Golf Outing to Benefit Children with Cancer and Blood Disorders
CRA (Corporate Resource Alliance), a New Jersey contact and referral group for business executives, is hosting a golf outing to benefit Embrace Kids Foundation, Thursday, September 13, 2012, at Pebble Creek Golf Club, 40 Route 537 East, Colts Neck, New Jersey.
Embrace Kids Foundation supports the non-medical needs of children with cancer or blood disorders, such as sickle cell disease. The Foundation provides direct assistance and the resources that would not be available otherwise to help support families and hospital-based programs. All of the services provided are free.
The fee per golfer is $165.00 ($600.00 for a foursome) and includes a continental breakfast, a barbecue lunch, golf contests, and door prizes. Lunch only is $35.00. Registration begins at 7:00 a.m.; shot gun start with scramble format starts at 8:00 a.m.
To register or for questions, contact Andy at 732-238-8290 or email at atp225@comcast.net
Please show your support of Embrace Kids Foundation by participating in the CRA golf outing. Sponsorships are still available. Any donations and door prizes are appreciated.
About CRA: CRA is an organization made up of experienced business owners, top-level executives, and professionals. Based on their knowledge, skills, and contacts, CRA members are considered leaders in generating qualified referrals and providing resources for others.
CRA and Verizon Wireless Host Seminar, “What a Tablet Can Do for Your Business”
Are you getting the most from your Tablet? Are you using it for business? Should you buy a Tablet if you don’t have one?
Candice Theinert and Keith Belitrand, Tablet device specialists, Lakewood Verizon Wireless Communications Store, are presenting “The Tablet Experience for Business,” to members of the New Jersey contact and referral group for business executives, CRA (Corporate Resource Alliance) and their guests at no charge Tuesday, October 2, 2012, from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m., Room 105, Brookdale Community College, the Western Monmouth Higher Education Center, 3680 Route 9 South, Freehold, N.J., 07728.
This workshop will give attendees a comprehensive overview of the latest Tablet technology, demonstrate how to use the business applications designed for a Tablet, and show how Verizon’s technology can assist businesses with the increasing demands of mobile productivity. Theinert and Belitrand will also demonstrate and explain such business apps as Intuit® GoPayment, Expensify, and Dropbox.
A limited number of Tablets will be available for attendees to use. A question and answer period will follow. The workshop is free but registration is required. To register for this seminar, call Andy Politi at 732-238-8290 or email atp225@comcast.net. A continental breakfast is included from 8:00 to 8:30 a.m.
31st Conference on Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities
If you were disabled, would you want to be left out? Although people in the United States strive to treat individuals with all different kinds and levels of disabilities equally, recreation is one area frequently overlooked in including those with disabilities.
“Leisure 4 Life,” the 31st Conference on Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities, presents educational sessions that promote leisure activities and inclusion for all people with disabilities.
The Conference, Thursday, November 1, 2012, 9:00 a.m. to 4:20 p.m., Crowne Plaza Monroe, 309 Forsgate Drive, Monroe, N.J., is supported by the Aronow Family Foundation in memory of Evelyn N. Aronow, and is co-sponsored by the New Jersey Commission on Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities and the New Jersey Recreation & Parks Association.
Steven M. Eidelman, the keynote speaker, will present “How Recreation Fosters Inclusion.” Attendees to this session will learn the importance and benefits of recreation in advancing the goals of including people with disabilities in their communities, as well as supporting their families. Learn trends and predictions for the future, and the role recreation professionals and programs play, among other topics.
Eidelman is the H. Rodney Sharp Professor of Human Services Policy and Leadership, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, at the University of Delaware.
Other educational sessions include Cooperative Games, Part A; Making Friends with Autism – Let’s Have Fun Together; Music Intervention; Dealing with Difficult People; Importance of Universal Design; Cooperative Games, Part B; Preparing a Therapeutic Sensory Environment; Horticultural Therapy; Young Athlete Program; Leadership Skills for Art Activities; Yoga; Recreation and Leisure Activities for Young Children; Making Connections – Helping Families Understand Moderate and Late Stage Dementia; Adaptable Aquatics; and Doing More with Less Cost: Effective Creative Activity Solutions.
