WHAT
IS LEADERSHIP JOHNSON COUNTY?
LEADERSHIP JOHNSON COUNTY is
an issues oriented leadership development program that has been
designed to inform, motivate, and challenge selected participants
through education and interaction with community, county, state
leaders and decision makers. LEADERSHIP JOHNSON COUNTY is a program
of the Clarksville-Johnson County Chamber of Commerce.
WHAT KIND OF PEOPLE ARE SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE? Those
who are selected to participate will be people who have a positive
impact on the future of Johnson County. An Advisory Committee, of
the Chamber, will be looking for individuals who have already demonstrated
leadership qualities in their careers or civic endeavors, who have
an interest in community affairs, and who appear to have made a
commitment to the progress of Johnson County.
DO OTHER COMMUNITIES HAVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS? Yes.
Hundreds of communities across the United States have developed
community leadership programs very similar to LEADERSHIP JOHNSON
COUNTY. Some of the programs have been in existence for over 20
years. There are numerous similar programs throughout Arkansas.
HOW WILL LEADERSHIP JOHNSON COUNTY HELP OUR COMMUNITY? The
programs brings together potential community leaders to learn more
about Johnson County, share learning experiences, exchange ideas
and thus become eager to volunteer their time and talents in the
spirit of community service. The programs also encourages the building
and maintaining of networks of community leaders who know and trust
each other and will offer participants from diverse backgrounds
expanded knowledge and awareness of the issues facing Johnson County.
HOW WILL LEADERSHIP JOHNSON COUNTY HELP ME? The
program provides opportunities for participants to meet peers from
diverse fields and form friendships that benefit the community as
well as their own professional and civic careers. LEADERSHIP JOHNSON
COUNTY provides a forum for its participants to continue community
education and networking.
HOW MUCH TIME IS REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN LEADERSHIP JOHNSON COUNTY?
Class participants
will meet one full day per month for 9 months. Included will be
a two-day governmental study session in Little Rock. Other days
will focus on health care, community services, education, local
government, community development and industry tours. In addition
to the monthly meetings, graduation requirements include attendance
at each of the following meetings: city council, quorum court, and
school board. The class will also be assigned to work on special
projects with the Chamber throughout the year and complete a class
project.
HOW DO I APPLY? Anyone residing in Johnson County may apply for
admission to the program. All initial participants must complete
the application form and submit the completed document to the Clarksville-Johnson
County Chamber of Commerce. The Advisory Committee will confidentially
review applications and select candidates.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? Tuition
is $250; which includes program costs and some meal and break expenses.
Tuition can be paid by the individual candidate or sponsored by
his/her employer. All arrangements for tuition must be confirmed
prior to the first meeting. One Scholarship may be awarded each
year. For more information about applying, contact the Chamber at
479-754-2340.
WHERE CAN I GET
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT LEADERSHIP JOHNSON COUNTY?
Write, call, fax, email the Clarksville-Johnson County Chamber of
Commerce.
On June 18, 2007, Clarksville Mayor, Billy
Helms, and Johnson County Judge, Mike Jacobs, proclaimes the third
week in June annually as
"CLARKVILLE-JOHNSON COUNTY CREEK FEST WEEK"
Creek Fest Committee:
Left to right:
Tammy Jo Teltow, Stacy Klingaman, Shannon Murders, Julie Kersey,
Jim Reasoner and Regina Olson.
Check out nexts months Newsletter for more
Pictures on Creek Fest 2007
