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Michigan City Fire Department
May 11, 2017
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Sand Castle Family Homeless Shelter
May 18, 2017
Sand Castle Shelter provides temporary housing for homeless families and single women. More information about Sand Castle Shelter for Homeless Families, located at 1005 W. Eighth St., is available by calling 219-879-2552 or visiting www.sandcastleshelter.org. |
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May 24, 2017 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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LaPorte County Family YMCA
May 25, 2017
STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY IS OUR CAUSEThe La Porte County Family YMCA is a leading nonprofit for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. We are a powerful association of men, woman and children of all ages and from all walks of life joined together by a shared passion: to strengthen the foundations of our community. |
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Jun. 02, 2017 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
June 2, 2017 Michigan City Rotary 100th Anniversary Celebration Bronze Sponsors: Harbour Trust Investment Management, Lakeside Wealth Management, NIPSCO, Franciscan Health, The Centre for Contemporary Dentistry, Horizon Bank, General Insurance Services Enjoy a very special evening to celebrate the 100th Anniversary with Rotary International President John F. Germ. All tickets include full bar, appetizers, dinner, and dessert. The Connexion Band from Chicago will perform for your entertainment. All Profits will be donated to the local Rotary Club Foundation. Century of Service Sponsor $10,000 3 tables of eight Logo advertisement on promotional materials, credit on website, signage at event, VIP private reception, Prime Seating, award 3 Paul Harris Fellows Platinum Sponsor $5,000 2 tables of eight Logo advertisement on promotional materials, credit on website, signage at event, VIP invite to private reception, Prime Seating, award 2 Paul Harris Fellows Gold Sponsor $2,500 1 table of eight Logo advertisement on promotional materials, credit on website, signage at event, VIP private reception, Prime Seating, award 1 Paul Harris Fellow Bronze Sponsor $1,500 1 table of eight VIP private reception, Prime Seating Photo Booth Sponsor $1500 Name and Logo on Every Photo Dessert Table Sponsor $1000 Name and Logo tied to cookie bags by Della Nonne Snap Chat Filter Sponsor $500 Name and logo on every snap chat I love Rotary Sponsor 4 tickets $750 Benefactor Sponsor 2 tickets $500 Individual tickets $100 each To pay by credit card, please click here http://portal.clubrunner.ca/4174/page/century-of-service-gala-payments To pay by check, please make check payable to: The Rotary Club of Michigan City Send to:The Rotary Club of Michigan City, PO Box 9372, Michigan City, IN 46361 Thank you for your prompt payment. JOHN F. GERM PRESIDENT 2016-17ROTARY CLUB OF CHATTANOOGATENNESSEE, USAJohn F. Germ is board chair and chief executive officer of Campbell and Associates Inc., consulting engineers. He joined the firm as an engineer in 1965 after four years in the U.S. Air Force. He serves on the boards of several organizations, including the board and executive committee of the Public Education Foundation, Orange Grove Center Inc., and as board chair of Blood Assurance Inc. He also is founder and treasurer of the Chattanooga State Technical Community College Foundation and president of the Tennessee Jaycee Foundation. He was Tennessee Young Man of the Year in 1970; Engineer of the Year, 1986; Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year, 1992; and Tennessee Community Organizations Volunteer of the Year, 2009. He is a recipient of the Boy Scouts Silver Beaver Award and the Arthritis Foundation Circle of Hope Award. In 2013, the White House recognized him as a Champion of Change. Germ joined Rotary in 1976 and has served Rotary as vice president, director, Foundation trustee and vice chair, aide to the Foundation trustee chair, chair of Rotary’s US$200 Million Challenge, RI Board Executive Committee member, RI president’s aide, Council on Legislation representative and chair, membership zone coordinator, chair of numerous committees, area coordinator, RI training leader, and district governor. Germ has received RI’s Service Above Self Award and The Rotary Foundation’s Citation for Meritorious Service and Distinguished Service Award. He and his wife, Judy, are Benefactors and members of the Arch Klumph Society of The Rotary Foundation. They have four children and six grandchildren. |
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Child Care Consortium dba Imagination Station and Headstart
Jun. 15, 2017
We are a child care facility offering high quality infant, toddler, kindergarten, and even vacation care for Northwest Indiana parents. Our programs include:
Imagination Station staff is also qualified in providing care for children with special needs, no matter what program they attend. |
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Sinai Forum Speakers Series
Jun. 22, 2017
Learn about the exciting speakers at the upcoming Sinai Forum to be held at the Student Activities Center, Purdue Northwest, North Central Campus Since 1953, The Sinai Forum has provided exceptional, affordable programming on important issues of the day in a town hall setting for the residents of the greater Michigan City area. Over the years, the Forum has featured Nobel Prize recipients, former heads of state, Pulitzer Prize winners, recognized media personalities, and famous performing artists. Season after season, Forum audiences have been inspired, educated, enlightened, and entertained. www.sinaiforum.org |
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Lubeznik Art Center
Jun. 29, 2017
Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) announces that Hannah Hammond-Hagman replaces Janet Bloch, as the Director of Education at LCA. Bloch was tasked with finding a uniquely qualified candidate to fill her place when she was promoted to the Interim Executive Director position in September 2016 and named as Executive Director in December 2016. Executive Director Janet Bloch states, "after seven years serving as education director, you can imagine that I was very selective about who would take my place. I can't imagine trusting anyone to do this job more than I trust Hannah. She is experienced, passionate and skilled. She was the only choice for me!" Hannah Hammond-Hagman is an artist residing in Valparaiso after years on the East and West coasts. In her work over the past twenty years in arts education and arts and cultural non-profits, she has had the privilege to work with students from kindergarten to college age in the classroom and out in the community. She remains committed to producing and designing creative curriculum and events that promote creative economic development and placemaking from the neighborhood level to the state level. She believes in the power of the arts to transform lives and communities, and nourishes this in her pedagogical practice, her studio practice, and her personal life. Hannah earned her Masters of Fine Arts from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a BFA from Indiana University, Bloomington. "I'm thrilled to become a part of the amazing work LCA does," states Hammond-Hagman, "and I am deeply committed to continuing to build upon our foundation of creative community outreach and educational programming. My prior experience as a teaching artist with LCA taught me first-hand the level of excellence and breadth of programming provided, and I am dedicated to upholding and expanding the work we do with our various community partners in our school programs, community events, and our classes and workshops. I am specifically invested in broadening our programming for families and teens with new interpretive programs and initiatives. I feel very welcome, and I am so grateful for this opportunity to do the work I love." The LCA has provided arts experiences for the public, enhancing education, economic development, and quality of life throughout the region for more than 35 years. Adjacent to Michigan City's lakefront, the LCA welcomes members and guests to experience art through an eclectic mix of exhibitions, classes, cultural performances, and memorable after-hours events. In addition to a full schedule of contemporary art exhibitions, the LCA is home to permanent and outdoor art collections along with a Gallery Shop featuring hand-crafted artisan items. LCA weekday hours are from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (CDT). Weekend hours are from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM (CDT). For more information, please visit www.lubeznikcenter.org or call 219-874-4900. |
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The Return of Manhood
Jul. 20, 2017
Campbell has been with the Michigan City Police Department for 18 years and has worked as school resource officer at Michigan City High School for the last seven. He also founded Worldgate Centre for Life, and the team there, among other contributions, helped to develop the MCPD Youth leadership Academy. "Those people that impacted my life left an impression on me, and it's my duty to impact others," he said. Although he grew up poor and his father went to prison, Campbell overcame. He graduated from Indiana State University in 1988 and from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in 1997 while being president of his class. He said he should be a statistic of what happens to children from such backgrounds. "Realistically, I shouldn't be where I'm at," he said. He now focuses on helping others in three