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"Employees who work under great leaders tend to be happier, more productive, and more connected to their organization - and this has a ripple effect that reaches your business's bottom line." - Skye Schooley 

"Leadership"

 
WestStar had a great turn out for our Lunch-Learn-Leadership on October 12, 2022 at Central Distributors in Jackson, TN.  We learned all about estate planning.  A huge thank you to Dr. Nancy Choate!
The WestStar Dyer County met on September 30th to discuss WestStar nominations and the upcoming WestTeach Session!  Thank you Dyer County!
The 2023 TACL Conference was held in Roane County on October 19-21, 2022.  This conference was helpful in refreshing our event planning skills and so much more!  For more information on becoming a member of TACL, please contact Virginia Grimes at vgrimes@utm.edu
Shelby County hosted a wonderful Mini Session on September 26th.  We had a great turn out and great speakers!  A special thank you to Cary Vaughn and all the Shelby County alums who helped plan the event!
WestTeach Class of 2022 had a great session in Jackson!  The day was full of learning about "The Humanity of Leadership".  A huge thank you to all of our speakers!  
EAST SIDE Counties - Vaughn RisingStar Youth Summit will be held on November 3-4, 2022 at UT Martin!  Information is being sent to all guidance counselors now!  The cost is $120 per student.

EAST SIDE COUNTIES INCLUDE:
  • Weakley
  • Henry 
  • Benton
  • Carroll
  • Madison
  • Henderson 
  • Decatur
  • Chester
  • McNairy
  • Hardin
The Tennessee Association of Community Leadership (TACL) State conference is scheduled for October 19-21, 2022 in Harriman, TN (Roane County).  For more information, please visit www.leadershiptennessee.com
                   REGIONAL NON-PROFIT BOARDS
Below are listed the Regional Non-Profit Boards in West Tennessee:
  • United Way
  • WRAP
  • American Red Cross
  • American Heart Association
If you have an interest in serving on any of the above boards, please let us know. 
 
Reminders:
Please email weststar@utm.edu with any updates.

- Invoices for alumni association dues were sent out on August 5, 2022.  We understand that times are busy, so we will be sending  a second reminder out this month.  They cover 2022-2023 year (July 1 - June 30)   We accept credit card payments (see below).  Last year,  we surpassed our goal by having 57% membership participation.  Let's do it again for this coming year!  WAY TO GO ALUMNI!!!!!

- Keep your eyes open for WestStar County Meetings! Several counties have already met while others are currently being scheduled. If you don't know who your county coordinator is, please email vgrimes@utm.edu 

