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Leadership Clark County accepting applications

Leadership Clark County will host the Community Leadership Academy 2009. Participants will gain critical insight into topics such as Clark County's history, educational systems, social services, criminal justice system, economy, government, and the arts through eight daylong sessions. The program's objective is to continuously develop capable, knowledgeable and motivated individuals to assume leadership and community service roles in our community. Session topics are: call to service, Clark County, current challenges, the concept of servant leadership, the past, present and future of our community and providing required board governance skills. These goals help citizens get involved in Clark County, they contribute to improving the quality of life in our community, and they position Leadership Clark County as a catalyst for improving all community nonprofit organizations.

The academy kicks off with the "Amazing Race" Clark County Thursday, Sept. 18. The remaining seven sessions are held the third Thursday of each month from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuition is $795 and includes all instruction, session materials, breakfast and lunch, a bus tour and graduation dinner in March.

Applications for the academy can be obtained by calling 328-6120 or visiting leadershipclarkcounty.org Applicants who do not have a sponsor may apply for a limited number of partial scholarships. Application deadline is August 8.

Forklift rodeo applications available

Registration has begun for the annual U.S. Open Forklift Rodeo and Safety Expo Nov. 7-8 at the Clark County Fairgrounds.

Designed to raise the awareness of powered industrial truck safety and sponsored by the Springfield-Clark County Safety Council, companies compete in two-man teams. Awards are given to teams and individuals. Kraft of Groveport won the last two years. For information or to register, phone 325-7858 or go to higginsgroupinc.com.

O'Charley's restaurants launch Back-to-School promotion

O'Charley's Inc. is holding a "Stuff the Bus" back-to-school promotion at four area restaurants, including Springfield's at 1830 N. Bechtle Ave. The program will provide hundreds of underprivileged children from 15 states with school supplies through a partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. 229 O'Charley's restaurants will participate in the program between July 28 and August 10. O'Charley's guests and team members wishing to donate new school supplies may deposit them in special "school bus" collection boxes located in the lobby of each restaurant.

Safety council

to hold meeting

Fire detection, prevention and weather related emergencies will be the topic of the Springfield-Clark County Safety Council's monthly meeting to be held Tuesday, Aug. 12 meeting at the Courtyard by Marriott.

Breakfast will be served from 7 to 7:45 a.m., followed by the presentation from 7:45 to 9 a.m. Cost is $12 if made by 2 p.m. the day prior and $15 at the door.

To register, email Val Kelly at vkelly@greaterspringfield.com, fax 325-8765, phone 325-7621 or go to GreaterSpringfield.com and click on Chamber of Commerce and Safety Council. Reservations canceled by 2 p.m. the day prior to the meeting will not be charged.

Also, the Safety Council will sponsor a seminar titled "Investigating Workers' Compensation Fraud" from 8 a.m. to noon Thursday, Aug. 21. Cost is $25 and includes a Continental breakfast. Register with Kelly using the above contact information.