Hickory, NC – Women’s Resource Center in conjunction with Hickory Metro Higher Education Center, will present the program “Jewels in Our Crown: The 5 E’s of Leadership.” The May Lunch & Learn will be held on May 25, 2006 at HMHEC from 11:30a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A $10 program fee includes lunch and the deadline for registration is May 19th. Call WRC to register at (828) 322-6333 ext. 207 or register online at www.wrchickory.org.

Suzette Plaisted, Executive Director of American Red Cross of Catawba Valley and facilitator of organizational management and leadership training, will conduct this interactive workshop. She will illustrate 5 key points (Excellence, Empowerment, Ethics, Empathy, and Enthusiasm) that people can utilize to become more effective leaders. Join Ms. Plaisted for this hands-on workshop to build leadership skills that can be implemented into daily life.

Women’s Resource Center provides life transition services, enrichment programs and crisis assistance. For information about WRC programs, services or volunteer program, call (828) 322-6333 or visit the website: www.wrchickory.org. Women’s Resource Center is a member agency of Catawba County United Way.

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