August 5, 2010 – Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 North Portage Path, in west Akron hosting The Countryside Conservancy Farmer’s Market every Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. through September.

On Thursday, August 5 - Summit general manager, Tommy Bruno was on-sight broadcasting live on-site as part of The Summit’s Turning Outward in the community project.

During the live one-hour broadcast, he interviewed, Linda Conrad, Stan Hywet President; Beth Knorr, Countryside Conservancy Director; and Floyd Davis, Countryside Conservancy market vendor/farmer.

The Countryside Conservancy market features a diverse mix of fresh nutritious and delicious produce grown by local farmers (including those who farm in the Cuyahoga Valley), locally raised meats and poultry, eggs, locally made cheeses, baked goods and other artisan foods.

Since 1999, the Countryside Conservancy has supported community-based food systems throughout Northeast Ohio. This unique non-profit organization helps reestablish farms in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and runs farmers markets at Howe Meadow and the historic Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens. Other programs help up-and-coming farmers find land, connect local growers to chefs and consumers, and educate citizens about the importance of local food systems.

For more information visit stanhywet.org and cvcountryside.org.

June 21, 2010 - The Junior Women’s Civic Club hosted the 26th annual Ronald McDonald Charity Golf Classic with 138 golfers participating at Congress Lake Club in Hartville, Ohio. Summit general manager, Tommy Bruno, was on-sight broadcasting live and interviewing some of the participants.

The golf tournament was followed up with a full course dinner then a silent and live auction.

Twenty-five percent of the proceeds benefited the Junior Women’s Civic Club and 75% to Ronald McDonald House of Akron.

The Ronald McDonald House of Akron was founded by families for the purpose of providing a temporary house for those who have loved ones at Akron Children’s Hospital. The home provides emotional, spiritual and mental support.

Junior Women’s Civic Club is nearly 150 women supporting the Akron community through providing scholarships and volunteer services. The Ronald McDonald House of Akron is near and dear to their hearts. For 25 years, they have held a Golf Classic to raise money for the House. In addition, the members provide meals to the House twice a month.

April 28, 2010 – County of Summit Developmental Disabilities Board (Summit DD) – 2355 Second Street – Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio www.summitdd.org - 330-634-8200

Together with hundreds of community leaders, families, staff, advocates and persons with disabilities celebrated the grand opening of the brand new Summit DD Cuyahoga Falls Center.

The completely integrated community resource center serves between 50-75 people with disabilities. The LEED certified building in one of two new openings in 2010 – the other in Barberton.

The County of Summit (Summit DD) serves nearly 4,000 individuals with disabilities in Summit County. The services include early Intervention programs for infants and toddlers with developmental delays and transition services for students with developmental disabilities to vocational, habilitation and retirement programs for adults with developmental disabilities.

March 2, 2010 - Red Cross Celebrates Local Heroes at annual “Acts of Courage” Event at Quaker Station in Downtown Akron.

March is Red Cross Month – American Red Cross of Summit & Portage Counties is celebrating by honoring 15 local heroes: 14 people and one German Shepard.

In addition to the Acts of Heroes Awards, the Red Cross also presented the H. Peter Burg Community Leadership Award to Theresa Carter of the OMNOVA Solutions Foundation for her outstanding work in the community.

The live remote broadcast featured, Summit general manager, Tommy Bruno interviewing:

Toby Ann Weber, CEO, American Red Cross of Summit & Portage Counties

Theresa Carter, President, OMNOVA Solutions Foundation

Officer Ted Bell, Stow Police Officer/ Local Hero Award Winner

Jon Putnam, Local Hero Award Winner

For More information on American Red Cross of Summit & Portage Counties call 330-535-6131 (Summit County) or 330 296-9991 or visit www.summitcounty.redcross.org.

January 28, 2010 – National Youth Advocate Program – 30 Northwest Ave., Suite 120 – Bldg A – Tallmadge, OH

The January – 2010 Turning Outward remote broadcast focused on the overwhelming need for qualified foster parents. We chose the National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) – whose mission is to be “an energetic instrument of compassion and change in the lives of children, youth and families and the systems, structures and practices that affect them.”

The January 28th Open House was a way to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the new facility, but more importantly, a chance for people to discover who NYAP is, and what the organization is all about. There are kids and families in our community that need help. Right now, there are thousands of kids that need someone to provide them with a safe and loving home until they can be reunited with their families or relatives. NYAP is looking for people to help strengthen families by becoming foster parents.

The Summit’s, Andrew James, conducted interviews with:

- Dr. Mubarak Awad, Founder, National Youth Advocate Program

- Meredity Kober, Director of Program Development (Akron office)

- Shelby Walker, Foster parent

- Tracy Mayfield, Community Resource Coordinator

Since its inception in 1978, NYAP has provided cost effective, community based services and support to children, youth and families. They offer flexible, creative, outcome based solutions to meet the unique needs of the community and the individual needs of the youth and families involved in our programs.

