 MDU Resources Foundation provides grant for Class of 2011... The MDU Resources Foundation has provided the second of a five year pledge to support the Leadership Montana program. This $5,000 grant is to support the Class of 2011. Rick Reid, MDU region manager, and Leadership Montana alumni and board member said, "We believe it is a great benefit for our future leaders and for the state of Montana. I hope the program will be available for many years to come." Please say Thanks to Rick and our friends at MDU! Town Pump Charitable Foundation Grant TOWN PUMP PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIP GRANT... The Town Pump Charitable Foundation has provided a grant for two tuition scholarships for the Leadership Montana Class of 2011. Scholarship grants allow Leadership Montana to support the applications of candidates who might not have the financial resources or employer support to otherwise participate in the program. The Town Pump Charitable Foundation has supported the program with scholarship grants each year since 2004. Please say "Thanks!" to our good friends at Town Pump. For Release June 9, 2010… Leadership Montana Announces Class of 2011… Leadership Montana, a
statewide collaboration of higher education, civic and business leaders, has
selected the Class of 2011. This is the seventh
class of Leadership Montana. Leadership The program will be
conducted in seven locations across the state, beginning with an Orientation
and Retreat in Big Sky on September 8 and concluding with Graduation in
Billings on April 29, 2011. Other
program locations will be Butte, Missoula, Great Falls, Helena and Havre. Leadership Montana, Inc. is a
501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and is supported by approximately 100 businesses
and organizations across the state including Montana State University-Billings,
First Interstate Bank, First Interstate BancSystem Foundation, Qwest, St.
Vincent Healthcare, MDU Foundation, PPL Montana, Washington Corporations, D.A.
Davidson & Co., Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana, Plum Creek Foundation, US
Bancorp Foundation, Montana State Fund, the Foundation for Community Vitality,
Town Pump Foundation and many others. Applications for Leadership
Montana are reviewed by a statewide
selection committee with a goal of assembling a unique, diverse group of
participants capable of using the Leadership Montana experience to provide
leadership in their communities and state.
The Class of 2011
includes 44 members representing 20 Montana communities. A complete list of the members of the Class
of 2011 of Leadership Montana is provided below. For information on all members of Leadership
Montana, visit www.leadershipmontana.org For further information,
contact: Bruce
Whittenberg, Co-director, 406 896-5877 Sharon Peterson, Co-director,
406 896-5876 Leadership Montana, Inc. c/o Montana State
University-Billings, Downtown Campus Email: leaders@leadershipmontana.org Website: www.leadershipmontana.org Members of the Leadership Montana Class of 2011 Greg Bailly Havre District
Manager, Northwestern Energy Brandon Bang Big Sky Director of
Sales, Big Sky Resort Michael Barber Billings Chief
Information Officer, MSU-Billings Robert Barnosky Billings Grad. Student, MSU-Billings; Student Regent Mark Barry Helena CFO, Montana
State Fund Sean Becker Bozeman Deputy Mayor,
City of Bozeman Dale Bickell Missoula Chief Admin.
Officer, Missoula County Prairie Bighorn Billings Accnts. Mgr.,
Native American Dev. Corp Brian Brown Laurel Vice
President, First Interstate Bank Tammie Brown-Butler Bozeman Asst. Dir. of
Auxiliary Services, MSU Katherine Bushnell Helena Public
Affairs/Community Outreach, U.S. Forrest Service-Helena National Forest Alexis Callahan Great Falls Invest.
Banking Assoc., D.A. Davidson & Co. Brent Campbell Missoula President/CEO, WGM Group Nichole Card Billings Director of
Sales, Hilton Garden Inn-Billings John Carmody Butte Dir. of Asset
Management, Northwestern Energy Stacy Collette Helena Manager-Organizational
Development, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana Teresa Darnielle Morse Huntley CFP®, RBC
Wealth Management Joyce Day East Helena
Supervisor-Employee Development Student Assistance Foundation Jodie DeLay Belgrade Asst. Dir. of
Public Relations, MSU Jim Duncan Billings President, Billings
Clinic Foundation Brad Eldredge Kalispell
Dir.-Institutional Research, Flathead Valley CC Robert Glassen Helena VP and Chief
Marketing Officer, Morrison-Maierle, Inc. Barry Good Missoula Dean, UM-College
of Technology Christopher Hopkins Miles City VP Strategy
and Business Development, Montana Health Network Tom Jacobson Great Falls CEO, Rural
Dynamics, Inc. Kimberly Kaiser Billings Exec. Director,
RiverStone Health Foundation Sales
Executive-Commercial Lines, Payne Financial Group, Inc. James Lewis Missoula Dir. of Sales
& Marketing, Montana Rail Link Dawn McGee Missoula President/CEO,High
Stakes Foundation, Goodworks Ventures, LLC Jeremy Morgret Polson Branch Manager,
First Interstate Bank Susan Mosness Big Timber Commissioner,
Sweet Grass County Laura Obert Townsend Commissioner, Broadwater
County Amberly Pahut Dillon Executive
Director,UM Western Foundation Lisa Posada-Griffin Billings Communications/Marketing
Coordinator, Billings Police Department Jason Rodriguez Billings Assistant Site
Coordinator, United Way Kristin Smith Libby Planning
Director, Lincoln County Lisa Titus Bozeman Director of
Development, MontanaPBS Todd Tregidga Butte Power Marketer,
PPL Montana Janet Trethewey Havre Professor-College
of Education MSU-Northern Kris Vogele Billings C.O.O.,Yellowstone
Boys & Girls Ranch Mary Walks Over Ice Billings Supervisory
Procurement Specialist, Native American Development Corp. Peg Wherry Bozeman Dir.Online
& Distance Learning, MSU Jane Wolery
Choteau Extension
