Leadership Clinton County celebrates 15 new graduates

RecordStaffMay 12, 2023Last Updated: May 12, 2023

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Front row, from left, Abbey Roberts, Nancy Hackenberg, Deb Miller, Ellora Figured, Susie Peters, Vickie Duck, Sarah Carrasquillo, Niki Montarsi, Chris Rupert.
Back Row, Cory Vesey, Megan Wheeler, Curisa Ertwine, Brandi Miller, Nicole Graber, Stormy Fuller.

MILL HALL, PA – Leadership Clinton County (LCC) held graduating ceremonies on Thursday to complete its 23rd 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 the Clinton County Commissioners, as well as State Sen. Cris Dush and State Rep. Stephanie Borowicz. In addition, a plaque representing completion of the program was presented by Mike Flanagan, President and CEO of the Clinton County Economic Partnership.

The annual Wayne D. Briggs Award for 2023 was presented to Cory Vesey, 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, Sarah Carrasquillo and Susan Peters served as graduation speakers during the ceremony. They spoke on their journey through the Leadership Clinton County program and all the unique opportunities they experienced over the past nine months.

Each year, Leadership Clinton County likes to celebrate milestone sponsors. Pictured, from the left, Rich Kuczawa representing Kiwanis Club of Lock Haven for 5 years of sponsorship, Amber Malek representing Diversified Asset Planners, Inc. for 15 years of sponsorship, and Jeff Long representing M&R Contracting, Inc. for 5 years of sponsorship.

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 23-year history, 313 people have completed the training, and the 2023-24 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.

Sponsors of the 2022-2023 program included APC International Ltd.; BHE GT&S Berkshire Hathaway Energy; Central PA Auto Auction, Inc.; Clinton County Commissioners; Clinton County Community Foundation; Darla D. Wise-Planned Futures, LLC; Davis Real Estate; Clinton County: Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital; Diversified Asset Planners, Inc.; First Quality Enterprises Inc.; Kiwanis Club of Lock Haven; Leadership Clinton County Alumni Association; M&R Contracting, Inc.; M&T Bank; PPL Foundation; Sons and Daughters of Italy Loggia Giosue Carducci Lodge 146; Terrapin Care Station; The Muncy Bank & Trust Company; 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.