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About Leadership Monroe County
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Mission
Leadership Monroe County Florida's mission is building relationships for constructive alliances among Florida Keys leaders.
Vision
Leadership Monroe County Florida's vision is to be the trustee of effective community leadership in the Florida Keys.
Goals
The long-term goals of the program are to develop strong, dedicated leadership working for a sense of community throughout Monroe County. Toward that end, Leadership Monroe County seeks to:
- Identify today's and tomorrow's leaders who are committed to the long-term future of the County, from all segments of the community
- Introduce participants to the problems, challenges and opportunities in the County and the resources available to address them
- Create a network among graduates and other community leaders to foster future communication and cooperation
Who We Are
What is Leadership Monroe County?
Monroe County's rapidly changing needs and concerns make it necessary that a group of strong leaders guide the community in a positive direction. So that our leaders are well educated about their community, the Key West Chamber of Commerce developed Leadership Monroe County.
The program is aimed at community residents who are active in leadership roles in the private sector, government, or community organizations. Through a series of one- and two-day sessions, participants examine fundamental segments of our local community and gather information to help them make quality leadership decisions. All sessions bring together the key government and private sector leaders of the county in a seminar and group discussion format.
Graduates become part of Leadership Monroe County's alumni organization, dedicated to furthering cooperation and community well-being between local leaders. The alumni network offers an ideal framework for pursuing individual and community goals and business objectives. Program planning and administration are overseen by an alumni board of directors.
Leadership Monroe County operates under the auspices of the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys.
Who Can Participate?
The program seeks those who are dynamic, informed leaders committed to the good of the community. Applicants must:
- Be leaders within their business or organization with a potential for advancement to other leadership positions
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to serve the community through participation in volunteer organizations
- Have lived or worked in Monroe County for at least one year and be a Monroe County registered voter
- Be seriously committed to live in Monroe County for the foreseeable future
- Be able to participate in the seven one- and two-day monthly sessions
Board Photo
Left to Right: Lou Caputo (Chair), Jason Koler, JB Hunt, Dianna Sutton (Treasurer), Jodi Weinhofer, Charlotte Quinn (secretary), Susan Recarey, Chris Sante (Past President), Kim Works, Michael Shields, Strib Ellison, Kelli Brower, Manny Madruga, Holly Merrill, and Mike Puto (Vice-President). Not pictured: Mark Kohl, Nelson Lazo, and Dianne Weitz.
Current Class
"Class XVIII is underway"
(standing left): Greg Wheeler, Don Fanelli, Michael Mayer
(standing right): Rick Ramsay, Cale Smith, Keith Bland
(seated - top row to bottom row):
Roman Gastesi, Lou Caputo (board chair),
Robby Majeska, Norman Anderson,
Jim Reynolds, Alison Higgins,
Candy Fincke, Judy Hull,
Michele Beach, Neal Carbaugh,
Yesenia Ramirez, David Grego,
Wendy Coles, Ginger Snead,
Sara Hamilton, Brenda Pierce,
Stephanie Scuderi,
Ani Madruga, Mary Schmidt
(missing): Chris Gratton
Leadership Monroe County
P.O. Box 1364
Key West, FL 33041
Phone (305) 289-9400
Fax (305) 295-0433
www.leadershipmonroecounty.org
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