For immediate release
May 16, 2024
Contact: Kate Brock
Email: kate@communityedcenter.com
Phone: 814-781-3437

Leadership Elk & Cameron Visits the State Capitol

Leadership Elk Cameron (LEC) participants visited the State Capitol in early May. The group met with Senator Dush, Representatives Armanini and Causer, and Matt Gabler, Director of the PA Forest Products Association (PFPA). The Senator and Representatives engaged the group in discussions about how state government functions, how laws are introduced and amended, as well as concerns in our communities and how to address them. Mr. Gabler shared information about his career pathways, his time as the local representative, and his current role with the PFPA. The participants sat in on a House of Representatives Session where Representatives Armanini and Causer recognized the LEC program. A guided tour of the State Capitol building concluded the day.

The goals of Leadership Elk & Cameron are to increase community awareness and understanding, provide opportunities for collaborative leadership and relationship building, and to foster and promote civic readiness. Early bird applications are currently being accepted through May 31st with a discounted program cost. More information can be found at http://www.communityedcenter.com, or by contacting the CEC at (814) 781-3437.
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L to R: Rep. Causer; Carl Mitchell, CEC Board member; Elise Grovanz, North Central Regional Planning; Dawn Sexton, Elk Co. Housing Authority; Rachel Lampe, St. Marys Area Chamber; Aubri Swartz, Northwest Bank; Kaitlyn Goode, CEC; Jean Stefano, Elk Co. Housing Authority; Heather Celidonia, Dickinson Center; Jami Kempher, Cameron Co. Chamber; Kathy Strycula, CEC Board member; Lori Sabotose, Northern PA Regional College; Kate Brock, CEC; Rep. Ar