Day One Objective: Understand the leaders, decisions and events that are (and were) the catalysts for
Huntsville/Madison County’s evolution. To examine how local government impacts our community and identify
opportunities to impact our future.
Connect Class 15 – Day One – Thursday, January 10, 2013
Mike Fellows, C-10
Missile Defense Agency
Program Chair
fellows.mike1@gmail.com
719-659-6787
Abby Guasti, C-8
Crestwood Medical Center
Program Vice-Chair
abby.guasti@crestwoodmedcenter.com
256-617-2000
Cassie Watson Scott, C-9
Leadership Huntsville/Madison County
Program Director
cscott@leadershiphsv.org
256-479-7636
Travis Jackson, C-9
Loni Cleve, C-8
Camillia King, C-5
Andrew Taheri, C-14
Lanier Ford
Day One Chair
WHNT News 19
Day One Co-Chair
US ARMY
Day One Co-Chair
Rahmati Law Firm
Day One Volunteer
tsj@lanierford.com
loni.cleve@whnt.com
camillia.king@gmail.com
at@rahmatilaw.com
256-535-1100
256-682-1031
256-457-8496
256-717-7632
Important Information for Program Day:
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Parking Instructions
Location of Program Day
Time Reservation
Meals
Breakfast – Provided by Deep Roots
Lunch – Provided by Deep Roots –
Catered from Zoe’s
Preparedness
Attire
Please note that we will be going into
the courthouse on this program day –
please leave all firearms, knives, mace
or anything else that could be
considered a weapon in your personal
vehicle for the duration of the day.
Availability to Outside People
Parking Garage B – http://www.hsvcity.com/parking/Parkingmapflyer.pdf
Morning Meeting Place: Historic Bank Building Downtown (same place that
we met for Orientation) – 216 Westside Square
Afternoon – Bank Building, City Council and Courthouse (all walking distance)
6:45am - 4:30pm program day portion
4:30pm -7:00pm – Optional Meet-and-Greet and Networking Event
Breakfast – Starbucks coffee, Yogurt, Granola Topping, Egg/Meat Casseroles,
Potato/Veggie Casseroles, Muffin Assortment, Granola Bars
Lunch – Greek Salad, Grilled Chicken Breast, Fruit, Veggie Salad, Pita, Mini
Croissants, Chocolate Covered Pomegranates
Review the attached bios for our day speakers
Be prepared to give an update and answer questions about your research
towards the Community Impact Projects
Men - Smart casual for men includes dress trousers—this includes chinos[2]—a longsleeve dress shirt, crewneck tees or collared tees, (tie optional), leather loafers or
dressy slip-ons, dress socks, a belt, and, if appropriate, a sport coat or blazer. Some
interpretations allow for sweaters and knit pullovers paired with button-down shirts;
especially v-neck sweaters.
Women - For women, it consists of slacks or a skirt (long or short), a blouse or
turtleneck, a fashionable belt, a jacket, a vest, or a sweater coordinated to the outfit,
hosiery or socks with boots, flats (leather, suede, or fabric), high-heel or mid-heel
shoes.
Very limited availability to answer calls or respond to emails
Connect Program Objective: To empower emerging leaders to positively
impact the community.
There are three kinds of people: Those who make things happen, those who watch things happen, and those who
ask, ‘what happened?’.
- Casey Stengel
Project Update Notes:
How can I help the
other groups?
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Connect Class 15 – Day One – Thursday, January 10, 2013
6:45am – 7:00am
Arrive and Park–Parking Garage B
Go through Breakfast Buffet Line
Objective: To review the agenda and to understand the flow of the
program day.
7:00am – 7:15am
Leadership Welcome and Program Day Overview
Location –Historic Bank Building Downtown
Cassie Watson Scott, C-9
Program Director, Leadership Huntsville/Madison
County
Wendy Payne
Deep Roots of Alabama
Objective: To update your class on project research and possibilities. To
gain feedback from class members, volunteers and LHMC staff.
7:15am – 8:15am
Project Updates
Location – Historic Bank Building Downtown
Joan Smith, C-9 and Project Chair
AMRDEC
Rob Mayes, C-12 and Project Co-Chair
BlueCreek Investment Partners
T.C. Miller, C-13 and Project Co-Chair
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
8:15am – 8:30am
Leadership Principles
Challenge the Process – Leaders search for
opportunities to change the status quo. They look
for innovative ways to improve the organization. In
doing so, they experiment and take risks. And
because leaders know that risk taking involves
mistakes and failures, they accept the inevitable
disappointments as learning opportunities.
Connect Program Objective: To empower emerging leaders to positively
impact the community.
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If you work in government, you’ll see things that need doing. You can choose to stay out of trouble, or you can ask
yourself, ‘If not me, who?’
- Bob Stone
Upcoming events and
reminders:
Are you passionate about
the education in our
community? Do you have
time to spare to help tutor
a student in need?
R. Father’s MAD needs
tutors in the following
subjects:
Computer Science
Reading - Elementary
Math
Monday and Thursday
Anytime between
5:30pm – 7:30pm
Paired with one student at
the Sparkman Drive
location
Contact U’Meeka Smith to
volunteer by emailing
usmith@rfathersmad.org
The Historic Lowry House
is seeking enthusiastic
men and women to
complete 2012-2013 year
Advisory Board
members. Qualified
candidates will attend
bimonthly meetings and
lend their time and talent
to do projects as
determined by the board.
