ST. MARYS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCECHAMBERGRAMJULY 2010
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CrossHair Technologies, Inc.
250 S. Ash St.
St. Marys, OH 45885
419-394-2440
www.cti-ohio.com
CrossHair Technologies, Inc. (CTI) is one of Northwest Ohio's
newest Hi-Tech Industries. Co-founders of this new business are Frank C. Murray,
President and CEO of St Marys and Dr. Robert K. Vincent. Dr Vincent, the
companies Chief Technical Officer is one of the world's foremost authorities on
remote sensing. Currently a professor at Bowling Green State University , Frank
C and Dr. Vincent started the Company in 2008 as a way to bring the technology
out of the University and into the market-place.
With the invention of the automobile and airplane at the
beginning of the last century, mammals and birds began a conflict with those
machines that is an ever increasing and costly problem to both people and
wildlife. The results of these conflicts are billions of dollars wasted,
thousands of human lives lost, and untold loss of wildlife. CrossHair
Technologies, Inc. (CTI) is a newly formed, high tech company, based in
northwest Ohio, that is developing the next generation of image detection and
collision avoidance equipment in response to this problem.
This new remote sensing process looks at the reflectance
properties of hard keratin protein (HKP), a substance found primarily in the fur
and feathers of mammals and birds, that is outside of the visible wavelengths of
reflected sunlight that humans can see. The equipment design is based on the
remarkable invention of a uniquely new patent-pending process of imaging mammal
hair and bird feathers.
CTI was selected as the developer and manufacturer of products
using this new technology and has licensed the exclusive rights from Bowling
Green State University (BGSU) in Ohio for use of the patented technology. Our goal at CTI is to provide hi-tech solutions to the problems
created when animal contact with modern machines results in loss of life to
humans or wildlife as well as the monetary impact caused to the economy. We will
continue to grow our Company and develop products that meet the specific need of
our customers through additional research of this new technology. The website
is www.cti-ohio.com
CTI Product sales are primarily focused
towards the Aviation and Government Sectors with Technology sales targeted
towards the Optical and Automotive industries.
The Company is located here in St
Marys.
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|  A Bit of Nature Floral Designs, Inc.
211 E. Spring St.
St. Marys, OH 45885
419-394-2908
www.abitofnature.com
info@abitofnature.com
A Bit of Nature is a full service floral shop with special gifts from the heart for any occasion. Husband and wife team, Paige and Rick Canfield's goal is to bring back the tradition of giving flowers. Their designs are personalized and created especially for you. A Bit of Nature carries Woodstock wind chimes, Root candles, Drake crosses and angels, beautiful throws, fresh cut and silk arrangements, memory boxes, photo frames and greeting cards. They also have gift cards
and gift certificates for that "hard to buy for" person. Stop in the new store and pick up an arrangement of gift for your someone special today!
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Canoe Float
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BWC Group Rating Safety Training
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We recently received
an email from the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) providing us with a
list of group rating members that are required to complete 2 hours of Safety
Training.
This requirement is
part of a new rule that was effective July 1, 2009 and requires the group
sponsors, with the help of the TPA partner, to notify affected members and track
their compliance. While this rule continues to be reviewed by BWC, it is still
very important that we jointly promote safety to not only these employers, but
to everyone else as well.
In late June 2009
CompManagement mailed a letter to all affected group clients explaining the
details of this new rule and provided solutions to help them complete the
required safety training. We followed that up with several email communications
and newsletter articles. According to our records, there are still a number of
members who have not yet taken this training, or at least have not reported
their attendance at a training session to us.
We are currently in
the process of emailing, faxing and calling all employers who, according to our
records, still have not taken this training.
