Lakewood to Institute an Employee of the Month Program
The Lakewood Township Committee, under the direction of Committeeman Meir Lichtenstein, is instituting an Employee of the Month program to highlight the achievements of all township employees and recognize those individuals who serve the public and treat fellow employees in an exemplary way.
The public, Township employees, Township professionals, and elected officials can nominate any Township employee, except the municipal manager, for the Employee of the Month award. The criteria for selection as Employee of the Month include a high level of service to customers and fellow employees, excellence in delivering his or her work product, the development of ideas that promote efficiency and save the Township money; and exemplary work habits.
Committeeman Lichtenstein said, “It is hoped that the institution of this program will improve the work environment and enrich the experience of the public when conducting business with the municipality.”
Nomination forms are available on the Township Website (www.twp.lakewood.nj.us/) or in the Manager’s Office. Nomination forms can be submitted via an Employee of the Month box in the Manager’s Office or at employeeofthemonth@lakewoodtwpnj.org. The deadline for submission is the last day of each month. No employee may nominate himself or herself.
A Nominations Committee made up of the Municipal Manager and two department heads, who will serve on a rotating basis. The Lakewood Township Committee will present Employee of the Month award at the Township’s second monthly meeting. The award will take effect on the first day of the following month and will run through the end of the month.
An Employee of the Month will receive a proclamation from the Township Committee, recognizing the achievement, one additional vacation day; a preferred parking space for the month; and his or her named added to an Employee of the Month plaque located in the Main Lobby of the Municipal Building.
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Financial Resources Fed.Credit Union Participates in BEST Intern Program
Bridgewater NJ – Financial Resources Federal Credit Union recently participated in an internship program that links credit unions and people with disabilities. The program called BEST (Building Economic Strength Together) aims to help dispel myths about hiring disabled persons and aims to give resume experience to people who often find it difficult to gain employment because of their disabilities. An intern was placed in Financial Resources IT department.
Kevin Buist, senior vice president, technology of Financial Resources said, “Our experience with the BEST program was great. It was a pleasant surprise to find that our intern had previous experience in IT. He was able to help us complete a few projects that have been on the back burner, and we were able to introduce him to some new technologies. His cooperative attitude and great work ethic made it easy to integrate him into our technical team. We’re really going to miss him.”
National Disability Institute and Allies Inc., a New Jersey-based training group for people with disabilities, places interns with a disability into New Jersey credit unions to enhance staffing needs, provide member service or assist with any special project.
Internships last for six weeks, with interns working a maximum of three days or 22 hours per week. Because of this outstanding opportunity, interns are motivated to learn, eager to work, and committed to providing the maximum assistance.
BEST is a shared program from the National Federation of Community Development Credit Unions.
About Financial Resources Federal Credit Union
Financial Resources Federal Credit Union, formerly the Ethicon Employees Federal Credit Union, is a federally chartered credit union that offers a variety of financial products and services to its members, and business services for its member companies, organizations, and the communities of Flemington, N.J., and the greater New Brunswick/Somerset, N.J. area. Financial Resources is
regulated by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), and savings are federally insured
to at least $250,000 and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government. Headquartered in Bridgewater, N.J., Financial Resources has almost 25,000 members and total assets of over $375 million. Visit www.MyFinancialResources.org for more information. ###
MAGIC Makeovers and More at 2011 Women’s Expo
It’s possible to walk into the special Makeover Room at this year’s 10th Annual Women’s Expo sponsored by Deborah Heart and Lung Center and come out with a new you! Magic 100.1 radio is hosting 10th Annual Women’s Expo on Sunday, February 27, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Quality Inn, Route 37 West, Toms River, N.J. Admission is free.
In the Makeover Room enjoy a complimentary haircut and styling, courtesy of Turning Heads Color and Design; a cosmetic makeover; tanning spray by Simply Sun; answers to relationship questions from renowned psychotherapist Dr. Robi Ludwig; and balance training on the BOSU Ball, the latest fitness rage,.
Besides a stop at the Makeover Room, enjoy exhibits featuring fashion, food, fitness, prizes and more. Meet celebrities; observe cooking demonstrations, win prizes, and do some shopping during the Expo.
