The Dayton Foundation Appoints New Board Chair
The Dayton Foundation is pleased to name Janice L. Culver, CPA, as its new Governing Board chair and Alonzo Patterson III, MD, as its newest Board member. The Governing Board provides stewardship for the Foundation and its more than 4,100 charitable funds.
Culver, who will serve a two-year term as chair, has been a Governing Board member since 2017. She previously chaired the Foundation’s Marketing and Public Relations Committee and most recently served as Board vice chair and member of the Executive and Grants Committees. After 25 years of service for KeyBank NA, Culver retired in 2013 as its chief fiduciary officer in Cleveland and returned to the Dayton area.
Culver’s strong commitment to the region and the state is evident in
and New Member
Miami Valley Hospital Foundation Opens Butterfly Room to Support Grieving Families
L. Culver, CPA,
her many volunteer activities. Previously, she served as chair for the boards of Culture Works, Dayton Performing Arts Alliance (currently is an honorary trustee), Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton Foundation and its Investment Committee, and the YWCA Dayton; as a former board member of the Alliance for Education and Friends of the Dayton Ballet; and is a sustaining member of the Junior League of Dayton. She was the president of the Dayton Philharmonic Volunteer Association Board and Montgomery County Historical Society (now Dayton History). In recognition of her volunteer efforts and in making a difference in the community, she was honored in 2024 as a YWCA Woman of Influence.
In Ohio, Culver was appointed by Governor Mike DeWine in 2022 to serve on the Accountancy Board of Ohio and served on the board of the Ohio CPA Foundation and was a board member and former chair of the Ohio So-
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HUD Secretary’s Award Presented to The Dayton Foundation for Public-Philanthropic Housing Partnership
The Dayton Foundation is pleased to announce that it is a recipient of the 2024 Secretary’s Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships, a national award issued annually by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Council on Foundations.
The award, now in its 12th year, honors grantmakers and public-sector collaborators who together create innovative, placed-based initiatives that have led to measurable benefits in housing and community development. The Dayton Foundation was recognized for The Pathways to Homeownership Program, which was established to address the 2019 Memorial Day tornadoes’ impact on affordable housing in Dayton. The Foundation worked alongside 30
other public and private partnerships, including the Long Term Recovery Group, the City of Dayton, County Corp, Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission, Montgomery County and the Montgomery County Land
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On July 16, 2024, Miami Valley Hospital opened its Butterfly Room near the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Berry Women’s Center. The new space is designed to offer support to parents and families facing the death of their infant.
The Butterfly Room was developed following the experience of Sarah and Rob Chaney in November 2021. As they awaited the arrival of their daughter, Georgia Rae, their joy turned to sorrow when they learned that Georgia had passed away in the womb just days before her due date.
Georgia entered the world sleeping on December 2, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital, leaving her family grappling with
profound grief. In those initial days of mourning, the Chaneys, along with their two young boys, tried to cherish every moment with their baby amidst the bittersweet backdrop of a bustling maternity ward.
In the days following, Sarah discovered a bereavement room at a Texas hospital designed to support parents facing similar heartbreak. Inspired by this vision, the Chaneys began a campaign to bring a bereavement space for grieving parents to Southwest Ohio.
"The Butterfly Room is a testament to the love and legacy of our daughter, Georgia,” said Sarah Chaney. “It's a place where families can find comfort and create cherished memories - away from the
sounds of women laboring healthy babies and families celebrating.”
In partnership with the Miami Valley Hospital Foundation, the Butterfly Room is located steps away from the NICU. It offers families facing the terminal diagnosis of their infant a space of comfort and connection during their darkest hours.
Inside the Butterfly Room, families will find more than just physical comforts; they'll discover a space where precious moments can be cherished, and memories can be forged. The room features a crib, an armoire filled with baby clothes and blankets, a baby bath, and com-
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Flights have been grounded because of the IT outage - a flaw which left many computers displaying blue error screens.
There were long queues, delays and flight cancellations at airports around the world, as passengers had to be manually checked in.
Cyber-security firm
Crowdstrike has admitted that the problem was caused by an update to its antivirus software, which is designed to protect Microsoft Windows devices from malicious attacks.
