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The
Leadership
SouthCoast
Class of 2010, the sixth since 2004, held their kick-off retreat at the Advanced
Technology and Manufacturing Center
(ATMC) in Fall River on September 11, 2009. Each year, a diverse group
of acknowledged and aspiring leaders are selected to participate in a
thought-provoking, ten-month community leadership program consisting of
two, one-day retreats, eight monthly full day sessions, and a series of
structured small group team-building activities. Participants are
challenged by a variety of SouthCoast issues presented by leaders and
experts in their fields. The program includes on-site visits, readings,
discussion groups, simulations, and other developmental activities. All
participants are expected to actively participate in a team project in
which individuals within their class are interested. The purpose is to
transform a highly motivated group of individuals into a network of
leaders with knowledge and commitment that benefits their community.
“There are now nearly 100 graduates who have benefited from Leadership
SouthCoast and they are
easily
recognized as active and dedicated leaders in organizations,
projects, and initiatives throughout the SouthCoast,” stated Board
of Directors Chair Jim Mathes.
Click
here for the Herald News article. For further information, contact Executive Director Michael
Metzler
at 508-997-4720. |
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(Top row, left and center) Leadership Southcoast Executive Director Michael Metzler welcomes members of the 2010 class to the first of two day-long retreats. (Top row, right) Leadership Southcoast Board of Directors Chair Jim Mathes thanks Mike for his work in putting this year's series together. (Middle row, left) Participants Kathleen Christianson, Deidre L. Donaldson, Tom Paine, Kelly Rebeiro, Daniel J. DeCosta, and Ed Hill listen as Mike introduces former class members. (Middle row, right) Chrissie Bascom and Desa Van Laarhoven share a lighter moment. (Bottom row) Athena Mota and John Long of the Class of 2009 present their team project, “Be Local -- Fighting the Brain Drain" in which they organized an event designed to encourage Southcoast young people to consider the advantages of staying in the area rather than migrating to Boston and other large cities. (Bottom row, right) Katje N. Fuson , Kathleen Christianson, Tom Paine, Daniel J. DeCosta, and Kelly Rebeiro listen and respond. |
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