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| News Archive January 7, 2010 P2C is the new kid on the block The Founders of the P2C Foundation — Joe Medrano and Ted Meriam — were recently interviewed by the Contra Costa Times. Both men, in addition to local business owners and community members, discussed the recent launch of the P2C Foundation and the Passport to Clayton Program.
January 1, 2010 Meriam and Medrano launch Passport to Clayton, offering everyday benefits to donors In conjunction with Joe Medrano -- Clayton City Councilman and Businessman -- Ted Meriam helped debut the Passport to Clayton program, an initiative of the newly-formed P2C Foundation that the two men founded. As the sights and sounds of New Year’s Eve 2009 calmed in downtown Clayton, the P2c Foundation quietly launched its Passport to Clayton program to the public. Months in the making, Passport to Clayton helps families save money by providing discounts and benefits at local businesses where you already shop. The community is supported by shopping locally, with proceeds from the program returned to the community via the P2C Foundation for even further impact.
December 8, 2009 President Meriam Announces 2010 Strategic Initiatives for Historical Society As shared during his inauguration speech at this year's General Meeting, Clayton Historical Society's new President Ted Meriam outlined three strategic initiatives for 2010. Everything the Society accomplishes this year should fall under one of these categories, supported by the Board of Directors, which he chairs.
December 4, 2009 Downtown Clayton beginning to show holiday spirit with decorations, joy Ted Meriam was one of several volunteers helping decorate downtown Clayton, providing wreath transport service via his bike, on behalf of the Clayton Business and Community Association. Armed with tape measures and fueled by donuts, the members hung garland, streetlight halos, ornaments, bows and boughs from one end of town to the other. With help from the men at the Diablo Valley Ranch, Santa and the reindeer found their way to a rooftop in the park. View the article in the Clayton Pioneer
December 1, 2009 Ted profiled in University of Puget Sound's Alumni Council regarding mentorship As a 2005 undergraduate business major, Ted Meriam is actively involved as an alumnus at the University of Puget Sound. A member of the Alumni Council, Ted helps foster a culture in which alumni are readily available to assist current students with career issues as they align with and compete for opportunities leading to satisfying professional lives. Ted was introduced to the power of the Puget Sound alumni network when he was seeking employment during his Senior Year. An alumni connection provided Ted with the introduction to Microsoft: a shoe-in at a top-rated company that would have otherwise been difficult to get. As Ted believes that introductions between students and employers should not happen in a serendipitous manner, he joined the Career & Employment Committee on the Alumni Council as a way to give back to an institution that has given so much to him in return. Read Ted's Profile
November 19, 2009 Meriam elected as 35th President of the Clayton Historical Society, Museum Celebrating its 35th anniversary, the Clayton Historical Society elected Ted Meriam into the office of the President during its annual meeting. Ted will chair the Board of Directors, encompassing a five-person executive board, as well as nine directors and museum staff. The Society supports a membership of several hundred people, as well as finances, maintains and operates the non-profit Clayton Historical Museum, which is open to the public.
Ted’s leadership involvement at the Society began in February 2008, when he was recruited by then-President Janet Easton, to develop a technology strategy for the Museum. Ted was then elected, by the Society’s membership, into the office of the Vice President in November 2008.
While Ted is by far the youngest President for the Society, he is tasked to carry on a 35-year legacy of preserving and promoting an understanding of Clayton history. In a challenging organizational landscape, Ted hopes to drive process efficiency, grow business maturity, and increase membership and fundraising opportunities.
Ted finds that his involvement in the Clayton Historical Society and Museum additionally provides him with unique insight as he is civically involved with other organizations.
Meriam takes on role as Membership Chair for Clayton Valley Garden Club Ted Meriam was elected to lead the membership recruiting and retention efforts during 2010 for the Clayton Valley Garden Club. Partnering with Nancy Westman, Ted will offer his business and technology acumen to modernize the way the Club attracts new members and ensures an enjoyable experience. Ted finds that the Garden Club is a wonderful way to learn about various gardening topics, while meeting interesting people and supporting the local community.
Ted partners with others to deliver technology strategy to Clayton Business & Community Association At this evening's meeting of the Clayton Business & Community Association (CBCA), members Dennis Mitchell and Ted Meriam unveiled a forward-looking technology strategy for the group. Faced with organizational challenges around communication and collaboration, the two-man team delivered a focused presentation outlining an innovative membership portal. This will improve upon the current CBCA website that Ted built in 2008 on Microsoft’s free OfficeLive technology platform. The new member portal will be a transformative evolution, offering advance features as an online member directory, electronic RSVP for meetings, and recent copies of governing documents. Dennis and Ted have targeted a February 2010 launch timeframe. Interested CBCA members wanting to help out with the project should contact Ted.
