2005 Alum: Brandson Grimes

2007-02-04) The Permanent Record, Brandon Grimes Join Forces

Michelle Schoen, owner of Denver-based virtual assistant firm The Permanent Record, is pleased to announce the recent launch of a partnership with Brandon Grimes, an Indiana-based provider of virtual assistant services.

Michelle Schoen, owner of Denver-based virtual assistant firm The Permanent Record, is pleased to announce the recent launch of a partnership with Brandon Grimes, an Indiana-based provider of virtual assistant services.

Grimes, who makes his home in Martin County, Indiana, brings over 15 years of experience to the collaboration. The new partnership will expand The Permanent Record's already-vast inventory of talents and expertise, adding additional copywriting, editing and proofreading, website design, document management and other virtual assistant skills to the firm's repertoire.

Grimes, 32, has previously worked in fields as varied as cable advertising, self-storage management, journalism and insurance, and has spent time in both the public and private sector. He is a 2005 graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University, earning a bachelor's degree in business management.

"Already, the partnership has paid huge dividends to The Permanent Record," Schoen said of the month-old collaboration. "Brandon brings a flair for writing, positive attitude, and a can-do spirit to the table, and he's going to be a great complement to our firm as we move forward into 2007 and beyond."

"I'm very excited to be partnering with Michelle and The Permanent Record," Grimes said. "Michelle has some truly grand ideas that I want to help her see to fruition, and I know that this experience will also aid me in my personal and professional growth. People talk about 'win-win' situations all the time, but I believe that this partnership truly fits the term."

To find out more about Brandon, please visit his page on The Permanent Record's site at http://www.thepermanentrecord.net/meet_brandon.html.

About Us: Michelle Schoen of The Permanent Record started her company and has been a Virtual Assistant since 1990. She is a certified Real Estate Administrative Assistant and Transaction Coordinator. She also designs and updates websites. In addition, she also has a 20+ year background in medical claim billing and collections, authorization acquisition and transcription. She can be reached at michelle.schoen@thepermanentrecord.net or (303) 733-0885.

Additional:

Company: The Permanent Record

Contact: Michelle Schoen

Website: http://www.thepermanentrecord.net

IWU ALUM: Timothy Berner

Professional Insurance Agents of Indiana Inc.

 

Timothy Berner has been elected to the 2007 board of directors for the Professional Insurance Agents of Indiana Inc. Berner is president of Berner and Co. Inc. in Fort Wayne. He is a graduate of Indiana University and holds an MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University.

Josh Buck Updates

 

Many of you have heard the news about Josh Buck, Dr. Michael Buck’s (Professor of English) oldest son, who fractured his neck in a diving accident last week.  Josh is a Wesleyan pastor in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  Josh will be flown from Miami to Grand Rapids tomorrow which is a great relief to his family and friends.  If you would like to find the latest information on Josh’s progress, please go to:  http://www.greenhouseministries.org/. 

 

Josh and his family are in great need of prayer and financial support over the coming months and years.

 

Thanks for praying for the Buck family –

 

IWU SPORTS AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT

WILDCATS WIN FOUR EVENTS

Four Indiana Wesleyan University athletes won Saturday at the Wabash Invitational indoor meet.

Zach Weber won the high jump, clearing 6-foot-7, which is the NAIA national qualifying mark. Weber also attained the qualifying mark in the 55-meter hurdles. He finished eighth in the even with a time of 8.08 seconds.

Josh Foss won the mile run with a time of 4:29.15. Kyle Boley won the pole vault, clearing 13-6.

On the women's side, the Wildcats took first place in the 800 relay in 1:53.15. Team members of IWU were Kristen Cline, Annie Lehman, Micah Poe and Laura Robb.

SOURCE: http://www.chronicle-tribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070122/SPORTS/701220325/1006

 

Prayer Update: 1/2007 - IWU Alumni

Josh Buck, assistant pastor of Greenhouse Ministries in the West Michigan District, suffered a serious head injury in a diving accident while vacationing in Mexico. He is hospitalized in Miami, Florida, and is conscious, but still not breathing on his own. Pray for Josh’s comfort and healing. Pray also for his wife, Shelly, and their family.

