Leadership Clovis

Michael had the opportunity this past year (thanks to his boss) to participate in a program called Leadership Clovis. This is what the flyer says about the Internship:

"Leadership Clovis is an opportunity for talented, civic and open minded people to work together with mutual purpose as we learn, develop and share principle based leadership and team building sills to enhance our lives and benefit our business, community and legacy"

He met with a Program Facilitator and other interns every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month to discuss the book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People". Michael even presented a PowerPoint presentation to his fellow colleagues for two of the chapters of the book. He went on "Field trips" to Hanford to meet local leaders, toured the city, visited landmarks and of course went to Superior Dairy for yummy ice cream. He toured Clovis City Hall and met some of the leaders of Clovis. Some of the class sessions included guest speakers like Doc Buchanan former CUSD Superintendent, and other local business men and women who are leaders in their fields.

For the second year of the internship they will carry out a project that they came up with as a group, presented to the Clovis City Council, and had approved. Since the internship is costly, they came up with the idea to have a scholarship to help those who need financial assistance. Hopefully this idea, as well as more advertising will increase interest. Thankfully, he was able to attend these meetings during work hours, or else he wouldn't have been able to be a part of this great opportunity and learning experience. So, today the interns were honored at a luncheon to celebrate not only them but all those in the community who go above and beyond and are leaders.

After a year, the circle on the left will be filled with the words

"Leadership Clovis Graduate"

In the picture above he was shaking hands with the President/CEO, of the Clovis Chamber of Commerce. I am very proud of Michael and most of all, I am thankful that his employer thought of him, and allowed for my husband to be apart of this. I was also humbled by all the others who were given awards today for their various volunteer contributions to the community. It is simply amazing the wonderful acts of service people do on a daily basis to better our communities.