Mediation Matters Luncheon
You’re Invited!
You’re invited to lunch at Oakland Mediation Center for a one-hour, informal overview of the programs and services we offer to the community. Please join us for great discussion and networking as we cover the following:
- WHATÂ is mediation, exactly?
- WHOÂ stands to benefit from mediation?
- WHEREÂ does OMC’s influence extend into the community?
- WHENÂ is the next opportunity for me to get involved?
- WHYÂ do OMC’s programs/services have such a lasting impact on businesses, schools, families, and individuals?
- HOWÂ is OMC combating Michigan’s current high school dropout crisis?
Dates TBD
There is no cost to attend; lunch will be provided.
You are welcome to extend the invitation to other interested friends and colleagues.
Limited seating available! Reserve your spot today!
Housing Clinic – Coming Soon!
Oakland Mediation Center’s Board Social – August 10th, 2023
The OMC Board Social is held every summer to express our thanks to our volunteers and community supporters. We are incredibly grateful for all the time, energy, and funds they devote to OMC and to their community. Our organization could not function without their dedication, commitment, and expertise! Because of them, OMC is able to provide high quality services at an affordable rate to those in the community experiencing conflict.
This year’s Award Winners:
Presidential Volunteer Service Award—Bronze
Those receiving the Bronze Presidential Volunteer Service Award must have dedicated 100 to 249 hours to OMC in 2022. The recipients of this award are:
Richard Czubaj for dedicating 104.83 hours
Martin Martlock for dedicating 103.46 hours
Pamela Sawhney for dedicating 153.47 hours
Irene Sinclair for dedicating 183.42 hours
Thomas Vitu for dedicating 104.75 hours
Linda Zlotoff for dedicating 104.89 hours
2022 Advocate Award
The recipient of the 2023 Advocate Award recipient is Mary Kaye Neumann for her advocacy and support of facilitative mediation at OMC in Cases Evaluated at less than $25,000.
2022 Leadership Award
The 2023 recipient of the Leadership Award is Oakland County Prosecutor, Karen McDonald for her leadership and tremendous support of facilitative mediation in District Court cases.
2022 Innovator Award
The 2023 recipient of the OMC Innovator Award is the Honorable Milt Mack for leading the Oakland County Commissioners in finding an innovative method to support community members in crisis with their housing and OMC.
2022 Community Hero Award
The recipient of the 2023 Community Hero Award is Cheryl Levine of the MI Special Education Mediation Services Program for her continuous and steady support for community mediation.
2022 Nanci S. Klein Memorial Award
The Honorable Cynthia Walker is the 2023 recipient of the Nanci S. Klein Memorial Award for furthering the mission and objectives of OMC and her continuing support.