LEADERSHIP WHEELING
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Planning For Tom orrow
January to May 2016
Goals:
The Leadership Wheeling program is
designed to expand the leadership potential of
individuals chosen from all sectors of the Wheeling
Metropolitan Area. It serves as a model for other
Leadership programs throughout the Upper Ohio
Valley and the State of West Virginia. Emerging
leaders prepare for greater civic responsibility and
involvement by:
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Awareness of community opportunities
and problems.
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Enhancement individual leadership styles
and skills.
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Association with a leadership network
of graduates in the Valley.
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Increased pride and loyalty to the
Wheeling Metropolitan Community.
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Seeking positions of leadership in the
Valley.
Leadership Wheeling participants meet with other
community leaders to study and discuss critical local
and state issues. After graduation, participation in
the Leadership Wheeling community service initiative
continues the learning and networking process.
YOUR COMMITMENT
TO THE FUTURE OF THE OHIO VALLEY
Leadership Wheeling brings together individuals with
diverse backgrounds and experiences from all sectors of the
Wheeling Metropolitan Area.
Enrollment is limited.
Participants will be selected through a process of application
and review. Priority will be given to those who have already
demonstrated leadership skills and a commitment to personal
involvement in community concerns and responsibilities. An
application is enclosed.
All applications must be completed and
postmarked by December 7, 2015.
REQUIREMENTS
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Complete a minimum of 80% of the sessions.
Attend all Leadership Skills/Team Building
sessions.
Volunteer for a 12-month period at a
nonprofit organization selected by the
Chamber. (Current nonprofit volunteer work
not applicable)
TUITION
Tuition is $695/person, which covers all expenses of
the program. Tuition is payable in full by December
31, 2015. No refunds will be made after that date.
ANTICIPATED TOURS
DATES TO BE DETERMINED
Oil & Gas Well Pad
WV State Capitol
Coal Mine Tour
LEADERSHIP WHEELING 2016
Tentative Session Schedule *
January 5, Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Reception & Orientation
January 12, Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m
Leadership Team Building I
January 19, Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
History of the Valley
January 26, Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Education
February 9, Tuesday - 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 pm.
Culture, Leisure and the Arts
March 1, Tuesday - 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Leadership Team Building II
March 8, Tuesday - 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Local Government Affairs
March 15, Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Entrepreneurial Achievement
March 22, Tuesday - 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
The Legal System
March 29, Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Media
April 5, Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Healthcare
April 12, Tuesday - 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Financial Planning
April 19, Tuesday - 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Local Economic Development
April 26, Tuesday - 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Non-Profit & Community Involvement
May 3, Tuesday - 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Graduation
A Program of the Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce
* Dates and Times Subject to Change