Union County Chamber of Commerce North Carolina

Leadership Union

The Leadership Union program for 2013 has been cancelled, however; we plan to be back and stronger than ever in 2014. If you have any questions, please contact Theresa Byers at theresa@unioncountycoc.com.

An Educational And Team Building Program For Tomorrow's Leaders

Learning about today's issues
Developing skills for effective leadership
Discovering Opportunities for involvement
Making a DIFFERENCE

The Program
A 10-month experience that provides an overview of issues impacting the community and the opportunity to discuss those issues with key community leaders
An orientation, a weekend retreat designed to build team spirit and explore leadership styles, eight full-day programs, socials and a reception for graduates in October
A Leadership Union Alumni Association to continue the friendships and network with other alumni who have taken on leadership roles in the community after their graduation
Leaders and future leaders from diverse backgrounds in business, industry, the professions, governmental and the non-profit communities

2012 Participants

Melissa Beale, Bayada Nurses

Aimee Bennington, Caldwell Helder Helms
& Robison, P.A.

Michael (Mike) Briggs, Vilas & Co., Inc.

Gregory (Greg) Demko, City of Monroe

Kara Finch, The Village of Woodridge

Susan Henn, Henn Automotive Inc.

Jennifer Hissam, Presbyterian Hospital Matthews

Sonya Jarrett, South Piedmont Community College

Mary (Lynn) Kroeger, Union Academy

Jeff Lambert, Goodrich

Jeanne Hunt, Union County Public Schools

Daniel (Dan) Merle, South Piedmont Community
College

Melinda Plue, The Arc of Union County Inc.

Todd Price, BB&T

Richard Jones, First Citizens Bank

Kathy Ann Stallings, Citizens South Bank

Marianne Wescoat, Union Academy Foundation

Nina Zanjani, Union County Public Library

Trista Fusco, Carolinas Medical Center - Union

Hollis (Holli) Breeden, Carolinas Medical Center
- Union

Anita Doster, Carolinas Medical Center - Union

The mission of Leadership Union is to develop and foster leaders in Union County – providing education about community strengths and opportunities, and to encourage community stewardship.

PROGRAM ELEMENTS: Participants meet one day per month, February through October, following a two-day overnight retreat in January. Programs focus on Union County’s local economy, education, local history, human services, government, healthcare and agriculture. In addition, the group works on projects designed to enhance awareness of community problems, identify systems and methods to affect change, and develop project management, team and presentation skills. The group will meet on their own time outside Leadership Union sessions.

SELECTION CRITERIA: The most important factor in selection is identifying those individuals most apt to utilize their leadership for the long-term benefit of the community. We strive to select a cross-section of participants from all sectors of the community. The basic criteria for achieveing this selection are:

1. Select those individuals with a sincere commitment, motivation and interest to serve in the community.

2. Select those intending to seek public office, boards, commissions, or key volunteer leadership roles.

3. Select those with potential or existing opportunities for advancement to top leadership positions within their own organization, which may in turn play a significant role in the community.

4. Select individuals committed to their personal/career development.

5. Application to Leadership Union is open to persons living or working in Union County and are members of the Union County Chamber of Commerce.

Attendance:

In addition to the Opening Retreat, the time commitment is eight full-day sessions. Attendance at the two day overnight Opening Retreat and at all sessions is required. If you miss one session, you may be subject to review by the Leadership Union Steering Committee as to your eligibility for graduation from the program.

Applicants must have full support of the organization they represent. If an applicant is selected and unable to participate in the program, however; and the organization is interested in submitting another person, the new person MUST submit an application which will be reviewed by the Leadership Union Committee. No applicant is guaranteed acceptance into the program .

The cost of the program is $600. This includes all expenses for the retreat, monthly sessions, graduation dinner and first-year dues in the Leadership Union Alumni Association .

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