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eadership Lawrence Creates Synergy Between Citizens and Community
Survey Shows Graduates of the Chamber’s Leadership Lawrence Program Increase their Community Involvement Upon Completion of the Course
From left, Scott Criqui, Bill Bump, Jeanette Collier, Mike Bourneuf, Brian Edie and Jessie Kwatamdia work on a community project for Economic Development Day that took place on Thursday, February 18.
More than 85 percent of the Leadership Lawrence graduates reported an increase in their community involvement, according to a survey released in January of this year.
its direction. Leadership skill development, knowledge of the community and networking are seen as important components of the program.
Nearly half of respondents serve in a leadership role in community organizations and 76 percent are involved in some form of volunteer service. While 68 percent of the graduates are involved in political campaigns at the local, state or national level, the rest of the participants would or might consider running for elected office.
“Leadership Lawrence provided me the opportunity to match my passion and talents with a community need,” said Kevin Loos, the 2006 graduate who was appointed to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board shortly after completion of the program.
All respondents of the survey indicated participating in Leadership Lawrence was worthwhile for them personally. Overwhelmingly, graduates are supportive of the program and
Since its inception in 1982, the Chamber’s Leadership Lawrence program has developed more than 500 leaders in the community, exposing them to the inner workings of
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