As
the group sponsor, we are also asking for your assistance in this endeavor. In
any of your upcoming member communications, we are asking that you promote the
following training opportunities:
§ CompManagement Safety Academy - Our
safety workshops provide you with compliance programs to meet OSHA's core
regulatory standards, while equipping you with tools to reduce your occupational
incidents and eliminate potential physical hazards. In the workshop, you will be
furnished with draft safety guidelines and PowerPoint training programs to meet
OSHA standards. Visit http://www.compmgt.com/riskservices/academy for
additional information including dates, locations and registration.
§ CompManagement
Online Safety Training - Fulfill the two (2) hour
safety training requirement from the convenience of your own office or
workstation with our online safety training. View our extensive catalog of OSHA
approved courses at http://www.compmgt.com/riskservices/onlinetraining.aspx and
click on "#1. OSHA
Training."
§ CompManagement
Onsite Safety Training - Schedule a customized
onsite training program specific to your organization. We can tailor these
training sessions for regulatory compliance or best management practices. A
list of topics is available at http://www.compmgt.com/riskservices/safetytraining.aspx.
§ Ohio BWC -
The Ohio Bureau of Workers'
Compensation has various training opportunities, including Online training. We
encourage you to take advantage of these by going to www.ohiobwc.com.
On your behalf, CompManagement has
developed a method of tracking that requires members to visit our website at
http://resources.compmgt.com/AC3/SafetyTraining.aspx to report their training
attendance and fax documentation proving the completion of such training.
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BWC Classes for Ohio Workers
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Business Enterprise Center Classes
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FLAG ETIQUETTE
|  STANDARDS of RESPECT
The Flag Code, which
formalizes and unifies the traditional ways in
which we give
respect to the flag, also contains specific instructions on how the flag
is not to be
used. They are:
The flag
should never be dipped to any person or thing. It is flown
upside down
only as a distress signal.
The flag should
not be used as a drapery, or for covering a
speakers desk, draping
a platform, or for any decoration in general. Bunting of blue, white and
red stripes
is available for these purposes. The blue stripe of the bunting should
be on the top.
The flag should
never be used for any advertising purpose. It
should not be
embroidered, printed or otherwise impressed on such articles as
cushions,
handkerchiefs, napkins, boxes, or anything intended to be discarded
after temporary
use. Advertising signs should not be attached to the staff or halyard
The flag should
not be used as part of a costume or athletic
uniform, except that
a flag patch may be used on the uniform of military personnel, fireman,
policeman and
members of patriotic organizations.
The flag should
never have placed on it, or attached to it, any
mark, insignia,
letter, word, number, figure, or drawing of any kind.
The flag should
never be used as a receptacle for receiving,
holding, carrying,
or delivering anything.
When the flag is lowered, no part of it should touch the ground or any
other object;
it should be received by waiting hands and arms. To store the flag it
should be folded
neatly and ceremoniously.
The flag should be cleaned and mended when necessary.
When a flag is so worn it is no longer fit to serve as a symbol of our
country, it
should be destroyed by burning in a dignified manner.
Note: Most American Legion Posts regularly conduct a dignified
flag burning
ceremony, often on Flag Day, June 14th. Many Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout
Troops, and
Girl Scout Troops retire flags regularly as well. Contact your local
American Legion Hall
or Scout Troop to inquire about the availability of this service.
Displaying the Flag Outdoors
When the flag is displayed from a staff projecting from a window,
balcony, or a building,
the union should be at the peak of the staff unless the flag is at half
staff.
When it is displayed from the same flagpole with another flag - of a
state, community,
society or Scout unit - the flag of the United States must always be at
the top except
that the church pennant may be flown above the flag during church
services for Navy
personnel when conducted by a Naval chaplain on a ship at sea.
When the flag is displayed over a street, it should be hung vertically,
with the union
to the north or east. If the flag is suspended over a sidewalk, the
flag's union should
be farthest from the building.
When flown with flags of states, communities, or societies on separate
flag poles which
are of the same height and in a straight line, the flag of the United
States is always
placed in the position of honor - to its own right.
..The other flags may be smaller but none may be larger.
..No other flag ever should be placed above it.
..The flag of the United States is always the first flag raised and the
last to be
lowered.
