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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Friends,
As a result of the impact on our community of the difficult events
during the past two years, including the flood, the economic downturn,
and the tragic fire, citizens of Bartholomew County have come to
recognize and value the role of community leadership. Our community
leaders developed and implemented resourceful, viable solutions to the
myriad of problems that presented themselves. Leadership was extremely
important during this period of time.
The Columbus Department of Parks & Recreation Department and the
Columbus Economic Development Board are losing their executive directors
in the near future. Additionally, Mayor Fred Armstrong has announced his
intention not to seek a fifth term as Mayor of Columbus. From where will
new leaders emerge to take their places?
Leadership Bartholomew County continues to provide to the community
leaders for today and tomorrow. Its Board of Directors has structured
its curriculum to provide class participants with the skills and vision
to lead in today’s complex world.
We appreciate the many community leaders who filled the curriculum by
generously sharing their stories, insights, and leadership skills. Class
members also had the opportunity to interview clients of non-profits
onsite in order to better understand the needs of those using their
services. It has been an honor to work with these dedicated community
leaders.
LBC’s programs support our mission—to engage the residents of
Bartholomew County in dialogue, team-building, networking, education,
and partnership. All sessions are facilitated by Dr. Fredricka Joyner,
UpStream Consulting. Next year’s classes will focus on leadership
skills, diversity, emerging community issues, education, youth
initiatives, and collaboration.
If you are interested in taking a leadership role in creating a
community that works for all of its citizens, consider becoming a part
of the LBC Class of 2010-11. Contact this past year’s class participants
and discuss their experience. Ask them to share how LBC has had an
impact on their lives. Then take a step toward making a difference in
your community. Complete our online application for the Class of
2010-11.
Additional opportunities to learn more about serving in leadership roles
are included inside the directory. You can find a copy of the LBC
Directory by logging into the Republic.com. Online application
information can be found on our website, leadershipbc.org.
It is with excitement that we look forward to our 2010-2011 class. It
promises to be a really great year of opportunities to learn about
leadership in Bartholomew County.
Lynette Farless
President of the Board of Directors
Leadership Bartholomew County
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