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Polk - Burnett Leadership Academy and Leadership Resources

Cultivating a Better Community and Discovering New Horizons

• The Polk-Burnett Leadership Academy offers individuals working and living in Polk and Burnett counties the opportunity to change their lives and lives of those in the area around them.

  In partnership with the University of Wisconsin Extension , participants meet once per month from September through May. Each day-long session will provide the opportunity for personal and professional growth. In the first session, you will learn to expand and perfect your leadership potential and leadership style. You will learn how to work with others and motivate yourself to take on and solve business and community issues.  

  The later sessions will provide a behind-the-scenes glimpse into various communities within the Polk-Burnett area. You will meet and interact with the leaders from the region who will present concrete information about local issues of concern.

  The session locations will rotate between the two counties. The $300 cost of the program will cover books, materials, meals, and program activities. Attendance at each session is expected. Sessions will be held during the work day. Scholarships are available through the Burnett County Develoment Association and UW - Extension. Persons who live or work in Burnett County are eligible for a $150 scholarship.

  As a participant, you will leave these intensive hands-on sessions with a solid understanding of who you are, what issues this region faces, and how you can make a difference on the job and in your community.

Some Past Graduates Include:

Dianne Connor - Town of Jackson, Chairman and Nexen

My time in the 2007 program was very well spent. I learned so much about Town and County Government, Land Use issues, Lakeshore and Waterway Preservation, and Manufacturing in Polk and Burnett Counties. I am amazed at how much of this acquired information I still use on a regular basis. I still keep in touch with many of the students who were in the program with me. This has been a valuable way to network throughout the two counties. Dianne Connor Town Chairperson - Town of Jackson - Burnett County Senior Quality Assurance Technician - Nexen

Dan Peterson - Town of Daniels, Chairman

Bonita Leggitt - City of St. Croix Falls

Brian Beseler, County Board Chariman (Polk County)

Priscilla Bauer, County Board Supervisor ( Burnett County)

Tim Gerber - Community Bank

Gerry Boucher - School House Productions

Shelly Moen - US Bank

Patty Draxler - Family Resource Center

Peggy Moore - Fishbowl Insurance

Colleen Gifford - Polk County Library

Kelly Gross - Farmers Independent Telephone

Karen Krupa - Interfaith Caregivers

Jeff Bush - Insight School

Greg Marsten - WIXE Radio

Laura Wardahl Neve - Burnett County Health and Human Services

Mark Miller - Miller Construction

Mary Jo Parnell - Salvation Army

Delene Berger - Farmers Independent Telephone

Susan Sopiwnik - Family Preservation and

Michael Schaar

Karla Burnberg - Burnett County Health and Human Services

Kristi Vossen - Village of Frederic

Joyce Stanchfield - Nexen and Girl Scouts Council of St. Croix Falls

Doug Stubbe - Burnett County Veterans Service Officer

Bob Zank - WPCA Radio

Jeff Thielke - Nexen

 

Taking Applications for Group 4: September 2009 - May 2010 Program.

Sessions are held on the second Tuesday of each month, except for the month of October. The October session will be held on the third Tuesday (October 20, 2009)

Apply Now !

• Leadership Academy Brochure; Group 4 2009-2010-pdf file

• Application Form: Deadline August 14, 2009- pdf file

• For more information contact: Mike Kornmann at 349-2151 or mike.kornmann@ces.uwex.edu

Leadership Links and Resources

• Leadership Wisconsin Program

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