When flown with the national banner of other countries, each flag must
be displayed
from a separate pole of the same height. Each flag should be the same
size. They
should be raised and lowered simultaneously. The flag of one nation may
not be
displayed above that of another nation.
Raising and Lowering the Flag
The flag should be raised briskly and lowered slowly and ceremoniously.
Ordinarily
it should be displayed only between sunrise and sunset. It should be
illuminated
if displayed at night.
The flag of the United States of America is saluted as it is hoisted and
lowered.
The salute is held until the flag is unsnapped from the halyard or
through the last
note of music, whichever is the longest.
Displaying the Flag Indoors
When on display, the flag is accorded the place of honor, always
positioned to its
own right. Place it to the right of the speaker or staging area or
sanctuary. Other
flags should be to the left.
The flag of the United States of America should be at the center and at
the highest
point of the group when a number of flags of states, localities, or
societies are
grouped for display.
When one flag is used with the flag of the United States of America and
the staffs
are crossed, the flag of the United States is placed on its own right
with its staff
in front of the other flag.
When displaying the flag against a wall, vertically or horizontally, the
flag's union
(stars) should be at the top, to the flag's own right, and to the
observer's left.
Parading and Saluting the
Flag
When carried in a procession, the flag should be to the right of the
marchers. When
other flags are carried, the flag of the United States may be centered
in front of
the others or carried to their right. When the flag passes in a
procession, or when
it is hoisted or lowered, all should face the flag and salute.
The Salute
To salute, all persons come to attention. Those in uniform give the
appropriate formal
salute. Citizens not in uniform salute by placing their right hand over
the heart
and men with head cover should remove it and hold it to left shoulder,
hand over the
heart. Members of organizations in formation salute upon command of the
person in
charge.
The Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem
The pledge of allegiance should be rendered by standing at attention,
facing the flag,
and saluting.
When the national anthem is played or sung, citizens should stand at
attention and
salute at the first note and hold the salute through the last note. The
salute is
directed to the flag, if displayed, otherwise to the music.
The Flag in Mourning
To place the flag at half staff, hoist it to the peak for an instant and
lower it to
a position half way between the top and bottom of the staff. The flag is
to be raised
again to the peak for a moment before it is lowered. On Memorial Day the
flag is
displayed at half staff until noon and at full staff from noon to
sunset.
The flag is to be flown at half staff in mourning for designated,
principal government
leaders and upon presidential or gubernatorial order.
When used to cover a casket, the flag should be placed with the union at
the head and
over the left shoulder. It should not be lowered into the grave.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
~JULY~
July 5
Chamber office Closed
July 8
7:30am-CVB Meeting, CVB office
11:30am Women in Business, Location TBA
July 10
10:00am Canoe Float
July 24
8:30am Beautification Day, Memorial Park
Every Saturday
8:00am Covered Bridge Farmers Market
| SummerFest brochures are in! Stop by the Chamber office and pick one up or visit our website and click on the SummerFest tab!
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THANK YOU!
|  | As we come upon the 4th of July holiday, I thought I would hunt the Internet for a fitting video that truly shows the appreciation the Chamber of Commerce has for our past, current, and future military personnel. It didn't take long to find this...
Thank you Military
Please remember as you are spending time with family and friends this 4th of July, the countless number of brave men and women that have lost their lives for our freedom.
THANK YOU!
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BWC RATE REDUCTION
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The BWC Board of Directors has approved rule changes that support last month's vote for
a 3.9-percent overall private employer premium rate decrease for the upcoming
policy year, beginning July 1, 2010. The upcoming rate cut represents an
overall 35-percent base rate reduction since July 1, 2007.
"Three years of comprehensive rate
reform efforts have lowered workers' compensation base rates for the majority
of Ohio's private employers to their lowest levels in at least two decades,"
said Administrator Marsha Ryan. "Thanks to rate reform, our rates are now more
actuarially sound, and we are confident that each employer is paying a rate
that more closely corresponds with the risk they present to the system."
