Great Northwest Day at the Capitol – A regional effort that began in 2003 to influence legislation that will benefit all of Northwest Missouri. Class members from the classes of 2001, 2002 and 2003 were involved with the creation of this initiative. Goals and Objectives
Vehicle for Northwest Missouri constituents to meet face-to-face with Legislators.
Set priorities as a region.
React to legislation impacting Northwest Missouri.
Emphasize Northwest Missouri as a region while highlighting participating communities.
Create collaboration and communication throughout the entire northwest region.
Community Storm Siren Project – Class of 2004 – Assistance offered to help Northwest Missouri communities acquire sirens for outside alarm systems.
Brought $93,153 in USDA grant monies into our region.
Thirteen communities have participated in this project with twelve qualifying for USDA monies and one partnering with an energy provider to install storm sirens in their community.
Being replicated in Northeast Missouri.
Culture of Character – Class of 2005 – Promote the Culture of Character Program, Partners Achieving Character Excellence (PACE), throughout the Northwest Missouri region.
Goal of the program is to create a culture at school, in the workplace, in the community and in the home where character building is the norm and not the exception.
Twelve character traits are affirmed, one per month, within the schools and community.
“Character Education is not another thing to add to the plate…it is the plate!”
Track Legislation from Great Northwest Day Issues – Class of 2006 – Nearly every member of the Class of 2006 was involved with Great Northwest Day at the Capitol in some capacity through planning, participating, or general support of the efforts.
Realizing the potential benefits for our region through these efforts, class members elected representatives to assist the Great Northwest Issues Committee with determining specific and pertinent issues to present to legislators during the Great Northwest Day at the Capitol event. These representatives participated or served as facilitators at the Regional Legislative Issues Forum.
Follow-up throughout the year by tracking bills related to the Great Northwest Day issues.
Made follow-up visits with our legislators.
Reported results at the end of the legislative session. Through the process of contacting legislators, the Missouri Quality Jobs and Enhanced Enterprise Zone bill was passed by the Missouri House. “Together we made a difference!”
Big Brothers Big Sisters – Class of 2007 – Assistance with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nodaway County.
The “Bridgebuilders” decided to do their part to “bridge” the gap for kids in our communities that need positive role models.
They helped raise funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nodaway County by participating as teams in their “Bowl for Kids Sake.”
Four teams were sponsored and a total of $1,747 was raised.
Development and Distribution of an emPower Plant Promotional DVD – Class of 2008 – This class was the first class to experience the emPower Plant process at their new facility. Their project focused on developing a DVD promoting the emPower Plant program:
To provide additional awareness of the emPowerU facility, program and outcomes of the emPower Plant process.
To encourage regional schools currently not participating to begin participating.
Connect Northwest! Community Challenge Leadership Award – Class of 2009 – Key concept for the project is that smaller communities with a “can do” attitude be recognized for their efforts.
Community efforts that CHALLENGE attitudes of complacency, ENABLE others in their communities to take action, INSPIRE other communities to take action and MODEL actions of successful people.
As part of the recognition, the organization recognized is required to share their expertise, insights, and “do’s and don’ts” with another community. This is the “Pay it Forward” concept that was a cornerstone to the Class of 2009’s vision.
The inaugural Connect Northwest! Community Challenge Leadership Award 2010 was presented to Seeds of Hope Community Garden, Community Services, Inc. of Worth County. In 2011 the award was presented to Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri.
“What’s Happening in Northwest Missouri” – Class of 2015
Created a Facebook group where we can share the events and great things going on in our communities with our friends and family.
Public group – the public can see what we are posting but you must be a member to post.
The Leadership Northwest Missouri Class of 2015 would like to invite all LNWMO Alumni to participate in these postings. Share the fun things your community has to offer.
“Born To Soar” Alumni Gathering – Class of 2016 – An event to inspire, motivate, and connect with other Alumni to keep the passion for Leadership Northwest Missouri alive.
Event took place on October 22, 2016 at the Benton Club in St. Joseph.
Dr. Tim Crowley provided motivational inspiration to everyone in attendance.
CONNECT17 – Class of 2017 – The Class of 2017 is on a mission! Their mission is to increase financial support of our great organization.
The Class of 2017 invites LNWMO alumni and friends to make a difference in Northwest Missouri – support leadership development with your donation. https://leadershipnorthwestmissouri.org/donate
As alumni, we must work together to ensure that others can partake in the experiences we shared.