Agent, MSU Extension The First Interstate BancSystem Foundation has announced a major grant to support the programs of Leadership Montana. Foundation Executive Director Kelly Bruggeman presented the $15,000 grant in the Leadership Montana office on March 18. The FIB Foundation has been a strong supporter of the Mission of Leadership Montana since the program was launched in 2004. On behalf of the 262 members of Leadership Montana from over 45 Montana communities, we would like to acknowledge the generosity and community leadership of the FIB Foundation and all of the First Interstate Banks, and thank you for your ongoing support.  LEADERS 100 Alumni Campaign LEADERS 100 ALUMNI CAMPAIGN KICKS OFF... March 9, 2010 Dear Leader, Leader. It’s a weighty word that identifies us as people who get things done. Not always easy, is it, to be a leader? As alumni of Leadership Montana, we have explored many aspects of leadership. One of those is collaboration. As leaders, we don’t get things done all by ourselves. Today, we are asking you to be a leader for Leadership Montana. We are asking you to collaborate with all LM alumni to get something done. We need you; we need each other. Quite frankly, Leadership Montana accomplishes amazing things on a shoestring budget. It’s time to change that. This superb, high-quality program deserves better. LM needs more money each year to support the work of connecting and strengthening our state’s leaders for greater success. We’re asking you to join us in a challenge. An anonymous Leadership Montana alumna has put up a $5,000 challenge grant to launch an annual fund-raising effort: the Leaders 100 Campaign for Leadership Montana. Like this alumna, leaders came together to support us when we were invited in; let’s pay it forward by stepping up to this challenge and giving a personal gift in demonstration of our support for the Leadership Montana program. We encourage you to consider a gift of $100 or more, but your participation and show of support is far more important than the dollar amount you give. Lead today by joining us in this Leaders 100 Campaign challenge. A gift form is attached to this email. Please print, complete, and mail to your check to the address on the form. If you prefer, you may give online at www.leadershipmontana.org by clicking on the “Donate” button. Your contribution will be fully tax deductible. We need you; we need each other. Will you please give today? Sincerely, Rick Reid, ‘05 Cathy Conover, ‘06 Mike O’Neill, ‘07 Pat Leiggi, ‘07 Brenda Peterson, ‘08 Leslie Messer, ‘08 P.S. Weekly updates will be broadcast through the first week of April via the Leadership Montana website to celebrate the fundraising efforts by region and by class year. Let’s see what we can do by April 9! What Leadership Montana members have to say... My participation in
Leadership Montana fostered a CLEAR vision of Montana as a community,
rather than a state. Various members of
this “community” carried messages representing all economic, ethnic, and social
populations, so that all voices were heard. Today, with this leadership
knowledge, I have developed new working relationships that have directly
benefited my community as well as my organization.  Keith Hatch, director of Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds, Jim Cottrill, Chairman of Hometown Helena, and Bob Fusie, President of the Board of Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds welcome Leadership Montana to the new exhibition hall and event facility at the Fairgrounds in Helena. The event was a special gathering of Hometown Helena on Friday January 15.  Justice James Nelson of the Montana Supreme Court visits with the Class of 2010 in Helena on Friday January 15. Justice Nelson was joined by Justice Patricia Cotter and Justice Brian Morris in discussing the function of the Court with the members of Leadership Montana. This conversation has been an annual event of Leadership Montana.  Gov. Brian Schweitzer Governor Brian Schweitzer addresses the Leadership Montana Class of 2010 on Thursday January 14 about Montana's budget situation and the opportunities for energy development in Montana. What Leadership Montana members have to say... Literally, Leadership Montana has impacted
my life from the front door of my house thru the front door of
the House of the Montana Legislature. Shoots Veis (a
classmate) was instrumental in helping our local community subdivision obtain a
"Safe Routes to School" grant so that we could build a bridge across
the Big Ditch in Billings so that our children could get to school
safely. Eric Simonsen has brought me in to support current Legislation to
support children with Autism (my oldest son is Autistic) - These are just
two examples of relationships that have come from Leadership Montana and have
taken me from the front door of my home to the front of the Montana Legislature
and have a direct impact on my life. John Roberts, Payne Financial Group, Billings  Leadership Montana Members Prepare for Bobcat/Grizzly Game While in Bozeman for session three of Leadership Montana, the Class of 2010 met at Bobcat Stadium and had a chance to test the turf before the Bobcat/Grizzly game.  Board of Regents and Leadership Montana share ideas... The Leadership Montana Class of 2010 met in Bozeman November 18-20, 2009. In addition to hearing an inspirational lecture on leadership by MSU President Geoff Gamble, the class had the opportunity to brainstorm "quality education" with the Board of Regents, Commissioner of Higher Education and university system executives. The work was intended to advise the Regents Workgroup on topics related to reforming and reinventing the Montana University System. The discussion was moderated by Regent Todd Buchanan, Leadership Montana Class of 2005. Pictured at left: Karyn Ottolino, Billings, Class of 2010 and Regent Todd Buchanan, Billings, Class of 2005. What Leadership Montana members have to say... "Montana, and the issues facing the state are incredible. Leadership MT
explores those issues in a manner which immediately enables it’s participants
to engage in the discussion and empowers them to take responsibility in
addressing the issues. The cohort of members in each class, and in other
classes for that matter, learn to treat each other and these issues facing the
state with the manner of stewardship it requires to successfully provide
leadership. It must be mentioned that lasting networks and friendships are
built through Leadership MT and I have and continue to look forward to using
that network to find partners, and opponents, for the issues I find important
