OHIO JCI SENATE BUCKEYE BUZZ
happenings around the State and outside the State
2013-2014
Issue Four
Chaplains Request
If you hear of things happening in the lives of our Senate family, please contact our chaplains
this year. We would like to hear not only about passings and illness but also about joyous
events. We are reaching out and your reaching back will allow us to keep the JCI Senate family
informed. The chaplains can be contacted at the following: Jane Hider #47491 3590 Clearview
Place, Wooster, Ohio 44691, 330-464-2906, [email protected] or Sharon Rice #71524, 10483
Liberty Union Rd, VanWert, Ohio 45891, 419-203-5621, [email protected]
A Message from USJCI National President Larry A Bohn #37024
42nd President US JCI Senate
Dear State Presidents,
In September, AVP Randy, COB Bruce, Jaycee Liaison Tom and I had the opportunity to meet
with Jaycee President Crystal, President-elect Fay and other Jaycee leaders. When asked,
"what assistance would you like from the Senate?" the answer was "training!" Jaycee chapters
across the nation are in need of training about the basics of Jaycees, how to run an effective
meeting, preparing project reports, parliamentary procedure, etc.
They have asked if we could identify Senators in each state who would be willing to train
Jaycees. They are particularly interested in recruiting Senators who would be willing to be
trained as trainers so they would be up to date with current Jaycee programs and terminology.
As you have your upcoming meetings and events would you please present this opportunity to
your members and send the information back to me as soon as possible.
Thanks for your assistance! Larry
For all you Senators receiving this electronic update, please contact Scott Fitzgerald #63745,
[email protected], [email protected], with your willingness to train Jaycees. I know I have spoken
with many of you over the past several months and your interest in the survival of the Jaycees is
high. It is the organization that assisted many of us in skills we took to our employment and to
our communities improving our lives.
Sept 21st - Please note also attending the 10th Anniversary of the Lancaster Area Jaycees were Sherry
Fitzgerald #68958, Scott Fitzgerald #63745, and Gary Brooke #58420.
Sept 21st - Please note Sherry Fitzgerald #68958 celebrated a birthday
Sept 29th - Charles (Chuck)Allen, Senator #19003, passed away 9/28/13... Chuck is a past Tipp City
Jaycee President. Even though Chuck is currently not a member of the Ohio JCI Senate he is truly a
member of our JCI Senate family. Please take a moment and offer your thoughts and prayers to his
family.
Sept 30th - Kristy Owen #69172 celebrated a birthday.
Oct 4th - Spoke with Ray Stevens #58549 tonight. I did not know it but Ray had eye surgery after the
May year end meeting this past May. He had a hole in his retina. He says at this point in time his doctor
is pleased and his recovery is going very well. Later in the month Ray was in the hospital to address
some blood clot issues he has. The last I heard from Ray the clotting issue was under control and he was
at home. Please keep Ray in your thoughts as he addresses this issue.
Oct 5th - Attended the Ohio Jaycees November All-State walk through today. The Senate will have nice
hospitality room and meeting room. Thanks go to President Kimberly and the Barberton Area Jaycees.
Oct 5th - On my way to the walk through I spoke with Rick Homrighausen #35340. He is marking down
the meeting dates and promises he will work on getting Glenn Swearingen # there. We had to cut the
conversation short due to the fact he was headed to visit with Roy Crawford #28447 to watch the game.
He didn't say who was cheering for which team or what game there were watching so I'll guess we will
just have to guess on that one.
Oct 7th - Teresa Salizzoni #68545 is pleased to announce the birth of her new granddaughter. Zayda
Christine Imes. Zayda was born at Fairfield Medical today and weighed 8lbs 6 oz and was 20.5 inches
long. Mother, baby and sister Lorelai are doing well. So happy to have another grandchild :)
Oct 8th - Pam Cyngier #70490 celebrated a birthday today. I'm not sure which one it is and I'm not going
to ask. We hope it was a great day for you!!! Congratulations!!
Oct 10th - Jon Bruner #58932 celebrated a birthday today!!! Congratulations Jon!!
Oct 10th - Ray Baskette #29037 celebrated a birthday today also...And I know I'm asking which one that
is because I can't afford the fine. Congratulations Ray!!!
Oct 11th - Great news!!! Gordon Thomas #4988 has indicated yes he will be able to attend the Ohio JCI
Senate Year End Banquet. Gordon was president of the US Jaycees in 1970-71. Gordon is also a member
of the Ohio JCI Senate. Mark your calendars for the May Year End Banquet.
Oct 11th - Rex Houze #11800 is doing well and wishes the Ohio JCI Senate well. Rex is pleased to learn
that his old friend Dick Horn #15138 is doing well and plans on dropping in on Dick on one of his trips to
Ohio. Rex was president of the Ohio Jaycees in 1971-72.
