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2008 LGB Program Graduates
Green Bay, Wis.- (May 28, 2008) – The 2008 Leadership Green Bay (LGB) class graduated with a celebratory dinner at the Rock Garden on May 13, 2008.
To earn the title of graduate, participants attended nine daylong sessions that opened their eyes to different aspects of the community at large - History and Heritage, Human Services, Education, Government, Diversity and Culture, Economy and Marketplace and Environment. Additionally, each class completed a group project to benefit the community. This year’s projects included:
· Habitat ReStore: Habitat ReStore, a division of Habitat for Humanity, operates retail outlets selling quality used and surplus building materials are sold at a fraction of normal retail prices. The Green Bay Habitat for Humanity group has targeted Green Bay for a ReStore. Startup of such an endeavor requires substantial pre-opening business planning and preparation. The LGB group project provided this groundwork through the formulation of a marketing survey and project plan that can be used by Habitat for Humanity to implement this component of its long-term strategy.
· Helping the Helpful: Charitable, non-profit and governmental agencies spend their resources and staff time where it is best invested – helping the people of Brown County. The "Punk Puppies" are invested in helping those who help others. Through a series of small, capital improvement projects or volunteer opportunities, the Punk Puppies will help these organizations improve their capabilities, meet organizational goals or beautify their workplaces. By partnering with the Leadership Green Bay Alumni Association, the Punk Puppies envision a regular calendar where alumni can continue to participate in LGB activities while giving back to the community. Plans are underway to develop a formal process of soliciting projects and matching LGB alumnus that will create long-term sustainability for this project and the community it serves.
· New North Marketing Piece for Fifth Graders: The New North Village will soon become a reality that integrates a six-week curriculum with a visit to a simulated city. Students throughout the New North will have the opportunity to visit the New North Village but with no background of what the New North is. The marketing piece aims to explain to 5th grade students what the New North is and how it impacts our region. The piece will not only be distributed to students attending the New North Village, but will be used by the New North, Inc. to educate students and parents on the importance of this regional collaboration.
· Inclusion Art Mural: This group joined forces with the Howe Resource Center to paint a positive picture of diversity in Green Bay. The team’s goal was centered on the creation of a positive message through a visual art medium that would represent diversity in the community. It enlisted school-aged youth from the Boys & Girls Club After School Program at Danz Elementary, the YMCA After School Program at Howe Elementary, along with program participants at Family Services to help paint a mural on the outer walls of the Howe Resource Center. Along with Chris Dunbar, the executive director of Howe Family Resource Center, and Sarah Tlachac, an art teacher/muralist, the group collaborated to implement all stages of this project. To celebrate the unveiling of the mural, the team plans to celebrate with the children and parents, local community leaders, elected officials and anyone else in the community that is interested in embracing our youth and their diversity.
Program graduates are: Jody Arendt of Wisconsin Public Service, Brian Bartel of Weather Gauge, LLC, Cathy Benes of Georgia Pacific, Mark Berg of Tufco LP, Kerry Blondheim of Innovative Services, Inc., Colyn Bruss of Humana, Lisa Casey of Big Brothers Big Sisters of NEW, Karen Christel of Arise Health Plan, Devon Christensen of Brown County Human Services Department, Dave DaPra of Praxilient, Inc., Casey DeGreef of ITT Technical Institute, Aimee Dempsey, community advocate, Tim Feldhausen Godfrey & Kahn, SC, Robert Fleming of AON, Matt Geimer of Geimer Law Offices, SC, Pattie Glaser-Martin of St. Vincent Hospital, Adam Hardy of Brown County United Way, Chris Heil of the City of Green Bay Fire Department, Megan Heintzkill of Johnson Bank, Jenny Herlache of Integrys Energy Service, Inc., Sandra Isselmann of Clarity Care, Scott Jacobson of Nicolet National Bank, Danielle Jandrain of the Boys & Girls Club of Green Bay, Brian Johnson of the Green Bay Chamber of Commerce, Lynn Jones of Seismic Interactive & Design, Pamela Josifek of Rasmussen College, Julie Kozicke of Cerebral Pasly, Inc., Chris Lukes of Cellcom, Mike Marin of Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield of WI, Pam Miller of Bellin Health, Rachelle Bissing of Wisconsin Public Service Corp, Stacy Stecker of Associated Bank, Lisa Sterr of the City of Green Bay Police Department, Angela Stuecks of Family Services, Christina Trombley of UWGB Small Business Development Center, Chad Van Handel of M & I Bank, Susan White of Oneida Tribe of Indians of WI, Chad Wiegand of Enzymatic Therapy, Inc., Matt Zuengler of Hager, Dewick & Zuengler, SC, and Gail Zwicky of NWTC.
Applications for the 2009 class (which is the 25th class of LGB) are still being accepted for a short time. They are available at www.leadershipgreenbay.org; questions can be directed to Jeanne Agneessens at (920) 593-3412 or lgb@titletown.org.
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Established in 1882, the mission of the Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is to promote economic and community development. Chamber programs include Advance, Partners in Education, Leadership Green Bay, Brown County Teen Leadership, Current young professionals network, Good Government Council, the International Business Development Consortium and the Small Business Council.
For more information about the Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce and its programs, call 437-8704 or visit www.titletown.org.
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