JSAHR Awards $2500 in Scholarships
At its June meeting, The Jersey Shore Association of Human Resources (JSAHR), Neptune, an affiliate of the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), awarded three Ann C. Edwards educational scholarships, totaling $2500.
Joseph LaPorta, a senior at Colts Neck High School, and Robert Schroeder, Oceanport, a senior at Shore Regional High School, each received $1000. JSAHR member Allison Greiner, Colonia, an HR specialist, received a $500 scholarship for professional development.
Joseph LaPorta distinguished himself in academic, athletics, and community service. He serves as a cadet leader in the high school’s Navy JROTC program, rated number one in the nation. He also achieved certification from the N.J. State Police Youth Trooper Week and the Monmouth County Youth Sherriff Week. He plans to attend Stockton University in the fall, majoring in Criminal Justice and Homeland Security.
Robert Schroeder, who plans to attend Quinnipiac University, Connecticut, will enter a six-year program for a B.A. degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology and a Juris Doctor (law) degree. He hopes to become an employment attorney. He has served as a school leader and is an officer for the Students for Animal Welfare.
Allison Greiner, a CPA and a compensation analyst for Dow Jones in Princeton, holds two SHRM certifications and is pursuing her CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) certification.
The Ann C. Edwards annual scholarships are named in honor of Ann Edwards, SPHR, the founding member of JSAHR and a long-time member of its Executive Board. Edwards was also a member of the Garden State Council, where she was a leader in state-wide workforce development. She is currently retired and living in Florida.
JSAHR is a professional business organization that supports members of the human resources profession in Monmouth and Ocean counties. It provides monthly educational meetings, networking events, and job search assistance to its members. It also provides a network of professionals who provide expertise in all aspects of human resources.
For more information about the scholarships and recipients, contact Robert Kane at robertpkane@aol.com. For information about JSAHR, visit admin@jsahr.shrm.org or call Christine Higgins, administrator, at 732-701-7155.
50-Year-Old Strand Boiler Replaced with Cost Saving Energy-efficient Units
About 50 years ago, a giant boiler was installed in the historic Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood. By today’s standards, this boiler has become inefficient and costly.
The original boiler was so huge, it had to be assembled inside the building! After several weeks of cutting it out, two highly efficient gas boilers have been installed in the Strand Theater. According to Tom Calabro, chairman of Strand Theater subcommittee for the Lakewood Industrial Commission (LIC), the new boilers will drastically reduce the cost of heating the Strand Theater and help relieve the cost of Strand Ventures in heating the theater.
Calabro said, “Besides efficiency in heating the theater, climate control is also a key component in preserving the original plaster and all the original architecture in the theater. If we don’t control the climate in the theater, it will deteriorate at the much faster rate.”
Greg Stafford-Smith, a member of the LIC and the Strand subcommittee, said the three million BTU unit was replaced by two more efficient and smaller units manufactured by Lochinbar that will maximize the efficiency of the Strand, and produce domestic hot water and heat for the entire theater. “These environmentally friendly units will lend themselves to the most efficient standards achievable.”
Lakewood municipal engineers Remington & Vernick ensured the project was in line with local standards and what the township expects. Stafford-Smith said, “The plumbing is a work of art – it is really impressive!”
It is estimated that there will be a savings of 30 to 40 percent on the consumption of gas. The two parts of the installation included the replacement of the roof heating units in October and then the installation of the boilers began in May.
The LIC credits Ervin Oross, director of Lakewood Township Community Development, for being instrumental in helping to get the funding for the new boilers. According to Oross, energy funding was available through a State grant for such energy efficient units and matching funds were available from energy efficient programs.
Oross said, “Because the new boilers are more efficient, it will save a lot of money in heating costs and provide a more comfortable experience in very cold weather. Heat will now reach areas in the theater that were not covered before.
“It’s good to know that the state has programs that encourage energy efficiency. Since the theater is always looking to save money, the new boilers will have a big impact that will serve the theater for a long, long time.”
Steven Reinman, executive director of the LIC who provided the incentive to replace the boilers, said, “From my perspective, we have this historic building the town now owns. This building adds so much to the local culture, and we want this building to be energy and cost efficient for years to come.
