Leadership Medina County : News

Resiliency a "Must Have" for 2011
Managing to stay positive in challenging circumstances is easier said then done yet being resilient is a leadership competency. Explore how a person's mindset, beliefts and attitudes can work together to foster a more vital and purposeful life with Heart to Heart Communications. Details.

Jim Clay,’94, New CEO of Westfield Group
One of the perks of leadership is to watch your classmates' leadership roles unfold over time. Members of the "Finest" Class of 1994 will not be surprised to learn that Jim Clay currently President of Westfield Insurance will become the new CEO of Westfield Group. more.

Class Notable, Sharon Danko
Sharon Danko,’05, court administrator for Medina County Juvenile and Probate Court, was among 42 court administrators, managers, supervisors and clerks of court from Ohio to graduate from the Court Management Program which is the educational arm of the National Center for State Courts. Congratulations. More

Breakfast Out & About, Jan. 26
Ever have a struggle to open a package of batteries and wonder who does this? Join us Jan. 26. for the LMC winter Breakfast Out & About, January 26, 2011 at Rohrer Corporation and tour of their facility that produces packaging for numerous products that we all use every day. more

Excellent Leadership Recognized, Stories Shared
They sold snow cones on the fair circuit, worked in nursing homes, stayed in during recess to learn higher level math, changed careers in mid stream and one never left school! So began the success stories of our Leadership Medina County Excellence in Leadership Award Winners. More

December Class Notes
Find out what your classmates and others are up to this month. If you have news to share, contact Kathy at: admin@leadershipmedinacounty.org with the details.

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Jr LMC Impressions and Intentions
Time is precious for all of us. This is a primary consideration in determining what will become the experiences of our Jr. Leadership class members. It is also a consideration as we ask our community leaders to step up and show their young counterparts the whats and whys of leadership in Medina County and beyond.

Local Government Expo
Grab a cup of coffee at 8:00 am on December 8 and join the LMC Class of 2011 at the Local Government Expo held at the Community Room of the fairgrounds, 725 Lafayette Road, Medina. It’s worth it.

Excellence in Medina County Leadership
The exceptional leadership, devotion, and civic responsibility of James Gerspacher have made a significant impact on the quality of life in Medina County. As a lifelong county resident, Jim understands the diversity, challenges, and potential of our community and has dedicated himself to addressing its needs.

Excellence in Public Service Leadership
Through his distinguished career in public service, Charles Calvert has dedicated himself to increasing job and educational opportunities for Medina County residents, helping our county thrive as we face the challenges of the 21st century.

Excellence in Health Care Leadership
Gary Hallman embodies the true spirit of giving back to the community, gracing Medina County with remarkable leadership in the field of health care for twenty-one years. Gary helped establish excellent health care close to home and secured our county’s ability to meet the future health care needs of its residents.

Excellence in Education Leadership
The outstanding educational leadership of James Hayas has forever touched Medina County. Serving the Brunswick City Schools for nearly forty years, Jim is revered in the Brunswick community and has been an inspiration to educators and others across the county.

Excellence in Business Leadership
Denise Pozderac, Transitional Living Centers, has not only been instrumental in the growth of her own family business, but also in the economic development of an entire community. She motivates others to join in her efforts, improving the way people live and work in the Valley City area through her vision, compassion, and integrity.

November 2010 Class Notes
Find out what your classmates and others are up to this month. If you have news to share, contact Kathy at: admin@leadershipmedinacounty.org with the details

MCEDC honors LMC alumni
The 2010 Medina County Business Awards sponsored by the Medina County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) and Westfield Bank, recognized one LMC alum and three businesses with LMC connections recently. LMC Alum Barbara Dzur, '93 won the Corporate Citizen of the Year, Individual for her years of volunteer work and exceptional charitable involvement with nonprofits in Medina County. Congratulations Barbara! Read More.

LMC Class Member Steve Viny '11 Wins Innovator Award
Steven M. Viny, President and CEO of Envision Waste Services received the 2010 Innovator of the Year Award for pioneering MiniMRF technology and creating Engineered Fuel to reduce landfill space.