Microsoft has said it is taking "mitigation action" to deal with "the lingering impact" of the outage.
Crowdstrike is known for producing antivirus software, intended to prevent hackers from causing this very type of disruption.
According to Crowdstrike boss George Kurtz,
the issues are only impacting Windows PCs and no other operating systems, and were caused by a defect in a recent update.
"The issue has been identified, isolated and a fix has been deployed," he said.
"This is not a security incident or cyberattack."
What exactly was wrong with the update is yet to be revealed, but
Janice
Alonzo Patterson III, MD,
(Back left to right): Sara Chaney, Rob Chaney, Sunny Chaney; Front left to right: Dallas Chaney, Coleman Chaney
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ciety of CPAs. During her time in Cleveland she served as board vice chair for the Alzheimer’s Association Cleveland Area Chapter and as board chair for the Community Partnership for Arts and Culture.
Alonzo Patterson recently was appointed to the Foundation’s Governing Board for a five-year term. A boardcertified pediatrician in private practice since 1992, Patterson is on the medical staff for Kettering Health, Miami Valley Hospital, Primed
Physicians and Dayton Children’s, where he also is the chief medical health equity officer. Additionally, he is an assistant clinical professor for Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine and previously served as the assistant dean of Minority Affairs in the Office of Student Affairs. He currently serves as chair of the board for Omega Community Development Corporation and is a board member for Dayton Early College Academy and The Physicians’ Charitable Foundation of
Dayton Greek Festival Returns in September with Full Event
By: Natalie Jones
The Dayton Greek Festival will be in full effect this year after organizers
were forced to cancel last year due to infrastructure updates at the church.
“We want to welcome (the community) with open arms and let them know that we missed them.” said Christina PanagouleasStephens, public relations manager for the festival.
“We are excited to be back in full effect.”
Held at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church from Friday, Sept. 6 through Sunday, Sept. 8.
This year they are charging admission — $5 for the weekend or $3 per day.
The festival, located at 500 Belmonte Park North in Dayton, will run 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.
There will be a free shuttle at Kettering Health Dayton, formerly known as Grandview Medical Center, and pay to park options near the church.
For more information and updates, visit www.daytongreekfestival.com or the festival’s Facebook page (@daytongreekfestival).
the Miami Valley, a component fund of The Dayton Foundation. He also is active in the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics and the National Medical Association. Previously, Patterson served as a board member for Dayton Contemporary Dance Company.
About The Dayton Foundation
The Dayton Foundation has been the trusted charitable giving resource for
thousands of individuals, families and organizations since 1921. Ranked among the oldest and largest community foundations in the nation, the Foundation has awarded more than $1.37 billion in grants since its founding, with current assets from all funds exceeding $1.12 billion. For more information about The Dayton Foundation, visit daytonfoundation.org or follow the Foundation on Facebook, X or LinkedIn.
Teens Takeover DML
Three Dayton Metro Library Branches will be hosting Teen Library Takeovers on Friday, July 26, from 5:30-9 pm: Huber Heights, West, and Miami Township.
Teens from across Montgomery County are invited to this after-hours event for an exclusive virtual author chat with Mindy McGinnis, as well as games, crafts, and food.
Those participating must currently be or will be entering into grades 7-12 and complete registration and a permission slip. Teens should plan on being in the building when the doors lock at 6 pm. Pick up will be promptly at 9 pm. For more information and to register, visit
DaytonMetroLibrary. org or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.
DML is committed to providing access to all of our events. If you would like to request accommodations for sign language interpretation, audio amplification, and/or language translation please contact us through the method that best meets your needs. Additional accommodations may be available upon request. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
You can submit an Accommodations Request on our website or call our Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.
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Bank, to establish this program that not only creates new, affordable owner- occupied housing but also invests in and stabilize underserved, disasterimpacted neighborhoods.
To date, more than 19 storm-resistant, energyefficient homes have been completed.
“The Memorial Day tornadoes in 2019 disproportionately affected low-income neighborhoods where many residents already were uninsured or underinsured. In the wake of that tragedy, our community collaborated to create this unique program which is helping tornado-impacted renters become first-time home buyers,” said Mike Parks, CFRE, president of The Dayton Foundation.