Registration forms are available at www.NJCRID.org (Events) Registration fees are $50.00 before September 25 and $75.00 after September 25. Registration is limited. CEU and PDU (educators) credits, A.S.L. interpreters, and singed English interpreters are available. For more information, contact Bobbi Bach Freedman, commission program chairwoman, at Freedman2@aol.com or Karen Bourque-Scott, commission chairwoman, at njcom4id@aol.com.
Hand Therapy Specialist Joins the Staff of Advanced Orthopedics
Mary B. Wesley, Freehold, has joined the medical practice of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold. Wesley, an occupational therapist (OTR/L) and a certified hand therapist (CHT) since 1991, will be working at the Freehold location of AOSMI, Pond View Professional Park, 301 Professional View Drive.
Wesley specializes in orthopedic injuries to the hands, such as fractures, nerve compressions, tendonitis, strains and sprains, and other sports-related problems; and conditions that include Carpal Tunnel, arthritis, trigger finger, and Dupytrens.*
Before joining AOSMI, Wesley worked in varied healthcare settings for the past 20 years, providing rehabilitation for orthopedic injuries and surgical patients in Central New Jersey, Freehold, and the surrounding areas.
Wesley graduated with a B.A. in Biological Sciences from Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. Her professional memberships include American Occupational Therapy Association and the American Society of Hand Therapists.
*when fingers bend toward the palm
The Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI) is an orthopedic practice located at Pond View Professional Park, 301 Professional View Drive, Freehold; 312 Applegarth Road, Monroe Township; Bartley Corner, 161 Bartley Corner, Jackson; and 1719 Main Street, Lake Como, N.J. The board-certified surgeons at AOSMI, who have a combined 100 years of experience, provide advanced medical care. For more information, call 732-720-2555 or visit www.AdvancedOrthoSports.com.
Businesses Invited for a One-on-One. Lt.Gov. to Speak
How often will you have the opportunity to meet personally with representatives of N.J. State departments? What are the changes that you will meet New Jersey’s Lt. Governor Kim Gaudagno?
Find out first-hand what incentives and programs are available for you and your businesses. Hear what N.J.’s Lt. Governor has to say about the opportunities for the growth and development of your business in this economy.
The Lakewood Development Corporation (LDC), the administrative arm of the Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ), and the New Jersey State’s Business Action Center (BAC) are hosting the workshop, “N.J. Resources for Business Growth” followed by business-to-business networking, Wednesday, September 5, 2012, beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the auditorium of the Historic Lakewood Strand, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood.
Lt. Governor Kim Gaudagno is the keynote speaker. Networking and an opportunity to meet with agency representatives about their programs and incentives will follow the Lt. Governor’s address. Among others, representatives from the following N.J. State departments will be available to answer questions one-on-one:
Board of Public Utilities, Business Action Center, Department
of Labor and Workforce Development, Economic Development
Authority, Small Business Development Center, State Library,
Department of Treasury, the Lakewood Urban Enterprise Zone,
The Lakewood Foreign Trade Zone #235.
Patricia Komsa, the executive director, of the UEZ, said, “This is an excellent opportunity for businesses to meet one-on-one with local and state agencies to learn about incentives and gather information. In addition, this an easy way to do business-to-business networking.”
This event is open to the public at no charge. Register online at www.lakewoodnj.gov/department/uez. To find out about UEZ programs and seminars, call Patricia Komsa at 732-364-2500 x5257 or pkomsa@lakewoodnj.gov All businesses are welcome whether or not they are participating in a UEZ program. Walk-ins are welcome.
About the UEZ: The Urban Enterprise Zone program was designed to foster economic growth to revitalize and stimulate designated urban communities. The program encourages businesses to create private-sector jobs though public and private investment.
More than 8,000 businesses throughout the state and more than 500 businesses in Lakewood benefit from tax and financial incentives. Personnel from the Lakewood UEZ are available to discuss program eligibility and answer questions.
