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FC Cincinnati — Come Celebrate Pro Soccer In Cincinnati!

EmpowerU Studio
225 Northland Blvd
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45246

Tuesday, September 20, 2016 7:00 -8:30 p.m.

Join us for a behind the scenes look at the amazing success of FC Cincinnati – our new professional sports team! 

 The President and General Manager of our new soccer franchise, Jeff Berding, will lead us through why he believed FC Cincinnati would be successful and what it took to make it a reality.     

Young People – Please make it your GOAL to bring your parents to this exceptional, entertaining and informative class!

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Courage Based Self Defense

EmpowerU Studio
225 Northland Blvd
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45246

Tuesday, September 22, 2016 7:00 -9:00 p.m.

One of EmpowerU’s most popular classes.  Courage Coaches Debbie and Mike Gardner are motivation speakers/authors who teach LOVE-based crime survival skills, drawing upon their personal mistakes and successes during their law enforcement careers. Their absolutely new approach to the timely subject of self-defense dares to emphasize “LESS is more, when less is RIGHT!” The Gardner’s instill Courage, Rights and a proven effective “ONE Word Safety Plan” you’ll easily understand.

In this class learn how to:  1) Control your Fear, 2) Prevent crime set-ups, 3) Understand when you have a legal right to fight back and 4) Learn Your Best Chance to survive.  This is a class for your entire family!

We are asking for a $10 contribution to this session to defer expenses of the speakers travelling from Texas.

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A Brighter Future for Children at Risk!

EmpowerU Studio
225 Northland Blvd
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45246

Tuesday, September 27, 2016 7:00 -8:30 p.m.

Join Empower U to learn what Hamilton County Job & Family services are doing for our at risk children and how ProKids can enable you to positively impact a child’s life!

Hamilton County Jobs and Family Services Director Moira Weir joins ProKids Executive Director, Tracy Cook, Esq., Tax Levy Review Committee member (and Levy Opinion Writer) Dan Unger and Hamilton County Commissioner Chris Monzel for a discussion of the Services provided for our County’s children at risk.

Hamilton County JFS directs federal, state and county resources that provide for the safety and well-being of abused and neglected children. Foster care, child support enforcement and child protection along with temporary financial assistance are the tools employed to enhance young lives today and offer hope for a better quality of life tomorrow.

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What Does It Mean To Be A Libertarian?

     + A Visit from Sheriff Candidate Gary Lee

EmpowerU Studio
225 Northland Blvd
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45246

Thursday, September 29, 2016 7:00 -8:30 p.m.

*Also:  An appearance for 10 minutes by Gary Lee, Candidate for Hamilton County Sherriff see note below at the beginning of the presentation.*

A very Timely and vital subject as Libertarian Candidate Presidential Candidate, Gary Johnson, cleared a major hurdle to get on the ballot in Ohio. Will you know enough about the Libertarian platform to make an informed choice?

  • What is a Libertarian?
  • What are the Differences between Libertarian’s and the other political parties?
  • Are their local candidates that are running as Libertarians?

Join Bill Moore, an EmpowerU Board Member who has been a Libertarian for over 40 years and has written on Socio-political theory and libertarianism.  Do not go into the voting booth uninformed!

*Gary Lee--is a candidate for Sheriff for Hamilton County.  As Police Captain, Gary served as commander of the Special Services Section, the Inspections Section and was the first Commander of the Information Fusion Section, which focused on Homeland Security and Real Time Crime technology.  In 2011, while assigned to the Community Policing Section, Gary received a commendation for his leadership on the Department’s successful 6.8 million dollar COPS grant acquisition, which saved 25 police officer jobs from imminent lay-off.  Gary’s most recent command assignment was as District One commander.

*Note:  EmpowerU does not support any single candidate.   We invited Sheriff Jim Neal and Candidate for Sheriff Gary Lee to debate on October 10, 2016.  This invitation was sent over 4 months ago.   Sheriff Neal has decided not to debate his candidacy.  

