Leadership link newsletter 2nd edition 2013

Second Quarter 2013 • This issue is sponsored by:

Leadership Receives Goodwill Ambassador of Year Award; Non Profits Value LSC’s role in Community Building Stark County non-profit organizations are becoming more aware and appreciating Leadership Stark County for showcasing collaborations, best practices, current trends, and facilitating board member placement. Goodwill and Community Harvest are two organizations that publicly recognized Leadership Stark County.

Director Fran Wells joined Goodwill Executive Director Ken Weber and board member Marcas Miles (a Leadership Stark County graduate) on the stage as a special guest at the morning’s “talk show.”

Leadership Stark County was honored for helping to educated and inform about the mission of Goodwill and the Community Campus. Leadership Stark County has led numerous tours and held a number of events at the community campus while explaining the concept to program participants and others.

Seeing the community campus and all the organizations that are housed there is exciting for the Leadership Stark County participants as they envision their future contributions to our community.

That this fits perfectly with LSC’s mission of developing motivated leaders in our community is illustrated by the observation from class member Kevin Barton of Edible Arrangements:

organization was completely changed after I walked the street themed hallways, and heard Ken Weber speak about the overall operations of the organization and the success it brings for itself and the people it serves.”

Community Harvest recognized Leadership in their Summer 2013 Harvester Newsletter: We would like to recognize Leadership Stark County again for the great work they do in the community to foster leadership development in young professionals and for inviting Community Harvest to participate in the Signature Class “board matching process.” Brian Abbey joined Community Harvest in 2011 after taking part in this experience, followed a year later by Daniel Kane. Both board members quickly took on additional leadership opportunities within the organization, proving the effectiveness of LSC “speed dating-type match-up.”

Fran Wells accepts award from Ken Weber.

Key Program Dates

SEPTEMBER 6

Applications due for Spotlight Stark County

SEPTEMBER 22-24 27th Signature Class Opening Retreat at Atwood Lake Lodge

SEPTEMBER 26

Spotlight Stark County Class begins

OCTOBER 2

MID’s Homestyle Pasta Sauce

OCTOBER 10

27th Signature Class Stark County Day bus tour

OCTOBER 15

Encounter Bus Tour

“My most intriguing part [of the program] was the Goodwill tour. I had never been in a Goodwill store let alone the Community Campus. My stereotypical view of the

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Twice the Space. Same Great Care.

Affinity Medical Center’s Emergency Department Opened July 18th

The new Emergency Department at Affinity Medical Center in Massillon, Ohio, began accepting patients on July 18th – and the difference between it and the old ED was very apparent to anyone entering the hospital’s doors. First, the new ED is more than twice the size of the old one and it is equipped with impressive technology that was put on display for the public at a ribbon cutting ceremony and Open House celebration on Wednesday, July 10th and Thursday, July 11th.

Although the care provided in the new 22,000-square-foot ED will be comprehensive, the advances at the facility will be particularly important to those needing specialized cardiac and orthopedic care.

“The two services we have really focused on and areas in which we’ve seen dramatic growth recently are cardiac and orthopedic surgery,” said CEO Ron Bierman in a recent news article. “That’s based on market need and what we’ve seen in this community: a significant number of people with cardiovascular disease and orthopedic issues.”

In the past, Affinity’s emergency department has seen about 28,000 visits per year, and with the expansion, the hospital hopes to see that number grow about 5 or 6 percent in the first year alone.

Among other amenities, the hospital’s expanded facility includes: A third cardiac-catheterization lab with a dedicated elevator for immediate access from the emergency department -- which can be key to improving patient outcomes.

Eight large private-examination rooms with a total of 24 new rooms in the department.

Two triage rooms and two trauma rooms Improved security, and expanded parking.

A dedicated isolation room can be set to negative air pressure which can be useful during situations like a chemical spill.

The ability to lock down the entire department to protect staff and patients in the case of a combative individual.

The 266-bed hospital broke ground on this multi-million dollar expansion in late April 2012, and throughout the process, ED physicians, nurses and EMS providers have provided invaluable input to make sure the facility is well suited to meet the needs of the patient.

Affinity was recently recertified as an accredited chest pain center and over the past few months, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield has named Affinity Medical Center as a Blue Distinction Center for both cardiac care and knee and hip replacement, an award for demonstrating expertise in delivering quality specialty care.

When you face an emergency, know where to go. Choose excellence. Choose Affinity Medical Center’s new Emergency Room.

Are you reading the Leadership Link in print? On-line?

Did you know . . . the Leadership Link is available on line at LeadershipStarkCounty.org Amy Wesely, chair, community awareness, has convened a small group of board of trustees members to evaluate Leadership communication efforts. This small group has suggested ways for the staff to be up-to-date with current trends.

