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LWC class to graduate April 17 |
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Friday, 28 March 2008 |
By KELLEY SHEISS
for The Post & Mail
The 2007-08 Class of Leadership Whitley County convened at Northeastern REMC this month to conclude their seven month leadership journey. The final session of LWC for this year was sponsored by Embarq, Northeastern REMC and ProFed.
The day included an informative presentation by Whitley County prosecuting attornaey Matt Rentschler. who spoke on the responsibilities of his office and answered a variety of questions from interested class members.
Next, presentations were made by class members who served on two Community Action Teams. The first team was composed of Carrie Ebersole, Terry Eberly, Michelle Ball, Lorie Asfour, Holly Fry, and Judy Bell. This team provided an update on their planned “flocked” fundraiser for the splash pad. The fundraiser will start mid-April and go through early June. The project will involve local residents and decorated yard flamingos in an effort to raise additional funds for the splash pad.
The second team focused on Community Involvement and developed the very successful event “The Taste of Whitley County.” Team members were Sonya Rubrake, Matt Shipman, Amy Shaw, Peter Farrar, Linda Melvin, Christina Rice, April Gerard and Mary Anne Dickinson.
The primary topic for the day was “Mapquest for Life. A Personal Mission Statement as Your Roadmap” presented by David Neidert, a very well known and highly respected writer, presenter, faith leader, and mentor for leadership programs throughout the country.
Participants spent the morning focusing on the elements for creating a personal mission statement, values, goal-setting and accountability and had the opportunity to meet new EDC Director Alan Tio.
Under-writers for LWC for the 2007-08 year include: MAHLE Clevite, Whitley County Community Foundation, Embarq, Micropulse, NIPSCO, Fort Wayne Area Association of Realtors, South Whitley Public Library, STAR Financial Bank, The Post & Mail, Scott Darley, Parkview Whitley Hospital, Steel Dynamics, Inc., Ag Plus, Pro Fed Credit Union, Northeastern REMC, First Federal Savings Bank, S.W.A.T. Team Pest Control and LWC Alumni June Keiser, Mick Long, R.D. Schrader, John Slavich, Melinda Woll and Jacie Worrick.
Planning and recruiting for the next class of Leadership Whitley County is currently underway. For more information contact Kelley Sheiss at 799-4045 or
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or check the organization’s Web site: www.leadershipwc.org. |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 31 March 2008 )
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