Denise Klug, of Dinsmore and Shohl's Wheeling office, was recently selected to Leadership West Virginia's Class of 2008. A total of forty-nine leaders from across the state have accepted invitations to participate in the 18th class of Leadership West Virginia. Candidates were selected from a list of nominations that were submitted in late 2007.
Leadership West Virginia is a statewide education and leadership development program affiliated with the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce. The eight-month program identifies emerging leaders throughout West Virginia and enhances their knowledge of not only the challenges facing the state, but also unique attributes and diversity. Recognizing that the cultivation of new leadership is of utmost importance to West Virginia’s future prosperity and progress, Leadership West Virginia works to develop and motivate a cross-section of leaders who will use their talents and abilities to inspire others and to foster a new spirit of energy, enthusiasm and vitality throughout the state.
Each year, participants are selected from a list of top-quality applicants from around the state. Individuals are selected into the program because they demonstrate leadership skills and -- experiences in civic activities, public affairs and in their professional careers.
Throughout the year members of the class will travel to eight communities in West Virginia to receive broad-based education on critical topics and, at the same time, have opportunities to hone their leadership skills. The locations and topics for the upcoming training program for the Class of 2008 include: Huntington- RCBI & Chesapeake Manufacturing and Energy Session, Morgantown - The WV Roundtable Leadership Conference, Parkersburg – AEP Economic Development Session, Fayetteville – Chesapeake Tourism Session, Wheeling - Steptoe & Johnson Justice System Forum, Morgantown - West Virginia Hospital Association Health Care Session, White Sulphur Springs - Mythology Education and the Arts, and Charleston - Jackson Kelly Government/Commencement Session.
To date, more than 700 individuals have participated and have been graduated as part of the Leadership West Virginia program.