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	DAR DAR Contact: Deona Thomas or Cindy Dowell Home 6 Pettross Drive Carthage, TN 37030 home Home Phone: Deona (615) 683-6696home Home Phone: Cindy 615-735-1551home
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	Family & Community Education Club Council Contact: Phyllis McKinney Other 125 Gordonsville Hwy Ste 300 Gordonsville, TN 38563 postalHome Janice Ellenburg 283 Old Lebanon Rd Carthage, TN 37030 homeHome Phyllis McKinney 42 Sammy Lane S. Brush Creek, TN 38547 home
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Biography We have 8 clubs with 175 members that meet around the county. We educate men and women on various topics including community services, literacy, nutrition, etc.

	Genesis House, Inc. Genesis House, Inc. Work P.O. Box 1180 Cookeville, TN 38503 work Work Phone: (800) 707-5197work
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Notes Mission “The mission of Genesis House is to help victims of domestic and sexual violence find safety in their lives and the self-sufficiency and healing needed to become independent of abuse. It is also the mission to keep the community enlighten in the dynamics of domestic and sexual abuse and its prevention by providing comprehensive educational programs.” Genesis House is… A private, non-profit agency that is dedicated to empowering victims of domestic and sexual violence by providing a pathway to a safe and self-sufficient life. Our services include… 24 hour Crisis Line crisis intervention court advocacy domestic and sexual violence and self-esteem support groups individual counseling referrals to other community agencies for housing, employment and other needed services

	Leadership Opportunity Smith County Leadership Opportunity Smith County Contact: President: Denise Givens Work 939 Upper Ferry Road Carthage, TN 37030 work Work Phone: (615) 735-2093work
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Notes Classes run from February to October each year (4th Thursday of each month). CONFIDENTIAL APPLICATION Please complete and return no later than January 14, 2013. Applications must be typed or printed in black ink. Please fill out completely as possible. 1. PERSONAL INFORMATION ____________________________________________________________________ last name first name middle name preferred first name _________________________________________________________________________________ home address city zip home phone ____________________________________________________________________ employer (if applicable) _________________________________________________________________________________ employer’s address city zip phone Briefly describe your responsibilities.______________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 2. COMMITMENT How long have you lived in Smith County? __________ Worked in Smith County ?____________ Have you been active in community, civic, professional and other activities as you would like?______ Explain:___________________________________________________________________________ If not, what have been the major barriers to your getting involved?_____________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ 3. EDUCATION Please outline your academic background and training: High school________________________________________________________________________ College____________________________________________________________________________ Graduate level______________________________________________________________________ Extracurricular activities and special honors awarded for leadership activities or academic performances_______________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ What do you consider your greatest accomplishments or achievements?_________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ What do you feel you would gain from Leadership Opportunity Smith County?___________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ What do you feel you would contribute to the goals of Leadership Opportunity Smith County?_______ _____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. PARTICIPATION For your benefit and for the benefit of the program, full participation is necessary. Attendance at the opening retreat in February is mandatory and 80% attendance is required for the other eight sessions. Are you able to fulfill the February to October commitment? __________________ Do you have the support of your employer for the time required to participate in Leadership Opportunity Smith County? ___________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Why should you be selected to participate? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Identify one issue, challenge or concern you feel is critical to the Smith County area. Why is this issue important? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. TUITION The total Tuition for Leadership Opportunity Smith County is $200.00. I understand if I am selected to participate, my financial commitment to the program will be $50.00, to be paid by February 8, 2013. The remaining tuition of $150.00 is to be paid by a sponsor or me the same date. __________________________________ ___________________ signature of applicant date To be eligible for consideration into the Leadership Opportunity program, the application and an optional letter of recommendation must be postmarked by January 14, 2013. Mail to: LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY SMITH COUNTY c/o Smith County Chamber of Commerce, Inc. 939 Upper Ferry Road Carthage, TN 37030 If you are seeking tuition support, please indicate the nature of your need on a separate piece of paper. Please include your efforts to obtain contributions from your employer or contacts and the portion of the tuition you and /or your sponsor(s) are requesting. LOSC is a 501{c}3 non-profit organization and does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, ethnicity, mental or physical disability. Biography LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY SMITH COUNTY HISTORY Leadership Opportunity Smith County began with meetings of county leaders, representatives of Leadership Upper Cumberland and the Smith County Chamber of Commerce. In 1998 the Governing Board was formed and officers were elected. Mr. Jerry H. Futrell was chosen to be the first Chairman. The first board consisted of Jerry H. Futrell, Joe Vance, John Foster, County Executive Billy Bass, Mayor Joe Anderson, Jerry Cole, Faith Young, David Glover, April Martin, and Regina Brooks. After many, many meetings and lots of hard work the first leadership class was set to begin in February 1999. Mr. Futrell served as President through 2002. John Foster was elected President for the Leadership program in 2003 and served through 2007. Phyllis McKinney was elected President in 2008 and still serves in that position in 2012. The programs of Leadership Opportunity Smith County consist of a one and one-half day retreat in February, seven topic-oriented one-day sessions, and a graduation ceremony in October. Presentations include lectures, panel presentations, tours and a wide variety of group activities. Participants are given the opportunity to meet with county leaders and to explore issues of interest to our county. The opening retreat provides structured exercises and presentations, which explore theories of leadership, problem solving skills, and community goal-setting through group discussion and analysis. The one-day seminars, held on the fourth Thursday of each month from March through September, focus on major areas of community life in Smith County. Participants are made aware of various components that contribute to the quality of life in our area. To graduate from this program, class participants are required to attend the opening retreat and all program activities. They are required to do various homework assignments, to be completed outside the classroom, group projects and individual projects relative to program topics. Since the program’s inception in 1998, thirteen classes have graduated from the leadership program with 124 graduates. When asked about their year in Leadership Opportunity, most graduates recall it as a great learning experience. Class sessions have been on government, lifestyles, business and labor, agriculture, health and social services, education, and law and order. The graduates also cherish the continuing friendships that began during the retreat or program days. The overriding element that led to these good feelings was participation. Each Leadership class is asked to complete a class project after graduation. A list of those projects follows this history. The class of 2000 chose as their project to establish a Youth Leadership Opportunity Program, which began in September 2001. The Youth Leadership is a combination of students from Gordonsville and Smith County High Schools. Class sessions are held on Wednesday of each month and extra project activities are required for graduation. The Youth Leadership Program has graduated 12 classes and will graduate a thirteenth class of 32 students in April of 2013.