“The Dayton Foundation is honored to share this
prestigious award with all of the partners who had the vision for making homeownership possible for the affected individuals and families.”
Other recipients of this year’s award include the John T. Gorman Foundation, Lincoln Community Foundation, Rochester Area Community Foundation, Seattle Foundation and Yampa Valley Community Foundation. The awards were presented on July 11 in Washington, D.C., by HUD Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman and the Council on Foundation’s President and CEO Kathleen Enright.
“To ensure that families can access housing they can afford, we need all hands on deck – nonprofits, governments, and private partners alike,” said HUD Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman.
“We honor this year’s awardees and thank them for working with local partners to revitalize our communities and connect our people to affordable housing and critical services.”
“This year’s awardees collectively demonstrate that we can achieve greater impact and real change when we work together,” said Council on Foundations’ President and CEO Kathleen Enright.
“We’re proud to recognize these innovative initiatives that are transforming communities across the country through public-philanthropic partnerships.”
About The Dayton Foundation
The Dayton Foundation has been the trusted charitable giving resource for thousands of individuals, families and organizations since 1921. For more information about The Dayton Foundation, visit daytonfoundation.org or follow the Foundation on Facebook, X or LinkedIn.
18-Year-Old Black High School Grad Launches Podcast and Book About Becoming
A CEO
Nationwide -Mychal Connolly Jr., known affectionately as Mikey, embarked on his entrepreneurial journey with a powerful message: Dreams come true. And dreams are meant to be pursued. During his senior year of high school, his teacher told him it was “unrealistic” for him to be a CEO. From the age of 10, Mikey had aspired to be a CEO, and he responded by asserting that it is realistic.
Now on his Realistic CEO Podcast, Mikey holds interview conversations with successful Founders, CEOs, Presidents, Business Owners, Executives, and Community Leaders to learn from them what it takes to be a successful CEO. He and his father also co-wrote a book entitled I Am a CEO.
Mychal Connolly Realistic CEO, based on his story, to help people never give up on their dreams, no matter what.
Mikey is more than just a budding entrepreneur; he is also an avid basketball player and video game enthusiast. These interests have honed his strategic thinking and team-building skills, essential traits for any aspiring CEO.
To further enhance his skills, Mikey is preparing to study communication and journalism in college. Complementing his academic pursuits, he has launched RealisticCEO. com, a website dedicated to honing his communication and journalism skills. The site serves as a platform to share his learnings and guide others on their journey to becoming a CEO.
A standout goal for Mikey is to interview bas-
ketball legend Shaquille O’Neal on his podcast, blending his passion for sports with his entrepreneurial spirit. This ambitious aim underscores Mikey’s commitment to bridging his interests with his professional aspirations.
Through his various initiatives, Mikey not only aims to achieve his own CEO ambitions but also empowers his peers to envision and work towards their own success. His journey serves as a testament to the power of dreams and the importance of perseverance.
For more information about Mychal Connolly Jr. and his “Realistic CEO” initiatives, to watch the podcast, buy the book, or book Mikey to speak, visit RealisticCEO.com
For press inquiries, contact myke@realisticceo. com or 413-356-0820.
HBCU Leggings’ Founder, Amina Hammond, Garners National Attention and Success
Nationwide -- Amina Hammond, a proud 2006 graduate of Howard University’s Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts, is making significant strides with her innovative brand, HBCU Leggings. Since its establishment, the company has been designing leggings, hoodies, tees, and blankets. According to Amina, “the 2020 election of fellow Howard graduate, Vice-President Kamala Harris was quite inspirational.”
In 2021, Amina applied for and received approval for licensing with Howard University. Subsequently, she sold over $75K in 2 weeks and donated $17K to the university. Building
Amina Hammond on this success, she obtained additional licenses for other HBCUs, and is now licensed with a total of ten prestigious institutions.
In a major achievement, HBCU Leggings has been approved for distribution in two major retailers, as well as in 13 HBCU campus bookstores. The brand has also been licensed with Delta Sigma Theta, allowing them to vend at the Eastern regional conference in August.
Looking towards the future, Amina has started an internship program for HBCU students that begins in June 2024. Additionally, she has completed her first large sponsorship with Tom Joyner Fantastic
Voyage and Maria More, co-host on the Rickey Smiley Morning Show. Excitingly, Amina will be doing a sponsorship at the end of June with Love Healthy at the BET Experience (BET Awards weekend), which will also include Maria More and other special guests to be announced.
