Annual Report

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1 Annual Report

2 Networks Organization DEVELOPMENT Board of Regents, TODD MONOHON, Chair Olympic Rental and Landlord Services Research EDUCATION HAROLD D. CARR Law Offices of Harold D. Carr, P.S. Personnel Technology Strategy JOHN DOAN City of Tumwater NANCY FAAREN Olympia School District JOE INGOGLIA, Chair Elect Boys and Girls Clubs of Thurston County Commitment ETHICS Motivation Environment Diversity Opportunity Partners Vision Finance Trust WES MARTIN Sound Business Brokers DREW PHILLIPS Berschauer Phillips Construction INFRASTRUCTURE Effectiveness Knowledge Investments STEPHANIE PICKERNELL Lucky Eagle Casino Solutions Creativity RESOURCES Communication Organization KARI L. QVIGSTAD Qvigstad and Associates, Inc. JASON ROBERTSON J Robertson and Company Community ANALYSIS Commitment Perspectives Diversity DAVID SCHAFFERT Thurston County Chamber AARON STEELE First Citizens Bank Research EDUCATION Personnel RENÉE SUNDE Thurston Economic Development Council TRAINING Technology Partnering PATTI GRANT Program Coordinator Marijo Hoffmann Program Volunteer Knowledge ETHICS Motivation Environment Diversity Opportunity Partners

3 From thechair In 1992, 16 community leaders convened to lay the foundation for the future of leadership in Thurston County. The result was Leadership Thurston County (LTC), a program of the Thurston County Chamber Foundation. Since the first Class of 1994, over 450 graduates have embraced their role as community stewards. Serving as business leaders, public officials, directors and board members of charitable and civic organizations, and hands-on volunteers, they are actively involved in improving Thurston County and beyond. In , we celebrated twenty years of growing community leaders. We are proud to share some of this year s highlights with you. Joe Ingoglia, Chair Board of Regents Leadership Thurston County At A Glance, Year of First Graduating Class 1994 Number of Graduating Classes (including 2012) 18 Number of Graduates (including 2012) 454 Joshua Cummings LTC Class of 2012 Government Affairs and Business Relations Manager, Thurston Economic Development Council Developing informed, connected community leaders is the goal of LTC and it succeeds. There is seldom an opportunity as thoughtful, well planned and engaging as the days spent learning about the many facets of Thurston County. Context, connections and a well-rounded view are fundamental to being an effective local leader. LTC opens the door to our community and provides a foundation for leadership in the direction you choose. Number of Organizations that have sponsored graduates 200+ Percent of Participants by Organization Sector Business 39 Government 31 Nonprofit 13 Education 8 Health Care 5 Other 4 Total 100 Number of Community Leaders who have served as Board Members 80+ Number of Community Leaders who have volunteered time and expertise Hundreds!

4 About Us Leadership Thurston County develops informed, skilled, and committed leaders. As one of the premier leadership programs in Washington, graduates hold leadership positions throughout the greater South Sound region. Leadership Thurston County (LTC) is a program of the Thurston County Chamber Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization. A volunteer Board of Regents composed of community leaders oversees the program. The program is designed to benefit: Participants, who learn about local issues, build community networks, gain an understanding of how the community connects, and explore leadership opportunities. Employers, who gain from the career development of their employees and their support of community leadership development. Our community, which is better able to tackle present and future challenges by developing a continually renewed pool of engaged civic leaders. Farra Vargas LTC Class of 2012 Efficiency Outreach Manager, Puget Sound Energy LTC exceeded my personal expectations. Each Challenge Day brought to light the interconnectedness of our community and the need for public and private partnerships, as well as emphasizing the value of finding your passion. Involvement comes in many forms. Whether behind the scenes in a volunteer capacity or serving on a board, everyone has something to contribute. Our Program During the 10-month program that begins in September and ends in June, participants explore issues affecting our community through meetings with local leaders, site visits and group and individual activities. The year includes opening and closing retreats and day-long sessions called Challenge Days. Challenge Days focus on a different segment of the community each month, including education, business and economic development, government, law and justice, health and human services, arts and culture, and the environment. The experience-based curriculum emphasizes community stewardship and the interrelationship of issues affecting Thurston County. By paying attention to participant feedback, we strive to continually improve LTC, making it relevant to community issues and class needs. Participants are expected to participate by facilitating some aspect of the program the following year. Volunteers Volunteers are the backbone of the Leadership Thurston County program. While not reflected on the balance sheet, it is estimated that volunteers contribute approximately 2,800 hours per year. The 13 committed members of the Board of Regents both ensure the financial viability of the organization and actively participate on program standing committees. These committees include Board Operations, Finance, Curriculum, and the Distinguished Leader Awards. In addition, board members help plan and execute the class Challenge Days and retreats. Annually, over 100 community leaders generously share their time and resources with LTC class members, to provide a unique experience rich in information, connections and leadership perspectives. These leaders represent all sectors of the community and spend a substantial amount of time preparing for and presenting each day of training.

