Geist Community Newsletter February 2013

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6 Fishers Switch: New Town Councillors, New Leadership, New Direction for the Town of Fishers | J. Andy Murphy

10 Business Spotlight: Geek in Pink | Jody Veldkamp

13 Spring Break is Right Around the Corner| Ann Craig-Cinnamon

14 Event Calendar

16 Pacesetter: Geist Half President Leaves a Wake of Community Commitment | Janet C. Striebel

21 Scotty's Closes, "Detour" Moves In| Pat Carlini

22 Business Spotlight: The Painting Edge | J. Andy Muprhy

26 Lawrence Township School Foundations New Leader, Cori Korn | Kara Riebel

30 Catch of the Day | Neil G. Moore

32 Changes in Child Support Laws| Billy Horvath

34 New Resolutions | Tracey Meister

37 Social Media ROI | Eric Anderson

40 Local Girl Punts, Passes and Kicks Her Way to Atlanta | Kara Riebel

42 New Sushi Spot Coming to Geist | Pat Carlini

44 Cooper Tires Recycles Waste Oil in Locally Built Furnace| Janet C. Striebel

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Councillors Pete Peterson and John Weingardt about their vision for the Town as it transitions into the City of Fishers.



| J. Andy Murphy

The word CHANGE has several different meanings including: To go back, to make a shift, to alter, or to move forward with transformation. Last November, the community of Fishers voted for change that would indeed incorporate the defi nition of moving forward from that of being a town to that of becoming a city.

This change has brought together a new leadership team who will be responsible for developing a strategic plan that will lead the new city forward. It has been a documented journey with many ups and downs, but the citizens of Fishers made the fi nal call.

The history of Fishers will once again be expanded in 2015, when Fishers residents elect their own nine-member City Council and their fi rst Mayor who will take offi ce in January of 2016. This is a historic time in Indiana history.

From humble beginnings …

The Town of Fishers, Indiana, formerly known as Fishers Station and originally as Fishers Switch, came into being in June of 1872 when Salathiel Fisher divided his land into town lots. In those days, it was common for new communities to spring up along railroads. Fishers was no exception, hence, the early reference to a train station or ‘switch.’

The railroad made its way through in 1851 bringing jobs and new settlers, eventually extending to Chicago in the early 1870’s when Fishers Switch was platted.

Over the years, Fishers’ population grew slowly to 388 by the 1960 census when rail shipment declined. The relocation of Indiana Highway 37 to the east side of town and the subsequent connection with I-69 insured the future growth of Fishers as a commercial and residential center.

The Town of Fishers would soon become a fast-growing suburb of Indianapolis. Fall Creek Township became the site of a consolidation of area schools. The development of Geist Reservoir in Fall Creek Township during the 1980’s also added to the area’s growth. With the continued extension of sanitary sewers eastward under I-69 and with stable interest rates, the population increased from 7,187 in 1990 to 37,835 by March of 2000; 52,390 in 2003 and to 78,651 in 2010.

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New Direction for the Town of Fishers



This growth has set the stage for the future of Fishers as a city…

In the meantime, the Town of Fishers has a new Town Council President, John Weingardt, and a new Vice President, Pete Peterson – two very capable business leaders who bring a new vision to the development process of a new city. It could be looked at as a daunting task, but in listening to them discuss the responsibilities that are ahead of them, one feels the dynamic energy and seamless fl ow of business economics that will one day make Fishers one of the largest and most successful cities in Indiana.

“There are indeed many challenges ahead of our entire team, but we understand and look forward to doing what our citizens expect of us. We intend to concentrate on economic growth by adding jobs and new business development; moving forward with an exciting downtown redevelopment plan; utilizing the green space in front of Town Hall; and being open to needs of our community,” said an expressive Weingardt.

“Fishers has so much potential and room to expand in our zip codes. We have wonderful schools and land available that invites new development opportunities,” adds Peterson with a rapid-fi re presentation that is contagious.

