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Leadership South Bend/Mishawaka
wishes to thank the companies
and individuals who have so
generously contributed to the
2009-2010 program year
Leadership Legacy
$1,000 and above
The Cressy Foundation
Mrs. Rex Rakow and Family
TCU
TCU Foundation
WSBT Television
Visionaries
$500 - $999
Baker & Daniels
Cardinal Buses, Inc.
Crowe Horwath
Project Future
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Jerry and Janet Scott
Saint Mary’s College
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TRANSPO
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2009 – 2010 Yearbook
Contents
features
yearbook
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Perspectives from the
President and
Executive Director
6-9
Adult Class XXXVI Photos
10
Adult Retreat
5
Alumni News
11-13
Adult Program
Day Highlights
22
Commencement 2010
14-15
23
2010 Distinguished
Alumnus
Adult Project Teams
– Moving to Action
16-17
Youth Class XVII Photos
18
Youth Retreat
19-20
Youth Program
Day Highlights
21
Youth Project Teams
– Moving to Action
Key Partners
$250 - $499
Century Center
Matthew Kahn
Juliann and Craig Jankowski
Mark and Laura Leblang
Lithotone
Jane Mason
Ryan Matthys
Pam and Chip Newman
Northern Indiana Center for History
Tom Ross
Joyce and Dick Stifel
Collaborators
$100 - $249
Mark Andrews
Rolla Baumgartner
Gene Bruce
Todd Bruce
Carolyne Call
Greg Conrad
William Cushwa
Christian Davey
Amy Hill
Natalie Mast
Shawna Neilson
Trish Ross
South Bend Chocolate Company
2009-2010 Board of Directors
President
Gene D. Bruce, EdD
Higher Education
Shawna Neilson
Gibson Insurance Group
Carolyne Call, PhD
Saint Mary’s College
Shery Purkeypile
Allied Physicians of Michiana
Carla Crittendon
Crowe Horwath
Colin Reilly
Jones Obenchain, LLP
Greg Conrad
Memorial Health System
Federico Rodriguez
South Bend Fire Department
Secretary
Christian Davey
Grubb & Ellis/Cressy
& Everett
Jackie Rucker
University of Notre Dame
Past President
John Mann
WSBT Television
Amy Hill
South Bend Silver Hawks
Vice President
Todd Bruce
Lake City Bank
Treasurer
Tom Ross
Fifth Third Bank
Jerry Scott
Towne Air Freight
Becky Summers
TCU
Directors
Mark Andrews
1st Source Bank
Rolla Baumgartner, EdD
Higher Education
Jane Mason
Our Lady of Peace Hospital
Eric Seigel
Tuesley Hall Konopa
Staff
Juliann L. Jankowski
Executive Director
Natalie Mast
CB Richard Ellis/Bradley
Pamela Newman
Program Director
Matt Money
Community Volunteer
Trish Ross
Executive Assistant
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Making a Difference
I had the opportunity
This year, I had the opportunity to serve as a
mentor for one of the Youth Leadership Task
Groups. Working with the high school students
provided me with a unique insight to the Youth
program and I was energized by their passion and
enthusiasm.
to go through Leadership South Bend / Mishawaka
in 2003 and to this day, it has been one of the
best things I have done both personally and
professionally. I continue to build on my
experience as a member of the board of directors
and alumni association.
Amy Hill, Class 29
Board President
I encourage the graduates of this year’s Adult
The Leadership program taught me so much about and Youth Leadership classes to build on the
a community I thought I already knew while further momentum of their program year. Don’t sit by
and wait for the opportunities to come to you.
developing my leadership skills and providing
opportunities for me to become more actively and Take what you have learned from your Leadership
experiences and relationships you have developed.
effectively engaged.
You’ll find your passion and make a difference!
Thank You to our Retiring Board Members
Becky Summers, Colin Reilly, and Gene Bruce
Christian Davey
A special thank you to Gene Bruce, Christian Davey, Colin Reilly, and Becky
Summers for their six years of service on the Leadership Board of Directors.
We appreciate that they all plan to stay connected to Leadership through
mentoring or serving on committees.
Becky Summers Passing the Bat/Gavel to Amy Hill
Instead of a gavel, past president Becky Summers
passes a baseball bat to incoming President for 2009-10
Amy Hill. Amy is Director of Marketing and Community
Partnerships for the South Bend Silver Hawks.
Looking Back. Looking Forward.