Amina Hammond and HBCU Leggings continue to make waves in the industry, showcasing the rich legacy and pride of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. For more information, visit HBCUleggings. com
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as a potential fix involves deleting a single file, it is possible that just one rogue file could be at the root of all the mayhem.
When will it be fixed?
It could be some time.
Crowdstrike's Mr Kurtz, speaking to NBC News, said it was the firm's "mission" to make sure every one of its customers recovered completely from the outage.
"We're deeply sorry for the impact that we've caused to customers, to travellers, to anyone affected by this, including our companies," he said.
He has since told CNBC that while some systems can be fixed quickly, for others it "could be hours, could be a bit longer".
Crowdstrike has issued its fix. But according to those in the know, it will have to be applied separately to each and every device affected.
Computers will require a manual reboot in safe mode - causing a massive headache for IT departments everywhere.
What's the solution?
Something important to note here, is that personal devices like your
home computer or mobile phone are unlikely to have been affectedthis outage is impacting businesses.
Microsoft is advising clients to try a classic method to get things working - turning it off and on again - in some cases up to 15 times.
The tech giant said this has worked for some users of virtual machines –PCs where the computer is not in the same place as the screen.
“Several reboots (as many as 15 have been
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reported) may be required, but overall feedback is that reboots are an effective troubleshooting step at this stage," it said.
It is also telling customers with more in-depth computing knowledge that they should delete a certain file - the same solution one CrowdStrike employee has been sharing on social media.
But this fix is intended for experts and IT professionals, not regular users.
Which airports have been affected?
The problems have emerged across the world, but were first noticed in Australia, and possibly felt most severely in the air travel industry, with more than 3,300 flights cancelled globally.
UK airports saw delays, with long queues at London's Stansted and Gatwick.
Ryanair said it had been "forced to cancel a small number of flights today (19 July)" and advised passengers to logon to their Ryanair account, once it was back online, to see what their options are.
British Airways also cancelled several flights.
Several US airlines, notably United, Delta and American Airlines, grounded their flights around the globe for much of Friday. Australian carriers Virgin Australia and Jetstar also had to delay or cancel flights.
Airports in Tokyo, Amsterdam and Delhi
were also impacted.
Meanwhile, the problems have also hit payment systems, banking and healthcare providers around the world.
Railway companies, including Britain’s biggest which runs Southern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express and Great Northern, warned passengers to expect delays.
In Alaska, the 911 emergency service was affected, while Sky News was off air for several hours on Friday morning, unable to broadcast.
How could it affect me?
The outage might also impact people getting paid on time.
Melanie Pizzey, head of the Global Payroll Association, told PA news agency that she'd been contacted by "numerous clients" who couldn't access their payroll software.
She said the outage could mean firms are unable to process staff payments this week, but there may be a knock-on effect too.
"We could see a backlog with regard to processing payrolls for the coming month end, which may delay employees from receiving their monthly wage," she said.
If you're worried about your own, personal devices, we have some good news.
The software at the centre of this outage is generally used by businesses, which means that most people's personal computers won't be impacted. That means if you're wondering whether you need to delete a certain file
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Something to Consider: Media Ministry
By: Brenda Cochran Contributing Writer
With the introduction of streaming and the ease of many people watching their favorite movies and shows right at home, many people are also watching Sunday Services from their church in their home. It seems that there are some who have little knowledge of the artistry needed to produce many amazing videos and a complete Sunday worship service. The amount of knowledge and knowhow is amazing and very interesting!
The major purpose is to enable the churches’ message which can reach a broader audience beyond the doors of the church. Viewing can further be done during the on-going service time.
The personnel that work for the media ministry are eager to creating and distributing content across various media platforms. These platforms can include social media, podcasts, live streams, and websites. Their major objectives are to transmit messages, disseminate information, and facilitate worship, outreach, and interaction with both the members of the church and the wider community.
The importance of the media ministry for church is to be able to augment communication outreach and the worship experience. Prior to the establishment of Media Ministry for St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, Ron Thomas, a representative from the Diocese of Southern Ohio, was able
to provide the basic and informative needs in order to organize and set up the necessary components for completing Media Ministry.