Both Weingardt and Peterson are newly elected representatives, winning their seats in November, 2011. With fellow town council rookies Rene Cox and Mike Colby, the runway leading up to the fi rst mayoral election is sure to be full of change.

One thing is clear, the council seats are fi lled with individuals who are dedicated to the tasks in front of them and who were responsible for decisions that gained national attention.

Some of these accomplishments include:

• Top 100 Best Places to Live in America (#12 Ranking) – Money Magazine

• Forbes 11th Best Place to Move• Family Circle names Fishers one of the 10 Best Towns for

Families• Named a “Playful City USA” Community by KaBOOM!• Named Safest City in the Nation by CQ Press in their City Crime

Rankings 2011-2012: Crime in Metropolitan America reports

The Fishers Town Council typically meets at 7 p.m. on the fi rst and third Monday evenings of the month in the Fishers Town Hall Auditorium.

For more information, visit www.fi shers.in.us.

FAMOUS RESIDENTS OF FISHERS

• Reggie Miller and Austin Croshere, former Indiana Pacers players

• Dahntay Jones, current Indiana Pacers player

• Zach Randolph, Memphis Grizzlies player

• Alan Henderson, former Atlanta Hawks player

• Rosevelt Colvin, NFL player, formerly of the Houston Texans, Chicago Bears and New England Patriots

• Joe Reitz, Indianapolis Colts player

• John Teerlinck, Indianapolis Colts Defensive Line coach

• Tony Gwynn, former San Diego Padres player

• Kevin Fertig, professional wrestler

• Justin Masterson, Cleveland Indians pitcher

• Ken Bloomhorst, artist, graphic designer and creator of the logo of the Environmental Protection Agency. He is represented in the Smithsonian Institute as well as the Library of Congress.

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO GET TO KNOW YOUR TOWN COUNCILLORS:

• Scott Faultless

• Stuart F. Easley

• David C. George

• Michael Colby

• Pete Peterson

• Renee Cox

• John Weingardt

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J. Andy Murphy is a published author and works as a literary agent for regional writers. She serves as the Executive Director of the WriteStuff Writers Conferences and Events.




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the Webster’s Dictionary defi nition of the word “geek” doesn’t fi t self-proclaimed “Geek in Pink” Regina Miller. She is the polar opposite of the stereotypical nerdy guy

with tape on his glasses and a pocket protector. Although knowledgeable about computers, she has broken the mold on geekdom. She has broken the mold in many other areas, too.

Let’s start with the fact that she’s a woman in what is normally considered a man’s domain: Computers. She got there in an

interesting way, too. After graduating from high school early, she crammed all the college classes she could into her course load and graduated at the young age of 19. The plan was to follow the footsteps of her father in international manufacturing. One little thing got in the way: A baby. Regina married her high school sweetheart at 18 and had her fi rst child at 19. She says it was being broke that led her to learn how to repair

computers. “It’s amazing what broke will teach you to do,” she laughs.

Over the years, her computer repair experience increased. One night in 2005, there was a knock on her door. She opened it to fi nd a man and woman holding their sick computer. Someone at Offi ce Depot who had only Regina’s address referred them to her and they were desperate to recover data that they feared was gone for good. Regina worked a minor miracle and was able to recover the data. That pivotal moment made her decide to start her business.

She says, “I had so many people coming to me at that point that the business pretty much started itself.” Now she needed a name. “I wanted in the name to relay a friendly, open resolution to your technology problems.” Her husband suggested, “Miller Computer Associates;” Regina’s idea was “Geek in Pink.” “It came down to me trying to fi nd a word that would imply technology and a word that would imply a female,” she says.

She started with one employee, herself, and a drop-off spot. Today, she has six employees, a storefront location in Center Grove, and a drop-off location at Mail Post in Fishers. Geek in Pink has grown phenomenally, doubling every year since opening in 2005, except for 2010 when it tripled. The number of on-site jobs Geek in Pink does in Geist and surrounding areas has grown dramatically, and Regina is exploring opening additional store fronts.