October 15, 2009 Meriam slated for Clayton Historical Society President Ted Meriam has been nominated by the Executive Officer Selection Committee of the Clayton Historical Society to be the President during the organization’s 2010 year. Ted’s leadership involvement at the Society began in February 2008, when he was recruited by then President Janet Easton to develop a technology strategy for the Museum. Ted was then elected, by the Society’s membership, into the office of the Vice President in November 2008. During the past year, Ted has been addressing such organizational issues as marketing, operational efficiency, and fundraising (read Ted’s complete 2009 organizational goals). Members of the Clayton Historical Society will vote a slate of Directors and Officers into office at the group’s November 19, 2009 Annual Meeting.
October 12, 2009 Ted receives Microsoft's Most Valuable Player Award The goal of the MVP Award is to recognize exceptional performance to an individual or individuals on a team. As a Most Valuable Player, Ted has been a key contributor to Microsoft’s success in this fiscal year. The contributions made by Ted has brought tremendous gain to Microsoft’s relationship services business and pride to the organization. The success of Microsoft Premier Support depends on its people, and we recognize it is important to congratulate as well as thank them for their dedication and effort to making the organization great.
August 12, 2009 Clayton Garden Club prepares for Fall Plant Sale Members of the Clayton Valley Garden Club are actively preparing for a Fall Plant Sale that will take place in downtown Clayton on Saturday, October 3rd from 8am - 12 noon. A large variety of vegetables, herbs, and outdoor plants will be on sale for $4 each, with garden masters onsite to help answer questions. The Clayton Valley Garden Club uses its twice-annual plant sale as main fundraiser for the organization, which gives back to the Clayton and Concord communities. The members of the Garden Club pot, water, and maintain hundreds of plants throughout the year to ensure a successful sale. If you are interested in getting involved or attending the plant sale, please visit the Clayton Valley Garden Club's website.
June 20, 2010 Richardson, Meriam appointed to Planning Commission Published in the Clayton Pioneer, by Tamara Steiner. The City Council has appointed a public service veteran and a relative newcomer to the civic scene to fill two seats on the Planning Commission. Dan Richardson has lived in Clayton for 20 years and was the force behind the renewal of the city’s Landscape Maintenance District and headed the Trails and Landscape Committee, the oversight body created by Measure M. He made a bid for the City Council in 2008. Richardson’s career spans more than 30 years in public works. He recently retired from the city of Walnut Creek as director of public services. The biggest challenge facing Clayton leadership is the development of a commercial town center. The city has in place a Town Center Specific Plan that calls for a mixed use of retail and commercial, with all street level use in the town center designated retail. “I’m in favor of the TCSP,” says Richardson. “A big question is how to encourage existing downtown property owners to develop what they have. Maybe we need to look at lowering fees and streamlining the permit process. We need to look at things from a process perspective as well as how they pencil out.” Richardson and his wife Tracy live on Morningside Drive. They have two grown children. Ted Meriam, 26, grew up in Clayton. He is a 2001 graduate of Clayton Valley High School, where he was named Grand Altair of his senior class. He graduated from the University of Puget Sound in 2005 and went to work for Microsoft. He returned to Clayton last year and bought a house on Oak Street where, “God willing, I will get married and raise a family.” In the year since his return to Clayton, Meriam has become a familiar face in local organizations. A member of the Clayton Business and Community Association, he was co-chair of this year’s Art and Wine Festival. He is an officer in the Clayton Historical Society and a member of the Clayton Valley Garden Club. Meriam supports the TCSP and favors encouraging more downtown housing. “We need to bring additional people in and build up the town center. We need to make it more attractive, have more destinations.” In a strong show of interest, eight applicants vied for the two Planning Commission seats vacated by Ed Hartley and Keith Haydon, whose terms expire June 30. All eight candidates were interviewed by the City Council in a special session June 16.
April 13, 2009 Spring Gala in honor of CVHS’ 50th Published in the Clayton Pioneer, by Ted Meriam. Eagles from around the country will return to the nest on Saturday, April 25, to celebrate Clayton Valley High School’s 50th anniversary. The Spring Gala, the concluding event of a year-long celebration, will begin at 6 p.m. at Centre Concord. All members of the Clayton Valley community are invited, including alumni, retired faculty and staff, current parents and any others with ties to CVHS. A visual arts gallery with pieces by current students and alumni, as well as a photographic history of notable alumni, will be on display as guests walk down the red carpet. People can reconnect with old friends during the cocktail hour. Live entertainment will be performed by CV alumni and students as the academic and artistic talents of Clayton Valley are showcased. Performances will include musical theater, classical music, creative storytelling, vocal arrangements and an improv competition between alums and students. The Master of Ceremonies will be Sue Kwon, Class of ’86, a Consumer Watch reporter for CBS 5 Eyewitness News and host of “Bay Sunday.” Kwon and long-time faculty members will present awards to accomplished alums who have found success in the worlds of business, education and the arts. An online collection of Eagle lore, photos and videos has been established at www.cvhs50.com. Alumni are invited to provide updates on what they have been doing since graduation. Ted Meriam, Class of ’01, is the 50th anniversary chair. Spring Gala tickets are $25. Purchase online or call Ted. | |
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