and meaningful for the state of MT."  Class of 2010 visits the Flathead... The Class of 2010 recently visited the Flathead for the second session of the program. The first stop was at the Salish Kootenai Tribal headquarters, where the SK Tribal Council hosted the class in Council Chambers for lunch and conversation. On to Whitefish and Grouse Mountain Lodge. Dr. Larry Swanson presented his economic data and analysis, and the group heard from Joe Unterreiner of the Kalispell Chamber about the Flathead economy. A panel from Glacier National Park, Flathead National Forest and other recreational businesses discussed tourism and recreation in the area. The group visited Whitefish Mountain Resort at Big Mountain on Saturday and Sharon and Carmen led the “Integrated Work” session, “Appreciate Diversity.” A real highlight was the Friday evening activity at Flathead Valley Community College. The class was treated to a “Chef’s Table” gourmet feast prepared by the students of the College’s culinary arts program, under the direction of Chef Howard Karp. The world-class five course meal was served in the kitchen where the group was able to observe the preparation behind the scenes. Chef’s Table his held regularly at the College and is most definitely worth checking out. Here’s the link.. http://www.fvcc.edu/news-events/academic-news/chef-s-table/ Thank you to FVCC President Jane Karas and Colleen Unterreiner, Class of 2009, for arranging this great evening.  Class of 2010 visits the Flathead... The Class of 2010 recently visited the Flathead for the second session of the program. The first stop was at the Salish Kootenai Tribal headquarters, where the SK Tribal Council hosted the class in Council Chambers for lunch and conversation. On to Whitefish and Grouse Mountain Lodge. Dr. Larry Swanson presented his economic data and analysis, and the group heard from Joe Unterreiner of the Kalispell Chamber about the Flathead economy. A panel from Glacier National Park, Flathead National Forest and other recreational businesses discussed tourism and recreation in the area. The group visited Whitefish Mountain Resort at Big Mountain on Saturday and Sharon and Carmen led the “Integrated Work” session, “Appreciate Diversity.” A real highlight was the Friday evening activity at Flathead Valley Community College. The class was treated to a “Chef’s Table” gourmet feast prepared by the students of the College’s culinary arts program, under the direction of Chef Howard Karp. The world-class five course meal was served in the kitchen where the group was able to observe the preparation behind the scenes. Chef’s Table his held regularly at the College and is most definitely worth checking out. Here’s the link.. http://www.fvcc.edu/news-events/academic-news/chef-s-table/ Thank you to FVCC President Jane Karas and Colleen Unterreiner, Class of 2009, for arranging this great evening.  Dr. Larry Swanson's presentation to Leadership Montana in Whitefish on October 16, 2009. http://www.crmw.org/read/LeadershipMTOCT2009.asp What Leadership Montana members have to say.... My professional networks have dramatically
increased. I have many more "friends" I can call on for information
and cooperation on some things I am doing in my work. Some have called me for
information especially on Native American cultural issues and advice. They have
a friend, as a source of information. Rick Robinson, The Healing Tree, Lame Deer Montana  Alumni Signature Event features healthcare and extraction industries Alumni Signature Event features healthcare and extraction industries... An interesting panel on healthcare issues kicked off the second annual Leadership Montana alumni signature event, "Advancing Montana: Leaders on the Move" held in Helena September 18-19. Organized by Leadership Montana alumni, the healthcare discussion included representatives of healthcare providers and insurers. The discussion was moderated by Joan Miles, Montana Hospital Associaton. The following day, representatives of the "extraction" industries- mining, coal, timber, oil - spoke about the issues facing their industries as US and Montana energy policies shift. This discussion was moderated by Mike Halligan, Washington Corporations and Leadership Montana alumnus. The event also featured an dinner at the Exploration Works in the Great Northern Town Center. Leadership Montana alumni from across the state attended the two-day event in Helena. What Leadership Montana Members have to say... What
Leadership Montana Members have to say… My greatest benefit
of participating in LM has been meeting and getting to know so many great
people from all across this state. Dan
Casey, Helena I have been able to
place students in internships because of my connections with Leadership
Montana. My association with Leadership Montana allows me to bridge
higher education with industry. Kevin Hood,
University of Montana, Missoula There is no doubt in
my mind that LM is developing a sustainable core of committed leaders. I know the importance of staying
involved. I will work closely with Jo
Ann Eder and Aaron Kampfe to ensure that LM has a presence in Red Lodge. If the tools of LM are used I have no doubt
in my mind that our community will work more closely together. I have developed a
relationship with Jo Ann Eder an alumni because of LM. We are working on some projects that I would
have passed on in the past, but know I see the value. I am on a hospital board that is heavily
involved in some large projects with various opinions and the tools of LM have
taught me to appreciate the difference of opinions. Rich Bruner, First
Interstate Bank, Red Lodge I have become active
statewide in community activities. Montana Ambassadors, Chair of the Montana
State Chamber MSU-B college of Business advisory board among others. Rick Reid, Region
Manager, Montana Dakota Utilities I have refocused
professionally for the better. I am exploring a run for the state
legislature. Bruce Parker, First Interstate Bank, Billings Tangible impact in
work and community is continued and renewed involvement in “bigger picture”
projects and affirmation of adoption of a leadership/management style that
reflects those core values. I have met alumni from Helena area thru
monthly luncheons and remain active in attending and supporting that effort to
sustain local leaders. Jean Branscum, Dept.
