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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Adam Bosch, VP External AffairsAugust 13, 2012 (845) 565-4900

abosch@pfprogress.org

Pattern for Progress recruiting leaders for regional fellows program

NEWBURGH Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress is recruiting leaders from across the Hudson Valleyto join the next class of its regional fellows program.

The Pattern Fellows Program is an innovative leadership program started by Pattern for Progress in2007 to expand the horizons of those already acknowledged as leaders in their communities anddisciplines, by helping them explore regional approaches to their work.

In previous years, fellows have included regional leaders from the fields of finance, government,economic development, land conservation, law, human services, healthcare, academia and more. Morethan 100 people have graduated from the Pattern Fellow Program.

The programs curriculum consists of three layers:

1) Selected readings, discussions and debates about topics of regional importance, such as economicdevelopment, education, conservation and more.

2) Visits from special guests who are hailed as experts in a field of regional significance.

3) Research projects that are completed by teams of fellows, drilling deeper into a topic to seek regionaland sustainable solutions. The projects are presented in June during a graduation luncheon, which isattended by roughly 200 people, including alumni of the fellows program and other regional leaders.

Classes meet every other Tuesday from October through May.

When I was recommended to attend the Pattern Fellows Program five years ago, I thought it would beanother dry business program with boring black suits, said Jeff Rumpf, executive director of HudsonRiver Sloop Clearwater and graduate of the first Pattern Fellows class. When I attended I sawbusiness leaders from the arts, social services, high tech, health, tourism, all mashed together in anexciting and diverse idea party. I learned so much and influenced so many that I have since sent aClearwater staff member every year.

Diane Serratore, executive director of People to People, Rockland Countys largest food pantry,graduated from the program in 2012. At a time when resources are dwindling and needs areincreasing, we must do a better job of working together to make our region and our world a betterplace, Serratore said. The Pattern for Progress Fellows Program brings together accomplishedprofessionals from around the Hudson Valley in a forum that encourages collaboration and provides an

opportunity for the development of new alliances.

Juan Oelofse, vice president for commercial lending at TD Bank, also graduated from the program thisyear. The Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress Fellows Program afforded me tremendous insight into,and understanding of, the concept of regionalism and its true benefits for the Hudson Valley, he said.It was both educational and entertaining and also provided exposure to a terrific group of Fellows fromboth the public and private sectors of our community.

Those interested in becoming a Pattern Fellow can get more information by e-mailing Pattern VicePresident Sylvia Murphy atsmurphy@pfprogress.org, by visitingwww.pattern-for-progress.org/fellows-programor by calling (845) 565-4900.

Pattern is also looking for businesses or nonprofits that are interested in sponsoring a fellows researchproject. Groups of fellows complete three or four research projects every year. Past topics have

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included recycling, adaptive reuse of urban buildings, innovative education models, and waterfrontrevitalization. Sponsors help choose and guide the research project, making it a great opportunity toutilize the knowledge, experience and diversity of the fellows for productive solutions.

Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress is a not-for-profit policy and planning organization that promotes

regional, balanced and sustainable solutions to enhance the growth and vitality of the Hudson Valley.

Founded in 1965 by business, academic and civic leaders, and based in Newburgh, N.Y., Pattern

works within the nine-county area that includes Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam,

Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester.

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