Leadership Paducah Foundation, Inc.


*Scroll down for current year's application.* *What is Leadership Paducah?* Established in 1984, Leadership Paducah is a program to develop the leadership potential of men and women in the Paducah/McCracken County area. Leadership Paducah is a program of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce and is self-sustaining through tuition, corporate support, and in-kind contributions. Leadership Paducah classes are comprised of individuals with diverse backgrounds who have demonstrated a talent and commitment for leadership. Through this program they become acutely aware of social and economic changes and the impact of such changes in the local community. Leadership Paducah is designed to foster an in-depth understanding of the inter-relationships and complexities of the Paducah/McCracken County area through a series of face-to-face discussions with community and state leaders. *Program…* Leadership Paducah is an educational program consisting of nine (9) monthly sessions beginning in August with a weekend orientation retreat and ending in June with graduation. Each day-long session deals with a broad topic that is explored through speakers, discussions, field trips, and other activities. A minimum of 20 “volunteer points” must be earned through participation in community service. *Leadership Paducah requires a serious commitment of time and energies and graduates must agree to continue and strengthen their community involvement.* *Attendance…* To meet graduation requirements, it is necessary that participants attend seven of the nine sessions of Leadership Paducah. Each session begins at the monthly Chamber Breakfast (7:30 a.m. and concludes by 5:00 p.m.). The Orientation Retreat is Mandatory 2011-12 Tentative Meeting dates and topics as follows:
August 9, 2011 August 19-20, 2011 August 23, 2011 September 1, 2011 October 13, 2011 November 3, 2011 December 1, 2012 January 5, 2012 February 2, 2012 March 1, 20012 April 12, 20012 May 10, 2012 June 7, 2012	New Class Reception (Chamber) Opening Retreat (mandatory) Retreat follow-up (Whaler's Catch) Introduction Breakfast History and Tourism Education and Leadership Skills Human Needs Day Communications Government Business & Economy Transportation Health Care Graduation Breakfast

Tuition and Funding...... Tuition for the program is $1000 for Chamber members and $1500 for non-members. A limited number of scholarships are available to candidates who have a proven need. Leadership Paducah is dedicated to the idea that no worthy leaders should be discouraged from applying due to a lack of funding. Tuition covers all costs for accommodations at the orientation retreat as well as monthly breakfast, and class materials. The Leadership Foundation The Leadership Paducah experience does not end at graduation. The graduates of the program are encouraged to join the Leadership Paducah Foundation, Inc. -a community resource of men and women capable of directing important community activities. The LPF provides an informational network and a mechanism for maintaining contact that includes a web site membership directory and semi-annual newsletter. Alumni are also involved in class selection and planning the Leadership Paducah curriculum. *www.leadershippaducah.org* Deadline for Application: May 13, 2011

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