporting their unique role as family healthcare managers. We’ve listened to women in our community who’ve said they want more information about how to take better care of themselves and the people they love . . . and that led to the launch of our Healthy Woman program!

Healthy Woman is a comprehensive education resource, designed to empower women with the knowledge and confidence to make informed healthcare and well-being decisions for themselves and their

loved ones. Free events will give women information about health, communication, relationships and life balance issues.

On Thursday, May 13, 2010, Affinity kicked off the Healthy Woman Program with over 600 women in attendance at The

University Center at Kent State University – Stark Campus with guest speaker Ali Vincent, America’s First Female Winner of the “Biggest Loser.” Woman from all over came to the FREE Women’s Expo and the sold out dinner and listened to Vincent’s life-changing story.

The Healthy Woman Program also offers an online community to connect with other Healthy Woman members! Healthy Woman Online is a new social media site that will help you find information for local Healthy Woman events in your area as well as online health resources

to answer your health questions. Make friends, share helpful hints, access healthy recipes and have meaningful conversations – all in one community. To find out more, visit the hospital’s web site at www.affinitymedicalcenter.com and click on Healthy Woman.

Coming in 2011Save the Date for Affinity’s Healthy Woman One Year Anniversary Event on Thursday, May 5th at The University Center with Guest Speaker – Dale Smith Thomas! Dale Smith Thomas is an optimist and a woman whose passion for making a difference is stamped on every page of her life. Her real, direct approach to helping others is unique, challenging, empowering and entertaining. She has been a special guest expert on The Dr. Phil Show, CMT, Vh1 and MTV. Other exciting items to watch for at this year’s anniversary event a relaxation room, purse-onalities raffle, shopping opportunities, delicious cuisine… and much more! More information will be available on the hospital’s web site.

L to R are Vickie Forchione, Ali Vincent, Kristen White and Susan Koosh

Become More Involved in Your Government . . .ENROLL NOW in the Government Leadership Academy

Government Academy Sponsor

Five-year Scholarship Provider

24th Class Sponsor

24th Opening Retreat Sponsor

23rd Class Graduation SponsorThe Karcher Group

Encounter Bus Tour SponsorComDoc

Golf Outing Major SponsorsBrewster Cheese Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty

Program Day SponsorsAultman Health FoundationBuckingham Doolittle & BurroughsColeman Behavioral Health, StarkEmployers HealthGregory IndustriesHarris BatterySEAL GroupStark County Bar Association & Stark County Association for JusticeStark State College

Publication SponsorsAffinity Medical CenterEmployers HealthMarathon PetroleumPNC

Alumni EventsHarris Day Architects

Golf Outing SponsorsAbbott ElectricCanton South DentalGrassMasterHampton Capital ManagementHarold for Auditor (citizens for Harold)Harris Battery The Karcher Group

In-kind SponsorsThe University Center at Kent State University StarkGasser JewelersC. Thomas Locke, dba McDonalds

To learn how your company can gain the benefits and positive recognition in the community for your association with Leadership Stark County please call Stephanie Snow Werren about sponsorship or donation opportunities.

2010 LSC Sponsors

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Leadership Snapshots...Counter-clockwise from left:An Encounter Bus Tour group pauses during a stop at the Exploration Gateway

L to R: Monica and Bryan Bowman, Stephanie Werren, and Don Peterson enjoy the after-hours at Studio Arts & Glass Representatives from Community Harvest interview Katie Arnold during the “Speed Board-ing” session for young professionals.About Leadership Stark County

We engage and educate our commu-nity leaders through a variety of programs tailored to meet business and community needs.

MISSION To develop a core of motivated leaders with lifelong commitment to commu-nity trusteeship in Stark County.

the Community

Participants

Alumni

Through LSC, you’ll enhance your awareness about Stark County and the surrounding region, meet other like-minded local leaders and hone your leadership capabilities.

Participants from your organization return with renewed energy about the community and will have harnessed their own leadership abilities, ultimately enhancing what they bring to your business.

As a result of LSC’s programs, the community has access to a talented pool of committed community leaders who are ready and willing to be tapped for board positions and leader-ship roles.

Program graduates remain active in community service. We have a strong alumni network and graduates are urged to continue to stay involved with LSC and continuously shape our community through board service.