main ways. His vision is to empower leaders, engage youth and impact marriages, he said. Society centers on the family, he believes. Most of his work right now starts with working with young people. He interacts with youth at MCHS, and he also participates in youth leadership seminars. At MCHS, the students gave him the nickname "Dad," and he said he feels good knowing that young people believe he models what a father does. "It really just speaks to the need for men in our society to be in place," he said. Campbell's love for God provides his greatest motivation, and all his work is built on his faith. The principles in the Bible will build a robust life, he said, so he wants to impart those principles to others. He also said nothing he does would be possible without his wife, LaRonda Campbell, who also has been a great leader. |
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Keys to Hope
Jul. 27, 2017
Michael Kilbourne CCH welcomes Mike Kilbourne as Keys to Hope director. After a three month search, Citizens Concerned for the Homeless is proud to announce the appointment of Mike Kilbourne as Director of the Keys to Hope Community Resource Center. In January 2016, Mike began coordinating the Street Outreach Program for Keys to Hope, working alongside Ed Seal of the Swanson Center, engaging social service agencies, businesses, pastors, community leaders and those in poverty. Mike believes that partnerships are the best way to help the marginalized of any community. Mike grew up homeless, with parents who suffered from addiction and mental illness. There were times when Mike’s parents could not even afford shoes for him. “I remember the pain of poverty like only yesterday and to be truthful, I never expected to have the wonderful life and community I have today. My experience gave me a drive and passion to serve others. Keys to Hope has some fantastic community partnerships we work with under a model we refer to as Coordinated Access. This community is extremely generous and I am very blessed to be a part of the team!” |
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Indiana
Aug. 03, 2017
Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch Proud to have been born and raised in Evansville, Indiana, Suzanne previously served as Indiana’s State Auditor since January of 2014.. Before becoming Auditor, she served as the State Representative for House District 78 which encompasses parts of Vanderburgh and Warrick Counties. She was elected to the seat in 2005, and served as the Vice Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee and on the Public Health Committee. Throughout her years of public service, Suzanne has been focused and committed to programs and services for people with disabilities. She was honored to receive the 2012 Public Policy Award from the Arc of Indiana for her work with people with disabilities and was named Legislator of the Year in 2011 by the Indiana Association of Rehabilitation Facilities. Prior to serving in the House of Representatives, Suzanne spent eight years as Auditor of Vanderburgh County. During that time, her office received its first clean bill of health in decades from the State Board of Accounts. She then went on to serve as a Vanderburgh County Commissioner until joining the House. She presided as president of that body during her third year in office. As Lt. Governor, Suzanne oversees a portfolio that includes the Indiana State Department of Agriculture(ISDA), Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority(IHCDA), Office of Defense Development(IODD), Office of Community and Rural Affairs(OCRA), Office of Tourism Development(IOTD). In addition, she also serves as chairman of the Indiana Counter Terrorism and Security Council and President of the Indiana Senate. Suzanne graduated from Mater Dei High School in Evansville. She then went on to receive her Bachelor’s Degree from Purdue University, majoring in Political Science, and four years later met her husband Larry Downs. Together they have a grown daughter, Courtney. |
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Aug. 03, 2017 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
