Leadership
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Grand Traverse 
Official Application
Fall – 2012
You are reading this sentence because you are an up-and-coming leader in the Traverse City
Area community. That much we know.
What we do not know is if you are ready to take the next step by committing to an intense and
unique four-month-long program in which you will interact with local leading minds, and engage
in answering challenging questions facing the Grand Traverse region. In the end, you would be
connected and integrated into society as a leader.
Not interested? Stop here.
Interested? Turn the page
The Chamber's Leadership programs are made possible by:
The Contract
Leadership Grand Traverse is a valuable program that prepares participants for decision-making leadership
roles in areas such as policy, program implementation, and organizational growth. Think of some of the
major assets of our region, such as natural resources, parks and recreation, transportation, and agriculture,
just to name a few. These selling points did not just happen. It took leaders in decades gone by to lead these
initiatives when they were merely ideas or decisions to be made.
This valuable program, however, comes with a commitment that is non-negotiable. The expectation and
requirement is that you are fully engaged in the entire process. This ensures that graduation accurately
signifies a polished leader, ready to get down to the business of building community.
The 2012 Leadership Grand Traverse program is held from October to December with the following
schedule.
Date
Mandatory Time
Optional Time (lunch included)
Subject
Tues., Sept. 25
4:00 p.m.
Fri., Oct. 5
8:00 a.m.
Sat., Oct 6
8:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Thurs., Oct. 11
8:00 – 11:30 a.m.
11:30 – 1:00
Local Economy
Tues., Oct. 23
8:00 – 11:30 a.m.
11:30 – 1:00
Health & Human Services
Weds., Nov. 7
8:00 – 11:30 a.m.
11:30 – 1:00
Education
Tues., Nov. 20
8:00 – 11:30 a.m.
11:30 – 1:00
Arts & Culture
Thurs., Nov. 29
8:00 – 11:30 a.m.
11:30 – 1:00
Natural Resources
Thurs., Dec. 13
1:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Orientation
Overnight
Opening Retreat
State & Local Government
Closing Retreat & Graduation
Locations to be announced
Attendance is mandatory at all of these events. Still interested? If so, then we are interested in finding out
more about you. Please sign below to indicate that you agree to the mandatory attendance required by the
Leadership Grand Traverse program.
Applicant Signature
I support and approve of the time commitment necessary for the applicant to participate in the Chamber's
Leadership Grand Traverse program.
Authorized Sponsoring Signature
If you have a conflict with any of the above dates, you are encouraged to apply for the Spring 2013 session
of Leadership Grand Traverse. Tentative dates for the 2013 Spring session are listed on the last page of
this application.
Why You?
Briefly describe your short- and long-term leadership goals:
Other than leadership, what unique attributes/qualities/strengths will you bring to this program?
Assuming you are interested in becoming more involved in our community, what other reasons led you
to apply for Leadership Grand Traverse? Is this something you are seeking as an individual or were you
asked to participate by your employer?
Please tell us how you view yourself and your role in the community – family, school, church, work, etc.
Please share anything else you would like us to know about you?
Tuition
Tuition for the Leadership Grand Traverse program is $1,250 per participant and is payable at the time of
acceptance to the program. All expenses will be covered by the tuition. Tuition payment should be made
payable to the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce. Please state how you would plan to pay for the
$1,250 tuition.
100% personal
100% sponsor
50% personal/50% sponsor
Other (please explain)
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SCHOLARSHIP / TUITION ASSISTANCE
Persons who meet the following guidelines may be eligible for scholarship or tuition assistance. The
purpose of the scholarship/tuition assistance program is to ensure a diverse cross section of community
participation in the Leadership Grand Traverse program. Consideration for full or partial scholarship
will be based on the following criteria:
A)
B)
An employee or administrator of a non-profit organization with a past history of civic
involvement who would be unable to participate without tuition assistance.
An individual with a past history of civic involvement who would be unable to
participate without tuition assistance.
First consideration will be given to those individuals who request less than a full scholarship. All
requests for scholarship/tuition assistance will remain confidential.
If you wish to apply for tuition assistance, please state the amount requested and your reasons for the
request.
What other means of funding have you considered, or may be an option to you if this scholarship is not
available?
VERIFICATION
My signature verifies that all the information provided in this application is correct to the best of my
knowledge.
Applicant's signature
Date
References
Please provide contact information for three professional references.
Name:
Business:
Title:
Phone:
E-mail:
How are you connected to this reference?
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Business:
Title:
Phone:
E-mail:
How are you connected to this reference?
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How are you connected to this reference?
Directions
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO:
Leadership Grand Traverse
ATTN: Doug Luciani
Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce
202 E. Grandview Parkway
Traverse City, MI 49684
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
PLEASE DIRECT QUESTIONS TO:
Doug Luciani, President & CEO
luciani@tcchamber.org
231-995-7108
or
Caryn Cleland, Executive Assistant
caryn@tcchamber.org
231-995-7107
You will be notified by September 21st on the status of your application.
Orientation is Tuesday, September 25th.
Leadership Grand Traverse 2013 Spring Dates (tentative)
Applications accepted October 15, 2012 – January 15, 2013
Orientation: Wednesday – February 27, 2013
Opening Retreat (overnight): Friday & Saturday – March 8 – 9, 2013
Local Economy: Wednesday – March 13, 2013
Health & Human Services: Tuesday – March 19, 2013
Education: Thursday – April 11, 2013
Arts & Culture: Tuesday – April 30, 2013
Natural Resources : Thursday – May 9, 2013
Closing Retreat & Graduation: Tuesday – May 21, 2013