MONROE — Green County Leaders is proud to announce the graduation of 32 community leaders from the 2022-2023 leadership development program.
These participants were celebrated during a graduation ceremony and were recognized for their community project accomplishments and educational achievements.
Green County Leaders is an educational program where individuals practice leadership skills, deepen their understanding of community issues, and prepare for leadership roles, thereby creating a network of active and visionary individuals who leverage their experience and expertise to benefit their community and local community-based organizations. Green County Leaders participants attend a full-day program once a month, held in various locations, from September through May. This year participants met over 100 community leaders and toured 22 sites in seven communities.
Participants also take part in a team project and other activities to hone leadership skills and community impact. This year’s class projects were instrumental in laying groundwork for future efforts and included:
● Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Feasibility Study, exploring issues and opportunities regarding EV stations in Green County.
● Art in Public Spaces, partnering with Monroe Main Street, Monroe High School, and Kuhn North America Engraving to develop an art piece for downtown Monroe.
● Aspiring Leaders of Green County, partnering with Green County United way to create and maintain a group of individuals who want to improve Green County. To do so, the group plans to provide members with civic, social, and professional opportunities.
● Green County Beautification, partnering with the City of Monroe Parks and Forestry Department to create a living catalog to support the City of Monroe Terrace Tree Program and plant a pollinator garden in Twining Park.
● Youth Sports Equipment Swap, developing an opportunity for families to swap youth sports equipment.
● Homelessness in Green County, partnering with Family Promise of Green County and the school districts in Green County to create and share informational resources for youth dealing with homeless in Green County.
● ATV/UTV Mapping, to create an updated ATV/UTV map for Green County to promote tourism and economic development.
Applications for the 2023-2024 Green County Leaders program are available online at www.greencountyleaders.com. Applications are due on Friday, July 28. Tuition assistance is available. For more information on the Green County Leaders program, contact Victoria Solomon at the Extension Green County Office at 608-328-9440 or victoria.solomon@wisc.edu.
Those being recognized included:
● Aaron Courter, representing Colony Brands, Inc
● Alex Aurit, representing Colony Brands, Inc
● Alex Zahn, representing Duxstad, Bestul & McNaughton, S.C.
● Amanda Gerber, representing Aster Assisted Living
● Angela Blizard, representing SSM Health Monroe
● Angie Mathews, representing SSM Monroe Hospital
● Ashley Geisler, representing SSM Health Monroe
● Ashley Servin, representing Precision Biolabs
● Ashley Rieder, representing Hughes Resources
● Bridget Zimmerman, representing Green County Public Health
● Christine Nelson representing SSM Health Monroe Clinic Medical Group
● Claire Rindal, representing Monroe School District
● Cory Kundert, representing CUNA (Credit Union National Assn)
● David Ewert, representing Duxstad, Bestul & McNaughton, S.C.
● Grace Spangler, representing Kuhn North America
● Greg Gratz, representing Colony Brands, Inc
● Janelle Rucker, representing Woodford State Bank;
● Jessica Bystry, representing Bank of Brodhead
● Joshua Wilson, representing Monroe School District
● Kristen DeMay, representing Precision Drive & Control
● Luke Molinaro, representing Molinaro Dairy Queen
● Maria Johnson representing Pleasant View Nursing Home
● Matt Sheaffer, representing RES-Taylor Creek Restoration Nurseries
● Matthew Schenk, representing Kuhn North America
● Nicholas Martin, representing Colony Brands, Inc
● Skyler Myers, representing The Bank of New Glarus
● Stephanie Edmunds, representing Kuhn North America
● Stephanie Plath, representing SSM Health-Monroe Clinic
● Timothy Lucas, representing SC Data Center Inc
● Tyler Hocraffer, representing SC Data Center Inc
● Will Oemichen, representing Green County Board of Supervisors
● William Fedders, representing Colony Brands, Inc.
Applications available for 2023-24 Green County Leaders class
MONROE — Green County Leaders is seeking motivated individuals who are interested in learning, self-discovery, community issues, and networking.
Green County Leaders is a program designed to help build community leadership. Participants meet one day per month for 10 months. This is a great networking opportunity, as participants connect with leaders throughout Green County.
Sessions focus on building community leadership skills and raising awareness of community issues, including local government, healthcare, economic development, education, and more. Green County Leaders is made possible by a partnership between UW-Madison Division of Extension Green County and Green County Development Corporation, with strong support from community organizations and businesses.
Application forms, along with more information about the program, are available online at www.greencountyleaders.com or at the Green County UW-Extension office at 2841 6th Street, Monroe, WI 53566. Applications will be accepted from now until July 28, 2023. Tuition assistance is available for qualifying participants.
For more information, contact Victoria Solomon at the Green County UW-Extension Office at (608) 328-9440 or victoria.solomon@wisc.edu.
