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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, , 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. Glenn has a long and distinguished history of community service and continues to support those causes which up-build and 1996 Gail Natale serve our fair city. 1997 Dave Clark 1998 Howard Farrell Glenn has served Wichita Falls as Mayor since May of 2010, fol- 1999 Janice Sons lowing his stint as a councilor from 2007 to 2009. He serves as 2000 Louis J. Rodriquez a member of the Nortex Regional Planning Commission, Wichita 2001 Jack Mezzo Wilbarger 911 District, MPEC Advisory Board, Sheppard Military Affairs Committee, and chairs the Transportation Policy Commit- 2002 Troy Secord tee; and he is liaison to the Economic Development Corporation 2003 David Farabee (4A) Board as well as the Housing Authority of Wichita Falls. Af- 2004 Laura Ramsey ter graduating from Midwestern State University in 1976 with a 2005 Linda Knox Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, he joined the Wichita Falls 2006 Brenda Kays Police Department, where he retired as a sergeant in June 2005. 2007 Rick Hatcher Leadership Wichita Falls Alums who have received the Tom Natale Award 2008 Bobby Albert His service to our community continues, extending to service on the Glenn Barham was named recipient of the 2013 Tom Natale Salvation Army Board of Directors since 2004 and on the Leadership Award during the annual graduaƟ on and celebraƟ on in May. 2009 Dail Neely Wichita Falls board. In addition to other civic interests, he has been 2010 Michaelle Kitchen an active member of Mavericks of Wichita Falls since 2004. have been blessed with a daughter, Erin, and a 2011 Ralph Dunkelberg III son, Brad, followed by three grandchildren — 2012 Rhonda Poirot Glenn has been married to his bride Mary Lynne since 1977. They all of whom are highlights of his life.

About the Tom Natale Award: Who is Tom Natale?

Tom Natale was a man dedicated to “What Tom Natale did was manage people; you manage things. You serving this community. His wife Gail lead people.” And that is what Tom did the Natale sums up a great deal about Tom something few of us seem to best. He served on the Red Cross Board, Natale with the following tribute. do: He lived life to the fullest The United Way Board, BCI Board, wherever he found himself YMCA Board, and was instrumental in starting “Drug Free .” om Natale’s work experience at a given me.” was in industrial management at Tom felt that the arts were important and T Times Record News Howmet. His public understanding was in was an avid supporter of the symphony. It Sunday, December 1, 1991 his rapport with the community he lived is indeed an honor to Tom and his family (The day a er Tom Natale’s death.) in – Wichita Falls. to have had this award named after him. This community was the place Tom called Tom and I were fortunate to receive “Dateline Award” for the citizen who did home – he loved and was so proud of the “Outstanding Community Service the most to bring positive publicity and/or Wichita Falls, and that is a legacy within Award,” as a couple, on May 23, 1989, acclaim to Wichita Falls. itself. from Leadership Wichita Falls and the following year, Tom was awarded the Admiral Grace Hooper said, “You don’t Gail Natale www.leadershipwf.org Leadership Wichita Falls 5 STAY CLEAN. WE DARE YOU! APRIL 12, 2014

ABOUT THOR Returning to Wichita Falls, TX for its third year, THOR is 5K (ish) outdoor obstacle endurance event, which begins at the downtown Multi-Purpose Events Center and Kay Yeager Coliseum. THOR features a grueling off-road insanity course followed by a finish line village filled with vendors, fun, and entertainment for all. Nearly 1,000 registrants from the North Texas and surrounding region participated in THOR 2013, with a total attendance, including spectators, of over 2,000!

A portion of the proceeds from THOR 2014 will benefit:

The mission of Communities In Schools is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. STAY CONNECTED f t

THOR is a nonprofi t 5ishK race benefi tting local charities. Why Run in the Mud? • Over the last few years, the popularity of Mud Races The off-road insanity begins at Camp Fillers in Wichita Falls and and Obstacle Runs have been growing worldwide. rages on to the fi nish line. Fierce obstacles, a grueling pace and • You’ll help raise funds for local charities and harsh elements will push you to the limits you’ve never done before. volunteer organizations! Interested in sponsoring an obstacle? Or do you want to tackle the course? Visit us today at http://wfthor.com to fi nd out more!

