Halfway through our terms of service, our team of 13 Campus Corps leaders convened in Townsend, MT for a mid-year winter retreat. While the schedule for the short-but-sweet get together was pretty jam packed with training sessions, the gathering still managed to provide leaders with some much needed informal "hang out" time. We enjoyed the chance to relax and take in the beauty of the Canyon Ferry Lake region in which we were staying. Furthermore, we took full of the accommodations provided by Canyon Ferry Mansion which hosted our group for the event. Sharing stories amidst a group of peers going through an experience similar to our own always proves to be an enriching and refreshing experience.
The training provided leaders with new skills and knowledge aimed to enable them to better serve their campuses for the remaining six months of their terms of service. Additionally, it allowed for an opportunity for leaders to learn from each other, providing a venue for all to bounce ideas off of each other and to share the wisdom they have gained from the first half of their year. As a group, we came away with valuable insights gained from hearing about both the successes leaders have had and also from the challenges and struggles that they have encountered along the way. Most importantly, this year's winter leader retreat allowed us to foster a stronger sense of community within our group and to build upon the relationships we have made with the exceptional members of our 2012 team.
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