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Jennifer Harper, Class XXII, Communications Director

Graduation for Class XXIV was held Wednesday, June 12 at the Three Rivers Convention Center. Nearly 200 people attended to celebrate the class on their achievement, as well as congratulate Brian Ace, Class XIII, as this year’s Alumnus of the Year recipient.

Each year the class selects a project that benefits an organization within the community. Class XXIV partnered with Domestic Violence Services of Benton & Franklin Counties (DVSFB). The class made several improvements to their shelter, including upgrades to the staircase, installing an improved security system and play area for children, and making several minor improvements to the property. In addition to these upgrades, the class presented DVSFB with a check for $21,000 – the remainder of the funds raised from their benefit held in April.

Leadership Tri-Cities recognized Brian Ace, Class XIII, as recipient of the 2019 Alumnus of the Year Award. Brian was instrumental in the completion of the new Boys & Girls Club facility in East Kennewick which will serve about 250 students in an area identified as a critical concern, lacking in programs and outreach dedicated to changing kids’ lives. This project, along with others, shows the time, energy and passion Brian puts in to make sure our local youth have safe places and educational resources to become our next generation of leaders.

Brian spoke to the class of his experience with Leadership Tri-Cities, and hoped they all were left feeling “tired, but inspired” after their year.

Congratulations to Leadership Tri-Cities Class XXIV:

Renee Adams, Mid-Columbia Ballet
Brandon Andersen, Bonsai Audio
Kaitlin Carter, Energy Northwes
Crystal Carter, Rebuilding Mid-Columbia
Jerry Cochran, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Megan Cook, Walla Walla Community College
Hector Cruz, Visit Tri-Cities
Jennifer Cunnington, STCU
Adele Dallman, Washington River Protection Solutions
Michelle DeGooyer, Medicity
Scott Hagihara, Lamb Weston
Diane Hamlin, Kadlec
Patti Jones, CHPRC
Lori Lott, Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation
Ryan Malm, Columbia Basin College
Leo Martinez Jr., Numerica Credit Union
Marc Newman, 1st Security Bank
Cindy Powell, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Julie Schroeder, Academy of Children’s Theatre
Sara Schwan, The Children’s Reading Foundation
Richa Sigdel, City of Pasco
Kelsie Smith, Columbia Basin College
Tracy Spooner, Mission Support Alliance
Ben Stewart, Energy Northwest
Rebecca Weber, Washington State Department of Agriculture

Anne Spilman, Class XXII

Tickets are now available for Leadership Tri-Cities Class XXIV Graduation. The event will be held Wednesday, June 12 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Three Rivers Convention Center.

Class XXIV consists of representatives from 1st Security Bank, Arts Center Task Force, Academy of Children’s Theatre, Alexandria Nicole Wines, Bonsai Audio, CHPRC, City of Pasco, Columbia Basin College, Energy Northwest, Health Catalyst, Kadlec Regional Medical, Lamb Weston, Mid-Columbia Ballet, Mission Support Alliance, LLC, Numerica Credit Union, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Rebuilding Mid-Columbia, Self Employed, STCU, The Children’s Reading Foundation of the Mid-Columbia, Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation, Visit TRI-CITIES, Washington River Protection Solutions and Washington State Department of Agriculture.

Each year the class selects a project that benefits an organization within the community. Class XXIV partnered with Domestic Violence Services of Benton & Franklin Counties (DVSFB). DVSFB is focused on providing the best advocacy and support services for domestic violence survivors in our community. Their mission is to create a healthy community free from all forms of domestic violence.

Leadership Tri-Cities will also recognize Brian Ace, Class XIII, as recipient of the 2019 Alumnus of the Year Award. Brian was instrumental in the completion of the brand new Boys & Girls Club facility in East Kennewick which will serve about 250 students in an area identified as a critical concern, lacking in programs and outreach dedicated to changing kids’ lives. This project, along with others, shows the time, energy and passion Brian puts in to make sure our local youth have safe places and educational resources to become our next generation of leaders.

Click here to purchase tickets. Tickets are $45.00/person, or free with lifetime or annual alumni membership.

The application window to apply for Class XXV, 2019 Alumnus of the Year, and 2019-2020 Board of Directors positions has now closed. Please check this page throughout the month for updates.

If you have been selected to interview for Class XXV, you will be contacted in the coming weeks to schedule the interview.

If you have any questions on the process, please contact ltc.communications@gmail.com.

