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CLASS OF 2015-2016
WWW.LDAROCK.COM

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Leadership Development
Academy Vision and Mission
VISION: TO BE A PREMIERE LEADERSHIP
ORGANIZATION THAT WILL EMPOWER FUTURE
LEADERS TO CREATE A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE
MISSION: INSPIRE LEADERS TO BUILD AND
STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY

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Leadership Development Academy
Core Competencies
Self-awareness: In order to lead others, you
need to first be aware to lead yourself.
Communication: To grow as a leader, you must
learn how to be an effective compelling
communicator.
Team-building: A leader needs to learn the
valuable skills of team-building.
Community: Expand community network,
awareness, and involvement.

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Group 4-PACK Leaders
“Less is More”
• Garry Krause – Blackhawk Technical College
• Brian Schweigl – City of Janesville
• Nick Hamilton – Summit Machine Works
• Deb Curtis – Johnson Bank

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4-Pack Rock County 4-H Fair “Bench
Up the Fairgrounds” Project
www.rockcounty4hfair.com

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ROCK COUNTY 4-H FAIR
As the oldest 4-H fair in the United States, the Rock
County 4-H fair in Janesville, WI has plenty to offer
each and every visitor. From the numerous animals
to the carnival and every unique exhibit in between,
the Rock County 4-H fair allows visitors one special
week a year to experience the many projects and
learn from the county’s youth. The Rock County 4-H
Fair is constantly evolving; showcasing amazing
entertainment on it’s main stage and a variety of
activities for the whole family to enjoy year after year.

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Need Recognized & Plan
Implemented
In October 2015, 4-PACK recognized the need of
COMFORT on the Rock County 4-H Fairgrounds
as being in demand. 4-PACK contacted the
board November 2015 and presented bench
plans with a commitment to build 10 completed
benches and donate to the fairgrounds. Board
approved plan December 2015.

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Why? My feet are tired from
walking the fair grounds!! I need a
nice bench to sit on and rest!!

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Why? I am HUNGRY and I need a
comfortable bench to sit down and
eat my foot long corn dog!!

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Why? My Papa is fun to be with at the
fair but he gets tired from walking a lot.
He needs a bench to relax and rest.

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Why? I love to just be in the
moment with you.

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Bench Materials Required – 1 Bench
All the lumber used in this project is 2x4 stock
suitable for exterior use.
 2x4 lumber: 60 ft (allowing for wastage)
 8 only ½ galvanized carriage bolts 4 ½” long
 2 only ½” galvanized carriage bolts 6” long
 2.5 lb 3 ½ galvanized flathead nails
 Wood stain and metal plates

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4-Pack Donating 1st Bench
• Members of 4-Pack initially donated the 1st bench including cost of
materials and labor.
• Summit Machine Works donated engraved metal plate installed on
bench for recognition engraved as follows:
Leadership Development Academy Class of 2015-2016
Bench Donated by 4-PACK
 Sample bench to be displayed to local business owners, non-
profits, individuals. Requested donation dollar amount of each
bench to be presented. Obtain final donation commitments. Name
recognition of donors to be engraved and displayed on the bench.
 Delivery of ten benches to Rock County 4-H Fairgrounds
tentatively slated for June 2016.

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Sample Photo of Bench

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Love is what makes two people sit in
the middle of a bench when there is
plenty of room at both ends. --Unknown