The Chamber of Commerce is producing a new County View book and is looking for photographs that capture the beauty of Sandusky County.  

The View Book will contain information on the quality of life from the educational arena, religious affiliations, health services, arts & entertainment, our cultural base, business & industry, agriculture, recreational assets and health care services and includes sections highlighting Clyde, Fremont, Gibsonburg, Woodville and Bellevue. But what really delivers the story are the full-color glossy photographs that line the pages. Any images that help us tell our story are what we need. 

Anyone who submits photographs that are selected for use will be listed as a contributing photographer in the publication. And, if you have a photography business you’ll receive a 2 ½ x 4-inch color ad in the publication and copies of the book to show your published work at no charge. 

The deadline to submit photographs is April 15, 2007. When submitting photographs please provide a high resolution photo with description, your name, business name, address and phone number. 

The Chamber of Commerce of Sandusky County takes great pride in telling others about where we live, work and raise our families. Delivering a positive image, sharing the well rounded characteristics of Sandusky County and promoting our members are what the Chamber does as we introduce others to this community. 

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The Chamber of Commerce of Sandusky County announced its 2007 Board of Trustees during its awards dinner held on January 25, 2007 at Crystal Arbors Banquet Hall & Catering in Fremont.

            Don Nalley of Sandco Industries received the gavel as the new board Chair from now past chair Mark Koenig of Ohio State University Extension. Other officers included Marsha Bordner of Terra Community College was named 1^st Vice Chair; Rick Egbert of Carbo Forge was named 2^nd Vice Chair and Larry Mears of Freeman Company will remain Secretary/Treasurer.

            In addition to 11 others members remaining on the board, Jerry Cunningham, Angie Mougey, Ann Woolf, Bill Townsend and John Christman were elected to each serve a three-year term.

Jerry Cunningham, Agriculture Division, has worked for Country Spring Farmers Co-op since 1980 starting as a blend plant manager and custom applicator for the Old Fort area. In 1996 when Country Spring formed, he was asked to be a full time Agronomist helping other fieldmen evaluate and remediate crop problems. He also provides scouting and crop pretectant expertise for vegetable crop growers.  Additional responsibilities include the GPS precision farming program for the Co-op. He and his wife, Suanna, have three grown children. He is active with Sacred Heart Church, is a member of the Chamber of Commerce Ag Committee, OSU Alumni Association, Ohio Corn and Soybean Growers Association and Sacred Heart Men’s Association.

            Angie Mougey, Retail / Wholesale Division, is the owner of Tranzitionz Spa & Salon in Bellevue, Angie’s Boutique and the Spa at Castaway Bay. She works hard at perceiving professional achievement and community service while actively and generously assisting women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills. She have been active in the Chamber of Commerce, serving as an Ambassador (Past Chair), as a Business Partner for the Reach Program, on the Hatbox Auction committee, and as a mentor for the Students-In-Business program. She resides in Bellevue with her husband Mark and their two children.

            Ann Woolf, Industrial / Commercial Division, is currently employed by Crown Battery. She has her BBA, MBA and a SPHR Certification. She currently serves on the Sandco Board and in the past has served on the United Way Board, Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Charity Ball and SCHRMA Board. In her spare time she like to golf and play bridge. She is married to her husband Bob, and they have 2 adult children.

            Bill Townsend, Industrial / Commercial Division, was born and raised in central Iowa and has spent 35 years with the Maytag Corporation. He spent five years at the Maytag Henner Illinois facility before transferring to the Whirlpool Clyde Division. He served on the Chamber Board of Directors for three years and on the Regional Econ. Dev. Board. He and his wife, Margie, have three grown children and two grandchildren.  They are excited to be in the northern Ohio and look forward to getting involved in the community.

             John Christman, Service Division, is a graduate of Kent State University. He began his banking career in 1973 with the U.S. Treasury Dept. In early 2005, he joined First Financial Bank, and is currently serving as Market President for the Sandusky County office of the Bank. His community activities include Memorial Hospital Foundation Finance Committee member, active with United Way of Sandusky County and member of the Fremont Kiwanis Club.

In addition to announcing its new board, the Chamber reviewed activities and special events happening during their 60^th Anniversary year. The Chamber also recognized four local individuals for their contributions to Sandusky County. Sherri Whitt of Angie’s Boutique, was awarded the Citizen of the Year award. Barb Mason of Elmwood Assisted Living was honored with the Clark Ambassador Award and the Distinguished Service Award was presented to Drs. Alvin & Gayle Jackson.

The Chamber of Commerce will hold its next Annual Awards Dinner on Thursday, January 31, 2008.

The Chamber of Commerce of Sandusky County Ambassadors announced their“2006 Best of the Best” winner on January 25th during the Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner.

Becky Shaffer, First Financial Bank, was award the “2006 Best of the Best” for her ongoing support, hard work and dedication to the Ambassadors and the Chamber of Commerce of Sandusky County. Ms. Shaffer’s participation and volunteerism went above and beyond what is expected of any ambassador who volunteers their time. Ms. Shaffer was presented with a gift basket containing items from other Chamber Ambassador businesses during the February Ambassador’s meeting at DaVinci’s Coffee House.
             The Best of the Best award is given to the Ambassador who accumulates the most points throughout the year. Points are awarded for attending ribbon cuttings, fundraisers, participating in parades and fairs, volunteering for a variety of events, and attendance at monthly meetings.
            “It’s an honor to receive this award. It’s been nothing but a pleasure to be able to serve the Chamber and our community,” stated Shaffer. “The Chamber of Commerce of Sandusky County Ambassadors is an awesome team. It’s a great opportunity to meet and network with other Chamber members. I have made many friends and I enjoy participating in Chamber events. I look forward to serving as Vice Chair for the Ambassadors in 2007.”
   Ms. Shaffer has been an Ambassador since August 2005. She resides in Fremont with her son, Beau. In his spare time, Ms. Shaffer enjoys hiking, walking, camping, Ohio State football, boxing and cooking for family and friends.

