Founding Principles

Posted on May 24, 2013

When you drive out of the city of Cleveland and travel Interstate 71, Interstate 77 or even the Ohio Turnpike, the real beauty of Ohio lies before you. Miles and miles of rolling acres, quaint farm houses, parcels of meadows … Continue reading →

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Are You Gonna Eat That?

Posted on May 17, 2013
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Said one way, the question, “Are you gonna eat that?” is an informal query among friends that is the chummy equivalent of “Can I finish that?” You might hear it at a diner among best friends. Although you’d never lean … Continue reading →

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Thank A Teacher

Posted on May 10, 2013
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Three Lifetime Lessons From Unforgettable Elementary Teachers Each year in May, students celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week by honoring teachers with thoughtful cards and other tokens of appreciation. The proliferation of apple-themed stationery sets and granola bars wrapped with a sticker … Continue reading →

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This-N-That

Posted on May 7, 2013

Field Notes As Gold Medal continues to grow, the company recently purchased a 42,000-square-foot building across the street from its current headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio; the new building will be used for manufacturing and storage space. The “all-in-one” Advocate Lavatory … Continue reading →

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Watch Out For One Another

Posted on May 7, 2013
When you see something, say something -- in a kind and professional way. © Can Stock Photo Inc. / diego_cervo

Part III: How staff members can help each other observe professional boundaries In Parts I and II of this article series on maintaining professional boundaries with youth, I introduced the concept of a fiduciary, and revealed the vulnerabilities that tempt … Continue reading →

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Firelands Scout Reservation

Firelands Scout Reservation (FSR) is located 5 miles west of Oberlin, in Wakeman, on 455 acres, with 70% wooded. FSR is comprised of two sub camps honoring the legacy of former camps. Camp Avery Hand serves as our primary Cub [...] More →