May 2012

"We Mean Business"

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INSIDEPresident’s Message

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Member News Page 3

Little Theatre Mixer Page 4

Calendar Pages 5 - 6

Chamber Golf Outing Page 7

Employee Luncheon Page 8

New Members Page 9

T H E E D G Ev o l u m e 2 2 • i s s u e 5 • M a y 2 0 1 2

a guide to Butler County business information

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T he Butler County Chamber and the Butler County Master Gardeners are joining forces once again to host the 2012 Spring Garden Market & Home Show on Saturday, May 19, 2012. The committee has relocated the show to Alameda Park this year, to provide additional space for vendors and attendees. The facility will

be transformed into a showcase of exhibitors geared to helping you welcome spring! Close to 80 local and regional businesses and organizations have already signed on to offer items and ideas for your home and business including home improvement and landscaping, financial planning, personal care, and more.

Sponsored by Eisler Landscapes and Kenmac Rentals & Sales, (additional sponsors Friedman’s Freshmarkets, ARMSTRONG, C.W.Howard Insurance Agency) the event is from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Visitors will be treated to specialty food items, crafts, landscaping materials, live plants and more available for purchase throughout the day. First aid station will be manned by VNA, Western PA, childrens’ activities sponsored by Newhaven Court at Clearview will be provided by Butler County Children’s Center, 4-H volunteers will assist with purchases throughout the day, Baglier Mazda has donated transportation for workers.

Butler Media Group will be sending Kathy Gregory Steiner, “Coffee with Kate” to our event with a live remote that you will not want to miss. Butler County Parks and Recreation has been working hard to make sure the facility is in top shape for the Market.

Space options are limited but are still available to vendors. Registration forms are available at ButlerCountyChamber.com. Shuttle service will be available courtesy of Alliance for Non profit Resources and Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau from the Friedman’s Freshmarkets parking lot at Pointe Plaza.

This year’s Leadership Butler County class will be manning a “Stuff the Bus” station to collect new and gently used shoes and clothing for their chosen agency First Impressions and class project. Visitors to the Garden Market are encouraged to bring donations which will then be distributed by the class to those in need. First Impressions serves the children of our community by providing shoes and new or gently used clothing at no cost to families in need. There are many kids in our area whose families cannot afford these basic items. Families can receive up to three outfits per child per month including shoes and undergarments.

Get ready to kick off spring with the Butler County Chamber and the Master Gardeners and mark your calendars for Saturday, May 19!

This Month’s

Chamber Flyers

Annual Chamber Golf Outing

Butler Little Theatre Mixer

B2B Expo 2012 Advance

Registration

Human Resource Forum

Sandler Training

LBC Fashion Show

Spring Garden Market

Butler Downtown News

Celebrate Spring on Saturday, May 19, 201210th Annual Spring Garden Market & Home Show

moves to Alameda Park

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Board of Directors

professional staff

EXECUTIVE BOARD

Joe Taylor Board Chair Armstrong

Tammy Schuey 1st Vice Chair Butler Eagle

Brian McCafferty 2nd Vice Chair KENMAC Rental & Sales

Aubrey Hulings Treasurer Farmers National Bank

Dr. Nicholas Neupauer Past Chair Butler County Community College

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Karen Brackett NexTier Bank

Dr. Edward Bucha Slippery Rock University

Cecelia Buechele Foster Community Health Clinic of Butler County

Dino Capestrani Concordia Visiting Nurses

Elisabeth Howard Sommers C.W. Howard Insurance Agency

Brett Ligo Ligo Architects

Robi Lombardo First Energy Corporation

Janice Pakozdi-Luffy Bear Metallurgical Co.

Ken Raybuck CDC of Butler County

Stephanie Roskovski Butler Health System

Lyric Schnur Hefron-Tillotson, Inc.

Daniel Swartz ESB Bank

Dean Weiland Friedman’s Freshmarkets

Jen Whitmoyer Slippery Rock Business Assoc.

Affilate Organizations:Butler County Young Professionals Mike LysakowskiButler DowntownButler Human Resources AssociationFriday Morning Coffee ClubLeadership Butler CountyNew Visions for ButlerSlippery Rock Business Association

Stan Kosciuszko ..............................Ext. 23President Jennifer Monaco ..............................Ext. 21 Administrative Assistant

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

t seems to be the season for showing appreciation for good work, as we have honored employees from the Butler Eagle (Alice Lunn) and Butler County Community College (Lexie Jones) as the “Butler County Employees of the Year” during our Employee Appreciation Luncheon.