Each adult and youth
class brings fresh enthusiasm, new insights, and their
own unique perspective to discussions about the
strengths, challenges and opportunities that exist in our
community. The 2009-10 classes were no exception
and the enthusiasm generated carried forward into a
very eventful and fruitful year!
Juliann Jankowski, Class 24
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In October we celebrated 35 years of Leadership
South Bend/Mishawaka with an anniversary luncheon
at the Palais Royale attended by over 225 people. We
also launched our first new executive community
orientation program and are looking forward to the next
session that will be held on April 19 and 26, 2011.
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Continuing the momentum, in late March, the first
phase of the Community Leadership Program Impact
Study conducted by Walden University was launched.
The first phase included an online survey to alumni.
The second phase includes a more in-depth survey to
recent graduates of the program and focus groups of
alumni and community stakeholders. This study will
greatly improve our ability to measure and quantify the
overall impact of Leadership South Bend/Mishawaka
on our community. A special thank you to all who
participated in Phase One of the study.
This past year was truly incredible and I look forward
to watching our graduates hone in on their passions
and make a difference in their life and the lives of
others in our community!
Class Notes:
Congratulations to the
following Leadership
Alumni who were
honored for their
achievements at
the Forty Under 40
luncheon in June.
Leadership Alumni Association
2009-10 Leadership Alumni Association events included a
networking event with Class 36 at Club LaSalle, an education summit, a 35th Anniversary Celebration
Luncheon, a tour of the new St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, a continuing education event, the
Live a Difference Day, and the 2010 Commencement Luncheon Celebration.
Amy Hill, Juliann
Jankowski pose for a
picture with speaker
Wendy Komac (center)
after her inspirational
presentation to over
150 Leadership Alumni
and YPN members.
A special thank you
to alumni committee
member Natalie Mast
for bringing Wendy to
our area for the event.
Ryan Colvin
Class 35
Corey Cressy
Class 34
Carla Crittendon
Class 34, Leadership
Board of Directors
Jayson Kincaid
Class 32
Ryan Fenstermaker
Class 35
David Pruitt
Class 36
Paul Phair
Class 35
Alumni worked with Boys and Girls Club members
to paint their new teen room during the Live a
Difference Day on March 27.
Rebecca Ruvalcaba
Class 36
Shawn Todd
Class 36
Amy Hill, Class 29, was
recently honored by the
YWCA as the “Woman
to Watch”.
Lori Masapollo,
Class 35, is the new
president of the
downtown South Bend
Rotary Club. Todd
Bruce, Class 30, is past
president of the club.
A special
congratulations to
Waylon Peterson, Class
32, for his ten year old
daughter Margaret’s
achievements in
the national spelling
bee competition in
Washington, D.C.
Alumni from the “early years” gather
at the 35th Anniversary Luncheon.
Lauren Jankowski, Morgan Masapollo,
Morgan Jankowski, Katrina Arthus,
Anne Arthus - Class 36, George
Arthus, Lori Masapollo - Class 35 and
Gary Masapollo - Class 35 take a break
after completing yard work for clients
of the American Cancer Society.
Upcoming Alumni Association Events:
Tuesday, August 24
Northern Indiana Leadership Conference
University of Notre Dame
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
$60 for Alumni Association members
$75 for non Alumni Association members
Thursday, September 2
Meet and Greet – Class XXXVII
The Summit Club
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Complimentary for Alumni Association members
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Adult Class XXXVI
Tara Antonucci
Director-Human Resources
Marie A. Blunt
Executive Director
Community Interests:
Quality of life, family activities, Autism awareness,
support for children & families
Community Interests:
Faith-based counseling, Stephen Ministry, quality of
life, economical & interfaith projects
City of Mishawaka
600 E. Third St.
Mishawaka, IN 46544
O: (574) 258-1615
Anne E. Arthus CPS
Assistant Director of Transfer Services
Emily J. Borowski
Assistant Vice President
Community Interests:
Reaching the Hispanic community,
“Altrusa” - community betterment through
literacy & volunteer work, River Bend IAAP
Community Interests:
Economic development, public safety,
education, performing arts
Ivy Tech Community College
220 Dean Johnson Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601
O: (574) 289-7001 ext. 5330
Risk & Compliance
Notre Dame Federal Credit Union
19033 Douglas Road
Notre Dame, IN 46556
O: 574.239.6611 ext. 2282
Christine Atkins
Business Office Administrator
Greg Brown
Vice President Commercial Banking
Community Interests:
Children & family support
Community Interests:
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Board-Elkhart County,
coaching children’s sports
Allied Physicians of Michiana
130 S. Main St., Ste. 250
South Bend, IN 46601
O: (574) 251-2100
Tania M. Bengtsson
Director of Marketing
Gibson Insurance Group
130 S. Main St., Ste. 400
South Bend, IN 46601
O: (574) 245-3546
Community Interests:
Advisory Council Chair - Young
Professionals Network
Barrett Berry
Associate Pastor
Pentecostal Cathedral Church
1025 W. Western Ave.
P.O. Box 11093
South Bend, IN 46634
O: (574) 307-0248
Community Interests:
Education, economic development, health care
- especially cancer care & prevention, faith
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Samaritan Counseling Center
17195 Cleveland Rd.
South Bend, IN 46635
O: (574) 277-0274
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Fifth Third Bank
301 N. Main St.
South Bend, IN 46601
O: (574) 245-5022
Dan Buckenmeyer
Business Consultant
P.O. Box 302
Harbert, MI 49115
C: (773) 255-7286
Community Interests:
Economic development, business growth,
education & mentoring, local parks
Kyle Copelin
Project Architect
The Troyer Group
550 Union St.
Mishawaka, IN 46544
O: (574) 259-9976
Community Interests:
Cultural development & the arts, Granger paths,
Michiana Runners Association, USA Triathlons
Adult Class XXXVI
Kevin M. Cox
Financial Advisor
RSM McGladrey
130 S. Main St., Ste. 140
South Bend, IN 46601
O: (574) 283-2715
Community Interests:
Education, issues concerning children
Reverend Dennis J. Givens
Pastor
New Horizons Outreach Ministry
56165 Mayflower Rd.
South Bend, IN 46619
O: (574) 246-0522
Community Interests:
Faith, family, economic development
Stephen Cox
Assistant Chief of EMS
Erick Guerra
Vice President/General Manager
Community Interests:
Public safety/emergency preparedness,
environmental issues, public education
Community Interests:
Community & economic development,
engagement & unification; the development
& mentoring of youth leaders
South Bend Fire Department
1222 S. Michigan St.
South Bend, IN 46601
O: (574) 235-7562
Marcy Dean
Director
Potawatomi Zoological Society
500 S. Greenlawn Ave.
South Bend, IN 46634
O: (574) 288-4639
Community Interests:
Quality of life initiatives, environmental & annual
conservation, economic development
Jory Fitzgerald-Kelly
Director of Marketing & Development
Family & Children’s Center
1411 Lincoln Way West
Mishawaka, IN 46544
O: (574) 855-5822
Community Interests:
Education, children’s welfare, health & wellness
Barbara Jean Fox
Assistant Operations Manager
Indiana Trust Company
3930 Edison Lakes Pkwy., Ste. 250
Mishawaka, IN 46545
O: (574) 243-3688
Community Interests:
Promoting community involvement on educational issues,
strengthening parent & family participation
Raitt Corporation
815 W. Sample St.
South Bend, IN 46601
O: (574) 287-8022
Ryan R. Hahn
Banking Center Manager
1st Source Bank
2230 South Bend Ave.
South Bend, IN 46635
O: (574) 271-4240
Community Interests:
Education-program development, mentoring
at risk youth, wellness
George P. Hawthorne
Director of Nutrition/Transportation
REAL Services Inc.
1151 S. Michigan St.
P.O. Box 1835
South Bend, IN 46634
O: (574) 284-7146
Community Interests:
Health & wellness education, environmental
awareness, teaching our youth, schools & farmers
- how to grow crops efficiently & effectively
Marty Heirty
Executive Director
Southold Dance Theater
914 Lincoln Way West
South Bend, IN 46616
O: (574) 233-9841
Community Interests:
Arts, education, children’s programs &
activities, Catholic schools
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Adam L. Hooten
Sales Manager
Sheri Miller Story
Director of Public Policy
Community Interests:
Youth sports & development, family
Community Interests:
YWCA Board, co-chair of 2010 Tribute to Women;
Susan G. Komen Board, Ronald McDonald Family Room
volunteer, Partner-Up volunteer
Meridian Title Corporation
202 S. Michigan St., Ste. 300
South Bend, IN 46601
O: (574) 232-5845
Craig Joseph Horvath
Major Gifts Officer
Andrew Murphy
Attorney
Community Interests:
Education, business development, politics, local history,
literacy, mentoring & youth sports
Community Interests:
Local & regional history, church involvement,
legal outreach
Holy Cross College
54515 SR 933 N.
Notre Dame, IN 46556
O: (574) 239-8368
Baker & Daniels LLP
202 S. Michigan St., Ste. 1400
South Bend, IN 46601
O: (574) 234-4149
Cliff Jenkins
Maintenance Supervisor
Benjamin C. Norris
Vice President/Commercial Banking
Community Interests:
Environmental issues & quality of life concerns
Community Interests:
Faith based initiatives, mentoring
St. Joseph County Airport Authority
4477 Progress Dr.
South Bend, IN 46628
O: (574) 282-4590 ext. 307
Elise Kunkel
Cooking School Coordinator
& Community Affairs Specialist
Martin’s Super Markets
7355 Heritage Square Dr.
Granger, IN 46530
O: (574) 239-1391
Community Interests:
Youth mentoring, economic development, breaking the cycle
of poverty, Susan G. Komen, March of Dimes, Pet Refuge, Big
Brothers Big Sisters, American Culinary Federation-South Bend
Paige M. Mayers
Marketing Specialist Officer
1st Source Bank
205 W. Jefferson Blvd., Ste. 500
South Bend, IN 46601
O: (574) 235-2945
Community Interests:
Habitat for Humanity-The ReStore; Girl Scouts, 1st United
Methodist Church-Soup Kitchen & Pantry, education
Patricia Mentock
Producer/Partner
Cassady Neeser & Brasseur
340 Columbia Place
South Bend, IN 46601
O: (574) 233-9443
Community Interests:
St. Joe High School, Ronald McDonald Room, YMCA, Hospice
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Chamber of Commerce of St. Joseph County
401 E. Colfax Ave., Ste. 310
South Bend, IN 46617
O: (574) 234-0051 ext. 312
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Lake City Bank
5015 N. Main St.
Mishawaka, IN 46545
O: (574) 243-2650 ext. 2655
Ken D. Petty
General Manager
Indiana Carton Company Inc.
1721 W. Bike St.
Bremen, IN 46506
O: (574) 546-3848
Community Interests:
Parks & recreation, education & business development
Greg Piper
Director, Supply Chain Services
Memorial Hospital & Health System
615 N. Michigan St.
South Bend, IN 46601
O: (574) 647-3084
Community Interests:
Healthy & safe community with economic opportunities
for all our citizens
Steven Priebe
Sales Representative
Lithotone Inc.
1313 W. Hively Ave.
Elkhart, IN 46517
O: (574) 294-5521
Community Interests:
March of Dimes, YPAP, United Way, Green
Star Gentlemen’s League
David Pruitt
Attorney
Barnes & Thornburg, LLP
1st Source Bank Center
100 N. Michigan St., 6th floor
South Bend, IN 46601
O: (574) 233-1171
Community Interests:
American Heart Association, adjunct professor-Notre Dame
Law School, St. Joseph SB School Board, Michiana Soccer
Kevin A. Reed
U.S. Probation Officer
U.S. Probation/Pretrial Services
Northern District of Indiana
204 S. Main St., Room 105
South Bend, IN 46601
O: (574) 246-8142
Community Interests:
Offender re-entry/community safety, poverty issues, social
justice, fine arts, stopping animal abuse
Pablo Rodriguez
Financial Advisor
Edward Jones
1001 Hickory Rd., Ste. 8B
South Bend, IN 46615
O: (574) 246-1724
Community Interests:
Mishawaka Optimist Club, Holy Cross College asst. men’s
soccer coach, Bethel College Alumni Board
Rebecca Ruvalcaba
Executive Director
La Casa de Amistad, Inc.
746 S. Meade St.
South Bend, IN 46619
O: (574) 233-2120
Community Interests:
Saint Adalbert’s choir director, girls soccer
coach, Hispanic Leadership Coalition
Meg Sauer
News Director
WSBT
1301 E. Douglas Rd.
Mishawaka, IN 46545
O: (574) 247-7747
Community Interests:
Current events, local government & politics, Downtown
South Bend Rotary Club, Law & Media Group, Media &
Emergency Services Organization
Nicholas D. Scheu
Assistant Director
Crowe Horwath
320 E. Jefferson Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46624
O: (574) 236-2413
Community Interests:
Youth life skills development & support, economic
development, public safety, supporting active lifestyles
Heather Short-Davis
Project Manager
Blue Waters Group
803 Lincolnway West
South Bend, IN 46616
O: (574) 289-1066
Community Interests:
Community & economic development, transition into the
digital age from the manufacturing era
Benjamin Silver
Tax Manager
Kruggel, Lawton & Co., LLC
210 S. Michigan St., Ste. 200
South Bend, IN 46601
O: (574) 289-4011
Community Interests:
Center for History & Studebaker Museums, Jewish
Federation of St. Joseph Valley, religious school youth
instructor, economic development
Terri Stahl
Community Liaison
Center for Hospice & Palliative Care
111 Sunnybrook Ct.
South Bend, IN 46637
O: (574) 276-4616
Community Interests:
Building a healthier community, elderly support & care,
providing parents of at risk families with services & mentoring
Kristin Swank
Controller
The Sterling Group
3900 Edison Lakes Pkwy.
Mishawaka, IN 46546-2008
O: (574) 850-6613
Community Interests:
Young Professionals Against Poverty, Jaxson William
August Swank Foundation
Shawn Todd
Associate
CB Richard Ellis l Bradley
202 S. Michigan St., Ste. 200
P.O. Box 540
South Bend, IN 46624
O: (574) 237-6000
Community Interests:
Coach youth soccer for MSA & Echo, Junior Achievement
of Michiana Board, Corporate Gridiron Football League
commissioner & player
Jason P. Witt
Area Retail Leader
Key Bank
202 S. Michigan St.
South Bend, IN 46601
O: (574) 237-5420
Community Interests:
Church, local Little League & traveling baseball,
Junior Achievement
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Coming Together - Adult Leadership Retreat
The year opened
with an orientation session reviewing
our expectations and those of the
participants. We concluded with a “Meet
and Greet” where board members and
alumni welcomed Class XXXVI.
Team/Trust building and an
introduction to 21st century
leadership skills were the focus at
the Opening Retreat at Pokagon
State Park. This set the foundation
for the Leadership year.
Leadership class
participants listen as
classmate Barrett Berry
shares his thoughts on
community strengths
and opportunities.
Craig Horvath explains
the story of “The Goose”
as fellow classmates act
out the story.
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“The real voyage of discovery
consists of not in seeking new
landscapes but in having new eyes."
- Marcel Proust
Creativity abounds
as Leadership
participants share
their learning styles.
Nick Scheu
contemplates how
to best complete
the lego structure
as Jory Fitzgerald
Kelly explains her
ideas for assembly.
Leadership Program Days
Learning, Sharing, Exploring
Program Days
continued focusing
on our community history, the community economic
development, current and future plans, a look into
local government, the not-for-profit sector and
two program days specifically investigating two
community issues - Education and Criminal Justice.
In addition, we took a close look into the Arts as a
Quality of Life issue. Through Mind/Body/Spirit we
focused on the development of effective leaders.
Other learning experiences included the South Bend
Common Council, St. Joseph County Council, a
School Board meeting and the Police Ride Alongs.
The Leadership skills developed were the concept
of Servant/Authentic Leadership, Learning Styles,
Boardsmanship, Steps to Performing Communities,
Creativity, Collaboration, Visioning and Appreciation
& Celebration.
Project Teams were identified at the Retreat and
presentations were made in April.
Pam Newman
The year concluded with developing Personal
Mission Statements and making a commitment to
take action in our community. We celebrated with a
Commencement/Graduation Luncheon.
In Their Words...
“ The things Leadership opened my eyes to are going to stick with me forever. It is amazing
how I look and view things differently now, not only in my professional career but also
my personal life. It is the best thing I have done both professionally and personally.”
– Adam Hooten, Class 36
Pastor Willie Coates, Reverand
Martha Carroll, Rabbi Eric
Siroka, Father Ryan and
Reverand Rickardo Taylor at the
spirituality forum held during
the January program day.
Pam Newman, Paige Mayers,
and David Pruitt listen as Dan
Buckenmeyer shares his
thoughts on the mind, body,
spirit day.
Goals:
To build 21st century
Leadership skills
and capacities.
Pat McMahon’s tour
focusing on the past,
present and future of our
community continues to be
a popular starting point for
the program year.
To build Community
Awareness.
To experience different
perspectives.
To move to ACTION.
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Leadership Program Days
Ryan Matthys, Class 27, Public Education Foundation Board; Nancy JacobsonReighter, Coquillard Primary Center; Karen Morris, ND Science and Math; and
Connie Moore, Partner Up South Bend Community Schools served as the panel
for a discussion focusing on community partnerships with schools.
Board member
and Class 33
graduate, Carrie
Call, leads the
processing of
the mind, body,
spirit program
day at Saint
Mary’s College.
