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Maynard also has played a significant leadership role in other organizations. He serves as board chairman of Akron Children’s Hospital Foundation and is a past chairman of Hoban High School’s board of trustees. Additionally, he has served on the boards of Interval Brotherhood Home, Center for Nonprofit Excellence, the Greater Akron Chamber and The University of Akron. His history of volunteerism includes work with the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, East Akron Community House, Haven of Rest Ministries, Opportunity Parish Ecumenical Neighborhood Ministry (OPEN M), Heart to Heart Communications, Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service and the Boy Scouts. Maynard is a past recipient the Association of Fundraising Professionals Outstanding Fundraiser Award and the Boy Scouts Community Service Award. A lifelong resident of Greater Akron, Maynard is a graduate of Hoban High School and The University of Akron, both of which have since honored him with alumni awards.
A committee of past Polsky Award recipients selected Maynard for the
award, which honors selfless dedication to local humanitarian
causes. Maynard was honored at the annual Polsky Award Dinner Oct.
16 at the Hilton Akron-Fairlawn. by Dani A. Robbins, Class XXII This year’s Lunch with Leaders, held September 18, started normal enough with salad and chicken at Portage Country Club, and a go around the table sharing everything there is to tell about yourself in three minutes. Introductions lasted 20 minutes, which were the last vestiges of normal, even by Leadership Akron standards. We were then instructed to share two truths and an untruth. My tablemates claimed to have partied with Bob Marley, lived under an assumed name, studied to be certified as a hand writing analyst, been compared to the Mona Lisa, run over a date’s dog, hitchhiked up the East Coast, and spent three months with the Aborigines. And, Scott Read swears he was babysat by Jeffrey Dahmer while visiting a neighbor. You may be asking yourself: "Is any of
it true?" If you want to know, you should have come. You’d know the
truth, and spent the lunch hour laughing!
Community Issues Program Obesity
America’s #1 Public Health Threat
by Chris Yuhasz ‘05 Please join us November 8, 2007 at the new Akron Urban League as we welcome several dozen new community leaders. These people have recently begun their new leadership roles in the community. All LAAA members are encouraged to attend. You can register online at http://www.lakron.com/3-events.asp. The following new leaders will be honored at this year’s New Community Leaders’ Reception:
by Megan Elavsky, Manchester High School This quote from Lance Secretan took on new meaning September 16-17, when thirty-four new Junior Leadership Akron students assembled at Camp Y-Noah. Presented with various tasks and challenges, all were determined to prove to themselves and each other their ability and strength. These leaders grew and reveled in each other’s knowledge. Blessed with skill and determination, the 2007-2008 Junior Leadership Akron class had an experience to last a lifetime. A strong sense of confidence, self-worth, teamwork, communication abilities, and compassion helped each individual complete a series of planned tasks. Upon arrival, the acquaintances played a few ice breaker games before diving into the challenges. The first day focused more on trust of one’s fellow peers. Divided into three teams, groups were faced with out-of-the-box tasks like a "pizza toss" and helium balloon drop. The low ropes course stressed the need for clear and concise words and actions when completing a project. Ending the day with a Dutch Auction and bonfire, our class of juniors from all around Summit county quickly developed a relationship that only JLA and Leadership Akron alums can fully appreciate. The second day was based more on pushing one’s own limits rather than the team’s. Alpine Tower and the swing tested our fears and comfort zones. Alpine Tower, a fifty foot structure, presented various paths to the top. Supported only by a thin rope, an individual had to override terror and stick to a specific goal. Though a few stopped along the way, shouts of encouragement echoed beneath. A strength inside blossomed as one accomplished his or her set limit. Though some were afraid, every student climbed the tower.
We closed our two-day retreat with a brief
discussion. Coming into the retreat, many admitted not knowing what
to expect. Yet, in the two day period we learned and developed as a
group and as individual leaders. It was an experience most of us
will not soon forget. As John C. Maxwell said: "You gain strength,
courage, and confidence by every experience. You must do the thing
that you think you cannot do." That defines a leader.
