Wyoming County Business Education Council Business Education Council

Wyoming County Business Education Council

Spring 2007

"I WILL PREPARE AND SOMEDAY MY CHANCE WILL COME" ABRAHAM LINCOLN

Wyoming County Business Education Council Linking Business and Education

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Business Education Council Board of Directors

Jeff Fitch? SignLanguage Dr. Joseph Backer-Letchworth CSD Jim Nicholson-NYS Dept. of Labor Jane Munro-WNY Rural AHEC Norb Fuest-Morton Salt Dr. Jeffrey Bowen-Pioneer CSD Ted Hale-GV BOCES Bryce Thompson-Attica CSD Amanda West-The Bank of Castile Mark Balling-Bovis Lend Lease,

LMB, Inc. Anne Humphrey-ACH Consulting Candice Snyder-Pioneer Credit

Recovery Dan White-Perry CSD Joseph Gozelski-WYCO Board of

Supervisors

Linda Leblond named Executive

Director of the Business Education

Council

Linda Leblond was officially named Executive Director of Business Education Council at the beginning of January. BEC Board President Jeff Fitch made the official announcement on Monday, January 8, 2007. Linda has served as the BEC's Program Director for the past 6 1/2 years and has replaced the former director who resigned the position last year. Linda stepped in and served as Interim Executive Director until the official appointment was made. Linda truly believes in the mission of the BEC and how important the programs are to the students of Wyoming County. Some of the programs that the BEC offers students are Job Shadowing, Character Education, Business Tours/speakers, Wyoming County Criminal Court Day, Mock Interviews and the Health Fair.

Message From The President

A tradition of excellence For more than 25 years, members of the Business Education Council (BEC) have helped to make a difference in the future of the students of Wyoming County by supporting BEC career development programs. Members are vital to the success of the agency. As you read through this issue of the newsletter, think about the many ways that members contribute directly to the success of the students we serve. Your continued support is critical to the success of our agency, and makes a world of difference to our students. On behalf of the BEC Board of Directors, the staff, and the students we serve, I want to say thank you for your generous support of the BEC.

Upcoming Events....

Friday, April 20th...Wyoming County 8th Grade Career Day at Attica Central School

Friday, May 10th...Student Solutions presentations at Letchworth Central School

Friday, May 18th...Annual Spring Breakfast meeting at undetermined location-watch for updates

Thursday, May 24th...Letchworth Central Middle School Health Fair

Connie Almeter-WCCH

Jeff Fitch, President

Angela Waligora-Cornell Coopera- The Business Education Council would like to welcome our new members for 2007.

tive Extension John Witkowski-Five Star Bank

Kelly Services GVTA Federal Credit Union

The Cloisters Town of Attica

Sandra Duckworth-Wyoming CSD Carmichael and Reed Monument Company, LLC Catered Creations, Inc.

Dueppengiesser Dairy Company

Joseph A Craddock, DDS

Kevin McGowan-Warsaw CSD

Livingston-Wyoming ARC

WCJW Radio 1140 AM

Patricia Chaya-GCC

Drasgow, Inc. Town of Perry

Dumbleton Auto Parts Eastside Nursing Home

Donald O'Geen-WYCO First ADA Arts Council for Wyoming County

Perry Herald and Shopper

Ortel Supply, Inc.

Wyoming County IDA

Our Mission

To Encourage the Partnership between businesses, Education, and the Wyoming County Community that will prepare our young

people to be productive members of the workplace.

What's New...Newsletter insert opportunities

The BEC is offering its members an opportunity to advertise your business, special events or services. If you are interested in participating, please develop a one page advertisement to be inserted in the summer newsletter (distributed in mid-June). For a nominal fee of $100.00 per business, the BEC will include up to 3 inserts per newsletter. Members will be required to provide 625 copies of the advertisement by June 15th, 2007. The three openings will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. This benefit could save your business the high cost of postage and help you reach a larger group of potential customers. For more details or to reserve your slot, please call Linda or Kelly at the BEC at (585) 237-3010.

