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Leadership Grand Rapids Class of 2011 announced

Center for Community Leadership
Center for Community Leadership
9/30/10 02:37pm
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Magali Lathouwers & Jonathan Berends strategize about what is required to establish a positive environment.

Magali Lathouwers & Jonathan Berends strategize about what is required to establish a positive environment. /Lizzie Williams

The entire LGR class participated in a High-Ropes course at their opening retreat at Little Pine Island (S.A. Camp).

The entire LGR class participated in a High-Ropes course at their opening retreat at Little Pine Island (S.A. Camp). /Lizzie Williams

Christina Keller helps steady Nick Monoyios as they complete a team building challenge.

Christina Keller helps steady Nick Monoyios as they complete a team building challenge. /Lizzie Williams

36 Local Leaders Will Participate in Premier Program

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. – The Center for Community Leadership (CCL), the community leadership program of the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, is proud to announce the community leaders who will participate in the 2011 Leadership Grand Rapids Program.
 
Thirty-six individuals were selected from more than 60 applicants. Participants represent the community as a whole - diverse in sector, gender, ethnicity and experience. Each member demonstrated leadership qualities both personally and professionally, and a desire to serve Grand Rapids.
 
“This is an outstanding group of people who are committed to learning more about their community and how they and their organizations can contribute to making Grand Rapids better,” says Executive Director and Vice President of Community Leadership Kevin Stotts. 
 
The class attended a two-day opening retreat this past weekend, and will meet monthly from October through May to explore key community issues shaping the future of Grand Rapids, including quality education, community health, economic prosperity and environmental stewardship.
 
Following completion of the program, the class members will be prepared to serve Grand Rapids as a community trustee – a leader who accepts the shared responsibility on behalf of the whole community to ensure the common good.
 
The Class of 2011 includes:
Lynn Afendoulis, Universal Forest Products, Inc.
Scott Alsgaard, Reentry Employment Resource Center
Dan Baas, Founders Bank & Trust
Jonathan Berends, Spectrum Health
Joyce Bobolts, Frey Foundation
Amanda Brand, Grand Rapids Community College
Pete Brand, Mindscape at Hanon Mckendry
Amy Brower, Grandville Avenue Arts and Humanities, Inc.
Becky Buick, Pregnancy Resource Center
Laura Davis, Amway Corp.
Kirsten Deenik, Turner Construction Company
Julie Dykstra, Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Marni Epstein, Johnson Controls, Inc.
Ken Erffmeyer, Calvin College
Wendy Falb, Grand Rapids Public Schools
Denise Fase, Grand Rapids Initiative for Leaders
Tara Geror, Saint Mary's Health Care
Janelle Hill, Arbor Circle
Jeff Hill, Rapid Growth Media
Dave Janconette, Citadel Broadcasting
Carl Jandernoa, Bridge Street Capital Partners
Christina Keller, Cascade Engineering, Inc.
Janet Knaus, Warner Norcross & Judd LLP
Mike Lamfers, Plante & Moran, PLLC
Magali Lathouwers, Steelcase Inc.
Joe Legatz, Amway Corp.
Julie Manshum, Priority Health
BriAnne McKee, Grand Rapids Area Coalition to End Homelessness
Nick Monoyios, The Rapid
Tim Mroz, The Right Place, Inc.
Cathy Raevsky, Kent County Health Department
Mandee Rick, Huntington National Bank
Elissa Sangalli Hillary, Local First
April Sawhill, Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett LLP
Jay Schrimpf, Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Amy Turner-Thole, First Steps
 
About the Center for Community Leadership
The Center for Community Leadership is a program of the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce committed to enhancing and connecting leaders from business, non-profits and government. For more than 20 years, CCL’s diverse portfolio of programming has empowered participants with a comprehensive understanding of our community’s challenges and opportunities, preparing them for their roles as Community Trustees.  
 
About the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
With more than 120 years of experience creating opportunities for business success, the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce is the premier business membership organization in West Michigan. Though the area’s largest employers are among its 2,800 member businesses, more than 80% of members are small companies with 50 or fewer employees. By helping members connect, grow and succeed, the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce is a community partner that provides value for members, enhances the business climate in the area, and advocates for public policy that supports economic growth and vitality.

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By: Laurie Cirivello (LCirivello) on October 1st, 2010 at 9:48 am

Looks like this year's class is going to be a great one. CCL is such a valuable experience. Thanks for sharing.

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