Community Leadership School - Joliet Region Chamber of

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Mandy Ault
Dystrup, Hoster & Jarot, P.C.
Jackie Bersano
University of St. Francis
Kris Boisselle
Martin Whalen Office Solutions
Carol Collins
Joliet Township High School Dist. 204
Casey Fraher
University of St. Francis
Brian Garrigan
The Herald News
Erin Gillagan
United Cerebal Palsy of Will County
Jamie Guerra
Trinity Services
Dan Hinz
Joliet Park District
Dana Jakuse
Reich, Orloff & Jumbeck, LLP
Michael Judy
R. Berti & Son Contractor, Inc.
Tim Juskiewicz
Robert E. Hamilton Consulting Engineers
Rick Kasper
Joliet Area Community Hospice
Lionel Paramo
Old Second National Bank
Leadership that makes a difference
Bill Boyles
Silver Cross Hospital
Tricia Pellegrini
Spesia, Ayers & Ardaugh
Bill Pender
Joliet Catholic Academy
Nicole Puracchio
Will County Center for
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Rebecca Rakers
Joliet Area Community
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Tammie Rippberger
First Midwest Bank
Gina Rodriquez
Joliet Park District
Tina Sing
First Midwest Bank
Christine Skole
City
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Jenny Williams
Trinity Services, Inc.
Tom Kentner
Bank of Shorewood
Judy Mitchell
Joliet Junior College
Sarah Nassin
Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center
Foundation
John Newton
Michael W. Hansen, P.C.
Sheila O'Ben
Real Equity Solutions
Nick Palmer
Will Co. Executive's Office
Old Second National Bank
Community Leadership School
Carl Larson
Jacob & Hefner Associates, P.C.
Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry
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P.O. Box 752
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Ryan Kosztya
Rathbun, Cservenyak & Kozol
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As part of CLS, participants are required to participate in an in-depth, team
research project. The project will require additional time out-of-class and
participation outside of class. Each team will present their group projects during
the final class meeting.
A graduation banquet is held after the final class session and all graduates will
receive a Community Leadership School certificate.
Schedule
The first CLS session meets Thursday, September 4, 2008.
Subsequent sessions meet on Thursday every week through November 13. The
graduation banquet will be held Thursday evening November 13, 2008.
History
All sessions begin promptly at 7:30 a.m. and conclude at 9:30 a.m.
The Joliet region has enjoyed the benefits of strong voluntary leadership since
its founding in 1852. As the region continues to experience commercial and
residential growth, there is a continuing need to develop an expanding
foundation of leadership. Our future demands the development of skilled,
committed leaders who understand the region’s strengths and needs.
Each session will meet at a different location throughout Joliet as a way to
provide an additional opportunity to become familiar with Joliet’s business
community. Locations will be announced in the confirmation packet provided to
all enrollees.
Patterned after community leadership programs across the country, the Joliet
Region Chamber’s Community Leadership School (CLS) is in its 30th
Year. Each year, the program has grown and changed, seeking to stay abreast of
the latest issues, trends and challenges facing our region.
Mission & Purpose
The mission of the Community Leadership School (CLS) is to help develop
excellence in leadership for our communities.
The CLS is designed to:
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develop responsible community leadership
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foster community awareness and involvement among talented individuals
who display leadership or leadership potential
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develop a shared vision for a better future
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provide participants an opportunity to develop a valuable network of resources
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provide opportunities for participants to assume leadership roles and
become involved in the development of solutions to community problems
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guarantee a strong corps of volunteer leaders for the Joliet region
Participants
Enrollment in the Community Leadership School is open to individuals from all
organizations and professions. The main criterion is a willingness to become
involved in community leadership.
Organizations are encouraged to sponsor promising young executives, new
managers and other individuals who want to make the Joliet area a better place
to live. CLS helps participants gain a broad understanding of the concerns and
activities of governmental bodies, agencies and organizations serving the region.
Sessions
The sessions for the 2008 Community Leadership School are held every
Thursday from 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. with a continental breakfast served at each
session. During this intensive 11-week period, participants will hear from and
interact with a panel of guest speakers from area businesses, government,
education, labor and community-based organizations to discuss a variety of
current events.
In addition to the weekly sessions, students will also participate in a field trip
touring various local and unique points of interest.
Enrollment
Fee: $325 per student for Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry members.
