First Quarter 2012 • This issue is sponsored by:
New Programming, Steadfast Vision: Leadership Stark County after 25 years This year we will mark Leadership Stark County’s 25th year anniversary with a celebratory dinner on Wednesday, May 2. Much has changed in 25 years as Leadership Stark County has grown from a single course to an array of programs. However, LSC continues to prepare, position, and challenge leaders to serve Stark County. Newer programming includes: CUSTOM PROGRAMMING: Leadership staff will ... •
Work with 30 young adults age 16- 21, from Stark County Job & Family Services foster care program. We’ll take them on job based tours of the county and provide StrengthsFinder profile training for three days in summer 2012. Let us know if we can stop by your company.
• Provide six hours of StrengthsFinder training for 30 SPARK program staff. SPARK, funded by Sisters of Charity Foundation, supports families with young children • Provide a board matching process in April for ten Timken Company employees, along with select Signature class participants. Let us know if your organization needs board members.
Key Program Dates
MARCH 9 Stark State President’s Breakfast
MARCH 22 Signature Program Information Breakfast Government Leadership Academy Closing Program
APRIL 27 Last Day for Signature Program Applications
BOARD TRAINING AND BOARD MATCHING:
In the last two years, more than 160 people have attended our three-hour “Building Better Boards” seminar hosted by the Timken Company and sponsored by Black McCuskey Law Firm. We offer best practices relevant to experienced and novice board members. Read more on page six.
MAY 2 25th Anniversary Celebration Dinner
OUR MISSION REMAINS THE SAME:
Developing a core of motivated leaders with life long commitment to community trusteeship.
Please celebrate with us on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at Brookside Farm. Make your reservations at LeadershipStarkCounty.org.
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