The Chatham-Kent Community Leaders Cabinet recently saw the graduation of the first cohort of the Leadership-Chatham-Kent Program – a transformative leadership development initiative designed to inspire, empower and equip emerging leaders committed to making a lasting impact in their community.
Launched back in October, the nine-month program brought together a diverse group of participants for one full day of learning and development each month.
Developed by the Chatham-Kent Leaders’ Cabinet in collaboration with the Municipality of Chatham-Kent and supported by the Chatham-Kent Community Foundation, the program focused on unlocking leadership potential and fostering the skills needed to drive meaningful change across the municipality.
Participants represented a broad spectrum of sectors, including education, health care, non-profit, construction, post-secondary institutions, and municipal services.
“This program is about more than leadership – it’s about building a stronger, more connected community,” said Michael Duben, CAO of Chatham-Kent, in a media release. “We are incredibly proud of our graduates and the legacy they are already creating.”
Nest performs to the tune of $2,200
Nest Realty and the organizing committee of Play for a Purpose: Dolly’s Backyard Hoedown teamed up recently to raise $2,200 in support of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.
Thanks to the generosity of community participants and sponsors, 567 free books will be delivered to children across Chatham-Kent – helping to foster early literacy and a lifelong love of reading.
This event was a mix of fun, music, and community spirit.
“Whether you laced up your shoes, donated, or simply came out to cheer, you helped make something wonderful happen for local kids,” organizers said in a media release.
New agreement at Meadow Park
Registered nurses employed by Meadow Park Nursing Home, a long term care home in Chatham recently unanimously ratified a two-year collective agreement.
The 10 nurses are represented by Southwestern Ontario Healthcare and Service Workers Union, CLAC Local 303.
The new contract provides the nurses with wages that are aligned with those provided in the Ontario Nurses Association (ONA) master wage schedule, including parity with allowances and premiums.
The contract also provides improvements to contract language regarding part-time shift giveaways.
“This is the second contract we’ve negotiated for the RNs at Meadow Park,” Mary Ellen Alward, CLAC representative, said in a media release. “We’re happy to see that the employer continued to negotiate the monetary provisions to match ONA’s master agreement. We look forward to the members moving to the new wage schedule during the life of this contract.”
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