The Board of Directors of the
Leadership Charlevoix County (LCC) program is excited to announce the
organization has received its 501c3 non-profit status, allowing the
organization to now accept financial gifts.
A special LCC committee led by
board member Lori Meeder worked diligently with the CPA firm of
Mason, Kammermann & Rohrback to prepare the required
documentation and file the application for non-profit status.
LCC Board Chair Dianne
Litzenburger is excited about this accomplishment. “Obtaining 501c3
non-profit status not only elevates the credibility of the program,
but allows businesses and individuals to support leadership
throughout Charlevoix County through financial donations and they
will receive tax benefits for doing so,” she said.
Leadership Charlevoix County began
in 2011 as a joint effort of the Charlevoix, Boyne City, East Jordan
and Beaver Island Chambers of Commerce. The program features nine
monthly day-long sessions and has served a total of 55 participants –
including this year’s class of 16 individuals. With leadership
enhancement as part of its strategic plan, the Charlevoix County
Community Foundation was also instrumental in providing grant money
to help the program get off the ground.
As a result of the new non-profit
status, Leadership Charlevoix County is continuing its relationship
with the Charlevoix County Community Foundation to develop the
“Leadership Charlevoix County Fund” through which donations will
be used to sustain the program, enhance offerings, and provide
scholarships for future participants.
LCC Program Coordinator Scott
Gillespie sees a bright future for the program. “This new
opportunity for businesses and individuals to financially support the
program will allow us to elevate our offerings to the community. Our
next step is to identify areas where LCC can further enhance
leadership by considering programs for LCC alumni, as well as
services provided directly to businesses and organizations.”
If you are interested in donating
to the Leadership Charlevoix County Fund, you can mail your
tax-deductible check made payable to: Leadership Charlevoix County,
PO Box 273, East Jordan MI 49727. If you have any questions or would
like to be a program sponsor, contact Gillespie via e-mail at
leadershipcharlevoixcounty@gmail.com
or call him any time at 989-444-1695. For more information about the
program, visit www.leadershipcharlevoixcounty.com.
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