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Cyber Security and the Dark Web
Aug. 28, 2019
Ever wonder how secure your information is online? What is the dark web? What do they do with your information? How can you find out and protect what information is out 'there'? Randy Patterson has conducted numerous seminars to businesses, Chambers and agencies and will share with us ways to protect our data. If you want to get a free 'dark web' search done before the event, just sign up and we'll have Randy share the results with you.
Contact: tiffany@tech2bit.com |
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Miami Valley Tornadoes and Oregon District Shooting, Response and Recovery
Sep. 04, 2019
The American Red Cross prepares for, responds to, and helps the community recover from disaster. We will discuss our actions for the last 75 days and what you can do to be prepared for the next disaster.
Bio:Cory Paul is the Executive Director of the Dayton Area Chapter of the American Red Cross. His responsibilities include recruiting and developing local volunteers, fundraising, and development of a strong board of directors and leaders. The Red Cross aims to multiply the generosity and kindness of our community. He also serves as the Co-Chair for the National Diversity and Inclusion Veterans+ Advisory Board.
Cory is a combat veteran and served honorably for 6 years with the Ohio Army National Guard. In 2013, he deployed to Qalat, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Cory got his start with the Red Cross as a volunteer for the Disaster Action Team where he provided financial assistance and emotional support to families that had experienced a house fire or other disaster. He was hired as Disaster Program Manager where he coordinated volunteers and partner agencies to prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters. After his deployment, Cory returned to the Red Cross and resumed his role as Disaster Program Manager. In late 2015, he was honored to accept a position as Regional Director of Service to the Armed Forces in Cincinnati where he coordinated volunteers to support America’s military and veteran families in 27 counties in the Tri-State area. Cory is a proud graduate of Ohio University with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Criminology. While at OU, Cory worked for Outdoor Pursuits as a SCUBA Leadership Divemaster.In his spare time, Cory maintains a historical pre-Civil War homestead near Dayton. He enjoys camping, hiking and canoeing with his wife, Jess, and walking his dog, Oatmeal. Cory and Jess have one daughter, Adeline.
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"The Challenges and Rewards of Operating Dayton's Premier Seafood Restaurant"
Sep. 18, 2019
"The Challenges and Rewards of Operating Dayton's Premier Seafood Restaurant"
Jay's Seafood Restaurant has been a staple of the Dayton dining scene for over 40 years, has been consistently rated as one of the city's best restaurants, and is arguably the premier independently operated seafood restaurant in Ohio . Amy Haverstick has been the owner and operator of the restaurant since her father's death in 2009. Amy will discuss her background in the restaurant industry, and her experiences, challenges, and joys of operating Jay's for the last 10 years. And Amy will bring a sample of Jay's signature dessert for us to enjoy.
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Amy Haverstick grew up in the restaurant industry, working in a succession of increasingly more challenging jobs. Her background includes, opening both of Cameron Mitchell's Fish Markets in Columbus as the front-of-house manager, working in Chicago as a hostess for both Shaw's Crabhouse and the Capital Grill, and working with her father at Jay's for seven years before his death. Amy was president of the Miami Valley Restaurant Association, and on the Oregon District Board, the Dayton Visitor and Convention Board, and the Dayton Chamber of Commerce Board.
Amy is a graduate of Centerville High School and The Ohio State University. She has two daughters, ages three and six.
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Health Care Today and Tomorrow???
Sep. 25, 2019
Paul Hoover is the Network Vice President of Strategic Development for Kettering Health Network, a Truven 15 Top Health System comprised of nine hospitals, 12 emergency centers, and more than 120 outpatient locations serving southwest Ohio. In this role, Mr. Hoover drives growth, development, and alignment of the network’s strategy deployment, while building strong relationships with physicians and developing new services and lines of business by implementing creative improvements to processes. Leveraging what he learned early in his career from an intensive, three-year leadership development program in healthcare operations as a management resident, Mr. Hoover gained valuable experience as a campus administrator before concentrating his expertise on strategic development. As Associate Vice President for Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center, Mr. Hoover led the design and construction of a 33,000-square-foot comprehensive cancer center and spearheaded 20% growth in oncology services over the previous year. When Mr. Hoover served as Vice President of Business Development at Florida Hospital North Pinellas, he led initiatives that reversed declining volumes and revenues to create unprecedented growth, successfully turning a struggling hospital from $40M annual deficit to 14% margin. Mr. Hoover was also key in revitalizing critical physician engagement, moving the needle from a staggeringly low 6th percentile to the 84th percentile. An experienced, focused healthcare operations leader, Mr. Hoover is a natural collaborator, with a keen sense of how healthcare networks work and how important strategic development is to the success of these types of organizations. |
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BEAUTIFUL JIM KEY: THE WORLDāS SMARTEST HORSE
Oct. 02, 2019
Hear the remarkable story of a horse who could debate politics, count, spell and act the part of a prankster.
Scott S. Royal has been an employee of the Washington-Centerville Public Library since 2000, where he divides his time between the Public and Adult Services desks. In addition to his desk duties, he is also a member of the Reader’s Advisory and Outreach Services teams, which allows him to create tailor-made reading suggestions and engaging book presentations for the public. Scott is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a graduate of Wright State University with a B.A. in English. A lifelong lover of reading and writing, Scott is currently hard at work on a middle-grade fantasy novel tentatively titled The Thief of Stars, which he hopes to complete this year.
