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It’s hereee!📢 Our 2023-2024 Annual Report has arrived, and it’s packed with impact, inspiration, and incredible stories! See how we made a difference this year—and how YOU were a part of it! 🔎 Check it out now by visiting our website: www.leadershipyork.org

Shoutout to our incredible Mentorship York liaisons! ✨ With 15 dedicated liaisons (one class even has two!), this group is all about keeping our MY alumni connected—to each other, the program, and Leadership York. A special thank you to Donnie Sanders (Ream Roofing, MY 21) for leading the charge! We couldn’t do this without you—your commitment keeps our network strong. Thank you! 👏💙

Behind the Scenes at The Pretzel Company! 🥨 Our Leadership Training Program had an amazing time touring The Pretzel Company, formerly known as York City Pretzel Company! Founded in December 2014, this beloved local business started as a 1,200-square-foot bakery in downtown York and has since grown into an 8,000-square-foot manufacturing facility—a true testament to their success! 🎉 This past December, they celebrated 10 years of delivering freshly baked pretzels to the York community and beyond. A fun fact: Founder Philip Given has taken The Pretzel Company to new heights, showcasing their delicious creations on QVC each month! Their lineup includes hand-twisted soft-baked pretzels, pretzel nuggets, monster-size soft pretzels, and pretzel braids with dips—all of which are irresistible! 📺 While we can’t reveal their secret ingredients, we’re incredibly grateful to Philip and his team for an unforgettable experience. Not only did we tour their facility, but we also got a hands-on pretzel-making lesson AND left with take-home boxes filled with fresh pretzels, salt, and dips! 😍 Thank you for this deliciously fun experience!

🌍✨ Our latest Leadership for Diverse Schools session challenged educators to deepen their understanding of faith and bias in the classroom. Participants continued to explore their own biases, recognized how faith shapes their environments, and identified various beliefs, observations, and traditions. They also examined the prejudices and stereotypes that impact different religions. A highlight of the session was an insightful panel discussion featuring speakers from a variety of religious backgrounds, including The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, PA Nonbelievers, Jehovah’s Witnesses, and Judaism. These conversations are crucial in fostering respectful and informed learning spaces! 💡

Our NLA class had an enriching third session at the YMCA of the Roses - York County, diving into the roles and responsibilities of the board and board chair, as well as strategies for building a strong working partnership between the two! 🤝 A huge thank you to Larry Richardson, President & CEO of @rosesymca, for leading an insightful discussion on relationship building. With over 30 years of leadership and national training experience in YMCA governance, we were incredibly fortunate to learn directly from an expert! 🌟 We also extend our gratitude to the @whiteroseleadershipinstitute for their valued partnership in this year's Nonprofit Leadership Academy!

For Session 2, our Executive Connections class met at the York County History Center to connect with the history of York County and its leaders. We kicked off with a fun "What's What and Who's Who in York County" quiz (our participants did surprisingly well! 🎉), followed by a panel discussion with prominent community leaders: 🏛️ Edquina Washington, York City Council President & Community Development Director at Crispus Attucks ⚾ Eric Menzer, President of York Revolution 🏙️ Anthony Moore, COO, Four Squares York 🎤 Emceed by Aaron Anderson, CEO & Head of School at Logos Academy The panel shared insights on the culture of leadership in our community and how participants can enhance their own leadership locally. We ended the evening with a personal tour of the center by Joan Mummert, President & CEO of the York County History Center, exploring the amazing history right in our own backyard that shaped who we are today. Special thanks to our session sponsor, Stock & Leader, and Ron Hershner, Partner, for your support and commitment to the community!

LTP Service Project Spotlight! Our Leadership Training Program (LTP) is making an impact in the community! Each year, our class splits into teams to take on service projects for local nonprofits—helping them grow and thrive. 🌟 Up Next: Team E and Bell Socialization Services, Inc.! Fun Fact: Every nonprofit we're supporting this year has a Leadership York alum on staff—many in leadership roles! At Bell, that’s Tony Schweitzer, Executive Director and LTP 14 and MY 15 alum! 👏 📢 Nonprofits—want to be considered for a 2026 project? Click here and fill out the Contact Us Now form at the bottom of the page and we'll be in touch: https://www.leadershipyork.org/.../leadership-training... Stay tuned as we highlight more of our LTP teams and the nonprofits their supporting.

Luckiest team around! 🍀 Wishing you a Happy St. Patrick’s Day from all of us at Leadership York—especially our magically terrific Executive Director! 💚

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