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Extend your Leadership experience and continue to beConnected | Productive | InformedBenefits include: Education &Network OpportunitiesCommunity ForumsProgram DaysContinuing EducationE-News updates and anannual Printed publicationBoard & Committee Participation OpportunitiesCareer OpportunitiesLeadership NewsCultivating Today’s Leaders to Serve Tomorrow’s CommunityName _________________________________ Leadership Class ___________Yes, I want to join for $25. Please make checks payable to“Leadership South Bend/Mishawaka”Please accept my additional contribution of $___________to help fund scholarships for Leadership participants.Yes, I want a Lifetime Alumni Association Membership foronly $350.Please send your membership form and dues payment to:Leadership South Bend/Mishawaka401 E. Colfax – Suite 310P.O. Box 1677South Bend, IN 46634-1677Home address _______________________________________________________Employer _____________________________ Position _____________________Work address ________________________________________________________Home Phone __________________________ Work phone _________________Email address _______________________________________________________www.sjchamber.org/leadership2010-2011 Board of DirectorsPresidentTodd BruceLake City BankVice PresidentTom RossFifth Third BankTreasurerJerry ScottTowne Air FreightSecretaryCarolyne CallSaint Mary’s CollegePast PresidentAmy HillAmerican Red CrossSt. Joseph CountyDirectorsMark Andrews1st Source BankRolla BaumgartnerCommunity VolunteerTodd BrownTCUGreg ConradMemorial Home CareCarla CrittendonCrowe HorwathDennis GivensNew HorizonsOutreach MinistryBruce GreenbergFamily & Children’s CenterCindy KilgoreCrime StoppersJane MasonOur Lady of Peace HospitalNatalie MastCB Richard Ellis | BradleyMatthew MoneyUniversity of Notre DameShawna NeilsonGibson Insurance GroupShery PurkeypileAllied Physicians of MichianaJeff ReaChamber of CommerceFederico RodriguezSouth Bend Fire DepartmentJackie RuckerUniversity of Notre DameEric SeigelTuesley Hall Konopa, LLPPat CressyBoard Member EmeritusStaffJuliann JankowskiExecutive DirectorPamela NewmanProgram DirectorTrish RossAdministrative Assistant2 | www.sjchamber/leadership | Leadership South Bend/Mishawaka

Thank youLeadershipContributorsa publication of Leadership South Bend/Mishawaka • 2010 – 2011 YearbookLeadership South Bend/Mishawakawishes to thank the companiesand individuals who have sogenerously contributed to the2010-2011 program yearLeadership LegacyAnonymous Scholarship DonorsThe Cressy FoundationIndiana Leadership AssociationTCU FoundationWSBTVisionariesBaker & DanielsGene BruceCardinal BusesCrowe HorwathFifth Third BankLake City BankNatalie MastPam & Chip NewmanProject FutureScot & Shery PurkeypileSaint Mary’s CollegeJerry & Janet ScottThrough Eagle’s EyesTRANSPOTuesley Hall KonopaContentsfeatures4 Perspectives from thePresident andExecutive Director5-6 Alumni News22 Commencement 201123 2011 DistinguishedAlumnusyearbook7-10 Adult Class XXXVII Photos11 Adult Retreat12-14 Adult ProgramDay Highlights15 Adult Project Teams– Moving to Action16-17 Youth Class XVIII Photos18 Youth Retreat19-20 Youth ProgramDay Highlights21 Youth Project Teams– Moving to ActionKey PartnersTodd BruceCentury CenterThe Crowe FoundationCarolyne CallWilliam CushwaFoegley LandscapeGibson InsuranceHoly Cross CollegeJuliann JankowskiJane MasonCenter for HistoryBecky SummersCollaboratorsMark AndrewsRolla BaumgartnerTodd BrownDennis & Debra GivensBruce GreenbergCraig HorvathCindy KilgoreShawna NeilsonTom & Nicole RossTrish & Bob RossSaint Joseph Regional Medical CenterSouth Bend Chocolate CompanyWNIT TelevisionThank You to our RetiringBoard MembersJane MasonA special thank you to boardmembers Amy Hill, RollaBaumgartner, Natalie Mast andJane Mason for their six years ofservice on the Leadership Boardof Directors. We greatly appreciatethat they will continue to stayinvolved through committees ormentoring.PresidentTodd Brucepasses thegavel toincomingboardpresidentTom Ross.Leadership South Bend/Mishawaka | www.sjchamber/leadership | 3

