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Brenda Hefner, President Menno Haven
Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation
Todd Bard, Vice‐President Smith Elliot Kearns and Company, LLC
Education Leadership Citizenship
Greater Chambersburg Chamber FoundaƟon
Board of Directors
Enjoy all-you-can-eat ice cream samples from a variety of Franklin County’s ice cream shoppes!
Marcela Mason, Secretary Manitowoc Co. Michelle Paulnock, Treasurer ACNB Bank
When July 12, 2014 11 AM - 3 PM
Where Chambersburg Area Senior High School Cafeteria
Advance Purchase
At the Door
Adults $ 6 Children 12 & under $ 4 Children 3 & under Free
Adults $ 7 Children 12 & under $5 Children 3 & under Free
*Ask About Group Rates
Melanie Furlong, Director Lutheran Home Care & Hospice and LIFE Lutheran Services
Jessica Kiers, Director Volvo ConstrucƟon Equipment
Brad Ocker, Director Chambersburg Area School District
Cheri Kearney, Director Southern InstallaƟons, Inc.
Sponsorship Opportunities 3 Scoop $1000
Michelle Paulnock, Director ACNB Bank
Leslie Baker, Director JLG Industries, Inc.
(1 available) Includes Logo on Tickets Table at event for material distribution Listed on all advertising 20 free tickets
Michael Doncheski, Director Penn State Mont Alto
2 Scoop $500
Colby Fry CVR Uniforms
(limited # available) Includes Table at event for material distribution Listed on advertising 10 free tickets
1 Scoop $300 (unlimited # available) Includes Listed on advertising 6 free tickets
Laureen Lutz, Director 1st Ed Credit Union
Eric Foreman, Ex‐Officio for Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce Susquehanna Bank Contact the Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation Noel Purdy, Executive Director 100 Lincoln Way East, Ste. A Chambersburg, PA 17201 Phone: 717-264-7101, ext. 207 Email:
[email protected]
A 501 c (3) affiliate of the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce. www.franklincountyworks.com
Advancing the free enterprise system through education and by promoting citizenship and leadership. The Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation works to improve the quality and effectiveness of leadership in the Franklin County area by administering Leadership Franklin County. Since 1986, over 500 area residents have graduated from the Leadership Franklin County Community program. With expanded offerings in 2009, including Advanced and Youth programs, we are able to provide more opportunities for leadership skills development to a broader audience.
Franklin County educators attend Educator in the Workplace.
LFC Advanced is a venue for higher-ground leadership development that features local and national leaders. LFC Advanced has brought national speakers Lance Secretan, Steve Arneson, Scott Elbin and Horacio Sanchez to Franklin County to speak about topics such as Conscious Leadership, The Next Level, Boot Strap Leadership, and Competencies for the New Economy.
Innovative Technology Grants Through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program Education offered through the PA Department of Community and Economic Development, the Foundation offers grants to Franklin County educators that integrate innovative technology into the classroom. Area businesses have contributed through the EITC program over the last several years, making it possible for us to offer grants to educators. Businesses can learn more about this program at www.newpa.com/EITC. Technology grants are awarded in October at the Foundation’s annual luncheon.
Workforce Development Programs
LFC Community is a nine-month, tuition-based program that brings together current and emerging leaders who represent a cross-section of the community. creates an awareness of the problems, opportunities, and resources available in the area. stimulates a commitment to work together toward solving the County’s problems and making this a better place in which to live and work. builds and maintains networks of community leaders who know and trust each other. LFC Youth is a year long program, provided at no cost to high school sophomores from all six school districts in Franklin County. Leadership skills development, community awareness and career exploration are key program pieces.
The Workforce Investment Board of South Central, PA has designated the Chamber Foundation an “intermediary” for Franklin County. We work to broker and support relationships between schools and employers for the purpose of providing students with real work experiences. Educator in the Workplace (EITW) Summer Internship EITW connects classroom learning with relevant business practices by engaging teachers and business leaders, better preparing students for college and careers in the 21st century. Teachers spend one week in the summer with area employers to see first-hand real world competencies in action. Teachers are eligible for Act 48 and Professional Graduate credits. .
Franklin County teacher interns have been placed at Chambersburg Hospital, Manitowoc Cranes, Commonwealth Code Inspection Services, and Volvo Construction Equipment.
Over $302,000 in grants awarded to educators over the last fifteen years.
Career Website—www.FranklinCountyWorks.com The Chamber Foundation launched www.franklincountyworks.com in January 2011 to showcase Franklin County, PA as a great place to live, learn and work. In January 2012, a community job board was integrated and rolled out. Chamber members of any county Chamber of Commerce with 25 or few employees can post jobs for free.
The learn more about Chamber Foundation programs call 264-7101, ext. 207 or visit www.franklincountyworks.com.
