Lakewood Alumni Association to Host Hall of Fame Luncheon and Scholarship Fundraiser
The Alumni Association of Lakewood High School, a 501(c)(3), is hosting its 23rd Annual Hall of Fame Luncheon and annual scholarship fundraiser, Sunday, May 21, 2017, at Woodlake Country Club, New Hampshire Ave, Lakewood, N.J., beginning at noon. Lunch entrees include prime rib, chicken francaise, or herb encrusted salmon. Kosher meals are available upon request.
The Lakewood High School (LHS) Alumni Association, formed in 1992, provides annual scholarships to graduating seniors and funds to help high school projects. Membership in the LHS Alumni Association is open to all former graduates, attendees, and educators.
Last year, the Alumni Association raised close to $27,000 and awarded 24 scholarships, ranging from $200 to $2500. Former graduates, such as the Friedlander Family, Dale Reese Foundation, and the Rotary contribute annually to the scholarships. Nancy Rogers, the Alumni Association president, says, “I remember our first year. We gave one scholarship for $250!”
The 2017 Hall of Fame honorees are Linda Frazier Brown, Class of ’68, educator; Wayne H. Matthews, Class of ’60, educator and former Ella G. Clarke principal; Donna Waldman Wallenthin, Class of ’60, nurse and volunteer for eye surgery on children in poor countries; Samuel Warm, Class of ’37, CPA and veteran; Dr. Michael Weinreb, Class of ’56, scientist with national weather systems; and Robin Taylor Wellet, Class of ’72, entrepreneur.
Alumni Hall of Fame honorees are selected based on community service, excellence in a given field, volunteerism, and business and professional achievements. The nominee must have been out of school for a minimum of 20 years.
Tickets, which much be purchased in advance, cost $40.00 each. For tickets or more information, contact Nancy Rogers at 732-657-2761 or nancier2@aol.com.
Sign up Now! Become a Dancing with Their Stars Celebrity
Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey (CVCJ) is hosting Dancing with Their Stars, a two-hour event including a hot buffet, a wine and beer open bar, a DJ, dancing, and a 90-second competition for the 2017 CVCJ’s Dancing with Their Stars Mirror Ball trophy, Saturday, June 3, 2017, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Eagle Ridge Golf Club, 2 Augusta Drive, Lakewood, N.J.
All proceeds will benefit CVCJ’s mission of providing assistance to the elderly to enable them to live independently. Anyone interested in this competition should contact Linda Conroy at 732-505-2273, Ext. 203 or email lindac@caregivervolunteers.org for more information about participation.
To give each couple a leg up, CVCJ will arrange three free dance lessons if desired. A panel of judges, including 2017 American Idol finalist and singer Jax, will determine the winning couple. Another award —the People’s Choice—will be given to the couple with the most online votes made on the CVCJ’s website. Each online vote requires a donation.
Each couple is also encouraged to raise a $2,500 through online voting, sponsorships, and ticket sales, among others, which will directly benefit CVCJ’s mission.
CVCJ is a nonprofit interfaith agency serving 23 municipalities in Ocean County and parts of Monmouth County. All assistance is provided completely free of charge. CVCJ relies on donations to continue its mission, which is to assist the frail and homebound elderly with everyday tasks enabling them to remain independent in their own homes.
About Caregiver Volunteers: More than 1000 volunteers assist over 2000 senior citizens each month with transportation to medical appointments, grocery shopping, relief for Alzheimer’s disease caregivers, reassuring telephone calls, and friendly pet visits. For more information and to learn about volunteer opportunities, call 732-505-2273; or visit www.caregivervolunteers.org. You can “LIKE” Caregivers on Facebook at facebook.com/caregivervolunteers.
OHI to Host a Blood Drive February 17 in Manchester and Toms River
OHI (Ocean Health Initiatives), a federally qualified health center, is hosting a Blood Drive to benefit the Central Jersey Blood Center, Friday, February 17, 2017, in its Manchester and Toms River health centers.
Make appointments in advance to give blood from 9:00 a.m. to Noon at OHI’s Manchester Health Center, Lakehurst Circle Center II, 686 Route 70 Lakehurst; or from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at OHI’s Toms River Health Center, 301 Lakehurst Road.
Donors must be healthy, at least 17 years old or be 16 with parental consent, weigh at least 120 pounds, and present a signature ID. Remember to eat and drink plenty of fluids before donating blood. Those with controlled high blood pressure, heart conditions, and diabetes can donate blood.
To make an appointment or for more information, contact Jackie Shaheed at 732-363-6655 Ext. 8338.
About Ocean Health Initiatives: OHI is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) federally qualified health center (FQHC) with locations at 101 Second Street, Lakewood; 301 Lakehurst Road, Toms River; 333 Haywood Road, Manahawkin; Lakehurst Circle Center II, 686 Route 70 Lakehurst; Sea Oaks Medical Campus,798 Route 539. Building 3, Little Egg Harbor; a health center within the Clifton Avenue Elementary School, 625 Clifton Avenue, and Lakewood High School, 855 Somerset Avenue, Suite A, Lakewood; and a Mobile Medical Unit. The Lakewood and Manchester sites have pharmacies.
