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YP SPOTLIGHT
Jennifer Haas
Employer
Memorial Family Medicine
Job Title
Clinic Social Worker
Tell Us About
Your Job
"As the clinic social worker at a residency program, I am able to assist the patients of our clinic with referrals to community services, complete psychosocial assessments, provide brief treatment therapy, and educate our family practice residents. Social Work is known as the
'helping profession' and every day I am able to help our patients. I truly love my job."
Community Involvement
"I’ve been a board member for the Cystic Fibrosis Council for the past three years, involved with the NASW (National Association of Social Workers) Task Force, volunteer for O’Hana Heritage Foundation, Society for Social Work Leadership in Health Care member, Healthy Babies Coalition, Gerontology Consortium and YPN."
Hobbies/Interests
"Traveling, Notre Dame Hockey games, Cubs games, reading, running, organizing non-profit events and spending time with family and great friends."
Something Most People Don't
Know About You
"While attending Loyola University Chicago, I was one of 12 women chosen to be a part of the five-year Bachelors and Masters of Social Work program, earning two degrees in five years."
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Leadership
South Bend/Mishawaka Class 36
Leadership South Bend/Mishawaka was the first
Leadership program in the State of Indiana and
this year celebrates its 35th anniversary.
Each year, approximately 40
adults who live and/or work in South Bend and
Mishawaka receive training in leadership skills
from Leadership South Bend/Mishawaka, an
initiative of The Chamber. The goal of
Leadership is for the participants to recognize
the leader within and commit to a life of
personal stewardship in the community.
Congratulations
to Amy Hill, director of
sales and marketing for the South Bend Silver
Hawks, who is serving as president of the
Leadership Board of Directors
and to the following YPs who are participating
in this year's class:
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Tania Bengtsson
- Gibson Insurance Group
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Barrett Berry -
Pentecostal Cathedral Church
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Erick Guerra -
Raitt Corporation
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Adam Hooten -
Meridian Title Corporation
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Steve Priebe -
Lithotone Inc.
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Pablo Rodriguez
- Edward Jones
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Nick Scheu -
Crowe Horwath
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Ben Silver - Kruggel, Lawton & Co., LLC
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Kristin Swank -
The Sterling Group
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Shawn Todd - CB
Richard Ellis/Bradley
COMMUNITY CORNER
Pink Hair for Hope
Pink Hair Extensions for breast cancer
awareness are available for the month of October. Proceeds benefit breast cancer research and support for cancer patients.
Participating salons include:
Artistic Hair Salon, 2048 E. Ireland Rd. in South Bend – 574.299.CUTS
Emblazon Salon, 115 N. Main St. in South Bend – 574.232.5293
Nicholas J. Salon, 122 S. Michigan St. in South Bend – 574.233.5544
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Zoo Boo
Dress up and attend Potawatomi Zoo’s annual Halloween celebration, Zoo Boo, on Friday, October 23, and Saturday, October 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. Little Zoo Boo (recommended for ages 7 and under) will be held on Sunday, October 25, from noon – 4 p.m. Admission is free for Zoo members, general admission for non-members is $7.50 for adults and $5.50 for children ages 3-14. Haunted train ride tickets are $2 per person. The Potawatomi Zoo will be closed during the day on October 23 and 24 to prepare for Zoo Boo. For more information go to
the Potawatomi Zoo Web site.
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Rotary International Group Study Exchange
From April 10 to May 8, 2010, a small group of young professionals from northern Indiana Rotary District 6540 will exchange with Guanajuato, Mexico, to focus on the performing arts. Rotary is seeking four non-Rotarian young professionals, ages 25 to 40, in the performing arts fields to apply for this once in a lifetime opportunity. Program expenses are covered by Rotary International as a means of achieving their goal for peace and understanding around the world. To learn more and download an application form, log on to
www.rotary6540.org or e-mail
Rotary6540@gmail.com with any questions.
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Michiana Family YMCA Trivia Night
The Michiana Family YMCA will hold Trivia Night on November 21 at the Mishawaka F.O.P. Lodge #91 at 1825 E. 12th Street. Doors open at 6 p.m. Format consists of 10 categories of 10 questions covering a broad variety of topics. Cost is $100 for a team of 10. This is an adult-only event. Participants should provide food for their own table. Beer, wine, cocktails and soft drinks will be available for purchase. Proceeds support the YMCA STRONG KIDS Campaign, offering financial assistance to any person who wishes to participate in YMCA programs, regardless of their ability, faith, race, or physical condition. For more information contact Thomas Coxey at
tcoxey@michianaymca.org or 574.287.9622.
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Dealing with Generational Differences at Home and at Work
Presented by Memorial Hospital, award-winning author Tammy Erickson
will provide practical approaches to leverage each generation's
talent and values in this seminar taking place on Friday, October 23
from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Gillespie Conference Center in
South Bend. For more information and to register call 574.647.2035
or
click here.
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