The Chamber of Commerce of Sandusky County held its awards dinner on January 25, 2007 at Crystal Arbors Banquet Hall & Catering in Fremont. During this annual event, the Chamber reviewed activities and special events happening during their 60^th Anniversary year. The Chamber also recognized four local individuals for their contributions to Sandusky County.

            Sherri Whitt was awarded the Citizen of the Year award for going beyond the call of duty to help oncology patients. While the oncology patients received their treatments, Whitt would voluntarily sit with them and give them hand massages to help take their mind of things. Whitt became a certified breast fitter for Angie’s Boutique and helped those same patients complete a new look for themselves by helping them find the perfect wig, accessories, or skin care product. When a patient was too ill to come to the boutique, Whitt would deliver the items that they needed to their homes. Whitt has been an instrumental part of the Sandusky County Cancer Fund Committee and in the past year helped coach and assist with Special Olympics and baseball at the School of Hope. She is also involved with the Chamber Ambassadors, Clyde BPA, Clyde Exchange, and International Referral Network. Whitt has two children and five grandchildren.

            Elmwood Assisted Living Director of Community Relations, s, Barb Mason, was honored with the Clark Ambassador Award. Serving as chairman for several committees, she has demonstrated how to lead successful committees and groups by listening, gathering information and discussing critical decisions. Mason has proven to be an individual that treats her relationship with the community like she treats her friends – always there when you need her. She has been employed with Elmwood for over 10 years and has shown her integrity, honesty & dependability to not only her coworkers but to her residents. It was said that her most impressive characteristic was her willingness to raise her hand to help others, do special projects, and her strong work ethic. In addition to her career, Mason is a member of the Chamber Ambassadors, the Board of Trustees for United Way, Public Relations Committee Advisory Board for First Call for Help and has served on the Sandusky County Alzheimer’s Association. Mason’s husband, Marty, said her best contribution to the community was raising two fine young men and devoting herself to their family.

            The Distinguished Service Award was presented to Drs. Al & Gayle Jackson for going above and beyond what other practitioners in their profession or vocation would have normally done. Dr. Al Jackson found a need for healthcare to migrant workers and their families in rural Ohio. He developed a mobile clinic that would travel directly to the fields were they were working in order to provide the workers and their families with healthcare. Along with his wife, Dr. Gayle Jackson, they founded the African-American College Club. The club takes students on tours of colleges around the United States in order to make an informed and education decision regarding which college to attend. Dr. Gayle Jackson also visits the schools weekly to help students develop study habits and help parents see a better future for their children. She also played a significant role in beginning a mentoring program for middle school students and in the after school partnership program with Fremont City Schools and WSOS. Dr. Al Jackson was recently named the new head of the Ohio Health Department by Governor Strickland. The Jackson’s have four adult children.

in Sandusky County are available year-round at the Chamber of Commerce of Sandusky County, 101 S. Front St. The gift packs contain pickle relish, sauerkraut, salsa, diced tomatoes, honey, microwave popcorn and a can of beef or pork. They are available for $15.
“Certifichecks,” gift certificates redeemable at participating downtown Fremont businesses, are available at the Chamber. For more information, call the Chamber at 419-332-1591.

The REACH Career Education Program, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of Sandusky County, in partnership with its fiscal partner, the Sandusky County Economic Development Corporation, has successfully moved into its third year at the Green Springs School (Clyde-Green Springs School District), its second year at Woodmore School (Woodmore District), and has expanded for the 2005-2006 school year to the York and Ellis Schools (Bellevue City Schools) and Sacred Heart School in Fremont, involving a total of some 425 students in 17 fifth-grade classrooms

A total of 11 Business Partners - Memorial Hospital, Community First Bank & Trust, St. Francis Health Care Center, Kelly Services and Sandco Industries (Green Springs School), Luckey Farmers, Inc., Martin-Marietta Magnesia Specialties, Memorial Hospital and Woodbridge Corp. (Woodmore School), Croghan Colonial Bank, The Bellevue Hospital and Progress Plastics Corp. (Bellevue Schools), Memorial Hospital and Croghan Bank (Sacred Heart Schools) – provide Consultants who visit the classrooms one class period per month throughout the school year in order to introduce the students to their companies in particular and the “world of work” in general. They follow a curriculum originally developed by Ohio State University for the Marion, OH School District.

Lessons covered in the curriculum workbook include: Exploring the World of Work, Habits and Attitudes That Make Good Workers, Jobs That Match My Talents and Interests, Communication, Teamwork and Interdependence, Technology, Equal Opportunity, Making Decisions and In The Workplace (visit to Consultant’s place of business).

Funding for the REACH Program has come from 8 Financial Partners, including the Whirlpool Foundation, the United Way of Sandusky County (Venture Grants), Tech Prep grants, The Bellevue United Select Fund, American Electric Power, and gifts from Curwood, Inc., Memorial Hospital and SCHRMA. Long-range planning goals include expansion of the REACH Program to additional fifth grade classes in school districts throughout Sandusky County.

submitted by:
Jim Miranda
REACH Coordinator

Please contact the Sandusky County Chamber of Commerce office at 419.332.1591 for further information.
 

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