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In This issue ...
A New
LeaderLine for
a New Year
This summer when the two of us met about the year ahead, we immediately agreed that it made sense to strengthen the relationship between the alumni and the core program. We also both recognized the need to improve communications for both Leadership Akron Alumni Association (LAAA) and Leadership Akron. This initial conversation gave birth to a concrete “win-win” scenario that takes off with this issue of the LeaderLine. Making the LeaderLine the unified news source for all things Leadership Akron will benefit both organizations. For alumni, it will give them a look at what the program looks like today and opportunities to get involved. For Leadership Akron, it creates a vehicle to get the word out about the core program. Because we share the same audience, it was a natural fit to fold coverage of the core program into the LeaderLine. Of course, those benefits probably don’t stand out as much as the LeaderLine’s new look. We’re very grateful to Rick Krochka and Triad Communications, Inc. for giving the LeaderLine a face-lift that will make it better and easier to read. This represents the latest in Triad’s outstanding pro bono support for LAAA. We’re also very grateful to Louwana Oliva, LAAA communications chair, for her hard work in the development process and her leadership in keeping the content fresh and interesting. And, as always, we have relied in many ways on Heidi Roane to keep things moving and coming together for LeaderLine’s next chapter. In addition to a new look, LeaderLine is going 21st Century with an e-mail version. For this first new edition, everyone is receiving the print and e-mail versions. A big thank you to Jacquie Skryzpiec at InfoLine, Inc. for helping make this happen. In the future we will send you only the e-mail version, unless we hear from you that it’s important to receive the print version. This will generate cost savings, reduce waste, and hopefully add convenience for our members. You’ll notice the e-mail version will give you the option to dig deeper on Leadership Akron’s website with additional information and photos related to the topic at hand. If you need a print version, please call this request in to Heidi Roane at 330-237-1239. We hope that the new LeaderLine keeps what you’ve valued most about the LeaderLine, and also adds value in new ways. While we are pleased with this first step, we also know it is a work in progress and hope you’ll get back to us with your thoughts and suggestions. Meanwhile, happy reading!
Distinguished Leaders
Chosen
Jeff and Scott feel tremendously honored to be receiving this award. They hope to continue on with the fine example of leadership set forth by past Distinguished Leader Award recipients.
Holiday Party 2005
The Leadership Akron Alumni Association Holiday Party was held on December 7, 2005 at the Akron Zoo’s Komodo Kingdom Education Center. An estimated 118 Alumni and 22 members of the class of 2006 were in attendance. Attendees sampled drinks and hors’ devours and enjoyed the merriment of the season while observing Komodo Dragons, Chinese Alligators, and Galapagos Turtles. A special thank you to Paparazzi’s for the food, Larry Frank ’95 for providing the spirits and the Akron Zoo for providing such a unique venue for the event.
Leadership
Perspectives
“As I listened to our speakers discussing leadership and how they came to be leaders I was aware of the fact that it all happened rather quietly and incrementally, in small deeds on a day-to-day basis,” said Class XXII member Sue Pierson of Info Line, Inc. “Significant people in each of their lives instilled in them the importance of giving back and looking out for others. They were encouraged to see the big picture and follow through.” The afternoon sessions focused on leadership diversity were hosted by The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and facilitated by Donald Harper, Goodyear’s Vice President of Human Resources. A panel discussion included Pastor Dennis Butts from The House of the Lord; Rev. Norman Douglas from Heart to Heart Communications; Dr. Janice Taylor Heard of The University of Akron; and Leadership Akron trustee Kathleen Geier, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. “It is extremely important for us to understand that diversity is a two way street,” said class member Colleen Curry of The University of Akron when recalling the “elephant” and “giraffe” discussion during the afternoon session. “Yet it is a clear vision and sincere commitment to the goal of inclusion that makes diversity work.” Dr. Sanjiv Tewari of Akron General Medical Center summed up his take on the day like this: “The speakers demonstrated that leadership stems from the desire to continually improve that which surrounds you.”
