CLC Leadership Council Application for Membership
Application Deadline: Friday, December 12, 2014
CLC Leadership Council Overview
The CLC Leadership Council will engage emerging leaders among CLC alumni and current participants in
activities that support the mission of the CLC. The Council will offer professional development, civic
education and leadership skill development that will position members for future civic engagement and
board service.
Benefits to Members
The Council’s work will provide its members the opportunity to:
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Positively impact the community around leadership and civic engagement development.
Develop leadership and civic engagement skills through learning opportunities and involvement
with CLC and Board activities.
Network with CLC Board Members, Alumni and staff
Gain knowledge through special events, lunches with CLC Board of Trustees, individual
meetings, etc.
Develop relationships with likeminded CLC Alumni and Board members who are passionate
about making an impact in Northeast Ohio.
Raise awareness in the community about the CLC.
Continue learning about and shaping Cleveland’s civic community.
Meeting Schedule
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Member Meet & Greet
o Thursday, March 26, 2015
o 5:30-7
CLC Leadership Council Onboard Training
o Thursday, April 30, 2015
o 5-6:30pm
CLC Board of Trustees Annual Meeting & Alumni Reception
o Thursday, June 25, 2015
o 3:30-7pm
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Quarterly Leadership Council Meetings
o Tuesday, July 21, 2015, 5-6:30pm
o Tuesday, October 27, 2015, 5-6:30pm
o Tuesday, January 19, 2016, 5-6:30pm
o Tuesday, April 26, 2016, 5-6:30pm
Committee Meetings as scheduled by each committee
Leadership Development Workshops as developed by Council
CLC Alumni events & Program Days as scheduled
Expectations:
Leadership Council members are expected to pay annual dues of $500 (for profit) or $200 (nonprofit),
maintain their membership as a CLC PARTNER, and attend Council meetings and CLC events. (see
Statement of Expectations on website for additional details.)
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Leadership Council Application for Membership
Full Name:___________________________________________
Employer: ___________________________________________
Title: _______________________________________________
CLC Program & Year: __________________________________
Phone: _____________________________________________
E‐mail: _____________________________________________
Personal Information
The Cleveland Leadership Center values diversity among our participants. Please choose the
communities with which you identify. All demographic information is for internal purposes only.
Gender
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Female
Male
Ethnicity
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African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
Caucasian
Hispanic/Latino
Indian
American Indian
Multiracial
Other: ______________________________________
Do you identify with the LGBT community?
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Yes
No
Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY): __________________________
Age: ________________
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Please answer the following questions (limit 250 words each):
1. Why are you motivated to apply for membership to the CLC Leadership Council? What do you
expect to gain as a member?
2. What skills and experiences will allow you to contribute positively to the CLC Leadership
Council?
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3. What do you feel you can contribute to the Council?
4. What impact did your CLC Program experience have on you?
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I have read and accept the Statement of Expectations (found on website) (circle one) Yes ‐ No
I acknowledge that Council members are required to pay an annual contribution based upon career
sector (circle one) Yes ‐ No
Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance. Members will be chosen by a committee at
Cleveland Leadership Center through a highly competitive process based on the application. Space is
limited.
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