$425 per student for non-members. The fee includes CLS workbooks and one ticket
to the graduation banquet.
The class size is limited to 40 students. Application deadline is Monday, August 18,
2008. Individuals who are interested in attending CLS are encouraged to complete a
Community Leadership School registration form as soon as possible.
For more information, call the Chamber at (815) 727-5371.
Topics
Each session is designed in a panel/presenter format.
Specific issues and topics concerning the Joliet/Will
County area are selected for study.
CLS Topics for this year include the following:
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Defining Community Leadership
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Networking Your Business
Region In Transition
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Bus Trip: “Joliet...Up Close and Personal”
Healthcare Issues As A Context For Political Process
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Leadership and Volunteer Responsibility
Ethics In Business
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Education and Business
Personal Leadership Skills
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Community Panel
Project Presentations
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Graduation Banquet
What Past Graduates Have Said:
"Community LEadership School expanded my vision of the Joliet area, increased my
knowledge and presented networking opportunities. This program provided the forum for
establishing relationships that are essential for making progress."
Florence Dittle , Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services
Joliet Township High Schools District 204
"I applaud the outstanding program that Community Leadership School
offers and highly recommend it to any professional in the area who wishes
to enhance or develop strong leadershi p skills. I am a proud graduate
and am thrilled to have had the opportunity to establish great
relationships with other community leaders."
Roxane M. Geraci
Will County Director of Community Relations
2008 CLS Committee
Ms.Trish Blacklock
Joliet Region Chamber of
Commerce
63 N. Chicago St.
Joliet, IL 60432
727-5371 (fax 727-5374)
tblacklock@jolietchamber.com
Ms. Janet Contos
Joliet Region Chamber of
Commerce
2761 Black Road
Joliet, IL 60435
727-5371 (fax 727-5374)
jcontos@jolietchamber.com
Ms. Kim Cunnea
Old Second National Bank
2761 Black Rd.
Joliet, IL 60435
744-2221 (fax 744-6761)
kcunnea@o2bancorp.com
Ms. Mary Dyer
Standard Bank & Trust Co.
2398 Essington Road
Joliet, IL 60435
254-8500 (fax 254-8270)
mary.dyer@standardbanks.com
Cmdr. Rich Fonck
Joliet Police Department
150 W. Washington
Joliet, IL 60432
724-3201
rfonck@jolietcity.org
Mr. Tom Grotovsky
R. Berti & Son Contractor, Inc.
71604 Caton Farm Rd.
Lockport, IL 60441
tgrotovsky@rberti.com
725-9335 (fax 725-9340)
Mr. Casey Fraher
University of St. Francis
500 Wilcox St.
Joliet, IL 60435
740-3360 (fax 740-3597)
cfraher@stfrancis.edu
Ms. Denise Ryan, President
Adom Solutions, Inc.
3106 Tyler Dr.
Joliet, IL 60435
272-5989 (fax 439-7853)
dryan@adomsi.com
Mr. Lawrence Johnson,
Executive Director
Silver Cross Hospital
1200 Maple Road
Joliet, IL 60432
740-7112 (fax 740-7047)
larry@silvercross.org
Mr. Marty Shanahan
Spesia, Ayers & Ardaugh
1415 Black Road
Joliet, IL 60435
726-4311 (fax 726-6828)
mshanahan@spesia-ayers.com
Ms. Carroll Klotz
Stofan, Agazzi & Company Inc.
2801 Black Road, Suite 101
Joliet, IL 60435
729-1266 (fax 729-0208)
cklotz@stofanagazzi.com
Ms. Kelly Lapetino
Joliet Junior College
214 N. Ottawa St.
Joliet, IL 60432
280-1416 (fax 729-4625)
klapetin@jjc.edu
Ms. Megan Muskovin
Provena St. Joseph Medical Center
333 N. Madison St.
Joliet, IL 60435
741-7236 (fax 773-7852)
megan.muskovin@provena.org
Ms. Nicole Purracchio
Will County Chamber of
Commerce/CED
116 N. Chicago St.
Suite 101
Joliet, IL 60432
774-6067 (fax 723-6972)
Sr. Faith Szambelanczyk, OSF,
President/CEO
Joliet Catholic Academy
1200 N. Larkin Ave.
Joliet, IL 60435
741-0500 (fax 773-0690)
faith@jca-online.org