Leadership Genesee is gearing up for its 2010-11 class year. Now is the time to apply!
"Everything rises and falls on leadership."
Look around you and see how true that is. Resource Genesee’s leadership programs are designed to develop leaders who want to engage their community and make a difference. Even if you don't consider yourself a "leader," your passion to make a difference in any area of our community reveals the emerging leader within you!
The mission of the Resource Genesee’s Leadership Genesee program is to “empower people to engage in compelling and strategic civic engagement, affecting transformative change in our community.”
Participants meet for one full day each month, in different locations and with various community leaders in education, government, business, and the nonprofit sectors. The program moves participants from “head to heart to feet,” making a commitment to be part of the solution to challenges facing the community.
Leadership Genesee's 2010-11 program will begin in September. The program brings together professionals from throughout Genesee County for an in-depth look at personal, professional, and community leadership issues.
The program has five main goals and objectives:
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Provide training to enhance participants’ individual leadership skills;
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Provide a framework for networking among participants, community leaders, alumni, and others in the community;
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Build awareness among participants of community issues, resources, needs and civic responsibilities;
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Motivate participants to become more active citizens; and
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Expose participants to new, research-based ideas related to Genesee County’s economic, social, and political future.
Our motto is that we will “take you to meet people and places that are not part of your normal lives.” Here are what some recent Leadership Genesee participants had to say:
“I grew up in Flint and thought I knew about most of its highlights, but there was so much more to learn. Leadership Genesee exposed to me a lot of inspirational and caring people who are helping to move Flint forward. The experience was transformational. I know now where I want to make a difference and be a part of something bigger than myself. I've made friendships that will endure and found a direction for my future. Thank you, Resource Genesee!” Rebecca Gale-Gonzalez, Mott Community College
“While I knew from previous alumni that this class would be eye-opening in regards to what the region has to offer, I was surprised at the fantastic people I met and personal relationships that I developed with my classmates over the course of the class.” Leanne H. Panduren, Rowe Professional Services Corporation
Selection Criteria
Application to the LEADERSHIP GENESEE PROGRAM is open to all persons living or working in GeneseeCounty.
The class is generally limited to 40 participants who will be selected by the LEADERSHIP GENESEE Selection Committee. The Committee will be seeking participation from varied ethnic, minority, age and gender groups to represent a cross-section of the community. Participants should be active in business, professional, educational, organized labor, governmental, artistic, religious, service and/or community organizations.
The most important factor in selection is identifying those individuals most apt to utilize their leadership for the long-term benefit of the community. In reviewing applications, the Selection Committee looks for candidates who demonstrate the following characteristics:
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A sincere commitment, motivation and interest to serve GeneseeCounty.
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Genuine concern for the future of GeneseeCounty and the region.
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Potential for advancement to top leadership positions within her/his own organization.
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Willingness and ability to make the time commitment required by the program.
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The intention of seeking appointments to community boards, commissions or key volunteer leadership positions.
Attendance Requirements
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Attendance at the opening 2-day retreat (mandatory).
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Attendance at least 75% of the monthly sessions.
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Attendance and involvement at one service project workday with Youth Leadership Genesee.
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Completion of assigned readings.
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Completion of a minimum of 25 hours of verifiable volunteer service in the community.
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Attendance at the New Leaders Dinner graduation.
Schedule
Orientation & Mixer
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October 14, 2010
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6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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2-Day Retreat (mandatory)
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Oct. 28 - 29, 2010
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Thur – Fri. (All day)
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Full Day session
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Nov. 12, 2010
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8:30 am – 4:30 PM
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Full Day session
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Dec. 10, 2010
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8:30 am – 4:30 PM
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Full Day session
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January 14, 2011
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8:30 am – 4:30 PM
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Full Day session
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February 11, 2011
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8:30 am – 4:30 PM
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Full Day session
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March 11, 2011
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8:30 am – 4:30 PM
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Full Day session
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April 8, 2011
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8:30 am – 4:30 PM
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Full Day session
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April 29, 2011
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8:30 am – 4:30 PM
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Closing Session
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May 13, 2011
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8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
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Graduation- New Leaders Dinner
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May 24, 2011
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6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Leadership Genesee Program Tuition
A limited number of scholarships are available to qualified individuals who may not otherwise be able to participate.* (*If you wish to apply for a scholarship, a letter indicating the reason and amount requested must be included with your application.)
Refund / Cancellation Policy
Cancellations are subject to a $100 processing fee. Cancellations must be made in writing no later than 14 days in advance of the opening retreat (Oct. 28-29, 2010) to receive a full refund (less $100 processing fee). Cancellations and refunds after the start of the program will be handled on a case-by-case basis.