July 23, 2003

COMMUNITY CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENT
From: Bemidji/Blandin Community Partnership
CONTACT: Jeanne Edevold Larson, 218/751-3934

Public Informational Meeting: Blandin Community Leadership Program
The Blandin Foundation is once again making its nationally-recognized Community Leadership Program available to Bemidji area residents. A local steering committee is actively seeking applicants; all those interested in helping to shape the future of the Bemidji area are invited to apply to be a delegate.

A public informational meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 5 at BSU’s Center for Research and Innovation (3801 Bemidji Avenue North), 5:30-6:30 pm, during which time faculty and alumni of the program will be available to answer questions. Everyone is invited to attend and learn more about the program and the application process.
Ultimately, a team of 24 people will be selected to attend a five-day, residential leadership retreat, September 22-26, 2003 at Ruttger’s Sugar Lake Lodge in Grand Rapids, along with a two day follow-up session in January and a final day session in April. The program is underwritten by the Blandin Foundation which will cover all costs for food, lodging and tuition.

July 14, 2003

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
From: Bemidji/Blandin Community Partnership
CONTACT: Jeanne Edevold Larson, 218/751-3934
FOR RELEASE on July 20, 2003
KILL DATE August 14, 2003

The Blandin Foundation is inviting 24 Bemidji residents to attend the nationally recognized Blandin Community Leadership Program on September 22 – 26. This intensive retreat will offer you opportunities for personal growth and leadership tools to help you and others pursue community goals. If you are interested in enhancing your leadership skills to help build a better Bemidji, applications for the Blandin Community Leadership Program will be accepted until August 15, and are available at the Chamber of Commerce Information Center and the OIC at 1819 Bemidji Avenue, Suite 2.