Leadership Meade County Class of 2017 has officially started. We are excited to have a great group committed to the 9 month program. Welcome, Erica Whelan, Meade County RECC, Tracy Huffines, Meade County Extension Services, Justin Emond, Meade County RECC, Joe Larocco, Edward Jones Investments, Linda Buchanan, Doe Run Realty, Melissa Phillips, Lincoln Trail District Health Department – Meade County, Bridgette Morris, Fort Knox Federal Credit Union, and Michael Schelling Monument Chemical (not pictured).
Leadership’s Opening Session and retreat was held in Bardstown and led by presenter, Grace Gorrell (Lead with Grace Leadership workshop). This year’s schedule is as follows:
October – Agriculture and Natural Resources, Facilitator: Andy Mills, Ag Agent-UK, Cooperative Extension Service; Tours: Consolidated Grain and Barge, Battletown Quarry – lunch provided by Haydon Materials
November – Sense of Place: Facilitator: Carole Logsdon, Fort Knox, Muldraugh
December – Education, Health and Human Resources, Facilitator: Jennifer Bridge, UK Cooperative Extension Service
January – Local Government, Meade County Courthouse, and Facilitator: Joe Mangin, Class of 2014
February – State Government Frankfort visit, Facilitator: Donna G. Brown, Registered Lobbyist
March – Economic Development, Facilitator: David Pace, Meade Co. RECC
April – Business and Industry, Facilitator: Elizabeth Arnold, Your Community Bank/WesBanco – Class of 2015
May – Quality of Life: Tourism, History and Recreation, Facilitators: Carole Logsdon, Chamber of Commerce & Jessie Speaks, All About Homes Realty, Class of 2015
May – Graduation; Facilitators: Marilyn Craycroft, Janet H. Hobbs, Class of 2014, and Latisha Hardesty, Aleah Foushee, Class of 2015 – Guest Speaker: Warren Beeler, Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy
This will be the third class for Leadership Meade County, and the chamber staff appreciates the commitment from the member businesses and area leaders who play an important role in the success of this type of training for our future.
