Through Columbus Food Adventures, Bethia offers a variety of tours that showcase the amazing food opportunities German Village has to offer. Bethia likes featuring German Village because, she says, “it is this amazingly historic neighborhood to walk around, but I think visitors are sometimes baffled by it. There is no one main street…things are somewhat scattered and the charm is in the details.”

Bethia has helped in the Society’s efforts to put our neighborhood on more radars. She is a member of the German Village Business Community and regularly sells out her tours of the Village, thus introducing new audiences to German Village every week. Bethia frequently gives German Village high accolades in the tremendous media attention she garners through her work with Columbus Food Adventures, Taco Trucks Columbus, Alt Eats, Slow Food Columbus, Dine Originals Columbus and Crave Magazine. Through her niche market, Bethia has helped turned newcomers into regulars and introduced a whole new set to the wonders and adventures that abound in German Village.

“German Village brings together my interests in geography, food and history,” says Bethia. And for that, we couldn’t be happier to help. The German Village Society is thrilled to be on Bethia Woolf’s radar and so very pleased to reap the benefits of her gracious ambassadorship. We only hope we are returning the favor.

See photos of the event here.

St. Mary Summer Camp in GV

details here

Columbus Commons

Commons For Kids

10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Friday mornings are all about kids at Columbus Commons.

This week, enjoy The Columbus Metropolitan Library Bookmobile storytime at 10:30 a.m. and then join the Columbus Clippers’ mascots, Lou Seal and Krash, and the Honey Bee for Lifeline of Ohio’s Honey Bee Kite Giveaway.

Kids can also enjoy the Reading Room, sponsored by Highlights for Children, use their creativity to build their own Imagination Playground, bounce on inflatables, and take a free spin on the carousel. The Columbus Metropolitan Library book mobile will also visit Columbus Commons from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

http://www.columbuscommons.org/happenings/event-calendar/1370232000
Franklin Park Conservatory

1777 E. Broad St.

Columbus, OH 43203

Adults $11

Children $6

Family Fun

Father’s Day

Sunday, June 16

11am to 2pm, dads and kids can try their hand at making the perfect paper airplane. Supplies and instruction included.  At 2pm, juggler Matt Jergens performs with a variety of props and audience participation. Matt shares juggling tips 30 minutes before the show.

Summer Barbeque: 1–4pm. Take your dad on a short walk to the outdoor Live Fire Cooking Theater on the Community Garden Campus and sample grilled chicken wings and beef kabobs. ($2 per tasting)

Free with admission

http://www.fpconservatory.org/The-Experience/Events/For-Families
Columbus Museum of Art

480 E. Broad St.

Columbus, OH 43215
Surprise Supplies Saturday

June 15, 2013 at 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Play and experiment with unusual materials to create something amazing! This program is free with admission, no registration is requested.

Main Library

96 S. Grant Ave.

Columbus, OH 43215

Nancy Lockard – Turtle Lady & Friends

Saturday June 15, 2013

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location: Main

Age Group: 2-6 years, 6-11 years

Event Type: Family Storytime, Summer Reading Club

The Turtle Lady is back and ready to share her passion for . . . TURTLES! Kids will get lots of touching time with turtles and perhaps a bearded dragon and a snake or two. Ages 0-11A
lphabet Explorers!

Saturday June 15, 2013

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Location: Main

Age Group: Birth-18 months, 18-36 months, 2-6 years

Event Type: Families

Drop in anytime between 3:00 and 5:30 on Saturday afternoons to explore exciting themes related to a new letter in the alphabet each week. Art, music, games and pretend play will be used to bring literacy learning to life!

http://www.columbuslibrary.org/

The North Market

59 Spruce St.

Columbus, OH 43215
June 16, 2013

Artisan Sunday

Columbus’ creative class of artisans and crafters converges on the farmers’ market every Sunday from May through October peddling their handmade wares.

http://www.northmarket.com/activities-and-events

Steve Morbitzer

Call or Text
Mobile: 614-329-1662
http://www.facebook.com/steve.morbitzer

The 2013 Cupcakes were:

Patrick King

Mike Conrnellis

Jim Coleman

Joe Pickens

Chris Anderson

Brian Peach

Kelly Clark

Mike and Adam Newlon

Rob Ferguson

Welcome Gardens

Thanks to an amazing Freshman class from the Wellington School, our Welcome Gardens were planted in record time, by people who have not yet experienced the loss of any cartilage in their knees!  But we do need the help of Friends of Schiller Park to weed, pick up litter, and deadhead the beds throughout the summer.  If you can take responsibility for one of the beds…please let Katharine Moore know which bed and which week you’d like to sign up for:

Jaeger and Reinhard

First week of July, August, and September

Second week of July, August, and September

Third week of July, August, and September

Fourth week of July, August, and September

Deshler and Jaeger (and the entrance to the Recreation Center)

First week of July, August, and September

Second week of, July, August, and September

Third week of July, August, and September

Fourth week of July, August, and September

Diane’s Garden at the corner of City Park and Deshler Avenues

First week of July, August, and September

Second week of July, August, and September

Third week of, July, August, and September

Fourth week of, July, August, and September

Schiller’s Garden (inside the fence around the Schiller monument)

First week of July, August, and September

Second week of, July, August, and September

Third week of July, August, and September

Fourth week of  July, August, and September

The work is easy (go on your own schedule, do a decent job of tidying up, and receive our endless gratitude) and the appreciation picnic is great fun at the end of the season!

Kmoore@TheJeffersonCenter.org

Join us!  The Friends of Schiller Park is a committee of the German Village Society, dedicated to providing support, advocacy and sweat equity for the most beloved 23 acres in the City.

If Schiller Park is where you ride a bike, walk a dog, swing a child, read a book, watch a play, catch a fish, run a lap, or take a nap, it is time to make your friendship official!

There is no charge to belong to the Friends of Schiller Park.

Log on to www.FriendsofSchillerPark.org to join

Katharine Moore

Executive Director

The Jefferson Center for Learning & the Arts The Carriage House on Jefferson Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215

(614) 228-7441

First is the nomination process coordinated by the Organizational Development Committee (ODC).

As outlined in the GVS Bylaws and appointed by President Bill Case, the ODC is composed of three GVS Board of Trustees members (Tim Bibler, Bill Curlis, Chair Jeanne Likins) and three GVS members (Pam Bergeron, Greg Gamier, and Tracie Stamm for 2013).

Each person represents different areas of knowledge about and experience with the Society.

Each person also represents different constituencies in the community.  Also, there are a variety of demographics represented by these six individuals (e.g., long time residents, newer residents, a business owner, a young parent, a variety of ages, etc.).

ODC’s purpose is outlined in the Society’s Bylaws:

• Annually review the By-laws and Constitution and recommend to the Board of Trustees and members any changes needed to effect the efficient management of the Society
• Provide Board governance, training, advice, and counsel to assist the Board
• Annually recruit and recommend nominees for a.) the Board of Trustees and b.) Officers of the Board; and
• May establish guidelines for election to the Board of Trustees.

Beginning with its first meeting January 6, 2013, the ODC began by reviewing its mission, timelines, and tasks.  It also reviewed the variety and the breadth and depth of current GVS programs and activities, including its core mission and finances.

The skills and experiences of current board members and those who are term limited in 2014 (and therefore, will leave the board) were delineated as part of the process to identify the skills and experiences needed by potential trustees for a strong, well rounded board.

Three current board members (Beth Ervin, Brian Santin, and Mike Yarbrough) are not seeking re-election in 2013.  Term limited Trustees in 2014 include:  Darci Congrove, Sarah Irvin Clark, and Jeanne Likins.  Nick Cavalaris and Chris Hune have the option to run for one more term in 2014.

The ODC has met five more times with assignments between meetings, including proposed amendments to the GVS Bylaws which were adopted by the GVS Board in April.

Prior to soliciting the community for potential nominees, this committee crafted a statement summarizing the responsibilities of board members and the scope of the Society’s activities.  This was to ensure that anyone thinking about being a nominee could be well informed in advance.  GVS Board Expectations was another item shared with those considering being on the board as well as with all interested via 4N4.