Her success did not come easily. Not only has it required sacrifi ce and long hours away from family, but also as a “girl” in a man’s world, she has had to prove herself. She says in the beginning she would get calls from women and arrive at their home to fi nd husbands that were dismissive of her abilities. Once she proved herself by fi xing their problem, they often referred her to their businesses and that helped Geek in Pink take off. Tech repair is still a man’s world, evidenced by the fact that only one percent of all her job applicants are women. She’s doing her part to change that by teaching classes and doing career days in schools. Four of her six employees are women; but she says she hires the most qualifi ed applicant, regardless of their gender.

Call it adapting or breaking the mold, either way Regina has done it and done it well.

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he last of the decorations are down, the wrapping paper and presents are put away, and now you can fully concentrate on your next big event on the calendar: Spring Break! That’s right; it’s less than three months away and not too soon to start planning. Half the battle is deciding where to go and your wallet often dictates that. There are many choices both near and far.

FLORIDALet’s start with far. Florida is popular with Hoosiers, whether it is the Atlantic or Gulf side. Disney is a traditionally great Spring Break destination and has a few new things to offer in 2013 including the expansion of Fantasyland and the opening of the Art of Animation Resort.

CRUISESCruises are a wonderful economical way to take the whole family on vacation, but Spring Break does book up fast. There are few better bargains than a cruise. For one price, you get your accommodations, unbelievable food, and entertainment, not to mention all those fun ports of call. I always say that cruising is great because you unpack once and wake up somewhere new every day! There are more ports than ever to sail from, many of them within driving distance. Several cruise lines sail from New Orleans, which is a fun city to visit in itself. Depart from Charleston, New York City, or Baltimore, which is only 600 miles from Indy. Galveston, Texas is a relatively new, but growing port.

Of course, there are all the Florida ports including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, and Port Canaveral. Some cruises leave from San Juan, Puerto Rico. You can choose from three to 12 night cruises with hundreds of different itineraries. An Eastern Caribbean cruise takes you to the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, San Juan, and St. Maarten. Western Caribbean itineraries visit Mexico, Grand Cayman, Belize, Honduras, and Jamaica. While Southern Caribbean cruises visit Barbados, Aruba, St. Lucia, Grenada and other exotic ports of call farther south.

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February 8Lawrence Township Lincoln Day Dinner:

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| Janet C. Streibel . Photos by Brenda Staples

Most of us try to do the best job we can just to keep up in our hectic daily routine of life. We try to stay ahead of the competition in our career, coping with long hours and learning new technology. We attempt to balance the demands of family, focusing on our kids and their

activities. And then there are some in their spare time, who try to help give back to the community because they know it’s the right thing to do. Yet there’s a select few who have excelled way beyond the call of duty in all these areas of life reaching their pinnacle of excellence. Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting one such exemplary individual—Matt Troyer, a Geist resident who makes it look rather easy achieving these goals with grace, dignity, loyalty, and confidence.

Currently, Matt is president of the Geist Half Marathon Inc. (www.geisthalf.com). In fact, he was one of its founding members. Before he stepped up to help Geist Half, he was president of Prevail (www.prevailinc.com) for eight years after serving on the board for two. Furthermore, he served on the Board of Directors and Executive Board of the Hamilton Southeastern Foundation (HSSF) for three years. In short, if there is a Geist-area charity with far-reaching impact, Matt has probably served on its board. In addition to helping in the community, Matt is a corporate attorney and partner at Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP.

“Matt is a talented attorney who graciously donates his skills and time to many community organizations,” says Eileen Pritchard, former Fishers Town Council member. “The time and energy he put into the Prevail Board, and his service on Town Boards, is a model for serving your community.” Incidentally, he served on the Town of Fishers Board of Zoning Appeals and Town of Fishers Redevelopment Commission.

