Incorporated 2002
This year our organization boasts 157 potential members. If you have not participated in the past, now is a great time to get involved in your community and rekindle some friendships and make new ones. We’re re-thinking strategies and tactics that will facilitate our desire to be an active force in the community. Contributing financially is all well and good, but your time, your brains, and your talents are needed to ensure our success.
Purpose per Articles of Incorporation
The purpose of this corporation is to provide strong leadership to and for the communities of Walton County through education on public issues, community involvement, and civic responsibility, thereby bringing out civic betterment and societal improvements.
We need your help and input to determine the best avenues for success. This group has the experience, resources and knowledge to make an impact. Think back to when your group went through the program. Did you meet new people, network, learn about our community and identify/solve a problem or two?
Ask yourself, what can WE as a group do to make Walton County a better place to work and live? How can we lead? What are the “tough” issues? What societal improvements can we make?
Productivity-wise, we’ve been fortunate to have donated funds (around $16k so far) back to our community. That’s thanks to your dues and fundraisers (April B-B-Q is coming up if you can help sell tickets or cook). We’ve held continuing education seminars, created and sponsored the Youth Leadership program, and promoted voting to name a few projects. The United Way, FISH, Secret Santa, Empty Stocking, Crepe Myrtle Festival, The Alcove, Walton Regional Medical Auxiliary’s Love Light Tree, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Walton County have received cash donations on behalf of you, the alumni. Three fine young Youth Leadership grads have been awarded $500 college scholarships.
This is a powerful group of folks. While we may not all know each other personally, we have something in common. We were chosen for our leadership potential. It’s a new year. Why not come for lunch and give us your input? If you can’t make the meetings, we still need to hear your ideas whether or not you choose to renew or join, so please email or phone any of our board members (contact info on next page) and let us know what YOU think. We believe it’s time to jump in to the deep end of the pool and take advantage of our diversity and experiences. We live and/or work here so let’s be invested.
Thank you in advance for your new or continuing support of the organization with your annual Dues Contribution of $50. Please make your check payable to “Leadership Walton Alumni Association” and indicate your name on the “for” line of your check so we may properly credit your donation.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
2008 Meeting Schedule
1st Quarter:
Thursday, February 28, 2008. Noon. Join us for lunch at Twisted Oak Woodfire Grill on Broad Street in downtown Monroe. Cost is $12 and includes soup/salad and sandwiches with beverage and home-made cookies. Please pay at the door. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Please email Susan Carlan with your reservation (susancarlan(at)gmail.com) or leave a message with your name at 770-267-9124. No shows will be billed. RSVP by February 19, 2008.
Fundraiser: Annual Barbeque. Monroe American Legion. Saturday, April 12, 2008. We’ll again sell $6/plates. The membership handles the ticket sales and we always need cookers, packers, etc. Can you volunteer? Let us know and be on the lookout for your tickets.
2nd Quarter:
Tuesday, May 20, 2008. Noon. Loganville. Tommy’s Midori Restaurant.
3rd Quarter:
Tuesday, September 23, 2008. Noon. Social Circle. Location to be announced
4th Quarter:
Tuesday, December 9, 2008. Monroe. Christmas Party. 5-7pm. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Toy drive for the needy.
2008 Officers & Board Members
President – Susan Carlan susancarlan@gmail.com
770-267-9124 Class of ’05
Vice President – Keith Taylor ktaylor@waltonemc.com
770-309-1957 Class of ’04
Secretary – Judy Ashley jashley@uga.edu
770-267-1324 Class of ‘03
Treasurer - Ronda Holloway rfholloway@bellsouth.net
706-549-7343 Class of ‘07
Members-At-Large: Alicia Ramfos, Teri Womack.
Membership Committee Chair: Jan Chancey.
Programs Committee Chair: Kathy Ivie
Publicity Committee Chair: Patrick Graham
Leadership Walton Graduates
Roster reflects all persons enrolled through the class years of 1988, 1995 and 2002 – 2007.
A
Wayne Adcock John Allman Gene Anderson Lisa Reynolds Anderson
Kristi Ash Judy Ashley Jane Astin Cindy Atha Sandra Atha Ray Autry
B
Cari Bailey George Baker, Jr George Baker, III Tammy Baker
Mark Banks Foley Beach Dan Bennett Connie Bentley
William Berry Donna Bishop Wes Blaylock Rev. Bill Tenny-Brittain
Charlie Brown Kevin Buice Mike Burke Marsha Byrd
C
Sean Callahan Susan Carlan William Carlan Cynthia Castleberry
Doug Cathey Katherine Chapman Joyce Chambers Jan Chancey
Steve Chandler Joe Chapman Katherine Coker Sandy Collins Tina Crowe
D
Melinda Dally Reggie Davis Michelle Deaton McKinley Deigh, Jr.
