Minutes, June 2011

Collaborative Meeting Minutes

June 16, 2011  –  12:00 – 2:30 pm

Woman’s Pavilion, Lakewood Park

 

Our Mission: 

“The Lakewood Family Collaborative is a group of agencies, organizations and concerned individuals working together to make sure a network of services and supports are available and accessible to children, youth and families.”   

 

2011 Focus – “Building and strengthening relationships in order to increase participation

for the betterment of Lakewood families and the community.”

 

All were welcomed by Bruce Chamberlin and each table was asked to utilize the blocks and sticky notes on their table to construct a community, showing those components of successful community building.  After enjoying a lunch catered by Karen King, each table was asked to describe their thoughts on successful community and collaborative building and their descriptive words on the sticky notes were displayed at the front of the room.

 

Collaborative Spotlight & Discussion – Rick Oliver from Mobil Crisis – spoke about his agency which is available 24/7 and is 100% free (funded by ADAMHS Board) for uninsured with mental health problems including depression, anxiety and psychotic disorders as well as suicide awareness and prevention.  They assess when the call comes in, using basic counseling skills and offer referrals to a wide variety of mental health resources in the community; they go out and do assessments doing 10 face-to-face a day, however, they do not do emergency response; they authorize admissions for children to a psych ward.  Cuyahoga County has not see an increase in elderly and under 18 suicide calls.  Middle age while males (3 – 55) are the major problem.  Funding changes are taking place as of July 1^st and they are waiting to hear from the State to see if there will be any funding changes.

 

Recognition and Installation – Collaborative members were thanked and outgoing Leadership Team members were recognized and presented with plaques.

 

The incoming Leadership Team was introduced and each was asked to remove two sticky notes from the display representing their areas of interest for the next year, then they were and installed by Mary Hall.  Your LT for the 2011-2012 year are as follows:

 

Bruce Chamberlin – Chairperson

Kristine Pagsuyoin – 1^st Vice President

Toni Gelsomino – 2^nd Vice President

Todd Calloway – Secretary

Members at Large – Ralph Lundberg, Colleen McNamara, Jillian Driscoll, Marc Edwards, Paula Maeder Connor and Donna Rakerd with one open position (Kate Foley) to be filled by Lakewood Schools.

 

Group Discussion centered around Lakewood’s issues breaking them down into Strengths and Struggles as follows:

 

 

STRENGTHS

 

Committed individuals

Existing partnerships

Collab growth

Creative community

Potential

Building healthy assets

Communication

STRUGGLES

 

Engagement of community partners

Continue to establish stability

Communication

Need clear and consistent message

Retention of membership

Reaching residents and business community

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Announcements –

 

Division of Early Childhood will have free programming during the summer on Monday at Lakewood Park from 9:30 – 11 and Thursday at Madison Park from 9:30 – 11.

 

H2O Summer Service Camp – is collecting new or gently used clothing at all three Fire Stations from June 11^th through July 29^th.  In addition, they also collect school supplies.

 

A July Collab Newsletter will be issued if there is enough information gleaned from members/community news.

 

A Job Seekers Chairperson is needed.

 

Next meeting is the Collab Kickoff on Thursday, August 25^th at the Lakewood Woman’s Pavilion in Lakewood Park from 1 – 2:30 p.m. (time may be changed to accommodate lunch).

 

 

HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!!!!

 

 

 

THANK YOU for building and growing with us!

The Lakewood Family Collaborative

Usually meets the fourth Thursday of each month, 1:00 – 2:30 pm.

Lakewood Park Woman’s Pavilion

Contact Us @ 529-6870 or lakewoodfamilycollab@gmail.com

All are welcome and encouraged to attend, so please spread the word!

>“LIKE” us on Facebook – “Lakewood Family Collaborative”   > Check us out on the Observation Deck of the Lakewood Observer

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 > Collab Web Page @ Lakewood Main Library – http://lkwdpl.org/lkwdfamcollab/

Fathers Walk 2011

School, faith-based organization, community organization, government agency registration form

 

Fathers Walk 2011

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Cuyahoga County, Ohio

Men Taking Children to School

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The Fathers Walk Committee encourages fathers, stepfathers, foster fathers, grandfathers, uncles, brothers, godfathers, cousins, and other significant male caregivers to take their children to school on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, for the 2011-2012 school year.   Men who support the Fathers Walk should arrive with their children at the school 15 to 30 minutes before the starting bell.  When men are involved in the educational lives of their children, children perform better in school.