Employers

Leadership program BENEFITS

LEADERSHIP STARK COUNTY’S sponsorship program has grown to become an integral part of our funding. Whether companies choose to donate to the Annual Fund or to sponsor a Leadership program they are furthering the development of Stark County’s future leaders. These two funding sources have met the LSC 2010 development goal. Many thanks to the alumni, businesses and individuals for their 2010 Annual Fund donations. We also recognize our 2010 sponsors; please join us in thanking and supporting them. Looking ahead, there will be some unique sponsorship opportunities coming up to support the celebration of Leadership Stark County’s 25th year of service to Stark County.

We’d also like to announce that the 23rd Signature Class has won the friendly alumni competition for having the highest participation in the Fund Drive. They’ll enjoy a reward lunch next month.

Leadership Giving Circles:

Chairmen’s Circle

President’s CircleThe Dominion FoundationShearer’s Foods, Inc.

Ambassador’s CircleAultman Health Foundation

Belden Brick Company Charitable Trust Bruner-Cox LLP Buckingham, Doolittle, and Burroughs, LLP GBS Corporation Hall, Kistler, & Company Marathon Petroleum Co.

Executive’s CircleCBIZ Mayer Hoffman McCann James Griffith (1) Christopher Harris (23) Jeffrey Joliat (20) C. Thomas Locke (22) Louise Mahoney (4) Kathleen Poporad (3) Pro Football Hall of Fame Debra J. Rankine (10) Lynn (9) & Fred Reede (5) Sol Harris/Day Architecture Whitacre Greer Fireproofing

Mentor’s CircleRonald Balyint (21) Holli Cholley (18) Brent Fatzinger (18) Matthew Gabel (21) Jordan D. Greenwald (9) Michael K Haidet (14) Robert L. Joliet Jr. (1) Sara Lioi (9) Luntz Services Corporation Stephanie Maier (19) Robert Morlan (10)Kerri Kutz Salvino (13) Ted Watko (10) William J. Lemmon & Assoc., Inc.

Advocate’s CircleRichard F. Addis (19) Joseph A. Amato (6) Kristine W. Beard (13) Ronald D. Becker (20) Bradley H. Belden (19) William M. Bell (22) Barbara H. Bennett (3) Aman Bhatia (22) Theresa Blanchard (23)

Mary Joanne Bowersox (16) JoAnn Breedlove (21) Karen Brenneman (15) Canton Chair Rental Andrea M. Capuano (22) Katherine Catazaro-Perry (23) Cynthia Close (23) Marcia L. Cussen (15) M. Colby DeHoff (21) Pedro Tomas Diez (21) Scott E. Dodds (9) Marva L. Dodson (3) Elayne Dunlap (20) Kenneth Farmer (22) Darren J. Faye (18) Karen Feller (14) Fisher Foods Marketing Inc Robert Fonte (11) Barbara Fordyce (4) Barbara Frustaci (23) Nancy Gessner Chad Giauque (21) Tiffany A. Gill (22) Kurt E. Goodenberger (8) Scott A. Goodspeed (22) Susan Grabowski (22) James Gresh (3) Douglas Hampton (18) Alan C. Harold (23) Barbara Heinricher (17) Dustin Hennessy (23) Craig Henzel (22) Hilscher-Clarke Electric Company Elizabeth Inkinen Juergensen (22) Joanna James (18) Don Jensen Christine Kruman (1) Lori (4) & Robert Lapp (4) Theresa M. Lattanzi (16) Brian Layman (18) Lisa Leech (10) JuDeane K. Luntz (8) Barbara J. Maceyak (22) Joseph Martuccio Jeaneen (2) & Jeffrey McDaniels (4) Jill E. McDermott (17) Richard McLaughlin (14)Nancy McPeek Mary Elisabeth Medford (21) Nancy Michel (4) Thomas C. Moser (10) Robert Mullen (20)

