Elks of Canada INSPIRING COMMUNITY LEADERS PROGRAM 2013 Saturday, November 16 th and Sunday November 17 th, 2013

“Leadership is not the private reserve of a few charismatic men and women. It is a process ordinary people use when they are bringing forth the best from themselves and others”. - Kouzes and Posner "Leadership is a choice you make, not a position you have". - John Maxwell

The Elks of Canada are taking applications from any member of our Order to an Inspiring Community Leaders Program. Deadline is September 20 th, Every application will be considered. Will you step forward as one of our future Leaders? We are arranging for one of the best leadership experts in Canada to facilitate the session, Jack Huntington. Leadership development is a key priority for Elks Canada. Ultimately this is about leadership for change and developing leadership capacity and a leadership culture within our organization.

Learning Goals: Understand leadership essentials such as why the leadership imperative, what is leadership, who is leadership for, and how do you learn leadership. Learn the five practices of exemplary leaders. Increase your self awareness of your leadership strengths and areas for development through self assessment, using the Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI). Clarify your personal leadership vision, mission, and values and alignment with the Elks mission/mandate, vision and values. Identify a tough/important leadership challenge or initiative in your leadership role with Elks Canada that you want to make progress on, and leave with next steps, putting your leadership into action. Identify next steps in your ongoing leadership development Develop a network with other leaders across the Order. See how leadership translates to your volunteer, work and family life.

Program Approach: Highly interactive with small and large group dialogue. Individual self assessment, reflection and leadership development planning. Short presentations, and up to date resource material, including a workbook and reference list. In an atmosphere of trust, reflection, participation, confidentiality and fun! Dress is business casual.

Post–Course: A commitment to work on a leadership skill that you identify as important. A commitment to make progress on a leadership challenge and/or opportunity in your leadership role with Elks of Canada. Follow up with members of the Member Services Committee to track the progress of your commitments. Taking part in an evaluation process to enhance the seminar for future attendees. A certificate of completion to be presented to each participant.

The Facilitator Jack Huntington Bachelor of Education, University of Regina; Post Graduate Diploma, Educational Administration, University of Regina; Executive Development Program, Ivey Business School, University of Western Ontario.

The Inspiring Community Leaders Program When:Saturday, November 16 th, 2013 Sunday, November 17 th, 2013 Times:8:30 am. – 4:30 pm on Day 1 9:00 am. – 3:30 pm on Day 2 Location of Sessions: Calgary, Alberta. Exact location to be determined. Provided: Travel, accommodation & meal expenses, all materials, refreshment and lunch during the sessions. See reverse for details.

Interested? Contact the National Office, ( ) or fill out our online registration form at