Logan County Chamber of Commerce
ryancraig@loganchamber.com
“Leaders
are made, they are not born. They are made by hard effort, which is the price
which all of us must pay to achieve any goal that is worthwhile.” — Vince
Lombardi
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“Leaders
must wake people out of inertia. They must get people excited about something
they’ve never seen before, something that does not yet exist.” — Rosabeth
Moss Kanter
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Above are two of my favorite quotes about leadership and
especially the famous statement that leaders are made and not born. That is why
a few months ago the Chamber Board of Directors gave the go-ahead to create a
youth version of our Leadership Logan program. The first class will consist of
students from Russellville and Logan County high schools and will be exposed to
a similar program as the (adult) Leadership Logan. The idea is to expose the
students to Logan County in ways and opportunities they may not be aware of
because how are we supposed to prepare leaders for tomorrow if they don’t have
knowledge about the place and people they are supposed to lead?
The selections have been made and we are proud to announce
the first ever Youth Leadership Logan
Class. I think we can all be proud of this program and of these students.Logan County High School selections: Kennedy Campbell, Anjali Evans, Caroline Baker, Shelby Hardison, John Mark Page, Katherine Brooks, Austin Rayno, Jessalyn Robey, Riley Wharton and Evan Hughes.
Russellville High
School selections: Luci Suiter, Phillip Wilkerson, Kristen Vanzant, Dillon
Porter, Katie Paul, Emma McReynolds, TaJada Hampton, Skyler Hale, Ashlee
Gilbert and William Mullen.
Congratulations to all of the students. It is my hope the
students get all they can from this program and in turn give back their skills
and leadership to Logan County and its future.
The Orientation/History Day Youth Leadership Logan will
be held Sept. 15 at the Chamber Office. They will meet monthly through April
with themes of Agricultural Day, Government Day, Small Business Day, Industry
Day and Historic Day. The graduation is set for April 12, 2016.
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“Leaders
must be close enough to relate to others, but far enough ahead to motivate
them.” — John C. Maxwell
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RIBBON CUTTING FOR LEVINE GROUP
Trevor
Coe, a Certified Financial Planner, and the Levine Group Inc. Russellville office had
a great turnout Wednesday for the ribbon-cutting celebrating the business’ new
location. There was good food, good weather (it didn’t rain until after the
ribbon was cut!) and good fellowship. If you need a financial planner go out
and see Trevor and he will take care of you.
WOMEN
IN BUSINESS SEPT. 3
Don’t delay getting your tickets for the Women in Business Luncheon on Sept. 3 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Logan County Extension Facility. The cost is $15. The speaker this year is Evelyn Richardson, who will discuss the role women have played in businesses in Logan County. We have a full house each year, so get your tickets now! Call Amanda at the Chamber at 270-776-2206.
FIRST
SOUTHERN BANK COFFEE AND NETWORKING
Also,
in September there will be a Coffee and Networking event on Sept. 9 at First
Southern Bank, located at the new Russellville location, from 7-8:30 a.m.
LEADERSHIP
LOGAN HAS FIRST BIG DAY
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| Leadership Logan toured the J&D Milk operation during Agriculture Day. |
Last week was the orientation, but this week the (Adult) Leadership Logan had their first class and it was Agriculture Day. The stops on the nearly day-long tour included A&W Sod, Robey Dairy, Walnut Grove Farms, J&D Milk, and Poore’s Nursery. A big thanks to all the agri-businesses who helped us and thanks to Logan County Cooperative Extension Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent Leann Martin, who led the tour!
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So
that’s all for this week, have a great weekend and let me leave you with an
inspirational quote that actually came from my dad — barber, farmer and
philosopher — Richard Craig:
IF THE TIGER IS
GROWLING IN THE BUSH, DON’T SAY, “HERE, KITTY, KITTY …”
Words
to live by …
Ryan
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