DeWitt Chamber of Commerce - Leadership Development Institute

DeWitt Leadership Institute

The DeWitt Chamber of Commerce, together with Eastern Iowa Community College District, has developed the DeWitt Leadership Institute, which is designed to prepare emerging and existing leaders in the DeWitt area to become community trustees. The goal of the Institute is to identify and develop future DeWitt City Hall Clock leaders in our community. Participants will learn leadership skills to be used in the workplace, as well as the community. They will be challenged and motivated to become leaders in continuing with the success of the DeWitt area. The Institute will accomplish its mission by facilitating the following desired results: More candidates for elected office; People who will take initiative and responsibility for making things happen in business and the community; Individuals who will chair meetings and accept visible leadership positions, who are motivated and prepared for new levels of responsibility; Leaders who are much better informed about the community needs, resources, networks, and how they can contribute to and tap into each other; Persons with strong skills for leading volunteers; A stronger and broader leadership network in DeWitt.

The DeWitt Leadership Institute consists of eight class sessions, held on a weekly basis. Topics of the sessions include: Communicating Across Your Full Spectrum; Community Information and History; Leadership Skills; Education/Workforce; Team Building and Teamwork; Communication and Listening Skills; Paradigm Shifts/Dealing With Change; and Strategic Planning. Each class of the Leadership Institute must complete a step-by-step community project. Below is a list of graduates for each class and their community projects:

2003's 8 Graduates include: Jane Bauman and Cathy Dalldorf both of DeWitt Realty; Heather Forret, First Central State Bank; Kathy Gillum, Central Community School District; John R. Jackson, DeWitt Bank & Trust Company; Larry Kloth, City of DeWitt; Greg Waugh, DeWitt Police Department; Shannon Williams, First Central State Bank. Community Project: built a new animal pound for City of DeWitt.
Fall 2002's 10 Graduates include: Norma Bickel, First Central State Bank; Theresa Brock, DeWitt Community Hospital; Brent Cook, Central Community School District; Chief Gene Ellis, DeWitt Police Department; Susan Haack, Iowa Mutual Insurance Company; Susan Hunter, Clifton Gunderson LLP CPA's; Steve Lindner, City of DeWitt; Karen Mooney, Wendling Quarries, Inc.; Tracy Paarmann, DeWitt Community Hospital; Kathy Rollings, DeWitt Bank Tax & Accounting. Community Project: built a community events sign in Lincoln Park.
Spring 2002's 8 Graduates include: Chad Bird, DeWitt Fitness Center; Blake Buttars, Guardian Industries; Luann Driscoll, First Central State Bank; Kevin Duncalf, IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union; Gary Friedman, DeWitt Bank & Trust Company; Mark Peterson, Guardian Industries; Tim Schmutzer, Community Care, Inc.; Paul A. Schnack, First Central State Bank. Community Project: built a shelter at Paarmann Park.
2001's 13 Graduates include: Darwin Andresen, Car-Freshner, Corp.; Angie Benson, JRB Company; Sue Gravert, First Central State Bank; Rick Hansen, Individual Member; Jerry Harper, Central Community School District; Todd E. Holverson, First Central State Bank; John Krage, DeWitt Office Center; Cathy Morel, Amber Ridge Assisted Living; Sandy Scheckel, DeWitt Chamber of Commerce; Nancy Schneckloth, Seventh Avenue; James P. Thines, DeWitt Bank & Trust Company; Pat Tuttle, Guardian Industries; Wendell Wuestenberg, Wendling Quarries. Community Project: repainted DeWitt entrance signs, painted and replaced swings at Westbrook Park, planted flowers on Main Street.
2000's 11 Graduates include: Greg Barnes, Barnes Foodland; Ryan Eberhart, Necker's Jewelers; Patricia Henricksen, Central Community Schools; Paul Hill, DeWitt Bank & Trust Company; Scott Jansen, First Central State Bank; Ron Lehne, Wendling Quarries, Inc.; Piper Manatt, Wendling Quarries, Inc.; Leo McGarry, First Central State Bank; Sharon Mickey, The Joy of Giving Gift Shop; Dana Palmer, Ag Spectrum Company; JoEllen Zeimet, Kids Business. Community Project: planted flowers on Main Street, refurbished clock outside of City Hall, built a new house for Santa.
1999's 9 Graduates include: Deb Assenmacher, Krieger's of DeWitt; Tonya Fier, American Cancer Society; Merv Hassebrock O.D., DeWitt Eyecare Clinic; Kevin Hintz, Seventh Avenue; Tammy Laursen, First Central State Bank; Terri Luett, Seventh Avenue; Charlene Maaske, First Central State Bank; Linda Reysack, Central Community School District; Sharon Smith, DeWitt Bank & Trust Company. Community Project: painted the walls, re-waxed floors and upgraded electrical work at the DeWitt Community Center.
1998's 11 Graduates include: Bill Bauman, Seventh Avenue; Scott Cooper, DeWitt Chamber of Commerce; Jan Culbertson, Central Community School District; Heather Kinney, Deke Insurance, Inc.; Marty Murrell, Financial Network; JoElla O'Connell, DeWitt Chamber of Commerce; Scott Palmer O.D., DeWitt Eyecare Clinic; Tami Rechtenbach, DeWitt Bank & Trust Company; Brian Volkens, First Central State Bank; Angela Vosler and Barry Vosler both of LPL Financial Services. Community Project: Assisted the DeWitt Community Hospital with fund raising campaign.

The DeWitt Chamber of Commerce is very proud to have 70 graduates and seven community projects to enhance the quality of life in DeWitt.

