leadership lompoc valley - Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce

LEADERSHIP
LOMPOC VALLEY
Class of 2014
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AUTOGRAPHS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Mission of Leadership Lompoc Valley:
A team of caring leaders committed to positive change in ourselves
and our diverse community through education and valiant exploration
of challenging issues. Leadership Lompoc Valley, sponsored by the
Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce, is a community-based program
aimed at developing leaders in the Lompoc Valley. For more information, call the Chamber of Commerce at (805) 736-4567.
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The LLV Class of 2014
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Retreat
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Kick-Off Dinner
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Media & Communications Day
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Health & Human Services Day
Page 11
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Community Enrichment Day
Page 12
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Public Safety Day
Pages 13-14
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Mid-Year Retreat
Page 15
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Education Day
Pages 16-17
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Local Government Day
Pages 18-19
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Military/Aerospace Day
Page 20
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Business & Economics Day
Page 21
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Outtakes
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Sponsorship
Page 24
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Autographs
Page 25
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LLV Alumni List
Pages 4 - 6
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Pages 8 - 9
Page 22-23
Pages 26-37
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LLV CLASS OF 2014
LINA BICKEL
Yearbook Committee / Photographer
A lifelong resident of Lompoc and a newly promoted manager for
the Department of Social Services, Lina found that she learned
many new things about her hometown through LLV. She looks forward to teaching a new generation of Lompocans (her grandchildren!) all about the interesting place they call home.
 Most Likely To be found cheering on the sidelines of a Lompoc
youth sporting event or dance recital.
PHIL BOORTZ
Yearbook Photographer
A Financial Advisor with Edward Jones with an office located in
Vandenberg Village, Phil is a Rotary member and community
service is important to him. A private pilot, Phil would like to
build an airplane someday.
 Most Likely To resolve the national debt problem.
GOLDA ESCALANTE
Yearbook Photographer
A native of the Philippines, Golda is the General Manager of the
only Hilton hotel in Lompoc— Embassy Suites, owned and managed by WCG Hotels. Born with a microphone in her hand,
Golda was on air as a newscaster and a disc jockey at a radio
music station prior to joining the hospitality industry. A passionate amateur chef, a checklist ninja, technically savvy and internet geek, Golda is a strategist and an explorer.
 Most Likely To be the first to know about a secret VAFB
launch.
CAROL NEWBERRY
Yearbook Committee Chair
Executive Administrator at DenMat, Carol is using her
LLV experience and network to involve the company in
community events and to encourage fellow employees to
embrace the local community. She loves gardening, cycling and traveling by Harley with her husband.
 Most Likely To open an organic lettuce stand at the
Lompoc Farmer’s Market.
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CHAMPIONS FOR LOMPOC
JONATHAN OLDROYD
Jonathan is President and CEO of Oldroyd Asset Management,
a financial consulting company located in Lompoc. He is an Investment Committee Member of the Lompoc Hospital District
Foundation. Jonathan would like to attract more tourists to
Lompoc, plant more trees, and to grow the local organic food
industry.
 Most Likely to Make Lompoc Green
JENELLE OSBORNE
Owner of Orijenell Organizer, a professional organizing and
event planning company, Jenelle is a member of the City of
Lompoc’s Economic Development Committee (EDC) and the
Firestone Walker 805 Criterium Planning Committee. As
Chair of the EDC, Jenelle envisions Lompoc embracing its pioneer heritage while launching into the 21st Century with new
frontiers in business, community and government.
 Most Likely To be a future Mayor of Lompoc
CECILIA RAMOS
Cecilia is a Lompoc native and follows in her two sister’s LLV footsteps. As a Program Advisor for the University of California’s Education Abroad Program, Cecilia gets to blend her two passions:
Education and International Travel with students looking to experience Latin America. When not serving on the Economic Development Committee, CAPA, or as a mentor, Cecilia likes to cook,
bake, and take short runs and long naps.
 Most Likely To be related to someone in a future LLV Class.
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CHAMPIONS FOR COMMUNITY
DONATO RICCI
A native of Catania, Italy, Donato has lived in Lompoc for 14
years. He is Member Information Systems Manager at CoastHills
Federal Credit Union. Donato enjoys traveling and spending time
with his family. He is a big soccer fan and a volunteer as a member of the Finance Committee at his church.
 Most Likely To be spotted with his family dressed in matching attire
JULIE SCHNERINGER
NASA Engineer and frequent wine consumer, Julie has lived in
Lompoc for almost 16 years and has immersed herself in the
community. She enjoys reading, music and sitting in front of
Southside Coffee interacting with the townspeople.
 Most Likely to Put Wine on the Space Shuttle
Angel “Bad Cop” Garcia
Instructor
Carolyn “Good Cop” White
Instructor
Early departures from the Class of 2014
Seth Rinn and PJ Garcia
Missed But Not Forgotten
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TWO DAY RETREAT
September 20-21, 2013
Who am I? Ice breaker name game.
In two days, we quickly learned
about each other and how to
work together as a team.
Learning about LLV and its history.
“To catch the reader's attention, place an interesting sentence or quote
from the story here.”
Keep the ball in the air — against the wind!
Walk of faith.
Trusting our
partners to
lead us safely.
Hot lava! Finding a solution & working together.
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KICK-OFF DINNER
SEPTEMBER 27, 2013
Donato and Natalie Ricci
Trin and Golda Escalante
Jason and Jenelle Osborne
Jonathan Oldroyd and
fiancé Carolina
Phil and Cynthia Boortz
Tom and Lina Bickel
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Dinner around the fountain at La Purisima Mission where the LLV Class of 2013-2014 was introduced.
