Leadership Mcalester Class of 2015-2016

Leadership McAlester Class of 2015-2016

What is Leadership McAlester?

Leadership McAlester was designed to give professional leaders the opportunity to learn more about their community and to develop relationships with other participants and community leaders.

Leadership McAlester will start in September 2015 with an evening reception followed by a full day of McAlester history. The course will be completed in February 2016, meeting once a month, with the graduation ceremony commencing on April 7, 2016.

In addition to exploring the city, county, healthcare, educational, utilities and large employers in the area, the participants will also develop their team building skills by choosing a service project that will need to be completed by class graduation.

Participants and employees must commit to this program for it to be effective.

Deadline for applications is August 28, 2015.

For those needing financial assistance, the Chamber is able to provide scholarships due to a grant from the Puterbaugh Foundation. Please see page 4 to apply for a Puterbaugh Scholarship.

Leadership McAlester

Class of 2015-2016

Personal Data ______

Last NameFirst NamePrefer to be called

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Date of BirthDriver License #Social Security #

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Company/AssociationPosition/TitleYears of service

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Business AddressCity/Zip

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Business PhoneFax Company web site

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Home AddressCity/Zip

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Home PhoneCell PhoneEmail

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Name of SpouseChildren (names and ages)

T-shirt size Small_____ Medium______Large______XL______XXL______XXXL _____

Briefly describe your primary occupation and duties:

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Why do you want to participate in Leadership McAlester?

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If you could go back in time in McAlester, what/who/where do you see yourself?

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If you could assist our community in any way, what would you do? What would you expect the results to be?

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What do you feel McAlester’s (or the surrounding area’s) strengths are?

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Previous Employment (most current first)

EmployerTitleFromtoEnd Date

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Education

Name and CityDatesDegreeMajor

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Organizations/Activities/Community Involvement

Describe your current volunteer, civic, community and worship-related activities, noting any special awards and citations. Include specific examples of your leadership experience.

OrganizationPosition(s) heldNo. of hours monthly contributing

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Participation

In order to accomplish the objectives of Leadership McAlester, the full participation of each individual is necessary. Absenteeism will result in failure to graduate. Only two (2) absences are allowed from a regularly scheduled class. Three absences will result in not graduating from the class. Participants must commit to the course, and to be prepared to participate. You and your employer must be willing to make this commitment in order for you to get the most from the class.

Are you able to fulfill this commitment?YES_____NO_____

Do you have the full support of your employer for the time requirement to participate effectively in Leadership McAlester? YES_____ NO_____

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Signature of SupervisorPrinted name Date

Tuition

The cost for Chamber members to participate with Leadership McAlester is $395.00. Non-Chamber members cost is $495.00. Your organization will be billed the full amount once your application has been accepted.

For those that are not sponsored by their employer, The Puterbaugh Foundation has provided scholarships.

Would you like to apply for a Puterbaugh Scholarship?YES______NO______

Reason for Puterbaugh Scholarship:______

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Program dates and preliminary course studies:

September 23, 2015Reception

Location, TBD

September 24, 2015McAlester History

How McAlester started

Tour of area and attractions

Discuss Class Service Project

October 22, 2015City and County Leadership

City Hall and Court House tour

Meet with city and county leadership

Public Works (water, sewer, roads, etc.)

Law enforcement

Decide Class Service Project

November 19, 2015Educational system(s)

Public and Private Schools

Kiamichi Technology Center

Eastern Oklahoma State College

December 17, 2015Economic Development

State Leadership Q&A

Economic Development, Chamber, Tourism, Pride and Main Street

January 28, 2016Health Services

McAlester Regional Hospital

Warren Clinic

Choctaw Healthcare systems

Health Department

February 25, 2016Large Employers

Tour of McAlester Army Ammunitions Plant

Tour of Oklahoma State Prison

Graduation April 7, 2016Class project presentation

Class awards

To the Employer:

Name of applicant’s direct Supervisor:______

Phone number of Supervisor:______

Supervisor’s Signature:______Date:______

Application Process

All applications are subject to confidential evaluation and a personal interview by the Leadership McAlester committee. If you are not selected to participate in the Leadership McAlester program, your biographical information data will be retained by the committee for consideration of future classes. Applications must be received by the McAlester Area Chamber of Commerce no later than Friday August 28, 2015.

All applicants will need to submit a resume with their application:

I understand the purpose of Leadership McAlester program and that completion of this application does not insure my acceptance in the program. If selected to participate, I will devote the time required. I also understand that the tuition fee will not be refundable to any participant dropped from the program. I certify that all of the statements made in the application are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and are made in good faith. My employer supports my participation in Leadership McAlester. My signature below states that I understand all items herein.

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Applicant’s SignaturePrinted Name Date