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2011-2012
Ohio JCI Senate
Officers:
President
Paul Hartmann
#58202
440-777-7435
Plhhhh1@aol.com
Administrative VP
Gary Brooke
#58420
740-689-9179
gbrooke@
columbus.rr.com
Official Newsletter of the Ohio JCI Senate
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Treasurer
Larry Dawson
#55622
ldawson@ffl.net
Chairman of the Board
Jenny Bruner
#64688
419-923-4405
jci64688@hotmail.com
Newsletter Editor
Karen Schoonover
#57305
419-345-2890
kschoon57305@
yahoo.com
Webmaster
Michael Starr
#68578
614-799-2843
michaelestarr@
gmail.com
Web Address
www.ohiojcisenate.org
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The Hart Beat…………………...President Paul Hartmann #58202
Spring is in the air, time
for nature to be reborn,
so as the Ohio JCI Senate.
need to share ideas and
promote the Ohio Pig
Roast, Wetzel, Border
Bash, the Cleveland
Convention 2013 and
more. We need to introduce and elect our new
officers that will lead us
forward. We have super
and exciting
awards,
gifts and salutations to
present at the meeting.
Before our “Follow Your
Heart” year can be put in
the books, we have
some work still to be
done. We need to get
as many Ohio JCI Senators to the May Year End
Meeting as we can. We
I would like to congratulate William R Hines Jr.
of the North Canton Jaycees, for being the recipient of the “Pat Robinson
Helping
Hand
Award”, a $500 scholarship to help further his
Programming VP
Charlie Eberhardt
#54887
419-626-5175
chasjaycee@aol.com
Secretary
Holly Hartmann
#51732
440-777-7435
hhagemeist@aol.com
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educational career.
Lastly, I want to thank
everyone who made this
Senate year so special!!
Remember your head
may show you the direction, but it is your heart
that takes you there.
Follow Your Heart
Paul Hartmann #58202
44th President
Ohio JCI Senate
Newsletter Editor……………………………………………….Karen Schoonover #57305
Once again,
another year
is fast approaching its
end and with
that, the final
newsletter for
it’s current president.
get as many Senators involved as possible in this
organization and this is
only a four times a year
job! If you want more information on the responsibilities of editor, send me
an email or give me a call.
At the February All State, I
announced that I would be
running for Secretary of
the Ohio JCI Senate. If
any Senator would like to
take over as Newsletter
Editor, please let me or
Gary Brooke know of your
interest. We would like to
Mitch and I experienced
our first “Region V Spring
Fling” in Indianapolis, IN,
where we had a great
time. Not only did we get
to see old and meet new
friends, we were able to
visit with our grandson
who lives in Covington, IN.
It was also exciting to witness President Paul being
awarded the “Stump
Award” for the “Region V
Most Outstanding State
President”. Thank You to
Sherry Fitzgerald for reminding me I had my camera to document the occasion (I was so excited I
forgot I had it).
Hope to see you at the
May Year End in Columbus on the 10th & 11th!
Karen Schoonover #57305
Newsletter Editor
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2011-2012
Ohio JCI Senate
Officers
Area Coordinators:
1– Doug Goodwin
#63994
614-213-9263
dsgoodwin@aol.com
2– TBA
3– Melissa Jones Schnipke
#70590
419-453-3396
dmschnip@bright.net
4– Dana Showalter
#59619
216-289-7648
Showalter-ohjc@aol.com
Freshman Senators PM
Jane Hider
#47481
330-345-8814
mjphider@bright.net
Presidential Charity PM
Tracy Brooke
#69445
740-215-6292
tbrooke2000@hotmail.com
Jaycee Liaison
Sherry Fitzgerald
#68958
mrsfitz98@att.net
Return the Favor
Kristi Callison
#69284
kcjaycee@aol.com
Chaplain
Scott Fitzgerald
#63745
937-878-9812
Administrative VP………………………………..……..Gary Brooke #58420
W ell,
here we
are
in
the last
q ua rte r
of the year. I have traveled to many events for
the first time. In January, I attended the National Winter Board
Meeting. Atlanta was a
great place to visit.
Jenny Bruner gave an
excellent First Timers
program where I met
several new friends. If
you have never been to
a national meeting, I
strongly recommend
going to one. I learned
how things operate on a
national level. I also
earned a pin from National President Steve
Sutherland.