$10 fee for lunch buffet. Pay at the door. Reservations are required. Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch Proud to have been born and raised in Evansville, Indiana, Suzanne previously served as Indiana’s State Auditor since January of 2014.. Before becoming Auditor, she served as the State Representative for House District 78 which encompasses parts of Vanderburgh and Warrick Counties. She was elected to the seat in 2005, and served as the Vice Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee and on the Public Health Committee. Throughout her years of public service, Suzanne has been focused and committed to programs and services for people with disabilities. She was honored to receive the 2012 Public Policy Award from the Arc of Indiana for her work with people with disabilities and was named Legislator of the Year in 2011 by the Indiana Association of Rehabilitation Facilities. Prior to serving in the House of Representatives, Suzanne spent eight years as Auditor of Vanderburgh County. During that time, her office received its first clean bill of health in decades from the State Board of Accounts. She then went on to serve as a Vanderburgh County Commissioner until joining the House. She presided as president of that body during her third year in office. As Lt. Governor, Suzanne oversees a portfolio that includes the Indiana State Department of Agriculture(ISDA), Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority(IHCDA), Office of Defense Development(IODD), Office of Community and Rural Affairs(OCRA), Office of Tourism Development(IOTD). In addition, she also serves as chairman of the Indiana Counter Terrorism and Security Council and President of the Indiana Senate. Suzanne graduated from Mater Dei High School in Evansville. She then went on to receive her Bachelor’s Degree from Purdue University, majoring in Political Science, and four years later met her husband Larry Downs. Together they have a grown daughter, Courtney. |
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Michigan City Promise Scholarship
Aug. 10, 2017
Mayor Ron Meer is pleased to introduce the Michigan City Promise Scholarship which offers up to $5,000 per year, renewable for four years, to eligible Michigan City High School seniors who will be attending a regionally accredited college, university, post-secondary educational program or vocational school in the State of Indiana. The Michigan City Promise Scholarship applies to tuition and fees, including laboratory, student activity, and registration fees at regionally accredited colleges/universities/post secondary undergraduate programs in Indiana. Scholarship cannot be applied to room and board, books, summer school, or graduate school. Amount of Scholarship is determined by the number of consecutive years student attends MCAS and lives in a home owned by the student’s parent/guardian in Michigan City corporate city limits. http://michigancitypromise.com/#aboutanchor
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Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Aug. 17, 2017
Meeting held at Patrick's Grille. ATF is a law enforcement agency in the United States’ Department of Justice that protects our communities from violent criminals, criminal organizations, the illegal use and trafficking of firearms, the illegal use and storage of explosives, acts of arson and bombings, acts of terrorism, and the illegal diversion of alcohol and tobacco products. We partner with communities, industries, law enforcement, and public safety agencies to safeguard the public we serve through information sharing, training, research, and use of technology. https://www.atf.gov/ |
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Singer and Songwriter
Aug. 24, 2017
Enjoy the sounds of Singer and Songwriter Deneza Jadol. Deneza Jadol is a 22-year-old singer-songwriter born and raised in Michigan City, representing the Philippines, her family's place of origin. She plays guitar and piano and writes her own music entirely. Her greatest influences are soul, R&B, and hip hop. She is a new addition to the Artspace community and looks forward to developing her music. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=homHHuWj3ZU |
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What else is Possible? - what if one hour could trigger a shift in a suicidal point of view?
Sep. 07, 2017
https://afsp.org/campaigns/national-suicide-prevention-week-2017/
Suzy Vance After many years as a lawyer in the courtroom focusing on personal and professional disputes, I made a different choice. I became a Life Coach (long before there was such a term) to help people create ease when they shifted (voluntarily or otherwise) and moved forward. |
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Safe Harbor
Sep. 14, 2017
Safe Harbor provides high quality enrichment programming and with dedicated academic support to MCAS elementary, middle, and high school students between the hours of 3:00 and 6:00 pm.
Music- Art- Dance with Lubeznik Center for the ArtsSPARK RecreationHomework Assistance- Credit Recovery- TutoringRobotics- Horticulture-CookingCrafts & Creative WritingCollege and Career Readiness & Field Trips ,
Safe Harbor is proud to be a 21st Century Community Learning Center and to partner with Michigan City Area Schools, Lubeznik Center for the Arts, Hours for Ours LaPorte County YMCA, Dunebrook Nurturing Parents, Boy Scouts of America, Purdue University Northwest, the Michigan City Public Library, Michigan City Boys and Girls Club, Museum of Science and Industry, Challenger Learning Center, and Anytime Fitness.
