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Community Development

Since 1994, Leadership Ventura has provided 176 community members the unique opportunity to experience - first hand - the accomplishments and challenges facing our elected officials, business and cultural community.

Through the 10 month Leadership Ventura program, key community leaders share information about the latest plans, developments, and decision-making processes affection our community. Lectures, panel discussions and site visits provide Leadership participants with a forum for discussion and a greater understanding of local and state issues.  Each day begins at approximately 7:30 AM and lasts until 5:00 PM. Meals are provided. Transportation is sometimes included or carpool arrangements are made.  Please contact Ventura Chamber of Commerce or download the 2008 Leadership Ventura Application for next year’s program.

Class Days and Topic for the 2007 Leadership Program

January	Two day retreat
February	City, County, & State Government
March	Economic Development & Tourism
April	Health & Human Services
May	Arts & Culture
June	Regional Commerce
July	Media & Communications
August	No class this month
September	Education
October	Public Safety
November	Project Presentations/Graduation

Each participant joins a team to complete a community project of the team's choosing. These projects provide solutions to community issues, positively impacting people's lives. 

LEADERSHIP VENTURA COMMUNITY PROJECTS	2007 - Community Memorial Hospital Art (Project Plan) - Ventura Film Office (Business Plan)
2006 - Intellectual Property - Foster Youth Digital Stories - Landscaping at CAPS	2005 - Project Safe Harbor - Walk for Education - Volunteers in Policing Kiosk Project
2004 - ARC Interior Design Lunch Room - Community Service Opportunities- YMCA - Music For Life	2003 - Project Understanding - Ventura Avenue Plaza - Westside Community Park - Ventura Boys and Girls Club - Part II
2002 - Landscaping at the Olive St. Boys & Girls Club - Cabrillo Village Youth Recreation Center Upgrade - Driving Tour of Ventura	2001 - Cheers for Children School Supplies - Laurel Theatre Arts Library - San Miguel Chapel Site
2000 - Downtown Information Kiosk - Community Service Website and Video	1999 - Cal Works Clothes Closet - Mutt Mitts at Ventura Beach
1998 - Midtown Community Resource Center - AVID Program - Advancement Via Individual Determination	1997 - Taking City Services to the Neighborhood - Leadership Ventura on the Internet
1996 - Downtown Police Storefront - Welcome to Ventura Signs	1995 - Ventura’s Guide for Volunteers - Pathways to the Future - Tech Prep - Meals on Wheels Project

The Class of 2007 joins a distinguished list of alumni who are actively participating in community non-profits, the chamber of commerce, government, city commissions, and elected offices.

Leadership Ventura Alumni

Class of 2007:  Serena Anderson, Michael Argust, Amy Bailey, Jim Duran, Stephanie Seymour-Fuller, Curtis Knecht, John Kwon, Haady Lashkari, Joan Phelps, Cherie Phoenix, Joe Siddens

Class of 2006:  James Adams, Jeanne Benitz, Andy Carrasco, Richard Clezie, Maureen Eckl, Michael Ellingson, Tinette Hood, Kevin Jeffries, Cathy Milligan, Craig Mooney, Kevin Renne, Bing Smith, Anthony Stephens, Marie Stowe, Luann Swanberg, Sue Taylor

Class of 2005:  Glen Albright, Barbara Asbell, Patti Burmingham, Keri Collins, Sean Conroy, Joellen Flannigan, Pamela Fuller, Neil Gedney, Lisa Greenwood, Ron Greenwood, Mary Haffner, Chris Lento, Jonell McLain, Lynn Mikelatos, Jean Swift, Deanna Weik, Gary Wilde, Don Williams, Roberta Williams, Renee Wolcott

Class of 2004:  Doug Auldridge, Margo Byrne, Richard Davis, Robert Henderson, Carol Ito, Mary Jarvis, Michael Johnson, Craig Pisors, Andrew Powers, Ann Romero, Marcia Rubin, Ron Tindle, Christopher Weik

Class of 2003:  Steve Bowman, Susan Graham, Anne Hubbard, Dennis Lake, Selena McLaury, Rita Peterson, Dan Pfiefer, Dan Powell, Carole Power, Bryan Roberts, Skip Robertson, Bruce Rokos, Stuart Rosenbery, Rod Smith, Charles Spinnler, Andrew Stuffler, Sonja Thomas, John Weldon

Class of 2002:  Michelle Amendola, Brian Clark, Caroline Doll, David Graham, Faye Hall, Dianne Hammond, Mary Joyce Ivers, Joncee Kohls, William Kracht, Rose Lee, Jeff Roundy, Priscilla Van Gundy, Jim White, David Wilson

Class of 2001:  Jeff Bracket, Charles “Chuck” Cassy, Laura Chalkley, Gerald Dannenburg, Brian Gordon, Cary Gray, Linda Kapala, Susan Koller, Susan Langer, Kelly Nicely, Fred Robinson, Drew Schroller, Aurora Soriano, Marion Thompson, Elisa Torres, Glen “Skip” Young

Class of 2000:  Mary Chappell, Ted Cook, Marti DeLao, John Garner, Cassandra Petrovich, Bill Rigg, Brady Roark, Roslyn Scheuerman, David Shea, Judy Warner, Mark Watkins

Class of 1999:  Sandra Allen-Greenberg, Karl Berger, Elke Fedde, Quinn Fenwick, Mark Judson, Stephen Kopp, Mike Lavery, Jim Malone, Suz Montgomery, Jill Shaffer, Steve Tudhope, Pamela Wise

Class of 1998:  Robert Anderson, Ruben Andrade, Joseph Balint, Maria Capritto, Michael Carney, Michael Eulau, Kelly Hall, Holly Scheaffer, Michael Szanger, John Tarkany

