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“A Transylvanian in the Midwest” (Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra)
Jul. 17, 2019
“A Transylvanian in the Midwest” Aurelian will talk about his musical family, growing up in Romania, and how he ended up here in Dayton.
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Associate Concertmaster Aurelian Oprea was born in Cluj-Napoca, the cultural capital of Romania’s Transylvania region. His parents and grandfather were string players in the Romanian National Opera House Orchestra, and his grandmother was the prima ballerina of the Opera’s ballet corps. Aurelian began playing the violin in the first grade, and he graduated in 1995 from the city’s music school with a Baccalaureate Degree in Violin Performance. He served as the music school’s concertmaster and frequently performed as a guest soloist with several Romanian orchestras. He earned a bachelor’s degree in music performance from Bowling Green State University in 1999, where he also won a Concerto Competition. Aurelian won his first professional audition at the age of 20, becoming the youngest member of the Michigan Opera Theater Orchestra in Detroit, a position he held until 2000 when he joined the DPO. Aurelian is fluent in Romanian, Hungarian and English. He resides in Grafton Hill with his wife, Rachel, and his daughter, Hanna
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Get Out and Explore Your Five Rivers MetroParks!
Jul. 24, 2019
Bill Tschirhart {CHEERHART} is the Chief of Administration for Five Rivers MetroParks . Bill is responsible for the finance, human resources, information technology, marketing and business operations for the park district. He lives in Kettering with his wife, two children and two dogs who love visiting Hills & Dales MetroPark as often as possible. Bill will speak about the many opportunities to get out and explore a MetroPark near you.
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Medical Marijuana in the Workplace
Jul. 31, 2019
Ms. Brill has presented to Chambers of Commerce, Safety Meetings and employers, large and small on the legal ramifications of Medical marijuana in the workplace - how it can impact your business, employees and liability. Don't miss this presentation about a subject that is in constant flux and changing rapidly. Every business needs to understand this law and what it means. For over fifteen years, Jennifer and Nicole have defended employers in workers’ compensation and employment related claims. They represent and counsel various national clients, including industrial leasing, skilled temporary companies, heavy equipment operators, restaurants, construction companies, foundries, health care facilities, manufacturers, and factories regarding employment and workers’ compensation matters. In addition to defending clients in the Common Pleas and Appellate Courts of Ohio and Kentucky, they represent employers in front of the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and Industrial Commission. Jennifer and Nicole routinely present at Ohio Chambers of Commerce meetings and Bureau of Workers’ Compensation safety seminars. They also provide seminars for employers, industry trade groups, and third-party administrators across the state. Jennifer and Nicole were repeat speakers in March at the 2019 Ohio BWC Safety Congress in Columbus, where they educated attendees on drug testing and other workers’ compensation issues. Jennifer and Nicole also represent insurance companies in insurance coverage disputes, defends auto and personal injury actions, and defends businesses and employers in product liability, discrimination, construction, employment, contractual, manufacturing, and other disputes. Jennifer Brill, Esq. Phone: (513) 448-0151 Email: jbrill@hunterbrill.com
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Living off the grid and off the beaten path in New Zealand
Aug. 07, 2019
Barbara Corcoran was raised in an Army family with moves around the country, Germany, and Iran. She moved to New Zealand in 1986 to marry her Liverpudlian husband John, and have six children and nine grandchildren between them. This talk focuses on the couple’s experience of building and living in an off-grid house in a remote corner of the South Island’s high country. The talk will cover the process of planning and building the home on a 17 acre mini-farm, which included water collection, solar electricity, solar hot water, and other eco-friendly features. In her and John’s years living quite an alternative lifestyle in Burkes Pass, they learned what worked and what didn’t and shared their experience with their builders to use as needed. |
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Everyone deserves to be 1
Aug. 14, 2019
Michelle Beebe has been the Manager for Perinatal Outreach and Childbirth Education for the Kettering Health Network and is also the daughter of two Rotarians. Michelle’s passion is to empower people to optimal health through education. Michelle graduated from La Sierra University with a degree in Biology. Following graduation she spent time volunteering for ADRA Kenya working with a clean water project. Upon returning to the US she completed a second Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and a Master’s Degree in Public Health in Epidemiology. Michelle has worked in Women’s and Children’s healthcare for the last 26 years in various capacities in multiple areas including NICU, PICU, Mother-Baby, Pediatric Clinics, Special Infectious Disease, Research, Reproductive Medicine, Nursing Education and Childbirth Education. The consummate educator Michelle always enjoys the opportunity to spend time with students. Michelle has served the community on the Montgomery County Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Coalition, EveryOne Reach One Dayton & Montgomery County Infant Mortality Task Force, and also as a member of the Dayton Philharmonic Volunteer Association. |
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Invest in your health
Aug. 21, 2019
Fitness and Wellness involve being aware and making healthy choices about diet, exercise and staying positive in life. This talk will explore various ways to make mindful decisions for any lifestyle to invest in your health. Bio:
Lindsey Curry is the Fitness and Wellness Supervisor for the City of Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department. She has worked for the City of Kettering for 7 years and oversees the Kettering Fitness and Wellness Center, the fitness center at the Kettering Recreation Complex, Group Exercise at both facilities and all fitness and wellness initiatives. Lindsey graduated from Missouri Baptist University with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science. She is an American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer, Fitness Nutrition Specialist and Youth Fitness Specialist. She is the Vice Chair of the Employee Wellness Program for the City of Kettering and also sits on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee for the City of Kettering. Lindsey resides in Kettering with her daughters ages 2 and 4. She loves to live, work and play in the wonderful Kettering Community!