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Michigan City Department
Sep. 21, 2017
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Peace
Sep. 28, 2017
Paul K. Chappell is an international peace educator and serves as the Peace Leadership Director of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation. He graduated from West Point, was deployed to Iraq, and left active duty as a Captain. He is the author of the seven-book Road to Peace series about ending war, waging peace, the art of living, and our shared humanity. The first five published books in this series are Will War Ever End?, The End of War, Peaceful Revolution, The Art of Waging Peace, and The Cosmic Ocean. Lecturing across the United States and internationally, he also teaches courses and workshops on peace leadership and peace literacy. Chappell grew up in Alabama, the son of a half-black and half-white father who fought in the Korean and Vietnam wars, and a Korean mother. Having grown up in a violent household, Chappell has forged a new understanding of war and peace, rage and trauma, and vision, purpose, and hope. His website is www.peacefulrevolution.com. |
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Life without Barriers
Oct. 05, 2017
The Rotarians from Turkey recognized that the US does a much better job of accepting, training and integrating the developmentally disabled into viable parts of our communities. They knew that they needed to ask for specific training from us so that they could help their communities at home. Rotary Club of La Porte began to spearhead an effort to collaborate with several area clubs including the Rotary Clubs of Michigan City, Valparaiso and Monticello. This collaboration created an innovative program for Training Trainers from Turkey to learn methods for successfully introducing young people with disabilities to skills that will enable them to be productive participants in the workforce. The Turkish Trainers Training Trainers Program has won a grant of $37,710 from the Rotary International Foundation and Rotary District 6540 that will allow for bringing three trainers from Turkey to Indiana, where they will be mentored by educators who are currently operating successful work training and placement programs for the disabled. Training materials are now being prepared that will assist the new trainers as they return to Turkey in order to train more trainers. |
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Oct. 06, 2017 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Please join us for the 2nd Karaoke Contest, October 6, 2017, 6pm at Lubeznik Center for the Arts. Top voting contestant wins $250 prize. Karaoke contestants for October 6, 2017 include Ric Heath, Kesha Pate, Matt Kubik, Chad Galloway, Katie Eaton, Isabelle Eaton, the Duo of Marty Corley and Briana Denise, Cherry Rose Morgia, and Valarie Balogh. All proceeds benefit Lubeznik children's art programs. Vote for your favorite contestant by purchasing $5 each vote or $20 for six votes. Public is invited. No admission charge. Cash Bar. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Michigan City, IN.
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Shirley Heinze Land Trust
Oct. 12, 2017
Kristopher Krouse, Executive DirectorKris earned a B.S. in Biology and Geology from Saint Joseph’s College and an M.B.A. from Indiana University. Kris is a member of the Valparaiso Rotary and the Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce. He serves on the Indiana Lake Michigan Coastal Advisory Board; the Executive Council for Chicago Wilderness; the Environmental Management Policy Committee of the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission; the Board of Directors of One Region, One Vision; the Northwest Indiana Paddling Association Board; the Land Trust Alliance Editorial Board; and the Citizens for Remediation of the Environment (CARE) Committee. Kris recently received the 2014 award for Outstanding Nonprofit Staff Member from the Porter County Community Foundation. Kris has been Executive Director since March 2005. |
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Leadership Indianapolis (Meeting at NIEF Building)
Oct. 19, 2017