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	Home City Utilities Schools Churches Organizations Industry Business Directory Products and Services Member Services Available Housing Building Sites Health Care Community Reference Calendar of Events About Us 524 10th St. DeWitt, IA (563) 659-8500 info@dewitt.org DeWitt Leadership Institute The DeWitt Chamber of Commerce, together with Eastern Iowa Community College District, has developed the DeWitt Leadership Institute, which is designed to prepare emerging and existing leaders in the DeWitt area to become community trustees. The goal of the Institute is to identify and develop future leaders in our community. Participants will learn leadership skills to be used in the workplace, as well as the community. They will be challenged and motivated to become leaders in continuing with the success of the DeWitt area. The Institute will accomplish its mission by facilitating the following desired results: More candidates for elected office; People who will take initiative and responsibility for making things happen in business and the community; Individuals who will chair meetings and accept visible leadership positions, who are motivated and prepared for new levels of responsibility; Leaders who are much better informed about the community needs, resources, networks, and how they can contribute to and tap into each other; Persons with strong skills for leading volunteers; A stronger and broader leadership network in DeWitt. The DeWitt Leadership Institute consists of eight class sessions, held on a weekly basis. Topics of the sessions include: Communicating Across Your Full Spectrum; Community Information and History; Leadership Skills; Education/Workforce; Team Building and Teamwork; Communication and Listening Skills; Paradigm Shifts/Dealing With Change; and Strategic Planning. Each class of the Leadership Institute must complete a step-by-step community project. Below is a list of graduates for each class and their community projects: 2003's 8 Graduates include: Jane Bauman and Cathy Dalldorf both of DeWitt Realty; Heather Forret, First Central State Bank; Kathy Gillum, Central Community School District; John R. Jackson, DeWitt Bank & Trust Company; Larry Kloth, City of DeWitt; Greg Waugh, DeWitt Police Department; Shannon Williams, First Central State Bank. Community Project: built a new animal pound for City of DeWitt. Fall 2002's 10 Graduates include: Norma Bickel, First Central State Bank; Theresa Brock, DeWitt Community Hospital; Brent Cook, Central Community School District; Chief Gene Ellis, DeWitt Police Department; Susan Haack, Iowa Mutual Insurance Company; Susan Hunter, Clifton Gunderson LLP CPA's; Steve Lindner, City of DeWitt; Karen Mooney, Wendling Quarries, Inc.; Tracy Paarmann, DeWitt Community Hospital; Kathy Rollings, DeWitt Bank Tax & Accounting. Community Project: built a community events sign in Lincoln Park. Spring 2002's 8 Graduates include: Chad Bird, DeWitt Fitness Center; Blake Buttars, Guardian Industries; Luann Driscoll, First Central State Bank; Kevin Duncalf, IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union; Gary Friedman, DeWitt Bank & Trust Company; Mark Peterson, Guardian Industries; Tim Schmutzer, Community Care, Inc.; Paul A. Schnack, First Central State Bank. Community Project: built a shelter at Paarmann Park. 2001's 13 Graduates include: Darwin Andresen, Car-Freshner, Corp.; Angie Benson, JRB Company; Sue Gravert, First Central State Bank; Rick Hansen, Individual Member; Jerry Harper, Central Community School District; Todd E. Holverson, First Central State Bank; John Krage, DeWitt Office Center; Cathy Morel, Amber Ridge Assisted Living; Sandy Scheckel, DeWitt Chamber of Commerce; Nancy Schneckloth, Seventh Avenue; James P. Thines, DeWitt Bank & Trust Company; Pat Tuttle, Guardian Industries; Wendell Wuestenberg, Wendling Quarries. Community Project: repainted DeWitt entrance signs, painted and replaced swings at Westbrook Park, planted flowers on Main Street. 2000's 11 Graduates include: Greg Barnes, Barnes Foodland; Ryan Eberhart, Necker's Jewelers; Patricia Henricksen, Central Community Schools; Paul Hill, DeWitt Bank & Trust Company; Scott Jansen, First Central State Bank; Ron Lehne, Wendling Quarries, Inc.; Piper Manatt, Wendling Quarries, Inc.; Leo McGarry, First Central State Bank; Sharon Mickey, The Joy of Giving Gift Shop; Dana Palmer, Ag Spectrum Company; JoEllen Zeimet, Kids Business. Community Project: planted flowers on Main Street, refurbished clock outside of City Hall, built a new house for Santa. 1999's 9 Graduates include: Deb Assenmacher, Krieger's of DeWitt; Tonya Fier, American Cancer Society; Merv Hassebrock O.D., DeWitt Eyecare Clinic; Kevin Hintz, Seventh Avenue; Tammy Laursen, First Central State Bank; Terri Luett, Seventh Avenue; Charlene Maaske, First Central State Bank; Linda Reysack, Central Community School District; Sharon Smith, DeWitt Bank & Trust Company. Community Project: painted the walls, re-waxed floors and upgraded electrical work at the DeWitt Community Center. 1998's 11 Graduates include: Bill Bauman, Seventh Avenue; Scott Cooper, DeWitt Chamber of Commerce; Jan Culbertson, Central Community School District; Heather Kinney, Deke Insurance, Inc.; Marty Murrell, Financial Network; JoElla O'Connell, DeWitt Chamber of Commerce; Scott Palmer O.D., DeWitt Eyecare Clinic; Tami Rechtenbach, DeWitt Bank & Trust Company; Brian Volkens, First Central State Bank; Angela Vosler and Barry Vosler both of LPL Financial Services. Community Project: Assisted the DeWitt Community Hospital with fund raising campaign. The DeWitt Chamber of Commerce is very proud to have 70 graduates and seven community projects to enhance the quality of life in DeWitt.
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