“Celebrating Excellence in Leadership” Fast Approaching!
We hope all LMC alumni and their guests will join us on December 1, 2010 at Weymouth Country Club on Route 3 in Medina to help celebrate the outstanding achievements of the following honorees:James A. Gerspacher- Excellence in Medina County Leadership; Denise Pozderac- Excellence in Business Leadership; James J. Hayas- Excellence in Education Leadership; Gary D. Hallman - Excellence in Healthcare Leadership and Charles Calvert- Excellence in Public Service Leadership

History Day for the Class of 2011
As you walk around the uptown Square in Medina, look up! Listed high on the various buildings circling the square are names like Munson, Bronson, Blake, some of the founding families of Medina. The LMC Class 2011 learned about these families and others throughout History Day.

Debra Lynn-Schmitz, ‘96
Debra Lynn-Schmitz, Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce, was appointed to fill a Board position with The American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) in May, as a District 3 Representative.

EBO Group is A-OK with LMC Alumni
Over forty LMC alumni were treated to breakfast and “food for thought” during the Fall Breakfast Out & About at EBO Group, Inc. of Sharon Center. Excellence By Owners is an employee owned organization with four main companies: PT Tech, Trans Motion, IPES Sol, and eZe Hybrid Drives. Each employee is an entrepreneur and owner of these companies.

October Class Notes
Find out what your classmates and others are up to this month. If you have news to share, contact Kathy at: admin@leadershipmedinacounty.org with the details.

It’s Dues Time Again
According to the 20th Anniversary Alumni Survey, over 50% of the 172 alumni responding said that the most important benefits from LMC are: connecting to key leaders in the county; knowledge of Medina County, and networking, involvement with others.

Class Champions
Here’s a suggestion garnered from the 20th Anniversary Alumni Survey: Class Champions. Many wanted to hear via email from one of their class members instead of getting information from a broadcast email. Class Champions will keep their class updated on LMC events and gatherings through personal emails and maybe add some of each Class’s unique events and news.

The Real Thing
There’s nothing like the real thing. After reading the applications, debating the essays, and selecting the Class of 2011 there’s nothing better than seeing those 41 class members gather for breakfast at Westfield’s Blair Center for their Opening Retreat.

America’s Top 40
Who sits at the desk or in the car with an ipod shuffling your favorite tunes? What are your favorites? Are they from the 60s, when the Top 40 included The Stones, The Beatles, Elvis and Aretha? Or from the 70s, which listed Zeppelin, Queen and the Eagles? Maybe they are 80s or 90s hits, but you needn’t admit to that.

September Class Notes
Find out what your classmates and others are up to this month. If you have news to share, contact Kathy at: admin@leadershipmedinacounty.org with the details.

Jr Leadership to Start Hangin' Around
Yes, you can take that literally! In the next few weeks, students from across the county will be selected for participation in the Jr. Leadership Medina County Class of 2011. All the logistics will ensue, and before long we will be ready to get acquainted at Opening Retreat.

An Intern Tool Kit, How To Make Internships Work For You.
Have you ever had an intern? Have you ever been an intern? This is a chance to learn about internship programs from the prospective of the university or college, the business and the interns themselves. It is projected that in 2010, 69% of employers will bring on an intern.

New Chapter for Joyce Giles
Joyce Giles, former Director of Care Management at Medina Hospital and a Trustee of Leadership Medina County has been chosen to serve as Director of the Medina County Office for Older Adults. In addition to her extensive knowledge and 22 years of experience at Medina Hospital, Joyce brings enthusiasm and understanding to her new position.

Partner with LMC to Celebrate Excellence in Leadership
Each of the Excellence in Leadership award winners has given back to the community in ways extraordinary enough to be recognized as "excellent." Join LMC in celebrating. How.

Breakfast Out & About – EBO Group

August Class Notes
Find out what your classmates and others are up to this month. Read more Whether it's about your business, your professional/volunteer actives, awards, personal celebrations or events, email Kathy at admin@leadershipmedinacounty.org with the details. and share your news. We want to feature our many talented alumni who are being recognized for their contributions.

In Memorium
Laurence (Larry) Fligor, '92 member of the Leadership Medina County Charter Class and a Trustee on the founding Board of LMC passed away on July 11. He believed strongly in the tenents of Leadership Medina County: education, connection and involvment. And his life reflected that. More.

Cass Notable: Dick Indoe
Dick Indoe,’99, former LMC board member, owner of Richman Farms, and a familiar face to a decade of Leadership Alumni, will be receiving a state wide honor. This July 29 Dick will be inducted into the Ohio State Fair Hall of Fame. Those who have visited his farm on Agriculture Day know the work that goes into his dairy operation and send congratulations! Details.

