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1. What is Leadership Winter Park?
2. Who is eligible?
3. What is the time commitment?
4. What occurs at the daylong sessions?
5. What is the cost of the program?
6. How do you apply for the program?

What is Leadership Winter Park?
Leadership Winter Park is an adaptation of a nationwide community-awareness, leadership preparation effort. The program: Identifies and promotes potential leaders from the business community who desire to become involved in making a difference in the Winter Park Community. The program offers a behind the scenes look at and study of the critical issues and challenges facing Winter Park. It features already known community leaders who are interested in broadening their contacts and shared visions. Allows for networking opportunities.

Who is eligible?
Each class is comprised of 30-35 individuals who live and/or work in Winter Park, and are interested in becoming involved in the decision making process within the community and home, a desire to enhance Winter Park's quality of life and are already active in local civic or professional organizations.

What is the time commitment?
The program, extending from September through May, begins with a mandatory overnight orientation retreat, followed by eight monthly daylong sessions. The sessions are held the second Thursday of each month. Graduation festivities will follow the final session. A commitment to 100% attendance is expected from all participants.

What occurs at the daylong sessions?
Each session will highlight a different aspect of the community, and will address a variety of issues. Topics to be studied will include History/Environment, Government & Infrastructure, Education, Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Human Services, Health Wellness and Communication. The sessions will feature lectures and symposia by local leaders, consultants, and professional educators. These will be supplemented by on-site visits, small group discussions, leadership development tips, case studies, and group interaction. Participants will be introduced to those in authority within each field, and have access to information not readily available to the general public. Curriculum is designed to stimulate inquiry, analysis and development of public policy alternatives to a number of current community issues.

What is the cost of the program?
The tuition of $1,900 for members and $2,200 for non-members covers all expenses and materials, including the orientation retreat, all meals, and graduation festivities. Financial assistance may be available on a limited basis, upon request.

How do you apply for the program?
Contact Debra Hendrickson at 644-8281 for a brochure and application or click the link on this section. The deadline for applications is July 18, 2008.

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