I recently attended the
Region V Spring Fling in
Indianapolis. I had the
opportunity to meet the
state presidential candidates from Indiana,
Kentucky, Michigan,
and Illinois.
At the February AllState I officially announced my candidacy
for the position of the
45th President of the
Ohio JCI Senate. I have
held the office of Programming Vice President, Secretary, and
Administrative
Vice
President. I am a Life
Member, and I have
been a Senator since
1998. I know I have big
shoes to fill. Jenny
Bruner and Paul Hartman have set the bar
very high. I will strive to
continue the excellent
work they have done. I
am looking forward to
keeping Ohio one of the
best in the nation. I will
represent Ohio with
pride wherever I travel
during the year.
Plan on attending our
Year End Convention in
May, and show your
support for all of the
candidates. If you have
not been to a meeting in
awhile, this is a great
time to attend again.
See you then. Thanks!
On a family note: My
daughter informed me
that our first grandchild
is going to be a GIRL!
Gary Brooke, #58420
AVP
Secretary………….…………………...Holly Hartmann #51732
Happy Springtime to everyone!
This year’s Directory is currently being worked on.. If you have
any changes to your address, e-mail address or phone numbers
please let me know so the Directory can be as correct as it can
be and that you will not miss an issue of this great Newsletter. If
you do not have e-mail and would like a Newsletter mailed to you, please let me
know also.
The Buckeye Buzz is another way of learning what is going on in the Ohio JCI Senate. It is an e-mail that will go out once a month with news to share such as any
events happening in your lives, sickness, deaths, marriages or births. Please get
that information to Kristy Owen at logangirl1@earthlink.com by the last Sunday of
the month and she will let us all know what new things are happening.
Thank you for letting me serve as your Secretary this year. I really enjoyed myself.
Holly Hartmann #51732
Secretary
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Programming VP…………….……………….…..Charlie Eberhardt #54887
The end of another Senate year. We
have accomplished much this last year.
We, the Senators of the Ohio JCI Senate, have moved forward in our endeavors to uphold the traditions laid before
us. I would like to thank each and everyone of you for your work during this
past year. I want to thank you for your
support of the programs of the Ohio JCI
Senate and your support of me this past
year.
I want to thank you, the Senators, who
attended the last quarterly meeting. It
was great to see Senators that have not
been around in awhile. If you missed it,
I am sorry you missed the great experience it is to see those great individuals
that help make our organization great
The four Programming Managers for
this year have done their work and coordinated their efforts to assure the programming areas continue. These programming areas include Freshman
Senators-Jane Hider #47491, Presidential Charity- Tracy Brooke #69445, Jaycee Liaison- Sherry Fitzgerald #68958,
and Return the Favor- Kristi Callison
#69284. Thank you all for performing
your duties to benefit this fine organiza-
The following Senators made contributions
to the Buckeye Connection at the February
All State. From OHIO: Paul Hartmann
#58202, Holly Hartmann #51732, Scott Fitzgerald #63745, Sherry Fitzgerald #68958,
Karen Schoonover #57305, Mitch
Schoonover #59758, Rick Cyngier #38002,
Jean Geddes #68886, Bruce Geddes
#35527, Marilyn Jones #63590, Roy Crawford #28447, Gary Richey #47047, Stu
O’Hara #39768, Larry Popp #33320, John
Krupp #30963, Dana Showalter #59619,
Tracy Brooke #69445, Jon Bruner #58932,
Jenny Bruner #64688, Rockne Clarke
#38035, Vicky Dempsey #58206, Doug
Dempsey #44206, Jane Hider #47491,
Steve Swartz #37690, Karen Swartz Friendship #9, Gary Brooke #58420, Carol Alverez
#62464 and Colette Bergin #68766. From
INDIANA: Owen Meador #60900, and Judy
Meador Friendship #12.
tion.
Remember your organization is hosting
a National Convention in Cleveland,
Ohio in 2013. There is a great amount
of work that will go into this event. Any
amount of time and energy you can
offer will always be greatly appreciated. It is the unique talents of each
individual that makes an organization
what it is. It is YOU that will make this
organization shine during this event
and all events and programs we do.