Class Notes July
Find out what your classmates and others are up to this month. Read more Whether it's about your business, your professional/volunteer actives, awards, personal celebrations or events, email Kathy at admin@leadershipmedinacounty.org with the details. and share your news. We want to feature our many talented alumni who are being recognized for their contributions.

Leadership Medina County seeking Class Projects
Are you a nonprofit organization and have a project you haven't been able to accomplish? Consider submitting it to the this year's Class of 2011. They will "adopt" one or more service projects in the fall from proposals submitted by nonprofit organizations.

Excellence in Leadership Award Winners
The Awards Committee and the Leadership Medina County Board of Trustees are proud to announce the recipients of the fourth “Celebrating Excellence in Leadership” Awards.

Junior Leadership Medina County, Building on History
Not so long ago, Junior Leadership was a dream, a vision of a group of leaders committed to empowering others to lead. Today the program has seven years of history and over 200 graduates. History buffs know that we are continually passing from one era to the next.

July Letter From President Sandy Neuman
My how time does fly…My year as President of the Board of Trustees is concluding. I first became involved with Leadership Medina County in 2005 and am a proud graduate of the Class of 2006. To borrow a MasterCard advertisement, tuition costs were measured in dollars - the lessons learned “Priceless”.

LMC Welcomes New Trustees and Bids Farewell to Others
This is the time of year when the new class is forming and the previous class graduates. It is also a time of transition for our Board of Trustees.

Dorman Farrell Charity Golf Outing Benefits Leadership Medina County
“Charity begins at home” as the saying goes and the folks at Dorman Farrell, Inc, put that saying into practice at their recent Charity Golf Outing.

Leadership Medina County Golf Sponsors ROCK
The LMC Golf Scramble proceeds provide much needed funds for programming and tuition assistance for the upcoming Leadership Medina County Class of 2011. Many thanks to our sponsors for supporting our programs.

Many Winners at the Leadership Medina County Golf Scramble
For some Leadership Medina County alumni summer really begins with the Leadership Medina County Golf Scramble held this year at Weymouth Country Club.

A Message from LMC President Sandy Neuman
Congratulations Leadership Medina County for being selected as a June 2010 Greater Medina Chamber Hall of Fame inductee! At the heart and soul of successful nonprofit organizations are active members who get involved. This is certainly true of Leadership Medina County.

Leadership Medina County Board Announces the Class of 2011
The Board of Trustees of Leadership Medina County is proud to announce the selection of the 20th leadership class, the Class of 2011 These individuals were recently selected to participate in Leadership Medina County’s education and leadership development program for the 2010-2011 year. Class members are:

Class Notable, Frank Griffith,'07
Congratulations to Frank Griffith, Griffith Holdings, Inc. OnShift, the startup company he co-founded last year, was recognized recently as Best Emerging Company by Northeast Ohio Software Association.

June Class Notes
See what your classmates are up to this month. If you have news to share, email the LMC office at info@leadershipmedinacounty.org

Name Badge Reorder ?
Do you still have your LMC name badge? Is it kept is such a safe place that your can no longer remember where it is? Would you like a spare.................just in case? Find out how to get one.

LMC Inducted Into Hall of Fame
It’s official, Leadership Medina County is a “Hall of Famer.” Inducted by the Greater Medina Chamber Hall of Fame, Leadership Medina County joins a distinguished group of service organizations so recognized.

Thinking Outside the Box
“Create something out of nothing” is the challenge each Leadership Medina County class is given at the beginning of the leadership year. In other words, the class has to suggest, select, plan, devise and execute a class service project before graduation May 26.

May Class Notes

Graduation & Homecoming
“You CAN go home again,” began Dr. Keith Starcher, Leadership Medina County (LMC) Class of 2000, assuring the audience as he began his keynote address, “and it’s a wonderful thing.” Keith and his wife Margaret moved away a number of years ago but were warmly received by “Spirited” classmates, friends, and alumni as spoke at the Class of 2010 Graduation, May 26.

Congratuations Class of 2010!
The Leadership Medina County Board of Trustees proudly welcomes the 19th Class, "the Social" Class of 2010.

Celebrations In Leadership
There’s the calendar year, and then there’s the class year. Toward the end of each, we seem to do a lot of celebrating. 'Tis the season ~

I Was a Teenage Intern
"As I stepped off the creaky, musty elevator and strolled up to Suite 202, I was surprisingly calm." Megan Werner recounts a new experience.

