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Benefits
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Leadership Northwest
MissouriSM is a nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization.
The vitality of this program depends upon the commitment of dedicated
individuals, businesses, and organizations. For more information on how
you can contribute to the success of this program, whether through
participation or by making a tax-deductible contribution, contact Lisa
Luke at 660-582-1050.
Class
of 2010 is now taking applications!
Professional Development Hours (50) available for LNWMO, no additional
cost
- see other benefits below.
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some of our Class Participant Comments!
BENEFITS OF LEADERSHIP NORTHWEST MISSOURISM
Leadership Northwest MissouriSM
will:
- Provide high quality training to enhance your leadership skills
- Give you the opportunity for in-depth discussions of issues facing our region
- Enhance your ability to look at issues in a regional context
- Identify avenues for active participation at the local and regional level
- Create a network of regional contacts
- Provide opportunities to participate in regional class
projects
- Grant Professional Development Hours (50) at no additional cost
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CRITERIA FOR SELECTION
Participants will be selected based on their desire to become a more effective leader in the region.
Leadership Northwest MissouriSM recognizes the strength of diversity and will strive for a diverse
class composition. Our region is defined as the following counties: Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan,
Caldwell, Carroll, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Holt, Livingston, Mercer,
Nodaway, and Worth. Each county will be guaranteed one class spot. If a qualified application is
not received from a county, the unused space will be available to anyone within the
region. Applicants will be selected based on the county in which they reside or work. The Selection
Committee reserves the right to review and select applicants from outside the defined region.
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TUITION
Tuition is
$650, which includes lodging on January 27th, all session meals, a participant
notebook, and Leadership Challenge materials.
Tuition assistance of 50% may be available. Contact Lisa
Luke, LNW Program Coordinator, at 660-582-1050 for more information on scholarships and sponsorships.
Completed applications must be delivered or postmarked by
October 31, 2009 to: LNW, P.O. Box 92, Cameron, MO 64429. The Selection Committee will then review applications and select class members. Full payment is due before January
8, 2010.
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2010
Program
See
our class of 2010
TIME COMMITMENT AND CLASS MEETING DATES
Classes will meet monthly beginning with a two-day retreat in St. Joseph on January
27 and 28. They will continue at locations throughout the region on February
18th, March 18th, April 22nd, May 20th, and June 3rd. Graduation will be the evening of June
24th, to be followed by an
optional project retreat on July 8th.
Classes begin at 9 a.m. and will adjourn by 4 p.m. Also, there will be required evening activities on January
27th.
Attendance at all sessions is required!*
You are expected to attend every session. However, you will be allowed to be absent from one session with prior approval and permission of the
Program Coordinator. An absence is missing a whole session or any part thereof. If you miss more than the one approved absence; you will need to make up the applicable session(s) the following year in order to graduate.
*New attendance policy effective with Class of 2005.
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PROGRAM
MISSION STATEMENT
To enhance leadership skills while cultivating regional awareness and instilling a sense of responsibility for community and regional growth.
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