The media specialist for St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church in Dayton is Michael Thompson whose major objective is to overseer publications, and the audio-visual director tasks that focuses sound, video, and the lighting needed for worship services as well as other events.
There are four major functions of the media and includes surveillance, correlations, cultural transmission and entertainment. The surveillance aspect has changed over the years because we can receive interacted news on line instead of relying on television news or reading a newspaper.
The entire Media Team for St. Margaret’s includes the following: Executive Director, Michael Thompson, Maechelle Thompson, Virgil Oatts, Donald Pullen and Richard Spencer. These individuals have received training and can assist with the many important tasks needed for the wonderful ministry they perform.
The positive aspect of enabling interested individuals to join the team is a major goal. Michael Thompson has not only received opportunities to obtain the objective of Media Ministry, but because of his educational background and the opportunity he has gained
through his wide traveling experiences, along with his interest has made him a positive person that can and has train others.
Like so many topics shared about religion and spreading God’s word, quotes can easily print a clear picture.
The following are several quotes concerning Media Ministry:
“This ministry is to capture, communicate, and present God’s message through various median and/or platforms with the intent of making, marking, maturing, and mending disciples to evangelize the word.”
The platform is a service, method, or site that delivers media to an audience. Its functions are designed to deliver, but also sometimes to allow for feedback, discussion, or sharing. Facebook, Linkedin, You Tube, your local newspaper, and network TV are examples of media platform outlets.
Now, why is media ministry important?
“Church media contributes to the membership, growth of the church by enhancing outreach and engagement and fostering a sense of community.”
Churches reach a wider audience and engage with people meaningfully and also create connections, encourage regular attendance, and participates by leveraging various forms of media.
There are five ways to use social media to share the gospel:
1)To pray for the other side of the screen.
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Front – Donald Pullen, Middle– Media Specialist – Michael Thompson , Third – Virgin Oatts, Rick Spencer - Photographer.
Learn Important Middle School Skills at DML
Dayton Metro Library will host a Level Up! Middle School Skills Camp at the Main Library, in the Bassani Theater Off Third, 3rd Floor, Monday, July 29 through Thursday, August 1, from 10 am-2:30 pm.
Level Up! is for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders to learn academic and life skills that will help them as they become young adults. Preparing lunch as a group with provided ingredients is part of the program.
Topics of discussion will include basic organizational skills and habits, notetaking and study skills, basic laundry and cooking skills, understanding personal finance, stress busters, available Library resources, and more.
This camp is free but does require advanced
registration. Students are encouraged to attend all sessions.
For more information, a list of specific daily activities, and to register, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.
DML is committed to providing access to all of our events. If you would like to request accommodations for sign language interpretation, audio amplification, and/or language translation please contact us through the method that best meets your needs. Additional accommodations may be available upon request. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
You can submit an Accommodations Request on our website or call our Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.
Dayton Public Schools 2024-2025 School Year Updates
New Bell Schedule
To better accommodate the needs of our schools and students, we have approved a new bell schedule for the 2024-2025 school year.
We kindly ask that you review this new schedule and note the start and end times for your child’s school. This adjustment will provide a more efficient routing system for Transportation, allowing us to better serve our students and families.
View the new bell schedule online.
New North/South Transportation Zones
As we previously communicated, the District will transition from the quadrant system to a new North/South Transportation Zone system next year. This change will: Allow siblings to ride the bus together whenever feasible.
Provide greater school options for families.
Ensure transportation is provided to all eligible
K-8 students attending a school within their transportation zone. Families who wish to move their child to a different school within their transportation zone have the option to do so until June 28, 2024. All Dayton Public Schools offer high-quality programming and opportunities for students, and we are excited to provide families with more school options. However, please understand that transfers can only take place if the desired school has open seats. To change your school, please visit the Student Enrollment Center located at 136 S. Ludlow St. Walk-ins are accepted, but appointments can also be made online at DaytonPublic.com or by calling 937-542-5555. When changing schools, the legal parent/guardian must present an ID and proof of current address. Examples of proof of address documents include lease agreements, mortgage statements, property tax bills, utility bills, paycheck stubs, court documents, etc.
