Leadership Allen Happenings, November 21, 2003
 
Leadership Allen Class XV spent Friday, November 21^st learning about local health and human service programs offered by various organizations in and near Allen.  The Class gained valuable insight about potential opportunities for individual volunteer service work to fulfill requirements for graduating the Leadership Allen program.
 
At the onset of the day’s session, and as an ongoing part of the nine-month training program, the class was introduced to a local leadership development professional.  This month’s facilitator was Mike Mirau, President of Personnelity Performance Solutions, Inc.  Mike introduced the Class to his formula for concepts for success, focusing on the importance of setting personal and professional goals, and reflecting on the integration of our goals with our skills, knowledge and attitudes to bring about improved results in any situation.
 
Judy Webster, Director of Development for ACO then led the Class on a tour of the organizations’ headquarters in Allen, and The Samaritan Inn in McKinney.  From its offices, ACO directs numerous programs, including meals-on-wheels for home-bound persons, thanksgiving dinner for the underprivileged, and a resale store among others.      The Samaritan Inn provides shelter, food and general support for the homeless and jobless population.
 
A visit to the Collin County Health Care Services office gave the Class insights on how health care services are provided at the County level, through immunization and education programs that deal with subjects including substance abuse.   The Class was then given a tour of Presbyterian Hospital of Allen by Class vice-president and Presbyterian employee Crispin Hocate.  The tour included an overview of the hospital’s upcoming  facility expansion program and the various departments of the facility.  The tour was concluded with a visit to ACO’s Upscale Resale Store where donated clothes, toys, and other goods are sold at prices affordable to underprivileged individuals and families.
 
At the end of the day, the Class elected to undertake the design and development of a local memorial to veterans of all American wars and conflicts.  Each Class member volunteered to participate in one of five project subcommittees: fund-raising, design, community action, non-profit, and construction.  Class President Dave Sterling will serve as the project manager and community liason.
 
Next month: Class XV experiences Local Government!
 
 

 

Marsha Anderson, Manager of ACO Upscale Resale Shop, explains the

purpose of the store to the Leadership Allen class.