Leadership Academy Graduates 22 Members
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
Leadership Academy Graduates 22 Members
By David [email protected]
But only one KLA team could receive the Project Proud Award for their White Paper Project. And the award and $1,000 went to the "Splashpad!" group of Kathy Stutzman, Jeremiah Heierman, Aaron Christner and Lynne Dittman.
A Splashpad is a sprinkler park system in a safe and vibrant play area. Children of all ages and abilities can enjoy the Splashpad. The team has been working with the Warsaw Parks Dept. to find a suitable area for the Splashpad.
There were four other White Paper Projects.
"The Kosciusko County Business Leadership Network" team included Mark Weinstein, Angie Hurlow, Nikki Harter and Jenna Campbell.
Jeff Baumann, Mitch Goon, Joe Harmon, Bill Lehman and Gary Tenney created the "Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice Inc. Getting the Word Out/Generate Awareness in the Community" project.
"The Micro Loan Program, Building a Bridge to a Brighter Future" was the creation of Michelle Baker, Amy Eberly Baumann, Lisa Fulton and Lisa McCoy.
The final project was "Work Here, Live Here" by Lloyd Adams, Pete Bushnell, Josh Gordon, Matt Hunter and Scott Smith.
Guest speaker at the KLA graduation was Dr. Steve Grill, dean of adult and community education, Grace College, and KLA adviser.
Grill said there was an elected official in the community who once described the community as the place where Andy of Mayberry ("The Andy Griffith Show") meets Jules Verne (author of "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea"). Grill said that means the community is a combination of traditionalists and futurists, people who deal in possibilities.
Grill told the audience many of them may have wondered during the KLA sessions what the community may look like in the future. He said he wanted the attendees to think about the possibilities.
The challenge, Grill said, is not to become complacent, but for everyone to come together and come to some conclusions.
After diplomas were given out to the graduating class by KLA class moderator Allyn Decker and KLA Advisor Emeritus and Trustee Jean Northenor, past KLA president David Findlay spoke of the Northenor Award.
"Northenor Award is another evolution of KLA that will perpetuate this organization," said Findlay. He said KLA is not only the envy of the state, but also the Midwest.
Whether a person has been in Kosciusko County 50 years or one year or less, Findlay said KLA is a tremendous organization and a great opportunity for those lucky enough to go through it.
The Northenor Award is an award that didn't mean anything five to six years ago, he said, but now it's become an award that matters.
In 2008, the Northenor Project Proud Award went to Michael Hafner, Chris Wiggins and Kristopher Williams for their "Outdoor Fun at Baker Youth Club" project. Wiggins provided an update on the project.
He said last year they helped out the Baker Youth Club, adding playground equipment to the fairly new BYC facility.
"The Northenor Award was actually used to fund an additional piece of equipment," Wiggins said.
He said they really appreciated receiving the award and it was a shock to receive it.
Northenor then presented the award for 2009 to the Splashpad team.
This was the first year that Northenor did not go to Project Proud, she said. At Project Proud, the teams present their projects for award consideration. However, she said a tremendous committee went through all of them and made an unanimous decision.
Everyone seems so impressed with the projects, Northenor said. Some of the past projects have included the greenway, the education summit and the Orthpaedic Capitol Center.
Northenor said even if a team didn't win the award, they should still follow through and ask someone to fund it.
Stutzman thanked everyone for the award. She said her team was real excited about the project since day one.
"It's going to give children of all abilities the opportunity to play in the water," Stutzman said.
Anyone wanting to make a financial contribution to the Splashpad can contact a team member.
Northenor then was recognized by KLA President Mindy Truex for everything Northenor has done for KLA.
"You're just the epitome of a leader in our community," Truex told Northenor.
As final business, the 2009-10 KLA executive board was then announced and approved by those at the graduation. Shelly Fraley will serve as president, Allison McSherry as vice president, Becky Moreno as secretary/treasurer, Allyn Decker for curriculum, Cameron Plew for selection, Stutzman for public information, Grill as advisor and Decker as moderator.
