UniServ Unit Two Leading Members Through "It's a Jungle Out There"

UniServ Unit Two Team ISEA staff led local leaders through "It's a Jungle Out There" for their annual membership workshops on Monday and Tuesday, August 7-8. Leaders met at Harriman's Park in Hampton for an afternoon that was fun-filled and an information-packed workshop! Leading members through the "Jungle" are (left to right) UniServ Director Joann Mackin, UniServ Director Cindy Carroll, and UniServ Secretary Michele Alden. This trio is a dynamite team and we are so lucky to have them on Team ISEA!


Leaders from Clear Lake EA that attended the Monday workshop are Cheral and John Morgan. Both are wearing a safari hat to designate to others that they are "Leaders" whom they can follow--UniServ Unit Two Executive Board members. I first got to know Cheral and John when I visted Clear Lake in the winter of the 2004-2005 school year. They arranged a marvelous schedule that put me in their community and school early in the morning until late in the afternoon. It was a memorable day in many ways, but most especially because of the genuinely caring individuals that Cheral and John (as well as all Clear Lake EA folks I've met!) truly are. Thanks for your leadership and thanks for your friendship!


Leaders from Hampton-Dumont EA that I sat with at Tuesday's workshop are (left to right) Carol Snell, Hampton-Dumont EA Membership Chair and Jen Koenen, Hampton-Dumont EA President. It was a delight to see these leaders pour over the materials and chat as to how they can "make it work" in their own local. Thanks Carol and Jen for your leadership!

In total, approximately 75 leaders from all across UniServ Unit Two (north central Iowa) participated in one afternoon of the membership workshops. Unit Two staff as well as Team ISEA staff across the state offer local leader trainings at multiple sites, trying to best accommodate the needs of our leaders. Thanks Unit Two for including me again this year!