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NCI eNews
June 2010


Rebecca Zoll presents Dr. Mark Tranel with the
Elmer Belsha Leadership Award


Kim Bakker, NCI 2010 Chair thanks Lillie Dumas NCI's 2009
Chair for her dedications and service.


2010 Award Recipients: (front row) Lillie Dumas, Javonne Robinson, Beverly Girardier, Lottie Holland Wade, Dr. Mark Tranel, St. Louis County Executive Charlie A. Dooley, John Londoff, Jr., Barb Gillam, Peggy Barnhardt ( representing Sen. Bond), (back row) Lee Patterson, Mitch Wilson, Kevin Hall, Jerry Eickel, Bryan McGraw, Larry Chapman, Denny Coleman, Keith English, Jason Archer and Ed Carlstrom.


Kim Bakker presents Beverly Girardier with Memorial Award for Lowell E. Girardier

A Word from NCI President/CEO, Rebecca Zoll

This past week, North County Incorporated celebrated another successful year at the NCI 33rd Annual Breakfast. More than 500 business, civic and community leaders gathered to recognize this year's award recipients and find out about the work NCI is doing on behalf of the community. Once again, congratulations to our award honorees:

ELMER BELSHA LEADERSHIP AWARD

Dr. Mark Tranel

MEMORIAL AWARD

Lowell Girardier (award accepted by Beverly Girardier)

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AWARDS

Bommarito of Hazelwood
Nissan, Honda & Volkswagen
Express Scripts Pharmacy Technology & Innovation Center Project Partnership
 (Express Scripts, St. Louis County Economic Council, NorthPark Partners-Clayco and McEagle)
NARA Project Partnership
 (St. Louis County Economic Council, St. Louis County, The Molasky Group, National Archives & Record Administration, U.S. General Service Agency, Senator Bond, Congressman Clay, St. Louis County Councilman Mike O'Mara, John Londoff, Sr., and the State of Missouri)

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AWARDS

Lottie Holland Wade
Overland Business Association

PUBLIC SERVICE AWARDS

Ed Carlstrom (City of Hazelwood)
 Keith English (City of Florissant)

I want to thank each of this year's generous 33rd Annual Breakfast event sponsors:

 

PRESENTING:

 

CORPORATE:

Bommarito of Hazelwood
Nissan, Honda & Volkswagen
Commerce Bank
Favazza & Associates, LLC
Lindenwood University
North County Suburban Journals

Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 562
St. Louis County
St. Louis County Economic Council
T&L Tree Service, Inc.
Valley Industries
SUPPORTING:
Betty Jean Kerr People's Health Centers
Christian Hospital
City of Ferguson
City of Northwoods
City of Woodson Terrace
Emerson
Ferguson-Florissant School District
Florissant License Office
Hazelwood School District
Incarnate Word Academy
Independent News
Kent Miller Photography
Nelson McBride Development
Pattonville School District
Paul Cerame Ford Lincoln Mercury
Public Policy Research Center
Riverview Gardens School District
Serenity Women's Health Care
Special School District
St. Johns Bank & Trust
St. Louis Airport Marriott
St. Louis Community College Workforce &
Community Development
Trinity Catholic High School
U.S. Bank
Walmart Stores, Inc.

A special thanks to the Ferguson-Florissant, Pattonville and Hazelwood School Districts for donating the printing needed for invitations, flyers and programs for the breakfast.

CLICK HERE for more details about NCI's 33rd Annual Breakfast!

We are now working on our next event, the NCI Salutes 30 Leaders in their Thirties reception on Friday, September 24th at Norwood Hills Country Club at 11:30 a.m. Reservations are required. NCI will partner with North County Suburban Journals and Gateway Television News Network to recognize North County leaders in their thirties who are making a positive impact in our community through their profession and/or community involvement. Be sure to go online to nominate a deserving leader and check out the generous sponsorship packages that are available HERE.

Finally, a special welcome to our newest NCI member:

Charter Business
Christine Loveless
(314) 322-5246

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Thank you and have a fantastic month!

In this edition:

St. Louis Community College - Florissant Valley is having "Green Happenings at St. Louis Community College" on June 8, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; speaker will begin at noon. This event will be located at the Multi-Purpose Room in the Student Center at St. Louis Community College - Florissant Valley. CLICK HERE [PDF] for more information.
The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce is having their 2010 Golf Tournament on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at Emerald Greens, noon shotgun start. The cost is $100 per person ($400 for a team of four). CLICK HERE for more details
The Emerson Family YMCA is having a Ladies Night Event and Shopping Fair on June 11, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 3390 Pershall Road. CLICK HERE [PDF] for more information
The Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce is having their 17th Annual Golf Classic on June 14, 2010 at the Crystal Springs Quarry Golf Club. The cost is $200 per person ($700 for a team). CLICK HERE for more details.
The Northwest Chamber of Commerce is having their Chamber Golf Classic on Monday, June 21, 2010 at Innsbrook Resort Golf Course. The cost is $125 per person ($500 per team). CLICK HERE [PDF] for more details
The Jamestown Mall begins - the Design Phase! Kickoff on Thursday, July 15th, Locations TBD 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. CLICK HERE [PDF] for more details.
Christian Hospital has many events open to the public in the month of June. CLICK HERE [PDF] for more information.
SSM DePaul Health Center offers a variety of educational seminars and support groups to help you stay healthy each month. Please CLICK HERE [PDF] for their FREE 'Healthy Happenings' for this month.
 
