The third in a series of 12 Step Up to Leadership classes was held at the OACAC Lawrence County Neighborhood Center on April 20 with 11 participants in attendance.
Session Three, “Team Up,” taught by Renette Wardlow, a human development specialist and county program director with the Missouri Extension Center serving Christian County and the Southwest Region, explained how “collaborative leadership includes phases of group dynamics and how participants can explore power and trust within.”
The Step Up to Leadership curriculum was developed by community action agencies in the State of Missouri and the University of Missouri Extension with support from the State of Missouri Community Services Block Grant office and the Missouri Association for Community Action, Inc.
Step Up to Leadership is designed for income eligible community-minded people wanting to make a difference by assuming responsibilities of board membership, working with groups, developing strong working partnerships and people who want to be good leaders.
Understanding board responsibilities, parliamentary procedures, how to run a committee meeting, public speaking tips, understanding themselves and others and how to build strong relationships by learning in a safe and fun environment is the goal of this program.
The following have committed to provide a meal for each of the participants for the duration of classes: First Baptist Church Women on Missions, Pizza Hut, Hawg Wild, First Christian Church, Melvey Hillhouse, Superior Mart, Subway at Wal-Mart, Alice Irene’s and OACAC staff members.
For more information about Step Up to Leadership, contact Judy Williams, supervisor of the OACAC Lawrence County Neighborhood Center, at 417-678-5031 or visit www.oacac-caa.org.