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to avoid your computer restarting constantly, the simple answer is no, you don't.
What is Crowdstrike?
It's a reminder of the complexity of our modern digital infrastructure that Crowdstrike, a company that's not exactly a household name, can be at the heart of such worldwide disarray.
The US firm, based in Austin, Texas, is a listed company on the US stock exchange, featuring in both the S&P 500 and the high-tech Nasdaq indexes.
Like a lot of modern technology companies, it hasn't been around that long. It was founded a mere 13 years ago, but has grown to employ nearly 8,500 people.
As a provider of cyber-security services, it tends to get called in to deal with the aftermath
What's Good @ DML - The Big Read Special Edition!
Gearing Up for the Big Read
You're invited to the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read! The University Of Dayton's Fitz Center for Leadership in Community, in partnership with Dayton Metro Library, Daybreak Youth Services, the African American Visual Artist Guild (AAVAG), the Paul Laurence Dunbar House, and other organizations, will offer programs to support this communitywide, year-long reading and conversation initiative of Yaa Gyasi's novel titled Homegoing.
Homegoing is an epic historical novel that follows the paths of two Ghanaian half-sisters and their descendants. It spans generations and continents and explores the lasting effects of slavery and Colonialism on individual lives and family legacies.
The Big Read will center on the theme of "Where
We Live." It invites audiences of all ages to engage with and reflect upon Homegoing's dialogue on memory and legacy, power and privileges, and freedom and capacity.
Homegoing's Big Read community project is made possible thanks in part to a $20,000 grant from the NEA. DML will host a special Big Read Kick-off Celebration on Wednesday, September 18, from 5:30 - 7:30 pm, in the Main Library's Eichelberger Forum. Community members can expect additional programs around town to include writing workshops, art exhibitions, a poetry contest, a poetry showcase, and public lecture panel.
Many events will also be held at DML. As September grows nearer and the year goes on, we'll keep you posted on every Big Read-related program, but here's a sneak peak of what's to come.
of hack attacks.
It has been involved in investigations of several high-profile cyber-attacks, such as when Sony Pictures had its computer system hacked in 2014.
But this time, because of a flawed update to its software, a firm that is normally part of the solution to IT problems has instead caused one.
In its last earnings report, Crowdstrike declared a total of nearly 24,000 customers. That's an indication not just of the size of the issue, but also the difficulties that could be involved in fixing it.
Each of those customers is a huge organisation in itself, so the number of individual computers affected is hard to estimate. Additional reporting by Imran Rahman-Jones, Liv McMahon and Tiffany Wertheimer.
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Worship At The Church Of Your Choice
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create an environment that is welcoming and conducive to learning.
Eternal Lord God, how easy it would be to change the title of Frederick Douglass’s speech, delivered by the former slave and prominent abolitionist on July 5, 1852, to "The Meaning of July Fourth for the Black American.” Consider the following excerpts.
“At a time like this, scorching irony, not convincing argument, is needed. O! had I the ability, and could reach the nation's ear, I would, to-day, pour out a fiery stream of biting ridicule, blasting reproach, withering sarcasm, and stern rebuke. For it is not light that is needed, but fire; it is not the gentle shower, but thunder.
We need the storm, the whirlwind, and the earthquake. The feeling of the nation must be quickened; the conscience of the nation must be roused; the propriety of the nation must be startled; the hypocrisy of the nation must be exposed; and its crimes against God and man must be proclaimed and denounced.
“What, to the American slave, is your 4th of July? I answer; a day that reveals to him, more than all other days in the year, the gross injustice and cruelty to which he is the constant victim. To him, your celebration is a sham; your boasted liberty, an unholy license; your national greatness, swelling vanity; your sounds of rejoicing are empty and heartless; your denunciation of tyrants, brass-fronted impudence; your shouts of liberty and equality, hollow mockery; your prayers and hymns, your sermons and thanksgivings, with all your religious parade and solemnity, are, to Him, mere bombast, fraud, deception, impiety, and hypocrisy -- a thin veil to cover up crimes which would disgrace a nation of savages. There is not a nation on the earth guilty of practices more shocking and bloody than are the people of the United States at this very hour.”