I call out to you as my equal to attend
the next Ohio JCI meeting where we
will hold our 44th Year End Meeting
and Elections. Mark your calendars for
May 11 - 12 in Columbus, Ohio at Ramada Plaza Hotel & Conference Center, 4900 Sinclair Road (614-8460300).
In closing please take a moment to
remember those wonderful individuals
we have lost in the past to another calling. Remember those individuals that
cannot be with us due to illness or
other personal obligations. And after
all that, remember yourself and don't
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2012-201 USJCI
CANDIDATES
PRESIDENT
BRUCE GEDDES #35527
OHIO
ADMINISTRATIVE VP
LARRY BOHN #37024
MARYLAND
Charlie Eberhardt #54887
National Convention 2013
The Cleveland Convention 2013 Committee
is working hard to “Rock you on the North
Coast”. A project of this magnitude takes a
lot of planning, sponsorships and manpower. Soon we will announce our sponsor
levels and in June start selling our sweepstakes tickets. If you have not volunteered
yet, please contact me at 440-777-7435 or
hhagemeist@aol.com or Jon Bruner at 419923-4405 or jdb58932@gmail.com. June
16, 2013 will be here before you know it!
TREASURER
RANDY YOUNG #46420
MINNESOTA
Paul Hartmann #58202
Chairman
SECRETARY
BRIAN TRAUTMAN #61774
WISCONSIN
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OHIO JCI SENATE
CALENDAR OF
EVENTS
Chairman of the Board………...Jenny Bruner #64688
Pressure is on Gary!
Soon we will install a new
board for a new year.
Please give them all your
support.
MAY
11th & 12th
Ohio JCI Senate
Annual Meeting &
Elections
Columbus, OH
18th & 19th
Ohio Jaycee All State
Dayton, OH
Canada’s Crew Meeting
London, Ontario
Greetings Ohio Senators,
Well we are in the homestretch and I am writing
my last article as Chairman of the Board. It has
been a great year.
Congratulations to Paul
for keeping the “Stump”
award in Ohio. Great
job and well deserved.
Also, step up to see what
you can do to help our
very own Bruce Geddes
as his year as National
President. And we need
everyone’s help to make
Cleveland
Convention
2013 a huge success.
I hope many of you will
JUNE
27-29
Illinois Picnic
Savoy IL
AUGUST
3rd & 4th
Kentucky Bourbon Bash
Bardstown, KY
24-26
August All State
Hudson OH
Jenny Bruner #64688
Chairman of the Board
The recipient was:
WILLIAM R. HINES JR.
Of the North Canton Jaycees
JULY
26-29
Wetzel
Wetzel, OH
Still ROLLLLing (Reach
Out Live Laugh Love
Life)
President Paul Hartmann #58202
presenting the
PAT ROBINSON HELPING HAND
AWARD
20-23
USJCI National
Convention
Altamonte Springs FL
20-21
Pig Roast
Convoy, OH
be traveling to Florida for
the year end National
Convention.
As First
Timers chair I would love
to have many from Ohio
participate in the First
Timer’s program. If you
are attending and it is
your first convention
please let me know.
Presidential Charity of Choice………………………………………..Tracy Brooke #69445
The end
of
the
20112 0 1 2
JCI year
is coming to a
close, and with the arrival
of the Year End Meeting
is the annual “Brown Bag
Auction”.
The Year End Meeting is
scheduled for May 10th &
11th, at the Ramada
Plaza Inn Convention
Center on Sinclair Road
in Columbus, OH.
BUCKEYE
Please bring an item of
your choice (nice, funny,
Old Jaycee, homemade,
etc) in a sealed (taped or
stapled) brown paper bag
to the annual meeting.
After the meeting the
auction will take place.
that is attending college.
We would like to congratulate William R. Hines
Jr. of the North Canton
Jaycees for being the recipient of this scholarship
for the 2012-2013 school
year.
Monies raised at the auc- Tracy Brooke #69445
tion will be split between Presidential Charity
the National Kidney Choice PM
Foundation and President Paul’s “PAT ROBINSON HELPING HAND
AWARD” a $500 Scholarship that is awarded to
an active Ohio Jaycee
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83rd Ohio Jaycee President……………………...Carrie Hurley #69172
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SPRING FLING 2012
Indianapolis, IN
Hello!
