Jackson Woman Joins Butterflies Salon and Day Spa
Melinda Revels, Jackson, N.J., has been hired as a professional stylist by Butterflies Salon and Day Spa, a new business at 343 N. County Line Road, Jackson, N.J. Revels, who has 17 years experience, will focus on coloring; highlighting; styling; hair cutting for men, women, and children; and hair extensions. Before joining Butterflies, Revels was a hair stylist for eight years in Howell Plaza, Howell, N.J.
Revels received a license in cosmetology from Middlesex County Vocational School, Piscataway in 1994. She also received certification in the application of hair-extensions, using the fusion method, and Flhair Xtensions, a crimping method that does not use heat, glue or chemicals.
Besides hair services, Butterflies Salon & Day Spa offers waxing; body treatments; nail and facial services along with girls’ birthday and wedding groups.
Butterflies is open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sundays by appointment. For further information, call 732-987-4331.
How HR Professionals CAN Take a Seat at the Table and Stay There!
For years, HR professionals have asked for and often complained about not having a seat at the proverbial “table.” In today’s economy, it is clear that HR practitioners can no longer wait for a seat to be pulled out for them. “We must take it!” says Cristina Amyot, SPHR*, MHRM*, president of EnformHR, an HR consulting firm, Red Bank.
Amyot, a Jackson resident, willpresent “Take Your Seat at the Table,” Monday, October 24, 2011, 1:45 p.m. at the Garden State Council’s 20th Annual SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) Conference and Expo, Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, N.J. The Conference runs from Sunday, October 23 through Tuesday, October 25. To register, visit www.gscshrmconference.org. This presentation is approved for Strategic Credit.
Amyot, a sought-after speaker on HR topics, says, “As with any profession, but perhaps more with HR than others, getting and keeping a seat at the executive table is an ongoing challenge. But it’s one that, after years of study, preparation and experience, we are ready for.”
The session will show attendees how to take a leadership position in the organization and position HR as a key strategic driver. It will expose the HR professional to the new needs and some old needs of business owners,executives and line managers. This session will give HR professionals the tools to understand and address company “officials” in a way that gets HR heard. Finally, attendees will learn how to keep the
seat they have earned and continue to show value to the organization.
* SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources); MHRM (Master’s in Human Resource Management)
About EnformHR: EnformHR, an HR consulting firm, provides customized HR services for businesses, including compliance assistance,
state-specific employee handbooks, conflict management, and recruiting and staffing; and training and development, including anti-discrimination/non-harassment, team building, and workplace diversity; and strategic partnering, including executive coaching, succession planning, and change management, among other services.
About Cristina Amyot: Amyot holds a BA in History and MA in Human Resource Management (MHRM) from Rutgers University. She is certified as a SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources) and is licensed in Life, Accident and Health Insurance by the N.J. Department of Banking and Insurance. Amyot is a member of SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) Association and is on the board of directors of the Human Resources Management Association, Princeton; Catholic Charities, Monmouth County; and the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce.
She is a member of JSAHR (Jersey Shore Association of Human Resources), the Business Growth and Development Committee of the MODC (Monmouth Ocean Development Council), NJBIA (New Jersey Business and Industry Association), and Ladies Who Launch.
26th GoldenOsprey Awards Recognize Excellence
The Southern Monmouth Chamber of Commerce (SMCC) will be honoring its most outstanding citizens and businesses at the 26th Annual Golden Osprey Awards gala, Thursday, October 20, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., the Spring Lake Manor, 415 State Highway 71, Spring Lake, N.J.
Tickets cost $75.00 each and include a two-hour open bar, hors d’oeuvres and a dinner buffet. To register or for questions, call 732-280-8800. Ad journal and sponsorship
opportunities are still available.
The Golden Osprey Awards recognize business excellence, community service, chamber service and an aspiring youth. Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, Spring Lake, owner Maria Cermatori, will receive the Business Excellence Award for outstanding business practices and contributions to the community.
