<META HTTP-EQUIV="Content-Type" CONTENT="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"> <html xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" xmlns:m="http://schemas.microsoft.com/office/2004/12/omml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40"><head><meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 14 (filtered medium)"><style></style></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1>Students<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>If you will be at the ACA conference, please consider volunteering for this event.<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>Thanks<o:p></o:p> Dr Bhat<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p><o:p> </o:p>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<o:p></o:p>Christine Suniti Bhat, Ph.D., P.C<o:p></o:p>President, Ohio Counseling Association (OCA), 2012-2013 <o:p></o:p>Associate Professor, Counselor Education <o:p></o:p>Department of Counseling and Higher Education <o:p></o:p>The Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education <o:p></o:p>Ohio University, Athens, OH 45701<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>Office: McCracken Hall, 374<o:p></o:p>Phone: 740-593-4425<o:p></o:p>Fax: 740-593-0477<o:p></o:p>Email: <a href="mailto:bhatc@ohio.edu">bhatc@ohio.edu</a><o:p></o:p>Website: <a href="http://www.cehs.ohio.edu/facultystaff/bhatc/">http://www.cehs.ohio.edu/facultystaff/bhatc/</a><o:p></o:p>Media: <a href="http://www.ohio.edu/ucm/media/experts/ohioexpert.cfm?formid=1822088&pageid=1844292">http://www.ohio.edu/ucm/media/experts/ohioexpert.cfm?formid=1822088&pageid=1844292</a><o:p></o:p>OCA Website: <a href="http://www.ohiocounseling.org/">http://www.ohiocounseling.org/</a><o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>From: OCA Listserve [mailto:OCA-L@LISTSERV.KENT.EDU] On Behalf Of Peter Finnerty Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 3:10 PM To: OCA-L@LISTSERV.KENT.EDU Subject: ALGBTIC Rainbow Run 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk for Mental Wellness & Equality at the ACA Conf. In Cincinnati<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p><div><div><div><div><div>Hello colleagues,<o:p></o:p>I want to formally invite you and your colleagues to partake in our wellness and fundraising event on Sunday March 24, 2013 at 8am. The proceeds of this race will benefit two Cincinnati nonprofits, a LGBTQ organization and a mental health recovery organization. We will have unique age group categories including: men, women, transgender/androgynous and differently-abled along with great T-shirts for all those who register. You can see the course maps and register online at:<o:p></o:p><a href="http://www.active.com/running/cincinnati-oh/rainbow-run-5k-and-1-mile-walk-2013">http://www.active.com/running/cincinnati-oh/rainbow-run-5k-and-1-mile-walk-2013</a> <o:p></o:p>We are still looking for volunteers and prospective corporate, organizational and divisional sponsors for the race to gain more proceeds to the nonprofit organizations. Please note you can both volunteer and race/walk. We hope to see you there. Details are below! <o:p></o:p>Rainbow Run 5K & 1-Mile Walk for Mental Wellness & Equality Sawyer Point Park & Yeatman’s Cove Park 705 E. Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, OH. 45202 Sunday March 24, 2013, 8:00am Basic Information and FAQ for Race Day <o:p></o:p>Pricing The 5K Run & 1-Mile Walk is $20 if you register on or before Friday March 1st and $25 after March 1st. <o:p></o:p>Registration & Packet Pick-up: Online Registration until March 22nd at <a href="http://www.active.com/running/cincinnati-oh/rainbow-run-5k-and-1-mile-walk-2013">http://www.active.com/running/cincinnati-oh/rainbow-run-5k-and-1-mile-walk-2013</a> . Credit card only. th <o:p></o:p> Mail in Registration until March 10 by completing the registration form, signing the waiver, and making out CHECK ONLY to Pete Finnerty<o:p></o:p></div></div></div><div><div><div>o Mail ALL 3 ITEMS to: Pete Finnerty, 1001 S. Lincoln St., Kent, OH 44240. Race Day Registration: Race day we will accept CASH OR CHECK only. <o:p></o:p>Race day registration and packet pick-up is registration from 6:30am-7:45am and will take place in the Center Tunnel, under the Purple People Bridge, between Sawyer Point Park & Yeatman’s Cove Park at 705 E. Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, OH. 45202.<o:p></o:p>Proceeds: Proceeds will benefit a local LGBTQ organization and a local mental health recovery organization. <o:p></o:p>T-Shirts: T-Shirts are guaranteed for all participants who register on or before Sunday March 17, 2013. After that time you are not guaranteed a T-shirt. Shirts are short-sleeve and made from cotton and range in size from small-XXL. <o:p></o:p>Volunteers: Volunteers will be provided by ALGBTIC. Volunteers should arrive at the start line at 6:00am. <o:p></o:p>Race Course: See course maps and course FAQ. The course will be marked with chalk, cones, and signs. <o:p></o:p>Food & Drink: There will be an aid station on course providing water. Food and drink will be provided after the run & walk. <o:p></o:p>Restrooms: Restrooms are available on site near the start/finish line. <o:p></o:p>Parking: Parking is available at the race site. You may have to pay to park. Further information on transportation will be listed as it becomes available on ALGBTIC.org and ALGBTIC’s Facebook page. <o:p></o:p>First Aid: There will be medical staff on hand to ensure a safe race. <o:p></o:p>Presenting Sponsor: The Rainbow Run 5K & 1-Mile Walk for Mental Wellness & Equality are presented by the Association of LGBT Issues in Counseling (ALGBTIC) in cooperation with Zoom Multisport Racing and Key Sports Inc. <o:p></o:p>USATF Sanctioning: This will be a USA Track and Field Sanctioned Race. <o:p></o:p>Questions: Please contact the race director Pete Finnerty at Phone: <a href="tel:559-230-7494" target="_blank">559-230-7494</a> or Email: <a href="mailto:pfinnert@kent.edu" target="_blank">pfinnert@kent.edu</a> <o:p></o:p></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>5K Race Awards: 5K Race awards will be given to the top 3 individuals overall in each of the following categories: Men, Women, Androgynous/Transgender, & Differently-Abled. Awards will also be given to the overall winner in each of the following age groups: 15 and under, 15-19, 20- 29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+. Overall award category winners cannot also win age group awards. <o:p></o:p></div></div></div></div></div></div>be well,<o:p></o:p><div>Pete<o:p></o:p></div><div>-- Pete Finnerty MS, LPC, NCC<o:p></o:p></div><div><div>President, Assoc. of LGBT Issues in Counseling (ACA)<o:p></o:p></div><div>Doctoral Candidate-Kent State University<o:p></o:p></div><div>Licensed Professional Counselor-Counseling For Wellness-Kent, OH<o:p></o:p></div><div><o:p> </o:p></div></div>You can leave the OCA listserv at any time by placing only the text (not the quote marks) "SIGNOFF OCA-L" in the body of an e-mail sent to <a href="mailto:LISTSERV@LISTSERV.KENT.EDU">LISTSERV@LISTSERV.KENT.EDU</a>. <o:p></o:p></div></body></html>

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