After Restoring Our Shore: The Fifth Friday

By: Elizabeth Bailey

Bergen LEADS Fifth Friday is an impactful networking and learning event that attracts 250 leaders from every sector in Bergen County. Our May Fifth Friday will be held on May 31, 2013 from 11:30 am to 2 pm at the Stony Hill Inn, 231 Polifly Road in Hackensack.

Robert Hilton

Tickets are $40.00 and must be purchased in advance by registering online or by calling 201-489-9454 Ext. 112. Anyone who has been to a Fifth Friday event can tell you that this dynamic luncheon, hosted by BergenLEADS of the Volunteer Center of Bergen County, is a worthwhile investment for an enjoyable afternoon!

The luncheon will feature speaker Robert Hilton, executive director of the Jersey ShoreConvention and Visitors Bureau.  Bob will speak about how Jersey Shore communities are rebuilding and renewing in the wake of Hurricane Sandy – an issue that all New Jerseyans will be interested in as summer is quickly approaching! Those attending Fifth Friday will have the insider’s perspective on what to expect from our favorite Shore Points this summer.

PNC Wealth Management is presenting sponsor for the 2013 Fifth Fridaseries. Theresa de Leon, senior vice president of PNC Wealth Management in Paramus, says “Bergen County is a thriving community, experiencing tremendous growth. Today, with a new PNC Wealth Management office in the area, complemented by 32 branch locations, the community’s success is our success. We are proud to be deepening our local commitment by supporting Bergen LEADS’ Fifth Friday.”

Bergen LEADS Fifth Friday is also supported by TD Bank, Archer & Greiner PC, the Meadowlands Regional Chamber of Commerce, Synetek Solutions, (201) Magazine and The Record.

Sponsorships for the May 31^st event are still available. Becoming a sponsor guarantees seats! For more information about the Fifth Friday events, or about Bergen LEADS, call 201-489-9454 Ext. 119.

Don't forget to check out our Facebook Page for event reminders and updates! And remember to use the hashtag #LEADSFifthFriday on Twitter during the luncheon to tag all of your photos and important tweets!

Meadowlands Regional Chamber of Commerce Offering Scholarships for Bergen LEADS Program

By: Elizabeth Bailey

“In order to grow a strong economy in the greater Meadowlands of Bergen County, we will need dedicated and strong leaders. The Bergen LEADS program is the perfect incubator to identify those leaders and the program is a natural extension of our advocacy.” - Jim Kirkos, CEO of the Meadowlands Chamber

The Meadowlands Regional Chamber of Commerce (MRCC), a leading business service organization in the South Bergen area, is offering scholarships to Chamber members who are selected to participate in BergenLEADS: an innovative and energetic, 10-month learning and leadership program for adults who live or work in Bergen County.

Participants will be selected on the basis of demonstrated interest in the community, achievement in their professions and/or volunteer activities, and potential for responsible and effective leadership. Women and men from the private sector, nonprofit agencies and government organizations, as well as community volunteers, can benefit from this type of program.  There is no limit to what individuals can gain from LEADS – so there is no limit to the possible diversity of the class.

Tuition for the program is $2000; the Meadowlands Chamber will offer $500 scholarships for up to four of its members who are accepted into the Class of 2014.  MRCC members are invited to contact the Chamber at 201-939-0707 for more information about the scholarship opportunity.  Applications for the Class of 2014 are available here and are due on April 12, 2013.

“We’re seeking individuals from all ethnic, racial and socio-economic backgrounds who espouse different political, religious and social views,” says former Bergen County Executive, William “Pat” Schuber.  “In short, we want our class to represent and celebrate the rich diversity of Bergen County.”

Funding for Bergen LEADS is provided by participant tuition plus generous contributions from individuals and area corporations and foundations, including the United Water Foundation, Lillian Pitkin Schenck Fund, PSE&G, Wells Fargo and Bergen Community College. 

To get a small sampling of what being a LEADS leader has to offer, read this blog about our upcoming Fifth Friday event! This event promises to be inspiring, as well as informative for building business in Bergen County.

