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For Immediate Release
March 21, 2008Richard Weiland honored by Talbert House Board of Trustees with room dedication
Dick Weiland, seated, was honored by Talbert House's board of trustees for his three decades of service. Pictured with Weiland are former, current and future Talbert House board chairs. (From the left) John Silverman, Ann Lugbill, Leslie McNeill, Weiland, Haluk Nural, Pam Popp, Fred Joffe, and Dr. E. B. Silberstein. CINCINNATI—Richard Weiland, long-time Talbert House board member, was honored in March for his three decades of service with a room dedication at the agency's executive office in Walnut Hills. Weiland is a well-respected lobbyist and committed Talbert House volunteer who joined the agency's board in 1977.
Surrounded by friends, family and Talbert House board and staff members, Weiland was present for the official dedication March 13.
At the event, Weiland's numerous contributions to the agency were highlighted. “Dick is a passionate volunteer wholeheartedly believes in the mission of Talbert House,” said Neil Tilow, president of Talbert House. “He believes in giving people another chance to improve their lives.”
In addition to the room dedication, a garden of trees will be planted in Israel in Weiland's name.
Weiland has been credited with helping Talbert House expand its breath of services by working with all levels of government to provide services for welfare-to-work, substance abuse, mental health and community corrections for 28,000 clients each year. Weiland also has been a generous donor and fundraiser and co-chaired agency's 40th Anniversary Dinner in 2006. Over the years, he has encouraged colleagues and peers to volunteer for Talbert House. Five past board chairs and numerous board members were first introduced to Talbert House by Weiland.
"Dick has used his time, talent and treasure to improve Talbert House in countless ways," Tilow said. "We are able to continue to provide the best care to clients with tough social problems in part because of his dedication to our organization."
Weiland served as agency board chairperson from 1982-1985 and is chairperson of the board's government relations committee. Weiland also has served as president of government affairs for Ohio Jewish Communities and was the chairman and founder of the Center for Holocaust and Humanity Education at Hebrew Union College
Talbert House is a community-wide nonprofit network of social services with over 40 proven programs focusing on prevention, assessment, treatment and reintegration. Each year, Talbert House helps more than 28,000 men, women and children across Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky overcome adversity to become healthy and productive citizens through its programs in community corrections, mental health, substance abuse and welfare-to-work.
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