Media Release

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEDIA RELEASE   For Immediate Release: August 31, 2010   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

 

Council President Michael C. Mentel Extends Condolences to the

Family of W. Carlton Weddington

 

“On behalf of the members and staff of the Columbus City Council, I wish to express our condolences to Representative W. Carlton Weddington and his family on the loss of his mother, Mrs. R. Carline Weddington.  Mrs. Weddington was a long time member of the Columbus community and extremely active in social and philanthropic organizations.  Her sense of service and love for Columbus is an example to all how one person can indeed impact the lives of others through selfless devotion to family and community. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Weddington family.”    

 

 

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An excellent editorial!

An excellent and well-reasoned editorial responding to many of the criticisms being leveled at passenger rail projects.  This is big-time eloquence from a small town paper in Wisconsin, and could very well be an answer to what we are reading and hearing here in Ohio.  Credit for catching this goes to Kevin Brubaker at the ELPC.

Enjoy and feel free to pass around..... KJP

http://www.wdtimes.com/articles/2010/08/30/in_times_square/times01.txt#blogcomments

 

 

Ken Prendergast
Executive Director
All Aboard Ohio
12029 Clifton Blvd., Suite 505
Cleveland, OH 44107
(216) 288-4883
kenprendergast@allaboardohio.org
www.allaboardohio.org

Rec Sports Member Update August 30 2010

Rec Sports Member Update

Member Update 
Monday, August 30, 2010
 
1.     Babysitting During Ohio State Home Football Games 
2.     Fall Instructional Program Registration Begins September 1
3.     Rec Sports Student Memberships Active September 1
4.     RPAC Locker Lottery Information
5.     Ohio State vs. Marshall Game Day Parking Information

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1.    Babysitting During Ohio State Home Football Games 
Scarlet & Gray Football Saturdays are available again for most home games this season.  Hosted by the Department of Recreational Sports’ Community Programs, children of those attending the game can spend their afternoon or evening participating in several unique activities at the RPAC.  Please visit http://www.recsports.osu.edu/community-programs/child-youth-school-days-off/football-saturdays  for more information, or email agegroup@osu.edu Member rates are $21.00 per child per game.

2.     Fall Instructional Program Registration begins September 1
Registration begins September 1 for youth and adult swim lessons, youth sports instructional programs and more.  Registration is now open for adapted recreational programs, Scarlet & Gray Football Saturdays and Camp Now & Then days.  Instructional programs are offered October 3 – November 21.  Please visitwww.recsports.osu.edu/community-programs <http://www.recsports.osu.edu/community-programs>for more information.  

3.     Rec Sports Student Memberships Active September 1
All students taking four (4) or more credit hours on the Columbus campus are assessed the Rec Sports fee, which provides support for all campus recreational sports facilities, programs and services. Students who are assessed the fee are automatic members of all recreational sports facilities and eligible for all member benefits. Students taking three (3) or fewer hours of classes or at an Ohio State regional campus may purchase a membership at the student rate by visiting the ARC or RPAC. Students may also purchase a membership for their spouse or domestic partner at the student rate.

4.     RPAC Locker Lottery Information
A locker lottery system is currently in place for those wishing to reserve a locker in the men's or women's locker rooms. Current locker holders do not need to participate in the locker lottery unless they wish to upgrade or downgrade their locker size.  Any active member may submit their name during the times listed below by visiting www.recsports.osu.edu..  Each member chosen for a locker will have a week to claim and pay for their locker at the RPAC Sport Shop. After this time, all remaining lockers will be available for rent on a first come first served basis.  Current locker holders are not impacted by this change.

Lottery Opens for Submission
Monday September 20, 2010 at Noon

Lottery Closes for Submission
Monday September 27, 2010 at Noon

Email Notification of Lottery Winners
Monday, September 27, 2010

Final Date to Claim Locker
Monday, October 4, 2010 by Noon

Lockers Available on First Come First Served Basis
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
 
5.     Ohio State vs. Marshall Game Day Parking Information
The Adventure Recreation Center will be closing at 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 2.  At 3 p.m. the lot will become a Game Day lot and anyone without a valid Ohio State permit will be required to pay the $15 game day fee to park.