For more information: http://www.greenhouseministries.org/

Dr. Wingrove Taylor, evangelist, teacher, and former general superintendent of the Caribbean General Conference in The Wesleyan Church, has been diagnosed with bone cancer. He will receive treatment to slow its progress and to ease his pain. Please remember the Taylors in your prayers.

Shirley Dillon earns "Who's Who In American Educators" Recognition

Gary educator earns national recognition
January 19, 2007

BY KASS STONE Post-Tribune

Shirley Dillon (2001) is one of the best in her field.
According to the most recent edition of the annual publication "Who's Who In American Educators," the Pyle Elementary School academic support provider is one of the best teachers in America.
A graduate of Roosevelt High School, Dillon took an interesting path to her career. After high school, she earned a degree in interior design at Southern University in Baton Rouge, La., then relocated to Los Angeles to pursue a career in that field.
After making a go of it in California, Dillon decided she needed to make a major life change on behalf of herself and her two children.
"Jobs were sparse and I had two sons I had to support, so my sister, who was an elementary teacher already, convinced to me to go back to college and get a degree in elementary education," Dillon said.
She relocated to Gary with her family and enrolled at Calumet College of St. Joseph in Hammond. After earning her degree, Dillon was hired to teach fifth grade st Pyle. She taught that grade for 10 years and earned a masters degree in education from Indiana Wesleyan University.
In 2005, Pyle devised a plan to improve students' academic performance and raise test scores. The plan called for the creation of an academic support professional who would work with faculty members to ensure they were following the school's curriculum.
At the end of last school year, the previous academic support provider retired. Seeking a new challenge, Dillon applied.
Now, she works in every classroom, helping every teacher. She also spends half of her day tutoring students who need extra help.
"I guess you never stop teaching," she said. "I like it; I get to see my former students, which I never got the chance to do before like this, and I get to see how what we did last year makes a difference now that they are in the sixth grade. That's an opportunity I never had before."
How she ended up in "Who's Who In American Educators" is a mystery to Dillon. A teacher must be recommended by a former student, who remains anonymous.
"I don't know who did it," Dillon said. "I wish I could find out. I'm very curious. I asked (the book's editors), but they wouldn't tell me. It would have to be somebody from my first couple of fifth-grade classes.
"I have it narrowed down from there, but that's it. It's a big honor, and I wish I knew who nominated me."

SOURCE: http://www.post-trib.com/lifestyles/216517,whoswho.article

Heather DeWeese-Adkins Named Director of Public Relations for Health Alliance/The Christ Hospital

Heather DeWeese-Adkins (Indiana Wesleyan University Alum - MSM 196 Class)

Names Director public relations/marketing for Health Alliance/The Christ Hospital

 

When Heather DeWeese-Adkins is working as director of public relations, marketing and physician relations for The Christ Hospital, people around her are energized by her high energy and positive determination to achieve results.

 

“I get to learn something new everyday and give back to the community through my work,” she said.

 

Adkins, now a resident Lakeside Park, credits much of her determination and passion to her grandmother, Irene Osborne, who helped raise her. Her grandmother, she said, instilled in her that:

 

• Learning is the sugar you can draw from any situation good or bad.

 

• If you need it, you can reach deep inside yourself and find the grit to smooth or bore through any mountain.

 

• You have a responsibility to share your blessings, to give back to those in need.

 

Those lessons also can be seen through Adkins’ volunteer work with the Secret Safe Place for Newborn program, menopausal programs, infertility programs and the Women’s Crisis Center.

 

Source: http://kansascity.bizjournals.com/bizwomen/cincinnati/content/feature/item.html?item_id=1689&feature_id=193

 

 

Lahni-Boswell wedding

Article published Jan 14, 2007
Lahni-Boswell wedding

Elizabeth "Beth" Lahni and Chip Boswell were married July 22, 2006, in Roseburg Event Center, Marion, with Andrew Uchtman, Bridgetown Church of Christ, Cincinnati, Ohio, officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Harry and Barb Lyness, West Harrison, and Pete and Denise Lahni, Cincinnati. She is a graduate of East Central High School, St. Leon, and Indiana Wesleyan University where she received her bachelor's degree in English education and masters' degree in education. She currently is employed at Oak Hill Junior High School.