of Labor and Industry, Helena The impacts on my
life has been so tremendous. Words cannot even explain how Leadership
Montana changed my life. I have been more engaged with communities more
than ever. I seen my role as a Native American working and
educating other Montana's on our culture, traditions and customs. I am
amazed about how open minded some are and see a need to continue to work with
those who feel they already know about "Indians". To re-educate
them the correct way. I work with our local educational systems on
how important it is to know the basics of banking, mainly savings. I
stress how important it is to connect our history to the present as our
ancestors were very strategic in planning, which was crucial to our
survival. Barbara Braided Hair,
First Interstate Bank, Lame Deer I have remained involved in the local alumni
group and am looking forward to our gathering in Helena this fall. Beyond
that, I've progressed my career and have put energy into the civic issues I
care about. I've been continually challenged in my career
(financial) and have had to address some very difficult situations. I've
tapped my Leadership Montana experience for guidance. On the civic front,
rather than passively supporting organizations or issues I have used a little courage
and stuck my neck out offering my insight and opinion while engaging
others. Lastly, I took a leap to help organize a
fundraiser for our local land trust which had the $ results I
wouldn't have dared dream. It was exciting and rewarding and I would
do it again in a heartbeat. Michele Bazzanella, D.A. Davidson, Helena Relationships.
I have formed relationships, both business and personal, that have aided me in
my business and professional dealings. Lisa Perry, PPL
Montana, Billings LM has made my move
to Helena much smoother as I had already met (through the program) many of the
community leaders in the area and I had a much stronger understanding of how to
contribute effectively to the community (e.g. Hometown Helena, State
government, etc.). I have become involved more closely in the legislative
process by supporting bills and sharing my views in public forums (most
recently was a conversation with Leadership Helena regarding Term Limits). Tom McGree, Payne
Financial Group, Helena Introducing the Class of 2010... For Release June 4, 2009… Leadership Montana Announces Class of 2010… Leadership Montana, a
statewide collaboration of higher education, civic and business leaders, has
selected the Class of 2010. This is the sixth
class of Leadership Montana. Leadership The program will be
conducted in seven locations across the state, beginning with an Orientation
and Retreat in Big Sky on September 8 and concluding with Graduation in
Billings on April 30, 2010. Other
program locations will be Whitefish, Bozeman, Helena, Great Falls and
Glasgow. Leadership Montana, Inc. is a
501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and is supported by approximately 100 businesses
and organizations across the state including Montana State University-Billings,
First Interstate Bank, First Interstate BancSystem Foundation, Qwest, St.
Vincent Healthcare, MDU Foundation, PPL Montana, Washington Corporations, D.A.
Davidson & Co., Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana, Plum Creek Foundation, US
Bancorp Foundation, Montana State Fund, the Foundation for Community Vitality, The
O.P & W.E. Edwards Foundation, Town Pump Foundation and many others. “The vision of
developing a ‘sustainable network of committed leaders’ is being achieved,”
said Bruce Whittenberg, executive director.
“With now over 250 members from over 45 Montana communities,
relationships are developing, collaboration is building and issues are being
addressed.” Applications for Leadership
Montana are reviewed by a statewide
selection committee with a goal of assembling a unique, diverse group of
participants capable of using the Leadership Montana experience to provide
leadership in their communities and state.