Innovation
Inspires Junior Leaders On January 17th, our Junior Leadership Akron class of 2006 had its Science/Technology/Creativity Day, and what a fun, interesting, and exciting day it was! The day started in The University of Akron’s brand-new Polymer Center with presentations by the staff of The University of Akron. What followed were tours guided by the University’s graduate students, and great hands-on activities involving polymers. Students received information on the science of polymers (most of which went over my head!) and the courses of scientific study available at The University of Akron. After the polymer center, the other Junior Leaders and I leapt at the chance to visit the Bridgestone-Firestone Akron Technical Center, where we participated in more hands-on activities involving tires and their obvious involvement with rubber. We got to make our own tire-tread pattern and there was a competition for whoever could make their tread the most “quiet.” We also guessed at the tire inflation on an awesome BMW and received our very own tire gauges. In all seriousness, I was inspired to check my tires’ inflation in the pouring rain at the end of the day. We also had the chance to sit in a car raised on platforms that shook to test vibration points in the car, which was very interesting, but kind of scary. After the best lunch of any Junior Leadership day so far, our last activity was a trip to the National Inventor’s Hall of Fame, where, after seeing some of the exhibits, there was an egg-drop competition from the top story of the building (inside, of course!). We were given only several straws, one long piece of tape, and several popsicle sticks. Only two groups’ eggs didn’t break – they actually siphoned the egg’s contents out of the egg using the sharp end of an earring and the straw – a strategy this Junior Leader was not inventive enough to use.
Breakfast Club Gets to
the Heart of the Matter
On January 13th, Akron General Medical Center Cardiologist and Past President, American Heart Association, Dr. Terry Gordon, spoke to Leadership Akron alumni, as well as several members of Class XXII about something he wants to be close to our hearts: Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). Nearly 60 alumni attended the Breakfast Club event, which was held at Portage Country Club. We learned first-hand about the life-saving benefits of AEDs. Dr. Gordon shared heart-breaking stories about school-age children whose lives might have been saved if an AED had been readily accessible at the time of their cardiac arrest. And he inspired the group with stories of those whose lives have been saved as a result of AEDs. Dr. Gordon reported that 250,000 Americans have cardiac arrest heart attacks annually. Of those, only 3 – 5% survive. For every minute that the heart is not beating, the chance of survival drops 10%. Since the average response time for paramedics in Akron is 6-9 minutes, a person often has a small chance of survival by the time they arrive. That chance is increased significantly when an AED is available. AEDs are computerized devices that are now about the size of a laptop computer. They are attached to victims who are thought to be in cardiac arrest, and they provide voice and visual prompts to lead rescuers through the steps of operation. AEDs analyze the victim's heart rhythm, determine if a defibrillation shock is needed, then prompt the rescuer to "clear" the victim and deliver a shock. Joseph Coleman '88, who had never seen an AED before, showed the class how easy it was to use. Dr. Gordon’s passion and commitment to increase awareness of AEDs was evident when he talked about the work he has done to make defibrillators available in all schools and police cruisers. His testimony before the Ohio State Legislature was instrumental in Governor Bob Taft signing legislation to put AEDs in Ohio schools. Dr. Gordon is continuing his crusade to realize his goal that every Ohio school has access to a defibrillator. His enthusiasm was catching as evidenced by the discussions among alumni which were overheard after his presentation, about the possibilities of purchasing AEDs for their workplaces. Thank you, Terry Gordon for what may be a life-saving presentation!
Who do you know from Class XXIII? Actually, that’s a trick question, since Class XXIII will not be selected until later this year. But you may know someone that could be in Class XXIII, and we’re counting on you to encourage them to apply. Applications come out on March 1, so start thinking now about who you know that would make a great candidate for Leadership Akron in 2006-07. Meanwhile, here are some questions we typically hear from prospective applicants…
Click here to nominate a candidate: www.lakron.com/nom.htm.
