A Leadership Development Program for Our Community
Leadership Pike is an innovative program designed to prepare emerging leaders from diverse backgrounds for an active role in community affairs. The program objective is to develop an awareness and a rationale for involvement in current issues, opportunities and problems affecting Pike County. Through face-to-face discussions with present community leaders and experts from organizations and institutions that help form the structure in our community, the specially selected individuals will develop an in-depth understanding of the interrelationship and complexities of our community. These learning experiences will accelerate the process of building a resource of community leaders.
2007-2008 Class Members
Alan Gunter, Lockheed Mart
Alicia G. Bookout, Troy University Athletics
Brian F. Davis, First National Bank
Brian M. Chandler, City of Troy Utilities
Carol Baker, Lockheed Martin
Cissy Agboatwala, Troy Bank and Trust
Jennifer B. Hornsby, Pike County Board of Eduction
Justin McLendon, South Alabama Electric Co-Operative
Lindsay Hopper, Troy University Alumni
Samelia J. Williamson, Troy Sleep Disorders Center
Trudi Mallard, Regions Bank
Ashlee Henderson, AG Edwards
Linda Faust, City of Brundidge
Julius Shanks, Troy City Board of Education
Executive Committee
Darren Woodling, Chairman
Jenniffer Barner, Chamber Coordinator
Heath DeRamus, Immediate Past Chairman
leadershippike@pikecountychamber.net
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Deborah Cater, South Alabama Electric Co-operative
Todd Carpenter, Jack Metals
Marshall Debose, Lockheed Martin
Renee Dickerson, Troy Bank and Trust
Adam Drinkwater, Landmark Realty
Lisa Holmes, City of Troy
Marilee Hussey, Real Estate Associates
Chris Langford, Sikorsky Support Services
Melissa Sanders, City of Troy
Tenise Owens, Troy Bank and Trust
Amy Russell, Troy Bank and Trust
Darren Woodling, Woodling Chiropractic
Leadership Pike 2008 Fundraiser
Crawfish Boil on Saturday May 3, 2008 at the Swindall Center off Swindall Road. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased from any Leadership Pike Class Member or directly from the Pike County Chamber. For more information call the chamber at 334-566-3463.
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A Year in the Life
August - Orientation
The class is introduced and meets alumni members. At this meeting an overview of the program is given..
September - Leadership Day
Leadership Pike class members take part in a team-building exercise during the first session of the program. Participants spend the day learning about each other and about successful teamwork and teambuilding during the program..
October - History & Culture Day
The class takes a tour of Pike County to learn abouts its history and what it has to offer.
November - Local Government Day
This day is devoped to class members interacting with local government and seeing how they run. They tour law enforcemnet, courthouse, firestations, dist attoneys office and more..
December- Environment and Energy Day
A tour of city and rural electric providers, the emergency management agency and environmentalist.
January- Education Day
Classmates tour local education facilities
February- State Government Day
A tour is given at the state captial of the operations of Alabama State Government.
March- Day
Blog & Picture.
April- Day
Blog & Picture.
May- Day
Blog & Picture.
June- Gradualtion Day
Classmates and their sponsors meet for graduation and lunch. Location to be announced.
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"When I earned that scholarship, that was a huge boost for me. The scholarship has helped out with buying books, fees, and a lot of things you don't even know you're gonig to need." ~ Chris Foster, 2005 Leadership Pike Scholarship Recipient
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2007 Scholarship Winners
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Courtney Brunson, Pike Liberal Arts
Bailee Dykes, Pike County High School
Robin McLendon, Goshen High Shool
Jessica Pearlstein, Charles Henderson High School
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"You don't think about all you need. Earning the scholarship really kept me focused that yes, I can go to college. I would encourgae and hope the community really supports their fundraiser." ~ Melody Rogers, 2005 Leadership Pike Scholarship Recipient
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Mission Statement.
The mission of the Pike County Chamber of Commerce is to serve as a leader and catalyst in planning, promoting, and supporting programs and services that foster a favorable business climate while nurturing our own natural beauty and cultivating the uniqueness that is Pike County.
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