Leadership Burt County Graduating Class

Leadership Burt County is a program designed to motivate and empower citizens committed to building vibrant, prosperous communities and workplaces for today and the future.  This class marks the fifth class to graduate from the seven-month program,  which consisted of a day-long class each month.  The class covered the latest leadership trends, county and state information, and tours of local businesses and also the State Capitol.

Since its beginning in 2009, the program has graduated fifty-six potential local leaders.  The sponsors of the program are Burt County Economic Development Corporation and UNL Extension.

“Never doubt that a small group of concerned citizens can change the world.  It is, indeed, the only thing that ever has.”  -Margaret Mead

Pictured:
Front L-R
Laurie Elliott, Karolyn McElroy, Kristine Haber, Cynthia Petersen, Lisa Skinner.
Back L-R
Lucas Cameron, Judd Bogseth, Shara Johnson, Ben Kreifels, Lisa Anderson.
Photo Courtesy of Patty Plugge, Executive Director of the Burt County Economic Development Corporation.