Special guests include the Michigan City High School Volleyball Team. Christina is well known locally and throughout Indiana as a servant leader. She is a Michigan City native and a graduate of Michigan City High School. During four years as a state representative from Indianapolis, she earned a reputation for effectiveness and bipartisanship. In 2014, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce called her “one of the most active, thoughtful and determined state legislators.” In selecting her to be his running mate in 2016, gubernatorial candidate John Gregg cited her “record of reaching across the aisle.” But government is only one area of Christina’s proven leadership. Before entering the political arena, Christina spent eight years with Kiwanis International, serving as director of executive and board services, lead area director for Europe and Asia Pacific, and chief communications officer. A Purdue University graduate, Christina began her career as a newspaper reporter in Northern Indiana, then worked in state government for the Indiana Department of Commerce and the governor’s office. Hale worked as a reporter for the La Porte County Herald-Argus before being selected for a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship and studying abroad for a year. Christina is a much-honored and tireless volunteer. She serves on the boards of Indiana Humanities, the Indiana Commission on Latino Affairs, the Domestic Violence Network, the Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault, Heartland Film, and Film Indy. “I always try to be very mindful that I could be part of solutions,” she told the Indianapolis Business Journal, which named Christina to its “Women of Influence” in 2015. “That’s what gets me out of bed in the morning.” |
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Join Leaders, Exchange Ideas, and Take Action
Oct. 26, 2017
Immediately after the meeting, join DG Waterman and President Corley for a one mile End Polio Now Walk. Lisa Waterman, our District Governor for 2017-2018, is a member of the Rotary Club of Fort Wayne. She joined the club in 2000 and served as the Club President in 2008-2009. With her leadership, the first Rotaract Club in the area was established along with the tradition of dedicating a book for each speaker. She is a strong supporter of the Rotary Foundation and a Major Donor. Lisa has served in numerous capacities and on multiple committees at the District level including the Administrative Council, District Visioning Team, and Membership Committees. She has served as an Assistant Governor, Chairman of the District Conference (PDG Lancia), District Interact Co-Chair, Moderator at Zone PETS training, Rotary Foundation Annual Giving Chair, and has also attended 6 international conventions. Because Lisa loves singing and performing, she also established the “Rotary Singers” back in 2003, a group of about 8 – 12 singers from the Rotary Club of Fort Wayne that sing perfect harmony and perform regularly at Club meetings, District events and local sporting events! She has also been a part of the Rotary World Choir at several International Conventions. While she is a resident of Churubusco and claims the Churubusco Rotary Club as a close friend, she has pursued her professional life in the Fort Wayne area. A graduate of Indiana University, Lisa is a Certified Financial Planner and Independent Financial Advisor and has worked in the securities and private wealth management areas for over 25 years. She created her own advisory firm, Waterman Financial Services LLC in 2014. She and her husband, David, reside in Churubusco and have been married 32 years. They have two adult children, Kirsten and Alex, who live in the area. Lisa is excited to serve as your Governor and encourages you to “Join Leaders, Exchange Ideas, and Take Action” with your Rotary friends. |
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Leadership through Effective Leadership
Nov. 02, 2017
Dr. John Oda is recognized as one of the top entrepreneurs worldwide. He was featured in "Meeting the Giants," working with renowned speakers such as Anthony Robbins, Stephen Covey, Dan Kennedy, and Les Brown. He is also regarded as a business expert on the Evan Carmichael website. His writings appear alongside other greats like: Warren Buffet, Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, and Donald Trump. Dr. Oda has been featured as a guest on "Oprah and Friends," interview by Maya Angelou. ABC television, and has served as a radio host on PBS' online radio with his own personal development show http://www.profitnowcoaching.com |
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Indiana Department of Corrections
Nov. 09, 2017
William K. Wilson serves as Executive Director of Adult Facilities and is responsible for oversight of day to day operations at each of of Indiana's 16 adult male correctional facilities. Executive Director Wilson began his career with the Department as a Correctional Officer in 1991 at the then Maximum Control Complex (MCC). Bill has served as a Counselor (MCC), Casework Manager (WCC), Unit Manager (WCC), and was Assistant Superintendent at both Westville Correctional Facility and Indiana State Prison. He most recently served as the Superintendent of the Indiana State Prison for the past four years. ED Wilson holds an Associate Degree in Mortuary Science from Vincennes University and a Bachelor Degree in General Studies with a minor in Criminal Justice from Indiana University. Mr. Wilson was Superintendent of the Year in 2009. He has been a Certified Correctional Executive since October 2007. |