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Gary Lee

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Hamilton County Commissioner’s Debate

The Farm
239 Anderson Ferry Road
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45238

Monday, October 3, 2016 6:30 -8:30 p.m.

With the election right around the corner join us for an important debate between the four candidates running for Hamilton County Commissioner.

At 5:45 PM Join us for the Best Fried Chicken in Cincinnati (for purchase)

6:30-7:25 PM Commissioner Todd Portune(D) will debate challenger Andrew Pappas(R)

7:35-8:30 PM Commissioner Dennis Deters(R) will debate challenger Denise Driehaus(D)

If you aren’t up-to-date with all the issues going on in the County like Jobs and Family Services and the Metropolitan Sewer District you need to attend this event to help you make important decisions.

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To see our Informational Flyer Click Here

Please email us your questions in advance by sending them to info@empoweruohio.org.   This will be a virtual class and you will be able to watch it live on the internet.   Go to https://www.empoweruohio.org/ for a link to watch the class.

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How to Read Your Customers & Negotiate to Win! or How To Date Your Clients and Get Paid for It

EmpowerU Studio
225 Northland Blvd
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45246

Wednesday, October 5, 2016 5:00-6:30 p.m.

Bill Gladwell is a Thought Reader, Mentalist, Actor and Consultant.  He will read your thoughts! He has focused his attention on the field of Social Dynamics for over 25 years, and he is able to teach what he knows in an understandable and usable way. Social Dynamics is the study of how people interact within a group (2 or more people). Individuals in a group are influenced by one another’s behavior making them more predictable and suggestible, and Bill teaches you how to take advantage of this phenomenon. He teaches you how to influence others.

In this particular presentation, Bill illustrates how the process of dating is the same process you should be using in the business world to network (pick-up), structure your 1st meeting (1st date), negotiate (fall in love), and seal the deal. When you learn how these processes are essentially the same, sales techniques are no longer needed; and the relationship you build with your client is the priority.

For over 27 years, Bill Gladwell has studied and mastered the unique art of reading and influencing people, and he demonstrates his skill in a thought-provoking performance for intelligent audiences.

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Cheers! To the Fine Art of Wine Making!

EmpowerU Studio
225 Northland Blvd
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45246

Tuesday, October 11, 2016 7:00 -8:30 p.m.

Cheers! To the Fine Art of Making Wine!!  Join Empower U and Tom Deutsch as he leads us through the Art of Wine Making.

Tom’s heritage and formative years were filled with Italian traditions including making wine in the fall. This conjured up thoughts of the rich and flavorful aromas of fruit and visions of age-old vineyards in their homeland of Fuscaldo Italy.  He developed a love and passion for wine making which he will share with us.

He will take the mystery out of this sometimes  intimidating process and walk us through step by step how, we to, can place our own wine on the table!

Tom uses wine making equipment that his family kept from the 1930’s.  Most wine enthusiasts are not lucky enough to have such treasures so Tom will address what equipment is available.  Also the many steps included in the process from knowing when to harvest the grapes, fermenting, pressing and kegging or bottling then aging the wine.

Tom will take us from the vineyard to the pouring of our own wine for friends and family!

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Tom Deutsch

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Networking Boot Camp

EmpowerU Studio
225 Northland Blvd
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45246

Wednesday, October 12, 2016 5:00-6:30 p.m.

Understanding the referral process will help you to understand how to develop meaningful and sustaining relationships. The better the relationship the better the opportunity to sustain your business and increase its value.

The best way to get people to help you grow your business is to educate them about you, your product or service and how they can get involved with your future success. Whether the people are referral sources or your possible clients they respond better to education than selling to them We will cover the concept of sales without selling. It will include understanding the sales process and what makes people buy. We then will help you how to understand how to engage educate and motivate potential referral sources.

Duane Plapp author and nationally recognized speaker, feels that people today do not want to be sold they want to the opportunity to buy.  He feels that creating a buying environment allows you to “Sell Without Selling”.DSC_7673

 

Duane Plapp

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The Death Penalty In Ohio

EmpowerU Studio
225 Northland Blvd
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45246

Thursday, October 13, 2016 7:00 -8:30 p.m.

