LEADERSHIP JIM WELLS COUNTY
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Application Instructions
Applications must be:
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Typed·
Signed by applicant and employer (if applicable)·
Accompanied by $25 non-refundable application fee·
Returned to the Alice Chamber of Commerce by July 18, 2007Purpose of Program
To identify emerging leaders in Jim Wells County in order to motivate and educate them to their potential roles in making the county a better place in which to live.
Eligibility
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Applicants should be individuals who will be expected to make firm commitments to help shape the future of Jim Wells County.·
No special education credentials are required of participants and no exclusions shall be made on the basis of age.·
Participants must be able to commit to attend all of the sessions.·
A husband and wife cannot be participants in the same class.·
All participants must live or have their primary place of business in Jim Wells County.
Selection Criteria
The most important consideration in selection is identifying those individuals most apt to utilize their leadership skills for the long-term benefits of the region. L-JWC seeks individuals:
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Who demonstrate sincere commitment to serve in Jim Wells County.·
Who represent a cross section of the county including business, the professionals, education, government, arts, clergy, service and community organizations, and various ethnic/minority, age and gender groups.·
With the commitment to complete L-JWC program with the full support of the corporation or organization he/she represents.·
Willingness to serve in leadership roles on boards’ councils, commissions, or non-profit agencies.·
Occupational commitment to remain in the Jim Wells County area.·
Participants will be selected and notified by August 1.
Attendance Requirements
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Seven sessions will be held with each meeting being held on the second Thursday of each month beginning in October.·
An opening retreat will beheld in September and a trip to Austin to the state capitol in February.·
Attendance to other community events during the nine-month period (e.g. meetings of city council, school board, county commissioners meetings, etc.) may also be scheduled.·
Facilitate at least on session the following year.·
Attendance at meetings is mandatory.·
Attendance at the opening retreat is mandatory·
All absences, late arrivals, and early departures, for any reason, shall count against attendance requirements. Advance written notification on any anticipated absences should be submitted to the Steering Committee Chairperson, whenever possible. Excused absences for special circumstances will be considered on a case-by-case basis. In all attendance matters, the Steering Committee will be final. Those who are unable to make this commitment should not apply.Tuition
LEADERSHIP JIM WELLS COUNTY is offered to the participants at a tuition of $850, which includes all program materials, meals and overnight accommodations.
Participants or their sponsors are responsible for tuition; arrangements for payment, or partial scholarship, must be made by August 15th.
Application Deadline
Applications are due by July 18, 2007.
Complete the attached application and return to it to:
LEADERSHIP JIM WELLS COUNTY
Selection Committee
P.O. Box 1609/ 612 E. Main
Alice, TX. 78333
If you have any questions or need further information, please call the Alice Chamber of Commerce at (361) 664-3454.
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