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Graduates of the Leadership Elmore County Class of 2008
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Leadership Elmore County is proud of the Class of
2008, shown here at Graduation held May 15th at the Hotel Talisi.
Pictured, left to right, front row, Tim Gates, Jennifer Byrd,
Lacie Amerson, Leslie Weldon, Cathy Neilson-Barrett, Leisa
Finley, Missy Rhoades and June Myers. Middle row, Alan
Mitchell, Lee Jackson, Reuben Redd, Eric Jones, Bruce Adamson
and Cindy Veazey. Back row, Jason Britt, Victor Ortloff, Dan
Dannenmueller, Charles Rowe, Kenny Holt and Speaker Joseph Borg. |
| Contact Us!
Leadership Elmore County
PO Box 507
Wetumpka, AL 36092
Phone Number: 334-567-4637
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"Progressive Leadership for Changing Times"
A program sponsored by the Millbrook Area Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Tallassee Area Chamber of Commerce, the Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System/Elmore County Office. |
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News! Elmore County
Leadership Program Seeks Applicants...more
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| WHAT IS LEADERSHIP ELMORE COUNTY? |
County leadership development programs are being used nationwide to assist with individual and community development in a rapidly changing world. In 2000, representatives of the three Chambers of Commerce, Millbrook, Tallassee and Wetumpka, met with Extension educators to design a program that would fit the needs of Elmore County residents. The Leadership Elmore County program began in September 2001 with the first class of 20 individuals.
Leadership Elmore County is a 9-session course, conducted annually, and designed to build teamwork, enhance leadership skills and examine issues within the county. The focus of the one-day sessions, that begin in September and conclude in May, is teaching participants about their communities. Alumni stay involved through projects, assisting with new classes, idea sharing and an annual meeting. The emphasis is not on “who” are the leaders, but on the process requiring people to work together to create an environment for quality in all areas of Elmore County.
Leadership Elmore County encourages individuals to learn, to question and to dream. Leaders are assisted with the knowledge and skills needed to serve their communities for the future. Each class participates in a project, designed to serve a county need. At present, the program is made up of 98 graduates from five classes, plus the members of the original steering committee. |
- To inform and educate members, and, where appropriate, the community at large on current issues and challenges facing our community;
- To continue the "networking" begun as participants, with emphasis on the interrelated needs of diverse constituent groups;
- To allow and encourage members to form, independently, action oriented task groups which focus on priority issues within the communities;
- To identify organizational and individual opportunities for community involvement and assist in the placement of participants in these positions;
- To conduct annually a Leadership Elmore County program, to be carried out in a series of sessions for the following purposes:
- To identify and select highly motivated leaders to participate in the program;
- To inform, challenge, and otherwise educate the participants of the opportunities and needs of the community, as well as the dynamics of social and economic change;
- To counsel participants on management and leadership skills and their application to volunteer community leadership positions;
- To develop inter personal relationships and teamwork among the participants, which will provide a common ground for working together on community projects;
- To create a dialogue and rapport among the participants and existing community leadership.
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