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Cyber Security and the Dark Web
Aug. 28, 2019
Ever wonder how secure your information is online? What is the dark web? What do they do with your information? How can you find out and protect what information is out 'there'? Randy Patterson has conducted numerous seminars to businesses, Chambers and agencies and will share with us ways to protect our data. If you want to get a free 'dark web' search done before the event, just sign up and we'll have Randy share the results with you.
Contact: tiffany@tech2bit.com |
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Miami Valley Tornadoes and Oregon District Shooting, Response and Recovery
Sep. 04, 2019
The American Red Cross prepares for, responds to, and helps the community recover from disaster. We will discuss our actions for the last 75 days and what you can do to be prepared for the next disaster.
Bio:Cory Paul is the Executive Director of the Dayton Area Chapter of the American Red Cross. His responsibilities include recruiting and developing local volunteers, fundraising, and development of a strong board of directors and leaders. The Red Cross aims to multiply the generosity and kindness of our community. He also serves as the Co-Chair for the National Diversity and Inclusion Veterans+ Advisory Board.
Cory is a combat veteran and served honorably for 6 years with the Ohio Army National Guard. In 2013, he deployed to Qalat, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Cory got his start with the Red Cross as a volunteer for the Disaster Action Team where he provided financial assistance and emotional support to families that had experienced a house fire or other disaster. He was hired as Disaster Program Manager where he coordinated volunteers and partner agencies to prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters. After his deployment, Cory returned to the Red Cross and resumed his role as Disaster Program Manager. In late 2015, he was honored to accept a position as Regional Director of Service to the Armed Forces in Cincinnati where he coordinated volunteers to support America’s military and veteran families in 27 counties in the Tri-State area. Cory is a proud graduate of Ohio University with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Criminology. While at OU, Cory worked for Outdoor Pursuits as a SCUBA Leadership Divemaster.In his spare time, Cory maintains a historical pre-Civil War homestead near Dayton. He enjoys camping, hiking and canoeing with his wife, Jess, and walking his dog, Oatmeal. Cory and Jess have one daughter, Adeline.
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"The Challenges and Rewards of Operating Dayton's Premier Seafood Restaurant"
Sep. 18, 2019
"The Challenges and Rewards of Operating Dayton's Premier Seafood Restaurant"
Jay's Seafood Restaurant has been a staple of the Dayton dining scene for over 40 years, has been consistently rated as one of the city's best restaurants, and is arguably the premier independently operated seafood restaurant in Ohio . Amy Haverstick has been the owner and operator of the restaurant since her father's death in 2009. Amy will discuss her background in the restaurant industry, and her experiences, challenges, and joys of operating Jay's for the last 10 years. And Amy will bring a sample of Jay's signature dessert for us to enjoy.
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Amy Haverstick grew up in the restaurant industry, working in a succession of increasingly more challenging jobs. Her background includes, opening both of Cameron Mitchell's Fish Markets in Columbus as the front-of-house manager, working in Chicago as a hostess for both Shaw's Crabhouse and the Capital Grill, and working with her father at Jay's for seven years before his death. Amy was president of the Miami Valley Restaurant Association, and on the Oregon District Board, the Dayton Visitor and Convention Board, and the Dayton Chamber of Commerce Board.
Amy is a graduate of Centerville High School and The Ohio State University. She has two daughters, ages three and six.
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Health Care Today and Tomorrow???
