Leadership La Porte County – To inspire, develop, cultivate, and connect emerging and existing leaders to serve their diverse communities.

La Porte County High School Students Attend Leadership Program

Leadership La Porte County recently completed its annual high school leadership program with more than 50 high school students participating from La Porte County high schools. Each high school in La Porte County was asked to nominate 5 students for participation in the program. Participating high schools included: La Crosse, La Lumiere, La Porte, Marquette Catholic, Michigan City, New Prairie, South Central and Westville. One home schooled student also participated.

VOLUNTEER CONNECTIONS EXPO – THURSDAY, APRIL 18TH

Leadership La Porte County is hosting its third annual “Volunteer Expo” on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Kabelin Ace Hardware in La Porte, from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm. The event is open to non-profit organizations who are seeking volunteers. Non -profit organizations that are direct- service oriented can use this opportunity to promote their services as well. Examples of non-profit needs for volunteers can include: board positions, committee members, event helpers or just general volunteers. The fee for booth space is $30. The general public is invited to attend.

Eighth Annual Ned E. Kalb Community Leadership Award Recipient – June Lenig

June Lenig, from the Rolling Prairie community, was selected as the recipient of the 8h annual Ned E. Kalb Community Leadership Award, presented at the recent Purdue Extension La Porte County Annual Meeting held at the Silver Palace in La Porte. June was recognized for her lifetime of service to her community.