6 Leadership Wichita Falls www.leadershipwf.org 2013-2014 Board of Directors

Marla Malone Matthew Park Michelle Wood LeAnn Scharbrough Tina Taylor Stewart Harvey Class of 2010 Class of 2004 Class of 2008 Class of 2010 Class of 2009 Class of 2012 Chair Chair Elect Immediate Past Chair Secretary Treasurer Governance Nonprofi t Management Center Midwestern State University Vernon College Vernon College Texoma Credit Union Nonprofi t Management Center

Michael Mills Ricardo Sandoval Clayton Hein Chris Aday Shelly Agee Julie Ayres Class of 2005 Class of 2013 Class of 2011 Class of 2013 Class of 2012 Class of 2013 Marketing & Fund Development Marketing & Fund Development Marketing & Fund Development Marketing & Fund Development Marketing & Fund Development Adult Programs Midwestern State University Wells Fargo U.S. Adjusting Services Union Square FCU Hospice of Wichita Falls All American Carwash/Terramark

Cynthia Laney Donna Vaughn Missy Seay Vicki Donahue Carla Rogers Jan Vela Class of 2009 Class of 2001 Class of 2008 Class of 2013 Class of 2012 Class of 2012 Adult Programs Adult Programs Adult Programs Youth Programs Youth Programs Youth Programs Downtown W.F. Development American National Bank Northwestern Mutual United Regional Realtor Wichita Falls ISD

Jessica Bennett Gene Strouth Stephanie Gorham Class of 2013 Class of 2003 Class of 2012 Youth Programs Alumni Alumni Vernon College Sheppard Air Force Base North Texas Area United Way www.leadershipwf.org Leadership Wichita Falls 7 Youth Leadership Wichita Falls An Investment in our Community Youth Leadership is an investment in the future of our community! It provides an opportunity for a diverse group of talented high school students to learn what makes our community work and develops an understanding of their responsibiliƟ es as future community leaders.

HISTORY OF YOUTH LEADERSHIP

In the early ‘90s, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ford from Leadership Wichita Falls, Inc. a ended a conference while near simultaneously, Partners in Educa on (PIE) coordinators Nancy Marks and Pa y Young, a ended a diff erent conference. Both groups came back with the same idea – to explore the possibility of implemen ng a youth leadership and community orienta on program for high school students in Wichita Falls. Hence, a las ng partnership was formed and the Youth Leadership Wichita Falls program began in 1993. As a parallel to the long-standing adult program, Youth Leadership has been going strong for 20 years!

At fi rst, the program alternated between the three high schools on a yearly basis, but the program was so popular that each campus wanted to take part. 2. Foster students’ comprehension and awareness of awareness of a possible life a er high school in the Now all three high schools, Hirschi, Rider, and Wichita current and future community issues, needs, and form of higher educa on, featuring Midwestern State Falls High School, par cipate on a yearly basis. Ten resources whilst developing a sense of informed University and Vernon College. City Government and students of the junior or sophomore level are selected responsibility and ci zenship; and Public Safety provides students with informa on from each school, yielding a total class size of 30. about municipal governance, city opera ons, the 3. Experience the Wichita Falls community’s rich police and fi re departments, and the county jail and Each and every program has been, and con nues to diversi es and opportuni es. juvenile deten on system. be, evaluated by the student par cipants, Leadership Wichita Falls board members, and WFISD personnel The students’ interac ve journey and learning At Teen Court, students become acquainted with to ensure Youth Leadership con nues its tradi on experience with Youth Leadership begins with a legal processes and serve as the jury to determine of excellence and supports the original mission —to Focus Mee ng during which the students and their responsibility and sanc oning for fellow community empower the youth of the community by fostering parents meet the Youth Leadership commi ee the development of leadership skills, an explora on youth charged with minor off enses. The “In the and learn about what the students will experience of community issues, and affi rma on of common News” session gives students the opportunity to visit cultural quali es and challenges. and accomplish during the months ahead. Shortly local media companies and learn about television, following, the Orienta on program is an exuberant print, and radio. Students visit Sheppard Air Force PROGRAM OVERVIEW me for students to begin the process of ge ng to Base to learn about various aspects of the United know each other and establishing a strong founda on States Air Force and the programs and training Since its incep on, the youth of our community have for teamwork and group interac on. coordinated at SAFB. enthusias cally embraced Youth Leadership as a unique and empowering opportunity designed to: During the Special Needs session, students learn Students learn proper dining and social e que e about services and local organiza ons suppor ng when a ending the E que e Dinner. The Health 1. Enhance students’ skills, knowledge, and ci zens facing physical, mental, or fi nancial program provides an introduc on to the broad confi dence related to leadership, interpersonal challenges and the values of equality, responsibility, spectrum of health-related career fi elds and the care communica on, teamwork, and problem solving; and opportunity. At Educa on, students develop