The BEC partners with local BEA's for upcoming workshop

The BEC, Genesee Valley BOCES and the Livingston and Genesee County BEA's are joining together to host a unique and informative in-service opportunity for your district staff. The objective of this workshop is to help both the teachers and the other school staff better understand the CDOS standards. The workshop is being held on May 2, 2007 at the Genesee Country Village Conference Center in Mumford. For more information, contact your local BEC or WIB representative: Wyoming County-BEC Linda Leblond @ 237-3010 Genesee County-BEA Melinda Chamberlin @343-7440 Livingston County-BEA Carrie Malone @ 243-2222x224 Orleans County-WIB Mary Lou Hamm @ 344-2042

Student Solutions 2007

This year, the students solutions program is being changed. In the past, students from the 5 area schools have had to choose from a problem that faced the county. This year, the committee decided to change it and involve our local businesses. The students were asked to choose from a list of problems facing our local businesses. This ranged from employee retention to, how to attract businesses to their towns. The students are working hard at their presentations and will be presenting them on May 10th in front of their school districts, the board of directors for the BEC, their parents and other invited guests.

Career Day held at Warsaw Elementary School

Students in grades 3rd though 5th had a chance to learn about various careers on Friday March 16th as Warsaw Elementary School held its annual career day. Some of the speakers that were able to give the students some insight into future career opportunities included James Ackerman from Valley Computer Solutions, Kevin Carlson from Carlson's Studio, Liz Wolf and Tom Wakefield from the Perry Vet Clinic, Frank Hollister from Mercy Flight, as well as Heather Armstrong from the Physical Therapy department at WCCH, Sara Merrill from the Bank of Castile and Ron Gautheir from Five Star Bank. The students got to choose from a variety of careers and they all listened intently as they learned more about what opportunities they have in the career field.

Health Fair Held at Perry Middle/Elementary School

The 4th annual 2 day health fair was held at the Perry Middle/Elementary School on March 21st and 22nd. This fair showcased various agencies in and around Wyoming County that provide some service in the health care field. Some of the speakers included Ivan Carasquillo from the Wyoming County Sheriff's Department, representatives from Mercy Flight and the American Red Cross, as well as the YMCA and Heather Armstrong from the PT Department at WCCH. The students were also treated to a showing of The Great Hospital Adventure by the staff of the BEC. The WISH (Wyoming Initiative for getting Schools Healthy) coordinated with the BEC to put on this event. These will also be held at Sheldon Elementary School on April 2, 2007and Letchworth Central Middle School on May 24, 2007 Thank you to all who participated.

A Special Thanks to...

Judge Michael Griffith and his staff ....for continuing to support the growth of Wyoming County students by hosting Criminal Court Day Wyoming County YMCA...for hosting a variety of events Wyoming County Sheriff's Department...for coming through for the BEC when we need your assistance Nancy Clark and Heather Hoffmiester from Five Star Bank...for presenting The Great Hospital Adventure to Wyoming County students Sara Merril from the Bank of Castile...for the many engagements that you have spoke at and your continued support Sandy Pirdy of Creekside Fabrics & Quilts... for speaking at Pioneer Central High School. Jenna Fayhe from the Perry Vet Clinic...for speaking to the Honeycomb group on March 7th Kevin Donahue and the staff at Christa Construction....for the events that you have spoke at for us and your continued support at the Honeycomb After School

Enrichment program

To all of the volunteer speakers that have participated in events, thank you.

Looking back.......................

Gregory Bonk, President , HMS Associates, presents the results of the Health Needs Assessment at the BEC's Fall Breakfast. The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Contracted with HMS to assess the community health needs of Wyoming County and develop a framework for grant making recommendations for Wyoming County residents.

Jenna Fayhe, from the Perry Veterinary Clinic, shows the Honeycomb group how to wrap an injury on their pets.