Connect Class 15 – Day One – Thursday, January 10, 2013
8:30am – 8:45am
Break and Walk to City Hall
Objective: To understand how history plays a major role in politics.
8:45am – 9:15am
Historical Perspectives on Today’s Political Issues
Location – Huntsville City Hall (308 Fountain Circle)
Jess Brown
Political Commentator and Professor of Politics at
Athens State University
Objective: Understand the priorities of our city governments.
9:15am – 10:00am
Mayoral Panel
Location – Huntsville City Hall (308 Fountain Circle)
The Honorable Tommy Battle, L-21, I-3
Mayor, City of Huntsville
The Honorable Troy Trulock, F-18, L-23, Board Chair
Mayor, City of Madison
10:00am – 10:15am
Break
Objective: Understand the role of the county commissioners and to see
how their decisions affect everyone in this community.
10:15am – 11:00am
Commissioner Panel
Location – Huntsville City Hall (308 Fountain Circle)
District One - Commissioner Roger Jones, F-5
District Two - Commissioner Steve Haraway
District Three - Commissioner Eddie Sisk
District Four - Commissioner Phil Vandiver
District Five - Commissioner Phil Riddick, F-25
District Six - Commissioner Bob Harrison, L-23
Commission Chairman Dale Strong, L-11
11:00am – 11:15am
Walk Back to Bank Building
11:15am – 11:45am
Lunch
11:45am – 12:00pm
Walk to Courthouse
A passion for Huntsville’s
history and its buildings is
a plus. Let Cassie know if
you are interested in
serving on this Board.
Connect Program Objective: To empower emerging leaders to positively
impact the community.
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The growth and development people is the highest calling of leadership.
- Harvey S. Firestone
Upcoming events and
reminders:
Have you joined the
Connect Alumni
Association? Get with
Jenny Askins to verify your
status and know what
benefits you should receive
as a member of the CAA.
Contact Jenny at
jaskins@leadershiphsv.org
Alumni and Class Member
Accolades are important to
us at Leadership. We want
to be sure that we
recognize Board
Appointments, Committee
Assignments and Job
Promotions. Let me know
if you have been
recognized recently and
we will be sure to include it
in our e-newsletters.
Don’t forget to go online
and join the Connect
Facebook page. It is a great
place to network and find
out information about the
Connect program. Many
announcements and
photos are posted through
the Facebook page.
Let Cassie know if you are
interested in helping with
the Youth Leadership
program, Challenge, this
summer! We have two
classes – one in June and
another one in July.
Send any recommendations
Connect Class 15 – Day One – Thursday, January 10, 2013
Objective: Learn about the current issues facing our judicial system.
12:00pm – 12:45pm
Judicial Overview
Location – Judge Alan Mann’s Courtroom
8th Floor – Madison County Courthouse
The Honorable Alison Austin, F-1, L-14
District Court Judge
The Honorable Ruth Ann Hall
Circuit Court Judge
Objective: Learn how city, county, state and federal representatives are
organized and function.
12:45pm – 1:30pm
Government 101
Location – Judge Alan Mann’s Courtroom
8th Floor – Madison County Courthouse
Julian Butler, L-5 and Past Board Chair (1991-1992)
Attorney, Sirote & Permutt, PC
1:30pm – 1:45pm
Move Back to Bank Building
1:45pm – 2:00pm
Tour of Historic Bank Building
Objective: Understand how Huntsville/Madison County’s reaction to a
crucial challenge in history impacted its growth for years to come.
2:00pm – 3:00pm
“A Civil Rights Journey”
Location – Historic Bank Building (216 Westside Sq.)
Dr. Sonnie Hereford, III
Physician and Civil Rights Activist
Objective: Explore how Huntsville/Madison County’s history served as a
foundation for future growth.
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Learning Our Story
Location – Historic Bank Building (216 Westside Sq.)
Sarah Lauren V. Kattos, C-1
Realtor, Van Valkenburgh & Wilkinson Realtors
Connect Program Objective: To empower emerging leaders to positively
impact the community.
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Successful leaders see the opportunities in every difficulty rather than the difficulty in every opportunity.
- Reed Markham
Charity
Compassion
Courage
Discipline
Connect Class 15 – Day One – Thursday, January 10, 2013
4:30pm – 5:00pm
Humility
Mike Fellows, C-10, Program Chair
Missile Defense Agency
Innovation
Abby Guasti, C-8, Program Vice-Chair
Crestwood Medical Center
Justice
Cassie Watson Scott, C-9, Program Director
Leadership Huntsville/Madison County
Unity
Wisdom
How can we as
a class
“Challenge the
Process”?
How can I
“Challenge the
Process”?
Debrief
Location – Historic Bank Building (216 Westside Sq.)
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Networking Event
Location – Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse (Embassy Suites)
Please feel free to have your spouse, significant
other or friends meet us at Ruth’s Chris, if you
want.
***Thank You again to Deep Roots for sponsoring our meals today***
Deep Roots of Alabama is an educational gardening initiative teaching
sustainable gardening skills to individuals, families and communities in
Huntsville, Alabama. We encourage healthy neighborhoods, one garden at a
time.
The three areas to plug in:
1)
Volunteer at the garden, lend a hand, composting, preparing beds,
assist with training classes
2) Fundraising volunteer with the 5k Race, “Celebrate Growing
Huntsville,” May 18th
3) Volunteer with a school “seed to plate” project, Lincoln Academy
Connect Program Objective: To empower emerging leaders to positively
impact the community.
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