The Class of 2010
includes 45 members representing 17 Montana communities. A complete list of the members of the Class
of 2010 of Leadership Montana is provided below. For information on all members of Leadership
Montana, visit www.leadershipmontana.org For further information,
contact: Bruce
Whittenberg, Executive Director, 406 896-5877 Sharon Peterson, Associate Director,
406 896-5876 Leadership Montana, Inc. c/o Montana State
University-Billings, Downtown Campus Email: leaders@leadershipmontana.org Website: www.leadershipmontana.org Members of the Leadership Shauna Albrecht Havre MSU-Northern,
Advising Center Coordinator Duane Ankney Colstrip State Legislator;
retired Western Energy Steve Arveschoug Billings Exec. Dir., Big
Sky Econ.Dev. Authority Jeff Batton Bozeman President, Greenstone Growth Partners Jeff Berke President, Ditch Witch of Jim Bliss Kalispell President, TriState Restaurant Supply Jim Brown Dillon Attorney, Doney Law Firm Shawn Byrne Billings COO, Community Based Services, Yellowstone
Boys/Girls Ranch Maureen Connor Phillipsburg Granite Co.
Commissioner Frank Cote Helena BlueCross/BlueShield,
Sen. Dir. Gov’t Rel. Gordon Criswell Colstrip Environmental
Mgr, PPL David Curry Northwestern
Energy/Kiwanis Int’l President Vicki Davison Billings Rocky Alumni Relations Wayne Dillavou
Helena Dir., Safety Services, Montana State Fund Chris Fastnow Assoc. Dir.
Planning and Analysis, MSU Alexander Gosline ASUM, Kevin Guenthner Senior VP, CIO,
First Interstate Bank Frieda Houser Commissioner
of Higher Ed./Dir Budget/Acctng Justin Houser Bozeman Senior Engineer, Morrison-Maierle, Inc. Andy Hunthausen Lewis and
Clark County Commissioner Eric Hyyppa Dir/Gen. Mgr. Kat Imhoff State
Director, Nature Conservancy of Montana Bob Johnson
Smurfit Stone,
Shift Lead Man, Millwright Helen Joyce MSE Tech.,
Inc. EPA Analytical Program Mgr. Jacquie Katrein Missoula Controller,
Modern Machinery, Washington
Corps. Nick Kaufman Missoula Land Use
Planner, WGM Group, Inc. Karman Klundt Great Falls Davidson
Companies, Senior Internal Auditor Sam Korsmoe Ennis Madison Co.
Economic Dev. Council, Executive Director Paul Lachapelle Community Dev.
Specialist, MSU Extension Rick Leuthold President,
Sanderson Stewart, Inc. Gabe Lapito Strategic Retirement Planning, owner/fin.advisor Chantel McCormick Governor’s
Office, Sr. Energy Dev.Specialist Kirk Miller
Superintendent, Bozeman School Dist. #7 Christine Morris Ronald
McDonald House of Executive Director Karyn Ottolino Advanced Dir. Therapy Operations Alicia Pichette Jennifer Pomnichowski State
Legislator Shane Riley Qwest
Communications, Mgr. Network Operations Pat Schlauch Student
Assistance Foundation, Govt and Community
Relations Julie Seedhouse Dir. Alumni
Relations, MSU Howard Skjervem Helena Manager, Comm.
Relations, NrthWstrn Energy Denise Smith Kalispell Flathead Bus.
& Industry Assoc., Exec. Director Jodi Smith Flathead
Valley Comm. Workforce Dev.
Director Ken Weber Boulder Samuel Williams Pablo Salish Kootenai College Director, Administrative IT Services Major Gifts to Support Leadership Montana... MAJOR GRANTS TO SUPPORT LEADERSHIP MONTANA... First Interstate BancSystem Foundation has awarded a $15,000 grant to support the Class of 2010 of Leadership Montana. The FIB Foundation has been with Leadership Montana since the program was created to build a sense of trusteeship and collaboration among Montana's leaders. Washington Corporations has awarded a $5,000 grant to Leadership Montana to support the Class of 2010. PPL Montana has granted Leadership Montana $5,000 for support of the Class of 2010. Plum Creek Foundation has provided a grant of $2,500 for Leadership Montana. This is the first award from Plum Creek. Thank you and welcome to our Leadership Team. Listen to Leadership Montana on public radio's "Home Ground" with Brian Kahn. Follow this link... http://www.yellowstonepublicradio.org/programs/local/home_ground.html MDU Resources Foundation extends support for Leadership Montana for five years... The
MDU Resources Foundation (Montana Dakota Utilities) has announced a five-year,
$25,000 grant to support the work of Leadership Montana in developing a
sustainable network of committed leaders for Montana.  Class of 2009 in Great Falls The Class of 2009 visited Great Falls and Malmstrom Air Force Base January 15-17, 2009. HUMANITIES MONTANA presents Can We Talk? A Community Conversation Billings, Montana A Humanities Montana
event to promote civil public discourse. Hosted by Parmly Billings Library and PBLF Foundation, Leadership Montana, MSU Billings College of Professional Studies and Lifelong Learning Your invitation to participate in a process for collaborative change. “Managing in the new
economy requires not just change programs but a changed mindset. Conversations are the way we discover what we
know, share it with our colleagues, and in the process create new knowledge for
the organization. In the new economy,
conversations are the most important form of work.” Alan Webber, Harvard Business Review When: Friday, January 30, 2009, 10am – 4pm Location: MSU Billings Downtown Campus Registration: $20.00, thru MSU Billings College of
Professional Studies and Lifelong Learni Includes lunch and a copy of “Gracious Space,” by Patricia Hughes. www.msubillings.edu/canwetalk, 406 896-5890 Objective: In learning the concept to Gracious Space (hospitable space), participants are invited to join in a community conversation on behalf of positive change. Participants will leave the conversation with a greater understanding and awareness of the complexity of issues our community is dealing with. They learn from each other’s diverse viewpoints and come away better prepared to do the difficult work of social or community change. This conversation encourages and enables the formation of new groups who commit to working together after the event to make progress on an issue they care about. Agenda: 10:00am Introductory keynote on public discourse/community conversations: Brian Kahn, Artemis Common Ground and Host of “Home Ground” public radio program 10:45am Gracious Space Workshop: Patricia Hughes, author of “Gracious Space” 12:15 LUNCH provided, with luncheon conversation 1:00pm Gracious Space Workshop continues 2:30pm Introduction
of the “World Café” (Community Café?) concept. 3:00pm Practice Community Café conversations in three rounds
Tables facilitated by
Leadership Montana members 4:15pm Set time, date, place for follow-up World Café. 4:30-5:00pm Social Conversations with refreshments provided Leadership Montana Alumni announce "Signature Event" LEADERSHIP ANNOUNCES THEIR FIRST EVER “SIGNATURE EVENT”
The planning committee promises leadership training, current community and state issues, and quality social and networking opportunities. Unsubstantiated rumors are circulating that the class with the most alumni in attendance Thursday evening will receive a special award. More updates will follow as plans are completed.
