Alabama AT&T Spokesman Dave Hargrove presents Chamber Executive Director Chip Flournoy the $10,000 check
THE SHOALS – The Shoals Chamber of Commerce’s program, Youth Leadership Shoals was given a big boost Friday. In a ceremony at Chamber headquarters in Florence, AT&T presented a check for $10,000. The money will be used to help pay operational expenses of the program in which select high school juniors enhance their leadership, professionalism, communication and team building skills.
The students selected for the nine-month program come for every Shoals high school.
Shoals Chamber of Commerce President Steve Holt
Chamber President Steve Holt says that this program, now in its 15th year, has given hundreds of students a vital head start in today’s competitive business arena, “In addition, students become familiar with what makes the Shoals area unique. Participants learn about history, culture, business and economic development while getting to know students from both Colbert and Lauderdale Counties.”
Students are also required to participate in community service projects as a group. They build relationships and truly become a team with a common vision. Not only does it enhance cooperation among schools, it develops a greater sense of community pride.
AT&T Alabama Spokesman Dave Hargrove
Chip Flournoy and American Wholesale Book Company President Barry Auchly
There is no charge to the students. The Chamber and Buffalo Rock have been covering the cost of the program. Now, with the infusion of this money from AT&T, more students will be able to participate in this excellent program.
The check was presented in a ceremony at Chamber Headquarters with City, County and State elected officials, administrators and business leaders in attendance.
