S. Franklin Arner, Partner, Hall Kistler & Co., LLPBryant Bartolone, Manager, State & Local Tax, The Timken CompanyJacquie Batchelder, Development Director, American Red Cross Stark County ChapterJulie Bland, Outreach Program Coordinator, The Corporate University Kent State University at StarkMyrna Blosser, Principal-Southgate School, Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities

Bryan Bowman, Human Resources Technician, 1-145th Armored RegimentWilliam Burgess, Public Information Officer, Stark County Department of Job and Family ServicesAl Carranza, CEO & Founder, Al’s Property Management & HCC SolutionKirt Conrad, CEO, SARTABenjamin Cook, Dentist, Canton South DentalLaura Cowles, Firm’s Executive Officer/Interiors Consultant, John Patrick Picard Architect, Inc.

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Third Quarter 2010 • This issue is sponsored by:

Key Program Dates

SEPTEMBER 19-2124th Class Opening Retreat

SEPTEMBER 30Spotlight Stark County Orientation

OCTOBER 21Encounter Bus Tour

DECEMBER 7Spotlight Stark Countyclosing program

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WELCOME 24th Signature Class!

The 24th class of Leadership Stark County’s Signature program has been selected and has begun their leadership journey with the opening retreat at Westview Conference Center. The 24th class is an extraordinary representation of Stark County. Their professions are as varied as their neighborhoods and their ages range from the twenties to mid-fifties. The 24th Class resides in Alliance, Canton, Massillon, Navarre, North Canton and nine other cities. They have in common a link to Stark County through their residence or workplace and a desire to serve this community. The diversity of this group will create lively discussion, expanding vision, challenging perspectives, and wonderful friendships. Thank you to the selection committee of community members and LSC alumni who helped create this dynamic group!

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New Board Matching process update!Recently we reported on the collaboration with Business Volunteers Unlimited (BVU) of Cleveland to initiate a process in Stark County to place ‘Non-Leadership Graduates’ on local non-profit boards. Twenty-four non-profit agencies participated in a ‘needs assessment’ session conducted by BVU staff along with Stephanie Snow Werren or myself. Two executive directors share their thoughts.

“My initial impression of the BVU presentation at the Timken Company was one of surprise and inspiration: such a project should have been initiated many years ago. . . . BVU is determined not merely to fill board positions, but to assure that the newcomers are adequately prepared to assume their board responsibilities. . . . Their in-depth questions stimulated a profound exploration of issues and problems with the various boards in my own experience, and their obvious determination to place individuals capable of finding solutions. . . . It was a fabulous experience for me!” - M. J. Albacete (1st), Executive Director, Canton Museum of Art

“The session with the BVU staff was an opportunity for me to check for clarity in the reasons the Greater Stark County

Urban League exists in the community, how we intend to operate in the future and where we have shortfalls and obstacles. . . . It would have been an excellent opportunity for the entire board to go through and to give their perspective together.

I wish there had been a tape recorder in the room so I could replay the questions they asked and the answers I gave. . . . The BVU staff then put me through a short, “One Minute Manager” session to point out some quick fixes to some fundamental problems or potential problems. I have attended a lot of management training, team building, and board development training sessions; few of them gave me as much practical suggestions as did this one.” - Vincent E. Watts, Interim President/CEO, Greater Stark County Urban League

Next steps include the referral of individuals to the agencies. Let us know of your questions, comments and interest in learning more about this process for your business or organization.

Fran Wells, Director

Thank you Ribs Burn-off VolunteersMike AbbottRonald BalyintWilliam M. BellMelissa BelserBrian BerreyTheresa BlanchardWendy BlosserJoAnn BreedloveSteven J. BurgerVeronica Kay CallahanAndrea M. CapuanoLori CarleWilliam ClineCynthia CloseLisa CodispotiWilliam R CookJack B. CooperMonique Cox-MooreKevin CurryJohn DascenzoRobin DaveJohn D’Egidio, Jr.Carla Louise DerrMary M. DunlapMatthew J. EllisStephanie FakelisAndrea R. Finley

Joseph R FrenchGlenn GamberAaron GehSusan GrabowskiDavid L GriffingMelanie GriffithChristopher HarrisScott HawsDustin HennessyCraig HenzelKen HuotJohn KaminskiMelissa Kandel-NicholsDebra KennedyJeffery LeBeauJeffrey J. LechakDanette LundJennifer LylesBarbara J. MaceyakLouise MahoneyRichard MayleSherri McKinney-FrantzRichard L McLaughlinLaurie A. MickleyMarcas Miles

