Palmetto Leadership Dillon County’s new 2023 class recently held its first meeting.
Palmetto Leadership Dillon County is a partnership between the Dillon County Chamber of Commerce and the Clemson Institute for Economic and Community Development/Dillon County Clemson Extension. The Palmetto Leadership program is for adults.
The program contains three important phases: Leadership Development Training, Community Awareness, and a Community Service project that addresses a contemporary Dillon County community issue. Leadership Development includes skills development in leadership styles, communication, team building, conflict management, group dynamics, and self-understanding. Community Awareness provides participants with the opportunity to learn more about their community including topics such as economic and community development, healthcare, government and law, social service, education, and agriculture. The Community Service project provides a team approach to addressing a public need.
Participants will conduct a service project aimed at improving the quality of life in their community. Topics discussed include healthcare and wellness, social responsibility, economic development, industry, business/farming/agriculture, tourism/natural resources, and government and education.
Johnnie Luehrs is the director of Palmetto Leadership Dillon County. Elizabeth Snipes is the advisor.