- Introduction & Motivation
Kick-off the sessions on a fun and energetic note with team building and interactive
activities. Get acquainted with your classmates and gain an understanding of the remaining
sessions. Select community action project. |
- Working with Local Government
An in-depth look at local government systems and decision making processes. |
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Get a feel for education in the Wenatchee Valley and its effect on the area. |
Livability, social services, health care, and recreational programs and organizations which
improve the area are emphasized. |
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- Our Agricultural Community
This session will stress the impact of the agriculture industry on our local economy. You
will also get a good look at the expanding foreign markets. |
- Business & Industry Development
Gain knowledge of business and industry as they relate to jobs and economic development.
Find out what businesses and industries are possible for the Wenatchee Valley. |
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- Communications and Public Relations
Build collaboration and learn the importance of networking. Learn strategies for connecting
groups, conflict resolution, mediation, consensus building, and call to action. |
Get a closer look at the local criminal justice system and community safety. |
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- Moving Out Into the Community
Set personal goals/vision/mission. Present Community Action Project. |
A graduation ceremony will be held in June to honor the leadership program participants. |
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| Tuition covers all
program costs, meals, and materials... top |
| Tuition
may be paid by the candidate's employer, a sponsor,
or the candidate. Partial scholarships are
available and are awarded based on need and class
composition |
Tuition
for Community Leadership Wenatchee Valley |
| Tuition
is $925 for Chamber Member business employees or $1025
for non-members.
Full tuition is due before
September 1st. No tuition refunds will be made after the class member has participated in the
opening retreat.
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| Participants |
| Leadership
Wenatchee Valley will begin its first session in
September with the following participants:
Chelan County PUD
Jeanine Allen-Central Washington Hospital
Serena Benson-OfficeTech Xerox
Janice Brown-Paramount Home Lending
Kellie Brown-Wenatchee Collision Center
Brandon Burk-GTC
Diane Cook- Wenatchee Valley Chamber of
Commerce
Russell Dixon-Wenatchee World
Anne Fawson- Wenatchee World
Leona Frank- Fisher Radio
Ted Fukuzawa- Banner Bank
Todd Kiesz- Jeffers, Danielson, Sonn
Aylward
J Randal Reddell - Reddell and Associates
Karen Walters - Wenatchee School District
Nena Walton - Chelan County PUD Fiber
Optics
Eric West - Link Transit
David Winters -
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The
Community Leadership Wenatchee Valley Experience does
not end at Graduation...
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| Graduates will become a part of a new community
resource, a group of individuals with a desire and the ability to influence important community
activities and create necessary change. |
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| • Participant... Program
applications are available through the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce. Participants are
selected through a selection committee. |
"The quality of our leadership will determine the future of the
Wenatchee Valley." |
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| • Presenters... Volunteer
to be a presenter in a topic area of which you are experienced. |
| • Sponsorships... Program
sponsorships are available starting at $500 to $2,000. |
| Community Leadership Wenatchee Valley Advisory
Committee... top |
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- Richard Brinkman
City of Wenatchee
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- Pat Haley
Port of Douglas County
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- Kris Pomianek
Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce
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- Steve Robinson
Wenatchee World
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- Julie Roddy
Washington Mutual
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- Gene Sharratt
North Central Educational Service District
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- Adrienne Tabar
Wenatchee Valley College
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- Ray Taylor
North Central Washington Community Foundation
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- Ish Vivanco
North Central Educational Service District
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- Rufus Woods
Wenatchee World
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300 S. Columbia, Third Floor
P.O. Box 850
Wenatchee, WA 98807-0850
509-662-2116
509-663-2022 (Fax)
info@wenatchee.org |
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"The
mission of the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce is to strengthen the economic climate of
the Wenatchee Valley.
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