Oct 12th - Dave Cook #10995 and his wife are doing fine. They are looking forward to a trip to Galentin,
TN and plan on visiting a friend there from their Jaycee days and early Senate days. Dave tells me he
would enjoy visiting with Gary Lawson #19787 while he is there.
Oct 12th - Tina Macko #67684 is doing great. She is getting ready to head out to a Mystery Murder
Dinner. She sends the best to the Ohio Jaycees and the Ohio JCI Senate. Tina is looking forward to seeing
her friends from Ohio at the November All-State. Yes you heard that right. Tina will be at the November
All-State.
Oct 12th - Tom Selmer #14563 and Bette Selmer #61305 of Indiana are doing fine. Tom is a life member
of the Ohio JCI Senate. They are looking forward to making a trip to Ohio to visit their friends in the Ohio
JCI Senate.
Oct 12th - Rick Cyngier #38002 held a birthday get together for his wife, Pam Cyngier #70490. There
were many Senators and past Jaycees that joined to help Pam celebrate her birthday.
Oct 14th - Gene Childress #13851 is doing fine and enjoying life. He enjoys reading the newsletter to
keep up with what is going on with his friends. Gene says he is going to do his best in making the May
Year End Meeting/Banquet.
Oct 17th - Michele Blackburn #63108 celebrated her birthday today. Congratulations on whichever
birthday it is Michele!!
Oct 17th - What a great night. The Canton JCI Senators held their annual banquet with many of the
Canton JCI Senators in attendance. Thank you Tom Besozzi #23025 for inviting me. I want to thank all
the Canton JCI Senators for your great hospitality. It was great to see many friends from the past and
meet new ones. I was allowed to address the group in regard to the Ohio JCI Senate. Tom Besozzi and
Jack Streb #30245 became dues paying members with a few others giving it consideration. Bill Galderise
# was in attendance and as the 25th President of the Ohio JCI Senate made sure I represented the Ohio
JCI Senate well. Thank you Bill for your continued support.
Oct 18th - Ron Trego #39782 celebrated his birthday today! Which one was it Ron??
Oct 18th - 19th - Ohio was represented well with 13 of our Ohio JCI Senators in attendance. Yes we won
the Presidential Challenge again this year. The things YOUR presidents put themselves through to
represent you for a win.
THE OHIO JCI Senators at Border Bash
President Charlie after winning the Challenge
Oct 23rd - Our webmaster Michael Starr #68578 celebrated his birthday today!! Congrats Michael!!
Oct 23rd - I spoke with John Switalski #43282 from Wheelersburg, Ohio. John is doing very well. I
learned that John is involved with making rifles. He has also invited me down to go fishing in January.
Can anyone out there tell me how to dress for fishing in January? Just something about getting
wet outdoors in January that doesn't seem right. John also has some stories about Mike Sawyer #35092.
And yes Mike they were pretty interesting.
Oct 23rd - I spoke with Ron Rittenhouse #25775 from Alliance, Ohio. He is very pleased we are having
a meeting close to him. He plans on attending our November gathering in Canton, Ohio. He is anxious to
meet the Senators from the Canton area. Yes BUZZ he did ask about you, sir.
Oct 27th - Received word that Scott fitzgerald's, Senator #63745, dad has had a relapse with his lung
cancer. The doctors have found another tumor in his lung and 2 lessons on his brain. He is currently
doing radiation treatments. Keep Scott and his family in your thoughts.
Oct 28th - Our C.O.B. Gary Brooke #58420 celebrated his birthday today! Congrats Gary!!
Oct 29th - Mike Halm #41196 celebrated his 60th birthday today. Congrats sir!! He is also
officially retiring from Timken after 40 years of service. He sends his best to the Ohio JCI Senate as he
will not be able to attend the meeting in November. It is time for a party after all those years with
Timken. Once again Congrats to Mike Halm #41196.
Oct 31st - What a scary thought....Karen Kopp-Voshel #63205 celebrated her birthday today!!
Congratulations Karen!! Hope you had a wonderful day!
Spoke with Paul Hartmann #58202 and Holly #51732 is holding her own. She is continuing to get
stronger by the day. She wishes the Ohio JCI Senators well. She appreciates all the thought a prayers
during her recovery.
Ron Trego #39782 and Jim Ellis #58309 have set up a trust fund for Mike #47647 and Gretchen
#46294 Burns. Ron will be at the November Meeting to give information on the trust fund and how it
will work. If you cannot attend the meeting, you may contact Ron Trego at
[email protected] or Jim Ellis at [email protected]
Famous Quote of the Month - "The jury has the right to judge both the law as well as the fact in
controversy." John Jay
100 years ago on Oct 7, 1913: Henry Ford had his first moving Assembly Line at Ford.