Coming
Soon ...
February 22, 2006 – Leadership Development Program titled Leader as Pioneer: “Exploring New Territories OUT of Your Comfort Zone” with guest speaker Tom Sudow, Executive Director, Beachwood Chamber of Commerce. 7:30-9:00 a.m., United Disability Services, 701 South Main Street, Akron. Cost $10. March 16, 2006 – Community Issues Program titled “Behind the Bricks and Mortar … The Real Work of Changing Our Neighborhoods” with LAAA member speakers Tony O’Leary ’98, Executive Director, Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority and Ken Stapleton ’04, Director, University Park Alliance, The University of Akron. Time is 7:30-9:00 a.m. at Marian Hall Community Center, 760 Edgewood Avenue, Akron 44307. Cost $10.
AWARDS/RECOGNITION Bober, Markey, Fedorovich & Company held its annual event, the Top Management Retreat on November 9. Guest speaker, Robert Farley, President, Team NEO presented “Economic Competition and Regionalism in Northeast Ohio”. Jim Merklin ’03 also presented the topic “Are you Keeping Score or Just Playing the Game”. Cambridge Home Health Care (Nancy Diller-Shively ’97) recently opened their 24th Ohio office in Cincinnati. They were also honored with the Weatherhead 100 Award for the sixth consecutive year on December 6. Main Street Gourmet (Steve Marks ’93 and Anne Bitong ’02) recently received the 2005 Pillar Award for Community Service Jack Morrison Jr. ’89 has been named one of Ohio Super Lawyers 2006 in Law & Politics and Cincinnati Magazine. Superior Staffing, Inc. (Tom Doll ’96 and Lisa Craine ’02) was named the “Silver Winner” in Staffing Industry Review’s Most Effective Customer Acquisition and Retention Program. Congratulations to Pat Roberts ’00 who received his Ph.D. degree at The University of Akron in December. LEADERS ON THE MOVE Suzanne Allen ’96 is now Director of Development, Major Gifts, The University of Akron, Department of Development, Martin University Center, Akron, OH 44325-2603. Telephone number is 330.972.6112. Fax number is 330.490.7539. E-mail address is stallen@uakron.edu. Diane Bastic ’85 has moved to Arizona. Her new home address is 4200 North Miller Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251. Telephone number is 480.425.2253. Theresa Beyerle ’01 is now Community Outreach Coordinator for University Park Alliance, at The University of Akron. Business address is Office of the President, Polsky 520, Akron, OH 44325-6238. Telephone number is 330.972.8560. E-mail address is tsb4@uakron.edu. Bill Childers ’02 is now Director of Foundation Development, Kevin Coleman Foundation. Business address is 5982 Rhodes Road, Kent, OH 44240. Telephone number is 330.676.8016. Fax number is 330.678.3677. E-mail address is Bill.Childers@colemanprof.com. Dan Church ’91 is now President of Bastyr University. Business address is Office of the President, 14500 Juanita Drive, N.E., Kenmore, WA 98028. Telephone number is 425.602.3003. Fax is 425.602.3196. E-mail address is dchurch@bastyr.edu. New home address is 9916 N.E. 157th Street, Bothell, WA 98011. Telephone number is 425.488.7434. Lou Ciraldo ’99 of Summit Construction Company, Inc. has relocated. New business address is 1095 Home Avenue, Akron, OH 44310. Telephone number is 330.376.1317. Fax number is 330.376.1702. E-mail address is lciraldo@summitconstruction.com. Bryan Kinnamon ’94 has a new home address. It is 1746 Brookwood Drive, Akron, OH 44313. Telephone number is 330.869.4954. Ellen Otto ’89 - MCI has merged with Verizon. Her title has changed to Branch Marketing Manager. Her contact information remains the same with the exception of her e-mail address. It is ellen.otto@verizonbusiness.com. Joe Parsons ’90 has retired from Albrecht, Inc. He can be reached at his home address, 6562 Hampsher Road, Clinton, OH 44216. Telephone number is 330.882.9452. E-mail address isparsjd@sbcglobal.net. Kimble Scott ’02 has