Kosciusko Leadership Academy Kicks off Class with Tour
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Kosciusko Leadership Academy held the 2012-2013 kick-off Tuesday.
Class members received an Introduction to KLA, held at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.
Moderator Allyn Decker, Grace College, welcomed the class members by encouraging networking and provided a brief overview of upcoming sessions.
President Nathan Conley, Lake City Bank, shared insights for a successful year and introduced the KLA executive board members in attendance.
Vice President is Jeff Fawcett, Grace College; curriculum is Nancy Rooker, Warsaw Community Schools; selection is Cameron Plew, Lake City Bank; Public Information, Joni Truex, Builders Association Kosciusko Fulton Counties; Event Coordinators, Shelly Fraley, Lake City Bank and Trina Hoy, Warsaw Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce; Moderator, Allyn Decker; and advisor is Dr. Steven Grill, Grace College.
Secretary/Treasurer Becky Anglin, Warsaw Police Department, was unable to attend.
Grill shared the history of KLA, recognizing Jean Northenor and the late Matt Dalton for founding the organization in 1982.
Following breakfast, a bus tour of Kosciusko County followed with visits to Whetstone Woodenware; Par-Kan Company; The Dixie; National Weather Service NOAA; and Maple Leaf Farms.
The executive board and class members appreciated the reception received at each of the destinations.
The bus and driver were provided by Grace College for the tour. Kosciusko County Visitors and Convention Bureau made the tour arrangements.
A reception for KLA alumni and 2012-2013 class members was held at Kosciusko County Community Foundation following the tour. Several alumni joined with this year’s class to offer encouragement.
KLA’s next session, “Protecting our Water Resources,” will be hosted by the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation Sept. 11.
