Leaders earn community building certification
Graduates of the 2017 Community Builders of Greene County leadership program were honored last month at a ceremony held in the Foundation Room of the Community Foundation of Greene County.
Community Builders Nonprofit Leadership certifications were given to 14 individuals for completing the course on management and leadership of nonprofit organizations. Each graduate received a framed certificate, pin, chocolate hammer and a copy of “How Effective Nonprofits Work.”
Those earning the Nonprofit Leadership certification were Minnie Boles, Blueprints care manager ombudsman supervisor; Jack Burt, Southwest Training Services job developer; Carrie Cavanaugh, Washington Health System Greene; Geraldine Green, Beacon Health Options P E & O coordinator/engagement specialist; Kim Grimes, Greene County Industrial Developments board member; Jeanine Henry, Greene County Industrial Developments board member; Taryn Hughes, Washington Health System Greene; Lori Lhota – Greene County Human Services Communities That Care mobilizer; Abbey Sager, Diverse Gaming Coalition; Austin Sager, Diverse Gaming Coalition; Josie Tarquinio, California University of Pennsylvania student; Tami Tarquinio, Centerville Clinics; Justine Welsh, Washington Health System Greene; and the Rev. Robert Wendel, retired clergy.
The 2017 Community Builder of the Year Award was presented to Jack Burt. The award, which is based on nominations by class members, recognizes the participant who displays the characteristics of a community builder throughout the program.
Community Builders provides training for those interested in volunteering their time and talents to support Greene County nonprofit organizations. The nonprofit leadership program explores leadership, nonprofit governance and boards of directors, financial management, communication and team work, strategic planning, public relations, grant writing, fundraising and volunteer engagement. This series is geared to helping citizens become better volunteers with non-profit organizations in the community, whether it be through activities such as serving on non-profit boards, volunteering on fundraising committees, or providing volunteer services.
Instructors for the program are local and regional experts, including Capie Hubbard, Tracy Lowrance, Thomas G. Milinovich, Bruce Decker, Darlene Bigler, Jeff McCracken, Teresa Roberts, Deborah Takach, Pam Cunningham, Nancy Riggle and Bettie Stammerjohn.
Local leaders serving on the Community Builders steering committee in 2017 were Karen Bennett, Darlene Bigler, Kim Grimes, Thelma Szarell, Barbara Wise, Bill Monahan, Teresa Roberts, and Don Chappel.
The 2018 series of Community Builders of Greene County will begin Aug. 27. The program will meet from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. every other Monday through Dec. 3. Registration will open in June. For more information or to be placed on the list, call 724-627-2010, or email cfgcpa@gmail.com.