“The beauty of it is between N.J. Natural Gas and state programs along with CDBG funding, we were able to completely overhaul a 50-year-old system and bring us into not only modern times but something that will last a very long time with high efficiency and very good performance. We’re very gratified about that. It was very nice to see that the cooperation among the various agencies delivered excellent value to the township and to its residents.”
Health and Safety Come First at Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services
Concern for the health and safety of its clients, as well as the nurses and aides who care for them, has always been a top priority for Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services (PHHC), with offices in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. Since COVID-19, however, additional safety practices are now standard.
All nurses and aides, who are bonded, licensed, and insured, are educated and trained in CDC safety practices and recommendations. They are required to self-monitor their temperatures before visiting a home. Each clinician and aide have approved CDC personal protection equipment, including gowns, KN95 masks, face shields, and gloves for each client.
Employees receive weekly updated CDC guidelines and information; and nurses, aides, and families have access to a clinical supervisor 24 hours a day. Client telehealth visits are conducted daily to ensure the well-being of PHHC clients and families.
PHHC Chief Operating Officer Jonathan Herman said, “Throughout the pandemic, Preferred is proud to have maintained our high standard of care for all of our clients, while also working hard to ensure the safety of our nurses and aides. They continue to demonstrate why they are recognized as heroes during this time.”
For the past 20 years, PHHC has been accredited by CHAP (Community Health Accreditation Partner), an accrediting organization for the home health care industry.
For more information about Preferred, contact Lisa Gallicchio, director of community relations, at lisa@preferredcares.com or call 732-547-9886. Visit PreferredCares.com for more information.
About Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services: Since 1987, Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services (PHHC), 45 Main Street, Eatontown, N.J., has provided a wide range of medical and non-medical home health care services from pediatric to geriatric care in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. PHHC is accredited by CHAP (Community Health Accreditation Partner), an accrediting organization for the home health care industry. Preferred works collaboratively with physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, and facilities to ensure a smooth transition to one’s home.
PHHC, named a 2020 Great Place to Work®, offers industry-leading pay rates, weekly pay, flexible hours, benefits, and paid time off. PHHC has 15 locations. New Jersey locations include corporate headquarters in Eatontown; and branches in Elmwood Park; Galloway; Jersey City; Mt. Laurel; Neptune; North Brunswick; Robbinsville; South Orange; and Toms River. Pennsylvania locations include Allentown, Bala Cynwyd, Bensalem, and Pittsburgh. Delaware location: Claymont. Visit Preferred at PreferredCares.com for more information.
After the Pause: Re-Opening Your Workplace – July 23 HR Zoom Meeting
Many employers are in the midst of re-opening their workplace sites. Because many workplace sites will have an entirely different look and feel, most employees will return to a new normal. An investment in the return-to-work process increases the ability for employers to plan in a practical manner for their reopening and allows their organizations to be knowledgeable in navigating these unchartered waters.
Jersey Shore Association for Human Resources (JSAHR) is hosting After the Pause: Re-Opening Your Workplace, a free virtual meeting presented by Luke Breslin, an associate from the law offices of Jackson Lewis, and attorney Jennifer Meyer-Mahoney on Thursday, July 23, 2020, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
The presentation, with a question and answer session, will include such topics practical considerations that should be addressed before and after re-opening the physical worksite; common employee relation scenarios (i.e., elevated risk factors, mask issues) that employers should be prepared to address; understanding employer obligations under the WARN Act; awareness of the N.J. travel advisory’s impact on return-to-work initiatives; and updates on federal and state laws, such as FFCPA leave and its interaction with other regulations
Members should register by emailing Christine Higgins at admin@JSAHR.org. or call 732-701-7155. Log in details will be sent to registrants. For those who wish to make monetary contributions to Fullfill – Monmouth & Ocean, Hunger Won’t Win Here, JSAHR will match total contributions up to $1,000.
This program is pending 1.0 HRCI (Human Resource Certification Institute) and SHRM PDC recertification credits. JSAHR is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits.
About the Speakers:Luke P. Breslin is an associate in the Berkeley Heights and Monmouth County, New Jersey, law offices of Jackson Lewis P.C. His practice focuses on representing employers in workplace law matters in federal and state courts and administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the New Jersey Division of Civil Rights.
