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LEADERSHIP JEFFERSON COUNTY ACCEPTING APPLICANTS FOR 2020 CLASS

Monday, September 30, 2019 at 6:39 AM

By Leadership Jefferson County release

Applications Are Due October 31, 2019

Leadership Jefferson County, a program housed at the Community Foundation of Madison & Jefferson County, is now accepting applications for the 2020 course. The course consists of 10 biweekly sessions that will help participants have a better understanding of resources and relationships in the community. Throughout the course, community members and topic experts will speak and share their insights. All sessions will be held from 8am to 1pm, with lunch provided, and meeting locations will vary. Leadership Jefferson County is an action project that evolved from Envision Jefferson County.

“Leadership Jefferson County was created to help cultivate leaders in our community,” said Leadership Jefferson County Steering Committee Chair Marta Belt. “What better way to help these leaders than by giving them a deeper understanding of organizations and resources within Jefferson County.”

Applications to participate must be received by October 31, 2019. Applications are available online at www.cfmjc.org/leadership.php or can be picked up at the Community Foundation office at 416 West Street, Madison, Indiana. Selected participants will pay a $200 enrollment fee prior to beginning the session. Courses and dates for the upcoming session include:

January 7, 2020 - Introduction & Orientation

January 21, 2020 - Nonprofits & Volunteerism

February 4, 2020 - Education

February 18, 2020 - Business & Economics

March 3, 2020 - Healthcare

March 17, 2020 - Industry & Agriculture

March 31, 2020 - Social Services

April 14, 2020 - Government Agencies & Organizations

April 28, 2020 - History

May 12, 2020 - Tourism

May 27, 2020 - Feedback Session & Recognition Luncheon

Photo of 2019 Leadership Jefferson County Graduates. Front Row: (from left) Beth Lichlyter, Teresa Brawner, Amber Finnegan, Kaitlyn Campbell, Sheila Coffin, and Joyce Flanagan. Back Row: (from left) Joshua Hershberger, Cesar Perez-Bolivar, Jason Schafer, Jeffery Studebaker, Laura Watson, Brad Wood, and Angie Pelsor.

For more information about Leadership Jefferson County, contact Bill Barnes at (812) 265-3227, email bill@cfmjc.org, or visit the program’s webpage at www.cfmjc.org/leadership.php.

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