Denise Wegeman, MSW, LCSW, Sea Girt; and the Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Wall with manager Ekaterina Bronshteyna and previous manager Brittany Matthews, Manasquan, exemplify models of Outstanding Community Service. Wegeman, a counselor, has been consistently instrumental in helping high school students cope with suicides in the community. The Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Wall donated thousands of dollars of dance lessons and participated in events to benefit the Chamber’s charitable
events.
Arnie Kurmin, Kurmin Architects, Wall; and Patricia Brown, director of admissions and marketing at Waterford Glen Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Care, Wall, will
receive the Outstanding Chamber Service Award for their continuing contributions.
Kurmin, a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) for more than 40 years, has logged in countless hours of community service for the Chamber. Among his many
contributions, each December Kurmin volunteers his time, dressed as Santa, at hospitals, nursing homes, schools and fundraisers, bringing teddy bears, and smiles to children and adults. He is a founding charter member of SMCC (1979) and served as its president in 1985.
Brown, a licensed social worker and certified New Jersey assisted living administrator, joined the SMCC in 2005 and has linked the Chamber and Waterford Glen ever since by hosting and sponsoring Chamber events.
Grace Farren, Manasquan, a graduate of Ranney School of Tinton Falls has earned the Aspiring Youth award as a student who excelled academically and helps others in the community. Farren founded and raised more than $17 thousand for Grace’s Gift, a charitable organization that donates 100 percent of its proceeds to Amanda’s Easel Creative Arts Therapy Program, Hazlet. Amanda’s Easel, a division of 180 Turning Lives Around, is a Monmouth County organization that assists victims of domestic abuse.
Recently Farren was recognized as a Distinguished Finalist for New Jersey for the 2011 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program that honors young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism. She has also earned the President’s Volunteer Service Award.
Evelyn Mars, executive director of the SMCC, said, “We are so honored to have people in our community and our chamber who give wholeheartedly without any hesitation or thought of personal gain. They deserve to be recognized for their excellence in business and their dedication to others.”
The sponsors to date of the 26th Annual Golden Osprey Awards are investors (sic) Bank (Gold Sponsor); TD Bank and ServPro of Freehold (Silver Sponsors); OceanFirst Bank, Waterford Glen Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Care, and Dorothy A. Wilson CPA/PFS (Cocktail Sponsors); and The UPS Store (Printing Sponsor).
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“Making a World of Difference” Banquet Honors Four
The Ocean County Women’s Connection is honoring local individuals at its 4th annual “Making a World of Difference” banquet, Thursday, October 13 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., at the Holiday Inn, 290 Highway 37 East, Toms River, N.J. Tickets for dinner are $38.00. For reservations, call Linda at 732-244-1701 or email oceancountywc@yahoo.com.
Among the honorees are Mary J. Flammer, Operations Manager, USO Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, who organizes meals, gifts and a hug for every military member when leaving or returning home from a mission; Kevin Burger, Assistant Superintendent of Manchester District School System and his wife, Peggy, founders of “Kevin’s Kids,” an organization that has provided Christmas for 27 years to thousands of less fortunate children; and Ann Schuld and Louise Zuber, known for being outstanding volunteers. Schuld, the owner of Ann Schuld Realty, and Zuber, a homemaker, extensively support the American Cancer Society, House of Hope, and various local groups.
The keynote speaker Harold Munson, the founder and president of the manufacturing company Revival Industries, will deliver “A Lifetime on GPS.”
About Ocean County Women’s Connection: Ocean County Women’s Connection is a part of Stonecroft Ministries, a non-denominational Christian nonprofit ministry with headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri. Stonecroft Ministries was founded 72 years ago and has grown in its outreach to groups throughout N.J., the United States and in over 65 countries.
The mission of Stonecroft Ministries is to equip and encourage women to impact their families and communities through the Gospel of Jesus Christ in such ways as outreach groups (brunches, luncheons and dinners) for women and couples, Stonecroft Bible studies, holiday gatherings, and special leadership events, among others. For more information, visit www.oceancountywc.com.