Jennifer Meyer-Mahoney is an attorney who focuses on labor and employment law, providing guidance and solutions for small and medium-sized businesses that need assistance with labor and employment concerns.
August 12 – Zoom the N.J. Health Care Networking Group Meeting
Join N.J. Health Care Networking Group for an August 12 Zoom meeting from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. N.J. Health Care Networking Group is a free organization for anyone in the health care industry, including those who provide ancillary products and services. Jewish Family Services (JFS) of Middlesex County, a nonprofit organization that provides social services, counseling, and advocacy, is hosting the August virtual meeting.
The N.J. Health Care Networking Group provides an opportunity to build relationships among health care professionals, market events, and promote business. Membership is free; however, register to take advantage of member benefits, such as posting to N.J. Health Care Networking Group’s website, all health care and marketing events, training information, employment listings, and access to a member directory.
To register, email Lisa@PreferredCares.com and you will receive the Zoom code to join the August 12 meeting. For more information about N.J. Health Care Networking Group, contact Lisa Gallicchio, director of community relations for Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, Eatontown, the premier sponsor of N.J. Health Care Networking Group, at lisa@preferredcares.com, call 732-547-9886, or visit www.njhcnet.com for the monthly location and member events. Meetings take place once a month.
Remote Interviews Available for Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services
Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services (PHHC), with offices in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, is holding remote interviews for RNs, LPNs, and CHHAs (Certified Home Health Aides).
PHHC, named a 2020 Great Place to Work®, offers industry-leading pay rates, weekly pay, flexible hours, benefits, and paid time off.
To apply online, visit PreferredCares.com. For more information, call 800-603-2273.
About Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, Inc.: Since 1987, Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services (PHHC), 45 Main Street, Eatontown, N.J., has provided a wide range of medical and non-medical home health care services from pediatric to geriatric care in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. PHHC is accredited by CHAP (Community Health Accreditation Partner), an accrediting organization for the home health care industry. Preferred works collaboratively with physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, and facilities to ensure a smooth transition to one’s home.
PHHC has 15 locations. New Jersey locations include corporate headquarters in Eatontown; and branches in Elmwood Park; Galloway; Jersey City; Mt. Laurel; Neptune; North Brunswick; Robbinsville; South Orange; and Toms River. Pennsylvania locations include Allentown, Bala Cynwyd, Bensalem, and Pittsburgh. Delaware location: Claymont. Visit Preferred at PreferredCares.com for more information.
July 8 – N.J. Health Care Networking Group Virtual Meeting
Join N.J. Health Care Networking Group for a July 8 Zoom meeting from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. N.J. Health Care Networking Group is a free organization for anyone in the health care industry, including those who provide ancillary products and services. Neptune Gardens, a skilled nursing facility that offers long and short-term rehab, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy; and peritoneal dialysis, is hosting the July virtual meeting.
The N.J. Health Care Networking Group provides an opportunity to build relationships among health care professionals, market events, and promote business. Membership is free; however, register to take advantage of member benefits, such as posting to N.J. Health Care Networking Group’s website, all health care and marketing events, training information, employment listings, and access to a member directory.
To register, email Lisa@PreferredCares.com and you will receive the Zoom code to join the July 8 meeting. For more information about N.J. Health Care Networking Group, contact Lisa Gallicchio, director of community relations for Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, Eatontown, the premier sponsor of N.J. Health Care Networking Group, at lisa@preferredcares.com, call 732-547-9886, or visit www.njhcnet.com for the monthly location and member events. Meetings take place once a month.
Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, Inc., Promotes Hoffer to Regional Director
Craig Hoffer, Toms River, was named Regional Director of Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, Inc. (PHHC), with offices in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. Hoffer, who has worked for PHHC for 15 years, has had experience in office administration, account receivables, payroll, software implementation, and client services, among other departments; and has had 10,000 hours in pediatric and adult home health care for PHHC.
Hoffer will oversee about 450 employees in the Galloway and Toms River offices that operate in Ocean, Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, and Salem counties.
A 1999 graduate of Syracuse University, Hoffer is a member of the Galloway Township Chamber of Commerce.
