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12 The Voice • March 2008
One Great Community:
Four Community Leadership Programs to Serve It!
The West Chester Chamber Alliance connects people and possibilities in
West Chester and Liberty Townships and the I-75 Growth Corridor. We
also connect leaders to each other, to our community and to leadership
development opportunities in four different programs. Perhaps one of our
leadership programs would be of benefit to you or someone on your staff.
Three of our programs are taking applications over the next few months.
and of the mutual understanding and cooperation needed among them for
our community to grow and thrive. Leadership and communication skills
building initiatives are also a part of each session.
Starting its 10th year, SEBC Leadership 21 has opened and maintained a
constructive dialogue among all parties charged with making Liberty and
West Chester Townships even better places to live and work. The program
also builds upon long lasting business relationships gained by participation
with the entire class.
Applications will be available at the West Chester Chamber Alliance offices
starting April 15 th . For more information, contact Kerry Murray at 777.3600
or kerrymurray@westchesterchamberalliance.com.
SEBC Leadership 21…Leadership for the 21st Century
• Designed for current leaders who live and/or work in the region
• Application process runs April through May 2008
• Program class year: September 2007 through May 2009
• Tuition is $995; a limited number of scholarships are available
• Presenting program sponsor is AK Steel
SEBC Leadership 21 is designed to improve the quality, quantity and
effectiveness of leadership in Southeastern Butler County by exposing current
and future leaders to a broad cross-section of the community; creating an
awareness of the current challenges, future demands and available resources;
and building a commitment to work collaboratively to prepare the community
for the future.
For each program session, 35-40 community leaders are selected, through
an application process, to participate in a program of community education
and leadership training. SEBC Leadership 21 calls upon business owners
and managers, government and school leaders and citizen volunteers to study
various aspects of our community in-depth in order to be more effective in
their careers and through their volunteer positions.
During an opening retreat and ten sessions (seven full day and three half
day) throughout the program year, class members explore issues such as
education, history, government, criminal justice, communications and
economic development, to name a few. During each session the class explores
a segment of the community in-depth; visiting key locations such as the
county jail, the local police department, schools, food pantries, as well as
area other businesses, to get a clearer picture of the community in which they
live and conduct business.
At every session, the class becomes more fully acquainted with the key issues
facing our region, and gains a grasp of the interdependence of each sector
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Leading Edge…Preparing Young Professionals To Lead
• Designed for young professionals in the first decade of their career,
who live and/or work in the region
• Application process runs March through April 2008
• Program class year: June 2008 through January 2009
• Tuition is $695; a limited number of scholarships are available
• Presenting program sponsor is Mercy Hospital Fairfield
Leading Edge is designed to instill a heightened sense of community in young
professionals engaged in careers within West Chester and Liberty region
through participation in a community leadership program that combines skills
based learning, career enhancement opportunities along with networking and
social events. It is designed to help young professionals feel more connected
to our community and to develop leadership skills, self-confidence and
maturity.
For each program session, 25 - 30 young professionals are selected, through
an application process, to participate in this program of community education,
career training and leadership development. Sessions include hands-on
experiential and participatory learning taught and facilitated by published
authors, national speakers and other leaders in their fields. Over the course of
the program class members will meet and interact with key current community
leaders, volunteers and elected officials.
Over eight months, starting with an opening two-day retreat, followed by a
mix of full day and half day sessions, class members are given the opportunity
to build strong professional networks with the business community and to
develop a level of mutual trust and to respect varying backgrounds, cultures
and opinions while improving real world skills, exploring issues and making
key connections within their class and community.
Applications will be available at the West Chester Chamber Alliance offices
starting March 10 th . For more information, contact Kerry Murray at 777.3600
or kerrymurray@westchesterchamberalliance.com.
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Impact 21…Youth Leadership for the 21 st Century
• Designed for residents (junior and sophomore high school students) of
West Chester and Liberty Townships who have demonstrated leadership
ability.
• Application process runs now through April 7 th , 2008
• Program class year: August 2008 through April 2009
• Tuition is $100; a limited number of scholarships are available.
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