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*************** IMPORTANT CONTACTS ****************
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ARC Front Desk – 247-8686
Comments to the Interim Director – Kurt Carmen, carmen.7@osu.edu, 688-3587
Adapted Recreational Sports – Lindsay Meyer, meyer.454@osu.edu, 688-3693
Adventure Recreation Center & Jesse Owens Centers – Diane Jensen, jensen.8@osu.edu, 688-3988
Aquatic Center – Christine Thompson, thompson.1363@osu.edu, 247-7370
Community Programs – Marci Guckeyson Hasty, guckeyson.4@osu.edu 292-5328
Facility/Meeting Room Scheduling - Andrea Hall, hall.794@osu.edu, 292-6481
Group Fitness Classes & Massage – Scott Holmes, holmes.508@osu.edu, 292-8755
Intramural Sports - Ken Hill, hill.521@osu.edu, 292-5292
Lockers, Sport Shop and Welcome Center Operations - Rob Jech, jech.2@osu.edu, 688-8788
Membership - Kris Myers, myers.785@osu.edu, 688-8461
Ohio State Swim Club – Kyle Goodrich, goodrich.89@osu.edu, 292-1303
Outdoor Adventure Center - Steve Hawkins, hawkins.264@osu.edu, 247-8063
Personal Training - John Katsares, katsares.1@osu.edu, 292-5153 
Racquetball and Squash Reservations - 292-8590
Recreational Sports Learning – Brendan Greisberger, greisberger.5@osu.edu, 688-3297
Recreational Sports Web – Emily Howard, howard.778@osu.edu, 688-4185 
RPAC Operations – Dave DeAngelo, deangelo.1@osu.edu <mailto:deangelo.1@osu.edu> , 247-6009
Special Assistant to the Director – Marci Harrington, harrington.69@osu.edu, 688-3983
Sponsorship – Kristin Smith, smith.1424@osu.edu, 688-4619
Sport Clubs – Charles Anderson, anderson.1859@osu.edu, 688-3879 
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Republicans should get on board with high-speed rail

No political party is all-everything.....

Milwaukee Biz Blog
Wisconsin Republicans should get on board with high-speed rail
Posted on August 26, 2010 3:44 PM
http://www.biztimes.com/blogs/milwaukee-biz-blog/2010/8/26/wisconsin-republicans-should-get-on-board-with-high-speed-rail
By Ralph Munro
 
Editor's note: Ralph Munro, the long-time Republican secretary of state for the state of Washington, has been monitoring the debate at BizTimes.com about high-speed rail in Wisconsin. Munro decided, along with three other Republican officials in the state of Washington, to write the following entry for the Milwaukee Biz Blog. Note, Munro has performed some consulting work for Talgo Inc., the Spanish company that will build high-speed railcars in Milwaukee.

Wisconsin Republicans opposed to higher-speed rail might want to take a second look. We are four GOP elected officials who worked together to bring Talgo and higher-speed rail to the Vancouver (British Columbia)-Seattle- Portland corridor with remarkable results.

Like Wisconsin, Washington and other states find themselves forced to make hard choices when spending tight public funds. Not only does everyone want government to do more with less, it is also vital to get the best results for the money spent.

So, why are Wisconsin's GOP gubernatorial candidates lining up in favor of road spending only and against resource-efficient passenger trains?

READ MORE AT:
http://www.biztimes.com/blogs/milwaukee-biz-blog/2010/8/26/wisconsin-republicans-should-get-on-board-with-high-speed-rail

 

 

Ken Prendergast
Executive Director
All Aboard Ohio
12029 Clifton Blvd., Suite 505
Cleveland, OH 44107
(216) 288-4883
kenprendergast@allaboardohio.org
www.allaboardohio.org

Media Release

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEDIA RELEASE   For Immediate Release: August 25, 2010   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

 

City Councilmember Hearcel F. Craig participates in the “Ties that Bind” Ceremony at Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys

Columbus City Councilmember Hearcel F. Craig joined Columbus City Schools Superintendent/CEO, Gene T. Harris, Ph.D., city officials and area community leaders in welcoming the inaugural class of the Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys during the “Ties that Bind” tie-tying ceremony this morning.

The expectation of “Excellence” at Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys begins with building a sense of community. The “Ties that Bind” tie-tying ceremony is a symbolic induction for scholars into the school community. The wearing of a City Prep for Boys tie connects the scholars to the ideas of unity, brotherhood and school pride.