Please mark your calendar and make reservations. You should not miss the
“Signature Event.” This event is for all members of Leadership Montana. Introducing the Class of 2009.... For Release June 9, 2008… Leadership Montana Announces Class of 2009…
Leadership Montana, Inc. is a
501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and is supported by approximately 100 businesses
and organizations across the state including Montana State University-Billings,
First Interstate Bank, First Interstate BancSystem Foundation, Qwest, St.
Vincent Healthcare, The Montana Chamber Foundation, Bresnan Communications, MDU
Resources Group, PPL Montana, Washington Corporations, D.A. Davidson & Co.,
Montana State University, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana, Tractor and
Equipment Company, US Bancorp Foundation, Montana State Fund, Payne Financial Group,
the Foundation for Community Vitality, Hayden Marketing and Public Relations, Town
Pump Foundation and many others.
The Class of 2009
includes 46 members representing 19 Montana communities. A list of the members of the Class of 2009 of
Leadership Montana is provided below.
Sharon Peterson, Associate Director,
406 896-5876 Leadership Montana, Inc. c/o Montana State
University-Billings, Downtown Campus Email: leaders@leadershipmontana.org Website: www.leadershipmontana.org Members of the Leadership Montana Class of 2009 Carrie Archdale Wolf
Point Extension
Dir., Fort Peck Comm. College Alan Bronec Missoula Office
Manager/Electrical Engineer, CTA Architects and
Engineers Rich Bruner
Red Lodge Branch
President, First Interstate Bank Jacquie Burchard Great
Falls Associate VP of PR, D.A. Davidson Ashley Burleson Billings
Attorney/Partner, Crowley Law Firm Rick Burt
Billings Director,
Business Dev. & Community Relation, NorthWestern Energy Jeremy Clotfelter Great
Falls Manager, PPL
Montana Brian Cooley Miles City Branch VP,
First Interstate Bank Julie Dial Billings Exec.
Director, Western Heritage Center Jamie Doggett White Sulphur Spg Partner, Camas
Creek Cattle & Sheep Co. County
Commissioner, Meagher County Ted Fedyk Bozeman Commercial
Sales/VP, Payne Financial Kate Hamlin Billings President,
Life Launch; Realtor, Century 21 Ed Hammer Billings President, Q Business Source Karen Heikel Billings Dean, MSU Billings College of Professional
Studies and Lifelong Learning Eloise Jergeson Missoula Director of
Tax, Washington Corporations Bill Jones
Harlowton President,
Twodot Land and Livestock Co. Aaron Kampfe Red
Lodge Pres., OutWest Global Adventures, Inc. Grant Kier Missoula
Exec. Director, Five Valleys Land Trust Julie Kipfer
Bozeman Director of Marketing, MSU Jennifer Knight Helena Montana Regional Director, SightLife Jeff Laverdiere Whitefish Sales Mgr./Asst. Dir., Grouse Mt. Lodge Jim Lehner Columbia Falls Director of
Comm. Affairs, Plum Creek Chad Lippert Billings VP/Financial
Consultant, D.A. Davidson Larry Manchester Missoula Lead Engineer, Quest Communications Exec.
Director, Montana Campus Compact Kevin McRae Helena Labor Relations Dir., MT University System Liz Roosa Millar Missoula Associate
Dir., University Center, U of M Tori Moran
Poplar Extension
Project Dir., Fort Peck Community
College Kevin Myhre Lewistown City Mgr./Chief of Police, City of Lewistown Jennifer Olson Bozeman Mortgage
Planner, First Horizon Home Loans Betsy Pahut
Butte Customer Edu.
