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ENGAGE
South Bend/Mishawaka
Providing new executives in our community an
interactive
overview of St. Joseph County. Program dates are October 18 and
25, 2012.
 Two Dynamic Days Provide:
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Informal contact with community leaders
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Insider perspective on community
resources and challenges
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Hospitality at exclusive St. Joseph
County venues
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Networking with executive-level peers
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Interactive overview of St. Joseph County
Participants Will:
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Gain a historical perspective of our
community
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Learn about the current and future
economic development plans and the impact they will have on
the community
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Understand our local political climate
and trends
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Explore social service demands, community
responses and opportunities for service
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Observe the arts and cultural
opportunities available
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Gain an overview of educational options
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Meet with established community leaders
and trustees
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Receive a custom St. Joseph County
resource book
Contact Juliann Jankowski at 574.400.4010 for
information on the next scheduled
orientation program.
Cost: $395 for Executive Participant
$200 for Accompanying Spouse
Day 1: Past, Present and Future of St. Joseph County
Community Bus Tour
Interactive Discussion on Economic Development
Day 2: City
Mayors/Local Government
Community Strengths and Opportunities
Education
Social Service Demands and Responses
Quality of Life and the Arts
Reception with Community Trustees
Mission:
To develop the capacity and commitment of people to recognize,
understand and respond to their community's trusteeship needs -
through civic education, skill building and service.
Vision:
Leadership South Bend/Mishawaka will build a community of
leaders with the skills, awareness and motivation to help create
opportunities and prosperity for others.
Guiding Principles:
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Community leaders can be developed and
leadership development, like all learning, is a lifelong
process.
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Civic engagement and community service
by program graduates are necessary to obtain the desired
result of a stronger, more effective St. Joseph County.
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Collaboration among the business,
government, nonprofit, education and religious sectors is
essential for a strong St. Joseph County.
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The diversity of our community is
respected and valued.
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Change and innovation are embraced by
the organization.
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