Leadership Geneva

Leadership Geneva Class of 2007 Announces Class Project: 
The Leadership Connection (TLC) 1000

Mission:

The Leadership Geneva Class of 2007 is committed to building connections within the Geneva community by providing a minimum of 1,000 hours of community service to organizations or individuals in need.

Significance:

This year’s theme is “We are all connected”.  The class realized immediately that its project should reach out to as many parts of the community as possible.  After much debate, it became clear that the best way to do that was to seek out multiple organizations in need of help, no matter how much or how little, and offer our time as a team of 18 capable volunteers.  Although previous Leadership classes have left behind something of more tangible value, the Class of 2007 is confident that it will make a difference to those it serves over the next seven months. 

Execution:

The goal of 1,000 hours is achievable.  The class has already pledged well over 100 hours to worthy projects in the months of November and December, with other activities likely to be finalized in the coming weeks.  Future opportunities for late winter and early spring are already being pursued.  Volunteer activities will be arranged weeks, if not months, ahead of time to make things easier for all parties involved.

1,000 hours is the minimum standard the class has set for itself.  The internal objective is to exceed the stated goal of 1,000 hours.

• 18 people X 8 hours per month X 7 months = 1008 hours

Mission

LEADERSHIP GENEVA is contributing to the continuing vitality of our community by identifying and developing individuals for leadership roles in the Geneva area. The program introduces participants to the services, resources and issues facing the community and enhances their leadership potential and management skills through seminars, community projects, professional skill building exercises and field trips. This is a dynamic, ongoing program of the Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce to build leadership resources within the Geneva area.

Objectives

Bring together, from a cross-section of the community, participants who are eager to expand their community involvement. Introduce the participants to key community leaders and organizations that are addressing major issues.Establish for the participants a network of community contacts helpful for becoming effective community and workplace leaders. Provide education and training in community development, leadership, and professional skills. Enhance core business and professional skills so participants can return to their sponsoring organizations as stronger and more versatile contributors. Provide participants with an enjoyable experience as they enhance their role as leaders, gain personal and professional growth, and form lasting friendships.Establish an Alumni Association of LEADERSHIP GENEVA that enables participants to continue involvement with the program following graduation.

"The difference between a boss and a leader: A boss says, "go!" - A leader says, 'Let's go!' ".

- E. M. Kelly, Growing Disciples

Who Should Participate?

Those who desire to develop their leadership skills and potential; those who have a strong continuing interest in and commitment to the Geneva area; those with the desire to emerge as a community leader and stronger professional in their chosen field.

Participants

LEADERSHIP GENEVA will select 20 participants after consideration of their leadership potential, community interests, accomplishments, work history, educational background, recommendations, and ability to assume expanded community leadership. Participant selection will be made by the Leadership Geneva Advisory Council on the basis of a written application and personal interview. Participants are from a cross-section of businesses, professional, educational, governmental, and not-­for-profit organizations and citizens-at-large. Candidates may make applications on their own behalf or be nominated by businesses, agencies, or other community organizations.

Program

LEADERSHIP GENEVA consists of a one day orientation and leadership training in September and eight one-Friday-a-month seminars on key aspects of the community followed by a graduation celebration in June. Seminar leaders will be private and public officials, community leaders and professionals from the Geneva area selected on the basis of their expertise in their respective fields.

The program sessions will focus on community issues (Healthcare, Human Services, Government, Education, Quality of Life, Agriculture, Economic and Community Development, and Tourism), professional skill building topics, and a large-scale, problem­ solving project on a Geneva area issue to be developed by the participants.

Successful completion of the program required attendance at the retreat and a minimum of six of the eight seminar sessions. Upon completion of the program, a certificate of achievement will be presented to each participant. There will be public recognition of all graduates.

Tuition

The fee may be paid by the participant, business firm or organization, or by a combination of the two. The full tuition is due upon acceptance in to the program.

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