Pick up culinary tips and ideas from cooking demonstrations by celebrity chef Matthew Zappoli, owner and chef of Tre Amici, Long Branch, who was the winner of the Food Network’s “Chopped,” and top chefs from the Captain’s Inn Restaurant and Dockside Bar, Forked River. Learn to create and decorate custom cakes and cupcakes from Jennifer Richmond, the designer and owner of JenniCakes, Forked River.
Meet Dr. Robi Ludwig, the nationally known psychotherapist and award-winning reporter who has been seen on CNN, Headline News, the Fox News Channel, the Today Show, Oprah, Larry King Live, and Regis & Kelly among others. Dr. Ludwig will have a Q & A to answer relationship questions. She will also be featuring “Jewelry Inspiration,” her new jewelry line.
Trainers from Club Metro will be conducting a fitness demonstration on the proper use of the BOSU Ball, the blue half-ball that is used for balance training for the young, the elderly, the injured, or the experienced athlete.
Attendees will have a chance to win cash prizes of $100.00 each hour and a $1000.00 giveaway at 3:00 p.m. For further information or to become a vendor, call Doug Sjonvall, marketing director at 732-681-9591 or visit www.magicvariety.com.
Dr. Robi Ludwig In both clinical settings and in her private practice, she has treated all forms of mental illness, substance abuse, grieving, sexual identity issues, job stress, emotional and sexual abuse problems as well as the more common social and parenting issues, helping people to understand the complexities of the human condition.
Her book, ’Till Death Do Us Part: Love, Marriage and the Mind of the Killer Spouse, written with Matt Birkbeck will be out in paperback this spring. Dr. Ludwig received her doctorate in psychology from Southern California University for Professional Studies. She holds certifications in advanced clinical work from Hunter College, New York; an M.S. in social work from the University of Pennsylvania; and a B.A. in mass communications from Cedar Crest College, Pennsylvania.
WRAT-FM and Magic 100.1 are radio stations of Greater Media, Inc. Greater Media, Inc. is the parent company of twenty-three AM and FM radio stations in the Boston, Detroit, Charlotte, New Jersey, and Philadelphia markets. Greater Media also owns a group of weekly newspapers in central New Jersey and several telecommunications towers, located throughout the United States.
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Orthopedic Practice Opens Satellite Office in Wall
AOSMI (Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute) has opened a satellite office to accommodate patients at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. Orthopedic surgeons Alan Nasar and James Cozzarelli, and podiatric surgeon Gerald Mauriello, who are on staff at Jersey Shore, will be seeing patients on Thursdays at Autumn Ridge, Building #1, Suite 212, 3350 Route 138, Wall. For further information or to make an appointment, call 732-643-5555.
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 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.
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2011 Women’s Expo Is Magic–Meet Celebrity Chefs and a National T.V. Psychotherapist
Enjoy fashion, food, fitness, prizes and more at the 10th Annual Women’s Expo, a Magic 100.1 radio event sponsored by Deborah Heart and Lung Center, and Seaview Orthopaedic and Medical Associates, Sunday, February 27, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Quality Inn, Route 37 West, Toms River, N.J. Admission is free.
Visit many exhibits; enjoy a complimentary haircut and styling, courtesy of Turning Heads Color and Design; stop at the Diet and Wellness area; meet celebrities; observe cooking demonstrations, win prizes, and do some shopping during the Expo.
Pick up culinary tips and ideas from cooking demonstrations by celebrity chef Matthew Zappoli, owner and chef of Tre Amici, Long Branch, who was the winner of the Food Network’s “Chopped,” and top chefs from the Captain’s Inn Restaurant and Dockside Bar, Forked River. Learn to create and decorate custom cakes and cupcakes from Jennifer Richmond, the designer and owner of JenniCakes, Forked River.
Meet Dr. Robi Ludwig, the nationally known psychotherapist and award-winning reporter who has been seen on CNN, Headline News, the Fox News Channel, the Today Show, Oprah, Larry King Live, and Regis & Kelly among others. Dr. Ludwig will have a Q & A to answer relationship questions. She will also be featuring “Jewelry Inspiration,” her new jewelry line.
Trainers from Club Metro will be conducting a fitness demonstration on the proper use of the BOSU Ball, the blue half-ball that is used for balance training for the young, the elderly, the injured, or the experienced athlete.
