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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1998
Page
9
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce formed the Leadership Lawrence Program in 1982 to recruit educate develop and maintain a diverse network. Through guest speakers and class participation the program emphasizes education and leadership skill development.
Barbara Ballard selected by the 1998 Leadership Lawrence class as the Don Volker Leadership Award recipient for her leadership energy, mentoring, and community impact in Lawrence. She has served on the Kansas House, led local boards, and directs the Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center at KU.
Leadership Lawrence offers eight monthly sessions with local experts and a strong alumni network. Graduates credit meeting diverse people, ongoing gatherings, and volunteer roles as key benefits, with continued involvement through Alumni Association activities and session coordination.
Volunteers formed a foundation for Leadership Lawrence for 1997 98 with a diverse team handling budgeting recruitment publicity and session planning. Dozens of leaders coordinated eight full day sessions across more than 20 city venues including schools museums and regulatory centers.
Susan Hadl, a Lawrence native and longtime volunteer, was selected by the Leadership Lawrence Alumni Association for the 1998 Distinguished Alumni Award. She began as Crime Prevention Coordinator for the Lawrence Police Department in 1979, rose to sergeant, and remains active in community groups such as United Way, Habitat for Humanity, and several local task forces and boards.
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