Hope that 2012 is treating you well!! I know the 2012 Ohio Jaycees have had a GREAT first quarter for 2012.
I am very happy to announce that after the first 3 month of 2012
we are currently at +9 for the year! We are also working to build
some of our chapters that have been struggling and also bringing
the Jaycees back into areas that haven’t had chapters in years. If
you know of anyone who would be willing to help us in the following areas please let me know, we are going to be very busy this
spring and summer: Toledo, Greater Cincinnati, Elyria, Cuyahoga
Falls/Stow
O-H-I-O
Brian Kling (MI) and
Larry Popp (OH)
In March, we had 14 Ohio Jaycees graduate from the JCI Presenter program, and are looking forward to bring a JCI Trainer to
Ohio in the fall to help our members grow into better public
speakers and trainers. This is part of our goals; to bring more
training to our members.
As I have mentioned before we are trying to focus on building our
members this year and would like your help in this. If you would
be interested and willing to do a training at one of our events
please let Walt Smith know. I know most of you will not be at our
May All-State, but I know he is already looking at trainings for August and November.
Please contact Walt at
ejester@hotmail.com
I am looking forward to seeing many of you in Hudson August 2426 for our August All-State, where will be training and presenting
awards for the first half of 2012!!
Paul Hartmann giving
his report
Bruce Geddes (OH)
and Owen Meader (IN)
Please let me know if there is anything that you would like of myself or the Ohio Jaycees!
2012-2013 Ohio JCI Senate Candidates
Paul & Holly Hartmann
President
Gary
Brooke
#58420
Programming
VP
Scott
Fitzgerald
#63745
Administrative
VP
Charlie
Eberhardt
#54887
Treasurer
Larry
Dawson
#55622
Secretary
Karen
Schoonover
#57305
Paul receiving the
STUMP AWARD
(Outstanding Region V
State President)
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Ohio JCI Senate
Yearend Banquet
and Elections
HELLO SENATORS,
YES, it is that time….
time to register for the
2011-2012 YEAR-END
MEETING!
Dig out your red shirt or
dress (or go buy a new
one)
and
FOLLOW
YOUR HEART to help
us CELBRATE President
Paul’s wonderful year!
Please remember that
your Registrations are
due
postmarked
by
APRIL 30th, 2012 for the
Early-bird
price
of
$55.00 after the 30th it
goes up to $65.00.
(How many extra drinks
could you buy with that
money?). The deadline
for hotel room registration is also APRIL 27,
2012.
The registration form is
included in this newsletter. If you have any
questions PLEASE contact me by emailing me
at: mrsfitz98@att.net or
calling me on one of my
phones: h. 937-8789812 c. 937-532-9552
Looking forward to your
registrations,
Sherry
#68958.
Fitzgerald
BUCKEYE
RON ROBINSON GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Ron Robinson Memorial Golf Tournament is an annual activity of the Ohio
JCI Senate C & E Foundation that is held at the Ohio JCI Senate Pig Roast
each year. It is in memory of Ron Robinson, a former Ohio and United States
JCI Senator. The Foundation will use the proceeds in its mission of awarding
college scholarships to deserving high school seniors throughout the state of
Ohio.
The majority of income for the tournament is raised through the use of sponsorships. Individuals or businesses are welcome to participate in the sponsorship program and all donations can be used as deductions for income tax purposes since the Ohio JCI Senate C & E Foundation is a 501 c (3) entity.
Schedule of Sponsorship Levels:
No Golf
Golf Included
Major Tournament Sponsor
$300
$350
Closest to the Pin/Long Drive Sponsor $150
$200
Tee/Green Sponsor
$100
$150
Door Prize/Cash Donation Sponsor
$50
$100
1st Tee Sponsor’s List
$25
Product Donation for “Goody Bags” and Prize Table Items
If you need more information you may contract Ron Kimmet #43520 at 419235-4639 golf chairman or Marilyn Jones #63590 Foundation Treasurer at
mmjones@otecwb.com. We would love to have you come to the Pig Roast
Treasurer………………………………...…...…..Larry Dawson #55622
Our year is
rapidly coming to a close
and President
Paul
has
done a great
job representing Ohio.