 

Community leaders taking part in assisting this inaugural class in tying their uniform ties include The Ohio State University’s Athletic Director Gene Smith, President of 100 Black Men of Columbus, John M. Jackson, and Senior Vice President and Assistant Publisher for the Columbus Post, Darryl Lee.

 

Each year young scholars will begin their journey with this important ceremony. This year’s inaugural class will have the responsibility of assisting the class of 2011-2012 scholars in tying their ties.

 

 

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Media Release

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEDIA RELEASE   For Immediate Release: August 25, 2010   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

 

Council President Michael C. Mentel comments on the passing of former Council President Jerry Hammond, Sr.

 

“Jerry Hammond was a devoted public servant, a mentor and leader who deeply cared about Columbus.  He served on Columbus City Council from 1974-1990 and became the first African American Council President in 1984.  During his years on City Council he instituted many programs that improved neighborhoods and the business climate in our city. He worked to give citizens a much stronger voice in local government and created the Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization (NCR) program, a small business loan program.  In fact, much of the economic development in places like the Short North can be directly tied to the NCR program.  The Jerry Hammond Center along East Broad Street, now home to many Columbus City departments, is a fitting tribute to a man whose contributions to our community will never be forgotten.”    

 

 

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Columbus City Schools eNewsletter: Back-to-School Special Edition