OHI provides comprehensive preventative and primary health and dental care to Ocean County’s insured, uninsured and underinsured populations. A sliding-fee scale is available, based on an individual’s or family’s ability to pay. Services include pediatrics, maternal and child health, prenatal, WIC, universal immunizations, behavioral health, dental, family medicine, internal medicine, OB/GYN, podiatry and social services.
OHI has a bilingual staff available to assist patients and callers. To become a patient of OHI, call 732-363-6655. Visit www.ohinj.org for further information.
Preferred Home Health Care Sponsoring a Job Fair for RNs, LPNs, and CHHAs
Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services is holding a job fair for RN, LPN, and CHHA positions, all shifts, on Thursday, March 2, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Toms River at 615 Main Street.
Preferred is offering sign-on and referral bonuses, refreshments, and giveaways at the job fair.
Bring a resume for an immediate interview at the job fair. Besides a resume, bring a driver’s license, social security card, and a license as either an RN, an LPN, or a CHHA. Applicants can also apply online at PreferredCares.com.
For more information about the job fair, call 732-840-5566. For more information about Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, contact Lisa Gallicchio, director of community relations, at lisa@preferredcares.com or 732-547-9886, or visit PreferredCares.com
About Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services: Since 1993, 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 throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania. PHHC is accredited by CHAP (Community Health Accreditation Program), 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. In-house services include skilled nursing care for infants, children, adults, and seniors; personal care services, including bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, etc.; private duty nursing services; and at-home physical therapy, among others. All of the care can be provided in-house and is coordinated by registered nurses, with clinical supervision available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
New Jersey locations include corporate headquarters, Main Street, Eatontown; South Orange; Robbinsville; Toms River; Galloway; Elmwood Park; North Brunswick; Wyckoff Road, Eatontown; and Mt. Laurel. Pennsylvania locations include Bala Cynwyd, Allentown, and Bensalem. Visit Preferred at PreferredCares.com for more information.
New Department of Public Works Website Now Provides 24-Hour Communication
Lakewood citizens now have a site to communicate non-emergency requests and concerns directly with the Department of Public Works (DPW) via a computer, phone, or tablet at http://lakewood.mobile311.com. Save the site as an icon to make it an app.
To start, this application should be used for pothole requests only and NOT for leaf collection or snow removal issues. Patrick Donnelly, director of Lakewood’s DPW, says, “We expect to add more options at a later date.”
Should an emergency arise, call 911 and do not use this application.
After the public creates an account and logs in, they can report issues, which will automatically be converted to work requests for the Department of Works. Residents and Lakewood Township employees can also attach photos and notes to their requests, track the status of requests, and view comments entered by the Department of Public Works in response to requests.
Donnelly says, “Even though the application is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the DPW is open Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., exclusive of holidays. All requests will be viewed the next DPW business day.”
For more information, contact Lakewood Township DPW at 732-905-3405.
Mark Frey Featured Speaker at Lunch Meeting February 14
Mark Frey, Brick, president of FocalPoint Business Coaching & Training, will discuss, “The Importance of Ethics and How to Implement an Ethics Code” at the Lunch a Little, Learn a Lot business meeting, noon to 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 14, 2017, at Charlie Brown’s Restaurant, 400 Route 70 West, Lakewood, N.J. The cost is $15 and includes Charlie Brown’s salad bar, a lunch entrée, a beverage, and an educational presentation. Walk-ins welcome.
Frey, who designs and delivers programs to make business owners and corporate executives more effective, has more than 25 years of business experience in marketing, relationship management, leadership, branding, financial services, and team building working companies, such as Home Depot, ExxonMobil, AT&T, and Prudential Financial.
Frey holds a B.A. in labor studies from Rutgers University and an MBA in business administration from Monmouth University where he guest lectures.
For more information, call Mark Frey at 908-910-5569 or mfrey@focalpointcoaching.com.
Deadline Extended for OHI’s Valentine Fundraiser Ad Journal
OHI (Ocean Health Initiatives), a federally qualified health center and 501 (c)(3), has extended the deadline to submit ads for its Valentines’ Day fundraiser ad journal. The deadline for sponsorships and ad journal proofs to be included in the ad journal is Wednesday, February 8, 2017. Send ad files to fundraiser@ohinj.org.
Enjoy dinner, dancing, and an Alice in Wonderland themed Casino Night, Friday, February 10 from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. at Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club, 20 Shore Oaks Dr., Farmingdale, NJ 07727. Tickets are $150 each and will support health care services for Ocean County children, adults, and seniors.
Sponsorships, donations, journal ads, and premium ticket packages are available, and are 100 percent tax deductible, excluding the cost of the dinner. For further information, tickets or sponsorships, contact Douglas Clark, marketing manager, at 732-719-9026.
All proceeds will benefit the efforts of OHI to improve the quality of life in the community through enhanced medical care services for people of all ages, regardless of their insurance or ability to pay. This includes, but is not limited to, better medical equipment, community outreach, educational materials, vaccinations, health awareness, and more.