Actions that PrevailPrevail is a program providing assistance to victims of crime and abuse in Hamilton and surrounding counties. Beth Gehlhausen, founder of Prevail Inc., can not say enough good things about Matt.

“He is a wonderful man who cares about his community. He grew to really understand the organization and had a deep commitment to the people we served which doesn’t always happen with board members. Matt worked tirelessly, was very engaged and passionate about helping Prevail. He was always very organized which was a big plus with our fundraising efforts and his negotiating skills were a huge part of resolving an obstacle that arose when securing a large gift.”

With the funds from this large gift, Matt went one step further. He created a foundation. He says, “It was very important to me that we use this multimillion dollar gift to achieve long-term sustainability for Prevail. I was concerned that if we didn’t, the

money would just be spent in a relatively short term.”

“When I think of Matt, what stands out are his leadership skills and his compassion for the people that Prevail serves,” says Glenda Garrison, former Board of Director for Prevail. ”It’s such a small world. Even before I met Matt, I actually knew his wife, Kim, first. She was my son’s third grade teacher in Carmel. And my son loved her.”

His Time with Hamilton Southeastern Schools Foundation Still Lives OnThe HSSF provides scholarships and teacher grants within the Hamilton Southeastern district. One of Matt’s main achievements was implementing the ExactTarget email system which enables communicating with parents throughout the year.

“Matt is a visionary and strategist, very skilled with volunteer driven organizations,” says Tim Calvert, past president of HSSF. He continues, “Matt consistently brings a business minded approach focused squarely on organizational development and improvement. The Hamilton Southeastern Schools Foundation has benefited greatly from his leadership and partnership efforts with the Foundation and the Geist Half Marathon.”

Although he may not currently be on the HSSF board, his efforts with raising funds through GHM are certainly paying off well as HSSF benefits from every dollar raised by the Geist Half Marathon.

Backtracking His PathGrowing up in Carmel, Matt attended Carmel High School where he played several sports including running cross country. As a student there, he probably never dreamed he would someday become one of the founders and president of the Geist Half Marathon. He also probably never thought he would find his future wife, but he did. He started dating Kim during his senior year and they were both on the prom court.

“When I took over the board, I had two visions ... My first vision was to put on a great event that people would want to come back to year in and year out, one that the community could be proud of and that the participants would want to make an annual event, not just a one time deal. The second vision I had was to raise absolutely as much as money as we

possibly could for the schools.”



After earning a business degree (accounting) at Miami University, he worked for Deloitte & Touche for three years before going to law school at Indiana University. He and his high school sweetheart got married and eventually built a home in the Springs of Cambridge at Geist.

Matt would go running within the neighborhood and think to himself about what a perfect setting Geist would be for a community race. Coincidentally, he happened to read an article in the Geist Community Newsletter about how others were going to meet at Burd Ford to start planning the inaugural Geist Half Marathon.

Going an Extra Mile for Geist Half Marathon and in Perfect TimeDuring the early stages of planning, we needed a new lawyer to volunteer and help us,” recalls Tom Britt, publisher of the Geist Community Newsletter and a founding member of the Geist Half Marathon. “The attorney who had been helping us early on was leaving for another job in Texas on a Friday. That same day, I got a phone call from Matt saying that he wanted to help out. I told him, ‘Matt your timing is impeccable.’”

Tom admires many things about Matt, like how he donated so much of his time and legal work behind the 501c3 application. Due to his efforts, Matt and his firm saved the Geist Half thousands of dollars.

“He’s a true turnaround artist,” Tom added. “A couple years ago, we faced the worst race financially we had experienced.

Matt stepped in as president, and as a result, the Geist Half had our most profitable year yet in 2012. He’s been a linchpin in the success of our growth and our organization’s success.”

His Visions Became Real“When I took over the board, I had two visions,” says Matt. “My first vision was to put on a great event that people would want to come back to year in and year out, one that the community could be proud of and that the participants would want to make an annual event, not just a one time deal. The second vision I had, was to raise absolutely as much as money as we possibly could for the schools.”