n 08.23.2010 Follow us on ... CCS: http://twitter.com/ColsCitySchools Superintendent: http://twitter.com/DrGeneTHarris 2010 Columbus Board of Education Front, l-r: W. Shawna Gibbs; Ramona Reyes; Stephanie Groce, Vice Pres.; and Carol L. Perkins, Pres. Second Row, l-r: Micheal Wiles; Hanifah Kambon; and Gary L. Baker II. Click here for scheduled meeting dates, podcasts and how to contact CCS Board of Education members. Back-to-School Still Time to Register for the 2010-11 School Year Parents and students that are new to the district or have moved during the summer months can still register prior to the first day of classes at their respective schools. Additional questions or concerns can be addressed by calling the school office or the CCS FACTLine at 614-221-FACT (3228). CCS Virtual Credit Advancement Program (VCAP) Students can complete their high school diploma requirements online choosing from a full compliment of courses for enrichment, including courses in literature, history, chemistry,physical education and health. Whether students need to make up missed credits, repeat courses or balance school with other responsibilities, CCS-VCAP can be a great choice. In addition, students enrolled in VCAP on a full-time basis have access to all extracurricular activities available to traditional students. CCS-VCAP will begin Tuesday, September 7, 2010. Click here for additional information. CCS Policy on Student Attire The Columbus Board of Education believes that appropriate dress and grooming contribute to a productive learning environment. The dress code represents that commitment and applies to all students; principals have the discretion to further restrict the dress code. Students are responsible for following their school's dress code. School Uniform Guidelines Dress Code Policy (for schools without a formal uniform requirement) Columbus City Schools Latchkey Program Latchkey is a school-age child care program that provides care and education for children of working parents. This program is designed to be a link between the home and the school. Certified, qualified and experienced child care providers supervise, teach and interact with children to ensure that they are cared for, supervised, exposed to many learning activities, allowed to complete homework and share enjoyment in a relaxed and carefully designed developmentally appropriate environment. Click here to learn more! Four Innovative Schools for 2010-11 Academic Year With the 2010-2011 school year rapidly approaching, CCS staff are working to prepare and welcome students to four new innovative schools August 25: Columbus International High School Columbus City Prep. School for Boys Columbus City Prep. School for Girls Expansion of Fifth Ave. International to a K-8 program The new schools were a levy promise made after reviewing community input and the result of the hard work of the Innovative Schools Task Force Committee, comprised of community members, parents, and educators. Ohio Senate Bill 311 Credit Flexibility: A New Option for High School Students Columbus City Schools provides students four different methods to earn high school academic credit toward graduation: Traditional, Integrated, Applied, and Career-technical. Credit Flexibility is an additional opportunity for students to create unique learning experiences. Student proposals could include, but are not limited to: distance learning (online), educational travel, independent study, internships, community service, performance, and field experiences. Click here to read more! CCS Higher Education Partnership Seniors to Sophomores: Earning college credit in high school Columbus City Schools has partnered with several Central Ohio institutions of higher learning to develop programs that boost student achievement and college readiness, offering college-level courses to seniors. The Columbus City Schools Seniors to Sophomores program is a dual enrollment program, which enables academically qualified high school seniors to earn both high school and college credit at the same time. Click here to learn more! We want to hear from you. Please send your feedback and story ideas to: e-News@columbus.k12.oh.us		Back-to-School First Day of School: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 Wednesday, August 25, is the first day of the traditional school year for students in Columbus City Schools. Thanks to the continued support of the community, the district will open the doors to three new innovative schools: a prep school for girls and one for boys; an international high school, new buses, integrated 21st century technology and a strong commitment from all to ensure each student is prepared for the jobs of the future. Students attending the district's year-round programs - Africentric Early College K-12, Weinland Park ES, and Woodcrest ES - began classes July 28, 2010. Click here for 2010-11 School Year Calendars. Back to School Resources Click here for a one-stop online source to prepare for the first day of school. Information includes school websites, dress code/uniform polices, suggested school supplies and community resources. Click here for the 2010-11 Back to School Newsletter! Columbus City Schools' Vision 2012 and Beyond A 90 percent graduation rate beginning with the members of the Class of 2012 The Columbus City Schools' Vision 2012 is a shared goal of a 90% graduation rate beginning with the members of the Class of 2012 – today's junior class. Superintendent Gene T. Harris has launched an aggressive Operational Plan to change the way the district supports its schools and serves its students. In a nod of support of the plan and of the work accomplished to date. Click here to learn more about Vision 2012 and Beyond! CCS Breakfast and Lunch Program Breakfast and lunch have a great impact on student achievement. Breakfast is free to all students. Breakfast and lunch will be available starting the first day of school. All meals comply with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans developed by the National Research Council. Menus are available on a daily basis by calling the FACTLine at 221-FACT (3228) or clicking here. With almost three in four CCS students eligible for the Federal Free and Reduced Lunch Program, in addition to completing an application from the school office, parents may now also complete an application online! Only one application is required for each family. New Chief Academic Officer Welcomes New School Year With the first day of school just days away, Columbus City Schools Chief Academic Officer Keith M. Bell is advising parents to continue guiding kids back into their regular routines in preparation for the new academic year and to initiate discussions about the importance of a child's school career. Similarly, Bell said he is eagerly welcoming the new school year also. "This is an opportunity that will allow me to focus on the educational performance of the district while developing policies and procedures to close academic achievement gaps," said Bell. Bell began his work with the district, August 2, 2010. As chief academic officer, Bell is directly responsible to the superintendent and has primary authority and accountability for the district's academic support services as well as the academic performance of all schools. Click here to learn more about Mr. Keith M. Bell. New State Vaccination Requirements! Keep your child from having to be excluded from school! The Ohio Department of Health is now requiring that prior to the start of kindergarten, all children must receive a second dose of varicella (chicken pox) vaccine, and the last dose of polio vaccine must be on or after the child's fourth birthday. Additionally, students entering 7th grade need a booster dose of the Tdap vaccine. District health officials are encouraging families to take advantage of the Columbus Public Health Department's free vaccination clinics. Failure to provide vaccine documentation to the school nurse by September 15 will require children to remain at home until the immunization requirements are met. Click here for additional information Families Can Access Bus Route Info by Home Address Online At this point, all parents should have received in the mail a "snap-pull" envelope with each child's transportation information, i.e. bus pick-up and drop-off times and locations. This new method allowed the district to send families the most up-to-date information. Families may also look-up their students' route information on the district's website www.columbus.k12.oh.us and clicking the "Transportation" button. A school transportation FAQ is also available on the site. For more information, click here to visit the CCS Transportation webpage. Change in Columbus High School Bus Stops: Maps and Information One of Columbus City Schools' levy promises to the community was to conduct a comprehensive review of the transportation operation to help improve efficiency and operations and to reduce costs. However, at the forefront of any Columbus City School decision is to maintain the safety of our students in all situations. For the upcoming 2010-2011 school year, the district will consolidate high school (only) bus stops to the nearest open CCS building from the student's home. Click here to learn more. Kindergarten Orientation: August 25-27, 2010 Welcome to Kindergarten, Class of 2023! Newly arriving kindergarten students and their parents can become familiar with their new school, at a special orientation, Aug. 25 - 27, at the child's assigned school from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. During the full-day orientation, parents and students will learn expectations, receive guidelines, and ideas that will help make the students' first year of school an enriching and successful one. Click here to learn more! Parents Now Able to View Middle- and High-School Grades Online - Anytime! Columbus City Schools is pleased to introduce the Parent Assistant Module (PAM), a tool for parents (and students) to access grades via the Internet, seven days a week, 24 hours a day. PAM uses secure web access technology to serve the family and increase home-to-school communication. PAM provides direct access to a student's grades, class attendance, and upcoming assignments. Click here for a list of participating schools. Fostering Community and School Partnerships A new School Partnership Registration Process has been developed to encourage a cooperative and easy working relationship with our valued partners in support of the district's mission. Click here for additional information. 34 New or Renovated State-of-the-art Schools Since 2004, 10 More Underway Learning Continues During Construction and Renovations As the work continues on the Segment 3 (and the final stage of Segment 2 of the 7-segment building initiative, one of the largest construction projects in the state, CCS is maintaining its focus on teaching and learning. This segment, to further bring more schools into full 21st-century learning environments, is a $159 million investment: $112.2 million in district funds from Issue 75, approved by Columbus voters in November 2008, and $46.9 million in state matching funds (approximately 30 percent). Click here to read more about your Segment 3 school. Click here to read more about temporary school moves. CCS Community Survey: Your Opinion Matters! Columbus City Schools is asking for your opinion on communication between the District and the community. The information we receive will enable us to improve our services. Thank you in advance for sharing your opinion with us. Click here to take the online survey. Are you receiving a pass-along copy of CCS eNews? To subscribe Click here or here to opt out. CCS: http://twitter.com/ColsCitySchools | Superintendent: http://twitter.com/DrGeneTHarris
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Volunteers Needed for The Polar Express on CVSR

