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Join us for the Class of 2017 graduation!

After months of programs and projects, it is almost time to commemorate the accomplishments of the latest Leadership Kenosha group. This is also a special opportunity to recognize Tedi’s years of dedication to the Leadership Kenosha program, as she is retiring from her post this spring and this is her last class.

Celebrate this impressive class, meet up with other LK alumni, and thank Tedi for all that she has done.

E-mail invite to come soon!

Wednesday, May 17, 2017, 6 pm Circa on Seventh 4902 7th Avenue

JOIN US TO CELEBRATE THE CLASS

OF 2017!

“YI QI” AT ST. MATTHEW’S LAKEFRONT ELDERGARDEN Steven Mui (22nd Avenue Acupuncture), Teri Reisenauer (Aurora Health Care), Angela Vaughn (Goodwill Industries), and Terri Ward (UW-Extension)

GOAL– Work with Board and Committee in planning and promoting Grand Opening. Work directly with seniors who will be planting in the spring. Approach local businesses to purchase (or donate) equipment needed.

“FLAVOR” AT KENOSHA COUNTY SUBSTANCE ABUSE COALITION George Andrews (Gateway Technical College), Jennifer Burnett (Aurora Health Care), Kim Ciepluch (Uline), and Sarah Vanags (Carthage College)

GOAL – Develop and implement a marketing plan for the “It’s OK to ask for help” campaign that launches this message to the community. This would include coming up with a logo, slogan, and graphics for the campaign.

“ELEMENTAL COLLECTION” WITH THE KENOSHA CREATIVE SPACE Nita Becker (Southport Bank), Amy Garrigan (KUSD), Brian Joyce (Aurora Health Care), and Victor Perez (La Central Bilingual Services)

GOAL – Create an operations manual for the co-working space that can be used to orientate new members to the space. Develop a curriculum to engage large local businesses to get involved in sponsorship of programming.

CLASS OF 2017 TEAM PROJECTS

Spring 2017

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“UH-OH OREOS” AT THE KENOSHA PUBLIC LIBRARY Sharmain Harris (Racine/Kenosha Community Action Agency), Colleen Myers (Kenosha News), and Joe Pillizzi (Hospice Alliance)

GOAL – Learn about the summer parks programs planned for three city neighborhoods and devise a strategy for engaging children and families. Provide marketing copy, including tag lines, press releases, social media text, and slogan.

“THE KEYS TO SUCESSESS” WITH KENOSHA VELODROME RACING, LTD Tom Cousino (Gateway Technical College), Katrina Frank (Uline), and Cindy Murray (Aurora Health Care)

GOAL – Team members will be asked to help develop, promote, market and implement the Tuesday Night 90th anniversary programs.

“THE WAACKLS” AT LEADERSHIP KENOSHA

Willie Days (KUSD), Amanda Pavell (Aurora Health Care), Anne Rasmussen (Kenosha Public Library), and Craig Robe (Ocean Spray)

GOAL – Build partnerships with Kenosha businesses and non-profit organizations to share the Leadership Kenosha brand. Recruit fifteen applicants for the 2017-2018. Report program successes to local and state media platforms.

CLASS OF 2017 TEAM PROJECTS

Team members Stephanie Barr, Conrad Christel, Matt Collins, and AnnaLisa Nelson worked to develop a marketing campaign for volunteer recruitment for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Racine & Kenosha Counties and to increase awareness of the organization.

One highlight of their project was a schedule they compiled of free community events that Big Brothers and Big Sisters could utilize to find activities to do with their Littles. This resource was well researched and directly met the needs of their partner organization, making their project a “win” for the judges.

Stephanie, Conrad, Matt, and AnnaLisa chose to donate their prize to Leadership Kenosha. Congratulations!

2016 TEAM PROJECT OF THE YEAR

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Support Leadership Kenosha by attending the Kenosha Kingfish game on Monday, July 31 starting at 7:05 pm against the Madison Mallards!

Tickets to the game will include a Kingfish hat and a donation to LK. There will also be a 50/50 Raffle benefiting the LK program. Get your LK class together for a fun reunion!

For ticket prices and more info, contact Will Martin at will@kingfishbaseball.com or (262) 653-0900.

LEADERSHIP KENOSHA NIGHT WITH THE KENOSHA KINGFISH

Jennifer Dooley ’08 Jennifer won the “Woman to Watch Under 40” award at the Kenosha Women's Network’s Susan B. Anthony Award Dinner, which honors extraordinary women and organizations. Jennifer won for her accomplishments within the community both personally and professionally with her company Dooley & Associates, which she founded in 2008.

Rebecca Fruend ’07 Rebecca and her family had the rare opportunity to

build their own home in partnership with Habitat for Humanity. The process included more than 170 volunteers over eight months. In the Kenosha News she is quoted as stating, “It’s absolutely amazing. There’s no words that I can put into it to say how proud I am and to have worked with (volunteers) of Uline to actually make it all happen.”

Tina Schmitz ’07 Tina was named the chief financial officer for United Communications Corp., parent company of the Kenosha News, this past summer. Very familiar with leadership roles, Tina was previously vice president of finance/CFO of YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee, CFO of Kenosha Area Business Alliance and CFO of Kenosha Unified School District.

LK IN THE NEWS

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Leadership Kenosha is a program of the Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Kenosha County UW-Extension

Have a volunteer opportunity at your organization? Want to get the word out to fellow LK alumni? Your information can be featured in this newsletter!

Have other news to share? It could be a job change, life event, promotion, baby news, wedding announcement, or related to your community service. We are aware that Leadership Kenosha alumni are a talented group of individuals. They serve and support numerous causes and interests in our county and beyond. We want to know more!

Please contact the Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce (262-654-1234) with your news!

LET’S SHARE!

Please help us to recruit participants for the next class. Sharing your experiences is the best way to recruit participants!

Scholarships are available for candidates who demonstrate a clear need for such assistance.

Applications are available online at www.leadershipkenosha.com.

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2017-2018 LK CLASS

Tedi Winnett, Leadership Kenosha facilitator, will be retiring in June of 2017 after 30 years of service as the Director of Kenosha County UW-Extension and Leadership Kenosha Facilitator. Tedi has been a member of the Leadership Kenosha Steering Committee since its inception in 1998. She’s been a wonderful facilitator and will be missed dearly. Thank you for your dedication to the leaders of Kenosha!

THANK YOU, TEDI!