The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce is getting set for its new class of Leadership Brownwood. The leadership program is dedicated to educating, developing, and empowering current and future leaders for the community and motivating them to serve civic, charitable, and business organizations.
Spanning nine months from September through May, Leadership Brownwood is designed to increase individual and community leadership skills. The beginning retreat, the first Thursday in September, focuses on individual leadership styles and techniques. Starting in October and ending in May, the class then spends one day a month (typically from 9 AM to 3 PM) examining specific aspects of the community such as education, area government, local business and economic development, health and human services, the criminal justice system, and tourism.
The insights participants gain as they explore the inner workings of the community serves as a foundation for their long-term involvement in Brownwood in a variety of leadership roles. Leadership Brownwood participants benefit from a broad-based education about the community in which they live and work, while developing a valuable communications network among civic, business and educational leaders. They also develop lasting friendships over the course of the year, and personal and professional skills that increase their effectiveness within their community and business environment.
Businesses whose employees participate in Leadership Brownwood gain not only a knowledge of the inner workings of the city, but also personal skills that increase their effectiveness in their professional environment.
Tuition is $395 per person and includes bus transportation (if needed) course materials, lunches (or snacks), beverages, class shirt & name badge and graduation plaque.
Deadline for application is Friday, August 19, 2011 at 4 PM. Tuition must be received by Sept 1.
CLICK HERE to download the application.
Curriculum
(The order of session topics and content are tentative and may be rescheduled based upon presenter/facility availability)
Sept 1, 2011 – OPENING RETREAT (Mandatory Attendance)
Class members meet for the first time and begin their leadership adventure with an all-day retreat. Participants spend the day discovering their own leadership style and learning how to best utilize style differences. After lunch, members participate in activities involving team-building, problem-solving, trust and risk-taking. The retreat features former Mayor Bert V. Massey, II; Putter Jarvis and Brownwood ISD Superintendent Reece Blincoe.
Oct 6, 2011 – EDUCATION
Classroom visits and presentations by representatives from Brownwood ISD, Howard Payne University, Ranger College and Texas State Technical College cover topics such as curriculum, career and technology, work force development, community partnerships and challenges facing educational institutions.
Nov 3, 2011 – SOCIAL SERVICES
A community’s success is directly linked to its ability to meet the needs of its neediest citizens. The class will learn about the many social services available in the community and are encouraged to become personally involved through volunteerism. Facility tours will include Family Services Center, Salvation Army, Center for Life Resources and Good Samaritan.
Dec 8, 2011 – LOCAL GOVERNMENT
The class gains insight into local government and explores the political process as elected and appointed officials address current issues and future challenges facing the city. Participants will tour city and county facilities.
Jan 5, 2012 – HEALTH SERVICES
Presentations by local healthcare providers and facility tours offer insight into local services including Ranger College School of Nursing Training Facility, Wound Care & Hyperbaric Chamber and Brownwood Regional Medical Center.
Feb 2, 2012 – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
This session provides an overview of programs and services provided by the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce and the Brownwood Economic Development Board. Tours of local companies and discussion points will examine issues affecting small, medium and large businesses.
March 1, 2012 – CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Participants will take part in tours of the TR Havins State Prison, Texas Youth Commission Ron Jackson Unit, Brown County Law Enforcement Center and Jail. Representatives provide an overview of public safety issues and the criminal justice system.
March 29, 2012 – BAD WEATHER DAY
A session will be cancelled only if Brownwood schools are cancelled. This is our make-up date.
April 5, 2012 – TOURISM
The Chamber’s Tourism Manager will lead the participants on tours of museums and sights of interest such as Brown County Museum, Lyric Theatre, Lehnis Railroad Museum and MacArthur Academy of Freedom. The class will learn about local efforts to promote and encourage tourism to our area.
April 10, 2012 – Annual Banquet-Leadership Class of 2012 GRADUATION