	Smith County 4-H Club Smith County 4-H Club Contact: Trent Jones Home 125 Gordonsville Hwy STE 300 28 Bussell Lane Gordonsville, TN 38563 United Stateshome Work Phone: (615) 735-2900work
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	Smith County AFCE Smith County AFCE Contact: Ext. Agent: Mary Draper Work USDA Building P.O. Box 296 Carthage, TN 37030 work Work Phone: (615) 735-2900work
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Notes Each club meets at different times.

	Smith County Drug Prevention Coalition Smith County Drug Prevention Coalition Contact: Barbara Kannapel Work 122 Turner High Circle Suite 111 Carthage, TN 37030 work Work Phone: 615-588-1622work Work Fax: 615-588-1623workfax
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Biography A developing drug prevention coalition to empower the citizens of Smith County to be happier, healthier, and safer by community education and awareness in prevention of underage substance abuse and overall prescription drug abuse.

	Smith County Habitat for Humanity Smith County Habitat for Humanity Contact: David Bass Work P.O. Box 58 Carthage, TN 37030 work Work Phone: (615) 735-1122work
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	Smith County Health Council Smith County Health CouncilHeath Educator (Smith, Macon, & Dekalb Counties) Contact: Hilary Luckett Work Phone: (615) 735-0242 ext. 1009work Work Fax: 615-735-8250workfax Work Email: [email protected]INTERNET
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Notes Meets 3rd Mondays @ Noon

	Smith County Help Center Smith County Help Center Contact: Jacky Carver Jr. Work 318 Main Street North Carthage, TN 37030 work Work Phone: (615) 735-8090work Personal Email: [email protected]INTERNET
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Biography 501C Non-Profit, Food Bank, Utility/Emergency Needs, Thrift Store A non-profit organization in Smith Co. Tennessee, helping those in need of assistance with food, utilities, and emergency needs.

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