SuccessTodd Bruce, Class XXXLeadership Board PresidentAs I sat throughanother great Leadershipcommencement ceremony onMay 12th, I had the chance toponder several things: this year’sexcellent class of participants, ourLeadership program, had Juliannnoticed that I ate her dessert,as well as mine? Ethical dessertviolation aside, all thoughtscame back to a commontheme - success.First, this Leadership year was ahuge success. You couldn’t be atcommencement and not cometo that conclusion. That didn’t happen by accident. Thank youJuliann, Pam and Trish for pouring yourselves into this program. Thefeedback from this year’s class validates it was a great year.Secondly, this Leadership program is a huge success. We’re 37years old and going strong, actually gaining momentum with eachyear. Thank you to the sponsors and parents that continue to sendthese amazing participants through the program each year. Andthanks to all past and present Board members who have guidedthis program over the decades, keeping it relevant and meaningful.And finally, this year’s class and not their success, but what willcome next. You see, I observed the Adult and Youth classesthis year, and the fact is these people are already successful.John Maxwell says our goal should not be “success” but rather“significance.” You find significance when you use your success tomake a difference for something bigger than yourself. LeadershipSouth Bend/Mishawaka has honed the leadership skills of thisyear’s class. It also showed them the areas of our community thatare in dire need of continued, great leadership. I’m hopeful andconfident this year’s class will use their leadership abilities to makea difference in our community and discover the joy of significance.And so, where are you in your journey to significance? If you’reinvolved in our community and making a difference, well done!If not, then consider joining our Alumni Association to getreconnected, or get involved in a great organization that is making adifference. Our community needs your involvement, your passionand your leadership skills.Future Growth and OpportunitiesJuliann Jankowski, Class XXIVExecutive DirectorAuthentic LeadershipAs I look back on the opening retreat forthe adult class, one theme stood outmore than any other...community pride.There was frustration by the participantsregarding the apathy and sometimesnegativity of far too many people in ourcommunity. We spent a lot of timethroughout the year talking about how tobe part of the solution and not part of theproblem, how we could make sure ourvoices were being heard while seekingfirst to understand the issue and thedifferent viewpoints of those affected.We like to call the latter “walking inanother person’s shoes” and we role play that with the “movingthrough the system” simulation at Goodwill each year. A workshopon seeking common ground was also added to help address thepolitical divide.It is evident how important authentic leadership is for our communitymoving forward. So important, in fact, that Authentic Leadershipfor the 21st Century is the theme for the 2011 Regional CommunityLeadership Conference we will be hosting in August. Everything wedo must be evaluated under the premise of is this helping or hurtingthe situation? Why am I taking this action? How does it correlatewith my values and morals? Am I being honest and transparent?And am I looking out for the best interests of my community or myown? While we will never completely agree on any issue we dohave an obligation to tell why we believe the way we do and be ableto passionately defend our stance.Community Impact StudyIn March, we were pleased to get the results of the CommunityImpact Study conducted in 2010 by Walden University. Weparticipated in the study with Leadership Lynchburg and LeadershipNorthwest Indiana. Overall, the findings were extremely positive.Alumni are very engaged in our community and are makinga positive impact in many areas. Respondants evaluated theprogram very highly with regards to how connected they felt to theprogram. This is an area we have focused on the last several yearsso we were very pleased that the alumni association and resultingalumni activities have provided this result. Alumni and currentclass participants also appreciated the incredible networking andcollaboration opportunities the program and the alumniassociation offer. We did, however, identify some opportunities wecould develop moving forward.Strategic PlanningAt a recent board planning session we explored ways to incorporatethe results of the study into our strategic plan. Strategic initiativeswill include more of a regional approach with opportunities to interactwith other leadership programs and our state and local government.We will also continue our work to attract more diversity in ourparticipants and presenters. More details about the strategic planand performance measures will be posted on the website soon.The Leadership Board of Directors and staff are very excitedabout the accomplishments of the last year and with the supportof our facilitators and committee members, we look forward toimplementing new, innovative ideas in the coming year!4 | www.sjchamber/leadership | Leadership South Bend/Mishawaka

Leadership Alumni AssociationThe alumniassociation continuesto be a wonderful vehicle to allowLeadership graduates to extendtheir Leadership experience. The2010-11 year kicked off in Augustwith Leadership South Bend/Mishawaka hosting a northernIndiana Leadership conference.More than 10 Leadershiporganizations and alumni wererepresented at the event held atthe University of Notre Dame. Theannual meet and greet for the newclass grows each year and allowsalumni a chance to connect withthe new leadership class.Other events included workshopson Finding Common Groundand How to Use PeopleMap forleadership success as well ashowing of the movie “Waitingfor Superman” followed by adiscussion of education practicesin other countries. Alumni also hadthe opportunity to enjoy a nightat the symphony with BroadwayRocks. For the 3rd Annual Livea Difference Day, Leadershipalumni partnered with RebuildingTogether and refurbished ahouse on the west side of SouthBend. Lots of opportunities fornetworking, continuing educationand service! Thank you to the over250 members of the LeadershipAlumni Association. If you have notdone so, please join us! AlumniAssociation dues also help tosupport scholarships for the youthand adult program.Program directors from LeadershipLaPorte County, South Bend/Mishawakaand Fort Wayne shared notes andplans for the upcoming year at the2010 Northern Indiana CommunityLeadership Conference at Notre Dame.From left to right are: Elena Mrozinske,Pam Newman, Jim Jessup, and EllenCavicini. Ten Leadership programs wererepresented at the conference.Alumni committee member, RandyKelly, Class 34, explains to KevinLamar James, Class 37, how his classis leading in alumni memberships andwill continue to do so. Do I hear achallenge? How is your class doing?All in the Family – Don Cressy,Class 1; Pat Cressy, HonoraryClass 23 and Leadership DirectorEmeritus are joined by graduatesfrom this year’s class – daughter,Kiernan Cressy Anzlec, niece,Erin Crawford Cressy and sonCorey Cressy, Class 34, at thisyear’s commencement celebration.Alison McSherry from theKosciosko County Leadershipprogram talks to conferencecommittee member SarahHoshaw, Class 34 and presenterCarrie Call, Class 33.Upcoming Leadership Alumni Association Events:2 nd Annual Regional CommunityLeadership ConferenceAugust 309:00 am - 3:00 pmUniversity of Notre DameMeet and GreetClass XXXVIIISeptember 84:30 - 6:00 pmThe Summit ClubLeadership South Bend/Mishawaka | www.sjchamber/leadership | 5