Women of Distinction, Leadership Style
For 19 years the YWCA of Medina County has recognized Women of Distinction. This year four exceptional Leadership Medina County graduates were honored for their dedication above and beyond the call of duty to their families and their careers.

Quality Life In Medina County, an April Lesson
As the Leadership Medina County class core program winds down, the class examined what about Medina County enriches their lives. Many moved here for the job, or the schools or the highway systems but it’s the rural flavor and the amenities discovered along the way, that make Medina County home.

Class Notes April

A Quality Partnership Close to Home
Who would have thought that it was possible to see Sandusky from Brunswick? If you visit the Midpoint Campus Center located at 50 Pearl Road, just south of Boston Road in the Highland Square office building in Brunswick this is a distinct possibility. The center is located on the third floor of the building, which, on a clear day, provides a panoramic view from Cleveland to Sandusky. The atmosphere makes it an ideal place, both easily accessible and comfortable for students, faculty, employers and employees to meet, take classes, study or hold conferences or seminars.

Moving On To Make A Difference
On April 11, Jr. Leadership Medina County graduated its seventh class of high school sophomores and juniors. The Class of 2010 constitutes our largest to date – 39 – bringing our total number of graduates to 219. That is a lot of potential and realized energy to send off into your world!

Graduation of the LMC Class of 2010
On May 26, the Leadership Medina County will celebrate the graduation of the Class of 2010. Join other alumni to meet the newest graduates, learn about their class project, network with other alumni and recognize six dedicated trustees that will be retiring from the board.

19th Annual LMC Golf Outing
“Think golf” after the long snowy winter and mark your calendar for June 7. This is a great opportunity to enjoy a day of golf, connect with other alumni and support the Leadership Medina County and Junior Leadership Medina County programs. Following 18 holes of golf, participants will return to the Weymouth Grand Ballroom for dinner stations, networking, the awarding of cash prizes and a chance to take part in the much anticipated raffle

Breakfast Out and About
Midpoint Campus Center, 50 Pearl Road in Brunswick will host our Spring Breakfast Out & About on April 28 from 7:45 to 9:00 a.m. Come join other alumni for a continental breakfast and tour. Learn about this wonderful new facility.

Education Day for the Class of 2010

Rob Stall, the Servant Leader
Robert P. Stall, ’10, President of Medina Hospital, a Cleveland Clinic hospital, spoke about "the Servant Leader" at this year’s Awareness Breakfast.

Another Weatherhead 100

Holiday Fun for Alumni

LMC Alumni Take Elected Office in January

Marcus Neiman Wins Statewide Award from OMEA

Class Notes January 2010

JrLMC Students Pay it Forward

Pinnacle Sports Host Breakfast Out & About
“It’s not always about winning…………it’s about success.” This is what owner Earl Stalter and his staff strive to instill in the children at Pinnacle Sports. Their mission is to impact lives by intentionally integrating athletic skills training and character development in a safe and welcoming community utilizing premier staff in an elite facility. The tragedy of 9/11 caused Earl to reevaluate his career and begin the second half of his life by purchasing Pinnacle Sports and taking it in an entirely new direction.

LMC Class 2010, Health Care, Human Services Day
LMC alumni may remember their Health Care and Human Services Day but every class experience is different. See what the Class of 2010 was up to in January.

LMC Alumni,Companies Listed in Weatherhead 100
Two companies familiar to Leadership Medina County (LMC) have been listed in the Weatherhead 100. This annual, highly regarded list objectively selects companies that demonstrate consistent growth for the past 5 years. Congratulations to Mark Dorman, Cl ’01 and Greg Vincent, Cl ’96.

Thom Whelan, '03, the "Community Person of the Year"
The Lodi Chamber of Commerce will present the "2009 Community Person of the Year " award to Lodi Community Hospital CEO, Thomas Whelan, at their annual meeting, January 21. Thom is a graduate of the LMC Class of 2003. Kudos Thom!

Medina Hospital President Is Keynote Speaker

Board Profile: Dr. Mari Halkovich
Leadership Medina County benefits from dedicated leaders who donate their time and talents to serve on our board of Trustees. This month we are pleased to feature Dr. Mari Halkovich.

Class Notes February 2010

Class Notes March 2010

JrLMC Graduation

JrLMC Select Class Project