Graduation

I took Wednesday off, boy was it nice to have a day off mid-week. For one I got to see Regis and Kelly! Love being able to watch that show, I could get used to days off during the week, sleeping in, playing with the kids, watching TV, shopping, playing some more. What a life! But since that won't be happening anytime soon back to reality!
Joe had his final day of The Leadership Institute of South Puget Sound. He has been in this class since October and here it is June and time to receive his certificate. I took the day off so that I could take Selena to the dentist but more important, go with Joe to his graduation.
Joe spent the last day with his class and then at 5:30pm I met him for the graduation dinner. The Mayer of Auburn was there, many Boeing employees, some of the big name sponsors, past alumni and of course the 2010 graduation class of 28.




In the Auburn, WA newspaper:

The Leadership Institute of South Puget Sound announcecd the participants for the class of 2010. The Leadership Institute of South Puget Sound, a nine-month, 90-hour program, provides students with:

• Awareness and understanding of the unique issues and challenges facing their region

• Refinement of their personal and public leadership style and skills

• Diverse contacts and an excellent communication network

• Recognition for themselves and their organizations for their voluntary community activities

• Better opportunities for an active and effective role in addressing community needs

The class of 2010 represents 21 businesses/organizations and 12 different cities throughout South King and North Pierce Counties.

This year’s participants are: Joe Alonzo (Auburn Youth Resources); ReBecca Alstrom (Green River Community College); Garry Benner (The Boeing Co.); Sharon Berend – Mutual of Enumclaw; Rick Bruya (City of Auburn); Dave Colglazier (Auburn Police Department); Matt DeKerrie (Allied Waste); Christine Dillinger (Boeing); Jeff Dixon (City of Auburn); Rob Glover (Boeing); Deanna Gratzer (King County Fire District 37); Kelly Jensen (Auburn School District); LT Jones (Windermere Mortgage Services); Diana Lindberg (Boeing); Lindsey Mansell (GRCC); Diane McCuistion (City of Kent Jail); DeNae McGee (Auburn Symphony Orchestra); Jon Napier (Kent Fire Department); Laurie Nicks (Valley Cities Counseling & Consultation); Gina Palermo (Valley Regional Fire Authority); Kelly Peterson (City of Kent); Loray Rainwater (Covington Chamber of Commerce); Ashley Riggs (City of Auburn); Bruce Savoy (Muckleshoot Casino Security); Adelle Schnick (Gosanko Chocolate Art); Andrea Shockman (Auburn Regional Medical Center); Sandra Taylor (MultiCare Health System); Ronny Wilson (Keller Williams Realty).

The Leadership Institute of South Puget Sound is designed to sensitize participants to the real challenges and issues facing our region. The program consists of a rigorous, 90-hour, nine-month program of instruction organized to provide participants with confidence, issue awareness and leadership skills enhancement. The Leadership Institute provides “hands on” curriculum featuring senior elected officials and business leaders who present “real life” scenarios and exercises to engage students.


ABOUT THE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE OF SOUTH PUGET SOUND

Established in 1998, the Leadership Institute of South Puget Sound was formed through a coalition of the Auburn Area, Kent, Renton and Southwest King County Chambers of Commerce. This comprehensive leadership program is designed to prepare today’s emerging leaders for tomorrow’s challenges.

To date, more than 300 participants have graduated from the Leadership Institute of South Puget Sound and assumed leadership roles in their businesses and communities; and the coalition has expanded to include the Greater Maple Valley/Black Diamond and Covington Chambers of Commerce.

In the past 11-years the classes have completed over 55 projects which have benefitted non-profit agencies in our service area.

The mission of the Leadership Institute of South Puget Sound is to “develop informed, committed and engaged leaders in South Puget Sound”.

Leadership Institute of South Puget Sound is administered by the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce under the adept guidance of Lynn Norman, Administrator.

The Leadership Institute of South Puget Sound is funded in part through the generous contributions of Auburn Regional Medical Center, MultiCare Health Systems, Puget Sound Energy and The Boeing Company.






CONGRATS!