Chefs Sought for 90th Anniversary Gala at the Strand Center for the Arts
To highlight the 90th Anniversary Gala of the Strand Center for the Arts, the Gala committee is seeking chefs to showcase their signature dishes, samples of one or two menu selections, the evening of October 30, 2012, at the Strand Center for the Arts, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, N.J.
If you would like to be a chef for this exceptional event, please contact Barbara Fedorchak, development director, at 732-367-7789 Ext.217 or bfedorchak@strand.org by October 10. Space is limited.
Participating chefs will be stationed throughout the historic Strand Theater for this unique dining experience. Each chef will receive sponsorship recognition, web and social media publicity, and two complimentary Gala tickets. About 200 guests are expected to attend.
Honorees are Lawrence E. Bathgate, II, founding partner of the Lakewood law firm Bathgate, Wegener & Wolf; John J. Franklin, former Lakewood Township Committeeman; and Denise and Richard Blackstone, directors of Denise Daniele Dance Studio, Brick, N.J.
The 90th Anniversary sponsors include Investors Bank, Harrogate Retirement Community, OceanFirst Foundation, and Birdsall Services Group,
For additional information please contact Barbara Fedorchak, development director, at 732-367-7789 Ext. 217 or bfedorchak@strand.org or visit www.strand.org.
About the Strand Theater: The historic Strand Theater, listed on the N.J. and National Register of Historic Places, was designed by world-renowned theater architect Thomas Lamb in 1922. Today the Strand Theater is considered an anchor in the downtown for creating economic growth, providing incentives for job creation, and attracting pedestrian traffic. The Strand offers year-round entertainment in plush, air-conditioned surroundings. It is a perfect venue to showcase comedians, musicals, dinner theater, stars from television and movies, and legendary musical entertainers. The reception gallery includes a catering facility for 250 people, a dance floor, and restrooms. It is ideal for theater-in-the-round, smaller events and receptions.
The Strand Theater wishes to thank our 90th Anniversary Sponsors, Investors Bank, Harrogate Retirement Community, OceanFirst Foundation, and Birdsall Services Group, for their generous support.
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The following accessibility services are offered at the Historic Strand for individuals with disabilities: Wheelchair Accessible, Assistive Listening System, Sign Language Interpretation (when requested) and Large Print Programs (when requested). Please give us advance notification at least two weeks prior to the performance you wish to attend.
This program is made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.
Visit OHI at Annual Health and Safety Fair This September 8
Ocean Health Initiatives (OHI) will be participating in the 2012 Annual Health and Safety Fair: Celebrating 36 Years of Good Health, 4700 Long Beach Boulevard, Brant Beach, N.J., Saturday, September 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The Long Beach Island Health Department, the St. Francis Community Center and Southern Ocean Medical Center are presenting the fair, which is open to the public. Free screenings, exams, giveaways, and more will be available to attendees. OHI will be on site to provide health educational information and giveaways, at no cost.
For more information, contact Jennifer Corey, marketing coordinator for OHI, at 732-719-9026.
About Ocean Health Initiatives
OHI, a federally qualified health center (FQHC), with locations at 101 Second Street, Lakewood; and 301 Lakehurst Road, Toms River; and 333 Haywood Road Manahawkin, provides comprehensive preventative and primary care, including pediatrics, maternal and child health, prenatal, WIC, universal immunizations, and dental health to the area’s uninsured, underinsured, and undocumented residents on a sliding-fee scale, based on an individual’s or family’s ability to pay.
OHI has a bilingual staff available to assist patients and callers. To become a patient of OHI, call a representative in the Call Center at either 732-552-0377, Toms River, or 732-363-6655, Lakewood. Visit www.ohinj.org. for further information.
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A Day of HR Learning – September Meeting of JSAHR
Join HR professionals for “A Day of HR Learning,” at the September 13, 2012, Jersey Shore Association for Human Resources (JSAHR) meeting, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., Jumping Brook Country Club, 210 Jumping Brook Road, Neptune, N.J.
