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Board Meeting of May 21, 2015 I
Written Announcements:
LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM
a) Management Leadership Academy Completes 2014 -15 Program
Program consultant, Larry Bienati, and 23 District employees celebrated completion of the
District's seven -month Management Leadership Academy on May 5, 2015 at the Pleasant
Hill Community Center.
Applications were accepted last summer from those interested in committing to
professional growth and development customized and facilitated by renowned
professional Larry Bienati, who is passionate about developing leaders in the water and
wastewater industry.
The participants learned about themselves through 360 degree interviews with co-
workers and developed action plans based on those findings. From modeling successful
management, inspiring a vision, building a team, communication and influence, to getting
the job done, the participants were impacted by the variety of presentations and
facilitators that included a former Navy Seal (the guys really like those stories.)
Congratulations to these participants as they put into action the tools and lessons learned
to become leaders and mentors for the future of the District.
COCO SAN SUSTAINABLE FARM
b) Recap of Drought and Urban Farming Event held May 8, 2015
AgLantis and the District hosted over 200 guests at a successful event to discuss
recycled water and sustainable living on Friday, May 8, 2015 at the Coco San Sustainable
Farm site. Congressman Mark DeSaulnier and Assemblywoman Susan Bonilla spoke to
the audience about the effects of California's drought and in support of local sustainable
agriculture. The Congressman was even seen sporting a CentralSan recycled water cap
at the event to avoid the sun. Approximately 30 elected officials and other dignitaries were
in attendance. The program was run by Dr. Carolyn Phinney and Board President Mike
McGill. The program concluded with a presentation by Melody LaBella, who spoke on the
District's sustainability initiatives including the household hazardous waste facility,
pharmaceutical drop off locations, and integrated pest management practices. She also
provided recycled water training for the audience.