Class 36
Leadership
participants
share a light
moment at
Stanley Clark
School.
Sheri Miller
and Elise
Kunkel board
the school
bus during
the Education
program day.
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Board member and Class 34
graduate, Carla Crittendon, talks
to Emily Borowski during the
“moving through the system”
exercise at Goodwill Industries.
Leadership Program Days
Deidre Davis, Class 35 and Matt Money, Class 32,
share a laugh as they prepare to assume their roles
for the “moving through the system” simulation.
Class participant, Reverend Dennis Givens, shares notes
with spirituality presenter Martha Carroll during one of the
table discussions.
Emily Borowski and Terri
Stahl discuss the strengths
of our community in
preparation for the
visioning for a preferred
community exercise.
Youth Leadership participant,
Frank Busch, shares a laugh
with Craig Horvath during
the joint December adult and
youth program day.
What Brought You to our
Community. Artifacts from
Class 36 were shared
during the Community
History Web discussion.
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Moving To Action
Adult Project Teams
Economic
Development On
the River
This team focused on economic
development on the St. Joseph River
in downtown South Bend. Through
conducting an Economic Impact
Analysis the team was able to share
information with the Chamber of
Commerce Building Committee to
qualify the value of building a new
facility in downtown South Bend.
Nick Scheu, Steve Preibe, Kyle Copelin,
Steve Cox, Sheri Miller Story, Ken Petty
Economic
Development
The focus was to support the Monroe Park
Neighborhood Association, specifically,
assisting with the development of a
template for a Community Development
Corporation (CDC) that can be shared with
other community neighborhood groups,
acquiring a building and property, and
organizing a Community Engagement Day.
Andrew Murphy, Greg Piper,
Shawn Todd, Heather Short-Davis,
Kristin Swank, Barrett Berry,
Jason Witt, George Hawthorne
Education –
Dream Team
Partnering with the Dream Team
Mentoring Program for the South Bend
Community School Corporation, the
team will act as an adhoc committee
for the program. Members are
committed as mentors and are
designing a Facebook site.
Ryan Hahn, Kevin Cox, Barb Fox,
Adam Hooten, Tricia Mentock,
Craig Horvath
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Moving To Action
Adult Project Teams
Education
This task group designed a flexible
mentoring and tutoring program for the
Boys & Girls Club. This program will
target professionals and community
leaders interested in benefiting local
children. The team will actively recruit
within local businesses.
Marty Heirty, David Pruitt,
Greg Brown, Dan Buckenmeyer,
Jory Fitzgerald-Kelly, Paige Mayers,
Emily Borowski
Quality of Life
The team efforts were twofold: assisted
with relighting west side neighborhood
street lights and raised approximately
$3000 to support the Food 4 Kids Backpack
Program with the Food Bank of Northern
Indiana. As part of the second initiative the
group also assisted in “stuffing” backpacks
and provided the database of their donors
to the Food Bank.
Pablo Rodriguez, Ben Norris, Elise Kunkel,
Cliff Jenkins, Marcy Dean, Tara Antonucci,
Anne Arthus, Terri Stahl
Voice and
Community Unity
The focus was to get community people
engaged and to have their voice heard.
They created a Facebook site for local
government information.
Ben Silver, Erick Guerra, Kevin Reed,
Dennis Givens, Meg Sauer,
Christine Atkins, Becky Ruvalcaba,
Tania Bengtsson
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Youth Leadership Class XVII
Frank Busch
Connor Demarais
Tevin Jackson
Peter Leblang
Maggie Cressy
Maria Dias
Gabe Jacobs
Chris Lesh
Neil Danner
Caitlyn Eby
Oscar Joya
Grace Linczer
Loretta Davidson
Joe Herman
K.G. Koch
Maeve Mallozzi-Kelly
Ciera Davis
Haley Hibschman
Kenita Kyle
Michael McNamara
St. Joseph High School
Marian High School
St. Joseph High School
Washington High School
Clay High School
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St. Joseph High School
Mishawaka High School
Mishawakal High School
Mishawaka High School
Mishawaka High School
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Washington High School
Trinity at Greenlawn
Clay High School
Marian High School
Washington High School
St. Joseph High School
Marian High School
Trinity at Greenlawn
Adams High School
Marian High School
Youth Leadership Class XVII
Autumn Neil
Jessica Richardson
Miguel Santos
Brandon Thorpe
Dontrell Newman
Matt Richter
Kayle Sexton
Tim Trippel
Katie Owsianowski
Rachel Roberts
Meredith Smith
Danya Tychonievich
Charlie Parilla
Ellen Roof
Ashley Teamor
Shawniece Watson
Megan Pozsgai
Elise Rowland
Yul Thomas
Cassandra Webb
Riley High School
Washington High School
Clay High School
Clay High School
Adams High School
Clay High School
St. Joseph High School
Mishawaka High School
St. Joseph High School
Trinity at Greenlawn
Riley High School
St. Joseph High School
Marian High School
St. Joseph High School
Washington High School
St. Joseph High School
Marian High School
Marian High School
Clay High School
Marian High School
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Youth Leadership Class XVII
Our initial gathering was the
orientation of parents and students to learn about the
involvement of this leadership journey. A full day retreat
built teamwork and trust within the class. Project Teams
were identified and the project work began.