A panel of HR experts are hosting an interactive, ‘speed’ learning workshop that focuses on six key areas of HR knowledge essential for professional success.
The six areas, identified by the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) Learning System, include Business Management and Strategy, Workforce Planning and Employment, Human Resources Development, Compensation and Benefits, Employee and Labor Relations, Risk Management. A question and answer period will follow.
The panel includes Richard Cino, Esq., Jackson Lewis; Robert P. Kane, Training Unlimited, LLC; Mark Kremen, PHR, Training Unlimited, LLC; Richard Kachmar, RMC, Sea Bright Borough; Kelley Meritizis, SPHR, EPS, Inc.; and Lorraine M. Smith, SPHR, Main Steel Polishing.
The registration fee and a full buffet breakfast is $25.00 for JSAHR members; $40.00 for nonmembers; and an additional $5.00 for walk-ins. To register, call Kathi Evans, JSAHR administrator, at 732-270-5204 or email jsahradmin@atbcelebrations.com. JSAHR is a Superior Merit Award Chapter of SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management).
Support the Strand Center for the Arts by Eating at Any Surf Taco
You don’t have to travel south of the border to eat Mexican food and support the Strand Center for the Arts at the same time. Eat at any New Jersey Surf Taco, Sunday, September 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and 20 percent of the check will be donated to the Strand Center for the Arts. Diners must present the flyer that announces this fundraiser.
Download the flyer at www.strand.org or email Barbara Fedorchak at bfedorchak@strand.org. Surf Taco restaurants (www.surftaco.com) can be found in Point Pleasant, Belmar, Silverton, Long Branch, Manasquan, Jackson, Forked River, and Red Bank.
A portion of the proceeds raised will be used for restoring the marquee at Strand Center for the Arts, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood. For more information, contact Barbara Fedorchak at 732-367-7789 Ext. 217.
About the Strand Center for the Arts
The Strand will be celebrating its 90th anniversary this October. Designed by world-renowned theater architect Thomas Lamb, the Strand opened in 1922. Listed on both the New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places, the Strand hosts up to 50,000 patrons each year and presents popular musicals, orchestral performances, children’s shows, and local entertainment. The Strand also offers educational opportunities for our youth through its well-regarded School for the Arts.
Lt. Governor Kim Gaudagno to Address Businesses in Lakewood
The Lakewood Development Corporation (LDC), the administrative arm of the Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ), and the New Jersey State’s Business Action Center (BAC) are hosting the workshop, “N.J. Resources for Business Growth” followed by business-to-business networking, Wednesday, September 5, 2012, beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the auditorium of the Historic Lakewood Strand, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood.
Lt. Governor Kim Gaudagno is the keynote speaker. Networking and an opportunity to meet with agency representatives about their programs and incentives will follow the Lt. Governor’s address. Among others, representatives from the following N.J. State departments will be available to answer questions one-on-one:
Board of Public Utilities, Business Action Center, Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Economic Development Authority, Small Business Development Center, State Library, Department of Treasury, the Lakewood Urban Enterprise Zone, The Lakewood Foreign Trade Zone #235.
Patricia Komsa, the executive director, of the UEZ, said, “This is an excellent opportunity for businesses to meet one-on-one with local and state agencies to learn about incentives and gather information. In addition, this an easy way to do business-to-business networking.”
This event is open to the public at no charge. Register online at www.lakewoodnj.gov/department/uez. To find out about UEZ programs and seminars, call Patricia Komsa at 732-364-2500 x5257 or pkomsa@lakewoodnj.gov All businesses are welcome whether or not they are participating in a UEZ program. Walk-ins are welcome.
About the UEZ: The Urban Enterprise Zone program was designed to foster economic growth to revitalize and stimulate designated urban communities. The program encourages businesses to create private-sector jobs though public and private investment.
More than 8,000 businesses throughout the state and more than 500 businesses in Lakewood benefit from tax and financial incentives. Personnel from the Lakewood UEZ are available to discuss program eligibility and answer questions.