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The 2008-2009 program is now underway |
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| Our next program day is History and Culture Day on November 13th |
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Congratulations to Linda Harvey, Executive Director of the Laconia Area Community Land Trust who received the first Community Leadership Award presented in partnership with the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Lakes Region and Leadership Lakes Region. |
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Leadership Lakes Region is..
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an organization dedicated to community improvement by developing, expanding, promoting and putting in place a network of effective volunteer leaders with a variety of skills and interests.
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The program focuses.. |
on the important aspects of civic life by exploring and increasing general understanding of the History and Culture, Economic, Political, Social and Educational issues unique to the Lakes Region.. |
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with an Orientation/Alumni Dinner and, continues with seven workshops held one day a month for seven months. Using surrounding towns as the "classroom", the sessions are designed to offer first-hand information from, and discussion with, business, organizational, government, and civic leaders. |
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It is the desire of Leadership Lakes Region.. |
to promote volunteerism and teach people how to become involved in their community as a "lifelong" activity. By the end of the program, participants will be more knowledgeable than most about the Lakes Region Area and will have developed a network of others, like themselves, who are anxious to volunteer and work together to improve our communities. |
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Leadership Lakes Region was founded..
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in 1996 by citizens of the Lakes Region committed to fostering strong civic awareness in the community. The group modeled the program after other successful leadership programs throughout the United States.
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Orientation/Alumni Dinner Tues. October 21st 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
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| A day to get acquainted with your classmates and the program...what to expect and how to get the most out of it. An introductory session and discussion with proven leaders; how they got to where they are, how they lead their organizations and the lessons they learned about leadership along the way. An Alumni reunion dinner for all will follow. |
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History and Culture Day Thurs. November 13th 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
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| A historical perspective of the Lakes Region and the cultural forces that have shaped it. |
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Social Issues Day Tues. December 2nd, 2008 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
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| Sponsored by Lakes Region United Way | ||
| An overview of social service issues impacting the Lakes Region area including elder/youth services, welfare reform and disability services. |
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Education Issues Day Wed January 7th, 2009 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
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| Sponsored by LRGHealthcare | ||
| Interact with educational professionals from various levels as they describe and discuss the challenges faced by today's teachers and students. |
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Economic Issues Day Thurs Feb. 12th, 2009 8:00 AM TO 5:00 PM |
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| Sponsored by Public Service of New Hampshire | ||
| This day will introduce participants to the status of our regional economy and the problems and potential for economic growth in the Lakes Region. |
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Political Issues Day Wed March 11th, 2009 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
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| Learn the relationship and responsibilities of local, county and state government through an interactive panel discussion by political leaders. |
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| Session Seven |
Health Issues Day Tues April 14th, 2009 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
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| Sponsored by Northeast Delta Dental | ||
| An overview of healthcare in the region including access to medical services, costs of these services to the provider as well as the patient, under and uninsured populations and programs to address unique needs. |
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| Session Eight | Lakes Day/Graduation Thurs. May 21, 2009 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
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| This day on the Lake will bring the entire year's program into perspective as we explore the central natural feature of our region; its allure, its fragile nature, its features and its future..Revisit your experiences this past year and discuss how you can use these experiences to accomplish personal goals as they relate to your community and your Lakes Region. Graduates will be asked for input for next year's program. |
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Leadership Lakes Region would like to thank our 2008 -2009 Program Day Sponsors |
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Lakes Region United Way |
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Northeast Delta Dental |
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Leadership Lakes Region would like to thank our 2008 -2009 Contributors |
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Grant provided by the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation |
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Belknap County Economic Development Council Bill Seed, Coldwell Banker Realtor Southern New Hampshire University-Laconia Center |
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Leadership Lakes Region Board of Directors 2008 |
John Beland |
Tim Drew NH Department of Environmental Services |
Colleen Elliott |
Lori Krueger Laconia School System Student Services |
Carole Lines LRGHealthcare |
Sally Minkow LRGHealthcare |
Don Morrissey, Chair |
Peter Russell Russell & Associates Municipal Consulting |
Leo Sanfacon (Co Chair) |
Adrienne Stevens Southern New Hampshire University Laconia Center (retired) |
Jack Terrill Lakes Region United Way |
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Linda Harvey, Executive Director of Laconia Area Community Land Trust receives the 2008 Community Leadership Award in October 2008. |
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| The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Lakes Region and Leadership Lakes Region awarded Linda Harvey the 2008 Community Leadership Award at the Foundation's Annual Celebration at the Castle in the Clouds in Moultonborough. This award is presented annually to an individual who exemplifies the qualities of vision and collaboration in the leadership of Lakes Region organizations. For more information about the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, call (603) 225-6641, or visit www.nhcf.org. | ||