Attendees will have a chance to win cash prizes of $100.00 each hour and a $1000.00 giveaway at 3:00 p.m. For further information or to become a vendor, call Doug Sjonvall, marketing director at 732-681-9591 or visit www.magicvariety.com.
About Dr. Robi Ludwig In both clinical settings and in her private practice, she has treated all forms of mental illness, substance abuse, grieving, sexual identity issues, job stress, emotional and sexual abuse problems as well as the more common social and parenting issues, helping people to understand the complexities of the human condition.
Her book, ’Till Death Do Us Part: Love, Marriage and the Mind of the Killer Spouse, written with Matt Birkbeck will be out in paperback this spring. Dr. Ludwig received her doctorate in psychology from Southern California University for Professional Studies. She holds certifications in advanced clinical work from Hunter College, New York; an M.S. in social work from the University of Pennsylvania; and a B.A. in mass communications from Cedar Crest College, Pennsylvania.
WRAT-FM and Magic 100.1 are radio stations of Greater Media, Inc. Greater Media, Inc. is the parent company of twenty-three AM and FM radio stations in the Boston, Detroit, Charlotte, New Jersey, and Philadelphia markets. Greater Media also owns a group of weekly newspapers in central New Jersey and several telecommunications towers, located throughout the United States.
Keep Your Best Employees from Leaving – JSAHR March Mtg.
Because a turnover of employees costs too much, it is important to put in place strategies that will help retain your best employees when the economy improves. Abby Kohut, lead consultant and owner of the Staffing Symphony company, will present techniques to “Keep Your Best Employees from Leaving” at the March 10, 2011, meeting of Jersey Shore Association for Human Resources (JSAHR), 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., Jumping Brook Country Club, 210 Jumping Brook Road, Neptune, N.J. The HRCI (Human Resource Certification Institute) will award one strategic credit hour for attending this meeting.
Kohut’s presentation will cover the eight hidden cost of turnover, the six retentions don’ts, the seven red flags that mean an employee is unhappy, and case studies of what HR executives are doing to retain key employees.
The registration fee and a full buffet breakfast is $25.00 for JSAHR members; $35.00 for nonmembers; and an additional $5.00 for walk-ins. To register, call Kathi Evans, JSAHR administrator, at 732-270-5204 or e-mail jsahradmin@atbcelebrations.com. JSAHR is a Superior Merit Award Chapter of SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management).
About Abby Kohut: Abby Kohut is the lead consultant and owner of Staffing Symphony, LLC. During her 15-year career in HR, Kohut held such positions as Senior Director of Recruiting & Career Development for Kaplan, Inc., Interim Director of Recruiting for Continuum Health Partners, and Manager of Recruiting for Alpharma, Inc.
An active member of the HR community, Kohut is the Strategic Growth Advisor for HR Whine & Dine Networking and recently won a Pinnacle Award. Her Website AbsolutelyAbby.com and her recent book, “Absolutely Abby’s 101 Job Search Secrets” have helped countless job seekers find their ideal career. While continuing her career as an HR consultant, Kohut has also set a goal to help one million job seekers.
Applications Available for Lakewood Community Block Grants
Ervin Oross, the director of the Department of Community Development, Lakewood, has announced that public service groups can now apply for competitive 2011 Community Development Block Grants (CDBG). Write or call the Lakewood Township Community Development Department to request an application. Applications are also available in the offices of the Lakewood Township Clerk. The application process cannot be done by e-mail; only hard copy will be considered.
The deadline for completed 2011 CDBG project applications is Monday, February 28, 2011 by 4:00 p.m. Applications can only be mailed or hand-delivered to Mr. Ervin Oross, Director, Department of Community Development, 231 Third Street, Second Floor, Lakewood, N.J. 08701.
Call 732-905-5947 for applications or questions about the program and eligibility. Visit www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/communitydevelopment/programs/entitlement for more information about HUD’s CDBG Entitlement Community Program.
Sports Medicine and Coaching Symposium Set for Athletes
Dr. Gerardo Goldberger, an orthopedic surgeon at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Freehold and Monroe townships, is presenting the third annual Sports Medicine and Coaching Symposium for multisport and endurance athletes, including cyclists, runners, and swimmers, and triathletes in conjunction with an interactive educational program and multisport expo, Saturday, March 12, 2011, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus in the CentraState Fitness and Wellness Center, Freehold, N.J.
