Mission Statement
To inspire individuals and young families to create a brighter future for themselves and their community by providing educational, networking and community engagement opportunities.

Description:
The Emerging Leaders of Portage County program is designed to work with the next generation of community leaders between the ages of 21 and 40 (or the sufficiently young-at-heart) who want to make a difference in their community and beyond. The group's top priority is to develop and encourage philanthropic and community involvement activities while providing peer-to-peer networking opportunities.

Members and their families participate in committees, networking events, volunteer projects, and leadership training opportunities. Members are educated on key community needs as well as initiatives that work to advance the common good.

Educate. Network. Engage.

EDUCATE the community and yourself about local needs while enhancing your personal and professional skills.

NETWORK with community leaders, learn from your peers, share and gain knowledge through member events.

ENGAGE with the community and other members, volunteer to plan and implement projects, take the lead to help create everlasting change in our community.

Our Goals
-Make a difference in the community through contributions of time, talents and expertise
-Educate and increase awareness of local needs
-Engage individuals in community development and encourage involvement
-Encourage leadership for members on committees and in other roles
-Promote volunteerism and inspire philanthropy
-Build a network that is a catalyst for positive change
-Provide educational opportunities to benefit members and the greater community

Contact people:

Jessica Glenetski, Marketing Director, (phone), (email) Angela Schenk, (phone), (email)

Address:

1100 Centerpoint Drive Stevens Point, WI 54481 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.unitedwaypoco.org/EmergingLeaders

Last updated on June 28, 2011