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"The pessimist complains about the wind.  The optimist expects it to change.  The leader adjusts the sails." - John Maxwell

"Leadership"

 
WestStar Leadership hosted our ZOOM Leadership Looking Through ZOOM Lenses on December 1, 2021.  Thank you to Michael Strickland, Chair & Founder Bandit Lites, Inc., Knoxville, Tennessee for speaking to the group about "Bringing Live Events Back to Reality"
Cary Vaughn was recognized at the WestTeach Graduation as he received the 2021 TACL Servant Leadership Award. Cary was unable to attend the TACL conference in October due to illness. Congratulations Cary Vaughn!
WestStar honored the WestTeach Class of 2021 on December 16, 2021.  Fifteen class members graduated from this years class.  You can read the full story by following the link below. 
https://www.wbbjtv.com/2021/12/16/local-educators-learn-how-to-improve-education/
A huge congratulations to our WestTeach Class of 2021!
 
The WestStar Class of 2022 had a great first session at Weakley/Obion County Session on January 13-14, 2022 and second Haywood/Tipton County on January 27-28, 2022.  Thank you to all of our speakers and alumni for making it possible! 
Reminders:
Please email weststar@utm.edu with any updates.

- Invoices for alumni association dues were sent out on July 26, 2021.  We understand that times are busy, so we sent a second reminder out as needed on October 8, 2021.  They cover 2021-2022 year (July 1 - June 30)   We accept credit card payments (see below).  We are proud to announce that we have a 56% membership participation rate as of today's date.  That exceeds any previous years.  WAY TO GO ALUMNI!!!!!

- Keep your eyes open for WestStar County Meetings! Several counties have already met while others are currently being scheduled.

- The 24th Annual Working Women's Conference will be held on February 11, 2022.

- The next Lunch-Learn-Leadership will be held on February 16, 2022.

- The 2nd Annual ALStar Youth Leadership Conference will be held on February 22, 2022 REGISTER NOW!

- WestStar Class of 2022 Jackson/Madison County session will be held February17-18, 2022. 

- West Tennessee Education Summit is scheduled for March 4, 2022 - Registration is now OPEN!

**To access past newsletters, please follow the link provided: https://www.utm.edu/departments/weststar/newsletter.php
Jody Kizer - February 2
Jerry Hunt - February 2
Venessa Patrick - February 2
Tracey Exum - February 3
Ken Davis - February 4
Marilyn Williamson - February 4
Leslie Sigmon - February 6
Joey Mehlhorn - February 6
Sharon T. McKinney - February 9
Jessica Huff - February 8
David Glasgow - February 9
Randy Huffstetler - February 9
Jamie Worrell - February 9
Keith Cursey - February 9
Audrey Roberts - February 10
Lyda Kay Ferree' - February 10
Linda Jones - February 12
Ordis Copeland - February 12
Justin Hanson - February 13
Vanessa Parker Presson - February 13
Cyronose Spicer - February 13
Kathy Ross - February 15
Achana Jarrett - February 15
Sarah Levy - February 15
Duane Lavery - February 16
Trent Scott - February 17
Willie Spencer, Sr. - February 19
Gem Bell - February 19
Jill Holland - February 19
Portis Tanner - February 20
Denise Watts - February 22
Elaine Hatch-Christian - February 22
Julie Gail Adkisson - February 23
Trey Rabon - February 24
Jackie Johnson - February 25
Nichole Lawrence - February 25
Charlotte Karcher - February 27
The 2021 Tennessee Vacation Guide is HERE! 
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Find safe-travel inspiration, culinary must-eats, attraction information and more, in your free printed guide or e-guide. And while you’re ordering your free guide, don’t forget to enter for a chance to win a free six-night trip through Tennessee's culinary scene. 
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Congratulations
  • Jennifer Nunley, WestStar Class of 2005 - Named President and COO of Security Bank, Dyersburg, TN
  • David Hayes, WestStar Class of 1995 - Named Vice-President and CEO of Security Bank, Dyersburg, TN 
  • Arlisa Armstrong, WestStar Class of 2014 - Appointed as the new Rural Development State Director for Tennessee
  • Michael Banks, WestStar Class of 2000 - Promoted to the rank of Colonel in the National Guard on January 14, 2022
SAVE THE DATE  

February 11 - Working Women's Conference, UT Martin
February 16 - WestStar Lunch, Learn, Leadership IN PERSON
February 17-18 - WestStar Madison County Session
February 22 - ALStar Virtual Conference
March 1 - West Tennessee Educational Summit
March 14 - Board Of Trustees Meeting 
March 15-16 - WestStar Nashville Session 
April 7-8 - WestStar Dyer/Lauderdale Session
April 20-21 - WestStar Gibson/Crockett Session
April 26 - African American Leadership Conference
 
Corporate Sponsors
 Alexander, Thompson & Arnold, CPA
Bank of Ripley
Benefits First, Lexington
Jessi Pruett, Byrd & Byrd, Attorneys
Central Distributors 
Conner Real Estate - Brownsville/Jackson
Chester County Government
Shannon Cotter
F & M Consulting, Inc.
First Bank, Lexington
Golden Circle Insurance 
HTL Advantage
Leaders Credit Union
Jack & Shelby Matthis
Northwest Tennessee Development District/Human Resource Agency
RFW Construction Group, Dyersburg
Safelite AutoGlass
Southwest Tennessee Development District
Tennessee District of the TRANE Company
TLM Associates, Inc.
Tosh Farms 
The University of Tennessee at Martin
USDA Rural Development
Cary & Lalania Vaughn
Weakley County Government
Wendell Alexander Realty
West Tennessee Healthcare
West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation
West Tennessee Industrial Association
Westan Insurance Group, Inc.
 
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