Cuyahoga Valley National Park News Release
For Immediate Release – Monday, August 23, 2010
Mary Pat Doorley, (440) 546-5995, (440) 343-7355 (cell) or
mary_pat_doorley@nps.gov

Volunteers Needed for The Polar Express™Children's Holiday Train Excursion

Brecksville, Ohio - The National Park Service at Cuyahoga Valley National

Park (CVNP) and Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR) are seeking

volunteers to spread holiday cheer aboard The Polar Express™. This holiday

program is based on Chris Van Allsburg's enchanting book The Polar Express™

, a young boy's trip to the North Pole.



Children, clad in pajamas, board the train in Akron or Independence and

travel through Cuyahoga Valley National Park to hear the story of The Polar

Express™, enjoy hot cocoa and cookies, and sing carols on their way to the

North Pole. Through the train's windows, children see holiday characters,

the silhouettes of elves hard at work, and Santa!



Volunteers are needed to BE Santa, read the story, assist in creating a

festive atmosphere in the car, serve cookies and hot cocoa, and more.

Training will be provided. Be a part of this holiday tradition that creates

lasting memories for children of northeast Ohio from November 17 through

December 19. For more information or to volunteer, contact Pamela Machuga

at (330) 657-1914 or pam_machuga@nps.gov.



CVNP encompasses 33,000 acres along the Cuyahoga River between Cleveland

and Akron. Managed by the National Park Service, CVNP combines cultural,

historical, recreational, and natural activities in one setting. For more

information about the park, visit www.nps.gov/cuva/ or

www.dayinthevalley.com/ or call (216) 524-1497 or (800) 445-9667.



CVSR, in partnership with Cuyahoga Valley National Park, is dedicated to

the preservation of historic passenger rail transportation in the Cuyahoga

Valley. For more information call (800) 468-4070 or visit www.cvsr.com.



                                  -NPS-


Ken Prendergast
Executive Director
All Aboard Ohio
12029 Clifton Blvd., Suite 505
Cleveland, OH 44107
(216) 288-4883
kenprendergast@allaboardohio.org
www.allaboardohio.org

Rec Sports Member Update August 20 2010

 

Member Update

Friday, August 20, 2010

 

1.       Pool Maintenance Update

2.       RPAC Locker Lottery Information

3.       Parking and Facility news for football games

4.       Summer Maintenance Projects Continue at ARC

 

 

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1.       Pool News

 

In an effort to expedite the completion of the repair work in the RPAC Recreation Natatorium and to ensure work is complete before the start of the school year, the Leisure Pool will close on Wednesday, August 25.  The Lap Pool will also remain closed during this time as work is      completed to comply with the federal Virginia Graeme Baker Act that requires the upgrade     of pool drains. 