Your generous gift will allow others to build meaningful relationships, develop their leadership skills, discuss our region, and empower them to take the next steps on their personal journey.
Administrative and program expenses require funding in order for Leadership Northwest Missouri to sustain and grow.
Leadership Northwest Missouri is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by IRS regulations.
“Fill Your Cup” Leadership Summit – Class of 2018 – The Power of Influence: Seven Keys to Leading Positive Change from the power of presence to the power of voice. Leadership and resilience expert, Dr. Tim Crowley, revealed the process of making a difference in the world.
North Central Missouri College hosted Leadership Northwest Missouri on Thursday, October 18, 2018, for a “Fill Your Cup” Leadership Summit.
The seminar was organized by the 2018 Leadership Northwest Missouri class to “Recharge, Re-engage and Recruit.”
Eighty-five alumni of Leadership Northwest Missouri and their guests had a day of professional development and leadership building exercises.
Dr. Tim Crowley facilitated the discussions and a leadership panel Q&A with regional leaders included: Marcia Cunningham – Brookfield Area Growth Partnership, Program Coordinator; Greg McDanel – Maryville, City Manager; Phillip Ray – Grundy County Presiding Commissioner – Elect, & NCMDA Board of Directors; Steve Schieber – CEO of Hedrick Medical Center, Chillicothe and Interim CEO of Wright Memorial Hospital, Trenton; Annette Weeks – Director of Center for Entrepreneurship, Craig School of Business & Technology, MWSU.
Leadership Northwest Missouri Golf Tournament – Class of 2019 – The Class of 2019 is currently working on a golf tournament that will be held in various locations throughout Northwest Missouri each year. Funds raised will go toward sustainability of the Leadership Northwest Missouri program. The kick-off tournament is scheduled for fall of 2020. (This class project was placed on hold as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.)
Leadership Northwest Missouri Recruitment Video – Class of 2020 – The Class of 2020 created a recruitment video highlighting Leadership Northwest Missouri Alumni and their experience participating in the program. https://youtu.be/OewBqUXVkws
Leadership Northwest Music Jam – Class of 2021 – First ever Leadership Northwest Music Jam drew approximately 300 attendees and raised $9,881 for Leadership Northwest Missouri.
The event was hosted at Black Silo Winery in Trenton, MO on Saturday, September 25, 2021.
Country music recording artist, Sunny Sweeney, and local Trenton resident, Salem Croy, performed.
All ticket proceeds benefited the Leadership Northwest Missouri program.
“Fill Your Cup” Leadership Summit – Class of 2021 – A Bit of Optimism: The Three Pillars for Cultivating a Positive Mindset led by Dr. Tim Crowley.
The event was held at the Bethany Community Gym, October 14, 2021.
Organized by Leadership Northwest Missouri Class of 2021 to “Recharge, Re-engage and Recruit.”
Hot Topic: Opioid Epidemic, Shelbi Davis, University of Missouri Medical Student.
“Fill Your Cup” Leadership Summit – Class of 2022 – The Five GRACES of Life and Leadership led by Dr. Tim Crowley: Gratitude, Resilience, Aspiration, Courage, Empathy.
The event was held at The Old School in Cameron on October 13, 2022.
Organized by Leadership Northwest Missouri Class of 2022 to “Recharge, Re-engage and Recruit.”
Hot Topic: Mental Health Awareness, Kayce Riggle, LCSW, North Central Missouri Mental Health Center, Chillicothe
“Stewards of Children” Training – Class of 2022 – “Stewards of Children” is an evidence-informed training giving you the tools you need to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse.
Hosted and facilitated by the LNWMO Class of 2022 and the Northwest Missouri Children’s Advocacy Task Force.
Training was held on these dates and at these locations: October 4th, Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville; October 11th, North Central Missouri College, Trenton; October 25th, First Baptist Church, Cameron.
60 people participated in the training to become more confident, empowered and action-oriented when it comes to preventing and responding to child sexual abuse.
Leadership Northwest Missouri Golf Tournament – Class of 2023
September 9, 2023, 9 am, Tarkio Golf Club, Tarkio, MO
Scramble format with 4-person teams
Proceeds benefitted Voices of Courage Child Advocacy Center
“Fill Your Cup” Leadership Event – Class of 2024
The event was held on October 17, 2024, at Stoney Creek Hotel, St. Joseph, MO
Dr. Tim Crowley discussed steward leadership and “Erasing County Lines” by our NW Missouri region working together
