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Like us on All CMC forums are Facebook open to everyone! Register at the community’s conversation www.columbusmetroclub.org columbus or 464-3220. metropolitan Wednesday, May 15, 2013 100 E. Broad St., Suite 100 • Columbus, OH 43215 club Available online at thedailyreporteronline.com Ph: (614) 464-3220 • Fax: (614) 464-9767 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.columbusmetroclub.org The mission of the Columbus Metropolitan Club is to connect people and ideas through community conversation. WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 – 12:00 NOON TO 1:15 PM AT THE ATHLETIC CLUB OF COLUMBUS THIS WEEK AT CMC WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 Downtown Playground: From Abandonment to Attraction CMC, Columbus State Community College The past century witnessed Columbus’ and Columbus State Community College Foundation present downtown deterioration from a bustling The Education Equation: hub of activity to the mid-20th century fl ight of residents and retail leaving a Neighborhoods Impact on Children virtual ghost town after business hours. Janet Jackson, president and CEO of United Way of Central Ohio Today, Columbus is experiencing a and member, Columbus Education Commission resurgence of downtown living, working, Eric Fingerhut, vice president, Education and STEM Learning, entertainment and recreation. The CMC Battelle and member, Columbus Education Commission forum on Wednesday, May 22, “Downtown John Edgar, pastor and executive director, Community Playground: From Abandonment to Development for All People Attraction” highlights successful projects Jeff LaFever, Alan McKnight, Host Keith Myers, Moderated by Sharon Davies, executive director, Kirwan Institute in Columbus’ core that are attracting for the Study of Race & Ethnicity executive director, director, Columbus vice president, Physical residents back to the heart of the city. Columbus Recreation and Planning and Real Estate, This will be the fi rst in a series of annual Sponsored by Historical Society Parks Department The Ohio State University forums presented as the Charles Y. and Frances N. Lazarus Legacy Fund: In partnership with the Columbus Historical Society Recollecting Columbus History. One major difference between the Upcoming CMC Events Columbus of the early 1900s and now is nice place to be now,” says Jeff LaFever, Restaurants and theatre attractions are Leave Lunch Smarter! that today’s Columbus is much cleaner. executive director of the Columbus bringing people downtown.” The Scioto River is no longer a sewage Historical Society and featured speaker at A few projects have reclaimed large CMC forums are at the Athletic Club of Columbus, receptacle. Also gone are the stench of the upcoming CMC forum. areas of land for new uses such as The 136 E. Broad St. unless otherwise noted. horses, the fi lth of unfi ltered coal-burning LaFever has noticed increased weekend Columbus Commons, which was the site power and muddy unpaved roadways. and evening activity downtown over of Columbus City Center and the park Check-in is at 11:30 a.m., with lunch served Vintage cartoons show the dirty riverfront the past three to four years. In addition space on the Whittier Peninsula, former at noon and closing at 1:15 p.m. with tenement housing. It was desirable to festivals, races and conventions, home of the city impound lot. How these Pre-paid reservations are required. to move away from that fi fth and density. people are coming back downtown for amenities are changing the city and what’s Reserve on line at www.columbusmetroclub.org Now the trend to move away from entertainment and recreation. LaFever next in the downtown development will downtown is reversed. “Our city is a really says, “I like to call it an adult playground. be topics of the next CMC forum. or (614) 464-3220 ext. 1. WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 Register now at www.columbusmetroclub.org. The Charles Y. and Frances N. Lazarus Legacy Fund: Recollecting Columbus History Charles Y. and Frances N. Lazarus Legacy Fund: Recollecting Columbus History Downtown Playground: Charles Y. and Frances N. Lazarus, leader in the arts and the growth of throughout their lives, were dedicated to community philanthropy. Their service From Abandonment to Attraction giving back: to family, community, and to community never stopped until they Jeff LaFever, executive director, Columbus Historical Society to the growth of Columbus as a national did and they shared a great commitment Alan McKnight, director, Columbus Recreation and Parks Department center of business and the arts. He gave of to the city that, to this day, refl ects their Host Keith Myers, vice president, Physical Planning and Real