Applications are now being accepted for the Leadership Lumpkin Class of 2009. Please be sure you read the class brochure! You can download the application or pick one up at the Dahlonega-Lumpkin Chamber of Commerce office. 

Who Should Participate in Leadership Lumpkin County?

You are a good candidate for participation in LLC if you meet these criteria:

• You either have leadership experience through work, civic organizations, church, school, or other organizations or you see yourself as having untapped leadership potential and wish to develop or improve your leadership skills.
• You are concerned about this community and want to learn about the issues and challenges it faces.
• You are willing to contribute your time, energy, talent and skills to enhance of this community.

While many similar programs focus solely on young “emerging” leaders, LLC strives to incorporate a wide range of leadership experience levels in its class make-up. With an interactive, interpersonal curriculum designed to support both leadership skills development and exposure to community issues, LLC encourages participants to share the benefit of their own experience while they also learn from others. 

Leadership Lumpkin County -2008-2009 Class Schedule

With the exception of the evening reception, and graduation, class sessions can be expected to run from 8am to 5pm. In addition to the above outlined dates, participants will be expected to commit approximately 10-12  hours over the course of the program to activities outside of the scheduled class times.

The Investment

There is a $250 tuition fee to participate in Leadership Lumpkin County’s 2008-09 program. This modest fee covers program materials, supplies and activities, lunches, and participants’ graduation dinners. While the actual cost of the program far exceeds this amount, the Chamber contributes substantial administrative, marketing and other support to LLC.  Local businesses and community leaders also consistently invest in local leadership development through donations and sponsorships in support of LLC.

The Application Process: What Next?

Leadership Lumpkin County is managed by an advisory committee of volunteer LLC graduates and a Chamber representative. After reviewing all applications submitted by the August 15, 2008 deadline, the advisory committee will select up to 25 candidates to participate in the upcoming class. Every effort will be made to build a rich and balanced class that reflects diversity in every regard, including such factors as organizational affiliation and length of residence in the community. Out-of-town residents with strong, active ties to local businesses or other organizations will be considered.

If selected for the 2008-09 LLC program, you will receive a letter by August 31st and  have until September 15, 2008 to return the appropriate forms and tuition payment. At that point, you will be considered a current class participant and can expect to receive an invitation to attend the opening reception on September 24, 2008.