Hoffer said, “I found a career and an employer who cares deeply about their clients and their employees. Preferred is led by a unique and amazing CEO Joel Markel. The bottom line is not his finish line, which is extremely rare.
“My first job out of college was tied to Wall Street and I never felt like I was doing any good. In fact, I felt the opposite. I love helping families bring home their little one for the first time after their long stressful stays at varying children’s hospitals in the area. Being a small part in that discharge process to home gives me my biggest smile at work.
“One of our biggest accomplishments was finding nurses for a little girl who was born premature at 26 weeks, was ventilator and tracheostomy dependent, and required continuous feeds through a g-tube. This little one eventually made it home, but no other home care agency in the area except Preferred could find nurses to assist this family.”
For more information about Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, contact Lisa Gallicchio, director of community relations, at lisa@preferredcares.com or call 732-547-9886 or visit PreferredCares.com.
About Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, Inc.: Since 1987, Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services Inc., (PHHC), 45 Main Street, Eatontown, N.J., has provided a wide range of medical and non-medical home health care services from pediatric to geriatric care in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. PHHC is accredited by CHAP (Community Health Accreditation Partner), an accrediting organization for the home health care industry. Preferred works collaboratively with physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, and facilities to ensure a smooth transition to one’s home.
PHHC has 15 locations. New Jersey locations include corporate headquarters in Eatontown; and branches in Elmwood Park; Galloway; Jersey City; Mt. Laurel; Neptune; North Brunswick; Robbinsville; South Orange; and Toms River. Pennsylvania locations include Allentown, Bala Cynwyd, Bensalem, and Pittsburgh. Delaware location: Claymont. Visit Preferred at PreferredCares.com for more information.
HR Meeting June 11 – Transforming Fear into Trust, Using Conversational Intelligence® (C-IQ)
Whether we want to admit it or not, at times we are all experiencing fear with the new reality Covid-19 has thrust upon us and our businesses. When fear gets in the way, it hinders building trust and strong relationships, which are vital to moving forward in every aspect.
Jersey Shore Association for Human Resources (JSAHR) is hosting Transforming Fear into Trust Using Conversational Intelligence® (C-IQ), a free virtual webinar presented by executive coach Lynn Schaber, on Thursday, June 11, 2020, from 8:15 to 10:00 a.m. Yes, it is possible to build trust virtually!
The presentation, with a question and answer session, will include such topics as the increase awareness of the neurological impact of fear; strategies for recognizing fear and how to move away from it; how to help work teams build greater trust in our organizations, particularly in a virtual environment; and simple strategies to shift our interactions and generate more trust using Conversational Intelligence.
The sponsors of this meeting are Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Team in Training.
Members should register by emailing Christine Higgins at admin@JSAHR.org. Log in details will be sent to registrants. For those who wish to make monetary contributions to Fullfill – Monmouth & Ocean, Hunger Won’t Win Here, JSAHR will match total contributions up to $1,000. Call 732-701-7155.
This program is pending 1.5 HRCI (Human Resource Certification Institute) and SHRM PDC recertification credits. JSAHR is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits.
About the Speaker: Lynn Schaber, a Professional Certified Coach (PCC), has 16 years of experience in leadership and executive coaching of individuals and teams. Her coaching helps clients step away from the noise and view their situation from a more strategic vantage point. From this place of composure, clients discover new approaches to their situation, helping them improve their leadership capabilities, developing a more strategic focus, and leveraging a more effective communication style.
Lynn Schaber is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coach Federation (ICF) and is also certified in Conversation Intelligence® (C-IQ). Schaber is a member of the Jersey Shore Association for Human Resources.
Orthodox Jewish Chamber Honors Artist Morris Katz with Online Website of Katz’s Presidential Portraits
In recognition of Jewish Heritage Month, the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce (OJC) has created an online Historic Presidential Collection gallery by NYC artist Morris Katz. Morris Katz, a world-renowned celebrity artist who arrived on American shores as a refugee after enduring the horrors of the Holocaust, created the Presidential Collection, portraits of each president from George Washington through George H. W. Bush.
Duvi Honig, CEO and founder of the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce (OJC), said, “At a time with so much hate, anger, and antisemitism out there, this message brings unity and love.”
