Dexter’s Chamber of Commerce has announced that applications are being accepted for the second Leadership Dexter community program to be held during 2012.
Leadership Dexter is a proactive leadership development program in the Dexter community. The program includes a series of forums, seminars, and field trips that have been custom designed to explore the many challenges and opportunities facing the community leaders of tomorrow.
“Under the direction of the Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Dexter has been formed to develop year after year a pool of leaders that share a common knowledge and vision for the city into the 21st century,” said Chamber President Ed Gargas. “Our goal is that upon graduation, each leader will be more informed about the Dexter area and choose to serve the community in a way to make the most optimal impact.”
The Dexter Chamber of Commerce has designed the program to educate and motivate a diverse group of up-and-coming leaders in our community. Individuals who have a genuine interest in leadership, a desire to learn, and who want to become more involved in the future of the community are encouraged to participate in the Leadership Dexter Program.
Beginning in January 2012 the Leadership Dexter Program will consist of seven monthly sessions. The groups will meet on the third Thursday of every other month with the morning sessions being spent focusing on different areas of interest of the month’s chosen program. The trips/meetings will consist of informational speakers, panel discussions, touring facilities, and time for questions and answers. The sessions will end with a luncheon at which individuals met during the morning session tours will be invited. The informal luncheon time will allow for greater dialogue and discussion.
The seventh session will be held in December and will focus on the Chamber’s programs and also to review the six previous sessions. The Graduates will be recognized and will be recognized at the Chamber Annual Awards Event in January 2013.
Participants will be selected from applications submitted by interested and committed individuals. The tuition fee is $200 for Dexter Chamber of Commerce members or $250 for non-Chamber members. Tuition covers supplies, meals, transportation, and speakers during the sessions. Applications are available at the Chamber office. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. Nov. 18, 2011 to be considered. Only ten individuals will be selected for the program.
For additional information contact Janet Coleman at 573-624-7458 or email to [email=info@dexterchamber.com.
Photo Above: The first Leadership Dexter class met in 2011. Class members included (seated, from right) Kyle Christian, Amy Ellinghouse, Tyler Wager, and (standing) Ken Harris, Chamber President Ed Gargas, and Robert Greer. (SMT Archive photo)
