NORWICH – The Leadership Chenango Class of 2010 has had a diverse array of experiences and exposure to much of Chenango County since the Kick-Off Dinner that was held on October 22nd. On January 21st, the class attended their eighth full day of programming, this time focusing on health care at Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Since October, the 2010 class has experienced full day programming on many topics with enriching discussion, great presentations from local leaders, and eye-opening views of what Chenango County is really about. These sessions have included topics such as law enforcement and the judicial system, leadership and community leadership, one of three Chenango County bus trips, local government, and finally health care. The class also attended an orientation day and a two day retreat.
Upcoming topics include local business, board work training and volunteerism, two more Chenango County bus trips, agribusiness, leadership review, class member reports and graduation. The class will also have an opportunity to learn more about topics that most interest them for two “class days.”
The Leadership Chenango program requires significant commitment from each participant and their respective employers. Many Chenango County employers have supported the program by allowing their staff to take two days per month to learn more about Chenango County and how they can contribute to its growth and development. Many have also contributed financially to help make the program a big success, for this class and the many that have come before.
Participants include: Betsey Baio (New York Pizzeria), Nancy Brienza Duffy (Guernsey Memorial Library), Keven Bucklin (Agro-Farma, Inc.), Lisa Colabelli (Frontier Communications), Roger Connelly (Roger’s Auto Body), Rachel Crandall (Commerce Chenango), Regina Dascher (Procter & Gamble), Kobie Decker (Big Brothers Big Sisters), Dr. Paul Doroghazi (Chenango Memorial Hospital), Shauna Hyle (NBT Bank), Patricia Figary (Procter & Gamble), Kenneth Freeman (Procter & Gamble), Terri Furgeson (NBT Bank), Maureen Hurley (Preferred Mutual Insurance Company), Tim Hyle (Preferred Mutual Insurance Company), Audra Mikalunas (NBT Bank), Doreen Rowe (DCMO BOCES), Kelly Sines (Opportunities for Chenango), Melissa Stagnaro (The Evening Sun), and Dr. Scott Sutton (Broad Street Chiropractic).
The Leadership Chenango program was developed under the auspices of The Chenango Foundation in 1988. Initiated by business representatives, community leaders and government representatives, the program goals were to develop future leaders that could address the challenges of the area, including nurturing future leaders to fill volunteer roles in the community, and enhance those leaders’ knowledge of Chenango County and its various economic and socio-economic sectors. For more information about Leadership Chenango, contact Commerce Chenango at 334-1400, or visit their website at www.chenangony.org.