University of Wisconsin - Extension

The Wisconsin Rural Leadership Program (WRLP) has selected 29 candidates from around the state to participate in its 10th leadership group, July 2002-July 2004. The goal of the two-year intensive training program is to strengthen communities by preparing leaders as catalysts.

While all of these candidates listed below come from a broad array of backgrounds, interests, and experiences, they all share a strong desire to actively participate in solving community issues. Since 1983, WRLP has helped leaders to improve their ability to analyze and solve problems, make effective decisions, and understand various points of views. Through first-hand, educational experiences, WRLP gives leaders a broadened view of today¿s issues and the impact it has on our state, nation and world.

These candidate join a growing list of program alumni that have gone on to serve in various leadership positions in local, county, and state organizations; national and international associations; and various elected positions: county board, state legislature, school board, mayor, and tribal councils.

For more information contact Wisconsin Rural Leadership Program, University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension, 432 North Lake Street, Madison, WI 53706, 608-263-0817, http://www.uwex.edu/ces/wrlp">www.uwex.edu/ces/wrlp.

Margaret Bau, Stevens Point

Mary Kay Brevig, Eleva

Margaret Burlingham, Palmyra

Dennis Deery, Menomonie

John Deitrich, Reedsburg

Dan Draxler, Amery

Rosemary Ewoldt, Arpin

James Freeman, River Falls

Sarah Halstead, Stevens Point

Valerie Hebbe, Green Lake

Peter Herman, Madison

William Hoffman, Columbus

Renie Howard, Hudson

Elizabeth Icks, Cable

Ruth Johnson, Juneau

Anne Katz, Madison

Trisha Kempkes, Phillips

Daniel Knutzen, Black Creek

Lynn Kroll, Green Bay

Patricia Lallemont, Catawba

Margaret Larson, La Crosse

Jane Mueller, Fall Creek

Mark Pelton, Reedsburg

Thomas Schwartz, Lodi

Jo Anne Swyers, Beaver Dam

James Tobakos, DeForest

Henry Veleker, Waupaca

Michelle Zahn, Juneau

Steve Zelinski, Webster