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Archaeological history of Fort Ancient Earthworks and the World Heritage nomination
Oct. 09, 2019
Bio for Jack Blosser: Fort Ancient Earthworks and Nature Preserve Program Jack Blosser has been the site manager at fort Ancient Earthworks and Nature preserve for 31 years. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in History/Museology from the Defiance College in 1981, and his Master’s degree in anthropology with a specialty in Ohio Hopewell archaeology from the University of Cincinnati in 1990. He is employed by the Dayton Society of Natural History. As site manager, Jack is responsible for the day to day operations of a 125 acres prehistoric enclosure surrounded by an additional 660 acres of Nature Preserve. He also manages a 12,000 square foot museum and precontact garden. He is on the board of trustees for the YMCA Camp Kern and chairs their annual campaign, and a board member for the Warren County Project Excellence. Jack is also a trustee at large for the Ohio Local history Alliance where he serves on the Governance and Advocacy committees. And he serves on the Steering Committee for the Ohio World Heritage Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks, preparing to nominate 8 Hopewell archaeological sites for inscription by 2021/2022. Highlights of his career include the development of the BSA Revitalization Program that allows scouts to camp for the weekend in exchange for community service. In 29 years, 24,700 scouts have donated over 74,000 hours of community service, with an additional 183 completed Eagle Projects and 22,000 hours of service. Jack also coordinated the annual Celebration event, working with federally recognized American Indians and people of Native descent for 25 years. Most recently, fort Ancient hosted the World Prayer and Peace week in June. People from around the world gathered to discuss their culture and the challenges they face holding on to it. Jack says that his biggest achievement is being married to the same lady for 39 years and raising three beautiful daughters.
jblosser@fortancient.org |
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Haunted Ohio
Oct. 30, 2019
Take a creepy jaunt with us to some of Ohio’s haunted locales.
The speaker Debe Dockins has been with the Library since 2006 and holds a B.S. in Journalism and Public Relations from Murray State University in Kentucky. She is currently the Community Outreach Coordinator at the Library and is responsible for running the Dottie Yeck Good Life Award Writing Contest, the Erma Bombeck Writing Competition, the Speakers Bureau, coordinating four book discussion groups, and creating special programs such Tea at Two, the Memory Café series, and the Ghost Walk on Main. |
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HEROES AND CHARACTERS OF THE MIAMI VALLEY
Nov. 06, 2019
Heroes and characters are all around us! Join us to learn about some of the people who have enriched our lives here in the Miami Valley.
The speaker Taryn Filer has been an employee of the Washington-Centerville Public Library since 2017. She holds a B.A in Psychology from Wright State University, and an MLIS from Kent State University. She is an Adult Services Specialist and enjoys working with the public. In addition to assisting with Speakers Bureau programs, she coordinates the Uncorked book discussion at Rumbleseat Wine, assists with Genealogy Interest Group classes, and helps in various tech classes for adults. When her head is not in a book, she can be found wherever her new dog, Lewis, is. |
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Dayton First Family of Pizza
Nov. 20, 2019
DAYTON’S FIRST FAMILIES OF PIZZA Learn the ‘secrets’ behind thin crust, edge-to-edge toppings, bite-sized squares, and the Daytonians who made our favorite pizzas The speaker Taryn Filer has been an employee of the Washington-Centerville Public Library since 2017. She holds a B.A in Psychology from Wright State University, and an MLIS from Kent State University. She is an Adult Services Specialist and enjoys working with the public. In addition to assisting with Speakers Bureau programs, she coordinates the Uncorked book discussion at Rumbleseat Wine, assists with Genealogy Interest Group classes, and helps in various tech classes for adults. When her head is not in a book, she can be found wherever her new dog, Lewis, is. |
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Cyber smart and cyber bullying for today's young adults.
Dec. 04, 2019
Randy will talk about Cyber Bullying, the impact of social media in young adult life, and the way to protect yourself now and in the future through technology.
Randy Patterson is a former Marine (8 years), cancer survior and proud husband and father of three. Recon Technology Group is a veteran owned and operated IT company, specializing in supporting small-medium sized businesses in both Colorado & Ohio. Some of our clients include legal firms, medical offices, manufacturing companies and property management. As a full service IT provider, we become your Virtual CIO without the high cost associated with one! 937-546-6199 or rpatterson@recontechgroup.com |
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"Ohio's Children, our Futureā
Jan. 08, 2020
Rachel has spent the last 6 years working for Dayton Children’s Hospital in the role of Philanthropy Officer. She is proud to have been part of the team that raised over $27 million in a historic campaign to build a new patient tower that keeps kids close to home. Rachel serves on the organization’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee and manages their Grateful Family Program in the Foundation. Rachel and her husband, Pete, are raising their family in Washington Township. They have adopted 5 of their children from the foster care system. They have shown compassion, courage, and commitment after opening their hearts and home to foster 25 children over 8 years. Defending life, addressing child welfare issues, and improving healthcare, specifically access to mental health programs, are her top priorities. Rachel holds 2 degrees from Indiana University, in General Studies and Political Science, graduating with highest distinction. She attended graduate school at Tiffin University, obtaining a Masters in Humanities with a concentration in Communication.
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Enneagram personality profiling its use in the workplace
Jan. 15, 2020
Jessica Beans, Associate Dean for Enrollment and Communication at KC has agreed to that date if it’s available to speak to the use of Enneagram personality profiling its use in the workplace. She’s a small business owner - Namesake Coffee and now Enneagram Coffee which has a roast and daily inspiration for each Enneagram number personality type. |
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The Ester Price Story
Feb. 12, 2020
* THE ESTHER PRICE STORY Discover the sweet backstory of one of Dayton’s own hometown favorites!
The speaker Debe Dockins has been with the Library since 2006 and holds a B.S. in Journalism and Public Relations from Murray State University in Kentucky. She is currently the Community Outreach Coordinator at the Library and is responsible for running the Dottie Yeck Good Life Award Writing Contest, the Erma Bombeck Writing Competition, the Speakers Bureau, coordinating four book discussion groups, and creating special programs such Tea at Two, the Memory Café series, and the Ghost Walk on Main.
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