National Youth Advocate Program – 330-633-4187 or 1-877-NYAP-CAN – www.nyap.org

December 10, 2009 - Community Health Center – 702 East Market – Akron, OH

The December – 2009 Turning Outward remote broadcast focused on coping with depression and substance abuse during the Holiday season. We chose the Community Health Center – the premier provider of substance abuse treatment in Summit County.

The holiday season for most people is a fun time of the year filled with parties, celebrations, and social gatherings with family and friends. But for many people, it is a time filled with sadness, self-reflection, loneliness, and anxiety. To cope with these pressures, many abuse drugs, and alcohol which can evidentially lead to depression.

Summit general manager, Tommy Bruno, conducted interviews with:

- Chrissy Gashash, Marketing Manager

- Kathy Perge, Director of Intake/Diagnostic Department

- Frankie Betancourt, Community Health Center

- Dr. Nancy Keogh, Clinical Director

The Community Health Center is the premier provider of substance abuse treatment in Summit County. Since 1974 the CHC has served over 50,000 adults, children and family members who have struggled with addictions issues. The CHC is a private, not-for-profit agency supported by state’ local and federal grants, fee for service and private donors.

For more information contact:

Community Health Center – 330-434-4141 www.commhealthcenter.org

The Association of Fundraising Professionals recognized seven area businesses, foundations and individuals at their annual luncheon celebrating National Philanthropy Day.

Award winners were chosen for the difference they make in strengthening our communities. Receiving accolades for the many accomplishments they have made in the name of giving were Buckeye Containers, Bridgestone America’s Trust Fund, The Lehner Family Foundation, Rennick Andreoli, Nicholas Guiney, The Gay Community Endowment Fund and Phillip Maynard.

Broadcasting live from Quaker Station, Summit General Manager, Tommy Bruno interviews included: AFP President Larry Becker and award recipients Phillip Maynard, Chris Hixson and Nicholas Guiney.

For more information on The National Association of Fundraising Professionals visit afpncoh.org.

Over 300 local leaders and supporters were present to honor Madeline Bozzelli for her decades of service to area non-profit organizations. Mrs. Bozzelli has dedicated herself to raising funds for many Akron area non-profits including Akron Children’s Hospital, St. Thomas Hospital, YWCA, The Akron Blind Center and countless others.

The Humanitarian Award is named for Polsky’s Department Store founder and Akron Community Foundation founding trustee Bert Polsky. The annual award recipient is chosen by a committee of past nominees and presented to the individual or couple who best exemplifies Polsky’s own selfless dedication to area humanitarian causes.

Summit on air personality Liz Mozzocco and general manager Tommy Bruno were on hand to interview Madeline Bozzelli along with leaders, and board members of Akron Community Foundation.

The public got their first look Rimer Community Learning Center at the formal dedicated of the state-of-the-art Elementary School.

By day Rimer is an Elementary School; in the evening and on weekends, it becomes a Community Center, for general, scheduled public functions such as athletics or adult classes.

Rimer CLC is part of the Kenmore Cluster and one of 15 completed CLCs in Akron Public Schools.

91.3 Summit music director, and on-air personality, Liz Mozzocco was on-hand, along with local dignitaries and dozens of proud Rimer Elementary Alumni.

Community Aids Network – The Summit has been a long-term supporter of Community AIDS Network (CAN).

The Mission of the Community AIDS Network is to prevent further transmission of HIV through education and risk reduction efforts and to provide housing assistance and other services to people already affected by HIV/AIDS.

Summit Music Director & On-Air Personality Liz Mozzocco broadcast live from the Community Aids Network new administrative offices

The Community AIDS Network staff, volunteers, and ocal dignitaries were on-hand to celebrate.

July 22, 2009 - Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio

Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio – And based on our Community Needs Assessment Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio touched on three significant components in-need:

• Financial Literacy
• Entrepreneurship
• Workforce Readiness

Successfully raising awareness of the JA programs and their mission was an obvious first step in Turning Outward. JA programs help prepare young people for the real world by showing them how to generate wealth and effectively manage it, how to create jobs which make their communities more robust, and how to apply entrepreneurial thinking to the workplace. Students put these lessons into action, and learn the value of contributing to their communities.

Summit Music Director & On-Air Personality Liz Mozzocco broadcast live from the Akron Public Schools/Helen Arnold Community Learning Center in support of Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio.

Charter One and WJW FOX 8 named Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio as their 2009 third-quarter Champion in Action winner in Ohio. As part of the award, Junior Achievement received a $25,000 grant, public relations and volunteer support toward financial literacy.