“I have lived in Montcalm County ALL my life.

This was a beneficial and enlightening

program. I would strongly recommend

Leadership Montcalm to all our community

leaders. “ LM Alumnus

Leadership Montcalm XVIII Graduates in Lansing

“Leadership Montcalm has changed me. I am

indeed a better person and leader because of

the experience.”

LM Alumnus

Leadership Montcalm Executive Committee

John Johansen - Montcalm County Commissioner

Lori Wilson-Mazzola - Montcalm County

Register of Deeds

Carol Pettengill - Stafford Media Solutions (retired)

Bob Clingenpeel - County Controller

Michelle Nielsen - Leadership Montcalm

Dorinda Kirshman - Montcalm County Chief Deputy

Treasurer (retired)

Jeni Williams - Montcalm County

Ben Wood - Michigan Manufacturing Technology

Center/The Right Place

Terry Conley - Chemical Bank

Karen Marsman— Alpha Family Center

Leadership Montcalm has been building

leaders since 2000.

PARTICIPANT

Our Mission:

To identify and develop an informed, committed and diverse network of

effective leaders

For information, contact: Michelle Nielsen, Executive Director Leadership Montcalm Phone: 616 894-2350 E-Mail: leadershipmontcalm@gmail.com http://msue.anr.msu.edu/county/

montcalm/leadership_in_montcalm

Leadership Montcalm XIX participants in the Flag Room

during Legislative Day in Lansing

For additional information or for a copy of the

application, contact:

Michelle Nielsen

Leadership Montcalm, Executive Director

Phone: 616 894-2350

E-Mail: leadershipmontcalm@gmail.com

Leadership

Montcalm

Leadership Montcalm

Community Sponsors for Series XIX

2018—2019

GOLD - $750 to $999

Chemical Bank West

Montcalm Area Intermediate School District

SILVER - $500 to $749

Montcalm Care Network

Montcalm Community College

Judge Suzanne Hoseth-Kreeger

Isabella Bank

BRONZE - Up to $499

Meijer, Inc.

Spectrum Hospitals

DiCastal North America

Walmart

TUITION SPONSORS

Commission on Aging

Montcalm Sheriff’s Department

DHHS

EightCAP, Inc.

Est’age Inc.

Greenville Area Community Foundation

IMSAFE

Merchantile Bank

Flat River Community Library

Greenville City Counsel

Flat River Medical

First Baptist Church, Stanton

Montcalm Register of Deeds

Leadership Montcalm

XX Schedule

September 11, 2019 Kickoff Banquet (Mandatory)

September 13, 2019 Countywide Bus Tour

October 11, 2019 Working With The Media

True Colors - Personality Styles

November 9, 2019 Education Systems

Workforce Development

Team Building

December 13, 2019 Local and Township Government

January 10, 2020 Economic Development

Land Use

Natural Resources

February 14, 2020 Health Care Systems

Human Service Agencies

March 13, 2020 Public Safety

Judicial System

Montcalm Co. Jail/Courthouse

Emergency Systems

April 10, 2020 Carson City Correctional Facility

May 8, 2020 Participant Projects

Graduation Celebration

Dates are subject to change

Leadership Montcalm is . . .

A dynamic training program which incorporates critical

current issues, education, leadership skill development

and team building.

Designed by current local leaders for other

current and emerging local leaders.

An opportunity to learn more about yourself and

your leadership style.

A chance to see and learn about various

communities, businesses and the people of

Montcalm County.

Getting to know and work with other Montcalm

County leaders.

An in-depth look at local, township, county and

state governmental structures.

Nine monthly (September - May), day long

sessions (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) held at various

locations throughout the county; plus a kickoff banquet

in September.