OBJECTIVES

• To identify and select individuals with a sincere interest in the community and a desire to enhance their leadership skills and expand business and personal relationships.
• To strive for a cross section of participants from the business, civic, government, education community services and religious communities.
• To educate and challenge the participants as to the needs of the community, as well as the dynamics of the decision-making process.
• To develop a network among the participants which will provide a common ground for working together in the future
• To create a dialogue and rapport between the participants and existing community leadership.

"Even as a Bartlett High graduate, I realy didn't know all the unique and interesting facts about Bartlett until I went through Leadership Bartlett. It really made me appreciative of
MY city that much more."
Don Todd, Todd Appraisal
Class of 1995

PARTICIPANTS

LEADERSHIP BARTLETT actively solicits applications from all sectors of the community. A maximum of 30 people will have the opportunity to participate each year. Participants will represent all sectors of the community and generally should exhibit these characteristics:

• A desire to become aware of community issues.
• A desire for personal growth opportunities.
• Privilege of continuing community education through Leadership Bartlett Alumni Association.

During the program class members will get to know each other and establish bonds and perspectives which will enhance their community leadership effectiveness and their understanding of the community's interaction.

STRUCTURE

The program begins with a one-day retreat during which class members become acquainted with each other, are introduced to the history and growth of the Bartlett area, and participate in a leadership exercise.

The class meets twice a month for 9 half-day sessions plus a two-night trip to Nashville. A welcome reception will be held at the beginning of January for class members and Leadership Bartlett alumni.

Class participants are required to attend the retreat and 80% of the sessions to be entitled to graduate from this program. A total commitment of time is required to achieve a complete education in each subject area. A Graduation Dinner is planned for the class and alumni where plaques will be presented to those successfully completing the program.

Each session is designed to stimulate and educate the class on the session topic; for example, the Media session shows the inter-workings of the media, not only TV but radio and newspaper.

EMPLOYER BENEFITS

The employee will gain from this program through the class member's:

• Enhanced leadership skills
• In-depth view of the community
• Network of new business associates

TUITION

Tuition for the program is $700. The tuition covers all expenses, speakers and graduation. Businesses and organizations are encouraged to sponsor participants in this program. In addition, the class member's first year's dues in Leadership Bartlett Alumni Association are waived. Application deadline December 31, 2007. Click here for the 2008 application. Click here to pay online for Registration and/or becoming a Sponsor. Deadline for 2008 Class is December 31, 2007.

2008 PROGRAM SCHEDULE
(subject to change)