OHI Mobile Medical Unit to Hold Flu Clinics
Dr. Theresa Berger, CEO of OHI (Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc.) has announced that OHI’s mobile medical unit (MMU) is offering two flu clinics. No appointments are necessary. With Medicaid or Medicare insurance, flu shots are free. Without insurance, the cost is $20.00.
The first flu clinic is Wednesday, October 5 at Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Avenue, Lakewood, in front of the Casino Building, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This clinic is open to Georgian Court University students and faculty members.
The second flu clinic will take place at the Senior Expo, October 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Holiday Inn, 290 Highway 37 East, Toms River, New Jersey.
For more information contact the Call Center of OHI at 732-363-6655. The OHI mobile medical unit is an effort to bring some medical services to people who might not have transportation.
About Ocean Health Initiatives
OHI, a federally qualified health center (FQHC), with locations at 101 Second Street, Lakewood and 301 Lakehurst Road, Toms River, 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.
How HR Can Turn Turmoil into a Strategic Advantage and Lead Through Chaos
As a result of the economy, HR professionals, the key members of the management teams in companies, are dealing with almost daily turmoil in such areas as health care legislation and financial reforms, among others. The results of all this uncertainty often lead to chaos and confusion. While chaos and confusion will probably become
more prevalent, so will opportunities for strategic advantages.
Chris Ruisi, “The Coach,” Holmdel, CEO and founder of The Coach’s Zone, a business and leadership coaching company, will present “Turn Business Turmoil into a Strategic Advantage,” Tuesday, October 25, 2011, 11:15 a.m., at the Garden State Council’s 20th annual SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) Conference and Expo, Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, N.J.
To register, visit www.gscshrmconference.org. This presentation is approved for Strategic Credit.
Ruisi says, “In these tough economic times, those who seek leadership roles will see more opportunities to contribute to and even shape their organization’s future.”
Attendees will learn to identify key steps that HR professionals need to help them navigate through turmoil, and they will learn key skills that will help them be seen as partners in the leadership and direction of their companies.
About the Coach: In the course of 25 years, Ruisi progressed through USLIFE Corporation to become its President and COO/CEO. After the acquisition of USLIFE by American General Corporation (AGC), a $3 billion project he led, Ruisi remained as president and CEO, and member of the Board of Directors of two of its operating subsidiaries until May 1998.
Ruisi was named the 2009 Citizen of the Year by the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce. Recently, the video he created and funded “Faces, Colors and Stories of Cancer” received the Gold Award from the Jersey Shore Public Relations and Advertising Association.
As the Founder and CEO of The Coach’s Zone, Ruisi has coached or mentored hundreds of executives in both large and small businesses. He is an accomplished public speaker, providing his audiences with direction and motivation on what is needed to accomplish their goals.
Harmony Bank Closes on $3.5 Million of Preferred Stock
Harmony Bank, with headquarters in Jackson, N.J., announced today that it has closed on a $3.5 million sale of preferred stock to the U.S. Department of the Treasury as part of the U.S. Treasury’s Small Business Lending Fund program, established by Congress under the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010.
President and Chief Executive Officer, Michael A. Schutzer, said, “We are pleased that Harmony Bank has been approved for the U.S. Treasury Small Business Lending Fund program. The capital that we have received under this program will allow us to continue to serve small business-sized clients in Ocean and Monmouth counties through our commercial lending and owner occupied real estate lending programs.
“For small community banks, such as Harmony, access to the equity markets has been quite limited; therefore, raising new capital to support our balance sheet growth has not been an attractive option in the past. Providing equity capital to healthy community banks, like ours, should result in continued lending to the small business community, which should eventually lead to job growth in that sector.”
According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, small businesses employ roughly one-half of all Americans and account for about 60 percent of gross job creation. Mr. Schutzer noted, “Since Harmony Bank has been fortunate enough to grow its qualified commercial loan balances well over 10 percent relative to the base period, Harmony Bank will initially pay a 1 percent dividend rate on the Series A Preferred Stock, which is the lowest rate available under the program. The preferred securities will be accounted for as a component of Harmony Bank’s regulatory Tier 1 capital.”
