Donation drop off will be open to the public:

Saturday February 11th from 9:00am-4:00pm
Sunday February 12th from 12:00pm-4:00pm
Monday February 13th from 3:00pm-7:00pm
Tuesday February 14th from 3:00pm-7:00pm

Due to the high volume of electronics, and the small return, Habitat for Humanity does not offer a pick-up service for electronics.

Anyone interested in volunteering to help with loading the trucks or manning the table please contact David Connolly at madisonrestore@frontier.com or 273-9500.

The award recipients were Heather Foy, a health and wellness expert; Aaron Kelsey, art and theater teacher at Madison Consolidated High School; Kande McKay, journalism teacher at MCHS; Josh Webb, a funeral director at Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre; and Pat Magrath, attorney with Alcorn, Goering & Sage.

“We should be proud as a community that we have so many young professionals doing so many extraordinary things,” said Abbe Ernstes, who presented the awards.

To be considered for the award, a person must be nominated by someone in the community; show professionalism and leadership; and be younger than 40. Madison Future: The Young Professional Network Council makes the final decision.

Madison’s Young Professionals honored five individuals under 40 years old for special recognition Monday night. Honored were, left to right: Josh Webb, Pat Magrath, Kande McKay, Heather Foy and Aaron Kelsey. (Staff photos by Evan Shields) Goebel and Berry

Seth Grundhoefer
Courier Staff Writer

Several community members were honored for their leadership and civic roles at the annual Economic Development Partners meeting at the Livery Stable on Monday night.

The Madison Future: Young Professional Network Council presented five awards as part of its second annual “5 Under 40″ ceremony. The recipients included two local high school teachers, a health care worker, an attorney and a funeral director.

The award recipients were Heather Foy, a health and wellness expert; Aaron Kelsey, art and theater teacher at Madison Consolidated High School; Kande McKay, journalism teacher at MCHS; Josh Webb, a funeral director at Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre; and Pat Magrath, attorney with Alcorn, Goering & Sage.

“We should be proud as a community that we have so many young professionals doing so many extraordinary things,” said Abbe Ernstes, who presented the awards.

To be considered for the award, a person must be nominated by someone in the community; show professionalism and leadership; and be younger than 40. Madison Future: The Young Professional Network Council makes the final decision.

Corey Murphy, executive director of the EDP, gave his annual report before the award ceremony. He said facility expansion plans and new job commitments at Grote Industries and Madison Precision Products were strong economic highlights in 2011, as well as the ongoing environmental upgrades at Indiana-Kentucky Electric Corp.

Murphy said in 2008 the EDP board went through a strategic planning process and focused on four areas of improvement: business retention and expansion; development marketing; accelerated business park and visitor attraction; and leadership and collaboration. He said the economic plan is still in use in the community.

This year, Murphy said the organization aims to expand its business retention and expansion program to the small business sector in the community and merge EDP and the Madison Area Chamber of Commerce websites.

After Murphy’s presentation, the EDP presented Jefferson County Commissioner Julie Berry with its annual John Paul Friend of Economic Development Award. Berry, who also was named Indiana commissioner of the year in 2011, is the third recipient of the award.

The EDP also awarded Madison Consolidated High School junior Lauren Goebel a $600 check for winning the area Maverick Challenge. The competition, which is only available to high school juniors and seniors, challenges students to develop a business idea, market research and strategy. Students present the information to the board, which then chooses an overall winner.

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Several weeks ago, The Madison Courier printed a series of stories about young people from the Courierarea who we believe will develop into the next generation of leaders.

Monday night, the Madison Future Young Professionals group honored five more individuals who already have made a difference. And the Economic Development Partners recognized two others for their work. The awards were announced at the EDP annual meeting.

Honored by the Young Professionals were:

Heather Foy, a health and wellness expert; Aaron Kelsey, art and theater teacher at Madison Consolidated High School; Kande McKay, journalism teacher at MCHS; Josh Webb, funeral director at Morgan and Nay Funeral Centre, and Pat Magrath, an attorney with Alcorn Goering and Sage.

Another young person honored was Madison Consolidated High School junior Lauren Goebel, winner of the Maverick Challenge for high school students. The challenge was to develop a business idea and carry the process through the marketing of the idea. The Maverick Challenge is part of the Eco15 education/business initiative.

It’s clear that there is no shortage of young talent in the area.

Also to be congratulated is County Commissioner Julie Berry who was given the John Paul Friend of Economic Development Award. Berry has served the community well in a variety of capacities.

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Madison Courier EDITORIALS

OUR VIEW

Our future is in good hands.