The committee also asked potential nominees to answer four questions confidentially as part of this process.  In addition, the committee explored the interest of those individuals suggested as potential candidates.

The board needs identified as important for prospective trustees are:

• the ability to see the Big Picture of the GVS and how to move from where we are to the future
• willingness to provide the expertise the board needs pro bono
• willingness to put in the volunteer hours (e.g., chair a committee, attend GVS events, etc.)
• willingness to make a personally meaningful financial contribution annually
• willingness to support the Society’s development efforts, a key to the Society’s long term sustainability

More specifically, the needs identified for the next several years as others rotate off the board this year and next year are:

• strong financial skills, especially a CPA or accountant
• marketing and public relations skills
• technology skills
• other specialized skills

The ODC’s recommended slate of candidates will be presented to the GVS Board at its June 10^th meeting.    There are three nominees for the three open seats.

An alternate process, provided for in the GVS Bylaws, states that “In addition to the members nominated by the Organizational Development Committee, any Society member may nominate, in writing, a candidate for any of the seats on the Board of Trustees, subject to Section 2 of this Article IV, provided that the member or members submit a petition signed by ten (10) members who back the candidacy for the seat, together with a statement by the nominee, that, if elected, the member will serve as an active member of the Board.”

The ODC has reviewed and re-designed the petition form.   Those who support a petitioner must be current GVS members per the GVS Bylaws.  The petition form includes space for these ten names and signatures.

The GVS Bylaws require that those who want to petition to be on the ballot must be a GVS member in good standing for at least one year prior to the election.  A petitioner must also pledge that if elected s/he will serve to the best of their ability as an active member of the board, per the GVS Bylaws.

Another section of the GVS Bylaws notes that any petitions shall be presented to the GVS Office no later than two weeks after the June Board of Trustees.  That date is June 24^th this year.

Petitions are available at the GVS Meeting Haus and should be returned there by 5 PM June 24.  They should be addressed care of Jeanne M. Likins, Chair ODC.

ODC nominees and any petitioners will be asked to complete five questions.  This is what will appear by their name and photo (head shot) on the ballot.

The final slate of candidates for the ballot is presented by the ODC at the July 8 GVS Board of Trustees meeting.    Ballots will be mailed shortly thereafter.  Votes must be returned to the GVS Office or post marked within three weeks of when they are distributed.

ODC has also recommended to President Bill Case three individuals to serve as the Election Board, which oversees the voting process, including the voting tally.

Newly elected trustees are seated at the October 14^th Board of Trustees meeting.  Officers for 2013-2014 will be recommended at that meeting by the ODC.   Nominations also may be made from the floor.

Between the election and the October meeting, there will be a formal orientation to the role and expectations of board members.  It will include a thorough overview of the Society’s operations to enable new board members to understand their legal and fiduciary responsibilities for the duty of care, the duty of loyalty, and the duty of obedience.

For questions or more information, please contact one of the ODC members:

• Jeanne M. Likins, Chair, jlikins@columbus.rr.com or 444.0565 (work)
• Bill Curlis, Trustee, wcurlis@columbus.rr.com or 444.2042 (home)
• Tim Bibler, Trustee, Tmbibler22@gmail.com or 361.6385 (mobile)
• Pam Bergeron, GVS member, pambergeron@columbus.rr.com or 732.0593 (home)
• Greg Gamier, GVS member,villagepet@sbcglobal.net or 443.1784 (work)
• Tracie Stamm, GVS member, tracie.stamm@gmail.com or 432.8019 (mobile)

Please plan to join us on June 18 at 8 a.m. at Backstage Bistro (next door to Shadowbox, 503 S. Front St.) for the Fred & Howard Award breakfast.

Backstage Bistro is throwing this celebration as a gift to the Village – so please thank them while you’re there! Don’t miss the announcement as we celebrate another Village super star!