Learn about the death penalty in Ohio and its implementation. 2016 is the second year without any executions in Ohio and death penalty foes are about to claim victory. What is the Ohio Supreme Court doing to enforce the law?   Is the law being enforced?

Opponents around the state are looking to support reforms, by exempting people from the execution laws. 17 people on Ohio’s death row have been there for over 20 years. With legal drugs to induce death becoming harder and harder to find is it worth keeping the death penalty in Ohio?

Learn about the tragic case of Anthony Kirkland who is an American serial killer. Between 2006 and 2009, Kirkland murdered a woman and three girls in the Cincinnati area following a 16-year prison term for the 1987 murder of another woman. Why did the Ohio Supreme Court grant a motion for a new sentencing hearing for Kirkland?   How did Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters become involved in this case? Is the Court carrying out the will of Ohioans?

As the election draws near find out what you need to know about the death penalty in Ohio and what you need to know about the judges that are running for the Ohio Supreme Court.

Michael K. Allen

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The Constitution for Kids + An Understanding of the Federal Election Process

EmpowerU Studio
225 Northland Blvd
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45246

Saturday, October 15, 2016 10:00 a.m.-12 Noon

Let’s get our youth involved in our Country. Denise Waterman from American Spirit Education Alliance walks your children through the basic foundations of our country. This hands-on session and handout will leave you and your children confident in the foundations of the United States. (Recommended for kids age 10+ including adults). You will receive a document at the class that you can take home and discuss with your children over the next months to come. Plan now to bring a few kids from the neighborhood for this important session.

The first Hour and One-Half will be on the Constitution with the last half-hour devoted to the Federal Election Process, including the Electoral College.

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Denise Waterman

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Taxpayers set to get Run Over by OmniBUS Spending Bill!

EmpowerU Studio
225 Northland Blvd
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45246

Thursday, October 18, 2016 7:00 -8:30 p.m.

Are you aware of the dreaded OmniBUS Bill and what is headed your way?

Join Dave Williams, President of Taxpayers Protection Alliance (TPA) as he explains

  1. Why Congress dysfunction leads to these bills.
  2. How the process works
  3. Why these bills lead to higher spending
  4. How the outcome of election will impact this bill
  5. What we can do to educate and affect this practice some view as “anti-democratic”

This Empower U class will enlighten you on how Taxpayer Protection Alliance (TPA) is working to protect taxpayers and enable you to become involved in issues affecting your community!  This is a most empowering class you do not want to miss!

Dave will illustrate how many of these small bills go unnoticed until we are personally impacted by them, i.e. Health Care, EPA, Gun Control and Education. He will also discuss economic impact and consequences of out of control government spending and excessive regulation. Keep your blood pressure under control and join us for this very important EmpowerU class.

David Williams

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How to Be a Successful Public Speaker

EmpowerU Studio
225 Northland Blvd
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45246

Wednesday, October 19, 2016 5:00-6:30 p.m.

7 Proven Steps to a Meaningful and Memorable Speech

Public speaking is one of the most valuable business skills you can learn. Contrary to popular belief, excellent public speakers not born, they’re made.  What successful speakers know are the seven secrets to crafting and delivering a speech that inspires, persuades and entertains.

If you give presentations of any kind, or want to learn these secrets, there is good news for you. The program is called: How to Be a Successful Public Speaker.  In this class, you’ll learn the foundations of exceptional public speaking from a Certified World Class Speaking Coach.

When you walk out of this class, you’ll have the foundational tools that enable you to:

  • Become Better Known in Your Industry
  • Attract More Clients
  • Free Up Your Time
  • Increase Your Income
  • Reduce Your Stress Levels

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Michael Davis is the founder of Speaking CPR, and also serves as a faculty member of Stage Time University. He is a Certified World Class Speaking coach, and continues to study and work with some of the best professional speakers, humorists and screenwriters to hone his speaking and storytelling skills.