SPONSORSHIPS & FUND DRIVE Contributions meet Leadership’s Goal

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Ohio Metal Working Products Co. Gordy Opitz (6) Joseph M. Ovnic (19) Stephen Paquette (5) Janice E. Pattison (8) Tony Peldunas (17) Gretchen Plewak (21) Jackie Pollard (23) Tim Regula (3) Mary Schumacher Becker (11) Chester Shoemaker (1) Sharon S. Simon (8) Linda (12) & Gary Sirak (3) Jeffrey Smith (18) Mack D. Smith, Jr. (8) Todd A. Snitchler (20) Susan Steiner (10) Sarah Stem (21) Vicky Sterling (6) Lee Ann Thorn (4) Thomas F. Turner Nancy Varian (2) Candy Wallace (6) Amanda (20) & Ryan Walls (15) Anne Webb (5) Christopher Weisbrod (21) Amy Weisbrod Javan L. Yoder (19) Glenda Zink (19)

Friend’s CircleNazamovia Adams- Phillips (2) Maureen Ater (21) Lynn R. Baumoel (21) Automn Becher (21) Christopher Burt (14) Allyson Bussey (23) Carol Canavan (18) Lori Carle (14) Thomas Chiappini (17) Frank Cilona (19) John Clark (18) Thomas E. Close (9) Joseph Cole (21) Rodney Conrad (10) J. Patrick Corcoran Jr. (16) Tawny Cowen- Zanders (21) Rebecca Crowl (10) Nancy Cyperski (5)

Robin Dave (23) Jacqueline DeGarmo (5) Eric Dellapina (18) Susan K. Denning (15) Carla Louise Derr (16) Mary Douglas (23) Peggy Earley (14) Elizabeth L. Engels (9) D. Ken English (22) Jane A. Erlitz (8) Stephanie Fakelis (22) Andrea R. Finley (20) Daniel Fonte (1) Susan F. Frank Ipson (15) Barton Fredrick (23) Joseph R French (14) Aaron Geh (23) Lada Gibson-Shreve (18) Laura (8) & David Grabowsky (12)Daniel R. Griffith (20) Dawn Hampton (20) Gregory T. Harbert (21) Thomas Haswell (18) Laura Jo Hawk (22) Scott Haws (20) Matthew Hinderegger (20) Tara L. Hundley (19) Tamra Hurst (12) Terry Katz (10) Robert Kaylor (4) Dennis Kelley (19) Debra Kennedy (23) David Kolinski- Schultz (19) Kolp Development Corporation Michael Lancaster (3) Kimberly Leggett (22) Jacquelyn Love (14) Tracey Majors (20) Norman Martin (9) Richard Mayle (23) Sarah Howes McIntosh (13) Dan F. McMasters (8) Laurie A. Mickley (22) Marcas Miles (22) Trina K. Miller (15) Miracle Plumbing & Heating Co. Shannon Murray (9) Bridgette L. Neisel (17) Deb Nicodemo (21)

Angela Parker (23) Janie Pavlek (10) Rick Perez (23) Kathleen Piker-King (21) Bernice Poore (22) Gloria J. Pope (13) Kathleen E. Rainieri (13) Randy E. Reed (19) James A. Reinhard (6) Carol Risaliti (21) Todd Rohrer (14) Mark B. Rossiter (20) Shana Rozier (21) Lyn Sabino (7) Michael Scheetz (23) Thomas Schervish II (17) Pamela R. Schmuck (12) Michelle Schuld (23) Shelley Schweitzer (4) Donna Shadle (23) Mark R. Shaffer (19) Susan Shearer (19) Ronald Shew (7) Barbara Siegfried (2) Randall J. Smith (9) Robert E. Soles Jr. (10) Daniel Spring (14) Thomas A. Starek (19) Michael Stull (20) Todd Tolson (23) Michael Walpole (23) David J. Wechter (19) Eileen E. Wile (22) Susan Wilkof (15) Angel Williams (22) Erica Wilson-Domer (18) Brian Wymer (23) Ziegler Tire & Supply

SupportersKelly Bah (22) Faith Barbato (18) Melissa Belser (23) Michael Bogdan (21) Steven J. Burger (14) Anna M. Capaldi (16) Carolyn Capuano, HM (17), Lorinda Church (12) Judith Cohodas (7) William R Cook (14) Mary Ann Crawford (6) Eric Crump (23) Alicia Davis (22) Peg Deibel (10)