Professional, NorthWestern Energy Al Parisian Helena CIO, Montana
State Fund Anne Pichette Helena Associate Policy Advisor, Office of Governor Paul Reichert Bozeman Executive Dir.,
MT Heritage Commission Bill Robinson Butte Exec. VP/CFO,
MSE Inc. Engineering Dax Schieffer Big
Sky Dir. of PR/Resort Mktg., Big Sky Resort Ron Scoles Billings GM/Owner,
Carpet One Flooring Ed Scott
Missoula Asst.
Superintendent, Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. Eric Simonsen Billings
Principal/Shareholder, A & E Architects Jason Smith Elmo Chairman's
Assistant, Confederated Salish Kootenai Tribes Leonard Smith Billings Exec. Dir.,
Native American Dev. Corp. Kathleen Stratton Billings
Principal/Branch Mgr./Elec. Engineer, MKK Consulting Engineers Inc. Northey Tretheway
Butte VP/COO, MSE
Engineering Services Colleen Unterreiner Kalispell Dir.,
Educational Services, Flathead Comm. College Jeff Welch Bozeman CEO/Founder,
Mercury Advertising Kent Williams Miles City Cenex Harvest States Foundation joins Leadership Team.... Leadership Montana recently received a $5,000 grant from the Cenex Harvest States Foundation. CHS is a new member of the Leadership Team and has joined our effort to build a leadership network for Montana. Says, CHS Foundation President, William J. Nelson, "We commend the strategic design of the program, to bring together a diverse group of leaders throughout Montana and expose them to issues and challenges faced within the state with an ending goal of creating strong relationships between the participants resulting in a positive impact on the future of Montana." Welcome to Leadership Montana, CHS Foundation! MDU Resources Foundation supports Leadership Montana... The MDU Resources Foundation has continued support for Leadership Montana with a $5,000 grant. Says Montana Dakota Utilities Co. Region Manager and 2005 Leadership Montana member Rick Reid, "We believe Leadership Montana is a great benefti for our future leaders and for the state of Montana." MDU was a founding member of the "Leadership Team." In addition to Reid, MDU Station Manager Craig Herbert of Sidney is a member of the current class of Leadership Montana. PPL Montana continues support of Leadership Montana programs... PPL Montana has continued with long time support for Leadership Montana
by making a $5,000 contribution to the program. PPL Montana was one of
the early supporters of Leadership Montana having joined the
"Leadership Team" in 2004. In addition, PPL Montana has supported
several participants in the program. Lisa Perry, Community Affairs
Manager, Charlie Baker, Financial Controller, and Mark Lambrecht,
Manager of Regulatory Affairs, are members of Leadership Montana. Leadership Montana is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization with over 165 members representing 40 Montana communities.  Leadership Montana with officers and airmen from the 341st Space Wing at Malmstrom Air Force Base Leadership Montana members pictured with officers and airmen of the 341st Space Wing at Malmstrom Air Force Base during a tour of the Base on Friday February 22. Leadership Montana members wish to thank Col. Sandra Finan and the fine men and women of Malmstrom for their hospitality and express our sincere gratitude for their service. January 7, 2008 Leading Organizations support Leadership Montana! October 3, 2007 In the past 60 days, these leading organizations have
provided support for Leadership Montana on an ongoing basis: Tom Scott, the First
Interstate BancSystem Foundation and the Homer & Mildred Scott Foundation
provided complete funding to license "Integrated Work" curriculum and
all training related to development of curriculum. First Interstate
Bank $5,000.
ongoing support Lyle Knight, President and CEO Foundation for
Community Vitality $5,000
two scholarships, Lynda Bourque Moss, Director
Town Pump Charitable Foundation $5,000 two scholarships Maureen Kenneally, Secretary
Montana AFL-CIO $5,000 two scholarships Jim McGarvey, Executive Secretary U.S. Bancorp Foundation $5,000 ongoing support, Wayne Hirsch, Region President Glacier Bancorp $5,000 ongoing support Mick Blodnick, President and CEO D.A. Davidson $2,500 ongoing support Michael Morrison, Vice President St. Vincent
Healthcare $5,000 ongoing support James Paquette, President and CEO Montana State University-Billings ongoing in-kind support of office space and equipment Dr. Ron Sexton, Chancellor There are many
others who continue to sponsor programs, host meals or offer in-kind program
support. We will continue to update the
Leadership Montana web site and offer acknowledgment throughout the program
year. As you have the
opportunity, please express your appreciation to these Montana leaders. They have made significant, ongoing