The bridegroom is the son of Mike and Lisa Boswell, Swayzee. He is a graduate of Oak Hill High School, Converse, and attended Ball State and Indiana University-Kokomo. He currently is employed with Applied Industrial Technologies.

 

Wildcats soccer coach awarded national honor

Article published Jan 16, 2007

Indiana Wesleyan University women's soccer coach John Bratcher has received the National Intercollegiate Soccer Officials Association's 2006 Collegiate National Merit Award, the school announced Monday. Bratcher was given the award Friday at National Soccer Coaches Association of America convention in Indianapolis.

Each year, the National Merit Award is given to one college coach and one high school coach in the nation who the NISOA recognizes as reflective of the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior.

The Wildcats won their ninth consecutive Mid-Central Conference championship in 2006. Bratcher earned his 400th career victory during the season and was named MCC Coach of the Year for the fourth time in as many seasons with Indiana Wesleyan.

Bratcher is a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association Hall of Fame with a career record of 411-175-38.

 

Ritter-Owen engagement

Article published Jan 14, 2007
Ritter-Owen engagement

Mr. and Mrs. Mike (Diane) Owen are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, Ross, Marion, to Christie Ritter, Powell, Ohio.

The bride elect is the daughter of Jan and Rob Ritter, Powell, Ohio, and the granddaughter of Molly Ritter, New Bern, N.C. She is a graduate of Worthington Christian High School, Worthington, Ohio, and Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion. She is currently a student at Ohio State University.

The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Dave and Carol Owen, Upland, and Bob and Vera Ward, Marion. He is a graduate of Lakeview Christian School and is currently a student at Indiana Wesleyan University.

The couple are planning an Aug. 25, 2007, wedding in Grace Brethern Church of Powell, Powell, Ohio.

 

Staff, family capture professor's world views in print

IWU educator traveled with his series of lectures
BY WHITNEY ROSS
wross@marion.gannett.com

Linda MacKay is sure not everyone will enjoy the book she helped compile, but she thinks philosophy lovers will find it interesting. "There are people who will find it a page-turner," she said. MacKay and several staff and family of the late Glenn Martin helped pen a book on his popular world-view lecture series. Martin, who died in 2004, was the former chairman of the division of social science at Indiana Wesleyan University, where he was also a professor of history and political science. He'd often challenge his students on world views. MacKay said Martin often traveled across the country sharing his 18-hour lecture series. The lectures were so moving to some that letters would flood his office, asking Martin when he would write a book on his work, but he never had the time. Following his death, MacKay and several other staff and family members of Martin pitched in to compile the book, Prevailing World Views of Western Society Since 1500. From compact disc, student notes and Martin's lecture notes, the team was able to publish a condensed copy of his series. MacKay said they are working on writing a more in-depth book of the lectures. Martin's wife, Betty, said it was an honor to see her husband's work being remembered on the campus where he taught for more than 30 years. "It makes me feel great," she said. "We are sending books all around the world because he lectured a lot. I'm hoping that it will catch on as more people read it." Triangle Publishing, which is a part of IWU, is the publishing house for the book. David Bartley, a former student of Martin's and now division chairman of social sciences, can remember how Martin's lectures changed his outlook on life while he was in college. "I was a typical college student that had all the answers and didn't know the questions," he said. "It was a very engaging environment, as I remember." Bartley said he always wanted to see his former teacher and colleague's work carried on and jumped at the opportunity to put it in print. "I'm using his books now in one of the classes I took from him," he said. "In a way, he's still teaching." Originally published January 15, 2007

Death Annoumcement: Beatrice Lelear, Head Resident Director of Bowman Hall from 1971-1887

Chronicle-Tribune Article

 

Sept. 29, 1923 - Jan. 8, 2007

Beatrice Lelear, 83, died Monday in Sunnyvale, Calif.