5 2012 Program Highlights In 2012, 33 people from 25 diverse organizations completed the Leadership Thurston County program, and a milestone of 450 graduates was achieved. A video of the year s events is available on the LTC website, Case study and leader interview elements were introduced to the program curriculum. Teams of participants researched case studies developed for each Challenge Day and reported back to the class. Focusing on community assets activities, programs or facilities that are making an important contribution to Thurston County the case studies provided an opportunity for participants to understand the leadership opportunities and challenges that were the backdrop to these success stories. Examples included Aspire Middle School, the Thurston County Food Bank and Wolf Haven International. Participants also conducted individual interviews with community leaders to explore their vision and approach to leadership. Summaries of these interviews were shared with the class. Recruitment for the Class of 2013 was the most successful since LTC began. The class was full by May 15, and, with 34 people, it is the largest in program history. The program continues to ensure that the class represents a wide range of demographics and is well balanced among business, government and nonprofit sectors Distinguished Leader Awards Over 300 people attended the 12th annual Distinguished Leader Awards held February 15, 2012, at Saint Martin s University. The sold-out event recognized community leaders who demonstrate exceptional leadership and celebrated the 20th anniversary of the founding of LTC. Michael Cade, the Executive Director of the Thurston Economic Development Council, and the Rotary Club of Olympia were honored for their outstanding achievements. Looking Ahead Leadership Thurston County is strong. Thanks to the ongoing generous investment by board members and community volunteers, the program is continuing to provide a rich mix of information, experiences and connections to grow future community leaders. Graduates are doing important work within their organizations and throughout the community, and LTC is viewed as a resource for referrals for boards, commissions, and other leadership opportunities. Congratulations Class of 2012 TODD ANDERSON, City of Tumwater NANCY BALDERAS, Anchor Bank STEPHANIE BELLON, Anytime Fitness EMILY BERGKAMP, Intercity Transit AMY BUCKLER, City of Olympia LOREN CAMP, N.R. Smith and Associates JOSH CUMMINGS, Thurston Economic Development Council JOHN DAMITIO, LOTT Clean Water Alliance DONNA ECHEVARRIA, TwinStar Credit Union JENNIFER FELLINGER, Saint Martin s University AMI FORSBERG, United Way of Thurston County JULIE GARVER, The Evergreen State College LUKE HANSEN, Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney s Office ROSS IRWIN, Cabinets by Trivonna BETH JOHNSON, Thurston County Chamber JAMES KAECH, Capital Medical Center MATTHEW KENNELLY, Brown & Caldwell LINDA KLEINGARTNER, Junior League of Olympia DAVE KOHLER, South Puget Sound Community College MONICA LANGFORD, Boys and Girls Clubs of Thurston County LINDY MCCARTHY, Intercity Transit ANDI MOUNTS, Port of Olympia RENEE ORAM, Heritage Bank LAURIE PIERCE, LOTT Clean Water Alliance JIM RIOUX, City of Olympia CINDY RIVER, TwinStar Credit Union JULIE RODWELL, Rodwell Resources CHRIS ROSS, Lacey Fire District #3 CHRISTIAN SKILLINGS, The Iron Rabbit Restaurant and Bar DAN SMITH, City of Tumwater FANNY SPARLING, Fairchild Record Search FARRA VARGAS, Puget Sound Energy

6 Our Partners Leadership Thurston County is extremely grateful for the monetary support and leadership we receive from the business community, other organizations and individuals. We extend special thanks to all our partners who are making an investment in developing future leaders to serve our community. Contributions comprise about 32 percent of the annual budget. Matt Kennelly LTC Class of 2012 Principal Engineer, Brown & Caldwell LTC accelerated my integration into our community, both professionally and personally. I now have better context of local issues, which is an important element of my career, and connecting with others for similar local interests opened up doors to continue to stay involved. The LTC program is exceptional. Sustaining Trustees Capitol City Press Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation GHB Insurance J Robertson and Company LOTT Clean Water Alliance Saint Martin s University Corporate and Individual Sponsors Anchor Bank, Graduation Presenting Partner West Coast Bank, Distinguished Leader Awards Presenting Partner Boys and Girls Clubs of Thurston County Business Examiner City of Tumwater Communication by Design First Citizens Bank Law Offices of Harold D. Carr Lucky Eagle Casino Dennis and Lorrie Mahar Olympia Downtown Association Olympic Rental and Landlord Services Pardiman Productions Port of Olympia Puget Sound Energy River s Edge / Budd Bay Café Shea Carr Jewell Sound Business Brokers Sterling Bank Thurston Economic Development Council Wells Fargo Bank Woytowich Design

7 Financial Statement LTC finances are solid. Revenues increased over due to the larger class size of 34, and diligent efforts by LTC board members to increase sponsorships and recruit sustaining trustees. Income Tuition $53,250 Events 20,663 Contributions 35,350 Interest 11 Total Income $109,274 Expenses Personnel $36,000 Events 18,357 Administrative 11,966 Overhead 36,882 Total Expenses $103,205 Net Revenue $6,069 Nancy Balderas LTC Class of 2012 Branch Manager, AVP, Anchor Bank Leadership Thurston County has played a vital role in my growth and continued involvement in the community. LTC has taught me the importance of really getting to know the challenges that exist right here in our own backyard. This program encourages you to build a network of leaders with like minds, sharing the goal of community support and development. This program is both informational and rewarding. As a graduate, you become part of a distinguished pool of influential community and business leaders.

8 Leadership Thurston County, a program of the Thurston County Chamber Foundation, is dedicated to developing informed, skilled and committed community leaders. Leadership Thurston County 809 Legion Way SE Olympia, WA Tel: Fax: ltc@thurstonchamber.com