-Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce’s “Focus” newsletter – July/August 2018
The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce had fourteen graduates from this year’s annual Leadership Vance program. Leadership Vance is designed to create a group of informed and dedicated leaders who will contribute to the community. The program is organized into twelve sessions which began on February 7, 2018, with an orientation breakfast at Vance-Granville Community College and concluded on July 24, 2018, with a graduation ceremony and dinner at Hillside Farms in Henderson.
Participants are exposed to various aspects of Henderson and Vance County, specifically in regard to city and county government, health and community resources, economic development, agriculture and natural resources, history, media, criminal justice and law.
The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce graduates 14 community leaders from the 2018 Leadership Vance program. (Photo: Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce)
On June 14, this year’s class completed their community service project by assisting with a Vance County Food Giveaway! This project was sponsored by First Baptist Church of Henderson, St. James Missionary Church, Vance County Social Services, Vance County Cooperative Extension Center and Vance County USDA Farm Service Agency.
The class held their final celebration with a graduation dinner at Hillside Farms on Tuesday, July 24. Participants received a diploma for completing the five-month course, enjoyed reminiscing about the highlights and memories made during their five months together, ate a wonderful meal and took part in a variety of fun activities around the farm.
Graduates of this year’s class include: Mary Ann Avery, Resource Developmental Director – Boys and Girls Club of North Central NC; Ronald Bennett, Director of Transportation – Variety Wholesalers; Candice Braxton, Branch Manager – Union Bank; Dr. Jacqueline Crosson, Principal – Pinkston Street Elementary School; Rex A. Crouse (Adam), Asst. Director of Clinical Practice – 3 HC; Tia Dixon, Administrative Support Specialist – City of Henderson; Turner Pride, County Extension Director – Vance County Cooperative Extension; Christopher Reid, Compliance, Safety and Asset Protection Manager – Walmart DC 6091; Trey Snide, Sales Account Manager – WIZS; Jennifer Williams, Asst. Tax Administrator – Vance County Tax Office; Lisa M. Falkner, Vance County Emergency – Management/Emergency; Monay Grant, Customer Relations Specialist – 3HC; Dennis Jarvis, Director – Henderson-Vance County Economic Development; Christine Nguyen, Managing Editor – The Daily Dispatch.