We will also soon be honoring two Butler County Citizens with the Distinguished Service Award. The Junior Award Recipient is well deserving and community involved Tom Panei. David Tack, an “overachieving” volunteer who is active in numerous community projects and a generous philanthropist, will be honored as Senior Recipient.

June will see 24 business leaders from the Four Corners of Butler County recognized for completing this year’s Leadership Butler County program session, as we combine their graduation with the United Way of Butler County’s Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition. During this program, we will also partner with ARMSTRONG in announcing the 2012 “Red Apple” award winners for excellence in education at all levels.

In July we will recognize the Butler Little Theatre as a “Chamber Community Champion” for collective organization achievement. During our “Celebrate Business” Annual Dinner in September, we honor a Chamber Business Champion as well as the recipient of the William A. Morgan Jr. Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

The high number of nominees in each of the above contests is a very optimistic indication of the high level of involvement in both the work and volunteer environments. Our Chamber is evidence of this trend towards working together for a common goal. So far this year we have educated, rewarded, networked, “mixed”, dined, lunched, open-housed, ribbon-cut, affiliated and coordinated numerous times involving thousands of business people. Our committees have become so well “chaired” that their operations not only reflect, but also enhance our image in the business community. New ideas and new projects are constantly being discussed, implemented and fine-tuned.

To me, it is obvious that together we do these things not necessarily for the “Award” which might be involved, but more commonly for the “Reward” we receive from our actions. The Butler County Chamber of Commerce has been the proud recipient of these “rewards” since it was founded in 1896. However, it has become increasingly important during the past few years as other venues have seen a decline in involvement.

Once again we realize that we have one of the strongest and most involved memberships of any organization in Butler County. While other events remain stagnant and unattended, we reach capacity crowds consistently and enthusiastically. While sponsorships for a variety of venues are declining, ours remain consistent. As we offer support and collaboration to numerous organizations and activities such as the Spring Garden Market and the second annual Bantam Jeep Festival this summer, I remind our business members that we are indeed seen as the lead agency either in establishing and conducting events, or in serving as partners and support services for a wide variety of community activities.

For this I must once again thank the membership of the Butler County Chamber of Commerce. Without you, we cease to exist. Without your support, we stop growing. Without your involvement, we remain at a standstill. The Board of Directors and Officers thank you for your faith in our organization and your creative ideas and support.

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Member NewsVA Butler Healthcare Walk & Roll

Y ou are invited to attend the second annual VA2K Walk & Roll Event on Wednesday May 16, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at VA Butler Healthcare, Butler, PA. VA facilities across the Nation are holding VA2K walk and roll events for

wellness and in support of homeless Veterans. Last year’s national VA2K events were hugely successful. A total of 16,847 employees, Veterans, volunteers, and community members donated over 25,935 items for homeless Veterans valued at approximately $172,000.

Community members are invited to join in. There is no registration fee, but participants are asked to donate an item for a homeless Veteran (see wish list below). Registration for the VA Butler 2K starts at 10:30 am in the Auditorium on Wednesday May 16, and the event begins at 11:00 am outside the main entrance. Pre-registration is highly encouraged. In the event of inclement weather, the VA2K will be held inside VA Butler’s Auditorium.

For additional information, registration and more event details, please contact VA Butler’s VA2K coordinator, Hardy Bang at 724.287.4781, ext. 4403 or via email at hardy.bang@va.gov. We hope to see you there!

Between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. volunteers are asked to donate “wish list” items for these homeless veterans. The list includes: Small Flashlights, Deodorant, Plastic Cooking/Eating Utensils, Combs/Brushes, Hand Sanitizer – Alcohol Free, Small Camp Chairs, Flushable Wipes, Plastic Rain Ponchos, Bath Tissue, Hand/Feet Warmer Packets, Power/Granola Bars, Sewing Kits, Tea Bags, First Aid Kits, Instant Coffee Packets, Hand Towels/Wash Cloths, Sports Water Bottles with Lids, Backpacks, Insulated Coffee Cups with Lids, Toothbrush/Toothpaste, Manual Can Openers and Bar Soap.

