Join the Class 2015-2016 LEADERSHIP SANTA MARIA VALLEY “ Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today” Leadership Santa Maria Valley is a Community Leadership Development Program designed to expand the community’s civic leadership. Through an eleven-month program of monthly day-long workshops and seminars, participants engage in face-to-face discussions with experts and key decision-makers in areas of vital concern to the Santa Maria Valley. Spending time together in a small class atmosphere, individuals have an unprecedented opportunity to become aware of the current social and economic changes, and their impact on the Santa Maria Valley. It is also a prime opportunity to network and become acquainted with other existing and emerging community leaders. Vision of Leadership To bring together people of diverse backgrounds into a community-sponsored program which will bring out the very best in each individual for the benefit of the entire Community. Please print application and submit to Judi Kincaid, Executive Director of Leadership Santa Maria Valley when completed at: judi.kincaid@iglide.net http://leadershipsantamariavalley.com/ A Program of the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitor & Convention Bureau 614 S. Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454-5111 (805) 925-2403, ext. 812 Join the Class PERSONAL SECTION Full Name: 201 2015-2016 LEADERSHIP SANTA MARIA VALLEY 565 5 For Graduation Certificate (please print) Birthdate*: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Home Address: City, State, Zip: Email Address: * Must be 21 years of age by or on August 21, 2015 Work Phone: EMPLOYER SECTION Employer: Employer Address: City Employer Phone: Current Position: Sponsoring Business or Organization: How did you hear about Leadership Santa Maria Valley (LSMV) programprogram? ,State ,Zip: Business FAX #: Years at Company: Nominees for LSMV program must have the support and commitment of their sponsoring business or organization. The signature of the head of the sponsoring organization is an indication of support of the nominee’s full participation in the LSMV program including Retreat and first Friday Topic Days Signature of Employer or Sponsor: Title: Signature of Applicant: Date: PLEASE MAIL APPLICATION TO: Judi Kincaid, Executive Director Leadership Santa Maria Valley 1220 Emerald Drive, Santa Maria, CA 93455 * judi.kincaid@iglide.net Join the Class 2015-2016 Leadership Santa Maria Valley Tuition Your tuition investment of $895.00 covers all program costs, banquet meals, and the teambuilding weekend retreat. It is anticipated that many employers and sponsoring organizations will want to pay the tuition for their selected employee or members. Who will pay your tuition? My employer will pay entire fee My employer will pay partial fee of___________ I will pay partial fee of _________ I will pay entire fee Payment Terms -- This form is detached from your application and used by the Chamber for your Invoices. A $150 refundable deposit is required when your application is submitted. The deposit will be refunded if you are not selected for the program. If selected for the program, your $150 deposit will be applied to your $895 tuition and the remaining $745 is due in full by August 10.** If your $745 payment is not received by August 10, a payment plan will be automatically arranged for you. You will be invoiced for 3 payments of $275 each. These three payments, along with your $150 deposit, will total a tuition payment of $975.** 1. 2. 3. $275 will be due by August17 $275 will be due by September 28 $275 will be due by October 26 I have enclosed a check for $150. Please invoice me for the remaining $745 balance due by August10. Signature Please charge my credit card for the $150 deposit now and charge me for the $745 balance on August10.. Signature Please charge my credit card for the $150 deposit now. Charge my card another $275 on August17 □ Charge my card another $275 on September 28 Charge my card another $275 on October 26 □ Signature Information:: Card # Expiration Date Security Code Name on Card Card Billing Address Billing City and State Billing Zip ***Partial scholarships are available, a letter requesting consideration and enumerating reasons for scholarship MUST accompany application to be considered by Board of Directors*** No one is allowed to graduate if their tuition is not paid in full by November 28 2015. In addition you may face suspension from the program for non-payment of your tuition. Tuition is non-refundable after Retreat Join the Class 2015-2016 LEADERSHIP SANTA MARIA VALLEY Application Period March 15, 2015 - July 31, 2015 Interviews – mid- late July Orientation/Alumni Mixer- TBD August Kick-off Retreat*** 21-23 August 2015 Topic Days Meet first Friday of the month except for January 2016 VAFB 11September 2015 SSepSSSSeptSeptemberSe Arts and Culture- 2 Oct2015 ptembe20152014 Public Safety- 6 Nov 2015 Youth and Education- 4 Dec 2015 Health and Human Services- 8 Jan 2016 Mid-Year Retreat ( half-day) Saturday 23 Jan 2016 Business and Economics- 5 Feb 2016 Government- 4 March 2016 Media and Technology 1 April 2016 Agriculture- 6 May 2016 Leadership- 3 June 2016 Graduation Saturday, 10 June 2016 **** Attendance is mandatory for the entire Retreat****