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Mission
To foster the development and engagement of emerging and existing leaders
for the advancement of St. Lawrence County and its communities.
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| Jill Chamberlain Community Relations Spec., NYPA |
| Ben Dixon Economic Development, St. Lawrence University |
| Patricia (Patti) Fisher, Vice President Model Schools Coordinator, St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES |
| Mark Hall Supervisor, Town of Fine |
| Joseph Kardash Business Administrator, Colton-Pierrepont Central School |
| Bess Kirnie Superintendent, Norwood-Norfolk Central School District |
| Josh LaFave Assoc. Dir. Graduate Business Programs, Clarkson University |
| Lisa McKeel |
| Patricia (Pat) McKeown, Treasurer |
| Ellen Nesbitt, Secretary |
Jason Pfotenhauer |
| Joann Sevick |
| Chris Westbrook Director and Professor, SUNY ESF, The Ranger School, Wanakena |
Jeff Yette Sales Engineer, SLIC Network Solutions |
| Robert Zimmerman, President Manager, Dining Services, St. Lawrence University |
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Development
One of the most important aspects of SLLI's growth in the last few
years has been the generosity of businesses and organizations in our region.
The Sweetgrass Foundation has graciously provided tuition assistance,
first in 2004 with a direct grant, and a year later with a matching grant
for a scholarship endowment. In 2008 the Sweetgrass Foundation again offered
SLLI a two-year matching grant opportunity for tuition and scholarship
assistance.
Since 2005, the Development Authority of the North Country (DANC) has awarded a grant to help fund scholarships and alumni initiatives, including our Leadership Speaker Series. When the opportunity presents, and as alumni request, SLLI sponsors a speaker of national renown to address some aspect of leadership. In 2006, SLLI hosted Michael Shuman, a lecturer, attorney, economist, entrepreneur, and author. His talk, "Small-Mart Leadership: The Key to Economic Prosperity" was co-sponsored by DANC, Clarkson University, St. Lawrence University, and the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce. A donation from Alcoa - Massena Operations made it possible for the event to be free and open to the public.
In addition, SLLI has received general operating and scholarship support from its 250-member alumni body, diverse businesses and organizations like Penski Inc. and the United Way.
Anyone wishing to support the advancement of leadership in St. Lawrence
County is welcome to contact SLLI Treasurer Pat McKeown at