SRU Women’s Golf Outing scheduled for June 15

S lippery Rock University officials have scheduled the 17th Annual Women’s Athletics Golf Outing for Friday, June 15 at Pine Grove Golf Course in Grove City. The four-person scramble event will feature a

noon shotgun start. The day will culminate with dinner and the awards presentation at approximately 5 p.m.

Held in conjunction with the golf competition will be a putting contest as well as numerous hole contests and prize raffles. Cost of the event is $340 per foursome prior to June 1 and $400 per foursome after June 1. Individual golfers may register for $85 prior to June 1 and $100 after June 1. A separate dinner-only ticket is also available for $20. All registration should be done online at www.rockalumnicafe.com/wago.

Sponsorships are also available, ranging from Title Sponsor through Hole Sponsor. For more information, contact Pearl Shaffer, associate director of alumni engagement, at 724.738.2768 or pearl.shaffer@sru.edu.

VIP Dining and Entertainment - A Win ~ Win Strategy

V IP Dining and Entertainment is proud to introduce the VIP Book, Butler County’s stimulus package that provides free advertising to the Butler County merchants featured in the book as well as discounts

and savings to the consumer! Just as important, The VIP Book is manufactured right here in Butler, another way to show dedication to our community.

The VIP Book is used primarily for fundraising. It currently retails for $25.00 and the selling organizations yield $10.00 per book sold. With no upfront fees or costs, no minimums to sell, the book is an easy and risk free opportunity to raise money. The VIP Books can be purchased in bulk quantities for only $19.95 and used for customer appreciation gifts, employee incentives as well as company Christmas gifts. They provide free gift boxes, premium gift wrap and bow.

Chamber Members can purchase their personal copy for a discounted rate of $20.00! Call 724-968-7826 for free delivery. E-mail info@vipdiscountdining.com or visit www.vipdiscountdining.com.

Meet and Greet the Butler County Commissioners

e encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to meet with the Butler County Commissioners, Chairman William L. McCarrier, A. Dale Pinkerton and Jim Eckstein in an informal “Get to know our County Commissioners” along with an informal

“Question and Answer Session”. This morning event is being held in cooperation with the Butler County Chamber of Commerce, Butler County Tourism and Convention Bureau, Community Development Corporation of Butler County and Cranberry Township. We invite you to join us for a continental breakfast and informal Meet & Greet on Friday, May 11, 2012, 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the Cranberry Township Municipal Building, 2525 Rochester Road, Cranberry Township, PA 16066. There is no charge; however, reservations are requested. Please contact the Butler County Chamber of Commerce at 724.283.2222 to make reservations.

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Membership Mixer and Sneak Peak of “Is He Dead”

R. P. Musko & Associates hosts event at the Butler Little Theatre

J oin Leadership Butler County Class of 2012, Leadership Alumni, Chamber Members and Guests at the Butler Little Theatre on Thursday, May 10, 2012. Hosted by R.P. Musko & Associates and Leadership Butler County, you will be treated to a sneak peak performance of

Mark Twain’s Is He Dead? We invite you to join us for refreshments and hors d’oeuvres at 6:00 p.m. with a theatre performance beginning at 7:00 p.m. Members of the Butler County Chamber can meet and mingle with the current class of Leadership Butler County and LBC alumni.

This is a pure comedy — a fictional, farcical Paris-set yarn about a young painter, the real-life Jean-François Millet, who fakes his death to score fame and fortune.

Admission is free and limited to Chamber members and affiliate members and guests, LBC participants, Alumni and guests. Reservations are requested and can be made by contacting the Butler County Chamber at 724.283.2222 or by e-mail at Jennifer@ButlerCountyChamber.com.

