ONUSA Newsletter - Ohio Northern University

Ohio Northern University
May 2009
ONUSA Newsletter
Inside this issue:
Aundrea Fricke and
Mindy Nungester
2
Beth Buist and
Heidi Leek
3
Spring Luncheon
4
Run for the Roses
Join ONUSA!
5
Tidbits
6
Tidbits (Contd)
7
Looking Forward to Summer...Jody King
April showers bring May flowers...well, we’ve been
having the rain in May too! Along with that we
have enjoyed some warmer days and I hope
you’ve been enjoying the sunshine when it peaks
out!
During the past year we have welcomed seven
new support staff. In this issue some of them
have agreed to share a little bit about themselves,
so you can get to know them a little better. A big
thank you to each of them!
Keep in touch this summer
I plan on having one newsletter per quarter, so it will be awhile before
the next one comes out. Please keep me updated on the things you
would like to share with the ONUSA family. If you have suggestions
or ideas, I’d love to hear about them! I’m only in one small corner of
ONU, so I really need to hear from YOU! Send your info to jking@onu.edu.
I hope all of you have a safe and wonderful summer!
ONUSA would like to thank
Lori Goldsmith for serving
two years as president.
Lori accomplished many things during those two years. Among
them are the name change of ONUSA from Ohio Northern University Secretarial Association to Ohio Northern University Support
Staff Association; offering a selection of ONUSA dress shirts; she
was the brains behind the Deal or No Deal luncheon; with the assistance of Lena Smith, brought back the ONUSA website; boosted the
scholarship fund with a fundraiser using Sherry Murino’s idea of raffling
a plush Klondike; she was also behind getting more volunteers to assist
Hardin County families with Christmas gifts. Thank you Lori ...we appreciate all you’ve done for ONUSA!
Thank you Lori G.!
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Aundrea Fricke...Outgoing and Busy
Aundrea Fricke joined ONU in
May 2008 as an advanced purchasing assistant. A graduate of
Elida High School, she had been an
office manager for Tom Ahl Buick
Body Shop and prior to that
worked in accounts payable and
accounts receivable for Tom Ahl
Chrysler.
Aundrea was already familiar with
ONU by attending camps here
when she was younger. She married her high school sweetheart,
Bruce. They have two children,
Riley (7) and Jenna (3). She enjoys
camping and spending time with
friends.
Aundrea says, “I enjoy all the people at ONU, including the students
who make coming to work enjoyable.”
If Aundrea has a day off totally devoted to doing whatever she chose
she would spend the day with her
kids (with no running around doing errands) and staying at home.
Mindy Nungester...Christian, Quirky, Fun-loving
Mindy Nungester is a senior career services specialist, coming to ONU in June
2008. A graduate of Rhodes State College, she holds an associate degree in
computer information systems. Prior to
coming to ONU, she was enrollment
management systems analyst at Rhodes
State College and administrative assistant to the pastor of Union Chapel Missionary Church.
Mindy grew up in the Bath Wildcat
country. She was accepted by ONU’s
music program and was impressed with
our top-notch university and exceptional reputation.
Mindy’s loves to play board and card
games and also likes to cross-stitch and
read. She likes Mary Higgins Clark mysteries and romantic comedies. One of
her favorite authors of romance novels is
Jude Deveraux. One dislike are movies
that make her cry (why pay money to be
miserable???) She also loves her home
and spending time there.
This June she and her husband, Paul,
will have been married 27 years. Their
oldest son, Stephen (25) is a student at
OSU. Bradley (23) is in the army,
stationed in Fort Hood, TX. Caitlin
(20) is an ONU junior. She has also
inherited her sister’s 4 children, Amy
(18) a senior at Allen
East, Alan (16) a freshman at AE, and twins,
Hollie and Hayley (11)
4th graders at AE.
Mindy says, “If I had a
day off to do whatever I
chose, I would be sitting on a warm beach
somewhere watching
the ocean and my family playing in the sand.”
The best part about
working at ONU is the
sense of accomplishment she gets by helping the staff provide career support
services to students and alum.
What is a special skill Mindy possesses? She can touch her nose with
her tongue!
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Beth Buist...Easy-going, Curious, Friendly
Beth Buist began in the law
college as an advanced administrative assistant in August 2008 (mornings) and
then became the Honors
Program advanced administrative assistant in September (afternoons). Beth has
significant experience as an
executive assistant and legal
assistant at firms in Miami,
Florida. She has a bachelor's
degree from Bluffton College
and a MLS from the University of Kentucky. Beth has
returned to the Bluffton area
after over 30 years in South
Florida.
