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Become Tomorrow’s Leaders TODAY. 2013-2014 Preparing Community Leaders Since 1979 A Message from the President Leadership Wichita Learn what it means Falls Past Presidents Please take no ce of the past presidents of Leadership Wichita Falls, Inc. We truly thank those who gave of themselves. to be a Wichitan We honor the past presidents as we prepare of the future. Are you from Wichita Falls? Are you • Grow professional and personal new to the area? Even those who spheres of infl uence 1979-1980 Co-sponsored by the hail from here miss the obvious BCI and United Way and unless presented with a unique • Immerse into the nonprofi t 1980-1981 Co-sponsored by the BCI and United Way opportunity may never see the community which refl ects the generous heart of our city 1981-1982 Roby Chris e special behind-the-scenes snapshots 1982-1983 Roby Chris e of what makes Wichita Falls such a The Mane Event painted horses; 1983-1984 Edward Barret great place to live and work. I am THOR; Ho er’N Hell Hundred – 1984-1985 Sco Baker amazed by how many of us never these city beau fying and revenue 1985-1986 Ed McClain see the breadth of ac vity…there is MARLA MALONE genera ng projects were conceived 1986-1987 Ed McClain always something to do, somewhere 1987-1988 Mike Henry 2013-2014 Chair and executed by LWF. This year’s to go. Even as a na ve Wichitan, I Class of 2013 project, Falls Fast and 1988-1989 Mike Henry learned things about my hometown Furious, is yet another innova ve 1989-1990 Ralph Dunkelberg III 1990-1991 Ralph Dunkelberg III that I never knew. way to give back to our collec ve 1991-1992 Ken George I am privileged to be a member home. 1992-1993 Ken George of the Class of 2010 – the “best I am personally invi ng you or a go- 1993-1994 Doug Sandridge class ever” – and consider that ge er in your business to step up 1994-1995 Jan Stricklin 1995-1996 Jan Stricklin investment of me and treasure to and into ranks of this powerful and 1996-1997 Howard Farrell be one of the best decisions I ever life changing journey of discovery. made! The incredible friendships 1997-1998 Howard Farrell Grow your business and contacts, 1998-1999 Dave Clark and community bonds forged had a broaden your industry opportuni es profound impact on me…so much 1999-2000 Colleen Mills and stake your fl ag into the ground 2000-2001 Troy Secord that I serve on the board to ensure of what it means to be a Wichitan 2001-2002 Janice Sons its con nuance. – get your Bachelor’s degree of 2002-2003 Michael Boyle Born out of a disaster in 1979 with a Wichita Falls! 2003-2004 Linda Knox mission to create community leaders, 2004-2005 Sam Wilkerson Get involved in LWF; I guarantee it 2005-2006 Gayle Morrison the legacy of LWF is in every aspect will yield dividends as a community 2006-2007 Sally Mills of our community. Over a jam packed and business investment, and you 2007-2008 Betsy Edwards 16-week program classmates will: may learn a thing or two about 2008-2009 Rhonda Poirot • Learn more about our economic yourself. Step out of the bubble. 2009-2010 Nancy Vannucci 2010-2011 Christy Ridinger engine and city infrastructure Breathe in the journey. Join me…join the 1,000 plus alumni…join the Class 2011-2012 Rick Hatcher • Learn leadership skills, discover of 2014 ! 2012-2013 Michelle Wood strengths and fi nd ways to apply them 2 Leadership Wichita Falls www.leadershipwf.org About Leadership Wichita Falls Past Class Projects A Community Orientation 1981 Ho er’N Hell Hundred 2000 Glow-in-the-Dark Golf Tournament 2002 Painted Mural at Rest Home and Leadership Training Program 2003 Habitat for Humanity Work Day, Monthly Ads for Various Nonprofi t n a year that is most often associated with Terrible be a valuable opportunity not only to increase leadership Tuesday, 1979 also marked the establishment of skills but also to network with other participants and Organiza ons I Leadership Wichita Falls (LWF). Since that time, LWF leaders and to assist in volunteer placement. 