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14 Graduate from Chamber’s 2018 Leadership Vance Program

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-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.

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Henderson-Vance Chamber Thanks Leadership-Vance Hosts

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The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce’s annual Leadership-Vance program has recently been completed for this year. Sandra C. Wilkerson, director of administration and events for the Chamber, thanks the 2018 Leadership-Vance hosts in the letter below:

Dear Leadership-Vance Hosts,

As Leadership-Vance 2018 comes to an end, I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation to you and your staff for hosting the group at your business. Your warm welcome and presentation was very enlightening and was a great learning experience for the entire group. Without you, this program would not happen.

As you are aware, the Leadership-Vance program is a proven, structured program, designed to create a corps of informed and dedicated emerging leaders in our community. The intensive training and exposure to all aspects of the community provides participants with the historical background and skills necessary for volunteer civic and community positions. It also benefits participants in their business and career goals.

I would like to encourage you and/or your staff to apply for our upcoming 2019 class. Information will go out at the end of this year.

Again, thank you for being a part of this program.

Sincerely,

Sandra C. Wilkerson

Director of Administration and Events

Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce

414 S. Garnett Street P.O.Box 1302 · Henderson, NC 27536 Phone: 252-438-8414 • Fax: 252-492-8989 • www.hendersonvance.org

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Leadership Vance 2018

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— courtesy Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce | John Barnes, President ~ 252-438-8414 ~ info@hendersonvance.org ~ Facebook

Applications are available for the upcoming 2018 Leadership Vance Program! Interested professionals who live or work in Vance County are invited to apply. The program will be limited to a maximum of 25 participants who will be selected to represent all backgrounds, occupations and geographic areas of Vance County. The Leadership Vance program is designed to create a group of informed and dedicated leaders who will contribute to the community after graduation. The program informs, challenges and educates the participants on the opportunities and needs of the community and will strengthen their leadership skills while learning about the social, economic, and political dynamics that shape the community. The intensive training and exposure to all aspects of the community will provide participants with the historical background and the skills necessary for volunteer civic and community positions. It will also benefit participants in their business and career goals.

Brochures for the upcoming year will be available in early January with the first session to be held in February. The 10-session program will conclude in June and the cost for participating is $325 for Chamber members and $400 for non-Chamber members. Included in the price are all expenses, meals and materials. 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 and media, and criminal justice and law. All potential participants should submit a completed application to the Chamber office no later than Wednesday, January 17, 2018. Notifications will be made by Wednesday, January 31, 2018. For more information, contact Director of Administration
and Events, Melanie Mann at the Chamber at 438-8414 or info@hendersonvance.org.