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Green Pleasures: Treat Yourself and the Planet at K.D. Alexander's

On April 22, 2010, EPIC had their second annual Green Pleasures spa day at K.D. Alexander's! EPIC members gathered to pamper themselves while enjoying wine from Vino 100 and wonderful snacks from 2 Seasoned Chicks! Thanks to Amanda Canady, Megan Scott and Rachel Toth for the wonderful organic cupcakes! Click here for photos

Raising Green for Going Green Bowling Tourney

On April 21, 2010 The Green Initiatives Team had their second annual Bowling Tourney to raise money for the Green Initiatives Team. 9 teams participated in the tourney held at Timbers Bowling Lanes. Prizes were given out for best team uniforms, highest score and lowest score. Best team uniform prize went to MT Business Technologies. MIS took home prize for highest score. And Rose Toth, Kelsey Rodriguez, Bryan and Kendra Royer took home the prize for lowest score. Close to $500 was raised! Click here for photos

The Community Involvement Committee headed up its first ever Blood Drive with the American Red Cross on February 27th at the Shops at Fallen Timbers. Ten volunteers from EPIC worked throughout the day setting up, signing in donors, working the canteen table, and tearing down. Numerous EPIC members came out to donate along with other people from the community, and cameramen from Channels 11 and 13 came out to record the event (one of them even donated!). We had a busy day, with a final count of 29 units collected. To adequately supply area hospitals, the Red Cross must receive around 300 donations each day from its local drives and donor center; and we were excited to play a part in reaching that daily goal. Thanks to everyone who came out to donate and volunteer! To see pictures from the event click here.

On March 4^th, the Community Involvement and Leadership/Professional Development Teams partnered with the Center for Non-Profit Resources to present:

EPIC UnPlugged: Get On Board - Your Guide to Non-Profit Board Leadership! The goal of this year’s event was to provide EPIC members with answers to:

· Why should you be on a board?

· What are the commitments?

· What will you gain from sitting on a board?

· How do you get involved?

The evening began with members networking and mingling with each other and representatives from local non-profit agencies before the presentation began. Agencies in attendance included Assistance Dogs of America, The Toledo Museum of Art, Camp Courageous , and Junior Achievement.

Megan Meyer from the Center for Non-Profit Resources gave a short presentation that highlighted the responsibilities and risks of being on a board.

Following the presentation, members were given the opportunity to ask questions and solicit feedback from a panel of their peers who are currently serving on local boards. Our panel included:

John Jones, President and CEO of the Greater Toledo Urban League, shared what he looks for in a board member and

Betsy Brady, Vice President of Plastic Technologies and currently the Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Toledo Museum of Art, shared her vast and varied experiences she has acquired with the museum and many other great organizations.

Jim Walrod, Current EPIC Chairman, spoke about his involvement with multiple boards and how he juggles a full-time job, EPIC, multiple boards and a new family.

Bob Monard - Controller at The Hylant Group spoke about his commitment and involvement as a board member with Assistance Dogs of America.

Feedback from those in attendance (over 50 members) has been overwhelmingly positive.

Specials thanks to the Toledo Museum of Art for hosting us, Megan Meyer, and our panelists for helping make this event a success. Look for us to host this event again in 2011! To see pictures from the event click here.