Estate, The his time and experience to every aspect of combined dedication to family, work, and Ohio State University civic growth: human services, education, community. In their spirit, The Charles transportation, all aspects of downtown Y. and Frances N. Lazarus Legacy Fund In partnership with the Columbus Historical Society development and city planning, as well at the Columbus Metropolitan Club will as the arts. Columbus was his history, his present forums, in partnership with the WEDNESDAY, MAY 29 home and part of his legacy; he was one of Columbus Historical Society, on aspects its most faithful boosters. of Columbus history -- little known, well From Service to Civilian: Frannie made her own way as known, or re- examined. Challenges for Returning Veterans Brig. Gen. MAY 8 Col. Mark Tranovich, RECAP – Maria Kelly, OHARNG Med Det CMC, Columbus State Community College commander, RE-TWEETS Commander and and Columbus State Community College Foundation presented Ohio Army Orthopedic Surgeon at National Guard Enlightening the Chalmers P. Wylie VA The Education Equation: Special Troops conversation at Ambulatory Care Center Command In Search of Better Results #cmcforum today about educating Col. (Ret) Michael Richard Ross, Ohio Superintendent of Public Instruction Ohio’s children. Rich Brown W. Carrell, USAF Mark Real, president and CEO, KidsOhio.org Continued next week at @cbusmetroclub president, and assistant provost Sponsored by Columbus State Community College Compass Tech & director Offi ce of — Aaron Pitcock and Columbus State Community College Foundation International Military & Veterans ‘There’s no one size Services, OSU Tasha Booker fi ts all in education’ — Ohio State Supt Moderated by Richard Ross. Col. Julie Blike, Dr. Ross: How hopeful director of Family a child feels in Readiness and 5th grade is better Warrior Support predictor of college Resources Sponsored by Porter Wright success than ACT scores. Dr. Ross: ‘I’m WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5 supportive of CMC, AEP and Battelle present #schoolchoice. Every child deserves to be Fueling Ohio’s Future: in a quality school’ Tales of Shale, Part 3: Policy Damon Asbury and Charlie Wilson regardless of the type. — School Choice Ohio Jack Shaner, Tom Stewart, deputy executive vice director, president, Ohio Ohio Oil From sponsor Columbus State Community College Foundation, Pam CMC event and executive board photos by Bishop, from sponsor Columbus State Community College, David Environmental and Gas Rick Buchanan 893-7425 Harrison, speakers Richard Ross, Mark Real and CMC chair, Rich Terapak Council Association Moderated by Marc Kovac, Statehouse bureau chief, Dix Newspapers and SAVE THE DATE Youngstown Vindicator THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 5:30 – 8:00 PM Series support from Columbia Gas In partnership with The Ohio State University Offi ce of Energy and the The CMC Board of Trustees Invites you to Savor 60 Environment A Special Spring Reception to Celebrate CMC President Jane Scott’s 60th Birthday (and all of our birthdays!) WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26 Sponsored and hosted by Leadership Legacy Series: Ron Pizzuti 230 West Street, Suite 700, The Arena District Ron Pizzuti, founder, chairman and CEO, The Pizzuti Companies and art collector Hors d’ouevres, complimentary award-winning Ohio wines, beer, soft drinks and birthday cake THURSDAY, JUNE 27 Music by The Salty Caramels CMC Members: $20 for CMC member and three non-CMC member guests Visit the Pizzuti Collection General Public: $20 632 North Park Street, Columbus, OH 43215 DIAMOND – $10,000 + PLATINUM – $5,000 CMC Corporate Supporters Thanks to our generous supporters for their ongoing commitment to CMC! GOLD – $3,500 • AT&T • Business First • Chase • Columbia Gas • The Columbus Foundation • Fifth Third Bank • Franklin University • Ice Miller LLP, Legal Counsel • Ice Miller Whiteboard • The Jeffrey Company • ms consultants, inc. • Plante Moran • The Robert Weiler Company • State Auto Insurance SILVER – $2,000 • Carlile Patchen & Murphy • Caster Connection • Fireproof Columbus State Community College Foundation • Frost Brown Todd • Giant Eagle • KeyBank • Help Wizards • NBC4 • OSU Offi ce of Energy and Environment • Puffi n Foundation West Ltd. • The Smoot Construction Company BRONZE – $1,000 • American Dairy Association Mideast • Big Red Rooster • CAS • Corna•Kokosing • The Crane Group • DesignGroup • E. P. Ferris, Resource Interactive • Elford, Inc. • Prater Engineering Associates • Jezerinac Geers & Associates Inc. Structural Engineers • McGladrey • Measurement Resources • Medical Mutual • Moody Nolan • OCLC The Columbus Partnership, • PRIME Engineering • Smith & Hale • US Bank Cadles, 100 East Broad Street Columbus 2020.