In her book, THE SEVEN FORCES OF SUPERNATURAL FAITH, Dr. Sharon Nesbitt writes, “Pay special attention to patterns of laziness, lethargy, and procrastination. All of these tendencies oppose production and accompany the spirit of nothing,” which attaches itself to entities designed to produce—faith, for example. America must REPENT and live up to the tenets of her promises of justice and equality. Let us remember, there is one God and one Liberty for all, a potential for unity and love that can inspire us all.
LOVE YE ONE ANOTHER!
Rev. Merritt Worthen, PhD
U.S. News & World Report: Miami Valley Hospital Best in Dayton Annual Rankings Place Hospital 9th in Ohio
Miami Valley Hospital placed ninth among all Ohio hospitals in the latest annual rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report.
The hospital, which is part of Premier Health, again had the best performance among all hospitals in the Dayton region.
The distinction includes Miami Valley Hospital North in Englewood and Miami Valley Hospital South in Centerville.
The hospital was ranked “high-performing” in 12 areas of care: aortic valve surgery; colon cancer surgery; COPD; heart
bypass; heart failure; hip replacement; knee replacement; leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma; pneumonia; prostate cancer surgery; maternity care (uncomplicated pregnancy); and stroke.
Premier Health is dedicated to providing high-quality patient care and enhancing the health of the communities we serve.
In addition, Premier Health’s Atrium Medical Center received a “highperforming” designation for heart attack and stroke.
To see the full list of rankings, go to www.usnews. com
Joe Bryant Passed Away at the Age of 69
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, former NBA player and father of the late basketball legend Kobe Bryant,
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant and his legendary son passed away on July 16 at the age of 69. Joe played in the NBA for eight seasons with the
Philadelphia 76ers, the San Diego Clippers, and the Houston Rockets from 1975 - 1983.
DML Encourages Wellness with Programs
Dayton Metro Library offers an array of mental and physical health programs for all ages to participate in.
Heartfulness and Relaxation, Saturday, July 20, 11 am-12 pm, Wilmington-Stroop Branch: Dr. Kunal Desai will guide patrons through review of The Heartfulness Way and Designing Destiny, by Kamlesh D. Patel.
Self-Care Summer: OSU Nutrition Program, Monday July 22 and July 29, 3:30-4:30 pm, West Branch: This program teaches teens basic health and wellness concepts in the last two sessions of this series. Ohio State University’s Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program discusses
nutrition, food safety, and budgeting. Registration is required via this link: https://forms.office. com/r/AkhEgFXRcv .
Heart Healthy Eating, Tuesday, July 23, 1-2 pm, Miami Township Branch: Experts from Kettering Health drop by to discuss how patrons can take care of their hearts with best practices, what to shop for, how to read a label, and more. Registration is required. Adults Mini Resource Fair, every Tuesday, 1-3 pm, Main Library, Opportunity Center: The Library’s Community Wellness Specialist and a variety of local service providers are on hand every week so that patrons can get connected to community resources. Some organizations on hand include Goodwill Easter Seals, Miami Valley Works, and Miami Valley Housing Opportunity. Adults Introduction to MyChart, Wednesday, July 24, 2-4 pm, Miami Township Branch: MyChart, used through Kettering Health, is a tool that patrons can use
to access their medical information and connect with doctors. Learn how to view medications, schedule appointments, view visit summaries, and more. Personalized questions can be asked during the session. Please have a MyChart account set up prior to this program. MyChart will repeat at the Branch on Tuesday, August 13, 6-8 pm, and on Saturday, August 3, 3-5 pm. Chair Yoga, Friday, July 26, 10:30-11:30 am, Miamisburg Branch: Day Yoga Studio brings chair yoga to the Library. Registration is required. Adults Medicare 101, Saturday July 27, 12-1 pm and 3:30-4:30 pm, Brookville Branch: Local educators and independent agents will be on hand to answer patron questions about Medicare. Registration is required. Adults
Teen DIY: Self-Care Summer, Tuesday, July 30, 4-5 pm, West Branch: Teens can participate in an activity that focuses on mindfulness and self-care. Registration is required. Mindful Judo, Monday, August 5, 6-7 pm, Miami
Township Branch: With the help of Dayton Martial Arts Center, young patrons will explore the social-emotional management of martial arts, and learn self-awareness, self-regulation, and responsible decision-making. Registration is required. Grades 1-4
For more information, and to register if required, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665. DML is committed to providing access to all of our events. If you would like to request accommodations for sign language interpretation, audio amplification, and/or language translation please contact us through the method that best meets your needs. Additional accommodations may be available upon request. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs. You can submit an Accommodations Request on our website or call our Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.
