Thanks to Our Generous Supporters DIAMOND $10,000+ Exploring Neighborhoods: Reynoldsburg April 28, 2021 Melvin J. Brown, Ed.D. Christine Logesky Superintendent, Reynoldsburg City Schools Owner, 1883 Locale REYNSUPT REYNSCHOOLS 1883LOCALE 1883LOCALE REYNSCHOOLS REYNSCHOOLS Christene Logesky is a multi business owner including PLATINUM $5,000+ Dr. Melvin J. Brown is the Superintendent of the Reyn- a new event venue called 1883 Locale in Reynolds- oldsburg City School District. In this capacity he serves burg, Ohio. She was born and raised in small business as the Chief Executive and Administrative Officer of being the daughter of the owners of Vick’s Pizza. the District. Some of the other things she focuses on professionally are her photography, Brown has 22 years of school administrative experience. Formerly, he and business coaching businesses. She is a wife and mom of three children. served as the Deputy Superintendent for the Cuyahoga Falls City School District and prior to that as its Director of Human Resources. He has also Joe Begeny served as Regional Vice President for Mosaica Education, Inc. and as an Mayor, City of Reynoldsburg Associate Superintendent for Prince William County Schools in the state of BEGENYFOROHIO REYNOLDSBURGOHIO GOLD $3,500 BRONZE $1,000 Virginia where he supervised 20 schools and more than 22,000 students. CITYOFREYNOLDSBURG Additionally, he has six years of experience as an elementary school princi- Accenture Ice Miller AECOM GBQ Partners pal and two years of experience as a middle school principal. That experi- Joe Begeny was elected on November 5th 2019 and Barnes & Thornburg LLP National Church Residences American Dairy Association HNTB ence includes four years at Enterprise Elementary School in Dale City, VA officially took office on January 1st, 2020 for a four The Boat House at Confluence Ohio Capital Corporation for Mideast Home Care Assistance which was recognized by Standard and Poor’s for successfully closing the year term. Joe Begeny, has spent the past 16 years in Park Housing Association of Independent Homeport achievement gap in 2005.His non-administrative experiences include public service, first as a public school teacher and Reynoldsburg City School Bricker & Eckler Starry Colleges and Universities of Ohio Hospice of Central Ohio teaching middle school language arts, teaching high school English, and Board President. While there are many duties a Mayor must perform, Joe Barbara K. Fergus Columbus Partnership/One Thomas J. Moyer Legacy Huckleberry House coaching track and boys’ basketball. Begeny is focused on the redevelopment of Reynoldsburg from Olde Town Columbus Committee to Brice Road, with a focus on connecting the entire community with City of Hilliard I Know I Can Fifth Third Bank T. Marzetti - Lancaster Colony Brown holds an Ed.D. in Educational Studies, Educational Administration improved walk-ability and is dedicated to attracting new jobs and opportu- CivicPoint Improving Company Columbus Chamber from The Ohio State University. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Educa- nities to the City of Respect, Reynoldsburg Ohio. Installed Building Products tional Administration and Supervision from Virginia Commonwealth Univer- Columbus Metropolitan Housing Marker, Inc. sity in Richmond, Virginia and a Bachelor’s Degree in English from James SILVER $2,000 Authority Massucci Law Group Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. 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SWACO’s Big Steps Towards MEMBERS GUESTS Livestream Sponsored by Addressing Violence in Our Midst a Sustainable Future George Arnold LM Frank Aransky Wednesday, May 5, 2021 Wednesday, May 12, 2021 Conner Brintlinger Amy Barnhart So many stories in the news recently According to SWACO’s website, “Every Doug Buchanan B Joe Begeny focus on a never ending litany of reports year, Franklin County residents and Andrew Campbell Andrew Bowsher of violence. Racist violence against our businesses send over a million tons of EMERGENCY RESPONSE FUND neighbors, the death of Black men and material to the Franklin County landfill. Even though Franklin Lanie Cuthbert LM Melvin Brown women at the hands of those who we County’s 50 percent recycling rate exceeds the national René Delane LM Cathy Culp trust to protect us, and regularly occurring average, nearly 76 percent of materials that end up in the Mary Kay Fenlon Rusty Edwards Livestream in Partnership with gun shots and deaths in the inner city landfill can be recycled or composted…In Franklin County, raised to headlines only when they are nearly a million pounds of food waste arrives at the landfill Sima Gellman Samantha Edwards experienced in suburban malls. Is this every day.” In what ways is the system of refuse collection, Deb Hackathorn B LM Bill Hedrick another recent consequence of COVID or are there deeper recycling, and composting evolving and what are the opportunities that exist for issues to address? Our panelist will discuss what they are our community to make a positive impact? Our panel will share their insights. Carol Luper B Christine Logesky doing to address violence in order to make a real change for a Featuring Ty Marsh, Executive Director, SWACO, Scott Barbour, President and Montra Moody Fayth McCallum safer community for everyone. CEO, Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., with host, Beth Burger, Science Reporter, Sheryl Munson Betty Montgomery Featuring Shannon Hardin, President, Columbus City Council, The Columbus Dispatch. Miguel ‘Geno’ Tucker, Founder and CEO, Remember Us Urban Frank Reed Ben Pacheco Sponsored by: Kroger, City of Hilliard, and Fahlgren Mortine Scouts; Yahaira Rose, Director, Dominican Sisters of Peace Martin de Porres Jane Scott Amelia Robinson Center; and Elizabeth Gill, Lead Juvenile Judge, Franklin County Court of Common Livestream sponsored by: The Emergency Response Fund of The Columbus Foundation Joey Thomas Joe Schmitz CMC Almost Summer Social Pleas, with host Mike Thompson, Chief Content Director for News and Public Affairs, WOSU Public Media. Eric Thompson Thursday, May 27, 2021 5-7PM Livestream in partnership with: PNC and The Columbus Dispatch Livestream sponsored by: The Emergency Response Fund of The Columbus Join us and bring your friends for a fun evening on The Boat House's patio with a Foundation Special thanks to our virtual seat donors! spectacular view of the city skyline and the confluence of the rivers! Reconnect with old friends and make new ones. Your registration includes one drink ticket and Livestream in partnership with: PNC and The Columbus Dispatch MEMBERS (VIRTUAL) Bruce Smith LM hosted snacks in a safe, physically distanced outdoor setting. All are welcome, but due to the size of the patio, LIMITED seating will be available, so don't wait to William Habig Hamilton J. (Joel) Teaford Trains and Transit, Past and Future register. Bruce Luecke Mindy Wright LM Wednesday, May 19, 2021 Stephanie Megas The Boat House will also be offering a special menu for those who would like to stay for dinner (dinner is on your own and not included with the registration price) Charles Y. and Frances N. Lazarus Legacy Forum – Revisiting Columbus History and continue