Charles S. Devore (11) Dorey Diab (16) Ann Durkin (23) Philip L. Francis (8) Linnea Gallagher- Olbon (21) Paulla Gates (22) Geri Grove (15) Heather Guarniari (21) Jason F. Haupt (20) Richard Hawk Jr. (23) Ken Huot (23) Nancy Johnson (11) Eldon Jones (19) Melissa Kandel- Nichols (23) John Kiste (20) Norman Kutz (1) Jeffery LeBeau (22) Jeffrey J. Lechak (20) Chester Lenartowicz (16) Laureen M. Moore (15) Mary Ann Morrison (7) Christopher B. Nichols (19) Steven Nielsen (12) Peggy Peretzky (12) Diane Pilati (14) Michelle L. Reid (22) Marisa Rohn (23) Ruhlin Group Lee Sahadi (19) Melissa Schrader (23) William Sherer (2) Betty M. Smith (19) Paul D. Smith (4) Lesley E. Stein (11) Sara E. Strattan (12) James Tawney (11) Cassandra M. Thomas (22) Fredlee Votaw (5) Linda Woit

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Class ActsLeadership Grads Take Non-Profit RolesRecently moving from the business world to take the reins of non-profit organizations are these Leadership Stark County alumni:Faith Barbato (18th), executive director, Community Harvest

Eric Belden (15th), executive director, Pathway Caring for Children

Dawn Campanelli (19th), president, Junior Achievement of East Central Ohio

Joanna James (18th), executive director, Project Rebuild

Curt Werren (13th), CEO, American Red Cross Stark County

Award RecipientsGlenda Zink (19th) was named to the Plain Local Alumni Association Hall of Distinction for her outstanding career in education.

She is currently dean of business & entrepreneurial studies at Stark State College of Technology and is a member of Leadership Stark County’s board of trustees.The Buckeye Council Boy Scouts of America have awarded the Whitney M Young Service Award to Sandy Womack Jr., a member of Leadership Stark County’s board of trustees. The Council also named Christine Smith a Spirit of Scouting recipient. Chris completed Leadership’s Government Leadership Academy and is currently on its steering committee.

Michelle Henry (23rd) and Amanda Barna, founders of the Center for Marketing and Opinion Research, won the Ohio Department of Development’s Rising Star Award for successful women entrepreneurs.

Sixth class graduate Douglas Sibila, president and CEO of People’s Services, Inc. was honored by the International Warehouse and Logistics Association as a 2010 Government Affairs Person of the Year.

Author! Author!The recently published edition of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Christmas Magic contains a story that was directly inspired by Leadership Stark County! Fourteenth class member Lillian Blosfield wrote the story “The Samaritan’s Table” about her trip to the Samaritan’s Table as part of her Leadership Stark County program. Lil relates, “It was a wonderful experience and worthy of sharing around the world.” She has received fan mail from as far away as Saudi Arabia from another story!

Eighteenth class member Brian Layman recently published his first book, For Ohio Doctors Only: Shedding Light on Asset Protection, Tax, and Estate Planning. He is an attorney with Layman, D’Atri and Associates law firm and maintains his C.P.A. license.

Betty Smith, 19th class, has been on the book-signing tour promoting her new book, Unexpected Blessings in the Midst of My Pain. The retired founder of Multi-Development Services has put her life experiences into the inspirational book.

• Spotlight guests attend Leadership Stark County’s upcoming Boardsmanship Session on Thursday morning, January 27, 2011 for an intensive overview of board processes/service.

All Leadership graduates are welcome to attend the Boardsmanship Session. Mark your calendar now for January 27—more details to follow! This new shadow process compliments LSC’s existing boardsmanship training components. The 24th Signature Class program chairs are including targeted boardsmanship training discussions in many sessions, including myths and realities of board service, legal responsibilities, board collaboration and creating diverse boards.

I would be happy to hear your thoughts as we continue to expand our role as Stark County’s go-to resource for innovative programming that meets community needs.

— Fran Wells

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About Leadership Stark CountyWe engage and educate our commu-nity leaders through a variety of programs tailored to meet business and community needs.

MISSION To develop a core of motivated leaders with lifelong commitment to commu-nity trusteeship in Stark County.

the Community

Participants

Alumni

Through LSC, you’ll enhance your awareness about Stark County and the surrounding region, meet other like-minded local leaders and hone your leadership capabilities.

Participants from your organization return with renewed energy about the community and will have harnessed their own leadership abilities, ultimately enhancing what they bring to your business.

As a result of LSC’s programs, the community has access to a talented pool of committed community leaders who are ready and willing to be tapped for board positions and leader-ship roles.