Cultivating Resilience Summit 2.0 to Spotlight Youth Mental Health
Montgomery County – Montgomery County ADAMHS will spotlight youth mental health for the Cultivating Resilience Summit
2.0. The Summit was expanded to two days this year to focus on how communities and youth-serving providers can support youth who are managing trauma as the result of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) as well as suicide prevention strategies tailored for youth.
"Data shows that youth who have experienced trauma are at a higher risk of death by suicide. We wanted to expand the Summit to two days to not only learn about how trauma is impacting children but to spend time learning how we can come around them to lower their risk of self-harm," said Dr. Tristyn Ball, Director of Prevention & Early Intervention at Montgomery County ADAMHS.
The Summit is funded by a three-year federal grant through HHS that allowed ADAMHS to launch the PRO-
TECT Initiative – Promoting Resilience Over Time to Eradicate Childhood Trauma. The PROTECT Initiative’s mission is to build a network of care to help youth prevent, address, and heal from the potentially harmful impacts of ACEs and other adversities.
Also new this year, on day two of the Summit, youth leaders will be offering feedback on how local communities can improve services.
“If we are committed to learning, we must learn from the youth who need these vital, life-saving services. We are very pleased to have a panel of young people joining us this year and are looking forward to how they can guide us as we move forward to become a healing-centered, trauma-responsive community,” said Dr. Ball.
The Cultivating Resilience Summit 2.0 is scheduled for July 30-31 at the Sinclair Conference Center. CEUs are available for licensed professionals.
For questions about the Cultivating Resilience Summit or to schedule interviews, please email Tina Rezash Rogal at trezash@mcadamhs.org.
fortable seating, providing a home-like environment where families can embrace the fleeting time they have with their child. Additionally, the Butterfly Room offers invaluable support resources, from educational materials to compassionate guidance.
“The Butterfly Room offers invaluable resources, empowering families to navigate their grief journey with strength and resilience,” said Melissa Merritt, MSN, RN, NEABC, system vice president of women’s services at Premier Health. “We're grateful to the Miami Valley Hospital Foundation for making this vision a reality that will support grieving parents and families in our community.”
The opening of the Butterfly Room marks a significant milestone in the journey toward specialized care for bereaved parents in Southwest Ohio, ensuring that no family has to face their loss alone.
"The opening of the Butterfly Room represents a profound step forward in how we support families experiencing the devastating loss of a child," said Beth Hutter, vice president of the Miami Valley Hospital Foundation. "We are deeply grateful to our community and generous
donors whose support has made this space possible.”
For more information about the Butterfly Room or to support this initiative, please contact the Miami Valley Hospital Foundation at (937) 2082700.
About Miami Valley Hospital
Miami Valley Hospital is a full-service, acute care hospital in Dayton, Ohio. As the largest health care provider in the region with 970 licensed beds, Miami Valley operates the area’s most experienced Level I Trauma Center with air medical services, highrisk obstetrics, perinatal center and Level III NICU, all in the same facility. Miami Valley Hospital is also designated as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Maternity Care by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, which recognizes maternity centers for their expertise and cost-efficiency in delivering specialty maternity care. Miami Valley Hospital and its additional sites at Miami Valley Hospital North in Englewood and Miami Valley Hospital South in Centerville are part of Premier Health, which also encompasses Atrium Medical Center in Middletown and Upper Valley Medical Center in Miami County.
About Miami Valley Hospital Foundation
Since 1983, the Miami Valley Hospital Foundation (www.mvhfoundation.org) has existed as a separate, nonprofit 501(c)3 organization to raise funds and awareness for patient programs and services that are beyond the scope of Miami Valley Hospital’s operating budget. The Foundation raises funds through annual mailings, grant applications, endowments, maintenance of gift funds, and hosting fundraising events.