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109 South Sandusky Avenue, Room 16
Upper Sandusky, OH  43351
Phone: 419-294-4931
FAX: 419-294-6415
Contact us by email at mailto:wyan@cfaes.osu.edu.  

 
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Introduction to LWC

Last modified 2006-06-28 14:10


LEADERSHIP WYANDOT COUNTY

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”

Margaret Mead

More and more people seem to be aware that national and state government will not solve our local problems or provide the kind of community and quality of life we desire. If communities are to create a high quality of life locally and to compete successfully in the global marketpalce, they must invest in the development of their people. A very important part of this development is community education designed to build the capacities of people as involved citizens and effective leaders.

The knowledge and skills required to function effectively in the roles of citizen and civic leader can be learned. Leadership Wyandot County will provide civic education to foster an understanding of the processes of commuinity decision making; will increase knowledge of the community, its structures, history, conditions and issues; and will develop such skills as problem solving, working with groups, enhancing cooperation, and dealing with conflict.

Leaders are not just elected officials. Community leadership occurs at many levels and in a variety of contexts--in schools, churches, neighborhoods, community organizations, and government. It is this everyday leadership and participation that gets the work of a community done.

Through such activities as interactive workshops, retreats, seminars, and study tours, the participants in Leadership Wyandot County will gain greater insight into how they and their fellow citizens can apply their collective knowledge, talent, and resources to purposefully create the future they desire. The mission of the program is to, “provide the skills and knowledge that will create a diverse group of leaders who will make a significant, positive impact upon our community.”

Leadership Wyandot County is a joint effort involving the support of the Upper Sandusky Chamber of Commerce, the Carey Chamber of Commerce, and the Wyandot County office of Ohio State University Extension. For more information, you may contact the facilitator for the program, Chris Bruynis, OSU Extension Educator, at 419-294-4931.