Harmony Bank is a commercial bank, incorporated and chartered by the State of New Jersey with headquarters in Jackson, N.J. Harmony Bank opened September 2, 2008. Its deposits are insured by the FDIC. In addition to its headquarters, Harmony Bank also operates a full service branch in Lakewood, N.J.
Harmony Bank’s primary lending focus is real estate finance, as well as loans to small businesses and professionals in its local market area. Harmony Bank provides a complete menu of commercial products including lines of credit, term loans, commercial mortgages and SBA loans. Harmony Bank also offers personal savings and checking accounts including interest-bearing free checking and other competitive interest-bearing accounts, such as Money Markets, IRAs and CDs.
Additional information can be found at www.myharmonybank.com. For further information, contact Michael Schutzer at 732-364-0088.
Employers Needed for Hire a Veteran Job Fair – Thank Our Veterans with a Job
If you are a business or organization seeking well-qualified men and women in the military who have returned home, exhibit tables are still available at the Hire a Veteran Job Fair this November in recognition of Veteran’s Day.
Through the efforts of Toms River dentist Dr. Ron Rotem, Reynolds Marketing, and Greater Media Radio NJ, veterans will have an opportunity to seek employment directly from employers, attend employment-related workshops, and find out about personal services in a Veteran’s Resource Room at the Hire a Veteran Job Fair, Merri-Makers at the PNC Reception Center, Exit 116 off the Garden State Parkway, Holmdel, Wednesday, November 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Exhibit tables are available for $200.00 each to those employers seeking well-qualified men and women in the military who have returned home. The $200.00 will be donated to the G.I. Go Fund, a nonprofit troop support organization that helps military veterans and their spouses find jobs (gigofund.org). Register online at WRAT.com or MagicVariety.com to reserve a table. For further information or questions, call Scott at 973-538-1250 x 1355 or hireaveteran@greatermedianj.com.
Because Dr. Rotem understands first-hand the difficulties in transitioning from the military to civilian life, he and Greater Media Radio NJ have reached out to local military resources, most of whom will be in attendance November 9. Among those military resources are ESGR (Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve), a Department of Defense organization; Tip Of The Arrow Foundation; the Department of Labor; the National Guard State Family Readiness Council of New Jersey; and the GI Go Fund, all of which help extremely well-qualified men and women in the military who are returning home seek gainful employment.
To encourage participation in the Hire a Veteran Job Fair, Dr. Rotem has agreed to donate 5 percent of the proceeds for dental work of all employees of any participating company for a period of six months to the National Guard State Family Readiness Council. Greater Media Radio, who is one of the top organizers of the Hire a Veteran Job Fair, has also agreed to donate radio airtime to promote the Hire a Veteran Job Fair.
Total Joint Center of New Jersey Receives Certification from the Joint Commission*
Dr. Alan S. Nasar, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at ASOMI (Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute), Freehold, N.J., and medical director of The Total Joint Center, has announced that The Total Joint Center of New Jersey at CentraState Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ in the areas of knee and hip as part of the Joint Commission’s Disease-Specific Care Certification Program, and is in compliance with national standards.
The Joint Commission, known for its rigorous evaluations before it issues certifications and accreditation, only issues its approval for orthopedic joint replacement programs that have established a well-run disease-management program. The Total Joint Center of New Jersey is the only center in Monmouth County to achieve disease specific certification in joint replacement.
Dr. Nasar, who has been instrumental in developing and directing The Total oint Center of New Jersey, notes that he joined CentraState in 2006 with the mission to create a center of excellence in joint replacement. Having recently completed a fellowship in joint replacement surgery, Dr. Nasar traveled throughout the United States to learn from other major joint centers and hospitals.
With knowledge of best practices he gleaned from those experiences, Dr. Nasar worked with a team of professionals at CentraState Hospital, including Kim Kelly, RN, MS, NEA-BC**, vice president, clinical services; John T. Gribbin, FACHE**, president and chief executive officer; Richard Mackesy, vice president, strategic planning and business development; and Dana Higley, BSW**, patient coordinator for The Total Joint Center of New Jersey at CentraState. Together, this team worked with Dr. Nasar to plan, develop, and fine tune The Total Joint Center of New Jersey so that they could apply for JCAHO* accreditation.
