Emerging Leaders complete historic community project
Submitted photo<br> Members of Pennian Bank’s Emerging Leaders class gather near a new Trex bench installed at the entrance to the footbridge in Mifflintown as part of a community project. Front row, from left, are Lynn Geedey, Emily Brooks, Jennifer Mahoney, Danielle Doebler and Bobbi Leister. Back row are Isaiah Wisehaupt, Coryann Catalano-Alexandre, Alyssa Hahn and Caleb Neff.
Submitted photo<br> Members of Pennian Bank’s Emerging Leaders class stand beside a newly installed historical interpretive sign near the footbridge in Mifflintown. From left are Bobbi Leister, Danielle Doebler, Coryann Catalano-Alexandre, Isaiah Wisehaupt, Caleb Neff, Alyssa Hahn, Emily Brooks, Jennifer Mahoney and Lynn Geedey.
Submitted photo<br> Members of Pennian Bank’s Emerging Leaders class gather near a new Trex bench installed at the entrance to the footbridge in Mifflintown as part of a community project. Front row, from left, are Lynn Geedey, Emily Brooks, Jennifer Mahoney, Danielle Doebler and Bobbi Leister. Back row are Isaiah Wisehaupt, Coryann Catalano-Alexandre, Alyssa Hahn and Caleb Neff.
Submitted photo<br> Members of Pennian Bank’s Emerging Leaders class stand beside a newly installed historical interpretive sign near the footbridge in Mifflintown. From left are Bobbi Leister, Danielle Doebler, Coryann Catalano-Alexandre, Isaiah Wisehaupt, Caleb Neff, Alyssa Hahn, Emily Brooks, Jennifer Mahoney and Lynn Geedey.
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MIFFLINTOWN -- Pennian Bank's Emerging Leaders class recently completed a community project that added a historical interpretive sign and bench near the entrance to the footbridge in Mifflintown.
The Emerging Leaders program is a 17-month leadership development initiative made up of employees selected for their leadership potential. Participants attend monthly sessions featuring area business leaders, community representatives and Pennian Bank senior management.
According to the bank, the class was challenged by Juniata River Valley Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Rhonda Kelley to develop a project benefiting the local community.
The group selected a project that combined environmental efforts with local history by installing a public bench through the NexTrex recycling program and creating a historical landmark sign.
Through the NexTrex Recycling Challenge, participants collected 1,000 pounds of stretchable plastic from customers and employees in less than four months. The recycled material earned the group a Trex bench, which was installed near the footbridge entrance.
"The project is twofold: it will positively impact both our environment and our local heritage," said Caleb Neff, an IT security specialist and member of the class.
The historical sign features reproductions of paintings depicting Mifflintown and Mifflin in 1845. The paintings were commissioned by the bank in 1952 and created by artist Harrison Frerichs.
Jennifer Mahoney, executive assistant/shareholder services and a member of the class, said the paintings show views of the bridge connecting Mifflintown and Mifflin from both sides of the river.
The group worked with Juniata County Historical Society President and Secretary Jessica Guyer to prepare the historical information included on the sign.
Pennian Bank officials said the bank plans to continue participating in the NexTrex recycling program and will continue accepting eligible plastic materials at its office locations.