 

Employers are asked to allow fathers and other male caregivers to take off from work to accompany their children to school and help get the school year started right.  Fathers and other men should be welcomed guests at their children’s school.  Some schools will have information and activities available.  Fathers and other men will only go into schools if school staff invites them in.  Otherwise, they will leave after their children enter the building.

 

Additionally, we encourage men to make a year-long special commitment to:

• Improve their work and life skills
• Acquire more education for themselves and become a role model for their children
• Support their children financially, spiritually and emotionally
• Dedicate themselves to their family
• Build, clean and maintain their community 
• Become entrepreneurs and develop economic resources

 

Please print and your organization will be added to the list of 2011 participants:

 

Name of School/Organization___________________________________________________________

 

Name and Title of Contact Person________________________________________________________

 

Address____________________________________________City/State/Zip_____________________

 

Phone ________________________Fax _____________________ Email________________________

 

Estimate the number of participating fathers: ________How many greeters do you need?____________

 

How many entrances are there?_________

 

___________________________________________________________________________________________

(Signature of Head of Your Organization / School)                                            (Date)

 

Please email to tmartin@cuyahogacounty.us or mail to Cuyahoga County Fatherhood Initiative – 1276 West 3^rd Street, Suite 409, Cleveland, Ohio 44113.  For more information please call us at 216-348-3967.

 

Caution:  Parents should always be aware of who comes in contact with their children. Strange or unfamiliar adults should not talk to, communicate with or come into contact with children they do not know.  And please advise your children to never talk to anyone they do not know.

Beck Center Kicks Off 2011/12 Theater Season

Subscriptions and individual tickets are now on sale for Beck Center’s 2011/2012 Professional Theater season, which includes six productions new to Northeast Ohio. Beck’s upcoming season offers an eclectic mix of musicals, comedies and dramas. It includes an encore production of last season’s smash hit musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The Marvelous Wonderettes, Spring Awakening, and Legally Blonde The Musical on the Mackey Main Stage, and Race, The Velocity of Autumn, and Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson in the renovated Studio Theater.

 

The season kicks-off with the regional premiere of a non-stop pop musical blast from the past, The Marvelous Wonderettes on the Main Stage, September 16 through October 16, 2011. It’s 1958! Meet the Wonderettes at their high school prom – four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts and voices to match. Learn about their lives and loves as they perform your favorite ‘50s and ‘60s tunes. Fast-forward to their 10-year reunion where this dynamic group performs once again and we see how their lives and friendships have changed and endured. The Marvelous Wonderettes won the 2007 LA Ovation Award for Best Musical and the LA Times called it “Funny, fresh, and well….marvelous!”

 

Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $28 for adults, $25 for seniors (65 and older), $17 for students (with valid ID), and $10 for children (12 and under). An additional $3 service fee per ticket is applied at the time of purchase. Preview night on Thursday, September 15, is $10 with general admission seating. Save by purchasing a season subscription or Flex Passes and group discounts are available for parties of 13 or more.

 

Buy individual tickets online at beckcenter.org or purchase tickets, subscriptions or Flex Passes by calling 216.521.2540 x10. Beck Center is located at 17801 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood, just ten minutes west of downtown Cleveland. Free onsite parking is available.

 

See a show for free! Beck Center relies upon volunteers to help as ushers, ticket takers, concession helpers, and coat checkers for the Professional Theater season. In return, all volunteers see the show for free. To volunteer, contact Rennie Tisdale at rtisdale@beckcenter.org or call 216.521.2540 x28.

 

 

 

Beck Catalog Exclusively Online & Convenient Online Registration Now Available

 

Beck Center fall classes begin the week of September 6 including over 140 offerings in dance, music, theater, and visual arts. Group classes and private lessons are available for students of all ages and abilities. Our catalog is now exclusively online and new this semester is convenient, easy-to-use, online registration. Register 24/7 at http://www.beckcenter.org.

 

 

 

Super Saturdays @ Beck Center – free family fun!

 

Kick off your family’s weekend creatively with Super Saturdays @ Beck Center sponsored by the Lakewood Arts Festival Association. Each month Beck Center offers a free hands-on arts experience for children ages 10 and under. Super Saturdays takes place 9:00 to 11:30 am on the dates listed below and will include special activities in collaboration with Beck’s community partners.