Leadership Alumni AssociationAlumni Association and board member,Shawna Neilson, Class 32, (2nd fromleft), meets new class members MelissaLangley, Amy Everett, Alice Springer, LieuHahn and Taya Groover at the alumni Meetand Greet event held at the Summit Club.Nancy and Pete Owsianowski, Pam Newman and FayeDraper enjoyed cocktails before attending the South BendSymphony’s “Broadway Rocks” event.Nearly 30 African American alumni of Leadership South Bend/Mishawaka met for a luncheon at the Hilton Garden Inn inDecember. The theme was “Reconnecting Leaders to Make aDifference”. Pictured are (in back): Jessie Whitaker, Class 20,Barrett Berry, 36, John Henderson, Class 20, Board PresidentTodd Bruce, Class 30; (seated) Carla Crittendon, Class 34, KennHardy, Class 32 and Marion Fulce, Class 20.Braving the chilly, wet weather, Leadership alumni, family and friends scraped, painted,planted flowers and performed general clean-up duties of a home on the city’s westside during the 3rd Annual Leadership Live a Difference Day, Saturday, April 9th.The “Live The Bend” kick off held at Corby’s inApril was a big hit for class members, alumniand community leaders. Christian Corthier,Aaron Perri and Paul Phair, Class 35 discuss theimportance of community pride and service toour community.6 | www.sjchamber/leadership | Leadership South Bend/Mishawaka

Adult Class XXXVIIKiernan Cressy AnzelcEarly Childhood Education ConsultantThe Family Connection15284 Fox Run TrailMishawaka, IN 46545O: 574.993.9676Community Interests:Youth, education, women’s issuesCarl BalsControllerAllied Physicians of Michiana130 S. Main StreetSouth Bend, IN 46601O: 574.251.2100Community Interests:YMCA of MichianaElizABETh CecconiDirector of Marketing & DevelopmentSt. Joseph County Airport Authority4477 Progress DriveSouth Bend, IN 46628O: 574.233.2185 ext. 230Community Interests:Youth recreation, economic development,transportation, social media, literacy, mentoringand youth sportsBill CerneySenior ManagerCrowe Horwath, LLP320 E. Jefferson BoulevardSouth Bend, IN 46624O: 574.235.6856Community Interests:YMCA of Michiana, Susan G. Komen forthe Cure, economic development, educationBRETT BauerSenior Investment Officer1st Source Bank100 N. Michigan StreetSouth Bend, IN 46601O: 574.235.2638Community Interests:Education, youth, mentoring, communityDaniel ConroyBanking Center Manager1st Source Bank52990 State Road 933 NorthSouth Bend, IN 46637O: 574.271.4260Community Interests:American Cancer Society, Roseland RotaryKeith M. BenhamAM General LLC105 N. Niles AvenueSouth Bend, IN 46617O: 574.284.2728John CoRThierChief of TrainingSouth Bend Fire Department1222 S. Michigan StreetSouth Bend, IN 46601O: 574.235.9310Community Interests:Public safetyJessica BrooKShireAssociate Director for Public AffairsUniversity of Notre Dame511 Main BuildingNotre Dame, IN 46556O: 574.631.5829Community Interests:Health and wellness education; businessand school collaborationsJeneen L. CraneProgram ManagerTCU Investment Services110 S. Main StreetSouth Bend, IN 46601O: 574.284.6210Community Interests:Promoting involvement in the community,Crimestoppers, emergency preparedness, IBSbreast cancer awareness, pet refuge and rescueLeadership South Bend/Mishawaka | www.sjchamber/leadership | 7

