Neighborhood Leadership Institute

In my quest to become even more connected to the Dayton community, I was recently given the opportunity to take part in Dayton's 25th Annual "Neighborhood Leadership Institute" program.  This twelve-week workshop gives Dayton residents a chance to learn about their city - including Dayton's History, The Role of City Government, The Criminal Justice System, and Cultural Diversity; skill-building components such as Public Speaking and Small-Group Dynamics; and a day-long bus tour of Dayton neighborhoods.  Last week our group of 25 met for the first time, and yesterday was our first official session.  In this and future posts, I will be chronicalling our class's experiences.  I welcome all comments and especially encourage my fellow NLI classmates to add their thoughts.