September 17   Westfield Great Northern Mall & Rettig Music

October 22                    Lakewood-Rocky River Rotary

November 12    Cleveland Botanical Garden

December 10    Usbourne Books

January 14                    Beck Center Visual Arts Department

 

 

Early Childhood Classes at Beck Center

 

Hear & Touch the Music (Ages 12 months to 6 years)

Thursdays, once a month; 9:30 to 10:00 am or 10:15 to 10:45 am

A vibrant experience in making music for the youngest musical masters. Each program will feature a demonstration and narration about a featured musical instrument or theme, meeting and hearing a professional musician, and hands-on experience with instruments or a “Hear & Touch” experience with a special topic spotlight. In addition, there will be singing, dancing, and an activity sheet for each participant to take home. Parent/adult participation is strongly encouraged. Register for the entire winter/spring semester or individual dates:

September 8     Guitar

October 13                    Violin & Viola

November 10    Piano

December 8      Hear & Touch Christmas

January 12                    Flute

 

Early Childhood ABC (Ages 12 months to 6 years)

Thursdays, once a month; 10:00 to 11:30 am

Join us for arts adventures in music/movement, theater, and visual arts. This class is ideal for PTA groups, preschool field trips, play dates, or special family time. Parent/adult participation is required. Three areas of the arts will be sampled each date:

Music/Movement – Singing, instrument playing, movement, and listening activities

Theater – Introduction to theater games, pantomime, and storytelling

Visual Arts – A multimedia experience with a take-away activity

Register for the entire winter/spring semester or individual dates:

September 15

October 20

November 17

December 15

January 19

 

To register for Hear & Touch the Music or Early Childhood ABC, contact Brittany Lesch at 216.521.2540 x34.

Silhouette DANCE & FINE ARTS

Silhouette DANCE & FINE ARTS

ANNOUNCES

FALL WALK- IN REGISTRATION

WED * frI August 17 and 19                       6:00 -9:00 pm

                Wed * August 24                                                 6:00 -9:00 pm

 

EARLY REGISTRATION SPECIAL OFFER

 All students who sign up for classes by August 17 receive $5.00 credit toward any dancewear or footwear purchased at registration. 

 

DANCE CLASSES FOR AGES 3 – ADULT.

* Ballet * Pointe * TAP * Contemporary * Jazz* HIP HOP *

* FUNK * Acrobatics *

* Classes for Special Needs Students * Ballroom for Weddings *

Basic PRICES:        $50/mth           45-60 Minute Class Once per Week

$55/mth           65-90 Minute Class Once per Week

$25/class         30 Minute Private Lesson

**NEW**Per Diem Dance Class Packages Available.

For Adults who don’t want to worry about absences or make up classes.

FAMILY DISCOUNTS and MULTI CLASS DISCOUNTS available. {Some exceptions apply}  Class fees paid on a quarterly basis.  Per Diem packages available for adults only. See website for Class Fee Payment Policy.

REGISTRATION  IS HELD AT OUR

EAST END MAIN BALLROOM LOCATION

12501 Madison Ave., in Lakewood{Enter from ROBIN Ave.}

Call 216-228-3871 for appointment.

Go To www.SilhouetteDance.net.

For Schedule and On Line Registration.

Dress code requirements for most classes. Uniforms are on sale at registration. Classes begin Tuesday, September 6, 2011.

Here are a couple other FALL announcements:

** See the Lakewood Observer and Silhouette School of Dance on
FACEBOOK for details about these events!

Aug 13 FREE ACRO workshop. Ages 4-10 and PreTeen+

Aug 21 OPEN HOUSE; FREE Hip Hop Class. FREE Ballet Class  for children.

Sept 18 Competition Team Tryouts. Ages 10-14 and 15-Adult.

** See us at the Lakewood Community Festival on Sat, Sept 10.

Silhouette DANCE will have a booth and our dancers will entertain.

Please contact me if you have any questions. I look forward to seeing you and showing you the studios.

Best to you as always,
Miss Donna
Donna Rakerd, Dir.
Silhouette DANCE & FINE ARTS
12501 Madison Ave.  Lakewood
216-228-3871

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Lakewood Chamber of Commerce September Events

September Networking Event: Mad Men Cocktail Party

Thursday, September 8^th, 5:30-7pm

Three Birds

18515 Detroit Ave., Lakewood

September is all about building awareness and marketing your business at the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce, so what better theme for our September Business After Hours than a Mad Men cocktail party? Whether you are a fan of the show or not, join the fun and enjoy the 60’s advertising agency vibe with networking and cocktails. Appetizers and candy cigarettes are on the house. 60’s cocktails at Happy Hour prices! Mad Men-inspired drawings! Bring plenty of business cards.

