Anyone, Anywhere, Can Make a Positive Difference

Leadership Medina County Emerging Leaders got to experience first hand that “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose is to give it away” — William Shakespeare, as they participated as group leaders in the United Way of Medina County E4 Youth Summit and Volunteer Experience. Click here for photos from the two…

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Class Notes: November 2018

Former LMC Trustee Pat Brannigan, long time LMC Trustee, passed away Oct. 13 at the age of 98. Our condolences go out to his family and friends. ’99  The Dynamic Bob Thompson, Centerra Co-op, congratulations on your retirement on 11/15/18. ’01  The Synergetic Denise “Nisi” Pozderac, Transitional Living Centers, became a grandmother again on July…

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You’ll Grow Most Where You are Already Strong

Leadership Medina County Emerging Leaders got to question “What will happen when we think about what is right with people rather than fixating on what is wrong with them” Donald O. Clifton, as they learned and explored their strength results facilitated by Lucy Sondles ’94 Click here for more photos from the day taken by…

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Class Notes: October 2018

’01  The Synergetic Denise “Nisi” Pozderac, Transitional Living Centers, was recognized as a Women of our Community recipient and 2018 ATHENA Award Nominee on October 10, 2018. The event is hosted by The Medina County Women’s Journal. ’06  The Enterprising Johanna Perrino, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Kovack Realtors, has been awarded the OAR President’s Sales…

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Leadership Means Facing Challenges Head On

Leadership Medina County Emerging Leaders learned that “fear is only temporary but regrets last forever” as they overcame the Challenge Course at the Medina County Career Center at their Opening Retreat. Click here for photos from the day taken by Valerie Rapp ’03  

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Class Notes: September 2018

’95  The Greatest Stephen Hambley, The Ohio House of Representatives, is running for re-election of 69th District-State Representative in the November 6 election. ’08  That Class Colleen M. Swedyk, Medina County Recorder’s Office, is running for County Commissioner in the November 6 election. ’10 The Social Class Mike Kovack, Medina County Auditor’s Office, is running…

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Class Notes: August 2018

’94  The Finest Sandy Calvert, was a sponsor and helped fundraise for Serenite’ and the Medina Recovery Center for the red carpet showing of ‘Knife Skills,’ an Academy Award nominated documentary about Edwins Restaurant and Culinary program for recovering addicts in Shaker Heights. Serenite’ in Medina is modeled after Edwins. ’96  The Brightest Jeff Holland,…

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Meet the Emerging Leaders Class of 2019

I am excited to announce the Emerging Leaders Class of 2019! Thank you to everyone who referred one of these great leaders to the program. Emily Beck, RE/MAX Oasis Dream Homes Kaitlin Booth, Medina County District Library Kari Deeks, Westfield Bank Eric Dougherty, Westfield Bank Mike Francescangeli, Sandridge Food Corporation Gretchen Heiskell Darrell, Almost Heaven…

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Class Notes: July 2018

’00  The Spirited Dottie Nemec, Marketing with Integrity, has joined the Catholic Charities ~ Diocese of Cleveland Board of Directors. ’01  The Synergetic Julianne Bedel, Barberton Public Library, recently accepted the position of Assistant Director at the Medina County District Library. She will be starting in the role on July 23, 2018, following the retirement…

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Class Notes: June 2018

’01  The Synergetic Kyle White, OSU Extension, Medina County, starting June 1 Kyle have been promoted to Area Leader for OSU Extension. Area Leadership is a new initiative by OSU Extension meant to provide a higher level of local leadership. Area Leaders are replacing Regional Directors who were leading over 20 counties. The new structure…

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