Program graduates remain active in community service. We have a strong alumni network and graduates are urged to continue to stay involved with LSC and continuously shape our community through board service.

Employers

Leadership program BENEFITS

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MANY THANKS! Thanks again to AffinityMedical Center for their generous support of this issue of the Leadership LINK.

Fran Wells, DirectorStephanie Werren, Development DirectorJoy Walko, Managing EditorSarah Bhatia, Graphic Designer

a publication of Leadership Stark County

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leaders with a lifelong commitment

to community trusteeship through

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2010 Young Professionals Complete CourseThese Stark County residents have completed the Leadership Stark County Spotlight program for young professionals. They spent six sessions learning leadership skills, team building, networking, and have an introduction to Stark County non-profits and boardsmanship. Leadership skills session are facilitated by the Corporate University, Kent State University at Stark. New this year is a “board matching” process that pairs a young professional with a non-profit board where he or she will “shadow” to learn board service from the inside. (see article pg. 1) Congratulations to these 2010 Spotlight Stark County class members:

Brian Abbey, IT, Diebold, Inc.Matthew Bailey, Jaycees-Department of Youth Development, City of CantonJoshua Best, Account Executive, The Karcher GroupRebekah Boyd, Corporate Communications Specialist, DieboldKathryn Cerrone Arnold, Jaycees- Assistant Professor, The University of AkronLaToya Dickens, Delta Sigma Theta-Family Life Practitioner, Canton Community ClinicKathryn Dougherty, Administrative Assistant, John Patrick Picard ArchitectCharles Dulcie, General Manager, Advanced Electrical TestingCharles Fenske, Project Manager, Knoch CorporationNatalie Geib, Manager, Reinhard, Kopko, Keller & McDonnell, Inc.Melissa Green, Supervisor of Human Resources, Crown Food Packaging USALindsay Hackenberg, Financial Advisor, Hackenberg Financial Group

Jeffrey Heimberger, Director of Information Technology, SARTAMaureen Kampman, Account Manager, United Way of Greater Stark CountySvetlana Khoudal, Quality Manager, Crown Cork and SealKelly Kimble, Senior Accountant, Hall Kistler & Company LLPBeaux Lenarz, Engineer, The Timken CompanyPatrick Mackie, Business Development Manager, The RepositoryCrystal McCartney, Community Relations & Events Planner, Child and Adolescent Behavioral HealthScott Meyer, Area Manager-Tube Making, The Timken CompanyStephanie Mottice, Sr. Organizational Advancement Analyst, The Timken CompanyYvette Otterman, Interior Designer, Sol Harris Day ArchitectsDanielle Rickert, Senior Steel Business Associate, The Timken Company

Christine Riley, Talent Management Analyst, Diebold, Inc.Taylor Schauer, Account Executive, Schauer Group, Inc.Kathyrn Siegfried, Vice President of Operations, Siegfried EnterprisesStephanie Soduk, AmeriCorps VISTA, Trillium Family SolutionsEthan Steigert, ystark! Fellow, Aultman HospitalBlossom Stewart, Sales Representative, The M.Conley CompanyMark Stich, Supply Chain CI Sr. Analyst, The Timken CompanyLuke Vincer, Financial Advisor, Wentz Financial GroupMark Wagner, ystark! Fellow, The RepositoryMelanie White, Marketing & Public Relations Director, Siffrin, Inc.Angela Young, Assistant Branch Manager, Charter One Bank

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About Leadership Stark CountyWe engage and educate our commu-nity leaders through a variety of programs tailored to meet business and community needs.

MISSION To develop a core of motivated leaders with lifelong commitment to commu-nity trusteeship in Stark County.

the Community

Participants

Alumni

Through LSC, you’ll enhance your awareness about Stark County and the surrounding region, meet other like-minded local leaders and hone your leadership capabilities.

Participants from your organization return with renewed energy about the community and will have harnessed their own leadership abilities, ultimately enhancing what they bring to your business.

As a result of LSC’s programs, the community has access to a talented pool of committed community leaders who are ready and willing to be tapped for board positions and leader-ship roles.

Program graduates remain active in community service. We have a strong alumni network and graduates are urged to continue to stay involved with LSC and continuously shape our community through board service.

Employers

Leadership program BENEFITS