MOBILIZING the caring

power of women

DEEPENING LEADERSHIP opportunities for young women in our Cass-Clay

community

ENERGIZING AND INSPIRING

women to make a difference

2018SESSION DATES:

January 4February 1March 1April 5May 3June 7

Participants in the program represent various industries throughout our communityincluding businesses, non-profits, higher education, health, technology, and other sectors. Each year, volunteers aspire to select a group of dynamic and diverse women to experience the leadership program.

Selected participants commit to a $500 tuition cost. Some employers sponsor their employees to participate in this program as a professional development opportunity. Thanks to United Way’s partnership with organizations in our community, a limited number of scholarships are available upon request. Additional scholarshipinformation is available on the application.

Applications will be available at UnitedWayCassClay.org on September 1, 2017.

Employers of United Way 35 Under 35 Women’s Leadership Program participantsbenefit greatly from the experience. Participants will:

• Are energized, motivated and equipped to sharpen their skill set

• Gain confidence and skills to lead in current and future positions at their companies/organizations

• Connect with a diverse network of dynamic young women and local leaders

• Expand knowledge of the community and opportunities to serve in leadership positions

Any woman living or working in Cass or Clay Counties ages 23-35 welcome to apply for the 2018 program.

The mission of United Way of Cass-Clay is to connect people to people, needs to resources, and experts to advocates to improve lives and advance the common good throughout Cass and Clay Counties. United Way coordinates and invests in the 35 Under 35 Women’s Leadership Program to:

• MOBILIZE the caring power of women• ENERGIZE & INSPIRE women to make a difference• DEEPEN LEADERSHIP opportunities in the Cass-Clay community for young women

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

BENEFITS TO PARTICIPANTS & EMPLOYERS

APPLICATION PROCESS & DETAILS

Six local women’s organizations, spearheaded by United Way of Cass-Clay, launched the first annual 35 Under 35 Women’s Leadership Program in 2009. It is now a collaborative effort led by the United Way of Cass-Clay team. Since 2009, 315 local women have participated in the leadership program.

The 10th annual program will begin in January 2018 and participants will meet monthly to focus on various issues pertinent to young leaders. Each session is led and presented by local leaders and includes training and discussion related to the themes listed below as well as goal-setting, communication, personal growth, board leadership, public speaking, conflict management, and several additional leadership topics.

SESSION THEMES:

• Getting to Know You• Discovering Your Authentic Leadership • Creating A Foundation For Leadership • Presenting Your Best Self • Examining Your Leadership Journey • Philanthropy & Giving Back to Our Community

PAST SPEAKERS:

Tonya Stende President of Dale Carnegie Training

Laetitia Mizero HellerudUBUNTU Consulting

Erik Hatch CEO of Hatch Realty

Jason McKeever Director of Training & Development at Eide Bailly LLP

Joanna Slominski Construction Executive at Mortenson Construction

Sheriff Paul D. Laney Sheriff of Cass County

Tammy Miller CEO of Border States Electric

Dr. Susan Mathison CEO of Catalyst Medical Center

Mike Solberg CEO of Bell State Bank & Trust

Deadline to apply is September 30, 2017

2017 UNITED WAY 35 UNDER 35 WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS

The 2018 United Way 35 Under 35 Women’s Leadership Program is supported by:

VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Although the 35 Under 35 program is coordinated by the United Way team, United Way engages program alumni to volunteer and play a leadership role in coordinating the application and interview process and session program details. In 2016, over 50 alumni volunteered to help lead and coordinate the program.

Each spring, United Way teams up with Prairie Public and the Fargo Park District to coordinate the annual Share A Story Family Event at Rheault Farm in Fargo to promote reading, literacy, and early education. Each year, thousands of children and families enjoy stories, activities, the opportunity to meet some of their favorite book characters and a free book to take home. Last year a team of more than 50 participants and alumni from the 35 Under 35 Women’s Leadership Program volunteered for this community event.

Beth Althoff, Doosan Bobcat Inc. Lindsay Arbach, Lindsay Kaye Photography Sara Bakken, Flom Property Group - Keller Williams Inspire Realty Mandie Begin, Wanzek Construction Kelly Charbonneau, Sanford Health Renee Charon, Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota Nicole Collins, Bergstrom Eye and Laser Clinic Michelle Draxten, Fargo Cass Public Health Ashley Dyste, Network Center, INC. Tamar Elias, US Bank Katie Goehring Karn, Apex Physical Therapy & Wellness Center Ashton Hansen, Allegro Group Liz Johnson, Eide Bailly LLP Jesika Jorgenson, Discovery Benefits Heidi King, Minnesota State Community and Technical College: Moorhead Jenna Kirschmann, Eventide Elisha Knaeble, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Susan Lensch, John Deere Electronic Solutions

Karri Mitchell, Microsoft Katie Morisch, Clinical Supplies Management Holdings, Inc. Natalie Murch, First State Bank of North Dakota Yulia Murzaeva, Widmer Roel Sarah Nikle, Edward Jones Investments Kalie Olson, Integreon Managed Solutions Danna Rademacher, Courts Plus Community Fitness, Fargo Park District Kaarin Remmich, E.W. Wylie Corporation Irina Sagert, Titan Machinery Inc. Kelsey Smith, Western State Bank Casey Steele, Square One Rental Kitchen & Love in the Oven Bakery Lisa Svaleson Herman, Turf Tamers LLC Rachel Thurs, Great North Insurance Services Leah Trontvet, YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties Katherine Tulibaski, North Dakota State University Janice Tweet, Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota Jamie Wepking, Minnesota State University Moorhead

For years I have searched for a program that inherently does good in the world, and I believe 35 Under 35 opens so many doors to accomplish this goal. Participants want to make a difference in our community. Developing an association of like-minded individuals, gives an opportunity to make a greater impact within the world we live in. Most importantly, we need leaders that are kind and compassionate that recognize we are all connected. When we help others, we help ourselves

Lisa Svaleson Herman, Turf Tamers LLC, 2017 Participant

35 Under 35 has opened my eyes to see the Power of Caring around me and the next step of my leadership journey: harnessing my own Caring Power.

I have spread my love, my caring, without focus. 35 has inspired me to be the leader who leads by example, showing others what can happen when we love the people around us and Unite the Caring Power of Women

Mandie Begin, Wanzek Construction, 2017 Participant

WHAT THE 35 UNDER 35 WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP PROGRAM ALUMNI ARE SAYING...

35 Under 35 has allowed me to further develop my strengths as a leader. I have learned how to successfully have crucial conversations, better utilize my time, and how to be impactful. I have gone back to work after each session with new ideas of how to inspire our company to collectively work together, make a difference and push towards the future

Ashley Bosh, Network Center, INC., 2017 Participant

To learn more about United Way of Cass-Clay:

• Text “UNITEDWAYFARGO” to 22828• Visit UnitedWayCassClay.org to read more and sign up to receive our newsletter • Visit the United Way of Cass-Clay Facebook Page Facebook.com/UnitedWayCassClay • Contact our team:

Tiffany McShane United Way Community Engagement Director tmcshane@unitedwaycassclay.org 701.237.5050

To request an application email Tiffany McShane or visit UnitedWayCassClay.org.

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