New Year's Revolutions

I was invited to write an article for the Leadership McLean County alumni newsletter. Here it is.

The more things change, the more they stay the same, right?

New President... new Governor? Closer to home, the Chamber has a new Executive Director, and LMC has its fifth Chamber Staff member in five years.

Sometimes the wheels of transition spin in place while gaining traction up a steep learning curve. Visitors to the LMC web site can rest assured - the class of 2008 did graduate, and once the Chamber's site overhaul is done, you'll see what an attractive bunch LMC '09 is!

Already 15 of last year's graduates have given back this year in some fashion, especially to the Marketing and Alumni Committees. If the LMC "product" nearly sells itself on its own, what might happen once these committees get rolling?

There's a strong core of seasoned volunteers too. In fact, alumni from nine of the last ten classes serve this year's class. What keeps us together? Our bond is more unique than the typical friendship. Leadership and community passion are powerful unifying forces for good. Web sites, staff, and facilitators come and go... but we'll always be part of the LMC alumni family.

For 2009 why not "resolve" to contact me (joe_lmc@yahoo.com) or someone else, to let it be known - perhaps again - that you'd like to help shape LMC's future, and what resources you bring? We can make a one-of-a-kind difference, and have a lot more fun doing it than trying to lose weight at the gym!