Adult Class XXXVIIErin Crawford CressyConsultantCatalyst Lead ConsultingGroup, LLC3925 Glaser Court, Suite BMishawaka, IN 46545O: 574.210.4624Community Interests:Girls on the Run; Women Business Owners ofMichiana; St. Augustine’s Catholic ChurchSarah GreenawALTCommunity Outreach CoordinatorHope Ministries432 S. Lafayette BoulevardSouth Bend, IN 46601O: 574.235.4150, ext. 231Community Interests:Keller Park Church’s Unity Garden foodmovement, intercultural and religiousstudies, intentional community.Rob DeCleeneExecutive DirectorSouth Bend/Mishawaka Convention and Visitors Bureau401 E. Colfax Avenue, Suite 310South Bend, IN 46617O: 574.232.0231 x307Community Interests:DTSB-Board; Bike South Bend; South Bend imageenhancement; Life Member-Indiana UniversityAlumni AssociationTAYA Leslie GrooverChief Development OfficerCenter for the Homeless813 S. Michigan StreetSouth Bend, IN 46601O: 574.282.8700Community Interests:Family, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church-Niles MI,American Cancer Society, healthRYAnn DeMossPractice SupervisorMedpoint Express3355 Douglas Road, Suite 300South Bend, IN 46635O: 574.647.1040Community Interests:Family, education, community development,faith, health/wellnessEric GuentherOwner/AgentState Farm Insurance60981 US 31 SouthSouth Bend, IN 46614O: 574.291.1597Community Interests:Family, children’s education, sports, faithAMY EVERETTOffice ManagerMeridian Title Corporation4440 Edison Lakes ParkwayMishawaka, IN 46545O: 574.271.3777Community Interests:Family, fitnessJohn A. HaferkampNews DirectorWSBT-TV1301 E. Douglas RoadMishawaka, IN 46545O: 574.247.7749Community Interests:Education and early childhood development,adoption, care for elderlyDEBRA GivensAssistant Pastor/DecoratorNew Horizons Outreach Ministry56165 Mayflower RoadSouth Bend, IN 46619O: 574.246.0522Community Interests:Church involvement; women’s leadershipand development; familyLieu HahnBranch ManagerLake City Bank21113 Cleveland RoadSouth Bend, IN 46628O: 574.243.0545Community Interests:Rotary, travel, family8 | www.sjchamber/leadership | Leadership South Bend/Mishawaka

Adult Class XXXVIICoRY HamelAttorneyCity of Mishawaka600 E. Third StreetMishawaka, IN 46544O: 574.257.1702Community Interests:Veteran’s affairs, environmentallysustainable communitiesMelissa LanGLEYClient ExecutiveGibson Insurance Group130 S. Main Street, Suite 400South Bend, IN 46601O: 574.245.3551Community Interests:SBCSC-Read To A Child program, Meals onWheels volunteerVicky HoLLAndPresidentPathfinders Advertising & Marketing Group3830 Edison Lakes ParkwayMishawaka, IN 46545O: 574.259.5908 x43Community Interests:Running a small business, Christ the KingChurch; RBI’sLARRY LaTARTEAttorneyBaker & Daniels202 S. Michigan StreetSuite 1400South Bend, IN 46601O: 574.234.4149Community Interests:Economic development, education, sustainabilityKevin LAMAR JamesAsst. Professor of SociologyIU South Bend, Department of Sociology1700 Mishawaka AvenueSouth Bend, IN 46616O: 574.520.4243Community Interests:Race/ethnic minorities, health disparities,culture, LGBT issuesJohn L. MARTELLVice President-PartnerCB Richard Ellis/Bradley202 S. Michigan StreetSuite 200South Bend, IN 46601O: 574.237.6000Community Interests:Boys & Girls Club; Economic Club of MichianaJitin KainAssistant DirectorDowntown South Bend, Inc.City of South Bend217 S. Michigan StreetSouth Bend, IN 46601O: 574.282.1110Community Interests:Arts and culture, environmental initiatives;Rebuilding TogetherTim MARTInAVP Branch AdministratorNotre Dame Federal Credit UnionPO Box 7878Notre Dame, IN 46556O: 574.239.6611Community Interests:Environmental issues, history/cultural development,sustainability, residential development in downtownSouth BendJennifer Knapp-BEUDERTManager-Robinson CommunityLearning CenterUniversity of Notre Dame921 North Eddy StreetSouth Bend, IN 46617O: 574.631.2688Community Interests:Youth development, music and theatre;educationJoshua NemethReal Estate ManagerRaitt Corporation815 N. Sample StreetSouth Bend, IN 46601O: 574.287.8022Community Interests:Volunteering, youth services, education, civicresponsibilityLeadership South Bend/Mishawaka | www.sjchamber/leadership | 9

