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LBC Adult Alumni


LBC Alumni Directory​
 Leadership Blair County Alumni Awards WeCare Grants
The Leadership Blair County Alumni made their annual WeCare Grant presentation at the recent graduation of the LBC Class of 2021, held on June 10, 2021. The recipients this year were the Altoona AMBUCS and Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Blair County. Each organization received $1500 to fund their projects.  
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​Leadership Blair County Alumni Supports Little Library Program
The Leadership Blair County Alumni presented a check to the Altoona Area School District for their Little Free Libraries at their Annual Alumni Breakfast on October 30, 2020. "This year, the Alumni Group decided to assist the Altoona Area School District in their quest to create eight Little Free Libraries in eight elementary school neighborhoods," commented Gary Drenning, Alumni Committee Chairperson. "Through the collection of hundreds of new and gently used books and financial contributions, we have helped the District toward  their goal," Drenning said. Pictured are Drenning,  Haley Fleegle, Director of Federal Programs, Gifted and Instructional Coach from the Altoona School District and Dr. Charles Prijatelj,Altoona Area School District Superintendent.
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Leadership Blair County Alumni get Service to Education Award
     
The Leadership Blair County Alumni Committee of the Chamber is one of three recipients of the 2019 Service to Education Award, presented by the Altoona Area School District.  The LBC Alumni is being honored for its assistance in providing t-shirts for the STEAM Learning Center at Penn Lincoln Elementary School as well as giving support for additional programming needs.
     “It’s a really significant award for our alumni,” reported Gary Drenning of National Property Inspections, who chairs the LBC Alumni Committee.  “To be able to help young people prepare for their futures is one of the most important things that any of us can do.”
     The Service to Education Award began in 1984 to recognize citizens/organizations in the community who have positively impacted the educational process in Altoona area schools.
     “We traditionally have recognized these folks during American Education Week which is celebrated each November,” noted AASD representative Paula Foreman.
     To date, 131 individuals/ groups have been recognized with this award.    
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Accepting the Service to Education Award on behalf of Leadership Blair County Alumni are, left to right: Mandy Murphy or AMTRAN, Nancy McClelland of Reliance Bank, Gary Drenning of National Property Inspections, Jodi Cessna of Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation and Judy Juda of the Blair County Chamber.

Graduates of the Chamber's Leadership Blair County (LBC) Adult program continue their Servant Leadership journey through their support of Leadership Blair County Alumni projects, as well as, personally volunteering for boards and organizations that have touched their hearts.

LBC Alumni has established the following programs that continue to give back to Blair County:

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In keeping with its Mission Statement, the Alumni of Leadership Blair County are committed to Community Service through Servant Leadership. A new initiative was started in 2014, WeCare Blair County...Helping with the journey. A process was developed which allows for the presentation of a grant (s) to a non –profit organization (s) in Blair County in which a dues-paying alum volunteers.  The amount is based each year on 10% of the treasury balance.

Since 2011, LBC Alumni has assisted the Greater Altoona Economic Development Corporation with the Spirit of Christmas Parade in Downtown Altoona.  Alumni are involved in the staging of the parade divisions and then help with crowd control for everyone’s safety. 

Since 1996, the Alumni has been providing scholarship monies for individuals who are interested in applying for the Leadership Blair County Adult program but do not have sufficient funds to cover all of the tuition. These scholarships are a source of great pride to the members of the Alumni.

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Phone: (814) 943-8151 | chamber@blairchamber.com
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  • Home
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    • Sponsorships
    • Members Benefits
    • Member Directory
    • Chamber Unity Fund
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    • Members Only
  • Events Calendar
  • Special Offers
    • Power Card
    • Small Business Advertising Opportunities
  • Events & Programs
    • Annual Meeting
    • BASICS
    • Breakfast Club
    • Business After Hours
    • Business Before Hours
    • Business Excellence Dinner
    • Chamber Golf Classic
    • Committee of Non-Profit Businesses >
      • Essential Tips for Building a Nonprofit Organization
    • Farm-City
    • Hall of Fame
    • Healthy Workplace
    • Home Garden & Healthy Living Show
    • Leadership Blair County Adult >
      • Class Projects
    • LBC Adult Alumni
    • Leadership Blair County Youth
    • Public Policy Committee
    • Regional Programs
    • Safety Programming
    • Sustainable Blair County
    • WE-LEaD
    • Young Entrepreneurs Academy
    • Young Professionals of Blair County
    • Community Calendar
  • Chamber Trips
  • Job Board
    • Pre-K Counts Family Child Advocate
    • Executive Director
    • IT Business Support Manager – Corporate Systems
    • Insurance Customer Service Representative
    • Receptionist – Insurance Agency
    • Office Manager
    • Warehouse Attendant
    • Deposit Operations Supervisor
    • Information Technology (IT) Assistant
    • Project Coordinator/Lead Installer
    • Health Insurance Producer Sales
    • Insurance Customer Service Representative
    • Chief Financial Officer
    • Development Coordinator
    • Accountant
    • Director of Development
    • Purchasing & Inventory Control Assistant Manager
    • Career Planner
    • Youth Career Planner
    • Estate Assistant
    • Lawn Service Technician
    • Carpentry/Construction Teacher (School year-9 month position)
    • HVAC Instructor
    • Production Positions
    • New Products Research/Development/Design Engineer
    • Manufacturing Project Engineer
    • Heavy Equipment Operator & Truck Driver
    • Service Technician/Installer
    • General Construction Laborer
    • Deposit Operations Representative
    • Customer Service Representative
    • Loan Closing/Escrow Specialist
    • Loan Processing Representative
    • Licensed or Mental Health Level Therapists
    • Information Technology Director
    • Hardware Store Sales Associate
    • Auto Parts Sales Associate
    • Laborer/CDL Driver
    • Bookkeeper
    • School Psychologist
    • ​Customer Service Representative (Bank Teller)
    • ​Customer Service Representative (Bank Teller)
    • Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical & Appliance Repair Tech
    • Escape Room Game Master
    • Judicial Secretary
    • Tipstaff
    • Courtroom Tipstaff
    • Teacher Assistant
    • Facility Assistant
    • Bus Driver
    • Director
    • Production Packers (2nd Shift)
    • Business Services Coordinator
    • Career Planner (Youth Programs)
    • Customer Service Representative (Bank Teller)
    • Certified Peer Specialists
    • Practical Nursing Instructor
    • Elementary (Kindergarten) Instructor
    • Appliance Repair Technician
    • Physical Therapist
    • General Laborer
    • Mechanic - Electrical
    • Software Technology Positions
    • Implementation Lead
    • Business Analyst/Scrum Master
    • Medical Technician
    • Structural/Architectural Engineer
    • Office Specialist
    • Production Packer
    • Certified Occupation Therapy Assistant (COTA)
    • Ticket Agent
    • Wastewater Engineer
    • VP of Programming and Membership Education
    • Construction Laborer