In 1997, the GVS Board of Trustees created a new award to be presented at the Annual Meeting, honoring individual who have done the most to carry the message of German Village and the GVS to the rest of the world – bringing attention and recognition to what we do and what we have achieved. When the Board created the award, there was no question that it be named after Fred & Howard, the champion ambassadors of German Village. In 1997, the very first award was presented to Fred Holdridge and Howard Burns, who did more for the international recognition of GV than anyone.  The plaque which hangs in the Meeting Haus reads:

to German Village

Submit your nominee!

Past Fred & Howard Award Winners

2008 – John Pribble & Darci Congrove
2007 – Tim Dick
2006 – John Clark
2005 – Sue Doody – Lindey’s
2004 – Terri Dickey
2003 – Wayne Owens
2002 – Hyla Griesdorn & the Share the Flavor Committee
2001 – Andrea Cambern
2000 – Pamela Edwards
1999 – Aaron Leventhal & Beth Ervin
1998 – Robert Jackson
1997 – Fred Holdridge & Howard Burns

If you or your neighbors still need some tips on what can and can’t be recycled,
here’s the word straight from RecyColumbus.

Recycling Tips:

* No sorting required.

* If you keep your recyclables in a plastic bag before carrying them to the cart,
don’t put the bag into the cart. Instead empty the bag into the cart, then throw
the bag into the trash.

* Lids, caps and labels can be kept on recyclable containers.

* Do not place dirty recyclables, like un-rinsed jars, in the cart.

* Reference the graphic on the lid of your blue cart if you are unsure whether or
not an item is accepted.

A Helping Hand for Our Recycling Crews

Give Them Some Space

We’ve got the easy part when we recycle. We just drop it in the blue cart and roll
it to the same location as your regular trash container on pick-up day every other
week.

That’s two weeks worth of recycling, and you and I both know that can be a heavy
load. But our recycling crews do not have to be all muscle to empty the blue carts I
nto those big white trucks.

We’ve got an “app” for that… or rather, we have an arm.

Rumpke is equipping more and more of their trucks with automated arms and front-loading
bins. The automated hydraulic arm latches on to the blue carts and tips them into a
separate front-loading bin that is attached to the front of the truck. As the bin is filled, it
gets hoisted and emptied into the top of the truck.  The mechanical arm greatly improves the
safety, speed and efficiency of collection allowing Rumpke to collect more recycling over a
shorter period of time.

To help with collection, place the cart within one foot of the curb or alley, with
the arrow facing outward and at least three feet from trash or other recycling carts,
or other obstructions. This will give the arm room to maneuver.

Remember… recycling is collected in the same location as your trash and that the
blue cart must be placed out for collection by 6 a.m. on your collection day. After
collection, containers must be removed and stored within 24 hours.

Yard Waste Collection Season is Here

And just a reminder: Recycling is collected every other week alternating with yard
waste. Yard waste will continue to be collected in biodegradable bags or a separate
rigid container, not in the blue cart.

We’ve Got the Blues.  And That’s Great!

Columbus has the blues, but we’re not sad. Our kind of blues makes us smile… blue
carts, that is. We’re filling them up with more and more recyclables and that’s
making us greener by diverting more waste from landfills and saving money by avoiding
landfill fees.

Here’s the latest numbers!

April saw a total tonnage of 2,517 tons of recycled materials diverted from landfills
and reused to make products. Landfill savings totaled $139,595 from your recycling
efforts.

For the year, so far, 9,841 tons of recyclables have been collected, saving a total
of $545,571 in landfill fees. That’s over a half-million dollars saved in just the
first 4 months of 2013.

Earth Day Meets the Fantastic Recycling Band!

Check out who’s layin’ down the beat with our RecyColumbus Band. Mayor Coleman sat in with
our band at the city’s annual Earth Day celebration at the downtown Columbus Commons.
City Council Member Eileen Paley was also there to celebrate our green city.

The RecyColumbus Band is a hit wherever it goes.  Got an event where you think they’d be a hit
with your crowd?  Let us know and we can also a supply a volunteer to pass out information on
RecyColumbus. Program questions are answered online at www.RecycleColumbus.org or
residents can call 645-3111.

One Blue Cart Not Enough?

For just $40, you can buy a second blue cart and double what you recycle! Visit
http://publicservice.columbus.gov/recycle/ to make your order.