convened in October with a retreat at Camp Beckwith in Fairhope.

Its first monthly class will take place Thursday in Bay Minette and

focus on local judicial and governmental issues. Topics of upcoming

monthly sessions include state government, the environment,

insurance, economic development, education, workforce training and

arts and culture. The monthly session topics are designed to give

class members an opportunity to learn more about topics that are

relevant countywide, but may not be a part of their everyday work

environment.

interact with each other. According to Dr. Cindy Wilson, program

director, the class is a snapshot of the diversity of the county

itself.

mixture with regard to workplaces and interests,” Wilson

said.

businesses, large institutions, municipalities and non-profits. The

two-day retreat included sessions on identifying leadership

qualities, teambuilding, recognizing personality types, and a

history of Baldwin County. The class will now meet monthly through

May 2012.

sponsored by the University of South Alabama Baldwin County and

Baldwin County United. Program details are online at

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