Russell DeLong Rita Dickinson Denise Dixon Freda Doster
E
Lynn Edwards Mark Ennis
F
Kendra Ferguson John Ferrara Robert Ford Harvey Franklin
G
Lee Garrett Tina Gaskins Alan George Keith Glass Patrick Graham
Cheryl Greeley Amy Greenway Lori Greer
H
Cindy Haddon Bob Hale Deana Hale Marcy Hanks Myra Hargrove
Larry Harmon DeDe Harris Sherri Hawes Rhonda Hawk Ann Head
Dana Henderson Ellen Hester Richard Hester Greg Hickman Doug Higgins Michael Hill
Gary Hobbs Duane Hogg Ronda Holloway Terri Hood Dena Huff Lisa Humphries
I
Kirk Ivey Kathy Ivie
J
Julian Jackson Todd Jackson Brenda Jidov Brad Johnson Jody Johnson
Ray Johnson Mike Jones Morris Jordan Dee Joseph Betsy Jourdan
K
Molly Kimler Tom Kirby Nancy Kinsey
L
Coleman Landers Toni Landers Kent Lawrence Tim Lemonds
Arlen Lewis Kevin Little Tim Lull
M
Laura McCrodden Gary McGahee Mike McHugh Brenda Malcom
Lee Malcom Meredith Malcom Harold Mann Mike Martin
Kristi Mercer Ginny Metcalf Steve Moen Mike Moore Dessa Morris Lee Myers
N
Chad Nelson
P
Dean Pannell Charna Parker Jimmy Parker Lorraine Payne Tiffany Bryant Payne
Randy Peppers Max Perlowin Claudette Perry Jeff Pete Nick Pete Wes Peters
Peyton Pettus Gary Potter Russell Preston
Q
Sharon Queen
R
Alicia Ramfos Bettye Ray Jo Reynolds Steve Reynolds Roy Roberts, Jr.
Susan Roper Lee Rowell Alvin R. Ruark
S
Gid Samples Bob Schwartz Gerald Sheppard Gail Sims Rodney Sims
Gail Sisk George Spires Danny Smith Debra Smith Susan Smith
John Snyder Lucy Stafford Nancy Stone Robert Stribling
T
Leta Talbird Craig Taylor Keith Taylor Greg Thompson Shannon Thornton
Guy Toole Judy Toole Steve Trantham Kathy Trost Howard Turner Michael Turner
U
Renee’ Unterman
V
Darren Vinson
W
Scott Walker Rob Watts Susan Whiten Debbie Wiggins Gina Williams Scott Willis
John Wilson Teri Womack Steve Worley Bruce Wright Ken Wynne, Jr.
In closing, we have listed our information below so please feel free to contact us with your questions, comments and feedback. We appreciate the opportunity to serve in this capacity.
Sincerely,
Leadership Walton Alumni Board of Directors
Leadership Walton
Developing Community Leaders
Nominations for this program come from businesses, organizations, and individuals. The Leadership Walton Steering Committee makes final selection of participants. All nominations are due by May 15, 2008. Please email (connie@waltonchamber.org), fax (770-267-0961) or mail to the Walton County Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 89, Monroe, GA 30655.
What is Leadership Walton?
Leadership Walton is a program and organization that develops leaders for our community.
The Leadership Walton program encourages and fosters the development of community leaders by using formal study program. The mission of the program is to broaden the volunteer leadership base, identify and train future leaders for participation in community affairs, provide opportunities for dialogue with existing community leaders, and promote a network of informed, motivated community leaders.
The program is designed as an educational experience that increases all participants’ knowledge and awareness of community institutions and familiarizes them with community leaders and resources. Through this experience the participants become better able to involve themselves in the community and better prepared to lead Walton to a better future. Leadership Walton does not attempt to create a consensus of opinion or to promote any specific issue.
The Walton County Chamber of Commerce sponsors the Leadership Walton organization. It is one of many Leadership organizations established throughout Georgia and the United States.
Who Participates in Leadership Walton?
Those who care about the quality of life in our community and who wish to develop their skills to help shape and direct its future are invited to participate in Leadership Walton.
Participants for each Leadership class are selected to establish a diversified group in terms of race, sex, and occupation. Each Leadership class includes individuals from the business, social service, neighborhood, religious, cultural and education organizations that make up Walton County.
Nominations for this program come from businesses, organizations and individuals. Once nominated, each nominee is asked to complete an application. The Leadership Walton Steering Committee makes final selection of participants.
What Can the Participant Expect?
Each participant will learn about the challenges facing Walton County and about the people and organizations that work to develop and manage the response to these challenges. Participants also learn new leadership skills to use in their own efforts to addresses community issues.
Learning environments include both classroom training and community orientation sessions.
Classroom training sessions include topics on community awareness and on developing individual and community leadership skills.
Community orientation sessions may include presentations on public safety, health, growth, education, regional relationships, planning and quality of life. The format of each session gives participants facts, opinions, and ideas relating to the subject and lets the participants speak directly with county leaders and service providers about problems, solutions, issues and opportunities.
How Much Time Will Be Required?
The Leadership Walton Program consists of one two-day retreat, nine one-day sessions, periodic study group sessions and a graduation ceremony. Meetings and activities are distributed over a nine-month period. Each participant is expected to make a commitment to attend all of the sessions.
What is the Cost?
Tuition for the Leadership Walton class is $475 per person. Tuition is used to defray the cost of guest speakers, transportation, meals, retreat expenses and administrative costs. Each participant is responsible for paying their own tuition or for making arrangements for their tuition to be paid by their employer or sponsoring organization. If needed, the applicant may request special financial arrangements.
To make a nomination for Leadership Walton, please complete this form and mail to:
Leadership Walton
P.O. Box 89
Monroe, Georgia 30655
Nominee:
Name_____________________________________
Business___________________________________
Position/Title ______________________________
Business Address___________________________
City ___________________ Zip Code___________
Email Address______________________________
Business Phone _____________________________
Home Address______________________________
City ___________________ Zip Code___________
Nominated by:
Name ____________________________________
Business __________________________________
Position/Title ______________________________
Business Address___________________________
City ____________________ Zip Code__________
Business Phone _____________________________
This nomination form may be reproduced to make additional nominations. For more information concerning Leadership Walton, contact the Walton County Chamber of Commerce at 770-267-6594.
Forms not fully completed will not be accepted.
