Transcript LEAD:Aleutians April 6, 2012

Lead:Aleutians
April 6, 2012
Lead:North
• a statewide movement for community-minded
young professionals – a coming together of
new and creative ideas, and ways to make
them happen
• a network to reach out, communicate and
create action, increasing connectivity between
leaders around the state
• a way for current young leaders and the next
generation to participate in shaping the future
Lead:Aleutians – Founding Members
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Jessica Borenin
Merle Brandell
Laura Delgado
Jason Dirks
Crystal Dushkin
Delores Gregory
Nadine Kochuten
Fredrick Lekanoff
Cory Nelson
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Glen Nelson
Larisa Prokopeuff
Melanie Prokopiof
Nikita Robinson
Josephine Shangin
Zac Shasteen
Karen Vincler
Pauline Tutiakoff
What brought us together?
• We care about our homes and people
• We’re concerned about the many issues facing
the region
• We want our communities to be places that
people want to live and return to
• We want our youth to be inspired and more
involved
• We want to learn from current leaders
• We want to have a voice for our generation and
be part of the solution
Lead:Aleutians - Vision
As young community leaders in the region, we recognize:
• The sharing and carrying forward of the knowledge and
experience of our elders is critical, and important to all
generations;
• Our individual and community identity is derived from and
maintained by our heritage and culture;
• The stewardship of our unique natural and human
resources determines our economic sustainability and
future;
• Formal, informal and traditional education is key to a
healthy, growing community;
• Our vision of the future must infuse well-established ideas
with new perspectives.
Lead:Aleutians - Mission
Members of Lead:Aleutians are active and engaged
community leaders who
• act as positive role models and mentors, share
knowledge, and encourage the next generation;
• take the initiative to learn from established
leaders and better understand our history and
current issues; and
• address challenges by asking difficult questions
and proactively seeking out answers
Action Item
Brand Lead:Aleutians and grow awareness
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Establish a social network through exchanging
information, online and social communication,
professional outreach, and community
outreach and awareness
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Create and promote more community activities
and events
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Pool our network resources for mentorship
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Hold regional and community cultural
gatherings celebrating Unangax culture and/or
annual general regional festival
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Opening up/increasing communication between
current leaders and community members—
establishing accountability
Thank you!
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