Trivia by Allen Hauberg # 8509 - Can anyone tell the significance of the Star Spangled Banner
and Greenville, Ohio?
Did you know the Ohio Department of Veterans Services now has an app that can be
downloaded on your smart phone? At this time there are three states that offer such an app.
They are Ohio, Florida, and California. If you are a Veteran, know a veteran, or know a family
member or friend that has a Veteran, please pass the word along. The application can be found
at http://dvs.ohio.gov/home/welcome.aspx
For Ohio Veteran Benefits visit Ohio Department of Veteran Services at www.dvs.ohio.gov
Next Ohio JCI Senate Meeting
Mark your calendars for the weekend of November 8-9. The Ohio JCI Senate will be
getting together this weekend in downtown Canton, Ohio. The host hotel is the McKinley
Grand Hotel, 320 Market Ave S, Canton, OH, 44702. Phone number is 330-454-5000 Hotel
Direct. For more information on the hotel visit their website at
http://www.mckinleygrandhotel.com/site/page.php?id=276
We plan on seeing many of our friends in the Ohio JCI Senate at this gathering. There are
some great things to see in the Canton area. There is the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the
McKinley Presidential Library and Museum, National First Ladies' Library, the Canton
Classic Car Museum, plus much more. So mark your calendars to come join us and the
friends we have made over the years. If you know of any Senators or past Jaycee friends
invite them along. We will be having hospitality on Friday and Saturday.
Return the Favor
Have you assisted a Jaycee chapter or the Ohio Jaycees this year? The Ohio JCI Senate would
like to track this information. A form to fill out can be found on the US JCI Senate website at
http://www.usjcisenate.org/index.php/resources-library/library-reportsforms?view=category&id=40
The information needed includes:
Name of Activity or Event
Date of Activity/Event
Brief Description of what the Senator did
Number of Hours the Senator worked
Name of person (usually Chapter President) who can validate the information.
Please send your information to Teresa Shoffner-Salizzoni at [email protected]
Ways and Means
Do you have any ideas for fundraisers for the Senate? The Senate now has a Ways and Means
committee searching for ideas that will bring in income to the Senate thus allowing us to do
more for our members and give added value to your membership. If you have any ideas please
contact Gary Brooke #58420 at [email protected]. He will sharing these ideas with the
committee comprised of himself, Jon Bruner #58632 [email protected] and Rick
Cyngier#38002 [email protected].
October Birthdays (I am aware of) - Pam Cyngier, Jon Bruner, Michele Blackburn, Ron Trego,
Michael Starr, Karen Kopp-Voshel.
Mark your calendars for the May Year End Meeting. At this time we are working with the
Crowne Plaza in the north end of Columbus, Ohio. They have set aside the first weekend
in May. The prices are very good and we should have a very good time there. Gordon
Thomas #4988 and President US Jaycees 1970-71 is scheduled to be our keynote
speaker for the banquet. Gordon has many great stories to share of his experiences in
the Jaycees and beyond. Don't miss this great opportunity. More information will be
coming out soon.
If you have an idea for an article or would like to write a short article for the newsletter, please
contact [email protected]
A very big thank you to Shane Buydasz for the cartoon created in the last Buckeye Connection.
Shane was given a story line along with a couple of pictures from the past. From that he created
the cartoon of Pig Roast #3. Thank you Shane. If you are in need of a cartoon you can contact
Shane at [email protected]
In closing, if you know a JCI Senator who is not a member of the Ohio JCI Senate ask them to
join us. There is a form on the website, www.ohiojcisenate.com, that can be filled out and sent
in. Your efforts in helping to make our organization better are always welcomed with open arms.
If you would like to get a group of Senators together for breakfast or an after work get together
let me know. I am more than willing to travel to your area to met JCI Senators and past or
current Jaycees. Also only about half of our membership has given us email addresses so if you
know a Senator that may not have submitted one or doesn't have one please share this
communication.
Remember "Together Uniting New Attitudes" we can bring all Senators together to be an
inspiration to Jaycees helping them in any way they seek our help.
Yours Respectfully in JCI Fellowship,
Charlie "T.U.N.A." Eberhardt, P.E.
Senator #54887
46th President
2013-2014
OHIO JCI Senate
The answer to the Allen Hauberg #8509 trivia question:
15-Star Flag Over Greene Ville
The first time the Star Spangled Banner, a fifteen star flag, was flown over an American army
headquarters was probably in Greene Ville. A local historian, Frazer Wilson cites journals from
1795.