2004 Wichita Falls City Golf has trained almost 1,000 participants for community Championship leadership and involvement. After completion of the program, alumni are prepared 2005 Volleyball Tournament benefi ng to serve on community boards and commissions, and the Children’s Aid Society Leadership Wichita Falls shares the common belief become more involved in key decision-making positions 2006 Bicycle Ride benefi ng the that the single most important ingredient in building throughout the community. a successful Children’s Miracle Network community is According to a study by Independent Sector and 2007 The Mane Event benefi ng Faith Visit us online an investment in highlighted in The Chronicle of Philanthropy, one Mission, Patsy’s House, Wichita Visit our website: leadership. Each volunteer hour in 2008 was worth $20.25. If, upon Falls Downtown Development www.leadershipwf.org. year 40 individuals completion of LWF, each member of the 2011 class 2008 Character Banners benefi ng There you can also view and print from the private volunteers 10 hours a month for a year, the class will Wichita County Humane Society a 2014 application. and public sectors contribute 4,800 hours at a worth of $97,200. are selected to and Wichita Falls Adult Literacy participate in a 14-week program that covers a broad But those are things that can be measured. What can Council spectrum of goals set by the organization. not be measured is the spirit of unity, the lifelong 2009 47 Miles Project: Remembering friendships, and the renewed commitment to make the 1979 Tornado Whether an established business professional or a Wichita Falls and the surrounding area a better place for 2010 Legacy Gala benefi ng newcomer to Wichita Falls, the program is designed to all of us. Cunningham Elementary School 2011 THOR (Texoma’s Hellacious Obstacle Run) benefi ng Women’s Refuge and area fi rst responders Spotlight: 2012 Freedom Fest Ac vi es benefi ng THE Kitchen and Big Class of 2013 Project Brothers Big Sisters 2013 Falls Fast & Furious benefi ng LWF class of 2013 wanted to leave an impact in the community in a big way. A er researching many amazing Whispers of Hope Horse Farm nonprofi ts, the class decided to support the Whispers of Hope Horse Farm. Whispers of Hope Horse Farm is a To help fund the project, the Class of 2013 played host nonprofi t organiza on with 100 percent volunteer staff . It to Falls Fast & Furious at the Wellington in October 2013. is a facility designed to assist physically and mentally Tickets were sold at $100 each and the event sold out when challenged youth through therapeu c riding at no cost. all 750 were purchased. Whispers recently started a Wounded Warriors program that uses therapeu c riding with wounded soldiers or The event featured an elimina on drawing, with 740 ckets soldiers with PTSD. Whispers of Hope Horse Farm’s goal is being drawn throughout the course of the night. Once the to provide a safe, educa onal and therapeu c environment cket was drawn, the owner was no longer eligible for the for the horse and rider in a Chris an-based atmosphere. grand prize but had the opportunity to win door prizes. Once they were down to 10 ckets, the last 10 par cipants Whispers of Hope Horse Farm’s goal for the immediate were called to the stage for a live auc on, where the future is to upgrade the horse facili es by building a new remaining par cipants had the chance to sell their 20-stall horse barn on the south side of the arena. This remaining ckets un l the fi nal cket was drawn, revealing modern barn will provide an environment that is safer for the winner. Tom Henderson of Byers, Texas, was our grand the horses, riders, and volunteers. prize winner and chose the Ford F150. www.leadershipwf.org Leadership Wichita Falls 3 Class of 2013 Adam Wright, Wells Fargo Bank Juniper Wheeler, Hospice of Wichita Falls Phil Golden, General Dynamics Angela Cuevas, Union Square FCU Kerri Eichorn, Midwestern State University Ricardo Sandoval, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Ashley Mills, United Regional Health Care System Krista Zimpel, Allred Thompson Mason Daugherty Rosalyn Walker, U.S. Air Force Chris Aday, Union Square FCU Lee Berend, Berend Turf & Tractor Shane Wood, U.S. Air Force Claudio Rodriguez, Midwestern State University Lindsey Wopschall, KFDX Tamara Barfi eld, Sharp Iron Cosme Ojeda, BeƩ er Business Bureau Marah Fanning, U.S. Air Force Tammy Guerra, City of Wichita Falls Daniel Nix, City of Wichita Falls Marcie Williford, Alcoa Howmet Terri RiƩ er, Community Healthcare Center Debi Walters, Northwestern Mutual Meghan Byram, Wellington Conference Center Tobie Crossland, Community Healthcare Center DJ Dickey, First NaƟ onal Bank of Wichita Falls Micah Chitwood, U.S. Air Force Tony DiSanto, SterileTec Holly Allsup, Kell West Family PracƟ ce Clinic Michael Grassi, Classic Builders Valerie Halverson, MWH Group Jessica BenneƩ , Vernon College Nick Graham, Albert Records Management Victoria Donahue, United Regional Health Care System Julie Ayres, All American Car Wash/ Terremark Patrick ScoƩ , Altman Legal Group 4 Leadership Wichita Falls www.leadershipwf.org Tom Natale Award 2013 Tom Natale Award Winner Past Tom Natale Award Recipients GLENN BARHAM Leadership Wichita Falls Alumni 1993 Roby Chris e he Honorable Glenn Barham, Mayor of Wichita Falls, 1994 Janice Sons is a graduate of the Leadership Wichita Falls Class of T 1995 Henry Zimmer 2008.