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JOHNSON COUNTY 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.
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Rides for Senior Citizens" Starting Monday, July 3, 2006, Johnson County Fair Pageant applications will be available at the Chamber Office. 
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