Beth grew up all over Michigan and Ohio, and has returned to her old stomping
grounds looking for some-
thing different from working in a law office and she
found that here in the ONU
law college!
Beth reads like an insane
person—usually 12 to 15
books a month! Her favorite
books are mysteries, science
fiction,
fantasy, romance
(especially paranormal), history, and books on religion
by Biblical scholars. She
also enjoys knitting, counted
cross-stitch, gardening and
loves to try new recipes.
Beth’s perfect day would
start by working in the garden a couple of hours early
in the morning, followed by
shopping at a big bookstore
with money to spend and
then coming home
and reading those
books!
W h a t
does Beth
like best
about
working
at ONU? “I really like the
people I work with at both
the law school and in the
Honors Program; I enjoy being around the “kids”; the
setting is beautiful and close
to home; and the work ain’t
too bad.” Beth’s special talent is baking up a mean
chocolate chip cookie!
Heidi Leek...Determined, Jokester, Romantic
Heidi Leek joined ONU
as an advanced administrative assistant in the
president’s office in
September 2008. Born
in McKee’s Rock, PA,
she grew up in the
Northern Kentucky/
Cincinnati area. She
attended Northern
Kentucky University
and before coming to
ONU, she was a customer service representative with Power Line
Supply Company. Prior
to that, she worked
with William Vaughn
Company in Maumee,
Ohio, and United
Medical Resources Inc.
in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Heidi is a big movie
buff! She also loves
just about every sport!
From the Steelers, Penguins, Pirates, Pitt, to
the Cavs...oh and Ryan
Newman! She reads
many different authors
and books, but mostly
enjoys romance novels.
“I love working with
Sharon and Dr. Baker.
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They are wonderful!”
says Heidi.
She met her husband,
Scott, on a blind date in
1996 (a set-up by a coworker). They will be
married 12 years this
September. They have
a 9-year-old son, Seth,
who is just the best!
They have two cats,
Rusty and Ryan (named
after Rusty Wallace and
Ryan Newman).
Heidi and her family
recently moved to Wapakoneta.
Spring Luncheon
Hope you all had a good
time at the carnival-themed
spring luncheon. Here are
some pictures to remember
it by, and if you were not
able to attend, you will see
what you missed! Many
thanks to outgoing president, Lori Goldsmith who
served as our president the
past two years.
We appreciate Jennifer Snyder
for stepping in as president.
Jennifer has served as VP for
the past 3 years. We welcome
Heidi Leek as our new VP.
Thanks also to Rod Moore
who will continue to be our
secretary/treasurer for the 4th
year!
You are all amazing
officers and we thank you
for continuing to lead
ONUSA as
we approach
our 50th year! I’m sure the
celebration will be something to look forward to!
Joyce Shadley
Sharon Hawkins
Sharon MacKenzie
Heidi Leek
Jeff Wilson
Program Committee: Peg Hibbard,
Sharon Badertscher, Lori Goldsmith,
Jennifer Snyder, Rod Moore, Jody King
Barb Roberts,
CJ Jewell
Sharon
Badertscher
Paula Massillo
(retiree)
Rod Moore,
Sharon Hawkins & Jenny Roby
Dorothy Brown, Ann Hood
& Lena Smith
Pictures bordered and
captioned in blue are
by Ann Archer...thank you Ann!
Marianna Sherman (retiree)
& Elaine Klausing
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The first annual Run for the Roses
was a success! The event took
place in memory of Angela Badertscher and in honor of her sister,
Kimberly. There were over 300
runners and walkers…some of
them were ONU support staff, including Sharon Badertscher, Janet
Crawford, Peg Hibbard, Jody King,
Paula Massillo, Linda Moon,
Marcia Prater, Teresa Roberts, Jennifer Snyder, Fred Stuart, and Betsi
Werling. (my apologies if I missed anyone)
$8,000 in donations were received and the Badertscher’s
have chosen the Cystic Fibrosis
Foundation in Toledo
and the Cystic Fibrosis
Foundation of Dayton—
Greater Cincinnati Chapter as the recipients of
these contributions.
Kim is still awaiting a
phone call for her double
lung transplant.
Michelle, Sharon, Dale & Kim
2009-10 ONUSA Membership Form
IT’S TIME TO JOIN!
ONUSA is a social organization for the support staff. We host several events during the
year to help bring a bright spot in our hectic, sometimes fast-paced life.
