BURKE, SD –
The Billie Sutton Leadership Institute today announced the launch of a new rural leadership program, "Rural POWER," dedicated to "Powering Opportunities While Energizing Rural."
Billie Sutton, founder of the nonprofit Sutton Leadership Institute, is excited to expand the programs offered by the Leadership Institute. Sutton knows the importance of rural issues in South Dakota and said:
"Rural POWER is people focused, community minded, and about re-imaging rural South Dakota through servant leadership and community building."
Rural POWER is a year-long leadership development program, sponsored by the South Dakota Farmers Union, focused specifically on rural South Dakota. Rural POWER seeks to grow a new generation of rural leaders and encourage involvement in local rural cooperatives providing essential services to South Dakota communities.
South Dakota Farmers Union President, Doug Sombke, said:
"The South Dakota Farmers Union is proud to play a part in growing a new generation of rural cooperative leaders serving South Dakota communities and the people who live in them."
Rural POWER participants will engage in educational leadership training opportunities emphasizing community building and serving your neighbors, while learning from cooperative leaders committed to rural development. Participants will gain the knowledge and enthusiasm to re-imagine and re-energize rural South Dakota.
Rural POWER applications open on April 1st.
Visit suttonleadership.org/ruralpower to learn more about the program or to apply to participate.
