On Thursday, June 8th, the graduating class of the Leadership Southeast Vermont (LSEVT) program attended their Commencement Ceremony at the Hartness House in Springfield. The largest class in the history of the program, 18 participants received their completion certificates. Three teams presented their group projects, including a brochure with volunteer opportunities for the Springfield region, a new promotional video for the LSEVT program, and a Leadership workshop shared at Future Business Leaders of America’s Spring Conference. Senator Becca Balint was the keynote speaker. A private tour of the underground Amateur Telescope Makers Museum and tunnels to the Hartness Observatory followed the event. Footage of the speech, presentations, and graduation ceremony can be seen on SAPA TV and on their website.
Registration for the 2017-18 Leadership Program is currently open for enrollment. LSEVT is an immensely valuable learning and growth opportunity. The course focuses on the issues facing our neighborhoods and creates awareness of the resources available to meet those challenges. You will gain experiences in this course that you can get no other way! Class participants have a shared commitment to becoming active leaders in their communities and improving the future of Southeast Vermont. If you are interested to join us, now is the time! If someone you know could benefit from the class, please make the connection and send them our way.
Early applicants receive a tuition discount, so don't miss the Early Bird Deadline: July 15th. Thank you for helping us to inspire local individuals to become the trustees of our community. Please spread the word!
Contact the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce at 802-885-2779 or email springfieldrcoc@vermontel.net for details. More information can be found at LSEVT’s website: http://www.leadershipsevt.org/.
Back Row: Jeff Perkins, Jim Stokes, Mike Kemp. Second Row: Caitlin Christiana, Justin Lewis, Lucy Tell, Wendy Harrison. Third Row: Sandy Clifford, Amanda Moore, Anna Black, Serenity Wolf. Fourth Row: Erin Fagley, Lindsey Dauphin. Front Row: Donna Rathbun, Tami Ravlin, Lorelei Morrissette.