The January chapter meeting is scheduled for Friday, 16 January 2015, in the Haeg Conference Room at Bloomington City Hall, beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Each year this lead off meeting is important for setting the goals and theme for the upcoming year.  During the meeting the 2015 chapter budget will be reviewed and adopted, the calendar for chapter and board meetings will be reviewed, officers and committee chairs for the 2015 Board of Directors will be installed, and winners of the annual MN NIGP awards will be announced.

Following the chapter meeting, Kit Welchlin will present the topic “Leadership: It’s not just positional”.

A born public speaker and trainer, Kit Welchlin began public speaking at the age of 9 in 4-h.  By 16, he was organizing and facilitating presentations on leadership, citizenship, community service and motivation for the 4-H and Future Farmers of America.

Kit Welchlin purchased his first manufacturing company at age 21 and by 26 was CEO and Chairman of the Board of three manufacturing companies in three states.  He's been an instructor with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, where he has been repeatedly nominated Outstanding Faculty.  He is a Professional Member of the National Speakers Association.

Kit has a B.S. degree in Speech Communication, Business Administration, and Political Science.  He earned an M.A. degree in Speech Communication and Business Administration.