Leadership Clinton County Celebrates 18 New Graduates!

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Front row, from left, Cheyenne Karichner, Holly Beaver, Heather McMahon. Second row, from left, Hilary Miles, Quincey George, Travis Gibiser, Noah Lenker, Lisa Schropp, Lisa Ruggiers, Greg Kisko, Crystal Zbegner, Tara Pearce, Melissa Burd, Hayley Bauer, Laura Hansen, Holly Eisaman, Sarah Getz, Heather Alexander.

Leadership Clinton County (LCC) held graduating ceremonies on May 9 to complete its 24th year of the innovative training program. Participants spent the past nine months strengthening their leadership abilities to enhance the quality of life in Clinton County. Participants gained insight into the Clinton County community, developed individual and teambuilding skills, and acquired the self-confidence needed to make the greatest impact to strengthen the local community.

During the graduation ceremony, participants received congratulatory citations from Clinton County Commissioners Harding, Russo, and Snyder, as well as State Senator Cris Dush and State Representative Stephanie Borowicz. In addition, a plaque representing completion of the program was presented by Mike Flanagan, President & CEO of the Clinton County Economic Partnership.

Heather McMahon (L) was the recipient of the Wayne D. Briggs Memorial Award. This award is presented to the Leadership participant who has shown the most improvement over the past nine months. It was presented to Heather by the 2022 recipient Megan Dayhoff (R).

The annual Wayne D. Briggs Award for 2024 was presented to Heather McMahon, who was selected by his classmates as someone who showed the most improvement throughout the program year. The award is given each year in memory of the late Wayne Briggs, a Leadership graduate and long-time community leader.
Selected by the class, Cheyenne Karichner served as graduation speaker during the ceremony. She spoke on her journey through the Leadership Clinton County program and encouraged her fellow classmate to continue to do good in the community.Hosted by the Clinton County Economic Partnership, Leadership Clinton County is a comprehensive leadership development program for adults living and/or working in Clinton County. In the program’s 24-year history, 332 people have completed the training, and the 2024-25 LCC program will get underway in September with applications being accepted until July 1.

In addition to support from the Economic Partnership, LCC is a success each year in great part to support from the community. Hosting the graduation ceremony was the Sons and Daughters of Italy Loggia Giosue Carducci Lodge 146. Additional sponsors of the 2023-2024 program included 40/8 Club 903; APC International Ltd.; the Bechdel family; BHE Berkshire Hathaway Energy; Clinton County Commissioners; Clinton County Community Foundation; Diversified Asset Planners-Amber Malek; Eagle Ridge Personal Care Home; First Quality; Geisinger; Kiwanis Club of Lock Haven; Leadership Clinton County Alumni Association; M&R Contracting, Inc.; M&T Bank Foundation; Merit Financial Advisors-Darla D. Wise; PPL Foundation; Terrapin Care Station; Truck-Lite Co., Inc.; and Woodlands Bank.

To learn more about Leadership Clinton County, visit the Partnership’s website at www.ClintonCountyInfo.com or contact April Bittner at 570-748-5782 or coordinator@clintoncountyinfo.com.

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