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Where History Meets Hospitality: Bergen LEADS Fifth Friday

By: Elizabeth Bailey

A limited number of tickets are still available to attend the Bergen LEADS Fifth Friday luncheon, a powerful networking and exciting learning event that attracts leaders from every sector in Bergen County.  The event will be held on March 22, 2013 from 11:30 am to 2 pm at the Stony Hill Inn, 231 Polifly Road in Hackensack. The 2013 Fifth Friday series is presented by PNC Wealth Management.

Tickets for this worthwhile event are $40.00 and must be purchased in advance by registering online at www.bergenleads.org or by calling 201-489-9454 Ext. 119.

Kevin Wright, noted local historian, author, and master story-teller, will speak about making Bergen County a heritage destination: spurring tourism and positively impacting the region’s economy.

Kevin Wright

“Visitors to heritage destinations do not come primarily to collect facts, but rather to experience firsthand the places where history was made, to connect emotionally as well as intellectually with a storied place from the past,” says Mr. Wright.  “Heritage destinations must also address the broader expectations of hospitality services ranging from clean restrooms, safe parking and inviting gift shops to quality hotel accommodations and restaurants.”

Bergen LEADS, a program of the Volunteer Center of Bergen County, is currently accepting applications for the Class of 2014, which begins meeting in September of this year. This program focuses on creating more effective and knowledgeable leaders. Information on the program and an online application form can be accessed at www.bergenleads.org.  The application deadline is April 12; scholarship assistance is available for those with financial need.

Bergen LEADS Fifth Friday is also supported by TD Bank, Archer & Greiner PC, the Meadowlands Regional Chamber of Commerce, Synetek Solutions, (201) Magazine and The Record. Additional sponsorships for the March 22 event are available.

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William “Pat” Schuber: Leading Leaders

By: Elizabeth Bailey

On February 7^th, Linsey C. Schwetje, the Director of Marketing & Business Development for Intermediapost attended The Meadowlands Chamber of Commerce’s Emerging Leaders Network quarterly program, Leads and Lattes. In her well written blog, she sums up the overall experience of the program as well as the lessons to carry forward in being an effective leader.

William “Pat” Schuber was the speaker at the event. Pat is the seminar director for Bergen LEADS, a 10-month long program civic leadership program sponsored by The Volunteer Center of Bergen County. After reading Linsey Schwetje’s blog, it is immediately apparent as to why the Bergen LEADS program is such a success with the direction of Pat.

 

Bergen LEADS is currently accepting applications for class of 2014, which begins in September of this year. This program is a fulfilling, impactful, and stimulating course that develops more effective and knowledgeable leaders. Check out this post to read more about this beneficial program!

Additional information about the program is available at www.bergenleads.org  or by contacting Amanda Missey, director at 201-489-9454 Ext. 119, or amissey@bergenvolunteers.org. 

Cancer Prevention Study-3

CANCER PREVENTION STUDY-3: Research today for a cancer-free tomorrow. 

WHAT IF?
What if you could personally participate in research that could help determine factors that cause or prevent cancer?
 
What if your involvement, and that research, ultimately leads to eliminate cancer as a major health problem for this and future generations? 
 
What if you could make it so just one family never had to hear the words “you have cancer?”

DO YOUR PART

We all want to know we have made a difference in the life of another.  This year our community has a unique opportunity to make an impact on the lives of many.   
 
The third Cancer Prevention Study of the American Cancer Society will be enrolling participants at Hackensack University Medical Center and Holy Name Medical Center during April 16-19, 2013.  As part of enrollment, individuals who choose to participate will simply fill out a comprehensive survey packet about health history, provide a small blood sample (to be collected by trained phlebotomists) and provide a waist measure. Enrollment will take approximately 20-30 minutes at your local event.  From that point forward, study participants will be followed over time to update information via periodic, mailed surveys. Your involvement in CPS-3 will help American Cancer Society researchers understand the causes of, and ultimately determine ways to prevent cancer. 
 
If you are willing to make a long-term commitment to the study (which involves completing follow-up surveys periodically over the next 20-30 years), are between the ages of 30 and 65 years old and have never been diagnosed with cancer, then you will want to participate in this study.   
 