In his honor, the Chamber founded the Morris Katz Foundation as well as a special website http://morriskatz.org/ featuring Katz’s private Presidential Collection.
The OJC has released the following article. For more information contact Duvi Honig at duvi@ojchamber.com or call 212-659-5270 Ext. 101
Historic Presidential Collection by Morris Katz Reintroduced in Honor of Jewish Heritage Month
The month of May has been officially designated by presidents of both parties as “Jewish Heritage Month,” a tribute to the contributions that Jewish immigrants and their descendants have made to this nation; their patriotism; and appreciation for American values.
In honor of this occasion, the Wall Street-based Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce has reintroduced the legendary “Presidential Collection” portraits of U.S. presidents to the general public. The full private collection is now available online for the first time in history so that it can be viewed and appreciated by Americans far and wide who are under the Coronavirus lockdown.
The Presidential Collection was the apple of the eye of the legendary artist Morris Katz, a Holocaust survivor, who painted it to perfection as a show of appreciation to the nation that provided him refuge and protected his religious freedoms. Nearly a decade since his passing, the Chamber is committed to preserve Morris’s legacy and highlight this historic collection in celebration of Jewish Heritage Month.
Earlier this month, Congress passed with overwhelming bipartisan support the “Never Again Education Act,” which provides funding for Holocaust education in U.S. schools. In his official proclamation of Jewish Heritage Month for this year, President Trump stated, “Throughout history, the Jewish people have demonstrated an unbreakable spirit, overcoming suffering, cruel oppression, violence, and bigotry.”
Morris Katz was a larger than life personality and representative of these values. He lived them and commit himself to promote them. Morris’s legacy is particularly crucial at this juncture in history as anti-Semitism and anti-Semitic violence are seeing a frightening rise both at home and abroad.
Born in Galicia in 1932, Morris’s once-in-a-generation artistic talent was evident at a young age. During the Holocaust, Morris suffered unspeakable horrors in Nazi concentration camps and lost most of his family. After arriving in New York as a refugee, Morris began working as a carpenter; however, after struggling to find a job where he was able to keep Shabbos, he began painting.
Morris’s art career in the U.S. would earn him global acclaim, with nicknames such as “the world’s fastest artist” and “the Albert Einstein of Art.” Morris was recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as both the fastest and most prolific artist in the world, wresting the latter world record from Picasso in his presence! Morris was prominently featured by “Ripley’s Believe it or Not” and a cross section of major US media shows. Morris taught his unique “Instant Art” painting method at art schools and it is being taught through today.
Fame and all, Morris Katz maintained an approachable, good natured persona. He remained at heart a persecuted Jew hailing from one of the world’s poorest regions. He prized his ability to use Judaic art to transmit his heritage to the next generation. Similarly, Morris’s gratitude towards the U.S. for providing him sanctuary and his reverence for the American value of religious liberty knew no bounds.
Within minutes of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, Morris began his longest and dearest project ever: The Presidential Collection. Morris spent years painting meticulous masterful portraits of each president from George Washington through, eventually, George H. W. Bush. The artist famous for completing beautiful portraits within minutes spent an average of 200 hours (!) on each Presidential Collection portrait in “Old Master” style. These were the first presidential portraits in history in which the flags featured a precise number of stars, equal to the number of states/colonies in the union at the time.
These portraits became world famous. Millions of postcards featuring them were sold, each one featuring a tribute from the artist to the presidents and the great nation they led.
“Morris is an incredible larger-than-life inspiration to every American Jew, indeed every American,” says Duvi Honig, founder and CEO of the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce. “He took enormous pride in both being a Jew and an American patriot. He selflessly dedicated himself to thank and contribute to America and the liberties it stands for. It is an honor to perpetuate Morris’s legacy during this important occasion and recognize all those who are supporting the American Jewish community today.”
“Morris’s contributions to American culture and his deep seated patriotism cannot be overstated,” says Ezra Friedlander, VP of Public Policy for the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce, who has hosted numerous Jewish Heritage Month events in Washington over the years. “There is no more worthy representative of this honor and I am humbled to participate in this effort.”