Class XXIV Off and
Running!
Click here to submit new announcements Awards/Recognitions/Promotions Theresa Carter ’98 and Sue Peirce ’99 have been named finalists for the 2007 Athena Award. The Athena Award honors individuals for advancing women’s leadership, professional accomplishment and community impact. Theresa was recently promoted to President of OMNOVA Solutions Foundation. Laura Culp ’94 was chosen by The University of Akron’s College of Business Administration to be honored with the Dr. Frank L. Simonetti Distinguished Business Alumni Award. Cambridge Home Health Care (Nancy Diller Shively ‘97 and Sue Fassoles ‘97) has been named one one of America’s entrepreneurial growth leaders by Inc magazine. They also received the 2007 NEO Success Award presented by Inside Business Magazine. Tony Gorant ’87 was awarded the Meritorious Service Award from the Ohio Hospital Association. Leadership Akron Trustee Phil Maynard received the 2007 Polsky Humanitarian Award on October 16. Louwana Oliva ’00 was named Volunteer of the Year by the Akron Urban League at their annual meeting on May 9. Brad Schroeder ’06 has been promoted to the expanded role of Vice President, Finance for YRC Worldwide Enterprise Services and YRC Worldwide Technolgies. Ilene Shapiro ’88 was recognized by Summa Health System as a 2007 "Woman of Professional Excellence."
Mark Watkins ’05
is now Managing Partner of the Akron Office for Hahn Loeser and
Parks LLP. Leaders On the Move Leah Anglin-Walsh ’06 is now Director, Regional Economic Development Office, Ocasek Government Office Building. Address is 161 South High Street, Room 404, Akron OH 44308. Telephone number is 330.643.3392. Fax is 330.643.3391. E-mail address is langlin@odod.state.oh.us. Fannie Brown ’01 has a new home business. It is called Tutoring Nurtures Talent. Amie Bruggeman ’96 has retired from Roetzel & Andress. She and her husband Brad have relocated to Idaho. Address is 12550 Upper Ridge Place, Boise ID 83714. Telephone number is 218.229.2277. E-mail address is amie_b@ctcweb.net. Cary Dell ’01 has a new home address. It is 2248 Stone Creek Trail, Cuyahoga Falls OH 44223. Telephone number is 330.920.0973. E-mail address carydell@aol.com. Karen Doty ’85 has accepted a position as General Counsel for Ohio Board of Regents. Address is 30 East Broad Street, 36th Floor, Columbus OH 43215. Telephone is 614.728.2138. Fax is 614.728.4643. E-mail address is kdoty@regents.state.oh.us. Tom Doll ’96 has expanded Superior Staffing once again. Superior is proud to announce their newest division, Superior Accounting and Finance Staffing. Jerilynn Ferguson ’93 is no longer with Huntington Bank. She can be reached at her home address. E-mail address is jerferg@aol.com. On October 15, Dan Flowers’ 06, Josie McElroy ‘94 and Teresa LeGrair ‘08 of Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank have moved. New address is 350 Opportunity Parkway, Akron OH 44307. Current telephone, fax numbers and e-mail addresses will remain the same.