If you don’t meet the eligibility requirements, your significant participation comes from telling everyone you know about the opportunity to help prevent cancer!   
 
Visit www.cps3bergencounty.org, call 1-888-604-5888 or e-mail cps3@cancer.org to learn more about the difference you can personally make in the fight against cancer.  Research Today for a Cancer Free Tomorrow!

Bergen LEADS, Kevin Wright, and Fifth Friday

By: Elizabeth Bailey


Bergen LEADS Fifth Friday is an exciting networking and learning event that draws in leaders from all over Bergen County. The next installment will be held on March 22, 2013 from 11:30am to 2pm at the Stony Hill Inn, 231 Polifly Road in Hackensack.

Tickets are for this event are $40.00 – a worthwhile investment for exposure to 250 community leaders and decision makers. Tickets must be purchased in advance either online at bergenleads.org or by calling 201-489-9454 Ext. 119.

Kevin Wright

Kevin Wright, noted local author and historian, will speak about how to make Bergen County into a “heritage destination.” Heritage tourism, also called cultural tourism, is a rapidly growing sector in the travel industry. There is a rich diversity of cultural and historical attractions in Bergen County that can be promoted for this specific brand of tourism; successful promotion will have a positive impact on this region’s economy.

PNC Wealth Management is the presenting sponsor for the 2013 Fifth Friday series. Linda Bowden, PNC New Jersey regional president says, “Bergen County continues to grow and flourish.  Today, with 32 PNC Bank branch locations and a new PNC Wealth Management office in the area, the region’s success is our success… I can think of no better way to act on the community values we share with the Volunteer Center of Bergen County.”

Bergen LEADS is currently accepting applications for class of 2014, which begins in September of this year. This ten-month program is a fulfilling, impactful, and stimulating course that develops more effective and knowledgeable leaders. Check out this post to read more about this beneficial program!

Bergen LEADS Fifth Friday is also supported by TD Bank, Archer & Greiner PC, the Meadowlands Regional Chamber of Commerce, Synetek Solutions, (201) Magazine and The Record. Sponsorships for the March 22 event are available. For more information about the Fifth Friday events, or about Bergen LEADS, call 201-489-9454 Ext. 119.

Don't forget to check out our Facebook Page for event reminders and updates!

Candidates Sought for Leadership Program

Bergen LEADS - an innovative, 10-month learning and leadership program for adults who live or work in Bergen County - is now accepting applications for the Class of 2014. Bergen LEADS, now in its fifth year,  is sponsored by the Volunteer Center of Bergen County. 

Under the guidance of former Bergen County Executive William “Pat” Schuber, the LEADS Seminar Director, participants are immersed in a stimulating curriculum that introduces them to topical issues of local importance and encourages them to explore their leadership styles, enhance their leadership capacity and become meaningfully engaged in helping to solve some of the challenges facing Bergen County.

The onlineapplication for the Class of 2014, which begins in September 2013, can be accessed at www.bergenleads.org and is due by April 12.  Each candidate must complete a simple individual profile form and provide essay answers to specific questions.  The new class of 30 participants will be announced in June.

“Our current economic challenges are certainly caused, in part, by a lack of effective leadership at many levels,” says Janet Sharma, the Center’s executive director.  “Consequently, a persistent question facing every sector is ‘where will the next generation of ethical, effective leaders come from?’” Enter Bergen LEADS, which prepares leaders to take the helm in the years ahead.

“Diversity of participants is essential,” continues Ms. Sharma.  Applicants from business, nonprofit, civic and faith-based organizations and government agencies, as well as from the community at large, are encouraged to apply.  Bergen LEADS seeks representation from the broad array of ethnic, racial, religious and socio-economic groups within Bergen County.  Tuition for Bergen LEADS is $2,000 per person; scholarship assistance is available for those with financial need.

"Bergen LEADS will help participants see the community – and themselves – through new eyes,” says Ms. Sharma.  “The curriculum is interactive, fast-paced and experiential.  Field trips and site visits built into each seminar day will bring Bergen County to life.”

Additional information about the program is available at www.bergenleads.org  or by contacting Amanda Missey, director at 201-489-9454 Ext. 119, or amissey@bergenvolunteers.org.