Dr. Nasar said, “After five years of work, we have finally achieved our goal and are very proud of our accomplishment. We seek to continue the goals of quality improvement and excellence for the benefit of our patients and the community. Patients should not feel the need to travel to ‘name brand’ centers to get excellent care in joint replacement. We do that right here!”
Because this certification demonstrates that the Total Joint Center has achieved national standards for health care quality and safety, patients can rest assured that the Total Joint Center of New Jersey has achieved the highest certification possible in joint replacement and is dedicated to a process that improves quality and outcomes and decreases complications.
The Total Joint Center is made up of board-certified orthopedic surgeons, specially trained orthopedic nurses, patient care technicians, physical and occupational therapists, dieticians, social workers and case managers.
Dr. Nasar holds a degree in mechanical engineering from Cooper Union for the Advancement of Art and Science in New York City. He became interested in artificial joint design while receiving specialized training in biomechanics and biomaterials at Cooper Union. Dr. Nasar participated in an additional year of specialization in minimally invasive joint replacement surgery in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is particularly interested in advanced pain management techniques that, combined with minimally invasive surgery, can lead to less discomfort and a more rapid return to work and leisure activities.
* The Joint Commission, formerly the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).
**RN (Registered Nurse); MS (Master of Science); NEA-BC (Nurse Executive Advanced-Board Certified); **FACHE (Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives); **BSW (Bachelor of Social Work)
Additional Information about Dr. Nasar: Dr. Alan Nasar, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at AOSMI, is a member of the AMA (American Medical
Association), and a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He received his M.D. from the medical school of University of Medicine and
Dentistry of New Jersey. He completed surgical internships in general surgery and orthopaedic surgery at the State University of New York – Stony Brook Hospital, and adult reconstructive surgery at Desert Orthopaedic Center, Las Vegas, Nevada.
The Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI) is an orthopedic practice located at Pond View Professional Park, 301 Professional View Drive, Freehold, and 312 Applegarth Road, Monroe Township. The 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.
Family Planning Center Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary
Edmund Bennett, Jr., Linda Griffith, Dr. Manouchehr T. Shahab, and Barbara York will be honored at the 40th Anniversary celebration of the Family Planning Center of Ocean County (FPCOC) Inc., October 20, 2011, at the Crystal Point Yacht Club, 3900 River Road, Point Pleasant, N.J., from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The theme of the anniversary is “Taking Care of Women Generation after Generation.” Tickets cost $75.00 a person and include a cocktail reception with hors d’oeuvres and recognition of the honorees.
For further information or to reserve tickets, call Michelle Marshall at 732-364-9696 Ext. 109.
Edmund Bennett is being honored as a long-time supporter of FPCOC. In 1992, he customized and built the FPCOC building at 290 River Avenue, Lakewood. Linda Griffith served as the president and CEO of FPCOC from 1971 until her retirement in 2007. Dr. Shahab served as the medical director for 33 years, from 1974 to 2007.
Barbara York, a board member, created FPCOC’s biggest annual fund raiser—Look Who’s Cooking—19 years ago. She was instrumental in organizing and running this event each year during which “Men of Distinction” served samples of their favorite dishes (recipes) to the public.
Since 1971, FPCOC, the only family planning agency in Ocean County, been providing quality, low-cost health care services for the economically disadvantaged and working families on a sliding fee scale structure. Throughout 2010, although all state funding was eliminated from the 2010-11 state budget, FPCOC provided health care services to 4,628 women, men and adolescents in Ocean County; and another 8,727 through community education.
The services of FPCOC include reproductive education and health care; breast exams, pap smears, and colposcopy for cancer screening; pregnancy testing, information about approved birth control methods including abstinence; sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment; HIV testing and counseling; and community health education and outreach, among others.