Proceeds will benefit local triathlon clubs and charity organizations, including “Stomp the Monster” for cancer research and the “I Will Foundation,” which supports athletes recovering from traumatic illness or injury.
Attendees will be evaluated by coaches, therapists, and trainers in addition to receiving individual instruction and analysis of swim stokes, gait, running form and foot strike, shoe evaluations, and bike fitting, all of which are on a first come, first serve basis. The interactive educational program includes such topics as coaching methodology and training techniques, all designed to enhance performance and injury prevention
This year’s expo will include multiple national organizations, including Blue Seventy, Cervelo, Pearl Izumi, Power Tap, Look, Orca and Zip.
Registration is required. Register online at www.raceforum.com/sports.
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Lakewood UEZ Co-Op Advertising Program a Boon to 11 Small Businesses
For a small business, receiving a 50 percent matching grant for advertising and marketing is like winning the lottery. According to Patricia Komsa, executive director of the Lakewood Development Corporation, eleven certified UEZ Lakewood businesses hit the jackpot this January.
Each business will receive a matching grant up to $5,000 per quarter with an annual maximum of $20,000 to cover the cost of actual advertising. The advertising grants include print ads in newspapers or magazines, radio ads, certain Internet programs, and even billboards; but do not include such costs as graphic design, and operational and administrative fees, among others.
Komsa, who is also the coordinator of the Urban Enterprise Zone, says, “The Urban Enterprise Zone Authority in Trenton has approved the Co-op Advertising Program to help increase the growth and development of small businesses. The thinking is that advertising should generate more customers; and this, in turn, will lead to business growth and even an increase in employment opportunities.”
The following Lakewood businesses received matching Co-op Advertising grants from the Lakewood UEZ: A Shoe Dream, Prescriptions R Us, DB Electronics, Tips & Toque, Toy Traders, Twin City Jewelers, American Stair and Rail, On Site Fleet Service, Sew Much More, NJ Appliance (dba Rainbow Appliance) and Beau Décor.
Yaakov Goldstein, owner of a Shoe Dream, says, “I am proud to be a part of a township that has an organization that understands how to help small businesses like ours, especially in today’s economy.”
Yehuda Abraham, director of business development, says, “If you are not UEZ certified, please call for information about how to become a designated UEZ business. When economic times are bad, businesses typically cut their advertising, which is probably the worst thing they can do because advertising is a proven way to attract customers.”
If a business is not UEZ certified or for further questions, call Yehuda Abraham in the Lakewood UEZ office at 732-364-2500 Ext. 5217. Businesses interested in applying for a matching co-op advertising grants should contact the Lakewood Development Corporation at 732-363-2500 Ext. 5257 or visit twp.lakewood.nj.us for more information. Interested parties can always visit the UEZ office, Room 12 of the Lakewood Municipal, 231 Third Street, Lakewood, for more information. ###
Make Networking Count
Are you getting what you want from networking? Are you showing up to events but leaving feeling empty-handed? Enjoy an open bar, refreshments, meaningful networking, and the seminar “How to Own the Room – Networking for the Bold and Brave,” at the monthly Jersey Shore Business Leaders (JSBL), on Wednesday, February 23, 2011, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Harrogate, 400 Locust Street, Lakewood, N.J. The cost is $10.00.
During the seminar, Chris Ruisi, Holmdel, the CEO and founder of The Coach’s Zone, a business and leadership coaching company, will detail how to productively network in any situation. His presentation will include how to avoid wasting your time, defining what you are trying to do, controlling the conversation, and developing an action plan, among others strategies.
Find JSBL on Facebook at facebook.com/JerseyShoreBusinessLeaders. To register, e-mail JerseyShoreBusinessLeaders@gmail.com.
About Chris Ruisi: Chris Ruisi progressed through the leadership ranks of US LIFE Corporation during this 25 plus years with the company to become president and COO/CEO, member of the office of the chairman, and member of the board of directors. As founder and CEO of the Coach’s Zone, Ruisi is an experienced executive and business coaching professional. He is a sought after public speaker, focusing on direction and motivational goals that “get the job done.”
Ruisi was named “2009 Citizen of the Year” by the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce. The video “The Faces, Colors, and Stories of Cancer” Ruisi funded, helped create, and produce won a 2010 Gold Award from the Jersey Shore Public Relations and Advertising Association.
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