Doug and Carol Newberry
Cecilia Ramos and sister Raquel
Julie Schneringer introduced by Jonathan
Jenelle introducing Cecilia
Leadership Lompoc Valley Class of 2013-2014
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MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS DAY
October 18, 2013
Highlights of the Day Included:
 A tour of Lompoc’s TAP TV where we posed in front
of the green screen
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Ken George taught us about Leadership
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Chelsea Duffy of North County Volunteer Corps
spoke to us about “Using Social Media”
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Janine Scully of the Lompoc Record explained her
job as Editor
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Rich Gracyk of City of Lompoc Broadband discussed
current coverage and growth plans
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Frank Young taught us how to produce a press
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HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES DAY
November 15, 2013
Golda shared her Life Story
The Champion Center under construction
Had lunch and toured Lompoc
Valley Medical Center where
Cecilia rang the new Baby Bell
Our day also included a panel of speakers from Adult
Protective Services, Child Welfare Services, Rape Crisis
and a nurse with Lompoc Schools, as well as aLeaderWe were touched by the scene inside The
ship Module with Ken George
Bridge House
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COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT DAY
December 13, 2013
This day showed us the rich history of the Lompoc Valley with tours of the Lompoc Museum,
Artesia School and McKay-Fabing-Spanne House, as well as the cultural side with visits to Art
Alley, the Cypress Art Gallery, and the Lompoc Public Library.
Julie viewed the large
arrowhead collection at
The Lompoc Museum
Other highlights of the day:
Jonathan’s Life Story
Panel Discussion with Pastor Bernie
Federman of Lompoc FourSquare
Church and Ashley Costa of Lompoc
Valley Community Healthcare Organization (and City Council)
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The Library was ready
for the holidays with a
tree made of books
PUBLIC SAFETY DAY
January 17, 2014
Panel Discussion with AMR Operations Manager Dave Schierman, Fire Chief Kurt Latipow and
Police Captain Donald Deming, followed by Carol’s Life Story and a visit to the Lompoc P.D.
Detective White spoke
with us about drugs in the
community and Hank
wowed us with his drug
sniffing talents.
A visit to Fire Station #1
gave us an inside look at
a day in the life of a
fireman, and we all took
a turn down the slide!
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MORE PUBLIC SAFETY DAY
Our Class was very excited
to be among the first to
visit the brand new Allan
Hancock Public Safety
Training Complex and to
see the first class of future
police officers in training.
CHAMPIONS IN
THE MAKING
Jonathan looking serious in the driving
simulator.
The Class was all smiles after
Ken George took us for fast
rides around the new
emergency vehicle training
loop.
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MID-YEAR RETREAT
February 7, 2014
Our Mid-Year Retreat was held at the beautiful
Boat House on Vandenberg AFB. The peaceful
setting and unmatched beauty helped us to
select a Class Project and to sign up Topic Day
Planners for next years’ class.
Class Project: A fundraiser to support the
Lompoc Library Literacy Program. Class
members sold tickets at $10 each to win:
1st Prize—Apple iPad Air
2nd Prize—Kindle Whitepaper E-reader
3rd Prize—$100 Amazon.com Gift Card
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EDUCATION DAY
February 21, 2014
The day began at the Boys & Girls Club with Phil’s Life Story, followed by a Speaker Panel with Dena Kern, Director
of the Club, Rachel Hom, Volunteer Program Coordinator
and Sid Haro, LUSD Assistant Superindent.
Lompoc High School welcomed
us with an introduction to
campus clubs, a tour of their
Computer App Class, Robotics
Program, Auto Shop, Math Lab
and a delicious lunch!
Phil and Carol watched a
Robotics demonstration.
Donato tried out the
battery operated car.
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CHAMPIONS OF THE FUTURE
We toured and learned about Manzanita Charter
School and how it differs from public schools.
At Cabrillo High School we toured the Aquarium
and Horticulture Departments, including their
vineyard and learned about an Auto Shop
competition.
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT DAY
March 21, 2014
RAFFLE TICKETS FOR SALE! After Life Stories by Julie and Cecilia, we toured the new Dick DeWees
Community Center and then learned about Lompoc’s gem of an Aquatic Center.
A tour of City Hall with
Mayor Linn and time
to learn how the City
operates with the
Mayor, new City
Administrator, Patrick
Wiemiller and the
Planning Manager
Lucille Breese.
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A visit to the newly updated Waste Water Treatment Plant was a smelly tour, but only at
the start!
A tour of the Lompoc Landfill included a
demonstration by Safari Depredation and
we all got a chance to get up close with the
birds of prey.
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MILITARY/AEROSPACE DAY
April 18, 2014
A quick
photo op
at Honda
Point, site
of the
largest US
Naval
disaster
in 1923.
Tour Guides Lt Rich and Bill
Stark
The 30th Space Wing Mission Brief and a leadership session with
30th Operations Group Commander, Colonel Del Rosario was
followed by a tour and demonstration of the Western Range
Operations Control Center. Donato gave his Life Story and then we
toured the SpaceX Launch Control Center and drove to the SpaceX
and United Launch Alliance (ULA)
launch complexes.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS DAY
May 9, 2014
Lina and
Jenelle
shared
their Life
Stories.
DenMat showed us how
they make their dental
and lab products.
Imerys gave us a tour of their mine and production
facilities, and we drew a winner for our Class Project
drawing.
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Then we
visited Central Coast
Specialty
Foods’ new
Lompoc
store.
CLASS OF 2014
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OUTTAKES
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AUTOGRAPHS
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