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Active Shooter

Nathanael Greene Lodge at Veterans Park
6394 Wesselman Road
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45248

Thursday, October 20, 2016 10:00 a.m.-12 Noon

An active shooter is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area. In most cases, active shooters use firearms and there is no pattern or method to the way their victims are selected.

While active shooter situations are relatively rare, the devastation caused by several recent incidents makes preparing for such an event seem prudent.

How should you react if you find yourself in the middle of an active shooter situation?

This session will provide guidance on how to respond to an active shooter at work, the mall, a movie theater or at your school. Everyone should be prepared to make an informed decision whether to run, hide, or fight if confronted by an active shooter.  Responding correctly could mean the difference between life and death.

During this session, attendees will learn about the ALICE program which is being taught in most of our schools, as well as the Run, Hide, Fight program which was developed by the Department of Homeland Security.  We will also will discuss the many lessons learned from active shooter incidents at places such as Virginia Tech and Columbine High School.

Chief Bart West

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Liberal Bias and the Media by Jack Atherton

EmpowerU Studio
225 Northland Blvd
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45246

Tuesday, October 25, 2016 7:00 -8:30 p.m.

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Jack Atherton has been cited by The Online Urban Dictionary as the inspiration for Ron Burgundy, Will Ferrell’s character in the Anchorman movies.  Jack’s response: “If you were a man, I’d punch you.  But at least you spelled my name right.”

After anchoring and reporting in San Antonio and Miami, Jack helped start The Ten O’Clock News on Cincinnati’s FOX19.  During his 15 years there, it was among the highest-rated primetime newscasts in the country.  Jack also contributed columns to Cincinnati Gentlemen magazine and taught a course on the history of electronic media at the University of Cincinnati.   Jack will be discussing why most news is a distraction from crucial issues we all face, including:

  • the true causes of crime
  • how government is rigging the economy against the poor and middle class
  • Alexis de Tocqueville’s warning about politics and pop culture
  • establishment Republicans and the rise of Donald Trump
  • the Clinton scandals and Hillary’s record

To show how liberal bias came to pervade most media, Jack will survey the history of journalism in America since 1800.   But most of all, he hopes to hear from you.  Stay classy.

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Climate Hustle– The Movie

EmpowerU Studio
225 Northland Blvd
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45246

Thursday, October 27, 2016 7:00 -8:30 p.m.

Join EmpowerU at the Movies as we examine the important subject of Climate Change.  You bring the brain-power and we’ll supply the popcorn. Scorching temperatures. Melting ice caps. Killer hurricanes and tornadoes. Disappearing polar bears. The end of civilization as we know it! Are emissions from our cars, factories, and farms causing catastrophic climate change? Is there a genuine scientific consensus? Or is man-made “global warming” an overheated environmental con job being used to push for increased government regulations and a new “Green” energy agenda?

CLIMATE HUSTLE answers these questions, and many, many more. Produced by CFACT and CDR Communications in the one-of-a-kind entertaining and informative style that has made CFACT’s award-winning ClimateDepot.com one of the world’s most sought after sources for reliable, hard-to-find facts about climate issues, this groundbreaking film tears the cover off of global warming hype, and exposes the myths and exaggerations of this multi-billion dollar issue.

Run Time is 1 Hour. Discussion will follow. Don’t miss this important look on Climate Change.


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Pumpkin Decorating for Kids (and Big Kids!)

EmpowerU Studio
225 Northland Blvd
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45246

Saturday, October 29, 2016 10:00–11:15

Join Frame USA’s store Manager Denyia Gott and her talented artistic staff as we teach you how to Decorate Pumpkins right before Halloween.   Don’t get scared you can do this!    Included in your $5 material fee you will receive a basic Pumpkin Decorating kit (like the one shown in the picture) and a good size 9-12″ pumpkin.    You bring your creativity with you and we pretty much guarantee a good result.  Snacks will be included for all–and this will be fun!

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The Perpetuation of our Political Institutions

EmpowerU Studio
225 Northland Blvd
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45246

Tuesday, November 1, 2016 7:00 -8:30 p.m.

Exploring One of Lincoln’s Most Important Speeches Right Before Our Election.

