The Jan. 2 editorial titled “Time to look for younger leadership” was a timely and relevant reminder of the need to actively develop the next generation of leaders in our communities.
Our economy is driven by our for-profit businesses and our government relies on the taxes generated by those commercial activities. On the other hand, our communities are defined by those non-profit organizations that fulfill the needs that neither business nor government can satisfy. Those non-profits are only as strong as the volunteers who lead them.
In 1994, a small group of forward-thinking individuals and organizations launched Leadership Susquehanna Valley (LSV) to develop those leaders. Each year since then, this independent, non-profit organization has offered a 10-month course of leadership with a strong component of local issues and needs.
Our 400 alumni come from all walks of life, but share a common goal: making our valley a better place to live and work. Each LSV class also constitutes a ready-made network of contacts that can facilitate the collaboration necessary for effective community leadership. LSV alumni volunteer at dozens of our local non-profits, including social service agencies, civic and fraternal associations, recreational association, fire and ambulance companies, and churches.
For more information on LSV, please visit www.leadershipsv.org.
Stephen P. Stanko, Lewisburg
Letters
January 11, 2013
Looking for leaders
- Letters
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- En-Tire plant
- 97 percent of scientist agree about climate change
- A signifcant milestone
- Not transparent government
- Celebrating our employees
- Keep children safe
- World before technology
- Taking guns out of private hands
- What is a president?
- A balanced discussion
- Honest interpretation of data
- White Deer incinerator
- Community support
- Shooting in Kentucky
- Some individual rights
- Reverse impact of sequester
- Felonies or fellow needs?
- Appreciation for teachers and public education
- Applaud Sen. Toomey's work
- Destroying 'gun-training' myth
