Chamber’s Leadership Marshall program seeking nominations for 2009 participants
Leadership Marshall, an annual leadership program sponsored by the Marshall Chamber of Commerce, announced they are seeking nominations for the 2009 class which kicks off in late March.
“This program has been carefully planned and successfully executed for many years,” said Keli Talbert, Business Development Director of the Marshall Chamber of Commerce. “Leadership Marshall graduates walk away with a comprehensive knowledge of the Marshall area and its infrastructure. Those participants that have been long-time residents of Marshall commonly say that they could have lived here a lifetime and not learned what they learn in our leadership program. If you look at our impressive and extensive list of graduates, you will find most of them have taken on leadership roles in the community or have risen to the top in their careers. Either way, they are having a positive impact within the community.”
The quality of leadership in any community is not to be taken for granted. New leaders must be trained, educated and informed. Leadership Marshall is a concentrated training program expressly designed with the purpose of identifying potential leaders to assume roles of leadership in our community; training emerging leaders in leadership skills; and broadening the understanding of potential leaders in the various governmental, educational, societal, technological and economical forces which impact Marshall, Harrison County, and the State of Texas.
Classes meet once a month, March through August. Each class is a day-long program, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, one Wednesday of each month. The classes prepare and motivate participants by providing exposure and perspective in diversified areas of interest and concern. Class members have the opportunity to meet and ask questions of community leaders and other qualified speakers. Field trips are conducted to locations pertinent to the subject matter of the day.
Tuition is $350, which covers meals, supplies, and some transportation. The cost of the Marshall program has remained lower than the fees associated with other programs in the area. A few scholarships may be available to those who demonstrate need. Participants should indicate their need for a scholarship when applying to the program. Each request will be handled on an individual basis. Meals are provided by the program and sponsors.
As for eligibility, Leadership Marshall participants must be at least 22 years old and either have demonstrated an interest in the community by his/her involvement in organization activities related to the betterment of the area or have a desire to become more informed about the community. A representative group of up to 30 students will be selected.
Candidates may be recommended by their employer, their organization, a graduate of the Leadership Marshall program, or they may nominate themselves. The program seeks people at or near the top of their organization who have demonstrated leadership and a commitment to helping the community.
Applications are available online or at the Chamber offices at 213 W. Austin and should be received at the Chamber by Friday, March 13 for review and processing. Contact The Marshall Chamber of Commerce today for more information at 903-935-7868 or visit the at Leadership Marshall webpage.
Personal leadership training features instruction or a speaker addressing the topic of leadership skills. Topics include communication skills, stress management, goal setting, positive and professional attitudes, dealing with critical people and leading with passion. With sessions focused on economic development, business and industry, health care, education, city and county government, quality of life, tourism, and the Marshall Chamber of Commerce, the program provides an overview of the status and future of economic development in Harrison County and Texas. The role of the Chamber of Commerce and other associations in advancing the commercial, financial, industrial and civic interests of our community will be explored. By interacting with local and state officials, the class has the opportunity to learn about the operations, functions, infrastructures, decision making process, and future plans of our local and state government.
Formed by the Board of Directors of the Marshall Chamber of Commerce, the first class of Leadership Marshall began in 1991. Today, Marshall's program continues to be a premier Leadership program in East Texas. Under the auspices of the Chamber of Commerce, the program continues to be a commitment to the future and the leadership that will be needed to meet the demands of tomorrow for the Harrison County area. Be a part of the solution. Call today and apply.
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