His visions have become a reality. With the $80,000 netted in last year’s race, a total of $60,000 was donated to the HSE and Lawrence schools. The remaining balance was assigned to the Geist Half Marathon Grant Program, empowering teachers or parent volunteers who wish to organize a health and wellness initiative for local children. The applicants must live in Marion, Hamilton, or Hancock counties and the application is on the Geist Half Marathon website.

Matt explains, “With the help of our talented board, our main focus this year is to institutionalize the processes so that the race will not be dependent on those of us who started it.” Tom, now Executive Director of the Geist Half adds, “We want this event to live way past us so that our grand kids can run this race and extend the valuable memories.”

The Troyer family in their Cambridge kitchen (left to right) Matt, Clay, Emily, and Kim.



On the Home FrontMatt manages to fi nd time for his family and other organizations. He has been a travel soccer coach for the Fishers Soccer Club, coaching teams for both of his kids, Clay, a seventh grader at HSE Junior High and Emily, a sophomore at Cathedral.

Since Matt gives back to the community so eagerly it’s not surprising that his wife, Kim Troyer, also contributes her time. Her main community involvement is at the Christamore House Guild, where she is also a member. She also volunteers with the Geist Half wherever she is needed such as with handing out fl yers, fi ling in at packet pick-up, or delivering coffee to early morning volunteers on race day. She is also active with the Fishers Soccer Club, serving as a team manager for many years. Kim, a realtor, has worked as an independent broker for 13 years. As of last year, she has joined Keller Williams and is enjoying her new affi liation. She says, “It’s a great group of people to work with.”

At only 42 years of age, Matt has accomplished a lifetime of achievements. While his friends and associates at Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP, the Town of Fishers, Prevail Inc., Hamilton Southeastern School Foundation, and Geist Half Marathon all rave about Matt, perhaps his biggest fans are at home. His wife Kim admires his ability to approach all facets of life in a creative way.

“The best way to sum up how I feel about Matt is that he is a great support network whether it is for his friends, his family, co-workers, or those that he volunteers with for Geist Half or any of the other boards.”

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It was out with the old and in with the new this year for one popular Geist restaurant. Scotty’s Lakehouse at the corner of Fall Creek and Brooks School Road – where many restaurants have called home over the past few years – closed down. Almost overnight, the “coming soon” sign went up for “Detour American Grille and Bar” to move in.

Unlike some other restaurant closures, this one was not due to slow business. “We were happy with the sales,“ says Mark Maddox, co-owner of the MSCB Group who owns the Scotty’s location and other properites.

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“We wanted to make a smooth transition for the employees and the loyal clientele of the Lakehouse,” says Maddox.

Detour has a loyal following as well in Carmel. The Grille and Bar boasts of fresh, made-from-scratch menu items and fun specialty drinks such as the “Traffi c Jam” which is a Bacardi dragon berry rum concoction. “The inside will be the same, just the colors will change," says Maddox. “We would also like to do a little more with the outside dining at the Geist location."

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This is a fishing story, but it’s not about the one that got away. About a year ago, Tom Frank, 32, cast a metaphorical net for the chance to appear on a TV fishing show. The Fishers resident submitted a video audition tape for himself and brothers Michael, 34, and Sam, 37, to appear as guest fishermen on the nationally-televised Bass2Billfish program airing on NBC Sports Outdoor network. “On the video, I included pictures of us fishing and what we’d caught,” Tom said. “I figured that would be the end of it.” However, a second audition tape was requested, and it showed host Peter Miller just what he was looking for. “I’ve never had three brothers on the show. It made for a great dynamic: competition, camaraderie – all dedicated to their dad, who had passed away recently,” said Miller.

While some fact-challenged fishermen are famously prone to exaggerate (“You should have seen the size of it!”), that’s hardly the case when the Franks talk about their amazing experience.

