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Objective
To help
prepare and encourage emerging leaders to seek leadership
positions within the community.
Overview
The core
curriculum of our program is based on the University of
Georgia’s J.W. Fanning Institute Community Leadership
Program and best-practices of similar programs being
conducted around the country.
The program is planned and supervised by a Leadership
Advisory Council, composed of graduates of the program and
members of the Chamber’s Board of Directors. The criteria
for participation is selective in order to ensure the
program participants are truly emerging community leaders,
and that graduation from the program carries with it special
recognition in the community.
Cost
The program
tuition is $775 for Chamber members and $1025 for
non-members. This covers all the costs of materials,
mailings, instructors, meals, and lodging.
Class Size
The
class size is limited to a maximum of 25 participants. An
open invitation is extended to the general membership to
nominate candidates; with 1 space reserved for the Aerospace
Industry Committee and 2 for Robins AFB (paid for by the
Military Affairs Committee). Selection of class
participants is made by a committee; except for the AIC
candidate, who is selected by the AIC leadership; and the 2
Robins AFB positions, who are selected by the Commander,
WRALC.
Attendance
Attendance at all classes
is highly recommended. Roll is taken at the beginning and
end of each morning and afternoon session; each of which
counts as ½ day (.5 day). Class members must participate
in the overnight retreat. If an absence is necessary, a
total 1.5 absences of the remaining 8 training-day sessions
will be excused. 1 additional ½ day (.5 day) absence may be
“made up.” Please see information regarding “make ups” in
the section below. If a participant has a total of more
than 2 days of absences, the participant will be
dropped from the class. No Exceptions. Only
three (3) half-day absences are therefore allowed during the
course; a fourth ½ day absence may be “made up” following
the “make up” guidelines below. Illness, bereavement,
military orders, employer requirements, etc. do not excuse
any additional absences. This policy is in
conformity with the industry norm; and is actually more
generous than most Leadership programs. Class members may
appeal to the Leadership Advisory Council; however, the
policy is clear and enforced.
Make Up Projects
If a
participant has a fourth ½ day absence, the participant is
required to “make up” that ½ day in order to graduate.
Only one “make up” is allowed per participant per year.
Make up projects will be assigned by the program coordinator
from a list of make up projects approved by the LWR Advisory
Committee and determined by the final session missed. All
make up projects must be submitted to the program
coordinator within 30 days of the fourth ½ day
absence. The program coordinator will submit the assignment
to the LWR Advisory Committee for review. Assignments will
be pass/fail. The LWR Advisory Committee has final
authority to approve or deny the completed assignment as
sufficient to “make up” the absence.
Homework Assignments
The
following assignments are paired with the appropriate days
in the course syllabus but may be completed at any point
during the course. In order to graduate participants must
submit a completed Homework Completion form no later than
September 15, 2010.
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Attend a County Commission or City Council meeting
(See schedule on page 4).
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Accompany a Warner Robins or Centerville Police
Officer during a routine 2-hour patrol.
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Serving 1-hour as a volunteer in an social service
facility, soup kitchen, hospice, etc., chosen by the
student from an approved list.
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Attend a Chamber Business After Hours as the
Chamber’s guest. (See calendar on Chamber website at
www.warner-robins.com.)
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Attend a Chamber Ribbon Cutting or Ground Breaking.
(See calendar on Chamber website at
www.warner-robins.com.)
Class Project
The LWR
Class must select, plan and complete a class project. The
project must meet a community need that is not being
addressed by any community agency, leave a lasting and
visible impact, and be completed and briefed at the
graduation banquet. However, under exceptional
circumstances, the Leadership Advisory Council may grant an
extension for project completion after the class graduates;
but the requirement for briefing the project at graduation
remains.
Dr. Dan Callahan Outstanding Leadership Award
In
September, the LWR Class will select one of their own
classmates to receive this prestigious award. This award
provides an opportunity for an outstanding leader to be
recognized by his or her peers for his achievement.
Schedule
The
schedule for the 2010 class is still being finalized and the
dates below are noted as either “Confirmed” or “Tentative.”
We will update the schedule as soon as possible as we
confirm additional dates.
JANUARY
5
Kickoff Reception (Confirmed)
5:30 pm, WR Area Chamber of Commerce, 1228 Watson Blvd
JANUARY 8-9
Retreat
(Confirmed)
4:45 pm, Assemble at Warner Robins Area Chamber of
Commerce
FEBRUARY 3
State
Government Day
(joint session with Leadership Perry)
(Tentative)
7:15 am, Assemble at Warner Robins Area Chamber of
Commerce (Breakfast provided)
MARCH 3
Community Awareness/Social Services (Confirmed)
8:30 am, Presentation Begins, Warner Robins Area Chamber
of Commerce (Continental Breakfast Provided)
Leadership Component: Leading Community Change – Louise
Hill, Fanning Institute
Tentative site visit to a local community service
organization
Department of Family & Children's Services Presentation
10 minute presentations by social service groups possibly
including, but not limited to Red Cross, Hospice,
Phoenix Center, Abilities Discovered, NAMI, Rainbow House,
CASA, Salvation Army, First United Methodist Soup
Kitchen/Grocery/Clothes Closet, Ho. Co. Volunteer Medical
Clinic Etc.)
Homework: Community Service
APRIL
7
RAFB
(Tentative)
8:30 am, Presentation Begins, Warner Robins Area Chamber of
Commerce (Continental Breakfast Provided)
Leadership Component: Briefing by 21st Century
Partnership Impact of Base on Community and Community
Leaders role in support/preservation – Mary Therese Tebbe
RAFB Tour (POC Lisa Ham)
MAY 5
Community Infrastructure (Confirmed)
8:30 am, Presentation Begins, Warner Robins Area Chamber
of Commerce (Continental Breakfast Provided)
Leadership Component: Planning for Growth – Jim Lovett,
Georgia Power
Tour Water Treatment Plant and Landfill
Homework: Attend County Commission or City Council
Meeting
JUNE 2
(tentative)
Economic
Development (in conjunction with Leadership
Perrry(Confirmed)
8:30 am, Location to be Announced
Mock Prospect Visit
Homework: Attend Business After Hours & a Ribbon
Cutting/Ground Breaking
JULY
22
Healthcare (Confirmed)
8:30 am, Presentation Begins, Warner Robins Area Chamber
of Commerce (Continental Breakfast Provided)
Leadership Component: Conducting Successful Meetings &
Making Group Decisions
Presentation & Tour of Houston Healthcare
AUGUST
4
Houston
County: Civil and Criminal Justice (Confirmed)
8:30 am, Presentation Begins, Warner Robins Area Chamber
of Commerce (Continental Breakfast Provided)
Tour of Detention Facility
Tour of Ho. Co. Judicial Complex - with presentations from:
District Attorney’s Office, Tax Commissioner’s Office, Tax
Assessors, Superior Court, Probate Court, Public Defender
Tour 911 Center
Sheriff’s Dept. shoot/don’t shoot training scenario
Homework: Police Ride Along
SEPTEMBER 1
Education (Confirmed)
8:30 am, Presentation Begins, Warner Robins Area Chamber
of Commerce (Continental Breakfast Provided)
Leadership Component: Building Communities through
Collaboration – Louise Hill, Fanning Institute
HCBOE presentation
Panel Discussion: Addressing Workforce Needs in Middle
Georgia – participants from MSC, FVSU, MGTC, GMC
Tour: MGTC Facilities
OCTOBER 26
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