The first change put into effect is to publish the Leadership Link 3 times a year. Formerly the newsletter was printed 4 times a year. In recent years, we have expanded

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the newsletter and have included the Signature Class graduation announcement inside one edition. We will now be producing the Graduation Announcement as a separate piece in late August. The graduation announcement is relished by local non profits as they seek new board members; we want to make sure that important announcement is featured prominently.

FOUR Custom Programs broadens impact in community Alumni work with Stark Community Foundation to facilitate the Summer Time Grants for 4th Year: Two dozen alumni and program supporters ranked grants to distribute $70,000 to numerous neighborhood and community groups for summer time programs benefiting children.

TANF Poverty Simulation conducted for Mental Health Services And Recovery Board LSC staff, alumni volunteers and Job and Family Services staff directed the simulation as part of an annual training conference for nearly 100 directors and employees of organizations funded by the MHSRB Young adults participating in the Living Independently program for foster youth get job training awareness, leadership skills and

tours of Stark County. Personal leadership training and job tours across Stark County, in August 2013, is led by Leadership staff. Thanks to alumni and businesses for welcoming youth to see their facililties.

How can you participate?

• volunteer to serve on the SummerTime Kids Grants committee (meetings Feb.-May)

New Timken employees introduced to concepts of Community Leadership and downtown Canton. A onehalf day session included an overview to community agencies, how to get involved and downtown tours with John R Werren, local historian, and Michael Gill, director of the Canton Downtown Partnership.

• offer your place of business for a tour and/ or promotional give-aways for young adults age 16-21

Custom programs extend the impact of our mission and helps make Stark County a better place to work and live. Additionally, these niche programs bring valuable income streams to Leadership Stark County thus keeping the cost of our programs affordable.

• talk to Leadership Staff about how we can serve your business or organization’s staff development

• volunteer to serve on the Alumni Committee or share your personal strengths

Summertime Kids Program Reaches Milestone of $1 Million in Grants to the Community Stark Community Foundation’s SummerTime Kids program reached a milestone with the announcement of its 2013 grant awards. The program, now in its 21st year, has exceeded $1 million in grants to imaginative and unique summer programs with an emphasis on character and community service.

The 2013 process was guided by alumni from Leadership Stark County, who were charged with reviewing applications and awarding grant dollars. Leadership Stark County is in its 5th year of assisting Stark Community Foundation with ranking and reviewing the ranks. The individual grants range from $500 to $2000. More than 34 neighborhood groups and non- profit agencies received grants in 2013.

Leadership has provided volunteers throughout the years to the foundation.

A formal relationship between LSC and the Foundation began during the 22nd Signature Class year as LSC assisted the foundation in reviewing the grant process

and its application. Currently, Leadership alumni are leading the process with plans to review the evaluation process. Stark Community Foundation provides an annual grant to Leadership Stark County in recognition of this work.

Thank you to the 2013 Committee members and chair, Donna Shadle (23rd) Jon Adland Julie Bland (24th Class) Judi Christy Ann Durkin (23rd Class) Jeanette Hart Elizabeth Inkinen-Juergensen (22nd Class) Vivian Leggett Michael Lemon (24th Class) Justin Luntz JuDeane K. Luntz (8th Class)

Glen Maurer (24th Class) Richard L McLaughlin (14th Class) Jennifer McNemar (24th Class) Brandi L. Noll (26th Class) Janie Pavlek (10th Class) Bernice Poore (22nd Class) Lyn Sabino (7th Class) Sue Shepherd Steven Strawbridge Jr. (24th Class) Maureen Kampman Tate Melanie Walpole Michael Walpole (23rd Class) Dayna Yurkovich

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LSC Board Elects New Board Members & Officers The Leadership Stark County board of trustees welcomes three new members: Kimberly W. Bricker (26th Class), Associate VP, Human Resources, AultCare Heather Guarnieri (21st Class), Assistant Director for Academic Advising, Kent State University at Stark Patrick Wyatt (Government Academy), Senior Investigator, Nationwide Insurance Co.

Kimberly W. Bricker

Heather Guarnieri

Patrick Wyatt

Outgoing board members Gloria Pope and Glenda Zink, having each completed two terms were thanked for their generous service. Thirteenth class graduate Gloria Pope is a retired supervisor with the Industrial Commission of Ohio and served the Leadership Stark County board most recently as program chair. She is well known for her work on local non-profit boards, most notably the Canton YWCA. During her tenure on the Leadership Stark County board, Glenda Zink served two years as the selection committee chair. She is a graduate of the 19th class of Leadership Stark County and is Dean of Business & Entrepreneurial Studies at Stark State College.

