![]() 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.
February 1,
2008 Leadership Leadership The Leadership Montana
organization includes an Alumni Organization, made up of graduates of previous
classes. Funding is provided by more
than ninety organizations from around the state. Leadership The current class of
Leadership Montana has completed programs in Big Sky, Whitefish, Programs for the Class of 2008
will be conducted in Big Sky, Tom Scott, chairman of First
Interstate BancSystem and Chairman of the Governing Board of Leadership Montana
said, “Leadership Montana provides the tools and awareness of the critical
issues that leaders can apply to lead the state to a more prosperous future. The
expectation is that the graduates of Leadership Montana will be a nucleus that will
develop a vision for a The fifth class of Leadership
Montana will include approximately 40-participants. Tuition will be $2,500 for the seven session
program. Tuition assistance may be
available on a limited basis. The Application form, program
schedule and more information is available at www.leadershipmontana.org For further information,
contact: Bruce
Whittenberg, Executive Director, 406 896-5877 Sharon Peterson, Associate Director,
406 896-5876 Leadership c/o Montana State
University-Billings, Downtown Campus 208 N. Broadway, Email: leaders@leadershipmontana.org Website: www.leadershipmontana.org ### 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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