Northern Collin County Leadership Class

Northern Collin County Leadership Program

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Northern Collin County Leadership Program Mission:
Working together for the unity of Northern Collin County

The Northern Collin County Leadership Program was developed when, in October 2003, the McKinney Chamber Board of Directors identified building relationships with the Northern Collin County cities as a long term strategic goal. In June 2004 the leadership of the cities north of Highway 380 within Collin County met. From that meeting came a consensus for the need to pull together representatives from these communities in a program where they could address issues facing all of them, learn from the experts and work in a cooperative nature for the betterment of the entire Northern Collin County region.

The program is beginning its sixth year. The objective of the NCCLP is to provide the North Texas region with a diverse group of individuals, representing all sectors of the region, who are committed to assuming a greater responsibility for the future of the area through leadership. Community trusteeship – leaders committing themselves to making their community and the region a better place for all.

Spanning ten months from September to June, this challenging educational experience is designed to: · develop your awareness of the Northern Collin County region · provide you with personal leadership training · enhance networking for positive accomplishments throughout the region · and instill the practice of volunteer service in each participant through a commitment to the alumni association.

Participants in the program are chosen through an application and selection process, assuring a mix of people who represent the various Northern Collin County communities. Beginning with a 2-day retreat in September that focuses on individual and community leadership skills, the class then meets once a month to examine specific aspects of the community, pulling it all together with a leadership focus.

Leadership Skills Facilitator - Carolyn Corbin

The program has been taken to a higher level with the addition of leadership skills facilitator, Carolyn Corbin, President of the Center for the 21st Century. Renowned author, speaker and socioeconomic futurist, Carolyn inspires class members to think globally as they plan for their community’s future, striving to make it a better place to call “home.” www.c21c.com

General Information

Spanning ten months from September to June, this challenging educational experience is designed to:

develop your awareness of the Northern Collin County region
provide you with personal leadership training
enhance networking for positive accomplishments throughout the region
and instill the practice of volunteer service in each participant through a commitment to the alumni association.

Eligibility

Candidates must live/and or work in Collin County north of Highway 380.

If applicable, it is important that the applicant’s employer is committed to allowing the prospective class member the time off necessary to complete the graduation requirements.

All program graduates will be expected to be actively involved with the NCCL Alum Association for a minimum of three years after graduation.

Selection Criteria

Participants in the program are chosen through an application and selection process, assuring a mix of people who represent the various Northern Collin County communities.

Criteria for selection includes:

A history of involvement or a strong desire to become actively involved in the community.
An interest in personal leadership development and community issues.
A commitment to program requirements.
A willingness to serve the Northern Collin County region after graduation by assuming greater leadership

Tuition

Tuition is $500.

All fees are due upon acceptance and no later than September 14, 2009. Make checks payable to: McKinney Chamber of Commerce

Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships are available through the Lori Fisher Memorial Scholarship Fund. Form is included in the application packet or download here.

Attendance Requirements

Attendance is expected at monthly sessions and all other program activities. The class meets the first Wednesday of each month (with a few noted exceptions – see application packet for schedule) beginning in October.

Attendance at the 2-day Opening Retreat in September is MANDATORY. No exceptions.

Note: Circumstances may arise requiring an absence. Participants who miss more than two class sessions or the equivalent hours will not graduate. No exceptions.

We wish to recognize the following major supporters of the 2009-2010 Northern Collin County Leadership Program:

Orientation Sponsors
	George Dupont, Class of 2008

Session Sponsors





Supporting Sponsors
1st National Bank of Trenton/Farmersville & Melissa Branches BWR Corporation First South West Oncor Pogue Construction Wolfe, Tidwell & McCoy, LLP

Scholarship & General Fund Donors
Abernathy, Roeder, Boyd & Joplin BWR Corporation Carol Stephens, Class of 2007 Class of 2009 Mike Land, Class of 2008 Mike Wadsworth, Class of 2005