Speakers
Speaker | Date | Topic |
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A Special Thank You | May 23, 2022 12:00 PM |
THANKS to our local law enforcement and first responders for their service to our community
![]() This will be a hybrid meeting - - you can attend in-person at Matterhorn Conference Center or virtually on Zoom at noon: Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9601448006?pwd=WGhWc3h5MDByVlRORGcyYnN2WjROUT09 Whether we see you in-person at Matterhorn or see your chat broadcast on the screen, hope to see you there! |
**Memorial Day** | May 30, 2022 12:00 PM |
—No Meeting Today—
![]() No Meeting Today Please remember and honor those who have served and died for our country. |
Paul Cataldo, Owner, Antonio's Italian Ristorante | Jun 06, 2022 12:00 PM |
World Pizza Champion!
![]() Please Welcome Paul Cataldo, Owner and Operator of Antonio's Italian Ristorante. Paul is more than a restaurateur, he is an International Pizza Champion. When you meet Paul, you’ll first feel the intensity of his personality. He takes his restaurant and his food seriously. He’ll look you in the eye and give you his attention while fifty other demands are pecking at the door. That focus and intensity have given him the winning edge. Born in Calabria Italy in 1962, Paul's family immigrated to the US in 1966. Paul worked for a family owned pizza restaurant 1979-1995 and became owner of Antonio’s Italian Ristorante in 1996. His 39 years in the industry has garnered him many awards, including:
Restaurant Achievements
This will be a hybrid meeting - - you can attend in-person at Matterhorn Conference Center or virtually on Zoom at noon: Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9601448006?pwd=WGhWc3h5MDByVlRORGcyYnN2WjROUT09 Whether we see you in-person at Matterhorn or see your chat broadcast on the screen, hope to see you there! |
Kelli Brien, Founder | Jun 13, 2022 12:00 PM |
Mahogany Maternity
![]() Please welcome Kelli Brien, CD(DONA) LCCE, CLS, CPE, SPBCPE and Founder of Mahogany Maternity About Kelli
I am a passionate maternal health advocate, focused on eliminating health disparities and the disproportionate African American and Latina infant and maternal mortality rates. I created the Speak Life Doula program and co-authored the Safety PIN grant that garnered multiple million dollar awards from the Indiana State Department of Health. I am a Certified Lactation Specialist, Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, Spinning Babies® Certified Parent Educator, Certified Perinatal Educator, Certified Birth Doula with DONA International, and Postpartum Doula of over 13 years. I am a member of: DONA International, Breastfeeding USA, International Childbirth Education Association, the United States Lactation Association, The Saint Joseph County Fetal Infant Mortality Review team, the Indiana State Department of Health Maternal Mortality Review Committee and chair of the Birth Equity Subcommittee and Indiana Ambassador for DONA International. I established the 32nd Milk Bank Depot in Indiana. I authored the Birthing Bill of Rights to champion the rights of mothers during the childbearing year. I testified at the Indiana Statehouse in House and Senate chambers in support of Senate Bill 416, for Medicaid reimbursement of doulas which passed, and was signed by Governor Eric Holcomb. About Mahogany Maternity: https://mahoganymaternity.com/ This will be a hybrid meeting - - you can attend in-person at Matterhorn Conference Center or virtually on Zoom at noon: Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9601448006?pwd=WGhWc3h5MDByVlRORGcyYnN2WjROUT09 Whether we see you in-person at Matterhorn or see your chat broadcast on the screen, hope to see you there! |
To be Announced | Jun 20, 2022 12:00 PM |
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Caitlin Doucette, Director | Jul 11, 2022 12:00 PM |
Elkhart County CASA Program
![]() Please welcome Caitlin Cataldo, Director, Elkhart County CASA to our meeting today. CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates What is a CASA? How does the CASA model work? What does a CASA volunteer do? How can I become a CASA volunteer? This will be a hybrid meeting - - you can attend in-person at Matterhorn Conference Center or virtually on Zoom at noon: Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9601448006?pwd=WGhWc3h5MDByVlRORGcyYnN2WjROUT09
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DATE TBD- Ray Caldwell, CFEC Assoc. Prog. Officer | Sep 05, 2022 12:00 PM |
The Community Foundation's Mobility Master Plan Project for Elkhart County.
![]() Please welcome Ray Caldwell, Associate Program Officer for the Community Foundation of Elkhart County, sharing information about the Mobility Master Plan Project for Elkhart County. About the Community Foundation of Elkhart County: MISSION: To improve the quality of life in Elkhart County by inspiring generosity.
About Ray: This will be a hybrid meeting - - you can attend in-person at Matterhorn Conference Center or virtually on Zoom at noon: Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9601448006?pwd=WGhWc3h5MDByVlRORGcyYnN2WjROUT09 |
Bianca Letens, CEO | Sep 12, 2022 12:00 PM |
Dutch Waffle Company, LLC
![]() Please Welcome Bianca Letens, CEO of the Dutch Waflle Company LLC, of Nappanee. Their Story: Bianca introduced Dutch Syrup Waffles (in the Netherlands called “Stroopwafels”) to both families and got them hooked. Every visit after that, Bianca always had to bring the famous Dutch Syrup Waffles to both families. Bianca met her husband Patrick in 1993 and took him over for the first time in 1995 to the United States of America to meet both host families. Bianca and Patrick both took 2 suitcases along. One filled with personal belongings and one with Dutch Syrup Waffles to increase the group of Dutch Syrup Waffle fans. In 1998 Bianca and Patrick got married and both host families took the wonderful effort to come over for the wedding. In that time, Jim Hartman, advised Bianca and Patrick to start selling Dutch Syrup Waffles in de USA. Being a smart businessman, Bianca and Patrick took his advice and bought a waffle baking iron and got skilled at a famous Dutch Syrup Waffle factory. In 1999 Bianca and Patrick did a 10 weeks market research to see if the USA was ready for the Dutch Syrup Waffles. They got in contact with a Canadian Dutch Syrup Waffle baker to get them started. In that 10 week time period Bianca and Patrick met a lot of companies that wanted to work together with them to get the Dutch Syrup Waffle sold in the USA. The Dutch Waffle Company was born and registered in Elkhart Indiana in August 1999. A tough and time consuming period started with lawyers to get all the documents and visas to move over to the USA. After a couple of years the attempt was put on hold, due to the expenses and disappointments of getting things done. Almost reaching the age of 50, Bianca and Patrick put their still living dream of selling Dutch Syrup Waffles in the USA in a prayer and after that, all the necessary doors opened and got the process running again. In July 2019 Bianca and Patrick got a “GO” from the US Consulat and they sold their house and were brought to the airport by their close friend Henk Venema. The Dutch Waffle Company was allowed to spread their wings in the USA and to follow their oldest daughter that is living as an alumni from Bethel University in Mishawaka Indiana. This will be a hybrid meeting - - you can attend in-person at Matterhorn Conference Center or virtually on Zoom at noon: Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9601448006?pwd=WGhWc3h5MDByVlRORGcyYnN2WjROUT09 See you there! |