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Visit from Wildlife Friends

December 2, 2008   

Mike Seidel of
the Ohio Wildlife Center 
came with two friends and talked about the work the Wildlife Center does rescuing injured and orphaned animals. 

The first friend was a Kestrel named Blue who seemed somewhat 
suspicious of the photographer. 
 

Leadership Dublin – Would You Like to be a Leader?

November 18, 2008

Jan Walton Rozanski of
Leadership Dublin talked about the opportunities available to those who participate in Leadership Dublin. Several of our members have already completed their program and Betty Clark is in the current class.
 
When Leadership Dublin was launched in 1995, our community began a new era of leadership development and citizen empowerment.
The Leadership Dublin program is designed to increase skills and knowledge in community leadership. Individuals participate in a nine-month learning program unique to Dublin.
 
Our group was attentive while Jan explained the various activities that participants are involved in.  To learn more go to http://www.leadershipdublin.org/leadership/.

Big Brothers Big Sisters – Bowl For Kids Sake

November 4, 2008

Kindra Hill
Corporate Relations and Event Manager
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio

Kindra is reruiting us to Bowl! We will be organizing a team to bowl against the Dublin Kiwanis (the Frog Jump folks).  Bowl for Kids Sake will be at the Columbus Bowling Palace on February 7, 2009 from 8-5.  It is the 26th year for this event and there will be 2,500 people participating and an estimated 7000 donors. It provides 10% of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) annual budget.

Welcome Warehouse Invites Donations and Volunteers

Julie Fletcher of Welcome Warehouse talked about the purpose and needs of Welcome Warehouse today.  Welcome Warehouse Inc.  is a non-profit organization that was inspired by a school nurse and a clinic aide along with a group of moms who wanted to help families temporarily in need in the Dublin community.

Welcome Warehouse provides a convenient Dublin location where community members can drive up to drop off gently used clothing and household items. Items are personally and confidentially distributed to families in need on a case-by-case basis. They are also involved with Adopt a Family.

The Neil Kennedy Recovery Center – Understanding the Purpose

We heard from Gary Rossner and Ed O’Reilly of the Neil Kennedy Recovery Center in Dublin (left with Kiwanis President Dave Sutherland). 

The Neil Kennedy Recovery Center offers a uniquely diverse and comprehensive continuum of treatment programs, which allows it to tailor treatment to the individual needs of each patient.

Treatment is designed to be gender and culturally specific and to take into consideration co-occurring diagnosis, drug of choice and history of relapse

Miracle League of Central Ohio – Creating Chances for Special Kids

On July 15, 2008 Mike Hufford gave us an update on the activities of the Miracle League of Central Ohio.  They are working to expand their playground facility.  To that end they are having their second annual “The Black and Tan” Dinner at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Saturday, November 1, 2008.  For more details on this event, go to http://muirfieldvillage.org/27101.html.

Leadership Dublin

On February 26, 2008 Tom Holton of the Leadership Dublin spoke to us about the mission of that organization and the opportunities for adults and young people.

To find out more about what Leadership Dublin does and to see if you want to participate go to http://www.leadershipdublin.org/leadership/.

Teen Institute Talks About Family Day

On February 5, 2008 representatives from the Dublin Coffman Teen Institute spoke with us about the upcoming Dublin Family Day Walk/Run for Glaucoma.

left to right Amanda Sirak, Vimala Nandula, Mackenzie Engler, Beth Barkley, and Alex Karamol

Tour of Dublin Methodist Hospital

Atrium Entry

December 18th  

We toured the new Dublin Methodist Hospital. 

View a Slideshow of our tour.