LEADERSHIP WASHBURN COUNTY
Dedicated
to developing current and future leaders
Program
goals:
The
purpose of the Leadership Washburn County program is to develop
current and future leaders in our community by offering a high
quality training program emphasizing leadership skills and focusing
on current issues facing our region.
Key
benefits to participants:
- Become a more effective leader
- Help others lead
- Improve your business leadership skills
- Become a part of a network of community
leaders
- Learn more about critical issues facing
the region
What topics are covered:
- Leadership Skills, including an overnight leadership retreat
- Economic Development
- Health Care
- Justice and Government
- Education and Youth Issues
- Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources
- Arts and Culture
What graduates say about the program:
- "My goals of improving my leadership abilities and style were definitely met." Dave Zebro, Class of 2003
- "Increased my knowledge of economic and social resources and issues facing our local community." Mark Almlie, Class of 2004
- "Talks about where we have been, where we are, and where we hope to go." Sue Donatell, Class of 2005
- "The speakers were great. The hands-on field trips were fantastic." Jessica Downey, Class of 2006
- "I now have a deeper understanding of our area and have used it already to make better decisions." Karen Collins, Class of 2007
- "Awesome leadership experience." Sonja Rogers, Class of 2008
An independent survey of alumni revealed:
- 100% of respondents recommended the Leadership Washburn County program
- 100% indicated they improved their community or organizational leadership skills by participating in Leadership Washburn County
- 100% reported improved awareness of critical regional issues due to their involvement with Leadership Washburn County
Who should participate:
If you live or work
in Washburn County and are interested in bettering yourself and
your community, Leadership Washburn County may be for you!
Leadership Washburn
County has openings for 10-14 people (18 years of age and over)
representing a variety of backgrounds, interests and local communities. You must make a commitment to attend all eight sessions.
What does the program
cost:
THe program costs $400 per person which includes all eight sessions, meals and materials. Limited full ($400) and partial ($250)scholarships are available.
If you are interested
in applying for Leadership Washburn County, or have any questions
regarding this program, please contact:
Beverly Stencel
Washburn County - UW Extension
850 W Beaver Brook Avenue
Spooner, WI 54801-9801
Phone: 715-635-4444
Email: beverly.stencel@ces.uwex.edu
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