Free

More info: 216-226-2900 or info@lakewoodchamber.org

September Breakfast Meeting: New Media Marketing Strategies for Business

Friday, September 16^th, 7:30am-9am

Brennan’s Catering & Banquet Center

13000 Triskett Rd, Cleveland

Emerging tools and technologies are providing business with resources to streamline workflows, automate marketing processes, and connect with customers in new ways. Join us as we hear from an expert panel of social media specialists, marketing mavens, and entrepreneurs who will share case studies and strategies that are sure to inspire your marketing efforts.

$15 members, $20 non-members

More info: 216-226-2900 or info@lakewoodchamber.org

Valerie K. Mechenbier
Office Manager
Lakewood Chamber of Commerce
16017 Detroit Ave.
Lakewood OH 44107
tel 216 226 2900
fax 216 226 1340
www.lakewoodchamber.org
Find us on facebook! 

New Superintendent for Lakewood City Schools

Jeffrey W. Patterson took over the reins of the Lakewood City Schools as Superintendent on Aug. 1 of this year after having spent five years as Assistant Superintendent for the district of nearly 6,000 students. It was a natural transition for the longtime educator who has worked at all levels of education
from elementary through high school to administration.

When Patterson graduated from the University of Akron in 1974 with his bachelor’s degree, his first job out of school was as a high school social studies teacher in a tiny (about 600 students) district in Richland County. The school district was so small that he was a one-man Social Studies department who
also had to pitch in as the varsity baseball coach, JV basketball coach, junior high football coach and Student Council advisor and eventually became Dean of Students. It was his first taste of what it was like to have his hands in many different aspects of a school district.

Hailing from Ashland, Ohio, Patterson remained in Richland County for the first two decades of his career. His career has included positions as principal at Crestview High School and Ashland Middle School, assistant superintendent for Ashland City School District, an elementary consultant for Richland
County Schools, then assistant superintendent and finally superintendent for Orrville City School District for 6 ½ years before being hired as assistant superintendent for secondary and alternative schools for Lakewood in August 2006.

It was no easy decision for Patterson and his wife, who is a computer teacher at Garfield Middle
School, to leave the part of Ohio they had spent most of their lives in to relocate to Northeast Ohio. As
superintendent in Orrville, he had just finished shepherding through a district-wide school construction
plan that involved a great deal of community engagement and a successful bond issue campaign.
Lakewood was about to embark on its own master facilities plan and Patterson knew of Lakewood’s
reputation for community involvement.

“It was a great opportunity to come to a larger community that was very invested in engaging its
citizens,” said Patterson, who lives in Lakewood.

In his six years with Lakewood Schools, Patterson has been part of team that has seen student
achievement steadily rise, helped implement the Lakewood City Academy alternative and digital
learning school and integrated new technological tools into classroom instruction.

No matter what crosses his desk as Superintendent of Lakewood Schools, Patterson believes that with
an “excellent staff that is very focused on students” in conjunction with a spirit of cooperation between
the staff, the Board of Education and the community, Lakewood will continue to be a successful school
district.

Patterson and his wife, Nancy, have three grown children and enjoy spending time at a home they have
on Kelley’s Island in their free time. Earlier in his career, Patterson was a fast-pitch softball player who
was a member of teams that won several state titles and one was a national title runner-up.

Recess ROCKS!

Our 2^nd Annual Recess ROCKS! event is right around the corner.  I encourage you to register your company or organization to participate if you have not already done so.  Recess ROCKS! is a great event that lets you promote your company or organization to more than 3000 people.

 

~ The deadline for registering is September 2nd to ensure placement on literature.

 ~ Late entries are welcome but cannot be guaranteed placement on printed material.

 

Please see below for details and entry information;

 

Jordan’s Family Foundation’s 2^nd Annual Recess ROCKS! will take place on Sunday, September 25^th from 1 – 5pm.  The event turns Lakewood Park (near Cleveland, Ohio) into a large playground and feature dozens of energizing activities for kids and families to have fun and play while also learning a bit about healthy living.

 

Our inaugural event last year was attended by more than 2000 guests with over 50 organizations (including the Cleveland CAVS, Cleveland Indians, American Heart Association, Cleveland Clinic and many others) participating in the fun.  The event will give elementary and middle school aged kids an opportunity to commit to better health through games and activities while offering parents a host of new ideas for keeping the whole family healthy.

 

We are seeking your organization’s participation and support in our efforts of making this a successful community event.  If your organization would like to become involved and have a presence at our event with a product demonstration and/or booth display, we would like to have you join in the fun (see attachment).

 

Recess ROCKS! is a heart-healthy and activity-based event and just one way Jordan’s Family Foundation is fighting childhood obesity, which in turn, can lead to heart disease.  We are estimating approximately 3000 – 3500 children, along with their families, will take part in the event.