Dues are $5.00 per year.
Please send this form to Rod Moore in the Heterick Memorial Library.
Please make checks payable to ONUSA.
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Name ______________________________________________
Department _________________________________________
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Tidbits...Notes worth noting
ONUSA SCHOLARSHIP
The ONUSA scholarship recipient for 2009-10 is Ariel Sanders from Bryan,
Ohio. Ariel is a junior biology major. After graduation in May 2010, she is planning on going to graduate school to get her master’s in occupational therapy.
Currently Ariel is in Son’s Rays, Gospel Ensemble, Kappa Phi (vice president),
and the Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy Club.
COURTESY COMMITTEE—Beth Buist has
volunteered and Pres. Jennifer Snyder has appointed her to the Courtesy Committee. If you
share with Beth illness, bereavement, or congratulations (like a wedding or a new baby, or
other momentous event), she will be sure to
make appropriate acknowledgment to those
individuals who are part of the ONUSA family.
You can contact Beth at b-buist@onu.edu,
X2245 (mornings) or X2734 (afternoons) and
during
June
and
July
at
peppercat.beth@gmail.com or 305-389-6831 or 419358-5916. Thanks Beth for offering to serve!
Mary Krofft
We are saddened to hear of the passing
of Mary Krofft on April 21, 2009 at the
age of 84. Mary worked at ONU for
over 25 years beginning as the Dean of
Women in 1959. She also worked in
Economics and Business Administration
(am) and History and Political Science
(pm). Mary worked briefly in Alumni
Affairs, and then finished her last eight
years as the secretary to the University
Chaplain before retiring in 1987.
COLLEGE NEWS NOTE
Linda Moon’s (Controller’s) daughter, Kristina graduated from ONU in 2002 with a BS and in December
2008 received her BSRN degree from Kent State with distinction. She is working at Rainbow Babies Hospital
in Cleveland. She and her husband Jon, also an ONU grad, have just purchased a new home in Streetsboro.
They have a daughter Meredith who is 9 months old, so this grandma has to travel to see her.
Hope everyone has a great spring and for those who have the summers off have safe travels...Linda Moon
And We Say Goodbye…
To Stephanie Rychel who left ONU on May 15. Stephanie and her family will be
moving to Cleveland where her husband has accepted a position at Notre Dame
College. At this time she does not have a job lined up, as she is awaiting the arrival
of her third child due in August. Stephanie began at ONU in December of 2006 in
the Office of Human Resources and moved to Careers Services in August of 2008.
Best Wishes Stephanie...we’ll miss you!
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2009-10 ONUSA OFFICERS
President…Jennifer Snyder
Vice President…Heidi Leek
Secretary/Treasurer…Rod Moore
COURTESY COMMITTEE
PURPOSE
-The
Beth Buist
purpose of
this organization is to provide an
opportunity for support staff to exalt their profession on all occasions,
sincerely strive for a finer, more efficient service to the University community, and to foster good relations
among the support staff members.
PROGRAM COMMITTEE
Sharon Badertscher, Lori Goldsmith,
Peg Hibbard, Jody King
PUBLICITY COMMITTEE
Jody King
Tidbits...Notes worth noting
(contd.)
HAPPY RETIREMENT SHERRY BENJAMIN
Sherry Benjamin’s will be retiring May 29. She began her
career at ONU in the late 60’s and early 70’s in a house
across from Stambaugh Hall that housed the Dean of Men,
Dean of Women and the Financial Aid Office. She returned
to ONU in 1993 to the Financial Aid Office. Sherry says,
“The best thing about working at ONU is the excellent staff
I have worked with, everyone working to help the students
and, of course, working with the students and listening to
their daily lives.” Sherry’s husband, Jim, has been retired 8
years and with her health issues has driven her to work and
picked her up for three years. About how she plans to spend retirement, Sherry says, “Jim
and I would like to take some day trips, work in our yard, and enjoy our dog Beau.” Both of
their children are ONU graduates. Tim, their son is an ordained minster with Marseilles Circuit of the United Methodist Church, wife Chanidi and daughter Melissa. Their daughter
recently moved to Syracuse, New York as a Sam’s Club Manger and they would like to visit
her and see the beautiful scenery there. She is certainly looking forward to having more time
with her children.
We will miss working with you Sherry and know you will enjoy spending time with your
family! We will look forward to seeing you when we can and hope you can join us for the
ONUSA luncheons!
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