That’s the conclusion we’ve drawn after reading the stories of the 10 young people The Courier featured in its series “Focused on the Future” which concludes today.

Over the past week, we’ve profiled 10 men and women who are accomplished in their selected fields – from education to business to public service.

The newspaper’s staff selected these 10 individuals knowing that there are dozens more in the Courierarea who deserve similar recognition.

That’s why we are asking you to let us know about others who deserve mention. You can write or email us with a brief profile of the person you wish to nominate. We’ll print some of the nominations.

It is important that we listen closely to what young adults who have chosen to live in the Courierarea have to say. Contrary to the common belief that all young people flee small towns for the bright lights of the big city, Madison has a solid group of women and men poised to take over the leadership reins.

We’re also proud of those who have chosen to pursue their dreams in other communities. For many, it was the encouragement and nurturing they received at home that inspired them to move forward.

To grow, we must tap into the pool of young people including students from Hanover College and Ivy Tech Community College.

Young people might ask, “How can I make a difference?”

There are many ways. From organizations such as Madison’s Future Young Professionals to volunteer opportunities offered by many organizations, there are many venues for one to share his or her talents and energy. 

All that is required is a desire to do good work and a dose of youthful enthusiasm.

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There are several ways to send us your nominations:

• Email: news@madisoncourier.com

• Mail: The Madison Courier, 310 West St., Madison, IN 47250.

• Fax: (812) 273-6903.

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 & Networking Notes

Joeyg’s

Attendance: Jake Stuart, Eric Richardson, Sandra Parke Topolski, Corey Murphy, Nina Alcorn, Beejay Elles, Josh Stidgon, Jeff Daghir, Katie Wood, Steve Rizzo, Jason Golec, Roy (MPS), David Conley, and Casey Goode

Jake Stuart welcomed and thanked the members and guests for attending.

General

Attedees introduced themselves.

Volunteer Fair

Members were provided an update on the volunteer fair. YP members were encouraged to attend and volunteer to work the YP booth. The event is from 3-7pm at IVY Tech. Thirty plus organizations are signed up. The panel discussion will begin at 3pm.

Candidate Meet & Greet

The October memberhsip and networking meeting will be hosted by Alcorn, Goering & Sage in conjuction with the chamber. It will be a business after-hours format. Candidates will also be invited to attend. It will be held October 27, from 6-8pm.

Soup, Stew, Chili & Brew

The date for SSC&B is October 15, 2011. Most of the council has prior commitments that day. Jeff Daghir was elected the chairman/captain of this event. Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Jeff.

5 Under 40

Jake asked the members to keep this award in mind as nomination forms will be made avaiable in the next couple of months. Additional details to follow.

Santa Express

Casey stated the chamber will not be directly involved this year with the Santa Express train rides and asked the YP members to volunteer for Santa’s Workshop. This is a community service event. It is scheduled for December 3, 2011 from 10am-2pm.

The meeting was adjourned.

Upcoming Events

September 15, 2011- Volunteer Fair

October 27, 2011- Alcorn, Goering & Sage, Candidate Meet & Greet

Respectfully submitted,

Casey Goode, Secretary

Followed by “Thirsty Thursday” Networking Event

Red Pepper Deli & Catering

Attendance: See sign in sheet

Jake Stuart welcomed and thanked the members and guests for attending.

General

Kevin Watkins and his son Ian arrived before the meeting’s beginning and briefly discussed the idea of a high school YP mentoring program for Shawe Memorial with thoughts of spreading to the other schools. I mentioned that we should discuss this with the council and prepare an outline that Ian can present to the membership later in the spring. Kevin agreed.

5:40 – Jake welcomed members and took attendance. I presented the calendar for the membership to review. Kelly Misamore of the Cultivate Center expressed interest in the Volunteer Fair and asked for Abbe Ernstes’ contact information. She had many good ideas she would like to discuss with Abbe.

Trevor discussed Kevin and Ian’s high school YP idea with the membership. Kande McKay expressed interest in incorporating some YP idea’s into AVID. AVID is very structured but she said she knows where to make tweaks. The membership as a whole was in agreement to look into this project further.

Kande presented the AVID program to the membership for those who were not aware of the program. She talked for about 10-15 mins and answered questions.

Trevor initiated member introductions about 6:00.

Trevor and Van Crafton expressed interest in the June Heritage Trail walk planning by possibly providing water and trail mix.

Trevor Crafton mentioned that the Elks is receptive to the idea to the Volunteer Fair. They just have to formally agree on the subject and get back to us.

Jake Stuart adjourned the meeting at 6:30pm

Upcoming Events

March 17^th St. Patrick’s Day Thirsty Thursday at the Broadway Hotel & Tavern.

