Leadership Thurston County

Leadership Thurston County develops informed, skilled and committed civic leaders. The program begins in September and ends in June.

LTC participants come from a variety of backgrounds reflecting the diversity of Thurston County. They share a commitment to improving our community and a desire to assume meaningful leadership roles. The year includes opening and closing retreats, as well as monthly day-long sessions called Challenge Days. There is a graduation celebration for graduates in June at the end of the program. Challenge

07/17/2024

To everyone involved in our pilot Youth Leadership Thurston County program, THANK YOU!

From our partners at New Market Skills Center to our program sponsors, our site visit hosts (many with multiple speakers), our bus drivers, and volunteer chaperones... we could not have done this without all of you.

Because of you, over 300 students had a day of community and career immersion field trips aligned with their New Market program! Some students will most certainly continue to explore that career field while others may be able to make an early decision to seek another path.

THANK YOU! We look forward to continuing to build our new Youth LTC program.

Photos from Leadership Thurston County's post 07/11/2024

We did it!

13 programs in 11 days! 314 students! 40 site visits & tours! 18 chaperones! 50 sponsors!

THANK YOU EVERYONE who sponsored, volunteered, and hosted. What an incredible community endeavor!

07/11/2024

It's almost time to celebrate! One day left! Day 11!

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07/10/2024

Almost done! Day 10 is here!

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07/09/2024

These days just get better and better! Day 9!

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07/02/2024

Short week, last day of tours today....day 7!

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07/01/2024

No joke! Day 6!

You can still sponsor a student!
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06/28/2024

Thank you LTC Class of 2024 alumni Jeff for sponsoring a student!!

5 days done, 6 more to go!

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06/28/2024

Monday through Friday, last day this week!

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06/27/2024

It's day 4! More great site visits & tours!

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06/26/2024

Day three! Yipee!

You can still sponsor a student!
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06/25/2024

Day 2 - yesterday was so great we decided to do it again, but with a new program!

We couldn't have this program without our supporters!
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06/25/2024

ROBERT!!! Thank you for sponsoring a student!

Today was day 1 and it was fantastic!

It's not too late to sponsor a student!
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06/24/2024

Today is the day we launch our Youth Leadership Thurston County program in partnership with New Market Skills Center.

13 programs in 11 days, over 350 students, will have a day of community and career immersion through site visits and tours in Thurston County.

Thank you to our sponsors who have made this program possible.
Program Sponsors: TwinStar Credit Union & South Puget Sound Community College
Transportation Sponsors: Intercity Transit & TAGS Awards & Specialties
Lunch Sponsors: Freshii, Kiley Juergens Wealth Management, & Panowicz Jewelers
And the 50+ individuals who sponsored students.

We couldn't have this program without you!
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06/21/2024

Lynda! Lynda! Lynda! THANK YOU for sponsoring another FIVE students!

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06/21/2024

Myles! Thank you for sponsoring a student!

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06/21/2024

Thank you, thank you, thank you Jennifer for sponsoring a student!

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06/21/2024

LTC alumni, you rock! Russell, thank you for sponsoring a student!

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06/21/2024

Thank you Carrie for sponsoring a student!

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06/21/2024

Thank you!! Zach & Tessa sponsored a student!

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06/21/2024

Robin, LTC class of 2024 sponsored a student! Thank you!

It's not too late to sponsor a student!
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Photos from Leadership Thurston County's post 06/19/2024
Photos from Leadership Thurston County's post 06/12/2024

It's a great day today!

06/11/2024

Legends Arcade is eagerly creating tasty drinks for our 30 Years of LTC Alumni social tomorrow!

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06/07/2024

Thank you Katie for sponsoring not 1, not 2, but 3 students for our Youth Leadership Thurston County program!

We are so excited to give these students an eye opening experience! Only 31 more students to reach our goal!

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06/06/2024

Just another day at Leadership Thurston County!

Welcome our new Executive Director, Elizabeth Drake 06/05/2024

Congratulations to LTC Class of 2024 graduate Elizabeth!

Welcome our new Executive Director, Elizabeth Drake A special message from the DRC Board Welcome our new Executive Director, Elizabeth Drake A special message from the DRC Board of Directors Dear DRC Volunteers, Supporters and Community Partners, On be

06/05/2024

Maija! Thank you for sponsoring another student!

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