Adult Class XXXVIIWilliam OdellDirector of DevelopmentREAL Services, Inc.1151 S. Michigan StreetSouth Bend, IN 46601O: 574.284.7145Community Interests:Little Flower Church Ministry; SBCSC Board;development of bicycle trailsJay ScoTTWindows/Network SpecialistOrion Group5770 Nimitz ParkwaySouth Bend, IN 46628O: 574.968.2656Community Interests:Local and regional history, economic development,church involvement, fine arts, Young ProfessionalsAgainst Poverty, YPNMelinda K. PageSpecial Offender SpecialistUS Probation & Pretrial Services204 S. Main Street, Room 105South Bend, IN 46601O: 574.246.8148Community Interests:Youth, education, employmentErin SmithProject/Practice ManagerMemorial Hospital & Health System615 N. Michigan StreetSouth Bend, IN 46601O: 574.647.6225Community Interests:Community health and wellness, economicdevelopment, environmental awarenessMAURICE PearlAssistant General ManagerSouth Bend Public Transportation Corporation:TRANSPO1401 S. Lafayette Blvd.South Bend, IN 46601O: 574.239.2303Community Interests:Education, transportation, family, public safety,active lifestylesAlice J. SpringerAttorneyBarnes & Thornburg600 1st Source Bank Center,100 N. Michigan StreetSouth Bend, IN 46601O: 574.237.1120Community Interests:Youth and family activities, education, Big Brothers BigSisters of St. Joseph CountyLeo E. PriemerFinancial AdvisorEdward Jones227 S. Main StreetSuite 101South Bend, IN 46601O: 574.288.3510Community Interests:Rotary, estate planning, “Stone Soup”Troy SwARTzendruberBusiness Development DirectorMcGladrey52700 Independence CourtElkhart, IN 46515O: 574.296.3740Community Interests:Health and wellness, education, non-profit organizationsMike ReeseLandscape ArchitectThe Troyer Group550 Union StreetMishawaka, IN 46544O: 574.259.9976Community Interests:Sustainable development and living; communityhealth and recreationBrent A. WilliamsAssistant Vice PresidentKey Bank202 S. Michigan StreetSouth Bend, IN 46624O: 574.237.5315Community Interests:Boys & Girls Club, 100 Black Men of Michiana, OliverGateway Neighborhood AssociationDaniel SchmidtendorffPresident/CEOCommunication Company5320 S. Main StreetSouth Bend, IN 46614O: 574.299.0020Community Interests:Economic Development; Habitat for HumanityConstruction and Family Placement; leadershipand development of childrenMARTIn WrightManager, Improvement ServicesPress Ganey Associates404 Columbia PlaceSouth Bend, IN 46601O: 574.234.8307Community Interests:“Stone Soup” Community; UnitedHealth Services; Diabetes Resource Center10 | www.sjchamber/leadership | Leadership South Bend/Mishawaka

Coming Together - Adult Leadership RetreatThe year openedwith an orientation session reviewingour expectations and learning theexpectations of the participants. Weconcluded with a “Meet and Greet”where board members and alumniwelcomed Class XXXVII.Team/Trust building and anintroduction to 21st centuryleadership skills were the focus atthe Opening Retreat at PokagonState Park. This set the foundationfor the Leadership year.Goals:To build 21st century Leadershipskills and capacities.To build Community Awareness.To experience different perspectives.To move to ACTIon.Classmates John Corthier,Rob DeCleene & LarryLaTarte share thoughts on ourcommunity strengthsand challenges.What Brought You to ourCommunity? Artifacts fromClass 37 were shared duringthe Community History Webdiscussion representing thepersonal yet historical picture ofthe community. Larry LaTarte,Bill Odell, Debra Givens andCarl Bals look over some of theartifacts classmates brought.“Raise your handif you want to bea leader!”JoshNemeth, TimMartin, BrettBauer and KiernanAnzelc are readyto step up!Debra Givens,Lieu Hahn andKevin LamarJames listen asMelinda Pageshares her ideas.Leadership South Bend/Mishawaka | www.sjchamber/leadership | 11

Leadership Program DaysLearning, Sharing, ExploringPam NewmanProgram Days focused on ourcommunity history, the community economicdevelopment current and future plans, a look intolocal government, the not-for-profit sector and twoProgram Days specifically investigating how economicdevelopment is effected by two community issues -Education and Crime & Safety. Also included was aspecial look into Ethics in Leadership.The Leadership skills developed were the concept ofServant/Authentic Leadership, Learning Styles, Stepsto Performing Communities, Creativity/Innovation,Collaboration, Visioning, Appreciation and Celebration.In addition, we focused on personal leadershipdevelopment through the Mind/Body/Spirit day.Other learning experiences included a visit to the SouthBend Common Council, St. Joseph County Council, aSchool Board meeting and the Police Ride-Alongs.Project Teams were identified at the Retreat andcompleted by April.The year concluded with developing Personal MissionStatements and making a commitment to take action inour community. We celebrated with a Commencement/Graduation Luncheon emphasizing “Live the Bend”.“Those who lead collaborative efforts - transforming, facilitative, servant leaders – relyon both a vision of leadership and new skills and behaviors to help communities andorganizations realize their visions, solve problems, and get results.” - David ChrislipLooking over the“Studebaker Corridor”, PatMcMahon’s tour focusingon the past, present andfuture of our communitycontinues to be a popularstarting point for theprogram year.Working together, classmates discuss their “visions for apreferred community”.Explaining how they are “Looking through LeadershipLenses” are Larry LaTarte, John Haferkamp andRyann DeMoss.12 | www.sjchamber/leadership | Leadership South Bend/Mishawaka