February’s session, Education, will be held Thursday, February 21, 2019. Class XXIV will learn about the full spectrum of our education system, pre-Kindergarten to graduate school, and see how schools and post-secondary institutions strive to deliver the most comprehensive educational experience.

Session director Sarah Thornton will introduce the class to several speakers, including retired and current teachers, Tri-City area superintendents, local principals, and area students. The class will be treated to lunch prepared by the Tri-Tech Culinary Arts students, and tour both Tri-Tech Skills Center, Fuerza Elementary School, and Delta High School. .

Class XXIV will participate in the Local & State Government session January 30th & 31st.The class will learn how local and state government works, and hear their current priorities. As leaders in the community, the class will understand how to work with and through state and local government to achieve objectives. In addition, the class will learn how to participate in state and local government. A two-day session, Class XXIV will travel to Olympia to hear from state lawmakers and attend a reception hosted by the Tri-Cities Legislative Council.

The focus of this session is on the services and programs that are available to meet human needs in our community. Class XXIV will hear from agencies providing these services and learn what they do, how they reach the people who need them most, what challenges exist and how they plan to improve or expand.

The session will be held on October 17 at the Boys and Girls Club of Kennewick. The class will have the privilege of participating in a Life Simulation, sponsored by Gesa Credit Union. Session director JoDee Garretson has planned a day rich with thought provoking and heart-rendering topics. Panels include those on poverty, homelessness, disabilities, crisis services, mental health, and drugs and alcohol. Pre-learnings included a tour of the Tri-City union Gospel Mission and a discussion on the differences between prostitution and sex trafficking.

Class XXIV’s first official session day will be held Wednesday, September 19. Session director Tracie Cowen (Class XXI) will lead the class through an overview of the various economic development trends, programs and needs of the community as well as the needs of businesses and their employees – that may be considering relocation to our community. Class XXIV participants will have opportunities to learn more regarding what challenges our community leaders are facing and the steps they are taking to overcome these issues. Discussions should increase awareness of community partnerships and ways we can all contribute to the enhancement and diversification of our community.

The class will also have the opportunity to participate in pre-learning activities, such as a tour of the Permobil titanium wheelchair assembly facility in Pasco.

To coordinate with the Economic Development session day, this month’s “Lunch and Learn” will be held Tuesday, September 18 at the Richland Community Center (lunch will be provided). Washington State Department of Commerce’s Allison Clark will be presenting on activities undertaken at Commerce to attract business investment, and particularly foreign direct investment (FDI), to Washington State. Allison will highlight Washington’s key sectors, value proposition, and FDI data as well as Commerce’s business attraction strategy and related activities.

Click here to RSVP no later than Friday, September 14.

Lifetime Alumni Association Members – $10
Annual Alumni Association Members – $15
Non-Alumni Association Members – $20

Craig Maloney (Class XVIII) was named alumnus of the year at Leadership Tri-Cities’ graduation ceremony June 12 at the Three Rivers Convention Center.

Craig is a catalyst for positive change in the Tri-Cities by being a voice for the City of Pasco and for the Boys and Girls Club of the Tri-Cities. He believes in being actively involved and accessible to his constituents and has held other government leaders to this same standard. Maloney was also recognized for encouraging new leaders to become actively involved in their communities, demonstrating the core values of Leadership Tri-Cities.

Class XXIII’s 21 graduates shared results of their community project at the event. Class XXIII worked alongside Rebuilding Mid-Columbia to design and build a wheelchair ramp for a homebound individual. They also assisted with Rebuilding Mid-Columbia’s annual fundraiser, “Hope Changes Everything”, by organizing the silent auction portion of the event. The funds raised at the auction will allow the organization to continue to provide housing repair services to low-income homeowners.

More than 500 people have graduated from Leadership Tri-Cities since its inception in 1994. The 10-month program provides a forum to examine and dialogue about issues facing the local community, state and Pacific Northwest. It includes 10 sessions focusing on various sectors and industries shaping the region.

The graduation for Class XXIII and presentation of the Alumnus of the Year Award will be held June 12, 2018 at 6 pm at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick. This annual celebration is held to recognize the accomplishments of the graduating class and share results from their class project.

Where do these graduates work? How have they enriched our community? Who’s the Alumnus of the Year? How can I get tickets? Find out here

The application period for Class XXIV is now open. Click here to fill out the online application. Click on ‘Apply’ at the top of the page for more information and important dates.