St. Clair Program - Jefferson State Community College

St. Clair Program
2014 – 2015 Program Calendar
Meeting Times: 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Date
September 23
Meeting Topic / Locations
Charles von Herrmann Opening Ceremony
For youth and parents
Special Guest Michael White
Homewood High School
1901 S. Lakeshore Drive, Homewood
Speaker
General Charles Krulak
Retired Commandant of U. S. Marine Corps.
President, Birmingham Southern College
Ms. Janice Rogers, MC
WBRC, Fox 6
Dr. Mark A. Heinrich, Greetings
Chancellor, Alabama Postsecondary Education
Attorney General Luther Strange, Greetings
State of Alabama
October 7
Theme: What Makes a Leader?
Character Traits: Ethics and honesty
Skills: Professional etiquette/Introductions
Jeff State Community College – Pell City Campus
Mr. Guin Robinson
Director of Governmental Relations
Jefferson State Community College
November 4
Theme: Patriotism
Character Traits: Courage and loyalty
Skills: Decision making and taking action
Homewood High School
1901 S. Lakeshore Drive, Homewood
College Fair – Parents Welcome
Col. Leo Thorsness
USAF, Retired
Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient
Past President Congressional MOH Society
Prisoner of War
Special Guest, Sergeant First Class Melvin Morris
Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient
December 2
Theme: Going Your Own Way
Character Traits: Listening to your heart
Skills: Taking risks
Jeff State Community College – Pell City Campus
Mr. Kidada Hawkins
Vice President and COO of Rural Hospital Operations
St. Vincent’s Health Systems
January 13
Theme: Justice and Human Rights
Character Traits: Respect and inclusiveness
Skills: Standing for beliefs
Sixteenth Street Baptist Church
Mr. Jeremiah Castille
Director, Castille Foundation
Mr. Ahmad Ward
Director, Birmingham Civil Rights Museum
Special Guest Dr. Odessa Woolfolk
February 3
Theme: Leading Through Change
Character Traits: Compassion and perseverance
Skills: Empathy and adapting
Jefferson State Community College-Pell City
Mr. Bobby Horton
Musician, Composer
The Civil War Documentary with Ken Burns
March 3
Theme: Caring and Philanthropy
Character Traits: Valuing Others
Skills: Project Planning
Jefferson State Community College-Pell City
Mr. Justin Fisher
Author, I Can’t Even Walk
Professor, Jefferson State CC
April 7
Theme: Investing in Your Community
Character Traits: Dedication and cooperation
Skills: Giving back to your community
Jefferson State Community College-Pell City
Mrs. Jan Walsh
Founder and CEO, Jan Walsh LLC
May 12
Graduation Celebration / Scholarship Awards
Palmer Hall, University of Montevallo
Dr. John Stewart, III
President, University of Montevallo