Leadership Program Days“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful,committed citizens can change the world.Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”- Margaret MeadDiversifiedperspectives.What do you see?Participants expresstheir creativity!Classmatesdemonstratea PerformingCommunity.Board membersMatt Moneyand Amy Hillvolunteer duringthe simulation.Participants simulate “Movingthrough the System” at GoodwillIndustries, seeing the worldthrough the eyes of those weserve. Maurice Pearl and LeoPreimer look to see, “Is this wherewe go?”Board member Carla Crittendondiscusses getting a bank accountwith Cory Hamel.Leadership South Bend/Mishawaka | www.sjchamber/leadership | 13

Leadership Program DaysJuliann Jankowski joins Carla Crittendon and fellow boardmembers, (in back) Rolla Baumgartner, Dennis Givens, Gene Bruce,Todd Brown and Eric Seigel, for the class project presentations.Participants listen as PhilD’Amico, Class 34, leads adiscussion on education duringthe taping of “EconomicOutlook” at the WNIT studio.Janeen Crane, Liz Ceconni,Leo Priemer and Bill Cerneyshow off the t-shirts theycreated as part of the Livethe Bend campaign kickoffin April.Classmates JenniferKnapp-Beudert,Marty Wright and TroySwartzendruber getto know each otherduring the meet andgreet session followingorientation at theSummit Club.Class members sharea spirited discussion.14 | www.sjchamber/leadership | Leadership South Bend/Mishawaka

Moving To ActionAdult Project TeamsHealth and RecreationThis team facilitated a partnership with the Reducing Obesity Coalitionand Memorial HealthWorks to help promote both organizations andbring their message of the benefits of healthy eating and exerciseto Lincoln Primary School. In addition, the team is in the process ofhelping write a $50,000 grant request to fund the CATCH program for19 area schools to receive fitness equipment.Green MovementThe focus was to support energy savings through reduced heatabsorption. The team installed a Green Roof on the PotawatomiZoo Otter Exhibit House. The team was also involved in the IdleReduction Pilot Program and will continue to work with the city toinstall battery packs in city vehicles.Children and Family– Girls on the RunThis team partnered with Girls on the Run whose goal is to preparegirls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. This involves a12 week training program for a 5k non-competitive race for 3rd – 8thgraders. The project team focused on marketing and development.They created and distributed a press release and updated donorpackets. They also organized the Derby-Dash fundraiser.River Group I – Live the BendThe team developed a community pride campaign titled Live theBend. The campaign includes local events, media coverage and awebsite to spread a goodwill message about our community and allthe things to do “in and around the bend”.River Group II – EcoFestThis team partnered with DTSB to promote the EcoFest.Promotional events created by the team include: a Poster ArtCompetition for children grades 3-8, Recycled Art Competition andRiver Boat Tour. The event will take place at Howard Park on theSt. Joseph River on June 18.Leadership South Bend/Mishawaka | www.sjchamber/leadership | 15

Youth Leadership Class XVIII“ The skills you learn and theconnections you make while goingthrough this program will have aneverlasting impact on your life.”– Myles Bolden, Class 18Landon DAVIDSonWashington High SchoolCarissa EscherMishawaka High SchoolLiz AnthonySaint Joseph’s High SchoolOlivia CarltonPenn High SchoolRoBERT DeeringMarian High SchoolTAYLor FoRBESPenn High SchoolImani BALLARDRiley High SchoolEmily CastroWashington High SchoolJon DICKInsonMishawaka High SchoolSheila FraserMarian High SchoolNick BauerClay High SchoolDAVID ChoLAKAdams High SchoolEmily DillonMarian High SchoolGracie GallagherSaint Joseph’s High SchoolMyles BoLDEnAdams High SchoolAllison D’AMBRosiaTrinity at GreenlawnBRAXTon EbyMishawaka High SchoolLauren GaratoniMarian High School16 | www.sjchamber/leadership | Leadership South Bend/Mishawaka

Youth Leadership Class XVIIIAudrey GrayPenn High SchoolMADELIne LandgrebeMishawaka High SchoolDEVIn MachowiakWashington High SchoolDARBY MountfordSaint Joseph’s High SchoolPATRICK QuinnAdams High SchoolCollin HickeySaint Joseph’s High SchoolRoBERT LeRoyMishawaka High SchoolWyatt MannTrinity at GreenlawnZack NemethClay High SchoolAnthony RiceMarian High SchoolJessica HipskindClay High SchoolMADELIne LewisSaint Joseph’s High SchoolJazmine MedinaSaint Joseph’s High SchoolCourtney NetzerClay High SchoolNick StraffordAdams High SchoolMichael ImusMarian High SchoolSarah LinnenPenn High SchoolRachel MedowPenn High SchoolAustin O’BrienSaint Joseph’s High SchoolDanielle WildesClay High SchoolTevin Kielton-BrownSaint Joseph’s High SchoolJocelyn LULAClay High SchoolJacob MielcarekRiley High SchoolJenny PorileMarian High SchoolRiley WolffRiley High SchoolLeadership South Bend/Mishawaka | www.sjchamber/leadership | 17

