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(L to R): Laura Hunsberger, a participant in the
current Leadership Allegany cohort and Denis Dahlgren, executive director of
the Allegany County Area Foundation.
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The Allegany County Area Foundation recently awarded a $600
grant to Leadership Allegany. This money will be used to sponsor a
participant in the Leadership Allegany Program. On hand to accept the award was
Laura Hunsberger, a participant in the current Leadership Allegany cohort. Laura is the executive director of the Cornell Cooperative
Extension of Allegany County.
Leadership Allegany is a joint initiative of
Houghton College, The Greater Allegany County Chamber of Commerce, and Alfred
State College. The program,
established in 2009, provides a dynamic learning environment where adult
professionals who live, work or have a vested interest in Allegany County grow
their leadership abilities, create connections, and impact their communities.
Participants meet two times a month for ten months, including a full-day
opening retreat.
Industry days provide participants with an in-depth,
insider’s view of Allegany County industries through the professionals who lead
them – including government, the judicial system, manufacturing, agriculture,
and many more. They engage in site tours, hear from speakers, and enjoy panel
discussions.
Curriculum sessions challenge participants to dig deep into
their leadership values using the Social Model for Leadership, developed by the
Higher Education Research Institute of UCLA. They begin by exploring their own
personal strengths, moving gradually from the self to small group engagement to
community impact.
Participants work in small groups throughout the year to
plan an industry day and conduct a community service project that supports
individuals or service organizations in the county. Participants also write a
personal leadership development plan.
For more information about Leadership Allegany please visit
their web site at: http://www.leadershipalleganyny.org.
They can also be reached at: 585-567-9621.
For more information about the Allegany County Area
Foundation, please send an e-mail to: director@alleganycountyareafoundation.org or
call 585-808-8444. Their next grant deadline is on August 30th, and their grant
application is available online.