Class of 1997:  Doug Caldwell, Whit Collins, Judy Kay Culton, Joan Dzuro, Janey Espinosa, Gary McCaskill, Barbara Mills, Cayse Osterlund, Ken Schmitz, Liz Perez Seitz, Jovita Valdez

Class of 1996:  Bill Barbee, Lee Barneburg, Bart Bleuel, Karen Cook, Bob Dyer, Marianne Gallegos, Debbie Giles, Phyllis Grey, Julie Helm-Allen, Ken Kraft, Kim Scott, Midge Stork, Cindy Wilson

Class of 1995:  Howard Akins, Bruce Arden, Coleen Ashley, Christiana Bryson, Marla Buckert, Mary Carr, Wally Chance, Diana Hofmann-Cook, Steve Doll, Steven Glaza, Anna Maria Green, J.C. Holt, Dan Lyon, Jim Mangis, Cecelia McCarty, Loretta Merewether, David Paumier, Jay Porsch, Scheila Schmitz, Arlene Virtue, Jenise Wagar, Kathleen Weins

Thanks to the following business and organizations for making the Leadership Ventura program curriculum a success over the years:

Applebee's Restaurant, Anastasi Development, ARC Ventura County, Associates Insectory, BJ's Restaurant & Brewery,Brooks Institute of Photography, Buenaventura Medical Group, Inc., California Pizza Kitchen, Caregivers, Channel Island National Park, City of Ventura Community Services, City of Ventura Cultural Affairs Division, City of Ventura Economic Development, City of Ventura Facilities Maintenance, City of Ventura Fire Department, City of Ventura - Mayor’s Office, City of Ventura Police Department, City of Ventura Public Works, Community Memorial Hospital, Congressman Elton Gallegly, County of Ventura Auditor/Controller, County of Ventura - District Attorney’s Office, County of Ventura Executive Office, County of Ventura Superior Court of California, County of Ventura Treasurer-Tax Collector, CSU Channel Island, Downtown Ventura Community Council, E.P. Foster Library, Epicure Catering, Eric Ericson, Farm Bureau of Ventura County, Fine Jewelry Works, FOOD Share - Ventura County, Gold Coast Broadcasting, Gold Coast Recycling Center, Jano Graphics, Jonathan's at Peirano's, KL Associates, Limoneria, Main Street Architects, Marriott Ventura Beach Hotel, National Parks Service, Pierpont Bay Realty, Office of Elton Gallegly, Oxnard Harbor District Office, Pacific View Mall, Pacifico Bar & Restaurant, Pierpont Inn & Racquet Club, Point Mugu, Port Hueneme Harbor, Rain Project, ROP, Rubicon Theatre Company, San Buenaventura Mission, San Buenaventura State Beach Park, SCAN Health Plan, Seaside Park/ Derby Club, SELPA, Stoneworks Art Studio, Technicolor Inc., Technology Development Center, The Greek at the Harbor, United Way of Ventura County, Ventura College, Ventura County Museum of History & Art, Ventura County Star, Ventura Family YMCA, Ventura Music Festival Association, Ventura Port District, Ventura Visitors & Convention Bureau, Whisenhunt Communications, Yolanda's of Ventura Inc.

Alumni have been sent by the following businesses and organizations:

Aera Energy; American Express Financial; American Office Interiors; Anastasi Development Co., LLC; ARC Ventura County; Aries Enterprises; Bleuel & Muirhead, Attorneys; Boys and Girls Club of Ventura; Buenaventura Medical Group, Inc.; CSU Channel Islands; Capital Commercial Real Estate; Cardiology Associates Medical Group; Cars 4 Causes; Channel 6/Avenue TV Cable; City of Oxnard; Carol Ito-Acupuncture; Center for Diabetes & Nutrition; City of Ventura; Coldwell Banker - Jon Douglas; Coldwell Banker Town & Country; Community Memorial Hospital; Cook, Collins & Associates; Cottage Health System; County of Ventura; Creative Financial Group; Culton Plastering & Painting; David J. Paumier, D.D.S.; Discover Ventura Magazine; Don Williams, Professional Insurance Advisor; Eulau Accountancy Corp.; E.P. Foster Library; Ferguson, Case, Orr, Paterson & Cunningham; FOOD Share, Inc.; Foothill Technology High School; Global Energy & Technology; The Greek at the Harbor; Haffner, Haffner & Kirwin; Integris; Interface Family Services; Jonell Richardson McLain; Judson Builders, Inc.; Keeping In Touch Corporate Massage; LMI-Center for Effective Organizations; Lyon Staffing & Training Services; Mills Exterior Design; Orthopedic Surgical Nurse; Oxnard Housing Authority; Pacific Bell; Pierpont Bay Realty; Players Club; Profit Discovery Group; Secorp Industries; Sunken, Schmitz & Company; Signs of Distinction; Southern California Edison; The Holman Group; The Macerich Company; Tri-County Glad; Troop Real Estate; United Way of Ventura County; Van Gundy & Sons Jewelry; Ventura Downtown; Ventura Chamber of Commerce; Ventura County Supt. of Schools; Ventura College Foundation; Ventura County Health Care Agency; Ventura County Medical Society; Ventura County Star; Ventura Downtown Lions Club; Ventura Family YMCA; Ventura Fire Department; Ventura Police Department; Ventura Printing; Ventura Rental Center; Ventura Unified School District; Washington Mutual; Wells Fargo Bank; Westview Services; YH Products Corporation. Every effort was made to include all participating organizations on this list. We apologize if some have been omitted.