FOURTH QUARTER 2008
FACES of LEADERSHIP A Leadership Conversation with Candy Wallace
SAVE the DATE
Annual Dinner FEBRUARY 26, 2009 Come meet the 22nd class and reconnect with your Leadership class members. To be held at La Pizzaria 5:45 cash bar 6:30 dinner
Continuing our series of interviews with Leadership Stark County alumni, 20th class graduate Lori Stokes of the City of Canton and Christ First Praise Dance Ministry catches up with Candy Wallace. Candy is a graduate of Leadership Stark County’s sixth class. Lori: Candy, please tell us about your volunteer involvement in Stark County. Candy: As a volunteer, currently I am chairman with my husband, for the United Way of Greater Stark County capital campaign. I also chair the SPARK early childhood advisory board and the Compassionate Care Center advisory board. I am a board member for the Stark Community Foundation, Plain Local Foundation, Stark Education Partnership, St Mark’s Search Committee, Aultman Hospital Women’s board, RYLA youth program and a variety of sub committees for these organizations.
Candy Wallace
Lori Stokes
Lori:What are your goals in serving in various capacities for these organizations? Candy: My goal is to meet the community need, whatever that specific community says is the critical emerging need. Raising funds for social service agencies so they can support others, planning for quality childcare, designing a Hospice building with grief services free for all, the list is always endless. Lori: Can you tell us the keys to being successful in accomplishing your goals? Candy:The only key to success is ASK. Your friends and co-workers will help if you divide up the task into small portions, both time and scope.
Lori: From a leadership viewpoint, how do you accomplish all that?
Lori:Where does Leadership Stark County come in?
Candy: Community leadership is my career. I have always said that I don’t hold a paid job within my profession, but volunteer in medically related areas.
Candy: Leadership Stark County laid the foundation for me by teaching me about Stark County and how to organize a community service project.
Lori:What’s been the driving force behind your community involvement?
Lori: Looking back, what was the greatest benefit of your participation as a member of Leadership Stark County?
Candy: My priorities in life drive this commitment. I have supportive family, friends willing to help complete whatever project I’m involved in and high energy to keep plugging away.
Candy:The best part of LSC is the class format, meeting people from all aspects
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Faces ... of Stark County and spending the year getting to know them and yourself.
Lori: It’s obvious you’re always on the go, how do you find a way to relax and clear your mind?
Lori: Making the time commitment for Leadership Stark County (or volunteer work) is not easy. How did you do it?
Candy:When I feel overly stressed, I schedule a day for catch up.
Candy: I found it overwhelming at times to volunteer while balancing kids game schedules and other activities, aging parents, daily household needs and just life overall.That is when I schedule time out for myself.The role model your children see, the commitment to helping others is worth all those frazzled moments.
Lori:Why would you recommend Leadership Stark County? Candy: I would recommend LSC simply because it’s good for your soul. Nothing compares to the feeling you get helping others. Pay it Forward.
New! Breakfast Book Series Plan to be a part of the new Breakfast Book Series, a conversation and informal discussion group for Leadership alumni and guests. The books we will be using are: QBQ:The Question Behind the Question by John Miller “QBQ! is a quick, yet powerful read. Guaranteed you will hear yourself in the pages of this book and be motivated to ask better questions,” reports seventeenth class graduate Barbara Heinricher. AND Crucial Conversations:Tools for Talking when Stakes are High by Kerry Patterson “We have crucial conversations every day.This book provides a practical framework for communicating effectively to help ensure the results you want,” affirms Barb, human resources manager at Time Warner Cable. She and Karen Miller (21st) Stark County District Library branch manager will facilitate the discussions. Attend one or all sessions! "This is a wonderful opportunity for those interested in leadership theory and application to take it to the next level through the book discussion format"
Kent Oliver, Executive Director, Stark County District Library Thursday January 22 7:30-8:30 a.m. Book Series Kickoff & Breakfast Thursday February 5 7:30-8:30 a.m. QBQ:The Question Behind the Question Thursday March 5 7:30-8:30 a.m. Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking when Stakes are High
Community Collaboration Proves Positive (L-R): Katie Printz, Louisville City Schools; Andy Printz,The Timken Company; Stacey Gardner-Buckshaw and Pam Valentine of Girl Scouts of NE Ohio
Health professionals from Aultman Hospital’s Exploring Leadership program along with interested citizens from many vocations came together to experience and learn about Stark County heritage, businesses, agencies, and services as more than 20 Aultman employees took part in this year’s Encounter Bus Tour. Aultman Hospital’s vice president of administration, Vi Leggett saw the Encounter Bus Tour as a unique opportunity to provide hospital professionals with community context and proposed the collaboration to LSC’s director, Fran Wells. Several participants of Leadership Stark County’s young professional’s Spotlight Stark County program were also aboard. Although participants couldn’t agree on their “favorite” part of the tour, everyone found value in the experience. Louisville City Schools teacher, Katie Printz, commented “As a teacher, today’s tour had a significant professional benefit because it gave me insights into what’s needed from today’s up and coming workers and it gave me ideas for community networking,” Karen Doyle, of downtown Canton’s Julz by Alan Rodriguez, noted “I believe anyone getting involved or thinking of getting involved in Canton business should take this tour.” Aultman Hospital Debbie James observed that “Knowing more information and history about these areas gives me a greater appreciation of the value that they provide.” Leadership Stark County development director Stephanie Snow Werren commented that “strategic collaboration can . . .”