8 Leadership Wichita Falls www.leadershipwf.org Youth Class 2013

Chris an Alcala Zach Beshear Rebecca Brewer Bekah Conley Carlie Daugherty Viola Dean and services aff orded through Camden Dipprey the United Regional Health Care System. Common Ground allows Kevin Ellis students to develop greater awareness of diversity-related Summer Florida issues per nent to their lives as Shomari Fontenot young adults through facilitated ac vi es and discussion in a Gabriella Garza suppor ve, yet challenging Rachel Guilford environment. Sahira Gusman Students enjoy the Ropes program David Harawa along with the adult leadership class. Featuring both high and low Yahaira Hernandez ropes course elements, the day 2014 Youth Leadership Schedule Will King includes various team ac vi es (TentaƟ ve schedule) and personal challenges designed January 28 Focus Mee ng (5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.) Caleb Levell to foster posi ve communica on, February 1 Orienta on (10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m) Holly McCreary problem solving, and self effi cacy. February 5 Special Needs (8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.) Students also complete three February 11 Educa on (8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.) Blanca Miranda February 18 City Govern. & Public Safety (8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.) diff erent community service February 22 Service Project #1 (8:30 a.m.-noon) Evan Parker projects throughout the year to February 25 SAFB (8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.) embody the values of servant March 4 In the News (8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.) Currisah Pierre leadership and suppor ng one’s March 11 Teen Court (5:15 p.m.-7:30 p.m.) Jaelen Polk community. March 26 E que e Dinner (6:00-8:30 p.m.) April 8 Health (5:15 p.m.-7:30 p.m.) Aaron Puente Youth Leadership concludes with April 12 Service Project #2 (8:30 a.m.-noon) a Gradua on ceremony, for which April 16 Common Ground (8:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m.) Devaki Radkar April 19 Ropes (7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.) students and their families are Elia Rios invited to a dinner dedicated to May 3 Service Project #3 (8:30 a.m.-noon) the celebra on of the students May 5 Gradua on (6:00 -7:30p.m.) Landon Ross comple ng the program, hoping CiCi Sauls that each and every graduate will one day stand before a group of Cyerrah Shugart young adults themselves and share Ronnie Wherry their knowledge, talents, and wisdom they achieved to help make Demi Zamora their community a be er place. www.leadershipwf.org Leadership Wichita Falls 9 Where Are They Now? Keith Lamb Class of 2000

Keith Lamb, a na ve of Vernon, Texas, a ended college at Texas Tech University where he earned both his Bachelor of Business Administra on and his Master of Business Administra on. Later on, he a ended the University of North Texas, where he received his Ph.D.

Keith came to Wichita Falls in 1999 as the Director of Housing and Residence Life at MSU, and is excited that MSU RobertRobert FaulknerFaulkner brought him to Wichita ClassClass ofof 20042004 Falls. He experienced the unique challenge of not KrisKrisƟƟ FaulknerFaulkner only running the university ClassClass ofof 20052005 housing opera on for MSU students, but also coordina ng and leading Robert was born in Wichita Falls, while Regional in 2004 as the Director of Human housing logis cs during the Kris moved to the city with her family Resources before her recent promo on to Cowboys training at the age of 6. A er high school, both her current posi on. She is passionate about camp while it was held on moved from Wichita Falls to Denton and providing excellence in health care and MSU’s campus. a ended the University of North Texas, considers it an honor every day to work for where both received Bachelor of Business such an incredible organiza on. He was not at MSU long before he was promoted to Associate Vice Administra on degrees. While Robert President of Student Aff airs, a job he held un l 2011. He now serves earned his in fi nance, Kris majored in They now have three sons, Ryan (12), Ethan as Vice President for Student Aff airs and Enrollment Management, Human Resource Management. (10), and Canon (6), and are ac ve members which the is the Senior Student Aff airs Offi cer and the Chief in the community. The family are ac ve Enrollment Offi cer at the university. Keith loves the fact that he now Immediately a er gradua on, both began members in First Bap st Church where they gets to work with students both before and a er their decision to their careers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area; serve as leaders in the Wild Side Junior High enroll at Midwestern State. Keith says that this is the perfect job Robert began his banking career at JP Program. Robert is involved in coaching the for someone like himself, who feeds off the energy and ambi on of Morgan Chase while Kris worked for The boys’ sports teams and has served the North university students. Associates Corpora on (Ci group) before Texas United Way, served on the Boys & Girls moving to Aetna U.S. Healthcare. While in Clubs of WF Alumni Board of Directors, and Keith serves the local community through his roles as a board the DFW area, Robert and Kris married and is ac ve on the Board of Governors for the member of the Op mist Club of Wichita Falls, the Community had their fi rst child, Ryan, who was the fi nal Wichita Falls Country Club. Kris has served Advisor for Young Professionals of Wichita Falls, and has previously reason for the couple to return to Wichita on the Straight Street Board, co-chaired the served as a Leadership Wichita Falls Board Member, a Partners in Falls. They both knew it wasn’t a ma er Power of the Purse in 2011 and co-chaired the Educa on Advisory Board Member, and team leader for North Texas of “if” but “when” they wanted to come Power of the Purse/Fashion Night Out in 2012, Area United Way. He serves as secretary/treasurer for the Texas back, and they both decided that Wichita and ac vely raises money for Faith Refuge and Council of Student Services Vice Presidents, and as a member of Falls provided a be er place to raise a the United Way children programs. Robert the Texas Associa on of College and University Student Personnel family and off ered a be er quality of life, so and Kris also co-chaired the United Way Administrators, where he served as a mentor in 2011. they returned shortly a er Ryan was born. Young Professionals group in 2007. Robert is now the Chief Financial Offi cer at Keith has been married to his wife Kelley for 15 years, and has two First Bank, where he has been a member When asked about the value of Leadership daughters, Ka e (9) and Kourtney (3). When asked what advice he of the execu ve team since 2008. Robert Wichita Falls, both responded with “It is a would share for someone interested in par cipa ng in Leadership loves his job and enjoys working for a locally wonderful experience. Even though they Wichita Falls, he responded “Go for it! Leadership Wichita Falls owned business that makes local decisions both grew up in Wichita Falls, they learned was a fantas c introduc on to the community, and connected and helps the community in so many so much about the community that they did me to people that I otherwise would not know. It allowed me to ways. Kris serves as the Vice President not know about. They were able to network grow my local network, which has been important personally and of Organiza onal Development at United and meet new people, many of with whom professionally. I s ll enjoy the friendships made 13 years ago, and I Regional. She began her career at United they s ll stay in touch. encourage the staff in my division to par cipate.”

