On December 16, the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina celebrated seven nonprofit leaders from across South Carolina as they completed the Nonprofit Leadership Development Program through the Foundation's Carolina Academy for Nonprofits.
Gwen Jobes Hampton, South Carolina School Board Association director of leadership development, served as graduation speaker and this is a poem that wrote for the celebration.
Gwen Jobes Hampton, South Carolina School Board Association director of leadership development, served as graduation speaker and this is a poem that wrote for the celebration.
Courageous Leaders
Imagine a world with a courageous leader
Who understands when culture and business thrives
It has the power to transform communities
Private public working together to enrich lives
A dream of a Civic Center
Motivated a community to take action
They will oneday open the doors
Under the leadership of Cynthia Jackson
Imagine a world with a courageous leader
Kristi Coggins the coach comes to mind
Building character and instilling values
During a game at tee time
Helping the youth see their worth
So they can be all that they can be
Simply learned during a game of golf
Club and balls at The First Tee
Imagine a world with a courageous leader
Amy Coward is her name
She understands the power of the pen
PR her claim to fame
She strategically leads from the middle
With strength and a spirit of gratitude
Sometimes it takes a push from the middle
In order for the mission to effectively move
Imagine a world with a courageous leader
Survivors with their souls in tears
Living through sexual trauma
Lives shattered by unspoken fears
Worried about their uncertain future
Stories that make you want to holler
Through it all they have a strong leader
They call her Ginny Waller
Imagine a world with a courageous leader
Committed to making families strong
Love our neighbors as ourselves
With those values we won’t go wrong
People empowered by their faith
Embraced by the religious community
Led by a compassionate leader
Her name is Marga McKee
Imagine a world with a courageous leader
With an appreciation for the arts
Sharing beauty so that many may see
With their eyes and with their hearts
Creative talents on display
In one of America’s best small towns
Under Janice Grizzard’s leadership
Various artist can be found
Imagine a world with a courageous leader
Providing families the tools that they need
To break the cycle of poverty
So women and children can succeed
No matter how difficult the obstacles
Or high the stumbling blocks
They can count on the relentless leadership
Of Kristi King-Brock
Imagine the world of courageous leaders
Inspired by visions to improve lives
Focused on vital missions
Serving families and communities with pride
We celebrate their accomplishments
We know today simply would not be
If it wasn’t for the visionary leadership
Of the Sisters of Charity
Who understands when culture and business thrives
It has the power to transform communities
Private public working together to enrich lives
A dream of a Civic Center
Motivated a community to take action
They will oneday open the doors
Under the leadership of Cynthia Jackson
Imagine a world with a courageous leader
Kristi Coggins the coach comes to mind
Building character and instilling values
During a game at tee time
Helping the youth see their worth
So they can be all that they can be
Simply learned during a game of golf
Club and balls at The First Tee
Imagine a world with a courageous leader
Amy Coward is her name
She understands the power of the pen
PR her claim to fame
She strategically leads from the middle
With strength and a spirit of gratitude
Sometimes it takes a push from the middle
In order for the mission to effectively move
Imagine a world with a courageous leader
Survivors with their souls in tears
Living through sexual trauma
Lives shattered by unspoken fears
Worried about their uncertain future
Stories that make you want to holler
Through it all they have a strong leader
They call her Ginny Waller
Imagine a world with a courageous leader
Committed to making families strong
Love our neighbors as ourselves
With those values we won’t go wrong
People empowered by their faith
Embraced by the religious community
Led by a compassionate leader
Her name is Marga McKee
Imagine a world with a courageous leader
With an appreciation for the arts
Sharing beauty so that many may see
With their eyes and with their hearts
Creative talents on display
In one of America’s best small towns
Under Janice Grizzard’s leadership
Various artist can be found
Imagine a world with a courageous leader
Providing families the tools that they need
To break the cycle of poverty
So women and children can succeed
No matter how difficult the obstacles
Or high the stumbling blocks
They can count on the relentless leadership
Of Kristi King-Brock
Imagine the world of courageous leaders
Inspired by visions to improve lives
Focused on vital missions
Serving families and communities with pride
We celebrate their accomplishments
We know today simply would not be
If it wasn’t for the visionary leadership
Of the Sisters of Charity
Guest blog post by South Carolina School Board Association Director of Leadership Development Gwen Jobes Hampton. It was written for the Sisters of Charity Foundation Nonprofit Leadership Development Program Graduation Ceremony held on December 16, 2011.
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