CALENDAR

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September 7
Business Success Human Resource Seminars - Seminar 1: Recruiting and hiring right the first time 8:30 a.m.
Chamber Large Conference Room 1817 S. Neil St., Suite 201, Champaign These seminars are designed specifically for chamber members who are seeking quality, practical and affordable education on managing and grow their companies. Interested individuals can choose the sessions that are right for them -- or they can plan to attend all the sessions. Cost for chamber members is $32 per session or $145 for the entire series. Interested individuals can contact Norma Wesley at (217) 531-4679 or NormaW@champaigncounty.org.

September 9
Chamber breakfast 7:30 a.m.
Hawthorn Suites 101 Trade Centre Drive, Champaign Public affairs analyst Thom Serafin will discuss the November elections and their impact on Illinois.

September 9
Chamber ambassadors meeting 4 p.m.
Chamber Large Conference Room 1817 S. Neil St. Suite 201, Champaign For more information and to get involved, contact Paul Caravelli at PaulC@champaigncounty.org.

September 9
Project management certificate 6 to 9 p.m.
Class continues every Thursday through Dec. 16 Parkland College Business Training and Community Education 1315 N. Mattis Ave., Champaign This program assists in taking the PMP Certification Exam sponsored by the Project Management Institute. For additional exam requirements, visit the PMI website: www.pmi.org/CareerDevelopment/Pages/AboutPMIsCredentials.aspx Participants will be assigned a project to work on by the instructor. Upon successful completion, students receive a certificate of completion from Parkland College. Deadline to register is Sept. 2. Class fee is $1,895, including book. To register, call (217) 351-2235.

September 13
Community Spanish: A survival guide for English speakers 6 to 9 p.m.
Class continues Mondays until Oct. 11 Parkland College Business Training and Community Education 1315 N. Mattis Ave., Champaign Deadline to register is Sept. 7. Class fee is $225, including book and CD. To register, call (217) 351-2235.

September 13
Introduction to home inspection (Pre-licensing)
Class begins online on Sept. 13. Online sessions continue through Nov. 5. Classroom sessions are Saturdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sept. 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9, 30, Nov. 13 Parkland College Business Training and Community Education 1315 N. Mattis Ave., Champaign E-mail access and an Internet connection are required. Deadline to register is Sept. 6. Class fee is $1,275, including book. To register, call (217) 351-2235.

September 14
Business continuity management certification 9 a.m. to noon
Class continues Tuesdays and Thursdays through Nov. 18 Parkland College Business Training and Community Education 1315 N. Mattis Ave., Champaign Complete an online certification exam from the National Institute of Business Continuity Management as well as the requirements for the Professional Development Series offered by the Emergency Management Institute. Deadline to register is Sept. 7. Class fee is $1,995. To register, call (217) 351-2235.

September 14
Food service sanitation certification 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Class continues Tuesdays through Oct. 5. Test is Oct. 12. Parkland College Business Training and Community Education 1315 N. Mattis Ave., Champaign In addition to becoming state certified, candidates who successfully complete this course are eligible for the ServSafe food safety certification examination for an additional fee. Deadline to register is Sept. 7. Class fee is $105, not including book. To register, call (217) 351-2235.

September 16
Agribusiness Council 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.
Carle Development Foundation 911 E. University Ave., Urbana Contact Andrew Proctor, public policy manager, at andrewp@champaigncounty.org.

September 16
Correcting performance problems 8 a.m. to noon
Parkland College Business Training and Community Education 1315 N. Mattis Ave., Champaign Deadline to register is Sept. 9. Class fee is $125, including workbook. To register, call (217) 351-2235.

September 16
Business After Hours 5 to 7 p.m.
Benefit Planning Consultants 2110 Clearlake Blvd. Suite 200, Champaign Proceeds from the $5 per person donation at the door will help fund Chamber programs. The donation for non-members and guests is $8.

September 21
Business Success Human Resource Seminars - Seminar 2: Getting your new employee to quickly be productive and connected to your company 8:30 a.m.
Chamber Large Conference Room 1817 S. Neil St., Suite 201, Champaign Cost for Chamber members is $32 per session or $145 for the entire series. Interested individuals can contact Norma Wesley at (217) 531-4679 or NormaW@champaigncounty.org.

September 24
Building Operator Certification - Level 1 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Class continues Thursdays and Fridays: Oct. 8, 22, Nov. 4, 5, 19, Dec. 3, 17 Parkland College Business Training and Community Education 1315 N. Mattis Ave., Champaign All sessions are taught by MEEA instructors and require some out-of-class projects. Deadline to register is Sept. 17. Class fee is $1,250, including BOC certification exams and books. To register, call (217) 351-2235.

GET TO KNOW THE CEO September 2010

David Bertauski is the president and CEO of Provena Covenant Medical Center

CIB] What was your first paying job?

[David Bertauski] At the age of 12, my first job was as a golf caddy for a local country club. Typically, I would caddy for two rounds of golf on both Saturday and Sunday.

[CIB] What is the best advice you ever received?

[DB] Nothing in life comes easy. Having worked since I was in the sixth grade, I am glad to have learned this lesson early in life.

[CIB] What inspires you?

[DB] Throughout my 25 years of experience as a senior executive and clinical experience in ambulatory care, physician group practice, education and hospital settings, I have encountered many health care organizations. Of these, less than what I can count on one hand truly live their mission. My inspiration comes from knowing Provena Covenant Medical Center provides needed services to all people regardless of their ability to pay on a daily basis. Sometimes these services may actually cause the hospital to lose money, but that is part of what keeps me so motivated -- the challenge of providing services that are crucial to the health of all community members while still sustaining organizational growth.

[CIB] What advice would you pass on to other entrepreneurs?

[DB] Your dreams can be attained, but only through hard work and dedication. After my four years of service in the Air Force, I worked full time while going to school full time for six years to earn my bachelor's and master's degrees and did not enter the workforce until the age of 28. If you really want something, you need to work hard as there are very few who will get what they want handed to them.

[CIB] Who was one of your professional mentors, and how did he or she help you on your way?

[DB] Ralph Meyer, the CEO of the Guthrie Healthcare System in Sayre, Pa., was my first true mentor. He taught me many things, but the one thing that was most important to me and my career was to persist in your beliefs and not waver in the face of adversity. It was and remains clear that doing the right thing is not necessarily the easiest thing to do. It is always easier to "cave in." Sometimes you have to be tough and stick it out to succeed at either the micro or macro level.

[CIB] What accomplishment are you the most proud of?

[DB] Restoring the financial health of Provena Covenant Medical Center, while expanding the services we provide and enhancing the quality of care. From our earliest beginnings, our ministry has been deeply committed to progressing the hospital to meet the needs of those we serve. Our $5 million modernization of our birthing center, renovation of our catheterization labs, addition of the latest electrophysiology technology and bringing our cardiac services to the level where we are the only hospital in Illinois to receive dual accreditation for both our heart failure and chest pain centers are stellar examples of that. I know our founding sisters would be proud.

[CIB] What are your hobbies?

[DB] I enjoy playing golf and staying current on political culture. When I lived in Florida, I loved my boat, and one day I hope to have another.

[CIB] What is your favorite book or movie and why?

[DB] At any given time, I am reading two or three different books. I try to vary the kinds of books -- usually a nonfiction, fiction and, of course, a health care-related book.