Hiring our Heroes

T he Butler County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that they have partnered with the U. S. Chamber of Commerce and the PA Chamber of Business & Industry to coordinate a nationally

recognized and supported “Hiring our Heroes” event. Join us on July 30, 2012 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM for a hiring fair for veteran job seekers, active duty military members, Guard and Reserve members and eligible spouses in the Auditorium of the VA Butler Healthcare, 325 New Castle Road, Butler, PA. This event will be a one-of-a-kind FREE hiring fair for both employers and job seekers. Employers and job seekers are strongly encouraged to pre-register for FREE at HoH.GreatJob.net. Walk-ins are welcome but space is not guaranteed. If you need assistance registering, please contact us at hiringourheroes@uschamber.com. This hiring event is being conducted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, the Butler County Chamber of Commerce, the Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (DOL VETS), the Pennsylvania Committee of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), the County of Butler PA, PA CareerLink of Butler County, ARMSTRONG, Kenmac Sales 7 Rentals, NBC News, and other local partners.

Leadership Butler County Fashion Show & Luncheon

L eadership Butler County Class of 2012 has chosen to support First Impressions, an outreach of Butler Health System. First Impressions serves the children of our community by providing shoes and new or gently used clothing at no cost to

families in need. There are many kids in our area whose families cannot afford these basic items.

The Class is organizing a Fashion Show and Luncheon to help support this project, which will be held on Sunday, May 20th, at 2 p.m. at The Atrium in Butler. Grove City Premium Outlets will be providing the fashions for both ladies and children. The fashions will be modeled by Marilyn Kane Modeling School. There will be a basket auction and wine auction at the event to help raise additional funds. Music will be provided by Wedding Solutions, LLC and desserts courtesy of the Butler Country Club.

Cost to attend is $25, and tickets are available at the following locations in Butler: Cummings Candy & Coffee, The Unicorn Gift Shop, Butler County Chamber of Commerce, Butler Memorial Hospital – Cherry Tree Gift Shop and Human Resources Office and in Zelienople at ESB Bank.

Main sponsors include Slippery Rock University Foundation and The Atrium. There are additional levels of sponsorships and program book ads available at various levels. For more information on the Fashion Show, please contact the Butler County Chamber Office at 724.283.2222.

Rock Productions partners with Butler County Chamber of Commerce

R ock PRoductions is Slippery Rock University’s premier student-run public relations firm. As a part of Rock PRoductions, students have the opportunity to gain professional experience and complete actual public relations work before they graduate. Rock PRoductions

is a part of Slippery Rock University’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA).

Rock PRoductions will be assisting the Butler County Chamber of Commerce with three upcoming events: the 56th Annual Golf Outing in June, a B2B Expo in July, and the 18th Annual Ladies Golf Outing in August. For these events members of the organization will be making solicitation phone calls on behalf of the Chamber, designing publications, writing press releases, news articles and public service announcements, as well as assisting in making other arrangements necessary to make each event a success.

Members of the Butler County Chamber are asked to expect the participation of these Slippery Rock University students in upcoming months.

Need Help? Think Rock PRoductions!

Rock PRoductions is always looking for clients. Whether you are a new business or organization looking to plan an event or campaign, contact us for the extra help you may need! They offer services in Media relations, Publication design, Publication production, Public relations writing and Special events planning. Clients include Campus organizations, Local businesses and Non-profit groups.

For more information, please contact: Cathlin V. Clark, at cvc9623@sru.edu or (814) 934-2886.

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The 20 Best Small Towns in America

S mithsonian Magazine has ranked Butler, PA number 7 in a field of the 20 best small towns in America for 2012. The article reads:

“An old-time rural hub as down-to-earth as its most famous product—the Jeep.”

“Mines and factories come to mind when people think about western Pennsylvania, but forests and farms stretch across the state, punctuated by small towns like the seat of Butler County north of Pittsburgh in the Allegheny River watershed. Butler (pop. 13,800) is an American classic that grew up along a trail blazed by George Washington, sent in 1753 to discourage French settlement along the frontier. Farmers followed, giving the region its country character and prized hand-built barns. The town serves as a business and cultural hub, with its own baseball team, thriving downtown, community symphony, theater and barbershop chorus. The Maridon Museum, founded by local philanthropist Mary Hulton Phillips, houses an excellent collection of Asian art, and the Butler County Historical Society maintains an old settler’s cabin, schoolhouse and the landmark 1828 Lowrie Shaw House. Butler owes its star on the map to the Jeep, invented just before World War II at the town’s American Bantam Car Company and still celebrated in August at the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival.”