Youth Leadership Class XVIIIOur initial gathering wasthe Orientation of Parents and Students to learn of theinvolvement of this leadership journey. A full day retreatbuilt team and trust within the class. Project Teams wereidentified and the project work began.Goals:To build 21stcentury Leadershipskills and capacities.To build CommunityAwareness.To experiencedifferentperspectives.To move to ACTIon.Youth Leadership students gatheredat Manowe for a daylong retreat focusedon learning styles, building teamworkand trust within the class.Participantsbrainstorm ideasfor their communityproject duringthe retreat.18 | www.sjchamber/leadership | Leadership South Bend/Mishawaka

Youth Leadership Class XVIIIThe leadershipskills developed throughout theyear were Servant/AuthenticLeadership, Learning Styles, Stepsto Performing Communities,Collaboration, Creativity, Visioningand Appreciation and Celebration.Other learning experiences included History ofour Community, Ethics in Leadership, Sales Tipsand Etiquette.The year concluded with the presentations ofProject Teams, developing Personal MissionStatements and committing to Move to ACTION.Myles Bolden,Colin Hickey andSarah Linnenwork to solve apuzzle withoutcommunicating!Director RandyKelly discusses thecollaborative efforts torestore The MasonicTemple into what is nowthe South Bend CivicTheater.Program Director,Pam Newman, reviewslast minute detailsbefore the ProjectTeam presentations atthe Center for History.Nick Strafford, Tony Rice,Zach Nemeth and DarbyMountford work withMarilyn Thompson (Class29) She discussed theimportance of making agood first impression &polishing their act.Mentors Shery Purkeypileand Natalie Mast helpstudents through the“chaos stage” of planningtheir project.Leadership South Bend/Mishawaka | www.sjchamber/leadership | 19

ChallengeLeadership DayDuring one of the most popular youth program days, Ted Weise, of Challenge Leadership, spends the day putting YouthLeadership participants through a variety of fast paced, challenging and high-energy activities.Challenge Leadershipguru, Ted Weise, workswith a group on problemsolving skills.The group “joins together”at the end of the day havingbecome even more unitedas teams.Everyone participates,sharing their ideas on how toaccomplish the task.Each group has the task ofassembling a tower out of smallpieces of paper. The tallesttower that remains standingwins! Taylor Forbes addsanother support piece.Building friendships: MadelineLewis, Gracie Gallagher, DarbyMountford and Liz Anthony.20 | www.sjchamber/leadership | Leadership South Bend/Mishawaka

Moving To ActionYouth Project TeamsNeighborhoods: This Project Team partnered with the NearNorthwest Neighborhood to conduct a Chili Supper Fundraising Event. Theteam was involved in various tasks to assist with the dinner. $150 wasraised for the neighborhood organization.Safety: The team organized a bowling party and raised $120 infunds to support the Youth Services Bureau Safe Place program forteenage runaways. In choosing a project the team conducted researchon “teen issues” that are detrimental to the well being of youth.Unity: This team partnered with WNIT to create a PSA that addressescommunity unity and pride. This two commercial campaign will air in June.Green Initiative: The Green Team chose Temple Park, aneighborhood park in Mishawaka, to focus their energy. Tasks includedpainting, raking, planting and clearing of trash and debris.Teen Involvement: This team focused their energy onbook drives to provide books to St. Margaret’s House, Center for theHomeless and Robinson Community Center. 823 books were collectedwith an estimated value of $1,600 to benefit over 500 children.Community Appreciation: This project team conducted aclean-up of Rum Village Park. In addition to the clean-up, the group createda brochure, “South Bend a Thriving City”, which contains information aboutarea entertainment, culture and history. This informational piece will bedistributed across the community.Leadership South Bend/Mishawaka | www.sjchamber/leadership | 21

Commencement 2011Celebrating the classes andour community with recordattendance!Thank youto the 2011CommencementSponsorsThe 2011 Commencement marked the highest attendanceto date with 380 people joining the celebration honoringLeadership Class 37 and Youth Leadership Class 18.Community Appreciation was the theme as everyone wasencouraged to “Live The Bend”! In conjunction with the Riverproject group, commencement featured a coordinated themeof landmarks in our community, area leaders talking about howthey “Live the Bend” as well as t-shirts and magnets.John Haferkampand Liz Cecconiwere chosen byfellow classmatesto speak on theirbehalf, describingtheir Leadershipexperiences.Director Emeritus, Pat Cressy,introduced Kevin Murphy, Class 34,who accepted the distinguishedalumnus award for his mother,Carmi Murphy, Class 7.“Thegrowth anddevelopmentof peopleis thehighestcalling ofLeadership”– Harvey S. FirestoneDear friends to Leadership, Don Cressy,Class 1, and Founding Father, Chuck Roemer,were among the 380 attendees at theCommencement celebration.Anthony Rice,David Cholak, ImaniBallard, Liz Anthonyand Sarah Linnenwere selected fromamong their peersto represent YLclass 18.22 | www.sjchamber/leadership | Leadership South Bend/Mishawaka

