Distinguished Service Recognized
Congratulations to Tri-Rivers/Lautenslager 2013 Award Recipients
The first Distinguished Service Award was presented in 1993 to Jack Lautenslager, who is often referred to as “Mr. Tri-Rivers.” Mr. Lautenslager spearheaded the efforts to pass the original levy that provided the funds to build the Career Center that opened in 1976. He continued to share his expertise and talents with Tri-Rivers his entire life.
Today the Distinguished Service Awards are presented in his memory to individuals or groups who donate their time, resources and talents in order to make Tri-Rivers Career Center, Center For Adult Education and the Education Community successful.
General Mills, left, represented by Gary Korte and Amanda Jacobs, receive their award from Alice Bailey, Tri-Rivers Career Development Specialist.General Mills employees have volunteered countless hours to career development programs at the elementary, middle and high school levels. They have also contributed over $15,000 to the KAPOW (Kids and the Power of Work) elementary program and $6,000 to Financial Literacy programs running at the middle and high school levels. Amanda works as Human Resources assistant and Gary is one of the Technical Coordinators at General Mills.
Both of them are KAPOW classroom volunteers and have partnered with 5th grade classrooms at River Valley Liberty Elementary for six years. General Mills has graciously been a worksite offering hands-on activities for elementary kids. The company believes that business can make a positive impact. General Mills employees, like Gary and Amanda, walk the walk when it comes to that belief.
Gary Nutter of McDaniel Motor Company received a Distinguished Service Award for his involvement with TRCC’s Auto Technology program. He has served on the Advisory Board for several years and helped establish the shadowing program. Through Gary several students have been exposed to the Automotive trade and gained valuable knowledge. Working with Gary has given Auto Tech students an edge over the competition.
Ed Goodwin, center, the Technology Instructor at River Valley was recognized by Ritch Ramey and Tad Douce for his role in bringing the National Robotics Challenge (NRC) to Marion, Ohio, as well as Vex Robotics. Ed was one of the first area instructors to use robotics in his lab. Without his leadership there would be no NRC or Vex Robotics . His RV Tech Teams have excelled and are oftentimes the teams to beat. He also was recognized for his prison ministry. As he retires from RV with 35 years of teaching, he leaves a large legacy as a role model for his students.
Marion Jobs for Ohio Graduates (JOGS) employees, Keith Willis, Graduate Recovery Coordinator and Karlotta Collins, Intervention Specialist, receive their awards from Becky Porter, TRCC guidance counselor, Cody McComas, student, Allison Cox and Sherrie Dunn, also counselors. Karlotta is the teacher, tutor, “mother” and friend to students as they work to acquire credits to graduate. Keith focuses on helping students overcome barriers to education and employment.
Recipient Marion Manor Nursing Home was represented by Linn Wade and Vivian Collins with presenters Lori Conte, Emeline Kelly and Richard George of the Center For Adult Education. Marion Manor was recognized for going above and beyond as a clinical site for students in the Practical Nursing program. They have consistently provided a supportive learning environment.
Rob Smith of DEPCO, center, with presenters Ritch Ramey and Tad Douce. Rob has worked with TRCC for 10 years, assisting with robotics contests—setting up courses, judging, housing equipment, sponsoring events through DEPCO. He has dedicated numerous hours promoting robotics contests including the National Robotics Challenge.
The first Distinguished Service Award was presented in 1993 to Jack Lautenslager, who is often referred to as “Mr. Tri-Rivers.” Mr. Lautenslager spearheaded the efforts to pass the original levy that provided the funds to build the Career Center that opened in 1976. He continued to share his expertise and talents with Tri-Rivers his entire life.
Today the Distinguished Service Awards are presented in his memory to individuals or groups who donate their time, resources and talents in order to make Tri-Rivers Career Center, Center For Adult Education and the Education Community successful.