 

All those in attendance will be given a large menu of options for their day at the “playground” ranging from physical challenges and sports to educational information and nutrition.  A portion of Lakewood Park will be divided into activity stations where each station provides an opportunity to quickly engage kids in healthy activities while not detracting from the real purpose of the day – playing.   There will also be informational booths set up throughout the event to distribute promotional material about your organization and healthy living.

 

Ultimately, the goal of Recess ROCKS! is to create a fun environment for families to learn about healthy living and for kids to make a commitment to be healthy while having fun with other kids in the community.

 

I look forward to working with you in planning and executing Recess ROCKS! presented by Jordan’s Family Foundation.  Please contact me if you have any questions.

 

**Please complete and return this form by September 2, 2011.

 

 

Jordan’s Family Foundation

1270 Summit Avenue

Lakewood, OH 44107

 

Name of company/organization:                                                                          

 

Level of Commitment: 

 

$500: ___   Package A: 

• Company logo placement on all ads, flyers, posters, and printed media
• Company titled Activity Station
• Company volunteers operate Activity Station (company apparel accepted)
• Company logo on event map of Activity Stations
• Information booth – including 2 chairs and table (table linen not included)
• Company recognition in Event Program

 

$200: ___   Package B:

• Company titled Activity Station
• Company logo on event map of Activity Stations
• Information booth – including 2 chairs and table (table linen not included)
• Company recognition in Event Program

 

$100: ___ Package C:

• Same features as Package B
• Discounted fee because company provides volunteers to operate their Activity Station (company apparel accepted)

 

$25:  ___    Booth Participant:

• Demonstration / Information booth – including 2 chairs and table (table linen not included)
• Company recognition in Event Program

 

$ Donation: _____ In Kind Donation:

 

Thank you for your time and consideration,

 

Corey Rossen

Jordan’s Family Foundation, President

 

Email:  JordansFamilyFoundation@yahoo.com

Website:  www.JordansFamilyFoundation.org

Telephone:  216-221-0147

NAMI Walk

NAMI GREATER CLEVELAND WALK 2011

DATE: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 2011 AT VONOVICH PARK    

WALKER CHECK-IN: 9:00AM    WALK START: 10:00AM

DISTANCE: 2.5 MILES

• The NAMIWalks is a nationwide fundraising and mental health awareness program that is being held in more than 80 communities around the country in 2011, including right here in CLEVELAND. It is expected that these walks will raise approximately 9 million dollars in 2011 so NAMI can offer more support and services to the hundreds of thousands of individuals and families across the country affected by serious mental illness.

• There is no walker registration fee for the Walk.  All participants are encouraged to collect donations from family members, friends, co-workers and business associates in support of their participation in the Walk.

• All the funds collected by Walkers will be used to fund NAMI’s programs here in GREATER CLEVELAND.  These programs include support, education, research and advocacy involving schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (manic depression), major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and severe anxiety disorders.

• All walkers raising $100 or more with receive a NAMIWalks event T-shirt. 

• Companies, organizations and families are encouraged to organize teams of walkers made up of employees, organization members, relatives and friends to take part in the Walk. 

• Teambuilding and fundraising materials will be given out to team captains at a special kickoff event that will be held approximately 8 weeks before the Walk.

• NAMIWalks is a rain or shine event.

There is a wide-range of corporate sponsorship opportunities available to local companies and businesses relating to the Walk.  Anyone interested in information on how his or her company or organization can sponsor the Walk should contact Bridget Murphy or Michael Baskin at 216.875.0266 or bmurphy@nami.org

Lakewood Recreation September Events

Remember to “like” us on Facebook or see our website for the latest information!

Aquatics

The outdoor pools are open through Labor Day – enjoy special hours!

New sessions of Power Water Aerobics start this week!

Register now for fall daytime, evening, and Saturday sessions of Learn-To-Swim classes!

Fall hours start Tuesday, September 6 at the Lakewood High School Pool!

Athletics

Tonight is Girls Basketball Meet the Coaches Night

Travel Basketball Open Gyms for girls and boys are being held all month – Girls information here – Boys information here.

Community Education

Get your tickets now for Lakewood Community Day at Cleveland Browns Stadium!  Enjoy a great tailgate meal at the Ranger Café, an easy bus ride to and from the stadium, and a ticket to the Browns vs Titans game.  The date is Sunday, October 2, tickets are available now by calling 529-4081.

“The Coupon Guy” will be at Harding Middle School this October – register now!

Adult Dance Classes start soon – tap, swing, belly – several different classes are available!