 

Born in Dixonville, Pa., Bea came to faith in Jesus Christ during high school. Love of Jesus and service to the church were passions of her life. She graduated from Houghton Bible School in 1943 and was an ordained minister in the Wesleyan Church. Known as 'Aunt Bea', for 35 years Bea specialized in children's ministry, traveling throughout the eastern United States to lead Vacation Bible Schools and children's camps. Bea worked at Thiel College in Greenville, Pa. for 16 years. From 1971 to 1987 she was Head Resident of Bowman Hall at Marion College (now Indiana Wesleyan University) where she mentored scores of students with spiritual and practical counsel. In 1998 the Lelears moved to California. She retained membership in Westview Wesleyan Church, Jonesboro, Ind. Bea was a leader in missions in The Wesleyan Church. For 10 years she was vice president of the Women's Missionary Society for the Rochester (N.Y.) Conference of the Wesleyan Methodist Church and later served 4 years as missionary president for the Western Pennsylvania District. For 6 years she served on the executive committee of the Women's Missionary Society for The Wesleyan Methodist Church, overseeing the Northeastern U.S. Bea and Henry also traveled to Haiti and Jamaica for short-term missionary service.

 

She is survived by her husband, Henry W. Lelear; daughter, Caroline Payne; son-in-law, Philip Payne, all of whom reside in Sunnyvale, Calif.; and a brother, Gerald, Houston, Texas.

 

She was preceded in death by a stepbrother, Harold, and a sister, Dorothy.

 

Memorial gifts in the name of Beatrice Lelear may be sent to Indiana Wesleyan University, Advancement Office, 4201 South Washington Street, Marion, Ind. 46953.

 

 

Originally published January 12, 2007

 

 

Announcement: Louisville, Ky - Breakfast with Business First

The new year has started and it's time to start doing business. Join the staff of Business First on Friday, January 26, 2007, 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. for a complimentary breakfast at Indiana Wesleyan University Conference Room, 1500 Alliant Dr., Louisville campus, at I-64 and Blankenbaker Pkwy.

 

Now is a great time to make a New Year's resolution to grow your business. Breakfast with Business First is a wonderful way to make those connections that will help you with your business. Bring your business cards and get ready to network. Come out and see for yourself why this event is one of the premier networking events in town.

 

Do you have any story ideas? Use this opportunity to share them with the editors and reporters of Business First. Our staff will welcome members of the business community who are interested in learning more about Business First and how our news and information can help them do business better. Most of the open-house style event will be informal networking.

 

This event takes place at Indiana Wesleyan University, Louisville campus. Come out and see this faculty and enjoy a complimentary breakfast.

 

This event is sponsored by Indiana Wesleyan University.

 

Breakfast with Business First

When: Friday, January 26, 2007   7:30 a.m.- 9:00 a.m.

Where: Indiana Wesleyan University, 1500 Alliant Dr, Louisville Campus, at I-64 and Blankenbaker Pkwy, Louisville, Ky 40299

Registration Form: ( http://louisville.bizjournals.com/louisville/event/2988#register )

 

Glenn Stockert

Three Rivers Federal Credit Union

 

Ali Halilovic and Karen Roseberry were recently promoted to branch sales manager at the Three Rivers Federal Credit Union branch inside Scott's Food and Pharmacy in Georgetown Plaza.

 

Halilovic began employment with the credit union as a management trainee and was later promoted to assistant branch manager of the Coventry location. He is a graduate of South Side High School and has earned a bachelor's degree in economics and public policy from Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne.

 

Roseberry was a management trainee before being promoted to her current role. She is a graduate of New Haven High School and has an associate degree in business management and industrial management from International Business College.

 

Glenn Stockert was recently promoted to network administrator at Three Rivers Federal Credit Union. Stockert began working at the credit union as a network analyst before his recent promotion.

 

Stockert is a graduate of Northrop High School. He earned an associate degree in electronics engineering from Ivy Tech and a bachelor's degree in management from Indiana Wesleyan.

Debra Meyer

Children's Hope Hospitality House

 

Children's Hope Hospitality House, a nonprofit organization providing lodging and accommodations for parents and families of critically ill or injured children hospitalized in Fort Wayne area medical facilities, recently hired Debra Meyer as its executive director.

 

Meyer comes to the organization with more than 20 years' professional experience at Lincoln Financial Group, including leading marketing initiatives, communications and managing media relations.

 

Meyer has an associate degree in organizational development from Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne and a bachelor's degree in business from Indiana Wesleyan University.