Robert MullenKenton OliverTodd OsbornAngela ParkerTony PeldunasGretchen PlewakGloria J. PopeRaymond C. PoynterLarry RayBrenda RayeTracy SaboMelissa SchraderSharon S. SimonMelissa SmithTodd TolsonThomas F. TurnerJeffrey UrySusan VerbleMichael WalpoleClishawn WestDerek WilliamsRyan WilsonBrian WymerJavan L. YoderLauren Zink

Thanks to everyone who participated, especially our volunteer coordinators, Elizabeth Inkinen-Juergensen (22nd) and Lisa Leech (10th) for the hours spent phoning volunteers, mailing reminders, and checking in volunteers. Please let us know if we’ve forgotten anyone.

Some of our volunteers pictured above:front, Sharon Simon (8th), Robin Dave (23rd), back, Dustin Hennessey (23rd), Cindy Close (23rd), Todd Tolson (23rd), Ken Huot (23rd), Chris Harris (23rd)

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MANY THANKS! Thanks again to PNC Bankfor their generous support of this issue of the Leadership LINK.

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

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Kimberly Davenport, Director of Human Resources, Shearer’s Foods, Inc.Cynthia Dutton, Administrator, Altercare of AllianceDomenic Ferrante, Vice President, SoL Harris/Day ArchitectureKristin Hackenbracht, VP, Banking Office General Manager, Huntington National BankMatthew Halter, Vice President, Solmet TechnologiesChristopher Hunt, Associate Attorney, Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & DoughertyRichard Jackson, Director of Multicultural Student Affairs, Mount Union CollegeTracy Jeffries, Director of Institutional Development, Canton Symphony OrchestraLeeAnn Klein, Grants Coordinator, Stark Community FoundationKimberly Labriola, Early Childhood Consultant, Child & Adolescent Behavioral HealthMichael Lemon, Account Executive, AultcareMatthew Leuenberger, VP, Premier Bank and TrustJames Lindesmith, Director of Information Technology, ComDoc

Kimberly Mason, Trust Officer, KeybankGlen Maurer, Operations Manager, Vasco Asphalt Co.Jennifer McNemar, Director, Accounting & Financial Report- ing, Kenan Advantage Group, Inc.Nichole Nichols, Treasurer, Stark County Area JVSDNichole Oocumma, Department Chair, Stark State CollegeGeneva Parker, Elementary Guidance Counselor, Canton City School DistrictTodd Porter, Sports Writer/ Columnist, The RepositoryDora Silvis, VP of Accounting & Administration, Alliance Petroleum CorporationTerry Smith, Compliance Auditor, Aultman Health FoundationSteven Strawbridge Jr., VP Merchandising & Licensing, Pro Football Hall of FameLorie Travaglino, Director of Impact Councils, United Way of Greater Stark CountyCarolee Vanicek, Unit Manager- Refining and Casting, The Timken CompanyBarbara Vaughn, AVP/Branch Manager, Charter One BankBarbara Yingling, Assistant VP Nursing, Mercy Medical Center

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Thank you Hole Sponsors:Brewster CheeseAbbott ElectricCanton South DentalHampton Capital ManagementHarold for AuditorHarris Battery Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty

Thanks also to the committee chair Jason Haupt

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The time togive is NOW Please support the Leadership Stark County 2010 Annual Fund.

The Annual Fund Drive 2010 is closing in on its goal of $50,000. With your support in the final stretch I know we can reach our goal and continue to meet the needs of Stark County. LSC continues to provide a core of motivated leaders with a lifelong commitment to community service through training in leadership skills and education about the community in our 5 programs.

• We have graduated over 700 community minded individuals from the Signature Program.

• We have raised the level of awareness of Stark county assets and needs.

• We have developed a Spotlight Stark county Program for younger professionals.

• We have become the “go-to” agency for local non-profit board placement.

• We have kept tuition affordable and increased scholarship assistance.

Please support Leadership Stark County this year. Go to www. Leadershipstarkcounty.org or call 330-458-2095 to make a pledge and help us get to our goal by the close of the Fund Drive on September 30.

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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.

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