Previously, the executive board also contained an alumni officer. The duties of the alumni officer now will be added to the office of vice president.[[In-content Ad]]
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But only one KLA team could receive the Project Proud Award for their White Paper Project. And the award and $1,000 went to the "Splashpad!" group of Kathy Stutzman, Jeremiah Heierman, Aaron Christner and Lynne Dittman.
A Splashpad is a sprinkler park system in a safe and vibrant play area. Children of all ages and abilities can enjoy the Splashpad. The team has been working with the Warsaw Parks Dept. to find a suitable area for the Splashpad.
There were four other White Paper Projects.
"The Kosciusko County Business Leadership Network" team included Mark Weinstein, Angie Hurlow, Nikki Harter and Jenna Campbell.
Jeff Baumann, Mitch Goon, Joe Harmon, Bill Lehman and Gary Tenney created the "Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice Inc. Getting the Word Out/Generate Awareness in the Community" project.
"The Micro Loan Program, Building a Bridge to a Brighter Future" was the creation of Michelle Baker, Amy Eberly Baumann, Lisa Fulton and Lisa McCoy.
The final project was "Work Here, Live Here" by Lloyd Adams, Pete Bushnell, Josh Gordon, Matt Hunter and Scott Smith.
Guest speaker at the KLA graduation was Dr. Steve Grill, dean of adult and community education, Grace College, and KLA adviser.
Grill said there was an elected official in the community who once described the community as the place where Andy of Mayberry ("The Andy Griffith Show") meets Jules Verne (author of "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea"). Grill said that means the community is a combination of traditionalists and futurists, people who deal in possibilities.
Grill told the audience many of them may have wondered during the KLA sessions what the community may look like in the future. He said he wanted the attendees to think about the possibilities.
The challenge, Grill said, is not to become complacent, but for everyone to come together and come to some conclusions.
After diplomas were given out to the graduating class by KLA class moderator Allyn Decker and KLA Advisor Emeritus and Trustee Jean Northenor, past KLA president David Findlay spoke of the Northenor Award.
"Northenor Award is another evolution of KLA that will perpetuate this organization," said Findlay. He said KLA is not only the envy of the state, but also the Midwest.
Whether a person has been in Kosciusko County 50 years or one year or less, Findlay said KLA is a tremendous organization and a great opportunity for those lucky enough to go through it.
The Northenor Award is an award that didn't mean anything five to six years ago, he said, but now it's become an award that matters.
In 2008, the Northenor Project Proud Award went to Michael Hafner, Chris Wiggins and Kristopher Williams for their "Outdoor Fun at Baker Youth Club" project. Wiggins provided an update on the project.
He said last year they helped out the Baker Youth Club, adding playground equipment to the fairly new BYC facility.
"The Northenor Award was actually used to fund an additional piece of equipment," Wiggins said.
He said they really appreciated receiving the award and it was a shock to receive it.
Northenor then presented the award for 2009 to the Splashpad team.
This was the first year that Northenor did not go to Project Proud, she said. At Project Proud, the teams present their projects for award consideration. However, she said a tremendous committee went through all of them and made an unanimous decision.
Everyone seems so impressed with the projects, Northenor said. Some of the past projects have included the greenway, the education summit and the Orthpaedic Capitol Center.
Northenor said even if a team didn't win the award, they should still follow through and ask someone to fund it.
Stutzman thanked everyone for the award. She said her team was real excited about the project since day one.
"It's going to give children of all abilities the opportunity to play in the water," Stutzman said.
Anyone wanting to make a financial contribution to the Splashpad can contact a team member.
Northenor then was recognized by KLA President Mindy Truex for everything Northenor has done for KLA.
"You're just the epitome of a leader in our community," Truex told Northenor.
As final business, the 2009-10 KLA executive board was then announced and approved by those at the graduation. Shelly Fraley will serve as president, Allison McSherry as vice president, Becky Moreno as secretary/treasurer, Allyn Decker for curriculum, Cameron Plew for selection, Stutzman for public information, Grill as advisor and Decker as moderator.
Previously, the executive board also contained an alumni officer. The duties of the alumni officer now will be added to the office of vice president.[[In-content Ad]]
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