Speakers set the record straight on recreation.

The Citizens for Lake Metroparks in Ohio will present a series of luncheon speakers called "Partners in Progress," which will help bring community leaders and business owners together. The speakers will address topics that impact the quality of life in Lake County and northeastern Ohio. The values, research, experiences and insights of the speakers' series will explore many factors that affect our economy, the environment, education, health and leadership.

On Aug. 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Pine Ridge Country Club in Wickliffe, Ohio, Or. John Crompton a distinguished professor of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences at Texas A & M University, will speak on "Parks, Tourism, Trees and Open Space--Ingredients for a Recipe for Regional Economic Success."

Then on Oct. 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites La Malfa Centre in Mentor, Ohio, Dr. Ronaldo Archer, founder of Archer & Associates, will speak on "Leadership Toward a Dynamic Future." Archer has been awarded the Dr. Martin Luther King Leadership Award for his work developing leaders around the globe.

To make a reservation for this Distinguished Speaker Luncheon Series, please call [phone] or e-mail your request to [e-mail]. Cost per session is $25 per person and includes lunch. All proceeds benefit the Citizens for Lake Metroparks and future levy campaigns.