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Learn the Signs, Act Early

The Covid 19 virus has resulted in many parents and educators concerned that our children have lost a year academically because of school and other closures.  As a response to those concerns, the Illinois Ambassadors of the “Learn the Signs, Act Early” program (an...

The Life of Your Business – the Business of Your Life

Sometime ago, I came up with a slogan I used for several talks I gave to local business groups – “For the Life of Your Business and the Business of Your Life”.  I thought it was a clever play on words that I could use as a tool to get across my main message.  I found...

Aviation Programs at SWIC

We recently had the opportunity to speak with Keith Mueller, the Aviation Coordinator at Southwestern IL College. We were interested in the status of Aviation and Aviation Education in our region. Keith – “I’m a strong supporter of aviation education and skill...

SILT

Certainly, as Educators, our Library/Media Professionals are one of our best resources for disseminating information.  But information, being organic, grows and flows beyond the school doors. In the Southwestern Illinois region, we have an organized, dedicated group...

SWIL Receives Abilene Award!

Abilene Award On April 8, 2021, The Leadership Council was honored to receive the Abilene Award and Scott AFB.  The Abilene Trophy is awarded annually to the community in Air Mobility Command that is most supportive of its local Air Force Base. the Abilene Military...