Application
LEADERSHIP ATHENS COUNTY 2008-2009 APPLICATION
An Athens Foundation, Athens Area Chamber of Commerce & Voinovich School for Leadership and Public Affairs Collaboration
ABOUT LEADERSHIP ATHENS COUNTY
The Athens Foundation and the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce launched Leadership Athens County in the spring of 2006. It is a nine-month course, from September through May, aimed at developing a corps of informed citizens to provide dynamic community leadership. Participants explore Athens’ economic, political, social and cultural landscape through panel discussions, tours, meetings with public officials, and interactions with community leaders. Leadership Athens County also provides participants the opportunity to develop their own leadership style. This is a tremendous opportunity for both personal and professional growth.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Leadership Athens County welcomes applications from those who either work or reside in Athens County. The successful candidate will have:
  • A demonstrated commitment to their community
  • An interest in assuming a greater role in their community
  • The intention to remain in Athens County
  • The full support of his or her employer
  • The ability to attend all of the sessions and the retreat
Up to twenty participants will be selected. In order to achieve a diverse group, consideration will be given to age, gender, occupation, place of residence, and race.
COMMITMENT
To fulfill our commitment to you and your employer, attendance at the retreats and classes is mandatory. Since emergencies do arise, participants are allowed one absence. More than one absence will make you ineligible for graduating with your class. If you are unable to fulfill this requirement, please delay your application until you can make the commitment.
TUITION
If selected, tuition for Leadership Athens County is $350 and covers all program costs, meals, transportation during the sessions, speaker fees, room rentals and reading materials. It does not include the cost of overnight room accommodations for the retreat.
INSTRUCTIONS
This online application consists of 6 pages. Fill out all required information. You will have a chance to review your responses before you submit the application for review. Questions should be directed to Susan Urano, Director, at susan@athensfoundation.org or call 740-594-6061. Click "Start" to begin.