January 20, 2009 at 11:30 AM
Minnetrista, 1200 Minnetrista Parkway, Muncie, IN
Guest speaker: Jay Julian, Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce
Sponsored by Morrison Woods Health Campus*

Reservations are due by 12:00 PM on Friday, January 15, 2009.
Click here to make an online reservation for the January 20, 2009 Luncheon.

Jay Julian
President/CEO and Chief Economic Development Officer,
Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce

Jay is a native Hoosier, born and raised in Marion, IN.  He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree at Millikin University, Decatur, IL in 1979.  Jay joined the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce on July 1, 2009. Julian is the former Executive Director of Development Services with City of Marion, IN.  Prior to this, he was the Planning Director for the City of Anderson, IN. Jay has received awards for IACT Economic Recovery, Historic Preservation Commission Award, and Indiana Black Expo Chairman’s Award. Jay has been a speaker at the Indiana Synergy Symposium, State of Indiana Brownfield Convention, IDEM conference and National League of Cities Showcase of Cities.  A member of American Planning Association, National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials, and Grant County Growth Council. Jay and his wife Leisa have a daughter and son.

*About Morrison Woods Health Campus: Morrison Woods is a full continuum of care that offers the community a wide variety of services ranging from Assisted Living, Short term Rehab to Home, Memory care and Long term care.  We also offer in and out patient therapy services and we cater to the caregivers by offering Adult Day Services and Respite Care.  Morrison Woods is owned by Trilogy Health Services that is based out of Louisville Kentucky.  Currently today we have 56 campuses across 5 states.  Our culture separates us from our competition.  Out thinking is truly resident centered.  Our residents guide us in their daily activities of living based off of one to one conversations with residents and families.

Wednesday, December 16 at 11:45 AM at Minnetrista
Online registration is due by noon, Friday, December 11.

December Speaker: Seren Frost, L.A.C.E.S.
Seren grew up in Muncie, IN and is a graduate of Delta High School and in 2002 graduated from Ball State University with a degree in Athletic Training. Upon graduation Seren moved to Chicago where she worked for 4 years as an athletic trainer. In 2006 God transformed her life completely and took her on a journey to Liberia, West Africa where she lived on a hospital ship for 3 months serving the poorest of the poor by providing them with life saving care. While in Liberia she was recruited to play in Liberia’s Women’s Professional Soccer League, and through that experience she was able to see into the lives of the women who had endured a brutal 14 year civil war, and still saw hope for a better future. Determined to walk alongside these women to bring hope and lasting restoration to their country, Seren returned to the US and founded the non-profit LACES. Visit www.lacesport.org for more information.

L.A.C.E.S. is providing WIBU with 2 ways for its members to partner in serving the youth of Liberia.

Donate new and gently used Soccer Equipment: L.A.C.E.S. is in need of new or gently used soccer cleats and soccer balls which will provide fun and safe playing conditions for the children.

Donate $20.00 for the feeding Program: After every game the children are provided a meal by L.A.C.E.S. This meal is to ensure that the children are able to have at least one meal for that day, and it brings them together to the table as a family. L.A.C.E.S. buys all of the food in Liberia to support the local economy.

Anyone who generously donates equipment or $20.00 to the feeding program will receive a L.A.C.E.S. water bottle as a gift of appreciation for their partnership.

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