2013-2014 Board of Trustees Chair Vice Chair Secretary Treasurer Alumni At-Large Community Awareness Program Selection Program co-chair Past Chair

Gregory Luntz (2nd Class), Chief Financial Officer, Luntz Services Corporation Darren J. Faye (18th Class),Vice President, Leonard Insurance Services Raeann Guiley, Community Trustee Joshua Harris, (22nd Class), President, In The Round Design Group Matthew C. Sutter (22nd Class) Vice President, Sol Harris/Day Architecture Tom Starek (19th Class), Community Trustee Amy Wesely (25th Class), Floorcare Marketing Manager, HP Products, Inc. Ronald Balyint (21st Class), Director – Bar Manufacturing, The Timken Company Barbara Frustaci (23rd Class), Administrative Director, Mercy Medical Center Heather Guarnieri (21st Class), Assistant Director for Academic Advising, Kent State University at Stark Trina K. Miller (15th Class), Business Manager, Whit-Com Sales, Inc.

Trustees Keith A. Arner (22nd Class), Partner, Hall, Kistler, & Company Maureen Ater (21st Class), Director of Marketing, The Repository Kimberly W. Bricker (26th Class), Associate VP, Human Resources, AultCare Brent Fatzinger (18th Class), Chief Financial Officer, Abbott Electric, Inc. Frank Forchione, Judge, Stark County Court of Common Pleas Nancy Gessner, Director of Community Development, Massillon Cable TV Aaron Hill Sr. (23rd Class), Family/Community/Court Liaison, Alliance City School District Elizabeth Inkinen-Juergensen (22nd Class), Supervising Professional Clincal Student Support Counselor, Stark State College Crystal McCartney, Community Relations & Events Planner, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Jill E. McDermott (17th Class), Senior Credit Analyst, MAC Trailer Tony Peldunas (17th Class), Community Trustee Shana Rozier (21st Class), Coordinator, Student, Staff & Community Outreach, The Canton City Schools Barbara Vaughn (24th Class), Community Trustee Sandy Womack Jr., Principal, Canton City School District

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Conferences Provide Best Practices and Current Trends Stephanie Snow Werren and Fran Wells traveled to Washington DC this spring to ensure that we are well trained and that programs offered by Leadership offer valuable learning experiences.

Stephanie attended the 2013 Empowering Local Officials conference hosted by the Greater Cleveland Partnership, Cleveland Development Foundation and Congressman Jim Renacci. The experience provided Stephanie the opportunity to meet with elected officials from across the region and to meet officials in their Washington offices.

Stephanie serves Leadership Stark County as assistant director and serves as a North Canton City Councilwoman. Please note that Stephanie’s title has changed to ‘assistant director’ from ‘development director and new program coordinator’.

Not only less wordy, the title change indicates Stephanie’s greater role at Leadership and her increased involvement as a facilitator. Congratulations Stephanie!

Fran attended the Association of Leadership Programs national conference in late June. The conference was attended by directors, staff and board members of more than 70 community leadership programs. Breakout sessions generally focused on curriculum content and evaluation, program growth, and asset building projects.

ed by Mike Nunley 24th Class members aid uring beer (11th) catch up while po

Tips for Effective Strategic Visioning: SWOT Analysis: Get this information from your board or participants before you convene a focus group or retreat session ICEBREAKER: Use this technique at the beginning if your board does not know each other. Craft the conversation to relate to the mission or event and connect your participants to each other. Limit to 10 minutes.

FLIP CHARTS: Replace poster paper with lap tops – or at least take photo of flip chart with cell phones Before concluding, allow some time to define these 3 organizational goals:

1 What the organization can do at conclusion of planning?

2 What can be done after you budget for changes?

3 What can be done in the future?

Judge Russ Kendig, U nited State hosts 26th s Bankrup Class mem tcy Court bers for lu Justice Da , nch as part y experien ce of their

Leadership Snapshots!

(Right): Treasures shared during 26th class cultural diversity day.