Today's recommendation by BWC staff
and Deloitte shows a reduction in base rates for 396 of the 531 manual
classifications. Employers will see this latest decrease in their January 2011
statements. Since 2007, comprehensive rate reform is responsible for lowering
base rates in 84 percent of the manual classifications used to compute employer
premiums.
Administrative budget
The board also approved BWC's fiscal year 2011 administrative budget.
The $284 million budget is approximately $22 million or seven percent less than
the amount approved for FY 2010 and approximately $45 million or 13 percent
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St. Marys Community Youth Center has new hours
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10:00am - 2:30pm
The Summer Program is designed to provide adult-supervised,
organized summer activities, both indoors and outdoors, for the youth in grades
6-12 in the St. Marys Community.
Starting in July we will be planning some special events on Friday
evenings. More information to
follow.
If you have any questions, please call Donna Graham,
Executive Director, at 419-305-5915.
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Family Life Center Announces
New Hours and New Baby Boutique
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The Family Life Center will now be open five days a week with the help of
workers from Experience Works.
Experience Works is a state program that helps to train senior citizens
for jobs in the workplace by placing them with local nonprofit
organizations. The new hours are Monday
through Friday from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm. Both the
Center and the Baby Boutique will be open those hours. The Family Life Center offers free pregnancy tests and verifications, as
well as consultations on pregnancy options.
As a Christ-centered organization we DO NOT advise, provide or refer for
abortions.
The Family Life Center Baby
Boutique once located upstairs has now moved downstairs in the "GO BUCKS"
Building- 112 S. Front St. where Corn
Belt was previously located. The Baby Boutique is for teen and young adult
moms. All moms who purchase items will
be able to join our Baby Boutique Club.
Club members are alerted to special sales and events that are held at
the Family Life Center. During our
"Relocation Sale" all Boutique Club Members will receive 25% off their
purchases.
There is still room for
any young moms interested in the Baby
and Toddler Play classes being held on Wednesdays for the next four weeks at
the Family Life Center. Please call
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Covered Bridge Farmers Market
Every Saturday
8:00am-12:00noon
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| The next Beautification Day will be held on July 24 at the Gazebo in
Memorial Park. Please plan to attend and help keep your community
beautiful! |
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MISSION STATEMENT
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The mission of the St. Marys Area Chamber of Commerce is to provide a
business climate which enhances economic growth and improves the quality of life for everyone working and living in the St. Marys area. |
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2010 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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Tim Bigham, Mercer Savings Bank
Randy Bosler, TSC
Communications
Robbie Burke, R.J. Burke Insurance Agency
Mick Temen, Omni Manufacturing
Teri Hirschfeld, Con-Ag/Quality Ready
Mix
Steve Katterheinrich, SK Contracting
Ali Khokhar, America's Best Value
Inn
Ronald Kremer, Wright State University
Lake Campus
Anne Larger, Joint Township District Memorial Hospital
Frank C. Murray, Acme Metal and
Manufacturing Company
Joan Novotny, First Financial Bank
Aaron Olsen, Veyance Technologies
Inc.
Pam Prater, Golden Living Center
Jeremy Rable, Rable's Auto
Service
Kimberli Rompilla, Spectacular Adventures
Marv
Ruppert, Ruppert Insurance
Kevin Schmidt, Midwest Electric
Jeff Squire, Noble, Montague & Moul
Linda Vogel, People's Bank
Derek Vogel, Vogel Insurance
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Permanent Board Positions
City Safety & Service Director, Tom
Hitchcock
City Community Development Director, Todd Fleagle
St. Marys City Schools, Mary Riepenhoff
Officers
Pam Prater, President
Tim Bigham, Vice President
Ronald Kremer, Treasurer
Kimberli Rompilla, Immediate Past President
Staff
Kelly Kill, Executive Director
Amy
Bowersock, Administrative Assistant
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