Paul Marcellino ; Carroll County native is new Extension agent

Article By Debbie Lowe

 

The search for the right person to replace retired Carroll County Extension Agent Steve Nichols produced a highly qualified individual who is a Carroll Countian through and through.

 

Paul Marcellino was born in 1954 and raised in Carroll County. He graduated from Carroll High School in 1972, married the former Terri Barber, also a graduate of Carroll High School, worked on his father's farm in Washington Township and for a local private farming operation. All three of his adult d a u g h t e r g r a d u a t e d from Carroll High School.

 

Marcellino received a bachelor's degree in agricultural economics from Purdue University in 1975 and achieved a Master's Degree in ministry from Indiana Wesleyan University last December.

 

"I have been involved with agriculture throughout my life," Marcellino said in a Jan. 5 Comet interview. "I started out like most farm children with the farm chores and the 4-H activities. Those activities carried my interest in agriculture though my adult career."

 

Marcellino said Carroll County is "one of the most progressive farm communities in the state."

 

"Our county is one of the first to get their crops in and harvested," he said. "The farmers here are very professional and very business-like in their farming. They use advanced techniques and marketing skills."

 

Marcellino explained the county extension agent educates farmers about trends and developments in the industry. He said that person also serves as an advocate for farmers.

 

Marcellino encouraged farmers and other community members to contact him at the county extension office by telephone at (765) 564-3169, email at or visit his office, located south of Delphi in the Farm Services Administration building on US421.

 

"I feel privileged to continue to be part of this community," he explained. "It will be exciting to work with the great people of Carroll County as we look ahead to the new challenges that we will face in the upcoming year. I am glad to be here!" he concluded.

 

SOURCE: http://www.carrollcountycomet.com/news/2007/0110/Front_Page/005.html

 

 

WILDCAT COUNTRY! FREE BASKETBALL ADMISSION

01/11/2007 / This Is Wildcat Country!

Grant County Residents Admitted FREE to 2007 IWU Basketball Games!

Come out and support the Nationally Ranked Indiana Wesleyan University Basketball teams by filling Luckey Arena!

Men’s Home Schedule

Grace College January 30 - 7 p.m.

Marian College February 3 - 3 p.m.

Huntington University February 10 - 3 p.m. **

Women’s Home Schedule

Spring Arbor University January 24 - 7 p.m.

Bethel College February 7 - 7 p.m.

University of St. Francis February 14 - 7 p.m.

Taylor University February 17 - 1 p.m.**

**Alumni Fellowship lunch before these games in the Piazza in the Student Center - see related events calendar for more details -- http://www.indwes.edu/alumni/events.aspx or call 765-677-2110

Indiana Wesleyan University and Grant County: A Great Team!

For more information call 765-677-2318.

HOOSIER HYSTERIA IWU STYLE

HOOSIER HYSTERIA IWU STYLE
01/11/2007 / RECENT SPORTS NEWS - GO WILDCATS!
No. 1 wins No. 20
http://www.chronicle-tribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070111/SPORTS/701110333/-1/
Senior forward Sarah McGill poured in a career-high 34 points Wednesday, leading NAIA Division II top-ranked Indiana Wesleyan to an 80-54 victory over Mid-Central Conference opponent Huntington in women's basketball action at Luckey Gym.

IWU women unanimous No. 1; men remain ninth
http://www.chronicle-tribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070111/SPORTS/701110334/-1/

Commentary: There's a new Hoosier Hysteria
http://www.chronicle-tribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070111/SPORTS/701110335/-1/

Promotion: Phil Yeager (2006 Class - MSM 61) Named President

In September Phil Yeager MSM 61 was named President of Peloton Business Group, Inc. The Alternative Board for Northern Indianapolis and Hamilton County.

PSA ANNOUNCEMENT:

PHIL YEAGER

Phil Yeager is President of Peloton Business Group, Inc., an independent consulting firm based in the Indianapolis metropolitan area. He specializes in services to families in business; assisting owners to proactively plan for the future and solve problems unique to family and privately held companies. Phil works with executives of growing small and mid-size businesses with revenues from $300 thousand - $25 million.