10 Leadership Wichita Falls www.leadershipwf.org What are others saying about Leadership Wichita Falls? “Being a part of LWF opened up opportunities for me throughout our community. The relationships formed LEADERSHIP WICHITA FALLS with my class and alumni are a part of the foundation for my career and personal development.” Name: ______–Missy Seay, Class of 2008 Go-by name (for name tag): ______Home Address: ______Home Phone: ______Employer: ______Business Phone: ______E-mail Address: ______Cell Phone: ______Position, Title or Rank: ______Have you previously applied for the Leadership WF program? ______Why do you want to participate in LWF? (Please check all that apply)  Active Community Involvement  Resume Builder  Networking  Company Requirement  Introduction to Volunteer Boards  Personal Enrichment Identify three priority issues/areas that you feel require local community attention: ______Indicate any volunteer activities you have participated in over the past five years: ______Please list three references: ______My employer and I understand the time commitment required by the Leadership Wichita Falls Program, and if I am selected, I will devote the time required. 100% attendance at all sessions is expected to complete the Leadership program. I understand that this program includes group transportation and group activities that may require some physical participation. I hereby agree, as indicated by my signature below, to hold Leadership Wichita Falls harmless in the event of injury. Applicant’s Signature: ______Date: ______Employer’s Signature: ______Date: ______

Tuition for the 2014 LWF program is $650. Tuition costs are usually paid by the participants’ organizations. However, individual payment is also accepted. The complete tuition must accompany the application and will be promptly returned if not selected for the 2014 class. Refunds will not be available after January 3, 2014. Send to: Leadership Wichita Falls P.O. Box 8344 Wichita Falls, TX 76307 If you would like to pay by credit card, please contact us at [email protected] to set up a PayPal transaction. www.leadershipwf.org Leadership Wichita Falls 11 2013 Leadership Wichita Falls Program Sponsors A Last Look American NaƟ onal Bank Coca-Cola Comet Cleaners/Sunpoint Tanning/Planet Fitness at the Carol & Darrel Walker - State Farm Insurance Guarantee Title Class of 2013 Howmet CasƟ ngs (Alcoa) KAUZ Lanham Lyne Lonestar Highway Products Midwestern State University Olive Garden OpƟ mist Club Partners in EducaƟ on PaƩ erson Family of Dealerships Quiznos Starbucks State RepresentaƟ ve Tracey Denson - State Farm Insurance Union Square Federal Credit Union United Regional Vernon College Wells Fargo Wichita Falls Kiwanis Club Wichita Streams & Valleys Work Services CorporaƟ on 2014 Program Schedule *Denotes day program. Schedule subject to change. January 11* ...... Orienta on & Road Rally January 14 ...... Health January 21 ...... Leadership I January 28* ...... Educa on February 4 ...... Leadership II February 11 ...... What’s Happening in WF February 22* ...... Community Awareness February 25* ...... Government March 4 ...... Public Safety I March 11 ...... Alumni/Sponsors March 19 ...... Ropes March 25* ...... SAFB/Nonprofi ts April 1 ...... Common Ground April 8* ...... Special Needs April 22 ...... Public Safety II May 2-3* ...... Retreat May 6 ...... Gradua on

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