Dick Musko (1991), David Lloyd (1961), Brenda Lemmon (2010), Sherry Kyne (2007), Larry Berg (1980), Lisa Guard (2004 & 2005),

Dr. Carole Bitter (1984), Tom Graham (2008) and Jay Shaffer (2006)

Established in 2003, the Past Presidents / Board Chairs Advisory Council met recently and reviewed the programs, services, events and Chamber affiliates. The Board of Directors values and appreciates their continued involvement in our organization. Their expertise and knowledge of our community and our Chamber has positively impacted our success.

Past Presidents/ Board Chairs Advisory Council

Join us for Annual Chamber Golf Outing on June 14!

W armer weather is right around the corner and so is the Annual Chamber Golf Outing! The 56th Annual Outing will take place

on Thursday, June 14, 2012, at Lake Arthur Country Club. Limited packages are available so don’t miss out on a great day at the course!

Take advantage of the four-person scramble with foursomes for only $500.00 or single golfers for only $135.00. Price includes greens and cart fees, continental breakfast, lunch, steak or chicken dinner and all-day beverage service (alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages) plus the chance to win thousands of dollars in prizes. Registration/breakfast begins at 8:30 a.m., with a Shotgun Start at 10:00 a.m. and Happy Hour, Dinner, Prizes and Fun immediately following golf.

There will be Team Awards & Skill Prizes, Beat the Pro, Putting Contest, Hole-In-One contest, numerous individual contests and a Cigar Bar courtesy of Smoker Friendly/Cigar Express.

Sponsors for this year’s outing include: Concordia Lutheran Ministries and Butler

Health Systems, Corporate Sponsors; Frames & Pixels Productions, Breakfast Sponsor; NexTier Bank, Cocktail Hour Sponsor; Friedman’s Fresh Markets, Dinner Sponsor; ESB Bank, Cart Sponsor; Lake Arthur Country Club, Beverage Sponsor; Butler Eagle, Putting Contest Sponsor; Honda North, Hole-In-One Sponsor; Conley Resort, Prize Sponsor; Highmark, Lunch Sponsor.

Be sure to register early, this event is a sell out every year! Tee sponsorships are available for only $150.00 for both outings, and contributions for auctions and prizes are always welcome. Contributors will be thanked in program booklets, website and newsletter. Also, join us on August 1, 2012, for the 18th Annual Ladies’ Outing at Conley Resort sponsored by Farmers National Bank.

For more information or to register, or for sponsorship opportunities, please contact the Butler County Chamber of Commerce at 724.283.2222, via e-mail at Jennifer@ButlerCountyChamber.com or visit the website at ButlerCountyChamber.com.

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Guests Enjoyed a ‘Springtime Brunch’ on April 18thEmployee Luncheon Welcomed and Honored Butler County Employees

T he Butler County Chamber of Commerce and sponsors, The Atrium, Medure’s Catering and the Butler Eagle, welcomed and honored Butler County Employees at our 18th Annual Employee Appreciation Day Luncheon on Wednesday, April 18th, 2012, at The Atrium. Delicious

hors d’oeuvres, beverages and a beautiful brunch served in a springtime setting set the stage for a wonderful springtime event. The event also featured a great mini expo and the chance to win some fabulous door prizes donated by Chamber member businesses.

In addition, the Annual Employee of the Year Award, sponsored by Butler Health System, was presented to two recipients this year, Alice Lunn from the Butler Eagle and Alexandria (Lexie) Jones from Butler County Community College. Congratulations to Alice and Lexie!

Special thanks are extended to our Mini Business Expo participants: Butler County Business Matters, Butler County Humane Society, Consolidated Communications, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Geneva College Adult & Graduate Studies, Pittsburgh Business Times, Promotions With Personality, Unicorn Gifts and VIP Dining and Entertainment.

Thank you also to the following members for donating door prizes and gift baskets to the event: Armstrong, Butler Days Inn, Butler Health System, C.W. Howard Insurance Agency, Clearview Mall, Gumto Greenhouses, Community Care Connections, Consolidated Communications, Discover Specific Chiropractic, ESB Bank, Friedman’s Freshmarkets, Moses Jewelers, NexTier Bank, Rustic Acres Winery, Specialized Staffing and Industry Recruiters, Stingray’s Tanning, the Butler Eagle and VIP Dining and Entertainment.