Of course, with Holly by
his side, that should be
no surprise. For me, it
has been an honor and
a privilege to be part of
the team this year. I
have not been able to be
as physically active as
I’d like to be this past
year and I regret missing
a few meetings and
events; however, I have
been happy to assist
Paul and the Ohio JCI
CONNECTION
Senate as best I could.
In mid-May I will be having surgery to correct my
spinal issues and I look
forward to returning with
a new vim and vigor.
This is a fantastic organization filled with exceptional individuals and
I am proud to be associated with you all.
I know I don’t need to
preach to the choir, but
the potential of this organization lies in the
participation of its membership. As a Senator
you were honored by
your Chapter for the
work and dedication you
showed and for the leadership you shared. I ask
all of you who have not
been to a JCI Senate
meeting or function for
several years to make
an effort to reconnect.
You don’t have to make
a major commitment,
just drop by and say
hello, see what we’re
doing, give us your opinion. You can still make a
difference. Thank you
for all you have done
and for all you will do. I
look forward to seeing
you soon.
Larry Dawson #55622
Ohio JCI Treasurer
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~ MAY 11-12, 2012 ~
The Ramada Plaza Hotel & Convention Center
4900 Sinclair Road @1-71
Columbus OH 43229
614-846-0300
Room Rate $84.00 + tax per night - Ask for OHIO JCI SENATE rate
FOLLOW
YOUR
HEART
APRIL 27, 2012 deadline for room registration
FULL REGISTRATION $55.00 PER PERSON
INCLUDES: Friday & Saturday hospitality, Saturday lunch, Saturday
Year End Meeting/Elections, and Saturday Evening Banquet
Wear your Red and join us to
celebrate another great year for the
Ohio JCI Senate!
Make checks payable to: OHIO JCI SENATE
Deadline for $55.00 registration: APRIL 30, 2012 / Registration AFTER 4/30/12 will be $65.00
Send completed form & payment to:
Sherry Fitzgerald #68958, 1508 Wedgewood Drive, Fairborn, Ohio 45324
Home: 937-878-9812 cell: 937 532-9552 email: mrsfitz98@att.net
NAME:______________________________________________ SENATE# ______________
NAME:______________________________________________ SENATE# ______________
ADDRESS_________________________________CITY_____________________________
STATE____________ZIP_________________ PHONE# _____________________________
E-MAIL_____________________________________________________________________
# of FULL REGISTRATIONS
___________@$55.00 TOTAL_____________________
# of SATURDAY LUNCH/MTG/ELECTIONS ___________@$25.00 TOTAL_____________________
# of SATURDAY NIGHT BANQUET ONLY
___________@$35.00 TOTAL_____________________
TOTAL $___________________________
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OHIO JCI SENATE 32nd ANNUAL PIG ROAST
“CHIRSTMAS IN JULY”
July 20 & 21
Community Center at Convoy, OH
FRIDAY JULY 20, 2012:
Hospitality
3:00-?
Dinner
7:00 pm
SATURDAY JULY 21, 2012:
Golf Scramble 9:00 am
(Site & fees to be announced)
Bar Burgers
Noon
(Location to be announced)
Hospitality
2:00 pm
Dinner
6:00 pm
People’s Choice
Dessert Contest 7:00 pm
Chinese Gift exchange will take
place after dinner and introductions
(Bring a $10 gift if you’re interested
in participating)
Hotels: (price before taxes)
Holiday Inn Express $98.80 king/dbl
419-238-2600
Comfort Inn $96.99 dbl-$89.99 king
419-232-6040
Ask for Ohio JCI Senate Rate by 6-29
Buckeye Connection
Holly Hartmann
26747 Fairfax Lane
North Olmsted, OH 44070
18 & Older
6-17 year olds
5 & under
Friday & Saturday #____ @ $30* #_____ @ $15
*$5 discount if
received by
July 1
FREE
Friday Only
#_____ @ $15 #_____ @ $10
FREE
Saturday Only
#_____ @ $20 #_____ @ $10
FREE
Total Attending:
Amount Enclosed: $
Name:
Senate #
Spouse:
Senate #
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Children:
Number Golfing:
Return registration with checks made payable to: Ohio JCI Senate Pig Roast
Mail to: Doug Dempsey #44206, 24 N Westview Ave, Dayton, OH 45403