This class will be a unique learning History experience for many but especially for our younger people.  Pat Maloney’s knowledge of History and his dedication and love to the Republic result in a much-felt, passionate presentation that is sure to be kept in your memory for quite a while!

Is this time in history really the most threatening to our Republic or have we survived similar conditions?  This class will provide an in-depth look into our past, how it is similar to our present, and how Abraham Lincoln advised Americans to overcome these dangers.

Join us as our Empower U Board Historian, Patrick Maloney, explores a speech given by Abraham Lincoln in 1834 at the Young Men’s Lyceum Museum of Springfield, Illinois.  He will explore the context and meaning of this most magnificent, but largely forgotten address (which many consider one of Lincoln’s most important speeches). What can it reveal about the current state of American politics and how to proceed?

Can we once again unite as a people to prevent what many see as an inevitable fracture in or Republic?  This class may give you hope to draw on from the past.

Patrick Maloney

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Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is,  A Guide to College Savings

EmpowerU Studio
225 Northland Blvd
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45246

Thursday, November 10, 2016 7:00 -8:30 p.m.

Christopher Smitherman believes not only should parents talk to their children about going to college but they should have a plan to pay for college. Encouraging youth to study hard do well in school but parents have no savings sends the wrong message.  Smitherman will discuss college savings strategies.

We will also ask Christopher to give us his analysis of the election which will be just completed with we meet for this session and also give us a brief update on the Cincinnati City Council. EmpowerU welcomes Christopher Smitherman.

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Christopher Smitherman

 

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Beatles Blast from the PAST!

Price Hill Chili
4920 Glenway Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45238

Tuesday, November 15, 2016 7:00 -8:30 p.m.

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An incredible trio of speakers will provide us a Beatles–Blast from the Past.  Gary Jeff Walker, Dusty Rhodes, Jim LaBarbara, at Price Hill Chili.  The Election is over – Time to Celebrate!

Whether you are celebrating or commiserating what better way to kick back, relax and enjoy an historic musical interlude!

This class will be a night to remember for all.  Young People will enjoy a great history lesson in rock ‘n’ and  others will relive the golden years of this music genre.  We will enjoy Beatles mania from the unique perspective of those involved up close and personal!

Join Empower U with Gary Jeff Walker, Dusty Rhodes, and Jim LaBarbara  at one of our favorite venues Price Hill Chili for this BEATLES BLAST from the PAST!   Dusty Rhodes (part of the Good Guys DJ.s) will share the behind the scenes story of how Cincinnati managed to land a much coveted Beatles Concert. Gary Jeff Walker (once dubbed “The Hardest working man in Tri-/State Radio) will reminisce about the Breakfast with the Beatles Tour.   Jim LaBarbara (aka The Music Professor) will take us back in time when he was cavorting with the Beatles and other historic rock ‘n’ roll groups.  Jim will give us a perspective as only The Music Professor can!

Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes was one of the WSAI-AM DJs in 1964 who invited the Beatles to play at Cincinnati.  This photo hangs in his conference room in the county administration building. Dusty Rhodes is top row second from right with the pipe, with the Beatles seated, from left, Ringo Starr, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Paul McCartney.

“On a whim, the five of us (Good Guys” DJs above) sent a telegram to England to and said, can we get them for a show here?” said Rhodes.. “And in early April, the telegram came back that said, ‘You’ve got them!’ ”

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Take a walk down Memory Lane!

American Sign Museum
1330 Monmouth Avenue
Cincinnati, OH  45225

Thursday, November 17, 2016 7:00 -8:30 p.m.

Celebrating the rich history of American signage through preservation and education, the American Sign Museum opened its doors in 2005, moving to its Camp Washington location in 2012.  Come and spend an evening with us and experience the visual delight of America through the years at the American Sign Museum.  The museum is the premier institution preserving historic signs and promoting the contributions the sign industry makes to commerce, culture, and the American landscape.

This will be a fun tour, join EmpowerU as we visit The American Sign Museum.   There is a mandatory $5 charge for this class which you can pay for at Registration.   EmpowerU will then pay for your admission.

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