 

            The Class Pool, the Competition Pool and the Leisure Spa will remain open during Aquatic                         Center hours.  Please see the Rec Swim Schedule for details.

 

 

2.       RPAC Locker Lottery

 

A locker lottery system is currently in place for those wishing to reserve a locker in the men's or women's locker rooms. Current locker holders do not need to participate in the locker lottery unless they wish to upgrade or downgrade their locker size.  Any active member may submit their name during the times listed below by visiting www.recsports.osu.edu.  Each member chosen for a locker will have a week to claim and pay for their locker at the RPAC Sport Shop.  After this time, all remaining lockers will be available for rent on a first come first served basis.  Current locker holders are not impacted by this change.

 

Lottery Opens for Submission

Monday September 20, 2010 at 12 p.m.

 

Lottery Closes for Submission

Monday September 27, 2010 at 12 p.m.

 

Email Notification of Lottery Winners

Monday September 27, 2010

 

Final Date to Claim Locker

Monday October 4, 2010 by 12 p.m.

 

Lockers Available on First Come First Served Basis

Tuesday October 5, 2010

 

3.       Notes regarding facilities and parking during football season

ARC will be closing at 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 2^nd. At 3:00 p.m. the lot will become a Game Day lot and anyone without a valid Ohio State permit will be required to pay the $15 game day fee to park.

 

4.       Summer Maintenance continues…

 

Beginning Monday, August 23, the basketball courts at the Adventure Recreation Center (ARC) will be closed for maintenance.  During this time we will be repairing, repainting, and refinishing the floor.  Currently, the courts are set to re-open Monday, September 5.  During this closure, please visit the RPAC and Jesse Owens South for your indoor basketball needs. The turf fields and fitness         areas will remain open during this time. We appreciate your understanding in advance!

 

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*************** IMPORTANT CONTACTS ****************

RPAC Welcome Center – 292-7671

Comments to the Interim Director – Kurt Carmen, Carmen.7@osu.edu, 688-3587

Adapted Recreational Sports – Lindsay Meyer, meyer.454@osu.edu, 688-3693

Adventure Recreation Center & Jesse Owens Centers - Jimmy Francis, francis.143@osu.edu, 247-5073

Aquatic Center – Christine Thompson, thompson.1363@osu.edu, 247-7370

Community Programs – Marci Guckeyson, guckeyson.4@osu.edu 292-5328

Facility/Meeting Room Scheduling - Andrea Hall, hall.794@osu.edu, 292-6481

Group Fitness Classes & Massage – Scott Holmes, holmes.508@osu.edu, 292-8755

Intramural Sports - Ken Hill, hill.521@osu.edu, 292-5292

Lockers and Sport Shop Operations - Rob Jech, jech.2@osu.edu, 688-8788

Membership - Kris Myers, myers.785@osu.edu, 688-8461

Ohio State Swim Club – Kyle Goodrich, Goodrich.89@osu.edu, 292-1303

Outdoor Adventure Center - Steve Hawkins, hawkins.264@osu.edu, 247-8063

Personal Training - John Katsares, katsares.1@osu.edu, 292-5153

Racquetball and Squash Reservations - 292-8590

Recreational Sports Learning – J. Michael Dunn, dunn.99@osu.edu, 292-6513

Recreational Sports Web – Emily Howard, howard.778@osu.edu, 688-4185

RPAC Operations – Dave DeAngelo, deangelo.1@osu.edu, 247-6009

Special Assistant to the Director – Marci Harrington, harrington.69@osu.edu, 688-3983

Sponsorship – Kristin Smith, smith.1424@osu.edu, 688-4619

Sport Clubs – Charles Anderson, anderson.1859@osu.edu, 688-3879

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Member Update

Friday, August 20, 2010

 

1.       Pool Maintenance Update

2.       RPAC Locker Lottery Information

3.       Parking and Facility news for football games

4.       Summer Maintenance Projects Continue at ARC

 

 

To unsubscribe from this mailing list, please send an email to

recsportsmembers-unsubscribe@lists.studentaffairs.ohio-state.edu

from the email address account to which you are subscribed for this list serve.

