1. Ashland Citizen Leadership Academy

2. Citizen Leadership Academy
What is leadership?

3. Citizen Leadership Academy
“Leadership Occurs any time one attempts to influence the behavior of an individual or group.”
- Paul Hersey and Kenneth H. Blanchard.

4. Citizen Leadership Academy
How can you be a leader in your community?

5. Citizen Leadership Academy
Behind-the-scenes look at town government
Place to come and share informed ideas
Networking opportunity
Chance to ask questions
Preparation for future service

6. Schedule October 6– Orientation & Leadership Overview
November 3– Local Government & Regional Partners
December 1–Planning & Community Development
January 5– Purchasing, HR & Org. Development
February 2– Public Safety (Police Department)
March 2– Economic Development & Strategic Planning
April 6– Public Works (Town Shop)
May 4– Budget Development & Finances
June 1 – Parks & Tourism & Farmers Market
June 20– Graduation Reception

7. Time and Place Sessions held monthly October - June 1st Thursday
6:30 – 9:30 P.M.
Location as announced (most at Town Hall)

8. Registration Fee & Scholarships
$25 Registration Fee due before first class
Pay at town hall to receive credit
Scholarships have been awarded
Recipients have been notified

9. Requirements Engage in 8 of 10 sessions
Submit a “What I’m Going to Do” letter by Dec. 1
Do what you say you will do

10. Graduation Reception held at June 20 Council meeting
Recognition from Council during June 20 meeting
Certificate of achievement
Press release with picture
Ashland shirt

11. Contact Joseph Collins, Management Analyst/Clerk
Phone Number:
Fax:
Address:
101 Thompson St.
P.O. Box 1600
Ashland, VA 23005

12. Questions?? How did you hear about the Citizen Leadership Academy?
Questions for us?