Leadership
Jackson County
2012 Leadership Application.pdf
Mission
The mission of Leadership Jackson County is to build a better community, train emerging leaders, create community awareness and inspire participants to exercise real leadership committed to serving the common good.
What is Leadership Jackson County
For 21 years, the Jackson County and Ocean Springs Chambers of Commerce have offered Leadership Jackson County. Together with an expansive network of distinguished alumni, Leadership Jackson County continues a proud tradition of connecting and inspiring leaders to strengthen Jackson County. The core of Leadership Jackson County is a signature 9 month program for professionals offering an intensive look into community awareness and leadership skill building. It begins with a two day retreat in January, and it is followed by one day sessions each month February through September. The program features prominent and stimulating panelists who encourage discussion and participation at each day program. Sessions focus on fundamental leadership principles while examining leadership roles in politics, economic affairs and the community. Since 1989, Leadership Jackson County has graduated over 510 community leaders.
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2010-2011 Leadership Jackson County Graduation |
What is in it for a participant and employer?
Upon completion of Leadership Jackson County each participant will have:
- Strengthened leadership skills and potential
- Refined skills that will increase organizational effectiveness
- Access to an informed network of diverse colleagues for individual, business and community problem-solving
- Exposure to other community leaders who are committed to concepts of teamwork and modern leadership practices
- A greater understanding of what Jackson County has to offer and its challenges
- For newcomers, it is a quick and complete orientation to the community
- Develops your employees and is a vehicle for on-going professional training and marketing opportunities
Session topics:
The Leadership program informs participants about a wide range of subject areas, including:
- State Government Affairs
- Education
- Health and Human Services
- Environmental
- Large Industry & Manufacturing
- Environmental
- Law and Justice
- City & County Government
- Economic Development
- Team Building (SIMSOC and the Ropes Course)
What is required?
To participate in Leadership Jackson County, you will need to:
- Live or work in Jackson County, Mississippi
- Be willing to commit your time to complete the program
- Have the backing and full support from your company or organization
- Encouraged to be employed by a Chamber member
- Leadership Jackson County is a Chamber member benefit.
- Tuition for 2012 is $900 and payable in full prior to the start of the program
Application and Criteria for Selection
An anonymous Selection Committee will give careful attention to choosing a class that represents a cross-section of the community. The competition for participation grows each year, and potential participants may have to try a second time. Each potential participant must apply to the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce before December 7th.
Time Commitment
Sessions are usually held on the first Thursday each month from February through October. Attendance at the retreat prior to the first session is mandatory. Program participants are expected to attend each monthly session. While emergencies do arrive, any participant missing more than twenty-four (24) hours of scheduled events, for whatever reason, may be automatically dropped from the program, and no portion of the tuition will be refunded. Upon missing (8) hours, the participant will be reminded of his/her attendance status. Upon missing sixteen (16) hours, the participants’ employer will be notified of the attendance status.
Alumni Association
Upon completion of the program, participants are eligible for membership in the organization’s alumni association. The alumni group is chaired by Ken Papania. Participants are asked to put their leadership training into action by working with community service projects and volunteering with non-profit organizations.
Leadership Jackson Steering Committee
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Joe Martin, Jr., Chairman Dorothy Shaw, Co-Chairman Ken Papania, Chairman - Alumni Carla Todd Margaret Miller Debbie Anglin Richard Lucas Dr. Jason Pugh |
Martha Duvall Todd Trenchard Mike Byrd, Sherriff Terry Miller Chuck Ueltschey Daniel Shepherd Trudi Dixon Gareth Clary |
For more information, contact Linda C. Johnson at 228-762-3391
or johnsonl@jcchamber.com