Consider: the trio stayed four nights at a luxury hotel in the Florida Keys; dined on meals fit for a king; received about $500 each in clothing and other gifts; fished two days using state-of-the-art tackle and boating equipment – and didn’t spend a dime. “They took care of everything possible,” Tom explained. “All they said was ’It’s going to be nice weather so bring appropriate clothes and sunscreen.’”

A year elapsed before the show was taped, but Michael Frank, who lives in Indianapolis, says the wait was worth it. “That’s the great thing about Bass2Billfish. They take regular people and show them the world-class fishing available in Florida. They call it a fishing, travel, reality show. He was happy to show these Midwest kids the great fishing in Florida.”

The episode was shot in the Keys off the coast of Islamorada, Florida, with the intention of landing sailfish. On Day One they saw a few, but none were caught. “Sometimes you get skunked. It happens,” said Tom, who did hook a rather substantial consolation prize – a 500-pound Hammerhead shark. Like most

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TV fishing shows, Bass2Billfish practices “catch and release,” and after lifting the shark for a measurement and photos, the crew freed the Hammerhead. “We watched it dive back to the bottom of the ocean. That was cool,” Tom said.

Day Two started equally slowly with only tuna and barracuda hitting the dead squid being used as bait. “You have a local guide, a TV host, a cameraman, a second chase boat – they’re just staring at you,” said Michael. “There’s a lot of time, effort, and money. We started to feel a little pressure.” But that changed when Sam Frank, a Grand Rapids, Michigan, resident, hooked a 350-pound Dusky shark which, shall we say, wasn’t too pleased. “He was flipping hard, and seeing the business end of a shark up close certainly got our attention,” remembered Tom. Michael eventually landed the target – a massive, beautiful sailfish. “I would rate their fishing skills at a high level – a strong nine,” offered Miller, now in his fourth season hosting the show that reaches 78 million households.

Lessons learned? For Tom, “How three competitive brothers tossed their egos aside and were humbled by such an incredible opportunity.” And for Michael, “It pays to get out of your comfort zone” and take a risk. Consider it the catch of the day.

The Frank brothers’ Bass2Billfish episodes aired Saturday, January 26, and Saturday, February 2. Additional information is available at www.bass2billfish.com.

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On July 1, 2012, a new law went into effect in Indiana changing child support law dramatically and affecting families receiving and/or paying child support. The new law lowered the age of emancipation — the age at which a parent no longer has to pay child support — in Indiana from 21 to 19, putting Indiana’s law in sync with the majority of the other states around the country that use an emancipation age of 18 or 19.

What does this mean for Indiana families? Before enacting this law, a parent subject to an Indiana court child support order had to pay child support until a child reached the age of 21. The new law generally allows a parent to modify or terminate a child support order when a child reaches the age of 19, unless a child is disabled. This means that the majority of child support payors will not be obligated to pay child support for any child that is nineteen years old, even if the child is dependent on his or her parents and in college. Two years may seem like a small and insignifi cant change, but

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In addition to lowering the age of emancipation, the new law changes the time period for parties to address educational expenses. For any child receiving child support under an order issued before July 1, 2012, a request for contribution for educational expenses must be fi led before the child turns 21. On the other hand, for any child receiving child support under an order issued after June 30, 2012, a request for contribution for educational expenses must be fi led before the child turns 19. These changes are important because the failure to timely fi le a petition for educational expenses will most likely result in the petition being dismissed as being untimely.

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OK… I must confess that I’m still having a dialogue with myself that sounds like this: I haven’t set any specifi c health and fi tness New Year’s resolutions yet! To be or not to be… healthier; tighter; more rested; more consistent; and more dedicated? Maybe I take resolution making way too far, but what’s the point of making meaningless resolutions? I also feel a little anxious about declaring my “potential” resolutions out loud because then – OMG – I have to do them. Yikes! While I clutter my brain measuring the pros and cons of penning my own resolutions (and nursing a self-created tension headache), I am distracted as I wonder who else has made resolutions.

