The award is given to a member who is an exemplary leader and
has demonstrated a strong commitment to their state component and its
constituency.
The AIA California Council congratulates Evelyn Lee on her recent
achievement.

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Additionally, 1-888-OHIOCOMP provides significant discounts on medical
services and offers a fully interactive Web site with access to case notes and
treatment plans as well as custom reporting capabilities. 1-888-OHIOCOMP is committed to the COSE mission and to
providing cost-saving services and support to its membership."
The National Institute on Aging is funding the project and an evaluation
to determine the effectiveness of the program. http://www.

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(ORCAS) has announced the expansion of its Caregiver's Friend
educational programs to include a multimedia program specifically for working
caregivers.

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This is the highest honor given to an individual Associate AIA
member. She has
touched people on the local, state and national levels," stated one
jury member. For more information,
visit www., Eugene, Oregon, conducts a
variety of federally funded research projects that effectively address real
world problems in public health and education.

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COSE Endorses 1-888-OHIOCOMP as Preferred Managed Care Organization (MCO)

The web-based program addresses common caregiving problems,
balancing home and work demands, and coping with stress. Participants accepted into the
study will receive up to $85, according to Irvine.

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"Lee has had a great influence on a large number of people.

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Today the AIACC is the largest
component of the national AIA organization.
COSE, the small business arm of the Greater Cleveland Partnership, serves
as a one-stop resource for its members by providing: group-purchasing programs
that reduce the cost of doing business; education and development programs for
small- and mid-sized businesses; advocacy on legislative and regulatory issues
affecting the business community; a wide range of resources focused on helping
firms grow; and economic development partners that can address business
concerns.
If you are juggling work and caring for an aging loved one please go to
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The AIACC represents the interests of 10,000 architects and allied
professionals in California. Founded in 1944, AIACC's mission supports
architects in their endeavor to improve the quality of life for all
Californians by creating more livable communities , sustainable designs
and quality work environments.

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Having completed a performance review of several MCOs for its endorsement ,
COSE's Workers' Compensation Task Team selected Cleveland-based
1-888-OHIOCOMP. (http://www. EUGENE, Ore.

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The Oregon Center for Applied Science, Inc.

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CLEVELAND, The Council of Smaller Enterprises
(COSE) has endorsed 1-888-OHIOCOMP as the preferred managed care organization
for members participating in COSE's Workers' Compensation Premium Reduction
Program.

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The Awards Jury expressed that Lee's contributions to the AIA
California Council, as well as to the National AIA organization, have
been extraordinary.com or call 1-800-934-0626 toll-free and ask about
the Caregivers Friend project.

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Upon receiving COSE's endorsement, Jay Lucarelli, president of
1 -888-OHIOCOMP, said "We are extremely honored to be endorsed by such a
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These responsibilities can
cause emotional stress and often impact productivity in the workplace .

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The jury felt that her talent, passion, and
ambition, combined with her strong leadership, will influence critical
thinking and the profession for years to come, and that her work to
encourage diversity within the architectural profession is admirable.
"1-888-OHIOCOMP's customer service philosophy specifically designed to meet
the needs of small businesses was a good fit for our 15 ,500 members," said Lou
Licata, President of Licata and Associates Co.

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Dr. Blair Irvine, principal investigator on the project, commented, "About
25% of employees are caring for an aging loved one .

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Year.
"Their strong, proactive approach to injury prevention and aggressive return
to work programs provide opportunities for small businesses to save on their
workers' compensation medical-management services," added Licata. The
new program is designed for employees who are struggling to find a healthy
balance between the needs of family , job and aging parents.orcasinc.

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The Ohio Bureau of
Workers' Compensation announced the 2006 open enrollment period will be held
May 1 - May 26., The Oregon Center for Applied
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Employers already enrolled with an MCO may only change their MCO during
the open enrollment period held once every two years.

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COSE's Board of Directors approved the endorsement Friday,
March 17. Participation in the study
involves using the Web site and answering four on-line surveys. The ORCAS
research team is currently seeking paid volunteers to help evaluate the new
Web-based program.

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