Class Notes:Duke Jones, Class 3,has been promotedto vice chairman ofthe board of 1stSource Bank.Becky Summers, Class30, is now the senior vicepresident for sales andmarketing for TCU.John Griffith, Class 31,has been namedexecutive vice presidentof administration for1st Source Bank.Tim Leman, Class 34,has been named chiefexecutive officer ofGibson Insurance.Amy Steketee, Class 34,an associate in Baker andDaniels law firm, wasnamed an Up and ComingLawyer by Indiana Lawyerfor her demonstratedleadership and ability tomake an impact.Tim Trippel, YL Class 17,was named Indiana’s 2011Top Young Scientist atthe Hoosier Science andEngineering Fair.CongratulationsForty Under40 honorees:Kimber Abair, Class 34Deidre Davis, Class 35Marcy Dean, Class 36Rob DeCleene, Class 37Distinguished AlumnusCarmi Murphy, Class VIICarmiMurphy hasmade ourcommunityher vocation. With hertremendous ability tomotivate others andget things done, Carmiuses her many talents,time and resources tohelp make our community a better place. Althoughher volunteer activities are wide ranging, Carmi hasdevoted much of her time to those activities that helpwomen and children. A former president and memberof Junior League, she served on the advisory councilof the Family and Children’s Center for 17 years andas a board member for the Boys and Girls Club ofSt. Joseph County. Most recently she has served onthe Indiana University South Bend Arts FoundationBoard, the Indiana University South Bend CampaignPast Distinguished AlumnusRecipients include:1996-Dr. Virginia Calvin, Class 11997-Patricia andDonald Cressy HonoraryClass 23 & Class 11998-Gladys Muhammad,Class 72003-Karl G. King III, Class 12004-Ed Henry, Class 162005-Luther Taylor, Class 292006-Claude D. Renshaw,Class 4Committee, the WNIT Public Television Board, theBoard of Trustees for Saint Mary’s College as wellas the College’s Campaign Steering Committee, theUnited Way Campaign Board, and the Snite Museumof Art Advisory Board.Her volunteer service and leadership have beenrecognized by Saint Mary’s College (2011 OutstandingCommunity Leader Award), the Chamber ofCommerce (2008 Athena Award), Hospice (2008Helping Hands Award), United Way (2007 Volunteer ofthe Year), WNIT (2007 PBS National Volunteer of theYear Award), Northern Indiana Historical Society (2006Person of the Year) and the Governor’s Sagamore ofthe Wabash award (2006). Carmi continues to makea measurable difference in the lives of those shetouches through her dedication and leadership.Carmi is a graduate of Vanderbuilt University. Sheand her husband, Chris, have six adult children andnine grandchildren.In MemoriamJohn Haferkamp, Class 37Brad Humphries, Class 33Pablo Rodriguez, Class 36Jamie Ruiz, Class 34Daniel Schmidtendorff,Class 371999-25th AnniversaryCelebrationHonoring All Alumni2000-Patrick M. McMahon,Class 42001-Sharon Scuzzo, Class 82002-Lou Nanni, Class 192007-Rex J. Rakow, Class 172008-Tim Sexton, Class 242009-Wellington (Duke)Jones, III, Class 32010-Kirby Falkenberg,Class 20MARY Ferlic, Class VIIThank you, Mary, for devotingyour life to serving others.You were not only a greatcommunity leader, but alsoa loyal friend and a powerfulspirit. You will be greatlymissed by us all!Leadership South Bend/Mishawaka | www.sjchamber/leadership | 23

An affiliate of The Chamber of Commerceof St. Joseph CountyPRESORTEDSTANDARDUS POSTAGEPAIDSOUTH BEND INPERMIT NO 352sjchamber.org/leadership401 E. Colfax Ave., Suite 310South Bend, IN 46617574.234.0051Fax: 574.289.03582 nd Annual RegionalCommunity Leadership ConferenceAuthentic Leadership For the 21st CenturyTuesday, August 30 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | Registration begins at 8:30 amUniversity of Notre Dame | Center for Continuing EducationJoin alumni from other leadership programs in Indiana,Michigan and beyond for an inspirational and informativeone day leadership conference.Highlights include: a two hour workshop from James Hunter, author of The Servant and TheWorld’s Most Powerful Leadership Principle, as well as informative, thought-provoking breakoutsessions on a host of leadership topics. A continental breakfast and lunch is included.Mark your calendars as this is a networking and continuing education event you will not wantto miss!$75 General alumni$60 Leadership Alumni Association MembersThis event is hosted by Leadership South Bend/Mishawaka in collaboration with theIndiana Leadership Association and other area leadership programs.24 | www.sjchamber/leadership | Leadership South Bend/MishawakaRegister NOW at www.sjchamber.org/events