Johnson College

On April 24, 2010, Johnson College’s Employee Event Committee sponsored Carnival for a Cause. The event raised $3,060 for the Employment Opportunity and Training Center of Northeastern Pennsylvania (EOTC).

EOTC is a private, non-profit organization that provides workforce and family services to residents of Lackawanna County. The organization focuses on promoting family stability and economic self-sufficiency. All monies raised at Johnson College’s Carnival for a Cause directly benefited the many multifaceted programs that EOTC has to offer.

“In these times of great economic uncertainty, EOTC makes a positive difference in the lives of many men, women and children in this area,” explains Stephanie Orzalek, member of the Johnson College Employee Event Committee.

Over 200 families attended Carnival for a Cause, which was open to the public. The day-long indoor carnival featured a bake sale, raffle baskets, children’s moon bounces and games, and more.

Scranton Firefighters were on hand to provide free hot dogs and offer tours of their fire engine. The pie-in-the-face toss and the dunk tank proved to be very popular, allowing individuals a chance to pie or dunk a number of Johnson College instructors, staff members, and students. Mark Bremer ’10 won the event’s entertaining hot dog eating contest by consuming seven hot dogs in six minutes.

Carnival for a Cause’s success was made possible by the dedication of its volunteers, which included Johnson College faculty, staff, and students as well as several representatives from EOTC.

“Every single person I have spoken with has commented on the spirit of the event, and Johnson College’s wonderful staff and students. We gained so much from this joint venture, above and beyond the mind boggling $3,060 check,” states Dr. Ruth A. Connolly, EOTC’s Development Director.

For more information about Johnson College and its community outreach efforts, visit www.johnson.edu or call 570-342-6404. Find out more about EOTC by visiting www.eotcworks.org or calling 570-328-6493.

From left to right (Front Row): Stephanie Orzalek, Johnson College; Diane Dolinsky, Johnson College; Dr. Ruth Connolly, EOTC; Dr. Sharon McCrone, Executive Director, EOTC;  Dr. Ann Pipinski, President & CEO, Johnson College; Jean Tomain, EOTC; Amy Shuleski, Johnson College
From left to right (Middle Row): Maureen Mason, EOTC; Cathy Mazzei, EOTC; Debbie Meholic, EOTC; Angela Seibert, EOTC; Bob Dudick, EOTC.
From left to right (Back Row): Terri Freeman Smith, Board Member, EOTC; Carlene Gula, EOTC

Johnson College’s Employee Event Committee will hold “Carnival for a Cause” on Saturday, April 24, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All proceeds from the carnival will be donated to the Employment Opportunity and Training Center (EOTC).

“Carnival for a Cause” is an indoor event that will take place rain or shine in Johnson College’s Moffat Building. This event is open to the public. Admission is $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for children under ten. One free raffle basket entry is included with admission.

Activity tickets start as low as 50 cents. Scheduled activities include: bake sale, raffle baskets, children’s moon bounces and games, pie-in-the-face toss, hot dog eating contest, and much more!

Stephanie Orzalek, co-chair of the Event Committee, states, “Every year, the committee looks for an opportunity to raise money for a non-profit cause that directly affects our community. EOTC does so much for Lackawanna County. Their parent-child services help local families and their workforce development programs are so important, especially during tough economic times. It’s great to raise both awareness and funds for such a worthy organization.”

Johnson College is located at 3427 North Main Avenue in Scranton, which is off exit 190 on I-81 North. For more information about “Carnival for a Cause,” please call Stephanie Orzalek at 570-702-8908 or Amy Shuleski at 570-702-8985.

EOTC is a private, non-profit organization that provides workforce and family services to residents of Lackawanna County. Find out more about EOTC by visiting www.eotcworks.org or calling 570-328-6493.

From left to right: James Mecca, EOTC; Patricia Ayala, EOTC; Robert Dudick, EOTC; Amy Shuleski, Johnson College; Stephanie Orzalek, Johnson College; Diane Dolinsky, Johnson College; Tami Pease, Johnson College; Dr. Ruth Connolly, EOTC