Today, the staff of State and Federal Communications are wearing red in honor of National Wear Red Day.  We want to do our part to raise awareness for the cause of heart health.

State and Federal Communications is proud to be a sponsor of a number of programs with the Akron Heart Association.

Enjoy these fun photos from recent events:

In February, Elizabeth celebrated the seventh anniversary of Ken Kelewae, I.T. Assistant and the seventh anniversary of Sarah Gray, Compliance Assistant Coordinator.  We also celebrated the 18th anniversary of our Executive Director, Renold Koozer. They are all assets to the State and Federal Communications team.

Elizabeth Z. Bartz introduced Akron’s Mayor Dan Horrigan at the Akron Roundtable Luncheon on January 28, 2016.

February 5, Wear Red Day, was well represented at State and Federal Communications, Inc.

On Friday, February 5, the staff of State and Federal Communication supported Go Red for Women! We wore red in honor of National Wear Red Day and to raise awareness for the cause of heart health for women.

Here is our May calendar. If you are attending any of the coming events, please stop by and say hello!

April 27, 2015   WGR Toastmasters, Washington, DC

May 6, 2015   WGR Spring Reception at the Willard Hotel, Washington, DC

May 7, 2015   State Legislative Leaders Foundation’s DC Dialogue: A Conversation about Ethics and Campaigns, Washington, DC

May 7, 2015   John Hockenberry at WKSU, Akron, Ohio

May 11, 2015   WGR Toastmasters, Washington, DC

May 12, 2015   Go Red for Women, Akron, Ohio

May 14-16, 2015   Women in Government – Western Regional Conference, Denver, Colorado

June 4-6, 2015   NCSL Executive Committee Spring Meeting, Denver, Colorado

This year, John Chames and I agreed to co-chair the 2015 Circle of Red and Men Go Red campaigns for the American Heart Association in Akron. February 6^th is National Wear Red Day.

Many are not aware cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of women. Go Red For Women’s mission is to save the lives of women – wives, mothers, sisters, aunts, daughters and friends – by creating awareness and helping to educate the women in our lives.  As a leader in the Greater Akron community we have been asking for support of this mission.

As a member of the State and Federal Communications Community, we are looking to you to also help us bring this critical issue to light in your community. Wherever you live, consider making a contribution to become members of Men Go Red and the Circle of Red to support the 2015 Go Red For Women Campaign. Find more information at www.goredforwomen.org.

We have attended this event year after year and we continue to be inspired by the sea of women and men proudly displaying their red, as well as the heartfelt stories of women in our community who have been touched by cardiovascular disease. We hope that you will join us as members of the Circle of Red and Men Go Red campaigns.  We can all make a difference.

Until next month, remember it is not just a man’s disease. One out of three women die of heart disease and stroke. And, it can be prevented.

Thank you,

Elizabeth Z. Bartz
President and CEO
@elizabethbartz

For the third year, State and Federal Communications has joined the American Heart Association in its Go Red for Women program. This year I am a member of the Circle of Red Society, and John Chames is a member of the Red Tie Society.

This is still an important message.

TODAY, heart disease is still the No. 1 killer of women, causing one in three deaths each year. But it can be prevented. TODAY, Make It Your Mission to learn how to stop this killer, and then tell five women you love you want them to live. TODAY, you can help us stop heart disease in our lifetime. You have an opportunity to support this mission. Call your local American Heart Association and make a contribution. Here is how your donation can make a difference:

• $1,000 provides the newest CPR guidelines to more than 60 emergency care providers, teaching them the most effective skills for treating cardiac arrest.
• $500 allows us to distribute the innovative CPR Anytime to 10 women who can then train 2 to 3 friends or loved ones.
• $250 will teach 50 women in your community the connection between good food and good health by showing them heart-healthy ways to prepare food using the Recipes for the Heart cookbook.
• $100 can equip one hospital or health department with American Stroke Association resources to educate female patients, the public, and health professionals on stroke prevention and life after stroke.

TODAY, check out www.heart.org and learn more about heart health. TODAY is the day to make a difference.

Thank you,

Elizabeth Z. Bartz
President and CEO
@elizabethbartz