If you answered with a resounding “I have” and are on your way, I’m sending you positive energy for a truly successful outcome. If you have not, the inspiration for changing your habits to become healthier in 2013 could be just around the corner. In either case, I offer the following guidelines to help tackle your health/fi tness goals.

After 10 years as a personal trainer and Body Fusion teacher, I can truly relate to the dedication, sweat, and tears which are mandatory in creating new habits (tears for me are mostly food related – eradicating refi ned sugar from my diet saddens me, to be exact).

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Know the WHY – Know you! Understand your motivation for the goal (get real with yourself). WHY are you setting a New Year‘s resolution? Are you preparing for a special event? Are you unhappy with the way your clothes fi t? Did you receive unfavorable results from a recent doctor visit? Do you think it would be neat to walk your fi rst Geist 5K with family members or friends? Did you hate the way you looked in Christmas pictures? You get the point.

Arm Yourself with Knowledge – Habits take an average of 66 days to create or break according to a study published in the European Journal of Social Psychology by Lilly et al (2009). Knowing this guideline, be prepared for the fi rst 66 days to require extra determination.

Example: If I am lucky enough to chill on the couch to catch up on my recorded show or watch a Colts football game, when I get really tired, instead of going to bed, I fi nd my way into the kitchen. And for what? Unconscious eating. I know this about myself, so if I haven’t pre-cleaned and sliced veggies to dip in humus or have some “dessert”-tasting yogurt on hand, I’m heading straight for the chocolate chips.

Be Your Own Warrior of Health – Habits are HARD to break, so become your own warrior/cheerleader. Take responsibility for yourself. This means being aware of food intake and getting adequate sleep. Nobody is going to be more interested in your success than YOU.

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The biggest questions I get at my workshops on social media are, “How do you know if it is working?” and “What is my expected return on investment (ROI)?” Business owners feel if they tweet, post, and link, there should and will be a tangible benefit. They expect marketing to get something they can measure at the end of the week, month, or quarter. Can it be done? Definitely!

It all depends on what you want to measure.

Revenue is the key indicator businesses would like to attribute to social media. Measuring revenue, however, is not direct. If someone goes to a Facebook page and “Likes” a brand, then finds the brand on Google and finally buys it from Amazon, who gets credit? Facebook? Google? Amazon? The solution to the ROI question is to not look just at revenue. Measuring awareness, followers, customer service, AND revenue should be part of your social media strategy.

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AwarenessAre more people talking about you? Use tools like Tweetdeck (www.tweetdeck.com) or hootsuite (www.hootsuite.com) to measure. Pick a time period to see if there are more mentions of your brand (in your local area) than there were 30 – 60 days ago. Then measure if those mentions are positive or negative.

FollowersDo you have more people following you than you did 30 – 60 days ago? Make sure the people following you are the right people. It’s okay to have your wife and pastor following you, but you need industry leaders, customers, and leads. When people come to your store or visit your site, let them know you are on Twitter and the benefits if they follow your brand.

TrafficOne of your goals with your social media is to drive people to your website or store to buy your products. Use a tool like Google Analytics to measure traffic

to your site. If they come to your store, ask them how they heard about you. Facebook? Twitter? Blog? If you’re providing valuable, interesting, or humorous content, people will be driven to your site.

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The NFL Experience took on a literal meaning for the Saucerman family after attending this fun event held here in Indianapolis last year for the Super Bowl. Sophia, now a 6th grader at Heritage Christian School and a Geist resident, loved the Play60 area activities. “After she nailed a 40-yard field goal, her dad, Gus, considered her a natural for the NFL’s Punt, Pass, Kick competition.” said her mom, Pam Saucerman.

The NFL Punt, Pass, Kick (PPK) celebrates its 51st anniversary this year and is the oldest youth program affiliated with the NFL. Three million girls and boys ages 6-15 compete from July to January each year in this free competition, making it one of the largest youth sports programs in the country.