 

Steve Marsden being presented his award from Challenger Center representative, Tasmyn Front
Ferguson-Florissant School District's fifth-grade teacher, Steve Marsden earned the Challenger Center for Space Science Education's Turner N. Wiley award. CLICK HERE [PDF] for more details.

Ahlam Issa with her KFC Colonel's Scholars Scholarship certificate
Hazelwood School District's senior, Ahlam Issa received the KFC Colonel's Scholars Scholarship, valued at $20,000. CLICK HERE [PDF] for more information.
Live Well Ferguson 5K Walk/Run was a huge success with more than 900 runners/walkers registered for the two events and more than 570 completed the inaugural 5k run/walk through the streets of Ferguson. CLICK HERE [PDF] for more details.

Dr. Lisa Luna-Schwarz
Pattonville School District's principal, Dr. Lisa Luna-Schwarz is the first administrator from Missouri to be selected to the National Staff Development Leadership Academy. She will also work with professional development leaders from all around the nation and learn best leadership practices. Her research over a two-year period will be presented during the 2012 National Staff Development Conference and published in the NSDC Educational Journal.

Doug Baum (pictured center)
Ritenour School District's Chief Financial Officer, Doug Baum was named the 2010 School Business Official of the Year by the Missouri Association of School Business Officials (MoASBO). CLICK HERE [PDF] for more information.

Jackie Hinricks
Riverview Gardens School District's third-grade teacher, Jackie Hinricks for receiving Riverview Gardens School District's 2009-10 Teacher of the Year. She will represent the district in the Missouri Teacher of the Year program. CLICK HERE [PDF] for more details.
St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley for appointing Ashok K. Agrawal as the Dean of mathematics, science, engineering and technology division. Agrawal was also recently appointed as vice-president for academic affairs at the campus.
 
 
Ferguson-Florissant School District's superintendent and NCI Executive board member, Jeffrey R. Spiegel announced his plans to retire at the end of the 2010-2011 school year. The district's Board of Education approved his plans at its April meeting. CLICK HERE [PDF] for further information.
Hazelwood School District has become the first Missouri district to receive full certification for its Project Lead the Way® Biomedical Science program. The District received certification in May. CLICK HERE for more information.

Judy Zahner

Julie Kampschroeder
Pattonville School District announced the honorees for Pattonville Teacher of the Year and Pattonville Support Staff Employee of the Year during its annual District Appreciation Night on May 3. Julie Kampschroeder, a college/career counselor at Pattonville High School, was named Pattonville Teacher of the Year and Judy Zahner, executive secretary at Pattonville Heights Middle School, was named Pattonville Support Staff Employee of the Year. CLICK HERE [PDF] for more details.

Mike LaChance
Ritenour School District appointed Mike LaChance as principal of Marion Elementary School effective July 1, 2010. For the past four years, LaChance has served as an assistant principal at Ritenour High School
Riverview Gardens School District was appointed a three-person "special administrative board" by the State Board of Education that will be effective July 1st. CLICK HERE [PDF] for further details.


St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley speaks to Hazelwood East Miiddle School gifted students
St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley met with gifted students at Hazelwood East Middle School as part of a lesson associated with the MY LOGO program with UMSL and University of Missouri Extension. Dooley spoke to seventh and eighth graders about the National Archives and Records Administration building, which will be located next to the school and is scheduled to open in 2011. CLICK HERE [PDF] for more details.
The City of Bellefontaine Neighbors is now working with Block Hawley, Commercial Real Estate Service to develop the corner of Highway 367 and 267. They hope to attract businesses with their location, and easy highway access.
The City of Florissant will be participating in a Prescription Discount Card Program through the National League of Cities. This card will be available at City Hall, John F. Kennedy Community Center and the James J. Eagan Center. Please visit www.florissantmo.com or call City Hall at 314-921-5700 for more information.
The City of Hazelwood will be launching a new Prescription Discount Drug Card program for its residents through the National League of Cities. It doesn't cost anything for residents to participate in this program -- no membership fees, no enrollment paperwork to fill out and no bearing on existing health coverage. Please CLICK HERE [PDF] for more details.
East-West Gateway Council of Governments is seeking comment on the transportation policies and investment strategies set out in the Draft FY 2011-2014 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the Draft Air Quality Conformity Determination for the St. Louis metropolitan area. The public is invited to view the TIP, air quality document and supporting materials at a series of open house style meetings. CLICK HERE [PDF] for meeting schedule. Plans are also available at www.ewgateway.org.
 
Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce newsletter CLICK HERE [PDF]
Pattonville School District Board At Work newsletter CLICK HERE [PDF]
St. Louis Economic Council's newsletter CLICK HERE
St. Louis Community College Workforce & Community Development CLICK HERE
 
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