Sep. 25, 2019
Paul Hoover is the Network Vice President of Strategic Development for Kettering Health Network, a Truven 15 Top Health System comprised of nine hospitals, 12 emergency centers, and more than 120 outpatient locations serving southwest Ohio. In this role, Mr. Hoover drives growth, development, and alignment of the network’s strategy deployment, while building strong relationships with physicians and developing new services and lines of business by implementing creative improvements to processes. Leveraging what he learned early in his career from an intensive, three-year leadership development program in healthcare operations as a management resident, Mr. Hoover gained valuable experience as a campus administrator before concentrating his expertise on strategic development. As Associate Vice President for Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center, Mr. Hoover led the design and construction of a 33,000-square-foot comprehensive cancer center and spearheaded 20% growth in oncology services over the previous year. When Mr. Hoover served as Vice President of Business Development at Florida Hospital North Pinellas, he led initiatives that reversed declining volumes and revenues to create unprecedented growth, successfully turning a struggling hospital from $40M annual deficit to 14% margin. Mr. Hoover was also key in revitalizing critical physician engagement, moving the needle from a staggeringly low 6th percentile to the 84th percentile. An experienced, focused healthcare operations leader, Mr. Hoover is a natural collaborator, with a keen sense of how healthcare networks work and how important strategic development is to the success of these types of organizations. |
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BEAUTIFUL JIM KEY: THE WORLD’S SMARTEST HORSE
Oct. 02, 2019
Hear the remarkable story of a horse who could debate politics, count, spell and act the part of a prankster.
Scott S. Royal has been an employee of the Washington-Centerville Public Library since 2000, where he divides his time between the Public and Adult Services desks. In addition to his desk duties, he is also a member of the Reader’s Advisory and Outreach Services teams, which allows him to create tailor-made reading suggestions and engaging book presentations for the public. Scott is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a graduate of Wright State University with a B.A. in English. A lifelong lover of reading and writing, Scott is currently hard at work on a middle-grade fantasy novel tentatively titled The Thief of Stars, which he hopes to complete this year.
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Archaeological history of Fort Ancient Earthworks and the World Heritage nomination
Oct. 09, 2019
Bio for Jack Blosser: Fort Ancient Earthworks and Nature Preserve Program Jack Blosser has been the site manager at fort Ancient Earthworks and Nature preserve for 31 years. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in History/Museology from the Defiance College in 1981, and his Master’s degree in anthropology with a specialty in Ohio Hopewell archaeology from the University of Cincinnati in 1990. He is employed by the Dayton Society of Natural History. As site manager, Jack is responsible for the day to day operations of a 125 acres prehistoric enclosure surrounded by an additional 660 acres of Nature Preserve. He also manages a 12,000 square foot museum and precontact garden. He is on the board of trustees for the YMCA Camp Kern and chairs their annual campaign, and a board member for the Warren County Project Excellence. Jack is also a trustee at large for the Ohio Local history Alliance where he serves on the Governance and Advocacy committees. And he serves on the Steering Committee for the Ohio World Heritage Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks, preparing to nominate 8 Hopewell archaeological sites for inscription by 2021/2022. Highlights of his career include the development of the BSA Revitalization Program that allows scouts to camp for the weekend in exchange for community service. In 29 years, 24,700 scouts have donated over 74,000 hours of community service, with an additional 183 completed Eagle Projects and 22,000 hours of service. Jack also coordinated the annual Celebration event, working with federally recognized American Indians and people of Native descent for 25 years. Most recently, fort Ancient hosted the World Prayer and Peace week in June. People from around the world gathered to discuss their culture and the challenges they face holding on to it. Jack says that his biggest achievement is being married to the same lady for 39 years and raising three beautiful daughters.
jblosser@fortancient.org |
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Haunted Ohio
Oct. 30, 2019
Take a creepy jaunt with us to some of Ohio’s haunted locales.
The speaker Debe Dockins has been with the Library since 2006 and holds a B.S. in Journalism and Public Relations from Murray State University in Kentucky. She is currently the Community Outreach Coordinator at the Library and is responsible for running the Dottie Yeck Good Life Award Writing Contest, the Erma Bombeck Writing Competition, the Speakers Bureau, coordinating four book discussion groups, and creating special programs such Tea at Two, the Memory Café series, and the Ghost Walk on Main. |
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HEROES AND CHARACTERS OF THE MIAMI VALLEY
Nov. 06, 2019
Heroes and characters are all around us! Join us to learn about some of the people who have enriched our lives here in the Miami Valley.
The speaker Taryn Filer has been an employee of the Washington-Centerville Public Library since 2017. She holds a B.A in Psychology from Wright State University, and an MLIS from Kent State University. She is an Adult Services Specialist and enjoys working with the public. In addition to assisting with Speakers Bureau programs, she coordinates the Uncorked book discussion at Rumbleseat Wine, assists with Genealogy Interest Group classes, and helps in various tech classes for adults. When her head is not in a book, she can be found wherever her new dog, Lewis, is. |
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