All sessions held at the Perry Branch of the Stark County District Library (inside the new Exploration Gateway on 12th Street near Perry Drive). Guests welcome! Cost: $5 per person RSVP to Joy Walko by January 12, 2009. Sessions conclude promptly at 8:30 a.m.
(L-R): Chris Weisbrod,Akron Children’s Hospital; Dr. Lori Mertes, Aultman School of Nursing; and Karen Doyle, Julz by Alan Rodriguez.
Don’t forget to add these books to your holiday gift list, or pick them up at your local Stark County District Library. The Book Series is another exceptional learning opportunity developed by the Leadership Stark County Alumni Association (L-R): Speakers: Bob Sanderson with Anna Capaldi
ALUMNI LUNCHES Covered all Classes ALUMNI GET-TOGETHER LUNCHES HAVE NOW BEEN HELD FOR ALL CLASSES AND WERE ENJOYED BY ALL IN ATTENDANCE!
16th Class members Matt Ellis and Ray Poynter re-connect at the alumni lunch.
17th Class: Front-Dee Talbott, Barbara Heinricher, Lisa Gissendaner, Tom Schervish, Patti Fetzer; Back-Jill McDermott,Tony Peldunas, Dan Bryan, Carolyn Hess, John Thorpe,Tim Hefty, Mark Esber
15th Class:Tammy Altmayer, Andy Leach,Trina Miller, Rick Arnold, Eric Belden
16th Class: Derek Williams, Sal Vaccarino, Anna Capaldi, Matt Ellis, Pat Corcoran, Jack Cooper.
Thanks You Alumni Donors
10th Class: Front-Bob Soles, Janie Pavlek, Lisa Leech Back-Steve Stiffler,Terry Katz, Mike Brown, Cindy Brown, Connie Holmes
We are pleased to report that in spite of changing economics our Leadership Stark County alumni and partner companies have come through for the 2008 Annual Fund. The pledged amount now stands at 95% of our goal. We need your support to reach our goal of $50,000. If you have not yet pledged, it’s not too late to pledge now!
OUR MISSION: To develop a core of motivated leaders with a lifelong commitment to community trusteeship through training in leadership skills and education about the community.
Fran Wells, Director Stephanie Werren, Development Director Joy Walko, Managing Editor Sarah Bhatia, Graphic Designer a publication of Leadership Stark County
It’s not too late to make your pledge! Email Stephanie Snow Werren at stephaniew@leadershipstarkcounty.org or call 330-452-7786. Mail checks to Leadership Stark County, 222 Market Ave N, Canton 44702.
UPCOMING Leadership Programs
22nd Class Economic Development Day
22nd Class Stark County Day
2008 Encounter Bus Tour
22nd Signature Class Sponsor
2009 Government Leadership Academy Whether you are already an elected or appointed official or just thinking about running, the Government Leadership Academy is for you! This six week program will explore leadership styles, ethics, media relations, communicating with constituents, issues of regional cooperation and more. The program begins on February 10th and meets on Tuesday and Thursday afternoon/evenings through March 19. Applications are available on our website and will be accepted through January 16, 2009.
23rd Signature Class It’s time to start thinking about recommendations for the 23rd class of Leadership Stark County; impassioned, educated, diverse leadership is more important than ever to lead our community through the times ahead. With your help LSC will continue to be representative of the best of Stark County. Call or email the Leadership office to let us know of eligible candidates or direct them to our website for more information and on-line application process.
Making a Difference in Stark County Leadership graduates are working in the community to effect positive change. Terrance Jones (20th) received a Golden Dove award on September 27, 2008. The Stark County Minority Health Coalition presented a Shero Award to Karen Feller (14th), Mercy Medical Center outreach manager for her work in subsidized housing areas of Canton. Malone University faculty member Ann Lawson (7th) received a Distinguished Faulty award.