**To access past newsletters, please follow the link provided: https://www.utm.edu/departments/weststar/newsletter.php
Kent Carter - November 3
Joe Brasher - November 5
Richard Griggs - November 6
Chip Anderson - November 6
Jennifer Black - November 9
Meg Montgomery - November 9
Emily Land November 10
Jamey Sanders - November 12
Mark Woodruff - November 12
Stacey Lockhart - November 13
Ralph Cousar - November 13
Bobby King - November 14
Matt Marshall - November 14
Christer Baker - November 14
Robert Duncan - November 15
Bob Duncan - November 15
Jim Crone - November 18
Kyle Lusby - November 18
George Daniel - November 18
Evelyn Robertson, Jr. - November 19
Al Oliver - November 19
Jai Templeton - November 20
Kathleen Walker - November 20
Anita Hamilton- November 20
Leah Gray - November 20
Andrew Brown - November 20
Corey Currie - November 20
Jason Brigance - November 21
David Taylor - November 21
Paul Jackson - November 23
Leigh Anne Bentley - November 24
Scott Dahlstom - November 25
Shirley Kee - November 25
Paul Newbill - November 26
Jake Bynum - November 28
Glenda Temple - November 30
Kyle Hauth - November 30
Mary Beasley - November 30
Walter Ward - November 30
Steve Simon - November 30
John Sharpe, Jr. - November 30
Dick Phebus - November 30
Sandra Silverstein - November 30
Gil Petty - November 30
Duke Loden - November 30
Turner Askew - November 30
Leslie Haywood-Moore - November 30
Hughes Clardy - November 30
Joel Washburn - November 30
Deborah Reed - November 30 
Bill Taylor - November 30
Pat Landreth - November 30 
Trena Taylor - November 30
Margaret Crafton - November 30
Jasper Taylor - November 30
David Prince - November 30
Mitch Robinson - November 30
Jerry Edwards - November 30
Tom Payne - November 30
Fred Dierks - November 30
Randy Prince - November 30 
Paul Latture, III - November 30
Kenny McBride - November 30
Steve Smith - November 30 
Mark Herbison - November 30
Linda Rochell - November 30
Lester Sands - November 30
Barry Phillips - November 30
Dwayne Wilson - November 30
Leon King - November 30
Johnny Fortune - November 30
Myles Wilson - November 30
Jean Carney - November 30
John Jordan - November 30
Linda Blakely - November 30
Sam Sinclair - November 30
Joe Ward - November 30
Suzanne Davidson - November 30
Susan Wilson - November 30 
Barbara Grey - November 30
Doris Battle - November 30
David Stokes - November 30
Lisa Carlton - November 30
Martha Smith - November 30
Van Wylie - November 30
Kelly Yenawine - November 30
Vernita Turner - November 30 
Gail Latimer - November 30
Mike Montgomery - November 30
Mark Norris - November 30 
Becky Hayes - November 30 
Danny Waynick - November 30
Buck Tarpley - November 30
Steve Anderson - November 30 
Judy Tyree - November 30
Johnny Blackburn - November 30
Drew Kim - November 30
Gurpal Dindra - November 30
Ricky Allen - November 30
Beth Naylor - November 30
Marc Thompson - November 30
David Crislip - November 30
Chris White - November 30
Cindy Marsh - November 30
Henry Lewis - November 30 
Jeff Heyduck - November 30 
George Jennings - November 30
Ann Medford - November 30
Earl Wade - November 30
Blake Anderson - November 30 
Linda Schrader - November 30
Aubrey Earnheart - November 30
Tim Sallee - November 30 
Chris Rimel - November 30
Cherie Hale Parker - November 30
Shari Long Neely - November 30
John Allen Anderson - November 30
Tom Archer - November 30 
John Thorpe - November 30
Thanks to the ’22 WestTeach Sponsors
Signature Sponsor
Leaders Education Foundation
Other Sponsors include…..
Alexander, Thompson, Arnold PLLC
Security Bank, Dyersburg
SIC Management
TRANE Company, Tennessee District
Cary & Lalania Vaughn
West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation
 
Pay Here
  • Joey Conner, WestStar Class of 2015 - Awarded the CA Rawls Award
  • Brock Martin, WestStar Class of 2016 - Awarded the 2022 Chiropractor of the Year Award by the Tennessee Chiropractic Association
  • Elaine Hatch Christian, WestStar Class of 1997 - Awarded the Jackson Award for Volunteer Service by the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation
  • Trent Scott, WestStar Class of 2008 - Named Vice President of Communications for Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association 
  • Justin Hanson, WestStar Class of 2016 - Named West Tennessee Marketing Representative with the Tennessee Municipal Bond Fund (TMBF) effective 11/1/22.
  • Beth Parnell, WestStar Class of 2016 - Named Human Resources Administrator at Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell PLC
SAVE THE DATE  
November 3-4 - Vaughn RisingStar Youth Summit (EAST), UT Martin
November 7 - WestStar Board of Trustees meeting & Corporate Sponsorship Dinner (Jackson)
November 17 - WestTeach Haywood County Session
December 8 - WestStar Class of 2023 Opening Retreat, UT Martin
December 13 - WestTeach Class of 2022 Graduation, Location TBA
 
2022-23 Corporate Sponsors

Alexander, Thompson & Arnold, CPA
Bank of Ripley
Benefits First, Lexington
Central Distributors 
Conner Real Estate - Brownsville/Jackson

First Bank, Lexington 
HTL Advantage
Leaders Credit Union
Jack & Shelby Matthis
Northwest Tennessee Development District/Human Resource Agency
RFW Construction Group, Dyersburg
SIC Management

Simmons Bank
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 & Top Tier Auction
West Tennessee Healthcare
West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation
West Tennessee Industrial Association

Thank you for your continued support!
 
GET CONNECTED!!!

Be sure to download the WestStar App! Please make sure your 2022-23 WestStar dues are paid to get app access.    
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Staying Connected
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