Prior to forming his consulting firm, Phil held executive positions with two leading NYSE organizations in the staffing and for-profit education sectors, the last of which reported profits for the past 30 quarters and has been one of the leaders and top performers in the for-profit education sector with over 87 schools in over 33 states.

The other NYSE organization is one of the leading contingency search organizations in the world with over 1200 offices in over 38 countries.

Phil Yeager is the only consultant in the area to combine strategic and succession planning experience, real world management and team building and intergenerational family systems expertise. Phil guides business leaders as they examine their organizations: looking at internal strengths and weaknesses and external threats and opportunities. He assists as they revisit and clarify their personal and business visions for the future and helps them translate these visions into specific strategies and practical short and mid-term goals. This allows each executive to better align their employees with the company’s vision and engage key reports in constructing action steps to grow the business and ultimately improve the bottom-line.

Phil leverages his family systems expertise to assist owners of family and closely held companies in recognizing and understanding the personal and family issues that may be negatively impacting their business and, when warranted, to initiate corrective action. This frequently clears the way for owners to effectively design and implement comprehensive succession strategies, including the development of next generation managers.

Phil has also been involved with advising and facilitating senior executives and business owners in the areas of staffing, time and change management, and organizational development.

Phil brings over 15 years of experience to each engagement. He has an undergraduate degree from Purdue University and a Master of Science in Management from Indiana Wesleyan University. He is also a member of NACE – The National Association of Colleges and Employers.

TAB Offices at Peloton Business Group, Inc., 7649 Meadow Ridge Drive, Fishers, IN 46038 Email philyeager@sbcglobal.net // Phone: 317-577-8882

Susan Wilson Named Cambridge Who's Who Professional of the Year in Respiratory Care

Susan L. Wilson, MBA, RRT, RPFT, Physician Extender and Vice President of Respiratory Critical Care Associates, has been named Cambridge Who's Who Professional of the Year in Respiratory Care. While inclusion in Cambridge Who's Who is itself an honor, only one member in each discipline is named Professional of the Year. At Respiratory Critical Care Associates, Susan Wilson assists her husband, Dr. David Wilson, pulmonologist and critical care intensivist, with several procedures, including a new technique designed to diagnose cancer in its earlier stages by electro-magnetically guided biopsies.

 

Columbus, IN (PRWEB) January 10, 2007 -- Susan L. Wilson, MBA, RRT, RPFT, Physician Extender and Vice President of Respiratory Critical Care Associates, has been named Cambridge Who's Who Professional of the Year in Respiratory Care. While inclusion in Cambridge Who's Who is itself an honor, only one member in each discipline is named Professional of the Year. The Cambridge selection committee hand picks these special honorees based on accomplishments, academic achievement, leadership, and service.

 

At Respiratory Critical Care Associates, Susan Wilson assists her husband, Dr. David Wilson, pulmonologist and critical care intensivist, with several procedures, including a new technique designed to diagnose cancer in its earlier stages by electro-magnetically guided biopsies. Along with assisting with clinical procedures, Wilson operates the business aspects of Respiratory Critical Care Associates. Recently, Dr. Wilson opened a regional lung center in Columbus Regional Hospital. The center serves 12 counties, providing optimal lung health in multiple pulmonary disease states.

 

Wilson received her MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University and her Bachelor of Science in Health Arts from the University of St. Francis. She is a certified respiratory therapist, registered respiratory therapist, certified pulmonary function technologist and registered pulmonary function technologist. Wilson is also certified by the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America as an aerobics instructor. An article she co-authored on F102s during mechanical ventilation appeared in The Journal of Ventilation and was the winner of a Richard Alan Literary Award.

 

About Cambridge Who's Who

The mission of Cambridge Who's Who is to ensure that Cambridge members receive recognition, support and credibility to advance their careers. Cambridge Who's Who is also committed to delivering the highest quality networking resource for job recruitment, career enhancement and new business development.

 

Cambridge Who's Who members have exclusive access to the biographical information of more than 200,000 successful executives, professionals and entrepreneurs at http://www.cambridgewhoswho.com, where they use the database to share information, knowledge and services. Communication via the Cambridge Who's Who registry travels in two directions, enabling Cambridge Who's Who members to reach out when they have a business need or opportunity as well as receive information on exciting new ventures.