investments in our efforts to build trusteeship in Montana. 2007 and Earlier Events Leadership Montana Introduces Class of 2008… June 13, 2007 Leadership Montana, a statewide collaboration of higher education, civic and business leaders, has selected the Class of 2008. This is the fourth class of Leadership Montana. Leadership Montana presents an annual seven session program of leadership development and business and policy education. At the heart of Leadership Montana is the concept of community trusteeship. Leaders hold the future of their communities, their state and their families in trust. Leadership Montana members accept this role as trustholders and form an important bond, creating a powerful network of energy, talent and leadership for our state. In the first three classes of Leadership Montana, 123 members have completed the program. The program will be conducted in seven locations across the state, beginning with an Orientation and Retreat in Big Sky on September 5 and concluding with Graduation in Billings on May 10, 2008. Other program locations will be Kalispell, Bozeman, Lewistown, Great Falls and Helena. Applications were reviewed by a statewide selection committee. Leadership Montana is an affiliate of the Montana Chamber Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization and is supported by approximately 90 businesses and organizations across the state including Montana State University-Billings, First Interstate Bank, First Interstate BancSystem Foundation, Qwest, St. Vincent Healthcare, The Montana Chamber Foundation, Bresnan Communications, MDU Resources Group, PPL Montana, Washington Corporations, D.A. Davidson & Co., Montana State University, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana, Tractor and Equipment Company, US Bancorp Foundation, Montana State Fund, Payne Financial Group, the Foundation for Community Vitality, Hayden Marketing and Public Relations, Town Pump Foundation and many others. A list of the members of the Class of 2008 of Leadership Montana is provided below. For further information, contact: Bruce Whittenberg, Executive Director, 406 896-5877 Sharon Peterson, Associate Director, 406 896-5876 Leadership Montana c/o Montana State University-Billings, Downtown Campus PO Box 1373 Billings, Montana 59103 Email: leaders@leadershipmontana.org Website: www.leadershipmontana.org Members of the Leadership Montana Class of 2008 Michele Bazzanella Helena Financial Advisor, D.A. Davidson & Co. Chris Budeski Bozeman Principal/Owner, Madison Engineering Cooper Burchanel Missoula President, salt Studio Nancy Butler Helena Counsel, Montana State Fund Dan Casey Helena Big Sky Central Labor Council Scott Chauvet Stanford Superintendent of Schools Bill Davies Billings VP, US Bank Adam de Yong Helena Wired MAP Project Dir.,Governor’s Office Brett Doney Great Falls Pres., Great Falls Development Authority Rene Dubay Helena Office of Commissioner of Higher Ed. JoAnn Eder Red Lodge Exec. Dir., Edwards Family Foundation Phil Gaglia Billings Senior VP, First Interstate Bank Steve Hall Missoula Proj. Mgr, Gordon Construction Kevin Heaney Billings Attorney/Partner, Crowley Law Firm Craig Herbert Sidney Montana Dakota Utilities Sheila Hogan Clancy Career Training Institute Kevin Hood Missoula Univ. of Montana Internship Program Shannon Hughes Helena Constituent Relations, Governor’s Office Ken Johnson Conrad Ag. Producer, Desert Claim Farm Peter Joy Missoula Dir. of Operations, Envirocon, Inc. Bernard Khomenko Missoula V.P., MT.Assoc.of Health Care Purchasers Luke Kobold Billings Dir. Public Affairs, Billings Clinic Catherine Kuntz Great Falls Great Falls Public Schools, MEA/MFT Mark Lambrecht Helena Mgr, Regulatory Affairs, PPL Montana Cindy Lyle Billings VP, Marketing, First Interstate Bank Greg MacDonald Bonner CEO, Montana Broadcasters Assoc. Mike Magone Billings VP, I-Tech Corporation Dale Mahugh Butte Manager, NorthWestern Energy Greg Matthews Billings Assoc. Principal, Architect CTA Architects Jani McCall Billings Pres., Consulting with Communities Glenn McFarlane Billings CEO,Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch Tom McGree Kalispell Sales Exec.,Payne Financial Tim McHugh Butte VP, Montana Resources Mary McNally Billings Professor, MSU-Billings College of Business Leslie Messer Sidney Exec.Dir., Richland Co. Econ. Dev. Corp. Marilynn Miller Billings CEO, MSU-Billings Foundation Meg O’Leary Big Sky Sale/Mktg. Mgr, Big Sky Resort Brenda Peterson Cascade CEO, Wendt Adv. and Public Relations Linda Reed Helena CEO, Montana Community Foundation Rick Robinson Lame Deer Healing Tree, Inc. Billie Jean Ruff Billings President/CEO, Travel Cafe Sheila Shapiro Helena COO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mt. Steve Simonson Thompson Falls Exec. Dir., Sanders Co. Community Dev. Corp. Darr Tucknott Missoula Dir, Univ. of Mt. Leadership Center Jonelle Walker Florence Missoula Federal Credit Union Jeff Welch Bozeman Pres., Mercury Advertising PPL Montana provides ongoing support for Leadership... First Interstate BancSystem Foundation supports Leadership Montana... MDU Resources Foundation Provides Continuing Support for Leadership Montana... Washington Corporations contributes to the success of Leadership Montana Class of 2007 Graduates in Billings... US Bancorp Foundation Supports Leadership Montana... Montana State University Billings, First Interstate BancSystem provide financial support!! Foundation for Community Vitality provides scholarships... Town Pump Charitable Foundation Provides Scholarships... St. Vincent Healthcare supports Leadership Montana... Qwest Provides Three-Year Sponsorship... Vicki Judd named George Award recipient! We remember Margie Sample... In Memory of Margaret Maronick Sample A January 2007 update from Leadership Montana... Town Pump Foundation to Provide Scholarship Washington Corporations Renews Support for Leadership Montana Davidson makes multi-year pledge... The Montana State Fund presents Leadership Montana with contribution... |
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