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Congratulations 27th Signature Program class Keith Bennett, Stark County Engineer Kyle Bittner, Vice President, Huntington Bank Kevin Burwell, President, Northeast Ohio Regional Center Vincent Capocci, I.T. Operations Manager, Hendrickson Jean Christian, Early Childhood Service Coordinator, Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health Tammera Davis, Controller, National Football Museum, Inc. Sarah Eades, Associate, Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP Daniel Ebin, BPT Operations Controller, Timken John Feucht, Director of Pharmacy Services, Mercy Medical Center Scott Haas, Administrator, Altercare of Louisville Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Care, Inc. Jennifer Harrington, Owner, The Ad Lab Matthew Hunt, Associate, Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths and Dougherty Frank Kemp Jr, Dayshift Supervisor/Sergeant, North Canton Police Department Amy Krebs, Director of Grants and Community Initiatives, Stark Community Foundation Michael Lombardi, Project Manager, Fred Olivieri Construction Co Matthew Lytle, Eligibility/Referral Specialist, Stark County Job & Family Services Tonja Marshall, Sports Promotions Manager, Canton/Stark County Convention & Visitors’ Bureau Burt Marzley, Senior Designer/Architect, SoL Harris/Day Architecture Scott McCahan, Senior Manager Safety & Contractor Relations, FedEx Custom Critical David McClain, Associate DIrector, SS&G, Inc Michael Medure, Principal, Massillon City Schools Kenneth Mont, Senior Pastor, First Church of the Resurrection Diana Morse, Universal Fraud Leader, GE Capital Retail Bank Michelle Mullaly, Executive Director, Canton Symphony Orchestra Christopher Paveloi, Assistant Director, Career Services, Kent State University at Stark Christopher Petrosino, Associate Academic Vice President and Dean of Graduate Studies, Walsh University Margareta Poorman, Public Policy Coordinator, AultCare Caleb Pugh, Logistics Analyst, Kenan Advantage Group, Inc Richard Richkowski, Project Manager - Developing Market Leader, Definity Partners Eva Roshong, Owner, Brad’s Carpet Cleaning LLC John S. Scott, Dentist Kyle Sheposh, Controller, Solmet Technologies, Inc. Shari Shiepis, Department Chair- Human Services, Stark State College Craig Smith, Director of Information Technology, Stark Area Regional Transit Authority Wendy Tracy, Executive Director, Pathway Caring for Children Lisa Turkalj, Coordinator, Student, Staff & Community Outreach, The Canton City Schools Aristea Tzouloufis, Manager, Regional Development, American Red Cross Nicholas Valentine, Manager - Operations and Processes - Faircrest Continuous Caster, The Timken Company Tena Wilson, Executive Director, Stark County District Library

LEADERSHIP STARK COUNTY | 222 Market Avenue North | Canton, OH 44702 | (330) 456-7253 | www.leadershipstarkcounty.org Fran Wells, Director • Stephanie Werren, Development Director • Joy Walko, Managing Editor • Sarah Lutz, Graphics Manager

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Leadership Link is a publication of Leadership Stark County

Encounter Bus Tour Takes Place on October 15!

Q: Want your colleagues to be more involved in Stark County? Looking for an employee-reward?

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Experience Public/Private Partnerships and Government collaboratives

A: Send your colleagues on the Encounter Bus Tour 10/15/2013!

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Hear of Stark County’s past with local historians

“The Encounter Bus Tour made me more passionate

Tuesday, October 15, 2013 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. $79, seats are limited

about my community. It made me want to give back”

Sign up now at www.leadershipstarkcounty.org

– Stephanie Mueller, Account Executive, AultCare Encounter Bus Tour, is a one-day deluxe motorcoach tour of Stark County in which you will…

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Learn first hand of Stark County growing businesses

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Network with community leaders and business professionals

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Find out about Agri-tainment and seasonal labor in Stark County

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Enjoy lunch at The University Center at KSU Stark

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Discover how to become involved with local non-profits

Curt Werren Joins Leadership Judges Thirteenth class Signature Program graduate Curt Werren is the latest LSC alumnus to earn the status of judge in the Stark County community. Recently appointed to replace retiring common pleas judge, Lee Sinclair, Curt has worn many leadership hats and is well-known in the community as the executive director of Stark County Red Cross and formerly a partner at Day Ketterer law firm. Additionally, he has served on the boards of the McKinley Museum and the Stark County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board, and just completed service as president of the Canton Rotary. Curt joins five other Leadership Stark County graduates who are serving as judge in Stark County and beyond: Judge Scott Gwin, Ohio Fifth District Court of Appeals (1st Class) Judge Michael Howard, Stark County Family Court (7th Class) Judge Richard J. Kubilus, Canton Municipal Court (6th Class) Judge Sara Lioi, United States District Judge (9th Class) Judge Dixie N. Park, Stark County Probate Court (12th Class)

Werren sworn in by Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor as Stephanie Werren watches.

Leadership Stark County’s Mission is to develop a core of motivated leaders with a lifelong commitment to community trusteeship through training in leadership skills and education about the community.

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222 Market Ave. N. • Canton, OH 44702

This issue is sponsored by:

Recent sponsors Annual Fund Needs Your Support Now! Thank you to all the alumni, businesses, and individuals who have continued the Cycle of Leadership with your donation to the 2013 Annual Fund. As we go to print, we are nearing 75% of our goal; a dollar amount that has not increased in ten years due to new income streams from custom programs.

If you haven’t made your pledge yet, there is still time to pledge before the 2013 Annual Fund concludes on September 30.

You may pledge now and pay your pledge anytime before December 31.

26th Class Arts Day

26th Class Graduation

2013 Report to the Community

26th Class Justice Day Stark County Bar Association Stark County Association for Justice

26th Class Citizenship Day

2013 Spotlight Stark County program MBA Program at

Thanks also to Walsh University for support of the 26th Class Graduation!