OHI has been providing comprehensive primary and preventative care services to Ocean County’s uninsured and underinsured populations for the past 13 years. The increasing number of Ocean County families needing access to health care has resulted in OHI’s continued growth throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties.
About Ocean Health Initiatives: OHI is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) federally qualified health center (FQHC) with locations at 101 Second Street, Lakewood; 301 Lakehurst Road, Toms River; 333 Haywood Road, Manahawkin; Lakehurst Circle Center II, 686 Route 70 Lakehurst; Sea Oaks Medical Campus,798 Route 539. Building 3, Little Egg Harbor; a health center within the Clifton Avenue Elementary School, 625 Clifton Avenue, and Lakewood High School, 855 Somerset Avenue, Suite A, Lakewood; and a Mobile Medical Unit. The Lakewood and Manchester sites have pharmacies.
OHI provides comprehensive preventative and primary health and dental care to Ocean County’s insured, uninsured and underinsured populations. A sliding-fee scale is available, based on an individual’s or family’s ability to pay. Services include pediatrics, maternal and child health, prenatal, WIC, universal immunizations, behavioral health, dental, family medicine, internal medicine, OB/GYN, podiatry and social services.
OHI has a bilingual staff available to assist patients and callers. To become a patient of OHI, call 732-363-6655. Visit www.ohinj.org for further information.
New Jersey Health Care Networking Group to Meet Feb. 14
The monthly meeting of New Jersey Health Care Networking, a free organization for anyone in the health care industry, is Tuesday, February 14, 2017, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at The Clare Estate Assisted Living, 201 Crosswicks Street, Bordentown, N.J., 08505.
Lisa Gallicchio, the director of community relations for Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, with headquarters in Eatontown, N.J., formed New Jersey Health Care Networking to provide a one-stop resource for marketing events, networking, and the training of health care professionals.
Meetings take place in a different New Jersey county each month. The website www.njhcnet.com lists the monthly location and member events.
Gallicchio said, “True networkers who believe in the power of social connections will want to join this group, a place to reach a larger population of health care professionals in a relaxed environment.”
For more information about New Jersey Health Care Networking, visit www.njhcnet.com, email Gallicchio at lisa@preferredcares.com, or call 732-547-9886.
Join HR Group for Its 40th Anniversary Celebration
JSAHR (Jersey Shore Association for Human Resources) is celebrating its 40th anniversary with hors d’oeuvres, a buffet, and a cash bar on Thursday, March 23, 2017, at the Waterview Pavilion, 800 River Road, Belmar, N.J., beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Tickets, open to the public, are $40 each; $35 for a potential member. R.S.V.P. at www.jsahr.shrm.org/events to register. For tickets or information, contact Mary Buckley at 732-581-4915 or mary.buckley@prudential.com.
For ad space in the commemorative program, ranging from $50 to $300, contact Melinda Lapan at mlapan1@verizon.net
JSAHR (Jersey Shore Association for Human Resources), a SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) affiliated organization, is a group of HR specialists, top-level business executives, and supporting professionals who are dedicated to helping HR professionals grow professionally by increasing their knowledge and resources, and providing the opportunity for HR certifications.
Surviving the HR War – February 9 HR Meeting
In 2016, the New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA) answered close to 1,000 questions from human resources professionals and business owners throughout N.J.
Stefanie Riehl, a former Princeton HRMA (Human Resources Management Association) legislative chairwoman, will present some of the funniest, toughest and most delicate questions she received over the years to provide practical pointers at the monthly meeting of JSAHR (The Jersey Shore Association for Human Resources), open to the public, Thursday, February 9, 2017, from 7:45 to 10:00 a.m., at the Jumping Brook Country Club, 210 Jumping Brook Road, Neptune, N.J.
Riehl will present problems and explain how she helped employers resolve them. Attendees will benefit from real life examples to assist them in HR decision making, how to apply best practices, and the importance of staying current with industry regulations and workplace laws.
The registration fee, including a full buffet breakfast, is $30.00 for JSAHR members; $40.00 for nonmembers; $25.00 for guests and those in-transition, and $10.00 for full-time students. The sponsor of the meeting is Retirement Income Advisors.
Register online at jsahr.shrm.org/events or email admin@jsahr.org or call Christine Higgins, JSAHR chapter administrator, at 732-701-7155.
JSAHR, a SHRM affiliated chapter, is a Gold Excel award winner of SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management.) This program is pending one (1) SHRM and one (1) HRCI (Human Resource Certification Institute) recertification credit. www.hrci.org
About the Speaker: Stefanie Riehl leads the New Jersey Business & Industry Association’s Member Action Center – a one-stop shop providing government contacts, legal and business assistance, and data analytics to 20,000 companies. As an expert on employment and labor issues, Riehl has been interviewed by the Associated Press, Bloomberg, NJ101.5, the Star Ledger, the Bergen Record, and the Philadelphia Inquirer. She also served as legislative chairwoman for the Princeton Human Resources Management Association from 2013-2015.