On January 11th, Leadership Hardin County members met at McKendree College in Radcliff for Leadership in Hardin County Day. The meeting opened with Brad Richardson, HCCC President, giving a Chamber of Commerce overview. Kenny Rambo, HCCC Board Chair, followed by leading the discussion on the top 3 issues facing Hardin County.
Prior to the January session during the leadership retreat, it was explained the homework assignment for each class member was to interview a person who they considered to be a leader in Hardin County and ask them “What are the top three priorities facing Hardin County in the next five years?” Kenny facilitated this group dialogue. Many priorities and issues were discussed. However, workforce development and pension reform quickly rose to the top. Some of the other issues listed in no particular order included: Fort Knox, education, infrastructure, housing, public transportation, growing medical needs, drug epidemic, young leadership, and jail funding.
The January Project was presented by Whitney Taylor, Laurie Loss, Michelle Youravich, Penny Miller, Ron Williams and Chris Pyles. They shared with the group an inspiring video of Tori Murden McClure regarding her leadership style. She explained through using her life experiences how important it is for a leader to be self-aware, always learn from your failures, admit when you are wrong and share in the accomplishments.
During a working lunch Dana Garrett, V.P. United Way of Central Kentucky, spoke on tackling community problems. She was also joined by Magnolia Bank CEO, Scott Conway. They enlightened the group to the many ways United Way helps our community through programs such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, Feeding America and Helping Hand of Hope to name few.
The Leadership group then traveled to North Park Elementary School and met with Principal Beth Brandenburg for a tour and presentation on early childhood development. We were able to see how the partnership support United Way gives helps prevent children from slipping through the cracks and how they assist the students in meeting them where they need the help. Â
We then traveled to Panther Place for a meeting with Director Kathy Francis and Elizabethtown Police Chief Jamie Land. We discussed the importance of supportive relationships. A tour of the school followed while discussing how the After-School Program provides students with homework assistance, educational enrichment, physical activities and family events.
We finished the day at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College and met with Diane Kelly, Director of Pathways to Employment with the Hardin County Adult Education. The Adult Education program is another partner with United Way that helps to provide wraparound success coaching for adults pursuing to complete their GED. Â Â
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