Goals:
To build 21st
century Leadership
skills and capacities.
To build Community
Awareness.
To experience
different
perspectives.
To move to ACTION.
Living a Difference – Danya
Tychonievich, Cassandra Webb, Oscar
Joyo, Tevin Jackson, Kenita Kyle,
Loretta Davidson, and Elise Rowland
volunteer their services to help the Near
Northwest Neighborhood Association.
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Youth Leadership
participants enjoy
the challenge of the
ropes course at Camp
Friedenswald during
the opening retreat.
Youth Leadership Class XVII
The leadership
skills developed throughout the
year were Servant/Authentic
Leadership, Learning Styles, Steps
to Performing Communities,
Collaboration, Creativity, Visioning
and Appreciation & Celebration.
Other learning experiences included History
of our Community, Ethics in Leadership,
Sales Tips and Etiquette.
The year concluded with the presentations
of Project Teams, developing Personal
Mission Statements and committing to
Move to ACTION.
Leadership Board
of Directors
member, Gene
Bruce, gives
examples of
proper etiquette
and strongly
encourages the
youth to eliminate
the word “like”
from their lexicon.
Caitlyn Eby, Maria Dias
and Rachel Roberts
proudly display the
baked goods their team
prepared to sell to help
raise money for local
art programs.
Marilyn Thompson,
Class 29, talks to Youth
Leadership participants
about the importance of
good communication skills.
Youth Leadership
participants pose for
a picture as they take
a break outside the
executive conference
rooms at Baker
& Daniels.
Several news
stations came
to interview
youth leadership
participants in
the Arts and
Culture project
group about
the Art Auction
and Bake Sale
they held at the
Century Center.
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Challenge
Leadership Day
During one of the most popular youth program days, Chuck Roach, of Challenge Leadership - Indianapolis, spends the day
putting Youth Leadership participants through a variety of fast paced, and challenging high energy activities.
Students are
required as a group,
to raise the Hoola
Hoop from the floor
to over their heads
without it falling,
using only 2 fingers!
Each team uses
materials to build
a bridge strong
enough to get the
truck over the bridge
without collapsing!
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Blindfolded-Haley
Hibshman is guided
through the forest maze
by Shawniece Watson and
Maggie Cressy.
Building trust-these
students “lean on each
other” trusting that they will
keep each other up!
The Sea-Spa team shares
their team’s story.
Moving To Action
Youth Project Teams
Arts & Culture
The Arts and Culture project group held an Art Show at the
Century Center to showcase the art from four local high
schools. Over 100 pieces of student art were featured. A silent
auction and bake sale raised $300 which was donated to Arts
Everywhere in support of area school art programs.
Diverse Neighborhoods
Partnering with the Near Northwest Neighborhood Association,
this team helped residents prepare the neighborhood gardens
for spring. They also cleared away litter along Portage Avenue.
Education
The team conducted a book drive which yielded twenty boxes of
books. The books were then donated to The Center for Homeless,
El Campito, Books & Blankets and Xavier School of Excellence.
Environment
Potawatomi Park was the recipient of this team’s work in
cleaning the park for the summer season.
Quality of Life
This team focused on donations for St. Vincent de Paul. The
group “stuffed a truck” with the clothing and food items they
collected. A total of 400 pounds of donations were collected.
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Commencement 2010
Over 325 people joined together at the Gillespie Conference Center on the campus of
Saint Mary’s College to celebrate the achievements of Adult Class 36 and Youth Leadership Class 17.
Thank you
to the 2010
Commencement
Sponsors
Reverend Dennis Givens (2nd from left) delivered a passionate
commencement address describing his experience with the
Leadership program. Pictured with Dennis are his wife Debra, 2010
Distinguished Alumnus, Kirby Falkenberg, his mentee 10 year old
David, and Kirby’s wife Claudia.