Having played soccer since she was five years old, Sophia, who currently plays on a U12 club team with FC Pride Soccer Club, took to the competition like a natural. Confident in her abilities, Sophia signed up to compete in the NFL PPK. She won the local and regional competitions, qualifying to compete at the national level in Atlanta during the 2nd weekend of playoffs when Atlanta hosted Seattle.

The day of the national finals for the PPK was Sophia’s 12th birthday. What a way to celebrate! Sophia and her family were flown down to Atlanta and had a VIP experience. The families participating in the finals visited the Atlanta Aquarium, competed in the NFL PPK and were introduced at half-time of the game on national television!

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New Sushi Spot Coming to Geist| Pat Carlini

Remember the days when Geist residents longed for a sushi house of any kind to move into the neighborhood? Well, today there are fi nally a couple options nearby, and now another new Sushi spot is coming to town. You may have gotten a salmon roll post card in the mail announcing The Tegry Bistro Sushi Bar (a favorite in Brownsburg for 8 years and at Traders Point) is opening in the Geist Pavilion at 116th Street and Olio Road.

“We are excited to open in Geist,” says Joseph Dagvadorj, co-owner and manager of Traders Point Tegry Bistro.

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can be part of a community,” says Joseph. “We’ve gotten to know the families that are regulars and have watched their kids grow up!” Joseph says they built a nice racing-team clientele on the West Side where many in the racing industry are from California and know their sushi.

“You can’t fake sushi,” laughs Joseph. “Under any sauce or rice, there has to be good, fresh fi sh.”

Joseph says they fl y fresh fi sh in from Hawaii. During my visit a package of fi sh packed in dry ice arrived at the door! “It can be here overnight,” says Joseph.

Tegry sushi offers a number of fun and creatively-named rolls such as the Lollipop Roll, the Graduation Roll, and the popular crunchy Super Spider Roll. I did ask about one roll called the “Trish” Roll. “Sometimes a customer is such a regular, we

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We”ll see who gets their name on a roll in Geist! The Tegry also offers an extensive wine list and nearly two dozen kinds of saki ranging from $6 to more than $100 a bottle.

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Cooper Tire Recycles Waste Oil in locally built furnace| Janet C. Striebel

Cooper Tire located in McCordsville at 96th Street and Olio Road, just teamed up with Supreme Heat in Westfield. Whereas Cooper Tire used to pay to have their waste oil hauled away, now they recycle it.

Recently, they bought a furnace from Supreme Heat that allows them to burn oil in a special furnace within their shop.

“The garage is real warm, around 60 to 65 degrees. Without the furnace, it was about 40 degrees,” says Bob Williams, owner of Cooper Tire. With the warmer working environment, our crew can deliver better quality service and better car diagnostics.”

Supreme Heat furnaces have been around since 1986 and were engineered by Roger Russell, president of Furnace Design Technology, LLC. After working with Russell

Distributing for 25 years, Roger encountered his share of problems from other brands. As a result, a combination of trouble-shooting complications from other furnace brands and on-the-job experience prompted Roger to patent his own design of Supreme Heat furnaces that are sold to distributors around the country.

“We specialize in selling commercial furnaces that burn waste oil,” says Ron Russell, vice-president of Furnace Design Technology and son to Roger. “What people don’t realize is that waste oil is hazardous. If you produce it, you are responsible for it until it is disposed of properly.” In other words, if your truck is hauling away waste oil and gets into an accident with a spill, then your company is liable.

Why Not Burn It On Site?Burning the waste oil on the premises from which it has accumulated makes perfect sense. Companies that compile crankcase oil and transmission fluid can generate free heat by burning oil in Supreme Heat furnaces. Ron adds, “Our furnaces burn the bad waste out of products, leaving ashes that can be put into a dumpster. Due to the economy and high

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“We do not advertise, so our business has grown by word of mouth. Our customers, like Cooper Tire, will hopefully refer us by passing along our outstanding product.”

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