Quick meeting at 5:30 with social networking immediately following.

April 14^th Volunteer Fair at the Elks Club 11:00am – 1:00pm

More details to come.

Respectfully submitted,

Jake Stuart, Co-Chairperson

Madison Future: Young Professionals Network

Followed by “Thirsty Thursday” Networking Event, Joeyg’s

Attendance: See sign in sheet

Casey Goode welcomed and thanked the members and guests for attending.

General

Members were reminded to participate in the mentoring survey. The network could receive a $1,000 grant by having members participate. The survey is being conducted to gather info to aid in the development of a mentoring program.

The 1^st Annual Family Golf and Grill event was a success. Over 40 people attended. Thank you to everyone who came out.

A review of the Open Forum-Education was provided. As a result of the forum, the council is exploring the opportunities for involvement with the Avid (?) Program offered at MCHS. The council will work with Kande McKay. More information will follow.

A discussion was held on the development of a leadership course for our area. It would be similar to the past leadership program offered by the Madison Area Chamber of Commerce. More information will follow.

Other

Suggestions for future events were solicited. Members suggested MFYP participate in the River City Music Festival, September 10th & 11^th. Volunteers will be needed.

Members also suggested MFYP set up a booth at Soup, Stew, Chili & Brew, October 9^th. Currently we plan to only have water available for sale but members might be interested in having food. Further details will follow.

Trevor Crafton will investigate having t-shirts produced for events.

Upcoming Events

Membership Meeting- Thursday, August 26, 2010, location unknown, 5:30pm-6:30pm with “Thirsty Thursday” to follow.

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Casey Goode, Secretary

Membership Meeting

10/28/10

Present: Amy Stuart, Jake Stuart, Eric Richardson, Corey Murphy, Sandra Parke-Topolski, Michelle Sanchez, Jenny Eggenspiller, Abbe Ernstes, Nina Alcorn and Gina.

General Info

Soup, Stew, Chili & Brew Review

Abbe gave a review of the Soup, Stew, Chili and Brew event. Profits from the event will be added to the MFYP funds to help sponsor additional events. The group commended Amy for receiving the 2^nd place for her clam chowder in the soup category. A thank you goes out to all the members who volunteered at the event. It was a great turnout.

Webinar

A review was given on the “Networking Webinar facilitated by Next Generation Consulting. Seven people attended the event including two non-members. The general content was received well by those who attended. The lower turnout could be a result of the timing.

Michelle added she has access to additional professional development tools that we could use to host events. She can provide a list of these materials for future review.

Upcoming Events

Christmas Parade

The City of Madison has request the assistance of the MFYP membership during the Christmas Parade is on Saturday, December 4^th at 2:00pm. Jenny stated the council had previously discussed the issue and is in favor of assisting. The consensus of commitment was reached by the group. Jenny will provide a list of items she will need volunteers for. A recruitment email will be sent out to the membership.

5 Under 40

The council is putting together a 5 Under 40 project. The project is to recognize 5 young professionals living or working in Jefferson County that standout in the community. Anyone is eligible to be nominated as long as they meeting the eligibility requirements. Nomination forms will be available November 1^st. Forms can be downloaded from the MFYP website or Madison City Hall. MFYP council members are not eligible to receive the award. Recipients will we notified before the Christmas holiday and will be honored at the annual EDP dinner in January. Anyone with questions should contact either Jenny or Abbe. Current sponsors include Hanover College and the City of Madison.

Train Ride

The Chamber has asked MFYP if they are interested in assisting with the “Santa Express” this year. The date is December 4^th. Due to the commitment previously made to the City and volunteering at the Christmas Parade MFYP will not be able to commit to this event. Jenny will contact the Chamber to pass on the information.

Holiday Party

The members discussed hosting a holiday party on December 4^th following the parade. Due to the holidays the November and December monthly membership meetings would not be held. Additional details will follow.

Meeting Date

A discussion was held regarding changing the date for the monthly membership meeting. Additional discussion will follow.

Michelle announced the new Ruth Haven shelter will be opening once a residential manager is chosen. Currently one has not been selected. Should anyone know of someone that meets the criteria please contact Michelle. She also stated two fundraisers are currently planned. On October 30 in Vevay, music groups will be playing. Admission is $5 per person. On November 15^th another music group is playing at North Madison Christian Church. Admission is $10 per person. Funding goes to help support those in need.

With no additional discussion the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Casey Goode

Madison Future: Young Professionals Network

Followed by “Thirsty Thursday” Networking Event, Joeyg’s

No notes taken.