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YP SPOTLIGHT
Lindahl Wiegand
Employer
Saint Joseph Regional
Medical Center (SJRMC)
Job Title
Editorial Specialist
Hometown
Lakeville, Indiana
Hobbies/Interests
Lindahl loves to golf, play sand volleyball,
go boating, cheer on her alma mater Hoosiers, take photos and spend
time with family and friends. She is also a proud member of the YPN Newsletter Team!
Something most people don’t know about
Lindahl
She used to be one of two news reporters for the Pilot News in Plymouth. There she had the opportunity to work closely with and interview some amazing people – from police detectives and the fire chief to farmers and local citizens.
Career Highlight
“While working for the newspaper, I wrote a series on meth addiction that received a Hoosier State Press Story of the Year Award. In addition, I sat on a community board that organized town hall meetings in an effort to combat the serious drug problem in our surrounding counties – our turnout and the impact was an amazing experience. Joining the Marketing Department at SJRMC was also a very exciting transition for me. I love my job!”
Advice to Fellow YPs
“I don’t
give advice – I take it! You learn so much from observing the
actions of those around you, whether they are your mentors or
co-workers. Think of who you respect, and why you respect them, and
emulate them as you strive to improve professionally and
personally.”
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YOUR MICHIANA
St. Joseph County Parks
This summer, get outside and enjoy all of the outdoor activities
offered by the St. Joseph County Parks. Nature hikes, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, disc golf, performing arts and nature classes
are just a few of the things you can experience.
There are six locations for natural fun around the county: St.
Patrick's County Park and Chamberlain Lake in South Bend, Bendix
Woods County Park and Spicer Lake Nature Preserve in New Carlisle,
Ferrettie/Baugo Creek County Park in Osceola and Place Trail Marsh
in Walkerton.
Find more information on
the St. Joseph County Parks Web site at
www.sjcparks.org, including what is offered at each location and
a calendar of events.
Do you have ideas for other things you’d like to see at your county park? St. Joseph County Parks is currently in the process of updating their five-year strategic Master Plan. Your input will help them make important decisions on future development and spending priorities. Respondents are guaranteed complete anonymity. With a few minutes of your time, you can help determine the future for our parks.
Click to take the online survey.
Tell us about YOUR Michiana. Send in a testimonial of what you enjoy doing in Michiana. E-mail Sarah Ambler at
SEAmbler@indianatech.edu.
YPN REACHING OUT
The YPN Outreach Team is interested in
meeting you! If you have at least 10 young professionals at your organization that could benefit from YPN's resources, the Outreach Team would be happy to schedule a breakfast, brunch, or late afternoon informational session at your place of business.
These sessions are designed to provide a comfortable atmosphere as our leaders give an introduction about YPN, review the resources available and tell your employees or fellow co-workers how they can get more involved.
Typically a session consists of a formal or informal presentation describing YPN and time to enjoy food and networking. The format can be adjusted to fit the culture and needs of your organization.
Please contact Sarah Hoshaw (574.247.5491,
hoshaws@sjrmc.com) or Maggie Wurst (574.234.8398,
mwurst@pressganey.com) for more
details and to schedule a session!
COMMUNITY
CORNER
Volunteer
Opportunity
Do you have accounting experience and some time to help a local not-for-profit organization? The Community Animal Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E.) of South Bend is a new organization formed to support the city's animal
population. C.A.R.E. seeks a fellow animal lover with leadership skills to sit as treasurer on its board. Interested? Contact Valerie at 574.210.9623 or e-mail
vschey@sbcglobal.net. For more information on other local not-for-profits
seeking volunteers, contact Make a Difference Michiana by visiting
www.makeadifferencemichiana.org.
Youth Service
Bureau
The Youth Service Bureau has been serving kids in Michiana since 1972. It first started as part of the city and later became a separate not-for-profit agency. Some of its programs include:
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Young Moms’
Self-Sufficiency Program
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Youth Development
Services
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Safe Place and Safe
Stations, where kids know they can go for help
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Street Outreach,
where YSB workers actively walk the streets to seek out kids who
need help
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Family Crisis Line
The Youth Service Bureau Mishawaka Grand Prix is coming up June 27 and 28 on the riverfront in downtown Mishawaka. Check it out for racing action, entertainment and networking. This event is free and open to the public. Visit the Grand Prix Web site at
www.mishawakagrandprix.com.
Regional
Events
Check out
these great regional events:
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Leeper
Park Art Fair
Held this weekend, June 21 and 22. The
event features food, music and 120 artists from across the country. Leeper Park is located just north of downtown South Bend at Michigan
Street and the St. Joseph River. The fair will be open on Saturday
from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Lake Michigan Shore Wine Festival
Sample some
locally inspired wines at the Lake Michigan Shore Wine Festival
in Bridgman, Michigan on Saturday, June 21. More information is
available at
www.miwinetrail.com.
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Venetian Festival
The
30th annual Venetian Festival will be held July
17-20 in St. Joseph, Michigan. As in past years, the festival will
take place mainly along Silver Beach with rides/amusements at the
boardwalk, music, arts/crafts, a classic car show and a fireworks
display. To view a complete list of events visit
www.venetian.org.
READING CORNER
The South Bend
Tribune
discover
what's in it for you!
It’s not on the New York Times bestseller list – it’s not even a book – but you could be missing out on reading one of the most important resources available to you daily.
The South Bend Tribune is Michiana's major source for local and national news and has been in circulation since 1872. Its founders, Alfred Miller and Elmer Crockett, still have family members working for the business.
Some interesting facts about the Tribune you may not know:
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It's
the largest daily newspaper in northern Indiana and southwest
Michigan, serving 10 counties.
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Its
commitment to our local community is evident in its numerous
local sponsorships.
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The
Tribune also prints weekly publications like the
Tribune Business Weekly, Marketplace and Irish
Sports Report.
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The
Tribune also publishes monthly magazines INMichiana,
Inside Granger and the quarterly Arts Everywhere
magazine.
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The Tribune is a major local employer with over
500 full and part-time employees and approximately 2,000
carriers, drivers and correspondents.
It's your locally owned morning paper with a commitment to Michiana. If you haven't picked it up, check it out soon!
Do you have a book or publication you would like to spotlight in the YPN
E-Newsletter? Let us know! E-mail Lindahl Wiegand at
wiegandl@sjrmc.com .
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