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State of the State Conference

March 17, 2016 
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Kent, Ohio

The 20th annual State-of-the-State Conference will be held in Kent, Ohio, March 17, 2016, on the campus of �鶹��ý from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.  The theme is “Understanding our Past, Embracing our Future: The Intersections of Identity and Change.” The conference will provide participants with valuable information and meaningful networking opportunities featuring continental breakfast, luncheon, 2 plenaries, and 12 workshops.

All participants receive 8.0 General CEU credits, 4.0 HRCI Credits, and 7.0 SHRM Credits, and Legal Credits-TBA.

The Luncheon Keynote is John Quinones, Emmy award-winning co-anchor and ABC newsmagazine. He is currently the sole anchor of the Primetime series “What Would You Do?” The Closing Plenary is Sonia Manzano, actress and author who inspired and educated children and families as “Maria” on Sesame Street for more than 40 years. See more about them on the Keynote Speaker page.

Please select any of the links on the right side of the page to learn more. We hope that you can join us.

Best wishes,

Emily Monago, Ph.D., Conference Chair; and
Lisa E. Dubose, M.Ed., SPHR, Conference Co-Chair
Bowling Green State University
(419) 372-2994

Loretta B. Shields, PHR, Kent Conference Chair; and
Pamela Fitzgerald, Kent Conference Co-Chair
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(330) 672-8314

Community Service Initiative

As a part of the 20th Annual State of the State Conference, we are asking you to support our Community Service Project, the County Clothing Center.

Located in Ravenna, Ohio and less than five miles from �鶹��ý, the County Clothing Center has been providing goods and services to students and families for over 60 years.  While the organization resides in Portage County, it serves the entire community. While the center gives items such as household goods, and new and gently used clothing, it also provides “business attire” for prospective job applicants and “something special” for weddings, proms and formal occasions, all free of charge.     

The Clothing Centers does all of this and more thanks to the generous donations. 

On the day of the conference, please consider bringing new or gently worn items to the Kent Student Center for donation to the County Clothing Center. As a thank you for your donation, your name will be entered into a special drawing for a gift basket.

Please consider donating:

•      Blankets
•      Maternity Clothes
•      Bathroom towels & wash cloths
•      Kitchen towels and dish cloths
•      Pots and pans
•      Silverware
•      Paper towels
•      Disposable cups, foam for hot beverages and plastic for cold drinks
•      Cash or checks made out to The County Clothing Center (to help with bills)

We look forward to seeing you there.