a new home address. It is 62 York Drive, Hudson, OH 44236. Telephone number is 330.653.9101. Mike Thomas ’03 is now Athletic Director for the University of Cincinnati effective December 1. Pat Waickman ’98 is now Senior Vice President and General Manager of Akron Zoological Park. Business address is 500 Edgewood Avenue, Akron, OH 44307. Telephone number is 330.374.8974. Fax number is 330.375.2575. E-mail address is pbwaickman@akronzoo.com. Ed Wilcox ’89 has a new home address. It is 275 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928-4512. Telephone number is 843.363.6643. LEADERS SERVICING THE COMMUNITY The following Bober, Markey & Fedorovich partners have been retained in leadership positions within the PFK North American Network for 2006: - Mark Bober ’93, Vice Chair, Legal Services Committee - Rick Fedorovich ’89, Member, Strategic Planning Committee. - Cindy Johnson '00, Member, Technology Committee - Jim Merklin ’03, Chair, Manufacturing/Distribution Committee - Dale Ruther ’98, Member, Construction Contractors Committee. Roger Emerson ’03 was appointed to the Spiritual Life committee and is serving on the Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy Board of Trustees. Ernie Estep ’98 was named Chairman of the Board for Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy, reappointed to the Heidelberg College Board of Trustees, and appointed to Sumner on Ridgewood Board of Trustees Beth Houseman ’02 was reappointed to a four year term to the Akron-Canton Airport Board of Trustees. Cindy Johnson ’00 has been appointed to the Human Resources Committee for the Summit County Chapter of the American Red Cross. She also was elected Vice President of the Inter-Lake Yachting Board of Trustees and Treasurer of the Commodore’s Administration. Jim Merklin ’03 has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of the NEOUCOM Foundation. He has also been appointed Vice President, in addition to his existing duties as Treasurer, of Community Support Services, Inc. Helen Paige ’86 has been appointed to the Summa Community Health Advisory Committee. Shari Whitfield ’95 was elected Treasurer for The Beacon Journal Charity Fund Board of Trustees. OBITITUARIES Our condolences to Bruce Jentner ’99 on the loss of his father, Thomas A. Jentner who passed away on December 14. Our condolences to Margaret Tramontine ’05 on the loss of her mother, Nancy McCabe Tramontine who passed away in December. BIRTHS Congratulations to Kirt ’03 and Amy Conrad on the birth of their daughter, Meredith June Conrad who was born on November 10. She weighed 6 lbs. 2 oz and 19 inches long. Congratulations to Sheila Sternecker, Leadership Medina County ’86 on the birth of her first granddaughter, Sasha Bjorn Stenercker who was born on November 20. She weighed 5 lbs., 1 oz. and 18 inches long.
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Leadership Akron graduates
Scott Read ’03 and Jeff Satterfield
'01 recognized that young persons with leadership potential needed
more opportunities for community service in Greater Akron. Scott and
Jeff created TorchBearers to identify, develop, and connect young
leaders, and built this concept into reality. They sought input from
existing leadership; promoted the concept to generate broad support;
identified the inaugural class; and developed leadership among
members of TorchBearers to make the organization self-sustaining. As
a result, TorchBearers has nearly 70 members and an advisory
committee of established community leaders. It is now transitioning
to a new leadership team that will continue to build and grow the
organization. TorchBearers is galvanizing Greater Akron’s young
leaders to learn and to serve in our community. 
Innovation, collaboration, compassion, vision and commitment.
Those were the key characteristics of leaders that emerged during
Class XXII’s “Leadership Perspectives Day.”