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Metro North Leadership Program Celebrates 2007 Class Graduation
The Role of Leader’s Day, marked the final session for 2007 Metro North Chamber Leadership Program Class. The day served as a review of the entire year, along with special presentations from Metro North Chamber Board of Directors on what being a leader means to them personally, in their business and in the community.Directors that joined the Leadership Class included Dan Goodwin of Donelson, Ciancio, Goodwin & Juarez, PC, Terry Melonakis of Melonakis Financial, Joe Talarico and Dana Talarico of Talarico & Associates, Andy Ellison of Mountain View Commerce Bank (proposed), Brad Harvey, Horizons North Credit Union, and Mary Hughes of Key Bank.Christine Benero, American Red Cross and 9 News Leader of the Year also addressed the class on the characteristics of a being a leader.Special thanks to the Center for Spinal Disorders for hosting the class, Colorado Lending Source for sponsoring breakfast, and Pro Chrysler Jeep for sponsoring lunch.
The Leadership Class celebrated their Graduation/Fundraiser at Hyland Hills Adventure Golf.Over 300 friends, family, past program graduates and community members gathered for an evening of fun, food and miniature golf.The 2007 Metro North Leadership Participants included; Brian Poggenklass, City of Westminster; Greg Strong, Horizons Bank; Dean Link, Metro North Newspapers; John Bungartz, Adams County Sheriff’s Office; Mark Baros, Platte Valley Medical Center; Barbara Opie, City of Westminster; Diane Tracy, Horizons North Credit Union; Mary Hughes, Key Bank; Nancy Lake, Wells Fargo; Elizabeth Groginsky, Adams County; Scott Rope, City of Westminster; Stephen Faillaci, Mountain View Commerce Bank (proposed), Ryan Snelling, Melco Embroidery Systems; Cheryl Graham, Pro Chrysler Jeep; Mark Kinnear, Adams County Sheriff’s Office; Leslie Teegarden, North Suburban Medical Center; Chico Garcia, Front Range Community College; Andrea Ablicki, Liberty Savings Bank; Farrell Anderson, City of Commerce City; Keith Frausto, Adams County Community Development; Debby Holgerson, Community Reach Center; Sheri Paiz, City of Northglenn; Kim Snetzinger, Northglenn Neighborhood Development Corporation and Myke Weis with United Power.
Special thanks to Thornton Outback Steakhouse for proving the great food and Hyland Hills Adventure Golf for welcoming the event to their location.Thank you to all the sponsors including Platinum Sponsor: Northglenn Industrial Park; Gold Sponsors: Adams County Foundation, Adams County Workforce and Business Center, City of Northglenn, City of Thornton, Community Financial Credit Union, Community Reach Center, Hicc Ups I & II, Horizon Banks, Liberty Savings Bank, Melco Embroidery Systems, MetroNorth Newspapers, Platte Valley Medical Center, Pro Chrysler Jeep, Selcon Utility, Sterling Marine, Ultimate Printing, United Power; Blue Sponsors: City of Commerce City, Horizons North Credit Union, Key Bank, T-Mobile; Green Sponsors: Dodge Sign Company, FernGully Car Wash, Island Lake Marine & Sports, Northglenn Neighborhood Development Corporation , R.A. Waffensmith; Special Event Sponsor: Bull’s-Eye Dry Cleaners
The Metro North Leadership Program equips participants to grow professionally and ascend to the next level in their business and community endeavors with training in several areas from effective communication skills to interacting with elected officials. The Program brings diverse people together to broaden their experiences and perspectives. Metro North Leadership begins each year in September and continues through June, with one session each month.The community becomes the classroom as classes are held in a variety of forums throughout the Metro North region and participants have the opportunity to learn through various channels including presentations by prominent speakers within the public and private sector, in-depth debate and dialog and other interactive experiences.Leadership skills are emphasized in all activities.
Time and space are limited for the upcoming class in its 25th Year, so register now!Please contact Joni States at 303.288.1000 ext 825 or [email protected] to sign up today.
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