 

1.       Pool News

 

In an effort to expedite the completion of the repair work in the RPAC Recreation Natatorium and to ensure work is complete before the start of the school year, the Leisure Pool will close on Wednesday, August 25.  The Lap Pool will also remain closed during this time as work is      completed to comply with the federal Virginia Graeme Baker Act that requires the upgrade     of pool drains. 

 

            The Class Pool, the Competition Pool and the Leisure Spa will remain open during Aquatic                         Center hours.  Please see the Rec Swim Schedule for details.

 

 

2.       RPAC Locker Lottery

 

A locker lottery system is currently in place for those wishing to reserve a locker in the men's or women's locker rooms. Current locker holders do not need to participate in the locker lottery unless they wish to upgrade or downgrade their locker size.  Any active member may submit their name during the times listed below by visiting www.recsports.osu.edu.  Each member chosen for a locker will have a week to claim and pay for their locker at the RPAC Sport Shop.  After this time, all remaining lockers will be available for rent on a first come first served basis.  Current locker holders are not impacted by this change.

 

Lottery Opens for Submission

Monday September 20, 2010 at 12 p.m.

 

Lottery Closes for Submission

Monday September 27, 2010 at 12 p.m.

 

Email Notification of Lottery Winners

Monday September 27, 2010

 

Final Date to Claim Locker

Monday October 4, 2010 by 12 p.m.

 

Lockers Available on First Come First Served Basis

Tuesday October 5, 2010

 

3.       Notes regarding facilities and parking during football season

ARC will be closing at 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 2^nd. At 3:00 p.m. the lot will become a Game Day lot and anyone without a valid Ohio State permit will be required to pay the $15 game day fee to park.

 

4.       Summer Maintenance continues…

 

Beginning Monday, August 23, the basketball courts at the Adventure Recreation Center (ARC) will be closed for maintenance.  During this time we will be repairing, repainting, and refinishing the floor.  Currently, the courts are set to re-open Monday, September 5.  During this closure, please visit the RPAC and Jesse Owens South for your indoor basketball needs. The turf fields and fitness         areas will remain open during this time. We appreciate your understanding in advance!

 

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*************** IMPORTANT CONTACTS ****************

RPAC Welcome Center – 292-7671

Comments to the Interim Director – Kurt Carmen, Carmen.7@osu.edu, 688-3587

Adapted Recreational Sports – Lindsay Meyer, meyer.454@osu.edu, 688-3693

Adventure Recreation Center & Jesse Owens Centers - Jimmy Francis, francis.143@osu.edu, 247-5073

Aquatic Center – Christine Thompson, thompson.1363@osu.edu, 247-7370

Community Programs – Marci Guckeyson, guckeyson.4@osu.edu 292-5328

Facility/Meeting Room Scheduling - Andrea Hall, hall.794@osu.edu, 292-6481

Group Fitness Classes & Massage – Scott Holmes, holmes.508@osu.edu, 292-8755

Intramural Sports - Ken Hill, hill.521@osu.edu, 292-5292

Lockers and Sport Shop Operations - Rob Jech, jech.2@osu.edu, 688-8788

Membership - Kris Myers, myers.785@osu.edu, 688-8461

Ohio State Swim Club – Kyle Goodrich, Goodrich.89@osu.edu, 292-1303

Outdoor Adventure Center - Steve Hawkins, hawkins.264@osu.edu, 247-8063

Personal Training - John Katsares, katsares.1@osu.edu, 292-5153

Racquetball and Squash Reservations - 292-8590

Recreational Sports Learning – J. Michael Dunn, dunn.99@osu.edu, 292-6513

Recreational Sports Web – Emily Howard, howard.778@osu.edu, 688-4185

RPAC Operations – Dave DeAngelo, deangelo.1@osu.edu, 247-6009

Special Assistant to the Director – Marci Harrington, harrington.69@osu.edu, 688-3983

Sponsorship – Kristin Smith, smith.1424@osu.edu, 688-4619

Sport Clubs – Charles Anderson, anderson.1859@osu.edu, 688-3879

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