HR Forum Is May 16thPresented By BHRA & Butler Chamber

T he Butler Human Resources Association and the Butler County Chamber of Commerce will present the Annual Human Resource Forum highlighting “Strategic Patterns: How to Maximize

Organizational Success through Human Resources”. The event will take place on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, from 8:00 am. until Noon at BC3’s Succop Theater. The Forum features a hot breakfast buffet, business expo, keynote speaker and breakout sessions regarding human resource topics.

A keynote address “Building a Strategy Capable Organization” will be presented by Michael Couch, owner of Michael Couch & Associates, an organization effectiveness consultancy. Two breakout sessions will be offered. The first is “Leadership in your Organization: How are you Doing?” by Annamarie Lang and James Court from Development Dimensions International, Inc.

The second “From Linkedin to Linked Together: Using Social Media for the betterment of our HR world” will be presented by Ron Kubitz, Recruiting & Training Manager at Brayman Construction Corporation.

Admission is only $15.00 per person. Expo space is available to interested businesses at $50.00 per space. Cost includes a six-foot table and two chairs and includes one admission to the forum.

For more information or to register, contact the Chamber office at 724.283.2222 or via e-mail at Jennifer@ButlerCountyChamber.com. Registration materials are also available in this newsletter or online at ButlerCountyChamber.com.

Special thanks are extended to our sponsors, Specialized Staffing & Industry Recruiters, Highmark and Butler County Community College.

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Welcome New MembersWe welcome the following new members to the Butler County Chamber of Commerce.

Shoe Carnival Inc.Eric J. Martin – General Manager

714 Butler CrossingButler, PA 16001P: 724.282.3588

Emartin3310@gmail.comwww.shoecarnival.com

Shoe Carnival is a footwear retailer that offers value-priced, name brand footwear in a fun, family-friendly environment.

Safelite Auto GlassDale Gorman

180 Pittsburgh RoadButler, PA 16001P: 724.282.9753F: 724.283.7369

Dale.gorman@safelite.com www.safelite.com

Auto glass repair and replacement.

2012 Butler County Employee of the Year

W hen the Butler Eagle (the minnow) decided to swallow (the Whale) the Erie PA Times News daily and Sunday newspaper, they knew it would require a major team effort. One task

was to attract, recruit, hire, train and supervise 40 new employees. Many would be working steady nights and the process began during the busiest season in the industry, the fall. Alice Lunn rose to the occasion, and as Circulation Director she managed to get the job done and running smoothly and efficiently. During her 25 year career with the Butler Eagle, she had gone from the mailroom to the management team, supervising nearly 100 employees plus contract haulers and independent contractors. The Chamber congratulates this true self-made manager as Employee of the Year.

It is sometimes difficult to remain diplomatic and professional while retaining initiative and motivation to accomplish assigned tasks while thinking of new and

exciting ideas. Alexandria (Lexie) Jones has gone above and beyond these qualities to facilitate student / tutor needs within the tutoring program, making it the best it can be. Without Lexie, the tutoring center would not be what it is today – a robust, energetic meeting place for tutors to meet the needs of Butler County Community College students. She is truly the ideal role model for her students, mentor for her tutors and supervisor for her employees. Congratulations on being selected as Employee of the Year.

Past award recipients include Jennifer Roxbury, NexTier Bank; Tammy Schuey, Butler Eagle; John Brock, Burt Hill; Becky Craig, Sonneborn; Debbie Sinz, Butler Health System; Benjamin Kline, Keystone Specialties, Inc; Rebecca Swartzentruber, Trinity Living Center and the award presenter, Rebecca Traggiai, Community Care Connections, Employee of the Year 2011.

2011 Butler County Employee of the Year Becky Traggiai, Community Care Connections, 2012 Butler Health System Butler County Employee of the Year winner

Alice Lunn, Butler Eagle, 2012 Butler Health System Butler County Employee of the Year winner Lexie Jones, Butler County Community College, and presenter

Stephanie Roskovski Butler Health System.

Past Employee of the Year and Incoming Chair Butler County Chamber of Commerce, Tammy Schuey Butler Eagle, 2012 Employee of

the Year Winner Alice Lunn, Butler Eagle, General manager and Co Publisher Butler Eagle, Ron Vodenichar.

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