2009-2010 Program Day Schedule

• Education - Oct. 15, 2009
• Communications & Public Reltaions - Nov. 19, 2009
• Health & Human Services - Dec. 17, 2009
• Economic Development - Jan. 21, 2010
• Current & Emerging Work Force Demands - Feb. 18, 2010
• Local Government - March 18, 2010
• Law & Judiciary - April 15, 2010
• Agriculture & Natural Resources - May 20, 2010

Orientation - A half day meeting where new class members will meet each other, meet some of the LSV Board of Directors, and learn what they may expect from the Program.  Each class member has his or her photo taken for use in a class directory and class binders are distributed. Aug. 20, 2009

Retreat - During the LSV Class Retreat in September, the class immerses itself in team building, leadership and problem solving, and examines the institutions and organizations that make their communities tick. Sept. 17 - 18, 2009

Program Days- From October to May, the group develops knowledge and informed points of view on key issues and trends in their communities.

Graduation - In June, class members are honored for their hard work throughout the year. Groups present on their community projects, while a guest speaker gives them one last piece of advice. Graduates receive a certificate and other tokens of their accomplishments. June 17, 2010

2009 Communications & PR Program Day Pictures

The Class of 2010 learned about the importance of being an effective communicator and listener, and the various communication channels including radio, social media and newspapers.

Janie Neff of Next Step Coaching taught the

class important communication skills.

Steve Kusheloff of SEDA-Council of Governments

said that all public information is marketing.

Class member Matt Tripoli shared his leadership

motto of transparency and visibility with the

class.