Sara Merrill from the Bank of Castile talks to the students at the Warsaw Career Day about the various careers available at the bank.

Aleah Zimpher, Senior, from Pioneer Central School does a job shadow at the Physical Therapy Department at Wyoming County Community Hospital with Rich Kingston

Kevin Donahue, Project Manager with Christa Construction, shows the Honeycomb group about the construction business. The students drew up "blueprints" for their ideal dream school.

Officer Steven Miller from the Wyoming County Sheriff's Department talks to students at the Warsaw Career Day about the importance of doing well in school if they want to pursue a career in law enforcement.

Linking Business and Education

Wyoming County Business Education Council 6470 Rt. 20A Suite 3 Perry, New York 14530

lleblond@rochester.

Arcade Adecco Employment Arcade Herald Creek side Fabrics and Quilts Hilec, Inc. Koike Aronson, Inc. Ortel Supply, Inc. Pioneer Credit Recovery Prestolite Electric, Inc. Ward and Kutzuba Law Office

Attica Attica Area Chamber of Commerce Attica Auto Supply and Hardware Attica Pennysaver Attica Veterinary Associates Dadd and Nelson Law Office Joseph A. Craddock, DDS L. Breton Construction Margaret Dadd Law Office Tompkins Insurance Agencies Town of Attica

Batavia ARM Partnership The Bank of Castile Freed, Maxick and Battaglia, PC, CPA's Genesee Community College Laidlaw Education Services Lake Plains Community Care

Bliss McCormick Farms

Castile Robert Bowles Castile Ag Service, LLC D.J. Beardsley and Sons Don Beck, Inc.

Cowlesville Mohun (Micheal) Attorney

Darien Center Six Flags-Darien Lake

East Aurora Bovis Lend Lease, LMB, Inc.

Gainesville Woodstream Campsite

Java Center Beaver Hollow Conference Center

2007 Membership

Java Village Catered Creations, Inc.

North Java Select Interior Door, LTD.

LeRoy Kelly Services

Mt. Morris Livingston-Wyoming ARC

Pavilion Dumbleton's Used Auto Parts, Inc.

Perry 4-S Theatre and Restaurant Arts Council for Wyoming County Community Action for Wyoming County Complete Payroll Processing Daryl's Pizzeria Dueppengiesser Dairy Co. Eaton-Watson Funeral Home Emerling Farms Family Furniture Hart's Insurance J.N. White Associates, Inc. M&T Bank, Perry McClurg Auto Group Perry Herald Perry Shopper Perry Market Place Perry Veterinary Clinic, PLLC SignLanguage, Inc. Town of Perry W. Glenn Sedam Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce Wyoming County IDA

Portageville VanSlyke's Dairy Farm

Rochester Clark Patterson Associates

Silver Springs Morton Salt Decisions Catering, LLC

Varysburg Byrncliff Conference Center and Resort Drasgow, Inc.

Warsaw Carmichael & Reed Monuments

The Cloisters Cornell Cooperative Extension County Courier The Daily News Daniel's Family Chiropractic Disalvo's Pizzeria and Sub Shop Ed Hulme Construction, Inc. Fairview Paper Box Corporation Five Star Bank Genesee Community College Gillen and Wellman Land Surveyors GVTA Federal Credit Union Hogie's Quick Printing Montgomery's Building Supply Mucher Erectors, Inc. Mucher's Grand Rental Station Rural AHEC of Western New York Sinclair Pharmacy Smitty's Amber Lantern Unidex Corporation Valley Computer Solutions Warsaw Wal-Mart Warsaw Chamber of Commerce Warsaw Pennysaver/Appearances Weeks Funeral Home Wyoming County Community Health Systems Wyoming Transit Service

Wyoming Carlson's Studio The Hillside Inn Markin Tubing

Attica School District Letchworth School District Perry School District Pioneer School District Warsaw School District Wyoming School District

Thank you for your continued support!!

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