 In
recognition of her outstanding accomplishments and her many years of
service to the community as a motivator, humanitarian, and role
model, Operation ABLE of Michigan will present the Neal Shine
Lifetime Achievement Award to Florine Mark at the
2004 Ability is
Ageless Luncheon on October 20.
As president and
chairman of the board of The WW Group, Inc., Florine uses her
influence, energy and resources to improve the lives of others. A
multifaceted entrepreneur, media personality and now author, she was
once the largest franchise holder of Weight Watchers International
in the world.
During
September, Operation ABLE is accepting nominations from employers
who want to honor their outstanding older workers at the luncheon.
The area's top mature workers (50 years and older or with 25 years
of service to their company) will be recognized for their
exceptional contributions and achievements. The luncheon, a
memorable and heartwarming event hosted by Michigan's leading
provider of job training and employment assistance for mid-career
and older workers, will be held at the Hyatt Regency Dearborn from
noon to 2 p.m.
"This
celebration is a very positive way for employers to honor older
workers who make a daily difference at their companies through their
experience, work ethic and dedication to excellence," said Karen
Kosniewski, president of Operation ABLE of Michigan. At recent
luncheons upwards of a hundred well-deserving workers have been
honored by employers from all sectors of the business community,
including manufacturing, construction, retail, service, health care,
banking, finance, and the nonprofit arena.
Carmen Harlan,
WDIV-TV news senior anchor, will serve as the event's emcee. Each
person nominated by his or her employer will receive a Certificate
of Distinguished Service and will be featured in the luncheon's
slide presentation and program book. Nine honorees will receive
special recognition with Most ABLE Awards that will be presented by
Harlan in an especially moving ceremony.
Nomination forms
are now available. To be eligible, a nominee must live or work
in Michigan, be 50 years of age or older or have 25 years of service
to a company by October 20, 2004, and be currently employed. There
is no limit to the number of employees a business or organization
can nominate. Nominations are due no later than October 1.
To obtain
nomination forms for the Ability is Ageless Award or for event
tickets, contact Operation ABLE at (248) 443-0370, by e-mail at
able@ameritech.net or logon to
www.OperationABLE.org.
The nomination form can be easily downloaded from the web site
and returned by e-mail.
Interested in joining the list of luncheon sponsors?
There's still time to have your company benefit
from the community exposure this event generates.
For details, contact Operation ABLE of Michigan
at (248) 443-0370 or by e-mail at
able@ameritech.net
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Operation
ABLE of Michigan is pleased to announce the reactivation of
ABLEtemps, its unique temporary service that offers seasoned
employees to local businesses and opportunities for job seekers to
put their experience to work.
