Nominations are now being accepted for the
2010-11 Leadership Greene County Program
Deadline for nominations is Friday, April 16, 2010
Contact Kelly Burrell at 638-4111 or kburrell@greenecop.com
for a nomination form or for more information
Leadership Greene County - Class of 2010
Opening Retreat, August 2009
Pictured:
Front Row (l to r): Crystal Hirschy, Tusculum College; Beverly Painter, Life Care Center of Greeneville; Tessa Woods, Amedysis Home Health; and Brenda Cannon, Laughlin Memorial Hospital.
Second Row (l to r): Laura Pendleton, C-E Minerals; Kim Norton, Signature Healthcare of Greeneville; Tracy Kilday, Triangle Contractors; Teresa Reaves, John Deere Power Products.
Third Row (l to r): Brett Purgason, Ron's Millwright; Jane Brown, Walters State Community College; Scott Felts, American Greetings; Doris Metcalf, Greeneville Water Commission; Hollie Binkley, Jarden Zinc Products; and Whitney Winter, MECO Corporation.
Back Row (l to r): Chad Cannon, Greeneville Federal Bank; Brent Pippin, Farm Credit Services; Daniel Wolcott, Takoma Regional Hospital; Jamey Fillers, Wal-Mart Transportation; and Rick Regen, Home Instead Senior Care.
Not Pictured: Brian Hixson, American Greetings
Leadership Greene County is a personal program designed
to motivate participants to develop and enhance the quality of
their leadership in addressing pertinent community needs
and implementing them into their everyday lives and work situations.
The purpose of the Leadership Greene County is to:
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Identify potential and existing leaders in business, government and the community and to help them prepare for voluntary leadership roles in their community;
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To provide these leaders with a practical and comprehensive understanding of major issues and opportunities facing the Greene County area;
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To improve the communications network among leaders from disparate backgrounds and interests;
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To create a forum for persons of demonstrated commitment to the community to meet and exchange ideas;
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To stimulate increased leadership participation and commitment in the community. The participants in the program are men and women representing a cross section of Greene County and they are selected by the Leadership Greene County Selection Committee. Participants are chosen for their potential or demonstrated leadership abilities and their commitment to school and community. Interaction with this diverse group stimulates and challenges each member. |
Leadership Greene County begins in August with an overnight retreat and continues through May with case study presentations/volunteer project and recognition/graduation ceremonies (date to be announced). Participants are exposed to a variety of viewpoints that illustrate the array of economic, political, educational, and social factors at work in Greene County. They meet with area leaders in business, media, government, education, and service organizations. In addition, participants receive training in leadership effectiveness and human behavior.
Agriculture Day
The following is a program outline for Leadership Greene County, Class of 2009-10:
| August 20-21, 2009 |
Overnight Retreat/Eagles Ridge Resort, Pigeon Forge |
| September 16 |
Education Day |
| October 21 |
Agriculture Day |
| November 17 |
Regional Leadership Day |
| December 16 |
Social Services/Human Needs Day |
| January 20, 2010 |
Economic Development Day |
| February 17 |
Local and State Government Day |
| March 16-17, 2010 |
Nashville Trip (Overnight) |
| April 21 |
Health Care & Environment Day |
| May 20, 2010 |
Heritage & Religion Day |
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Government Day |
Health Care & Environment Day
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Leadership Greene County participants will travel to Tennessee's State Capitol and experience our state government in action at the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee. Travel dates for the two-day trip are scheduled for March 16-17, 2010, and were determined by the class participants' schedules and the schedule of the General Assembly.
Tuition is $800 per participant and non-refundable. Included in this are all costs, including the opening retreat, Leadership notebooks and materials, breakfast, travel, Nashville trip, speakers, etc. Sponsors or others may pay up to $750 of the tuition, but the participants must pay at least $50.
Participants must make a commitment to the program. Attendance at each monthly session, including the overnight retreat and Nashville trip, are prerequisites for graduation certification. Participants will be allowed to miss one (1) full day session or two (2) half-day sessions. Participants missing more than one (1) full session or two (2) half-day sessions will be dismissed from the program and fees are non-refundable. Since the graduates of the Leadership Greene County program possess a unique understanding and appreciation of the inner workings of our community, they will be excellent future candidates to serve on local boards, committees and task forces. Graduate profiles will be distributed to community leaders, educational institutions, hospitals or other sources, to encourage involvement with these valuable leadership resources.
As part of the program curriculum, class members divide into groups and do an in-depth study on a topic of their choice, i.e, an issue/concern facing the citizens of Greeneville and Greene County. At the 2009 graduation and recognition ceremony, Dr. Jerry Wilhoit, Associate Professor of Biology at Walters State Community College was honored with the "Outstanding Leadership Award" and Scott Wakefield, Pastor at First Christian Church was honored with the "Outstanding Character Award." Both awards were voted on by class members.
Greeneville and Greene County are directly tied to the quality of their leadership. Leadership Greene County is an affiliate program of the Greene County Partnership. The mission of Leadership Greene County is to identify and prepare the community's future leadership resources. Leadership Greene County will provide a network of current and emerging leaders who possess the skills and the commitment to continue the success of the community.
As part of the continuation of the Leadership Greene County Program, alumni will serve as members of future program and selection committees. They will also be included in a speaker's bureau that will be used throughout the community.
Leadership Greene County - Class of 2009
Pictured:
Front Row (l to r): Kim Bowers, Greeneville Water Commission; Brook DeLotto, Life Care Center of Greeneville; Nicki Sentelle, American Greetings; Michele Horner, Accuforce/JD Metals; Jenny Withem, Takoma Regional Hospital; Kelli Read, Wal-Mart Transportation.
Second Row (l to r): Debbie Justice, Greeneville Insurance Agency; Jason Steen, Signature Healthcare of Greeneville; Scott Wakefield, First Christian Church; Nick Hirschy, American Patriot Bank; Mike Hopkins, Jarden Zinc Products; Jim Griffin, Realty Executives/ET Realtors; Jackie Love, Corley's Pharmacy.
Third Row (l to r): Joe Fillers, Preferred Properties; Cody Greene, Tusculum College; Rich Jones, The Greeneville Sun; Cody Malone, Parrish ERA Realtors; Rick Saint, Walters State Community College; Dr. Jerry Wilhoit, Walters State Community College.
Not Pictured: Susan Compton, Laughlin Memorial Hospital; Tina Cyr, Wellington Place of Greeneville; Darius Peedin, C & C Maintenance & Millwright
For more information about Leadership Greene County, please contact Kelly Burrell.