Leadership Academy - Registration by August 30, 2013

- WHAT WE DO -

The Leadership Academy provides Huntington Beach professionals with a unique opportunity to connect with their community and to better understand the components of its government, public safety, business community, economic climate, social uniqueness, education and health care system.

Graduates have found the program to be invaluable to enhancing their careers and formulate lasting relationships with fellow classmates.

- WHY JOIN -

Applicants chosen for the 2013-2014 program will have the unique opportunity to develop their potential for public responsibility. Each of the nine workshops are designed to inform, motivate and challenge the participant and give you a glimpse behind the scenes of your community.  As the workshop locations change to enhance and compliment the following dynamic topics, so do the presenters, who represent the community.

Some of the topics include:
?   Team Building & Leadership/Orientation
?   Education
?   City/County Government & Infrastructure
?   Health Care
?   Community/Social Services & Culture
?   Business & Economy
?   Environment
?   Communication/Media Relations
?    Volunteering & Community Involvement

The Leadership Academy does not advocate programs or particular solutions. It seeks, instead, to present the views of a wide spectrum of experts in the selected areas of discussion.

- PROGRAM GOALS -

1. Identify and motivate potential community leaders to become involved in their community.
2. Acquaint potential leaders with community needs and challenges.
3. Introduce participants to community leaders.

Participants will gain a broader understanding of their community and how it functions.

- WHO'S ELIGIBLE -

Applicants must have the following goals:
?   Demonstrate active participation and leadership in professional and/or community organizations.
?   Represent a variety of community segments.
?   Have leadership potential or are already in leadership roles.
?   Want to develop a broader understanding of our community.
?   Understand the need for, responsibility of and gratification of community involvement

Any adult 18 or over, who works or lives in Huntington Beach, may apply. Please return the request for application on this brochure. Since the class size is limited to 30 people, the Academy will select a good balance of individuals who want to learn how to become more effective leaders and those who simply want to learn more about our community. Those not selected are encouraged to apply the following year.

- APPLICATION -

Submit this completed application to bhelps@hbcoc.com

Additionally follow the steps under "REGISTER ONLINE" at the top of this page to register for the class and to submit payment.

Contact Joyce Riddell or Bridget Phelps for more information.

Deadline: Friday, August 30, 2013 at 5 PM
Return completed form and attached questions to: Robert Mayer Huntington Beach Leadership Academy, Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce, 2134 Main Street, Suite 100, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
or fax to 714-960-7654 or Joyce Riddell at jeriddell@aol.com or Bridget Phelps at bphelps@hbcoc.com

- TESTIMONIALS -

?As a business owner, I increased my networking opportunities and even received direct business as a result of the relationships I built.  As a resident, I achieved a better understanding on how we run our city and shadowing local leaders was a unique opportunity. As a parent, I gained better awareness of our school system by meeting education leaders and after touring both our fire and police departments I trust our city is safe.?

Christina M. Haakenson, Founder
JUVE Creative
Class of 2009

?With fifty years of development experience, I have come to the conclusion that knowledge of one?s community and how it works is essential for success. I am pleased to sponsor the Leadership Academy with the Chamber of Commerce and provide this opportunity to the future leaders of Huntington Beach. I wish them success!?

Robert L. Mayer, Chairman
The Robert Mayer Corporation