Don Glozer ’91
is now President and Chief Executive Officer for Virginia Health
Quality Center. Address is 4510 Cox Road, Suite 400, Glen Allen VA
23060. Telephone number is 804.289.5320. Fax number is 804.289.5324.
E-mail address is dgloz@aol.com. Holly Miller ’06 is now Service Director for Hope Homes. Address is 2300 Call Road, Stow OH 44224. Telephone number is 330.686.5342. Fax number is 330.686.5347. E-mail address is holly@hopehomes.org. New home address is 982 Bevan Street, Akron OH 44319. Telephone number is 330.644.7871. Tamara O’Brien ’93 is the co-author of a new book, Ohio Motions in Limine (2007), published by Thomson West. It is a legal practitioner’s guide to filing and opposing motions in limine – critical evidentiary motions that can define which evidence a judge will likely allow during trial. Rick Owens ’01 is now Bailiff for Akron Municipal Court. Address is 217 South High Street, Akron OH 44308. Telephone number is 330.375.2054. Fax number is 330.375.2238. E-mail address is deaconowens@aol.com. Bob Pacanovsky ’07 business name has changed. It is now called Robert J. Events and Catering. His e-mail address has been changed to bob@robertjevents.com. Carl Rakich ’87 has recently sold his business B-Dry® System, Inc. He can be reached at is home address. His new e-mail address is rakichc@aol.com. Fran Rice ’03 is now Director or Development for Summit Education Initiative. Address is 520 South Main Street, Suite 2433-C, Akron OH 44311-1010. Telephone number is 330.535.8833. Fax number is 330.535.0242. E-mail address is fran@seisummit.org. Mary Ann Roach ’03 has retired from Bridgestone/Firestone effective October 1. She can be reached at her home address. E-mail address is m.roach8890@sbcglobal.net. Dennis Roberts ’05 is now Regional Director for Macomb Pipe and Supply. Address is 3774 Congress Parkway, Richfield OH 44286. Telephone number is 330.659.4577 ext. 4608. Fax number is 330.659.4611. E-mail address is droberts@macombgroup.com. Pat Roberts ’00 is now Director of Development, College Centered Programs and The College of Fine & Applied Arts for The University of Akron Foundation. Address is Akron OH 44325-2603. Telephone number is 330.972.6328. Fax number is 330.374.8860. E-mail address proberts@uakron.edu. Sharon Rosche ’00 has accepted a position as President of the Morrisville, North Carolina Chamber of Commerce, effective October 29. Patricia Roy ’00 has currently moved into Community Relations for Summit County Children Services. Marvin Sharpless ‘06 is now Chief Financial and Administrative Officer with American Red Cross, Summit County Chapter. Address is 501 West Market Street, Akron OH, 44303. Telephone number is 330.535.2313. Fax number is 330.535.4330. E-mail address is sharplessm@usa.redcross.org.
Ken Wayman ’05
has accepted a position as Director of Projects for The Ohio State
University, Facilities Operation and Development, Central Service
Building effective October 22. Address is 2003 Millikin Road,
Columbus OH 43210. Mark Bober ’95 was re-elected President of the Shaw Jewish Community Center. Andy Duff ’87 has been appointed to the Board of Trustees for Summit Education Initiative.
Rick Fedorovich ’88
was re-elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Akron
General Health Systems. Births/Special Announcements Congratulations to Mark and Bethany Scheffler on the birth of their daughter Daniela Joy Scheffler who was born on July 23, weighing in at 8 lbs., 12 oz., 20 inches long.
Obituaries Our condolences to Chris Eck ’00 on the death of his mother, Judy Eck who passed away on August 28.Our condolences to Loretta Haugh ’02 on the death of her father who passed away in June.Our condolences to Mary Jones ’06 on the death of her father, John Hurbean who passed away on August 24. Our condolences to Pat Roberts ’00 and Barbara Steinkerchner ’91 on the death of their mother-in-law Roberta Steinkerchner who passed away on September 27.
Rick Owens ’01 business city is incorrect in the directory. It should be Akron, not Cuyahoga Falls. Jim Payne ’91 has a new e-mail address. It is paynej@hotmail.com. Renee Pipitone ‘01 has a new e-mail address. It is renee.pipitone@gmail.com.
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Leadership
Akron Class XXIV is off to a great year! On the City Tour, they got
to know Akron better; at the Retreat, they got to know each other
better. Here class members get up close and personal
in a team-building exercise facilitated by the Akron Area YMCA at
the Orientation Retreat.