Craig Horvath also
shared pearls of
wisdom as one of
the commencement
speakers. A special
thank you to WSBT
Television for
videotaping the
address due to Craig
being on a mission trip
to Peru with a group
of Holy Cross College
students during
the celebration.
Selected from
among their peers
to represent Youth
Leadership Class XVII
were Brandon Thorpe,
Gabe Jacobs, Rachel
Roberts, Ellen Roof
and Miguel Santos.
“The growth
and development
of people is the
highest calling
of Leadership”
– Harvey S. Firestone
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Oscar Joyo,
Gabe Jacobs,
Joe Herman,
Chris Lesh
and K.G. Koch
contemplate how
they will put their
leadership skills
to use.
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Distinguished Alumnus
Kirby Falkenberg, class 20
Wanting to serve
his country, Kirby
enlisted in the Navy after graduation
from high school and served two tours
in Vietnam. He then went on to obtain
a bachelor’s of science degree from the
University of Wisconsin with a double
major in Modernization Process of
Developing Countries & Social Change Agentry with a Sociology
Minor and then a master’s degree in Environmental Arts and Sciences.
In 1977 Kirby began a career with the YMCA that spanned over 30
years and included serving as executive director of the YMCA of
Greater St. Louis, Alton, IL and Fort Wayne. In 1992 he was heavily
recruited by the YMCA of Michiana to come aboard as the CEO and
Executive Director in South Bend. Under his leadership in South
Bend he turned around a $900,000 deficit budget and raised over
$2 million dollars for program and facility improvements to Camp
Eberhart and the Northside branch. He has brought membership to
over 7,000 strong and growing.
Kirby has always been committed to bettering the lives of others
and is heavily involved in his church and his community. He was the
first recipient of the student leadership John Muir Environmental
Awareness Award in 1970. During his time in Green Bay he was
President of the Wisconsin Association of Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Agencies and has been a Big Brother to three young men whom he
is still very connected with to this day. Kirby has been a 30 plus year
member of the Rotary Club, held the position of past president and
is very active in fundraising and community service. Most recently
he served as Chairman of the Community Allies and was honored
by the United Way of St. Joseph County with the Community
Hero Award and the 2008 recipient of Chevalier Award from Good
Shepherd Montessori School.
Kirby is a lifelong proponent for physical fitness and embodies the
principals of the YMCA Triangle of Balance - mind, body and spirit.
He is proud to have never missed a day of work in his entire 50 year
working career which started at age 14. Kirby is also involved with
Christians in Commerce, a group that focuses on bringing Christian
principles into the workplace, and has served as president of the
local chapter and currently serves on the National Board. Through
his alliance he was instrumental in developing a chapter in Uganda
that is already 3,000 members strong.
A passion for adventure with 18 countries traveled already under his
belt, he is looking forward to discovering new locations and visiting
treasured friends around the world now that he is retired. Kirby is
dedicated to continuing his work with CIC, missionary service in
Uganda, his advisory role with the YMCA and his involvement with
the community.
Kirby and his beloved wife, Claudia, have been married for over 40
years and have two daughters, Kirsten and Claudia.
Past Distinguished Alumnus
Recipients include:
1996-Dr. Virginia Calvin, Class 1
1997-Patricia and Donald Cressy
Honorary Class 23 & Class 1
1998-Gladys Muhammad, Class 7
1999-25th Anniversary Celebration
Honoring All Alumni
2003-Karl G. King III, Class 1
2004-Ed Henry, Class 16
2005-Luther Taylor, Class 29
2006-Claude D. Renshaw, Class 4
2007-Rex J. Rakow, Class 17
2000-Patrick M. McMahon, Class 4
2008-Tim Sexton, Class 24
2001-Sharon Scuzzo, Class 8
2009-Wellington (Duke)
Jones, III, Class 3
2002-Lou Nanni, Class 19
In Memoriam
John Bell, Class 34
Thank you, John, for helping us to see
life from a different perspective. You
opened our eyes and our hearts. Your
inspiring story of restorative justice
and your tremendous work in helping
ex-offenders in our community become
productive, engaged citizens will live on
through the countless lives you touched.
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Northern Indiana Community
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August 24 | 8:30 am – 5:00 pm | University of Notre Dame
Join alumni from other Leadership programs in Northern Indiana
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Highlights include:
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number of informative, thought provoking breakout sessions on a host of leadership topics. Mark your calendars as this
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